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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, Fuel

Stellantis to Turn Turin Factory Into Electric Car Hub

Stellantis NV is seeking to retool its iconic Turin factory into an electric-vehicle hub, moving production of two Maserati luxury models to the Mirafiori plant as part of a decision that will safeguard jobs in the EV shift.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Owner-Operator Wins Cab Makeover From Transfix

Transfix announced that the winner of its “TransFIX My Rig” sweepstakes is professional driver Debbie Desiderato.

October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Elon Musk Now Dominating the World’s Richest List

Elon Musk is pulling away from the rest of the world when it comes to personal wealth.

Scott Carpenter | Bloomberg News
October 8, 2021
Technology, Equipment

Proper Lighting Gives Fleets Brighter Maintenance Outlook

Faulty trailer lighting is one of the most common roadside violations that inspectors find.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Trucking Again Shows It Is a Resilient Industry

As of September, it has been 18 months since industry members were face-to-face at a Technology & Maintenance Council meeting. This year’s Fall meeting in Cleveland showed, just as the trucking industry did last year, how resilient it is.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Outsourcing Repair: Fleets Look to Third-Party Maintenance Services

With the increased volume of OTR shipping and the rising average cost of new and used Class 8 diesel trucks, the importance of scheduled and emergency maintenance practices remains crucial.

Jack Ferry | Special to Transport Topics
October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Single Drive Axles Could Reduce Your Fuel Bill

Even with the best basic specs, additional fuel savings will come from substituting a single drive axle for the standard tandem axle drive system.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
October 8, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Failing DEF Sensors Getting Software Fixes From OEMs

Software overrides for diesel exhaust fluid sensors that are in perilously short supply are making their way from truck manufacturers to repair shops, helping keep equipment on the road and prevent engine shutdowns that can leave a truck stranded when the sensors fail.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 7, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Why Trailer Telematics is Critical for Trailer Utilization and Safety

Program Aired: October 7, 2021. Join us for this webinar to learn how to leverage trailer telematics and sensors to gain greater visibility and control to help avoid catastrophic trailer-involved incidents, improve safety, reduce maintenance costs and maximize operational efficiency.

October 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon

On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.

October 7, 2021