The International ProStar, with 16-speed Cummins-Eaton powertrain

No, it’s not the SmartAdvantage. But it's a good example of a collaboration between Cummins and Eaton that is winning fans among Canadian fleets.

The all-new Western Star 5700XE

When it comes to design and drivability, the Western Star 5700 hit not just home runs, but grand slams. If its fuel-efficiency comes in on target and it’s priced right, this truck may finally allow the brand to break through into the on-highway tractor segment in a big way.

The Peterbilt Model 579 EPIQ

Peterbilt's Model 579 got a lot more fuel-efficient with the introduction of the EPIQ package, a set of specifications that can improve fuel mileage by as much as 10%. We travelled to Texas to drive the 579 EPIQ.

The Volvo VNX heavy-hauler

A smooth-cruisin' heavy-hauler

Your Guide to the New Class 8 Iron

A couple of nice trucks came out of Mid-America this year, and the spring had a lovely assortment of new engine and product launches.

TEST DRIVE: FREIGHTLINER CORONADO

Freightliner's Coronado has found a niche with younger owner-ops -- and those who think that way.

TEST DRIVE: VOLVO I-SHIFT

Volvo's I-Shift may be just a box full of gears, but it thinks like a driver.

TEST DRIVE: PETE 389

Peterbilt's new 389 is a subtle evolution from the 379, and it's nicely packaged with a new hood and a pair of very effective headlights

Kenworth’s T680 Advantage, T880 heavy-hauler

The T680 Advantage is Kenworth's most fuel-efficient truck ever. And the T880 has come closer to overtaking the long-running T800 as Kenworth's most popular vocational truck.

The new Ford Transit cargo van

The Transit is a smartly-designed, well-configured vehicle that has a place in today’s goods-moving industry.

The GMC Sierra HD and Chevy Silverado HD

CALGARY, Alta. -- Pulling power is more than just a source of pride among owners of heavy-duty pickup trucks. These trucks usually have a job to do and that job normally entails hauling and towing some serious payload.