Ryder System Inc. saw growth across its business during the second quarter of 2021, the company reported July 28.
July 29, 2021Fleet Equipment News
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.
Used Class 8 Average Price Soars Past $60,000
The average price for a used Class 8 soared to a new high for the third consecutive month as June sales climbed year-over-year amid the lowest inventory levels yet in this cycle, ACT Research reported.
July 29, 2021Old Dominion Freight Line Reports Record Revenue for Q2
Old Dominion Freight Line saw net income increase year-over-year by 82.4% during the second quarter of 2021, the company reported July 28.
July 29, 2021Wabash Reports Higher Q2 Results
Wabash National Corp. announced plans to dedicate more space to building dry van trailers as it reported gains in second-quarter income and revenue as trailer shipments rose to meet strong customer demand.
July 29, 2021Ford Posts Surprise Profit on Surging Prices of Scarce Cars
Ford Motor Co. overcame a critical parts shortage and managed to post a surprise profit in the second quarter, thanks to surging prices on models that have become harder to find on dealer lots.
July 29, 2021Toyota Defies Chip Shortage to Post Record Output, Sales
Strong global demand for cars boosted Toyota Motor Corp.鈥檚 sales to a record for the month of June, with production seemingly unfazed by an industrywide shortage of semiconductors.
July 29, 2021Pilot Rewards 40-Year Driver With Custom Peterbilt Truck
Pilot Co. recently recognized one of its longtime drivers with a custom-made Peterbilt truck.
July 28, 2021US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security
The leaders of the U.S. Senate鈥檚 freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
July 28, 2021How Drones Help Workers Inspect Wind Turbines
Nearthlab鈥檚 drones use artificial intelligence and laser technologies to help pinpoint potential damage and reduce the chance of accidents during human inspections of wind turbines.
July 28, 2021Boeing Climbs on First Profit Since 2019 as COVID, Max Woes Ease
Boeing Co. earned a profit for the first time in nearly two years, surprising Wall Street and hinting at a potential turnaround after one of the worst financial crises in the planemaker鈥檚 centurylong history. The shares jumped.
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