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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, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales Lose More Ground to Previous Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February tallied below the year-ago level, continuing an early trend for 2025, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Adds Allison Transmission to GuardDog Connect

Mack Trucks announced that starting in late Q2 2025, fleets using its GuardDog Connect with Allison Transmission products will gain streamlined access to Allison action plans.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Chair Mihai to Focus on Mastering Tech and Soft Skills

Radu Mihai was introduced as the 66th general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council at TMC's annual meeting on March 12.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Celebrates Graduates of Trucking Leadership Class

ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council celebrated the graduates of its seventh leadership program class March 12 at its annual meeting and transportation technology showcase.

March 13, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety

TMC Names First Distinguished Service Provider Recipients

The TMC Distinguished Service Provider Award was launched to highlight exceptional service providers within the trucking industry. Five people were named winners in this first year.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products

CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Targets Heavy-Truck Emission Rules for Likely Rollback

The EPA is reopening its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles rules as well as its Heavy-Duty Nitrous Oxide rule as part of a sweeping review of the Clean Trucks Plan.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

TT Presents Sustainability Pathfinder Awards to IMC, Werner

Transport Topics presented Sustainability Pathfinder awards to IMC Logistics and Werner Enterprises for their exemplary efforts to improve freight efficiency and curb emissions.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

California Truckers Laud ACF Rule Withdrawal, Await ACT Fate

The uncertain nature and complexity continues to create confusion regarding the environmental regulatory climate for truckers in California.

March 12, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump EPA Takes Aim at Climate Rules, Including in Trucking

The Trump administration is launching a sweeping overhaul of U.S. environmental mandates, including a review of tougher upcoming trucking emissions rules.

March 12, 2025