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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

FleetPulse Expands Into Canada

Trailer telematics specialist FleetPulse is set to become available for Canadian fleets, the company said Nov. 20.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nebraska Sues Truck OEMs Over ‘Collusion’ on California Deal

Nebraska's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against four major original equipment manufacturers, alleging they colluded  to eliminate choice and raise truck prices.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla, Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Poaching Suit

Tesla didn’t disclose specifics, but told a California state judge that it expects to seek dismissal of the case by Dec. 24 upon satisfactory completion of the terms.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bosch to Cut 5,500 Jobs as Auto Industry Slump Deepens

Parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH plans to cut 5,500 jobs globally, mainly in Germany, as the car industry’s woes ripple through the supply chain.

November 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo’s Voorhoeve: Customer Service Integral to Company

Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve says the lessons he learned in customer service when he joined the company more than a quarter century ago remain with him today. 

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy After Failed Rescue Attempts

The move caps months of talks with owners, customers and creditors to find a way for Europe’s rare homegrown maker of EV batteries to continue operations.

November 21, 2024
Business, Equipment

Equipment: Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025

President Stephen Roy announced Mack Trucks' upcoming semi, designed to compete in 70% of the market and triple the company's longhaul market share.   

November 21, 2024
Business, Equipment

October Trailer Orders Drop 52% From Last Year

The only year-over-year increase this year was a 37% rise in April, but that bright spot came after six months of unfavorable year-over-year comparisons and has now been followed by six more.

November 21, 2024
Business, Equipment, TCA

Hess Toy Truck Marks 60th Anniversary

This holiday season brings a milestone for the Hess toy truck in the form of its 60th anniversary.

November 21, 2024