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GXO 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Lucid’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, 2026
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Replacement 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Uber 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, 2026
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Truck 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, 2026
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Aurora 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.

August 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

DTNA to shutter Portland manufacturing plant at end of October

It is the second time Daimler Truck or a predecessor has announced plans to close the Swan Island plant since acquiring Freightliner in 1981.

August 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Power-only brokerage offers increased flexibility, efficiency

Once a niche service, power-only brokerage has grown into a key transportation model for shippers, brokers and carriers seeking greater flexibility and efficiency.

August 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

What Would 3.5% Less Fuel Save You?

Looking to cut fuel costs without complicating operations? See how VA Transport used real-time in-cab coaching to cut fuel use by 3.5%. Combined with a solid driver incentive program, in-cab coaching also helped improve safety by cutting harsh maneuvers in half.

August 1, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Autonomous Freight Procurement: Driving Profit and Balance

Every freight decision from accepting loads to adjusting rates shapes the network. But your CSRs are making those calls one tender at a time, without the ability to model the downstream effects. This whitepaper shows how Scale by Optimal Dynamics combines decision optimization with autonomous AI agents to secure the right freight for your network, every time.

August 1, 2026

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