Equipment BUNDLING EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES AND THEN SOME July 7, 2014 You’ll already be familiar with some of the technologies that make up the Highway Pilot, such as commercially available systems that monitor following distances, apply the brakes when required and…
Equipment LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK REQUIRED July 7, 2014 Daimler contended during the event that it could begin commercial production of its autonomous trucks nearly immediately, but there first must be a legislative framework put into place to allow…
Equipment WHY DO WE NEED SELF-DRIVING TRUCKS? July 7, 2014 As with any radical new technology, there’s going to be a lot of skepticism. Daimler emphasized its autonomous trucks are not intended to replace drivers. They went so far as…
Equipment THE ADVANTAGES OF ‘MANAGEMENT BY WALKING AROUND’ July 7, 2014 I heard a term at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings several years cited by truck maintenance guru Darry Stuart, which really stuck with me. He was promoting the MBWA:…
Equipment Peterbilt Ontario bought by Cervus Equipment July 6, 2014 CALGARY, Alta. — Cervus Equipment has announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Peterbilt of Ontario for about $25.5 million. “Cervus strives to be an outstanding dealer of…
Business Management Daimler demonstrates self-driving trucks July 3, 2014 Autonomous trucks are ready to roll. All that awaits now is the legislative framework to allow them.
Equipment Ontario Truck Driving Championships: Philosophy of the circle-check July 2, 2014 [S3_embed_video file=’TN2254.mp4′] In an earlier video, an MTO officer who judged the pre-trip inspection at the Ontario Truck Driving Championships’ Toronto Regional qualifier spoke about what goes on…
Equipment Peterbilt Ontario Truck Centres adds Hamilton-Niagara location June 28, 2014 STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Peterbilt Ontario Truck Centres (POTC) has announced the opening of its Hamilton-Niagara full-service dealership in Stoney Creek, Ont. The new facility is…
Equipment Maxion names new exec June 28, 2014 NOVI, Mich. — Maxion Wheels has named Bill Wardle its vice-president, global sales and marketing. Maxion said the addition will help it pursue its aggressive growth strategy. Most recently, Wardle…
Equipment Ontario fleet with European roots designs innovative trailer June 25, 2014 Raised-roof curtainside trailer was designed to maximize payload while providing the versatility to carry various van and flatdeck freight.
FTR offering Canadian trailer market forecasting June 25, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Industry forecaster FTR has announced it will now offer Canadian trailer forecasts to its monthly Truck and Trailer Outlook. The report will now break down trailer forecasts…
Equipment Navistar says 13L powertrain package provides up to 5% fuel savings June 25, 2014 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced its International ProStar with 13L engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage Series 10-speed automated transmission now delivers up to a 5% improvement in fuel economy.
Equipment HOW TRAGEDY LED TO A SUCCESSFUL, AWARD-WINNING CAREER IN FLEET MAINTENANCE June 24, 2014 I spent a good part of this morning interviewing Lloyd De Merchant, area maintenance manager, Eastern Canada, with Penske, who was recently named the Volvo Trucks Canada Fleet Maintenance Manager…
Equipment SCHNEIDER TALKS SMACK ABOUT AIR-RIDE TRAILERS June 24, 2014 Are air-ride trailers overrated? Schneider thinks they are. The company recently distributed a two-page bulletin that argues spring suspensions on trailers are every bit as good at protecting freight as…
Equipment DRIVING THE GREENEST TRUCK EVER June 24, 2014 June 19-20, it was off to Chillicothe, Ohio, where I had the opportunity to drive a bunch of Kenworth trucks, among them, the new T680 Advantage. The Advantage incorporates a…
