Equipment

Class 8 orders disappoint in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at a “disappointing” 17,300 units in November, according to preliminary data from FTR. That’s a 21% decrease from October, and…

Penske Truck Leasing turns 50

Roger Penske, chairman of Penske Transportation Solutions, and Brian Hard, president and CEO of PTS, pose for a 50th anniversary photo. READING, Pa. – Penske Truck Leasing is celebrating…

Canadian developing electric landing gear

TORONTO, Ont. – A Canadian tech start-up is looking to electrify landing gear, and has developed a currently available adaptor to ease the job for drivers. Omid Beik, founder of…

Kenworth Ontario moves into new Peterborough location

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Kenworth Ontario – Peterborough has relocated to a new 22,000 sq.-ft. facility, featuring 10 service bays. It also features an indoor truck showroom, 2,000 sq.-ft. parts department,…

P.S.I. extends warranty when paired with SKF TFO

Pressure Systems International (PSI) announced it’s offering an extended warranty on its automatic tire inflation system, when paired with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) system. The warranty is extended from five…

TIP gets green light to buy Trailer Wizards

TORONTO, Ont. – TIP Trailer Services has announced its acquisition of Trailer Wizards has received a no-action letter from Competition Bureau Canada, allowing the deal to proceed. The deal, struck…

Larger toolbox from Minimizer

Minimizer has come out with a new 50-inch toolbox. The company says the larger toolbox accommodates a full-size shovel, which customers have been asking for. It’s made from proprietary material…

DTNA opens new parts distribution center

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has opened its 10th parts distribution center, just outside Phoenix. The 268,000 sq.-ft. facility stocks more than 10,000 parts and serves more…

Quebec to allow LCVs in winter

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — The Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) was quick to follow the trend towards more flexible traffic regulations for long combination vehicles (LCVs) recently observed in Ontario.

Trailer orders bounce back

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders totaled 31,900 units in October, representing a 71% spike from September, but down 42% year-over-year, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. It marked the…

Trade war, consumer confidence to impact truck demand

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The main risk facing the North American commercial vehicle market and the economy is the trade war with China, while the consumer remains the key driver of…

New configurator for Freightliner vocational upfits

A new custom hardware and electronics configurator (CHEC) from Daimler Trucks North America will streamline the vocational truck customization process, according to the company. The tool allows truck equipment manufacturers…

Thermo King reveals lighter-weight TRU

Thermo King has introduced the SLXi Local transportation unit, which it says is up to 200 lbs lighter than other offerings. The company says it’s ideal for urban distribution and…

Quebec, NB land new Alliance Parts locations

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler’s Alliance Parts has announced its expansion to 15 new locations, including three in Eastern Canada. Two of the three standalone stores are Carrefour du Camion in…

Class 8 orders bounced in October, but remained subdued

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at 22,100 units in October, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking the strongest month since November 2018. However, they…