Canada’s heavy-duty aftermarket reached $4 billion in 2018

John Blodgett, vice-president of sales and marketing at MacKay and Co., identifies who holds a share of the aftermarket during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. LAS VEGAS, Nev.

Electrics, electronics and e-commerce transforming the aftermarket

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The repair and upkeep of Canada’s Class 6-8 trucks and trailers is no small matter. Analysts at MacKay and Company say the business is worth $4 billion a year and growing. And it’s being radically transformed before our eyes.

Record-setting year for trailer orders, production, comes to end

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The U.S. trailer industry set new records for net orders and production in 2018, but orders slid sequentially for the third month in a row in December.

Goodyear expands offerings in strong truck tire market

DALLAS, Texas – It’s a good time to be a commercial tire dealer. “Things are looking very promising,” Steve McClellan, president of Americas for Goodyear, told about 2,000 tire dealers…

Eaton named Bezares master distributor

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton will become a North American master distributor for Bezares SA’s mobile power hydraulic portfolio, and will also provide post-sale service and support throught he Roadranger…

International Trucks plans to build on a banner year

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – For International Trucks, 2018 was a banner year in the U.S. and Canada, and the company hopes to continue building on that success. “In Canada, it…

Backlogs to blame for slowdown in Class 8 orders

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for heavy trucks remains strong despite a slowdown in orders, according to ACT Research. Three drivers include: the fact the freight rate markdown is from record…

Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack showcase offerings during World of Concrete

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth Trucks, Peterbilt Motor Company, and Mack Trucks are displaying an array of offerings during World of Concrete, including mixers and pump trucks. Kenworth is showcasing…

Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters

Company says it will continue to grow on its past success in Western Canada

SAF-Holland buys PressureGuard

MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has acquired a majority stake in trailer tire pressure management specialist, PressureGuard. The company says the acquisition adds a key element to its line, in advanced…

The race to develop electric trucks is on

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Established and emerging manufacturers alike are racing to bring some form of battery-electric vehicles or fuel cells to North America, with several introducing all-important test fleets during 2019.

The electric trucks hitting the streets

TORONTO, Ont. – A growing array of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric truck prototypes are beginning to haul freight, mostly in test fleets that will emerge around California in the year to come. Here’s a rundown of some of the trucks looking to make their mark.

Canadians buy 34,288 Class 8 trucks in 2018

Freightliner was the Class 8 market share leader in Canada and the U.S. It also held the top spot in Class 6 and 7 sales south of the border. TORONTO,…

Trailer orders smashed previous records in 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It’s official: 2018 was by far the best year ever for trailer orders. FTR reported data showing the year ended with 28,000 units ordered in December, a…

Freightliner unveils newer new Cascadia

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Freightliner has sold 65,000 new Cascadias and booked 50,000 additional orders since first introducing its signature truck in 2017. Now that new Cascadia is about to become even newer thanks to a broad series of upgrades. Picture a truck that, in selected cases, will even act on its own.