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Hendrickson Watchman watches trailer wheel ends

Hendrickson is launching Watchman wheel-end sensors for trailers that run on a vehicle area network developed by Sensata Technologies. Initially offering data about trailer tire pressures and wheel-end temperatures,…

Trucking in ‘early adopter’ phase of electrification

Trucking’s road to electrification is in the early adopter stage, but by 2025 it will be mainstream. And hydrogen-fuel-cell trucks won’t be far behind. Wilfried Aulbur, senior partner with Roland…

MacKinnon joins Left Lane Associates

Supply chain merger and acquisitions firm Left Lane Associates on Monday announced the hiring of Alex MacKinnon as investment banker – M&A. “Alex MacKinnon brings with him a wealth of…

ACT Research slashes production forecast as component shortages linger

ACT Research is slashing its production forecasts for this year and next, as truck makers cope with supply issues. “In the current period of [near] record demand for commercial vehicles…

Tires, transmissions lead maintenance price increases in Q2

Shop labor and parts prices were on the rise between the first and second quarters of 2021 – with tires and transmissions accounting for some of the biggest gains. Labor…

Strong pricing at most recent Ritchie Bros. auction

Ritchie Bros. sold more than 8,100 pieces of equipment last week at an Edmonton-based auction. There were 15,200 online bidders from 62 countries registered at the company’s fourth Edmonton auction…

Bendix adds demo truck to diagnostic software

Bendix ACom Pro diagnostic software integrates a new “demo truck” to help technicians better understand the tool’s capabilities. With that, trainers can see the features, tests and support offered…

Bendix air dryer features electronic controls

Bendix is building on its AD-HF air dryer with the release of a new unit – the AD-HFi — that adds electronic pressure control. The new functionality comes courtesy of…

Mitchell 1 shop software connects with fleet systems

Mitchell 1 has added fleet management and communication features to the latest version of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software. Repair facilities using the software to track…

‘It is the backbone of the nation’

Navdeep SinghOwner-operatorCNTLWinnipeg, Man. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Navdeep Singh (Photo: Supplied) Tell us about…

Big customers carry risks and rewards alike

Every freight sales rep wakes up in the morning hoping today’s the day they close that massive deal — the one that’ll double the fleet size and their commission cheques…

‘Red tag’ inventories grow as truck and trailer makers struggle to meet demand

“We’re in catch-up mode and we’re going to be in catch-up mode for a while.” That’s how Don Ake, vice-president – commercial vehicles for industry forecaster FTR characterizes the current…

‘Dispatchers need to give drivers a break’

Dilbagh Singh Truck driver King Truck Ride Brampton, Ont. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Dilbagh…

‘Trucking allows me to be my own boss’

Gurbinder Hayer Owner-Operator Arsh Gill Trucking Surrey, B.C. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Gurbinder Hayer…

Trucking HR Canada recognizes top trucking employers

Heather Mewhinney, director of human resources (HR) for Kriska Transportation Group was named HR Leader of the Year tonight, at Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers gala. The award goes…