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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, Logistics

CarrierSource Launches Shipper Interest Tracking Tool

A new tool from CarrierSource tracks when shippers are searching for freight capacity or browsing competitors, giving logistics firms a view into buyer behavior as it happens.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two

Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.

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

Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump’s Tax Plan

Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump’s $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida

Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech’s first major customer.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity” with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Hit With Stock Downgrades Amid Fallout From Trump Feud

Tesla received a pair of downgrades on June 9, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front.

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

Transportation Chief Moves to Reverse Fuel Economy Standards

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule June 6 that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla’s EV Deliveries Dropping as Demand Erodes Sharply

Wall Street is reining in expectations for Tesla deliveries as the Elon Musk-run automaker struggles with waning consumer demand and the threat of reduced U.S. federal incentives for EVs.

June 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Truckstop Founder Moscrip Back as CEO After Tucker Steps Down

The move returns the longtime freight technology executive to the company he founded in 1995, as Truckstop navigates what it called a crucial period for the business.

June 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Dutch Firm NewCold to Open Storage Site Near Port of Baltimore

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Dutch company NewCold will spend $275 million on a high-tech storage facility near the Port of Baltimore that is expected to create about 150 jobs.

June 6, 2025