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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.

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Michelle Randazzo to be Next Daimler Truck North America CFO

She will succeed retiring current CFO Stefan Kurschner, who will remain with DTNA through January, DTNA said.

December 10, 2025
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Kenworth, Peterbilt Add to Battery-Electric Lineups

Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.

December 10, 2025
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States Push Unified Plan to Curb Trucking Fraud, Abuses

A group of state trucking associations has released an action plan identifying seven areas bad actors exploit in the industry with solutions to eliminate fraud and illegal operators.

December 10, 2025
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Enterprise Buys Hogan to Enter Heavy-Duty Truck Sector

Best known for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo passenger car rental and leasing brands, Enterprise already offered light- and medium-duty truck rental.

December 9, 2025
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First Brands Rushes to Stymie Panic as Loan Plunges to 63¢

Major First Brands investors have offloaded stakes in the bankrupt auto supplier’s debt, causing the value of its most senior loan to collapse and prompting it to pull forward a lender call.

December 9, 2025
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Deere Defends Prices After Trump Pushes for Cuts

The world’s biggest farm machinery maker said in a statement to Bloomberg that it “has kept focus on supporting our customers and helping them build for the long haul.” 

December 9, 2025
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Farmers Say Trump Aid Brings Relief but Not Recovery

“This is kind of a Band-Aid — we need more markets more than we need aid,” said Missouri farmer Marty Richardson, adding that he feels like 2026 will be just as bad as this year.

December 9, 2025
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Nvidia Wins Approval to Sell H200 Chips to China

President Trump granted Nvidia, America’s most-valuable company, permission Dec. 9 to export its high-end H200 chip to China, watering down years of U.S. national security safeguards.

December 9, 2025
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°®¶ą´«Ă˝ Depot Issues Cautious 2026 Outlook

The U.S. housing market has weighed on °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Depot as high interest rates prompt consumers to remain on the sidelines for big-ticket purchases and projects that require financing.

December 9, 2025
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Trump Urges Tractor Makers to Cut Costs as Farmers Aided

President Trump pressured farm equipment manufacturers to drop prices for tractors, his latest efforts to address Americans’ concerns about shaky economic conditions.

December 8, 2025