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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, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Roadrunner to Acquire Logistics Firm Active Aero

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. said it agreed to acquire the logistics company Active Aero Group from Aero's parent company, Platinum Equity for $115 million.

August 11, 2014
Business, Equipment

Truck Makers Chip Away at Cummins’ Engine Lead

Cummins Inc. maintained leading market share among engine makers in North America during the first half of 2014, but continued to lose ground to truck manufacturers’ proprietary engines, WardsAuto.com said.

August 11, 2014
Business, Government, Safety, Equipment, Technology, Autonomous

Federal Judge Dismisses ATA Class-Action Toll Revenue Lawsuit

A federal judge in New York on Aug. 6 dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed last year by American Trucking Associations alleging that the New York State Thruway Authority is improperly spending more than a billion dollars in toll revenue on maintenance and improvements on the state’s mostly recreational canal system.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 7, 2014
Business, Equipment

Wabash’s Second-Quarter Income Rises

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported its second-quarter net income increased as trailer demand exceeded expectations.

July 29, 2014
Business, Technology, Equipment

Navistar Headquarters

July 29, 2014
Business, Equipment

Cummins’ Second-Quarter Income Rises on Higher North America Sales

Engine maker Cummins Inc. said July 28 its second-quarter profit improved on higher North American sales.

July 28, 2014
Business, Equipment

Wabco 2Q Income Declines; Sales Rise

Belgium-based Wabco Holdings Inc. said second-quarter net income declined from a year ago, but sales and operating income improved.

July 25, 2014
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder’s Second-Quarter Net Income Rises

Ryder System said its second-quarter earnings rose from a year ago, as its fleet management and supply chain units revenue increased.

July 23, 2014
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Asset Tracking Provider I.D. Systems Hires Ellis as COO

I.D. Systems Inc., which sells the VeriWise brand of asset-tracking products, said it has appointed former Omnitracs executive Norm Ellis as its chief operating officer.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 22, 2014
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Roadrunner Acquires Logistics Firm Integrated Services

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired regional logistics firm Integrated Services for $13 million.

July 21, 2014