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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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Volvo Trucks’ end-to-end autonomous freight enters new phase

Autonomous trucking is set to enter a new phase, advancing toward end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model quicker than previously thought in the sector.

September 14, 2026
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Traton teams with Red Hat for software operating platform

The platform will be deployed across Traton’s truck brands, including International, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.

September 14, 2026
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Volvo Trucks electric lineup captures 2027 ITOY award

In recognizing the truck maker’s electric models, jurors cited extended range, broad applications, energy efficiency and operational flexibility.

September 14, 2026
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LTL carriers benefit in Q3 from rebounding freight market

The weight of shipments transported by LTL carriers in the third quarter of 2026 kept rising as an ongoing freight market recovery boosts activity.

September 14, 2026
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Daimler Truck narrows field for largest U.S. plant site

“We have a couple of sites, so I hope we make a decision pretty soon,” CEO Karin Radstrom said Sept. 13 at an event preceding the IAA Transportation conference.

September 14, 2026
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Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash

The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.

September 14, 2026
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Perspective: The greenest mile is the one you don’t run

The fleets pulling ahead today are inserting AI at the decision point, using it to make smarter calls about load matching and network optimization.

September 12, 2026
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Ghost drivers: Falsified ELD records draw scrutiny

Federally mandated electronic logging devices have made driver hours-of-service violations harder to hide, but bad actors have devised new methods to cheat.

September 12, 2026
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How truck stops are going beyond the basics

Truck stop operators across the country are considering drivers’ preferences as they refresh their facilities and invest in new amenities.

September 12, 2026
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Stellantis, armored vehicle maker outline Brampton plant sale

Stellantis signed a memorandum with a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer that outlines steps toward the sale of an idled car factory near Toronto.

September 11, 2026

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