Equipment

Choosing the right PPE for mechanics

Trucking-related safety discussions often look to address on-road dangers, but there are plenty of threats closer to home. Look no further than service bays for proof of that. The hoses…

Drivewyze Safety+ brings customizable alerts into the cab

The new Safety+ service from Drivewyze is bringing customizable proactive driving alerts and coaching features into the cab. The messages are delivered through the same Drivewyze software platform powering…

Canada looks to California in research on potential trailer GHG standards

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trailer manufactures are facing increasing competitive pressure from suppliers in the U.S., Mexico and China – but it’s still unknown whether they’ll face unique emissions rules…

Kenworth rolls out first battery-electric Class 8

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has launched its first ever Class 8 electric truck, the T680E. The battery-electric truck is available now for order in the U.S. and Canada, with production…

Traton sets deadline for Navistar to accept buyout offer

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has until noon Eastern Friday to accept a US$43 per share offer from Volkswagen’s Traton for all outstanding shares. Traton first offered $35 per share…

Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins has unveiled its 2021 X12 and X15 engine lineup, expanding the use of several features that have been limited to X15 Efficiency Series engines. Fuel…

Get a leg up into your trailers

Retrac’s HighRise folding rear entry step offers an easier way to enter trailers and cargo areas, and they can be installed in minutes. The corrosion-resistant step features an auto-stowing…

ECONOMIC WATCH: ACT Research increasingly bullish on commercial vehicle market

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has increased its commercial vehicle forecast across the board in October. “Central to our growing bullishness on current activity translating into the next up-cycle are…

Torc Robotics, DTNA develop Gen 2 Level 4 autonomous Cascadia

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Torc Robotics announced it will scale up its self-driving truck testing in the southwestern U.S. early next year, using a new prototype developed with partner Daimler Trucks…

Used truck prices staying steady in Canada: Ritchie Bros.

TORONTO, Ont. – Prices for used truck tractors are stable in Canada, according to a market report from Ritchie Bros., with prices for the three months ending Sept. 30 steady…

Halton Region blitz puts 28% of trucks out of service

MILTON, Ont. – Halton Regional Police Service conducted a two-day commercial vehicle enforcement blitz Oct. 6-7, placing 28% of inspected vehicles out of service. Trucks were pulled in at the…

Pride Group opens U.S. HQ in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas – Pride Group Enterprises (PGE) has opened its American headquarters in Dallas. The Mississauga-based company said Wednesday the new location will also serve as its rental and leasing…

Allison unveils eGen Power electric axles

Allison Transmission’s eGen Power represents the company’s new series of fully integrated zero-emission electric axles. The eGen Power 100D, capable of a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 23,000 lb.,…

B.C. plans for vehicle width, length review

TORONTO, Ont. – A planned review of B.C. vehicle widths and lengths is on hold pending a provincial election, but the process is still scheduled to move forward this fall…

Republic Services takes delivery of first electric refuse truck

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Republic Services has taken delivery of its first Mack LR Electric waste collection truck. The keys were handed over during a virtual ceremony and press conference Oct.