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.
Rush Enterprises Crowns Grand Champion for Virtual Tech Skills Rodeo
Medium-duty technician Travis Graham from Rush Truck Center of Orlando, Fla., took home the grand prize at this year's Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo.
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7-Step Guide to Preventative Maintenance
Having a smart preventative maintenance process for your fleet can be the difference between seeing your bottom line soar and watching it slip away. Download this ebook today and learn our 7 Steps to preventative maintenance.
December 21, 2020The Year in Charts: Volatility and Resiliency for Trucking
Truck buyers started 2020 in a cautious mood, waiting to see what would happen amid expectations of softening freight demand and overcapacity in the coming year — 2019 had ended as the best Class 8 sales year since 2006. At the same time, the novel coronavirus was drawing closer.
December 21, 2020TMC to Back Survey of Trailer Owners’ Use of Intelligence Products
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced it will underwrite a new research effort aimed at evaluating trailer owners’ adoption of intelligence products and services that are becoming increasingly available throughout the industry.
December 18, 2020Colorado Partners Release Truck Safety Video for I-70 Travel
As a way to educate truckers, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a video on the challenges and best practices associated with navigating Interstate 70’s mountainous terrain.
HDMA Names David Giroux President, COO
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer.
December 18, 2020Year in Review: COVID-19, Infrastructure, Regulations Dominate 2020
The memory of 2020 will be forever linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Year in Review: Trucking Emerges Strong After Challenging 2020
Trucking emerged from one of the most challenging years on record strong and battle-tested, as robust freight demand propelled by soaring demand for consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic boosted spot rates and lifted financial results for many publicly traded fleets.
November Trailer Orders Remain Strong
U.S. trailer orders in November climbed to 39,500, ACT Research reported, as demand for dry vans powered ahead, along with refrigerated trailers and strengthening flatbed activity.
CVSA Roadcheck Shows 20.9% Vehicle Out-of-Service Rate
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck event resulted in an overall vehicle out-of-service rate of 20.9% in North America. That marks an increase from 17.9% recorded last year.