Equipment Used truck prices continue upward push: Ritchie Bros. August 15, 2022 Ritchie Bros. continues to report tight transaction volumes, with 27% fewer deals in July 2022 than July 2021, and that continues to drive retail prices higher. “July pricing increased 2%…
Equipment Driving Kenworth’s trucks for today and for the future August 14, 2022 Kenworth last week demonstrated a full spectrum of trucks – ranging from the ultra-classic to the ultra-clean – to more than a 100 customers and dealers, and later to trade…
Equipment Holy crap! Ontario truck runs on cow manure. August 11, 2022 The newest refuse vehicle to travel Ontario roads can be described as undeniably green because it is fueled by something undeniably brown — cow patties. Bluewater Recycling Association, the Ontario…
Equipment Lion Electric welcomes U.S. politicians with preview of Illinois plant August 11, 2022 Lion Electric has provided U.S. lawmakers an early look at its emerging electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, which will begin producing all-electric school buses by the end of…
Equipment Headwinds remain for North American truck market: ACT Research August 11, 2022 Analysts at ACT Research believe the North American market for trucks will perform better than originally expected in 2022, but headwinds remain. “We are raising our 2022 forecast, reflecting better-than-expected…
Equipment Autocar testing electric refuse truck August 5, 2022 Autocar has begun field testing of its new all-electric cabover refuse truck, the E-ACX. Two alpha units have been constructed, featuring a zero-emissions, all-electric powertrain. Autocar says the testing, taking…
Equipment Lion Electric delivered 105 electric vehicles in Q2 August 5, 2022 Lion Electric delivered 105 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 61 the same period last year, and grew its revenue to $29.5 million (all figures U.S.) from $16.7 million…
Equipment Phillips Industries promotes Nugent, Steinel August 4, 2022 Phillips Industries promoted John Nugent to senior director, aftermarket sales – U.S.A., Mexico, Central and South America; and Mark Steinel to director of OES truck and trailer sales. John Nugent…
Equipment Mercedes-Benz Vans updates Sprinter August 4, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada has revealed details about its 2023 Model Year Sprinter, featuring all-wheel drive, transmission, engine, and connectivity enhancements. The all-wheel drive system is completely new,as is a 9G-Tronic…
Equipment GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership August 3, 2022 GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…
Equipment Cummins closes Meritor acquisition August 3, 2022 Cummins has completed its US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor, strengthening its ePowertrain portfolio and opening new opportunities supplying the industry with components such as axles and brakes. “We are excited to…
Business Management Class 8 orders fell sharply in July August 3, 2022 North American Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in July, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, but it’s not clear what was driving the decline. Class 8 orders totaled…
Equipment Japan truck maker Hino says emissions data faked for 20 years August 2, 2022 Hino Motors, a truck maker that’s part of the Toyota group, systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday. President…
Equipment Emterra deploying LR Electric refuse truck in Peel region August 2, 2022 Emterra has ordered a Class 8 Mack LR Electric refuse truck, which it plans to deploy in the Greater Toronto Area. “Emterra has been a company on the leading edge…
Equipment Natural gas truck sales increase, but more focus on electrification August 2, 2022 Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 11% year-to-date through May, according to ACT Research. “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles as reported by the six major truck…