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, 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.
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, 2025Ford 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, 2025September 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, 20252 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, 2025Clean Energy to Display New Freightliner X15N Demo Truck at MCE
Clean Energy Fuels is displaying a second Class 8 demonstration truck that runs on renewable natural gas at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 23, 2025Rivian Cuts 600 Jobs in Latest Setback for EV Maker
Rivian in August cited tariffs and policy changes when it backed away from a key financial goal, saying it would break even on a gross profit basis after earlier predicting a modest profit.
October 23, 2025Could Stellantis Break Up? Former CEO Tavares Thinks So
Carlos Tavares, in a new book, says the group’s French, Italian and U.S. operations might have to split if Stellantis fails to withstand pressures from stakeholders in its home bases.
October 23, 2025Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States
“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.
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