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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, Safety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Nissan Recalls Over 800,000 SUVs Over Key Defect

DETROIT — Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being driven.

February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Expands Halo Tire Analytics Platform to Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Aperia Technologies is expanding its Halo Connect tire analytics offering to trailers with the introduction of Halo Trailer Connect.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Unveils Digital Asset-Monitoring System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Continental Tires introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital, cloud-based system to assist trucking fleets with real-time tire monitoring on Feb. 26.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor, Phillips Join Decisiv’s Maintenance Ecosystem

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv announced that Meritor and Phillips Industries have joined its ecosystem of fleet maintenance companies during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF Holland Announces Haldex Integrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — SAF-Holland announced integrations of its products with Haldex equipment during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 26.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Doleco USA Unveils ConnectedDeck System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology firm Doleco USA unveiled a new deck system for trailers designed to expedite freight operations industrywide.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Incorporates TMC’s Recommended Practices in Its TruckSeries

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new online tool offers industry technicians the option to access hundreds of reports featuring in-depth background and expertise about technical repairs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Equipment

Gear Head Debuts Soy-Based Grease Pads for Fifth Wheel Lubrication

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gear Head Lube has introduced soy-based grease pads designed to provide a less messy, faster and more environmentally friendly way to lubricate tractors’ fifth wheels.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Phillips Industries Announces Plans to Move Manufacturing to Mexico in 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillips Industries by the end of 2023 will move its manufacturing base from China to North America with the launch of full-time operations near Monterrey, Mexico, the company announced.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023