Posted Thursday July 03, 2014 in Technology
When it comes to autonomous , self-steering vehicles, most of the public attention has been focused on the Goggle car and heavy applications in the mining and national defense sectors.
Posted Thursday July 03, 2014 in Environment/fuel, Technology
More than one in three medium and heavy duty commercial trucks registered in the U.S. are now equipped with newer, cleaner emissions-free engines.
Posted Friday June 27, 2014 in Business, Operations/safety, Technology
Over the last two decades most bankruptcies have been related to the price of diesel fuel. When fuel prices go up at the same time demand drops then more fleets close their doors
Posted Wednesday June 18, 2014 in Technology
Demand for in-cab technology is expected to grow significantly as fleets look for new ways to recruit and retain drivers by reducing paperwork burdens, making their lives more comfortable and keeping them in touch with family
Posted Monday June 16, 2014 in Operations/safety, Technology
A DOT report issued last week indicates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety continues to be on pace to issue a rule mandating speed limiters in commercial trucks in 2014.
Posted Friday June 13, 2014 in Security, Technology
OTA’s campaign to extinguish cargo crime continued this week as the group held a to update a landmark 2011 report on Canadian cargo crime.
Posted Wednesday May 21, 2014 in Infrastructure, Technology
Posted Tuesday May 06, 2014 in Technology
Using gasoline in modified truck diesel engines can result in more than 50 percent fuel efficiency if the combustion process is done correctly, according to research conducted at Lund University
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...
