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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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Ford Wants Cops to Go Electric by Buying Its New F-150 Pickup Truck

Ford Motor Co. is unveiling its first version of an all-electric pickup truck police cruiser.

July 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian to Cut 6% of Its Workforce

Rivian Automotive Inc. is cutting about 6% of its workforce and simplifying product plans, saying the economy has made it harder for the electric vehicle maker to raise money to build up production.

July 27, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Ford Q2 Profit Up 19% on Strong Prices, Sales Increase

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s net income rose 19% in the second quarter as the company pulled together enough computer chips to boost factory output and sales.

July 27, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

Union Pacific to Spend $1 Billion to Modernize 600 Trains

Union Pacific, the second-largest U.S. railroad, is spending $1 billion to modernize 600 trains.

July 27, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Paccar Reports in Q2 All-Time Quarterly Net Income, Revenue

Paccar Inc. reported record net income and revenue for the second quarter as all segments of its business showed strength.

July 27, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Used Class 8 Prices Continue Slide in June, but Remain High

The average retail price of a used Class 8 fell for the third consecutive month in June, ACT Research reported, calling the trend a significant downturn even as the average retail price remained above $90,000.

July 27, 2022
EquipmentSafety

Maine’s Alan Paradis on NTDC: ‘I’m Alive to Do It’

As he battled cancer during the pandemic, Alan Paradis' friends and colleagues insisted that he compete in Maine’s truck safety tournament. It proved to be sage advice.

July 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

GM Misses Profit Estimates as Chip Shortage Crimps Output

General Motors Co. reported weaker second-quarter profit than analysts’ estimates as semiconductor shortages kept production volumes in check. The automaker also warned it is bracing for tougher times ahead.

July 26, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

US House Passes Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill

Legislation that would fund federal transportation programs in fiscal 2023 was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.

July 25, 2022
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

PHMSA Seeks Input on Possible Shift From Paper to Electronic Communication

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking input on the advisability of using electronic communication as an alternative to the agency’s current paper documentation requirements for hazard communication.

July 25, 2022