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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.

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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
BusinessEquipment

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.

July 25, 2023
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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. 

July 25, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

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. 

July 25, 2023
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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.

July 24, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

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.

July 24, 2023
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GOP House Leaders Investigate Ford Battery Agreement

WASHINGTON — Republican congressional leaders sent a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley claiming documents show hundreds of jobs at a planned battery plant will go to employees of a Chinese firm.

July 24, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

‘Family’ Reunion: Swan Qualifies for Sixth Nationals

Preparation paid off for FedEx Freight driver Paul Swan at the Colorado Truck Driving Championships. That it felt like a family reunion was just the cherry on top. 

July 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo Signs Fuel System JV Deal With Canada’s Westport

Truck manufacturer Volvo Group is set to establish a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system joint venture with Westport Fuel Systems.

July 21, 2023
BusinessEquipment

June Trailer Orders Drop 59% Year-Over-Year

U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines with a large drop in June, according to data released by ACT Research.

July 20, 2023