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.
Farm Is First Customer for Electrified Trailer Developer Range
Electrified dry van and refrigerated trailer developer Range Energy’s first publicly announced customer is set to be Petaluma Egg Farm, which serves Northern California grocery stores.
International Unveils Revamped Class 8 HV Vocational Trucks
Series production of the updated HV 509, HV 515, HV 609 and HV 615 models is due to start in June 2025, executives said.
Trimble Unveils New Tools to Boost Fleet Safety, Efficiency
Trimble has introduced several product releases and updates across its trucking technology portfolio to help fleet operators improve efficiency, safety and productivity.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Dip 1% in August Year Over Year
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks experienced a slight year-over-year decline in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Hyzon Starts Series Production of Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
Hyzon began series production of its 200-kilowatt Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Sept. 16, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based company said.
Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict
An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.
Perspective: Cargo Integrity Plan Reduces Risk
Supply chain disruptions are becoming more common, but one factor that often gets overlooked in conversations about intermodal risk management is the importance of cargo integrity.
Recruiting: Driving Simulators Help Trucking Companies Find New Talent
For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to #recruit new drivers.
September 16, 2024VW Weighs Cutting 15,000 Staff on Plant Closures
Volkswagen AG could force through decisions on plant closures this year, paving the way for more than 15,000 job cuts, according to analysts at Jefferies.
Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Fleet Telematics Units
As part of the agreement, Trimble will take a 32.5% stake in Platform Science and receive a seat on Platform Science’s board of directors.