Prepare for tomorrow’s technologies today: DTNA’s O’Leary

Connectivity, autonomy, and electrification are all monumental challenges in their own right, but today’s truck manufacturers are pursuing all three simultaneously. That was the message John O’Leary, president and CEO…

Geotab, Free2move to deliver integrated telematics solution for Stellantis

Geotab on Thursday announced its partnership with Free2move, the fleet, mobility and connected data company of Stellantis. Geotab plans to deliver an integrated solution for Stellantis brand vehicles, including Ram,…

When upfitting electric work trucks, don’t just drill baby drill

If there’s one common warning for upfitters working on battery-electric vehicles it’s this: Don’t just drill baby drill. The unfamiliar wiring tucked underneath could be dangerous. “We have no-drill zones,”…

Manac Moncton to open doors for trailer repairs on March 21

Manac Moncton will offer a progressive start up of trailer repairs on March 21. (Photo: Manac Moncton) The construction of the garage and offices are nearing completion, according to a…

Highway Western Star announces sale to Metro Truck Group

Highway Western Star on Wednesday announced it executed a binding agreement for the sale of its business to Metro Truck Group. (Photo: Jack Roberts) Highway Western Star started in 1991,…

Hino packaging electric vehicle offerings and services

Hino Trucks has packaged a series of electric vehicle solutions in the new Hino Inclusev portfolio, providing consulting, charging, warrantied infrastructure, 24/7 customer service, bundled financing, and the all-important electric…

Ram rolls up with ProMaster van enhancements

Ram Commercial has unveiled its 2023 Ram ProMaster vans featuring three roof heights, up to 6,910 lb. of towing capacity, and the support for 4,680-lb. payloads. There are 19 configurations…

Albright named chairwoman of 58th NTEA board

Tina Albright was installed Thursday as 58th board chairwoman of NTEA – the association for the work truck industry, during Work Truck Week 2022. Albright, the vice-president of HR and…

Lion Electric makes noise with upfitters

Quebec-headquartered Lion Electric is building on its Lion6 electric truck lineup, establishing partnerships with no fewer than four businesses. An electric refrigerated concept vehicle with a 24-foot body has been…

Shyft Group shifts into EV space with Blue Arc van and charging station

Shyft Group, a specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter, is entering the electric vehicle race with Blue Arc EV Solutions. The first three offerings will include an EV chassis, an all-electric…

Allison Transmission opens Innovation Center, highlights multiple projects

Allison Transmission has officially unveiled a new 96,000-sq.ft. Innovation Center at the heart of its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Indianapolis, Ind. With about 300 employees, it will be home…

Mack MD Series adds medium-duty muscle with Allison 3000 RDS transmission

Mack Trucks is beefing up its medium-duty Mack MD Series with an optional Allison 3000 RDS Series transmission – a key addition for those who need to haul more payload…

Gordie Howe International Bridge tower construction enters new phase

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project’s tower legs – also known as the lower pylon – in Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich., have reached their full height of 140 meters.

Trucking HR’s wage subsidy program helped continuous improvement at Arrow Logistics

Labour shortages in the trucking and logistics sector have led several employers to use signing bonuses as a recruitment strategy. What if the tables turned? What if there were…

Titanium achieves record revenue, but acquisition-related costs weigh on profit

Titanium Transportation achieved record revenue of nearly $400 million in 2021, lifted by acquisitions and a strong freight market. But its profit slipped in the fourth quarter to $1.36 million,…