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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

Mexico’s Fultra Buys Ohio-based Trailer Manufacturer East

Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment

Deere Raises Profit Outlook With Farmer Demand Still Strong

Deere & Co. lifted its financial outlook for the year as machinery demand from farmers remained robust despite slumping crop prices.

Michael Hirtzer | Bloomberg News
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

2014 NTDC Grand Champion Langenhahn Ready for Encore

Wisconsin grand champ Jeffrey Langenhahn, competing in the twins class, is one of two former NTDC grand champions taking the course this year in Columbus, Ohio.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Estes Offers $1.3 Billion for Yellow Terminals

Estes Express Lines is in line to buy the terminals of bankrupt less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp. after submitting a $1.3 billion bid, a court heard Aug. 17.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment

July Trailer Orders Show Sequential Turnaround

U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines in July despite experiencing a significant sequential turnaround, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this year’s “Super Bowl of Safety.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

ATA Kicks Off Annual Safety Showcase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships — featuring 421 elite drivers — kicked off with messages from industry and government officials.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 16, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Auto Parts Maker Shinhwa Plans Expansion at Alabama Facility

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Aug. 15.

August 16, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW to Vote on Strike Authorization Next Week

DETROIT — About 146,000 members of the United Auto Workers union will vote next week whether to authorize their leaders to call strikes against the Detroit automakers.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
August 16, 2023