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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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Owner-Operator Wins Cab Makeover From Transfix

Transfix announced that the winner of its “TransFIX My Rig” sweepstakes is professional driver Debbie Desiderato.

October 8, 2021
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Elon Musk Now Dominating the World’s Richest List

Elon Musk is pulling away from the rest of the world when it comes to personal wealth.

October 8, 2021
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Proper Lighting Gives Fleets Brighter Maintenance Outlook

Faulty trailer lighting is one of the most common roadside violations that inspectors find.

October 8, 2021
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Trucking Again Shows It Is a Resilient Industry

As of September, it has been 18 months since industry members were face-to-face at a Technology & Maintenance Council meeting. This year’s Fall meeting in Cleveland showed, just as the trucking industry did last year, how resilient it is.

October 8, 2021
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Outsourcing Repair: Fleets Look to Third-Party Maintenance Services

With the increased volume of OTR shipping and the rising average cost of new and used Class 8 diesel trucks, the importance of scheduled and emergency maintenance practices remains crucial.

October 8, 2021
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Single Drive Axles Could Reduce Your Fuel Bill

Even with the best basic specs, additional fuel savings will come from substituting a single drive axle for the standard tandem axle drive system.

October 8, 2021
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Failing DEF Sensors Getting Software Fixes From OEMs

Software overrides for diesel exhaust fluid sensors that are in perilously short supply are making their way from truck manufacturers to repair shops, helping keep equipment on the road and prevent engine shutdowns that can leave a truck stranded when the sensors fail.

October 7, 2021
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Why Trailer Telematics is Critical for Trailer Utilization and Safety

Program Aired: October 7, 2021. Join us for this webinar to learn how to leverage trailer telematics and sensors to gain greater visibility and control to help avoid catastrophic trailer-involved incidents, improve safety, reduce maintenance costs and maximize operational efficiency.

October 7, 2021
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Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon

On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.

October 7, 2021
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Holiday Shopping Season Will Test Supply Chain, Experts Say

With shoppers already starting to purchase gifts and other items earlier than usual for the upcoming holiday season, concerns are growing that the already strained international supply chain will not be able to handle the crush of goods.

October 6, 2021