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FedEx orders $300M worth of EV trucks from Harbinger

Harbinger plans to deliver the vehicles by the end of 2027. FedEx will deploy the trucks across its pickup and delivery operations in the U.S. and Canada. 

September 30, 2026
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China's embrace of electric trucks shifts oil market

The electrification of road freight is emerging as a structural force that could undermine long-term oil demand across the world.

September 30, 2026
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Trucking leaders get ready for MCE 2026 in Charlotte

ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen calls the annual Management Conference & Exhibition "invaluable for both professional growth and business success."

September 29, 2026
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Daimler opens new financial hub in N.C.

A total of 350 staff will be based at the site. Other U.S. offices were closed as operations were consolidated in the Charlotte-area suburb.

September 29, 2026
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Toyota sales fall for seventh straight month on China slump

Toyota and Lexus brand sales cratered 23% in the world’s biggest auto market in August on weak demand for gasoline and hybrid vehicles.

September 29, 2026
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AI tools speed diagnostics, but data quality still critical

As AI moves into heavy-duty vehicle repair, industry leaders say the technology will not replace technicians, rather get them the information they need faster.

September 29, 2026
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Stellantis halts work at some plants on EV battery shortage

The long-range battery shortage points to the need for automakers such as Stellantis to adjust production plans amid a spike in EV demand caused by the war on Iran.

September 29, 2026
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CBP pilot to test electronic truck export manifests

The Electronic Export Manifest truck cargo test will evaluate whether carriers can be required to submit electronic manifest information before cargo is loaded.

September 29, 2026
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AI adds new potential to truck specification

Randy Bell of International Motors contrasted his big-tech background with the current state of truck specification tools and AI's role in vehicle spec’ing.

September 28, 2026
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Trump touts plans for $15 billion Iowa steel plant

Trump said the plant, when completed, would produce 10 million tons of steel a year using iron ore from one of the company’s Minnesota mines.

September 28, 2026

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