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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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EFS Upgrades Integration with TMW

Payment processing provider Electronic Funds Source said it has upgraded its integration with TMW Systems Inc.’s Innovative transportation management software.

September 6, 2013
BusinessSafetyEquipmentAutonomous

Class 8 Orders Rise 20% in August, ACT Says

Orders for Class 8 trucks increased 20% in August from a year prior and were at their highest level in three months, ACT Research said Sept. 5.

September 5, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Philadelphia Factory Index Expands for Third Month

Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded for a third month in August, but at a slower rate than July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.

August 15, 2013
BusinessLogisticsEquipment

Flatbed Manufacturers Introduce New Models as Demand Picks Up After Prolonged Recession

Manufacturers of flatbed trailers say they are increasing production and rolling out new models to help haulers meet their customers’ rising demands as business picks up following the prolonged economic recession.

August 12, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Engine Sales Dive 21%

Class 8 engine installations in North America plummeted during the first half of 2013, dropping 21.2% to 119,057, WardsAuto.com reported.

August 12, 2013
BusinessLogisticsEquipment

Bill Would Ban Double-Decker Trailers for Interstate Transportation of Horses

Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate last week would make illegal the interstate transportation of horses in double-decker trailers.

August 12, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Ritchie Bros.’ Second-Quarter Income Dips

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers said its second-quarter profit slipped from a year ago to $30 million, or 28 cents per share, from $31.3 million, or 29 cents, a year ago.

August 6, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Component Makers Report Mixed 2Q Results

Three component manufacturers reported mixed second-quarter results compared with the same period last year.

August 5, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Eaton’s 2Q Earnings Rise

Eaton Corp. said Friday its second-quarter earnings rose, due in part to its $13 billion acquisition of Ireland-based Cooper Industries last year.

August 2, 2013
BusinessEquipment

Goodyear’s Earnings More Than Double

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s second-quarter earnings more than doubled as its operating income jumped 27%, improving in all four of its global regions.

July 31, 2013