Today’s Trucking June 2023

The June edition of Today’s Trucking is ready to connect you to the latest news about electric trucks, including Freightliner’s plans for the eM2, Hexagon’s new battery facility in B.C.,…

Anti human trafficking messages to focus on key states

Several states will be in the spotlight as the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) looks to raise awareness about human trafficking. The agency’s Your…

Express Entry invitations to include transport workers

Changes to Canada’s immigration process will offer the government a new tool to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills or training to apply through the Express Entry management system…

Global Trucking Trends: Transport members back European charging network

Transport members in the European Parliament have backed a deal to deploy more charging stations and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the Trans European Transport (TEN-T) network. Among the commitments, electric…

Yard management system to tackle inefficiencies

Manhattan Associates has updated its Manhattan Active Yard Management system to tackle various warehouse and transportation inefficiencies, presenting users with more accurate information and better control…

Manitoba, federal governments invest $38.2 million to reduce emissions

Manitoba and the federal government will invest a collective $38.2 million into the Efficient Trucking Program (ETP) and the province’s Merit-based programs in a bid to reduce emissions. The ETP,…

Canada looks to fund low-emission R&D, demonstration projects

Projects to support low- and zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be eligible for up to $1.5 million in federal funding for research and development work, and up to $5…

Truck parking, weight allowances among trucking-friendly bills proposed in U.S.

Five bills approved by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week are being welcomed by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for addressing several trucking-related issues. “The comprehensive and…

Cummins acquires Faurecia aftertreatment manufacturing plants

Cummins is acquiring a share of Faurecia’s commercial vehicle exhaust aftertreatment business in Europe and the U.S. Under the 142-million-Euro deal ($213 million Cdn), Cummins acquires related manufacturing plants in…

Cummins plants meet engine production milestones

Cummins has crossed key milestones in engine production, manufacturing the 5 millionth engine at its Rocky Mount Engine Plant and the 2.5 millionth engine produced at its Jamestown Engine Plant.

U.S. House votes down truck emissions rules, Biden expected to veto

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to overturn tighter NOx emissions standards for trucks, in a decision expected to be vetoed by President Joe Biden. “Woke bureaucrats in Washington…

ZF installs production line for PowerLine transmission

ZF’s new production line for the PowerLine eight-speed automatic transmission is now installed and supporting testing as part of a US$200 million investment in the ZF Transmissions Gray Court…

Canadian Waste Management fined $50K after worker injured by waste truck

Canadian Waste Management has been fined $50,000 for failing to better protect a worker who was injured in December 2020 while reaching into the hopper of a waste collection truck…

Canada North Resources Expo

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Global Trucking Trends: Fuso now producing Next Generation eCanter in Europe

Daimler Truck’s Fuso subsidiary is now producing the battery-electric Next Generation eCanter at the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe plant in Tramagal, Portugal. The vehicle will be offered to European buyers…