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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

Continental to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Slash Costs at Auto Unit

Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit as the German parts maker prepares to spin off the struggling business.

February 18, 2025
Business, Equipment

Honda Open to More Nissan Talks

Shares of Mitsubishi surged as much as 8.6% after a report that Honda would be willing to restart talks on a potential tie-up with ailing peer Nissan if its CEO Makoto Uchida steps down.

February 18, 2025
Business, Equipment, Private

United Rentals Drops $3.4 Billion Purchase of H&E Equipment

United Rentals abandoned its plan to acquire H&E Equipment Services, declining to increase its original offer of $3.4 billion for the rival construction equipment supplier.

February 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft

Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.

February 17, 2025
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Proficient Q4 Revenue Slumps 15.9% on Weaker Margins

Proficient the No. 4-ranked auto transporter expects industry dynamics to improve in 2025, including through a reduction in carrier capacity due to the travails of Jack Cooper Holdings.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trumps Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Auto Hauler Jack Cooper Shuts Down After Losing Ford, GM

The dominoes started to topple when automaker Ford decided in January to end its relationship with Jack Cooper, bringing the curtain down on an approximately 40-year relationship.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Says Tariffs Are Saving US Steel

When asked what chief executive officers think about his recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs, Trump said theyre in love with them.U.S. Steel is through the roof, he said.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.

February 13, 2025