Regulations CTA gives feedback on federal environmental initiatives June 8, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has some ideas on how the feds can reduce greenhouse gases from transportation, and also some warnings for lawmakers. CTA president Stephen…
Business Management Research forum examines transport trends and potential solutions May 31, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a study predicts a reduction in provincial exports for both truck and rail shipments across the country. The…
Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north preview image Equipment Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Every two years those in the logging, mining, trucking, and other resource sectors in Canada’s north gather to showcase the latest and greatest in machinery and…
Equipment Woodstock gets CNG fast fill station May 1, 2017 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Rural Green Energy has announced the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) commercial cardlock facility here. “We are pleased to have the support of our local…
Health & Safety Wait and see approach to NAFTA for Mexico’s trucking association president April 29, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – In the face of increasing trade between Canada and Mexico, Rogelio F. Montemayor-Morineau, president of Canacar, Mexico’s trucking association, said he would take a wait and see…
Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary preview image Equipment Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary April 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Canadian Tire and Canadian Pacific (CP) unloaded its 60-ft. container in Calgary today (April 26), marking the maiden voyage for the intermodal trailer in Alberta. Canadian Tire…
Equipment CTA mostly satisfied with Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regs March 17, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is satisfied that Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks adequately reflect the unique operating conditions in this country. While the…
Cummins unveils improvements to its mid-range lineup of engines preview image Equipment Cummins unveils improvements to its mid-range lineup of engines March 14, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cummins announced further improvements to its mid-range engine lineup, including the diesel V5.0, B6.7 and L9, as well as the Cummins Westport natural gas ISB6.7 G and…
Allison Transmission announces FuelSense 2.0 during Work Truck Show March 14, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission today (March 14) announced its new Fuel Sense 2.0 featuring DynActive Shifting, which the company said provides up to 6% additional fuel savings compared to…
Getting ZEVs on the road preview image Regulations Getting ZEVs on the road March 14, 2017 Green Truck Summit panel addresses how government tackles greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
ATA outlines new rules for transportation of food during Omnitracs Outlook 2017 preview image Health & Safety ATA outlines new rules for transportation of food during Omnitracs Outlook 2017 March 1, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Amendments to the US’s 2011 Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule are set to kick in later this year, with many of the guidelines having…
ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry preview image Business Management ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry February 27, 2017 Spear, Graham and Carroll focus on the future during opening of Omnitracs Outlook 2017
Mack tests DME-fueled Pinnacle preview image Equipment Mack tests DME-fueled Pinnacle January 12, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has landed its first customer to test the company’s Dimethyl Ether (DME)-powered Mack Pinnacle model, using the non-toxic, clean-burning alternative fuel. The demonstration, which will…
STS 16.6 | The Whole Package preview image Supply Chain STS 16.6 | The Whole Package December 22, 2016 Increased demands, pressures affect shipper-carrier relationships.
Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One preview image Equipment Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One December 2, 2016 SALK LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company unveiled its new electric semi-truck, the Nikola One, Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. With a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density…
