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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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Big Fleets to Work Together on Enhancing Driver Visibility in Cab

Anheuser-Busch InBev, PepsiCo Inc., Republic Services and nongovernmental organization Together for Safer Roads announced a design challenge to improve fleet safety and save lives, calling the project the Truck of the Future.

November 23, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

TruckLabs Introduces New Name, Software Product

XStream Trucking Inc. renamed itself TruckLabs and introduced its new fleet management software TripDynamics.

November 23, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Prestolite LoadHandler Starters, Alternators Now at Love’s Travel Stops

Prestolite Electric Inc. announced its LoadHandler Power Products brand of starters and alternators are available at Love’s Travel Stops’ nationwide network of Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations.

November 20, 2020
BusinessEquipment

FlowBelow Gains Standard Position on Freightliner Cascadia

FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced its locking aerodynamic wheel cover will become standard on all Freightliner Cascadia trucks Jan. 1.

November 20, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

DTNA Enhances Customer Service Experience

Daimler Trucks North America is making headway on a yearlong customer service improvement initiative as it works with dealers to have parts and technicians ready to go when a broken truck reaches the service bay.

November 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trucking Case Against Ocean Carriers Can Advance, Judge Rules

A case that alleges ocean carriers are overcharging truckers for use of container chassis at ports will proceed after a judge denied a request for dismissal filed by the defendants.

November 19, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Navistar Announces Next-Generation HX Severe-Service Model

Navistar announced the next generation of its heavy-duty HX International Truck vocational model, principally designed for the construction segment.

November 17, 2020
EquipmentFuel

The Top 3 Factors that Affect Fuel Efficiency in Trucking

A new, free study by Michelin reveals the top three factors that affect a truck and trailer’s fuel efficiency—and how fleets can overcome them to reduce their fuel costs.

November 17, 2020
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Meritor Reports Lower Profit, Revenue; Transition Plan Announced

Meritor reported lower fiscal fourth-quarter net income and revenue. The company also announced President and CEO Jay Craig will transition to executive chairman of the board of directors Feb. 28.

November 17, 2020
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Transportation Officials Coordinate Repairs to Brent Spence Bridge

State and federal officials are contributing to an emergency response effort after a truck crash damaged the Brent Spence Bridge, which forms a vital link between northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.

November 17, 2020