The Ontario Trucking Association is petitioning its provincial government to help subsidize the purchase of cutting edge green technologies, including 2010 engines that help reduce emissions, that are part of the Canadian Trucking Associations enviroTruck initiative. OTA President David Bradley urged the use of super-accelerated CCA rates, tax incentives, or funding programs to help encourage fleets to purchase these technologies. In doing so, the government could assist the industry in reducing fuel costs and truck emissions by 22 percent, according to Bradley.

TORONTO — Ontario’s top trucking rep told provincial leaders to incorporate policies into the budget that would help trucking companies investment in new, greener technologies and equipment.

Appearing before the Legislative Standing Committee on Finance Ontario Trucking Association President David Bradley made his members’ interests known for the 2010 Ontario Budget.

While recognizing spending limitations, Bradley proposed a partnership between the trucking industry and the provincial government to accelerate the penetration of new leading edge, environmentally friendly technology, such as 2010 smog-free truck engines.

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