The automaker's latest blueprint calls for 80% fewer workers than promised, which jeopardizes hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives.
March 20, 2026North Carolina Transportation News Updates
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VinFast to Restart North Carolina Plant Construction
The U.S. factory was put on hold in 2024 after the Vietnamese EV maker said it would delay construction by three years.
March 17, 2026Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues
Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
March 4, 2026Bob’s Furniture Goes Public With $2.2 Billion Valuation
Bob’s Discount Furniture, a home furnishings retailer backed by Bain Capital, rose 0.1% in its trading debut after the company raised $331 million in a U.S. initial public offering.
February 5, 2026North Carolina CDL Violations Mirror Other States’ Issues
The latest enforcement action from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against a state over issuance of non-domiciled CDLs included a familiar list of alleged offenses.
January 9, 2026North Carolina Could Lose $50M Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
North Carolina is the ninth state to be targeted since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the review last year to make sure only qualified drivers hold licenses to drive trucks.
January 9, 2026ODFL Sells 2 North Carolina Properties for $9.65 Million
ODFL declined to comment on the sale, including whether it is a sale-leaseback transaction. The 10.67-acre properties are in Thomasville Business Park.
December 2, 2025Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters
The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.
November 14, 2025Delhaize USA to Open $860M East Coast Distribution Center
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.
October 28, 2025Walmart to Open $300M Fulfillment Center in North Carolina
The facility is expected to open in 2027, and will ship large items to consumers, sometimes for next-day delivery.
October 6, 2025