WHY LEASING MAKES SENSE FOR NATURAL GAS preview image Equipment WHY LEASING MAKES SENSE FOR NATURAL GAS October 27, 2014 Getting back to the C.A.T. announcement that it will be deploying 100 natural gas trucks out of Montreal, it’s interesting to note this will be a full-service lease arrangement with…
Equipment HAS NATURAL GAS LOST ITS LUSTRE? October 27, 2014 Last week I attended the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada Conference at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto. It was a well put together event with a strong list of speakers.
The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission preview image Equipment The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission October 26, 2014 It performs beautifully, but it’s heavier and more expensive than an AMT. Will the fuel savings deliver a payback? Erb Group plans to find out.
Equipment Hino throws party to celebrate 40 years in Canada October 26, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Hino had more than one reason to celebrate last week when it marked its 40th year in Canada. It was also recognizing new milestones achieved by the company…
Business Management Progressive Waste Solutions invests in CNG trucks and infrastructure October 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Despite the chilling effects an extremely cold winter had on its trucks, Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. is determined to more than double the size of its CNG…
Business Management Environmental and human factors affect success of natural gas fleets: UPS October 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Running a natural gas fleet involves more than just buying the trucks and fuelling them up at the right station. There are a lot of human and…
Q&A: Ryder’s Scott Perry on natural gas, its maintenance requirements and why leasing makes sense preview image Equipment Q&A: Ryder’s Scott Perry on natural gas, its maintenance requirements and why leasing makes sense October 24, 2014 Why Ryder's doubling down on natural gas and the benefits of a full-service lease
Equipment Link Manufacturing wins Kalmar Supplier of Excellence award October 24, 2014 SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Link Manufacturing has been recognized by shunt truck manufacturer Kalmar as a supplier of excellence. The award was given out Oct. 15 at Kalmar’s third annual…
Equipment C.A.T. to lease 100 CNG tractors from Ryder October 24, 2014 COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. — C.A.T. has announced it will be leasing 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) sleeper tractors from Ryder System. This marks the first natural gas lease agreement Ryder has…
Equipment Mack offers incentive for OOIDA members October 24, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) qualify for a $1,500 Mack Trucks loyalty reward card when purchasing a new Mack truck between now and Dec.
How downspeeding can destroy your driveline preview image Equipment How downspeeding can destroy your driveline October 22, 2014 Downspeeding is great for fuel economy, but it can wreak havoc on an underspec’d driveline
Numbers add up for natural gas preview image Business Management Numbers add up for natural gas October 22, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Usually, telling a good story involves weaving words into pictures, but at the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada conference, some of the most compelling tales were told by…
Business Management Natural gas fleets tout fuel savings, call for return of 15L engine October 21, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Fleets attending the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada conference here today expressed dismay over the lack of a 15-litre natural gas engine, but also optimism that currently available…
Business Management Truck orders remain strong through September: ACT Research October 21, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net orders for Classes 5-8 trucks were strong in September, with Class 8 orders up 31% year-over-year and Classes 5-7 orders reaching their strongest levels since early…
Equipment Despite lack of 15L engine, natural gas suppliers still optimistic about fuel’s future October 21, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — The current lack of a 15-litre natural gas engine has stalled growth in the heavy-duty trucking segment, but speakers at the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada conference here…
