Transportation Technology News

About Technology News...

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.

BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Alvys Raises $40 Million to Expand AI Freight Software

Investors poured $40 million into Alvys’ Series B round, betting on the artificial intelligence-powered transportation management system to become logistics’ next operating system.

October 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Launches Price-Conscious Grocery Brand

Called Amazon Grocery, the new offering includes dairy, fresh produce and meat, the company said Oct. 1. The new brand will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.

October 1, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

EV Sales Surged 21% as Buyers Raced to Nab Tax Credit

“It’s last call at the bar, everyone is stepping up and ordering,” said Tyson Jominy of JD Power, which expects sales of about 16.1 million new vehicles this year.

October 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Engine Makers, Fleets Prep for New Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Rollout

As the trucking industry moves toward the next generation of diesel engines, the introduction of new oils designed to further enhance fuel efficiency also is on the horizon.

October 1, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Intel Reaffirms Ohio Chip Plant Despite Long Delay

The project, dubbed Ohio One, “remains an important part of our long-term plans to expand leading-edge manufacturing on U.S. soil,” Intel said in a statement.

September 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford CEO: EV Market Will Be 'Way Smaller Than We Thought'

The elimination of a $7,500 consumer tax credit and softening of emissions rules by the Trump administration will sharply curtail EV demand in the U.S., Jim Farley said.

September 30, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Maryland Hikes New Speeding Fines Up to $425 Starting Oct. 1

The automated speed citations do not add points to driver’s licenses. However, the faster a person is traveling over the speed limit, the higher the fine.

September 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

DoorDash Unveils Delivery Robot in Hardware Debut

DoorDash also debuted a smart scale to help restaurants weigh orders before they are handed to couriers to reduce missing-item claims.

September 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

US Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

A long-awaited rule published Sept. 29 by the Commerce Department seeks to prevent sanctioned companies from using affiliates to access restricted U.S. goods. 

September 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: How Trailer Telematics Can Benefit Leasing Firms

For trailer leasing companies, there's an opportunity to generate new revenue streams and make better, data-driven decisions through the use of trailer telematics.

September 29, 2025