A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four — a Plainview, N.Y., service center — for $4 million.
July 18, 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.
Class 8 Truck Sales in June Increase for First Time in 2025
Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall says June’s Class 8 sales results reflect the resilience of customer demand.
July 17, 2025FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.
July 17, 2025Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026
Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.
July 17, 2025Volvo Q2 Profit Halves on US Truck, Battery-Electric Weakness
Volvo reported better-than expected second-quarter earnings as signs of a recovery in Europe helped offset weak demand for trucks in North America.
July 17, 2025Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says
Tesla hasn’t done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.
July 17, 2025CEO Radstrom Calls Uncertainty Daimler’s Biggest Challenge
Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom says tariffs are not the biggest challenge facing the commercial vehicle maker in the United States.
July 16, 2025Equation for Success: Service as a Freight Strategy
Brokers and carriers often pursue new freight while undervaluing existing clients. Expanding current relationships is more cost-effective. Delivering high-quality service—accurate quoting, proactive communication, shipment visibility, analytics, and efficient invoicing—builds trust, boosts retention, and increases freight volume.
July 16, 2025New EV Charging Infrastructure Booms in Q2
Some 703 high-speed, public charging stations opened in the U.S. in the second quarter, the second-largest such infrastructure boom on record, according to Department of Energy data.
July 16, 2025Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Over Issue That Caused Fires
Ford is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles to address a long-running issue over cracking in an auto part that can leak fuel into the engine and cause fires.
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