Equipment

UAW to go back on strike after rejecting latest tentative deal

United Auto Workers (UAW) union members at Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant will walk off the job at noon today, after rejecting the truck maker’s latest tentative agreement with…

Goodyear finalizes Cooper Tire acquisition

Goodyear has completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire, finalizing a merger agreement reached Feb. 22. The company says the move will provide customers with more options, and will strengthen its…

UAW members reject latest tentative agreement with Volvo

United Auto Workers (UAW) workers at Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant have once again rejected a labor agreement tentatively reached with the company May 20. It was a six-year…

XL Specialized unveils paver trailer

XL Specialized Trailers has added a low-profile hydraulic detachable (HDG) gooseneck trailer to its lineup, delivering a new option for those hauling paving equipment. The trailer has tapered front…

Class 8 orders slow as 2021 build slots fill

Class 8 orders cooled in May, reflecting the filling of build slots this year and OEMs’ reticence to begin taking orders for 2022. FTR reports preliminary figures of 23,600 Class…

Vision of green transportation faces business challenges

Businesses around the world are investing evermore into sustainable transportation strategies, but there are clearly barriers to overcome. The higher cost of going green may be one of the biggest…

Detroit Assurance safety features expand

Detroit is expanding on its Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, adding several new features that are described as industry-first capabilities. Active speed intervention (ASI) will trigger visual and…

Truck, trailer and freight demand all to remain strong: FTR

“We need trucks on the road, the market is desperate for trucks, and we can’t get them.” That was how Don Ake, vice-president – commercial vehicles with industry forecaster FTR…

Michelin adds pre-mold retreads to trailer lineup

Michelin is rolling out two new pre-mold retreads for trailer applications. The Michelin X Multi T-SA pre-mold retread is designed for the scrub and stresses in spread-axle and tag-axle…

Newcom confirms ExpoCam will take place in September

Newcom Media Quebec, owner of ExpoCam, Canada’s national trucking show, has confirmed the event will be held on Sept. 22-23, 2021 at Espace Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. “Following the very positive announcements…

Lion breaks ground at battery plant and innovation center

The YMX International Aerocity in Mirabel, Que., will be home to Lion Electric’s battery manufacturing plant and innovation center. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the site, which is…

Yokohama regional drive tire ready for winter

Yokohama Tire’s 715R open-shoulder regional drive tire is ready for winter, securing the widely recognized three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall. All four sizes — 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5…

Meet DTNA’s new CEO, John O’Leary

If being president and CEO of North America’s market share-leading truck manufacturer sounds like an easy gig, think again. John O’Leary, who took over for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)…

Michelin unveils vision of sustainable tires — and wind-powered cargo ships

Michelin is highlighting two sustainable innovations during the annual Movin’On Summit, unveiling the prototype for a sustainable tire and even a new generation of sails for merchant ships. The prototype…

Stertil-Koni unveils five jacks for heavy-duty applications

Stertil-Koni has introduced five new air-over-hydraulic jacks designed for heavy-duty applications such as trucking, transit, agriculture and construction. Chrome-plated lifting rams promise extended service life, while the jacks also…