President Trump's approach to renegotiating trade deals has injected unease into international supply chains as well as a domestic trucking industry already 2½ years into a downturn.
December 23, 2025Fleet Equipment News
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.
Samsung Unit to Buy ZF’s Driver Assistance Arm for $1.8B
The deal will combine Harman’s cockpit expertise with market-leading camera technology for the next generation of so-called software-defined cars.
December 23, 2025Tesla Promotes Post-Crash Door Safety Feature for Some Cars
Tesla is newly promoting features intended to make it easier for first responders to enter its cars after crashes, following months of scrutiny over the safety of its door designs.
December 22, 2025US Trailer Market Nears End of Subdued Year
U.S. trailer orders fell 37% below prior-year results in November, with freight market pressures continuing to weigh on activity, ACT Research reported.Â
December 22, 2025Volvo to Open Tacoma Parts Distribution Center in 2027
Volvo Group plans to build a 115,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Tacoma, Wash., the parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said.
December 22, 2025Scott McPherson to Succeed George Holm as PFG CEO
The move comes less than one month after Richmond, Va.-based PFG and US Foods called off talks for a planned merger that would have reshaped the food service carrier arena.
December 19, 2025FedEx Posts Higher Earnings as Spinoff Plans Advance
The results hovered around expectations by investment analysts on Wall Street, which had been looking for $4.07 per share and quarterly revenue of $22.88 billion.
December 19, 2025Toyota to Sell Made-in-America Cars in Japan to Please Trump
The Camry sedan, Highlander SUV and Tundra pickup truck will go on sale in Japan from 2026, Toyota said Dec. 19. The vehicles are produced in Kentucky, Indiana and Texas, respectively.
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