Navistar partnership with Clean Energy takes sting out of cost of NG-powered trucks

LISLE, Ill. -- Two of the biggest barriers to transitioning the long-haul trucking industry to inexpensive natural gas - the cost of the equipment and availability of the fuel - have been addressed through a new partnership between truck maker...

Allison launches new 1350 transmission

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has released its 1350 model, a new 1000 Series option with a towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs. Previously, the maximum Gross Combination Weight approved in the Allison 1000 Series was 26,000 lbs.

UPDATE: First waste heat recovery-powered APU set to hit the road

BOLTON, Ont. -- A Canadian-designed auxiliary power unit (APU) powered solely by waste heat generated by the truck's diesel engine is now entering Phase 1 of its on-road validation process.

Towards cleaner diesels

The legislative efforts on both sides of the border to control tailpipe emissions on heavy duty vehicles is something all maintenance managers have had to become familiar with over the past few years. Given the impact of such legislation,...

US Secretary of Energy to speak at Green Truck Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- US Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will be the keynote speaker at the Green Truck Summit here March 5.

Chiquita seeks to clarify stance on ‘tar sand’ oil

TORONTO, Ont. -- Chiquita Brands has told the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) it never demanded its transportation suppliers to stop using fuel derived from the Canadian oil sands, even as its environmental partner ForestEthics wages a PR war...

ATDynamics wins environmental award from California Governor

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- ATDynamics has won the 2011 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) for "redefining the shape of the modern tractor-trailer" via its TrailerTail product, the company announced. Presented by...

Chiquita Brands tells truckers not to use fuel from Canadian tar sands

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Chiquita Brands International has told the transporters of its food products that they should not be using fuel sourced from Canada's tar sands.

OTA urges government to continue funding trucking-friendly programs

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is calling for the government to stay the course with funding on several initiatives ahead of next year's budget.

Hino’s Woodstock plant ISO 14001-certified

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has announced its manufacturing facility in Woodstock, Ont. is now ISO 14001-2004-registered.

Work Truck Show to feature ‘green’ truck test drive

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The 2012 Work Truck Show will be giving attendees direct access to 21 environmentally friendly vehicles during its Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. Equipment demonstrations of electric PTOs and similar technologies will...

Carrot and stick

A new venture in B.C. claims to offer truckers a way to enhance their bottom lines, saving them money via reduced diesel fuel purchases while putting cash in their pockets by selling carbon offsets.

Fueling for the future

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - By about Dec. 1, Robert Transport trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be hauling freight from Montreal to Toronto, topping up their cryogenic tanks at an LNG fueling station at the carrier's Mississauga...

Waste not

BOLTON, Ont. - As engine manufacturers look to improve the efficiency of their products to comply with impending fuel economy standards, one of the obvious advancements to explore is waste heat recovery; harnessing wasted energy produced by the...

Alberta energy rebate program coming to a close Dec. 31

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Alberta truckers have until the end of 2011 to apply for energy efficiency rebates as part of the province's Trucks of Tomorrow program. In the past year, the commercial vehicle incentive program has resulted in an estimated...