ATDynamics launches campaign to sell 50,000 trailer tails

DALLAS, Texas -- Trailer tail manufacturer ATDynamics announced at the American Trucking Associations convention, an ambitious goal to have another 50,000 trailer tail devices deployed on US highways by 2014.

Dana wins award for lightweight aluminum driveshaft

DALLAS, Texas -- Dana has received a Frost & Sullivan technical innovation award for its Spicer Diamond Series Driveshaft, which uses a unique welding process to join an aluminum tube to steel u-joints, reducing weight by up to 100 lbs, the...

One-year payback predicted when fuel economy standards take effect

DALLAS, Texas -- When phase one of the NHTSA/EPA fuel economy standards for medium and heavy trucks goes into effect with model year 2014 vehicles, most progressive fleets will not have to spec' trucks any differently than they do today.

Industry experts explain why green logistics are smart logistics

VAUGHN, Ont. -- Adopting sustainable supply chain practices is no longer an option, it's what you have to do to stay in business was the message delivered at an SCL breakfast meeting  addressing sustainability issues today.

Eaton reaches hybrid milestone, adds new options

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. says that trucks with its hybrid-electric systems have now accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, eliminating the consumption of about eight million gallons of fuel and reducing emissions by 80,000...

Impco offering new battery-powered air conditioning system

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Impco Technologies is looking to keep drivers cool and the air clean with its battery-powered air conditioning technology called ClearSky.

Wakefield opens Canada’s first DEF solutionizing facility for H2Blu

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has opened its H2Blu diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solutionizing facility in Toronto. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Friday, took place well ahead of the original business timetable, officials said. The...

Five reasons to turf the Liberals

I'm not one to force my political leanings on anyone. I just think it's important everyone gets out and votes. I'll even insist my wife accompany me to the polls when I know her ballot will cancel out my own. More than ever, I think it's...

PIT’s hybrid study bears fruit

MONTREAL, Que. - Diesel-electric hybrid trucks use about 25% less fuel than a diesel truck of the same size in urban driving. And drivers' road habits can be monitored and analyzed to develop a manual of best practices for getting the best...

Power to the people

BAKER CITY, Ore. - The idea of heating and cooling a truck cab and powering on-board devices such as fridges and TVs using everyday electrical power seems almost too obvious.

Golden oldies

TORONTO, Ont. - So, you've got an older engine. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, in the right hands, an older engine can be as reliable and fuel-efficient as the newest technology. Sometimes, even more so.

Vedder Transport, FortisBC partner to create LNG fuelling station

SURREY, B.C. -- FortisBC has received interim approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to provide fuelling services to Vedder Transport through a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelling station in Abbotsford, B.C.

Modified aerodynamic trailer design unveiled at Energotest

BLAINVILLE, Que. -- At the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que. yesterday, FPInnovations, Manac and Cascades showed off what they are billing as a "state-of-the-art" semi-trailer design.

Peterbilt’s 386 LNG receives SmartWay designation

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt says it is the first manufacturer to have an alternative fuel-powered vehicle verified by the EPA SmartWay program.

Fuel efficiency regs need more incentives to see results: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says the proposed regulation to establish fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction standards for heavy trucks in Canada is likely to only have a modest effect on emissions reductions...