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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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Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.

September 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck Financial Services Plans European Expansion

Daimler Truck Financial Services is expanding into new markets to strengthen its operational presence in central-eastern Europe, the company announced Sept. 22.

September 22, 2023
EquipmentSafety

Elite Truckers to Test Skills at Fundraiser Sept. 23

A month after the National Truck Driving Championships, elite commercial drivers will have a forum to display their talents.

September 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

UAW Strikes Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States

The president of the United Auto Workers said Sept. 22 the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states.

September 22, 2023
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Volvo Energy Developing Second-Life Plans for Truck Batteries

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Energy said they are developing long-term life cycle plans for batteries used in their electric trucks, with an emphasis on energy storage.

September 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Volvo Picks New Chairman Amid Spinoff Talk

Volvo Group, one of the world’s largest truck makers, has proposed that Par Boman be appointed its new chairman at the Swedish company’s annual general meeting in March.

September 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Government Contests Fitzgerald Gliders' $83 Million Court Win

A civil jury found in favor of former glider manufacturer Fitzgerald in an $83 million federal tax dispute with the IRS. Federal attorneys haven’t given up on the outcome of the trial.

September 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues

Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.

September 21, 2023
BusinessEquipment

August Trailer Orders Fall 35% to 11,500 Units

U.S. trailer orders continued to experience year-over-year declines in August, but did post a second straight month of sequential improvements, according to ACT Research.

September 21, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Stellantis Makes a New Contract Offer

Stellantis gave the the United Auto Workers a new contract proposal as General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Sept. 20 that they blamed on damage from the strike.

September 21, 2023