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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. 

Business, Equipment, TCA

Big Rig Brings Big Smiles for Students With Autism

RANDOLPH, Mass. — For weeks and months before it happens each year, students with autism at the Boston Higashi School anticipate members of the Teamsters Local 25 union rolling up to the front door in its big rig.

Wheeler Cowperthwaite | The Patriot Ledger
July 30, 2021

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Business, Equipment

Caterpillar 2Q Revenue Up on Higher Equipment Demand

Rising demand for machinery fueled sales at Caterpillar during the second quarter as the rollout of vaccines helped to revive construction projects.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
July 30, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Charged With Misleading Investors

NEW YORK — Trevor Milton, the founder and one-time executive chair of Nikola Corp., surrendered July 29 in New York to face charges alleging he lied about the electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup, duping some financially struggling novice investors looking for income during the pandemic.

Larry Neumeister | Associated Press
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

Ryder Reports Year-Over-Year Turnaround for Q2

Ryder System Inc. saw growth across its business during the second quarter of 2021, the company reported July 28.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Average Price Soars Past $60,000

The average price for a used Class 8 soared to a new high for the third consecutive month as June sales climbed year-over-year amid the lowest inventory levels yet in this cycle, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Old Dominion Freight Line Reports Record Revenue for Q2

Old Dominion Freight Line saw net income increase year-over-year by 82.4% during the second quarter of 2021, the company reported July 28.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment

Wabash Reports Higher Q2 Results

Wabash National Corp. announced plans to dedicate more space to building dry van trailers as it reported gains in second-quarter income and revenue as trailer shipments rose to meet strong customer demand.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Posts Surprise Profit on Surging Prices of Scarce Cars

Ford Motor Co. overcame a critical parts shortage and managed to post a surprise profit in the second quarter, thanks to surging prices on models that have become harder to find on dealer lots.

July 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Defies Chip Shortage to Post Record Output, Sales

Strong global demand for cars boosted Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales to a record for the month of June, with production seemingly unfazed by an industrywide shortage of semiconductors.

River Davis | Bloomberg News
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment

Pilot Rewards 40-Year Driver With Custom Peterbilt Truck

Pilot Co. recently recognized one of its longtime drivers with a custom-made Peterbilt truck.

July 28, 2021