A massive winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend crippled oil and gas producers and the industrial plants that refine the raw commodities into everything from gasoline to plastics.
January 27, 2026Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Amerit Expands Fleet Operations to London
Amerit Fleet Solutions has expanded into London as part of a broader international growth strategy, establishing its first operation outside North America, Amerit announced Jan. 21.
January 27, 2026Daimler Truck Unveils New GenH2 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model
Series production of the fuel cell trucks is still targeted for the early 2030s. Until midway through 2025, Daimler Truck expected to begin serial production toward the end of the 2020s.
January 26, 2026Perspective: Carriers Must Engineer Their Own Profit
For many carriers, the cost to operate now outpaces the revenue coming in. The market isn’t going to hand back the margin it took. We have to build it ourselves, writes PCS Software CEO Mark A. Hill.
January 26, 2026Duffy Drives Home Agenda Highlights at Car Show
Secretary Sean Duffy said that while DOT’s resources are directed to primarily protect motorists, another key priority is enhancing existing infrastructure with emerging safety technologies.
January 26, 2026Baker Hughes Doubles Data Center Goals Amid AI Power Surge
The company expects to book roughly $3 billion of data center-related orders between 2025 and 2027 and is also on track to double its natural gas turbine capacity by the first half of 2027.
January 26, 2026Traton, PlusAI Expand Partnership in Autonomous Truck Push
PlusAI and the Traton Group are expanding their partnership to accelerate the scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking in the U.S. and Europe, the companies announced.
January 26, 2026Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens
The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.
January 26, 2026Eaton to Spin Off Its $5 Billion Vehicle Unit
Eaton on Jan. 26 announced it is pursuing a separation of its Vehicle and eMobility segments, as the electrical equipment maker looks to focus on high-growth businesses under new CEO Paulo Ruiz.
January 26, 2026DoorDash, Uber Can't Stop NYC Law Requiring 10% Tip Prompt
DoorDash and Uber Technologies lost a bid to block a New York City law requiring a tipping option be presented to customers at checkout from going into effect Jan. 26.
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