John G Smith

4-speed Eaton transmission for Class 7-8 electric vehicles

Eaton’s eMobility business has a new four-speed transmission for Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles, scheduled to debut in 2022.

Webasto pre-heater combines flexible install, quiet ops

Webasto’s Thermo Top Evo adds to the company’s lineup of engine-off heating equipment, capable of preheating everything from light-duty commercial vehicles to heavy-duty trucks.

VanGripper keeps workers secure at heights

Deneigement Toitures Excel’s VanGripper restraint system offers extra support for those who have to work on top of semi-trailers or cube vans.

CTA chief: ‘Where are the regulators?’

TORONTO, Ont. – Stephen Laskowski, the CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, is clearly frustrated by the “small but growing” segment of the trucking industry that is circumventing a series of regulations to gain a business advantage. Check out his thoughts in this video from the Surface Transportation Summit.

Volvo betters Mexican emission standards

PUEBLA, Mexico – Mexico’s emissions standards for heavy trucks have traditionally lagged behind those elsewhere in North America. The gap has tightened, but Volvo Trucks North America is taking a step further -- selling equipment that meets EPA 2017 GHG limits.

New Kinedyne winches stronger, lighter

Kinedyne has unveiled winches with a working load limit (WLL) of 6,670 lb. – 20% higher than the current standard of 5,500 lb., and matching the working load limit of Rhino Max and K-Force winch straps.

Link unveils chain-friendly suspension

Link Mfg. has unveiled its new 52K Air Link Gen 3 tandem drive suspension, focusing on the needs of those using heavy vocational equipment that runs on 315 tires.

Optronics adds graphics to lamps

Optronics International has unveiled a stop-tail-turn lamp that integrates graphics within the lighting package, combining a GloLight Lens and a traditional LED pattern.

Delegation highlights cargo theft, red tape

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Issues such as cargo theft and the need to reduce red tape were highlighted during a recent meeting between Ontario politicians and a delegation including representatives from…

Eaton, Cummins join forces in PDU

Eaton’s eMobility business unit has unveiled a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles. A PDU connects main battery power to the rest of the…

The 2020 economic outlook for trucking

The economic pendulum has swung when it comes to setting trucking rates. Carriers are giving up some of the gains secured last year, particularly in the spot market. But other factors will continue to place pressure on rates in the year to come. A panel at the 2019 Surface Transportation Summit offered a look at what 2020 has in store.

Do RFPs support carrier-shipper relationships?

The dreaded request for proposal (RFP) was a hot topic of debate at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 16 at the International Centre.

Eaton unveils power distribution unit (PDU)

Eaton’s eMobility business unit has unveiled a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles.

Lamps have a graphic appeal

Optronics International's new stop-tail-turn lamp integrates graphics within the lighting package, combining a GloLight Lens and a traditional LED pattern.

Hyundai offers peek at hydrogen-electric truck concept

Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled the first peek at its concept for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck, to be known as HDC-6 Neptune.