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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.

BusinessEquipmentFuel

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
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10-million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

November 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

November 21, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations

Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.

November 21, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Ford Says Latest Fire at Aluminum Plant Won’t Hurt Profits

Ford affirmed that it still expects to earn $6 billion to $6.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, despite a second significant fire this week at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y.

November 21, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations

Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers.

November 21, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings

Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times.

November 21, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 100

Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season

Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.

November 20, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Aluminum Plant Supplying Ford Pickups Erupts in Fire Again

The blaze is the latest incident at the facility that produces aluminum sheet metal for Ford vehicles including its top-selling F-150 pickup. A fire in September shuttered production.

November 20, 2025