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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. 

Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

USDA Funds Washington Biodiesel Hub

The Department of Agriculture has granted $3 million to a regional multimodal biodiesel distribution center to boost fuel production and distribution to aid Washington, Oregon and Idaho farmers,

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Traton Q1 Profit Jumps as Sales Rise

Traton SE profits jumped in the first three months of 2023 on the back of higher sales and an asset disposal, with truck production and sales at its North American Navistar unit climbing.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.

Jakkar Aimery | The Detroit News
May 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA's O’Leary: No Time to Waste Building EV Infrastructure

ANAHEIM, Calif. — DTNA chief John O’Leary called for the industry to move at “the speed of right” in developing electric vehicle infrastructure.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
May 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Kodiak Installs Autonomous Driving System on Electric Truck

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics unveiled a battery-electric Class 8 truck equipped with its self-driving technology at the 2023 ACT Expo.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Plans Third Air Cargo Hub in California

Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S., says company leadership is doubling down on its GoGreen Plus program, with a goal of being a net-zero emissions company by 2050.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Forward Air Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1

Forward Air Corp. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported May 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight

FedEx Freight Plans Closure of 29 Locations

FedEx Freight informed team members internally May 1 that it will be closing 29 freight locations and furloughing certain job classes.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, TCA

Penske to Acquire Michigan-Based Star Truck Rentals

Reading, Pa.-based Penske Truck Leasing plans to acquire Star Truck Rentals, a transportation services company that operates facilities in Indiana and Michigan.

Daniel Urie | Pennlive.com
May 1, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Factory Activity Contracts for a Sixth Month in April

U.S. factory activity contracted for a sixth-straight month in April, the longest such stretch since 2009 and a sign of lingering malaise in manufacturing.

Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg News
May 1, 2023