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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. 

Technology, Equipment

The Power of Automatic Braking

Automatic emergency braking has been around for quite some time. Yet despite being a spec’ing option for more than a dozen years, many fleets remain reluctant to specify AEB on their newest trucks.

Jack Legler | Technical Director, Technology & Maintenance Council
July 17, 2020
Technology, Equipment

Trailer Technology Moves Forward

Change is the fuel that spurs innovation, whether social or industrial. Technology for trailer management is no different.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
July 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel

Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
July 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

More Fleets Are Going Green at Their Facilities

A growing number of transportation and logistics providers are cutting costs and going green with energy-efficient truck terminals and warehouses.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 17, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment

Home Construction Jumps 17.3% in June

Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Matt Ott | Associated Press
July 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic

The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
July 17, 2020
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Market Rebounding Amid Virus Concerns

The medium-duty truck market has partially rebounded from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what happens next, analysts say, depends on the virus itself.

Steve Brawner | Special to Transport Topics
July 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties

Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2020
Technology, Equipment, Safety

6 Ways to Maximize Weigh Station Bypass Service

Whether you currently use weigh station bypassing or not, now is a great time to consider all of the extended value the service offers. With depressed freight levels and rates due to COVID-19, plus the other usual delays, you’ll learn about additional ways to maximize driver hours and save money.

July 16, 2020
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Sales in June Slide 18.8%

U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 medium-duty trucks in June dropped 18.8% to just under 18,000 units, WardsAuto.com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2020