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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, Equipment

Take Control of Your Fleet Graphics Campaigns With KWIK ZIP™

How are some of the world’s largest fleets overcoming skyrocketed inflation costs? By choosing to equip their vehicles with the KWIK ZIP™ Graphic System, top fleets are able to handle their own graphic installations & change-outs at half the cost, eliminating downtime and saving thousands of dollars!

May 9, 2023
Business, Equipment

Fullbay’s Heavy Equipment Maintenance Checklist

A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. While we usually go for electronic checklists, we know some techs are still fans of the printed versions. Check out this downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!

May 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Revamp Your Fleet Maintenance Strategy with AI

Discover how AI "smart" maintenance technology can help your fleet improve overall efficiency and gain greater oversight of operations. Download this Buyer's Guide to learn the key strategies for implementing predictive maintenance and achieving maximum cost savings.

May 9, 2023
Business, Equipment

Tackling Trucking's Maintenance Challenges

On an extended cut of the RoadSigns Podcast episode 105, TT’s Michael Freeze spoke with Obermeyer about some of the major challenges facing the trucking industry, his experience as TMC chair, and his hopes for the future of TMC. Download the full story. 

April 21, 2023
Technology, Equipment

Rethink your shop, keep your fleet healthy.

Reactive vehicle maintenance is an ongoing, laborious endeavor. The key to increasing fleet uptime and a shop that runs more smoothly is switching to a proactive approach, including predictive maintenance solutions that go further to prevent issues before they arise. 

March 15, 2023
Technology, Equipment

Discover How Carriers Use Maintenance Data to Extend Equipment Lifespan

Carriers can leverage data to plan upkeep and repairs that help ensure  small defects don't turn into serious breakdowns or cause non-compliance. Find out how in-cab technology supports enhanced fleet maintenance that keeps the wheels turning.

February 10, 2023
Business, Equipment

How to Boost Efficiency, Improve Cashflow, and Deliver Great Service

In this free case study, you'll discover how a complete transformation management solution paired with durable mobile printers helped a wholesale energy transporter boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%. 

February 10, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mastering Fleet Operational Performance with Predictive Maintenance

Maintenance expenses are on the rise across the fleet industry, making operational efficiency more important than ever for reducing downtime and avoiding unexpected costs. Download Pitstop’s case study to learn how one mixed-mining fleet was able to leverage the power of predictive analytics to save up to $500/vehicle.

February 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

The 2023 Fleet Managers' Insights Report from Pitstop

The report to get your fleet ready for a bigger and better 2023! Pitstop sat down with fleet managers operating various fleet sizes in North America to uncover key findings and insights to help improve your overall fleet performance. Read the latest trends, pain points, and technologies that are impacting the trucking industry today.

January 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Unstoppable Stories: How the Mobil Delvac™ team helped a Texas Transportation Company

See how the Mobil Delvac™ team created a lubrication strategy for a Texas-based transportation company that extended oil drain intervals, provided enhanced engine protection, saved more than 500 labor hours for their team, and reduced their costs by over $700,000 per year.

December 13, 2022