Supply Chain Trucking not to blame for Quebec fuel shortages July 21, 2021 A perfect storm, combining the summer vacation period, a lift of travel restrictions and a shortage of truck drivers, could explain the fuel supply problems that some regions of Quebec…
Transportation CleanBC HDVE program launched for third year July 21, 2021 The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday announced the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) program. HDVE…
Sustainability Trucks must cut 18% emissions to meet Ottawa target: report July 20, 2021 Achieving Ottawa’s emissions targets would require a roughly 18% reduction in the average emission intensity of freight trucks by 2030, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. Such…
Equipment Cummins, Chevron sign MOU to collaborate on hydrogen projects July 19, 2021 Cummins and Chevron have agreed to work together to potentially create a strategic alliance to develop hydrogen-related business opportunities and other alternative energy sources. The two companies signed a Memorandum…
Sustainability Study suggests electric truck operators may be able to deliver loads…and electricity? July 14, 2021 Electric trucks in the future may not just deliver freight, but surplus electricity to customers. That’s the thesis behind a theoretical study by the University of Windsor. Environmental engineering professor…
Transportation Crevier Group sells fuel division to Parkland July 6, 2021 Crevier Group, a family-owned company and distributor of energy and lubricants, announced Tuesday the signing of an agreement to sell its fuel division, Petroles Crevier, to Parkland Corporation. Parkland, a…
Equipment European truck makers collaborate to develop charging network July 5, 2021 Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group have agreed to work together to develop a charging network for electric trucks in Europe. A newly formed joint venture owned by the…
Infrastructure U.S. fuel retailers, truck stops push back against EV charging at rest areas July 1, 2021 Three organizations representing about 90% of U.S. fuel retail sales are opposing INVEST in America Act provisions that would allow electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas. “NATSO is disappointed…
Equipment GM accelerates Canadian production plans for EV600 June 29, 2021 General Motors has announced it is accelerating the timeline to produce its BrightDrop electric EV600 commercial vehicle at its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont. As a result, it will…
Sustainability Hydra Energy to build hydrogen fueling station in B.C. June 29, 2021 Hydra Energy plans to build a hydrogen fueling station in northeastern B.C., capable of fueling a fleet of 65 heavy-duty trucks. It received $1.9 million in provincial Low Carbon Fuel…
Equipment Cummins, Rush Enterprises team up to produce natural gas powertrains June 29, 2021 Cummins has agreed to take a 50% stake in Rush Enterprise’s Momentum Fuel Technologies, which produces natural gas fuel delivery systems for commercial vehicles. The joint venture will pair Cummins…
Human Resources Vnomics appoints Palum as president June 24, 2021 Vnomics, the provider of True Fuel, a fuel-saving technology that combines real-time driver coaching with insightful fuel efficiency data, Thursday announced the promotion of Lloyd Palum, vice-president of engineering and CTO,…
Equipment Blue Solutions finds a solid market for solid state batteries June 21, 2021 The world is marching ever closer to an era of battery-electric commercial vehicles, and a business in Boucherville, Que. is showcasing the power to keep them on the move. Specifically,…
Business Management 14 things we learned about private truck fleets June 16, 2021 Canada’s private fleets have offered further insights into their activities, with the release of the fifth annual benchmarking survey conducted by the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and…
Equipment Vision of green transportation faces business challenges June 4, 2021 Businesses around the world are investing evermore into sustainable transportation strategies, but there are clearly barriers to overcome. The higher cost of going green may be one of the biggest…
