The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative on Dec. 6 acquired the Bridgman, Mich.-based chassis manufacturer Pratt Industries Intermodal Chassis from the Nashville-based private equity firm LFM Capital.
December 7, 2021Fleet Equipment News
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.
NACPC Acquires Pratt Industries, Will Build Its Own Chassis
Werner Enterprises Integrates With Decisiv to Expand Repair Network
Werner Enterprises is integrating Decisiv into its application programming interface to expand its repair network, the company announced Dec. 2.
December 6, 2021Knight-Swift Transportation Purchases RAC MME Holdings
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced Dec. 6 that it acquired RAC MME Holdings and its subsidiaries from Red Arts Capital for $150 million in cash.
December 6, 2021Kenworth of Jacksonville Expands, Relocates
Kenworth of Jacksonville announced it relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing customer demand spurred by residential and commercial growth in the greater Jacksonville, Fla., area.
December 6, 2021Better Planning, Equipment Maintenance Are Key to Improved Loading Dock Efficiency
In a time when supply chain issues have reached critical mass, trucking and warehouse companies, as well as dock equipment managers, have been searching for solutions for better efficiency.
December 3, 2021Greenbrier Railcar Orders Reach $670 Million in Fiscal Q1
The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. announced it received new orders of 6,200 railcars valued at $670 million during the first fiscal quarter that began Sept. 1.
December 3, 2021°®¶¹´«Ã½ Depot Is Investing to Keep Contractors Happy
Inside an expansive and noisy distribution center just east of Atlanta, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Depot Inc. is trying to solve a problem that’s plaguing its stores: large orders from pro shoppers.
December 2, 20215 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent
The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.
December 1, 2021October Used Truck Market Brings Record Prices
The average retail price for a used Class 8 vehicle in October climbed a notch higher to set a record, overtaking the previous peak set in September, ACT Research reported.
December 1, 2021Port of Oakland Cargo Down 14% Year-Over-Year in October
Shipping backups at the adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are having a significant impact on the Port of Oakland, nearly 400 miles up the California coast.
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