Mack expands Protect safety system to MD Series trucks

Mack Trucks launched Mack Protect for its MD Series models during Work Truck Week in Indianapolis. Originally introduced on the heavy-duty Pioneer, the system is now…

Fleets seek integration, training as vehicle technology accelerates

Rapid advances in vehicle technology are reshaping commercial fleet operations, but adoption will depend on effective integration, workforce training and clear economic benefits. Representatives from fleet operations, utilities and truck…

Economic indicators offer early signals for truck demand

Economic indicators ranging from GDP and housing activity to fuel prices and interest rates play a critical role in shaping demand for commercial vehicles. Understanding how these signals affect different…

Harbinger debuts HC Series Cab medium-duty electric and hybrid trucks

Harbinger has expanded its commercial vehicle lineup with the introduction of the HC Series Cab, a medium-duty low cab forward (LCF) truck available in both fully electric and range-extended hybrid…

ADAS rollout hinges on closer OEM-upfitter collaboration

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are gaining traction across commercial vehicle segments, but speakers at the Green Truck Summit said broader adoption in multi-stage and vocational platforms will depend on…

AI poised to become fleet managers’ co-pilot

Artificial intelligence is expected to take on a larger role in fleet operations in the coming years, helping automate routine tasks, analyze growing volumes of data and acting as a…

GM pivots strategy as fleet EV adoption trails earlier projections

General Motors says electric vehicles remain central to its long-term strategy, but the pace of adoption among commercial fleets has been slower than anticipated. Speaking at the Green Truck Summit…

Shortchanging truck drivers is shameful

You work, you get paid, that’s how it should work. If you are a truck driver, you work and sometimes don’t get paid. Not paying drivers for the work they…

In pictures: ConExpo-Con/Agg attracts trucks, equipment and crowds

An entertainer in a Chewbacca costume brought out smiles, and a bulldog named Walter drew “oohs” and “aahs” as thousands of attendees checked out trucks, trailers and equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg…

Kenworth unleashes extreme-duty C580, successor to C500

When in doubt, make it stout. That’s what Kenworth’s engineering and design teams did when they created the all-new C580, unveiled at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, replacing the C500. Designed…

Mack rolls out all-new Keystone, redesigned Granite

Mack Trucks has bolstered its Class 8 vocational lineup, rolling out the all-new Keystone and a reimagined Granite. Promising brawn and brains to complete the toughest jobs, the trucks were…

Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…

OPP officers intercept truck traveling without trailer tires

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a truck driver after intercepting a commercial vehicle on Highway 17 that was traveling without a full set of rear axle tires on its trailer.

CTA defends immigration as Conservatives want TFWP scrapped

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says immigration remains essential to the industry after Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative shadow minister for immigration, called for abolishing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Mentorship, technology reshape fleet training programs

Mentorship and structured training programs are becoming central pillars of fleet safety strategies. Effective mentorship starts long before drivers hit the road, requiring leadership commitment, consistent safety messaging and clear…