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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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Traton Posts Strong Profit, Revenue Gains in Q4

Traton Group reported operating income and revenue rose sharply in 2021 compared with a year earlier, amid its strong truck and service businesses, and the integration of new U.S. subsidiary Navistar.

March 21, 2022
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N.H. Removes Entry-Level Driver Technicality

A New Hampshire law preventing licensing of new entry-level truck drivers has been changed with the governor’s signing of immediate legislation to comply with new federal requirements.

March 21, 2022
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Tire Manufacturers Remain Cautious About Finding Supply Chain Solutions

Commercial tiremakers are feeling a different type of March Madness dealing with their supply chains.

March 21, 2022
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Morgan Unveils Electrified Refrigerated Concept Truck Body

Morgan Truck Body announced a new electrified refrigerated concept truck body.

March 18, 2022
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Bosch Suspends Russia Business; Truck Parts May Have Been Misused

Robert Bosch GmbH is curtailing its operations in Russia amid signs that its parts may have been used for “non-civilian” purposes in violation of its policies, the company said.

March 18, 2022
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Embark Posts Wider Loss, Advances Tech Development

Autonomous truck developer Embark Technology Inc. issued its first annual and quarterly financial report as a public company, detailing steep losses but significant technology gains and key business partnerships.

March 18, 2022
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Congress Readies Semiconductor Production Bill Negotiations

A proposal to provide $52 billion for domestic semiconductor production is on the radar of congressional leaders as they set off on their spring legislative agenda.

March 17, 2022
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February Trailer Orders Simmer Amid Supply Chain Limits

U.S. trailer orders edged past 26,000 in February, keeping pace with the past few months, ACT Research reported.

March 17, 2022
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Convoy Survey: Empty Miles Top Carriers’ List of Priorities

Digital freight network company Convoy found reducing empty miles is a top priority for small and midsize trucking companies, according to a sustainability survey released March 17.

March 17, 2022
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DTNA’s O’Leary Reflects on Time of Transition for Company, Class 8 Market

John O’Leary’s first year as CEO of Daimler Truck North America has been an eventful one. “It’s just been this whirlwind of activity, one thing after another,” O’Leary said during a one-on-one interview with Transport Topics on March 8 at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting.

March 16, 2022