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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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

California’s AB 5 Goes Into Effect, Leaves Questions for Carriers, Owner-Operators

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge to a controversial California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees, carriers and independent contractors could soon be thrust into an uncertain business environment.

July 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports

Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.

July 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Clarience Technologies Acquires P.S.I.

The deal for the provider of automatic tire inflation systems extends Clarience's string of recent acquisitions.

July 6, 2022
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NHTSA Announces Canadian Rear Underride Guard Standard for US

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rulemaking that updates two truck rear underride guard standards it said will improve protection for drivers and passengers in light vehicles in the event of a rear underride crash.

July 6, 2022
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US Wants Dutch Supplier to Stop Selling Chipmaking Gear to China

The U.S. is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling to China mainstream technology essential in making a large chunk of the world’s chips, expanding its campaign to curb the country’s rise, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 5, 2022
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

EPA Hearing Solicits Comments on Three CARB Regulations

A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hearing focused on the California Air Resources Board's bid to proceed with three aggressive regulations that have not been well-received within the trucking industry.

July 5, 2022
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Volvo Says Electric, Autonomous Programs Key to Growth

Volvo Group is looking to expand its autonomous and electric truck programs to build market share in its key U.S. market and drive revenue and profits higher, top executives said recently.

July 5, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Ford Sales Jump in June on Gains for F-Series Pickups

Ford Motor Co. sales jumped 31.5% in June thanks to big gains from its top-selling pickup truck line, including the electric F-150 Lightning.

July 5, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Increases Prices for Bandag Products in US, Canada

Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15% on tread, cushion and some ancillary items from its subsidiary Bandag Inc., the tire company announced July 1.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Fleet Maintenance Strategy

How are fleet managers creating efficient maintenance strategies, while overcoming the rising challenge of data overload? Download Pitstop’s starter guide to learn how to move away from outdated strategies and spreadsheets to an upgraded predictive maintenance solution today.

July 1, 2022