Equipment Electrified log trailer could improve fuel economy in forestry applications April 12, 2022 FPInnovations is currently developing a hybrid trailer for forestry operations, with plans to replace a conventional trailer axle with an electrically powered drive axle. The project, worth approximately $2.5 million,…
Equipment Quebec trucker designs a hybrid forestry truck that consumes up to 15% less fuel October 1, 2021 Larry Bolduc has been a truck driver for more than 25 years and is now the head of the family business Transport Raoul Bolduc in Girardville, Que., in the Saguenay/Lac-St-Jean…
Business Management Smart Driver for Forestry Trucks training now online July 29, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Forestry truck drivers are now able to take the Smart Driver for Forestry Trucks program online. The training program was developed by FPInnovations and the Office of…
Supply Chain Truck convoy brings attention to B.C.’s ailing forestry sector September 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – B.C.’s logging industry is hemorrhaging, and a recent truck convoy in Vancouver aimed to shed some light on job losses in the forestry sector. With more than…
Health & Safety Panel discusses benefits and challenges of 9-axle configurations May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Many in the log hauling industry in B.C. would like to see the province fall in line with other jurisdictions and permit the use of 9-axle…
