Equipment

The science behind trailer design, and why spring ride deserves a fresh look

TORONTO, Ont. – Ever wonder what goes into the decisions behind which components come on your trailer? For an OEM, it’s a complex evaluation that takes many factors into account.

Mack to commercialize LR Electric in 2021

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks announced Wednesday it plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric refuse truck next year. Orders will open in the fourth quarter of this year, with…

Nikola makes the case for two-pronged approach to electrification

TORONTO, Ont. – To compete with diesel, both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks will be viable options under certain conditions. That’s why Nikola Motor Company…

Electric vehicle rollout faces power generation barriers

TORONTO, Ont. – Interest in electric vehicles continues to grow, but energy analyst Robert Bryce points to an array of barriers that must be overcome before any widespread rollout –…

ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. trailer orders jumped in August

COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer industry booked 27,500 net orders for August, a 46% improvement from July and more than 150% better than the same month last year, ACT Research…

Latest Ritchie Bros. auction attracts 16,000 bidders

EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. sold close to 10,000 items worth $91 million at its latest auction in Edmonton, the company said Monday. The Sept. 9 – 12 online auction…

Traton sweetens bid for Navistar

MUNICH, Germany — Traton SE, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG, has increased its offer for Navistar International shares to US$43 per share in cash. Traton said Thursday…

Diesel and oil will be around for awhile yet: Energy analyst

TORONTO, Ont. – Energy options for commercial vehicles include everything from diesel to natural gas, hydrogen, and batteries. But James Spencer doesn’t think oil is going away anytime soon. “Oil’s…

Jens Holtinger to lead Volvo’s global truck production team

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Jens Holtinger has been appointed head of Volvo’s global truck production organization and member of the Volvo executive board. He will replace Jan Ohlsson, who is retiring…

11 things we learned about Canada’s private truck fleets

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s private fleets have offered a window into their operations through the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) 2020 benchmarking survey. Here are 11 things that…

First truck off Navistar’s San Antonio line will be fully-electric

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International posted a third quarter net loss of US$37 million, as revenues plunged 45% year-over-year primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our fiscal third quarter opened…

Freightliner, Western Star tap FleetNet for roadside assistance

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is partnering with FleetNet America to provide emergency roadside assistance for Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Available services include towing and recovery,…

Volvo, Mack to work with Samsara

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have agreed to work with Samsara to develop an integrated telematics service, which will include compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety and maintenance services.

GM to supply Nikola with fuel cells, takes 11% ownership stake

DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors has taken an 11% ownership stake in Nikola, after inking a strategic partnership to engineer and manufacture the Nikola Badger pickup truck. Nikola says the…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Class 8 orders continued climb in August

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders continued to climb in August, according to preliminary data from FTR, totaling 20,500 units. Numbers were up 3% from July and 90% from…