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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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Wabash Posts Strong Second-Quarter Results, Highlights E-Commerce, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Delivery

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported second-quarter revenue hit an all-time high as net income jumped 39%.

August 1, 2018
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Eaton Posts 2Q Gains in Net Income, Revenue

Power management company Eaton Corp. notched a double-digit gain in net income during the second quarter amid its highest quarterly rate of sales growth in nearly seven years.

July 31, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Allison Posts Record Revenue in 2Q

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported net income surged and record revenue in the second quarter on increased demand across all its end markets.

July 31, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Hyliion Acquires Gentherm’s Battery Division

Heavy-duty vehicle supplier Hyliion has acquired the battery division of Gentherm Inc., a move intended to consolidate control of its battery technology supply chain that underpins its 6X4HE hybrid-electric axle.

July 30, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 30: Bridge to Nowhere

While some in the House were contemplating funding for the next major infrastructure upgrade, others in the Senate were discussing putting man on Mars. Here’s a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 30, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Dana to Acquire Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Unit

Dana Inc. announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase the drive systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision gears, planetary hub drives for wheeled and tracked vehicles and products, control and software that support vehicle electrification across the mobility industry.

July 30, 2018
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What's Next on the Road to Self-Driving Trucks?

Automation in the trucking industry is ramping up quickly. But how will the next levels of automation be deployed? Episode 2 of RoadSigns has the answers. Click to listen.

July 27, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Stemco Names Eric Vaillancourt President

Stemco announced it hired Eric Vaillancourt as its new president.

July 27, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Cummins Marks Milestone With 2 Millionth Engine

Cummins Inc. announced the production of its 2 millionth engine, an X15, at the Jamestown (N.Y.) Engine Plant.

July 27, 2018
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Bosselman Adds Bandag Retreads

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. announced it has partnered with Bandag, a business unit of Bridgestone Americas Inc., to provide Bandag retreads at all Boss Truck Shops locations.

July 27, 2018