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White Spruce Partners buys North End Auto Spring

White Spruce Partners has acquired North End Auto Spring, a Winnipeg-based truck repair center and wholesale parts distributor. North Auto Spring says it’s the largest supplier of suspension parts in…

FedEx Ground names Smith president, CEO

John A. Smith, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Freight, will become president and CEO of FedEx Ground on June 1. He replaces Henry Maier, who will remain at…

Mountain Driving 101: Video series guides truck drivers in the mountains

Drivers exposed to long mountain grades for the first time face a dilemma. They may not be aware of the physical limitations of their equipment to keep them at a…

DTNA using augmented reality to collaborate with technicians

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has successfully piloted Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology as a way to collaborate with dealers and customers. “The global pandemic has had an impact on…

Roadcheck blitz to highlight truck lighting, driver hours

Commercial vehicle inspectors will place a special focus on lighting and Hours of Service violations when the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz returns May 4-6. While the inspections cover all critical…

Only specific shops can update Ontario trucks to SPIF rules

Ontario truck shops that want to tap into the surging demand for SPIF-compliant equipment may have a tougher time than they think. Mechanics can’t simply attach the required steerable lift…

Alliance Parts adds new locations, products

New West Truck Centers in Lethbridge, Alta., is the latest Canadian Alliance Parts store to open as the company adds locations and product offerings. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)…

Pandemic will leave lasting impacts on fleet maintenance, parts procurement

As devastating as the Covid-19 pandemic has been, there have been beneficial changes made to fleet maintenance and parts procurement practices that will last long after the pandemic has ended.

Mack, Volvo launch new online parts platform

Volvo and Mack have launched a new e-commerce parts platform, to improve the speed and efficiency of online parts order fulfillment. PartsASIST, offered by both brands, allows customers to register…

PacLease grows network, market share

PacLease added 13 new locations in 2020 – one in Canada – and says it increased its market share in the full-service leasing space. “We’re glad 2020 is in the…

Decisiv integrates SRM with Navistar dealer network

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – Decisiv has integrated its service relationship management (SRM) platform with Navistar, allowing more than 30,000 fleet users of SRM to connect with International dealers across North…

Hours of service, brake systems top Roadcheck violations

GREENBELT, Md. – Canadian inspectors placed 817 vehicles and 135 drivers out of service during this year’s international Roadcheck inspection blitz. More than 50,000 inspections were conducted across North America…

‘The market is back,’ says DTNA customer experience chief

PORTLAND, Ore. – Truck sales are not the only economic indicator to rebound since the early days of Covid-19. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is seeing growth in everything from…

14% out of service during Brake Safety Week

GREENBELT, Md. – Canadian enforcement teams inspected 1,829 vehicles during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week held from Aug. 23-29, placing 14% out of service for brake-related…

Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Lewis Idealease, a division of Lewis Motor Sales, has opened a new truck leasing and service center in Bracebridge, Ont. The opening was announced Wednesday by…