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.
Penske Automotive Group Buys Winnipeg Truck Retailer
Penske Automotive Group on June 5 acquired Transolutions Truck Centres, a Canadian retailer of medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks and buses.
June 7, 2023HTI Acquires U.S. Trailer Parts & Supply
Hinton Transportation Investments Inc. (HTI) acquired Chicago-based U.S. Trailer Parts & Supply Inc., a distributor of heavy-duty trailer parts, it said June 6.
Mack Trucks Showcases Upgraded Experience Center
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom.
Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles
The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.
Nebraska Soybean Farmers Extol Biodiesel Benefits
A trucking campaign promoting biodiesel fuel to easily lower carbon emissions by the state soybean farmers has been such a success in raising awareness it may be repeated.
Cummins Showcases Emergency Truck Powered by Hydrogen
WASHINGTON — Accelera by Cummins on June 5 showcased a hydrogen-powered emergency vehicle that advances technologies applicable to the commercial trucking industry.
Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy
Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.
Trucking Charity Donates to Urban Disaster Response Team
The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force 1, a leading disaster response team, American Trucking Associations’ charitable arm said June 2.
GM to Devote $1 Billion to Michigan Heavy-Duty Truck Plants
FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. will invest more than $1 billion in two of its plants to prepare for production of next-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Detroit automaker announced.
NHTSA’s Advisory Panel on Underride Protection Raises Topics
A committee launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to study side underride protection during its inaugural meeting raised a variety of topic areas to address.