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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.
U.S. Class 8 Fleet Size Contracts; Decline Leaves 3.57 Million in Use
The lengthy and ongoing truck sales drought caused America’s Class 8 truck fleet to contract 2.1% during the fourth quarter, the first such decline since the third quarter of 2008, according to the year-end report on commercial vehicle registrations by R.L. Polk & Co.
March 1, 2010CSA 2010 to Launch in July Despite ‘Snafus,’ Ferro Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro said she is committed to launching the agency’s new truck safety rating system in July, although she expects there will be problems at the start.
March 1, 2010CSA 2010 to Launch in July Despite ‘Snafus,’ Ferro Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro said she is committed to launching the agency’s new truck safety rating system in July, although she expects there will be problems at the start.
March 1, 2010More Fleets Turn to Outside Service Providers as a Way to Cut Equipment, Training Expenses
Over the past decade, a growing number of fleets have begun outsourcing more of their tire maintenance needs as a way to save on machinery, equipment and training costs.
March 1, 2010Velocity Appoints McAlpin President
Express package carrier Velocity Express, Westport, Conn., said it has appointed John McAlpin as president and chief operating officer.
February 26, 2010Big Snowstorm Hits Texas, Tracks Toward Northeast
A winter storm that caused multiple traffic collisions in Texas on Tuesday is heading toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, where it could dump a half-foot of snow on the already snow-drenched region, news services reported.
February 24, 2010Class 8 Sales Gain in January
U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales eked out their first year-over-year gain in 13 months in January, inching up 0.2% compared with January 2009, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 22, 2010ArvinMeritor Reiterates 2Q Outlook
Truck components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal first quarter earnings and revenues will be flat compared with the first quarter.
February 17, 2010TMC Announces New Leadership, Winners of Silver Spark Plugs
TAMPA, Fla. — Jerry Thrift of Ryder System, Miami, was installed as chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations during the group’s meeting here Feb. 11.
February 17, 2010Ruan Transportation Founder Dies
John Ruan, founder of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, died Saturday, the company said. He was 96.
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