Daimler SuperTruck II showcases the future of freight efficiency

A handle like “SuperTruck” is hard to live up to — let alone twice. But Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its latest contribution to a U.S. Department of…

Broad EV rollouts constrained by infrastructure challenges: Daimler Truck CEO

Battery-electric trucks may be ready for their moment in the sun, but widespread rollouts continue to be constrained by the struggles to establish related charging infrastructure. “Overwhelmingly, infrastructure is slowing…

Nikola hydrogen production, distribution, to come under Hyla brand

Nikola will draw products for producing, distributing and dispensing hydrogen under a new Hyla brand to support its fuel-cell-electric trucks. “Nikola is the only company that is successfully integrating a…

OSL calls for Ontario coroner’s review following spate of highway crashes

Ontario Safety League (OSL) president Brian Patterson was already concerned about collisions on Ontario highways, but the crash involving a truck that plowed into a road crew was the final…

SAAQclic portal, updates to Quebec safety ratings, delayed to Feb. 15

Truck fleets and drivers who operate in Quebec are being told to prepare for delays in government services leading up to the Feb. 15 launch of a new online portal…

Truck Tips: How to back up a tractor-trailer (video)

Backing a tractor-trailer accurately and safely is a skill that has to be learned and mastered. You will run into all kinds of different backing situations in your…

Truck Tips: How to set and adjust truck mirrors (video)

Mirrors must be adjusted properly to get the best view of what’s behind you and beside you. Proper adjustment can help you back straighter and track your trailer wheels…

Truck Tips: How to adjust 5th wheels and trailer bogeys (video)

Because of commercial vehicle gross-weight and axle-weight regulations, drivers will occasionally need to reposition the 5th wheel or the trailer axles for proper weight distribution. This video explains how…

Truck Tips: How to couple and uncouple a trailer (video)

After you arrive at the yard and identify the trailer you are to pick up, scan the area in front of the trailer for obstacles before backing under it.

Truck Tips: How to mark and measure brake adjustment (video)

Commercial drivers are required by law to ensure their brakes are in working order and properly adjusted. The mark-and-measure method is considered the only reliable means of measuring brake…

Truck Tips: How to check tractor-trailer brakes (video)

Daily vehicle inspection requirements include a check of the operational parts of an air brake system, like the governor, the air compressor and the low-air-pressure warning devices. This portion…

Manufacturers losing chip that powers ABS warning lamps

The chip used to activate in-cab trailer ABS malfunction lamps has been discontinued, leaving suppliers with a limited three- to four-year “inventory bridge” to redesign and requalify their electronic control…

Trucking environment to soften in 2023: Mullen

Mullen Group doubts its business units will match strong 2022 results in the face of slowing global trade and consumer spending, but the fleet’s 2023 business plans still reflect a…

Truck Tips: How to couple and uncouple a trailer (video)

After you arrive at the yard and identify the trailer you are to pick up, scan the area in front of the trailer for obstacles before backing under it.

Truck Tips: How to adjust 5th wheels and trailer bogeys (video)

Because of commercial vehicle gross-weight and axle-weight regulations, drivers will occasionally need to reposition the 5th wheel or the trailer axles for proper weight distribution. This video explains how…