Equipment Trailer innovations celebrated by Great Dane September 30, 2015 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane hosted more than 250 supplier and company representatives at its first ever Supplier Summit and Innovation Challenge in Savannah, Ga. this week. The forum was…
Quebec manufacturer introduces a super-hauler preview image Equipment Quebec manufacturer introduces a super-hauler September 23, 2015 A new 50-tonne capacity off-road hauler from Simard is turning heads
Equipment Phase 2 GHG regs a work in progress September 23, 2015 ORLANDO, Fla. — Time is running out to comment on the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas Phase 2 regulations, which were proposed in June and set to go into effect on…
Eaton adds two optional features to automated transmissions September 23, 2015 CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eaton has added two optional features to its UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions, the company announced earlier this week. The new Urge to Move…
Equipment ‘Eyebrow-raising’ data points seen in August Class 8 orders September 18, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has reported final numbers for August’s truck order activity, with Class 8 orders coming in at 20,200 units. Classes 5-7 orders were nearly 17,900. Kenny…
Northern Ontario International dealerships rebrand preview image Business Management Northern Ontario International dealerships rebrand September 18, 2015 SUDBURY, Ont. — Nickel City International and Timmins International have rebranded as Tru-Nor Truck Centres, to celebrate their northern heritage. The dealer network also welcomed a new location in Sault…
Equipment DAIMLER INTRODUCES CONCEPT OF ‘INTERACTIVE SAFETY’ September 16, 2015 One of the most exciting and fast-moving aspects of the trucking industry of late has been the advent of advanced safety systems. After decades of passive safety systems such as…
Equipment DT12, Detroit Assurance helping DTNA defend market share September 15, 2015 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — This has been an incredible year for truck sales in the North American market and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says it has been able to…
Driving the Freightliner Inspiration autonomous truck preview image Equipment Driving the Freightliner Inspiration autonomous truck September 15, 2015 I travelled to Nevada to become certified to operate autonomous trucks in that state
Equipment Daimler touts next chapter in truck safety: Interactive safety September 15, 2015 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says it’s ready to write the next chapter in the continuing evolution of truck safety, and that it will be all…
Equipment It’s the dog days of summer for Class 8 orders September 3, 2015 Preliminary Class 8 truck orders reached their lowest levels since September 2013 in August, according to industry forecaster FTR. They totaled 19,550 units, down 18% from July and 22% year-over-year.
Equipment Ritchie Bros. planning major Edmonton auction September 3, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. — More than 200 truck tractors will be among the 7,350-plus pieces of equipment available at a Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton Sept. 9-11. There will also be…
Equipment Don’t sweat Operation Airbrake; follow these tips from Bendix September 2, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Airbrake roadside inspection campaign runs Sept. 6-12, and Bendix has offered some tips for drivers on how to pass any…
Equipment Navistar posts Q3 loss, but feels good about 2016 buying season September 2, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced its Q3 results this morning, reporting a net loss of US$28 million. This compares to a net loss of $2 million in the same…
VOLVO’S LATEST 6×2 RAISES THE AXLE – AND THE BAR – FOR FUEL SAVINGS preview image Equipment VOLVO’S LATEST 6×2 RAISES THE AXLE – AND THE BAR – FOR FUEL SAVINGS September 1, 2015 I spent some time earlier this month with Volvo in Utah and Idaho, where I had the chance to drive the company’s new 6×2 setup with Adaptive Loading. The configuration…
