Equipment

Volvo, UAW reach tentative deal

United Auto Workers (UAW) union members at Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant have reached a tentative deal with the company The six-year tentative agreement covers about 2,900 employees in…

Stand-alone Daimler Trucks to focus on zero-emission future

Daimler Trucks is gradually turning away from internal combustion engines (ICE) as it prepares for a changing future — one that will involve battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and life…

Announced truck inspection blitzes make lasting gains, researchers say

The annual 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz is never a surprise, and we know Brake Safety Week will focus on hoses and tubing from Aug. 22-28. But some new research is…

Brake Safety Week turns focus to hoses and tubing

Commercial vehicle inspectors will apply a special focus to brake hoses and tubing during Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 22-28. Findings related to that special focus are scheduled to…

ABS Trailers expands Quebec manufacturing facility

ABS Trailers has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Val-des-Sources, Que. The company, which manufactures live bottom trailers, purchased a building and land adjacent to its existing operations. Charles Dutil, president…

OEMS struggling ‘to turn orders into trucks’ amid supply shortages: ACT Research

Class 8 orders marked a seven-month low in April, a reflection of a full 2021 backlog rather than diminishing demand, ACT Research reported. “As we’ve said for some time, commercial…

Trailer orders decline as build slots fill up

Trailer order activity cooled in April, with ACT Research reporting preliminary orders of 14,400 units – less than half of March’s volume – but blamed it on lack of supply,…

Upgrades introduced to Autel diagnostic tablet

Autel US has introduced several enhancements to the MaxiSYS MS909CV commercial vehicle diagnostics tablet. Features include software to analyze starting and charging systems, and calibrate advanced driver assistance systems…

Michelin to raise prices

Michelin North America is increasing on- and off-road commercial truck tire prices by 13% effective July 1. The company says the price increase is “due to market dynamics.” (Photo: Michelin)…

Solera Holdings buys Omnitracs

Solera Holdings, a risk and management data and software supplier, has agreed to buy Omnitracs. Solera says the acquisition allows it to offer a unified platform offering safety, productivity and…

Lion Electric releases first quarterly results, has 817 vehicles on order

Lion Electric posted a US$1.8-million loss in its first quarterly earnings report as a publicly-traded company, but announced it has 817 electric vehicles on its order books, including 209 trucks…

Trail King updates live-bottom trailers

Trail King has introduced several updates to its lineup of live-bottom trailers, ranging from maintenance access to the hopper walls. Bolt-on upper coupler/kingpin and front fenders improve access for…

Volvo workers reject latest offer

Workers at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley truck plant have rejected the company’s five-year offer. The United Auto Workers (UAW) represents about 2,900 workers at the plant. They…

Ritchie Bros. sets Ontario auction record

Ritchie Bros. auctioneers sold more than 4,200 items in Toronto last week, amounting to more than $53 million in transactions. It was the company’s largest-ever auction in the province. Ritchie…

B.C. introduces weight allowances for battery-electric trucks and fuel cells

British Columbia is offsetting some of the heavier weights associated with battery-electric trucks and equipment that runs on fuel cells. A 1,500 kg weight allowance is being introduced for full-sized…