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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 Airs: 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
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California Oil Merger Advances as State Clears Path to Drill

The bill marks a sharp shift from years of regulatory scrutiny by the state’s lawmakers toward its oil and gas industry and decades of declining in-state crude production.

September 15, 2025
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Canada Deficit to Hit $50.6 Billion Amid Trade War Costs

Mark Carney’s task is to convince Canadians and opposition lawmakers that his planned spending will eventually boost the resilience and productive capacity of the economy.

September 15, 2025
BusinessEquipment

American Axle Seeks $2.3 Billion to Fund Dowlais Takeover

American Axle in January announced a $1.6 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire U.K. peer Dowlais. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

September 15, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Ford to Move Headquarters to New Campus 3 Miles Away

The new 2.1-million-square-foot structure formally will be called “Ford World Headquarters” when it opens in November.

September 15, 2025
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Tesla Chair Says Only Musk Can Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Tesla's chair insists no one other than Elon Musk is capable of leading the company’s transition into artificial intelligence and robotics — but it’s possible he won’t do it from the CEO’s seat.

September 13, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

VW Delays Electric Golf as Cost Cuts Stall Factory Revamp

Volkswagen is facing delays to the launch of its electric Golf, a setback for the German carmaker that’s grappling with a major restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 12, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Ram Cancels US All-Electric Pickup Amid Demand Deceleration

Stellantis NV, which owns the Jeep and Ram brands, has canceled plans to bring its all-electric pickup truck to market, its latest product shake-up.

September 12, 2025
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LTL Fleets' 'Y2K' Fears Ease as NMFC Updates Take Hold

On a panel at the FTR conference, when asked how the reclassification was going so far, Echo Global Logistics Senior Vice President Marty Martin said: “I’d put it in the TBD category.”

September 11, 2025
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ATA Touts Lawsuit Abuse Legislation

The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act is designed to mitigate the impact of lawsuits deemed frivolous as well as shield employers from defending against inordinate claims.

September 11, 2025