The Trump administration has made the revival of U.S. metals and minerals production a key priority with a focus on copper, which is used in transportation.
August 25, 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.
NHTSA Investigates Honda Engine Failure Risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it鈥檚 aware of about 3,000 complaints alleging that 3.5 liter V-6 engines in Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2016 through 2020 model years failed because of faulty connecting rod bearings.
August 25, 2025Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth
The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.
August 25, 2025Private Fleets Keep Supply Chains Humming Across Industries
From building material suppliers to the oil and gas sector, large companies across many industries rely on their private fleets to keep their supply chains moving.
August 25, 2025Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025David Comings Living the Dream as NTDC Grand Champion
FedEx Freight driver David Comings of North Dakota envisioned himself as being a champion trucker, and now he's living the dream after winning it all at NTDC 2025.
August 23, 2025FedEx Founder Fred Smith Fondly Remembered at NTDC
The FedEx family is honoring its founder, the late Fred W. Smith, at NTDC, and competing drivers reflect on how his dedication to safety helped shape their professional careers.
August 22, 2025Langenhahn, Reed Among Cadre of Returning NTDC Champions
Six former grand champions entered in the 88th annual Super Bowl of trucking safety are among the 425 competitors vying for a national title in Minneapolis.
August 21, 2025US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers
Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.
August 21, 2025Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation
The two leaders talked about 鈥渢rade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,鈥 according to a statement.
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