鈥淲e are marching forward as though this emissions regulation lands at the beginning of 2027,鈥 said Dan Kayser, executive vice president of commercial operations at International.
January 8, 2026Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
GM鈥檚 EV Charges Spike to $7.6 Billion as US Demand Crumbles
General Motors will take another $6 billion in charges tied to production cutbacks in its EV and battery operations as the financial fallout spreads from the weakening U.S. market for EVs.
January 8, 2026Congress Faces Jan. 30 Deadline on Transportation Funding
Absent enactment of a DOT funding bill by Jan. 30, certain transportation agencies would shut down or operate at minimum staffing levels.
January 8, 2026CES Shows How AI, Software Are Redefining Truck Technology
Many exhibitors and speakers at CES highlighted the shift toward software-defined vehicles that can be upgraded over time through remote updates without requiring hardware changes.
January 8, 2026FMCSA鈥檚 Barrs: Innovation Done Right Can Save Lives
FMCSA's new leader touted the life-saving potential of emerging technologies in the transportation industry at CES 2026 and said the agency will work to eliminate barriers to innovation.
January 8, 2026Uncertainty Still Weighing on Class 8 Sales, McKinsey Says
The North American heavy-duty truck market remains under pressure with fleets delaying equipment purchases amid uncertainty, according to聽consulting firm McKinsey.
January 8, 2026Duffy Yanks $160M From California Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is withholding nearly $160 million from California for failing to revoke more than 17,000 illegally issued non-domiciled CDLs by the Jan. 5 deadline.
January 8, 2026Ford Hints at Robotaxis With Plans for Eyes-Off-Road Tech
Ford said Jan. 7 it will launch Level 3 autonomy in 2028 on its Blue Cruise feature. The new version that allows drivers to look away will debut on Ford鈥檚 all-electric small pickup truck platform.
January 8, 2026First Brands Warns Cash to Run Out by Jan. 31
First Brands warned it will run out of cash without an immediate financing injection, a shortfall that could force the bankrupt auto parts maker to shut down some businesses and sell other operations.
January 8, 2026ATD鈥檚 Gelb Eyes Excise Tax Repeal After Environmental Wins
American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb during her first year on the job saw her members score major regulatory wins, and she鈥檚 eyeing another Capitol Hill victory in the year ahead.
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