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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.

Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes

BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.

September 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

Navistar to Rebrand as International Motors

In a rebranding that reaches back to the company’s origins, Navistar Inc. will on Oct. 1 adopt the new name of International Motors.

September 25, 2024
Business, Equipment

Morgan Stanley Warns US Cars Are Too Expensive

Shares in General Motors and Ford tumbled Sept. 25 after a Morgan Stanley analyst warned that cars are too expensive for U.S. consumers and a price war in China will hurt the bottom line there.

September 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

McLeod Previews AI Capabilities Amid Freight Rate Challenges

The company introduced updates for LoadMaster, PowerBroker and its MPact suite of business intelligence tools, including its first proprietary AI product.

September 25, 2024
Business, Equipment

Utility to Offer Accuride’s Trident Drum Brakes as Standard

Utility Trailer Manufacturing will offer Trident composite steel shell drum brakes from Accuride as standard on all its trailer models, the company said Sept. 17.

September 24, 2024
Business, Equipment

Xtra Lease Expands Texas Footprint With Austin-Area Branch

Xtra Lease is set to expand its footprint in Texas with a new branch opening near Austin in mid-October, bringing its trailer leasing services closer to the region’s growing industrial hubs.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets

Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover

The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

OEMs Form Consortium to Standardize EV Truck Charging

The U.S. doesn’t have a standard testing protocol for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), but dialogue between charging equipment providers and OEMs has to happen.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Continental Tire to Open First US Distribution Center

Continental Tire announced Sept. 19 that Dallas-Fort Worth would be home to the company’s first fully owned tire distribution center in the United States.

September 20, 2024