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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

Allison Transmission Reports Record Revenue, Net Income for 2018

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported record annual revenue and net income for 2018 while tax-related and interest expense factors led to mixed fourth-quarter results.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 26, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, TCA

Wabtec Merger Complete as Strike Threat Hangs Over GE Plant

The merger of GE Transportation, one of the original business units of the General Electric Co., and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. is complete as of Feb. 25.

February 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rocketail Offers Rear Fairing

Rocketail announced the launch of Rocketail Wing, its rear drag-reduction technology for trailers.

February 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla’s Model 3 Dominated Global Electric-Car Market in 2018

Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedan took command of the global electric-car market last year, outselling the nearest competitor by about 50%.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
February 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Daimler Joins BMW in Bid to Be a Force in Ride-Hailing Sector

Daimler AG and BMW AG are pouring more than 1 billion euros into their joint car-sharing and ride-hailing businesses to take on the likes of Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc.

February 22, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

BNSF Plans $400 Million in Upgrades to Texas Rail System

Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway Co. will spend $405 million this year to upgrade its rail system running throughout Texas.

Paul O'Donnell | The Dallas Morning News
February 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation

Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 lost a coveted recommendation from Consumer Reports, dropping its brand from the top 10 of the magazine’s closely watched annual ranking. The electric-car maker’s shares dropped.

Chester Dawson | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Amazon to Disclose More Details on Environmental Impact

Amazon.com announced it will disclose its carbon footprint later this year, giving consumers and investors new insight into the environmental cost of its popular two-day shipping.

Emily Chasan | Bloomberg News
February 20, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

PHMSA Issues Rule Requiring Oil Spill Response Plans for Flammable Trains

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a final rule that requires railroads to develop and submit comprehensive oil spill response plans for route segments traveled by high-hazard flammable trains.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo’s First Electric Trucks Put to Work

Volvo Trucks delivered its first all-electric vehicles to two companies operating in Sweden.

February 20, 2019