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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Natural Gas-Fueled Volvo Trucks Set for North American Tests

The first testing of natural gas-fueled European Volvo Group Class 8 trucks on North American roads is set to begin by the end of September, and more imports could be on the way.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It

It could be déjà vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick — Michigan's 4-axle champion — at the National Truck Driving Championships.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 9, 2023
Business, Equipment

Continental Cuts Guidance on Weak Truck Tire Sales

Weaker-than-expected North American and European commercial vehicle replacement tire sales in the second quarter of 2023 and through the remainder of the year forced Continental to cut revenue guidance for its tire unit and the company as a whole.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 9, 2023
Business, Equipment

McNeilus Truck to Expand Tennessee Operations

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., a division of Oshkosh Corp., is investing $25 million to grow its business in Tennessee. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Jadrossich Fine-Tunes Preparation for Nationals

Rather than simply overthinking his approach to precision-driving contests, John Jadrossich, a FedEx Freight driver, decided to embrace the art of cool relaxation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics

TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT

TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Announces $115 Million for DERA Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that $115 million has been directed for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 8, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck

More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Class Act: Success Follows North Carolina Champ Bills

Step van or straight truck, FedEx Express driver and North Carolina grand champion Michael Bills focuses on safety.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Q2 Loss Widens on Romeo, European Exits

Losses at Nikola Motor widened year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 after the truck maker took a $77.8 million hit to its balance sheet.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 7, 2023