Equipment

Augmented reality, software help deliver next-generation training in the shop

As the underlying technology rapidly develops, a growing number of fleets are taking advantage of augmented reality and online training tools to train technicians quickly and efficiently. Saving time and…

Groupe Morneau deploys Canada’s first Volvo VNR Electric in tandem configuration

Volvo Trucks North America’s customer Groupe Morneau took delivery of its first Volvo VNR Electric to operate on freight logistics routes in eastern Canada. The zero-tailpipe emission Class 8 truck…

Stemco wheel seal now a standalone product

Stemco’s Discover XR wheel seal, previously limited to Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assemblies, is now available as a standalone product. The seal’s GlideLock reduces installation forces by 50% and does…

Hauling flatbeds is a job truck drivers can love to hate: Driver’s Education

Half the fun of learning about hauling flatbeds is learning the lingo. There are all sorts of names for the same piece of equipment, and these vary depending on where…

Eaton offer AMT parts in aftermarket

Eaton’s Vehicle Group is now offering aftermarket gears, shafts, bearings and other components for automated manual transmissions including the Detroit DT12, Volvo I-Shift and Mack mDrive AMT. There are more…

Traffic alerts available for New Jersey

Taking regular turns in and out of New Jersey? Real time traffic alerts are now available through Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Natural gas truck sales rise, but focus turning to electric: ACT

Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada were up 3% through the first 11 months of 2021, according to the Alternative Fuels Quarterly report from ACT Research. “Sales…

Cummins, Isuzu to test battery-electric prototype truck

Cummins and Isuzu are joining forces to build the prototype of a medium-duty battery-electric truck for fleet demonstrations in the coming year. It will be the first zero-emissions offering to…

Bendix brings reman compressors to aftermarket

The aftermarket now has access to Bendix remanufactured BA-921 compressors for Detroit Diesel 2007 EPA and 2010 EPA DD13 and DD15 engines. Referred to by the manufacturer as one…

Expect more of the same in commercial vehicle market for ’22

Issues affecting North America’s commercial vehicle market in 2021 are expected to continue in 2022, according to the latest Transportation Digest from ACT Research. “The factors impacting the market start…

Path to net zero transportation complex, says Conference Board of Canada

Canada remains far short of its 2050 target for net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, despite gains already made in the transportation sector. The latest report by the Conference Board of…

Ocean Trailer adds MAC, Beall product lines

Ocean Trailer has added MAC Trailers and its Beall Manufacturing tanker subsidiary to its product line. The dealer will carry MAC’s flatdeck, end dump, transfer, and pneumatic trailer lines but…

Endurant XD and XD Pro transmissions for heavy weights, demanding terrain

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has unveiled the spec’s for its Endurant XD and XD Pro automated transmissions, supporting on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings and severe-duty…

Commercial vehicle demand enters 2022 ‘like a lion’: ACT

Demand for commercial vehicles were “materially above expectations” in the first month of 2022, reports ACT Research, and strong fundamentals point to continued high demand. “We start 2022 as 2021…

Platooning Alberta trucks now collecting data

Data collection is now underway in a test of platooning trucks in Alberta, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has announced through an online post. The AMTA began a trial…