Class 8 orders remained range-bound in March

North America’s Class 8 truck orders totaled 21,300 units in March, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, with Classes 5-7 orders rising to 21,200. “Long backlogs and supply chain-constrained…

DTNA updates training center for electrification

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has expanded its Detroit Service Training Center to train technicians on electric powertrain service, battery maintenance, and full truck repair. “For the trucking industry to…

Bridgestone announces 15% price hike

Bridgestone and Firestone branded truck tires are among the latest components to go up in price. The tire maker announced a 15% price hike to take effect in the U.S.

TFI International widens gap atop list of Canada’s largest fleets

TFI International substantially widened its gap as Canada’s largest trucking firm over the past year, thanks to its bold acquisition of UPS Freight in the U.S. However, part of TFI’s…

Torc Robotics sets up advisory council to help it commercialize autonomous trucking

Autonomous trucking developer Torc Robotics has set up an advisory council it says will help guide it to commercialize a scalable, profitable, Level 4 autonomous trucking product. The council is…

Wheel separations are still happening. Here’s how to prevent them.

All wheel separations are preventable, but the industry’s focus on speed over thoroughness means they remain a potentially deadly problem. Dave McDonald, commercial sales manager with Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, gave…

Glasvan Great Dane now offering electric Autocar terminal tractor

Glasvan Great Dane says it’s now offering an all-electric, zero-emission Autocar ACTT terminal tractor in Canada. The company says the E-ACTT comes equipped with an electric powertrain as well as…

TForce Logistics adds Hamilton DC

TForce Logistics has opened its fourth distribution center in the Toronto area, to enhance its last-mile delivery capacity. The new Hamilton, Ont., facility is 8,140 sq.-ft., and will support next-day…

How to develop young trucking talent

Trucking is desperately trying to attract young drivers to the industry as experienced drivers retire in droves. But getting them the on-road experience they need to be successful can be…

Trans 99 Logistics named one of Coyote’s top carriers

Trans 99 Logistics was named International Cross-Border Carrier of the Year by Coyote Logistics. It was the sole Canadian carrier out of 20 recognized with 2021 Carrier of the Year…

Canadian fleets sweep TCA Fleet Safety Award grand prizes

Canadian fleets swept the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Fleet Safety Award grand prizes. Bison Transport was named grand prize winner in the large fleet division, while Big Freight Systems took…

Mexuscan Cargo adds Lion electric trucks

Mexuscan Cargo has added Lion electric trucks to its fleet, which will be deployed in the Montreal area. The trucks have a range of 280 kms and will transport recyclable…

Collaborative or Combative?: Re-evaluating shipper-carrier relations during supply chain challenges

Shippers and carriers are being forced to collaborate more than ever, with supply chain challenges and labor shortages constraining fleets’ abilities to meet current freight demand. A panel at the…

Navistar to integrate Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle telematics platform

Navistar has announced it is integrating Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle telematics platform, allowing fleets to access telematics, software, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. It’s hard-coded…

Challenger named North America’s Best Fleet to Drive For

Challenger Motor Freight was named North America’s overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the large fleet category, at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual conference. Jim Peeples, Challenger’s president…