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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Cuts Show Chip Shortage Ravages Even Best Supply Planners

Toyota Motor Corp.’s efforts to stockpile enough chips and other key components to ride out supply disruptions only protected the company so long before it too succumbed to the shortages eviscerating automakers.

August 19, 2021
Business, Equipment

July US Trailer Orders Hit Lowest Level of 2021, FTR Reports

U.S. trailer orders in July slid some more, barely clearing 8,000 units and setting a new low point of this cycle, FTR reported.

August 19, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Ports on Both Coasts Report Strong July Numbers

Imported goods continued to flood into the U.S. in July as the nation’s ports produced substantial container volumes.

August 18, 2021
Government, Equipment, Fuel

Miles-Based User Fee Among Options Outlined in Pa. Report

A recent report from Pennsylvania’s Transportation Revenue Options Commission shows a mileage-based user fee could serve as a viable option for long-term transportation funding.

August 18, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Waymo to Build Facility in Dallas, Partner With Ryder on Maintenance

Autonomous truck developer Waymo Via announced plans to build a nine-acre facility near Dallas that will serve as a regional hub for advancing operations and service for automated Class 8 trucks.

August 18, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Develops 48-Volt Systems to Cut Emissions, Raise Fuel Efficiency

Eaton Corp. announced a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

August 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Bridgestone, Einride Partner on Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Tire company Bridgestone and Einride, which develops electric and autonomous freight mobility solutions, formed a partnership designed to create sustainable mobility solutions for electrified and autonomous Class 8 trucks.

August 16, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Expands Outreach Into Mexico

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it is expanding its efforts into Mexico.

August 16, 2021
Business, Equipment

SelecTrucks Enhances 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance Coverage

SelecTrucks, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, announced expanded component coverage and a new warranty concierge program for its used trucks as it enhances its 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance coverage.

August 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Great Dane Makes FleetPulse Telematics Platform Standard Feature

Great Dane announced its FleetPulse telematics platform is now standard on its new dry and refrigerated trailers, including an integrated controller area network harness to prepare equipment for future smart technology adoption.

August 16, 2021