NEW ORLEANS — Phillips Industries soon will begin offering a rear-facing trailer back-up camera that the company’s top executive said will be its biggest-ever product launch.
March 3, 2024Fleet Equipment News
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.
Phillips Industries to Launch Trailer Back-Up Camera Rear-Vu
NACFE, RMI Release New Report on SuperTruck 2 Findings
NEW ORLEANS — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI released a report assessing the commercial vehicle technologies researched as part of the SuperTruck 2 program.
March 3, 2024TruckWings Aero Device Shows 6% Fuel-Economy Improvement
NEW ORLEANS — The TruckWings tractor-mounted aerodynamic device, which closes the gap between the cab and trailer, showed fuel-efficiency gains for diesel and CNG trucks in recent tests.
March 3, 2024The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair
From capitalizing on the latest revenue trends to implementing strategic financial planning—this report serves as your roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities in 2024. Get access to insights, benchmarks, and best practices for heavy-duty repair.Â
March 1, 2024Daimler Reports Q4 Earnings Increase on Strong Pricing
Profits at Daimler Truck AG jumped 120% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023 on strong demand plus higher prices and margins.Â
March 1, 2024Navistar Launches Integrated Powertrain
Truck maker Navistar announced Feb. 26 it has made the first deliveries of its International LT Series equipped with the International S13 Integrated Powertrain.
February 29, 2024Four Massachusetts Troopers Indicted in CDL Fraud Case
A 74-count federal indictment was filed against four Massachusetts State Police officers and two others in connection with a commercial driver license fraud scheme.Â
February 29, 2024Spot Market Remains Suppressed Amid Stubborn Capacity
The trucking spot market has remained in a down cycle for more than a year as the number of trucks and drivers diminished — albeit at a slower rate than the decline in overall freight demand.
February 29, 2024Stakeholders Help Defeat Washington State Truck Idling Bill
Trucking stakeholders in Washington state helped defeat a Senate bill that aimed to institute stringent truck-idling provisions modeled after California emission regulations.
February 29, 2024Volvo Promises Less Downtime Via VNL Communications Options
Volvo Trucks North America provided a deeper dive into the communications enhancements the truck maker’s redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor offers, including options to reduce downtime.
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