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U.S. economy, freight markets have room to run: ACT

There is considerable steam left in the boiler that will continue to propel the economy broadly, and freight markets specifically. That’s the message industry forecaster ACT Research gave in its…

Study suggests electric truck operators may be able to deliver loads…and electricity?

Electric trucks in the future may not just deliver freight, but surplus electricity to customers. That’s the thesis behind a theoretical study by the University of Windsor. Environmental engineering professor…

E-Road makes telematics acquisition

E-Road has acquired New Zealand-based telematics supplier Coretex, which it says will boost its market presence in North America and other global markets. The company says the acquisition will help…

Consistent truck drivers avoid crashes, research finds

University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers have confirmed that consistent truck drivers are less likely to be involved in a crash – and the nature of that consistency is not…

Trailer orders soft in June, but records may be set in months ahead

June trailer orders remained soften June at 11,100 units according to preliminary data from ACT Research. That’s a 20% increase from May but 19% off last June. “While the sequential…

All-female management team leads Atripco Group’s growth

The Atripco Group of Companies was never intended to be run by an all-female management team. It just turned out that way, “by hiring the best candidates for the job…

Platform optimizes field service activities

The Locus platform is now integrating with ServiceNow Field Service Management to optimize routes and streamline the work of field service agents. Using the combined systems, customers can pick…

Cortec’s EcoLine is a greener fifth wheel grease

Cortec’s EcoLine fifth wheel grease — made with vegetable oil and a lithium-based thickener — is being presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. The product…

Kenworth adds optional Haulmaax EX suspensions

Haulmaax EX rubber suspensions are now options on Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 trucks. The Hendrickson suspension system was designed for vocational applications including dump, concrete mixer, refuse,…

Lytx adds trouble codes, PM functions to tracking service

Lytx has added diagnostic trouble codes and preventive maintenance features to its fleet tracking service, which collects data using a Lytx drivecam through an electronic control module cable. Currently…

OK Pneus Ste-Brigitte wins national store award

OK Pneus Ste-Brigitte, Que., has been awarded OK Tire Stores’ “National Store of the Year” for 2020 announced at the company’s 2021 annual conference, held virtually this year. The honor…

Port of Vancouver says rail service has resumed, anchorage demand at capacity

Rail services on the CP rail line affected by the B.C. interior wildfires resumed yesterday, the Port of Vancouver confirmed, with both CP and CN trains sharing the line through…

Trimac acquires California cement hauler

Trimac has purchased Double Eagle Transportation, a California cement hauler with 96 tractors and 124 dry bulk pneumatic trailers. In addition to cement, it hauls fly ash, gypsum, lime/limestone, and…

Truck price inflation tapers in Canada: Ritchie Bros

Ritchie Bros. saw used truck tractor prices rise 14% in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year, while vocational trucks secured prices that were 21% higher than…

Respect your DPF, and keep it clean

Diesel particulate filters could be considered the Rodney Dangerfield of truck components. They get no respect — at least, not the respect they arguably deserve. Black smoke that once spewed…