Kenworth phasing out certain classic-styled models

Kenworth has announced it is phasing out some of its most rugged heavy-duty trucks, as it transitions its lineup to a wider cab platform. Customers wanting to order…

Doepker buys Peerless and Scona brands from Manac

Saskatchewan-based trailer manufacturer Doepker Group of Companies has acquired the Peerless and Scona brands from Manac. The acquisitions expand Doepker’s presence in the oil and gas, mining, forestry,…

Rising technician pay, escalation of fraud among highlights of Fullbay’s State of Heavy-Duty Repair report

Service management platform Fullbay has released its fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report, highlighting key trends in the commercial repair industry. Produced in partnership with the Technology…

Cummins X15N named top technical achievement

Cummins has won the Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award for its X15N natural gas big-bore engine. The award was presented last week at the…

Taking a tour of an EV service bay

A fleet that chooses to deploy and maintain its own battery-electric trucks, or a dealer that plans to sell and support those trucks, will have to undergo some changes…

Kalmar introduces OT2 EV electric terminal tractor

Kalmar Ottawa rolled out a new electric terminal tractor at the Technology & Maintenance Council spring meetings this week. The OT2 EV is now available for order, and…

Volvo debuts all-new VNR regional haul truck

Volvo took the wraps off its new VNR regional haul truck at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, touting a 7.5% improvement in fuel economy and new safety…

Mack adds Allison transmissions to GuardDog Connect

Allison transmissions in Mack trucks will soon be eligible for connectivity services through Mack’s GuardDog Connect telematics offering. The companies made the announcement at the spring meetings of…

UPDATE: MTO temporarily suspends tow permitting system amid industry pushback

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has suspended its new tow permitting system for non-emergent vehicle recoveries, following pushback from towing and trucking industry stakeholders. “MTO permits shall…

NACFE white paper examines the ‘Messy Middle’

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings a new white paper exploring the “Messy Middle” of decarbonization. It’s a…

FPInnovations’ testbed project shares early learnings on EV performance

Early findings from a Transport Canada-funded study by FPInnovations’ PIT Group are shedding new light on the factors affecting electric truck range. The Zero-Emission…

Trading in 2021 truck for new model yields US$13K+ in first-year savings: Report

Trading in older 2021 model year trucks for the latest 2026 models can save an operator US$13,097 in the first year, according to a new analysis from Fleet Advantage.

Roadcheck to focus on driver’s record of duty status, vehicle’s tires

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. The high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative takes place over three…

Mack rolls out MD electric bucket truck

Mack Trucks has entered the specialized utility segment with a Mack MD Electric and Terex Utilities fully-electric bucket truck. The new offering pairs Mack’s electric Mack MD7 chassis…

Hino settles class action suit; some Canadian buyers eligible for payments

Certain Canadian Hino truck buyers and lessees may be entitled to cash due a class action lawsuit against the truck maker. Hino settled a $55-million class action suit…