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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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Broader Horizons for Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck developers are pursuing several different concepts for how and where their technology could fit into real-­world freight operations in the coming years.

March 17, 2023
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Five Questions for Nicole White

Odyssey Logistics & Technology's chief information officer heads global technology strategy and IT operations.

March 17, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tackling AI Fleet Management

New artificial intel­ligence capabilities promising automated, 24/7 monitoring of trucking fleets and vehicle maintenance are getting a mixed reaction from trucking leaders.

March 17, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Your Fleet's Process Cost & Building a Stronger Business

Program Aired: March 16, 2023 2 p.m. ET. Dropping freight rates and rising costs are going to put more pressure on fleets in 2023. Fleet owners need to become increasingly creative to find new ways to reduce cost to protect margins. Recent research by BeyondTrucks found that US trucking companies incur on average $9,700 per driver per year as a result of poor processes and tools. 

March 16, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Honda Recalls 500,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Issue

DETROIT — Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles, including some Accord, Odyssey and Insight models, in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.

March 15, 2023
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Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Monopolizing Parts and Repairs

Tesla was sued by customers who claim they’ve had to pay exorbitant prices and endure long waits for repairs due to Tesla’s monopolization of replacement parts and maintenance services.

March 15, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTop 100

Purolator Plans Largest Investment to Electrify Network

Purolator Inc. will make its largest investment at $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years, the company announced March 9.

March 15, 2023
BusinessEquipment

February Medium-Duty Sales Post 3.4% Decline

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined 3.4% in February compared with year-ago levels, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 15, 2023
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Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries

Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.

March 15, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Ritchie Shareholders Approve $6 Billion IAA Takeover

Shareholders of heavy equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. approved the company’s plan to acquire vehicle-seller IAA Inc., ending a battle to block the $6 billion deal.

March 14, 2023