Wabco announces enhancements to safety technologies

HANNOVER, Germany — Wabco today announced enhancements to several of its safety systems. The company held a press conference at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show here to discuss its platform…

Truxpo goes into the books as a major success

ABBOTTSFORD, B.C. — Even the Lower Mainland’s famous precipitation couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of exhibitors and attendees of the kickoff to the biennial Truxpo show, held this year on Sept.

Daimler offers first complete look at its autonomously-driven Future Truck

Hidden headlights, camera-based rearview mirrors among the design highlights

Peterbilt demonstrates autonomous-assist

Truck uses GPS to chart course then drives to its destination without input from the driver

It’s been smooth trucking for Cold Star Freight’s CNG truck program

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — Cold Star Freight’s pioneering journey into the realms of natural gas-fuelled trucking is already paying big dividends for the company. The company, which transports food from…

PAY IT FORWARD: The business case for investing in driver training

Quality drivers prefer to work for carriers that provide ongoing training

EATON COMES THROUGH IN THE (DUAL) CLUTCH

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit Eaton’s Marshall Proving Grounds, where the company unveiled the industry’s first dual clutch transmission for the North American medium-duty truck market.

WHY WESTERN STAR HAS A BOUNCE IN ITS STEP

So, the 5700 is a great addition to the Western Star lineup, as it allows the brand to play in the full-aero segment of the Class 8 market, which comprises…

HOW THE 5700 PERFORMED ON THE ROAD

Stable. Solid. Sexy. Three words that describe how the Western Star 5700 looks and feels on the highway. I had the opportunity to take it on a two-hour drive in…

INTRODUCING THE WESTERN STAR 5700

Okay, so I had a really, really good reason to miss that platooning demonstration. I was in Las Vegas for the introduction of the Western Star 5700, the truck maker’s…

PLATOONING DEMONSTRATION HINTS OF THE FUTURE

There has been much hoopla of late about autonomously-driven trucks, which can take most of the driving responsibilities out of the hands of the driver, potentially improving safety and efficiency.

BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR NOMS NOW OPEN

It’s that time of year again – time for drivers and owner/operators who are happy with the company for whom they drive to nominate those carriers for recognition under the…

Truxpo 2014 Show Guide

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.

Western Star seeing growth, thanks to introduction of 4700

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Western Star may control just 2.6% of the North American Class 8 market, but it’s feeling pretty good about itself these days. The truck maker has…