Mexican truck plant produces 400,000th Freightliner

SALTILLO, Mexico – Daimler’s Saltillo, Mexico, truck manufacturing plant celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, coinciding with the production of its 400,000th unit. A new Cascadia rolled off the line to…

Tandet Logistics makes safety a priority, and a winning strategy

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- The drivers at Tandet Logistics face safety-related reminders at every turn, and not just in the form of hazardous material placards attached to the tankers. Stickers promoting a message of “safety starts here” adhere to trucks, toolboxes, and the front door to the head office itself.

Breaking 11 mpg on an ‘Epiq’ test drive

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.

Trailer demand softening

COLUMBUS, Ind. – April trailer orders totaled 14,500 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, which reflected soft demand for the second straight month. “Order volume was soft in…

Ocean Trailer expands Winnipeg facility

WINNIPEG, Man. – Ocean Trailer has finished renovations at its Winnipeg location. Additional shop bays have allowed the company to hire more technicians and better utilize its space, according to…

Ontario reworking emissions tests for trucks

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario continues to rework its emissions testing program for heavy-duty vehicles following a decision to cancel Drive Clean tests on light-duty models. Environment Minister Rod Phillips promises it will come "in the near future".

Boost driver performance with in-cab coaching systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck driver actions play a significant role when it comes to boosting fuel economy, and today's in-truck coaching tools can ensure they make the best decisions. The insights also go well beyond MPG alone.

Continental ramps up retread production

FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental has announced it is increasing production at its pre-cured tread manufacturing plant. The plant is preparing for a 300% increase in production this year, due…

Maximize the benefits of today’s cruise control

TORONTO, Ont. -- Today's cruise controls work somewhat like the throttle locks of days gone by, but they're smarter. And that can lead to impressive fuel economy gains.

Canada tops 3,000 Class 8 truck sales in April

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wards Auto reports that Canada recorded 3,189 Class 8 truck sales in April, with Daimler Trucks North America holding a tight grip on its leading market share with 1,177 of the sales.

Truck manufacturers look to up the voltage on electrical systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- Vehicle electrical engineers are like kids in a sandbox these days. The transition to 48-volt vehicle architecture represents nearly endless potential for improvement in efficiency and functionality of electrical components. It's almost like starting from scratch -- in more ways than one.

Don’t discount propane in the search for alternative fuels

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Diesel and gasoline are clearly the most common fuels used by Canadian trucks, but many people might be surprised to discover that the third most widely used transportation fuel is something other than natural gas. It's propane.

Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of…

Bendix has record year for patents

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix says it received 52 U.S. patents in 2018, establishing a new record for the company. The company honored its inventors at an annual patent dinner. “We…

Quebec plans automatic lift axle and LCV changes

LCVs have required special permits to run on Sundays or during the winter in Quebec. TREMBLANT, Que. – Quebec is planning key changes to its weights and dimensions regulations that…