Phase 2 GHG rules threaten Canadian equipment options

KING CITY, ON - A second round of U.S. rules designed to further reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions is threatening access to equipment spec'd to meet Canadian operating needs, says Yves Provencher of PIT Group, which runs third-party equipment tests.

Ontario to invest in green trucks, natural gas network

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has unveiled a five-year Climate Change Action Plan that includes funds to adopt greener commercial vehicles and build a province-wide natural gas fueling network. A new Green Commercial Vehicle Program to launch in 2017 will include up to $170 million in incentives for adopting electric and natural gas commercial vehicles, aerodynamic devices, anti-idling devices, and electric trailer refrigeration. The funding available for specific technologies is not referenced. Another $75-$100 million will be used to build a province-wide natural gas fueling network, which will be developed with input from the Ontario Trucking Association, Union Gas, Enbridge Gas, and others. Natural gas has a lower carbon content than diesel.

B.C. Trucking Company Makes Move to LNG

SALMO, B.C. - B.C.-based Sutco Contracting has just added six new Kenworths to its fleet of 70 but these six are even greener than the usual forest shade of their other trucks.

UPS wins Climate Leader award from EPA

ATLANTA, GA- Trucking, parcel and logistics service provider UPS has won a Climate Leadership award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Online survey: Great Dane seeks your input on GHG rules

CHICAGO, IL - Trailer manufacturer creates online survey to hear how transportation companies will be affected by new greenhouse gas phase II regulations.

200 Peterbilt trucks to be converted to natural gas

ATLANTA, GA- Synergy Natural Resources, a firm that specializes in the supply and transportation of bulk aggregate materials, announced a deal with truck-maker Peterbilt to convert 200 trucks to liquefied natural gas.

Obama Rolls Out New Round of Fuel Efficiency Regs for Trucks

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Barack Obama ordered another round of regulations for the trucking industry to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and fuel consumption.

New Truck Fuel-Saving Rules Spark Debate

WASHINGTON, DC - The trucking industry is buzzing with talk of yesterday's announcement, made by U.S. President Barack Obama, of the next phase of truck fuel efficiency standards. And not everyone's seeing eye to eye.

More green for Manitoba’s grEEEn program

WINNIPEG - After a successful spring run, the Manitoba Trucking Association is ready to launch the second phase of the GrEEEn (Economic, and Environmentally Efficient) Trucking Program.

Trucking Industry to Obama: Yes, We Can

FREDERICK, MD - Shortly after President Barack Obama announced the second phase of efficiency regulation for heavy trucks, Volvo and Daimler showed their support.