Fleet Equipment News
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.
LiveOnWeb Preview: The ELD Landscape Ahead
Managing Editor/TT Features Seth Clevenger sets the stage for Transport Topics' Aug. 23 LiveOnWeb program that will discuss the impact of the ELD mandate on fleets' bottom line.
August 11, 2017Amazon’s Warehouse Robots Are Boosting Productivity, Getting Goods to Customers Faster
The new human jobs – 1,500 in this case – got the headlines, but it’s the robots that make online retail giant Amazon’s new Sacramento, Calif., distribution center zing.
Bendix Aftermarket Air Dryer Uses Recycled Desiccant
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that its new aftermarket Bendix GC spin-on style air dryer cartridge is using recycled desiccant and will be available Aug. 20.
August 11, 2017Cummins Reclaims Top Spot in North American Engine Installations
Cummins Inc., the last independent engine maker, reclaims first place in North American engine sales during the first half of 2017.
Drivers Celebrate Safety as NTDC Kicks Into High Gear
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of drivers set to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships were asked to first pledge a commitment to safety, honesty and respect.
A New All-Electric Delivery Truck Is on the Way, and It’s Not From Tesla
Chanje’s vision sounds a lot like Tesla’s: electric vehicles recharged via clean rooftop solar power.
As Robots Take the Wheel, Driving Skills Begin to Hit the Skids
If your car can hit the brakes in an emergency and check your blind spots, will that make you a worse driver? Increasingly, automakers are worrying it may.
Confident Rookies, Veterans Review Course on NTDC’s First Day
ORLANDO, Fla. — Miguel “Mikey” Corral, a FedEx Freight driver making his second appearance at a National Truck Driving Championship, intends to be repetitive and consistent during the next few days of competition.
Wabash Reaches Agreement to Acquire Supreme Industries
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire truck-body manufacturer Supreme Industries, a move that would catapult Wabash to the second-largest U.S. truck-body manufacturer as it expands its focus on e-commerce equipment.
Cargo Thefts Decline Sharply in Second Quarter, but $17.2 Million Worth of Freight Still Stolen
Thieves stole $17.2 million worth of cargo in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2017, down from $35.1 million in the year-ago period, data tracking firm CargoNet reported.
August 9, 2017