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Gala celebrates industry women, but more to do
MONCTON, NB - The Transportation Club of Moncton celebrated Atlantic Canada's women in transportation on March 16, naming Midland Transport as Employer of the Year, and Kelly Henderson of THRSC Atlantic as Woman of the Year. But while gains for the region's women were celebrated, Angela Splinter of Trucking HR Canada stressed in a keynote address that there is more to do. Women account for 48% of Canada's workforce but just 27% of people who work in transportation. Of those women, 18% are senior managers and 15% are supervisors. And she asked the crowd how they would react if a young girl in their family came forward and said they wanted to be a truck driver when they grew up.
Balance safety, fuel economy in emissions rules: CTA
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is asking the federal government to balance safety and the environment in proposed emissions rules which credit the fuel economy gains that can be realized with tires. "Regulating tire selection is a tricky business," says Geoff Wood, the group's vice president - operations. "Tires need to be spec'd for both safety and the environment. No one policy objective should trump the other." Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released its plans for Greenhouse Gas limits that will apply to 2018-29 Model Year equipment, effectively mirroring those unveiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A tire market survey planned by Transport Canada should help find a balance between tire traction and fuel efficiency when finalizing the emissions regulations, the alliance adds.
WDBA to host meetings regarding Windsor-Detroit bridge
WINDSOR, ON - Proponent teams part of the P3 procurement process for the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit, are producing their community benefit proposals and are looking to meet with community groups and non-profits operating in the Windsor-Essex or the Greater Detroit Area.
Canada’s emission goals take center stage
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Canada's is embracing an "ambitious" climate change objective that by 2030 would eliminate more Greenhouse Gases than come from every vehicle on the road today, according to Jody Proctor, Transport Canada's director - clean air policy analysis. Almost ¼ of the nation's Greenhouse Gas emissions come from transportation, and 80% of that comes from on-road vehicles, she said during a panel discussion at the annual Green Truck Summit. Trucks account for about 30% of that. "Transportation clearly needs to be part of our climate change solution," she told the crowd, stressing that climate change will cost Canadians $21-43 billion per year by 2050.
Think “well to wheel” around emission options
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The trucking industry has to "put on the brakes" when it comes to its thirst for diesel if it hopes to meet targets to slash Greenhouse Gas emissions, according to Wilfried Achenbach, Daimler Trucks North America's senior vice president - engineering and technology. But electric vehicles don't yet offer the answer when the steps to produce electricity are considered. Speaking at the NTEA's annual Green Truck Summit, Achenbach stressed that diesel engines continue to be the industry's "workhorse" because of their high torque and long-life, delivering 10 kwh of energy per kilogram in a format that is easy to refuel and readily available.
Rates slip despite truck-to-load ratio increase: DAT
PORTLAND, OR - According to DAT Solutions, last week's load-to-truck ratios increased for reefers and flatbeds, with flatbeds continuing a six week climb. However, rates didn't reflect the increase in the truck-to-load ratio as the national average van rate dropped three cents per mile, with both reefer and flatbed rates slipping one cent per mile.
