Kenworth launched a revamped version of the battery-electric configuration of its T680 tractor April 28 at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
April 28, 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.
Tariff 'Chaos' Drags Manufacturing Gauge to Worst Since 2020
A widely followed measure of Texas manufacturing activity weakened as executives used words like “chaos†and “insanity†to describe the turmoil spurred by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 28, 2025International Q1 Sales, Orders Fall on Customer Caution
International Motors’ sales and orders tumbled in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of economic uncertainty due to Trump administration tariffs and a weak U.S. freight market.
April 28, 2025International Unveils Battery-Electric Regional-Haul Tractor
International Motors launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. The eRH joins the eMV medium-duty truck in International's battery-electric truck lineup.
April 28, 2025Plus Removes Driver for Unmanned Truck Test on Closed Course
The startup conducted a variety of driverless safety tests with its SuperDrive autonomous driving system installed on an International LT Series Class 8 tractor in East Liberty, Ohio.
April 28, 2025Bezos-Backed Startup Slate Launches US-Made Electric Pickup
Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.
April 28, 2025Trucking’s Energy Transition Enters ‘Peak Uncertainty’
The transportation industry’s transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.
April 28, 2025Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort
Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.
April 28, 2025US Intermodal Chassis Makers Harmed by Imports, ITC Says
U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis were materially injured by imports of chassis from Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam, the U.S. International Trade Commission said.
April 25, 2025United Rentals Q1 Profit Dips, Beats Expectations
Profit fell due to weaker specialty rental margins, lower used equipment sales and higher expenses, including those related to the terminated H&E Equipment Services acquisition.
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