Equipment Trailer orders exceeding expectations: ACT Research July 18, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – June net trailer orders totaled 20,375 units, up more than 50% year-over-year and 14% better than May, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research. “Net orders have…
Equipment Lytx opens new Canadian office, R&D lab July 17, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – DriveCam maker Lytx has announced its move into a new facility in Markham, Ont. The company is moving its local hardware and software development teams into a…
Volvo takes wraps off new VNL preview image Equipment Volvo takes wraps off new VNL July 11, 2017 ‘The most exciting new trucks from Volvo in 20 years’
Equipment Volvo eyes top spot in global truck market July 11, 2017 DUBLIN, Va. — A strong European truck market has offset weakness in North America, providing favorable industry conditions for Volvo Trucks globally. Claes Nilsson, Volvo Truck’s global president, gave an…
Class 8 truck orders strengthened in June preview image Equipment Class 8 truck orders strengthened in June July 6, 2017 Preliminary Class 8 truck orders came in at 17,600 units in June, marking a 7% improvement compared to May and 38% spike year-over-year, according to FTR. The industry forecaster said…
Glasvan wins Great Dane sales awards preview image Equipment Glasvan wins Great Dane sales awards July 5, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane took three out of the top four international Dealer of the Year awards from Great Dane. Glasvan was named tops for international sales in…
A classic celebration preview image Equipment A classic celebration July 4, 2017 Soggy show grounds couldn’t dampen spirits at Clifford Antique Truck Show
Equipment Transit Truck Bodies reaches production milestone July 4, 2017 LAVAL, Que. – Transit Truck Bodies has announced it will soon be delivering its 50,000th truck body since it began production in 1978. The company is inviting its 250 employees,…
Equipment International ships first trucks with A26 engine June 30, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck has announced it has started shipping trucks with its new A26 engine. The 12.4-liter engine is being shipped in International LT and RH series trucks,…
17.6 | Tire Maintenance Strategies preview image Equipment 17.6 | Tire Maintenance Strategies June 29, 2017 Lou Smyrlis goes Inside the Numbers to see how Canadian carriers are handling their tire maintenance needs. Click here for more Inside…
Canadian-themed Trout River trailer on tour preview image Equipment Canadian-themed Trout River trailer on tour June 28, 2017 COLEMAN, P.E.I. – A specially decorated Trout River live bottom trailer is traveling across Eastern Canada this week to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday. The trailer left the company’s Coleman, P.E.I.
Equipment Timken to buy Groeneveld Group June 28, 2017 NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Timken has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire automatic lubrication system manufacturer Groeneveld Group. The deal is worth about US$280 million. “The acquisition of…
Michelin launches new regional haul drive tire preview image Equipment Michelin launches new regional haul drive tire June 27, 2017 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin has a new drive tire for the growing regional haul segment, which it says offers 65% better removal mileage compared to its predecessor. The new X…
Equipment UPS commits to adding more clean vehicles June 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – UPS has announced that by 2020, one in four new vehicles it purchases each year will be powered by an alternative fuel or advanced technology, up from…
Driving the new Volvo VNR preview image Equipment Driving the new Volvo VNR June 23, 2017 The design of the all-new Volvo VNR was heavily inspired by driver feedback
