Side profile of a silver and blue Kenworth T880 natural gas truck branded with the Nortrans logo. The cab features bold lettering that reads, “This truck is powered by clean-burning natural gas.” Logos for partners including Gorman, Cummins, and Eaton are visible on the upper sleeper section. The truck is parked outside a light grey industrial building with garage doors.

Nortrans Launches One of Canada’s First Heavy-duty Natural Gas Trucks with the Cummins X15N 

Kelowna, BC, September 24, 2025 – Nortrans, a recognized leader in sustainable freight solutions, has launched one of Canada’s first commercially deployed Kenworth T880 natural gas trucks powered by the Cummins X15N engine. Unlike pilot…
Hydrogen fuel cell freight truck with 'Zero Emissions' label parked near waterfront, logistics technician standing beside it—symbolizing sustainable trucking and clean freight transport solutions.

Nortrans Takes the Wheel on BC’s First Hydrogen Truck

At Nortrans, we believe progress comes from action. That’s why we’re proud to be among the first companies in British Columbia preparing to operate a hydrogen-powered truck. This opportunity comes through our collaboration with HTEC and…
Nortrans Freight Management truck transporting a full load of lumber at a Tolko mill yard, showcasing heavy-duty freight logistics and industrial shipping operations.

Zero-Emission Trucking: Driving Forward with Nortrans

How Battery-Electric Trucking Could Transform Regional Freight Operations Sustainability on the Move in the Okanagan As the push for greener logistics gains momentum, Nortrans Freight Management in Kelowna is closely watching new…
Nortrans semi-truck with double trailers driving through a rural landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Nortrans Tests Zero Emission Peterbilt

In late November 2022, Nortrans had the opportunity to partner with Peterbilt Pacific Inc. and test a Peterbilt 579 electric vehicle. We integrated the zero-emission truck into our Lower Mainland fleet for the week and put it to work in a real-world,…
Nortrans delivery truck with a blue curtain-side trailer parked among other trucks at dusk.

Nortrans Adds Medium-Duty Curtain Side Truck

Nortrans is excited to launch our medium-duty curtain side service with the recent addition of a new 2023 Peterbilt 537. The first medium-duty curtain side in our fleet, this truck offers: 26 ft. curtain side box high cube height…
Derek Norman, President at Nortrans Freight Management, seated indoors in front of a large window with a blurred cityscape in the background.

Nortrans Founder Derek Norman on Nortrans from the Ground Up

In this episode of Cseking In, we sat down with Derek Norman, president of Nortrans Freight Management to learn some of the ins and outs of the trucking industry and how he got his start as an entrepreneur. Before he started his own trucking…
A semi-truck with a covered trailer is parked on a dirt lot near a large industrial crane, with trees and hills in the background under a hazy sky.

Nortrans Acquires Micra to Expand 3PL and Trailer Fleet

Nortrans Freight Management has purchased Micra Transportation Services, which operates a fleet of roll tite and curtainside trailers, specializing in third-party logistics. The acquisition expands Nortrans’ fleet to 85 trailers and 65…
A fleet of Nortrans semi-trucks lined up in a parking lot, featuring various models with silver and blue color schemes, against a clear blue sky with Nortrans trailers in the background.

Nortrans Acquires Micra Transportation

Nortrans Freight Management has acquired Micra Transportation Services, a company which operates a fleet of roll tite and curtain side trailers, and specializes in third-party logistics across North America. The acquisition increases the…