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, 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.
First 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.
January 7, 2026Auto Policies Remain on Trump's To-Do List in 2026
But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list.聽The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.
January 7, 2026Senate Panel Postpones Hearing With Detroit Carmaker CEOs
The delay from Jan. 14 comes after Ford made objections to the hearing's subject matter, invite list and scheduling.聽 It was set to take place on the industry and press day of the Detroit Auto Show.
January 7, 2026US Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases
The proposal adds to the growing scrutiny of electric vehicle doors following a series of incidents in which people were severely injured or died when they were unable to escape.
January 7, 2026Ryder Acquires Georgia鈥檚 Truck Service Depot
Ryder System acquired Georgia mobile truck and trailer maintenance specialist Truck Service Depot on Jan. 6 for an undisclosed sum, the company said.
January 7, 2026Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking
"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 2026Ford Picks Precision Vehicle Solutions for Kentucky Logistics
Ford selected Precision Vehicle Solutions to manage finished vehicle logistics at its Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant,聽one of Ford's highest-volume outbound networks.
January 6, 2026Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks
The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak鈥檚 ability to scale its self-driving technology.聽The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.
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