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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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EPA Moves to Address DEF System Failures

The EPA has approved a change regarding sensor requirements for diesel exhaust fluid systems in response to complaints from frustrated truck owners.

March 30, 2026
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GM to Add Overtime to Boost Gas Pickup Output

The company will run additional hours at its Flint, Mich., factory starting in June, but doesn鈥檛 plan to add more workers.

March 30, 2026
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Beginning March 30, Transport Topics will begin publishing a new selection of 鈥淧remium鈥 stories on ttnews.com.

March 30, 2026
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How to Cut Fleet Maintenance Costs Without Cutting Corners

In early 2026, the primary parts-related issue for managers is cost containment, said Robert Braswell, TMC鈥檚 executive director.

March 30, 2026
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Real-Time Cost Pressures Test Fleet Preventive Maintenance Schedules

Fleet maintenance leaders must negotiate a tricky balance between controlling costs and maximizing vehicle uptime through preventive maintenance.

March 30, 2026
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Leasing Demand Rises as Fleets Confront 2027 NOx Rule

Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

March 30, 2026
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Autonomous Truck Developers Set Stage for Large-Scale Deployment

Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

March 30, 2026
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Federal Funding Spurs Action on Truck Parking

Commercial truck parking challenges persist, but government leaders are increasingly paying attention, from the halls of Congress to statehouses and regional planning commissions.

March 30, 2026
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Carriers Turn to Wellness Tools to Support Truckers

Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.

March 30, 2026
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Truck Missing in Cargo Theft of 12 Tons of KitKat Bars

Swiss food giant Nestl茅 says the cargo was stolen after leaving its production site in Italy last week for Poland.

March 30, 2026

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