10 early takeaways from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show preview image 10 early takeaways from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show October 31, 2019 Hyundai’s HDC-6 Neptune concept vehicle would run on hydrogen-electric power. Will that bring the OEM to North America? ATLANTA, Ga. – The North American Commercial Vehicle Show wraps up its…
Donaldson, Geotab join forces on Filter Minder preview image Equipment, Maintenance Donaldson, Geotab join forces on Filter Minder October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Donaldson is bringing the watchful eye of telematics to air filters, with a new wireless monitoring system that integrates with Geotab. Donaldson is field testing the…
UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately preview image Health/Safety UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately October 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – A major study released Wednesday suggests that large trucks contribute disproportionately to emissions on Canada’s roads. The Near-Road Air Pollution Pilot Study was conducted by the…
MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt preview image Health/Safety MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt October 30, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The influence of Saskatchewan’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program has been far-reaching in both a positive and negative way on the province’s trucking industry. That was the…
Uber Freight expands into Canada preview image Border Uber Freight expands into Canada October 30, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Online load broker Uber Freight is expanding into Canada, the company announced Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of Uber Freight’s recent expansion into…
Equipment New Meritor discs specifically for linehaul October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is moving forward with a system designed for better stops – the new Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes that are purpose-built for linehaul and trailer…
Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite preview image Border Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite October 30, 2019 The Road Ready sensor (left) and the cargo system widget. ATLANTA, Ga. — Truck-Lite has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics suite, the company…
LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements preview image Equipment LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency. The LT and RH models will include…
What’s Next? Navistar planning for electric trucks. preview image Equipment What’s Next? Navistar planning for electric trucks. October 30, 2019 News of the Next eMobility Solutions Group was unveiled at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, where the OEM displayed the prototype of an electric International MV medium-duty truck, known…
International fleet service platform connects with all makes preview image Equipment, Maintenance International fleet service platform connects with all makes October 30, 2019 “International 360 enables all-makes integration,” said Friedrich Baumann, president – aftersales. ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar is preparing to offer greater insights into vehicle health through International 360, a communications platform…
Allison, Freightliner join forces in transmission launch preview image Equipment Allison, Freightliner join forces in transmission launch October 29, 2019 The 3414 RHS will come with ratings up to 410 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque. ATLANTA, Ga. – Allison Transmission has launched its new Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series…
OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules preview image Fuel/Emissions OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules October 29, 2019 Stephen Laskowski TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday changes to the commercial vehicle program within the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (MOEP) will make the province the leader…
Hendrickson unveils next-gen rubber suspension October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Headlining several new products introduced at Hendrickson’s Oct. 29 press conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show was the Haulmaax EX, which the manufacturer calls the…
Ontario streamlines LCV Program preview image Ontario streamlines LCV Program October 29, 2019 Prabmeet Sarkaria TORONTO, Ont. — The government has announced three key enhancements to Ontario’s Long Combination Vehicle Program, which supports the efficient movement of goods across the province and…
Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software enhanced preview image Equipment Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software enhanced October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries suite of web-based software for technicians, to increase the efficiency of commercial vehicle service professionals. The software provides access to labor…
