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Geotab Upgrades Connected Fleet Technology for Age of AI
Geotab unveiled its next generation of connected fleet technology and outlined its vision for how artificial intelligence will transform vehicle telematics at its Connect 2026 conference.
February 13, 2026Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action
U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.
February 13, 2026Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby
Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
February 13, 2026Rivian’s R2 Launch Offers Investors Hope in Bleak EV Market
The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected Q4 results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses.
February 13, 2026DP World CEO Bin Sulayem Resigns Amid Epstein Files Fallout
DP World named Yuvraj Narayan as the new CEO and Essa Kazim as chairman, it said in a statement on Feb. 13. DP World has activities in 83 countries, including logistics sites in the U.S.
February 13, 2026Inflation Falls to 2.4% in January
The report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and rents soared after the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago.
February 13, 2026Reliance Gets US License to Directly Buy Venezuelan Crude
The move comes immediately on the heels of a trade deal with the U.S. that slashes punitive tariffs for Indian exports but demands that the country stop importing discounted Russian oil.
February 13, 2026US Reaches a Trade Deal to Lower Taiwan's Tariff Barriers
The agreement comes as the U.S. remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed to a trade imbalance of nearly $127 billion during 2025.
February 13, 2026Mercedes to Sell Part of $14.2 Billion Daimler Truck Stake
Mercedes will offload part of its roughly 35% holding in Daimler Truck, CFO Harald Wilhelm said.  Even with extra cash from selling shares, Mercedes is bracing for a difficult year.
February 13, 2026Ryder Yet to See 'Meaningful' Change in Freight Market
Ryder has yet to see meaningful near-term change in U.S. freight market conditions, incoming CEO John Diez said Feb. 11, prolonging the longest rate recession in industry memory.
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