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Pilot, Tesla to Build Charging Sites for Semi at Truck Stops

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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

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, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Auto 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Amazon 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, 2026
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Jim Filter to Follow Mark Rourke as Schneider CEO in July

Jim Filter currently holds the title of executive vice president and group president of transportation and logistics and will join the board when he takes up his new role.

January 29, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Nvidia 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, 2026
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First 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, 2026
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Judge 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, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Toyota 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.

January 29, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Werner Boosts Dedicated Unit With FirstFleet Acquisition

Werner Enterprises is set to acquire privately owned dedicated truckload specialist FirstFleet and associated real estate for a combined $282.8 million.

January 28, 2026

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