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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

EV Chargers Are Booming聽Despite聽Slumping New Car Sales

Charging networks added about聽11,300 ultrafast cords聽across the U.S. last year, up 48% from 2024. And the high-speed buildout is only accelerating.

March 5, 2026
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Autonomous Tech Firm Momenta Files for IPO in Hong Kong

Momenta may seek to raise at least $1 billion in the IPO, Bloomberg reports, adding that deliberations are ongoing and no final decisions have been made.聽

March 5, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Yusen, Rabot Launch Packing AI Across US Sites

Yusen Logistics (Americas) entered into a partnership with Rabot to deploy AI technology to improve packing accuracy, productivity and compliance across its U.S. operations.

March 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cargo Theft Spurs Sen. Young to Advance SAFER Transport Act

Sponsored by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Securing American Freight, Enforcement and Reliability in Transport Act responds to escalating criminal activity across the freight sector.

March 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack Debuts Keystone Class 8 Tractor as Pinnacle Replacement

Mack Trucks on March 2 unveiled a new Class 8 vocational tractor, the Keystone, in the latest phase of a lineup overhaul.

March 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-HirePrivate

Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack鈥檚 overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Samsara Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms

With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including聽snowplows.聽

March 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts

So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.聽

March 4, 2026
BusinessTechnology

McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features

McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.

March 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

March 3, 2026

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