Interest in natural gas-powered trucks continues to grow

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- North American truck sales may have slowed in the latter stages of 2012, but orders for natural gas trucks are bucking the trend.

Can the challenges of our northern road infrastructure keep up with the opportunities for development?

WINNIPEG, Man. – The opportunity for developing Canada’s north has finally come, according to transportation industry experts speaking at Transport Institute’s Northern Exposure 2 conference here today.

Eaton unveils new manual transmission design, providing fuel and weight savings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton has announced a new 10-speed manual transmission that could save fleets up to 1.9% in fuel consumption.

CTA lauds GHG harmonization, recommends improvements

TORONTO, Ont. -- After joining federal Environment Minister Peter Kent at Bison Transport’s Mississauga terminal earlier this week to announce the harmonization of Canada’s greenhouse gas standards for new heavy trucks with those in...

Canada to align GHG regs with the US

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent visited Bison Transport's Mississauga terminal today, to announce that Canada will adopt the US greenhouse gas emissions standards for model years 2014-2018 heavy trucks.

Bridgestone submits four new retreads for SmartWay verification

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone has added four more retreads to its SmartWay-verified line-up, giving it a total of seven, which is more than any other retread manufacturer, the company announced.

LEADERS: MTA’s Bob Dolyniuk on the challenge of dealing with our crumbling infrastructure

Q. An unfortunate reality is that unless roads and bridges are completely crumbling, it has proven difficult to make infrastructure spending a priority. What can the trucking industry do to raise awareness to the point that politicians feel...

DTNA looking to move the needle on new truck innovations

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico -- Halfway through the SuperTruck program, a partnership between the US government and truck OEs aimed at moving the needle on truck innovation,  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced it has validated...

FPInnovations to host natural gas trucking seminars in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- FPInnovations will be hosting a series of free seminars in B.C. to discuss the use of natural gas in trucking.

Canada North Resources Expo coming to B.C. this spring

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- The first-ever Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) is coming to Prince George this spring. The event, to be held May 31-June 1, will showcase the leaders and rising stars of the transportation (including air, rail, land...

DEF prices remain steady as network expands

TORONTO, Ont. -- There are now 13 Canadian truck stops offering diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump, with an average price of 80 cents per litre, according to the latest issue of DEF Tracker.

Freightliner offering CNG-powered concrete mixer

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Freightliner has brought to World of Concrete a 114SD model concrete mixer powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

Freight Wing introduces new composite trailer side skirts

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Freight Wing has come out with a new AeroFlex Composite trailer side skirt that it says has been proven to improve fuel economy by 7.45% using SAE/TMC test methodology.

Quebec fleet saving $54,000 a month with trailer tails

MONTREAL, Que. -- Taking yet another step to reduce fuel consumption, Montreal-based Groupe Trans-West has installed trailer tails on the 120 trailers it uses for US-bound trips. The carrier values the monthly fuel savings at $54,000.

Low rolling resistance tires perform equally well on packed snow, study suggests

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Low rolling resistance (LRR) tires not only improve fuel economy by 4-11%, but they also last as long and perform as well on packed snow as truck tires that are not marketed for low rolling resistance.