The Republican-led Senate will be next to consider the nominees who, if confirmed, would join Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 leadership team at the Department of Transportation.
February 3, 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.
Walmart Joins $1 Trillion Club as Frugal Shoppers Fuel Gains
Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock鈥檚 advance. Walmart has been pushing to incorporate AI across its operations.
February 3, 2026China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla鈥檚 Model Y and Model 3, BMW鈥檚 iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
February 3, 2026Devon Agrees to Buy US Shale Rival Coterra for $21.4 Billion
The deal, expected to close in the second quarter, illustrates how shale companies are pushing to consolidate, as many of the best U.S. drilling sites have been tapped.
February 2, 2026Administration to Create Strategic Reserve for Rare Earths
The White House confirmed on Feb. 2 the start of 鈥淧roject Vault,鈥 which would initially be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and nearly $1.67 billion in private capital.
February 2, 2026Waymo Seeks to Raise $16B, Making Valuation $110B
Parent company Alphabet would provide about $13 billion to the robotaxi firm, while the rest would come from others, including new investor Sequoia Capital, Bloomberg reports.
February 2, 2026How Ploger Boosted Revenue per Mile by 14.6%
Stop relying on manual spreadsheets. Learn how Ploger Transportation automated and optimized dispatching and spot-freight sourcing decisions with Optimal Dynamics. This case study reveals how they secured a 14.6% weekly revenue per mile boost and 21.4% more volume while building a more resilient network.
February 1, 2026Pilot, 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, 2026Amazon 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, 2026Nvidia 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.
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