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Highlight Motor Group secures private equity investment

TORONTO, Ont. – Highlight Motor Group has received a $55 million funding boost from private equity firm Credit Mutuel Equity. Credit Mutuel Equity is the North American private equity arm…

Lakehead tries to figure out trucker depression

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Stress and poor mental health are already known to affect many longhaul truckers. Now, researchers at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., are…

Understand torque, hp, and axle ratios

The chart was chosen for its clarity. It represents a Detroit Diesel DD15 engine with a rating of 455 hp and 1,550 lb-ft. The engine is available in ratings from…

How to choose the truck powertrain you need

Engines do not work in isolation. Consider all the possible use cases and the rest of the driveline. TORONTO, Ont. — How fast do you want to go, how much…

Little action after western auditor general reports

Auditor generals in Western Canada have highlighted several gaps in enforcement resources. CALGARY, Alta. — Governments are rarely accused of working too fast, and when it comes to some truck…

Hendrickson announces leadership restructuring

Matt Joy WOODRIDGE, Ill. – Hendrickson has appointed Matt Joy chief operating officer in a management shakeup announced this week. Joy most recently was vice-president and general manager of…

International makes Endurant transmission standard

International LT, RH and LoneStar heavy-duty trucks will now include the Endurant 12-speed automated transmission as standard equipment. The transmission developed by Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies can support torques of 1,850 lb-ft, and be paired with the Cummins X15 or International A26 engine.

When will electric trucks enter production?

TORONTO, Ont. – Upstart electric truck manufacturers might be overly aggressive when announcing  production timelines — largely in a bid to secure venture capital. And it’s led to a…

Rugged Samsung tablet comes to Canada

Samsung Electronic’s Galaxy Tab Active Pro is now available in Canada, offering a tool designed for harsh working environments. The device is able to withstand excessive pressure, temperatures, vibrations and drops, and has been tested to meeting the MIL-STD-810G military specification, the company says. It is also IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

CBSA stops truck carrying 200 kilos of meth

The drugs seized by the CBSA. WINDSOR, Ont. – A Mississauga truck driver was arrested Dec. 24, when border agents and the RCMP intercepted the largest shipment of methamphetamine…

Geotab and Lytx partner to bring single-user interface to fleets

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Geotab and video telematics provider Lytx are collaborating to bring customers a single-user interface to help fleets improve safety, productivity, and efficiency. The single interface merges…

PacLease adds two new Canadian locations

BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease has added two new Canadian locations, in Calgary, Alta., and Sherbrooke, Que. Ken Roemer The company says it grew its full-service rental and leasing business…

DTNA fills newly-created compliance, regulatory affairs position

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Sean Waters to the newly-created position of vice-president of product compliance and regulatory affairs. Sean Waters He was previously…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer market ends 2019 with weak orders

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders fell in December to 16,500 units, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking their worst month since August. Orders were down 17% from November, and…

Canadian spot market ends 2019 on high note

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s spot market ended 2019 with a strong fourth quarter, with load volumes increasing and truck volumes on the decline, according to the latest data…