Equipment Trailer makers struggling to meet demand March 11, 2021 Demand for new trailers remained strong in February, with 24,200 orders placed, but the backlog continues to grow as manufacturers wrestle with supply and labor shortages. February’s preliminary net orders…
Equipment 11 tips to create better work truck spec’s March 11, 2021 Buying a vocational truck can be a bigger challenge than sourcing an out-of-the-box on-highway unit. The equipment typically requires some up-fitting to adapt it to the application. Some of the…
Equipment Work truck market experienced pandemic-related decline March 10, 2021 Straight truck sales in Canada fell 26% in 2020, while Classes 7/8 tractor sales dropped 29.5%, according to data from the NTEA presented during the virtual Work Truck Show. Commercial…
Trucks Isuzu updates N-Series March 10, 2021 Isuzu has announced sweeping changes to its 2022 interim model year N-Series diesel trucks. Designated as model year 2022i vehicles, improvements include: an optional advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), including…
Equipment Penske SVP sees long path for electric trucks March 10, 2021 Interest in electric trucks continues to grow, but Penske’s Paul Rosa believes the journey to zero emissions will be a long one. “Adoption will take longer than expected,” the senior…
Other Kenworth brings digital display to T880 and W990 March 10, 2021 Kenworth will make its new 15-inch digital display standard equipment on Kenworth T880 and W990 trucks, building on a release that originally limited it to the T680 Next Generation.
Equipment Del Duca backs protesting dump truck operators March 9, 2021 Dump truck operators who are fighting recent changes to Ontario weights and dimensions have found an ally in former provincial transportation minister and current Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca.
Equipment Collaboration, globalization to define future of commercial vehicle market March 9, 2021 Collaboration and globalization will be the keys to success for truck and van manufacturers in the coming years. That’s according to Tim Campbell, managing director at Campbells Consultancy, who was…
Equipment Canadian new truck registrations will recover gradually: IHS Markit March 9, 2021 Canadian Class 8 truck registrations plummeted nearly 20% in 2020, to 26,000 units according to data from IHS Markit. However, they’re expected to rebound nearly 15% to 30,000 units this…
Engines/Drivetrains Cummins integrates natural gas engine and transmission March 9, 2021 Cummins and Cummins Westport are joining forces on a new fully integrated natural gas powertrain to support heavy-duty applications. The Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine combines with the Endurant…
Equipment What role will Canada play in the burgeoning global hydrogen economy? March 9, 2021 The federal government has announced ambitious plans to develop a hydrogen economy in Canada and if it’s to be successful, trucking could play a large role in both its development…
Tires/Wheels Vanguard makes Cooper tires standard March 8, 2021 Vanguard National Trailer is now including Cooper Pro Series LHT trailer tires as standard equipment on its dry and refrigerated van trailers. The manufacturer has production facilities in Sarnia,…
Equipment Canadian used truck prices on the rise: Ritchie Bros. March 8, 2021 Canadian equipment prices are on the rise, but the increases are still lower than those seen in the U.S., according to the latest Used Equipment Market Trends report from Ritchie…
Engines/Drivetrains XL Fleet plugs in Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups March 8, 2021 Owners of GM Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups and 3500/4500 chassis now have the option to electrify their vehicles through a system offered by XL Fleet. The XLP plug-in hybrid…
Tires/Wheels Michelin drive tire up for mixed environments March 8, 2021 Michelin’s X Works D drive tire for on/off-road environments is coming to support those who face the mixed conditions associated with construction, energy, concrete, and logging work. Four steel…