The International ProStar with SmartAdvantage powertrain

'We went from 6.5 miles to the gallon to 9.5 miles to the gallon, just by handing (drivers) the keys to a new truck. At 1,000 miles a day, that’s a lot of money.'

The Mack Pinnacle with MP8 505C+ engine

The MP8 505C+ with mDrive is a high-performance powertrain that will likely challenge everything you thought you knew about the limitations of 13-litre engines and AMTs in Canada’s most rigorous applications.

The 2016 model year Volvo VNL featuring Adaptive Gearing

Subtle powertrain and aerodynamic enhancements are expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of up to 3.5% when the 2016s hit the market early next year

The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission

It performs beautifully, but it’s heavier and more expensive than an AMT. Will the fuel savings deliver a payback? Erb Group plans to find out.

The Peterbilt Model 567 vocational truck

If you’re looking for a vocational truck that looks great, provides excellent visibility and a smooth, quiet ride, the Peterbilt Model 567 won’t disappoint

The all-new Ford F-150 with aluminum body

Addition of 2.7L EcoBoost engine gives customers a new, fuel-efficient powertrain option

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.