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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, 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
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America Unveils VNR Tractor Redesign

Key advances include an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency, upgraded safety systems and a tighter turning radius for navigating urban routes, the Volvo Group unit said.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New TMC Chairman Radu Mihai Brings Global Perspective

Mihai, installed on March 10 as TMC chairman and treasurer for 2025-2026, is corporate fleet manager for Calgary, Alberta-based Burnco Rock Products.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Showcases Manager SE Truck Edition

Mitchell 1 premiered Manager SE Truck Edition, its new platform designed to work with Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair and diagnostic software, on March 9.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Cojali Unveils Augmented Reality Glasses for Fleet Maintenance

Cojali USA announced plans to offer its Jaltest all-makes diagnostics software on AR glasses that give technicians hands-free access to technical information while working on vehicles.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Traton CEO Sees EPA Pre-Buy Sales Slipping to 2026

An anticipated jump in Class 8 truck sales ahead of the arrival of stricter emissions standards might not start until 2026, the CEO of the parent company of International Motors said March 10.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dragonfly Launches DualFlow Power Pack for Truck Hotel Loads

Dragonfly Energy said its new Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack offers fleets an all-electric method of supplying energy for trucks’ everyday hotel loads.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Charts ‘Messy Middle’ Next Steps

NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Lite-Check Introduces Stryker 1000 Trailer Tester

Lite-Check has introduced the Stryker 1000, a diagnostic tool.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Trova Announces Launch of Battery-Electric Terminal Tractor

Trova Commercial Vehicles on March 9 announced the launch of a battery-electric terminal tractor as its first product to hit the market.

March 10, 2025