Fleet Equipment News
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.
Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025
Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.
General Motors Lays Off About 1,000 Workers
DETROIT — General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
November 15, 2024Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market
Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.
Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move
Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.
CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles
Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.
Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025
Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.
Westport Q3 Loss Narrows as Cespira JV Ramps Up
Westport Fuel Systems’ loss narrowed in the third quarter, due in part to the company’s decision to recognize its heavy-duty truck operations as an equity investment on its financial ledger.
Hyzon Q3 Loss Narrows; Hunt for Funding, Tie-Ups Accelerates
Losses at Hyzon narrowed in the third quarter of 2024, but the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker’s cash reserves continue to erode rapidly.
Class 8 Truck Sales Once Again Below Year-Ago Levels
U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued the pattern of trending below year-ago levels in October, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning
Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.