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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Guangzhou Automobile Group Unveils Ammonia-Powered Engine

China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. said it has developed the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia, adding to new energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions.

Linda Lew | Bloomberg News
June 27, 2023
Business, Equipment

Business Equipment Orders Increase Again in May

Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment rose in May for a second month, indicating companies continue to make longer-term investments despite high borrowing costs.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
June 27, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study on Self-Driving Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to do a study related to truck drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Private, Global Freight

Pepsi Leads Calls for EU to Roll Out Green Trucks Faster

Companies including PepsiCo Inc. and Nike Inc. are calling for the European Union to implement stricter emissions targets for trucks, which the firms say will lower costs in the long run.

John Ainger | Bloomberg News
June 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

USDOT Awards $1.7 Billion to Buy Electric Buses

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.

Josh Boak | The Associated Press
June 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Samsara Launches Investment Fund for Industry Startups

AUSTIN, Texas — In addition to expanding its own product offerings, Samsara is investing in other technology companies that are developing innovative products and services.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Fleets Turn to Tech to Manage Complexity of Regulatory Compliance

With more drivers and equipment to manage, some fleet operators have implemented technology to help navigate the complexity of the industry’s regulations and better manage safety audits.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 23, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Grow Despite Softer Freight Market

Despite a softer freight environment, most of the largest trucking companies in North America continued to grow their businesses last year even as spot market rates dropped.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.

June 23, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Suspects ‘Foul Play’ in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects “foul play” after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023