Regulations Smoke-puffing truck’s driver charged October 7, 2020 CALEDON, Ont. – Police are urging truck drivers to ensure compliance with the Highway Traffic Act after discovering a smoke-belching vehicle in Caledon. The driver was charged under the act…
Regulations Manitoba gets funding to help curb heavy-duty vehicle emissions June 10, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba will receive a federal investment of up to $5.9 million to help improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, matching a provincial contribution toward the efficient…
Transportation Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 24th annual Bison Transport Debate saw a panel of participants argue for and against a resolution that more oil pipelines should be built in Canada. The…
Transportation CN joins forces with Lion to create eight electric trucks April 18, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – CN announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Lion Electric Co. for the conception, design, and manufacturing of eight tandem axle,…
Transportation Carbon tax threatens trucking jobs, says Ontario premier March 13, 2019 Doug Ford returns to Challenger to decry federal carbon tax
Equipment Power up March 5, 2019 Electric trucks are all the rage, but now the focus turns to charging requirements
Transportation OTA applauds Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan November 30, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association says it is pleased the Ford Government was listening to the trucking industry as it drafted its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. In the plan,…
Sustainability OTA offers to help build carbon reduction plan October 17, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to work with the province to develop a “made-in-Ontario” carbon reduction solution. The OTA says the industry must continue to do…
Transportation Peel Region begins Off-Peak Delivery pilot July 4, 2018 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Region of Peel will begin its first Off-Peak Delivery (OPD) pilot project running July through December, in participation with LCBO, Loblaw, PepsiCo, Walmart Canada, and Weston…
Sustainability The many benefits of electrification June 21, 2018 For Volvo, the advantages of electrification will not only be enjoyed by customers, but by the world at large
Transportation Volvo Group sponsoring Ocean Summit May 11, 2018 NEWPORT, R.I. — The Volvo Group is sponsoring the Ocean Summit during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Newport, Rhode Island, to educate attendees about ocean health issues, with a…
Transportation CTA wants crackdown on emissions tampering May 8, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on governments to help fight those who tamper with emissions controls on trucks. While most fleets have complied with ever-tighter…
Equipment Kenworth showcases its Hybrid Electric Cargo Transport truck February 6, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The truck may be quiet as a mouse but Kenworth made some noise showcasing its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during a media event Feb. 6 at…
Sustainability Report recaps a year of carbon taxation in Ontario January 30, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner said the first year of Ontario’s carbon cap-and-trade system went well, but that more needs to be done. “A price on carbon pollution is…
Transportation Daimler Trucks unveils E-FUSO brand October 26, 2017 Logan Township, N.J. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) strengthened the commitment of its FUSO brand towards alternative drivetrains and announced it will electrify its complete range of…
