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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2022Alabama 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.
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."
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.
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.