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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.

Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Engine Maker Cummins Endorses Fuel Additives Amid Tighter Emissions Regulations

Cummins Inc. recently endorsed two fuel additives, marking the first time the diesel engine maker has taken such a step.

July 24, 2017
Technology, Equipment, Safety

ESC Mandate to Improve Safety, Fleets Say

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said that by preventing crashes, electronic stability control will save lives, prevent property damage and reduce congestion.

July 24, 2017
Technology, Equipment

Electronic Stability Control: A New Standard for Trucking Industry

New Classes 7-8 tractors sold on or after Aug. 1 must be equipped with electronic stability control, which means that more fleets will need a greater understanding of the technology.

July 24, 2017
Business, Equipment, TCA

Analysis: Is Regulation Driving the Driver Shortage?

The trucking industry is predicting solid growth in the coming years, but it faces hurdles caused by increased regulation and an ongoing shortage of truckers.

July 21, 2017
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Canadian Pacific Railway Sees End of the Line for Government-Owned Grain Cars

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is ready to buy its own grain cars, sidelining 6,000 government-provided ones from the 1970s that are no longer up to the job.

July 20, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Chief: CSA to Have Public Meeting, Defends ELD Mandate

WASHINGTON — A meeting to gather input on ways to improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability performance scoring program for carriers will be scheduled this year, the country’s top trucking regulator told House lawmakers on July 18.

July 20, 2017
Technology, Equipment

Southern California Ports Release Proposed Clean Air Action Plan Update

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., released their proposed 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update as they prepare ultimately to achieve zero emissions for trucks and terminal equipment.

July 19, 2017
Business, Equipment

FleetPride Expands in Texas

Aftermarket distributor FleetPride opened a second branch in Houston to enhance customer service in southeast Texas.

July 19, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Prestolite Adds Technology to Protect Alternators

Prestolite Electric developed isolated ground technology for its IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators to protect engines from potentially severe electrolytic damage caused by stray voltage.

July 19, 2017
Business, Equipment

Accuride Aftermarket Coating Matches What’s on Original Wheels

Accuride Corp., in what it said was the first service of its kind for the aftermarket, launched its ProFinish steel wheel refinishing service for North American commercial vehicles that applies the same coating used on its original equipment wheels.

July 19, 2017