Preventing fires and explosions during fuel transfers

Since 2014, two fuel transfer workers in B.C. were seriously injured from explosions caused by a mix of fuel and static electricity. Tragically, one died. Once generated, static electricity…

U.S. supply chain review calls for truck parking, port upgrades, and more

The U.S. Department of Transportation has identified the need to invest in everything from truck parking to ports and information systems, following a broad assessment of the U.S. supply chain.

Calgary trucker Scholl named Highway Angel

Karl Scholl, a driver from Calgary, AB was named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for stopping to help a couple who landed in the ditch during…

PMTC unveils annual conference agenda

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has revealed the agenda for its 2022 annual conference – the organization’s first in-person event since 2019. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza-Fallsview…

Shippers saw relief in December due to short-lived fuel pullback

Conditions facing U.S. shippers improved in December, primarily due to falling fuel prices in the month. FTR’S Shippers Conditions Index read -6.9 in December, down from November’s reading of -9.

Nova Scotia collecting comments on weights and dimensions

Nova Scotia is looking to expand the types of roads that can be used when pulling more than one trailer, and introduce special move permit conditions, under a series of…

Hydra Energy welcomes provincial budget initiatives promoting hydrogen

Hydra Energy is commending the province of B.C. for announcing in its budget that it will expand the Motor Fuel Tax exemption to include hydrogen applications in transportation. The company…

Deol safeguards trucking data, assets

Transport companies need their offices working smoothly to ensure their trucks and drivers can deliver and pick up freight safely and on time. That means phones, emails, IT systems and…

Mahle begins hydrogen fuel cell development with Ballard

Ballard Power Systems and Mahle Group are working together to build a next-generation hydrogen engine for longhaul commercial trucks. Mahle has taken delivery of a 120-kW module at its hydrogen…

Proterra appoints Nielsen to board of directors

Proterra on Wednesday announced the appointment of Roger Nielsen to the company’s board of directors effective March 2. Roger Nielsen (Photo: Files) The commercial vehicle electrification technology innovator also announced…

Teck to test electric on-highway mine truck

Teck Resources is piloting what it claims is the world’s first battery-electric truck to haul copper concentrate on-highway. It’s a Western Star mine truck that was electrified by MedaTech, and…

Canada keen to boost cross-border cooperation with U.S., Mexico

Canada is committed to working closely with the U.S. and Mexico to increase cross-border coordination and cooperation. Michael Grant, assistant deputy minister for the Americas, Global Affairs Canada, said cooperation…

OK Pneus La Malbaie wins top store honor

OK Pneus La Malbaie in Clermont, Que., on Wednesday was awarded OK Tire Stores’ National Store of the Year for 2021. The honour is awarded to a location that frequently…

Catalys Lubricants buys Nemco

Oil distributor Catalys Lubricants has announced the purchase of manufacturer Nemco Lubricants and Chemicals, expanding its presence in the Prairies. Its Catalys’ third acquisition in the last six months and…

Bendix plant marks production of 1 million engine vibration dampers

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has produced 1 million engine vibration dampers at its Huntington, Ind. facility, the manufacturer of active safety, air management, and braking system technologies announced Wednesday. An…