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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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Rush Records Lower Profit on Reduced Revenue

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises posted lower net income and revenue as it forecast a gradual recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 26, 2020
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Daimler Records Higher Net Income on Lower Revenue in Q3

Daimler AG reported higher net income on lower revenue in the third quarter as core markets began to recover from the impact of COVID-19.

October 23, 2020
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Whiting Systems Opens New Georgia Distribution Center

Whiting Systems opened a new distribution fulfillment center in Georgia, the company announced Oct. 21.

October 23, 2020
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Continental Is Said to Explore Sale of Turbocharger Business

Continental AG is exploring a sale of its turbocharger unit as the German auto-parts maker conducts a major restructuring to stem losses, according to people familiar with the matter.

October 22, 2020
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Allison Gears Up for E-Axles

Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.

October 21, 2020
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Analysts View Traton, Navistar Deal as Win-Win

Navistar International Corp. is on the verge of becoming a subsidiary of German truck maker Traton SE, a step analysts said is a positive development for both companies.

October 20, 2020
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Volvo Sees Q3 Profit, Revenue Fall but Notes Improvement Near End of Quarter

Volvo Group posted third-quarter declines in net income and revenue as truck orders rose but deliveries dropped.

October 20, 2020
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Paccar Q3 Net Income, Revenue Fall Amid Signs of Rebound

Paccar Inc. reported sharply lower third-quarter net income and revenue as its aftermarket presence, financial services and rebounding truck production bolstered the results.

October 20, 2020
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VTNA Awarded $21.7 Million in Grants to Deploy Electric Trucks

VTNA said it was awarded $21.7 million in federal and state grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage.

October 19, 2020
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Traton, Navistar Reach Agreement on $3.7 Billion Buyout

Traton SE announced Oct. 16 it had agreed to Navistar International Corp.’s condition of a per-share price of $44.50 and will acquire all shares it does not already own as part of a $3.7 billion purchase of the U.S. truck maker.

October 16, 2020