Equipment International vocational trucks being shipped with Navistar’s SCR engines July 15, 2014 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today it is now shipping its first International DuraStar and WorkStar vocational trucks with its 9- and 10-litre SCR engines. The company says the engines…
Equipment Cummins testing new E-85 medium-duty engine July 14, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. has teamed with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a new ethanol-sipping power plant. The Ethos 2.8 E85 is a medium-duty truck engine that…
Equipment ZF demonstrates technological capabilities July 10, 2014 ZF showcases technologies, including new transmission and truck that can be driven or parked remotely by tablet
Equipment AUTONOMOUS-DRIVING TRUCKS HAVE ARRIVED July 7, 2014 I’m writing today from Berlin, where I’ve spent the last few days exploring, writing and yes, I’ll admit, doing a little bit of relaxing. I arrived here Monday June 30…
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 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.
