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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, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Gragg Wilson

This year's NTDC field won't include 2023 grand champion Gragg Wilson, but the UPS driver from Nevada still has advice for the current crop of competitors. 

August 12, 2024
Business, Equipment

Navigating Rising Trucking Costs

As known too well, there has been nowhere for trucking companies to hide from the rising costs of everything from maintenance to insurance.

August 9, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Ina Daly

XPO driver Ina Daly's road to success has been paved with precision, passion and perseverance for more than three decades.

August 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Stellantis to Cut Up to 2,450 Jobs at Michigan Truck Plant

Stellantis NV, the owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, plans to eliminate as many as 2,450 hourly positions at a pickup truck factory located near Detroit.

August 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow

Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.

August 9, 2024
Business, Equipment, TCA

GM Names New Chiefs for North America, Global Buick, GMC

General Motors Co. on Aug. 9 announced a series of leadership changes, including new heads for North America and of the Buick and GMC brands globally.

August 9, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Rick Cates

Rick Cates likes to say the moment he arrived at the National Truck Roadeo more than five decades ago, he knew he was home. He'll renew his annual homecoming later this month at NTDC.

August 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Stumble Again in July

ACT preliminary data showed orders fell 13% to 13,400 units. They also experienced a drop of 8% from the previous month.

August 8, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Raymond Simon

Based on his resume, it’s logical to conclude that Raymond Simon is the modern era’s greatest of all time, or GOAT.

August 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Truck Reports 4% Revenue Decline in Q2

The German truck manufacturer posted a net profit of $860 million, or $1.01 per share, for the three months ending June 30.

August 7, 2024