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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

McNeilus Truck to Expand Tennessee Operations

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., a division of Oshkosh Corp., is investing $25 million to grow its business in Tennessee. 

August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Jadrossich Fine-Tunes Preparation for Nationals

Rather than simply overthinking his approach to precision-driving contests, John Jadrossich, a FedEx Freight driver, decided to embrace the art of cool relaxation.

August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics

TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT

TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.

August 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Announces $115 Million for DERA Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that $115 million has been directed for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program.

August 8, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck

More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.

August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Class Act: Success Follows North Carolina Champ Bills

Step van or straight truck, FedEx Express driver and North Carolina grand champion Michael Bills focuses on safety.

August 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Q2 Loss Widens on Romeo, European Exits

Losses at Nikola Motor widened year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 after the truck maker took a $77.8 million hit to its balance sheet.

August 7, 2023
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 45% in July

North American Class 8 truck orders rose year-over-year for a third month in a row in July, according to ACT Research.

August 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Hires GM Veteran Steve Girsky as CEO

Nikola Corp. is tapping a former General Motors Co. vice chairman to serve as its CEO, replacing the current CEO after less than a year of running the electric truck maker.

August 4, 2023
Business, Equipment

Weaker Truck Sector Tire Demand Induces Q2 Loss at Goodyear

Weaker demand from the U.S. and European commercial truck sectors resulted in a second-quarter 2023 loss at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

August 3, 2023