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.
Kodiak Unveils Driverless-Ready Semi Ahead of Dallas Debut
Kodiak Robotics introduced what it billed as the world’s first driverless-ready semi-truck designed for scaled deployment at CES in Las Vegas this week.
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Lidar Maker Aeva Wins Multiyear Contract for Daimler Trucks
Aeva Technologies Inc. has won a multiyear contract to supply Daimler Truck Holding AG with technology to help advance autonomous driving on highways.
Goodyear Unveils Plans for Sustainable EV Tires at CES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is developing a product for electric vehicles that it says will bolster their competitiveness against gas-powered vehicles by extending tire duration.
Drivewyze Offers Free Access to New Safety System
WASHINGTON — Transportation technology company Drivewyze announced at the Transportation Research Board conference Jan. 9 that it is making its new safety system available at no cost.
Nikola Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV at CES
LAS VEGAS — Nikola Corp. showcased the range and maneuverability of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Jan. 7 during a test ride at CES 2024.
Update: Federal Funding Bill Tops 2024 Agenda
It was late into 2023 when Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) first addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in his new role as Speaker of the House, but Johnson hit the ground running.
January 5, 2024Secretary Buttigieg to Headline Annual TRB Conference
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is among the senior officials headlining the Transportation Research Board meeting this year.
November Used Class 8 Sales Rise 2% Year-Over-Year
Used Class 8 truck sales rose just shy of 2% year-over-year in November to 20,500 units from 20,100 vehicles, ACT Research reported.
State Group Sues Biden Administration Over Emissions Rules
A consortium of 21 states has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that President Joe Biden and his administration have overstepped their authority in taking steps to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
US Factory Activity Shrinks for 14th Straight Month
A measure of U.S. factory activity remained stuck in contraction territory for a 14th straight month at the end of 2023, restrained by weaker orders.