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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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Cummins Q3 Earnings, Revenue Follow Markets Down

Cummins Inc. posted lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as demand fell for trucks and construction equipment.

October 31, 2019
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Dana Posts Record Q3 Sales, Higher Net Income

Dana Inc. notched higher net income and record revenue in the third quarter, propelled by its backlog and recent acquisitions.

October 31, 2019
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Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt Outlines Time of Transition for Trucking

ATLANTA — Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt said the commercial vehicle industry has entered a time of transition with the rise of electric-powered trucks, automated driving technology and connected vehicles.

October 31, 2019
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Bendix Prepares for Electronic Braking Transition

ATLANTA — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems outlined its plans to support the trucking industry’s upcoming transition toward electronic braking systems and the introduction of automated steering controls in the commercial vehicle market.

October 31, 2019
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Donaldson Announces Air Filter Test Results, GeoTab Contract

ATLANTA — Donaldson Co. said recent tests show the Donaldson PowerCore filters can save fleets up to $215 per truck per year, because the filters provide 27% less restriction.

October 31, 2019
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Rocketail Tweaks Aerodynamic Trailer Wings With Hinge

ATLANTA — Rocketail announced it will be making its two side wings, attached to improve a trailer’s aerodynamic flow, flexible upon contact.

October 31, 2019
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Isuzu Sees Opportunity in Final-Mile Growth

ATLANTA — Final-mile delivery of consumer goods has changed trucking, and the change will continue to evolve transportation methods, according to Isuzu Motors officials.

October 30, 2019
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Canadian Carrier Mullen Sees Q3 Earnings Decline as Oil Shipments Fall

Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. posted a 6.4% decline in net income in the third quarter, to C$20.5 million or 20 cents per share, according to a company news release Oct. 24.

October 30, 2019
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Allison Debuts New Regional-Haul Transmission

ATLANTA — Allison Transmission introduced a new, regional-haul transmission that is designed to handle mixed duty cycles, and named Daimler Trucks North America as the first truck-maker to offer the unit.

October 30, 2019
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Truck-Lite’s Road Ready Adds Cargo Volume Meter

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite Co. has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics offerings, the company told reporters at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 30, 2019