ATDynamics rolls out AutoDeploy trailer tail; CEO “100% optimistic” Canada will allow them

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ATDynamics has come out with a new AutoDeploy system for its popular trailer tails, which deploys the tails when the truck reaches 35 mph and closes them at slower speeds.

Michelin expands ONCall roadside service to cover more than tires

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michelin announced today a new breakdown service that covers more than just tires.

Move to “asset free”, dedicated fleet transport can benefit company core competency

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.--Transportation Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates hosted the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit today in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring leading carrier, shipper and economist presentations. 

Volvo brings XE powertrain package to D11 engine

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has announced the availability of an XE (exceptional efficiency) package for its 11-litre engine.

Kenworth’s T880 now available for order

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has announced its newest truck, the vocational T880, is now available for order.

Cummins to launch five-litre V8 engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced it is launching a five-litre V8 diesel engine, designed for pickup-and-delivery applications and other light- and medium-duty trucks.

Natural gas, suspensions and powertrain receive attention from Mack

ALLENTOWN, Penn. -- The construction truck market remains mired in a slump, but Mack Trucks hasn’t been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for it to return. The company outlined several new product developments at a press event here today,...

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduces new R268 Ecopia tire for high scrub environments

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Today Bridgestone Commercial Solutions rolls out a new edition to its Ecopia product line.

Mack introduces GuardDog Connect telematics system

ALLENTOWN, Penn. -- Mack Trucks has announced the launch of GuardDog Connect, a new telematics program the company says will reduce downtime and streamline the repair process.

Kenworth’s T680 receives 10,000 orders since launch

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has announced its popular T680 has reached the 10,000-order mark since entering production 15 months ago.

Early LNG adopters experience mixed results

TORONTO, Ont. -- Representatives from two of Canada’s most experienced liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck fleets opened up about their experiences with the technology during a candid conversation at the first annual Natural Gas Vehicle...

Why the trucking industry’s current interest in natural gas isn’t just a fad

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industry has had its flirtations with natural gas in the past, so why will the present surge in interest be any different than previous experiences in the 80s and 90s, when the alternative fuel was examined and...

Volvo says 2014 engines will get better fuel economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks is claiming customers will see 0.5-2% better fuel mileage when using its 2014 engines.

Meritor embraces “fast food-type” model for parts pilot project

EDMONTON, Alta. -- It’s just like Domino’s Pizza: service within a certain window, or you get compensation. Except that it isn’t pizza being delivered, it’s remanufactured components such as differentials and drive...

PIT shares test results for trailer side skirts, undercarriage devices

MONTREAL, Que. -- After five years of testing trailer side skirts and undercarriage fairings, the results are in, and the fuel savings are real.