Hydra Energy breaks ground on world’s largest hydrogen fueling station

Hydra Energy has broken ground on what it says will be the world’s largest hydrogen refueling station. It is being built in Prince George, B.C., and will be used to…

Nikola, Iveco unveil battery-electric and FCEV Nikola Tre trucks

Nikola Corporation leaders were more than happy to share the stage with their Iveco manufacturing partners during the IAA Transportation 2022 show, treating representatives of the Italian company like siblings.

Globocam acquires Tardif Diesel

Quebec truck dealer Globocam announced it has acquired Tardif Diesel in Estrie, Que., which specializes in the sale and repair of Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks. Dominique Beauregard has…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcasing eActros as IAA show returns

A sense of tradition returned to Hannover, Germany, this morning as the world’s largest truck show — IAA Transportation — opened following a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Karin…

Volvo Trucks unveils eAxle during IAA show

Volvo Trucks has taken another step toward longer ranges for electric vehicles, unveiling a fully electric rear axle at the IAA truck show in Hannover, Germany. The eAxle design integrates…

Fort Garry Industries moves to new Sarnia location

Fort Garry Industries Sarnia has moved into a new 13,000-square-foot facility. The store offers aftermarket parts, truck and trailer equipment and repair services. (Photo: Fort Garry Industries) Robyn Spitzke, president…

DHL Express Canada spending $15M to add 110 EVs to ground fleet

DHL Express will invest $15M in Canada to update its ground fleet with 110 electric vehicles within the next 12 months. This investment will include the acquisition of the electric…

What’s going on with the trailer market?

These are the best of times for trailer manufacturers. They’re also the most difficult of times. Demand has never been greater, but an inability to meet that demand has strained…

Why you can’t get all the trailers you want

Allocation. It’s become the most dreaded word of 2022. Well, maybe not when you’re divvying up space in your trailers or warehouses for customers. But if you’re a fleet manager…

7 things to know about the commercial vehicle market

Industry forecaster FTR has the unenviable job of trying to predict where the commercial vehicle markets are heading, when even those who build the trucks are uncertain about what the…

Fleets of all sizes struggling with equipment procurement

If you think the large fleets were given preferential treatment when manufacturers allocated new trucks over the past couple years, think again. Paul Higgins, purchasing representative for 8,000-truck fleet Prime…

Fontaine Modification expanding Texas facility

Fontaine Modification, a provider of post-production truck services for original equipment manufacturers, dealers, and fleets, has begun work on a 40,000-square-foot addition to the existing 27,000-square-foot truck modification centre in…

Phillips Industries promotes Carungi to director – OE tractor and specialty accounts

Phillips Industries has promoted Patrick Carungi to director – OE tractor and specialty accounts. Carungi is responsible for growing Phillips Industries’ business with tractor and specialty equipment original equipment manufacturers.

Plus Series substantially upgrades Freightliner’s medium-duty, vocational trucks

The fact Freightliner’s M2 medium-duty and SD vocational models haven’t seen a serious revamp is a testament to their popularity. But, said officials when recently unveiling their first major makeover,…

Simard Suspensions donates $150K to sports arena

Simard Suspensions has become the main sponsor of the Luc and Marie-Claude arena in Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., contributing $150,000 to improve the sports facility. The donation will benefit the local minor…