House Republicans advanced legislation to toughen English-language requirements for CDL holders, accelerating a priority highlighted by President Donald Trump.
March 18, 2026Fleet 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.
Stoughton Trailers Touts 40 MPH Rear-Impact Test Results
Stoughton Trailers announced at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting it has surpassed industry standards with a rear-impact test of 40 mph.
March 18, 2026Michelin Debuts AI Retread Platform, Predictive Tire Tech
Michelin rolled out AI-driven TreadVision to automate retreading and unveiled Smart Predictive Tire monitoring for fleets operating Classes 7 and 8 tractors.
March 18, 2026Fuel Transport Expands Toronto Dedicated Fleet Operations
Changing customer dynamics drove the decision. Toronto-bound freight lanes were growing busier, and the company wanted to minimize empty miles.
March 18, 2026Hendrickson Unveils Watchman for Real-Time Wheel-End Insight
Hendrickson launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, which the company says will assist fleets in predictive maintenance.
March 18, 2026New Hybrid TRUs Highlight Utility and Cargobull Partnership
Utility Trailer launched its new hybrid transport refrigeration technology as part of its partnership with German trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull.
March 17, 2026Hyundai Translead Announces Illinois Expansion at TMC 2026
Hyundai Translead CEO Sean Kenney noted that more than 500 customer locations are within a 100鈥憁ile radius of the planned facilities in Will County.
March 17, 2026ATA鈥檚 Spear Rallies TMC Fleets as Fuel Pressures Mount
ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.
March 17, 2026VinFast to Restart North Carolina Plant Construction
The U.S. factory was put on hold in 2024 after the Vietnamese EV maker said it would聽delay聽construction by three years.
March 17, 2026VTNA Teases Q3 Launch of Heavy-Haul, Vocational Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America teased plans March 16 to launch a new heavy-haul and vocational truck in the third quarter of 2026.
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