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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. 

Government, Business, Equipment

Celadon Acknowledges Active SEC Investigation

Celadon Group Inc. offered new information into its financial situation while confirming it is under a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the value of used trucks donated to a joint venture company.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017

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Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Wabco Finalizes Purchase of Meritor’s Share in Joint Venture

Wabco Holdings Inc. has completed its $250 million purchase of Meritor Inc.’s stake in their joint venture, formalizing the end of the 27-year arrangement.

October 3, 2017
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Guardrail Maker Wins Reversal of $663 Million Judgment

Guardrail maker Trinity Industries Inc. won’t have to pay a $663 million judgment that was awarded in a whistle-blower lawsuit alleging the company defrauded the U.S. government with a faulty highway guardrail safety system.

October 3, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 2: Seriously, ELD Mandate Is Happening

Failed attempts in court and on Capitol Hill to delay the upcoming electronic logging device mandate have done little to discourage critics of the rule who continue to push for a delay. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 2, 2017
Business, Equipment

Rodriguez Distribution Joins Power Heavy Duty Parts Network

Rodriquez Distribution Inc. has joined Power Heavy Duty as a member of the Crystal Lake, Ill.-based association of independent aftermarket parts distributors and truck service specialists.

October 2, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show Live Blog

Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to NACV 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.

October 2, 2017
Business, Equipment

Daimler, Volvo Execs Praise Inaugural NACV Show

ATLANTA — North American executives from Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group offered an early post-event endorsement of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show just ended.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 2, 2017
Business, Equipment

Haldex Names Åke Bengtsson CEO

Haldex appointed Åke Bengtsson president and chief executive officer.

September 29, 2017
Business, Equipment

Graco Unveils Electric Grease Jockey Pump

ATLANTA — To provide an alternative to manual lubrication, Graco Inc. unveiled its new electric grease jockey pump at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2017
Business, Equipment

Benefiting from a Stronger Financial Position, Accuride Introduces New Wheel Bearing System

ATLANTA — Accuride introduced a product developed by a company it acquired in February of this year, a move indicative of the company’s growth strategy with the backing of its private equity ownership and stronger financial position it enjoys since returning to private ownership late last year.

Joe Howard and Roger Gilroy | Staff Reporters
September 28, 2017