Equipment

The promise and shortcomings of autonomous tech

Every truck driver knows what to do when they come to an S-curve: take it easy, accelerate gradually through the turns, and then get back up to speed. In technology,…

11 things we learned about Canada’s private truck fleets

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s private fleets have offered a window into their operations through the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) 2020 benchmarking survey. Here are 11 things that…

First truck off Navistar’s San Antonio line will be fully-electric

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International posted a third quarter net loss of US$37 million, as revenues plunged 45% year-over-year primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our fiscal third quarter opened…

Freightliner, Western Star tap FleetNet for roadside assistance

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is partnering with FleetNet America to provide emergency roadside assistance for Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Available services include towing and recovery,…

Volvo, Mack to work with Samsara

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have agreed to work with Samsara to develop an integrated telematics service, which will include compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety and maintenance services.

GM to supply Nikola with fuel cells, takes 11% ownership stake

DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors has taken an 11% ownership stake in Nikola, after inking a strategic partnership to engineer and manufacture the Nikola Badger pickup truck. Nikola says the…

Stemco unveils wheel end assembly, plugs

Stemco recently announced a trio of new products, led by the Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly for the “N” trailer spindle application, which covers many commercial trucking and trailer wheel-end applications.

Daimler, Torc drive toward goal of autonomous trucks

It’s been a year since Daimler Trucks acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, complete with the promise to produce highly automated vehicles within a decade. And they’ve covered plenty…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Class 8 orders continued climb in August

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders continued to climb in August, according to preliminary data from FTR, totaling 20,500 units. Numbers were up 3% from July and 90% from…

Get connected, or risk being left behind

It feels like remote diagnostics and truck connectivity have been with us for ages, but in fact the first such platforms were launched less than a decade ago. While significant…

Western Star to debut ‘most tested truck’ in its history

PORTLAND, Ore. – A soon-to-be-released Western Star vocational truck will be the brand’s toughest ever truck, after going through extreme and grueling testing conditions, the company announced. Daimler Trucks North…

CN inks deal for 50 Lion Electric vehicles

MONTREAL, Que. – Lion Electric has signed its largest order for electric trucks to date, inking a memorandum of understanding with CN to acquire 50 zero-emission vehicles. Used for intermodal…

Five benefits of the connected truck

TORONTO, Ont. – Truck connectivity is still in its infancy, but there are already tangible benefits being enjoyed by the trucking industry. “It may seem like we’ve been collecting data…

Newest XL trailer ready for tall, heavy loads

XL Specialized Trailers’ new XL 120 hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG) 3+2 trailer boasts a concentrated capacity rating of 120,000 lb. in 10 feet and a mere 18-inch deck height.

Navistar taps In-Charge to assist with electric truck deployment

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced its NEXT eMobility Solutions division has partnered with In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.