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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

Trailer-Sharing Platform vHub to Launch in US Market

ATLANTA — Digital asset-sharing platform vHub is bringing its trailer sharing and repositioning marketplace to the U.S. trucking industry.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabco Introduces Intelligent Trailer Platform

ATLANTA — Wabco Holdings Inc. introduced a connected and intelligent trailer platform built on an intelligent anti-lock braking system, an intelligent trailer program and its TrailerCast telematics device — as well as open software architecture.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Puts Focus on Axles, Driveshafts, Training

ATLANTA — Dana Inc. announced the start of production for its electrified axle for Classes 4-5 commercial vehicles, enhancements to its SPL Series driveshafts and broadened its maintenance and inspection videos.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Phillips Connect Technologies Unveils Series of New Products

ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies introduced a slew of new products Feb. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

NACFE Announces Study to Research Regional Electric Trucks

ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency on Feb. 23 announced it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential” regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Costs for Unscheduled Repairs Keep Rising, Report Finds

ATLANTA — The average cost for an unscheduled repair increased 43% between the fourth quarter of 2018 and Q4 2019, according to benchmarking data compiled by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Unveils Interactive Feature for Wiring Diagrams

ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced a new interactive feature for its wiring diagrams, which is meant to increase efficiency for technicians conducting diagnostics and repairs.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Perspective

Perspective: Advancing Maintenance Management at TMC

Industry members are arriving in Atlanta this week for American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting with a special focus on advancing maintenance careers.

Kenneth Calhoun | General Chairman and Treasurer, TMC
February 23, 2020
Business, Equipment

FlowBelow Products Added to Alliance Parts Catalog

FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced that starting in April, it will be included in the product catalog from Alliance Parts.

February 21, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Accuride Announces New Wheel Options

Accuride Corp. announced weight improvements for its Accu-Lite family of lightweight aluminum wheels, as well as a new 38-pound, 10 hand-hole wheel.

February 21, 2020