ONLINE RESOURCES

Below you'll find a compiled list of online resources pertaining to the trucking industry.

If you feel we've missed an important resource or would like to have your company added please contact Truck Fuel Savings via the contact section of this website.


INDUSTRY SPONSORS
	*Alberta Motor Transport Association* The Alberta Motor Transport Association represents all sectors of the highway transportation industry. We take a leadership role in enhancing workplace safety and fostering a healthy, vibrant industry. We are a proactive, dynamic association that is responsive to the needs of our members. Alberta Environment Alberta Environment is a partner in protecting and enhancing Alberta's natural environment, and to ensure the continued enjoyment of a clean and healthy environment by all. Alberta Environment is the lead department in the Government of Alberta overseeing the implementation of the provincial 2008 Climate Change Strategy, (htp://environment.alberta.ca/3295.html).
	*Alberta Transportation* Ministry of Transportation in Alberta is providing safe roads and water systems.

AGCC MEMBERS
	*Canadian Freightways Managing Movement* Canadian Freightways provides seamless service to 25,000 points across Canada and the U.S. through an integrated network of regional carriers including sister companies Epic Express and Click Express and strategic partners Averitt Express, DATS Trucking, New England Motor Freight, Midwest Motor Express, Nebraska Transport Company and the Connection Company.
	*Climate Change Central* Climate Change Central was initiated by the Alberta government as an effective way to manage climate change challenges in the province. The public-private not-for-profit organization is focused on reducing greenhouse gases - policy, energy efficiency, technology development, environmental communications...the list goes on. These are the tasks and our goal is clear: to empower Albertans to take action on climate change.
	*Duckerings Transport* WIth our modern fleet of over 50 trucks and 180 trailers, daily runs between our 5 regional offices and short-haul runs anywhere in Alberta, we get your cargo delivered on time.
	*ECL Transportation* Supplier of fluids and chemicals, offering also transportation, chemical hauling and storage facilities as well as environmental technologies.
	*Exalta Transport Ltd.* Exalta Transport has a proud history of providing scheduled general freight service in Western Canada. 78 direct service points across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

	*Rosenau Transport Ltd.* Rosenau Transport Ltd. serves all communities in Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan of Canada

DRIVER EDUCATION
	*FleetSmart: Smart Driver Training*
	*BC Green Workplace:* Green Workplace helps organizations to track their resource consumption and then curb it.
	*Green Fleets BC:* Green Fleets BC, an independent, nonprofit program, helps fleets in British Columbia find environmental solutions to benefit their industry.
	*Alberta Truck Driving Schools* (be sure to ask about fuel efficiency): Ministry of Transportation in Alberta is providing safe roads and water systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
	*BioFleet: Carbon Reduction Calculator* BioFleet has both an online Carbon Reduction Calculator as well as a more in-depth downloadable version for users to utilize.
	*Climate Change Central* Climate Change Central was initiated by the Alberta government as an effective way to manage climate change challenges in the province. The public-private not-for-profit organization is focused on reducing greenhouse gases - policy, energy efficiency, technology development, environmental communications...the list goes on. These are the tasks and our goal is clear: to empower Albertans to take action on climate change.

ALTERNATIVE FUELS
	*BioFleet* BioFleet - helping vehicle fleet managers understand biodiesel.
	*Green Fleets BC* Green Fleets BC, an independent, nonprofit program, helps fleets in British Columbia find solutions by providing information on fuel efficient technologies, lower carbon fuels, providing tools to evaluate fuel efficient alternatives as well as leading and coordinating demonstration programs.
	*Alberta Biodiesel Association* The Alberta Biodiesel Association (ABA) is a non-profit organization established to: promote the use of biodiesel through education, outreach and regular meetings; provide for the exchange of relevant information with other interested organizations, but avoid endorsing any individual, company, process or commercial product; recommend biodiesel as a viable alternative source of renewable energy benefiting economic development and environmental sustainability; encourage production, storage and handling compliance in accordance with acceptable and designated regulatory industry standards.
	*Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration* The Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration (ARDD), Canada’s largest cold-weather study of renewable diesel fuels, has successfully demonstrated the on-road use of low level renewable diesel blends in a range of Canadian climatic conditions.
	*US National Biodiesel Board* The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry in the United States. Biodiesel is a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean oil, and which meets the specifications of ASTM D 6751.
	*Canadian Renewable Fuels Association* Founded in 1984, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the use of renewable fuels for transportation through consumer awareness and government liaison activities.
	*Canadian Petroleum Products Association* The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) is an industry association representing major Canadian companies involved in the refining, distribution, and/or marketing of petroleum products, as well as, production and sales of asphalt, and environmental remediation.

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AERODYNAMICS
	*Freight Wing Inc.* The Freight Wing System is an aerodynamic add-on for tractor trailers the are proven through SAE standardized tests to improve fuel economy by 6%.

FLEET MONITORING SOFTWARE / GPS
	*Safe Freight* Our GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management system provides real time management of your trucks, trailers and heavy equipment online.

APU'S AND CAB HEATERS
	*Fleet Equipment* Online article comparing available APU's and Cab heaters: No-idling solutions save money and keep drivers comfortable. Cutting fuel costs is the number one reason to consider this solution. Reducing idling also means fewer hours and less drive engine maintenance, too.

IDLING
	*Smart Driver: Idle Free* The "Idle-Free Quiet Zone" campaign was conceived to raise awareness in the trucking sector about the harmful effects of unnecessary engine idling.