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.
May Medium-Duty Sales Decline 6% Year-Over-Year
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined year-over-year in May after six consecutive months of gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Eaton, BAE Systems Partner on E-Powertrain Offerings
MARSHALL, Mich. — Eaton and BAE Systems, through an expanded partnership, provided a demonstration of their powertrains and charging solutions for medium-duty electric vehicles.
Perspective: How Refrigerated Trucking Delivers for Summer
During the summer, consumers purchase more produce and fresh blooms. Behind the scenes, the logistics industry takes certain steps for transporting these goods safely and efficiently.
CVSA Inspectors Pass 88% of Vehicles on Brake Safety Day
Inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 4,898 commercial motor vehicle inspections in a brake safety event April 30, putting 570 vehicles out of service for critical violations.
Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Delayed Over Wipers
Tesla Inc. has halted Cybertruck deliveries because of a problem with its windshield wiper, Electrek reported.
Scania Ramps Up E-Truck Output
Swedish truck maker Scania is ramping up production of electric rigs now that previously delayed batteries from Northvolt AB have begun arriving in greater numbers at its factory in Sodertalje.
Washington State’s Adoption of CARB Rules Upheld by Judge
A Washington judge has tossed out an effort by two Republican lawmakers to prevent the state from adopting California’s zero-emission regulations without legislative approval.
ETruck Sees Hybrid-Converted Semis Arriving by End of 2024
ETruck Transportation expects to begin producing powertrains that turn Class 8 diesel trucks into hybrid battery-electric vehicles by the end of 2024, according to a senior executive.
Developer Uptake Launches Tire Air Pressure Management Tool
Analytics specialist Uptake is set to launch a product suite intended to aid carriers’ tire management and improve fuel efficiency.
US Class 8 Sales Fall 18% in 10th Straight Month of Declines
U.S. Class 8 retail sales hit their 10th consecutive month of year-over-year shortfalls in May, according to data from Wards Intelligence.