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Volvo adds new horsepower rating to XE13 package

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has added a 455-hp rating to its XE13 powertrain package, which through a concept dubbed downspeeding, allows the engine to run slower, thus saving fuel.

Cummins promises substantial fuel economy improvements in ISX12

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced its new ISX12 engine will deliver up to 12% better fuel economy than the ISX11.9 it replaces.

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group to invest $25M into new trucking equipment

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group is allotting about $25 million in capital towards purchases for its truckling/logistics segment, to be used "primarily" to replace trucks and trailers.

Virtual Technician diagnostic system helping fleets reduce downtime

MIAMI, Fla -- Virtual Technician, Daimler Trucks North America's new real time diagnostic system, has already been installed in about 11,000 vehicles, the company says. And about 10% of those have installed the optional Visibility package,...

BREAKING NEWS: Daimler Trucks North America unveils addition of Detroit axles to powertrain portfolio

MIAMI, Fla. -- When Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) launched the Detroit brand in October 2011, it envisioned a brand that stood for more than its well-known engine offerings. Today, at a special briefing for the business press, DTNA...

Trailer Wizards to sell Vanguard trailers; adds to sales, HR teams

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has inked a deal to sell Vanguard trailers across Canada, and has acquired its dealerships in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal and Moncton, the company announced.

Autogreasers 101: An in-depth overview of automatic lubrication systems

In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant maintenance costs. The majority of failures are caused by: contamination...

UPDATE: First waste heat recovery-powered APU set to hit the road

BOLTON, Ont. -- A Canadian-designed auxiliary power unit (APU) powered solely by waste heat generated by the truck's diesel engine is now entering Phase 1 of its on-road validation process.

ONLINE SPECIAL: Ontario’s shunt truck shake-up

KITCHENER, Ont. -- The shunt truck market in Ontario is shaping up to look very different in 2012, after Glasvan Great Dane abandoned its longtime role as a Capacity dealer in favour of Autocar.

Giving tires some TLC

WINDSOR, Ont. - When fuel prices began skyrocketing in the mid-2000s, it forced truck fleets to re-evaluate every aspect of how they consume the precious resource. Surcharges were put in place, drivers were trained on efficient driving and...

Work Truck Show to feature ‘green’ truck test drive

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The 2012 Work Truck Show will be giving attendees direct access to 21 environmentally friendly vehicles during its Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. Equipment demonstrations of electric PTOs and similar technologies will...

Glasvan ends Capacity relationship to sell Autocar shunt trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has ended its dealer relationship with Capacity of Texas and instead will be offering Autocar shunt tractors as its exclusive Ontario distributor.

Waste not

BOLTON, Ont. - As engine manufacturers look to improve the efficiency of their products to comply with impending fuel economy standards, one of the obvious advancements to explore is waste heat recovery; harnessing wasted energy produced by the...

The I-Shift shines in Sweden

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - It may pain us to admit it, but the Europeans are far ahead of us when it comes to adopting certain truck technologies that have the potential to transform the industry for the better. Take, for example, automated...

Aerofficient opens Canadian subsidiary; lands major Canadian fleet

WINDSOR, Ont. -- New trailer side skirt manufacturer Aerofficient has announced it is opening a Canadian subsidiary in Windsor. The company has also landed a major Canadian customer.