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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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Safety Practices, Culture Help Carriers Reduce Liability

PHOENIX — When a crash happens, it is a carrier’s policies, procedures and routines that could lead to a nuclear verdict.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology Tools Help Carriers Reduce Risk, Improve Safety

PHOENIX — More actionable data, onboard safety technology and new equipment are helping carriers focus their safety efforts, customize coaching and reduce the risk of a crash.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 2, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

New Mississippi Law Targets Predatory Towers

Mississippi lawmakers dealt a blow to predatory towing companies that target heavy trucks with a new law that will take effect July 1.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler CEO: Lack of Electric Truck Chargers a Top Concern

The world’s biggest commercial vehicle maker warned that slow progress adding charging infrastructure is threatening the shift to zero-emission trucking.

May 2, 2024
Business, Equipment

Eaton Q1 Profit Jumps 28.7% as Margins Increase

Profits at Eaton Corp. soared in the first quarter as sales and margins jumped at the component manufacturer’s largest reporting unit — Electrical Americas.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2024
Business, Equipment

Paccar Q1 Profit Rises, Earnings Top Expectations

Profits at Paccar Inc. surged 63.5% in the first quarter of 2024, outstripping analysts’ expectations.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 1, 2024
Business, Equipment, TCA

Stellantis Shipments Fall Amid Transition to New Vehicles

Stellantis NV said its first-quarter revenue decreased 12% to $44.7 billion compared to last year as the company transitions to making a number of next-generation vehicles.

Luke Ramseth | The Detroit News
April 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

DB Schenker to Carry Out Range Energy Trailer Testing in H2

DB Schenker will carry out a pilot program testing Range Energy’s electrified dry van trailers in the second half of 2024, the startup said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Introduces Additional Mirrors for 579, 567 Models

Peterbilt is set to offer digital vision system-mirrors for its Models 579 and 567, and the truck maker expects to improve truck drivers’ visibility options and safety, it said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 29, 2024
Business, Equipment

Traton Profits Rise on Higher Prices, 'Favorable' Markets

Profits for global truck manufacturer Traton rose in the first quarter on momentum from favorable market conditions and higher prices, including for the International Trucks brand.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 29, 2024