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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

Caterpillar Expects Lower 2025 Sales if Trump Tariffs Stay

Caterpillar expects slightly lower sales this year if Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half.

April 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Aims for Full-Scale Production of Semi in 2026

The future of the updated Semi is “bright and electric,” according to Dan Priestley, senior manager of Semis for Tesla.

April 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Toyota Starts Collaboration on Autonomous Cars With Waymo

Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on April 30.

April 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Announces Pioneer Electric Plans

Mack Trucks pulled back the curtain April 29 on plans to launch a battery-electric version of the Volvo Group division’s recently unveiled flagship on-highway Class 8 tractor, the Pioneer.

April 29, 2025
Business, Equipment

International Motors Job Cuts Limited to Mexico, CEO Says

International Motors does not expect any job cuts at its U.S. manufacturing facilities despite a slump in demand in the first quarter of 2025, CEO Mathias Carlbaum said April 29.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Signs Order Providing Relief From Auto Tariffs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing the impact of his auto tariffs, yielding to weeks of intense lobbying from automakers, parts suppliers and car dealers.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Paccar Q1 Profit Dives on Demand Slump, European Charge

Bellevue, Wash.-based Paccar reported net income of $505.1 million in the first three months of 2025, less than half the $1.2 billion profit posted in the year-ago period.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins CEO Says Alternative Fuels Will Advance

The innovation of alternative fuels is poised to move forward, said Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey, despite uncertainty around regulations, incentives and trade policies.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Unwraps Xcient Tractor Overhaul

Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the latest iteration of its Class 8 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor April 28, overhauling the powertrain, safety systems and driver comforts.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA to Launch CARB-Compliant Engine for Redesigned VNL, VNR

Volvo Trucks North America plans to launch a California Air Resources Board Omnibus rule-compliant diesel engine for its revamped longhaul and regional-haul tractors, the VNL and VNR.

April 29, 2025