Equipment

Donaldson remotely monitors fuel filters, engine oil

Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect monitors fuel filters and engine oil condition, integrating the related data into onboard telematics and fleet management systems. The related components can be installed on…

Paccar MD trucks come with Hendrickson steer axle

Hendrickson’s Steertek NXT fabricated front steer axle is now a standard offering on recently introduced Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models. The axle is available on Kenworth T180, T280, T380,…

Ontario to introduce restricted licence for auto transmissions

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation is introducing a restricted A/Z licence for those who take their road test using an automated or automatic transmission. The new restriction will take effect May…

Trailer orders rise in March, 2021 order boards nearly full

U.S. trailer orders rose 6.4% in March to 27,400 units, according to preliminary data from FTR. The industry analyst says a few large dry van fleets increased 2021 orders, while…

Triage processes keep truck maintenance on the move

Military medicine introduced the world to the idea of triage. The process of sorting the wounded — and identifying those needing urgent care – actually dates back to the days…

Feds OK with pulsating brake lamps, but provinces have final say

Transport Canada has confirmed it will not restrict brake-activating pulsating lamps as long as the technology doesn’t interfere with the effectiveness of existing lighting standards. “The regulation allows the installation…

How to load trailers and distribute weight: Driver’s Education

Putting a heavy load on a trailer may require a bit of math and imagination to get the axle weight right. But running with too much weight at one end…

East Coast International expands to Charlottetown

East Coast International has opened its fourth location, with a new facility on Union Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The 11,400 sq.-ft. facility includes six service bays, a parts warehouse, and…

Used truck prices surge in first quarter

Used truck tractor prices were up 9% year over year in the first quarter of 2021, Ritchie Bros. reports in its latest used equipment market trends summary. Vocational truck prices…

Business environment for heavy-duty trucks has never been better: ACT

ACT Research reports the business environment for heavy-duty trucks “is about as good as any we have seen in 35 years of monitoring heavy-duty market conditions.” The list of things…

It’s time to rethink standard 100-psi tire pressures

Tire inflation pressure is a real conversation killer at a party, but it’s something fleets should be talking about with their tire vendors, shop personnel, and drivers. Evidence suggests the…

Peterbilt’s new medium-duty models complete product line overhaul

Peterbilt has completely revamped its medium-duty truck line with the launch of four new models ranging from Classes 5 to Baby 8. Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice-president…

10 things we know (and a few we don’t know) about electric trucks

Several OEMs have unveiled plans to begin production on electric trucks in 2021/22, expanding beyond the limited number of units in today’s test fleets. Before you plug in to the…

In conversation with Kenworth’s Kevin Baney

Standing in downtown Phoenix, Ariz., preparing for the second big Kenworth truck launch in three weeks, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice-president Kevin Baney seemed relaxed and eager to put…

Hyliion forms Hypertruck Innovation Council

Hyliion has announced the formation of a Hypertruck Innovation Council, made up of fleets that will be the first to operate the Hypertruck ERX, providing direct feedback to the company.