Equipment

Transport Trailer Sales celebrates 25th birthday

Company founders Nick Lambevski and his wife Cheryl at Thursday’s celebrations. MILTON, Ont. – Transport Trailer Sales, which specializes in the sale and service of new and used trailers,…

Ritchie Bros. Texas auction attracts 6,800 bidders

Photo from a previous auction in Fort Worth, Texas. FORT WORTH, Texas – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than US$61 million worth of equipment during a two-day auction in…

Scania goes cabless on autonomous truck

The first live demonstration of the Scania AXL will take place Oct. 2 SODERTALJE, Sweden – Scania has unveiled a concept truck without a cab as the Swedish manufacturer…

Haldex says: See ya, ZF

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – ZF has sold its stock in brake manufacturer Haldex as it works on closing its acquisition of Wabco, and Haldex chairman Jorgen Durban said he couldn’t be…

Navistar to build truck plant in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Navistar has announced it will build a US$250-million truck manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. “Over the last five years, Navistar has made significant investments to…

Frigid Financing: Considerations when acquiring a reefer

When it comes to financing reefers, they are just like any piece of equipment. Yes, they obviously cost more than dry vans, but they will usually generate more revenue. But your financing options will vary.

Mercedes now offering gas-powered Sprinter

TORONTO, Ont. – Mercedes-Benz Vans ushered in a comprehensive refresh of its Sprinter van with the 2019 model year, with the biggest development being the arrival of a gasoline engine.

PSI creates 1.5 million tire pressure systems

Emissions-related changes are adding to the interest in automatic tire inflation systems. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Business is booming for Pressure Systems International (PSI) – a privately held Texas company…

Trailer orders remain in low holding pattern

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final trailer orders for August remained in a low holding pattern at 10,400 units, according to FTR. August’s final orders were down 71% year-over-year, while cancellations were…

Waste Management rolls out natural gas trucks in London

LONDON, Ont. – Waste Management is deploying natural gas-fueled refuse trucks on its London, Ont., routes. The company invited local dignitaries and members of the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Brake Safety Week is underway

GREENBELT, Md. – Roadside inspectors will place a special emphasis on stopping systems this week, as the annual Brake Safety Week shines a spotlight on the mechanical systems that continue…

Volvo commits to ‘changing the times’

DUBLIN, Va. -- If current build rates hold up, Volvo expects to see 311,000 new Class 8 trucks roll onto North American highways this year -- down from earlier estimates, but a natural consequence of the economy slowing down somewhat.

Volvo moving forward with dynamic steering

DUBLIN, Va. --  Volvo Trucks is adding a new driver-assist steering feature to its 2020 Model Year line up. Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) is an electric-over-hydraulic steering-assist system designed to improve maneuverability and lessen driver steering effort by up to 85% at low speed, while maintaining a stiffer feel at highway speeds.

Volvo offers sneak peek at Class 8 electric truck

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo is a company committed to safety, efficiency and the environment, according to Magnus Koeck, vice-president, brand marketing for Volvo Trucks North America. And he followed up his claim with a host of new technologies -- including a sneak peek at a Class 8 electric truck.

New Cascadia with Detroit Assurance 5.0 enters production

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the start of production of its new Freightliner Cascadia with Detroit Assurance 5.0. The active safety system is now standard…