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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, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Sees Q3 Profit, Income Decline

Cummins Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter, mirroring in part the drop in truck production.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2020

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Business, Equipment

September Factory Orders Up 1.9%

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a stronger-than-expected 1.9% in September with a key category that tracks business investment showing a solid gain as well.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
October 27, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Breaking News

Daimler, Waymo Partner to Develop Autonomous Trucks

Daimler Trucks and Waymo have announced an agreement to produce highly automated Level 4 commercial vehicles by combining Daimler’s trucks with Waymo’s technology.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 27, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Haldex Posts Q3 Net Loss as Production Falters in Key Markets

Braking systems and air-suspension supplier Haldex reported a net loss on lower revenue in the third quarter.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Records Lower Profit on Reduced Revenue

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises posted lower net income and revenue as it forecast a gradual recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Daimler Records Higher Net Income on Lower Revenue in Q3

Daimler AG reported higher net income on lower revenue in the third quarter as core markets began to recover from the impact of COVID-19.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 23, 2020
Business, Equipment

Whiting Systems Opens New Georgia Distribution Center

Whiting Systems opened a new distribution fulfillment center in Georgia, the company announced Oct. 21.

October 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Is Said to Explore Sale of Turbocharger Business

Continental AG is exploring a sale of its turbocharger unit as the German auto-parts maker conducts a major restructuring to stem losses, according to people familiar with the matter.

October 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Allison Gears Up for E-Axles

Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Analysts View Traton, Navistar Deal as Win-Win

Navistar International Corp. is on the verge of becoming a subsidiary of German truck maker Traton SE, a step analysts said is a positive development for both companies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2020