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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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OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead

Paccar expects to seize a bigger U.S. heavy-duty truck market share once the Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts go live Nov. 1.

October 24, 2025
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DSV Seeks Buyer for USA Truck After DB Schenker Deal

USA Truck’s business model does not fit DSV’s vision for asset-light North American on-road operations, the company said in a report accompanying the most recent quarter’s results.

October 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

GM Cuts More Than 200 Salaried Workers to Push Profits

Tariffs have added costs that automakers mostly have not offset with higher prices, and they are reining in investments for EVs that are selling slowly as the government eliminates incentives.

October 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Taps New CEO With Mandate to Revive Growth

Morita, 52, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1. He’s currently the company’s chief strategy officer and has been with Bridgestone for almost three decades.

October 24, 2025
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GM, Stellantis Lose Part of Canada Tariff Break After Job Cuts

GM and Stellantis will be forced to pay tariffs on some U.S.-made vehicles they import for sale in Canada, after the companies decided to reduce assembly-line work at Ontario factories.

October 24, 2025
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Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety

Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.

October 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire

Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.

October 23, 2025
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September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months

ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.

October 23, 2025
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2 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate

New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.

October 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Knight-Swift Sees Profit Slump Despite Higher Sales

The company posted net income of $7.86 million, or 5 cents a diluted share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compared with $30.5 million, 19 cents, a year earlier.

October 23, 2025