Study highlights environmental, health costs of emissions system tampering in Alberta

A new report suggests tampering with emissions systems on Class 8 tractors in Alberta is significantly increasing NOx emissions and could cost up to $5.4 billion in adverse health effects.

PTTAC backs Alberta’s new apprenticeship-style Class 1 training

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is applauding Alberta’s newly announced Class 1 Learning Pathway, calling the flexible, apprenticeship-style approach a significant step toward improving training standards and…

Alberta eyes Red Seal certification as it rolls out learning pathway for new truck drivers

Targeting Red Seal certification in the future, Alberta is mandating from April 1, that all aspiring truckers complete Class 1 driver’s licence training through its learning pathway. The pathway was…

KAG Canada using dual-fuel hydrogen truck for Edmonton fuel deliveries

KAG Canada has deployed a Class 8 truck equipped with Innovative Fuel Systems’ (IFS) hydrogen dual-fuel system to deliver fuel to the Edmonton International Airport. KAG has used IFS’s Multi-Fuel…

AMTA to replace Partners in Compliance with new safety program

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is launching a replacement to its Partners in Compliance (PIC) program it says will improve road safety in the province. The Alberta Carriers Excellent…

KAG Canada buys Alberta ag/oilfield hauler Pro-N2

KAG Canada has announced its acquisition of Innisfail, Alta.-based Pro-N2, a hauler of nitrogen, Co2, NH3, frac sand and other commodities in Canada and the U.S. “We continue to strategically…

CBSA seizes drugs worth almost $3 million from two trucks at Alberta border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted 186 kg of methamphetamine and 42 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks seeking entry into Canada at the Coutts port of entry…

Glover International named top Canada/U.S. International dealer

Alberta dealer network Glover International Trucks has been named the 2024 International U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year. The award was presented during International Motors’ annual dealer meeting in…

CTA commends Alberta’s plan to strengthen border with U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. The unit is…

Mullen Group buys Pacific Northwest Moving, expands reach in the North

Mullen Group has announced its purchase of Pacific Northwest Moving (Yukon), and its parent company Pacific Northwest Investments. A share purchase agreement was signed, and the deal closed on Dec.

Alberta’s drivers out-earn national average, but province struggles with retention, input costs: THRC

Alberta sees increased demand for workers despite decreased unemployment rates in the trucking and logistics sector and an increased flow of females and youth in non-driving occupations, according to Trucking…

Alberta’s plans for new truck driver training, licensing regime take shape

Further details are beginning to emerge in Alberta’s plan to revamp Class 1 driver training and introduce a phased approach to licensing, assessments, and an optional Red Seal certification. Launching…

Zero In on…AZETEC project

The Alberta Zero Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration, or AZETEC, is a project focused on developing and testing two long-range hydrogen fuel cell trucks.  One…

Manitoulin opens Lloydminster terminal

Manitoulin Transport has announced the opening of a new terminal in Lloydminster, Alta. Located at 31 Production Ave., the facility enhances the company’s regional service capabilities. It features 10 dock…

AZETEC project debuts 63.5-ton hydrogen fuel-cell-electric truck

The Alberta Zero Emission Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project took center stage at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s Industry Innovations Expo on Sept. 26, as panelists shared insights into the…