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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

A. Duie Pyle Puts Two Electric Trucks on New York City Streets

Executives with less-than-truckload carrier A. Duie Pyle Inc. said the company is on the verge of operating two battery-electric Fuso eCanter Class 4 trucks in New York City as it steps up its involvement with electrified commercial vehicles.

May 8, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Aging Driver Workforce Increases Workers' Compensation Risks for Fleets, Experts Say

An aging workforce of drivers is elevating the risk of workers’ compensation claims for fleets even as trucking companies are seeing stable or even lower premiums for workers’ compensation insurance, industry experts said.

May 8, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Suppliers Take Path to Alternative Powertrains

With interest in alternative powertrains heating up, a mix of suppliers and original equipment manufacturers discussed in their latest earnings reports how they are preparing to help customers who face more options than ever.

May 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAP, Uber Join Forces to Integrate Freight Networks

Enterprise software firm SAP and load-matching app developer Uber Freight have partnered to connect their shipper and carrier networks in an effort to improve supply-chain efficiency.

May 7, 2019
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Ryder System Posts Robust First Quarter, Boosts Profit Forecast for 2019

Ryder System posted higher earnings and strong sales growth in its dedicated and supply chain solutions businesses for the first quarter of 2019.

May 3, 2019
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Orders in April Slow Down Again

North American Class 8 orders in April fell below 20,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, FTR reported.

May 3, 2019
Business, Equipment

Paccar Parts Makes Chrome Options Available

Paccar Parts has made available new chrome options for the Kenworth W990 model.

May 2, 2019
Equipment, Safety

Old Dominion Highlights Safety Through Forklift Rodeos

Old Dominion Freight Line has been steadily growing its internal Forklift Rodeo competition. What began as a single event at its Salt Lake City service center in 2016 has grown into ODFL hosting seven or eight a year.

May 1, 2019
Business, Equipment

Meritor Profits Climb in Fiscal-Year 2Q

Meritor Inc. reported fiscal-year, second-quarter gains in net income and revenue.

May 1, 2019
Business, Equipment

Eaton Reports Improved Results in 1Q

Power management company Eaton Corp. reported higher first-quarter net income and modest revenue gains.

April 30, 2019