Fleet Equipment News
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.
Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up
Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.
Allison Q3 Profit Surges 26.6% on Vocational Truck Demand
Allison Transmission’s profit in the third quarter jumped 26.6% on the back of demand for Class 8 vocational trucks in North America, with executives saying it shows no sign of slowing down.
Guide To Boosting Technician Efficiency
The kind of revenue your shop brings in is almost entirely dependent on the efficiency of your techs. Time is, after all, money. Learn some strategies that you can implement to boost your tech efficiency.
November 1, 2024The Smart Trailer
Intelligent asset monitoring for dry van fleets.
November 1, 2024The Smart Cold Chain
Real-time connectivity, visibility and traceability for refrigerated transportation.
November 1, 2024State-of-the-Art Trailer Tracking Helps Refrigerated Carrier
One of the biggest carriers of refrigerated cargo in North America, C.R. England, tapped ORBCOMM for an advanced end-to-end reefer tracking and monitoring solution that delivered new capabilities and fast return on investment.
November 1, 2024Continuing a Tech-First Tradition in Trucking
Continental Express drives results with ORBCOMM technology.
November 1, 2024The Fleet Manager's Guide to Trailer KPIs
Learn the power of trailer telematics and which KPIs fleet managers should prioritize to improve their business.
November 1, 20248 Problems Trailer Telematics Solve For Fleets
Managing trailer fleets–big or small–is a complex job with many moving parts. Here’s how trailer telematics can help solve some of the more pressing questions that bother fleet managers.
November 1, 2024Waymo Valued Over $45B After Latest Funding Round
The business said late last week that it had raised $5.6 billion in new capital at an undisclosed value. The financing was led by Alphabet, which also owns Google.
October 31, 2024