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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Dana Reports Gain in Q1 Revenue, Lower Net Income

Dana Inc. reported first-quarter net income dropped and revenue slightly increased.

April 28, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Industry Leaders React to Soaring Used Class 8 Prices

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the average cost of used Class 8 trucks soaring in March to more than $101,000, trucking officials attending fleet management company Corcentric’s annual conference say they fear some in the industry may be priced out of the market.

April 28, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Strong Trailer Demand Grows Wabash Q1 Profits

Wabash reported higher profits and sales during the first quarter as motor carriers and shippers rushed to purchase trailers to meet strong freight demand.

April 27, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to “fill up” an electric car? Well, that depends on the car … and the charger … and how many other cars are plugged into the charger … and how full the battery is to begin with … and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

April 27, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Microsoft’s, Chipmakers’ Bottom Lines Hit by Xi’s Lockdowns

Companies from Microsoft Corp. to Texas Instruments Inc. that long benefited from supply chains that run through China now are paying a price for the country’s sweeping lockdowns that have confined millions to their homes.

April 27, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Paccar Reports Higher Profit, Revenue for Q1

Paccar Inc. posted increases in net income and total revenue in the first quarter, the truck maker said in its report released April 26.

April 26, 2022
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Bill to End Predatory Towing Goes Before Maryland Governor

Despite strong opposition from the towing industry, Maryland truckers are optimistic the governor will sign a bill to end predatory towing practices on highways under the jurisdiction of the state police.

April 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

March’s Average Used Class 8 Retail Price Breaks $100,000

The average retail price in March of a used Class 8 vehicle pushed past the $100,000 mark for the first time, ACT Research reported.

April 26, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuelTCA

Zero-Emission Truck Trial OK’d for California Ports

Long Beach harbor commissioners on April 25 approved an agreement — hailed as groundbreaking — that will deploy 100 battery-electric trucks owned and operated by Schneider and NFI to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

April 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

ERoad Appoints Akinyemi Koyi to Lead North American Team

ERoad has appointed Akinyemi Koyi as president of its North American operations, the transportation technology company said.

April 25, 2022