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October 16, 2025Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Trucking Grows More Confident About Freight Market Upturn
Data provided to Transport Topics shows an acceleration in carrier capacity exits, and observers see a number of macroeconomic dominoes starting to fall into place.
November 6, 2025DTNA’s Detroit Unveils Lighter DT12-VL Transmission
DTNA unit Detroit has introduced the DT12-VL, an automated manual transmission designed to boost payload capacity and off-road performance for heavy-duty vocational trucks.
November 6, 2025Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash
First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.
November 5, 2025California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most “egregious” licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.
November 5, 2025Building Materials Carrier BlueLinx Acquires Disdero Lumber
BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.
November 4, 2025Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills
Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.
November 4, 2025Rivian Cost Cuts Pay Off With Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
Rivian Automotive reported a smaller-than-expected loss in a sign of progress as the EV maker cuts costs and staff ahead of plans to begin deliveries of a new midsize SUV next year.
November 4, 2025Caterpillar Sets New Growth Goals as Energy Demand Surges
Caterpillar laid out new growth targets to boost revenue and double capital spending in a bid to capitalize on rising demand for energy to power data centers.
November 4, 2025Hub Group Revenue Dips 5% on Weak Freight Demand
"Strong West Coast shipping demand in September continued through October, and our customers are indicating that will be maintained into November," CEO Phil Yeager says.
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