The global shipping industry is getting its biggest payday since 2008 as the combination of booming demand for goods and a global supply chain that’s collapsing under the weight of COVID-19 drives freight prices ever higher.
September 13, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
EV Tax-Credit Plan Draws Ire From Nonunion Toyota, Tesla
A proposal by U.S. House Democratic lawmakers to give union-made electric vehicles higher subsidies drew criticism from nonunionized automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., Tesla Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc.
September 13, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics
Aluminum Industry Frets That Supply Snarls Have Just Begun
Supply chain snags that have roiled commodity markets and helped push aluminum prices to a 13-year high this week are unlikely to ease any time soon.
September 13, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
ZF Touts Safety, Intelligence Systems
CLEVELAND — ZF Group displayed a suite of safety and intelligence systems for trucks and trailers as it moves toward its goal of becoming the leading commercial vehicle supplier.
September 13, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
TMC’s Research Agenda Includes Fuel Economy, Braking Systems
CLEVELAND — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for upcoming research projects to evaluate the effects of total combination vehicle alignment on fuel economy and develop criteria to conduct performance demonstrations of at least two prototype electro-mechanical braking systems.
September 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
TMC Updates VMRS Licenses, Moves to Annual Subscription
CLEVELAND — The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations on Sept. 12 announced a series of updates to its vehicle maintenance coding system, which it offers to service professionals in the trucking industry.
September 12, 2021BusinessTechnologySafety
CyMetrics Helps Trucking Companies Close the Gap for Cyber-Risk
CLEVELAND — Trucking company leaders interested in identifying cyber-risks may turn to CyMetrics as a resource for prioritized recommendations that are written “in English” rather than in heavy technical jargon, says their chief technology officer.
September 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Peterson Announces Corrosion-Resistant Harness System
CLEVELAND — Peterson Manufacturing on Sept. 12 unveiled PetersonPATRIOT, a corrosion-resistant modular harness system.
September 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
FlowBelow Leverages Aerodynamic Innovation for Sustainability
CLEVELAND — FlowBelow highlighted recent developments from testing to new products Sept. 12 as part of its mission to make a more sustainable planet.
September 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards
CLEVELAND — Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting California’s environmental standards.
September 12, 2021