Posted Friday November 27, 2020 in Environment/fuel
Several Canadian fleets were among this year’s 75 truck carriers, logistics providers and shippers who were awarded by the EPA “for their leadership, environmental performance and energy efficiency” with its annual SmartWay Excellence Award.
Posted Monday August 17, 2020 in Environment/fuel, News Releases
CTA provided Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) with several environmentally-related program and policy changes that can help stimulate investment in low-carbon technologies and drive continued growth in Canada’s trucking industry
Posted Wednesday July 29, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Environment/fuel, Labour/HR/driver shortage, News Releases, Operations/safety
The Government of Canada has given the trucking industry strong and immediate support throughout the COVID-19 crisis through multiple departments and ministers.
Posted Friday June 05, 2020 in Environment/fuel, Technology
The number of available and announced models of zero-emission commercial vehicles in the U.S. and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to the end of last year, Truckinginfo and Truck News are reporting.
Posted Friday May 29, 2020 in Environment/fuel, Technology
CTA has been informed that Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has further extended the consultation phase of their Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Trailer Standards) until at least May 18, 2021.
Posted Tuesday April 28, 2020 in Environment/fuel, Technology
A hydrogen-powered commercial truck built by Hyundai was set to begin hauling groceries in Switzerland in April, representing the first of 1,600 fuel cell electric trucks that the manufacturer plans to put on highways in the Alpine nation by 2025.
Posted Friday April 17, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Environment/fuel, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Face mask, physical distancing policies at borders, US States; Reminder – Details on Emergency Wage Subsidy; Whitby Turns Centre into Temp Truck Stop; MB Bill 62-roadside checkpoints-‘Peg Resources; Flying J Open locations; NYC-Penn News
Posted Wednesday April 15, 2020 in Admin & Tax, Border & Customs, Environment/fuel, Image/PR, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy; No Impacts to Trucking from Quarantine Rules; CBSA Reduces Border Crossing Hours at 27 Ports; Reduced IRP Office Hours; Alta extends select vehicle inspection certificates; TSA Exemption to Extend Expiration of Certain TWICs; New Jersey Requiring Face Masks; NJ New Jersey Requiring Face Masks; New Trucker-Friendly Offerings-Promos; COVID-19 Mental Health Program; Media roundup
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...
