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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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Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

August 8, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Building a Preventative Maintenance Program that Pays Off

Tired of surprise breakdowns? You’re not alone. See how real fleets turned it around in our customer case study. Get a sneak peek—plus a step-by-step guide to building a PM program that saves time, money and time.

August 8, 2025
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Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP

Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola’s remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.

August 8, 2025
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GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,” the company said in a statement.

August 7, 2025
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US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025

The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.

August 7, 2025
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Toyota Braces for $9.5 Billion Hit From US Tariff Turmoil

Toyota’s estimate dwarfs recent forecasts from global heavyweights as the auto industry contends with fast-changing policies that are seeing costs balloon.

August 7, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Nearly 2% Year Over Year in July

North American Class 8 truck orders continued to trend below prior-year results by slipping nearly 2% in July, according to ACT Research.

August 7, 2025
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DTNA Backs EPA GHG3 Rollback; Other OEMs More Cautious

GHG3 was rolled out under the Biden administration but came under heavy fire from trucking stakeholders, many of whom characterized it as damaging to carriers.

August 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Hyundai, GM to Jointly Develop Electric Van for North America

The two companies also will develop four vehicles for Central and South American markets.

August 7, 2025
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Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

August 6, 2025