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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

Ford Cuts Price of F-150 Lightning Pickup

Ford slashed prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck by as much as 7.5% as the automaker prepares to resume deliveries this month following a halt this year over a quality issue.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2024

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Business, Equipment, Logistics

Spot Market Rebalance Slows Amid Volatile Capacity

The spot market is struggling to rebalance as the rate of carriers exiting has slowed despite sluggish demand.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

US Class 8 Truck Sales Fall Again in March

U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued to decline year-over-year in March, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

World of Volvo Debuts in OEM’s Hometown

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars lifted the veil on the new World of Volvo city center, offering a glimpse of the company's vision for the future.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 10, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Hosts R2 Event in Illinois at New Production Home

Rivian Automotive was back in Normal, Ill., on April 6 with its second-generation EVs and the promise of more activity at a now-bustling auto plant.

Robert Channick | Chicago Tribune
April 9, 2024
Business, Equipment

DTNA Q1 Sales Fall 5% Year-Over-Year as Demand Normalizes

Daimler Truck North America sold 46,220 trucks and buses in the first three months of 2024, a 5% decrease compared with the first quarter of 2023’s total of 48,891.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Class 8 FCEV Truck Production Nudges Up to 43 in Q1

Nikola Corp. produced 43 and wholesaled 40 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, the truck maker said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 8, 2024
Government, Equipment, Safety

CVSA’s Roadcheck to Focus on Tractor Protection Systems

During International Roadcheck on May 14-16, CVSA-certified inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems — and drivers who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 5, 2024
Business, Equipment

Q1 Auto Sales Grow 5.1% Despite High Interest Rates

DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
April 5, 2024