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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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GM Profit Falls as Trump Tariffs Add $1.1 Billion in Costs

General Motors said it suffered a $1.1 billion profit hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and revealed no plan for a near-term fix to return to pre-tariff profit levels.

July 22, 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Urges Canada to Hike Steel Tariffs

The notoriously combative U.S. executive and vocal public supporter of President Donald Trump said July 21 that Carney and his cabinet should enact “significant” trade protections.

July 21, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Avoid Hidden Costs in Fleet Leasing

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July 21, 2025
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Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market

Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.

July 21, 2025
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Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

July 18, 2025
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Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries for Aug. 1 Double Whammy

President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Optimizing Your Fleet’s Tractor Life Cycle

"Keep, trade or sell.” That’s the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

July 18, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Truck Maker Iveco Draws Takeover Interest From Tata Motors

Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV has attracted takeover interest from India’s Tata Motors Ltd., people familiar with the matter said.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyPerspective

Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

One major key to the new model’s potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and ­driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

From Bay to Boardroom

Fleet maintenance managers have several hats to wear when keeping tabs on their technicians and relating the value of their performance to the company's top brass.

July 18, 2025