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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

Developer Uptake Launches Tire Air Pressure Management Tool

Analytics specialist Uptake is set to launch a product suite intended to aid carriers’ tire management and improve fuel efficiency.

June 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

US Class 8 Sales Fall 18% in 10th Straight Month of Declines

U.S. Class 8 retail sales hit their 10th consecutive month of year-over-year shortfalls in May, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

June 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Kenworth Introduces CARB-Compliant MX-13 Engine

Kenworth Truck Co. announced a California-compliant version of Paccar’s MX-13 diesel engine is now available for its T680, T880 and W990 Class 8 trucks.

June 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively

Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.

June 11, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.

June 7, 2024
Business, Equipment

Stellantis Loses Another Executive Amid Slow Sales

Jim Morrison, former U.S. head of the Jeep and Ram brands, has left Stellantis, adding to a string of executive departures as the automaker grapples with sluggish sales.

June 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors

ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.

June 6, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Increased 50% Year-Over-Year During May

North American Class 8 truck orders continued the trend of year-over-year gains in May, according to ACT Research.

June 6, 2024
Business, Equipment

Used Truck Sales in April Jump 30% From Last Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in April increased 29.6% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.

June 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Appoints Ramiro Gutierrez as Head of North American Unit

Ramiro Gutierrez is to become the top executive in North America at component manufacturer ZF, the company said June 4.

June 5, 2024