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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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Deflecktor Unveils New Front, Rear Wheel Covers

ATLANTA — New aerodynamic wheel covers for heavy duty trucks were unveiled by Minnesota-based Deflecktor at the North American Commercial Vehicle show.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

FlowBelow Adds Quick-Release Option for Fairings

ATLANTA — FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced a quick-release fairing option for its flagship Tractor AeroKit system.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Allison Plans Nine-Speed Transmission With Start-Stop Technology

ATLANTA – Allison Transmission announced plans to introduce a nine-speed automatic transmission for medium and heavy-duty vehicles that features start/stop technology, and which will be available globally by 2020.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

PrePass Provider Introduces Data Analytics for Tolling

ATLANTA — Help Inc., provider of the PrePass weigh-station bypass service, has introduced a data analytics tool to help fleet customers better manage their toll transactions.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Michelin Unveils Two New Drive Tires

ATLANTA — Michelin Americas introduced two new drive tires for heavy-duty trucks — the XDA Energy+ for longhaul fleets and the X Multi D for regional carriers whose typical run is 400 miles or less.

September 27, 2017
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Goodyear Introduces Endurance LHD Truck Tire

ATLANTA — The commercial vehicle division of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled a new drive-axle tire for longhaul highway tractors.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Wabash National Completes Supreme Acquisition

ATLANTA — Trailer maker Wabash National Corp., long known for its 53-foot vans and flatbed trailers for Class 8 trucks, is now fully invested in the light-duty realm of e-commerce delivery, where Classes 1-3 vehicles are designed and built precisely to maximize efficiency in delivering smaller items to city and suburban addresses.

September 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Volkswagen’s Scania Fined $1.03 Billion by European Union for Price Fixing

Volkswagen AG’s tarnished reputation suffered another blow after its Scania unit was slapped with a 880.5 million euro ($1.03 billion) fine for fixing truck prices, a year after other members of the cartel reached a record settlement with the European Union.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Bendix Previews Next Generation of Wingman Fusion, Adds New Products

ATLANTA — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems previewed the next generation of its collision-mitigation technology, discussed the industry’s pathway to automated driving and introduced several new products here at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

September 27, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Stoughton Returns to Reefer Market With PureBlue Trailer

ATLANTA — Stoughton Trailers has added a refrigerated model to its lineup, its first entry into the segment in years and a move that the company said completes its lineup.

September 26, 2017