Humboldt crash driver had 70 violations in 11 days

MELFORT, Sask. — Documents presented at the sentencing hearing of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver who pleaded guilty to causing the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, show he had committed…

Truck driver services offer steady work — when above board

TORONTO, Ont. -- There is a whole subset of truck drivers who don’t work directly for a fleet, but enjoy steady work with flexible hours and generally a little more freedom. Still others are hooked up with prime companies that offer top pay and great benefits. They fall under the umbrella of driver services.

Kenworth W990 Walkaround

Join equipment editor Jim Park on a walkaround tour of Kenworth’s W990. From the 510/1,850 MX engine behind that big grille to the 40,000-pound Dana rear ends out…

Added Value — Does your diesel need a fuel additive?

TORONTO, Ont. -- American truckers often rely on fuel additives to address poor-quality diesel. But is there a need for fuel additives in Canada?

Look Ma, No Hands – Truck steering heads into the future

Freightliner’s active lane assist will make gentle steering adjustments to keep the truck in its lane. (Photo: Daimler Trucks North America) TORONTO, Ont. — Steering hasn’t been considered a chore…

Big Power: The largest truck engines are sometimes a necessity

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck drivers always appreciate big truck engines. But is the bigger power and torque a necessity? Sometimes the answer is yes.

Guts and Gears: How to choose a transmission for heavy hauls

TORONTO, Ont. -- All the power in the world won't get you anywhere if your transmission can't manage it properly. Heavier loads present some unique spec'ing challenges.

UTD Sneak Peak: Kenworth W990

Kenworth’s W990 turns Classic into Epic. Check out this teaser of our next Ultimate Test Drive video series. There’s plenty to see here, but there’s way more to…

A night and day difference in truck lighting

FALCONER, N.Y. — Since headlamps are something drivers use every single day, we arranged a test drive with Truck-Lite to see if the LEDs lived up to the billing.

Light it Up: Why some LED lamps seem brighter than others

TORONTO, Ont. -- LEDs are much more energy-efficient than incandescent lights and they last much longer. Primarily for those two reasons, LEDs will be the light sources of the future, but they are not without their problems.

Deep Thinking: Eaton-Cummins tech right for the times

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Cummins and Eaton have been integrating components for years. They announced an engagement of sorts with the launch of the SmartAdvantage powertrain. Last year, by launching the Endurant transmission through the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture, they figuratively tied the knot.

Focus On International’s LT Cab And Sleeper

On the Spot at IAA

HANNOVER, Germany — Few events can match the scope and scale of the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany. Editorial director John G. Smith offers a first-hand…

On the Spot with the Kenworth W990

Brake Check: We put modern brakes to the test

TORONTO, Ont. -- Jim Park considers brakes the single most important system on a truck, yet few drivers or fleet maintenance personnel ever have the opportunity to see what brakes can really do. He had such an opportunity and came away with huge respect for a system many of us take for granted.