Equipment

Mallory loves fixing trucks, sharing knowledge

Gabe Mallory loves taking things apart. He is also very good at putting them back together. “It’s almost like a puzzle. And seeing the new parts on there, that’s what…

Trailer orders spike in September but OEMs remain cautious

Trailer orders more than doubled in September, to just more than 28,000 units, as some manufacturers began taking orders for 2022. ACT Research reported 28,127 units, up 126% from August…

Brake Safety Week results emerge

Canadian enforcement teams placed 15.4% of inspected vehicles out of service for brake-related issues during the annual Brake Safety Week blitz – slightly above the 13.5% recorded in the U.S.

Hydra Energy gets first paying customer for hydrogen retrofit

Hydra Energy has secured its first paying customer for a reversible hydrogen retrofit kit, following three years and 200,000 kilometers of testing. Prince George, B.C.-based Lodgewood Enterprises has taken delivery…

Feds explore emissions, trailer upgrades

Many day-to-day trucking regulations are anchored in provincial rules, but the federal government is in the midst of several initiatives that apply to emissions, trailer skirts, long combination vehicles, and…

Ontario delays enforcement on lift axle switch

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is once again delaying a requirement for emergency lift axle override controls within Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicle configurations. “In response to an in-cab emergency…

Ritchie Bros. continues to see used truck prices increase

Older trucks are selling for more money at Ritchie Bros. auctions, the company reports, as owners hang onto equipment longer due to supply chain disruptions affecting new vehicles. “Transportation equipment…

Clock is ticking as ELD enforcement deadlines loom

Federally regulated trucks that lack certified electronic logging device (ELDs) could receive formal warnings as early as December if they travel through Alberta or Manitoba – even though Transport Canada…

Ryder, Gatik form autonomous truck partnership

Ryder System has reached a deal with middle-mile autonomous truck maker Gatik to establish an autonomous logistics network in the U.S. and Canada. Ryder also invested in Gatik, through its…

Isuzu begins production of 2022 F-Series Classes 6/7 models

Isuzu says it has begun production of its 2022 F-Series trucks, including a new Class 7 offering. The trucks come with the Cummins B6.7 engine, and are the first product…

Isuzu dealers to roll out Isuzu Connect to improve service

Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada has partnered with Decisiv to create Isuzu Connect, designed to give customers better communication, timely estimates, and repair accuracy. The platform is being rolled out…

Aurora reveals autonomous truck ‘driver-as-a-service’ subscription plan

Autonomous truck developer Aurora has revealed its plans to offer its trucks on a subscription basis, beginning in late 2023. Dubbed Aurora Horizon, the driver-as-a-service subscription will allow fleets to…

Gardewine Group receives grant to deploy electric shunt truck

Gardewine Group will receive a $150,000 grant from the Manitoba government to support the purchase of a heavy-duty electric shunt truck, along with the associated electrical infrastructure and operational testing.

Continental Tire inks deal with Quebec retreader

Continental Tire Canada has partnered with Rechapage 2000 in Quebec to improve its offerings of ContiLifeCycle truck tire products and retreads in the province. Rechapage 2000 specializes in truck tire…

Mack grows market share while battling supply chain disruptions

In a market where demand is exceeding supply, Mack Trucks has still been able to pick up some market share in both Canada and the North American market as a…