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.
Port Leaders Push Wind Power as Long-Term Solution
AURORA, Colo. — Port leaders believe they are part of the solution to capturing renewable wind energy off of their coasts and under their operation with giant wind turbines that float on the water.
6 Surprising Ways To Solve Your Biggest Fleet Challenges
If you’re like most fleet operators, you’ve noticed there’s a lot of uncertainty in the freight market right now. Check out this complimentary white paper to learn innovative solutions for overcoming the biggest obstacles to optimizing your trailer or chassis fleet.
November 1, 2023A Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Deciding between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations. We've put together a guide to help you evaluate the pros and cons of each strategy within the context of your business.
November 1, 2023Artificial Intelligence in Cold Chain Removes Manual Probing
Quality Custom Distribution partnered with EROAD to replace the costly, unreliable process of manual temperature monitoring. The implementation of a new Artificial Intelligence-driven solution has resulted in the elimination of manual temperature checks and significant cost savings for QCD.
November 1, 2023Traton Reports Revenue Growth to $12 Billion for Q3
Traton SE experienced an increase in revenue and operating results despite market headwinds during the third quarter of 2023, the company reported Oct. 25.
Eaton Q3 Profit Jumps, Beats Analyst Expectations
Profits at Eaton Corp. jumped year-over-year in the third quarter, but executives are not optimistic about commercial vehicle prospects in 2024.
Yokohama Executives Say Fleets Still Adjusting Post-Pandemic
WEST POINT, Miss. — Executives from Yokohama Tire Corp. said their motor carrier customers have adjusted well to the post-COVID economy, but it's not business as usual.
Freightliner eM2 Serial Production Begins at Portland Plant
Serial production of Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty battery-electric truck began at Daimler Truck North America’s Portland, Ore., manufacturing plant in recent days, DTNA said Oct. 26.
Tevva, ElectricaMeccanica End Partnership
Plans to build a hybrid electric and hydrogen-powered Class 8 truck floundered in recent days as startup merger partners Tevva Motors Ltd. and ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. parted ways.
Toyota’s Profits Zoom on Cheap Yen, Strong Global Sales
TOKYO — Toyota’s July-September profit jumped nearly threefold from a year ago as vehicle sales grew around the world and a cheap yen boosted the Japanese automaker’s overseas earnings.