Equipment

International launches CV Series

Navistar back in the Class 4/5 segment with new International CV

International unveils CV work trucks

CHICAGO, Ill. – It seems somewhat appropriate to give a series of work trucks its own CV. Sure, the letters can stand for curriculum vitae – the document most of us refer to as a resume – but International Truck has taken that a step further by stamping the letters onto its new CV Series of Class 4 and 5 vehicles.

14.1% grounded in Brake Safety Week

GREENBELT, Md. – Inspectors in Canada and the U.S. grounded 14.1% of vehicles for brake-related defects from Sept. 16-22, recognized as Brake Safety Week. There were 35,080 commercial vehicle inspections…

Deep Thinking: Eaton-Cummins tech right for the times

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Cummins and Eaton have been integrating components for years. They announced an engagement of sorts with the launch of the SmartAdvantage powertrain. Last year, by launching the Endurant transmission through the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture, they figuratively tied the knot.

Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC

TORONTO, Ont. – Paccar Parts has announced the opening of a new 160,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Ont. The facility opened on Oct. 22 and will support customers…

Daimler forecasts 440,000 Class 6-8 trucks

AUSTIN, Texas -- Roger Nielsen, CEO of Daimler Truck North America, discussed electrification, autonomy, the state of the economy and the supply chain during a round table at the American Trucking Associations Annual Management Conference and Exhibition in Austin, Texas.

Mack enhances digital offerings with SAS, Trimble

GuardDog Connect telematics data has helped reduce diagnostic times and more. AUSTIN, Texas – Mack Trucks continues to build on its digital capabilities, most recently partnering with SAS and Trimble…

DTNA overcoming supply chain challenges

AUSTIN, Texas – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is projecting NAFTA Classes 6-8 deliveries to surpass 440,000 units this year, exceeding its initial ambitious projection of 420,000. Year to date,…

‘Canada has gone fantastic,’ says Volvo exec

AUSTIN, Texas – As Volvo Trucks expands its market share around the world, some of the biggest gains in North America appear to have been realized in Canada. "It’s exciting times,” said Peter Voorhoeve, recently named president of Volvo Trucks North America.

Trailer orders officially “epic”: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – September trailer orders, totaling more than 58,000 units, were up 52% from August and 135% year-over-year, according to ACT Research’s State of the Industry: US Trailer Report.

Mack offers video option, explores electrification

TORONTO, Ont. – Reports of hot Class 8 truck sales tend to focus on the on-highway market, but don’t think about trashing the opportunities being realized in the refuse…

Equipment manufacturers grapple with ‘new normal’ in trade

TORONTO, Ont. – Rona Ambrose didn’t have many comforting words for members of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA). Offering a keynote address during the association’s annual meeting, the advisor in recent NAFTA negotiations promised more trade uncertainty to come.

Navistar partners with technical schools

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has partnered with technical schools through its newly formed Navistar Service Essentials Program. “As we focus on growing customer uptime, Navistar and our International Truck and…

Natural gas truck sales down

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada have declined 28% this year through August, according to a new report from ACT Research. They were up…

Freightliner leads Class 8 sales

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck orders continue their record-breaking pace this year, with the analysts at FTR expecting North American Class 8 truck production to reach 315,000 units in 2018. Next year the numbers are expected to reach 340,000 units. And recent truck sales figures from WardsAuto reinforce the promise of a record-setting pace.