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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

Traton Views Higher Margin on Electric Trucks, US Expansion

Traton SE is targeting slightly higher returns in the coming five years by expanding in North America and selling more higher-priced electric trucks.

October 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Stellantis Recalls 200,000 Plug-in Jeeps Over Fire Risk

This recall is the latest setback for Stellantis, which has been grappling with declining sales, a falling stock price and unrest among dealers and unions.

September 30, 2024
Business, Equipment

Toyota Production Falls on Car Safety Scandals, US Recalls

Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales fell again after declines in Japan and China put an end to a short-lived recovery, while production was disrupted by domestic scandals and recalls abroad.

September 27, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Increased Connectivity Is Driving Innovation and Automation

HANOVER, Germany — New vehicle architectures and connectivity are enabling data sharing, value-added services and new solutions for fleets and equipment manufacturers.

September 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

Update: US Trailer Orders Drop 40% YOY in August

U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported. However, the total increased by about 500 units from July.  

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes

BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.

September 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

Navistar to Rebrand as International Motors

In a rebranding that reaches back to the company’s origins, Navistar Inc. will on Oct. 1 adopt the new name of International Motors.

September 25, 2024
Business, Equipment

Morgan Stanley Warns US Cars Are Too Expensive

Shares in General Motors and Ford tumbled Sept. 25 after a Morgan Stanley analyst warned that cars are too expensive for U.S. consumers and a price war in China will hurt the bottom line there.

September 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

McLeod Previews AI Capabilities Amid Freight Rate Challenges

The company introduced updates for LoadMaster, PowerBroker and its MPact suite of business intelligence tools, including its first proprietary AI product.

September 25, 2024
Business, Equipment

Utility to Offer Accuride’s Trident Drum Brakes as Standard

Utility Trailer Manufacturing will offer Trident composite steel shell drum brakes from Accuride as standard on all its trailer models, the company said Sept. 17.

September 24, 2024