Equipment

Isuzu Motors appoints Skinner as executive officer

Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan (IML) Thursday announced that Shaun Skinner has been appointed as an executive officer. Shaun Skinner (Photo: Isuzu Motor) The appointment of Skinner – president of…

ZF joins vehicle and component manufacturers against Russian invasion

A growing number of global automotive, truck and component manufacturers have suspended operations in Russia as the country continues its war against Ukraine. ZF Group announced March 16 that in…

How to maintain electric vehicle chargers

Supporters of battery-electric vehicles often highlight the promise of reduced maintenance. The trucks will have 30% fewer parts than their combustion-powered counterparts, after all. Say goodbye to the in-frame overhauls…

Municipal, telecom, and delivery fleets explore sustainable trucking

Fleet managers walking the halls of the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis shared a common goal of reducing emissions. But the journey to sustainable trucking can still include some unique…

Vision Truck Group top Canadian Mack dealer

Vision Truck Group in Cambridge, Ont., has been named Mack Trucks’ Canada region Dealer of the Year. The overall North American Dealer of the Year award went to McMahon Truck…

Trailer orders steady in February

Trailer orders were steady in February at 26,500 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. That marks three consecutive months of steady orders and was down 0.7% from January,…

Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect wins technical achievement award

A committee of trucking trade press journalists selected Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect as the greatest technical achievement of 2021. The Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award was presented to Donaldson at…

Prepare for tomorrow’s technologies today: DTNA’s O’Leary

Connectivity, autonomy, and electrification are all monumental challenges in their own right, but today’s truck manufacturers are pursuing all three simultaneously. That was the message John O’Leary, president and CEO…

When upfitting electric work trucks, don’t just drill baby drill

If there’s one common warning for upfitters working on battery-electric vehicles it’s this: Don’t just drill baby drill. The unfamiliar wiring tucked underneath could be dangerous. “We have no-drill zones,”…

Manac Moncton to open doors for trailer repairs on March 21

Manac Moncton will offer a progressive start up of trailer repairs on March 21. (Photo: Manac Moncton) The construction of the garage and offices are nearing completion, according to a…

Highway Western Star announces sale to Metro Truck Group

Highway Western Star on Wednesday announced it executed a binding agreement for the sale of its business to Metro Truck Group. (Photo: Jack Roberts) Highway Western Star started in 1991,…

Hino packaging electric vehicle offerings and services

Hino Trucks has packaged a series of electric vehicle solutions in the new Hino Inclusev portfolio, providing consulting, charging, warrantied infrastructure, 24/7 customer service, bundled financing, and the all-important electric…

Ram rolls up with ProMaster van enhancements

Ram Commercial has unveiled its 2023 Ram ProMaster vans featuring three roof heights, up to 6,910 lb. of towing capacity, and the support for 4,680-lb. payloads. There are 19 configurations…

Lion Electric makes noise with upfitters

Quebec-headquartered Lion Electric is building on its Lion6 electric truck lineup, establishing partnerships with no fewer than four businesses. An electric refrigerated concept vehicle with a 24-foot body has been…

Shyft Group shifts into EV space with Blue Arc van and charging station

Shyft Group, a specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter, is entering the electric vehicle race with Blue Arc EV Solutions. The first three offerings will include an EV chassis, an all-electric…