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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.

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NMFTA Tackles Cyber-Enabled Cargo Thefts With New Framework

NMFTA has released a framework aimed at helping carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated problem of digitally enabled cargo theft.

July 3, 2025
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RNG Gains New Momentum in Longhaul Trucking

Recent data and developments indicate at least one emerging technology’s path forward is becoming clearer — renewable natural gas.

July 3, 2025
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Moove Looks to Expand to US With Waymo Fleet

African ride-hailing startup Moove is close to raising $1.2 billion in a debt round that will help it finance a rollout of an autonomous-driving fleet with Waymo and expand in the U.S.

July 2, 2025
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Rivian Limits EV Output to Avoid Excess of Outgoing Models

Rivian produced about half as many electric vehicles as Wall Street expected in the second quarter prior to the launch of 2026 model year vehicles later this month.

July 2, 2025
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Tesla Sales Fell Sharply in Q2 Over Musk Backlash

Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away.

July 2, 2025
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Trucking Still Squeezed by High Costs and Low Rates

ATRI's latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking survey found that while the average cost of operating a truck dipped slightly last year, some marginal costs jumped.

July 2, 2025
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Traton Merges International R&D Operations Into Global Unit

Traton Group plans to merge its global research and development operations under one umbrella.

July 1, 2025
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Chipmakers Win Bigger Tax Credit Under Bill Passed by Senate

Sweeping tax legislation passed by the Senate on July 1 would make it cheaper for semiconductor manufacturers to build plants in the U.S., delivering a win to chipmakers.

July 1, 2025
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Bollinger Looks Forward After Restructuring

Bollinger Motors faces a deeply uncertain future after emerging from a brief stint in receivership that came amid a cash crunch and a federal lawsuit over an outstanding $10 million loan.

July 1, 2025
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Tesla Shares Take a Hit as Trump-Musk Feud Reaches Boil

Tesla shares slumped July 1 as the war of words between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over the tax bill and spending cuts heats up, with Musk saying he may form a new political party.

July 1, 2025