On the Spot: Freightliner 114 SD Plus Series

  Freightliner’s M2 medium-duty and SD vocational models have undergone their first major makeover with the Plus Series, and TruckNews.com equipment editor Jim Park showcases the changes in this…

On the Spot: Western Star 57X series exterior

Western Star’s 57X, which replaces the 5700XE, is more than a product refresh. It’s a redesign that brings Western Star’s highway offering to the front of the pack technologically…

On the Spot: Western Star 57X Series interior

Western Star has included several interior upgrades to its 57X truck, including a “smart wheel” loaded with controls for everything from music to the 12-inch driver display. The…

Tremcar produces first propane tanks in Ontario

Tremcar has begun building propane tanks in its London, Ont., facility which is undergoing expansion. It built and delivered its first propane tank there in June, and now has three…

How to extend trailer life

Trailers are suddenly getting a newfound appreciation in the trucking industry, thanks to long lead times at factories, the increased adoption of drop-and-hook freight, and higher – much higher –…

Canada Cartage buys Seaway Express

Canada Cartage has announced its acquisition of Cornwall, Ont.-based LTL and truckload fleet Seaway Express. The company has more than 65 tractors, trailers and straight trucks and focuses on the…

Driver behavior linked to future crashes, ATRI research shows

Five behaviors have consistently been strong indicators of future crash involvement, according to the latest American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) research. These include: a reckless driving violation; failure to use/improper…

Driver Shahzad’s photos capture the beauty of trucking

“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?” The words from Welsh poet W. H. Davies’ Leisure ring true a century later.

On the Spot: Model 579EV and 220 EV

    Matt Wetta of Peterbilt highlights features of the Model 579 EV and Model 220 EV battery-electric vehicles during a customer event in Quebec.

On the Spot: VNR Electric

  Volvo Trucks North America’s foray into battery-electric vehicles is anchored by the VNR Electric medium tractor. Brett Pope, director of electric vehicles, highlighted some of the features…

Electrifying vocational trucks will be a challenge, panel says

Yves Provencher of Provencher Groupe Conseil sees few barriers to electrifying a delivery van. “The only issue is weight,” says the electric vehicle specialist. “It’s always a balance of how…

AMTA honors six professionals

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently honored six people who made significant impacts to the association and industry. The association celebrated the achievements of professionals who go above and…

Supply chain crunch is reshaping approaches to inventory, says CTEA president

Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) president Blair Norberg understands the challenges that Canada’s vehicle manufacturers and upfitters have faced in recent months. Falcon Equipment, where he serves as vice-president, has…

How the right tires can improve fuel economy

With the price of fuel these days, organizations everywhere, from coach bus companies to long haul truckers, need to do everything they can to improve fuel…

Munden named CTA chairman

Greg Munden, managing director, Lots Group Canada, was named chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) in his home province of British Columbia. Munden, hailing from Kamloops, succeeds Jean Claude Fortin, who…