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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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Rodriguez Distribution Joins Power Heavy Duty Parts Network

Rodriquez Distribution Inc. has joined Power Heavy Duty as a member of the Crystal Lake, Ill.-based association of independent aftermarket parts distributors and truck service specialists.

October 2, 2017
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2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show Live Blog

Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to NACV 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.

October 2, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Daimler, Volvo Execs Praise Inaugural NACV Show

ATLANTA North American executives from Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group offered an early post-event endorsement of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show just ended.

October 2, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Haldex Names ke Bengtsson CEO

Haldex appointed ke Bengtsson president and chief executive officer.

September 29, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Graco Unveils Electric Grease Jockey Pump

ATLANTA To provide an alternative to manual lubrication, Graco Inc. unveiled its new electric grease jockey pump at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

September 28, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Benefiting from a Stronger Financial Position, Accuride Introduces New Wheel Bearing System

ATLANTA Accuride introduced a product developed by a company it acquired in February of this year, a move indicative of the companys growth strategy with the backing of its private equity ownership and stronger financial position it enjoys since returning to private ownership late last year.

September 28, 2017
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Delphi Spins Off, Renames Self-Driving Car Efforts as Aptiv

Delphis self-driving car efforts in Pittsburgh and elsewhere will go by a new name, the company announced Sept. 27.

September 28, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousTCA

Ford and Lyft Team Up to Put Driverless Cars on the Road

Ford will begin testing self-driving cars on ride-hailing company Lyfts network with human drivers at the wheel for backup, the companies said Sept. 26.

September 28, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Hino to Build Classes 7-8 Truck In New Manufacturing Plant in West Virginia

Hino Motors disclosed plans to open a truck assembly plant in West Virginia to produce a new line of heavy-duty Classes 7-8 trucks and to consolidate truck manufacturing operations in the United States.

September 28, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Harvey Brodsky, Voice of Retreading, Dies at Age 81

Harvey Brodsky, known around the world as the voice of retreading and who was the former managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau and the Retread Tire Association, died Sept. 17 of complications from lung cancer at his home in Pacific Grove, Calif. He was 81.

September 28, 2017