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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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Kenworth Touts New W990 at Las Vegas Media Event

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the W990, a new long-hood conventional Class 8 tractor.

September 28, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Prices Jump 16% in August

Strong demand for used trucks continued in August as the average price of a Class 8 vehicle jumped 16% year-over-year in the midst of a historically strong freight market, ACT Research reported.

September 27, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Carrier Transicold Highlights Vector HE 19 at IAA

Carrier Transicold Europe showcased several new products at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, as well as its sustainable transport solutions.

September 27, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Chinese Truck Tires, Intermodal Chassis Have Higher Tariffs

Buried in a long list of Chinese exports subject to new U.S. tariffs are truck tires 鈥 including retreads 鈥 as well as chassis. A 10% tariff on the listed items took effect Sept. 24, and will rise to 25% on Jan. 1 if no resolution is reached.

September 26, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Technology Can Help Unlock Capacity in Tight Freight Environment, Experts Say

In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.

September 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Thermo King Introduces Clean-Energy Refrigerant Options

Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature-control solutions, showcased its latest clean energy cooling systems at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, including several refrigeration units, a discharge evaporator and new solar panels.

September 26, 2018
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Musk Says Tesla Delivery Delays Traced to Trailer Shortage

Elon Musk says an 鈥渆xtreme shortage鈥 of car carrier trailers is partly to blame for Tesla鈥檚 delivery woes. That has trucking industry executives and analysts scratching their heads.

September 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Wabco Announces Partnerships, New Technology

Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.

September 25, 2018
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Meritor Announces European Debut of Blue Horizon Advanced Technologies Brand

HANOVER, Germany 鈥 Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. announced the European debut of Blue Horizon, its new brand representing the company鈥檚 emerging platform of advanced technologies centered on electrification, efficiency and connectivity solutions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The North American version was introduced earlier this year.

September 25, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Capital Partners Invests in Minimizer

Minimizer, a commercial vehicle accessories supplier and unit of Kruckeberg Industries, announced private equity firm Capital Partners is making an investment in Minimizer to expand product lines and support the rapid growth of the company.

September 25, 2018