Model 579 gets Jost fifth wheels

Peterbilt 579 Peterbilt Model 579 trucks will now come standard with Jost JSK37 12-inch inboard air slide fifth wheels. The inboard slider is 23 lb. lighter than previous models,…

TerraPro pumpers now available with Mack mDrive HD transmissions

Mack TerraPro concrete pumpers will be available with Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions this year, making it the first cabover concrete pumper with an AMT.

National truck driver training standard promised by 2020

Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau (right), discusses the communique with fellow transportation ministers following their meeting in Montreal. (Photo: Steve Bouchard) MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s transportation ministers have committed to…

Twin-steer suspensions for 4700

Western Star’s 4700 SB and SF models can now be fitted at the factory with a twin-steer front suspension from Simard Suspensions. Assembly lines will now pre-drill frames…

Twin-steer Simard suspension for Western Star 4700

Western Star’s 4700 SB and SF models can now be fitted at the factory with a twin-steer front suspension from Simard Suspensions. Assembly lines will now pre-drill…

The race to develop electric trucks is on

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Established and emerging manufacturers alike are racing to bring some form of battery-electric vehicles or fuel cells to North America, with several introducing all-important test fleets during 2019.

The electric trucks hitting the streets

TORONTO, Ont. – A growing array of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric truck prototypes are beginning to haul freight, mostly in test fleets that will emerge around California in the year to come. Here’s a rundown of some of the trucks looking to make their mark.

Canadians buy 34,288 Class 8 trucks in 2018

Freightliner was the Class 8 market share leader in Canada and the U.S. It also held the top spot in Class 6 and 7 sales south of the border. TORONTO,…

Readers concerned about aging trucking industry

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trucking industry is worried about the rising average age of employees, and appears to be taking specific steps to recruit a younger generation of workers,…

Diesel Winter Rescue to the rescue

Hot Shot’s Secret oil and fuel additives now include Diesel Winter Rescue. The formula re-liquefies gelled fuel and de-ices frozen fuel filters to help get trucks back on the…

Maersk, Avantida automate street turns

Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, is now offering street turn services on their platform in Canada and the U.S., and will leverage an established tool for the…

Ram Heavy Duty and 6.7-L Cummins deliver big torque

The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup has been unveiled with a series of upgrades, even delivering 1,000 lb-ft of torque when spec’d with a Cummins 6.7-liter high output turbo…

Maersk automates street turns with Avantida

Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, is now offering street turn services on their platform in Canada and the U.S., and will leverage an established tool for the…

Kenworth, Toyota developing fuel cell trucks

Andrew Lund, Toyota’s chief engineer for Project Portal, describes features of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Kenworth and Toyota are joining forces to develop a test fleet of 10…

Peterbilt unveils electric Model 220EV

Peterbilt’s 220EV expands the company’s electric truck lineup to three models. Peterbilt is expanding its test fleet of electric trucks, adding a medium-duty Model 220EV to the previously announced…