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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

International CEO Recaps Eventful Year

The leader of International Motors said an eventful year marked by key product launches for the truck and engine manufacturer was encapsulated by a corporate rebrand.

December 12, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Sales Mark Second Year-Over-Year Increase of 2024

Sales increased 3.3% to 19,658 units from 19,027 during the same time last year. They decreased 5.8% from the 20,859 units reported in October.

December 12, 2024
Business, Equipment

Struggling Nissan Shuffles Executive Team

Nissan is overhauling its executive bench, seeking to bring in new talent to turn around the Japanese carmaker that’s facing eroding profits and a dearth of revenue-generating products.

December 11, 2024
Business, Equipment

Continental CFO to Step Down for Mercedes Role

Continental AG Chief Financial Officer Olaf Schick will step down from his post next year to join carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Luxembourg-Based Faymonville Picks Arkansas for US Factory

The company specializes in oversized-load and special transport equipment, including semi-lowloaders, flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers and drawbar trailers.

December 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo’s VNR Electric Reaches 10 Million Customer Miles

Almost 600 of the Volvo Group AB unit’s battery-electric straight trucks and tractors are now operational in the U.S. and Canada, collectively driving more than 200,000 miles every week.

December 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Lion Electric President Nicolas Brunet Resigns

The president of Canadian electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Co. resigned as the cash-poor company made a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat.

December 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

FreightVana Buys Brokerage Operations of Loadsmith

FreightVana believes the deal will boost its position in the power-only brokerage segment. Loadsmith provides power-only and standard freight brokerage.

December 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Continental Launches Longhaul Drive Tire

Continental launched a new longhaul drive tire for the U.S. market.

December 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

Former Ram Boss Back at Stellantis After Tavares’ Ouster

Former Stellantis NV executive Tim Kuniskis will rejoin the automaker to run the Ram pickup brand as the company plots a turnaround following the ouster of CEO Carlos Tavares.

December 9, 2024