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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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Danish Union Takes Action Against Tesla in Nordic Solidarity

The labor conflict against Tesla in Sweden is spreading to neighboring Denmark where the country’s largest trade union said Dec. 5 they will take action in solidarity with Swedish workers.

December 5, 2023
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Canada Cartage Acquires GTI Group

Canada Cartage Corp. will buy GTI Group for an undisclosed sum, the company said.

December 4, 2023
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BMW Recalls SUVs Over Air Bag Explosion Risk

BMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver’s air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and endangering people in the vehicles.

December 4, 2023
TechnologyEquipment

Decarbonizing Your Fleet with Innovative Refrigeration Units

Unlock the future of sustainability in your refrigerated fleet operations. Explore cutting-edge transport refrigeration technology to lower emissions and ensure proper temperature-controlled cargo. 

December 1, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Trailer Telematics Total Cost of Ownership

Considering investing in telematics but aren’t sure where to begin? The Trailer Telematics Cost of Ownership Guide is a great starting point. You’ll learn how to shape your investment and what to expect to save on fleet maintenance.

December 1, 2023
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Fullbay’s Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Checklist

A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. While we usually go for electronic checklists, we know some techs are still fans of the printed versions. Check out this downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!

December 1, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Strategies to keep trucks on the road longer

Having a strong lubrication strategy can help your fleet can see increased uptime, save your technicians repair time, and reduce costs. See how the Mobil Delvac™ team helped this Texas-based transportation company improve their lubrication system.

December 1, 2023
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Strike Cost Ford 100,000 Vehicle Sales, $1.7 Billion in Profits

A six-week United Auto Workers strike at Ford cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles for the year and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits, the automaker said Nov. 30.

December 1, 2023
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Proposed EV Tax Rules Could Make Full Credit Harder to Get

The departments of Treasury and Energy proposed new rules Dec. 1 that could make it harder for electric vehicles to qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit.

December 1, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Cybertruck to Start at $60,990 as Deliveries Commence

After years of development delays and manufacturing snags, Tesla Inc. finally handed over its first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks to customers.

November 30, 2023