The 2016 model year Volvo VNL featuring Adaptive Gearing preview image Equipment The 2016 model year Volvo VNL featuring Adaptive Gearing November 9, 2014 Subtle powertrain and aerodynamic enhancements are expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of up to 3.5% when the 2016s hit the market early next year
Trailers Canada’s Conny Weyers to retire preview image Equipment Trailers Canada’s Conny Weyers to retire November 7, 2014 After 40 years of selling trailers, Conny Weyers says the time is right to step aside
Equipment DTNA sets new records with October order intake November 5, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. — October was a banner month for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), which set an all-time record for order intake in a single month. DTNA says it received…
Navigating the roadblocks preview image Equipment Navigating the roadblocks November 5, 2014 Figuring out how to make a self-driving truck is the easy part. Integrating autonomous technology into society is where the challenge truly begins.
Business Management Truck orders mark second strongest month ever in October November 4, 2014 Class 8 truck orders were “phenomenal” in October, marking the second strongest month ever, according to industry forecasters. FTR reported preliminary numbers of 45,795 Class 8 orders, up 87% month-over-month…
Business Management Money PIT November 4, 2014 Non-profit organization helps fleets save fuel and earn government rebates
CAT CT681’s form designed for function preview image Equipment CAT CT681’s form designed for function November 1, 2014 Caterpillar's new CT681 is a short nose, set forward vocational truck designed for use in Eastern urban environments.
Equipment Mascot Truck Parts to expand under new ownership October 31, 2014 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Divested by Meritor and under new ownership, Mascot Truck Parts Canada will continue to be a major remanufacturer of heavy truck components with a renewed focus on…
Kenworth T880 to deliver US Capitol Christmas tree preview image Equipment Kenworth T880 to deliver US Capitol Christmas tree October 31, 2014 CASS LAKE, Minn. — America’s most famous Christmas tree is en-route to the US Capitol aboard a flatdeck trailer pulled by a Kenworth T880. The tree began its journey this…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. sets new record at Edmonton auction October 31, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. set a new Canadian record at its Edmonton auction this month, selling nearly 6,700 pieces of equipment for more than $109 million. The auction was…
Toyo offers new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 30, 2014 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tires has announced the introduction of a new SmartWay-verified drive tire. The Toyo M650 is designed for regional-haul service and higher torque operating conditions, the company…
Mercedes-Benz debuts 4×4 Sprinter, crosswind assist preview image Equipment Mercedes-Benz debuts 4×4 Sprinter, crosswind assist October 30, 2014 Seemingly emboldened by the arrival of new European-inspired cargo vans, the Mercedes Sprinter has been loaded up with new features and options
Equipment Fleets to test tire inflation technology October 28, 2014 AKRON, Ohio – Some Canadian and US fleets will soon be participating in testing to see if they can keep their pressures up—tire pressures that is. The Goodyear Tire &…
THE DANGERS OF DOWNSPEEDING preview image Equipment THE DANGERS OF DOWNSPEEDING October 27, 2014 While in San Diego for the American Trucking Associations conference I had an interesting chat with Mike Schwanzl, senior manager, field sales with Dana. He’s concerned about the increased torque…
DRIVING ERB’S NEW PROSTAR WITH ALLISON TC10 preview image Equipment DRIVING ERB’S NEW PROSTAR WITH ALLISON TC10 October 27, 2014 Allison has come out with its first automatic transmission aimed at the Class 8 tractor market and Erb Group is one of the first Canadian fleets to take delivery of…
