Sustainability

Choices, choices

TORONTO, Ont. - With so many options for heavy-duty engine oils, including basic, semi-synthetic and full synthetic, it's hard to know what really suits your needs the best. The answer, as usual, has everything to do with what they're...

OTA applauds proposed changes to Drive Clean program

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has posted a proposed regulatory change to the Drive Clean program on the Province's Environmental Registry for comments over the next 30 days. Under the proposed new regulations, the...

CTA spars with fuel group over proposed biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has accused the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) of being "clearly defensive" since the release of the federal government's Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) on the...

Wakefield Canada introduces new diesel exhaust fluid

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has launched a new diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) product for trucks using selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Hino intros new hybrid Class 5 chassis

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has introduced its new 2012 Hino 195h Hybrid Class 5 truck chassis to Canada at the ExpoCam truck show in Montreal. The 195h Hybrid truck was previously unveiled at the NTEA show in Indianapolis last...

CTA warns of further pump pains with coming biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning its members to get ready for even more pain at the pump. The federal government has proposed to mandate that on-road diesel sold in Canada must contain an average 2% biofuel...

Saskatchewan introduces biodiesel mandate

REGINA, Sask. -- Saskatchewan has introduced a Renewable Diesel Act, which will require diesel fuel sold in the province to contain 2% renewable content beginning July 1, 2012.

#MATS: ATDynamics to release TrailerTail Nano for Canadian customers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- ATDynamics is coming out with a Nano version of its TrailerTail that will comply with Canadian regulations.

Hydrogen-generating systems are a tough sell

Despite constant pressure to reduce fuel costs and particulate emissions, many carriers ignore an innovation that could fix both problems.        

National biodiesel mandate needs rethinking: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the Government of Canada needs to rethink its approach to a national biodiesel mandate set to kick in July 1 and introduce measures to protect consumers of biodiesel from higher fuel...

Hino’s new Classes 4 and 5 cabovers make big splash at Work Truck Show

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Hino's new cabover Classes 4-5 models 155 and 195 - and hybrid-electric versions of the same - were introduced amid much fanfare at the recent Work Truck Show.

Navistar expands NG offerings, introduces 4×4 TerraStar at Work Truck Show

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Navistar International introduced a 4x4 TerraStar and a showcased a full range of alternative fuel vehicles at this week's Work Truck Show.

NHTSA administrator kick-starts Green Truck Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The US is on the cusp of some major technological advances that will improve the efficiency of how goods are transported, David Strickland, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said...

Plug and stay

TAMPA, Fla. - Truckers have traditionally relied on the power of diesel when running many of the creature comforts in today's sleepers, but one US program hopes that a growing network of electrical outlets can silence the sounds of idling...

B.C. firm introduces 20 CNG-fueled waste collection trucks

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Waste Management has teamed up with Terasen Gas to deploy 20 new "clean air" trucks to collect commercial recycling, food waste and garbage throughout the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver area.