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.
Drop in Diesel Demand Heightens Recession Concerns
“Diesel demand can act as a leading indicator for broader growth as an early sign that spending by households is waning,” said one expert.
April 17, 2023Inward-Facing Cameras Rate Low With Drivers
With an approval rating of 2.2 on a 10-point scale in an American Transportation Research Institute study, it’s clear that truck drivers do not hold driver-facing cameras in high regard.
Freightliner to Offer Upgraded Hendrickson Rear Suspension
Freightliner Trucks will begin offering Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Haulmaax EX rear rubber suspension system.
April 14, 2023Boeing’s Parts Issue Stifles 737 Max Deliveries
Boeing Co. is pausing deliveries of some 737 Max jets to address a production issue on the rear end of some aircraft.
Factory Production Declines on Weaker Equipment Demand
Production at U.S. factories fell in March for the first time this year as companies show signs of ratcheting back investment plans.
Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats
Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.
Trucking’s Electric Vs. Hydrogen Battle Starts to Percolate
Purely battery-powered trucks have a head start on hydrogen fuel cells in the race to decarbonize trucks, but due to drawbacks for both technologies, the competition is far from settled.
April 13, 2023FMCSA Expands List on Crash Preventability Program
FMCSA is adding four types of crashes to its program that omits carrier fault for certain types of crashes when calculating the carrier’s safety measurement profile.
Carrier Upgrades Refrigeration Units With XR Series
Carrier Transicold on April 11 launched an upgraded series of refrigeration units for midsized and large trucks, the company said.
April 12, 2023Trucking Leads Growth in Nuclear Verdicts
The trucking industry has seen a spike in nuclear verdict judgments across the economy.