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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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Ideal Warehouse Innovations Offers Push-Button Trailer Support System

Ideal Warehouse Innovations announced it developed a hands-free trailer support system, the Ground Mounted Trailer Support.

March 25, 2022
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XPO Sells Intermodal Unit to STG Logistics for $710 Million

XPO Logistics Inc. announced March 25 it has sold its North American intermodal business to STG Logistics, a Chicago-based provider of import-export and value-added warehouse logistics services, for a cash price of $710 million.

March 25, 2022
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Daimler Truck Reports Initial Quarterly Earnings as Independent Company

Daimler Truck Group, reporting for the first time as an independent company, saw fourth-quarter net income plunge and revenue tick up compared with the same 2020 period.

March 25, 2022
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Stellantis Announces Hurricane ICE Line

In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line March 25, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030.

March 25, 2022
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Newsom Offers California Car Owners $400 Rebates, Partial Gas Tax Pause

California Gov. Gavin Newsom would send car owners $400 debit cards and partially pause gasoline taxes to address high gas prices, he said March 23.

March 24, 2022
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Lockdowns Hinder Operations at Key Chinese Ports

Congestion in the key Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Hong Kong due to COVID-19 lockdowns has risen to the highest level in five months, posing possible delays to goods heading to the U.S. this summer.

March 24, 2022
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Navistar Hosts Grand Opening for New San Antonio Factory

SAN ANTONIO — Navistar opened the doors to a new $250 million truck manufacturing facility that its leaders said positions the company to capitalize on current and emerging trends, while also providing room for growth into opportunities to come.

March 23, 2022
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TCA Discusses Leadership Transition, Presents Awards at Annual Conference

LAS VEGAS — The Truckload Carriers Association moved forward with its leadership transition and recognized fleets’ efforts to provide a better workplace experience for their drivers at the group’s annual conference, convened March 19-22.

March 23, 2022
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Nikola Dealership Alta Equipment Group Adds Arizona Territory to Network

Alta Equipment Group Inc. announced it was awarded truck maker Nikola Corp.’s Arizona sales and service territory.

March 23, 2022
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Mack Adds Digital Feature to Roadside Assistance Service

Mack Trucks announced it added a digital tracking feature to expand its Mack OneCall 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the Mack Uptime Center.

March 23, 2022