United Rentals Inc. agreed to buy H&E Equipment Services Inc. for $3.4 billion in cash, gaining a fleet of equipment to serve construction and industrial markets.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.
November 7, 2024American Tire Seeks Bankruptcy After Deal With Lenders
American Tire Distributors, which sought bankruptcy protection in 2018 after the defection of two major manufacturers, has filed for Chapter 11 again as it considers a sale process to cut debt.
October 23, 2024Walmart Overtakes PepsiCo on Top 100 Private Carriers List
Walmart Inc.’s initiatives to strengthen its in-house trucking operations have elevated it to No. 1 on this year’s updated Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list.
August 16, 2024Private Carrier Sector Rankings Reflect Fleet Growth
Although freight market conditions have been favorable to shippers for the past two years, many of the largest private carriers in North America operate larger fleets now than in years past.
August 16, 2024Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets
Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at comÂpetitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.
August 16, 2024Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively
Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.
June 11, 2024Amazon Chooses Volvo VNR Electric as First Class 8 BET in US
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to deploy 47 Volvo VNR Electric tractors across its Southern California operations, its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
May 14, 2024PepsiCo, Estes Express Earn Sustainability Pathfinder Awards
NEW ORLEANS — Transport Topics has presented its inaugural Sustainability Pathfinder awards to PepsiCo and Estes Express in recognition of efforts to curb emissions and eliminate waste.
March 6, 2024Navistar Launches Integrated Powertrain
Truck maker Navistar announced Feb. 26 it has made the first deliveries of its International LT Series equipped with the International S13 Integrated Powertrain.
February 29, 2024