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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, Equipment

Discover the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases

Program Airs: April 10, 2 p.m. ET Warehouse and distributions centers represented the most targeted location type, followed by truck stops. While on-site security guards and video monitoring are common practice, how successful are these strategies in an industry where theft and fraud are on the rise?  

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System

Michelle Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of the Intellistop's technology.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Makers Keep Options Open on EPA Emissions Regulations

EPA has yet to announce a timeline for the reconsideration of the GHG standards or re-evaluation of the NOx rule. Rulemakings typically take two or three years to formulate.

March 27, 2025
Business, Equipment

February Used Truck Sales Slip After Previous Month Gains

Used Class 8 truck sales declined year over year in February with market uncertainty making it difficult to predict whether to invest in equipment, ACT Research reported.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Mexico Seeks ‘Preferential Treatment’ From Trump on Tariffs

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the country must ensure its exports to the U.S. get a lower tariff fee than others.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack†on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleets Use Tech, AI to Drive Efficiency, Stay Competitive

Fleets and industry vendors attending the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2025 conference said technology is helping increase efficiency and improve decision-making.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight

President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

March 26, 2025