Manac celebrates enhancements to Etobicoke, Ont., sales and service location

Manac purchased the building that served as its longtime Toronto-area sales, parts and service facility at 130 Belfield Rd. in Etobicoke, Ont., about five years ago. And now, it has…

Trailer makers adapt as fleets stall trailer purchases in face of weak freight market

Demand for new trailers is weak, and expected to remain so, until freight demand recovers in the second half of 2026 and in 2027. That was the grim news Dan…

Government policy to ‘buy Canadian’ could benefit some truck, trailer makers

The Interim Reciprocal Procurement Policy, recently tabled by the federal government, could direct the government to prioritize purchasing trucks, trailers and other transportation equipment that’s made in Canada. The Public…

Doepker buys Peerless and Scona brands from Manac

Saskatchewan-based trailer manufacturer Doepker Group of Companies has acquired the Peerless and Scona brands from Manac. The acquisitions expand Doepker’s presence in the oil and gas, mining, forestry, logging and…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Manac plans plant, network expansions after securing $170M financing

Manac will expand its largest manufacturing plant and develop new sales and service centers in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, after receiving a $170-million financing. The Canadian trailer maker’s largest…

Manac launches SmartHorizon platform with ZF

Manac has launched SmartHorizon, offering customers greater connectivity in partnership with ZF. The company says the platform is not just a smart trailer, but a connected…

60-foot trailers authorized in Quebec, with special permit

The pilot testing phase is over, 60-foot trailers are now authorized to operate in Quebec, on certain roads and under certain conditions, such as obtaining a special…

Quebec index to rate how well trucks protect cyclists and pedestrians

Quebec has introduced plans to develop a new “safety index” for heavy vehicles in a bid to better protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians. Unveiled in a provincial…

Quebec considering 60-foot semi-trailers

New Brunswick recently announced that it would be the next and final Maritime province to allow 60-foot semi-trailers to travel within its borders. Ontario is also allowing them, as part…

How to extend trailer life

Trailers are suddenly getting a newfound appreciation in the trucking industry, thanks to long lead times at factories, the increased adoption of drop-and-hook freight, and higher – much higher –…

Canadian regulators preparing for next-generation vehicles

Canadian regulators are actively exploring the future of heavy-duty equipment, with projects focused on everything from flexible side guards to tractor-trailer stability and autonomous vehicles. Here are a few examples…

New trailer underride guards fall short, safety advocate says

U.S. regulators are adopting tougher standards for the rear impact guards on trailers, mirroring Canadian rules designed to better protect the occupants of light vehicles at crash speeds up to…

Are standards for trailer underride guards strong enough?

Canadian regulators didn’t invent trailer underride guards, but they undoubtedly raised the bar. Rules on this side of the border require the protective barriers to absorb about four times more…

Manac delivers 200,000th trailer

ST-GEORGES, Que. – Specialty trailer manufacturer Manac is celebrating a milestone – it has delivered its 200,000th trailer. The trailer was produced at the company’s main manufacturing facility in St-Georges.