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Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Samsara Expands Smart Trailer Capabilities

The new capabilities, including trailer power and tire monitoring as well as tractor-trailer mismatch alerts, give fleet operators and drivers greater insights into trailer status.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Report: Trucking Parts and Labor Costs Decline in Q4 2024

The Decisiv VMRS Service Data Quarterly Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 fell 1.6% compared with Q3, driven by a 1.5% drop in parts costs and a 1.9% decline in labor costs.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Velociti VeloCare Expansion Helps Fleets Monitor Tech Health

"VeloCare Unlimited" allows fleets to have real-time, 24/7 technology health monitoring, program management, inventory control and unlimited repairs for covered assets.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Transtex Unveils Lithium-Ion Electric APU for In-Cab Power

The DClimate Lithium Pro is designed to deliver extended runtimes and reduced emissions for trucking fleets as it supports full hotel loads without engine idling.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland’s Haldex Launches ApolloSDx Air Treatment System

Haldex launched the ApolloSDx air treatment system for commercial vehicles March 9 at the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council in Nashville, Tenn.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

TMC Blends ā€˜Back to Basics’ With Advanced Tech Learning

ā€œ[The theme] promises a deep dive into the evolving world of trucking with a focus on industry standards, innovation and educational benefits,ā€ TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell says.

March 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Wins Permission to Auction Manufacturing Facility

Nikola won court permission to auction its Arizona plant, an asset creditors said may prove valuable to automakers as the Trump administration continues to go back and forth on tariffs.

March 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Colleges, OEMs Team Up for Hydrogen ICE Push

Two U.S. universities have teamed up with auto industry heavyweights including Daimler Truck North America to form the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America.

March 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Erases $700 Billion ā€˜Trump Bump’

Tesla's shares are on track to erase the $700 billion post-election bump that stemmed from expectations that CEO Elon Musk's relationship with the president would benefit the company.

March 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe SaadƩ.

March 6, 2025