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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.
Tire Makers Boosting Prices
Several major commercial tire makers have set price increases due to higher materials and other costs.
May 6, 2010ISM Services Index Grows
The U.S. economy’s service sector grew in April for the fourth consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
May 5, 2010Wabash National’s 1Q Operating Loss Narrows
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said its first-quarter loss widened but its operating loss declined from the same quarter last year.
May 5, 2010Wabco Reports Profit in 1Q
Wabco Holdings said Wednesday it earned a profit of $30.7 million, or 47 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $36.4 million, or 57 cents, a year ago.
May 5, 2010ISM Index Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2004
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in April at its fastest pace since June 2004, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
May 3, 2010ATD Notebook: Engine Rivals
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Mack Trucks CEO Dennis Slagle said he is reinvigorating his company and willing to take on any rival, and he promptly picked fights with Navistar Inc. and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
May 3, 2010Big Three Continue to Dominate U.S. Tire Market
There was a time when foreign-based tire manufacturers had to overcome major hurdles to enter the North American market.
May 3, 2010Federal Safety Regulations to Boost Sales of Onboard Recorders, Tech Vendor Says
PRINCETON, N.J. — New federal safety regulations soon will drive a wave of purchases by U.S. trucking companies that have not yet adopted electronic onboard recorders and mobile communication systems that closely monitor driver performance, a technology vendor here said.
May 3, 2010Goodyear’s 1Q Loss Narrows
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Wednesday its first-quarter loss was less than a loss in the same quarter last year.
April 28, 2010Cummins’ 1Q Income Improves
Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit jumped to $149 million, or 75 cents a share, from $7 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.
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