Equipment OEM leaders facing zero-emissions challenge head-on May 13, 2022 Facing a monumental task of transitioning the transport industry to zero emissions on a tight timeline, you could forgive the leaders of truck and engine maker for being discouraged —…
Equipment Proponents of three future engine technologies square off in feisty debate February 9, 2022 Which engine technology – diesel, battery-electric, or hydrogen-fuel-cell – will dominate longhaul trucking in 2030? That was the question behind a spirited debate hosted by Mobility Impact Partners, and moderated…
Regulations Manitoba gets funding to help curb heavy-duty vehicle emissions June 10, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba will receive a federal investment of up to $5.9 million to help improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, matching a provincial contribution toward the efficient…
Transportation Conference addresses various modes of transportation to service Canada’s north March 5, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Accessing Canada’s northern communities is changing along with the region’s climate. With trucks traveling on ice roads and other cargo coming in by aircraft, additional ways to…
Health & Safety Volvo commits to ongoing effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions December 2, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volvo Group North America vowed Dec. 2 to support the American Business Act on Climate Change Pledge, joining 153 U.S. companies in an effort to battle climate…
Business Management Alberta fleets to find ‘equitable way’ to pass added climate change plan costs forward November 25, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. – Though it admits there will be added costs with regard to the provincial government’s recently announced climate change plan, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) believes the…
Business Management Leaders: Evolving in a changing world May 5, 2015 Silvy Wright of Northbridge Insurance shares her perspective about the transformation of the transportation industry with Lou Smyrlis and the audience of the Surface Transportation Summit
Business Management Mother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright,…
