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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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Ford’s October Sales Fall as F-150 Factory Retooling Takes Toll

Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales fell 6.1% in October, dragged down in part by a factory overhaul to produce the redesigned version of its top-selling F-150 pickup.

November 4, 2020
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Eaton Exceeds Own Expectations as Net Income, Revenue Fall

Eaton Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter, but called it a stronger than expected performance.

November 3, 2020
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Volvo, Daimler Sign Binding Agreement for Fuel Cell Joint Venture

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG announced they have signed a binding agreement covering a previously announced joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems primarily for heavy-duty trucks as well as other applications.

November 3, 2020
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FlowBelow to Relocate Texas Headquarters

FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced it will move its Texas headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock on Dec. 1.

November 2, 2020
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US Manufacturing Gauge Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2018

U.S. manufacturing expanded in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, fueled by the strongest orders growth since early 2004 and a pickup in employment.

November 2, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Paccar Adds Hoods to Aftermarket Parts

Paccar Parts added TRP Hoods to its growing line of all-makes collision parts.

November 2, 2020
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Defense Sales Brighten Allison Q3 Results

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as its defense segment contributed higher sales.

October 29, 2020
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September Used Class 8 Sales Flat

The price of the average used Class 8 sold in September neared $40,000, building on recent gains, and sales were nearly flat compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.

October 29, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management

Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results.

October 29, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Staging Truck Accident

A participant in a ring that staged two accidents the same day with two tractor-trailers in New Orleans has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.

October 28, 2020