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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.

Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

DOT Panel Examines Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements

A U.S. Department of Transportation leasing task force has begun examining maintenance provisions in lease-purchase agreements.

January 23, 2024
Business, Equipment

Wrapped Trailer Designs Help Fleets With Brand Recognition

Some fleets have found a sweet spot to meet the needs of both marketing and transportation with one, seemingly simple, solution: branded trailer designs.

January 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Progress in Sensor Technology for Trucks Showcased at CES

LAS VEGAS — Trucking sensors are becoming an increasingly pivotal area of focus as an enabler of automotive technology, with that growing importance demonstrated at CES 2024.

January 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets

LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.

January 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Advances Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Buildout

Nikola Corp. has taken steps forward in building refueling infrastructure for its Class 8 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors.

January 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Trailer Orders Continue Sequential Improvements in December

U.S. trailer orders continued to improve sequentially despite falling well below their year-ago numbers in December, according to ACT Research.

January 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Goodyear Names Stellantis’ Mark Stewart as CEO

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. named Stellantis NV executive Mark Stewart as CEO following a pressure campaign by shareholder activist Elliott Investment Management.

January 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Allison Transmission Employees Ratify Four-Year Labor Deal

Around 1,500 unionized employees at Allison Transmission Holdings on Jan. 16 ratified a revised four-year labor agreement, the United Auto Workers union Local 933 said Jan. 17.

January 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Schaeffler Pushes Toward Class 8 With Electric Drivetrain

LAS VEGAS — Component maker Schaeffler is developing an electric axle, motor and battery drivetrain package for North American commercial vehicles, up to and including Class 8 trucks.

January 17, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Court Rejects VW’s Plan to Fix Engines With Software Update

Volkswagen AG lost another lawsuit in a German court over its software fix for engines in the wake of the diesel scandal that tarnished the reputation of Europe’s biggest carmaker.

January 17, 2024