Geotab unveiled its next generation of connected fleet technology and outlined its vision for how artificial intelligence will transform vehicle telematics at its Connect 2026 conference.
February 13, 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.
Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby
Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft 鈥 electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles 鈥 to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
February 13, 2026Rivian鈥檚 R2 Launch Offers Investors Hope in Bleak EV Market
The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected Q4 results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses.
February 13, 2026Mercedes to Sell Part of $14.2 Billion Daimler Truck Stake
Mercedes will offload part of its聽roughly 35%聽holding in Daimler Truck, CFO Harald Wilhelm said.聽聽Even with extra cash from selling shares, Mercedes is bracing for a difficult year.
February 13, 2026Ryder Yet to See 'Meaningful' Change in Freight Market
Ryder has yet to see meaningful near-term change in U.S. freight market conditions, incoming CEO John Diez said Feb. 11, prolonging the longest rate recession in industry memory.
February 12, 2026Trump Administration Repeals EPA鈥檚 Endangerment Finding
The official rule repeals, which have been telegraphed for months, lay the groundwork for unwinding more federal climate regulations, experts say.
February 12, 2026Rise in January Class 8 Orders Met With Tempered Optimism
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 20% year over year to 30,800 units. But the data also showed orders fell 27.8% sequentially from 42,684 units.
February 12, 2026Stellantis Wants to Build Cars at Idled Ontario Plant
The company wants 鈥渢o find a sustainable option for Brampton鈥 after moving production of the Jeep Compass SUV to the U.S., Stellantis Canada CEO Trevor Longley said Feb. 12.
February 12, 2026Aurora Expands Driverless Network for Runs to Phoenix
Aurora Innovation is about to triple its driverless truck network, expanding to 10 routes, after validating operations between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, the company said Feb. 11.
February 12, 2026Transportation Stocks Rally on AI Backlash, Big Tech Pivot
The gauge 鈥 which contains industry stalwarts such as CSX, FedEx and Old Dominion Freight Line聽 鈥 has been catapulted higher by strong data and a pivot away from the big tech winners of the last few years.聽
February 12, 2026