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.
Yokohama, Continental Suspend Production of New Tires
Two more manufacturers have idled production of new tires amid the nationwide economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus.
TuSimple, ZF Pair to Develop Technology for Autonomous Trucks
Autonomous driving company TuSimple has reached a deal with German vehicle components maker ZF Friedrichshafen to develop and commercialize technology for autonomous trucks.
Kicking the Tires Becoming Obsolete as Truck Auctions Shift to Online Sales
The big auction houses increasingly are turning to digital sales to move used heavy-duty trucks.
Paccar, DTNA Curtail Production Into April
Paccar Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, which together represent 70% of Class 8 U.S. retail sales, announced concerns over supply disruptions, weaker customer demand and economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic have led them to limit or suspend production into April.
CVSA Postpones Roadcheck Due to Coronavirus Crisis
This year’s International Roadcheck, originally set for May 5-7, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
US Equipment Orders Fell More Than Forecast in February
U.S. factories received fewer orders for business equipment than forecast in February, just before the coronavirus-related demand shock that will likely lead a massive pullback in corporate investment.
DTNA Moves to Limit Truck Production
Daimler Trucks North America announced March 24 it will begin limiting production at its facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, citing emerging supply disruptions tied to COVID-19 that will soon impact its production operations.
Paccar Recalls 35,671 Peterbilt Trucks for Fire Risk
Peterbilt Motor Co. is recalling 35,671 trucks to repair an issue with battery cables on certain models, according to a March 18 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tonnage Up 2.6% in February
Truck tonnage in February rose 2.6% when compared with year-ago levels, according to American Trucking Associations.
Paccar Suspends Worldwide Production
Paccar Inc. announced it will suspend truck and engine production at its factories worldwide from March 24 until April 6.