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ArcBest to consolidate brands and cut 2% of workforce
ArcBest will consolidate three businesses under its main brand from 1 August 2026, cut about 2% of its workforce and close service centres representing 1% of network doors. The restructuring is expected to save about $40 million annually.
ATA women trucking leaders lobby US lawmakers on industry priorities
Thirty-two members of the ATA Women In Motion Council met lawmakers and federal officials in Washington, DC, urging action on truck parking, infrastructure reauthorisation, driver facilities, contractor rules and staged accidents.
A$70m Adelaide intersection upgrade to start early works
A more than A$70 million upgrade of Adelaide’s Richmond Road, Railway Terrace and Croydon Road intersection will add lanes, cycling and pedestrian facilities, signals, lighting and drainage. Early works start this month, with main construction scheduled for 2027-28.
Victorian government launches electric heavy vehicle trial
The Victorian government has launched the $1.5 million Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial, which has enabled freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles, charging infrastructure, driver training and maintenance at no cost to participants apart from charging.
Muswellbrook Bypass project advances to major works
Early works have progressed on the $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass, a refined design has been finalised and federal and New South Wales governments have committed funding, with major construction expected to begin in 2027.
SureCam integrates AI video with TruckerCloud telematics data
SureCam has integrated its AI-powered video and event data with TruckerCloud’s aggregated ELD, GPS and telematics feeds, giving fleets and insurers a combined view to support safety coaching, claims handling and risk assessment.
Emovis launches AccelerAIte AI adoption initiative
Emovis has launched AccelerAIte and has committed resources to accelerate AI adoption, has established governance, applied learning and a global AI champions network, and has partnered with a consultancy to integrate AI across operations and enhance productivity.
Corgi enters trucking insurance with AI-enabled platform
Corgi has entered the trucking insurance market with an AI-enabled platform using real-time operational data to streamline underwriting, claims and policy access. It is integrating the offering with AtoB’s factoring, payments, telematics and brokerage services.
Nine fleet leaders nominated for 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year award
Nine fleet professionals have been nominated for the 2026 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Their profiles highlight measurable work in fleet electrification, safety, procurement, telematics, standardisation and operational efficiency.
365 Assistance sponsors inaugural Fleet News Group Awards
365 Assistance has joined the Fleet News Group Awards as Foundation Sponsor and has said fleet management has evolved to include risk, compliance, sustainability and data analytics; it has invested in AI and positioned roadside assistance as a continuity tool.
Lucid denies exploring bankruptcy or privatisation
Lucid has denied reports that it has considered bankruptcy or going private after its shares have plunged, and has said it has sufficient liquidity, has engaged AlixPartners for advisory work, and has implemented job cuts and suspended production guidance.
Herrenknecht chosen to build Lower Thames Crossing TBM
National Highways has selected Herrenknecht to build a 16.4m-diameter TBM for the Lower Thames Crossing, which Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy JV has contracted to operate; the machine has been scheduled for delivery in 2028 to construct dual 2.6-mile road tunnels.
Queensland Rail trials over-height vehicle warning technology
Queensland Rail is trialling a trailer-mounted sensor system that detects over-height vehicles and warns drivers via variable message signs near two frequently struck rail bridges in Ipswich. The system will collect data at sites across South East Queensland.
PASQUALE project explores quantum inertial units for resilient navigation
GMV has launched the 24-month PASQUALE project under ESA’s NAVISP programme to develop and validate a navigation system combining GNSS, conventional inertial sensors and quantum sensing for improved resilience during signal outages.
IH-MIE opens €1.8m call for hydrogen mobility innovation
IH-MIE will launch a €1.8 million open call on 3 July 2026, offering up to €60,000 per project plus technical and business mentoring for hydrogen mobility innovation. Applications close on 25 September.
HDT names nine finalists for 2026 Truck Fleet Innovator programme
Heavy Duty Trucking has named nine finalists for its 2026 Truck Fleet Innovator programme, recognising fleet professionals advancing operations through electric trucks, AI, safety initiatives, software and new approaches to recruitment and workforce development.
Dandenong underpass to open in late September
Construction teams have progressed major works on Dandenong's Webster Street underpass, which has been scheduled to open in late September, and has been designed to provide a direct road link and 5.4m rail bridge clearance to ease congestion.
USPS, DPD UK and Zipcar named winners of Autofleet’s 2026 awards
Autofleet has named USPS, DPD UK, Zipcar and others as winners of its 2026 Optimizers Awards, highlighting quantified gains in route optimisation, fleet utilisation, automation, AI and EV adoption.
Chips JU opens €300m funding calls for European autonomous-driving stack
Chips JU has opened 16 funding calls worth more than €300 million, including a strategic call to build a European autonomous-driving ecosystem around next-generation software-defined vehicle architectures.
REWIRE project advances smart remanufacturing
The Horizon Europe-funded REWIRE project has brought together industry and research partners across three demonstrators to deploy robotics, AI and digital twin technologies, and has established a Triage, Plan, Simulate and Assure framework to improve remanufacturing traceability, compliance and scalability.
Xiaomi confirms Sky Nomad automotive brand
Xiaomi has confirmed its new automotive brand Sky Nomad and has designated the N90 full-size EREV SUV as its first model; it has also created a brand page on WeChat and has reported May domestic deliveries of 32,759 units.
Kapsch to implement traffic management for Kuwait University
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected to implement an EcoTrafiX system at Kuwait University's Sabah Al‑Salem campus and has been contracted to integrate controllers, sensors and ANPR to reduce congestion and support event management over a 20‑month programme.
First train for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport
The first three‑carriage train for the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived from Vienna and has been moved to Orchard Hills for assembly; 11 further trains have been scheduled and dynamic testing has been set for later.
Wabash schedules second-quarter 2026 earnings call
Wabash will webcast its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on 29 July, with its earnings release, presentation slides and related materials available through the company’s investor-relations website.
Industry groups urge stronger IAA battery provisions
T&E, EIES and RECHARGE have called for prioritising a locally anchored battery value chain, a whole‑value‑chain approach, stronger Made‑in‑EU rules and FDI conditions to enhance Europe’s industrial resilience.
Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus unveiled
Volgren and Volvo have unveiled Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus in Perth. Two 18-metre BZL Electric Articulated buses will be tested before entering Transperth service around August.
Contractor appointed for Great Western Highway crossing project
The NSW Government has appointed Seymour Whyte to build a new crossing at Mitchells Causeway, supporting the Great Western Highway’s reopening at Victoria Pass in 2027 and future traffic capacity. A further A$20 million will support affected businesses.
NSW Budget funds major rail infrastructure and reliability upgrades
New South Wales’ 2026–27 Budget allocates billions to Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney Metro expansion and Sydney Trains reliability, including maintenance, staffing, signalling, power and station upgrades.
LNS deploys first Volvo A30 Electric haulers at Norwegian hydropower project
LNS has deployed four Volvo A30 Electric articulated haulers at Hafslund Kraft’s Hemsil 3 hydropower project in Norway, with three more due next month. The battery-electric machines will support tunnel construction and reduce project emissions.
EU launches €1.1bn CEF Transport funding call
The European Commission has launched the 2026 CEF Transport call, offering €1.1bn for sustainable and smart TEN-T projects, including rail, inland waterways and electrification of road haulage and airports. EU, Ukrainian and Moldovan bodies are eligible.
METRONET Swan River ferry infrastructure project begins
Construction has commenced on a $107 million METRONET Swan River marine programme, which has engaged Echo Marine Group to build five electric ferries, has opened tenders for Applecross and Matilda Bay terminals and has scheduled services to start late 2027.
Queensland budget increases infrastructure funding but leaves road scheme capped
Queensland’s 2026 State Budget doubles the Residential Activation Fund but keeps the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme capped at A$76 million annually, prompting councils to warn of growing road-maintenance funding shortfalls.
European Commission seeks views on future of Horizon Europe partnerships
The European Commission is seeking feedback on the future of Horizon Europe Joint Undertakings and European Partnerships, ahead of the EU’s 2028–2034 Framework Programme. The consultation covers governance, efficiency, coherence and impact.
WEX and TFS launch equipment finance programme for North American fleets
WEX and TFS Financial have launched a financing programme for trucking and transport companies in the US and Canada, giving WEX’s over-the-road fleet customers access to equipment loans through TFS’s lender-matching platform.
ITS UK names winners of 2026 Allan Prize essay competition
Charlotte Parrish and Esther Fobi have won ITS UK’s 2026 Allan Prize essay competition. Their essays examine digitalisation, AI and inclusive intelligent transport, with both receiving £750, mentoring and publication opportunities.
Dream Chip unveils automotive ISP-X418
Dream Chip has introduced the ISP-X418, an automotive-certified ISP with HDR support, multiple outputs and safety extensions, and has contributed SoC chiplet architecture and Safety Island IP to the CHASSIS programme for a UCIe-based base die.
Five gantries installed for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis and ATMB have installed five free-flow tolling gantries on the A40, have completed corridor infrastructure and have projected annual CO₂ savings of about 2,500 tonnes ahead of 2027 deployment.
Renault Trucks opens integrated service centre in Poland
Renault Trucks has opened an integrated service centre near Warsaw that has consolidated sales, maintenance, telematics, training and financing teams to support haulage firms with fleet availability, cost control and energy transition.
ANTT projects expansion of electronic tolling
The ANTT has projected expansion of barrier-free electronic tolling, citing regulatory milestones, contract provisions and pilot tests, and stakeholders have identified user experience, payment communication and transition arrangements as principal challenges to broader adoption.
ITS Australia opens nominations for 2027 awards
ITS Australia has opened nominations for the 2027 ITS Australia Awards, which have been scheduled for 18 February 2027 in Brisbane, and has invited organisations and individuals to submit entries demonstrating innovation, leadership and measurable impact in intelligent transport systems.
Los Angeles awards Verra Mobility speed-camera contract
Los Angeles has awarded Verra Mobility a contract to design, build, operate and maintain speed safety systems at 125 sites, targeting high-injury corridors under AB 645; the programme has included data protections, equitable fines and community education measures.
FedEx opens Bundaberg logistics facility
FedEx has opened a 5,962-square-metre logistics facility in Bundaberg that has been equipped with an automated conveyor sorting up to 1,500 parcels per hour and has been designed to strengthen regional freight links and market access.
New York City expands microhub pilot after eliminating 3,000 truck trips
New York City says its microhub pilot has eliminated more than 3,000 truck trips, with deliveries transferred to handcarts and cargo bikes. The city has added two Manhattan sites and is seeking delivery partners for the pilot’s second phase.
Geely consolidates operations and prioritises engineering
Geely has announced consolidation of manufacturing and capital into Geely Automobile Holdings, has criticised low-cost engineering shortcuts, and has emphasised quality, safety and intellectual-property protection amid strong May deliveries led by the Xingyuan.
