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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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Cummins Q4 Net Income Falls, Revenue Flat

Cummins Inc. reported a decline in fourth-quarter net income on flat revenue as supply chain constraints continued to present headwinds.

February 3, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Utility Adds Dealership to Network

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Double A Utility Trailers, a dealership located in northwestern Ohio, is now part of Utility’s dealer network.

February 3, 2022
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Yellow Reports Mixed Q4, 2021 Results

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. reported mixed year-over-year fourth-quarter and full year earnings.

February 3, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Study Tallies Massive Growth in Electric Truck Orders

Electric trucks comprise a fraction of the commercial vehicle fleet in the U.S., but orders in the pipeline — including one from a prominent online seller — could make the numbers spike in coming years, a study said.

February 3, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuel

In Joint Venture, DTNA to Develop EV Charging Networks

Daimler Truck North America, BlackRock Inc.’s Renewable Power Group and NextEra Energy Resources announced a joint venture to create electric charging networks along critical freight corridors on the East and West coasts and Texas beginning by 2026.

February 2, 2022
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Wabash Reports Q4 Net Loss, Higher Revenue

Wabash reported a net loss and increased revenue in the fourth quarter as the supply chain continued to struggle to support its production activity, temporarily causing acute disruptions within certain product lines.

February 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Broken Lights Top Violation for North American Truckers

Inoperable vehicle lamps caused the most violations in national roadside inspections of trucks from the United States, Mexico and Canada last year, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statistics.

February 2, 2022
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BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year

A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the country’s roadways.

February 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

Most freight brokers are inundated with incoming emails from customers looking for a spot quote. Tai Email Assistant is a feature within Tai TMS that uses AI to extract shipment details from incoming quote requests and automatically responds with a quote in minutes.

February 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Understanding the Tire Needs of Last Mile Delivery

Tire selection and management for delivery fleets can present unique opportunities. It pays to have a trusted advisor to keep your fleet on the road. Learn how Goodyear’s Total Mobility solutions can help from the first to the last mile. Download the whitepaper below.

February 1, 2022