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.
Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer Expands in Michigan
Stoops Freightliner–Quality Trailer reached an agreement to acquire TNT Trailer Sales, a full-service semi-trailer dealership located in suburban Detroit.
February 25, 2022Navistar, MAN Executives Switch Posts Under Traton
Göran Nyberg, executive member for sales and customer solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE, will join Navistar as executive vice president of commercial operations March 1.
February 25, 2022Allstate Peterbilt Group Wins Dealer of the Year Recognition
Peterbilt Motors Co. awarded its dealer of the year recognition to Allstate Peterbilt Group on Feb. 8.
February 25, 2022Volvo Group Invests $41 Million in North Carolina
The Volvo Group announced a $41 million investment in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region to purchase and expand the building housing its U.S. Uptime Center, which will now also serve as the global headquarters for Volvo Financial Services (VFS).
February 24, 2022Dana Reports Mixed Q4 Results
Dana Inc. reported mixed results in the fourth quarter as net income fell and revenue moved higher as the disrupted supply chain continued to hamper operations, and heavy-duty truck demand rose.
EPA Slams USPS Plan for Mostly Gas-Powered Mail Trucks
The U.S. Postal Service has finalized a contract to replace its mail truck fleet with almost all gasoline-powered models, drawing an angry response from Biden administration officials who unsuccessfully pushed the agency to buy electric vehicles instead.
Apollo Will Take Parts Supplier Tenneco Private
Tenneco Inc. agreed to be acquired by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc., taking the auto parts supplier out of the public market after years of share declines and business upheaval.
Perspective: Rethinking the Pitch for Truck Parking
Truck parking is a major pain point for the industry, and needs more investment from the government. It’s time to get creative about urging that investment, and potentially look to an unconventional source to find it: states’ climate budgets.
US House, Senate Negotiate Semiconductor Production Bill
Legislation that would dedicate $52 billion to boost the country’s role as a semiconductor manufacturer amid a supply chain crisis is expected to be a main item on Congress’ agenda over the coming weeks.
Eaton’s Vehicle Group Forms ePowertrain Business Unit
Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolios.
February 22, 2022