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.
U.S. Steel, Norfolk Southern and Greenbrier Partner on New Steel Railcar
United States Steel Corp., Norfolk Southern Corp. and The Greenbrier Cos. collaborated to create a new high-strength railcar, the companies announced Dec. 9.
December 9, 2021November Class 8 Orders Tumble in Historic Fall
A rosy supply chain arriving this holiday season to release handcuffed truck makers and reward fleets awaiting new trucks would certainly be a great gift to the industry — well, maybe next year.
Meritor Forecasts Electrification Will Bring $1.5 Billion in Revenue by 2030
Meritor Inc. announced several new business awards that expand its role in vehicle electrification, including the medium-duty segment, and broaden its global reach to offset the cyclical North American truck market, its largest customer base.
Daimler, Waymo Outfitting Custom Chassis for Autonomous Driving
Daimler reported a custom Class 8 chassis specifically intended to support SAE Level 4 driving is being outfitted through its partnership with the autonomous technology company Waymo.
NACPC Acquires Pratt Industries, Will Build Its Own Chassis
The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative on Dec. 6 acquired the Bridgman, Mich.-based chassis manufacturer Pratt Industries Intermodal Chassis from the Nashville-based private equity firm LFM Capital.
Werner Enterprises Integrates With Decisiv to Expand Repair Network
Werner Enterprises is integrating Decisiv into its application programming interface to expand its repair network, the company announced Dec. 2.
December 6, 2021Knight-Swift Transportation Purchases RAC MME Holdings
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced Dec. 6 that it acquired RAC MME Holdings and its subsidiaries from Red Arts Capital for $150 million in cash.
December 6, 2021Kenworth of Jacksonville Expands, Relocates
Kenworth of Jacksonville announced it relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing customer demand spurred by residential and commercial growth in the greater Jacksonville, Fla., area.
December 6, 2021Better Planning, Equipment Maintenance Are Key to Improved Loading Dock Efficiency
In a time when supply chain issues have reached critical mass, trucking and warehouse companies, as well as dock equipment managers, have been searching for solutions for better efficiency.
Greenbrier Railcar Orders Reach $670 Million in Fiscal Q1
The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. announced it received new orders of 6,200 railcars valued at $670 million during the first fiscal quarter that began Sept. 1.
December 3, 2021