The trucking industry strives to control operational costs as much as possible in a highly regulated and competitive sector while still being committed to reducing emissions and protecting our environment,…
The trucking industry in the US invests $14 billion annually in technology, training and other expenditures to improve highway safety, The American Trucking Associations reports. “The trucking industry’s highest commitment is…
Trucking Industry Invests $14B in Safety: Study Read more...
The American Transportation Research Institute has published a new report that looks at how government regulations are affecting the evolution of autonomous vehicle technology, as well as the role government…
ATRI Study Redefines Role of Govt in Autonomous Truck Testing Read more...
The North American Council for Fuel Efficiency’s 2019 Annual Fleet Fuel Study found that overall fuel efficiency for Class 8 trucks in long-haul applications continues to improve, thanks to a…
NACFE: Fleets Saved Almost $900 Million in Fuel Costs Read more...
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched the Implementation Phase of the Green Freight Assessment Program (GFAP), where trucking companies that have completed a green freight assessment can apply for funding…
Funding Available Through NRCan’s Green Freight Assessment Program Read more...
Fleet operators are most worried about keeping up with fleet management technology, shortages of qualified drivers, and a possible economy slowdown, according to a survey from TD Bank. The survey…
Bank: Tech, Drivers, and Economy Most Concerning to Fleet Managers Read more...
Canada recently signed Drive to Zero Pledge, an international initiative that seeks to have most new commercial vehicles be zero-emissions by 2040. The pledge is non-binding, but is consistent with…
Canada Signs Zero-Emissions Commercial Vehicle Pledge Read more...
It will be still be quite awhile before autonomous vehicles become an active part of the trucking industry; and even then, the technology won’t replace truck drivers, says the president…
Association Boss: Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Replace Drivers Read more...
A new Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says claims of fuel economy benefits from trailer aerodynamic devices could be as high as 10 percent,…
NACFE Report Delves Into Trailer Aerodynamic Market Read more...
