Posted Friday July 09, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Infrastructure, Operations/safety
A multiyear highway policy bill recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives would fund a comprehensive truck parking initiative, and pave the way for the adoption of other freight-centric programs, reports Transport Topics.
Posted Tuesday June 01, 2021 in Environment/fuel, News Releases, Technology
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has informed CTA that an Interim Order Modifying the Operation of the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations will be published with the purpose of suspending the implementation of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for trailers in Canada until May 3, 2022.
Posted Friday May 28, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Technology
The B.C. government is expanding weight allowances for low-carbon commercial vehicles.
Posted Friday April 09, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Technology
OTA members Erb Transport and Canadian Tire were featured in a report done by the Pembina Institute of trucking companies that have implemented a wide range of solutions and methods to reduce emissions from their heavy-duty diesel vehicles,
Posted Friday March 26, 2021 in Environment/fuel, Infrastructure, Technology
Fleets and OEMs testing commercial electric truck viability in the U.S. are learning some lessons about ongoing challenges in rolling out a nationwide charging network.
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...
