Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success preview image Business Management Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success October 3, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand in the workplace, but don’t be fooled into believing they are one in the same. Trades industries, including trucking, have been looking…
Volvo’s electric trucks coming to North America in 2020 preview image Equipment Volvo’s electric trucks coming to North America in 2020 October 1, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has announced it will introduce all-electric trucks to the North American market in 2020. The launch will come through a partnership between Volvo Group, California’s…
Cross-border trucking to be addressed during CTRF conference preview image Regulations Cross-border trucking to be addressed during CTRF conference September 18, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Registration is open for the 23rd annual Fields on Wheels Conference, which will tackle ongoing issues with cross-border trade between Canada and the U.S. With tariffs being…
Business Management Driver demand September 11, 2018 When Gorski Bulk Transport joined the SmartWay Partnership Program in 2010, then under the domain of the US Environmental Protection Agency, it initially did so at the urging of a…
Business Management Optimizing each tank of fuel September 11, 2018 When rates can’t keep up with the price of trucks or the cost of fuel, fuel economy becomes paramount
STA hands out $5,000 in scholarships preview image Human Resources STA hands out $5,000 in scholarships August 23, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) doled out its annual scholarships recently, with three students receiving a combined $5,000. The recipients must have a family member who owns…
Equipment Diesel to retain dominance August 22, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Diesel won’t lose its place as the dominant fuel for commercial vehicles, even as alternative fuels and powertrain options become more viable. That was the message from…
Kenworth plants receive environmental certification preview image Sustainability Kenworth plants receive environmental certification August 14, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced all three of its assembly plants – including its medium-duty plant in Ste-Therese, Que. – have been ISO14001:2015 certified. The certification supports the production…
Equipment Research points to hydrogen electric trucks as best option for the future July 25, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – A research group from the University of Calgary believes the future of freight in Alberta will be heavily reliant on the use of hydrogen fuel cell electric…
Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear preview image Tires/Wheels Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear July 25, 2018 AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has two new tire models designed to put money back into the hands of fleets. The new wide-base tires for long-haul…
Driving an electric Peterbilt 579 preview image Equipment Driving an electric Peterbilt 579 June 27, 2018 Everything about the driving experience is different
Penske, NFI first to run electric Freightliner trucks preview image Sustainability Penske, NFI first to run electric Freightliner trucks June 27, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced Penske Truck Leasing and NFI will receive electric trucks this year as part of its Electric Innovation Fleet. The fleet…
B.C. ups weight limit for super singles preview image Regulations B.C. ups weight limit for super singles June 21, 2018 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government has increased weight limits for single wide-base tires, approving a single-axle weight of 8,500kgs. The government says the increase will help the trucking industry…
The many benefits of electrification preview image Sustainability The many benefits of electrification June 21, 2018 For Volvo, the advantages of electrification will not only be enjoyed by customers, but by the world at large
Riding in the ultra-efficient Starship truck preview image Sustainability Riding in the ultra-efficient Starship truck June 14, 2018 RAPHINE, Va. – Like something out of a sci-fi movie, the AirFlow Starship initiative has produced a futuristic-looking rig that’s been in the making for several years. Beginning with a…
