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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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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
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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
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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
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Walmart Canada Adds 60-Foot Multizone Refrigerated Trailer

Walmart Canada has expanded its fleet to include for the first time in North America a 60-foot multitemperature-zone refrigerated trailer, built by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.

July 25, 2022
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Fontaine Specialized Announces New Workhorse Model

Trailer maker Fontaine Specialized announced it added a new model to the Workhorse lineup, the 55PVR Pro, a multipurpose road construction trailer.

July 25, 2022
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Bridgestone, Pilot Partner on Fleet Tire Intelligence Program

Bridgestone Americas and Pilot Co. announced select travel center locations will offer Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions to provide actionable fleet tire intelligence.

July 25, 2022
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When It Comes to Technological Innovation, Trust the Process

The axiom is especially true in technological innovation, according to Features Editor Michael Freeze.

July 22, 2022
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Cox Automotive Buys Trudell, Adding Fleet Parts and Trailer Sales

Cox Automotive Inc. announced it acquired Trudell Holdings Inc., the parent company of a trailer dealership network.

July 22, 2022
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Revised Estimate Adds 10,000 to June Trailer Orders, Clearing 25,000

Net U.S. trailer orders in June rose to 25,444, ACT Research reported July 22. It was an increase of about 10,000 orders compared with the preliminary number issued only days before.

July 22, 2022
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Online Classes Help Women, Adult Learners Land Alabama Trucking Jobs

After tailoring courses with the state trucking association, Alabama educators are reaching a different demographic of students who are now training and entering the trucking industry.

July 22, 2022