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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, Fuel

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.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
July 14, 2023
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 13, 2023
Business, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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’s pulsating brake light technology.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 13, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking

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

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 13, 2023
Business, Equipment

June Class 8 Orders Continue Rebound

North American Class 8 truck orders experienced a year-over-year increase for the second month in a row during June, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

FMCSA Leasing Task Force Begins Work

Members of a federal truck-leasing task force began outlining plans for discussions on how to evaluate potential predatory commercial and motor carrier lease agreements.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Top 100

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 3

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — On a  sun-soaked morning in early June, Roland Bolduc arrived at his state’s truck driving championships ready for elite level competition. He was up to the task.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2023
Government, Equipment, Logistics

Arizona to Standardize Truck-Restriction Highway Signs

Arizona has a new law mandating that vehicle weight-restriction signs can only be enforced on state highways if designed by the state transportation department.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy

BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 11, 2023