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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

Wabash Quarterly Profit Jumps as Margin Rises

Trailer manufacturer Wabash National posted a 6.8% increase in net sales in the second quarter compared with the same period a year earlier. 

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 27, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Strategic Tactics Drive Cargo Theft Rise

The trucking industry has faced an increase in cargo thefts this year, with thieves developing more sophisticated and strategic tactics.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 27, 2023
Business, Equipment

Traton’s Profit Jumps in Second Quarter

Traton SE’s profits soared in the second quarter of 2023 as sales jumped compared with the year-ago period, the parent company of Navistar said July 26.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 26, 2023
Business, Equipment

June Used Class 8 Sales Little Changed From Last Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in June came in at 21,500 units, equal to sales figures from the year-ago period, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis Profits Soar 37% in First Half of Year

MILAN — Stellantis on July 26 reported a 37% boost in earnings in the first half of the year, driven by strong North America income and an increase in electric vehicle sales in Europe.

July 26, 2023
Business, Equipment

Paccar Sales, Parts Unit Push Quarterly Profit to Record

Paccar posted record quarterly income in the three months that ended June 30, beating estimates as profits across some of the company’s divisions reported healthy year-over-year gains.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Details Financial Plan, Unveils Lidar Breakthrough

Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it has set itself up financially for up to the next two years with a new round of public and private funding. 

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

General Motors Q2 Earnings Rise 52% on Strong Sales, Prices

DETROIT — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. 

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Truckers Largely Oppose Side Underride Guard Proposed Rule

American Trucking Associations is among several industry stakeholders objecting to a NHTSA  proposal that would require side underride guards on heavy trucks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Leasing Offers Pathway for Fleets Interested in EVs

Fleets that want to test the waters with electric vehicles or other technology don’t have to do it themselves or even use their own trucks. Leasing companies are providing that opportunity.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
July 24, 2023