Equipment

Pandemic no time to relax safety standards

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – An unprecedented global pandemic such as Covid-19 is no excuse to relax investments in safety technologies. “I don’t believe any of us changed our approach to incorporating…

CTEA joins manufacturers in call for Covid-19 recovery help

OTTAWA, Ont. – A coalition of Canadian manufacturing groups, including the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA), is looking for regulatory help as they respond to the economic fallout of Covid-19.

7 tools no truck shop should be without

Say what you will about the importance of training, but mechanics still need access to the right tools to get the job done. Here are seven tools that no shop…

Falcon Equipment expands product line

SURREY, B.C. – Falcon Equipment has added Beauroc dump bodies to its line, as its exclusive dealer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It has also become a Parker Motion…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer orders remain at historic lows

COLUMBUS, Ind. – May trailer orders improved from April, but were still the second weakest month ever, reported ACT Research in its State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. Net…

P.S.I. recognizes top trailer manufacturers

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has awarded six trailer manufacturers for their role in advancing the penetration rates of its Meritor Tire Inflation System. Momentum Awards, given…

Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand

PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand its retail footprint, opening six new Canadian locations as well as its 100th store, located in Lexington, S.C. “Alliance Parts is…

Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE

AUSTIN, Texas – Electric powertrain specialist Hyliion has merged with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., and will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYLN. Hyliion says the move…

Tri Truck Centre named Hino Canada Dealer of the Year

BARRIE, Ont. – Tri Truck Centre has once again been named Hino’s 2019 Canadian Dealer of the Year. It won the award every year from 2014 to 2017, inclusive. “I…

ECONOMIC WATCH: ‘Signs of life’ in trailer market, FTR says

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final net trailer orders for May totaled just 4,300 units, up 1,200% from “dismal” April activity but down 64% year-over-year with elevated cancelations, FTR reported. All segments…

Volvo deploys first electric VNR

FONTANA, Calif. – Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first VNR electric truck as part of the Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solution (LIGHTS) project. TEC Equipment’s Fontana, Calif.,…

Canada’s first natural gas-electric hybrid to be demonstrated

AYR, Ont. – Hiller Truck Tech has taken delivery of the first natural gas-electric hybrid Class 8 tractor, which it plans to demonstrate June 18-19. The 2015 Freightliner Cascadia has…

Fairbanks lineup for single-scale operations

Fairbanks Scales’ new FB7100 Series of vehicle scales are designed for a variety of single-scale operations. Features of the FB7101, FB7111, FB7102 and FB7112 include graphic touch-screen displays…

East narrow dump trailer sheds weight, stands strong

East Manufacturing’s new Narrow Spec’ Dump Trailer (NST) offers a new option for hauling sand and gravel or commodity loads. Using lighter-weight components, it offers a half ton of additional…

Regional fleets missing out on billions in truck fuel economy savings: NACFE

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Many regional fleets are missing out on the truck fuel economy and environmental benefits made possible by today’s technology. The challenge is making the right business…