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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

Keeping a Solid ADAS Foundation

Braswell: Despite the clear safety benefits and demonstrated reduction in fre­quency, 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, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Implement Techniques to Fight Corrosion From Salts

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, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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, 2021
Business, Equipment

Trucking Is the Line Between Other Industries

Michael Freeze reflects on a recent podcast conversation about the trucking industry and logistics.

January 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Caterpillar 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, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

December 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, 2021
Business, Equipment

Shortages, 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, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Nikola 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, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

Walmart 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, 2021
Business, Equipment

Paccar 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.

January 26, 2021