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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’ 1Q Profit Rises on Higher North American Engine Sales

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said first-quarter profit rose on higher engine sales in North America.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
April 28, 2015

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Business, Equipment

Proper Inflation, Wheel Balancing Help Extend Tire Life, Experts Say

Preventive tire maintenance handled in-house with everyday equipment is vital for private fleets looking to maximize tread wear and longevity, even for those that outsource some or all of their work, fleet and industry experts said.

April 27, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Maritime Interests Seek Upgraded Freight System

WASHINGTON — U.S. maritime interests added voices to a growing chorus seeking more federal transport funding, citing a $28.9 billion shortfall for freight-network upgrades.

April 27, 2015
Business, Equipment

Jack Cooper Sees Car Haulers Benefiting From Rail Delays

Jack Cooper Holdings Corp., the 87-year-old transporter of cars and light trucks, is preparing to haul more vehicles as rail delays cause automakers in the United States to seek alternatives.

Jing Cao | Bloomberg News
April 24, 2015
Business, Equipment

PressurePro Launches New Display for Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

Advantage PressurePro has launched a new display for its tire-performance management system.

April 16, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Cass Freight Index Shows Decline in March Shipping Activity

The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, declined in March and expenditures also dipped, Cass Information Systems said.

April 15, 2015
Business, Equipment

Goodyear Enhances Fuel Max Lineup

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has added a retread option for its Fuel Max line of truck tires the company started rolling out in the fall.

April 13, 2015
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Decline for First Time in 26 Months

New orders for Class 8 trucks declined in March for the first time in 26 months, but manufacturers remain busy filling previously placed orders, ACT Research said.

April 13, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment

J.B. Hunt Adopts Drivewyze Weigh-Station Bypass Service On PeopleNet Units

J.B. Hunt Transport is adopting Drivewyze Inc.’s PreClear weigh-station bypass service through an integration with its in-cab PeopleNet units.

April 9, 2015
Business, Equipment

Alcoa Reports Improved 1Q Results, Projects Growth in North American Truck Market

Aluminum-wheel supplier Alcoa reported improved first-quarter financial results and boosted its 2015 outlook for the North American heavy-duty truck market.

April 9, 2015