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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

VW Weighs Cutting 15,000 Staff on Plant Closures

Volkswagen AG could force through decisions on plant closures this year, paving the way for more than 15,000 job cuts, according to analysts at Jefferies.

September 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Platform Science to Acquire Trimbles Fleet Telematics Units

As part of the agreement, Trimble will take a 32.5% stake in Platform Science and receive a seat on Platform Sciences board of directors.

September 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Broadens Global Platform of Electric Vehicles, Services

The company introduced a dedicated brand for its global charging infrastructure initiatives and broadened the scope of its financial services business.

September 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates

The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers, according to a draft proposition from the industry lobby seen by Bloomberg.

September 12, 2024
Business, Equipment

Ex-Yellow CEO to Lead Intermodal Chassis Pool Operator

Darren Hawkins, who was at the helm of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp., will soon lead the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative.

September 12, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

August US Class 8 Retail Sales Fall 11.4% Year Over Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell year over year in August, resuming a pattern after an anomalous July saw a first increase in 11 consecutive months.

September 12, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

FTR: Truckload Spot Rates to Rise 6.5-7% in 2025

FTR Transportation Intelligence expects truckload spot rates to rise 6.5-7% in 2025, Vice President of Trucking Avery Vise said in a presentation.

September 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

GM, Hyundai to Explore New Vehicle Joint Development

General Motors is joining forces with South Koreas Hyundai Motor Co. in a pact that may presage a deeper strategic relationship between the two major automakers to co-develop vehicles.

September 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

USPS Debuts New Mail Trucks Made by Oshkosh Defense

ATHENS, Ga. The first handful of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles that rolled onto postal routes in August are getting rave reviews from letter carriers.

September 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

DTNA Executive Says Flexibility Is Key for Coming Upturn

We have a massive chess board, said DTNA Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing David Carson, and his company is trying to move pieces around while waiting for freight rates to rise.

September 11, 2024