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.
Pup Trailers Can Help Fleets Improve Efficiency, Lower Costs
Trucks pulling two 28-foot trailers, or “pups,” have become common in the LTL segment as large fleets utilize these vehicle combinations to increase flexibility in their delivery networks.
NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe
In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.
FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States
Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.
Toyota Criticizes US Push for Rapid EV Adoption
“The whole EV ecosystem is ahead of the consumer,” Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said, pointing to tailpipe emission rules from the EPA and California.
Pair Charged With Smuggling Truck Emission Override Systems
A father and son have been accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks into Central Washington and selling them online for $74 million.
Geely Seeks 2 Billion-Euro Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal
Geely Holding Group is in talks with banks for a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB in 2018, according to people familiar with the matter.
Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.
Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump
Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.
Daimler Truck Q3 Profit Plunges 35% Even as DTNA Sales Gain
The truck maker posted net income of $676.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 83 cents, in Q3, down 35% from $1.033 billion, or $1.22, in the year-ago period.
Class 8 Truck Orders Decline 5% in October
Preliminary data showed orders declined 5.2% to 30,600 units, marking the fifth month in 2024 where orders fell on an annual basis.