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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

Volvo’s VNR Electric Reaches 10 Million Customer Miles

Almost 600 of the Volvo Group AB unit’s battery-electric straight trucks and tractors are now operational in the U.S. and Canada, collectively driving more than 200,000 miles every week.

December 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Lion Electric President Nicolas Brunet Resigns

The president of Canadian electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Co. resigned as the cash-poor company made a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat.

December 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

FreightVana Buys Brokerage Operations of Loadsmith

FreightVana believes the deal will boost its position in the power-only brokerage segment. Loadsmith provides power-only and standard freight brokerage.

December 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Continental Launches Longhaul Drive Tire

Continental launched a new longhaul drive tire for the U.S. market.

December 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Former Ram Boss Back at Stellantis After Tavares’ Ouster

Former Stellantis NV executive Tim Kuniskis will rejoin the automaker to run the Ram pickup brand as the company plots a turnaround following the ouster of CEO Carlos Tavares.

December 9, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Expands EV Certified Dealer Network

Mack Trucks now has 65 electric vehicle certified dealers in North America, it said.

December 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Bus, Truck Maker Lion Electric Sells Facility to Raise Funds

Days after laying off 400 staff and halting production at its Joliet, Ill., bus manufacturing plant, Lion continued its ongoing fundraising push with the building sale.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Global Freight

Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service needs to replace aging trucks, and he wasn’t aware of an effort by the incoming presidential administration to cancel plans to buy EVs.

December 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Survey: EV Reliability Improves but Still Lags Gas Models

DETROIT — The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Honda Recalls Nearly 206,000 SUVs to Fix Fuel Filler Tubes

DETROIT — Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

December 5, 2024