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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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Exceptional Demand Builds for Used Trailers

The used trailer market is surging. Values are high and inventory is sometimes scarce as buyers look for alternatives to higher-priced new equipment, largely available only after long lead times, industry experts said.

August 28, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Summit Partners Acquires MercuryGate International

Investment firm Summit Partners announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions.

August 28, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Prices, Sales Climb in July

Used truck sales rose in July, as did the average price in a hot market where finding inventory to buy or sell is a challenge, ACT Research Co. reported.

August 28, 2018
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New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities

In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.

August 27, 2018
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Bendix Transitions Facilities to New Quality Standards

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake announced each has completed all audits successfully, ensuring full transition to the new standards from the International Automotive Task Force, and the International Organization for Standardizations.

August 27, 2018
BusinessEquipmentFuel

J.B. Hunt 360 Perks Taps Pilot Flying J, Goodyear, SiriusXM

J.B. Hunt, SiriusXM, Pilot Flying J and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. have announced a rewards program that they said will help carriers save money, spend more time driving and have an overall better experience.

August 27, 2018
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

PS Logistics Finalizes Purchase of D. Mosley Trucking

PS Logistics has completed the purchase of D. Mosley Trucking Inc. and DMT Logistics Services Inc., the Birmingham, Ala.-based company announced Aug. 23. Financial terms were not announced.

August 27, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 27: The LeBron James of Trucking

2018 NTDC champion Scott Woodrome and NBA superstar LeBron James have a lot in common. Seriously.

August 27, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Amerit Attracts New Investments

Amerit Fleet Solutions, a provider of fleet maintenance and repair services to commercial fleets, announced the close of a majority investment from Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, and a minority investment from Element Fleet Management Corp., a global fleet management company.

August 24, 2018
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Nel Expands Plant to Make Electrolyzers for Nikola

Nel ASA has begun construction of what it says is the world鈥檚 largest electrolyzer manufacturing plant, fully automated and able to deliver electrolyzers at a game-changing cost.

August 24, 2018

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