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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

Experts Discuss Possible Future Risks for Truckers

SAN DIEGO — A panel of experts discussed the safety challenges and opportunities that exist for truckers out on the road today, including how emerging technologies both promise improvements but also raise questions.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Lidar Sensor Price Plunge Leads to Orders From GM, Volkswagen

Lidar has been winning over more supporters in the automotive industry as prices rapidly decline. Developers are betting that once their sensors are cheap enough, it’ll be difficult to justify not using lidar in vehicles.

October 25, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Peterbilt Debuts SuperTruck II Concept at MCE

SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency concept vehicle for the first time in the exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 25, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Panel Discusses the Future of Zero-Emission Trucks

SAN DIEGO — Cooperation among stakeholders will be necessary to help propel trucking industry adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, experts said.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Unveils Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Trucks

SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks North America introduced a tool to help motor carriers examine the financial considerations of adopting zero-emission vehicles.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Paccar Recalls 76,490 Vehicles

Paccar Inc. announced a recall of 76,490 Peterbilt Motors Co. and Kenworth Truck Co. models citing the 15-inch digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information.

October 24, 2022
Business, Equipment, Global Freight, TCA

Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact

The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the port’s place as a major economic driver in the state.

Lawrence Specker | Alabama Media Group
October 24, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team

ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."

Chris Spear | President and CEO, American Trucking Associations
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say

SAN DIEGO — Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EV Battery Production Boosted by $2.8 Billion Federal Grant to 20 Companies

Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2022