BCTA seeks idle management regulation in province

BCTA (B.C. Trucking Association) is advocating for a province-wide idle management regulation for the medium- and heavy-duty commercial road transportation sector. (Photo: iStock) Greenhouse gas emissions from the commercial road…

The Idle-Free Guy’s message: Flip the switch

Ron Zima takes his campaign to school. HALIFAX, N.S. – By his own admission, Ron Zima was a “typical Canadian idler”, contributing to poor air quality wherever he drove.

Canadian Solar invests in commercial transportation

GUELPH, ON - Canadian Solar has acquired a 10% interest in eNow, a U.S. business that specializes in solar energy management systems for commercial transportation. The partnership leverages Canadian Solar's expertise in developing and producing photovoltaic systems. Its module technology will interface with eNow's power management system - delivering a solar-based energy management system that can help to reduce idling needs. "While we have become one of the world leading solar energy solution providers with close to 20 GW module deployment since 2001, I still remember we started very small in 2001 when we provided a 3-watt solar power battery trickle charging system for cars," said Shawn Qu, Canadian Solar's chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Excise tax campaign meets roadblock

OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance's bid to restore Federal Excise Tax refunds failed to find a place in the government's report on pre-budget consultations, but it was raised in the official opposition's dissenting report to the Finance Committee.

How to cut idling costs, humanely

TORRANCE, CA- Limiting idle time is a sure-fire way to cut fuel costs for over-the-road fleets, but how do you do it without compromising driver comfort and safety?

No blowing smoke in Sunshine State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Another U.S. state has ruled to impose idling restrictions on heavy trucks.

CAB, ENGINE HEATERS

Thermo King adds Espar cab, cargo, and engine heaters to its product lineup

UPDATED IDLING GUIDE

Cummins guide to maximum idling times now includes Canada

Keeping up with idling regulations

ARLINGTON, Va. -- It's not easy keeping track of idling regulations in the U.S. as States continue to bring in varying legislations.

New Jersey ready to idle sleeper berth rule

TENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey is doing some spring cleaning on its anti-idling regulation and its going to affect truckers traveling in the Garden State.