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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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Titanium Reports Softer Q3 Earnings

Titanium Transportation Group was profitable in the third quarter of 2019, but earnings were below 2018鈥檚 strong numbers.

November 6, 2019
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Wabash Posts Higher Q3 Earnings, Record Revenue

Wabash National Corp. reported higher earnings and record third-quarter revenue, citing growth in final-mile and commercial trailer products, and higher sales prices.

November 6, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Meritor Offers New e-Axles for Global Market

ATLANTA 鈥 Meritor Inc. announced it expanded its electric drivetrain business and developed friction material with reduced levels of copper ahead of the regulatory deadline, launched an air disc brake package and enhanced certain axles.

November 5, 2019
BusinessEquipment

October Class 8 Orders Highest in 11 Months

Preliminary net Class 8 orders for October, a bellwether month, were 22,100 and the highest in 11 months, ACT Research reported.

November 5, 2019
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Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says

The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.

November 4, 2019
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Omnitracs Resolves ELD Disruption That Had Drivers Reverting to Paper Logs

Technology company Omnitracs announced its electronic logging devices that had experienced outages caused by an infrequent update to Global Positioning System operations are now functional.

November 4, 2019
BusinessEquipment

VW鈥檚 Traton Joins Rivals in Warning Demand for Trucks Is Souring

Volkswagen AG鈥檚 Traton truck-making division echoed competitors in warning it鈥檚 鈥渋ntensively鈥 preparing for a much more difficult environment next year.

November 4, 2019
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Mack Trucks Union Workers Approve Labor Agreement

Mack Trucks announced late on Nov. 3 that United Auto Workers members ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the company. The contract covers more than 3,500 Mack workers across six facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida.

November 4, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Allison Reports Lower Q3 Results

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter amid uneven demand in its markets.

October 31, 2019
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NACV Spotlights Innovations as Firms Brace for Downturn

ATLANTA 鈥 Truck, trailer and component manufacturers unveiled their latest innovations and outlined visions for the industry鈥檚 future here at the second edition of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, while simultaneously preparing for an expected downturn in the equipment market next year.

October 31, 2019