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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.

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USDOT Awards $1.7 Billion to Buy Electric Buses

WASHINGTON 鈥 The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.

June 26, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Samsara Launches Investment Fund for Industry Startups

AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 In addition to expanding its own product offerings, Samsara is investing in other technology companies that are developing innovative products and services.

June 26, 2023
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Fleets Turn to Tech to Manage Complexity of Regulatory Compliance

With more drivers and equipment to manage, some fleet operators have implemented technology to help navigate the complexity of the industry鈥檚 regulations and better manage safety audits.

June 23, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFor-HireTop 100

Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Grow Despite Softer Freight Market

Despite a softer freight environment, most of the largest trucking companies in North America continued to grow their businesses last year even as spot market rates dropped.

June 23, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.

June 23, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Nikola Suspects 鈥楩oul Play鈥 in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects 鈥渇oul play鈥 after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias

NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.聽

June 22, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022

Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

June 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1

Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released study.

June 22, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

XPO鈥檚 Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. 鈥 New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion performance.

June 21, 2023