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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Broken Lights Top Violation for North American Truckers

Inoperable vehicle lamps caused the most violations in national roadside inspections of trucks from the United States, Mexico and Canada last year, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statistics.

February 2, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year

A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the country’s roadways.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

Most freight brokers are inundated with incoming emails from customers looking for a spot quote. Tai Email Assistant is a feature within Tai TMS that uses AI to extract shipment details from incoming quote requests and automatically responds with a quote in minutes.

February 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Understanding the Tire Needs of Last Mile Delivery

Tire selection and management for delivery fleets can present unique opportunities. It pays to have a trusted advisor to keep your fleet on the road. Learn how Goodyear’s Total Mobility solutions can help from the first to the last mile. Download the whitepaper below.

February 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

North Dakota Trailer Length Pilot Program Extends Deadline

Regulators in North Dakota have extended a deadline for freight haulers to apply to participate in a pilot program that would allow longer trailer configurations on state roads.

February 1, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

ArcBest Reports Strong Q4, Year on High Demand

ArcBest Corp. reported record profits and revenue for the fourth quarter and the full year thanks to surging freight demand.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ryder, REIN Offer Used Truck Embedded Insurance

Ryder System Inc., a supply chain, dedicated transportation and commercial fleet management company, announced it launched insurance services by REIN to Ryder used-vehicle sales customers. REIN offers embedded and digital insurance products.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Tesla Agrees to Drop Self-Driving Feature That Runs Stop Signs

Tesla Inc. is disabling a feature of its so-called Full Self-Driving system that permitted its vehicles to slowly roll through intersections without coming to a complete halt when no other cars or pedestrians were present.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTop 100

Werner to Validate Cummins 15-Liter Natural Gas, Hydrogen Engines

Werner Enterprises and Cummins Inc. announced Werner will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsTop 50

DHL Invests in Robots to Automate Warehousing in North America

DHL Supply Chain is investing $15 million in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics to further automate its warehousing in North America, the Westervillle, Ohio, company announced Jan. 26.

January 31, 2022