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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.

Government, Business, Equipment

Kraft Heinz Site Turns to Electric Yard Tractors

The Kraft Heinz Co. announced the deployment of three T-Series battery-electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its distribution center in Groveport, Ohio.

May 9, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

News of GM Plant Sale Leaves Union Unhappy

The president of United Auto Workers Local 1112 in Lordstown — whom Trump attacked on Twitter two months ago — is among a handful of workers whose job is to do maintenance at the inactive compact car factory that made its last Chevrolet Cruze in March. He was left in the dark about GM’s talks to sell the factory.

May 9, 2019
Government, Equipment

White House Nonresponsive to EPA Inspector General Requests on Glider Truck Audit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General has complained that a delay by the White House in responding to information requests is undermining an audit of the Trump administration’s attempt to repeal an Obama-era rule limiting production of heavy-polluting glider trucks.

May 9, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Truck Drivers: Employees or Independent Contractors? It Matters for Workers’ Comp

Whether truck drivers are classified as employees or independent contractors is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge for many motor carriers when it comes to workers’ compensation and other insurance coverages, industry experts said.

May 8, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

A. Duie Pyle Puts Two Electric Trucks on New York City Streets

Executives with less-than-truckload carrier A. Duie Pyle Inc. said the company is on the verge of operating two battery-electric Fuso eCanter Class 4 trucks in New York City as it steps up its involvement with electrified commercial vehicles.

May 8, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Aging Driver Workforce Increases Workers' Compensation Risks for Fleets, Experts Say

An aging workforce of drivers is elevating the risk of workers’ compensation claims for fleets even as trucking companies are seeing stable or even lower premiums for workers’ compensation insurance, industry experts said.

May 8, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Suppliers Take Path to Alternative Powertrains

With interest in alternative powertrains heating up, a mix of suppliers and original equipment manufacturers discussed in their latest earnings reports how they are preparing to help customers who face more options than ever.

May 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAP, Uber Join Forces to Integrate Freight Networks

Enterprise software firm SAP and load-matching app developer Uber Freight have partnered to connect their shipper and carrier networks in an effort to improve supply-chain efficiency.

May 7, 2019
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Ryder System Posts Robust First Quarter, Boosts Profit Forecast for 2019

Ryder System posted higher earnings and strong sales growth in its dedicated and supply chain solutions businesses for the first quarter of 2019.

May 3, 2019
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Orders in April Slow Down Again

North American Class 8 orders in April fell below 20,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, FTR reported.

May 3, 2019