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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.

Business, Equipment

Discover the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases

Program Aired: April 10, 2 p.m. ET While you are paying for the convenience of a full service truck lease, you may also be paying extra fees in parts, usage and more. Could your fleet save more new, dynamic lease options?  

April 10, 2025
Business, Equipment

March Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Amid Uncertain Landscape

North American Class 8 truck orders in March continued to trend below year-ago levels as they faced additional pressures from tariffs and an uncertain economy, according to ACT Research.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

Top 100 3PLs Face Slow Growth, Trade Uncertainty

While continuing to endure a stubbornly slow freight market recovery, the largest third-party logistics providers in North America also face a murky outlook for international trade.

April 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

3PLs Face Mixed Results Across Segments in 2024

While some segments of the logistics market saw expansion, such as dedicated carriage and freight forwarding, others faced slower growth, including freight brokerage and warehousing.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Groups Voice Support for Staged Accident Bill

Two trucking associations have voiced their support for a bill introduced in Congress that would make it a federal crime to stage a crash with a commercial motor vehicle.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

Truck manufacturers are set to raise the prices of new Class 8 tractors as early as May as a result of tariffs on U.S. imports, with further hikes likely on the way.

April 10, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hill Republicans Escalate Pushback on Biden-Era EV Guidance

Congressional Republicans have ramped up their opposition to Biden-era guidance designed to promote electric vehicles at the expense of those powered by fossil fuels.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025