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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. 

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Colin McKerracher | Bloomberg News
April 12, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

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.

April 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Business, Equipment

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.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
April 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

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, 2022
Business, Equipment

Volvo 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.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
April 8, 2022
Government, Equipment

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

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, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Port 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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022