Equipment Used truck prices continue upward push: Ritchie Bros. August 15, 2022 Ritchie Bros. continues to report tight transaction volumes, with 27% fewer deals in July 2022 than July 2021, and that continues to drive retail prices higher. “July pricing increased 2%…
Engines/Drivetrains New transmissions available for heavy-hauling Kenworths August 15, 2022 Paccar TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions can now be ordered on Kenworth’s Class 8 heavy on-highway and select off-highway vocational trucks. The 18-speed transmissions build on the Paccar TX-12,…
Equipment Driving Kenworth’s trucks for today and for the future August 14, 2022 Kenworth last week demonstrated a full spectrum of trucks – ranging from the ultra-classic to the ultra-clean – to more than a 100 customers and dealers, and later to trade…
Equipment Holy crap! Ontario truck runs on cow manure. August 11, 2022 The newest refuse vehicle to travel Ontario roads can be described as undeniably green because it is fueled by something undeniably brown — cow patties. Bluewater Recycling Association, the Ontario…
Equipment Lion Electric welcomes U.S. politicians with preview of Illinois plant August 11, 2022 Lion Electric has provided U.S. lawmakers an early look at its emerging electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, which will begin producing all-electric school buses by the end of…
Equipment Headwinds remain for North American truck market: ACT Research August 11, 2022 Analysts at ACT Research believe the North American market for trucks will perform better than originally expected in 2022, but headwinds remain. “We are raising our 2022 forecast, reflecting better-than-expected…
Other Haulmaxx EX now available on Mack LR and TerraPro August 9, 2022 Mack LR and TerraPro models can now be ordered with optional Haulmaxx EX suspension systems. The option on cabover models offers capacities of 40,000, 46,000 and…
Business Management Understand compromise when spec’ing fuel-efficient tires August 9, 2022 Surging diesel prices have fleets seeking every opportunity to shave fuel consumption, and tires are an obvious place to look for improvements. Tire rolling resistance accounts for 33-35% of every…
Equipment Autocar testing electric refuse truck August 5, 2022 Autocar has begun field testing of its new all-electric cabover refuse truck, the E-ACX. Two alpha units have been constructed, featuring a zero-emissions, all-electric powertrain. Autocar says the testing, taking…
Equipment Lion Electric delivered 105 electric vehicles in Q2 August 5, 2022 Lion Electric delivered 105 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 61 the same period last year, and grew its revenue to $29.5 million (all figures U.S.) from $16.7 million…
Equipment Phillips Industries promotes Nugent, Steinel August 4, 2022 Phillips Industries promoted John Nugent to senior director, aftermarket sales – U.S.A., Mexico, Central and South America; and Mark Steinel to director of OES truck and trailer sales. John Nugent…
Equipment Mercedes-Benz Vans updates Sprinter August 4, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada has revealed details about its 2023 Model Year Sprinter, featuring all-wheel drive, transmission, engine, and connectivity enhancements. The all-wheel drive system is completely new,as is a 9G-Tronic…
Equipment Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador expands August 4, 2022 Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador recently opened its third Kenworth dealership in the province – an 18,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Grand Falls-Windsor. The dealership will assist local…
Equipment GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership August 3, 2022 GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…
Equipment Cummins closes Meritor acquisition August 3, 2022 Cummins has completed its US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor, strengthening its ePowertrain portfolio and opening new opportunities supplying the industry with components such as axles and brakes. “We are excited to…