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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

Mack Trucks Launches Subscription-Based Leasing for MD Electric

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks on Oct. 30 launched ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option for the MD Electric truck.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Showcases MD Electric Truck in California

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty MD Electric truck Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Sonoma Raceway.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

Cummins Profit Soars as Meritor Deal Boosts Revenue

Cummins Inc. posted a 64% year-over-year jump in profits in the third quarter of 2023 as the acquisition of axles and brakes specialist Meritor continued to boost the company’s bottom line.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

How Trucking Can Fight Back Against Cyberthreats

HOUSTON — The trucking industry faces an increasingly dangerous and complex cybersecurity landscape, but there are ways to counter the threats, according to experts.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

September Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.7% Year-Over-Year

Sales of used Class 8 trucks in September declined at a modest clip compared with year-ago levels, but the prices paid for those trucks took a far steeper drop, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Toyota Recalls Nearly 1.9 Million RAV4s

DETROIT — Toyota said Nov. 2 it is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Port Leaders Push Wind Power as Long-Term Solution

AURORA, Colo. — Port leaders believe they are part of the solution to capturing renewable wind energy off of their coasts and under their operation with giant wind turbines that float on the water.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

Traton Reports Revenue Growth to $12 Billion for Q3

Traton SE experienced an increase in revenue and operating results despite market headwinds during the third quarter of 2023, the company reported Oct. 25.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q3 Profit Jumps, Beats Analyst Expectations

Profits at Eaton Corp. jumped year-over-year in the third quarter, but executives are not optimistic about commercial vehicle prospects in 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

Yokohama Executives Say Fleets Still Adjusting Post-Pandemic

WEST POINT, Miss. — Executives from Yokohama Tire Corp. said their motor carrier customers have adjusted well to the post-COVID economy, but it's not business as usual.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
November 1, 2023