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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. 

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

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, 2023
Business, Equipment

A 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, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Artificial 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, 2023
Business, Equipment

Traton 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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

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.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
November 1, 2023