This could be Toyota Industries' last fiscal year as a publicly listed company as it is the subject of a take-private proposal from the Toyota group.
February 3, 2026Fleet 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.
China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla鈥檚 Model Y and Model 3, BMW鈥檚 iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
February 3, 2026Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers
A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.
February 2, 2026Manufacturing Activity Expands by the Most Since 2022
The strength in demand reflected a decline in a measure of customer inventories, which contracted by the most since mid-2022. Lean customer stockpiles could boost factory orders and production.
February 2, 2026The Hidden P&L Impact of Emissions Downtime
In Less-Than-Truckload Operations: Aftertreatment failures cost LTL fleets far more than parts and labor. This whitepaper outlines how emissions-related downtime impacts the P&L, explains why LTL duty cycles accelerate aftertreatment failures, and highlights how predictable, validated maintenance can restore operational stability and financial control.
February 1, 2026The Complete Tire Lifecycle
A detailed report on how fleets maximize the value of their commercial truck tires and create a multi-stage asset that delivers value through three or more lifecycles.
February 1, 2026First Brands Enters Mediation as Shutdown Looms
First Brands and its main creditors will start mediation sessions to potentially resolve a series of business-crippling disputes that have left the auto parts maker weeks away from a shutdown.
January 30, 2026Trailer Orders End Year With Sequential Jump
U.S. trailer orders in December improved substantially from the previous month, and also improved over the prior-year level, according to ACT Research.
January 30, 2026Poland鈥檚 HayWay to Make US Entry With 80 VNL Sleepers
Parent company HayWay Group employs 900 staff in Europe and operates in 11 European countries, CEO Artur Lewandowski said in an interview with Transport Topics.
January 30, 2026Trump Policies Pinch Profits of Transport, Industrial Firms
Earnings reports from some large U.S. manufacturers and transportation companies drove home how President Trump鈥檚 policies on trade and energy are putting a squeeze on the sector鈥檚 profits.
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