Equipment

Why Canada has some of the most productive trucks in the world

In the 1960s, U.S. and Canadian rules on weights and dimensions were almost identical. But things didn’t stay that way for long. By the time the 1980s came about,…

Manac expanding into Moncton

Semitrailer manufacturer Manac is opening a sales, parts and service center in Moncton, New Brunswick in the fall of 2021. This location is the first of several identified in a…

PowerFleet Vista delivers a broad view

PowerFleet’s Vista video system is leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze and manage risky driving situations. It builds on a technology portfolio that includes the LV-710 freight camera for trailers…

Xtract extracts and collects collision data

Xtract, an analytics platform that captures data to help reconstruct accidents in real time, is now available through the Geotab Marketplace platform. The system overlays telematics data with other…

Kinedyne curtain keeps cargo cold

There’s a new alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip curtains used to control cargo temperatures. While drivers have been known to cut down down such sharp-edged strips, to get them…

Flatdeck fleets focused on weight, longevity…and IQ?

Flatdeck haulers have always looked for light weight and longevity when spec’ing trailers. Now you can add IQ to their list of priorities. The trend towards smart trailers has been…

Mack announces calendar winners

Two Canadian-owned Mack Trucks have been voted into the 2022 Mack Trucks Calendar. A Mack Anthem owned by Volume Tank Transport in Mississauga, Ont., and a 1990 Mack RB690 owned…

Blue Solutions finds a solid market for solid state batteries

The world is marching ever closer to an era of battery-electric commercial vehicles, and a business in Boucherville, Que. is showcasing the power to keep them on the move. Specifically,…

PMTC showcases best fleet graphics

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) once again recognized the best fleet graphics through its annual Vehicle Graphics Design competition, which it dubs “the most colorful awards in…

Steel walking floor ready for abrasive loads

The new J-Max steel floor from Keith Manufacturing is designed to stand up to abrasive material and keep goods moving. The walking floor is equipped to handle MSW and…

Goodyear SightLine delivers tire insights for cargo vans

Goodyear is introducing some added intelligence for cargo van fleets, with the Goodyear SightLine system designed for equipment in the field service, construction, and final-mile delivery segments. (Photo: Goodyear)…

Bridgestone invests in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics

Bridgestone Americas has invested in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics, and will integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies into the company’s Level 4 autonomous trucks. The two companies will pilot future…

Muncie PTO for Allison 3000 and 4000 transmissions

Muncie Power Products’ A30 Series continuous-duty power take-off (PTO) promises improved torque ratings for medium- and heavy-duty applications. The 10-bolt, constant-drive PTO is designed to fit Allison 3000 and…

Omnitracs system focuses on distracted driving

Omnitracs has updated its SmartSense system with SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ — a package that combines cab-facing cameras, AI and computer vision to detect issues like suspected sleep, drowsiness,…

Second ELD certification body announced

A second electronic logging device (ELD) certification agency has been approved by Transport Canada. CSA Group will join FPInnovations as the second third-party organization available to approve ELDs for use…