Equipment Daimler to develop medium-duty engine, introduces new safety systems October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will be bringing a medium-duty Detroit engine to the market. The new DD5 and DD8 are currently under development and being…
(Most) Canadian provinces agree to allow full-sized trailer tails preview image Equipment (Most) Canadian provinces agree to allow full-sized trailer tails October 7, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — All Canadian provinces except for Newfoundland have agreed to allow full-sized trailer tails. As we first reported last week, the policy change was agreed upon…
Navistar shows off most fuel-efficient ProStar, announces remote diagnostics enhancements preview image Equipment Navistar shows off most fuel-efficient ProStar, announces remote diagnostics enhancements October 5, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navistar International unveiled what it says is its most fuel-efficient ProStar, featuring the SmartAdvantage powertrain package from Cummins and Eaton. The truck was on display at…
Business Management ‘You can’t go broke going green’: UPS exec October 5, 2014 And why he believes low rolling resistance tires are no better for the environment
Trillium offers new CNG fast-fill fuelling option October 5, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Trillium CNG has introduced a new seven-inch hydraulic intensifier compressor (HY-C), which it says can refuel CNG vehicles in half the time it takes today. The…
Equipment FlowBelow aero wheel covers get vote of confidence from Mesilla Valley Transportation October 4, 2014 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A fleet-wide order for 1,200 units has given aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer FlowBelow a boost; and it’s not just the volume but also the customer that…
Equipment New regulations on weights and dimensions and inspections October 3, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — Canadian governments have come to agreement on policies regarding truck weights and measures and vehicle inspections. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of transport approved three recommendations put…
Business Management Class 8 truck demand remains high through September October 2, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Class 8 truck net orders in September were higher than any other September since 2005 and 27% stronger than a year ago, according to the latest data…
The all-new Ford F-150 with aluminum body preview image Equipment The all-new Ford F-150 with aluminum body October 2, 2014 Addition of 2.7L EcoBoost engine gives customers a new, fuel-efficient powertrain option
Equipment Volvo revises LNG engine plans October 1, 2014 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Trucks no longer intends to produce a compression ignition LNG engine for the North American market. The company issued a statement today saying while it will…
Business Management MACK OFFERING HARDWARE-FREE FLEET MANAGEMENT TOOLS September 30, 2014 I spent a little time yesterday on a call with Mack Trucks execs, who were launching a new service with Telogis that provides a full suite of fleet management tools…
DRIVING AN INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN FROM CUMMINS AND EATON preview image Equipment DRIVING AN INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN FROM CUMMINS AND EATON September 30, 2014 Cummins and Eaton have made a big slash with their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain, featuring the ISX and the Fuller Advantage Series automated manual transmission. However, it hasn’t made much more…
Business Management DAIMLER GIVES A MARKET UPDATE September 30, 2014 While in Hannover for IAA, our small delegation of North American truck journalists had the chance to sit down with various Daimler execs, including the affable Martin Daum, head of…
The International ProStar, with 16-speed Cummins-Eaton powertrain preview image Equipment The International ProStar, with 16-speed Cummins-Eaton powertrain September 29, 2014 No, it’s not the SmartAdvantage. But it's a good example of a collaboration between Cummins and Eaton that is winning fans among Canadian fleets.
Equipment Mack Fleet Management launched to help fleets run their businesses September 29, 2014 An extension of GuardDog Connect, new service will provide fleet management and compliance tools with no additional hardware required
