News - Canadian Trucking Alliance - page 172

US Bill Would Require Trailer Underride Guards, Bolster Rear Guards

Wednesday December 13, 2017 | Operations & Safety, Technology & Equipment

U.S. lawmakers announced intentions to introduce to require tractor-trailers be equipped with side underride guards as well as bolster the standards for rear-impact underride guards
Atlantic Trucking Industry Honours Award Recipients at Annual Banquet

Tuesday December 12, 2017 | Announcements

APTA celebrated the excellence of five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada
Industry Survey on Fuel Efficiency Spec’ing, Retrofit Technologies

Thursday December 07, 2017 | Environment & Fuel

Certain fuel reducing technologies exist as aftermarket “retrofit” solutions to fleets and truck owners, while OEM fuel efficient options exist for spec’ing new vehicles.
Cybersecurity Experts: Autonomous Trucks Ripe for Hacking

Wednesday December 06, 2017 | Cargo Crime & Security, Technology & Equipment

Autonomous trucks are an especially attractive target for hackers, cargo thieves and cyber criminals, experts say.
EPA Proposal to Exempt Gliders from GHG Reg Draws Heavy Criticism

Tuesday December 05, 2017 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment

Opponents of EPA's proposal to roll back the glider kit portion of its GHG regs says it would undermine environmental investments and encourage the use of older, less efficient technologies.
ACT to Study Potential of Electric Truck Market

Tuesday December 05, 2017 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment

ACT Research has announced that it is developing a multi-client study, examining the market potential in the U.S. and Canada for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles through 2035.
Low Carbon Fuel Policies for Trucking Must Reflect Realities of Technology and Modern Supply Chain

Tuesday December 05, 2017 | Environment & Fuel, Infrastructure, Technology & Equipment

CTA reminds policy makers that readily available alternative fuel technology and infrastructure has not kept pace with the trucking industry’s desire to reduce its carbon footprint
CTA Calls for More Accountability from Physicians Prescribing Truckers Medical Pot

Monday December 04, 2017 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

CTA told Health Canada the government should not make exceptions for commercial truck drivers using medicinal marijuana and suggested there should be more oversight on the medical community

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