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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. 

Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q2 Income Up; Revenue Flat

Eaton Corp. reported second-quarter net income rose and revenue was flat while segment margins were 20.1%, a quarterly record and above the high end of the guidance.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Plans to Make Its Own Batteries in Electric Truck Shift

Volvo AB plans to build a “large-scale” battery plant in Sweden to meet an expected surge in demand for electric trucks and buses.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
August 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins in Q2 Notches Highest-Ever Quarterly Revenue

Cummins Inc. in Q2 posted all-time record quarterly revenue and solid profitability reflecting strength primarily in the North American market, the company announced Aug. 2.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2022
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Alaskans Help State Officials Prepare for EV Charging

The Alaska Energy Authority is working to overcome public perception barriers of cold climate performance, driving range anxiety and high electricity demand charges in its electric vehicle infrastructure push.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Daseke Reports Mixed Results in Second Quarter

Daseke Inc. saw a decline in earnings despite revenue gains during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported Aug. 2.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Introduces First EV Dealer for New York

Gabrielli Truck Sales has become Mack Trucks’ first certified electric vehicle dealer in New York, it was announced July 28.

August 2, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Traton Group Reports Big Revenue Gains in First Half

Navistar parent company Traton Group in July reported strong operating results and revenue for the first half of 2022, despite what it called an extremely challenging market.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Western Star Launches 57X Class 8 Model

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Appeals Court Denies Review of HOS Shorthaul, Driver Break Requirements

A challenge to certain federal hours-of-service regulations filed by the Teamsters Union and three nonprofits will not be reviewed by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 1, 2022
Business, Equipment

Guide To Raising Labor Rates In A Heavy-Duty Repair Shop

You’ll learn what impacts your labor rate and what factors you need to consider when raising it. You’ll also learn how to raise that rate—and the right way to communicate that raise to customers. 

August 1, 2022