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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. 

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EPA Proposes Stronger Pollution Limits on New Trucks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rulemaking to further restrict emissions of soot-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) by heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engines starting in model year 2027.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Doleco USA Unveils Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology provider Doleco USA unveiled its level deck self-leveling decking beam at an industry conference on March 6.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fullbay, TMC Release New State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing technician shortage put a huge strain on heavy-duty repair shops in 2021, according to the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report issued in partnership with Fullbay and the Technology & Maintenance Council.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Touts Electric Terminal Tractors

ORLANDO, Fla. — As fleets consider introducing battery-electric trucks into their freight operations, electric terminal tractors can make a great first step on that journey, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Readies Study on Reefer Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said its upcoming report on refrigerated trailers can help fleets stay competitive and regulatory-compliant.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect Partner to Form Utility Connect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trailer solutions firm Phillips Connect has teamed up with Utility Trailers to form Utility Connect, which matches a re-engineered version of Utility’s proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Unveils New Services

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv has unveiled new services designed to help fleets and service providers streamline service operations.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

East Launches Its New Horizon Round-Bottom Trailer

ORLANDO, Fla. — East Manufacturing launched its new round-bottom trailer — Horizon — designed for agricultural use as well as aggregate, sand and gravel load.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland Developing TRAKr E-Axles for North America

ORLANDO, Fla.— SAF-Holland Group announced it began market and product development of trailer electric axles on real-world applications for the North American market.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 6, 2022