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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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Prepared for the Road Ahead

This whitepaper helps fleets boost safety, reduce breakdowns, and control maintenance costs through effective inspections, preventative maintenance, and clear breakdown procedures. It also provides guidance for choosing a trusted repair partner to keep operations running smoothly.

December 1, 2025
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Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects

Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.

November 26, 2025
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Deere Forecast Misses Expectations as Farm Slump Deepens

The weak outlook for the maker of iconic green and yellow tractors comes as farmers have been hit hard by low crop prices and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

November 26, 2025
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Canada to Tighten Steel Rules, Increase Lumber Aid

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will lower the tariff-rate quota level for steel imports from countries with which Canada doesn’t have a trade agreement to 20% from 50%.

November 26, 2025
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Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm, Redwood Materials, cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects.

November 25, 2025
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UPS, FedEx, Others Face Long-Term Effects of MD-11 Grounding

The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,” creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.

November 25, 2025
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Iconic Illinois Foundry Reopens Focused Just on Brake Drums

The foundry achieved a first Nov. 20, pouring its first iron as a stand-alone commercial vehicle brake drum manufacturing plant. Brake drums were soon rolling off the production line.

November 25, 2025
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PrePass, Vermont Launch App in State to Speed Truck Travel

Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles and the PrePass Safety Alliance have activated mobile bypass technology at two inspection sites, enabling faster travel for approved trucks.

November 25, 2025
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Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network

Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.

November 25, 2025
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Mack Delivers First Pioneer Semis to Fleet Owners in the US

The tractor was unveiled as the brand’s new flagship on-highway tractor in April in Brooklyn, N.Y., near where the company was founded 125 years earlier by Jack and Gus Mack.

November 25, 2025