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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, Safety

ATA, HudsonCyber Team on Security Program

ATLANTA — American Trucking Associations and HudsonCyber on Feb. 25 announced an affinity program for ATA members though which motor carriers of all sizes can gain access to the company’s cloud-based cybersecurity suite.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Go Power! Announces New Solar Panels for Trailer Tops

ATLANTA — Go Power! announced a 600-watt model of its flexible solar panels, which are designed to fasten across the tops of trailers. The system builds on the 300-watt Solar Flex panel, which can bend as it grips the top of a trailer.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

The Importance of Honesty Between Fleets and Service Dealers at 2020 TMC

Government reporter Eleanor Lamb recaps the managers and trucking executives discussion about how to maximize uptime at 2020 TMC on Feb. 25.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleets, Dealers Discuss Open, Honest Communication

ATLANTA — Honesty and communication are the best techniques to help fleets and service dealers work together, according to representatives from both sides of that relationship.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

CIE Manufacturing Unveils New Chassis Line

ATLANTA — CIE Manufacturing presented the Revere, a new line of chassis, Feb. 24 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Launches Active Steering Feature, Earns SmartWay Certification

ATLANTA — Mack Trucks announced an active steering option, Command Steer, for its Anthem models that monitors road conditions at nearly 2,000 times per second using truck-mounted sensors to help maintain directional stability, for instance, on rough roads, in high winds or during blowouts.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Announces Tech-Celerate Now at 2020 TMC

Tech-Celerate Now, FMCSA’s first-of-its-kind program to bring together government agencies and private sector industry leaders to promote advanced driver assist systems, got a boost at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Awards Four Industry Leaders With Silver Spark Plug Award

ATLANTA — Incoming Technology & Maintenance Council Chairman Stacy Earnhardt was among four industry professionals honored with the Silver Spark Plug Feb. 24.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Aims to Help Fleets Navigate Complexity of Electric, Automated Vehicles

ATLANTA — As manufacturers and technology developers introduce electric-powered trucks and continue to test automated driving systems, American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council is taking steps to help fleets navigate the complexity of these emerging technologies.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Michelin Announces New Digital Trailer Maintenance and Repair Program

ATLANTA — Michelin Services and Solutions is a major step in helping trucking companies lessen the pain of fleet trailer repairs and maintenance, Michelin North America said of its new digital services platform.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2020