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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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US Tarp Partners With New Life Transport Parts Center

US Tarp announced a partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center to continue to distribute its tarps and replacement parts through the centers.

January 11, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Geotab Releases Next-Gen Version of Flagship Telematics Device

Geotab released the latest version of its flagship GO9 telematics solution, which now includes high-speed wireless connectivity, the company announced Jan. 11.

January 11, 2021
BusinessEquipmentSafety

December Class 8 Orders Fourth-Best Ever

North American Class 8 orders in December notched the fourth-highest volume ever as they surpassed 50,000 for the second consecutive month, according to ACT Research citing truck makers’ initial data.

January 7, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville

The JZ Expedited Cos. announced it secured a first right of refusal to develop an additional 45-acre parcel as it seeks to expand its inland marine terminal business model in Jacksonville, Fla.

January 6, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group

Clarience Technologies announced it acquired Ecco Safety Group, which has nearly 50 years of experience in research, design, development, manufacturing and distribution of emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles for global markets.

January 6, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

MATS Postpones March Event

The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.

January 5, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.

January 5, 2021
BusinessEquipment

American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Arizona Storage Rental

American Trailer Rental Group announced it completed the acquisition of Phoenix-based Arizona Storage Rental Inc.

January 5, 2021
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Hendrickson Launches Haulmaax EX Suspension on International HX

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as part of the chassis enhancements of the truck maker’s International HX model.

January 5, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Trucking Industry Experts Optimistic About 2021, Once COVID Is Over

The trucking industry stands poised for a solid start in 2021, building on an unprecedented 2020 during which the U.S. economy relied heavily on truckers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 29, 2020