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.
Manufacturing Bounces Back in June on Reopenings
U.S. manufacturing rebounded in June as major parts of the country opened back up, ending three months of contraction in the sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
House Climate Change Plan Tackles Heavy-Duty Equipment at Ports
House Democrats say Congress should increase funding for programs at EPA and the Department of Energy to reduce emissions from equipment at ports.
Hyliion Electrified Powertrain Underscores Larger Transition in Industry
Hyliion Inc.’s Class 8 long-range electric powertrain underscores the transition period of multiple alternative powertrains is at hand. And the powertrain, whose batteries are charged by an undersized natural gas engine, could prove to be an important step toward carbon-free over-the-road transportation, experts said.
Tests Show Cylinder Deactivation Improves Next-Gen Engines, Jacobs Says
Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ cylinder deactivation technology delivered a “host of performance-enhancing benefits” in a recent independent validation, the company announced, including raising exhaust temperature and improving fuel consumption.
June 30, 2020Arizona DOT Installs Truck-Screening Technology to Improve Commerce
In an effort to improve the flow of freight, the Arizona Department of Transportation has installed technology that screens moving trucks at several ports of entry.
Study: LTL Carriers Cover More Miles Between Breakdowns Than Truckload Fleets
Less-than-truckload carriers outpaced truckload fleets in terms of miles between roadside breakdowns, according to a recent study.
Stemco to Focus on Core Product Lines, Exits Others
Commercial vehicle supplier Stemco announced a series of changes to its product lines in an effort to refocus resources on its core products, which are its wheel-end and king pin product lines.
June 26, 2020Volvo Redesigns VAH Model for Auto Haulers
Volvo Trucks North America announced the rollout of the Volvo Auto Hauler, a specialized solution for the auto transport industry that completes the design overhaul of the VTNA product portfolio.
June 26, 2020Kenworth Adds OnGuardACTIVE Option to T880, W990 Models
Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Wabco OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990 models.
June 26, 2020Ford Unveils Updated F-150, Adds Hybrid Model
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled the updated version of its flagship F-150 pickup, revealing a truck almost identical in size with the previous model but with far more technology.