PIT celebrates the success of its fuel testing programs

BLAINVILLE, Que. -- As rigs zoomed around Transport Canada’s 6.4-km test track in Blainville, Que. this June 5, hundreds of people circulated inside a nearby test hangar, networking and soaking up details of fuel-saving technologies,...

Mack to begin production of DME-powered vehicles in 2015

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks will begin production of dimethyl ether (DME)-powered Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models in 2015.

Bergstrom NITE no-idle system compatible with solar power

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Bergstrom has entered into a partnership with eNow, which will enable it to use solar power to run its NITE no-idle systems.

Volvo to bring DME-fuelled trucks to North America in 2015

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Volvo Trucks announced today that it will offer the North American trucking industry’s first truck fuelled by dimethyl ether (DME) beginning in 2015.

Carrier Transicold launches Tier 4-compliant X4 Series in North America

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has introduced its ultra-high efficiency X4 Series for North America, which the company says delivers the “highest refrigeration capacities currently offered in a trailer refrigeration platform”...

Feds’ New Building Canada plan targets roads, bridges and municipal projects

 VANCOUVER, B.C.--The federal government has committed more funding towards infrastructure under the $53 billion New Building Canada Plan.

Progressive Waste Solutions expanding natural gas truck fleet

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Progressive Waste Solutions announced this morning it is expanding its fleet of natural gas waste and recycling trucks.

WheelTime network now distributing Bergstrom anti-idle systems

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Bergstrom has announced the WheelTime Network is now a distributor of its climate control systems.

Canada, US announce “first-ever” binational border infrastructure investment plan

OTTAWA, ON—Canada and the US announced today they will partner on a joint Canada-United States Border Infrastructure Investment Plan. 

Trucking company owner to serve time for illegal dumping

LEAMINGTON, Ont. -- A trucking company owner in southern Ontario will do time in jail, after being charged with dumping waste at an unapproved site.

Cummins offering diesel, natural gas engines for refuse truck market

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Cummins today announced availability of a full line of diesel and natural gas engines for the refuse truck industry.

LEADERS: Bison’s Rob Penner on experimenting with LNG

Bison is one of the early adopters in the industry of natural gas power for its trucks. It recently entered into a five-year agreement with Shell Canada to run 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. In an exclusive interview with...

Goodyear enhances tires for improved fuel efficiency

AKRON, Ohio-- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has enhanced three tire lines with the aim of helping commercial trucks travel further on a tank of fuel. 

Address expenses and flaws before talking rate hikes: OTA to WSIB

Toronto, ON-- The Ontario Trucking Association has outlined a list of measures it says WSIB should take to address administrative deficiencies and restore the system back to financial health.

Will the 2014 model engines bring relief for fleets struggling with emissions equipment?

David McKenna joked about pulling the shortest straw when it came time to address a standing-room crowd of maintenance managers, and the crowd laughed with him. Other members of his Technology and Maintenance Council panel were discussing...