Equipment Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show returns to Moncton in 2025 November 14, 2023 The Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show (ATLS) will return to Moncton in 2025. Held in conjunction with the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), the event will run from May 9-10…
Equipment Okanagan delivery company adds Lion electric truck November 14, 2023 Origin Sustainability has purchased a Lion electric truck to serve its customer Westwood Cabinetry with zero-emission deliveries in the Okanagan region of B.C. The truck was put into service Oct.
Equipment VMC reports $150-million backlog for electric vehicles November 14, 2023 Canadian electric truck maker Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) narrowed losses in the third quarter and is sitting on US$150 million in orders, the company reported in its Q3 earnings. Its…
Trucks Kenworth adds new ADAS features to T680 November 7, 2023 Kenworth has added new features to its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) on the T680. The latest offering includes Bendix Fusion with adaptive cruise control stop…
Equipment ConMet acquires TruckWings maker TruckLabs November 7, 2023 ConMet, a part and component supplier, has acquired TruckLabs, the maker of TruckWings aerodynamic devices that close the gaps between trucks and trailers. TruckWings deploy at highway speeds to reduce…
Equipment Lion Electric delivered 245 vehicles in Q3, 268 trucks on order books November 7, 2023 Lion Electric nearly doubled revenues in the third quarter, up $39.4 million to $80.3 million (all figures U.S.) on deliveries of 245 vehicles. However, the company posted a net loss…
Equipment Ocean Trailer opens new Prince Rupert location November 6, 2023 Ocean Trailer has opened a newly constructed dealership in Prince Rupert, B.C. The facility, located at 201 Skeena Drive, features five service bays, a wash bay and parts department, all…
Equipment DTNA inks long-term battery supply deal with Hexagon Purus November 6, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will work with Hexagon Purus to completely integrate battery packs for the battery-electric Freightliner eM2 for vocational applications. Earlier this year, Hexagon Purus built a…
Equipment Nikola BEV recall hits bottom line in Q3 November 2, 2023 Nikola posted its Q3 earnings today, revealing that a recall affecting its battery-electric trucks cost the company $61.8 million (all figures USD), driving the company’s net loss on the quarter…
Equipment Diesels ‘as we know them’ won’t be here forever November 2, 2023 If I owned a small to medium-sized fleet, and wasn’t planning to sell out to one of the big boys, I think my head might be spinning. So much change…
Equipment Loblaw deploys two Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Montreal area November 1, 2023 Food and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Companies has deployed two Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to service its grocery stores in the Greater Montreal Area. “It is a win-win opportunity…
Equipment Mack showcases MD Electric, new Truck-as-a-Service subscription model November 1, 2023 Mack Trucks took the wraps off its MD Electric Class 6/7 truck this week as it prepares to begin production in the fourth quarter. It’s also bringing to life a…
Equipment Trailcon Leasing opens facility in Balzac, Alta. November 1, 2023 Trailcon Leasing, a provider of trailer leasing, rental, and maintenance services, has opened a facility in Balzac, Alta. (Photo: Trailcon Leasing) The new location off Highway 2 has designated…
Equipment Martins launches three sub-brands October 27, 2023 Tire equipment supplier Martins has launched three sub-brands – tiretools, tirestow and tiresupp. (Photo: Martins) tiretools will provide tire equipment and storage solutions, while tirestow offers a seamless experience…
Equipment Differences remain between Mack, UAW October 27, 2023 Mack Trucks said that while it has reached tentative agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for four local contracts, “UAW leadership’s economic demands at the master contract level…
