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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, Equipment, Safety

Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US

Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Canada Confirms No Duty Laws Broken in Vietnam Chassis Case

The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties.

May 28, 2025
Business, Equipment

Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa Its New CEO

Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new CEO on May 28, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year.

May 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Leasing Models Offer Fleets Cost-Control Options

Fleet operators weigh full-service versus unbundled truck leasing as costs, maintenance risks and life cycle management shape decisions.

May 27, 2025
Business, Equipment

Truck Retail Sales Outlook Cloudy for Rest of 2025

Uncertainty continues to cloud the retail sales and orders outlook for truck makers for the rest of 2025, according to observers.

May 27, 2025
Business, Equipment

Volvo Cars to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Cost

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the auto industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Economic Factors Bombard Truck Makers From All Angles

Multiple adverse factors contributed to a much rougher three months for truck manufacturers in the first quarter of 2025 than was expected at the turn of the calendar year.

May 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Cars CEO Insists R&D Direction Not Shifting to China

“People worry Geely will centralize R&D in China. That’s a misunderstanding,” Hakan Samuelsson said. “There’s no such plan, and Chinese operations are also cutting costs.”

May 23, 2025