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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2023Paccar 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.