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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

American Tire to Eye $1 Billion Refinancing Post Bankruptcy

Bankers for American Tire Distributors Inc. are sounding out investors on a junk bond sale that would help the company refinance its debt more than two years after exiting bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

February 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Restructuring ‘Dream Come True,’ Martin Daum Says

The head of Daimler’s global truck operation believes the upcoming restructuring into a separate company positions it to accelerate growth in terms of both innovation and financial opportunity.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 8, 2021
Business, Equipment

CEO Hawkins Says Yellow Well-Positioned as Economy Improves

With hundreds of new tractors and trailers already purchased and more on the way, the company formerly known as YRC Worldwide is poised to be highly competitive in the LTL freight sector, according to its CEO.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 5, 2021
Business, Equipment

Universal Logistics Reports $16.2 Million Profit for Q4 2020

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. on Feb, 4 reported its highest fourth-quarter earnings on record. The asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $16.2 million, or 60 cents per diluted share,

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford to Cut Back F-150 Production Due to Chip Shortage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ford Motor Co. said Feb. 4 that it will cut shifts at two of its U.S. manufacturing plants next week, due to the worldwide chip shortage that also has impacted other automakers.

Ken Sweet | Associated Press
February 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Posts Higher Q4 Earnings, Revenue

Cummins Inc. reported higher earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter amid gains in both its engines and components business segments in China and India.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 4, 2021
Business, Equipment

Old Dominion Posts Q4 Gains in Earnings, Revenue

Old Dominion Freight Line reported gains in fourth-quarter profit and revenue and, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finished 2020 with a rise in net income.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
February 4, 2021
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Class 8 Orders in January Clear 40,000

North American Class 8 orders kicked off the year by reaching 42,200 in January, up 146% from a year earlier when they were 17,204, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ initial data.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 4, 2021
Business, Equipment

Peterbilt Introduces Redesigned Model 579 Flagship

Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled a restyled version of its Model 579 flagship on-highway truck that offers a 7% fuel economy improvement compared with the truck it replaces, which was launched in 2012.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 4, 2021
Business, Equipment

Wabash National Posts Lower Q4 Earnings

Wabash National Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in the fourth quarter as new trailer shipments fell.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 4, 2021