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.
Boeing Names ‘Kelly’ Ortberg as New CEO
Boeing lost more than $1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.
July 31, 2024What's That? Heavy Duty Parts
Heavy duty parts are the backbone of commercial transportation, built for durability and performance.
July 30, 2024Unprecedented Vocational Truck Demand Drives Allison Profits
Record demand for Class 8 vocational trucks propelled profits and revenue at Allison Transmission Holdings higher in the second quarter of 2024.
Aurora, Waymo Seek Alternative to Roadside Warning Triangles
Drivers whose trucks are sidelined along a busy highway with service issues have for decades been required to place warning triangles behind the trailer to alert oncoming traffic.
Traton Q2 Profits Rise 4.4% Despite Navistar’s Mirror Woes
Traton’s profits rose in Q2 2024 as higher prices and South American demand trumped a slump in truck sales for Navistar’s International Trucks brand due to a shortage of mirrors.
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Nate Lewis
For Nate Lewis, the National Truck Driving Championships is an occasion to celebrate his family's trucking legacy. The next chapter will be written in Indianapolis.
Ryder Posts Q2 Profit Surge, Revenue Up 10% on Leasing Gains
Profits and revenues at Ryder System Inc. increased in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of higher returns from its leasing and maintenance program, the integration of the Cardinal Logistics acquisition and the absence of an accounting charge taken in the year-ago period.
Stellantis Profit Plunges 48% in First Half of Year
MILAN — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere July 25 after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
July 25, 2024XPO’s Budlowski Secures 13th Trip to NTDC
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — XPO's Ernie Budlowski and Team Connecticut are hoping that their upcoming trip to Indianapolis results in back-to-back championships at NTDC.
Ford Profit Falls Short on Quality Woes, Warranty Costs
Ford Motor Co. posted second-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street estimates, saying quality problems with new vehicles led to a surge in warranty costs.