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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.

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Tesla Starts Cybertruck Production Two Years Behind Schedule

Almost four years after Elon Musk first unveiled Tesla Inc.鈥檚 debut pickup, the automaker has built its first Cybertruck.

July 17, 2023
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Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain

As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.

July 14, 2023
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Step Up Push to Bring Veterans Into Trucking

If there鈥檚 an issue that is much discussed in industry circles, it鈥檚 undoubtedly dealing with the worker shortage, more specifically, the technician shortage.

July 14, 2023
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Trucking Industry Works to Make Electric CVs More Affordable

As adoption of electric-powered commercial vehicles grows, component manufacturers are looking more closely at offering services and devices to attract more fleet buyers.

July 14, 2023
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Fleets Tackle Parts Shop Organization

Fleets share strategies on how to maintain parts inventory to eliminate downtime and other inefficiencies.

July 14, 2023
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Natural Gas Truck Engines Could Reduce Fuel, Maintenance

By the middle of next year, Cummins will be offering a full-size truck engine that runs on natural gas, called the X15N.

July 14, 2023
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June Class 8 Sales Rise 7.7% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June rose 7.7% compared with the year-ago period, but slid marginally compared with May, according to Wards Intelligence.

July 13, 2023
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Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer

The new leader of Hyundai Translead said that while the trailer market was softer through the first half of this year compared with year-ago levels, he sees pockets of strength heading into 2024.

July 13, 2023
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Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request

A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company鈥檚 pulsating brake light technology.

July 13, 2023
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Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking

Frank Sonzala鈥檚 company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.

July 13, 2023

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