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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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Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump’s Truck Tariffs

Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.

September 26, 2025
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Parts Supplier First Brands Preps for Bankruptcy With No Plan

Auto part supplier First Brands Group is preparing to enter bankruptcy with no restructuring plan in place, a sign of how quickly the company’s fortunes are unraveling, sources said.

September 26, 2025
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
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US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025
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Volkswagen Cuts Output, Pauses Production at German EV Plants

Volkswagen AG is curbing volume and introducing temporary shutdowns at two German factories as demand for its electric vehicles grows more slowly than predicted.

September 25, 2025
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Volvo VNL Offers Restful Night, On-Road Performance

Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.

September 25, 2025
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Bosch to Shed 13,000 Jobs at Auto Parts Business

Several parts makers face idle capacity and are under pressure from carmakers to lower prices.

September 25, 2025
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Appeals Court Keeps Yellow on the Hook for Retiree Billions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a September 2024 decision by Judge Craig Goldblatt that left Yellow on the hook for $6.5 billion in claims by the pension plans.

September 25, 2025
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Units Linked to First Brands File for Bankruptcy

The development could increase pressure on First Brands, which has been considering whether to file for bankruptcy to raise a rescue loan after halting a $6 billion refinancing in August.

September 25, 2025
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Auto Parts Maker First Brands Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing

First Brands Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week and is looking to secure a loan of at least $1 billion to keep the business running, according to sources.

September 25, 2025