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.
Electric Vehicle Growth Outpaces Installation of Battery Chargers
As electric vehicle sales take off, the number of them on the road is growing faster than the number of public charging points to support them.
Biden Will Allow Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas in Bid to Tame Costs
President Joe Biden plans to allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline in an effort to lower fuel prices and counter the political blowback from them.
Rand McNally Widens Connected Vehicle Presence With Fleetsu Acquisition
Rand McNally moved to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space by acquiring Fleetsu, the company announced April 12.
Labor Challenges, Supply Chain Issues Continue to Hinder Trailer Production
Demand for trailers remains red-hot, but shortages of labor, components and supplies are restricting production, making it difficult for trailer makers to meet demand and set prices — with no end in sight for the long term.
Mack Offers Range Calculator for LR Electric Model
Mack Trucks has introduced its range calculator for its Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles to help customers simulate real-world routes and build routes based on route-specific variables.
April 8, 2022Volvo Takes $423 Million Hit as Russia Business Halted
Volvo AB said Russia’s war in Ukraine has forced it to make provisions in the first quarter totaling $423 million that will have a negative impact on operating income.
Congressional Leaders to Finalize Semiconductor, Supply Chain Bill
WASHINGTON — Legislation meant to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors and alleviate supply chain bottlenecks at the ports appears to be headed toward completion on Capitol Hill.
Fullbay Will Add Digital Marketing After Acquisition
Truck repair software developer Fullbay announced April 7 that it has acquired digital marketing agency Dieselmatic Digital Inc.. which focuses on repair shops.
April 7, 2022Port Leaders Discuss Future
HOUSTON — Ports in the United States have a historic opportunity to upgrade aging infrastructure with billions of dollars in federal funding that will prepare facilities for years’ worth of expected growth in freight movement and ready them for a future where many are targeting eventual carbon-neutral operations.
COVID Fundamentally Changed Cold Chain Companies
The coronavirus vaccine rollout required rapid adjustment by cold chain companies that continues to influence technologies and operations more than a year later.