Editorial: Course Corrections Are Part of Progress
In times of great change there are bound to be course corrections, as evidenced by recent developments related to innovations designed to advance the science of moving trucks down the road.
August 2, 2018Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Meritor Net Income, Revenue Post Double-Digit Gains in Fiscal Year 3Q
Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. notched higher revenue and net income in its fiscal-year third quarter, citing new business wins and higher production in all of its major markets.
August 2, 2018Companies Continue to Search Supply Chains for Conflict Minerals
For the past five years, public firms across the United States have been searching out their supply chains for “conflict minerals” used to fund armed conflicts in Central Africa.
August 1, 2018Andrew Wheeler’s Reversal on Glider Order Earns Democratic Praise
WASHINGTON — A recent move by the acting U.S. EPA administrator to reverse his predecessor’s order on an Obama-era rule on glider kits for trucks earned him praise from the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
August 1, 2018Bendix Spicer Executive: Air Disc Brakes Offer Safety
Safety is among the main benefits of air disc brakes while drum brakes “will still fill certain needs” at some fleets, an executive with Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said.
August 1, 2018Wabash Posts Strong Second-Quarter Results, Highlights E-Commerce, Home Delivery
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported second-quarter revenue hit an all-time high as net income jumped 39%.
August 1, 2018Eaton Posts 2Q Gains in Net Income, Revenue
Power management company Eaton Corp. notched a double-digit gain in net income during the second quarter amid its highest quarterly rate of sales growth in nearly seven years.
July 31, 2018Allison Posts Record Revenue in 2Q
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported net income surged and record revenue in the second quarter on increased demand across all its end markets.
July 31, 2018Hyliion Acquires Gentherm’s Battery Division
Heavy-duty vehicle supplier Hyliion has acquired the battery division of Gentherm Inc., a move intended to consolidate control of its battery technology supply chain that underpins its 6X4HE hybrid-electric axle.
July 30, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 30: Bridge to Nowhere
While some in the House were contemplating funding for the next major infrastructure upgrade, others in the Senate were discussing putting man on Mars. Here’s a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 30, 2018