Forum advocates for clean diesel technology to battle global climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Clean diesel technology will be a primary component to helping the U.S. achieve its recent commitment during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) to reduce its greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions by 28% by 2025, according…
TCA and Rolling Strong to launch driver wellness program
The trucking industry is losing many professional truck drivers to the health problems that arise from a sedentary lifestyle. That’s why the Truckload Carriers Association is partnering with Rolling Strong, a leading authority on driver wellness, to of…
Applications open for third annual Top Fleet Employers program
OTTAWA, Ont. – Applications are officially opened for Trucking HR Canada’s third annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets with outstanding workplaces within Canada’s trucking industry. Submissions are being accepted though the organization’s Web site, www.truckinghr.com, until 4 p.m. on…
Diesel Prices Continue Sliding Toward Lows
Diesel and gasoline prices continued to fall across the country, approaching new lows for 2015, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel dropped 2.4 cents for the week, settling…
ONGA says natural gas cheaper and more environmentally friendly than diesel
TORONTO, Ont. – A new video released by the Ontario Natural Gas Alliance (ONGA) is touting the use of natural gas as an environmentally friendly alternative to diesel, saying it would reduce public transit and long-haul transportation emissions by 30%.…
Hino to Offer Custom Paint Options for Conventional Trucks
Hino Trucks will be offering custom color paint options for all of its conventional trucks beginning with the 2017 model year, the company has announced. It will offer a variety of exterior truck colors to customers as a factory option or color-match t…
AMTA encourages driver diligence after reports of fifth wheel pin tampering
CALGARY, Alta. – Following reports of fifth wheel pin tampering, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising all transport drivers to ensure they follow regulations and company policy to properly inspect their equipment prior to getting back on the…
New map overlays to help guide your route more efficiently
PRINCETON, N.J. – ALK Maps today (Nov. 30) released new map overlays that the company says will provide superior route planning and data insight for increased operational efficiency on its web-based interactive mapping platform. Part of ALK Technologies, ALK Maps’…
Deal reached with six container trucking companies; two remain unsatisfied
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Metro Vancouver container truck drivers have reached an agreement with labour union Unifor after several days at the bargaining table, with companies including AG, Aheer, Forward, Prudential and Sunlover all voting in favour of new collective agreements…
How clever cops catch mobile phone users – even truckers
The disheveled man stood at the busy intersection holding a handwritten cardboard sign that many drivers didn’t read. And it cost them plenty.