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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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Oaktree, Anchorage Buy Into First Brands Bankruptcy Loan

Distressed-debt giants Oaktree Capital Management and Anchorage Capital have amassed positions in the bankruptcy financing for First Brands Group.

January 23, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Fleets Eye Bonuses, Work-Life Perks Amid Driver Shortages

Some fleet operators are mitigating the struggles of driver retention by fine-tuning their driver compensation programs and structuring operations to offer lifestyle improvements.

January 23, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

How Fleets Are Adjusting Driver Pay in a Soft Freight Market

After implementing substantial driver pay increases in recent years, carriers are now looking to protect their margins in a freight market downturn without cutting wages and risking capacity.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentTCA

FDIC Approves GM, Ford Industrial Banks for Vehicle Accounts

Industrial banks allow the companies to accept deposits insured by FDIC into savings accounts, which then can generate earnings and greater savings opportunities for consumers.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ford鈥檚 Top Lobbyist to Depart Company Amid US Policy Turmoil

Christopher Smith, who has led Ford鈥檚 global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, Bloomberg reports.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

ATA Outlines Threat of Fraudulent CDL Mills

聽ATA President Chris Spear again called on congressional policymakers to tackle growing concerns linked to fraudulent CDL mills during Capitol Hill testimony Jan. 21.

January 22, 2026
BusinessEquipment

US Class 8 Truck Sales End Year With Sequential Boost

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales capped off what has been a generally down year with a sequential boost in December, according to data from Omdia Automotive.

January 22, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

GM to Move Buick SUV Production From China to Kansas

The Detroit-based manufacturer also said it will likely end output of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt that鈥檚 built in the Kansas plant in about a year and a half.

January 22, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VW Posts Higher-Than-Expected Auto Cash Flow on Less Spending

Volkswagen ended up with more cash in its automotive division than forecast in 2025 as the German carmaker delays projects and investments as part of an overhaul of its EV strategy.

January 21, 2026
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Ontario鈥檚 Leader Pushes Auto Sector to Reject China EV Deal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on opposition to Canada鈥檚 trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese EVs risks gutting the Canadian sector.

January 21, 2026

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