Posted on 07 July 2011 by Rhonda Flathman
Just as Canada’s three westernmost provinces have announced developing standard truck weights and dimensions regulations, the new Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Executive Director Don Wilson is already calling for the same cooperative spirit towards super-single tires. Wilson says the benefits of using super-single tires have been “clearly demonstrated” with regard to the environment, productivity and road safety. Admittedly, there is a long way to go before harmonizing weight and dimension regulations, but he is already advocating taking it Continue Reading
Posted on 06 July 2011 by Rhonda Flathman
Transportation leaders in Canada’s three westernmost provinces have announced the details of a new partnership that helps harmonize truck weights and dimensions regulations, which will ultimately help boost productivity and efficiency while reducing costs. Some of the changes include a 500-kg increase in steer axle weights (to 6,000 kgs) to accommodate fuel-saving technologies such as APUs, and increased length limits for Continue Reading
Posted on 26 February 2010 by Rhonda Flathman
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is developing carbon emissions reporting standards for logistics and transportation operations, and those could become reality in just three years. The WEF, a Swiss non-profit foundation, works to draft standards that ensure economic progress and social development with Continue Reading