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.
Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?
Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.
VTNA: US Class 8 Retail Sales Running Below Expectations
DUBLIN, Va. — U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales paced a bit below expectations through May and are now expected to total 260,000 to 270,000 in 2024, according to VTNA executive Magnus Koeck.
Federal Regulators Hear Complaints About Predatory Towing
Trucking companies and towing service operators each got to air their grievances before federal regulators during a June 21 session on predatory towing practices.
Ford Recalls Over Half a Million 2014 F-150 Pickup Trucks
NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. on June 25 issued a recall for over half a million F-150 pickup trucks from the year 2014.
Cellcentric Begins Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production in Germany
Cellcentric began pilot production of hydrogen fuel cells June 20 at its Esslingen plant in Germany, the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group said.
Perspective: EPA’s GHG Phase 3 Rule Needs Fixing
One of my guiding principles, both personally and professionally, is to fix the problem. The commercial truck industry definitely has a problem to fix, writes ATD Chairman Scott Pearson.
VTNA Debuts VNL Electric in Evolution of Class 8 Flagship
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America provided a first glimpse of the next configuration of its flagship Class 8 VNL tractor — a VNL 440 Electric — during a media event at its customers center.
Trailer Orders Fall Again in May After Brief Rise
U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines in May following a short-lived turnaround, ACT Research reported.
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Andrew Lewis
When Andrew Lewis, 22, competed in Maine's state truck driving championship May 18, he kicked off the fourth generation of “roadeo” competitors for the Lewis family.
May Medium-Duty Sales Decline 6% Year-Over-Year
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined year-over-year in May after six consecutive months of gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.