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The standardization of telematics and trailer tracking opened the doors to countless more opportunities for optimization - from tire pressure management and fuel economy, to load sensing and climate controls. The progress made in trailers and safety technology is best told from the perspective of an industry veteran who has become an expert in the field. What challenges - from landing gear issues to a disrupted supply chain - have demanded change and how has the industry responded? On December 7, CEO of Business Accelerants and Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) Executive Director Paul Menig joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss his work with TMC on next gen refrigerated trailers, how retrofitting really works, and his must-have tech list for trailer purchasing. 

Applied Materials Inc., the biggest maker of chip manufacturing equipment, gave a better-than-feared sales forecast for the current quarter as supply chain improvements help offset an economic slowdown.

Paper Transport launched a collaboration with Platform Science to connect its trucks with digital services, the companies announced Nov. 14.

Orange EV will establish a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in Kansas City, Kan., the electric heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer announced Nov. 16.

A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits. 

Self-driving truck startup Waabi has unveiled its core product, the Waabi Driver, an autonomous driving system for commercial trucks designed to learn and adapt to new routes and driving scenarios at a faster pace and lower development cost.

Daimler Truck Holding AG reported a continued profitable growth path during the third quarter, with rocketing net income and higher revenue despite supply chain constraints and headwinds from raw material and energy prices.

In the realm of compliance, many carriers focus on the drivers without considering the vehicle compliance needs. 

When your classification of vehicle moves into a commercial asset, how are you considering the applicable regulations? 

This quarter's can't-miss event is here! Join conversations between industry-leading experts and Transport Topics reporters centered on the rising trends and issues in trucking technology, innovation and operations.

A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.