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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

Rivian Tells Staff EV Output May Be 24% More Than Forecast

Rivian Automotive Inc. has told employees that production of 62,000 electric vehicles is possible this year, according to people familiar with the matter, an increase from the production target it told investors on Feb. 28.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
March 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Illinois Trucking Association Urges Fix to Biometric Law

The Illinois Trucking Association is among a business coalition whose leaders are calling on state lawmakers to change an outdated biometric state statute leading to frivolous lawsuits and safety concerns.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

New TMC Chair Todd Cotier Focuses on the Details

Keeping a close eye on the fine points is important to Todd Cotier, the new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. So much so that he’s making it the theme of his chairmanship.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 3, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

Minnesota Moves to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate voted March 2 to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years.

Steve Karnowski | Associated Press
March 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Find Advantages With Electronic DVIRs

Fleets are turning to electronic DVIRs to streamline inspection and repair processes, making it less demanding on drivers and increasing efficiency.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
March 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Panel Uses Root Cause Analysis to Assess Recruiting, Retention

ORLANDO, Fla. — Five people are about to sit in a conference room at XYZ Fleet to determine why it has been difficult to recruit and retain their technicians.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

J. David Walters Claims Mentor Award at TMC

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council recognized several maintenance professionals during an awards ceremony held at its Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

TuSimple Cleared by FMCSA Over 2022 Arizona Incident

Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple said it has been cleared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration concerning an April 6, 2022, incident in Tucson, Ariz., when one of its trucks struck a concrete barrier on Interstate 10, which resulted in no injuries.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Todd Cotier Installed as New TMC Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Todd Cotier became the newest general chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council when he was installed March 1 during a reception at Universal Studios Florida.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Government, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Sets in Motion Gasoline Policy Shift to Boost Ethanol

The Biden administration is advancing a fuel policy shift demanded by Midwest governors who expect it will encourage filling stations to sell higher-ethanol E15 gasoline and offer it year round.

March 2, 2023