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17 Mar by

Balance safety, fuel economy in emissions rules: CTA

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is asking the federal government to balance safety and the environment in proposed emissions rules which credit the fuel economy gains that can be realized with tires. “Regulating tire selection is a tricky business,” says Geoff Wood, the group's vice president – operations. “Tires need to be spec'd for both safety and the environment. No one policy objective should trump the other.” Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released its plans for Greenhouse Gas limits that will apply to 2018-29 Model Year equipment, effectively mirroring those unveiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A tire market survey planned by Transport Canada should help find a balance between tire traction and fuel efficiency when finalizing the emissions regulations, the alliance adds. ...Read the rest of this story
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17 Mar by Vitaliy Dadalyan

Knapheide’s Aluminum Gooseneck is Corrosion Resistant

The Knapheide Manufacturing Company's aluminum gooseneck flatbed body, which debuted at the 2017 Work Truck Show 2017, is corrosion-resistant and lightweight yet strong to enable maximum payload and towing capacity.

The Knapheide PGNB Aluminum Gooseneck Body features an aerospace technology assembly utilizing military-grade aluminum extrusions. As a result, the body is structurally superior yet 40% lighter than steel. The body includes a gooseneck hitch system that's rated at 30,000 pounds.

The aluminum construction provides better protection against corrosion to ensure that the aluminum truck bed will last for years to come.

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17 Mar by

Gala celebrates industry women, but more to do

MONCTON, NB – The Transportation Club of Moncton celebrated Atlantic Canada's women in transportation on March 16, naming Midland Transport as Employer of the Year, and Kelly Henderson of THRSC Atlantic as Woman of the Year. But while gains for the region's women were celebrated, Angela Splinter of Trucking HR Canada stressed in a keynote address that there is more to do. Women account for 48% of Canada's workforce but just 27% of people who work in transportation. Of those women, 18% are senior managers and 15% are supervisors. And she asked the crowd how they would react if a young girl in their family came forward and said they wanted to be a truck driver when they grew up. ...Read the rest of this story
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