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.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Increase 7.7% in September
Retail sales of medium-duty trucks rose 7.7% in September compared with the year earlier period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Yellow Aims to Appoint Auction Houses for Rolling Stock Sale
The administrators of Yellow Corp. aim to use auction houses to sell off the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier’s rolling stock, according to court filings.
Canada Union Sets Oct. 29 Strike Deadline for Stellantis
The Canadian auto workers union has declared 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 as the strike deadline to obtain a tentative agreement with the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.
GM Delays Electric Pickup Truck Expansion Amid Slower Growth
General Motors Co. will delay the opening of its second electric truck plant in Michigan to preserve capital amid a slowdown in sales growth for electric vehicles.
California Trucking Association Sues to Block CARB Rule
The California Trucking Association has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles
Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.
October 17, 2023Hess Toy Truck Is Back — With the Police — For the Holidays
Hess Toy Truck, which has been producing the holiday staple since 1964, has announced that this year's truck has a law enforcement theme and is now on sale online.
Mack Trucks Introduces New Fleet Management Platform
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks on Oct. 16 introduced a new fleet management portal to provide customers with actionable information about their trucks.
Volta Trucks Files for Bankruptcy After Supply Chain Fails
Sweden’s Volta Trucks AB is planning to file for bankruptcy following a breakdown in its supply chain, the company said.
Clarience to Extend Fleet Data Platform to External Systems
AUSTIN, Texas — Clarience Technologies announced it is expanding its Fus1on fleet data platform to connect and integrate with more fleet management systems.