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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Biden to Tour Detroit Auto Show

WASHINGTON — The White House said President Joe Biden will tour the Detroit Auto Show next week — his first return to the show since 2017.

September 7, 2022
Business, Equipment, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: Adopting a Driver-First Mindset

The past few years have taught us that truck drivers don’t just deliver essential goods, they are essential workers themselves. It’s time to recognize that, and adopt a driver-first mindset.

September 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Bosch to Spend $200 Million to Make Its First US Fuel Cell Stacks

Bosch Group will invest $200 million to build fuel cell stacks in Anderson, S.C., its first such effort in the U.S.

September 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Venture Starts Building Battery Cells at New Ohio Factory

DETROIT — General Motors said Aug. 31 that a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits.

August 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

EV Makers Lucid, Nikola Plan for Stock Sales

It was probably a case of now or never for the latest pair of electric vehicle makers to announce fundraising plans as they burn through cash.

August 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabash Adds Two Large Dealers in East

Wabash announced it added two large dealers to its North American dealer network: Bergey’s Truck Centers and Allegiance Trucks.

August 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

West Michigan International Adds State's First Public Fast Charger

West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan’s first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.

August 29, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

N.J. Gasoline Tax to Drop 1 Cent on Better-Than-Forecast Demand

New Jersey is cutting an automotive fuel tax by 1 cent per gallon after consumer demand was higher than projected, state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio announced.

August 29, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Congestion Tolling Likely in New York City Business District

New York City officials are exploring congestion-based tolling scenarios to fund mass transit that could see commercial trucks charged $82 for a one-way drive through the business district.

August 29, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Isaac Instruments Achieves IT Security Certification

Fleet management technology provider Isaac Instruments has obtained certification for information security management from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.

August 26, 2022