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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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TMW Unveils Software That Calculates Precise ETA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMW Systems has launched a trip planning tool that automatically calculates estimated time of arrival by pulling together the vehicle’s position, the driver’s available hours of service and current and historical traffic patterns.

August 16, 2017
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TMW, PeopleNet Say Better Connectivity Needed to Meet Demands of E-Commerce

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the growth of e-commerce continues to reshape the supply chain, transportation providers will need to become increasingly connected with their trucks, drivers and freight to keep pace with shippers’ demands, TMW Systems and PeopleNet executives said.

August 16, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders Soar Again in Usually Weak July, Topping 14,000

Trailer orders in July jumped 41% year-over-year, supported by demand for dry vans and flatbeds.

August 16, 2017
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Cummins, Eaton Offer New SmartAdvantage Powertrain

Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corp. announced their latest model SmartAdvantage Powertrain combination that will be available in October.

August 16, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Dan Horvath Talks About Volunteering at NTDC

Each year the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships depends on the contributions of a massive volunteer force. Dan Horvath of TransForce describes his role in this interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

August 15, 2017
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Bendix Cites Multiple Brake Production Milestones in 2017

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reported it expects to reach record production of remanufactured brake shoes amid other brake-related milestones for air disc brakes and actuators.

August 15, 2017
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Volunteers Come Back to NTDC Every Year for the Love of It

ORLANDO, Fla. — Since 1992, Richard Gillespie has ensured his fellow volunteers at the National Truck Driving Championships have plenty of pens, notepads and clipboards to be able to keep score when judging a challenge.

August 15, 2017
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Navistar Ordered to Pay Milan $30.8 Million in Connection With Flawed Engines

Milan Supply Chain Solutions has has been awarded more than $30 million in civil damages from Navistar in connection with the sale of 243 Navistar International Prostars with Maxxforce engines.

August 14, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Medium-Duty Sales Keep Climbing in July

Medium-duty truck sales in July rose 4.9% year-over-year, posting gains in all but the Class 6 sector.

August 14, 2017
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

DOT Grant Will Ease Truck Climbing, Congestion in Colorado

A new truck climbing lane and automated anti-icing systems are among the projects a $12 million federal grant will support in La Plata County, Colo.

August 14, 2017