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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

Xos Adds Additional Proprietary Battery Systems

Electric truck maker Xos Inc. announced its second series of proprietary battery systems.

November 15, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety, Top 100

Winter Preparedness for Fleets Starts Long Before the Cold Arrives

As preparedness is the best defense against the rough elements, winterizing vehicles is an essential part of maintenance and safety.

November 15, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Appellate Court Strikes Down GHG Rule for Trailers

A divided federal appeals court has thrown out portions of the 2016 Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions rule that would have required heavy- and medium-duty trailers for the first time ever to adopt some combination of fuel-saving technologies.

November 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Appoints Clarke to Board

Commercial vehicle dealer Rush Enterprises announced it has appointed Troy Clarke to the board of directors and board member James Underwood will retire early next year.

November 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Tackles Chip Shortage, Production Issues

Engine production issues go beyond the semiconductor chip shortage, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith said Nov. 10 during the 51st Annual Baird Global Industrial Conference.

November 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Daimler Truck Shares Details on Plans Post-Spinoff

Daimler Truck AG, the largest global truck maker, intends to go public Dec. 10, and recently described what that would look like in terms of products and performance.

November 12, 2021
Business, Equipment

October Trailer Orders Fade

U.S. trailer orders dropped below 17,000 in October, according to industry forecaster FTR, far below a year ago when orders reached almost 55,000.

November 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Sales Falter in October

Class 8 U.S. retail sales in October fell nearly 10% compared with a year ago as three truck brands grew sales while four could not, WardsAuto .com reported.

November 10, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Industry Recruiters Express Concern Over Truck Driver Shortage, Lack of Candidates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking recruiters and industry officials at the Recruitment and Retention Conference addressed concerns about the tight labor market, ongoing driver shortage and the growing number of drivers who have had positive drug or alcohol tests and not begun the process for reinstatement.

November 10, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Isaac, Trimble Among First to Receive ELD Certification in Canada

A handful of electronic logging devices have now received certification for Canada’s federal ELD mandate.

November 10, 2021