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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, Logistics

Deere Plans to Expand in Australia, New Zealand

Tractor giant Deere & Co. plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand, with its one-time chief economist leading the charge.

Joe Deaux and Isis Almeida | Bloomberg News
September 18, 2020

Daily Briefings from Transport Topics

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Technology, Equipment, Safety

Safety and Litigation through the Camera Lens

If pictures are worth a thousand words, then videos are worth millions. From litigation to training to prevention, Video Intelligence, as part of a full safety system, can impact your fleet, your drivers and the driving public for the better. Join industry experts as they delve into the positive effects video can have on your fleet.

September 17, 2020
Business, Equipment

August Trailer Orders Trumpet Better Days, Rise 150%

U.S. trailer orders in August topped 27,000 as they rose 150% year-over-year, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 17, 2020
Business, Equipment

Western Star Photo Gallery

Western Star is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America. Here are some photos of Western Star trucks.

September 16, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleets Face More Aerodynamic Options for Tractors, Trailers

The role of aerodynamic devices to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions has been tapped, but not exhausted, for tractors and trailers, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency found in recently released updates of two confidence reports first issued in 2016.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 16, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment

US Chassis Group Gains Initial Win Against Chinese Company

A group of U.S. chassis manufacturers have won an initial victory before the U.S. International Trade Commission against a Chinese company that the U.S. firms claim is manipulating the American chassis market.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 15, 2020
Business, Equipment

Kenworth Photo Gallery

Kenworth Truck Co. is headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., and is a unit of Paccar Inc. Check out some photos of Kenworth trucks.

September 15, 2020
Business, Equipment

August Medium-Duty Sales Battle Excess Inventory, Drop 16.3%

Medium-duty truck sales in August fell 16.3% to just more than 19,000 compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported Sept. 11.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 15, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

US Removes Canada Aluminum Tariffs Amid Retaliation Threat

The U.S. announced the removal of aluminum tariffs it slapped on Canada last month.

September 15, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Photo Gallery

Nikola Corp. is showcasing its innovations and detailing how it plans to get its clean-powered trucks to market. Here are photos of Nikola trucks.

September 15, 2020