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.
Top 100 Private Carriers Adjust to Freight Slowdown
From food service distributors to in-house trucking divisions of retailers, the largest private motor carriers in North America have remained busy even as the freight market has cooled.
NTDC Rewind: Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes
Behind the scenes at the 86th edition of the National Truck Driving Championships, several stories unfolded. Here's a look back at some of our favorites.
August 25, 2023ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal
When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.
July Cargo Volumes Decline at Most Ports
Cargo freight volumes in July remain depressed and well below 2022’s record levels, especially at West Coast ports.
Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.
Mullen Launches Production of Class 3 EV Truck
Mullen Automotive says its first Mullen Three, a Class 3 commercial electric truck, has rolled off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Tunica, Miss.
Advance Auto Names New CEO Shane O’Kelly
Advance Auto Parts Inc. named a new CEO and started a strategic review of the business as it struggles to keep up with inflation.
Volvo Offers Fleets a Leg Up on Charging Infrastructure
Volvo Trucks North America launched a program Aug. 22 it believes will smooth fleet owners’ road to the installation of electric truck charging infrastructure.
Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary
A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.