As the logistics industry moves into the new year, supply chain challenges still remain. Although yard operations serve a critical link, the yard can become a black hole if not managed properly.
January 10, 2022Fleet Equipment News
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.
Technology Adds Visibility, Efficiency to Yard Operations
Paccar, Aurora Showcase Autonomous Truck at CES 2022
LAS VEGAS — Paccar Inc. and self-driving technology company Aurora showcased one of their autonomous trucks during CES 2022 on Jan. 6.
January 7, 2022Deere Expects ‘Slow’ Rollout of Autonomous Tractors
Deere & Co. is being cautious in its rollout of self-driving tractors, a technology which the agriculture industry thinks could revolutionize farming.
January 7, 2022Class 8 Orders in December Weak at 22,800
Class 8 orders in December were the second-weakest of the year at 22,800.
January 6, 2022Eaton, Shell Step Up EV Charging Infrastructure Efforts
Eaton Corp. and Shell Electric Mobility separately announced charging initiatives intended to accelerate the market for zero-emission electric trucks.
January 6, 2022CES Panel Discusses Supply Chain Problems
LAS VEGAS — Data and technology are playing a crucial role in addressing the supply chain crunch in the transportation space, experts said during a CES 2022 panel discussion.
January 6, 2022Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.
January 6, 2022Walmart to Hire 3,000 Drivers to Expand In-°®¶¹´«Ã½ Delivery
Walmart Inc. is betting big on its service to deliver groceries directly into customers’ refrigerators with an expansion of its In°®¶¹´«Ã½ delivery option, and will hire 3,000 drivers to support it.
January 5, 2022Amazon, Stellantis Team Up on Auto Software and Delivery Vehicles
Amazon.com Inc. is partnering with Stellantis NV to develop software with the carmaker and agreed to buy a new electric delivery van.
January 5, 2022Stoughton Expands Chassis Manufacturing Capacity With New Texas Factory
Stoughton Trailers announced it will build intermodal chassis at a new facility set to open this year in Waco, Texas.
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