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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

March Trailer Orders Total 29,500

U.S. trailer orders for March jumped 36% to top 29,000 as demand roared on and manufacturers began to grapple with the surging costs of key materials.

April 13, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Chao Stresses Continued Outreach to Ag Haulers on ELD, HOS Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will continue to meet with and host briefings geared toward livestock haulers who are discontent with the electronic logging device rule, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment

DTNA to Recall More Than 7,000 Western Star Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America will conduct a voluntary safety recall on up to 7,128 Western Star trucks over wiring issues that could increase the risk of fire.

April 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Group Introduces All-Electric, Heavy-Duty Truck for European Market

Volvo Trucks on April 12 introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use, with sales and production of its FL Electric model to start in Europe in 2019.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 12, 2018
Business, Equipment

Northeast Truck and Trailer Expands Network

Northeast Truck and Trailer opened a facility in Pearl, Miss., its sixth location.

April 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Hires BMW Executive Jesse Schneider to Spearhead Fuel-Cell R&D

Nikola Motor Co. has hired Jesse Schneider as vice president of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies.

April 12, 2018
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Sales Rise Slightly in March

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in March notched a slight gain as they pushed past the 20,000 level, WardsAuto.com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

LiveOnWeb Preview: Logistics, Accelerated

Transport Topics Executive Editor Joe Howard previews the April 18 LiveOnWeb program, Logistics Accelerated, which looks at innovation and technology that is shaping the logistics industry.

April 11, 2018
Business, Equipment

Carl Icahn’s $5.4 Billion Exit Strategy Soothes Auto Parts Retailers

It’s hard to be frenemies in business. Carl Icahn is selling auto-parts maker Federal-Mogul to competitor Tenneco Inc. for $5.4 billion

April 11, 2018
Business, Equipment

Navistar Stock Surges After VW CEO Switch

Navistar International Corp. jumped the most this year after Volkswagen AG changed CEOs, a move that could portend further deal-making between the U.S. truck manufacturer and its second-biggest shareholder.

Jamie Butters | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2018