Concerns at U.S. GHG Hearing, Canada Expected to Adopt

LONG BEACH, CA - Proposed regulations, expected to adopted by Canada, regarding U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks were the focus of a public hearing on Tuesday in California. Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held the event to gather comments about their joint proposal. An earlier hearing was held this month in Chicago. Representatives from government and environmental agencies, manufacturers, fleets and other related organizations were allowed five minutes each to make a public statement on the proposed Phase 2 GHG rules as currently outlined. A panel of top members from EPA and NHTSA listened and posed clarifying questions.

Edmonton Kenworth Opens Major Full-Service Facility

LEDUC, AB -- Edmonton Kenworth recently opened a major, new full-service dealership with 42 service bays in Leduc, Alberta. The facility is on 16 acres at 8202 42nd Street near the Edmonton International Airport. It features an 111,500-square-foot main building with an indoor showroom large enough for customers to view up to four Kenworth trucks out of the elements.

CITT Launches Logistics Professional Development Plan Finder

TORONTO -- People looking to build their expertise and credibility as supply chain logistics professionals now have a new way to find out what it takes to become a CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP).

Meritor names Lewis Stern new director, field sales and service for Canada

TROY, Mich. — Lewis Stern has been appointed the new director, field sales and service for Canada, Meritor announced today. Stern is based in Winnipeg and will lead six DriveForce district…

CITT launches new web-based CCLP Route Finder

  TORONTO, Ont. — CITT announced today the launch of the new web-based CCLP Route Finder, which generates a personalized professional development plan. The company said that people who are…

Much more than a penny for your thoughts. Help with diesel fuel study

  TORONTO, Ont. – If you’re an owner/operator, diesel manufacturers are seeking your perspective on diesel fuel and the brands currently available to you. It’s all part of  a North-American…

Father and son duo win spot in 2016 Wowtrucks calendar

RED DEER, Alta. — You’re not seeing double – Dean and Ryan Hastie both won a spot in the 2016 Wowtrucks calendar after showcasing their twin 2015 Peterbilt 389s at…

N.A. Heavy Truck Orders Beat Expectations, Classes 5-7 Rise

COLUMBUS, IN -- New orders for trucks in North American surprised in July, according to newly released figures from the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research, with the Class 8 category just surpassing the 24,600 level.

Webinar on Truck Aerodynamic Drag-Reduction Technologies Set

OTTAWA -- The topic of how high diesel prices and increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions for heavy-duty vehicles is promoting increased adoption rates of aerodynamic drag-reduction technologies for tractor-trailer combinations will be the focus of a webinar next month from SmartWay Canada.

Kenworth’s advanced charge start up system now in production

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced today that its advanced charge start system is now in production. The ultracapacitor-based Maxwell Engine Start Module (ESM) is a factory-installed option for new Kenworth…

Port Metro Vancouver sees increase in cargo volumes

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver says it has seen cargo volumes increase 1.5% so far this year compared to the first half of 2014. The port has processed 70.3…

Port Metro Vancouver Sees Jump in Cargo Volume

VANCOUVER, BC - The amount of cargo moving through Canada's largest port shows continued growth in trade through the Pacific gateway. Total cargo handled at Port Metro Vancouver was 70.3 million metric tons in the first half of 2015, an increase of 1.5 percent over the same period in 2014, according to newly released figures.

Hodges Purchase Leads to Aveda Transportation Profit

CALGARY, AB - Oil field transporter and related services provider Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc. moved back into the black during the second quarter of the year, according to its newly released earnings.

Truck Tonnage Hits Second Highest Level on Record

ARLINGTON, VA - The amount of for-hire truck tonnage moved in the U.S. jumped significantly, hitting its second highest level on record last month, according to newly released figures.

Town Finds Way to Deal with Alarming Vehicle Noise

COCHRANE, AB -- Cochrane resident Kevin Shier had been attempting to resolve noise issues for many years with little success, with some residents selling their homes and others on the verge, as a result of vehicle backup beepers operating around the clock.