ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to…

Mack, Wrangler debut limited-edition denim jacket at ConExpo

Mack Trucks and denim brand Wrangler will unveil a limited-edition dual-branded denim trucker jacket at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 in Las Vegas. The collaboration is aimed at…

Groupe Desharnais expands Quebec footprint with acquisition of Pneus St-David

Groupe Desharnais is expanding its presence in Quebec’s tire and mechanical services market through the acquisition of Pneus St-David, a long-established Lévis business serving commercial and heavy-duty transportation customers.

Bendix sealed spring brake now available on Kenworth trucks

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has made its EnduraSure-Pro sealed spring brake for air disc brake (ADB) systems available as a factory-installed option on all Kenworth…

Canada’s largest electric truck trial delivers clarity for fleets

FPInnovations’ PIT Group has concluded Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, following two fleets as they collected more than 200,000 km (124,224 miles) of data over…

Harbinger acquires Phantom AI, bringing advanced driver-assistance tech to medium-duty trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Harbinger is expanding into autonomous and software-driven vehicle technologies with the acquisition of autonomous driving company Phantom AI, a move the company says will accelerate the…

International names Team Wieland Truck and Trailer 2025 Dealer of the Year

International Motors has recognized top-performing truck dealers across its network, naming Team Wieland Truck and Trailer as its 2025 U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year during the company’s…

Optronics unveils Co27 DC-DC battery charger

Optronics International has introduced the Co27 DC-DC battery charger, a patent-pending system designed to address trailer battery failures caused by inadequate charging through standard trailer…

Bot Auto to begin driverless freight operations with Ryan Transportation

Autonomous truck maker Bot Auto says its driverless trucks offer a new capacity option for brokers, and is proving so through a new partnership with Ryan Transportation. Ryan…

Freightliner, Western Star vocational trucks gain 360-degree exterior camera system

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced that factory production has started for its Exterior Camera System, a new visibility solution designed to help operators and drivers navigate complex operating…

FlowBelow launches wheel covers with center-access tire inflation valves

FlowBelow Aero has introduced new fuel-saving wheel covers featuring Easy Air Access, designed to simplify tire inflation and inspection. The company said checking inner…

Is Quebec’s energy transition in trucking at a standstill or recharging?

The energy transition in the road transport sector was gaining momentum before U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election and the adoption of his fossil fuel-focused policies. Quebec, with its…

Torc testing autonomous trucks in Michigan

Torc has announced it’s now testing autonomous trucks on public roads in Michigan. The Daimler Truck subsidiary is testing its autonomous technology installed in a Freightliner Cascadia and…

Peterbilt names Fitzpatrick first master technician

Peterbilt has named Michael Fitzpatrick of Ohio Peterbilt as the company’s first master technician, marking the launch of its highest level of technician recognition. The designation represents the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer order strength sustained in January, spot market rates show resilience

Trailer orders saw December momentum carried into January, though total order season activity was lackluster. Shippers saw some fuel price relief translate into a positive environment in December,…