Equipment Wabash Canada launches GoRight brand November 8, 2017 KITCHENER, Ont. – Wabash Canada has announced it’s launching a new GoRight brand for its fleet maintenance business. The company says it has developed a fleet maintenance program that can…
Equipment Class 8 orders surged in October November 6, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders reached 35,700 units in October, marking a 62% month-over-month increase, according to FTR. That’s a 167% increase from October 2016.
Driving the International HV preview image Equipment Driving the International HV October 30, 2017 HV, LoneStar latest International trucks to get new interior
Mack debuts refuse truck upgrades at Waste & Recycling Expo preview image Equipment Mack debuts refuse truck upgrades at Waste & Recycling Expo October 30, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Mack Trucks has introduced a more ergonomic seat for its LR model in right-hand stand-up/sit-down drive configurations, in response to complaints about the limited range of…
Equipment Petro-Canada gives update on new oil categories October 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Nearly a year after Petro-Canada Lubricants rolled out its new CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil categories, the company says it has successfully converted its customers to…
Equipment Mack vows to hold ground in strongest segments, grow longhaul October 25, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Mack Trucks will hold its ground in construction and refuse segments where it has traditionally been strong, while growing its longhaul segment presence. That was the commitment…
Equipment Natural gas truck sales flat October 25, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales were flat year-to-date through August, according to ACT Research. “Despite the uncertainty of environmental change on the…
Equipment New Cascadia gets upgrades, Detroit launches telematics app October 23, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Freightliner continues to expand the options available on its new Cascadia, with several enhancements announced at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition. New upgrades…
Equipment DTNA optimistic about year ahead, continuing to push technology October 23, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Roger Nielsen, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is anticipating a strong year for truck sales in 2018. “We see a strong…
Equipment International predicting stronger truck demand October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Navistar International sees stronger truck demand carrying into 2018, and expects to increase its share as demand increases. Michael Cancelliere, president of truck and parts for Navistar…
Equipment International opens Uptime Command Center, launches online marketplace October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – International Truck has announced the launch of its new Uptime Command Center, with the aim of getting trucks back on the road within 48 hours of a…
FlowBelow offers aerodynamic system for trailers preview image Equipment FlowBelow offers aerodynamic system for trailers October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – FlowBelow has introduced its first aerodynamic wheel cover and fairing kit for trailers. The Trailer AeroSlider System mounts to the sliding trailer suspension and travels with the…
Don’t call it an AMT preview image Equipment Don’t call it an AMT October 19, 2017 Eaton’s Endurant is the North American trucking industry’s first purpose-built automated transmission
Equipment TruckPro adds four locations to network October 19, 2017 LONGUEUIL, Que. – TruckPro has announced the expansion of its network to more than 125 service centers. The recent additions include: Diesel Expectations; River Philip, N.S.; Palmer Automotive and Truck…
Equipment Bendix expands damper manufacturing capacity October 19, 2017 HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bendix has announced it’s expanding production at its Huntington, Ind., plant and injecting US$3.8 million into the facility. Bendix will add two new production lines to manufacture…
