Chassis Providers Tout Equipment Upgrades, but Truckers Offer Mixed Reviews on Progress
Chassis providers have invested millions into renovating their equipment and buying new units to provide draymen a better experience, but while some trucking executives praise the work, others still haven’t seen the payoff.
June 5, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Tire Makers Work to Develop Product Lines That Promote Greater Fuel Efficiency
Tire makers say they continue to develop more fuel-efficient products ahead of tighter greenhouse gas emissions standards.
June 5, 2017Metro Xpress Combines Longhaul With Local Cartage to Develop a Competitive Edge
Operating a longhaul service with local cartage is a winning combo for Wichita, Kan.-based Metro Xpress.
June 1, 2017Telematics Providers Going Mobile to Expand Capabilities Outside of Cab
The mobile device revolution, started by the release of the first Apple iPhone 10 years ago this summer, has transformed the way fleets communicate with their drivers. For many years, fleet telematics relied solely on proprietary, fixed-mount units in the cab to serve as driver interfaces, but today many telematics vendors offer fleets the ability to communicate with their drivers through mobile devices, ranging from personal smartphones to proprietary tablets that can be easily removed from the cab.
May 29, 2017Stagnant Equipment Orders Signal Pause in Investment
A second straight month of stagnant orders for business equipment in April indicates investment in capital goods could slow in the second quarter, Commerce Department data showed May 26.
May 26, 2017Auctions Move Variety of Truck Types; More Buying Activity Shifting Online
The used equipment sold at modern truck auctions includes much more than older models on their final legs. Today’s auctions move a wide range of equipment ages and types for a diverse set of buyers and sellers.
May 22, 2017Trailer Orders Rise 19% in April to 20,200; Positive Trend Continues for 7th Month
U.S. trailer orders in April rose 19% in what analysts said was an extended growth cycle that shows no signs of reversing.
May 22, 2017Electric Trucks Make Inroads in Shorthaul Applications
Today, the use of electric trucks is confined mostly to niche specialty and shorthaul operations, but the advances made in those applications could carry over to the longhaul Class 8 market.
May 19, 2017Zero Emissions, Potential Savings of Electrics Appeal to Some Carriers
Nikola Motor Co. founder and CEO Trevor Milton said he has figured out electric power for longhaul trucks with his upcoming Nikola One, due in production in the 2020 timeframe.
May 19, 2017Industry Looks Beyond Batteries to Power Longhaul Electric Tractors
Technological advances soon could make electric Class 8 tractors feasible for longhaul applications, but rather than relying solely on plug-in battery systems, those trucks likely will incorporate other power configurations such as hybrid solutions and hydrogen fuel cells.
May 19, 2017