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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, Fuel

Peterbilt Factory Installs Aero Devices for P.A.M.

P.A.M. Transportation Services is beginning to take delivery of 550 new Peterbilt Motors Co. trucks that the manufacturer will factory install with FlowBelow Tractor AeroKits, the aftermarket supplier announced.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 29, 2018

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Business, Equipment, Safety

Flatbed Companies Offer Drivers Incentives, Focus on Training to Keep Cargo Secure

Flatbed carriers haul a wide variety of cargo, but securing that cargo requires extra work from drivers. To attract and retain those drivers, flatbed companies said they’re offering incentives and investing heavily in equipment and training to ensure loads are properly secured.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
August 29, 2018
Business, Equipment

Exceptional Demand Builds for Used Trailers

The used trailer market is surging. Values are high and inventory is sometimes scarce as buyers look for alternatives to higher-priced new equipment, largely available only after long lead times, industry experts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Summit Partners Acquires MercuryGate International

Investment firm Summit Partners announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 28, 2018
Business, Equipment

Used Truck Prices, Sales Climb in July

Used truck sales rose in July, as did the average price in a hot market where finding inventory to buy or sell is a challenge, ACT Research Co. reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 28, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities

In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.

Marie C. Baca | Albuquerque Journal
August 27, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Bendix Transitions Facilities to New Quality Standards

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake announced each has completed all audits successfully, ensuring full transition to the new standards from the International Automotive Task Force, and the International Organization for Standardizations.

August 27, 2018
Business, Equipment, Fuel

J.B. Hunt 360 Perks Taps Pilot Flying J, Goodyear, SiriusXM

J.B. Hunt, SiriusXM, Pilot Flying J and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. have announced a rewards program that they said will help carriers save money, spend more time driving and have an overall better experience.

August 27, 2018
Business, Equipment, Logistics

PS Logistics Finalizes Purchase of D. Mosley Trucking

PS Logistics has completed the purchase of D. Mosley Trucking Inc. and DMT Logistics Services Inc., the Birmingham, Ala.-based company announced Aug. 23. Financial terms were not announced.

August 27, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 27: The LeBron James of Trucking

2018 NTDC champion Scott Woodrome and NBA superstar LeBron James have a lot in common. Seriously.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 27, 2018