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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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Eaton Launches Rebuilder Program

Eaton Corp. said it has launched an authorized program for aftermarket suppliers to rebuild and sell its heavy-duty transmissions.

July 9, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Campbell to Depart California Trucking Assn.

Mike Campbell, who has led the California Trucking Association for eight years, will retire from the organization as soon as it picks his successor, the group announced late last month.

July 8, 2013
BusinessEquipment

California Trucking Association CEO to Retire

California Trucking Association CEO Michael Campbell said he will retire as soon as his successor is selected.

June 25, 2013
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

E-Logging Proposal Sent to DOT; Rule Could Be Issued in November

A proposed supplemental rule for electronic logging devices has been sent to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s office and is expected to be published as soon as November.

June 21, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Swings to Expansion

Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded in June, swinging from a contraction in May, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.

June 20, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Supply Chain Disruptions Foster ‘Just-in-Case’ Strategy

Major supply chain disruptions from weather or other disasters can turn just-in-time inventory management into a liability rather than a solution, according to freight transportation experts.

June 3, 2013
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FMCSA Taking Comments in EOBR Survey Regarding Driver Harassment

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has opened a 30-day public comment period on its plans to survey more than 1,000 drivers and motor carriers for input on ways that drivers can potentially be harassed by the use of electronic logging devices.

May 29, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Commercial Vehicle Group Hires New CEO

Component supplier Commercial Vehicle Group said former Caterpillar executive Richard Lavin has been hired as CEO.

May 23, 2013
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Appeals Court Transfers Jurisdiction on ‘Conflict Minerals’ Case to Lower Court

A federal appeals court has ruled that a legal challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s “conflict minerals†reporting rule must first be adjudicated in a civil federal district court.

May 14, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Cooper Reports Higher First-Quarter Profit

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said it posted a higher first-quarter profit but lower revenue on a soft global tire market.

May 9, 2013