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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, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft

Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.聽

February 17, 2025
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Proficient Q4 Revenue Slumps 15.9% on Weaker Margins

Proficient 鈥 the No. 4-ranked auto transporter 鈥 expects industry dynamics to improve in 2025, including through a reduction in carrier capacity due to the travails of Jack Cooper Holdings.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Auto Hauler Jack Cooper Shuts Down After Losing Ford, GM

The dominoes started to topple when automaker Ford decided in January to end its relationship with Jack Cooper, bringing the curtain down on an approximately 40-year relationship.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Says Tariffs Are Saving US Steel

When asked what chief executive officers think about his recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs, Trump said they鈥檙e 鈥渋n love with them.鈥澛燯.S. Steel is 鈥渢hrough the roof,鈥 he said.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt Farm Recovery

World farm machinery leader John Deere said the agriculture economy is finally showing signs of turning around, although looming tariffs could upend the nascent recovery.

February 13, 2025
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales Begin New Year With 13% Drop

U.S. Class 8 retail sales started the year on a down slope, losing ground on both a monthly and year-over-year basis, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

February 13, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle, TFI Buy Ex-Yellow Terminals

The three carriers bought a total of seven former Yellow terminals in private deals from the bankrupt LTL carrier鈥檚 administrators as each sought to bolster its LTL operations.

February 13, 2025