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.
Kolton Schultz Returns to NTDC Stage With Idaho Victory
XPO driver Kolton Schultz credits his instincts for winning the 3-axle class and claiming grand champion honors at the Idaho Truck Driving Championships.
Cummins' 15-Liter Natural Gas Engine in Customer Testing
Cummins has been testing its X15N engine in the U.S. for more than a month, a big step forward for its largest natural gas-powered, heavy-duty trucking powertrain in North America.
California Coalition Asks Court to Back EPA
An 18-state coalition is backing the EPA in a legal action supporting California’s future strict emissions controls on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Spot Market Struggles With Prolonged Bottom
The spot market has become stuck in a stagnant bottom with market patterns preventing it from building back momentum.
May Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.9% Year-Over-Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in May decreased 4.9% year-over-year to 19,300 units from 20,300, ACT Research reported.
Continental Demonstrates Tire Stress Testing Process
UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.
EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries
Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught competition.
Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported
Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report June 28.
ELFA Reports $9.5 Billion in New Business in May
A survey of companies in the equipment finance sector saw overall new business volume hit $9.5 billion in May, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.
Kodiak to Equip 800 Loadsmith Trucks With Self-Driving Tech
Kodiak Robotics Inc. is set to equip 800 trucks with self-driving technology for Loadsmith, a third-party Capacity-as-a-Service logistics provider, the companies said.
June 27, 2023