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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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International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG

Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.

June 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

How Continental Is Evolving Into Complete Tire Management

UVALDE, Texas — While Continental is known largely as a tire manufacturer, the bulk of its business is technology-focused, and it recently showcased how the two areas are intersecting.

June 21, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

For NTDC Truckers, a Badge of Pride

National Truck Driving Championships Chairman Rodney Myers says though luck might play a role, it's preparation that determines success in the Super Bowl of Safety.

June 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Company Can’t Guarantee Air Bag Inflators Won’t Explode

DETROIT — A company that makes air bag inflators that have exploded in eight incidents  argued that it can’t say for sure whether its inflators might cause further such incidents.

June 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs

Nikola Corp. will cut 270 jobs, including 120 in the United States, as the beleaguered truck maker seeks to slash cash outflows, the Phoenix-based company said.

June 20, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Peterbilt Announces New Paccar TX-18 Features

Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced an off-road calibration and rock-free mode for the Paccar TX-18 PRO transmission, the company announced June 14.

June 20, 2023
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Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

June 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelPerspective

Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed

It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.

June 20, 2023
BusinessEquipment

May Trailer Orders Decrease 54% Year-Over-Year

U.S. trailer orders more than halved in May compared with a year ago to an estimated 9,100 units, according to data released by ACT Research.

June 16, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Fewer Truck Drivers Looking to Switch Carriers

The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey.

June 15, 2023