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.
Judge Rules Otto Trucking No Longer a Co-Defendant With Uber in Waymo Case
Waymo was dealt a fresh setback in its fight with Uber Technologies Inc. with a series of unfavorable rulings ahead of a high-stakes trial next month over driverless technology.
Ryder Launches ELD Platform for Commercial Rental Customers
Ryder System has teamed with Geotab to launch the Ryder electronic logging device platform for commercial rental customers in North America.
November 2, 2017Class 8 Orders Rocket Higher, Up 160% Year-Over-Year
Preliminary October North American Class 8 net orders significantly surpassed expectations, rising to 36,200 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
LG, Qualcomm Join Hands for Autonomous Driving
LG Electronics said it will work with Qualcomm to jointly research and develop autonomous driving technologies
Alphabet's Self-Driving Unit Finds Another Maintenance Partner
AutoNation Inc., the largest car-dealer group in the U.S., reached an agreement to maintain and help manage fleets for Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet Inc.
Canada, a Leader in AI, Is Now Taking Aim at Driverless Cars
Having built an impressive lead in artificial intelligence, Canada is keen to do the same in driverless cars — specifically the lidar (laser radar) technology that lets these vehicles see where they’re going.
Trump Administration Shelves Plan for Talking Car Mandate
The Trump administration has quietly set aside plans to require new cars to be able to wirelessly talk to each other, auto industry officials said, jeopardizing one of the most promising technologies for preventing traffic deaths.
Wabash 3Q Net Income, Revenue Fall Against Prior-Year Record Performance
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported net income and revenue dropped in the third quarter compared with the company’s record-setting third quarter in 2016.
Pioneer Leaps Into Driverless Vehicle Fray With Microscopic Mirrors
When it comes to helping driverless cars see, automakers have a choice between bulky top-mounted contraptions or cheaper but unproven laser-on-a-chip technology. Pioneer Corp. thinks it can deliver the best of both worlds
Waymo Offers Peek at its Secluded Test Bed For Self-Driving Cars
A bicyclist pedaled alongside the road and a pedestrian wandered into the crosswalk, as a self-driving minivan headed through a maze of roads in a desolate landscape. As the vehicle turned right, its steering wheel rotated above the empty driver’s seat.