Equipment DTNA his $1 billion in sales on Excelerator e-commerce platform April 14, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has done more than US$1 billion in retail sales through its Excelerator e-commerce platform. DTNA is marking the milestone with launch of a new digital…
Regulations Updated CVSA criteria now in effect April 3, 2023 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2023 out-of-service criteria is now officially in effect, featuring nine changes that were ratified last October. All changes have been added to North American…
Equipment Training, safety investments prevent violations March 30, 2023 Some people like BLT – bacon, lettuce and tomato – in their sandwich. Commercial carrier folks may not find it to their taste, especially when talking about BLT (brake, light…
Equipment Trailcon Leasing opens Woodstock facility March 3, 2023 Trailer leasing, rental and maintenance provider Trailcon Leasing has opened a facility in Woodstock, Ont., its sixth location. The branch offers two drive-through bays as well as two dedicated service…
Business Management 6 ways fleets are dealing with supply chain issues and parts shortages March 2, 2023 Allen Jones, director of maintenance and equipment with auto hauler AutoLogistics, has been fixing trucks for more than 35 years and never has he experienced supply chain issues and parts…
Technology Volvo, Mack introduce virtually ‘all in’ service contracts March 1, 2023 Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are introducing a new model to truck ownership and maintenance that will ensure trucks are better maintained based on their actual needs, at…
Equipment TruckPro adds Middleton, N.S. location to network February 28, 2023 TruckPro announced that K&J Truck Centre in Middleton, N.S., is joining its network. TruckPro, a heavy vehicles parts division of UAP, has a network of more than 132 independent heavy…
Equipment Falcon Equipment expanding Regina branch February 15, 2023 Falcon Equipment is expanding its Regina, Sask., branch by 6,600 square feet and adding four new bays to its shop including a drive-through uptime bay for same-day equipment diagnostics. The…
Equipment Traction grows parts network in Nova Scotia, Manitoba February 14, 2023 Traction announced that The Parts Connection in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., and Road Rig Parts & Service in Winkler, Man., are joining its network. Traction, an aftermarket heavy-duty vehicles parts…
Business Management Kenworth Maska wins 2022 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award February 13, 2023 Quebec-based Kenworth Maska has been awarded the 2022 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada. “The 2022 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award is…
Equipment Love’s approved to service Freightliner trucks January 31, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and Love’s Travel Stops announced an exclusive strategic partnership to provide select services for Freightliner vehicles at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations across…
Transportation TruckPro adds Kitchener location to network January 25, 2023 TruckPro has announced that Batten’s Truck Centre in Kitchener, Ont., is joining its network. The TruckPro network now has more than 132 service centers in Canada. (Photo: TruckPro)…
Business Management Cummins’ integration plan for Meritor coming into focus January 17, 2023 Cummins completed its acquisition of Meritor last August, and is now offering some visibility into how the two powerhouse brands will be integrated. A press briefing was held at MEMA’s…
Business Management Fleets ask for honesty as they contend with parts shortages January 16, 2023 Trucking fleets took drastic measures to keep freight moving when supply chain disruptions limited their ability to purchase new trucks or the parts needed to keep their older ones going.
Equipment Supply chain issues force parts distributors to overcome brand biases January 16, 2023 The supply chain challenges that plagued the heavy-duty parts industry forced some distributors to stray outside their comfort zones, abandon preconceived perceptions, and try new products. And in some cases,…
