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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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Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weak EV Market

The plant, which officially began production Aug. 19, was originally intended to support Ford鈥檚 own EV business.

August 19, 2025
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Canada Deepens European Ties as US Trade Rift Grows

Industry Minister Melanie Joly's Sweden visit is part of a push by the Carney government to聽strengthen ties聽with European partners and reduce its reliance on the U.S. for trade and security.

August 18, 2025
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Trump's DOJ Enters Lawsuits Targeting CARB Truck Standards

The Department of Justice is seeking to intervene as a vested stakeholder in a case representing both the U.S. and EPA as plaintiffs against Steven Cliff in his capacity as CARB executive officer.

August 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Peterbilt 567 Adds Front Frame Mounting Package

The provisions add front frame equipment mounting points intended to simplify configuration and give body builders more flexibility across vocational applications.

August 18, 2025
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Fatal Blast at US Steel Plant Raises Questions About Future

Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel acquired the company in June, and vowed that steelmaking would continue in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley.聽

August 18, 2025
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Lazer Logistics Expands in Chicago and Dallas Markets

The three acquired companies have operated since 2004 and served customers across two of the country鈥檚 most competitive logistics hubs. All will operate under Lazer's umbrella.

August 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet

Efforts to halt the fleet鈥檚 shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. But聽the National Rural Letter Carriers鈥 Association says canceling the program will squander millions.聽

August 18, 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs Signs Steel Pacts With US Automakers

General Motors is one of the carmakers to agree to a multiyear pact.

August 15, 2025
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Industrial Output Dips as Factories Grapple With Weak Demand

Manufacturing output, which accounts for three-fourths of total industrial production, was unchanged after an upward revision to June. Mining and utility output both declined.

August 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety

鈥淭here are some that are really taking off,鈥 said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

August 15, 2025