Pilot Travel Centers is teaming up with Tesla to build a series of charging stations catering to the Elon Musk-led manufacturer鈥檚 Class 8 battery-electric Semi tractor, mostly in Western states.
January 30, 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.
EPA Rejects CARB Plan to Test Out-of-State Truck Emissions
A California program that aimed to remotely measure the emissions output of out-of-state heavy-duty vehicles traveling on state roads has been officially halted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
January 30, 2026Auto Supplier Bosch Sees Tough Markets Persisting Until 2027
Robert Bosch GmbH doesn鈥檛 expect to see significant improvement in its key markets until next year, adding to cost pressures that already triggered a wave of job cuts.
January 30, 2026Amazon in Talks to Commit $50 Billion to OpenAI
The ChatGPT maker has held discussions with Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank Group for a new funding round, according to a person familiar with the matter. Details still could change.
January 29, 2026Nvidia and Mercedes Advance Robotaxi Partnership
鈥淭ogether, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,鈥 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.
January 29, 2026First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
January 29, 2026Judge Denies Bid to Make California Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs
A federal judge refused a request by Chinese American truckers to force the California Department of Motor Vehicles to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses.
January 29, 2026Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025
Toyota kept its title as the world鈥檚 biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.
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