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Sustainability
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Volvo Group’s Energy Treasure Hunt pays off
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Volvo Group North America says it has identified utility savings equivalent to 15% through an Energy Treasure Hunt at its Charlotte, N.C., remanufacturing facility. The auto giant said on Monday implementing the program would help save 144,270…
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UPS makes history with largest commitment to renewable natural gas
ATLANTA, Ga. – While electrification has stolen the limelight in recent months, UPS has announced it’s still going big on natural gas, placing the largest order for renewable natural gas (RNG) in history. The company committed to a seven-year, 170…
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Student analyzes truck clustering to determine transportation efficiencies
VANCOUVER, B.C. – A University of Windsor student has analyzed GPS pings on the movement of 22,000 trucks in an effort to bring freight optimization to the supply chain. Ayat Hussein said her effort to advance knowledge of freight transportation…
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Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of Sanitation. “The Mack LR BEV is the latest example of…
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Spotlight shines on hydrogen-electric trucks at Nikola World
Glitzy event highlights electric truck manufacturing start-up’s progress
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“You really have some work to do.”
Data shows many young workers have mixed feelings about the trucking industry
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AMTA gets funding for truck electrification project
EDMONTON, Alta. – Part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) $100 million investment into clean technology projects will be put into the province’s trucking industry. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will receive over $7.3 million for the Alberta Zero Emissions…
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Power up
Electric trucks are all the rage, but now the focus turns to charging requirements
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Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry
DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies. Susan Beardslee, principle analyst for ABI Research, highlighted where she…
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Truck convoy departs Red Deer with message to support Canadian oil
RED DEER, Alta. – Despite how some might feel about the truck convoy heading to Ottawa, a palpable sense of Canadian pride emanated from Red Deer this morning when around 160 trucks departed from Gort’s Truck Wash in support of…
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The challenge of finding and retaining employees in the trucking industry
CALGARY, Alta. – Recruiting and retaining employees has become complex, and today, there are several steps companies need to take if they are going to find success in the new world of human resources. “Recruitment is partially becoming a sales…
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STA partnership with NRC to provide carriers insight into efficient fuel practices
REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) today announced its partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRC), with the association offering a number of training opportunities to help carriers increase fuel efficiency. “Educating member companies on these programs is important…
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Investing in people
Gary Coleman helps make post-secondary education a reality for inner-city kids
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Natural gas truck sales down in 2018
COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 retail sales rose 13% in 2017, but slid 23% year-to-date through November 2018, according to a quarterly report from ACT Research. Year-to-date sales in November 2017 were up 9%. “On…
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OTA briefs Environment Minister
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently met with Environment Minister Rod Phillips to discuss how the trucking industry can contribute to cleaner air and a reduction in carbon emissions. The meeting included OTA vice-chairman Wendell Erb, OTA…
