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.
Forterra, Kalmar Partner on Autonomous Terminal Tractors
Self-driving vehicle company Forterra and cargo-handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar have signed an agreement to jointly develop autonomous terminal tractors.
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Honda and Nissan to Partner on EVs, Intelligent Technology
TOKYO — Nissan and Honda announced March 15 that they will work together in developing EVs and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind.
PS Logistics Buys Yordy Transport, Boosts Flatbed Ops Again
Diamond State Trucking & Logistics is to buy Morton, Ill.-based flatbed carrier Yordy Transport for an undisclosed sum, parent company PS Logistics said.
Official Offers to Help Carriers on Side Underride Guards
NEW ORLEANS — A senior official at a federal agency offered to help carriers submit their comments, questions and quandaries related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s work on potentially rewriting regulations for trailer underride guards.
Peterbilt Introduces 72-Inch Low-Roof Sleeper Option for 589
Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled a 72-inch low-roof sleeper configuration for its Model 589 tractor on March 8.
Cummins’ $1.5 Billion Atmus Exchange Offer Attracts Traders
Cummins Inc. plans to distribute its remaining stakes in Atmus Filtration Technologies about a year after carving out the unit in an initial public offering.
Medium-Duty Sales Hit Fourth Month of Gains in February
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks increased 13.5% year-over-year in February, marking a fourth consecutive month of positive gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Class 8 Truck Sales Continue Downward Trend in February
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February continued a trend of year-over-year declines, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio
Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.
March 12, 2024Continental Sees 2-4% Rise in CV Replacement Tire Sales
Continental AG expects North American commercial vehicle replacement tire sales to rise between 2% and 4% year-over-year in 2024, the German tire manufacturer said.