http://greentrucker.com Green Trucker Fleet First Hand en-us Fri, 21 May 2010 10:49:33 -0400 Fri, 21 May 2010 10:49:33 -0400 http://greentrucker.com/fileBin/tblFleetFirstNews/rss/ Resolution Interactive Media Inc. info@greentrucker.com webmaster@greentrucker.com http://greentrucker.com/images/resolutionim.gif http://greentrucker.com/ http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=5 At Bison Transport we believe it is our corporate responsibility to preserve the environment that we live in and as such have developed a comprehensive Fuel Management Program along with environmentally friendly business practices to support this initiative. We are committed to utilizing sound environmental practices and providing a healthy workplace for our employees to work and succeed. Whethe… Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=5 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=6 "If you're not getting better, you're getting worse" — Pat Riley, NBA CoachSince the early days, Challenger Motor Freight has made innovation not only a goal, but part of our corporate culture. At Challenger, we have always strived to be at the forefront with respect to Technology, Safety, Recruiting & Retention, and Customer Service. By being the "test market" for many innovations, … Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=6 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=12 May 15, 2007VAUGHAN, Ontario - J.D. Smith and Sons Ltd., a leader in transportation and third-party logistics, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL )’s first-ever Green Supply Chain Award for 2007.The award was initiated this year to honour a firm that has set and exceeded high standards for environmental friendliness, that oper… Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=12 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=11   SYLVITE FUELS AND LUBRICANTS TO BECOME BQ9000 BIODIESEL MARKETER Sylvite Raises the Bar in their Biodiesel Quality     Putnam, ON- In an effort to reduce emissions and the use of petroleum distillate based fuels, biodiesel is quickly becoming accepted as a fuel blend component. As the popularity of using the clean burning fuel increases, the importance of receiving high qu… Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=11 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=10 Oakville, ON November 29, 2007 – Lakeside Logistics announced that they have achieved a carbon neutral footprint through their in-house Vision Green program. This date marks the launch of the second phase of their program which has the potential of reducing CO2 emissions by 3500 tonnes per year. Recognizing that the impact we all have on our environment is the most significant th… Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=10 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=13 Trucking is a $37-billion industry in Canada. In 1998, almost half of the industry's 650 000 registered trucks were heavy-duty vehicles weighing more than 15 000 kg (33 000 lbs.) in gross vehicle weight (GVW). They were used primarily to transport freight between urban centres. Heavy-duty trucks have long played a critical role in moving freight across Canada and to export markets in the U.S. and … Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=13 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=7 It is a simple problem, and part of the solution can be very simple. Fred Myles, Director of Operations with the Rosedale Group wanted to come up with a simple way to convey the message of environmental awareness their drivers. The result was the "Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free" campaign within Rosedale. In the age of high tech solutions to solve the growing concern regarding Carbon Emissions, Ros… Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://greentrucker.com?p=fleetfirstpage&iFleetFirstArticle=7