Sustainability

Utility Trailer’s green initiatives pay off

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. says its green initiatives have helped reduce overall waste and emissions. The manufacturer of refrigerated trailers, dry freight vans and…

Dana acquires Quebec-based electric drivetrain developer

MONTREAL, Que. – Dana has expanded its e-mobility business with the acquisition of Quebec-based Nordresa Motors. Nordresa focuses on integration and application engineering for the development and commercialization of electric…

Ontario to tighten emissions testing for trucks

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario will soon announce a re-designed emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, a government source has told Truck News. The program, to be announced this…

Benefits of fuel-efficient driving can’t be denied

Earning a living doing what I love to do means burning 1,200 to 1,500 liters of diesel per week. Those actions pose a direct existential threat to my grandchildren’s future.

NRCan accepting applications for green funding

OTTAWA, Ont. — Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is now accepting applications for funding under Phase 1 of the Green Freight Assessment Program. Applications will be evaluated on a…

Nikola Motor receives $1.7M DOE grant

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Nikola Motor Co. a $1.7-million grant to advance its research into fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA), Nikola said…

Jacobs and Tula announce partnership

Jacobs’ cylinder deactivation system BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – Jacobs Vehicle Systems is teaming up with Tula Technology to further develop cylinder deactivation (CDA) technologies, which reduce engine fuel consumption and…

Ontario to crack down on emissions system tampering

TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers who have tampered with their emissions system could have their plates seized in Ontario, no matter where their truck is domiciled. That’s due to changes made…

NACFE urges fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The organization dedicated to improving freight efficiency in North America is urging fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies to attract and retain drivers. The…

Volvo Group, Samsung SDI to develop batteries for electric trucks

JW Kim, executive vice-president of strategic marketing at Samsung SDI and Andrea Fuder, chief purchasing officer at the Volvo Group, at the signing of the agreement. GOTHENBERG, Sweden – The…

A million impressions

Truck and trailer graphics offer an effective marketing medium

Vision, Enbridge team up to promote CNG trucks

One of the tractors being offered for rent by Vision Truck Group. TORONTO, Ont. – Vision Truck Group and Enbridge Gas are teaming up to rent natural gas vehicles, offering…

Why all the hate for Canadian crude?

I spent two weeks out of the country only to return to the same gunfight at the OK Corral, but things are far from OK, in fact they seem worse.

New Wabco unit to focus on improving efficiencies

BERN, Switzerland – Wabco Holdings has established a new fleet solutions division, which will focus on improving safety and environmental efficiencies, the company announced Monday. The unit will combine both…

Shunt trucks: Fuel of the future

While the technology is in its infancy, electric shunt trucks are gaining traction