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.
Ford’s F-150 Leaves Tough Choices for EV Tax Credits
While the average gasoline-powered F-150 now sells for almost $63,000 — 25% more than five years ago — the electric version commands a premium of almost 30% over that.
Ford’s Jim Farley Says Tesla Could Start an EV Price War
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley said rival Tesla Inc. could start a price war and turn certain electric vehicle models into commodities after it cut prices again.
Progress Reported on West Coast Port Negotiations
After nearly a year of negotiations, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and port management’s Pacific Maritime Association have reached a tentative agreement on what the union described as certain “key issues.”
Ports on West and East Coasts Show Sharp Decline in March
A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo, exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rebalanced Supply Chain Still Leaves Empty-Mile Problem
The underlying issues causing empty miles and unfilled trucks persist even as a balancing supply chain has softened them, experts warned.
Volvo Raises Truck Forecasts
Volvo Group raised its forecasts for registrations as the world’s second-biggest truck maker saw orders increase 32%.
March Class 8 Sales Up 21.9% to 24,823
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March jumped 21.9% from a year ago and also exceeded the prior month, Wards Intelligence reported.
Amazon May Charge a Return Fee at UPS Stores
If you opt to return your Amazon purchase at a UPS store, that transaction just might cost you.
Tesla Cuts US Prices Again Ahead of Earnings Release
DETROIT — Tesla dropped the starting prices for its two top-selling models overnight, the company’s fourth price cut in the U.S. this year.
April 19, 2023New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.