Study claims to debunk ULSD energy drop theory

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Contrary to expectations, ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel does not have lower energy levels, research sponsored by the American Transportation Research Institute has found.

ATA asks Congress for speed limiters, other enviro initiatives

WASHINGTON -- For once, U.S. truckers are asking federal politicians to follow in Canada's treadprints.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Cat out of the bag?

TORONTO -- It looks as though Cat has one more life in the world of heavy-duty on-highway engine production. And, apparently, that's good news for Navistar.

Winnipeg’s municipal fleet puts biodiesel to the test

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's capital city recently unveiled a fuelling station specifically designed to supply the municipal fleet with biodiesel.

Out of the cold: test results hope to boost biodiesel

CALGARY -- The Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration (ARDD) was on an a mission to prove biodiesel could withstand winter temperatures in Canada, and now they have proof.

CTA still not convinced on biodiesel; wants to build on tests

OTTAWA -- While the Canadian Trucking Alliance admits the Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration has answered some important questions, the trucking group wants to see more work done.

US diesel falls to lowest level in four years

WASHINGTON -- The average price of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. fell almost 3 cents this week to $2.22 -- the lowest level since mid 2005, according to weekly figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Keystone State anti-idling law kicks in

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Heavy-duty diesel vehicles traveling in Pennsylvania are now barred from idling more than five minutes per hour.

First time in two years gas is hot, diesel’s not

TORONTO -- Not that there's many upsides to an economic downturn, but it seems the North American trucking slump is directly resulting is falling diesel prices -- so much so, that diesel costs at the pump are expected to fall below gasoline for the first time since 2007.

BCTA seeks carbon tax freeze

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association would like to see the provincial government to ease a financial burden on the trucking industry and put the carbon tax in limbo.

The big flap over fuel savings

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Rosemary Andersen of Anderson Flaps says she was as surprised as anybody to learn that their "EcoFlaps" actually conserve fuel.

Kenworth adds anti-siphon device to trucks

KIRKLAND, Wash -- Kenworth is now offering a tamper-resistant, durable, metal anti-siphoning device as standard on all Kenworth Class 8 vehicles specified with round diesel fuel tanks.

Truckstop chain to begin DEF rollout

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers LLC has announced the details and scheduled rollout for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) availability at its North American truckstops.

EXCLUSIVE: Hebe’s T.O. take on economy, engine regs, and truckers on the ropes

TORONTO -- The North American owner-operator as we know him is nearing extinction. Keep reading because that's just one of many no-nonsense industry insights offered by the outspoken former Freightliner honcho-turned-Navistar International senior VP, North American sales operations, while in Toronto last week

Vancouver Port standards to hold steady until 2017

VANCOUVER -- Last April 1, Port Metro Vancouver stepped up the requirements on the Truck Licensing System (TLS) environmental requirements and this April the port is set to do the same.