As experienced truckers who have traversed countless miles on the open road, we want to share some valuable advice to guide you in your journey. Here are our key insights: Embrace a Safety-First Mindset: Prioritize safety above all else. Always follow traffic rules, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and never compromise on safety […]
Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty electric truck has evolved from a rolling laboratory into a work-ready vehicle, with Daimler Truck announcing plans to begin series production this fall. Building on the OEM’s established M2 106 truck platform, the Class 6 eM2 and its 194-kWh battery capacity will have a typical range of 180 miles (290 km), while […]
Paccar will bring hydrogen-powered trucks to Canada and the U.S. as early as next year, producing Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 units that draw on Toyota’s Gen 2 hydrogen fuel cell module. Series production is set to begin in 2025. “Today a new partnership is born that will set the stage for the next 100 […]
Christopher Ralph, Lion Electric’s manager of client solutions and design, points directly to the price of diesel when describing one of the benefits of battery-electric trucks. The price at the pump varies wildly, he observed during a panel discussion during the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. “Electricity rates are regulated. I can tell you […]
Dandelions. Rice husks. Soybean oil. Sounds like the trappings of an entrée at a fancy vegan restaurant. But these are some of the ingredients that will likely go into future tires as the truck tire industry looks to reduce the environmental impact of its products. Truck manufacturers are under immense pressure to decarbonize, and that […]
While electronic tools have been able to monitor compliance with Hours-of-Service (HoS) rules since the early 1980s (remember the Rockwell Tripmaster?), it seems some truck drivers and fleets still haven’t adjusted to the technology. Challenges even remained after the U.S. mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) in December 2017. A lack of third-party certification processes left some of […]
There’s lot of talk about hydrogen as Canada’s fuel of the future. While there’s little doubt it will play a role in decarbonizing our economy, the pathway to hydrogen-powered transportation isn’t paved with soundbites or easy answers. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. Stars, including the sun, are giant balls of hydrogen. […]
U.S. trailer orders in January decreased 9% year-over-year to 24,300 from 26,595 a year earlier, reported ACT Research. This comes a month after net trailer orders reached their second-highest level on record at 57,300. Also, orders dropped 58% from near-record results the prior month. ACT Research noted that results reflect a lower build rate. “Build-per-day decreased from […]
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes. The SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigations to identify and prioritize for intervention the motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to safety. As part of FMCSA’s commitment […]
Trailer orders nosedived in September, according to preliminary data from FTR, dropping 25% from August levels and down 56% year over year. Orders totaled 12,500 units, however, FTR notes manufacturers are still working through backlogs and are carefully managing production as component shortages continue to be an issue. “In the retail market, dealerships still can’t […]
