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Inside Fleet Conversations at TMC 2026

Stoughton Trailers executives share what fleet customers asked about at TMC 2026, from connected trailer road maps and next-gen connectors to galvanizing and managing mixed-age fleets. Download now to find out why trailers are no longer an afterthought in fleet strategy.

April 22, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Indiana-Based Sagepoint to Launch RNG-Powered TL Carrier

Sagepoint Logistics is launching a dedicated truckload carrier in June, using 60 Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Cummins’ X15N engines.

April 22, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Knott Introduces SAFER Transport Act to Curb Freight Crime

Rep. Brad Knott (R‑N.C.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, unveiled the SAFER Transport Act as a means to combat cargo theft.

April 22, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Joby Aviation’s Aircraft Operations Head Resigns

Company says Didier Papadopoulos' decision was personal and wasn’t based on any “disagreement or dispute” with Joby.

April 22, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo’s Roy to Retire; Lirmann to Head N. American Truck Ops

The head of Volvo Group’s North American trucks division, Stephen Roy, will step down Aug. 1, the Swedish company said April 21.

April 21, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightPrivate

Anthropic Commits $100B to Amazon's AWS Over Next 10 Years

Amazon will invest $5 billion immediately as part of the new agreement announced this week by the companies, and up to another $20 billion in the future.

April 21, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ATRI President Rebecca Brewster to Retire in 2027

American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster will retire in early 2027 after 34 years with the organization, including 25 as its leader.

April 21, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act for Energy Projects

President Trump has pushed to expand oil production, saying that will help ease energy bills and match the growing demand for power by industries like AI.

April 20, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

J.J. Keller Launches New Asset-Tracking Service

J.J. Keller & Associates recently introduced a new asset-tracking service, the Encompass Fleet Safety & Compliance Platform.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Hyundai Plans to Boost US Output to Offset Tariffs

Hyundai has grappled with U.S. tariffs, along with supply disruptions and uneven demand for electric vehicles, since its new CEO took over at the start of 2025.

April 20, 2026

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