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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.

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Better Power Solutions: Eliminate Idling & Extend Battery Life

Program Aired: October 16, 2 p.m. ET Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings—all while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.

October 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Duffy Vows to Fight Court’s Pause on Non-Domiciled CDLs

"We won’t stop fighting to keep dangerous, unqualified truck drivers off the road," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X. 

November 17, 2025
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Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step

Testing of Daimler Truck’s prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.

November 17, 2025
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Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online

Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ford Shows Off New High-Tech Headquarters

The “crown jewel” of Ford’s headquarters, according to Ford Land's global design and brand director, is a showroom she likened to a “James Bond villain’s lair.”

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover

The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.

November 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification

The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs

Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today’s predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.

November 14, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets

The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters

The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.

November 14, 2025