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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.

BusinessEquipment

Caterpillar Says 2024 Profits Will Be Higher Than Expected

Caterpillar said its annual profit will probably be higher than previously expected, as the company reported Q2 earnings that showed resilience despite worries about the global economy.

August 6, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Old Dominion Coming In Strong

Old Dominion Freight Line's Virginia team is enthused about its chances competing at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, and for good reason. 

August 5, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Continental Weighs Spinoff to Separate Car Parts From Tires

Continental AG is considering spinning off and listing its struggling automotive business to separate it from the German parts maker’s more successful tire operations.

August 5, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Nation's Top Truckers Gathering in Indy for Safety Showcase

Some 422 elite truck drivers have descended on Indianapolis for the National Truck Driving Championships with the goal of emerging as the best in the country. 

August 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cummins Q2 Profit Rises on Higher Generator, Engine Sales

An increase in sales of power generators and heavy-duty truck engines boosted profits at Cummins Inc. in the second quarter of 2024, the company said Aug. 1.

August 2, 2024
EquipmentSafety

60 Seconds: Lighting System for Truckers Parked Precariously Alongside Highways

Drivers whose trucks are sidelined along a busy highway with service issues have for decades been required to place warning triangles behind the trailer to alert oncoming traffic, sometimes requiring them to walk precipitously in the often narrow space between the trailer and the highway as traffic whizzes by. 

August 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations

Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.

August 2, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Future of Combustion Engines Promises Efficiency, Green Fuels

Advanced researchers and engine makers say the internal combustion engine’s ability to be more efficient and run on greener fuels means an extended life.

August 2, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Fullbay’s Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Checklist

A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. While we usually go for electronic checklists, we know some techs are still fans of the printed versions. Check out this downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!

August 1, 2024
BusinessEquipment

The Critical Importance of Proper Wheel Torque

Increase fleet safety with our essential guide on proper wheel torque and its role in fleet maintenance. Learn to maintain vehicle integrity through accurate torquing practices. Download now and take the first step toward safeguarding your fleet and drivers.

August 1, 2024