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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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2025 TMC Photo Gallery

Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on March 10-13, 2025. 

March 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Tariffs Could Raise US Car Prices by Up to $12,000

Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico threaten to exacerbate an automotive affordability crisis that is already driving buyers out of the market.

March 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump Set to Proceed With Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect March 4 would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era, applying to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.

March 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Intel Postpones Ohio Chip Project Until 2030s

Intel is further delaying the opening of a much-touted new semiconductor complex in Ohio, marking the latest setback to the chipmaker’s expansion plans.

February 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Geotab Aims to Boost Driver Safety Through AI, Incentives

Geotab is incorporating artificial intelligence and behavioral science into its connected vehicle technology in a bid to elevate driver safety.

February 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Targets Waymo, Uber in California Ride-Hail Bid

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.

February 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Triumph Financial Acquiring Greenscreens for $160 Million

Greenscreens.ai provides short-term freight market pricing intelligence using machine learning, allowing customers to make data-informed pricing and purchasing decisions.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trucking Firms Relieved as Google Extends Cookie Use

Employed by ad tech companies to track where you go on the web, cookies have been used since the mid-’90s by truckers and others to create a profile of your internet buying habits.

February 27, 2025
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Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards

A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.

February 26, 2025