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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, Fuel

NACFE Charts ā€˜Messy Middle’ Next Steps

NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Lite-Check Introduces Stryker 1000 Trailer Tester

Lite-Check has introduced the Stryker 1000, a diagnostic tool.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Trova Announces Launch of Battery-Electric Terminal Tractor

Trova Commercial Vehicles on March 9 announced the launch of a battery-electric terminal tractor as its first product to hit the market.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Samsara Expands Smart Trailer Capabilities

The new capabilities, including trailer power and tire monitoring as well as tractor-trailer mismatch alerts, give fleet operators and drivers greater insights into trailer status.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Report: Trucking Parts and Labor Costs Decline in Q4 2024

The Decisiv VMRS Service Data Quarterly Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 fell 1.6% compared with Q3, driven by a 1.5% drop in parts costs and a 1.9% decline in labor costs.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Velociti VeloCare Expansion Helps Fleets Monitor Tech Health

"VeloCare Unlimited" allows fleets to have real-time, 24/7 technology health monitoring, program management, inventory control and unlimited repairs for covered assets.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Transtex Unveils Lithium-Ion Electric APU for In-Cab Power

The DClimate Lithium Pro is designed to deliver extended runtimes and reduced emissions for trucking fleets as it supports full hotel loads without engine idling.

March 9, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Chassis Producers Seek Tariffs on Mexican, Asian Peers

U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis are once again challenging overseas chassis makers over allegations of unfair business practices.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland’s Haldex Launches ApolloSDx Air Treatment System

Haldex launched the ApolloSDx air treatment system for commercial vehicles March 9 at the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council in Nashville, Tenn.

March 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

TMC Blends ā€˜Back to Basics’ With Advanced Tech Learning

ā€œ[The theme] promises a deep dive into the evolving world of trucking with a focus on industry standards, innovation and educational benefits,ā€ TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell says.

March 9, 2025