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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.

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PHMSA Issues Rule Requiring Oil Spill Response Plans for Flammable Trains

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a final rule that requires railroads to develop and submit comprehensive oil spill response plans for route segments traveled by high-hazard flammable trains.

February 20, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo’s First Electric Trucks Put to Work

Volvo Trucks delivered its first all-electric vehicles to two companies operating in Sweden.

February 20, 2019
BusinessEquipment

January Trailer Orders Fall 35%, but Extend Record Backlog

U.S. trailer orders in January reached 25,800, dropping 35% compared with a year earlier, according to ACT Research Co.

February 20, 2019
BusinessEquipmentSafetyTop 100

Fleets, Maintenance Shops Eye 24-Hour Service to Enhance Driver Productivity

Fleets find that by performing their own repairs, they can better control repair and wait times, and going commercial enables them to offset costs. Repairs can happen quickly while drivers are at home during their off-duty hours, making it a recruiting and retention tool.

February 20, 2019
BusinessEquipment

DRiV Inc. to Emerge From Tenneco Later This Year

DRiV Inc. is the name of an aftermarket parts and ride performance company that is being launched in the wake of Tenneco Inc.’s separation into two independent companies, Tenneco announced.

February 19, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Toyota Acquires Chicago-based Hoist Liftruck

Toyota Industries North America has acquired Chicago-based Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing. The company will be renamed Hoist Material Handling.

February 19, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Cooper Expands Commercial Tire Lineup

Cooper Tire added the Roadmaster RM351 HD tire to its commercial tire lineup.

February 15, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Dana Reports Record Results in 2018

Supplier Dana Inc. reported record full-year net income and revenue, and quarterly improvements in both areas.

February 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Amazon Leads $700 Million Investment in Electric Car Maker Rivian

Amazon.com led a $700 million equity investment in Rivian Automotive, the electric pickup and SUV maker preparing to deliver its first vehicles next year.

February 15, 2019
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Wabco Reports Record Annual Revenue

Commercial vehicle supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue for the fourth quarter, while full-year revenue set a record despite a slowdown in certain key markets.

February 15, 2019