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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

Industry Leaders Recognized During TMC Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several industry professionals were honored for their service to the council and the trucking industry during the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 8.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 9, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New Jersey, Other States Expand Online Services for Heavy Trucks

Registering heavy trucks just got easier in New Jersey thanks to the state’s motor vehicle commission adding 17 vehicle types to its expanded online services.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Equipment, Safety

Mock Trial Showcases Nuances of Tire-Related Accidents

ORLANDO, Fla. — A mock trial to showcase what could happen after a tire-related traffic accident was conducted March 8 at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Velociti Enhances VeloCare Technology Maintenance Program

ORLANDO, Fla. — Velociti has expanded its VeloCare technology maintenance program with more operational support and new customization and visibility features.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 9, 2022
Business, Equipment

Aperia Unveils Latest Version of Tire Management Platform

ORLANDO, Fla. — Aperia Technologies unveiled the latest version of its tire management platform March 8 during the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Reconsiders Production Plans as Disruptions Grow

Toyota Motor Corp. is reviewing its production plans as mounting global disruptions hinder the automaker’s attempts to boost output.

River Davis | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2022
Business, Equipment

Continental Pours Cold Water on Breakup Speculation

Continental AG is signaling it will stop short of making further drastic changes as Europe’s second-biggest car-parts supplier doubles down on a restructuring to improve disappointing performance.

Monica Raymunt | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyundai Translead Debuts New Customer Portal Network

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hyundai Translead introduced its new customer portal network HT360, along with other product enhancements that include the HT LinkVue and myHT customer portal.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Goodyear Rolls Out New Line of EV-Ready Commercial Tires

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. premiered two new tires designed for the last-mile delivery sector, including one developed for electric vehicles.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer Launches Telematics Platform With Phillips Connect

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers, announced Phillips Connect is its exclusive partner for trailer telematics with the launch of Utility Connect.

March 8, 2022