Equipment

Labor shortage, phasing out of fossil fuels to shape industry over next decade

A poll of Canadian trucking executives conducted by Nanos for the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) suggests the phasing out of fossil fuels and the labor shortage will dominate trucking over…

Brake Safety Week to include special focus on hoses, tubing

Brakes continue to dominate out-of-service violations across North America, and they’ll once again be the target of a dedicated enforcement and education blitz. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will…

A step-by-step look at how drivers can save time at weigh scales

App simplifies weighing process at the scale. While it’s important to ensure trucks are legally loaded, the process of weighing a truck to confirm it’s compliant with weight standards…

Trail King hires Thomas as director of sales

Trail King Industries has hired Eric Thomas as director of sales, and he will be responsible for leading district sales managers and product support managers. Eric Thomas (Photo: Trail King)…

Truck orders range-bound as shortages persist

North American fleets ordered 14,000 Class 8 trucks in May, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, while 17,000 Classes 5-7 units were ordered. “We are coming to that time…

Labor, equipment shortage and Driver Inc. top executives’ concerns

An inability to procure new equipment, the labor shortage, and the ongoing Driver Inc. business model are the top issues facing Canadian fleet executives, according to a new Nanos survey.

Truck and engine manufacturers suing CARB for lead time in emissions changes

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in a bid to secure at least four model years of lead time before new…

The issues behind electronic compliance

Due to a variety of factors, including strict regulations, strong growth, and a frantic rush to operational optimization, the trucking industry is among the most technologically advanced industries in…

B.C. Ritchie Bros. event secures sales record

Traffic to Ritchie Bros. auctions appears to signal continued strength in the market for used equipment. A regional auction in B.C. set a new record last week, selling more than…

Ontario company says it has potential solution to wheel-offs

An Ontario company has what it believes is a solution to prevent wheel separations. Loose Wheel Sensors measures clamping force rather than torque, to provide an early warning to drivers…

Kenworth celebrates milestone T680 Next Generation delivery

Kenworth has produced a milestone 10,000th T680 Next Generation truck and delivered it to customer System Transport during its 50th anniversary celebration in Spokane, Wash. “This is a special moment…

Significant chip shortage continues to curtail truck production: ACT

The analysts at ACT Research are losing confidence that lingering supply chain issues will subside enough to enable manufacturers to ramp up commercial truck production anytime soon. In its Commercial…

Meritor acquires Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business

Meritor has announced an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business for about US$203.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to wrap up by year end, and has the…

DTNA cracking down on powertrain controller module theft

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) says it is cracking down on the theft of common powertrain controller (CPC4) modules from its vehicles. The truck maker says theft of the modules…

Ontario group looks to revive idea of TRU trade designation

Al Smith of Thermo King Eastern Canada was thoroughly impressed by the young job candidate as they talked about work on transportation refrigeration units (TRUs), the evolving technology, and the…