Led by an alleged Uzbek mastermind, a theft ring has been indicted for stealing $4.49 million in retail goods using information hacked from legitimate companies.
August 7, 2026Transportation Technology News
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DTNA commits to just EPA 2027 engines when NOx rules launch
Daimler Truck Chief Financial Officer Eva Scherer confirmed to investors and analysts that DTNA would only sell 2027 EPA-compliant engines.
August 7, 2026DTNA to open new U.S. truck manufacturing plant in 2029
CEO John O’Leary told reporters the plant would be the company’s largest truck manufacturing facility in the United States when up and running.
August 7, 2026Ford names new EV pickup truck Fathom
Ford revealed a starting price of $29,945 including shipping fees. Pre-orders will begin in early 2027, with deliveries starting later in the year.
August 7, 2026GXO shifts to global operating model to drive growth
GXO Logistics on Aug. 5 announced significant changes to its operating model aimed at sustaining growth through high-margin contracts and reducing costs.
August 6, 2026Lucid’s CEO says ‘tough medicine’ is needed to fix EV maker
Lucid is targeting $1.4 billion in cash savings this year in a broad push to reset its operations, an effort by new CEO Silvio Napoli to shore up the money-losing EV maker.
August 5, 2026Replacement demand drives Cummins HD truck guidance hike
Replacement demand funded by the freight market rebound will continue to drive North American heavy-duty truck demand, engine maker Cummins’ top executive said.
August 5, 2026Uber outlook hits estimates as Brazil competition slows trips
Uber Technologies issued a bookings outlook that just met analyst estimates and said fierce competition in the key Brazil market weighed on trips volume.
August 5, 2026Truck parking marketplace gains traction with fleets
Insufficient commercial truck parking remains a problem in the trucking industry, but some fleets are starting to turn that pain point into a retention tool.
August 4, 2026Aurora advances third-generation hardware work
Work has already begun on some of the reliability testing for third-generation hardware components, Aurora CEO Chris Urmson said during the Q2 earnings call.
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