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.
Yellow Reports Mixed Q4, 2021 Results
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. reported mixed year-over-year fourth-quarter and full year earnings.
Study Tallies Massive Growth in Electric Truck Orders
Electric trucks comprise a fraction of the commercial vehicle fleet in the U.S., but orders in the pipeline — including one from a prominent online seller — could make the numbers spike in coming years, a study said.
In Joint Venture, DTNA to Develop EV Charging Networks
Daimler Truck North America, BlackRock Inc.’s Renewable Power Group and NextEra Energy Resources announced a joint venture to create electric charging networks along critical freight corridors on the East and West coasts and Texas beginning by 2026.
Wabash Reports Q4 Net Loss, Higher Revenue
Wabash reported a net loss and increased revenue in the fourth quarter as the supply chain continued to struggle to support its production activity, temporarily causing acute disruptions within certain product lines.
Broken Lights Top Violation for North American Truckers
Inoperable vehicle lamps caused the most violations in national roadside inspections of trucks from the United States, Mexico and Canada last year, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statistics.
BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year
A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the country’s roadways.
Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers
Most freight brokers are inundated with incoming emails from customers looking for a spot quote. Tai Email Assistant is a feature within Tai TMS that uses AI to extract shipment details from incoming quote requests and automatically responds with a quote in minutes.
February 1, 2022Understanding the Tire Needs of Last Mile Delivery
Tire selection and management for delivery fleets can present unique opportunities. It pays to have a trusted advisor to keep your fleet on the road. Learn how Goodyear’s Total Mobility solutions can help from the first to the last mile. Download the whitepaper below.
February 1, 2022North Dakota Trailer Length Pilot Program Extends Deadline
Regulators in North Dakota have extended a deadline for freight haulers to apply to participate in a pilot program that would allow longer trailer configurations on state roads.
ArcBest Reports Strong Q4, Year on High Demand
ArcBest Corp. reported record profits and revenue for the fourth quarter and the full year thanks to surging freight demand.