Equipment

Autocar testing electric refuse truck

Autocar has begun field testing of its new all-electric cabover refuse truck, the E-ACX. Two alpha units have been constructed, featuring a zero-emissions, all-electric powertrain. Autocar says the testing, taking…

Lion Electric delivered 105 electric vehicles in Q2

Lion Electric delivered 105 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 61 the same period last year, and grew its revenue to $29.5 million (all figures U.S.) from $16.7 million…

Phillips Industries promotes Nugent, Steinel

Phillips Industries promoted John Nugent to senior director, aftermarket sales – U.S.A., Mexico, Central and South America; and Mark Steinel to director of OES truck and trailer sales.   John Nugent…

Mercedes-Benz Vans updates Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada has revealed details about its 2023 Model Year Sprinter, featuring all-wheel drive, transmission, engine, and connectivity enhancements. The all-wheel drive system is completely new,as is a 9G-Tronic…

GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership

GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…

Cummins closes Meritor acquisition

Cummins has completed its US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor, strengthening its ePowertrain portfolio and opening new opportunities supplying the industry with components such as axles and brakes. “We are excited to…

Class 8 orders fell sharply in July

North American Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in July, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, but it’s not clear what was driving the decline. Class 8 orders totaled…

Japan truck maker Hino says emissions data faked for 20 years

Hino Motors, a truck maker that’s part of the Toyota group, systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday. President…

Emterra deploying LR Electric refuse truck in Peel region

Emterra has ordered a Class 8 Mack LR Electric refuse truck, which it plans to deploy in the Greater Toronto Area. “Emterra has been a company on the leading edge…

Natural gas truck sales increase, but more focus on electrification

Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 11% year-to-date through May, according to ACT Research. “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles as reported by the six major truck…

Western Star rounds out X-Series line with redesigned highway tractor

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Western Star brand, but never has a truck by that name been so lavishly dressed with driver comforts and advanced technologies as…

Walmart deploys 60-ft. multi-temp trailer in Ontario

Walmart is running a custom-designed 60-ft. multi-temperature trailer – the first of its kind in North America – on a route between Mississauga and Windsor, Ont. The company initiated a…

City of Vancouver to require side guards on its trucks

The City of Vancouver will require side guards or lateral protection devices on all trucks owned or contracted by the municipality, following a unanimous council vote last week. Municipal staff…

8 tips to aim, adjust, and use your truck mirrors

Knowing what is happening behind you is almost as important as the view through the windshield. Most trucks have six rearview mirrors to meet this need — two door-mounted mirrors…

7 secrets to extending tire life

Tires support driver safety and loads alike, but Yves Thibert knows that extending the life of these assets involves a look at more than treads alone.  The former mechanic has…