Allison Transmission's profit and revenue rose in the fourth quarter of 2024 on the back of increased Class 8 vocational North American on-highway demand, the company said Feb. 11.
February 12, 2025Fleet Equipment News
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.
Renault Holds Key to Nissan’s Future
French carmaker Renault SA is Nissan’s biggest shareholder with a 36% stake — a holding that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Feb. 12 signaled it’s open to buying.
February 12, 2025Isuzu to Build Production Plant in South Carolina
Truck maker Isuzu North America will build a manufacturing facility in Piedmont, S.C., that is expected to be operational by 2027, the company said.
February 12, 2025AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest
Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.
February 12, 2025GM and Ford Lobby to Save EV Tax Incentives
Among the options being floated if the Trump administration moves to strike EV incentives is a three-year wind down to allow more time for the companies to adjust their businesses.
February 11, 2025Reefer Demand Drop Fails to Cool Carrier Q4 Earnings Growth
Carrier Global overcame weaker demand for refrigeration units from the North American trucking sector to post higher profit and sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said Feb. 11.
February 11, 2025Ford CEO Says Tariffs Would ‘Blow a Hole’ in Auto Industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley will travel to Washington on Feb. 12 to warn Congress that the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump has proposed on Canada and Mexico would “blow a hole” in the auto industry.
February 11, 2025Fleets Weigh Pay, Balanced Lifestyle to Retain Truck Drivers
The driver shortage in the trucking industry continues, and longhaul routes remain the most vexing issue, according to experts.
February 11, 2025Wheel OEM Accuride’s US Operations Emerging From Bankruptcy
Accuride’s U.S. and Canadian businesses filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October with liabilities of between $500 million and $1 billion.
February 10, 2025Northvolt’s Bankruptcy Deals $531M Blow to Swedish Investors
Sweden’s state-owned pension investors, collectively known as the AP Funds, have fully written down their entire investment in bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB.
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