Equipment

Run on Less drivers selected

ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven professional drivers have been selected to participate in the first Run on Less fuel economy challenge, organized by Carbon War Room and the North American Council…

Aperia reaches milestone with Halo Tire Inflator

BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aperia Technologies has announced its Halo Tire Inflator has reached a billion miles on the road. It’s a tire inflation system that mounts to the wheel and…

Canadians named to Peterbilt Parts Council

RENTON, Wash. – Howie Poirier of Cervus Equipment in Stoney Creek, Ont., and Brent Lawrence of Stahl Peterbilt in Edmonton, Alta., have been named to the 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council.

Trailer orders remained strong in July: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders totaled 14,450 units in July, up 43% year-over-year, but 20% off June’s strong pace, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. “We saw continued strong…

Eaton-Cummins JV offers new SmartAdvantage offering

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has added a new downsped overdrive model to its SmartAdvantage powertrain lineup. The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle…

Wabash Canada, Fleetstop Trailers recognized

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two Canadian dealers were recognized by Wabash National as being among the best. Wabash Canada was a five-star dealer in 2016, and Fleetstop Trailers was a four-star…

Wabash to buy Supreme Industries

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National has agreed to buy truck body builder Supreme Industries. The deal is worth US$21 per share, equal to US$364 million. Supreme is the second largest…

Raptor wrench devours toughest bolting applications

EASTON, Pa. – TorcUP is touting its line of Raptor non-impacting pneumatic torque wrenches as the newest success story for providing safer, more efficient solutions to the trucking industry’s bolting…

The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance…

New Cascadia driving higher penetration of proprietary components

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – Orders for the new Cascadia have now surpassed those for its predecessor, and buyers of the new truck are increasingly adopting proprietary powertrain components and safety systems.

Trailer production rises in June

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production surpassed 27,000 units in June, marking a 6% increase over May and a 5% gain year-over-year. ACT Research says the strong production volumes were in…

Wajax distributes B’laster products in Canada

MONTREAL, Que. – Wajax is now distributing B’laster penetrant, lubricant, and rust inhibitor products to the Canadian market. “We are pleased to be appointed the exclusive industrial distributor of B’laster…

Back to basics

The Fergus Truck Show is history, but the first ever Great Canadian Truck Show proved the show can go on

Hino names top Canadian dealer, sales rep

BARRIE, Ont. – Tri-Truck Centre has been named Hino Dealer of the Year for the third straight year. The award was recently presented to dealer principal John Esplen, and general…

Kenworth forges ahead in vocational market with the T880 and T880S

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Trucks is hyping its vocational T880 series, believing the U.S. and Canadian economies are poised to continue an upward trajectory. “Whether you’re talking vocational or just…