Fleet Equipment News

About 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.

BusinessEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck鈥檚 Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network

Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.

November 25, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Mack Delivers First Pioneer Semis to Fleet Owners in the US

The tractor was unveiled as the brand鈥檚 new flagship on-highway tractor in April in Brooklyn, N.Y., near where the company was founded 125 years earlier by Jack and Gus Mack.

November 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent鈥檚 comments come after Trump and Xi spoke on Nov. 24, their first conversation since the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, in October.

November 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

PPI Climbs in September as Gasoline Costs Surge

The producer price index rose 0.3% from a month earlier after a 0.1% decline in August, according to the BLS. The increase matched the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists.

November 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists

Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a聽pipeline spill聽cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.

November 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs

First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.

November 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

A Lifeline for Nikola Truck Owners, Fuel Cell Technology?

2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

October Trailer Orders Edge Higher Than 2024 Level

Preliminary net orders in October increased 3% year over year to 17,100 units. September had marked the first time orders trended below the prior-year results since April.

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10 million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.聽

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world鈥檚 largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

November 24, 2025

Trending

Newsletter Signup

Subscribe to Transport Topics

 

Hot Topics