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.

Detroit DD8 engine builds on medium-duty lineup

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Daimler Trucks North America has unveiled the new Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine aimed at the vocational truck market, building on the medium-duty platform introduced last year with the DD5.

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.

Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC engine gets increased durability rating

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America saw the B-10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine increased to 375,000 miles. Making the announcement during the Work Truck Show…

Ford expands its QVM program and enjoys solid commercial sales

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford Motor Company announced that its Ford Advanced QVM program will include companies that develop and install electric and hydraulic hybrid powertrains. Making the statement during the…

Canadian freight volumes improve y-o-y in February

TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics Canadian and cross-border loads showed strong volumes in February. According to TransCore, the numbers earned the ranking of second highest recorded volumes in the month…

Ram Commercial highlights two new programs to support upfit process

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ram Commercial announced the launch of two new programs – Q-Pro and the Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator – to help upfitters, dealers and customers. Speaking during the…

Fuso shows off its fully-electric eCanter at Work Truck Show

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced the US, Europe and Japanese release of its full-electric eCanter at the Work Truck Show March 15. The Class 4 eCanter…

Mack upgrading its legacy models with modern connectivity

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mack is helping its older model vehicles not equipped with GuardDog Connect telematics hardware get connected. Making the announcement at the Work Truck Show March 15, Mack,…

401 closed after pileup involving numerous tractor-trailers

GANANOQUE, ON – Highway 401 has been shutdown in both directions between Mallorytown and Lansdowne after a major pileup involving roughly a dozen transport trucks.  The Gananoque Police Service are…

Online training program endorsed by TransComply

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol (UFSTP), TransComply, is endorsing an online awareness training program being offered by the University of Tennessee's Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness (CAFSP) that addresses the safe transportation of perishable food.

Fuso prepares to launch gasoline powertrain

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has unveiled the prototype of a gasoline powertrain for its FE Series medium-duty cabovers, and a full launch is scheduled early next year.

Ram unveils upfitter program, augmented reality

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Ram Trucks is unveiling two new tools for its commercial dealers - certifying up-fitters, and presenting customers with an "augmented reality" experience.

Telogis telematics to connect Fusos

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is turning to Telogis to offer standard telematics systems on all its medium-duty diesel cabover trucks.