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.
Paccar Q4 Net Income Slips, but Annual Profit, Revenue Hit Records
While revenue and profits dipped in the fourth quarter, Paccar Inc. extended its streak of annual profitability to 81 consecutive years in 2019 as it posted records for net income and revenue.
BorgWarner to Buy Delphi for $1.5B in Auto Parts Deal
BorgWarner Inc. agreed to acquire Delphi Technologies for about $1.5 billion in an all-stock deal that unites two auto suppliers positioning for the industry’s transformational shift to hybrid and electric vehicles.
January 28, 2020Orders for US Durable Goods Advance 2.4% in December
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose in December as a big jump in demand for military aircraft offset a sharp decline in commercial aircraft that reflected Boeing’s continued problems with its 737 Max.
International Roadcheck Set for May 5-7 by CVSA
The high-volume, high-visibility International Roadcheck event will take place May 5-7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Jan. 27.
Vipar Network Gains Indiana Parts Shop
Vipar Heavy Duty has expanded its network of partner shops with the addition of Rowe Truck Equipment, the company announced Jan. 24.
January 27, 2020SAF-Holland Adds to Customer Services With New Digital Catalog
GRAPEVINE, Texas — SAF-Holland will relaunch its aftermarket parts-on-demand electronic catalog in a more comprehensive and user-friendly digital format, POD Plus. The company said the new catalog would be available to all of its distribution channel in the second quarter, calling it another step in SAF-Holland’s digital transformation.
Moving Manatees, Elephants and Pandas Requires Careful Planning, Preparation
DHL Express, FedEx and other companies specialize in arranging transportation for large animals, including manatees, pandas and elephants.
FHWA Grant Will Support Autonomous Crash Truck in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will use a recently awarded federal grant to deploy an autonomous attenuator truck.
TEC Equipment Announces New Oregon Dealership
TEC Equipment announced the opening of a truck and trailer dealership in Redmond, Ore., on Jan. 20.
January 24, 2020Bendix Partners With OptiCat on E-Commerce
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with OptiCat to distribute digital product data and photographs securely to Bendix’s channel partners for use on e-commerce platforms.
January 24, 2020