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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, Technology, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Equipment

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, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo 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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024