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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

Combustion Car Sales Struggling to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

As the recovery of global auto sales takes shape, it’s becoming clearer that sales of internal combustion vehicles are unlikely to ever return to pre-pandemic levels.

Colin McKerracher | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Unveils Its First Medium-Duty EV

Mack Trucks has introduced its first electric vehicle for the medium-duty market.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023
Government, Equipment, Fuel

Keystone Oil Spill Probe Seen Cutting Back Pipeline Flows

A U.S. probe into the 13,000-barrel oil spill on TC Energy’s Keystone pipeline is expected to cut into crude flows ahead of the summer driving season.

March 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Announces Services Suite, Expands OTA Updates

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mack Trucks launched a bundled services suite called Mack Premium Service Contracts and announced that it will ­expand the number of electronic control units enabled for Mack Over the Air updates in the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

House Lawmakers Propose 12% Excise Tax Repeal

Legislation to repeal a tax on the purchase of new trucks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Launches New Brand to Further Zero-Emission Goals

WASHINGTON — Cummins Inc. said it is launching a new brand aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions for commercial applications.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Investigating Tesla’s Steering Wheels Falling Off While Driving

DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
March 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology, Nuclear Verdicts Among Hot Topics in Panel Discussion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The use of technology and ways to combat nuclear verdicts were among the topics discussed and debated during a roundtable session at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2023 Orlando.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
Business, Equipment

ArcBest Announces Sale of FleetNet to Cox Automotive

ArcBest Corp. announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the fleet maintenance and repair services business FleetNet America to Cox Automotive Mobility Solutions.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023
Business, Equipment

Ford to Raise Production as Auto Sales Start to Recover

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford will increase production of six models this year, half of them electric, as the company and the auto industry start to rebound from sluggish U.S. sales in 2022.

March 6, 2023