Technology

Test driving Peterbilt’s Model 579

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Seven years have passed since Jim Park first drove a Peterbilt Model 579. It's safe to say the truck has only improved with the passing of time. He took one for a lengthy test drive and recorded some impressive results.

In-shop diagnostic tools a vital link for lasting repairs

TORONTO, Ont. -- Modern trucks are not known to keep problems to themselves. If temperatures or pressures stray beyond a particular range, the dash begins to light up like a Christmas tree. But full stories – the details needed for a lasting repair – largely remain the domain of in-shop diagnostic tools. Do you know what your shop needs?

Tandet Logistics makes safety a priority, and a winning strategy

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- The drivers at Tandet Logistics face safety-related reminders at every turn, and not just in the form of hazardous material placards attached to the tankers. Stickers promoting a message of “safety starts here” adhere to trucks, toolboxes, and the front door to the head office itself.

Breaking 11 mpg on an ‘Epiq’ test drive

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.

Small trucks can present big maintenance challenges

MONTREAL, Que. -- Don’t let the size of a truck fool you. Medium-duty trucks are dwarfed by their Class 8 counterparts, but such equipment can present some of the biggest challenges for a repair facility.

Ontario reworking emissions tests for trucks

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario continues to rework its emissions testing program for heavy-duty vehicles following a decision to cancel Drive Clean tests on light-duty models. Environment Minister Rod Phillips promises it will come "in the near future".

Boost driver performance with in-cab coaching systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck driver actions play a significant role when it comes to boosting fuel economy, and today's in-truck coaching tools can ensure they make the best decisions. The insights also go well beyond MPG alone.

Kenworth building for the future

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Kenworth is actively building its trucks and capabilities alike. Coming off a record year in which it produced 39,800 Class 8 trucks at its manufacturing facility in Chillicothe, Ohio, the OEM is now breaking ground on a new US $140-million paint facility that promises to deliver better finishes and higher productivity.

Nikola wants to disrupt your truck payments by including fuel costs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – There’s water, water everywhere, but little of it is being transformed into fuel. Nikola Motor wants to change that – as well as the way fleets pay for trucks and their fuel.

Nikola’s hydrogen-electric trucks rolling closer to reality

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nikola CEO Trevor Milton brought his dream of a hydrogen-electric truck one step closer to the marketplace on Tuesday, in a showcase that included looks at the Nikola Two destined for North America and Nikola Tre for Europe.

Precise plowing in Alaska being guided by GPS

THOMPSON PASS, Alaska -- It snows a lot through Thompson Pass, yet the snow plow crews there can keep running thanks an ultra-precise GPS system that's accurate to within two centimeters, or less than one inch.

Forestry sector’s truckers face growing challenges

MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s forestry sector is worth an estimated $20 billion a year, but those who haul logs from the forest to sawmill are experiencing the weight of factors from wildfires to lumber tariffs.

Climate change leads to new approaches for ice roads

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Canada's Changing Climate Report is sounding the alarm about global warming in Canada. Those who build and maintain the ice roads used to truck loads into the far north are already feeling the effects.

Uber Freight bypasses Canada in international expansion

TORONTO, Ont. -- Uber Freight is coming. To Europe. The load matching service proved it has international expansion plans, but it bypassed Canada along the way.

Daimler acquires Torc stake in autonomous truck journey

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Daimler Trucks and Buses is building on its commitment to developing Level 4 autonomous trucks by acquiring a majority stake in U.S.-based Torc Robotics.