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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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Trimble Adds Maintenance Software Integration

Trimble Transportation announced new integrations for its TMT Fleet Maintenance software.

September 21, 2021
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Stellantis Loses Former FCA CEO Manley to AutoNation

MILAN — PSA Peugeot’s takeover of Fiat Chrysler to form the world’s fourth-largest carmaker has had its first executive casualty, with former Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley stepping down from his role as head of the Americas.

September 21, 2021
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Medium-Duty Sales Fall 6.5% in August for Second-Lowest Month of 2021

Medium-duty U.S. retail sales in August just cleared 18,000 but were the second-lowest of 2021 after February’s bottom of 17,580, WardsAuto.com reported.

September 20, 2021
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FedEx to Spend $100 Million on Improving Delivery Vehicle Safety

FedEx Corp. plans to spend more than $100 million to improve delivery van safety and reduce costs from accidents, potentially dragging on short-term earnings as the courier faces pressure from rising wages and other expenses.

September 20, 2021
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GM Plans ‘Substantial Shifts’ in Supply Chain as Chip Shortage Persists

General Motors Co. is planning to revamp its supply chain as the pandemic-triggered chip shortage and rising demand for chip-intensive vehicles have demonstrated the need for an overhaul.

September 20, 2021
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Mohawk’s Christopher Tate Wins Second TMCSuperTech Grand Championship

CLEVELAND — For a second time, Christopher Tate of Mohawk Truck Inc. was named Grand Champion at TMCSuperTech. During his 16th year at the event, Tate claimed victories in two individual stations — fuel & lubes and suspension — and said with this victory he plans to retire from the competition.

September 17, 2021
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Tire Industry Association Announces Honors

The Tire Industry Association, which represents all segments of the tire industry, announced a slew of distinctions last month.

September 17, 2021
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Distracted Driving Coalition Launches Nationwide Effort

Dozens of safety-minded organizations launched a national coalition aimed at reducing the deadly threat of distracted driving on the nation’s highways.

September 17, 2021
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August Used Class 8 Average Price Soars, Sets Record

Record prices and higher sales defined the used Class 8 market in August, ACT Research reported.

September 17, 2021
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TMC Holds Debate on the Future of Tractor-Trailer Connections

CLEVELAND — Trailer connectivity was a key focus of product announcements at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, but debate continues on how to best implement and integrate the various technologies in the mix.

September 17, 2021