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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, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Show Reefer Innovations

Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull showcased the latest innovations for their reefer units that were developed as part of their ongoing joint venture.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Waabi Says Virtual Robotrucks Give Real-World Results

Robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads.

March 11, 2025
Business, Equipment

February Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 34% From Year-Ago Period

North American Class 8 truck orders in February remained below year-ago comparisons for a second consecutive month after a short uptick in December, according to ACT Research.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

ATA's Chris Spear Steers Trucking Through Uncertain Atmosphere

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is staying focused on the issues that matter to trucking amid the unsettled political and economic atmosphere in Washington.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia, Goodyear Collaborate on Outsourced Tire Management

 Aperia Technologies announced an exclusive agreement to supply its tire management technology to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s subscription-based Tires-as-a-Service program.

March 11, 2025
Business, Equipment

Nissan Appoints Espinosa to Succeed Uchida as CEO

Nissan named company insider Ivan Espinosa to replace CEO Makoto Uchida and helm the battered Japanese carmaker as it looks to secure a financial backer and stabilize its business.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC

The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside the Music City Center.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fullbay Report: Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Cautiously Optimistic

Heavy-duty repair shop leaders said last year marked an improvement over 2023, but some are looking ahead with caution, according to Fullbay's annual “State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report."

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

VTNA Introduces Software Updates

VTNA is to begin sending remote software updates to customers’ vehicles via Volvo Connect, the OEM said March 10, including its revamped VNR regional-haul tractor and flagship VNL semi.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine

Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.

March 10, 2025