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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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Audi Recalls First Electric SUV in US on Battery Fire Risk

Volkswagen AG鈥檚 luxury brand Audi is recalling its first all-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. due to a potential risk of a battery fire.

June 11, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

What to Watch for at Tesla鈥檚 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Tesla Inc. investors will be more anxious than usual to get an update from CEO Elon Musk on June 11 at the company鈥檚 annual meeting.

June 11, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

NAFC Panels: Data Is Used to Cut Repair Costs, Improve Policy

INDIANAPOLIS 鈥 Why does an average truckload fleet鈥檚 trucks go 8,400 miles before a breakdown but the 鈥渂est-in-class鈥 fleet goes 44,600 before one? It鈥檚 all about data.

June 11, 2019
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Carriers Invest in Inspection Strategies, Tools

Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime.

June 11, 2019
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Perspective: Repealing the Federal Excise Tax to 鈥楳odernize the Truck Fleet鈥

More than 100 commercial truck dealers, trade association executives and trucking industry stakeholders will descend on Washington the week of June 17 to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2019.

June 11, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack, VTNA Offer Warranty on Certified Used Trucks

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America separately launched Certified Used Truck programs featuring a factory-backed warranty managed through the truck makers鈥 respective service points. These programs eliminate the need to work through third parties.

June 11, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Drone Delivery Canada Joins Forces With Air Canada Cargo

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has entered into an agreement with Air Canada Cargo to market and sell DDC鈥檚 drone delivery services in Canada, using Air Canada Cargo鈥檚 marketing and sales platforms and resources, according to a news release.

June 10, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Cooper Launches Pro Series Trailer Tire

Cooper Tire introduced a new longhaul trailer tire, which completes the company鈥檚 signature Cooper PRO Series product lineup of tires at each tractor or trailer wheel position.

June 10, 2019
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Michelin Plans to Deploy Einride鈥檚 T-Pod

Tire maker Michelin Group announced it will deploy an autonomous electric transport system, called T-Pod, from Einride beginning in 2020.

June 10, 2019
BusinessEquipment

May Class 8 Orders Plummet to Nearly Three-Year Low

U.S. Class 8 orders in May fell to 10,800, the lowest point in nearly three years, ACT Research reported, and once-scarce 2019 production slots opened.

June 6, 2019