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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, Fuel

Bolloré Logistics Canada Launches Its First 100% Electric Truck

Bolloré Logistics Canada has launched its first fully electric truck for local deliveries in Montreal, the company announced May 31.

June 9, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

GXO Enhances Security With Ground, Air Robotics System

GXO Logistics Inc. has deployed a new robotics system for air and ground security at one of its major distribution centers in Clayton, Ind., the company announced June 8.

June 8, 2022
Business, Equipment

Kriete Adds Autocar Terminal Tractors to Dealership Lineup

Kriete Trucks Centers announced it is now an authorized dealer of Autocar-brand terminal tractors.

June 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

CVSA Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 21-27

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors will be conducting this year’s Brake Safety Week from Aug. 21-27, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced June 7.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Freight, Waymo Via Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking

Uber Freight and Waymo Via have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to marry Uber’s freight marketplace with Waymo’s automated truck technology, the companies announced June 7.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 7, 2022
Business, Equipment

For Paccar, Booming Parts Business Is Sign of the Times

Truck maker Paccar Inc.’s parts business is booming as higher average fleet age and truck utilization rates are prompting rising parts sales industrywide.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2022
Business, Equipment

FinditParts Raises $30 Million to Expand Digital Content

FinditParts has raised a $30 million minority equity investment from Crestline Investors Inc., the e-commerce marketplace announced.

June 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Driverless Trucks to Deliver Household Goods to Dallas Sam’s Clubs

Self-driving trucks soon will make deliveries to Walmart Inc.’s Sam’s Club stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a significant expansion of autonomous vehicles operating in live traffic.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2022
Business, Equipment

Dobbs Peterbilt Adds Louisiana Location

Dobbs Peterbilt, based in Monroe, La., announced it opened its doors.

June 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford-Backed Startup Targets EV Alternatives to Lithium-Ion Batteries

Solid Power Inc., the battery startup that went public in a reverse merger last year, has begun operating a new pilot line, putting it on pace to deliver sample cells to automotive partners by year-end.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2022