Trucks

INTERNATIONAL’S 9400i REPLACEMENT

Promising industry-leading aerodynamics, the new International conventional will be built in Chatham, Ont.

CAB, ENGINE HEATERS

Thermo King adds Espar cab, cargo, and engine heaters to its product lineup

International debuts class 5, 6 utility trucks

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine has announced the launch of the new class 6 International 4200 4x4, together with another recently-released member of the International 4000 series, the International 4100 class 5 conventional.

Floods bring transportation on The Rock to a standstill

STEPHENVILLE, Nfld. -- Parts of Newfoundland were overwhelmed with heavy rains and floods yesterday, causing the province to declare a state of emergency.

OEMs put heavy, medium-duty hybrids on display

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mack Trucks and International Truck and engine are showcasing pilot hybrid electric powertrain for Class 8 heavy and medium-duty trucks this week.

Ontario cops nab 106 trucks in safety blitz

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Ontario Provincial Police are saying that almost half of the trucks inspected during a surprise safety blitz this week were taken off the road.

Prairie Kenworth dealer celebrates milestone

REGINA -- Custom Truck Sales is celebrating its 40th anniversary with major customer events at its four locations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

ISO PRINCIPLES FOR TRUCKING

A book that managers of truck fleets large and small need to read.

NEW OPTIONS FOR T800 WIDE HOOD

Kenworth adds an extended daycab and an AeroCab sleeper to its wide-hood T800 model

Kenworth, Volvo top J.D. Power survey; But overall satisfaction down

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- J.D. Power and Associates' 2005 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study says Kenworth ranks highest in customer satisfaction for over-the-road, pickup and delivery, as well as for dealer service, while Volvo improves to rank highest for the vocational segment.

MACK OFFERS STABILITY PROTECTION

Mack highway models are now available with Bendix ABS-6 Advanced including the ESP vehicle stability system.

Three new PacLease facilities open in SW Ontario

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- PACCAR Leasing has added three new full-service Peterbilt of Ontario Group, Leasing Division locations in Ayr, Woodstock, and Hagersville, Ontario.

Powertrains will need modification: Analysts

Manufacturers of class 6-8 truck powertrain systems are expected to focus increasingly on redesigning their products to help truck owners meet EPA regulations.

Pete opens new Ontario dealer and PacLease facility

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Premier Peterbilt Inc. has announce the opening of its newest store, Premier Peterbilt Hamilton, slated for opening in December 2005.

Hino likely to build truck plant in Ontario: Report

TORONTO -- Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to open a Hino Motors medium-duty truck assembly plant in Ontario next year, according to a report in the Journal of Commerce.