Equipment

Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform

Carrier Transicold has updated its eSolutions telematics platforms used to monitor refrigerated trucks and trailers, adding a new web-based dashboard that delivers critical information. The platform delivers information about…

Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early

TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure…

Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor

ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has…

ECONOMIC WATCH: September third best month ever for trailer orders

COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer orders surged to their third highest levels ever in September, according to ACT Research. Orders of 51,208 units were up 82% from August and 174%…

Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Lewis Idealease, a division of Lewis Motor Sales, has opened a new truck leasing and service center in Bracebridge, Ont. The opening was announced Wednesday by…

Canadian retailers packing larger containers in pursuit of productivity

Giant Tiger, a Canadian-headquartered discount retailer, is expanding the productivity of its truck fleet by expanding the size of equipment itself. The fleet already incorporates long combination vehicles (LCVs) in…

Canvec expands roadside repair service to GTA

MONTREAL, Que. — Canvec Leasing is now offering 24/7 mobile roadside repair service in the Greater Toronto Area, the company announced Tuesday. Canvec said its GTA operations will be managed…

Predictive cruise control refines the ride

Cruise control has long been identified as a tool to enhance fuel efficiency. But the story of Ralph Teetor suggests something else was afoot when it came to helping…

C.A.T.’s natural gas trucks get boost with Hyliion e-axles

COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. — C.A.T. Transport is taking a new step in its natural gas propulsion approach, as the company’s first hybrid truck hit the road a few days ago.  The…

Ritchie Bros. sets Chilliwack auction record

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. sold more than 1,600 pieces of equipment worth $34 million at an auction in Chilliwack, B.C., last week, surpassing the previous site record by 39%,…

Traton reaches deal with Navistar

MUNICH, Germany – Traton SE, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG, said Friday it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Navistar International. Traton, which already owns…

Navistar counters Traton’s ‘final’ offer

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International’s Board of Directors has responded to Traton’s final buyout offer of US$43 per share, saying it will accept US$44.50. Navistar says the $44.50 price has…

Shell unveils e-fluid portfolio

Shell has unveiled a portfolio of E-fluids to support battery-electric and fuel cell electric powertrains. The Shell E-Fluids for commercial vehicles include e-transmission fluids, e-greases, and battery thermal fluids. Commercial…

Kriska promotes two executives

PRESCOTT, Ont. — The Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has promoted Kelly Browning of Service Freight Systems (SFS) and Peter Jenkins of Champion Express to general manager of their respective businesses,…

Lion Electric not afraid to step into spotlight with Amazon order

MONTREAL, Que. — In September, The Lion Electric Co. reached an agreement for the delivery of 10 fully-electric Lion6 trucks to the American online retail giant Amazon. Marc Bédard, CEO…