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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

Driving The Future: How ORBCOMM Innovation Is Transforming Trailer Management

Program Aired: March 6, 2 p.m. ETDuring this panel discussion, well explore how ORBCOMM technology helps fleets unlock the full potential of their trailers with key insights that boost efficiency, enhance visibility and streamline management. Join us as we dive deep into how our smart trailer solutions solve industry challenges, drive profitability and win business.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isnt Enough to Weather Trade War

President Donald Trumps reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isnt likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.

March 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Startup Edison Motors Ramps Up Hybrid Class 8 Production

The company will begin its first small production run in a new 305-acre manufacturing facility in Golden, British Columbia, founder and CEO Chace Barber told Transport Topics.

March 6, 2025
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Sales Rise 3.5% Year Over Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales beat sequential and year-ago comparisons in January, ACT Research reported.

March 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volkswagen Introduces ID. EVERY1, Its Most Affordable EV

The model will offer more than 155 miles of range and is the last piece of the puzzle for VWs next-generation lineup, said Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the brand.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.

March 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Launches X10 Engine Platform

Cummins continued to overhaul its engine options for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, unveiling the X10 engine platform and a B-Series engine update in recent days.

March 5, 2025
Business, Equipment

Geely Signs $2.5 Billion Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal

Chinese billionaire Li Shufus Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has obtained a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its 2018 acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump to Decide on Canada, Mexico Relief Today, Lutnick Says

President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.

March 5, 2025