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FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

鈥淔MCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,鈥 the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026
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North Carolina Could Claw Back VinFast EV Plant Incentives

The automaker's latest blueprint calls for 80% fewer workers than promised, which jeopardizes hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives.

March 20, 2026
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TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman

The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.

March 20, 2026
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Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund

Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.

March 19, 2026
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Mark Kennedy Rises From Technician to TMC Chairman

Mark Kennedy says his journey from trailer technician to TMC chairman is a testament to curiosity and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

March 19, 2026
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Clarios Introduces Battery-as-a-Service Program at TMC

Battery manufacturer Clarios has introduced a battery-as-a-service program to optimize battery replacement and reduce costs for fleet operators.

March 19, 2026
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Zenobe Energy Buys Fleet Electrification Firm Revolv

The acquisition enables Zenobe to immediately serve more than 100 electric trucks in California, with more projects underway.

March 19, 2026
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Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround

鈥淭he probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,鈥 said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.

March 19, 2026
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Uber to Invest Up to $1.25 Billion in Rivian in Robotaxi Bet

Uber or its fleet partners will buy 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis and make them available on the Uber app starting in San Francisco and Miami in 2028.

March 19, 2026
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NHTSA Escalates Safety Probe of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving'

The move heightens scrutiny of technology that underpins Tesla鈥檚 future ambitions around autonomous driving and robotaxi operations.

March 19, 2026

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