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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, 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
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias

NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks. 

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022

Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2023
Business, Equipment

Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1

Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released study.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

XPO’s Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion performance.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG

Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.

June 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

How Continental Is Evolving Into Complete Tire Management

UVALDE, Texas — While Continental is known largely as a tire manufacturer, the bulk of its business is technology-focused, and it recently showcased how the two areas are intersecting.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

For NTDC Truckers, a Badge of Pride

National Truck Driving Championships Chairman Rodney Myers says though luck might play a role, it's preparation that determines success in the Super Bowl of Safety.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Company Can’t Guarantee Air Bag Inflators Won’t Explode

DETROIT — A company that makes air bag inflators that have exploded in eight incidents  argued that it can’t say for sure whether its inflators might cause further such incidents.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
June 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs

Nikola Corp. will cut 270 jobs, including 120 in the United States, as the beleaguered truck maker seeks to slash cash outflows, the Phoenix-based company said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 20, 2023