Equipment Kenworth T880 to deliver US Capitol Christmas tree October 31, 2014 CASS LAKE, Minn. — America’s most famous Christmas tree is en-route to the US Capitol aboard a flatdeck trailer pulled by a Kenworth T880. The tree began its journey this…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. sets new record at Edmonton auction October 31, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. — Ritchie Bros. set a new Canadian record at its Edmonton auction this month, selling nearly 6,700 pieces of equipment for more than $109 million. The auction was…
Toyo offers new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 30, 2014 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tires has announced the introduction of a new SmartWay-verified drive tire. The Toyo M650 is designed for regional-haul service and higher torque operating conditions, the company…
Equipment Mercedes-Benz debuts 4×4 Sprinter, crosswind assist October 30, 2014 Seemingly emboldened by the arrival of new European-inspired cargo vans, the Mercedes Sprinter has been loaded up with new features and options
Equipment Fleets to test tire inflation technology October 28, 2014 AKRON, Ohio – Some Canadian and US fleets will soon be participating in testing to see if they can keep their pressures up—tire pressures that is. The Goodyear Tire &…
Equipment THE DANGERS OF DOWNSPEEDING October 27, 2014 While in San Diego for the American Trucking Associations conference I had an interesting chat with Mike Schwanzl, senior manager, field sales with Dana. He’s concerned about the increased torque…
Equipment DRIVING ERB’S NEW PROSTAR WITH ALLISON TC10 October 27, 2014 Allison has come out with its first automatic transmission aimed at the Class 8 tractor market and Erb Group is one of the first Canadian fleets to take delivery of…
Equipment WHY LEASING MAKES SENSE FOR NATURAL GAS October 27, 2014 Getting back to the C.A.T. announcement that it will be deploying 100 natural gas trucks out of Montreal, it’s interesting to note this will be a full-service lease arrangement with…
Equipment HAS NATURAL GAS LOST ITS LUSTRE? October 27, 2014 Last week I attended the Natural Gas Vehicles Canada Conference at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto. It was a well put together event with a strong list of speakers.
Equipment The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission October 26, 2014 It performs beautifully, but it’s heavier and more expensive than an AMT. Will the fuel savings deliver a payback? Erb Group plans to find out.
Equipment Hino throws party to celebrate 40 years in Canada October 26, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Hino had more than one reason to celebrate last week when it marked its 40th year in Canada. It was also recognizing new milestones achieved by the company…
Business Management Progressive Waste Solutions invests in CNG trucks and infrastructure October 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Despite the chilling effects an extremely cold winter had on its trucks, Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. is determined to more than double the size of its CNG…
Business Management Environmental and human factors affect success of natural gas fleets: UPS October 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Running a natural gas fleet involves more than just buying the trucks and fuelling them up at the right station. There are a lot of human and…
Equipment Q&A: Ryder’s Scott Perry on natural gas, its maintenance requirements and why leasing makes sense October 24, 2014 Why Ryder's doubling down on natural gas and the benefits of a full-service lease
Equipment Link Manufacturing wins Kalmar Supplier of Excellence award October 24, 2014 SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Link Manufacturing has been recognized by shunt truck manufacturer Kalmar as a supplier of excellence. The award was given out Oct. 15 at Kalmar’s third annual…
