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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, Safety, Autonomous

Survey: Nearly All Fleet Owners to Boost Safety Spending

Some 99% of executives surveyed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and four Western European nations plan to boost spending on workforce safety and security technologies.

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

REPLAY: Advancing Technology: A Preview of the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting with Robert Braswell

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.  

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Annual Meeting to Spotlight Tech and Maintenance Basics

Getting back to basics is one of the pillars of the 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting’s theme, “Advancing Technology through Industry Engagement.â€

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Snubs Uber for Robotaxi Partnership

Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Elon Musk was not open to making Tesla Inc.’s planned robotaxis available on the ride-sharing platform, making Uber a future competitor.

February 21, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Standard Forwarding Freight Buys Midwest LTL Carrier From DHL

Standard Forwarding Freight bought the assets of Midwest less-than-truckload carrier Standard Forwarding from DHL Freight for an undisclosed sum.

February 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

How Brokers, Carriers and Shippers Are Fighting Theft and Fraud

As technology systems helped advance collaborative freight movements among brokers, carriers and shippers, thieves also have targeted the sector as an area ripe for fraud.

February 21, 2025
Business, Equipment

Japan Group Reportedly Seeks Tesla Investment in Nissan

Nissan shares jumped after the Financial Times reported that a high-level Japanese group has drawn up plans to seek investment from Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. to aid the struggling carmaker.

February 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Stellantis Pauses Jeep Compass, Ontario Plant Operations

The Brampton plant, which employed about 3,000 workers, is currently being retooled to build electric and and gas-powered vehicles for the Jeep brands.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Reports Profit but Cuts 2025 EV Sales Forecast

Rivian Automotive said its electric-vehicle deliveries this year will fall short of Wall Street estimates as potential policy shifts in Washington threaten to further dampen EV demand.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

InCharge Energy, DLL Team Up on EV Charging Expansion

The companies announced the agreement Feb. 18, saying the goal is to lower financial barriers for organizations looking to transition to electric vehicles.

February 20, 2025