Debunking myths about electric vehicle limitations in longhaul

Will it eventually be possible to carry out heavy-duty long-distance transport with electric trucks powered by batteries? That’s a question the HVTT18: Trucking toward S2MART global summit, held at Laval University,…

Electric truck chargers must be deployed strategically: Pembina Institute

There don’t have to be heavy truck electric charging stations everywhere to advance the adoption of zero-emission trucks, but those that do exist must be strategically located. That’s the finding…

Isuzu, Volvo to develop medium-duty truck platform for Asia

Isuzu Motors and Volvo Group announced that they have signed a new strategic agreement that will support the joint development by Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks of a common platform…

Brampton man charged after six re-VINed trailers found in Caledon

A Brampton, Ont. man was arrested and charged after police found six trailers that had been re-VINed at an outdoor storage facility in Peel Region, west of Toronto. Investigators from…

Thieves steal five trucks in Midhurst, Ont.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the recent theft of five day cabs in Midhurst, Ont. The major crime unit of the Huronia West OPP said that five trucks…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer makers’ tough tariff decisions, and spot market pullbacks

In the most recent week, FTR posted its June trailer order data and shared a tough decision trailer makers are faced with in light of tariffs: eat cost increases or…

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…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot rates fall, freight fundamentals remain weak, but trailer orders get a lift

There’s a lot to digest in this week’s data, including a surprise boost in trailer order activity, but continued projections for weakness in the freight market. The spot market underwhelmed…

Volvo tests VNL in chilly Alaska

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) subjected the Volvo VNL to cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska, where temperatures routinely drop to -40°C. The goal was to ensure the truck delivers…

Peel Police arrest three Brampton men connected to theft of truck, trailers

Peel Regional Police have cracked an organized commercial vehicle theft ring in Mississauga, Ont., and charged three men from Brampton, Ont. On July 14, investigators from the force’s commercial auto…

Ritchie Bros. buys U.S. truck and equipment auctioneer

RB Global, parent company to Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, has announced the purchase of U.S. equipment auctioneer J.M. Wood Auction Co. “Both Ritchie Bros. and J.M. Wood have spent decades building…

Mullen Automotive consolidates Mullen, Bollinger electric truck operations

EV maker Mullen Automotive has consolidated its Bollinger Motors and Mullen operations and will now go by the name Bollinger Innovations. The companies’ consolidation includes moving operations to Oak Park,…

Diamondback trailer to inject efficiency into grain hauling operations

A new Canadian-designed and built trailer promises to bring more versatility, efficiency and profitability to grain haulers. Ayr, Ont.-based Specialized Trailers International has introduced the Diamondback trailer, manufactured by Raglan…

NWSA to deploy 19 electric drayage trucks, launch charging hub near SeaTac

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has awarded Zeem Solutions its first zero-emission truck and charging deployment contract, marking the beginning of a broader incentive program to electrify drayage operations across…

DTNA sees opportunity to grow vocational presence, slows zero-emission powertrain investments

Daimler Truck Holding AG, parent company to Daimler Truck North America, recently held its Capital Market Day and outlined a new path forward. The event was held at the company’s…