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Fuso going with gas in Class 5 cabover

“Customers want gasoline and we see our competition, we see other players, going in the same direction,” says Justin Palmer, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America. INDIANAPOLIS,…

Navistar program to strengthen connections with TEMs

“This industry goes through TEMs and dealers,” says Mark Stasell, vice president – vocational truck business. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – International has unveiled its new Diamond Partner program to establish closer…

Exploring the path to electric trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – There are plenty of barriers to the widespread adoption of electric trucks. Battery prices, weights, and limited ranges are just three of them. But Michael Berube, one of the presenters at this year’s Green Truck Summit, sees plenty of promise in such trucks to support evolving delivery models.

Is now the ‘right time’ for electric vehicles?

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- There are still lessons to learn when it comes to electric vehicles, but data from early experiences could help ensure the trucks meet actual needs. Maybe some of the range anxiety is unfounded.

UPS looks to paint brown trucks green

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Carleton Rose of UPS says electric trucks are the "way of the future". But they aren't perfect. Not yet.

NACFE explores electric truck charging needs

TORONTO, Ont. – Buying an electric truck involves more than adding batteries and electric motors to a powertrain. The vehicles will also require access to charging infrastructure that is…

Ontario’s mandatory driver training continues to evolve

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – About 10,500 would-be truck drivers have passed through Ontario’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program, but the province’s transportation ministry is still learning lessons along the way.

9 tech trends that could transform trucking

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- ISB Canada CEO Michael Thompson has seen how tech can transform an industry. He identifies nine tech trends that promise to transform trucking.

CTA continues call for truck driver immigration program

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues its push for a trucking-focused immigration program to help offset a shortage of truck drivers. Speaking yesterday before the House…

New lighting for lift platforms

Stertil-Koni’s Skylift platform lift and a four-post lifting system are both being fitted with an enhanced LED lighting system. The new lighting system is anchored by pre-assembled 40-inch…

Stertil-Koni upgrades lift lighting

Stertil-Koni’s Skylift platform lift and a four-post lifting system are both being fitted with an enhanced LED lighting system. The new lighting system is anchored by pre-assembled 40-inch…

This Way Up: How to choose the best lift for your shop

Lift choices are dictated by everything from the vehicles being serviced to the nature of work being conducted. (Stertil-Koni photo) TORONTO, Ont. — Nothing reinforces the need for well-chosen shop…

Canadian truck orders slowing, but sales remain strong

TORONTO, Ont. — Truck orders appear to be slowing when compared to the record-setting pace of 2018, but Canada’s retail sales were strong as 2019 began. ACT Research reports that…

Purilite LED helps to improve air quality

Optronics International’s LED-based Purilite Light Shield decontaminating light promises to improve air quality and enhance visibility. A proprietary coating on the LEDs generates a stream of negative ions,…

Boxx packages cyber security

Toronto-based Boxx Insurance has unveiled Cyberboxx to help transportation and logistics providers stay ahead of cyber threats – part of a broad series of industry-focused solutions. Cyberboxx delivers…