Equipment
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.
Wabash Inks Long-Term Agreements With Key Carrier, Supplier
Wabash announced two long-term agreements, one with a carrier to create an extended backlog and one with a supplier to enhance supply surety.
Timeline: Emission Changes Since 2000
A timeline of landmark emission changes for U.S. heavy-duty trucks and engines since 2000.
January 20, 2023Paccar Parts Opens $45 Million Distribution Center in Louisville
Kentucky’s governor joined with executives from Paccar Parts to launch a $45 million distribution center in Louisville to serve dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions.
Volkswagen Trucking CEO Sees Rising Profit on Cost-Cutting Push
Volkswagen AG’s Traton SE expects profitability at its MAN and Scania brands to improve this year as the German truck maker cuts production costs following the bruising experience of the global supply chain crisis.
What's In Store for the 2023 Truck Market?
Class 8 truck production and sales increased in 2022 and won’t fall off a cliff in 2023, industry experts said, but 2023 still promises some uncertainty, of course.
Technicians Gear Up for Truck Technology Changes
SAN ANTONIO — As truck technologies and emissions systems continue to evolve and electric-powered trucks begin to hit the market, the knowledge and expertise required to service and maintain these vehicles is also shifting.
With Electric on the Way, Truck Makers Continue to Update Diesel Models
While truck manufacturers make advances in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, they also are making fuel efficiency and aerodynamic improvements to their diesel offerings that will form the backbone of the trucking industry for years to come.
A New Era for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations over the past few decades have driven a steady cadence of changes to diesel engine architecture and heavy-duty truck design.
December Trailer Orders Hit All-Time Second-Highest Level
U.S. trailer orders in December surged to the second-highest level since ACT Research began tracking them in 1996, the company reported.
Fleets Grapple With Freight Rate Pressures
Trucking companies are navigating a challenging economic environment where stubbornly high costs for goods are affecting what shippers are willing to pay for transport, experts warned.