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CVSA's International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 13-15

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2025) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Verne Achieves Hydrogen Storage Milestone

San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2025 — Verne successfully demonstrated the world’s first cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) truck in Southern California in late 2024. During the testing, Verne drove the truck hundreds of miles and conducted multiple refueling events with Verne’s novel CcH2 filling equipment.

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Winter Driving Webinar

In preparation for the changing seasons, Rob Destree shared his insights via this webinar presented by Energy Safety Canada sharing insights on the unique challenges of winter driving and tips to stay safe on the road. Learn more about factors contributing to road incidents and collisions such as road conditions, preventative measures, and driving skills. Unsure about whether you have the best tires? Destree’s got you. Watch all the way through to test your knowledge on winter driving and learn emergency safety tips to make sure you’re prepared for extreme conditions and circumstances.

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Trucking HR Canada Honours 104 Top Fleet Employers At Annual Awards Gala

OTTAWA, ON (October 17, 2024) — Trucking HR Canada brought national leaders together to celebrate the best employers in trucking and logistics at the annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) awards gala in Toronto this evening. A total of 104 fleets earned TFE recognition, along with four Top Fleet awards and nine Achievements of Excellence.

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Alberta Motor Transport Association collaborates on Zero Emission Truck Testbed 

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to lead Transport Canada’s Zero Emission Truck Testbed (ZETT) project. The ZETT project is a real-world pilot of emerging zero emission trucking technologies and Canada’s ability to operate heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles, hydrogen fueling, and charging technology.

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Alberta Motor Transport Association Names New Board Chair

AMTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Bennett as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bennett is the Vice President at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul and has been actively involved with AMTA for more than 15 years, including serving as the Senior Vice Chair since 2018. As Board Chair, Bennett will help advance the AMTA’s proposed safety and innovation campus and other initiatives to tackle Alberta’s commercial driver shortage.

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