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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.

Business, Equipment, TCA

Hess Toy Truck Is Back With the Police For the Holidays

Hess Toy Truck, which has been producing the holiday staple since 1964, has announced that this year's truck has a law enforcement theme and is now on sale online.

October 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Introduces New Fleet Management Platform

AUSTIN, Texas Mack Trucks on Oct. 16 introduced a new fleet management portal to provide customers with actionable information about their trucks.

October 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volta Trucks Files for Bankruptcy After Supply Chain Fails

Swedens Volta Trucks AB is planning to file for bankruptcy following a breakdown in its supply chain, the company said.

October 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Clarience to Extend Fleet Data Platform to External Systems

AUSTIN, Texas Clarience Technologies announced it is expanding its Fus1on fleet data platform to connect and integrate with more fleet management systems.

October 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyliion Reviewing Electric Powertrain Business Options

Hyliion Holdings Corp. is reviewing options for its electric powertrain business, including selling it, the original equipment manufacturer said, citing a need to raise funds as costs rise.

October 16, 2023
Business, Equipment

ATA Adds Fourth Image Truck to Fleet

AUSTIN, Texas American Trucking Associations has unveiled a fourth image truck in a fleet that travels the country to represent the industry.

October 16, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing

Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.

October 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Introduces Central Portal for Connected Truck Services

AUSTIN, Texas VTNA has introduced a new fleet management portal designed to make it easier for trucking operations to monitor health and performance through connected vehicle technology.

October 15, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Yellow Extends Bid Deadline for Trucks, Trailers

Yellow Corp. has rescheduled the bid deadline for its fleet of trucks and trailers, according to court documents related to the shuttered carriers ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

October 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Motive Debuts Holiday Outlook Report at MCE

AUSTIN, Texas Fleet management technology supplier Motive released its first holiday outlook report examining the state of freight entering the peak season and heading into 2024.

October 15, 2023