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.
FlowBelow to Relocate Texas Headquarters
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced it will move its Texas headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock on Dec. 1.
November 2, 2020US Manufacturing Gauge Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2018
U.S. manufacturing expanded in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, fueled by the strongest orders growth since early 2004 and a pickup in employment.
Paccar Adds Hoods to Aftermarket Parts
Paccar Parts added TRP Hoods to its growing line of all-makes collision parts.
November 2, 2020Defense Sales Brighten Allison Q3 Results
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as its defense segment contributed higher sales.
September Used Class 8 Sales Flat
The price of the average used Class 8 sold in September neared $40,000, building on recent gains, and sales were nearly flat compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management
Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results.
Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Staging Truck Accident
A participant in a ring that staged two accidents the same day with two tractor-trailers in New Orleans has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Ryder Reports Profit Increase; Record Set for Used Vehicle Sales in Q3
Ryder System Inc. reported net income rose and revenue dipped in the third quarter, as it noted used vehicles sales set a record.
The Rise of the Warehouse Robot
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail establishments and accelerated e-commerce, creating a massive logistical challenge for warehouse and distribution center operators.
Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards
Industry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled “EPA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond” during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.