Posted Monday July 11, 2022 in Environment/fuel, News Releases, Technology
Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced today the Government of Canada will be introducing a medium-and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) incentive program, which will provide approximately 50% of the cost difference between traditional diesel vehicle and a zero-emission alternative
Posted Tuesday January 08, 2019 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Technology
Don’t expect autonomous trucking to displace millions of drivers in the near future, conclusions Alexander Potter, an analyst at Piper Jaffray & Co., a recent report to investors about advanced technology and commercial vehicles.
Posted Wednesday August 23, 2017 in Environment/fuel
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency reports overall fuel economy rose 1% in 2016, the ninth year in a row trucking fleets in the study have recorded an increase.
Posted Thursday March 16, 2017 in Environment/fuel, Technology
Daimler Trucks North America’s senior vice president says diesel engines continue to be the industry’s “workhorse” due to their high torque, ease to refuel and long-life, but the technology is changing along with other truck components
Posted Monday October 03, 2016 in Operations/safety, Technology
Autonomous vehicles, including commercial trucks, are already a reality, but the trucking industry must have a “seat at the table
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...
