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Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, Top 100

UPS in Talks With Startup Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots

UPS Inc. is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant鈥檚 network, according to people familiar with the matter.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Expanded Renewable Fuels Facility Opens at Port of Stockton

Port of Stockton in California celebrated the debut of an expanded renewable fuels terminal that will facilitate the movement of biodiesel and renewable diesel from ships.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules

Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal

Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

International Unveils Battery-Electric Regional-Haul Tractor

International Motors launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series.聽The eRH joins the eMV medium-duty truck in International's battery-electric truck lineup.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Plus Removes Driver for Unmanned Truck Test on Closed Course

The startup conducted a variety of driverless safety tests with its SuperDrive autonomous driving system installed on an International LT Series Class 8 tractor in East Liberty, Ohio.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bezos-Backed Startup Slate Launches US-Made Electric Pickup

Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking鈥檚 Energy Transition Enters 鈥楶eak Uncertainty鈥

The transportation industry鈥檚 transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort

Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit 鈥 one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Motive Focuses on AI for Fleets at Vision Conference

鈥淥ur work here will never be done,鈥 Motive CEO Shoaib Makani said during a keynote address. 鈥淲e are going to continue to solve new problems and expand the scope of this platform."

April 25, 2025