Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech鈥檚 first major customer.
June 9, 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.
Transportation Chief Moves to Reverse Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule June 6 that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them.
June 9, 2025Tariffs, Uncertainty Offer 3PLs a Rare Opportunity
To take full advantage, 3PLs must forge better relationships with less-than-truckload and last-mile carriers among other tweaks to their business activities, CSCMP's report said.
June 9, 2025Tesla鈥檚 EV Deliveries Dropping as Demand Erodes Sharply
Wall Street is reining in expectations for Tesla deliveries as the Elon Musk-run automaker struggles with waning consumer demand and the threat of reduced U.S. federal incentives for EVs.
June 6, 2025Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E
鈥淭he acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc鈥檚 proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,鈥 said Herc CEO Larry Silber.
June 6, 2025EV Truck Maker Bollinger Motors Restructures With New CEO
Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors will live on after it emerged from receivership with a new CEO and ownership structure.
June 6, 2025United Road CEO Kraft鈥檚 Adventure Continues at 爱豆传媒
鈥淎s opportunities arose 鈥 I was there to help and solve problems, and that led to where I am today,鈥 Ryan Kraft said. He聽replaces Mark Anderson as United Road CEO.
June 5, 2025Truck Orders See Surprise Sequential Rise, Still Trail 2024
North American Class 8 truck orders continued to trend below the previous year but did see a surprise sequential improvement during May, according to ACT Research.
June 5, 2025Used Truck Sales Increase for Second Straight Month in April
Used Class 8 truck sales increased on a year-over-year basis in April, while prices once again declined, with market conditions continuing to be slower, ACT Research reported.
June 5, 2025Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 Engine in Bid to Reclaim Lost Sales
Ram is putting the Hemi V8 engine back in its light-duty pickup trucks, part of a blitz of changes from brand head Tim Kuniskis to claw back lost share in the hyper-competitive truck market.
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