Canadian truck, trailer aftermarket hits $4.06 billion

(Source: MacKay and Company) GRAPEVINE, Texas – The Canadian aftermarket that cares for Class 6-8 trucks, trailers and container chassis grew by 4% last year — reaching $4.06 billion. The…

Gap between safety ratings and actual fleet safety: Survey

TORONTO, Ont. – Surveyed members of Canada’s trucking industry are all for investing more in enforcement activities, but they see a significant disconnect between safety ratings and a fleet’s…

4 questions to ask before buying a used truck

This is not your typical highway tractor. Outwardly, a heavy-spec’ truck may not look much different, but it’s a different beast down beneath the cab. TORONTO, Ont. — You can’t…

Understand torque, hp, and axle ratios

The chart was chosen for its clarity. It represents a Detroit Diesel DD15 engine with a rating of 455 hp and 1,550 lb-ft. The engine is available in ratings from…

How to choose the truck powertrain you need

Engines do not work in isolation. Consider all the possible use cases and the rest of the driveline. TORONTO, Ont. — How fast do you want to go, how much…

Enforcement teams toss speed limiter inspection tool

Ontario and Quebec require trucks to be equipped with speed limiters, but enforcement teams have stopped using one of the tools meant to spot offenders. Did it lead to unwarranted…

Ontario defers enforcement of new SPIF axle controls

Ontario’s SPIF configurations make use of self-steering lift axles. (Wheel Monitor photo) OTTAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will defer the enforcement of new rules that govern…

Ryder closing six Canadian locations

TORONTO, Ont. – Ryder System is shutting down six of its 44 Canadian maintenance and service locations in the new year. “The closures are scheduled for next year, however we…

The top technical trucking tips and tricks of 2019

TORONTO, Ont. – Whether you’re looking to improve shop efficiency, prevent wheel fires, tackle trailer wiring issues, or get the most from your oil, we’re always on the lookout for technical information that could help to guide your operation. Here’s a selection of some of the trucking tips, tricks and guidance that Today’s Trucking delivered during 2019.

Ontario revamping truck emissions focus

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario will increase its focus on truck emissions in 2020 as the province prepares to crack down on anyone that bypasses emissions controls, and includes equipment from other jurisdictions in on-road enforcement efforts.

Medium-duty transmissions are more than commodities

TORONTO, Ont. -- Look through vehicle spec’ sheets for the lower weight classes on various OEM websites -- GMC, Ford, Isuzu, Hino and others – and you find the transmission described simply as, say, a six-speed automatic. That's just fine with a significant majority of medium-duty truck buyers. They don't even think about the transmission when choosing a truck.

Top 10 Tech: The top trucking products of 2019

TORONTO, Ont. -- Picking favorites is not a task to be taken lightly. No matter who you include in a related list, someone will feel slighted because they were left behind. But as a new year comes upon us, it’s a tradition at Today’s Trucking to identify 10 new products that stood apart from the rest during a given year.

How to develop a slick oil program for your fleet

TORONTO, Ont. -- Stocking oil in the shop, preventing cross-contamination and spills (not to mention misfills), can be a challenge. Spills can create hazards and inefficiencies, and misfills can damage equipment if quickly not identified.

Transmission drain intervals are increasing, but vigilance is still needed

TORONTO, Ont. -- Synthetic oils have led to longer service intervals for transmissions, which can now go years between fluid changes. Not everyone believes it's a good idea to wait that long.

Can you improve shop efficiency without compromising quality?

TORONTO, Ont. -- Do you want to save time and money on fleet maintenance operations? Fleets struggling to stay ahead of day-to-day challenges often do not step back to see what's really going on or try to get beyond what appears obvious.