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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.

Government, Business, Equipment

US House Panel Evaluates New Truck Excise Tax Repeal

A leading proponent of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks called on colleagues to endorse his effort.

October 24, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

About 12.6% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out of Service

Roughly one of every eight trucks inspected for brake-related violations was placed out of service by commercial vehicle inspectors during Brake Safety Week in August.

October 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Proper Tire Inflation Saves on Fuel, Equipment Costs

AUSTIN, Texas — A panel of trucking maintenance executives said at an MCE 2023 session that properly inflated tires save on fuel and wear, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

October 24, 2023
Business, Equipment

Strikes Trim GM Profit in an Otherwise Strong Quarter

DETROIT — A strike by auto workers against General Motors is expected to cut pretax earnings by $800 million this year, and another $200 million per week after that.

October 24, 2023
Business, Equipment

September Trailer Orders Spike With Order Book Openings

U.S. trailer orders in September notched their first year-over-year increase for 2023 as order books for next year began to open, according to ACT Research.

October 23, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mack Trucks, UAW Return to Negotiating Table

Mack Trucks and the United Auto Workers Union are set to return to the negotiating table Oct. 23, seeking to end a heightened impasse over a new five-year labor agreement.

October 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology

Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.

October 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

International S13 Powertrain Production Begins in Huntsville

Serial production of the International S13 integrated powertrain began Oct. 18 at the Huntsville, Ala., production facility operated by parent company Navistar, the company announced.

October 23, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW Adds Key Stellantis Pickup Truck Plant to Strikes

The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.

October 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Opens Showroom in Georgia, Plans Factory

Electric vehicle maker Rivian opened a new retail and customer service space in the heart of Atlanta to showcase its vehicles and confirmed plans to break ground on a new Georgia factory.

October 20, 2023