Equipment

Truck orders range-bound as shortages persist

North American fleets ordered 14,000 Class 8 trucks in May, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, while 17,000 Classes 5-7 units were ordered. “We are coming to that time…

Eaton introduces 48-volt catalyst heater

Eaton’s eMobility business has come out with a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts. The control unit rapidly heats up the exhaust…

Volvo I-Shift now comes with dual PTO

Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission now offers a dual power take-off (PTO), incorporating two independently clutched DIN 5462 drives, or one SAE 1410 flange and one DIN 5462 drive,…

Orange EV unveils third-generation electric terminal tractor

Orange EV’s new e-Triever battery-electric terminal truck represents the third generation of its electric models that have collectively accumulated five million miles and 1.5 million hours since 2015. The…

Labor, equipment shortage and Driver Inc. top executives’ concerns

An inability to procure new equipment, the labor shortage, and the ongoing Driver Inc. business model are the top issues facing Canadian fleet executives, according to a new Nanos survey.

Truck and engine manufacturers suing CARB for lead time in emissions changes

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in a bid to secure at least four model years of lead time before new…

B.C. Ritchie Bros. event secures sales record

Traffic to Ritchie Bros. auctions appears to signal continued strength in the market for used equipment. A regional auction in B.C. set a new record last week, selling more than…

Automation has its limits in trucking

The automation of trucking is happening at a more rapid pace than I ever would’ve thought possible. When Daimler demonstrated its Mercedes-Benz Future Truck in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2014, it…

Analysis and answers needed in zero-emissions shift

Look no further than some of Canada’s largest transportation providers for evidence of a shift to zero-emission vehicles. CN will take delivery of 15 battery-electric trucks this year. Walmart Canada…

The A-Z story of truck safety

Evolving safety systems and programs ensure that tractor-trailers are safer than ever. But what do you know about the underlying technology and history? Here’s the A-Z story of truck safety,…

Ontario company says it has potential solution to wheel-offs

An Ontario company has what it believes is a solution to prevent wheel separations. Loose Wheel Sensors measures clamping force rather than torque, to provide an early warning to drivers…

Kenworth celebrates milestone T680 Next Generation delivery

Kenworth has produced a milestone 10,000th T680 Next Generation truck and delivered it to customer System Transport during its 50th anniversary celebration in Spokane, Wash. “This is a special moment…

CarriersEdge adds training for auto haulers

Drivers working for auto haulers have access to a new training resource provided by CarriersEdge. The training suite includes auto-hauler cargo inspections and vehicle inspections for stinger steer configurations.

Significant chip shortage continues to curtail truck production: ACT

The analysts at ACT Research are losing confidence that lingering supply chain issues will subside enough to enable manufacturers to ramp up commercial truck production anytime soon. In its Commercial…

Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+

Drivewyze is adding cargo theft alerts to its Safety+ service by teaming up with Verisk – the company behind the CargoNet theft prevention and recovery network. Drivers who approach…