Equipment

Select Trailer Sales names Tyler Channell VP

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Select Trailer Sales has named Tyler Channell partner and vice-president of sales and marketing. Channell, who has 25 years of experience in the industry, was most…

Enforcement teams toss speed limiter inspection tool

Ontario and Quebec require trucks to be equipped with speed limiters, but enforcement teams have stopped using one of the tools meant to spot offenders. Did it lead to unwarranted…

TIP closes acquisition of Trailer Wizards

AMSTERDAM The Netherlands — TIP Trailer Services has completed the acquisition of Trailer Wizards, a supplier of trailer rental and leasing services in Canada, the company said Monday.

Paccar Parts Fleet Services Program turns 10

RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Fleet Services program. The program was launched in 2009 to drive uptime and allow fleet customers to…

Industry awash in excess equipment: ACT

Kenny Vieth COLUMBUS, Ind. – Oversupply of equipment is still a key factor at work in the weak outlook for heavy commercial vehicles in the coming two years, according…

Ontario defers enforcement of new SPIF axle controls

Ontario’s SPIF configurations make use of self-steering lift axles. (Wheel Monitor photo) OTTAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will defer the enforcement of new rules that govern…

Ryder closing six Canadian locations

TORONTO, Ont. – Ryder System is shutting down six of its 44 Canadian maintenance and service locations in the new year. “The closures are scheduled for next year, however we…

Equipment sellers to see tougher conditions in 2020: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Tougher conditions are in store for medium- and heavy-duty truck sellers in 2020, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report. “After…

Ritchie Bros. names Ann Fandozzi CEO

Ann Fandozzi VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ann Fandozzi has been appointed the chief executive officer of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers,  effective Jan. 6, the company announced this week. Most recently, Fandozzi…

Truck-Lite attracts new investor

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Private equity firm Genstar has made a “significant” investment in Truck-Lite, which the company says will support its future growth and transformation. Truck-Lite was owned by…

Ritchie Bros. launches new inspection service

The Ritchie Bros. site in Bolton, Ont. VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. is launching an inspection service for fleets by consolidating the work of two of its subsidiaries. IronPlanet…

Loving that lease

Energy Transportation Group prefers leasing so it knows its fixed costs and doesn’t have to staff up a shop. Several factors can influence a carrier’s decision to purchase a…

Trailer orders dropped in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – An abundance of caution over freight conditions caused trailer orders to drop 34% in November, to 20,200 units. FTR’s preliminary trailer order numbers indicated orders dropped 55%…

Report blasts ministry over truck inspections

Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s auditor general has sharply criticized the Ministry of Transportation over falling roadside commercial vehicle inspections, saying not enough is being done…

BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division

Aaron Gillmore LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named former Tesla executive Aaron Gillmore vice-president of truck business. In his new role, Gillmore will oversee…