Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
July 10, 2017Fleet 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.
Chevron Cross-Country Tour to Promote Benefits of New Heavy-Duty Oils
The new oils, after years of development, were designated to replace the CJ-4 oil category used by the trucking industry.
July 11, 2017Class 8 Orders Surge 40% in June, Eclipse 18,000
Mack to Unveil New Highway Model in September
Mack’s newest highway truck will debut Sept. 13. The vehicle will be on display at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta Sept. 25-28.
July 10, 2017Swedish T-Pods Mate Truck and Trailer
Old Dominion Freight Line to Give Away World Series Tickets in Trailer Contest
How many baseballs could fit into a 28-foot dry van trailer? It’s a question many people in trucking probably haven’t considered and one that those outside of the industry certain never pondered.
July 10, 2017Waymo Drops Most Patent Claims in Autonomous Tech Fight With Uber
Waymo dropped three of four patent-infringement claims in its lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. over the startup’s autonomous vehicle program.
July 7, 2017Innovation in Transportation Management for Supply Chain Optimization
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July 6, 2017In Break From Otto, Uber Upgrades Lidar to Third-Party, Off-the-Shelf System
Uber has upgraded its trucks to its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) technology stack, and they are driving on freeways around San Francisco.
July 6, 2017Summer Begins on Positive Note as Class 8 Orders Top 18,000
North American Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, for a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
July 6, 2017Electric Class 8s to Affect Trailer Design, Components
The mounting focus on the electrification of Class 8 vehicles will prompt changes in trailer design and key components as collaboration among manufacturers of trucking’s central pieces of equipment increases, some experts said.
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