Fleets continue to encounter challenges dealing with aftertreatment technologies that are now being refined after major changes in years past. From a maintenance perspective, aftertreatment systems are improving.
September 21, 2018Business
Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100
Emissions systems remain a major expense for fleets such as P.A.M. Transport. (P.A.M. Transport via Facebook)
The Aftertreatment Treatment
Emissions systems remain a major expense for fleets such as P.A.M. Transport. (P.A.M. Transport via Facebook)
Business, Technology, Equipment
A single, 310-watt eNow solar panel installed on a cab roof. (eNow Energy)
Powering Liftgates
A single, 310-watt eNow solar panel installed on a cab roof. (eNow Energy)
Advances in batteries and charging systems, as well as the use of solar panels, are helping to solve the problem of liftgates that drain a truck's battery.
September 21, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Podcast Debut: ‘RoadSigns’ Tackles Autonomous
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Transport Topics' new podcast: RoadSigns. Our debut episode focuses on how the trucking industry’s steady and ongoing development of autonomous technology may someday affect truck drivers. Click to listen!
June 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
Dana's heavy-duty, direct-drive electric powertrain. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Dana Showcases Expanded Range of Electric-Vehicle Systems, Components at IAA
Dana's heavy-duty, direct-drive electric powertrain. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
HANOVER, Germany — Dana Inc. showcased a broad range of components and systems to support vehicle electrification at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.
September 21, 2018
Government, Business
A containership sits docked at a marine terminal in Surrey, British Columbia. No new trade deal between the U.S. and Canada was struck by a perceived deadline day Sept. 20, but talks continue. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg News)
NAFTA’s Latest Deadline Day Comes and Goes Without Canada Deal
A containership sits docked at a marine terminal in Surrey, British Columbia. No new trade deal between the U.S. and Canada was struck by a perceived deadline day Sept. 20, but talks continue. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg News)
OTTAWA — NAFTA talks probably have missed the latest in a string of deadlines, leaving all eyes on the United States over what will happen next.
September 21, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
A Maryland officer inspects a truck's brakes. Air leaks often are difficult to trace but can lead to costly out-of-service violations. (TT File Photo)
Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems
A Maryland officer inspects a truck's brakes. Air leaks often are difficult to trace but can lead to costly out-of-service violations. (TT File Photo)
Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.
September 21, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Technicians can use remote programming kits from Diesel Laptops to work on a wide variety of equipment. (Diesel Laptops)
Not Your Typical Repairs
Technicians can use remote programming kits from Diesel Laptops to work on a wide variety of equipment. (Diesel Laptops)
Most of the work maintenance shops do is repetitive, but sometimes a unique problem can arise, and finding the solution can be a time-consuming process.
September 21, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety
Anthony Liftgates Inc.
Liftgates Versus Ramps
Anthony Liftgates Inc.
Liftgates, once beset with maintenance and power problems, largely have overcome those issues and are being used to help deliver more freight faster while preventing driver injuries, industry experts said.
September 21, 2018
Government, Business, Technology
New Jersey Turnpike under the Pulaski Highway. (Shutterstock)
Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Gribbin to Headline IBTTA Conference in October
New Jersey Turnpike under the Pulaski Highway. (Shutterstock)
New Jersey’s top transportation officer and the former infrastructure guru at the White House are scheduled to headline the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association annual conference next month in Baltimore.
September 20, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics
RoadOne
Intermodal, 3PL Outlook Remains Strong
RoadOne
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The intermodal and third-party logistics industries are experiencing growth that is running parallel to the strength of the economy.
September 20, 2018
Government, Business
Delivery workers sort boxes of goods for their customers outside an office building in Beijing on Sept. 19. (Andy Wong/AP)
China Races to Get Goods to the US Before Tariffs Hit
Delivery workers sort boxes of goods for their customers outside an office building in Beijing on Sept. 19. (Andy Wong/AP)
The race is on to get Chinese goods into the United States before President Donald Trump’s tariffs bite.
September 20, 2018Pages
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