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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, Equipment

Used Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 11% in December

Used Class 8 truck sales in December increased 11.3% year over year and 4.8% from November's level, according to ACT Research.

January 30, 2025
Business, Equipment

Lower Truck Sales, Higher Costs Hurt Volvo Q4 Profits, Margins

A decrease in truck sales in North America and Europe plus increased production costs in the U.S. dragged on Volvo Group AB profits in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said Jan. 29.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Changes Coming for Car and Pickup Fuel Efficiency

DETROIT 鈥 Hours after being sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks.

January 30, 2025
Business, Equipment

Caterpillar Forecasts Lower Revenue This Year

Caterpillar Inc. warned that revenue will be 鈥渟lightly lower鈥 in 2025 as demand concerns weigh on the outlook of the heavy equipment maker.

January 30, 2025
Business, Equipment

Amerit Fleet Solutions Partners With New Mountain Capital

Amerit Fleet Solutions said it secured a majority investment from New Mountain Capital, positioning the fleet maintenance provider for nationwide expansion.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla鈥檚 Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk鈥檚 political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ZM Trucks to Launch US Production in California in 2025

The company, a subsidiary of ZO Motors, plans to manufacture zero-emission commercial vehicles at the new 210,000-square-foot plant, starting in the first half of 2025.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine.

January 29, 2025
Business, Equipment

Renault Seeks Takeover Premium From Honda for Nissan Stake

Renault SA wants a premium for its stake in Nissan Motor Co. if Honda Motor Co. takes over control of the rival Japanese automaker, according to people familiar with the matter.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New USDOT Secretary Duffy Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite

Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump鈥檚 first directives.

January 29, 2025