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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. 

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Utilities Explore Electric Truck Charging Stations Along I-5

Electric utilities in California, Oregon and Washington are jointly exploring a plan for a network of charging stations to be used by eventual battery-electric commercial vehicles traveling Interstate 5, a 1,300-mile commercial corridor along the West Coast.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 12, 2019

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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Uber Tries to Steer Its Vision of Flying Cars Through Regulators

Uber Technologies Inc. is bringing its vision of a Jetsons’-like future of battery-powered flying vehicles for the masses to Washington, where it will have to persuade regulators to approve this new model for how aviation works. The company opened its two-day Uber Elevate Summit 2019 on June 11.

Alan Levin | Bloomberg News
June 11, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Audi Recalls First Electric SUV in US on Battery Fire Risk

Volkswagen AG’s luxury brand Audi is recalling its first all-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. due to a potential risk of a battery fire.

June 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

What to Watch for at Tesla’s Annual Shareholders Meeting

Tesla Inc. investors will be more anxious than usual to get an update from CEO Elon Musk on June 11 at the company’s annual meeting.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
June 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

NAFC Panels: Data Is Used to Cut Repair Costs, Improve Policy

INDIANAPOLIS — Why does an average truckload fleet’s trucks go 8,400 miles before a breakdown but the “best-in-class” fleet goes 44,600 before one? It’s all about data.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
June 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Carriers Invest in Inspection Strategies, Tools

Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
June 11, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Perspective

Perspective: Repealing the Federal Excise Tax to ‘Modernize the Truck Fleet’

More than 100 commercial truck dealers, trade association executives and trucking industry stakeholders will descend on Washington the week of June 17 to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2019.

Jodie Teuton | Chairwoman, American Truck Dealers
June 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack, VTNA Offer Warranty on Certified Used Trucks

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America separately launched Certified Used Truck programs featuring a factory-backed warranty managed through the truck makers’ respective service points. These programs eliminate the need to work through third parties.

June 11, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Drone Delivery Canada Joins Forces With Air Canada Cargo

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has entered into an agreement with Air Canada Cargo to market and sell DDC’s drone delivery services in Canada, using Air Canada Cargo’s marketing and sales platforms and resources, according to a news release.

June 10, 2019
Business, Equipment

Cooper Launches Pro Series Trailer Tire

Cooper Tire introduced a new longhaul trailer tire, which completes the company’s signature Cooper PRO Series product lineup of tires at each tractor or trailer wheel position.

June 10, 2019