Keeping roadways free of snow and ice is critical for safety, but the de-icing products states use — mainly chlorides — are notorious for causing truck corrosion, creating a significant risk to equipment.
January 29, 2021Fleet 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.
Keeping a Solid ADAS Foundation
Braswell: Despite the clear safety benefits and demonstrated reduction in freÂquency, severity and injuries in accident statistics, resistance remains to retiring older equipment because of reluctance or resistance to advanced driver assistance systems technologies.
January 29, 2021Fleets Implement Techniques to Fight Corrosion From Salts
State DOTs Find Alternative Solutions to Clearing Roads
States are working to decrease the amount of product needed to clear winter roads, implementing brine technology and adding corrosion inhibitors
January 29, 2021Trucking Is the Line Between Other Industries
Michael Freeze reflects on a recent podcast conversation about the trucking industry and logistics.
January 29, 2021Caterpillar Sees Housing Boom Leading 2021 Sales Recovery
Caterpillar Inc. fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts’ expectations as reopening economies stoked demand for its signature yellow machines. The company said it expects stronger year-over-year sales this quarter, led by construction industries.
January 29, 2021December Used Class 8 Price, Sales Climb
Used Class 8 sales rose in December along with double-digit gains in prices as the average heavy-duty truck’s mileage and age remained below year-earlier levels, ACT Research reported.
January 28, 2021Shortages, Economy Top Concerns in Aftermarket Sector
Shortages of technicians and drivers, and general economic growth topped the list of concerns in the aftermarket sector, an industry analyst said Jan. 26.
January 27, 2021Nikola Backer Luxor Invests in European Electric Truck Startup
Nikola Corp. backer Luxor Capital Group LP is investing in European electric truck startup Volta Trucks AB to help the company scale its manufacturing and expand into North America and Asia.
January 27, 2021Walmart to Build More Robot-Filled Warehouses at Stores
NEW YORK — Walmart is enlisting the help of robots to keep up with a surge in online orders.
January 27, 2021Paccar Q4 Earnings, Revenue Drop
Paccar Inc. posted lower fourth-quarter net income and revenue while achieving record quarterly parts revenue and notching its record market share for medium-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada.
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