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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, Equipment

Cummins Maintains Engine Share Lead, But Continues to Lose Ground to OEMs

Truck makers sold more of their own engines in the first half of 2015 as they continue to encroach on Cummins Inc.’s industry-leading market share.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
August 10, 2015
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB

The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.

July 30, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors

Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.

July 29, 2015
Business, Equipment

Cummins Reports Higher 2Q Profit as Heavy-Duty Engine Sales Rise

Cummins Inc. said its second-quarter profit increased 6% and reported sales growth for its heavy-duty truck engines.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 28, 2015
Business, Equipment

Wabash Reports Higher 2Q Earnings, Trailer Shipments

Wabash National Corp. said second-quarter earnings jumped 76% as trailer shipments increased from a year ago.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 28, 2015
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Senate Limits Debate, Inches Closer to Vote on Highway Bill

The Senate late on July 27 agreed to limit debate on a six-year highway bill, paving the way for final passage within days.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2015
Business, Equipment

Alcoa Forms New Unit for Commercial Wheels

Alcoa Inc. has created a division to focus on the commercial wheels business as part of a corporate realignment.

July 27, 2015
Fuel, Business, Equipment

Navistar Challenges Competitors to Fuel-Economy Showdown

Navistar said it invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in a performance test comparing fuel economy of their best performing truck against its International.

July 27, 2015
Business, Equipment

Accuride Net Income Rises 19%, Helped by Stronger Demand

Trucking supplier Accuride Corp. reported 19% higher net income from continuing operations of $6.1 million, or 13 cents per share for the second quarter, helped by stronger industry demand in its wheels segment.

July 27, 2015
Business, Equipment

Cummins Opens Singapore Logistics Hub

Cummins Inc. has opened a $5.4 million global logistics hub in Singapore to enhance its worldwide support network for product distribution.

July 24, 2015