ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 20% year over year to 30,800 units. But the data also showed orders fell 27.8% sequentially from 42,684 units.
February 12, 2026Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Supply Chain AI Takes Spotlight at Manifest 2026
The embrace of technology was clear at Manifest 2026, where speakers and exhibitors presented ways the transportation sector can become smarter and faster by implementing AI and robotics.
February 12, 2026Aurora Expands Driverless Network for Runs to Phoenix
Aurora Innovation is about to triple its driverless truck network, expanding to 10 routes, after validating operations between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, the company said Feb. 11.
February 12, 2026EV Charging Buildout Stays Hot, With New Roadblocks Ahead
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week decreed that electric vehicle chargers must now be fully American-made — a difficult requirement that is certain to delay them.
February 12, 2026Transportation Stocks Rally on AI Backlash, Big Tech Pivot
The gauge — which contains industry stalwarts such as CSX, FedEx and Old Dominion Freight Line — has been catapulted higher by strong data and a pivot away from the big tech winners of the last few years.Â
February 12, 2026Waymo Targets 1 Million Weekly Robotaxi Rides
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, will hit more than 1 million paid weekly robotaxi rides in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana.
February 12, 2026Lyft Falls Sharply on Profitability Concerns
Lyft suffered its worst stock decline in more than a year after the rideshare firm issued a disappointing forecast that missed Wall Street expectations.
February 11, 2026Ford Plans 5 New Models Under $40,000
Ford is planning to launch five new models priced under $40,000 by the end of the decade in a gambit to offer more affordable vehicles as the average cost of new cars tops $50,000 in the U.S.
February 11, 2026Michelin Plans Big Buyback as Tire Sales Slow
Michelin plans to buy back as much as $2.4 billion worth of shares, as the French company seeks to keep investors on side with its tire business under pressure.
February 11, 2026House Panel Advances Auto Safety Bill
The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee approved the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, which would require new vehicles to have an ID number stamped onto converters.
February 11, 2026