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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.

BusinessEquipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop Nearly 30% in August

U.S. medium-duty truck sales continued to trend below the prior year by dropping nearly 30% in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyLogistics

DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility

The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's so-called Pro-Trucker Package.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill

A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source. 

September 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers

The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.

September 16, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising

Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.

September 16, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Mack Remanufacturing Unit Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The remanufacturing facilities’ output constitutes more than 25 different product lines, from engines and transmissions to coolant pumps and NOx sensors.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant

The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.

September 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Geotab Launches AI Dashcam to Enhance Fleet Safety

In a recent pilot, the voice coaching functionality helped reduce tailgating by 90% and mobile phone use by 95%, Geotab said in the Sept. 15 announcement.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Tariff of 15% on Japan Auto Exports Kicks In Today

The auto sector accounts for the biggest component of Japan’s exports to the U.S. and serves as a pillar of employment and a trendsetter for wage growth.

September 16, 2025