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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, Safety

TMC Announces Changes to Meetings, Exhibition

American Trucking Associations announced the Technology & Maintenance Council showcase exhibition will be an in-person event as part of TMC’s fall meeting.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021

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Business, Equipment, Breaking News

John O’Leary to Succeed Roger Nielsen as CEO of DTNA

Daimler Truck AG announced it appointed John O’Leary as the next president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, the leading truck maker in North America, effective April 1.

February 16, 2021
Business, Equipment

January Classes 4-7 Sales Align With Expectations

Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales in January climbed 14.3% compared with a year earlier, led by a surge in the Class 6 segment, WardsAuto .com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Kenworth Introduces Next Generation of T680

Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced the next generation of its T680 on-highway model, which it describes as the most aerodynamic longhaul truck it has ever built.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Xos Signs Distribution Deal With Thompson Truck Centers

Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, announced a partnership with Thompson Truck Centers to distribute its trucks beginning in the second half of the year.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Navistar Adds Property to Support Texas Truck Plant

Navistar International Corp. announced it acquired a property in San Antonio to house support functions for its under-construction plant in the area.

February 12, 2021
Business, Equipment

Trailer Orders Ease; Supply Chain Issues Rise

U.S. trailer orders in January were 29,100, up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reported, citing manufacturers’ initial data.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Locomation Partners With Rush to Advance Autonomous Trucking

Locomation, a technology platform, announced Feb. 10 a strategic relationship with Rush Enterprises to advance autonomous trucking.

February 11, 2021
Business, Equipment

Tribe Transportation Grows Trailer Fleet

Tribe Transportation announced it expanded its fleet with 111 new 53-foot trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4 7500 refrigeration units to help it meet demand in the fast-growing life sciences sector, including transport of pharmaceutical products.

February 10, 2021
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Retail Sales Rise 7.7% in January

Class 8 U.S. retail sales in January improved 7.7% compared with a year earlier, reaching 16,844 compared with 15,645 in 2020, WardsAuto .com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 10, 2021