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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, Equipment

Allison Regional Haul Series Transmission Available in Volvo VNL

Allison Transmission announced its 3414 Regional Haul Series fully automatic transmission is available to order in Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy-duty VNL model.

February 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Reports Increases in Net Income, Revenue

Power management company Eaton Corp. reported higher net income and modest revenue gains in the fourth quarter, noting that revenue in its vehicle segment dipped but inched up in eMobility — its two smallest segments.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 7, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Navistar Likes Its Position in Fast-Changing Trucking Sector

The head of Navistar International Corp. is aiming to reclaim the market strength the company previously owned in the North American Class 8 market, and believes it has the plan and leadership to do it.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor Reports Higher Income, Revenue in FY Q1

Meritor Inc. reported quarterly net income nearly doubled and revenue climbed by about 11%, and cited a rising truck market in multiple regions compared with a year earlier.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toshiba to Split, Sell Stake in Carrier

TOKYO — Embattled Japanese technology giant Toshiba plans to split into two companies, and intends to sell its joint venture stake in Toshiba Carrier Corp. to U.S.-based Carrier Group, for about 100 billion yen ($877 million).

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
February 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

TuSimple to Haul Union Pacific Goods Between Tucson, Phoenix

Self-driving truck developer TuSimple says Union Pacific Railroad will be its first customer to move freight on the company’s fully automated trucking route between Tucson and Phoenix, after making a test run on a similar route in December.

David Wichner | The Arizona Daily Star
February 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Google to Work With Ford on Detroit Research Hub

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. announced Feb. 4 that Google is joining the automaker’s effort to transform a once-dilapidated Detroit train station into a research hub focused on electric and self-driving vehicles.

February 4, 2022
Business, Equipment

January Class 8 Orders Plummet Compared With 2021

Class 8 orders in January plunged compared with a year earlier to just above 21,000, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Q4 Net Income Falls, Revenue Flat

Cummins Inc. reported a decline in fourth-quarter net income on flat revenue as supply chain constraints continued to present headwinds.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 3, 2022
Business, Equipment

Utility Adds Dealership to Network

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Double A Utility Trailers, a dealership located in northwestern Ohio, is now part of Utility’s dealer network.

February 3, 2022