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.
Mastering Fleet Performance with Predictive Maintenance
Maintenance expenses are on the rise across the fleet industry, making operational efficiency more important than ever for reducing downtime and avoiding unexpected costs. Download Pitstop’s case study to learn how one mixed-mining fleet was able to leverage the power of predictive analytics to save up to $500/vehicle.
February 1, 2023Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.
Factory Gauge Falls to Lowest Since May 2020
The U.S. manufacturing downturn deepened in January, fueled by a further pullback in orders and factory production.
DTNA’s John O’Leary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion
LAS VEGAS – Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.
Love’s Partners With Daimler to Provide Freightliner Services
Love’s Travel Stops formed an exclusive strategic partnership with Daimler Truck North America to provide services for Freightliner vehicles, the companies announced Jan. 31.
NHTSA Denies Petition to Remove Underride Guard Labeling Requirement
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition filed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance asking regulators to drop a requirement for trucks and trailers to display a legible certification label on their rear impact guards.
GM Sales Rebound, Quarterly Profits Up 16%
DETROIT — Rising factory output led to strong U.S. sales at the end of last year, pushing General Motors’ fourth-quarter net income up 16% over the same period a year ago.
Court Upholds Minnesota’s ‘Clean Car Rule’ Tied to California
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the state’s “Clean Car Rule,” which ties the state’s vehicle emission standards to California regulations.
Major Shareholder Backs Ritchie’s $6 Billion IAA Deal
A large investor in Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. is backing the Canadian auction company’s proposed takeover of IAA Inc., giving a boost to a deal that has been opposed by other shareholders.
TravelCenters and Electrify America Team Up to Install EV Charging Stations
CLEVELAND — TravelCenters of America is teaming up with Electrify America to install more than 1,000 charging stalls for electric vehicles at more than 200 locations.