Equipment
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.
Litigants Allege EPA Cannot Legally Mandate Electric Trucks
EPA lacks legal authority to mandate electric vehicles, according to a court brief filed by a coalition of 24 states and various economic interests seeking federal appellate court review.
General Motors Posts Q3 Profit of $3 Billion
DETROIT — U.S. sales are down and a once-reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a third quarter profit of $3 billion.
Auto Supplier Dana Exploring Sale of Off-Highway Unit
Dana Inc. is exploring a sale of its off-highway business, people familiar with the matter said, as the automotive supplier responds to sluggish demand in its key markets.
October 18, 2024Volvo Q3 Profit Falls 28.5% on Market Downturn, Mack Issues
Volvo Group profit fell 28.5% in the third quarter of 2024 as a downturn in demand for trucks in both Europe and North America crimped revenue and margin.
BMW Recalls 700,000 Cars in China Over Coolant Pump Issues
Models affected include locally made 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several imported X Series SUVs.
Oklahoma Woman Wins the Last Peterbilt Model 389x Built
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An Oklahoma woman won Rush Truck Centers’ sweepstakes to give away the last Peterbilt Model 389x produced.
EV Manufacturer Revoy Unveils Ryder as First Customer
Revoy revealed Ryder System as the first customer for the Bay Area startup’s electric vehicle, which converts a Class 8 diesel semi into a hybrid without any changes to the tractor.
Study: Tighter Intermodal Chassis Regulation Enforcement Needed
Policy changes would be an impractical solution to making the drayage and intermodal chassis market more efficient, according to a recently published study.
PACT, Utilities Team Up to Speed ZEV Infrastructure Buildout
The memorandum of understanding sends a signal to the freight market that utilities are allies, Aravind Kailas told TT. “We can present a united front,” he said.
Deere Cuts 300 Jobs as Farm Equipment Sales Decline
Deere said it boosted its workforce when demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, which roiled supply chains, only for the farm economy to start slowing.