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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.

BusinessEquipment

Quality Tire Co. Joins Michelin Network

Michelin Americas Truck Tires said Quality Tire Co. has joined its commercial service network of franchise operators serving the commercial vehicle industry.

August 27, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Cargomatic Expands into New York Metro Area

Cargomatic, whose Web-based service matches shippers and truckers, has begun offering service in the New York metropolitan area.

August 24, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Wabco Wins New Business in China

Commercial component manufacturer Wabco announced several long-term supply agreements with JMCH, a truck manufacturer based in China that is expanding into the heavy-duty segment.

August 24, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Save Fuel

Tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance, according to a new study.

August 24, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Study Shows Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Aid Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Cost

A new study finds that tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance.

August 17, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Senate Panel OKs Tax Relief For Equipment, Alt Fuels

Senate Finance Committee members agreed on a broad package of tax-extension provisions before leaving the capital for summer break, including those important to trucking.

August 17, 2015
BusinessLogisticsEquipment

Trucking Companies Plan to Add Trailers as Drivers Remain Scarce

Trucking companies are planning to add trailers and capacity as the driver shortage continues, according to a new survey.

August 13, 2015
BusinessEquipment

BF Goodrich Announces Recall of About 129,000 Tires

BF Goodrich Tires is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that primarily are found on commercial light trucks, full-size heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some three-quarter and 1-ton pickup trucks.

August 10, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Cummins Maintains Engine Share Lead, But Continues to Lose Ground to OEMs

Truck makers sold more of their own engines in the first half of 2015 as they continue to encroach on Cummins Inc.’s industry-leading market share.

August 10, 2015
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB

The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.

July 30, 2015