Range Energy validates eTrailer system in extreme winter testing

Range Energy says it has validated the performance of its production-ready eTrailer system following a multi-year winter testing program, marking a step toward commercial deployment. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company…

TEN to offer on-site trailer inspections through Ontario DriveON pilot

Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) says it will deliver certified trailer inspections at customer yards through Ontario’s DriveON mobile pilot program, reducing downtime for fleets and keeping equipment in service. The…

Kenworth adds reinforced front frame option for T880, T880S

Kenworth has rolled out a new reinforced front frame structure option for its T880 and T880S models. The feature includes reinforced front-of-frame castings, crossmembers, kicker braces,…

Trident Truck Parts named exclusive Ontario distributor for Pirelli TBR tires

Trident Truck Parts has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Pirelli truck and bus radial (TBR) tires in Ontario, under an agreement with Prometeon Tyre Group. The Oakville, Ont.-based company…

High Bar Brands expands components line with Globetech Manufacturing acquisition

High Bar Brands has acquired Ohio-based Globetech Manufacturing, expanding its lineup of heavy-duty truck and trailer components for OEM and aftermarket customers. Globetech, founded in 2002, manufactures ABS and air…

Repair shops busier, but margins under pressure as labor shortage persists

Heavy-duty repair shops are seeing stronger business conditions, but rising costs and an ongoing technician shortage are tightening margins and complicating operations, according to a new State of Heavy-Duty Repair…

Vipal expands US production, doubles down on independent retreaders

Vipal Rubber is expanding its U.S. production footprint and sharpening its focus on independent retreaders as part of a broader North American growth strategy, the company announced this week. The…

Volvo extends electric truck range to 700 km in Europe

Volvo Trucks is pushing deeper into longhaul electrification, unveiling a new extended-range version of its flagship FH Aero Electric capable of traveling up to 700 km (435 miles) on a…

Urban Upgrade: Volvo VNR redefines regional haul expectations

Regional haul tractors were never meant to be the most luxurious trucks on the road. Why bother with high-end styling when they’re going to get banged up anyways? And it’s…

International to install Samsara telematics at factory through new OEM partnership

International will begin installing Samsara telematics devices on new trucks and IC Bus school buses before delivery, eliminating the need for post-purchase installation and reducing downtime for fleets. The partnership…

Mack Trucks rolls out digital driver’s guide

Mack Trucks has launched Mack Digital Driver Guide, a virtual owner’s manual that gives drivers instant access to chassis-specific vehicle information on features and operation. Available…

Name and shame the wheel-less wonders

Ontario has been seeing its share of wheel-less wonders on its roads over the recent past. A rash of wheel separation incidents has put the road safety spotlight squarely on…

Kodiak expands autonomous trucking into Midwest with Ohio pilot

Kodiak AI has completed an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, marking its first operational deployment outside the Southern United States and extending driverless operations into a key Midwest freight corridor.

Velocity expands Vanguard trailer availability in Southeastern US

Velocity Trailer Centers has expanded its Vanguard trailer distribution network across Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, increasing access to dry van and refrigerated trailers in one of the fastest-growing freight regions…

AXN opens larger Louisville plant, targets 100,000 axles a year

Semi-trailer axle manufacturer AXN Automotive Systems has opened a new manufacturing facility in Louisville, Ky., expanding its U.S. footprint with added production capacity, new product lines, and plans to create…