International Motors sold 13,400 trucks and buses in the third quarter of 2025, a 57% decrease compared with 31,500 sales in the year-ago period, parent company Traton Group said Oct. 10.
October 14, 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.
Michelin’s North American Sales Drop on Slow Truck Demand
Sales in North America slumped close to 10% during the third quarter, dragged down by slower demand for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles used in agriculture, Michelin said.
October 14, 2025Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction
The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability.
October 14, 2025First Brands CEO Patrick James Resigns After Bankruptcy
The work of untangling the company’s finances is left to Charles Moore, a restructuring expert hired last month during rushed negotiations between the company and its top creditors.
October 14, 2025Freight Recession Claims Another in Montgomery Transport
The Birmingham, Ala.-based firm ceased operations after a deal to sell the company to an affiliate of fellow Birmingham-based carrier PS Logistics collapsed.
October 10, 2025Daimler and Toyota Name Truck Venture Archion
The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations.
October 10, 2025How to Combat the Technician Shortage
The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.
October 10, 2025How to Keep Trucking's Roadside Technicians Safe
Distracted drivers can pose a major safety threat to remote repair technicians working on trucks along the shoulder of a highway.
October 10, 2025TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers
Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,
October 10, 2025First Brands’ Official Creditor Committee Includes Top Foe
Raistone has demanded a court-appointed examiner investigate First Brands, claiming in court papers that as much as $2.3 billion “simply vanished” from the company.
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