Posted Tuesday September 24, 2019 in Environment/fuel, Technology
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is developing new standards for tractor-trailer hookups that tackle two contentious issues: interconnection that let the two units communicate, and the best way to electronically couple them to reduce driver injury.
Posted Wednesday September 11, 2019 in Border & Customs, Environment/fuel, Labour/HR/driver shortage
CTA submitted comments to the Treasury Board of Canada on their second round of targeted regulatory reviews, with the aim of modernizing regulations, reducing barriers and red tape in three main areas: clean technology, digitalization and international standards.
Posted Wednesday September 04, 2019 in Environment/fuel, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is imploring trucking companies to let the next federal government know that industry competitiveness issues, like the tax avoidance scheme known as Driver Inc., needs to be dealt with by Ottawa.
Posted Monday August 19, 2019 in Environment/fuel, Technology
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched the Implementation Phase of the Green Freight Assessment Program (GFAP).
Posted Monday August 12, 2019 in Environment/fuel
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has provided members access to the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) Supporter Toolkit, which contains information for companies who are interested in applying for federal funding for projects that reduce energy consumption and GHGs
Posted Thursday August 08, 2019 in Environment/fuel, Technology
Matching tractors to trailers could improve efficiency and lower costs for trucking fleets, but the North American freight system is still not ready to benefit from these advancements, according to a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
Posted Friday August 02, 2019 in Environment/fuel
The Energy Manager Program will help identify and adopt energy efficiency solutions by offering funding to hire energy managers and undergo energy assessments for industrial, commercial and institutional facilities, and fleets.
Posted Wednesday July 31, 2019 in Environment/fuel
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is ramping up their enforcement powers by updating legislation to help combat the widespread use of delete kits and emissions tampering occurring in the province.
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario. OTA is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents all segments of the industry - for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. » More...
