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.
Ina Daly Honored at NTDC for Career Accomplishments
XPO's Ina Daly's trip to NTDC in Columbus, Ohio, included winning the Neill Darmstadter Professional Excellence Award for best exemplifying the characteristics of a truck driver.
Bridgestone Celebrates Tennessee Plant Expansion
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the company announced Aug. 16.
Peterbilt Adds Hendrickson’s Primaax EX Suspension as Option
Truck manufacturer Peterbilt has started offering Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Primaax EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system as an option, Woodridge, Ill.-based Hendrickson said.
Five More Indicted in Staged New Orleans Crashes
Federal prosecutors announced five more indictments in connection with an investigation into staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area.
Nikola Lowers 2023 Delivery Target
Nikola Corp. fell in early trading after the maker of electric big rigs warned it may not reach its full-year delivery target as it grapples with fallout from recent battery incidents.
Nevada’s Gragg Wilson of UPS Named 2023 NTDC Grand Champion
COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada takes top honors in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships on Aug. 19.
Bolduc, Langenhahn Lead Field of NTDC Finalists
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPO are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 86th annual "Super Bowl of Safety."
Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.
Anthony Spero, ‘The Mayor,’ to Retire From NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For his final appearance as a competitor at the “Super Bowl of Safety,” Anthony “Tony” Spero’s family was on hand to partake in his swan song.
Past Grand Champion Dick Gillespie Stays Close to NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio —Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.