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.
International S13 Powertrain Production Begins in Huntsville
Serial production of the International S13 integrated powertrain began Oct. 18 at the Huntsville, Ala., production facility operated by parent company Navistar, the company announced.
UAW Adds Key Stellantis Pickup Truck Plant to Strikes
The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
October 23, 2023Rivian Opens Showroom in Georgia, Plans Factory
Electric vehicle maker Rivian opened a new retail and customer service space in the heart of Atlanta to showcase its vehicles and confirmed plans to break ground on a new Georgia factory.
Trucking Economy May Land Softly, Mack’s Randall Says
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall on Oct. 16 expressed hope the economy is heading for a “soft landing” instead of a more severe falloff.
Volvo Reports 20% Revenue Boost for Q3, Sees Sales Dip in 2024
Volvo Group on Oct. 18 announced gains in global profit and revenue for the third quarter, but forecast that global truck sales next year will fall compared with 2023 levels.
Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads, Better Jobs
AUSTIN, Texas — Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.
Stellantis to Launch Four Electric Pickup Trucks
Stellantis NV on Oct. 18 laid out its offensive in the commercial vehicle market, committing to launching four electrified pickup trucks in North America over the next two years.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Increase 7.7% in September
Retail sales of medium-duty trucks rose 7.7% in September compared with the year earlier period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Yellow Aims to Appoint Auction Houses for Rolling Stock Sale
The administrators of Yellow Corp. aim to use auction houses to sell off the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier’s rolling stock, according to court filings.
Canada Union Sets Oct. 29 Strike Deadline for Stellantis
The Canadian auto workers union has declared 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 as the strike deadline to obtain a tentative agreement with the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.