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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, Safety

Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule

Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have established that NOx and particulate emissions from diesel trucks have an adverse effect on health.

February 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Many Paths Can Lead to Fulfilling Truck Technician Career

Many highly skilled truck technicians have forged their own pathway to a successful career. Michael Freeze details the journeys some have taken to ascend in the profession.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Scout Motors Can’t Sell Directly to Buyers in °®¶¹´«Ã½ State

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors allows customers to buy the company’s EVs on an app, but that's not allowed in South Carolina.  

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Senate Panel Advances Supply Chain Resiliency Bill

The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, reintroduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), gained bipartisan approval from the Commerce Committee.

February 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Expects Big Profit Drop as Trump Tariff, EV Threats Loom

Ford warned that profit may fall by $2 billion or more in 2025 on lower vehicle prices and costly new-model launches, adding to risks posed by potential new tariffs and dimming demand for plug-in cars.

February 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nissan Seeking New Partners With Honda Deal Set to Collapse

Nissan Motor Co. is seeking a new partner as it prepares to end negotiations to form a joint holding company with Honda Motor Co., people familiar with the matter said.

February 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Ford Puts Ford Blue, EV Division Under One Leader

Ford is placing the leadership of its gas and hybrid business along with its all-electric division under a single leader again, though they will continue to operate separately.

February 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Announces EV and Battery Push in China and US

TOKYO — Toyota is developing and making electric vehicles and EV batteries in China, the Japanese automaker said Feb. 5, under a new partnership with the Shanghai government.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Honda-Nissan Deal Thrown Into Doubt

Honda and Nissan called into question an agreement reached less than two months ago to consider combining, casting doubt on their efforts to form one of the world’s largest automakers.

February 5, 2025