2021: The Medium-Duty Emissions Odyssey

Medium-duty trucks are going to change in Model Year 2021. GHG Phase 2 emissions rules will require better fuel economy and lower carbon dioxide emissions. Medium-duty spec’ing processes will change…

Volvo launches truck configurator

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has developed an online configurator that allows customers to design their own VNR and VNL online. The custom design can be shared via social media,…

Volvo cars and trucks to share traffic info

GOTHEBURG, Sweden – Volvo trucks and cars in Europe are participating in a cloud-based service to share real-time traffic hazard information. Volvo’s Connected Safety was launched by Volvo Cars in…

Roadside inspection standards updated

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated a series of roadside inspection standards, including rules for those using electronic logging devices (ELDs), and the procedures for inspecting…

Great Dane taps Decisiv to improve service

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Great Dane has partnered with Decisiv to enhance service and maintenance event management. “Great Dane has chosen Decisiv as a technology partner to enable system connectivity and…

Ritchie Bros. holds its largest Canadian auction of 2018

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held its largest Canadian auction of the year this past week, selling more than $207 million over the five-day event just outside Edmonton. Running…

Continental’s ContiTrack2 reaches milestone

FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental says one million tires have now been measured in the U.S. and Canada with its Bluetooth-enabled digital inspection tool, ContiTrack2. The tool and its software…

March trailer orders up 39% y-o-y

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Net trailer orders rose 39% year-over-year in March, and trailer builders are now committed through October. ACT Research reported the trailer industry closed March with just over…

Tallman opens used truck center

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Tallman Group has announced the opening of a used truck center in Mississauga. Located at 1715 Britannia Road East, it will offer all makes of…

Video: Fuel for thought, and action

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Some of the most important factors behind spec'ing decisions are those that promise better fuel economy. A panel of experts at the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit (CFMS) discussed how claims should be weighed, and steps that will deliver a return on investments.

Mack ups its refuse game during WasteExpo

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks introduced new features to its LR Model, improved its safety features on refuse vehicles, and said it will have a fully-electric refuse truck operating…

EconicSD enters the waste race

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Freightliner has unveiled the EconicSD waste collection truck to North America in a bid to secure a share of the 2,400 to 2,600 trucks sold in its category per year. Available in 6x4, high-cab and low-cab, and rear- and side-loader configurations, the low-entry COE features panoramic windows and an optional pneumatic bi-fold door on the passenger’s side. The vehicle will even kneel like a transit bus to ease access in and out of the cab.

Mack, Peterbilt showcase electric plans at Waste Expo

Peterbilt’s electrified Model 520 demonstration vehicle. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack and Peterbilt are both offering peeks into their electric ambitions during the Waste Expo show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Mack unveils upgrades for LR refuse trucks

Several upgrades have been announced for the Mack LR. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack has unveiled a series of new features for its LR refuse trucks during the 2018 edition…

PeopleNet ready for expedited ELD mandate: Wright

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The president of PeopleNet Canada says his company is ready for a Canadian mandate of electronic logging devices (ELDs), even if a rollout is expedited.