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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.

Business, Equipment

Freightliner Cascadia Model to Feature Truck-Lite Mirrors, Signals

Three Truck-Lite Co. components have achieved standard position on the Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 truck from Daimler Trucks North America.

June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Marmon-Herrington Unveils New Heavy-Duty Axles

Marmon-Herrington released new Sisu brand axles, including a 90,000-pound tandem axle set and 136,000-pound tridem axle set.

June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Hyundai Translead Offers Air Disc Brake from Bendix Spicer

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake’s ADB22X-LT air disc brake now is offered by trailer maker Hyundai Translead.

June 23, 2017
Equipment

Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster Brand Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Findlay, Ohio-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Roadmaster tire, the company announced in a press release during the week of June 19.

June 23, 2017
Equipment

Designers of Wave Piston Win 2017 Volvo Group Technology Award

Volvo Group awarded its 2017 Volvo Technology Award to the two engineers for their piston design.

June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Firestone Launches New Severe-Duty Tire

June 22, 2017
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Schneider Responds to Industry Demand With New Phoenix Facility

A new Schneider facility opened June 22 in Phoenix. A truckload, intermodal and logistics provider, Schneider’s investment indicates its response to “industry demand by significantly investing in this growing region,†according to a press release.

June 22, 2017
Equipment

State Winners Gearing Up for National Truck Driving Championships

State-level championships are coming to a quick close with the winners poised to move on to the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

June 22, 2017