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Global Trade to Slow on Opposing Forces of Energy Surge, AI

The volume of goods trade is forecast to rise by 1.9%, markedly weaker than a 4.6% jump in 2025 that was partially attributed to AI.

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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Clarience Companies Unveil Latest Innovations at TMC

Representatives from Truck-Lite, Pressure Systems International, Road Ready, Davco Technology and Rear View Safety introduced their latest innovations.

March 18, 2026
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Stoughton Trailers Touts 40 MPH Rear-Impact Test Results

Stoughton Trailers announced at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting it has surpassed industry standards with a rear-impact test of 40 mph.

March 18, 2026
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Michelin Debuts AI Retread Platform, Predictive Tire Tech

Michelin rolled out AI-driven TreadVision to automate retreading and unveiled Smart Predictive Tire monitoring for fleets operating Classes 7 and 8 tractors.

March 18, 2026
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EVs Avoided the Use of 2.3M Barrels of Oil a Day in 2025

Those fossil fuel savings are expected to increase every year for the rest of the decade as more drivers turn to battery-powered vehicles.

March 18, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Hendrickson Unveils Watchman for Real-Time Wheel-End Insight

Hendrickson launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, which the company says will assist fleets in predictive maintenance.

March 18, 2026
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New Hybrid TRUs Highlight Utility and Cargobull Partnership

Utility Trailer launched its new hybrid transport refrigeration technology as part of its partnership with German trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull.

March 17, 2026
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Hyundai Translead Announces Illinois Expansion at TMC 2026

Hyundai Translead CEO Sean Kenney noted that more than 500 customer locations are within a 100鈥憁ile radius of the planned facilities in Will County.

March 17, 2026

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