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.
December Classes 4-7 Sales Improve Over 2019
Classes 4-7 sales in December accelerated overall to clear 24,000 and move 6.2% higher compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.
Navistar to Close 125-Acre Melrose Park, Ill., Facility
Navistar International Corp. announced it approved a plan to sell its facility in Melrose Park, Ill.
January 15, 2021NACFE Plans Run on Less-Electric Event in September
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced plans for Run on Less-Electric, a technology demonstration of a variety of battery-electric trucks in everyday operation.
East Coast Warehouse Acquires Temp-Distribution of Maryland
Temperature-controlled logistics provider East Coast Warehouse & Distribution has acquired Temp-Distribution of Maryland Inc.
January 14, 2021Diesel Forward Acquires Dipaco
Diesel Forward is expanding its diesel fuel systems services by increasing its repair parts offering with the acquisition of Dipaco.
January 14, 2021US Trailer Orders in December Surge Past Year Earlier
U.S. trailer orders in December jumped 140% from a year earlier as they cleared 42,000, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ initial data.
December Class 8 Sales Reach High Mark for 2020, Down 7.4% Compared With 2019
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December cleared 21,000 to reach the high mark for the year, but were off 7.4% from a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
Sherri Baker Joins Hyliion as Chief Financial Officer
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, announced Sherri Baker will join the company as chief financial officer.
US Tarp Partners With New Life Transport Parts Center
US Tarp announced a partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center to continue to distribute its tarps and replacement parts through the centers.
January 11, 2021Geotab Releases Next-Gen Version of Flagship Telematics Device
Geotab released the latest version of its flagship GO9 telematics solution, which now includes high-speed wireless connectivity, the company announced Jan. 11.
January 11, 2021