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We’ve heard it all of our lives – pay attention! Be careful. Most of the time, we do and make a mental note to be even more attentive the next time. But sometimes, things just don’t go as planned. And this saying hits home for me, and yes, I did get hurt.
Over the weekend, while finishing some work at our home, I was putting away an extendable ladder. It was completely extended upright, and I took out the safety pins to move the ladder down slowly. To my surprise, the extended portion came down with full force and landed on my foot, fracturing it. It didn’t help that I was wearing sandals, but that’s another issue. And now, it’s going to take about 6 weeks to heal. Yes, I wasn’t paying attention.
And to make it even worse, earlier that same day, I was cut off by a driver, causing me to go over a curb and blow my rear tire and cause some minor damage to my dad’s new car. I could have paid more attention.
Yes, it wasn’t a good day to say the least.
In every workplace, paying attention will definitely reduce the risk of injury. That’s the goal of Safety Managers: to make sure employees are safe. But beyond just risk of physical injury, paying attention may cause communication, goals and tasks to be clear. Pay attention…trust me, it’s important.
June was also the month of the 2024 APNA Truck Show. According to most vendors, the show was a success, and many important leads were generated. The trucking economy still hasn’t rebounded as fast as we’d like, but attendees had a great time, optimistic that the economy will pick up in the next few months.
As we move into the summer months, more children and youth will be out. So, drivers, pay attention and heed speed limits in playground zones. Be attentive and careful. It does help.
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Immigration and Trucking
For decades, senior people in the trucking industry have been trying to convince the world there is as shortage of truck drivers and the only solution is to import them from other countries. It’s like those not so kind governments around the world using the “if you tell a lie big, enough and loud enough, eventually it becomes the truth”. Well, this driver shortage is such a big lie but because it’s been told long enough and loud enough even governments are believing it.
The truth being that in order to keep labour costs low, it’s easier to bring in an immigrant who may not know their worth, are marginally trained, then all the ills of the industry can be thrust
onto the immigrant, especially visible immigrants and industry leaders can safely and morally take their money to the bank. Ok, it’s a generalization; there are great leaders in the industry, but they have to compete with the bad operators who have no moral compass. This lack of ethics results in the lowering of business standards, the lowering of moral standards, because in order to compete in a world where the lowest price wins, costs have to be reduced to where that low price will still maintain a black number on the balance sheet.
On one hand, providing customers with excellent service at the lowest possible price seems like a good thing,
but in doing so, things like maintenance of equipment might have to suffer, and labour costs must be tightly controlled. Those are basically the only areas where costs can be reduced.
A few decades ago, the industry felt they had a winner by switching the equipment costs to the driver by introducing the job of Owner Operator, where the drivers were suffering and felt little control in their lives. The union in the industry was strong and to leaders, this union involvement needed to be broken so this new category of driver was invented in order to bring the power of the union to its knees. And it worked; now wages and benefits were back in the control of the
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trucking company. In fact, today some of the largest trucking companies own absolutely no assets, no trucks, and no trailers. They are basically load brokers with a fixed pool of customers for whom they provide loads. They tell the driver — who owns the equipment — how much they will be paid for the particular load and it’s up to driver to decide if it’s worth the effort based on the driver’s bottom line or personal requirement. Many companies today are a mixture of asset based and non-asset-based labour pool. Just removing insurance from the company’s bottom line and placing it on the driver’s bottom line saved the trucking company buckets of money.
Back to that labour pool. Home grown Canadians have traditionally been fathers to son to grandsons of drivers. They studied the trade from birth, and by the time they could enter the trade as productive members, they had lots of knowledge and some
to develop the experience. But then other industries, especially hi-tech, pulled many of the children that should have been following their heritage in trucking into other, maybe better paying jobs in other fields.
The recruiting element of the trucking industry had to make a shift from the traditional ways of filling driving jobs to reinventing recruiting, which now required a training element they weren’t prepared to pay. After all, that bottom line might suffer.
Training schools became the norm but like anything, there were good schools and schools that took money from students and taught how to pass the government examination rather than how to drive a truck properly.
Then trucking companies discovered that hiring offshore could fill the job without any real additional
costs. The trouble was there was a government rule that said locals got the jobs before those coming in. To thwart this rule, if a study was done of the local area labour market and a need was discovered, then the immigrant could be hired.
Of course, this simply developed another area where corruption could rear its ugly head where the likelihood of being exposed was minimal and indentured servitude could fund the corruption.
The advent of truck driving becoming a red seal skilled trade will have a great opportunity to standardize training, create a career path, pay different levels for advanced skill levels, put in check the immigration abuse and in short, bring an industry with many opportunities from corruption back to one of healthy competition.
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Blind Spots and Eliminating Them
Recently, Fleet Safety Council (Ottawa Chapter) had a session on blind spots. We had a fairly significant location in which we had about 10 trucks of various shapes and configurations in order that we could demonstrate the various blind spots.
Basically, blind spots are obstructions in your line of vision, some even caused by the design of your vehicle. They may be ahead of you, beside you or behind you and there’s a myriad of devices that help you eliminate these blind spots. These same devices create blind spots that go undetected as well.
The design of the vehicle itself creates blind spots that are often missed, resulting in catastrophic injuries to those who were not seen. The pillar on each side of the windshield is so designed that in crashes, it does not collapse, maintaining the integrity of the cab portion. On left hand turns and crossing pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrians often walk at the same speed as the pillar appears to be moving, keeping that pedestrian totally out of the sight of the driver. The solution, of course, is for the driver to look around that pillar in order to get full vision of the situation around them, hidden by the pillar. Mirrors designed to eliminate blind spots to the rear form their own blind spot because
they’re able to hide anything from a small child to another large truck.
Driving is the collection of information, that may seem meaningless, and analyzing that information in order to avoid causing incidents. Failure to collect information can result in catastrophic consequences. “I didn’t see that obstruction” is a fact of life but when driving, is absolutely inexcusable. “I didn’t feel that rumble strip”. There is a young man currently being deported because he hadn’t been taught to collect and analyze information appropriately.
Every vehicle, regardless of size, has blind spots. Staying aware of your surroundings and not missing the minor details saves you from either missing something in your blind spot or making you aware that you’re in somebody else’s blind spot. Driving is way more than just steering.
The other day I was driving on Moody Drive near Hunt Club in Ottawa’s west-end. My passenger mentioned to me she’d noticed something I may have missed. It was a momma duck followed by a whole bunch of ducklings thinking about crossing the road. Naturally, she started her trek across the street against the traffic signal. I pulled up and stopped to allow momma to get her brood safely
across the street. There was a taxicab behind me. I rolled the window down to wave my arm to ensure this taxi wasn’t going to angrily pass me and run over these creatures. He motioned to me he saw the ducks too and was quite content to be interrupted in his important day. Momma got her brood safely across the street and after a brief interruption in traffic, all resumed. The point is that sometimes momma duck is a bus full of young hockey players.
Eliminating blind spots is about being aware they are there and being aware you could be in someone else’s blind spot. Being absolutely aware of not just the surroundings you can see, but also those places where you can’t see but need to see because information lurks in small places hidden from view.
Learn the blind spots for the vehicle you’re driving. Think about what you can’t see and why you can’t see it, before engaging the gears. As you’re doing your primary walk around of your vehicle, start to think about the size and scope of the blind spots on this particular vehicle. As you drive, ignore the distractions that cause you to diminish the awareness of your surroundings, like conversations with passengers, even hands free telephone. Awareness saves lives. Undivided attention saves lives.
G. RAY GOMPF, CD
The Future of Trucking
The future of trucking is going to be interesting. I am seeing large companies positioning themselves to take over many roles. I wonder what will happen to the smaller companies as giants like Loblaws, Sobey’s and Canadian Tire order thousands of trucks and have been eliminating their owner operators. Even CN Rail is getting rid of the lease operator in favor of the company driver who is earning roughly $35/ hour. Often large corporations will say it’s “for safety” and “more control of logistics”, but price and control are most likely the largest factors. The onset of autonomous trucks is also looming as Tesla has tested self driving trucks in Alaska. What does the future hold? A very different landscape for transportation is coming.
Recently a group of truckers who service the ports in Delta did a protest. They were protesting a government appointed commissioner who is auditing each small company who enters the port. Fines and temporary closures were taking place. One company had a minor $5 difference in wages for a driver, was fined $5k and closed for two weeks. In my opinion, the small firms will be eliminated in favor of large corporations. At the protest the Loblaws name and Canadian Tire name were being thrown around. The fear was that the small company would be kicked out and the giant company will take over. Only time will tell if this happens.
I was able to speak to a gentleman who was part of a team who did testing in Alaska for Tesla self driving trucks. The reason they were told the testing was being done was so that the Port in Prince Rupert would become robotic, and the trucks would be self
autonomous. I looked at the Tianjin Port in China, which the Tesla tester advised will be the model. Tianjin can process more containers in an hour using robots than humans can process with zero injuries to anyone. There are no people on the port deck except those in a control room running all the computers. This port is more efficient, smart zero-carbon and a lot safer because no one is on ground. If future ports go state of the art like China, then many truckers will lose their jobs as well as longshoremen.
Having some contacts up north, there have been talks of speeding up the ports further by moving the locations, and to align the new ports with rail. Whittier Alaska was named as well as Churchill Manitoba. Ships will be at sea several days less as they can access these possible new port locations much quicker. Building robotic ports in these locations have the potential to knock 4-5 days off current passages to Prince Rupert, Vancouver, and Seattle. Building rails from these locations straight to Mexico will further speed up goods transfer, and there will be very little human contact involved. If everything is loaded on trains using robots, then humans will become obsolete except for the human computer operators. Trucks will become unnecessary to move goods from the ports and not needed to move goods to the south. This will seriously decrease the need for drivers. But trucks that do move goods will be autonomous in the future. As I’m writing this article the French Open is utilizing self driving buses to transport the athletes and media courtesy of Chinese brand WeRide. This is their introduction in Europe. Could bus drivers also be eliminated in the future? China has recently granted approval
to a group of 9 automakers to carry out tests on vehicles with advanced autonomous driving (AD) technologies on public roads. These smart vehicles will test categories of passenger cars, buses and trucks.
My friend in the north said that when they did the testing for Tesla, they were also testing some trailers. He said the axels of the trailers were designed to continuously charge the truck battery. So, the truck didn’t have to stop to charge because it was already being charged as it moved. This would have huge implications for the trucking industry and reduce reliance on diesel fuel.
Is the future of trucking going to be electric or hydrogen based? China has it’s first hydrogen refueling station for heavy-haul trains operational. Robots are fueling the future of rail in Inner Mongolia in extreme ice conditions. Hydrogen burns clean, whereas electric vehicles still do emit some gas. There are also a lot of materials that go in electric vehicles which are mined and harm the environment. No one is really recycling the electric batteries and extracting the minerals for re-use. No one talks about the weight of batteries and constant tire and brake replacement due to the weight of the vehicle. No one talks about the damage to roads because of the extra weight of heavy batteries. Whether it’s hydrogen or electric, one thing can be predicted and that is there will be self driving trucks in the future. Will they eliminate the need for the trucker and human error? Will robots and self automation make the roads and rails a safer place for all of us in the future? I think a few more years and we will see, but the industry is changing, and we need to change with it.
PASH BRAR
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Iwas going to Bellingham for a concert and my friend suggested meeting him in Bellingham for lunch first. He suggested we find a nice spot on the water. We met his friend who lived in Bellingham and that friend drove us to Keenan’s. Keenan’s at the Pier is located in the Chrysalis Inn and Spa. It was a beautiful sunny day, and as we arrived, I was stunned by the beautiful location right on the ocean. There is some hotel parking as well as parking along 10th Street which is all free.
Since it was so nice, we got a table on the patio overlooking the ocean. Some other patrons had their dogs on the patio, and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. There’s a nice pier you can walk along, and we could see the ferry that goes to Alaska. We could also see heron’s, Canada Geese and even a swimmer in the water.
My friend’s split a bottle of wine and we ordered the Cajun calamari to start. It was delicious! Not too spicy, but well cooked and served with a great ancho lime aioli sauce. I would come back for this again. For mains my friend’s both
ordered the Chrysalis Southwest Bowl with wild salmon, and I ordered the blackened fish tacos with truffle fries. Our waiter said those were his favorite items on the menu, so we went with his recommendations. The menu isn’t huge, but I find large menus to be distracting. Focus on what you do well and make it that much better is my motto.
I had some of the Southwest Bowl salmon. The salmon was moist, and I could see from the deep red hue that it was wild caught Alaskan salmon and not farmed. My fish tacos were delicious. It came with ancho lime aioli sauce and some salsa but was very messy to eat. My hands were dripping with sauce. The truffle French fries were really good. Very thinly cut and so much parmesan. Much better than Earl’s truffle fries. My friends shared the fries with me. I would order the fries again.
Honestly if given a choice between eating on the water in Vancouver or eating on the water in Bellingham, I would choose Bellingham. It was not overrun with tourists, and it wasn’t overpriced. I find I feel stressed out
eating in downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. It’s nice there, but usually a barge is blocking your view and parking is expensive and difficult to find. My friend who lived in Bellingham said Keenan’s is where you take people who are important. He said this is the BEST place and I believe him.
When I went to my concert later, my friends had asked what I had done during the day, and I said I had a great lunch with an amazing view. My two friends went to Keenan’s the next day on my recommendation and contacted me after thanking me for telling them about such a beautiful spot. Us Canadians definitely enjoy a fun day in Bellingham for shopping, but often stay around the Guide Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall area. It’s time to head toward the water and enjoy what Bellingham has to offer other than deals at Trader Joe’s and TJ Maxx! Make it a sunset dinner at Keenan’s and then head for the border.
Keenan’s At The Pier
804 10th St. Bellingham, WA 98225
PASH BRAR
New Report Reveals AI is Already Benefiting Physical Operations
Today, Samsara announced the launch of its latest State of Connected Operations Report—Smarter, Faster, Safer: The AI Revolution in Physical Operations—providing insights into how the organizations that drive more than 40% of the global GDP are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance safety, maximize efficiency, and empower their employees. With perspectives from more than 1,500 physical operations leaders across seven countries and 21 industries, the report reveals how AI is already revolutionizing how these organizations operate.
The majority of leaders see AI as a competitive advantage and are already realizing positive ROI across safety and productivity:
• More than half (51%) of leaders surveyed are already using AI, and an additional 42% are planning to use it or open to using it within the next 2 years.
• 94% of leaders surveyed believe their organization needs to invest in AI to
keep up, and 87% expect to increase their AI investments in the next year.
• 100% of organizations using AI report experiencing benefits, including improved safety (45%) and employee productivity (42%).
• Of those already using AI, 90% say their employees feel positive about it—a sentiment that applies across industries and regions.
• 58% of those already using or planning to use AI in the next 1-2 years are implementing privacy and data protection measures.
Read on for a preview of the insights uncovered in the report, and download the full report to unlock additional findings and takeaways for future-proofing your operations with AI.
AI adoption is accelerating across physical operations.
Organizations that manage physical operations—across industries including
manufacturing, construction, utilities, state and local government, and more— are embracing AI as a proven technology. Nearly all (94%) global leaders surveyed believe they need to invest in AI to keep up, and 87% expect to increase AI investments within the next year. Technology will be key as organizations face challenges around labor shortages, geopolitical conflicts, and reshoring.
AI use cases and benefits are vast— and employees feel good about the technology.
Over half (51%) of leaders surveyed around the world say they are already using AI, reporting improvements in safety (45%) and employee productivity (42%) as a result of their investment. Leaders are not the only ones embracing the technology—employee sentiment is also high. Of those already using AI, 90% say their employees feel positive about it, which may be due to the impact AI solutions are having on employees’ day-
Evan Welbourne, Head of AI and Data at Samsara
to-day lives through enhanced workplace safety and efficiency.
Security and data privacy are top priorities.
Physical operations leaders are taking a proactive approach to responsible
deployment; 58% of those already using AI, or planning to in the next 1-2 years, are implementing data privacy and protection measures. Organizations are also focused on functionality alongside security. 63% of leaders say they plan to adopt external AI solutions over
building them in-house, and most say they will prioritize a partner’s ability to integrate with their existing systems (52%) in addition to security and privacy compliance (51%).
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Minister LeBlanc Announces Deployment of X-ray Scanner to Help Detect Stolen Vehicles
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the deployment of a mobile X-ray scanner to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This technology will increase the examination of containers in Ontario.
This is one of the initiatives being undertaken as part of the National Action Plan Combatting Auto Theft, which focuses on disrupting, dismantling, and prosecuting the organized criminal groups behind auto theft. The Government of Canada continues to explore solutions and to identify the most efficient methods in the interception of stolen vehicles, including using non-intrusive inspection technology to assist in examinations and seizures.
Auto theft is impacting Canadians, particularly in our urban centres. It increasingly involves organized crime groups, who are using the proceeds of those thefts to fund other illegal activities. There is no single solution to this complex problem. Through the Government of Canada's national leadership, and cooperation between governments, industry and law enforcement, we are beginning to see results – and the Government of Canada intends to build on them.
Border services officers conduct daily export examination and select containers of interest for secondary examination at docks or warehouses. The CBSA acts on 100% of referrals received from the police and also conducts searches based on its own intelligence. So far in 2024, the CBSA has intercepted more than 1,300 stolen vehicles in railyards and ports, including 452 in the GTA.
"The addition of this scanner in the GTA will provide border services officers with an additional tool to detect stolen vehicles before they can leave the country. We'll keep taking action to crack down on auto theft and the organized crime groups behind it."
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
"Today, we're taking a significant step forward in our work to combat auto theft in Ontario. By harnessing cutting-edge technology to enhance container examinations, we're bolstering our ability to disrupt and dismantle organized criminal groups. We remain committed to leveraging the most effective methods to intercept stolen vehicles and keep our communities safe."
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada.
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2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award
Manitoulin Transport was honoured to receive the prestigious 2024 Transportation Safety Award from Northbridge Insurance. This recognition is a testament to Manitoulin Transport’s unwavering commitment to safety excellence in the transportation industry.
The winning carrier is benchmarked against hundreds of other fleets for its industry-leading safety practices. The National Winner must have an exceptional track record in crash trends, collisions per million miles, proactive industry involvement, and a companywide commitment to safety.
"At Manitoulin Transport, safety is paramount in everything we do," said Jeff
King, President of Manitoulin Transport. Receiving the 2024 Transportation Safety Award reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards across all facets of our operations. This could not have been possible without the efforts and commitment of drivers and staff."
“Manitoulin Transport's comprehensive safety initiatives, including advanced training programs, rigorous compliance protocols, stateof-the-art technology integration, and proactive risk management strategies are not just measures. They are initiatives that mitigate potential hazards, and foster a culture of accountability and responsibility at every level of the organization”, said Mario Da Silva,
Corporate Fleet Safety & Risk Manager at Manitoulin Transport.
"We are thrilled to honour Manitoulin Transport with the 2024 Transportation Safety Award," said Brian Mather, Vice President, National Transportation & Logistics at Northbridge Insurance. "Their dedication to implementing bestin-class safety practices sets a benchmark for the industry, and their unwavering commitment to safety is commendable."
As a recipient of the 2024 Transportation Safety Award, Manitoulin Transport further solidifies its position as a leader in the transportation sector. This prestigious accolade demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to prioritize safety as a core value.
Volvo Trucks Celebrates First Order of 50 All-New Volvo VNLs by Legend Transportation
Volvo Trucks North America customer Legend Transportation secured the first order of 50 all-new Volvo VNLs, the truck designed to change everything. Legend Transportation worked with TEC Equipment to order 50 VNL 860s, Volvo Trucks’ flagship sleeper with top-of-theline features that will be manufactured at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. Volvo Trucks introduced the allnew Volvo VNL in January, opened order books in April, and will start production this summer, with customer deliveries beginning later this year.
“The all-new Volvo VNL is setting the new industry standard, and we are extremely excited that a top customer has placed such a significant order as soon as the order books opened. Legend’s early adoption is a testament to the immense customer value offered by the all-new Volvo VNL and what
it will mean for safety, fuel efficiency, connectivity, and driver productivity,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “Legend wanted to demonstrate their commitment to quality and innovation combined with sustainability to both current and prospective customers, as well as present and prospective drivers.”
Legend Transportation Inc. was founded by Baveljit “Sunny” Samara, who began his career almost 25 years ago as an owner-operator with one truck. Samara, who started driving at the age of 22, understands the importance of the customizable driver-focused features in the all-new Volvo VNL that minimize fatigue and enhance the overall driving experience. The class-leading safety features and systems in the all-new Volvo VNL provide drivers with unparalleled protection and peace of mind, ensuring a safer driving experience in all conditions.
Legend Transportation was particularly interested in the advanced active safety features in the all-new Volvo VNL that were designed to mitigate both forward and side collisions. The proprietary Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) package, standard across all VNL models, features forward collision avoidance technology to assist drivers in maintaining safe speeds and distances and offers adaptive cruise control that maintains a safe following distance. A new forward pedestrian detection feature is also part of the standard VADA package and alerts the driver to pedestrians or bicyclists in their path. Legend added the VADA Plus option, which includes shortrange detection that senses pedestrians and bicyclists that may appear in blind spots immediately on either side of the truck and trailer. It can also activate frontal automatic emergency braking when objects are directly in the path of travel.
While rising insurance costs have significantly impacted operational expenses for fleet operators, the safety innovations in the all-new Volvo VNL help protect drivers and those around the trucks, reducing risks of collisions. This is part of Volvo Trucks’ ‘Towards Zero’ vision where the goal is a future where there are zero accidents involving a Volvo truck.
“The all-new Volvo VNL will play a big part in our sustainability and overall business goals. Fuel economy is paramount, as are the other areas where the all-new Volvo VNL adds tremendous customer value” said Baveljit “Sunny” Samara, owner of Legend Transportation. “The new Volvo VNL will help us attract top talent and provide a big boost in our effort to recruit and retain drivers, which remains a significant industry challenge. The improved technology and amenities will make our drivers more productive, comfortable and the job more enjoyable.”
The all-new Volvo VNL features a range of amenities to make drivers more comfortable and productive, with a
premium living and resting environment to make drivers feel at home even when they are thousands of miles away. The ultra-quiet Volvo Parking Cooler reduces emissions and cuts fuel costs while providing an integrated climate-control option that leverages battery power to operate the cab’s HVAC system when parked overnight. This provides a quieter, more vibration-free sleeping environment for drivers when the vehicle is stopped or parked in areas that prohibit idling, maintaining a comfortable climate to maximize driver health, safety, and wellbeing.
Volvo Trucks has transformed the spec’ing process for the all-new Volvo VNL series by introducing packaging options for interior and exterior, powertrain, technology, amenities, and safety. The approach is an industry first that simplifies and optimizes the configuration and ordering process for customers allowing Volvo Trucks to pass along added value and cost savings to the customer over traditional ala carte spec’ing.
TEC Equipment provided comprehensive guidance to Legend Transportation throughout the process of selecting the optimal configuration for their all-new Volvo VNLs. To explore the all-new Volvo VNL features and trim levels interactively, Volvo Trucks has developed a state-of-the-art online Volvo VNL configurator. The configurator tool provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck interior and exterior. This allows fleets to customize the optimal truck for their operations.
“We conducted several in-depth consultations to fully explain the capabilities of each option and highlight how each feature could benefit their specific use cases,” said Adam VanderBee, regional sales director, TEC Equipment. “Our goal was to ensure that Legend Transportation could fully leverage the innovative features of the all-new Volvo VNL to enhance their operational efficiency and driver satisfaction. The end result is a pro duct that we see as the flagship of Legend’s fleet.”
Packing the Family for your Summer Holiday
As the school year winds down, kids – and their parents – start to daydream about summer vacations. If you’ve got plans for a summer getaway with the family, here are some packing tips for all ages.
Babies and Infants
As anyone who has done it knows, travelling with babies and young children can be a challenge. In addition to their clothes, you also want to make sure you pack their bottles, soothers, a hat and their favourite stuffed animal.
If it’s a beach destination you’re heading to, don’t forget swim goggles and floaties. If the trip will include some more adventurous outings, make sure you pack appropriate footwear and rugged clothing.
You may also need to bring a portable crib. But note that airlines will not count a stroller as a piece of luggage and, in most cases, you can check it at the gate. For the flight, pack some snacks, plus some books, arts and crafts materials, and other items to pass the time.
Tweens and Teens
For this age group, keeping them engaged and entertained is the key factor. So, while they’ll be sure to pack their phones and other devices, you’ll want to make sure all the right charging cables are packed as well. You should also set some ground rules ahead of time on screen time limits.
Kids this age are old enough to pack their own suitcase but double-check to make sure they bring essentials like
Source: News Canada
swimwear, sunglasses and hats, suitable footwear and some books or magazines to read when you tell them it’s time to put their phones away.
Parents
As the adults in the group, you’re going to be the one responsible for packing vacation essentials like sunscreen, a first aid kit and any medication family members require. You should also look into travel insurance for the whole family.
And don’t forget that novel you’ve been meaning to finally crack open.
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2024 APNA Truck Show a Big Success
Vancouver, BC – The APNA Truck Show, Western Canada’s largest trucking event, was another huge success, bringing together industry professionals from across the nation.
The APNA Truck Show took place at Tradex in beautiful Abbotsford, BC. After some days of dreary weather, the powers above blessed the weekend with sunny skies. The event attracted close to 150 vendors and saw over 8500 visitors to the show. Due to slower economic times and societal cautions, numbers were not back to pre-pandemic levels; however, all vendors said they made significant contacts and got better leads than in previous years.
“This year, we tried something different as in previous years,” said Tony Arora, Senior Manager of ADS Shows, which owns and produces the event. “This year, we reserved Saturday for industry professionals and stakeholders rather than the general public. There was no entertainment on Saturday. Sunday saw the wider people in the trucking industry, and the community, come out and enjoy the show.”
“The general consensus was that most vendors got great leads and made meaningful connections with decision makers and buyers in the industry,” commented Bobby Saini, Senior Manager at ADS Shows. “Although certain aspects of the show’s structure and logistics were changed, the overall feeling was that the show was a huge success.”
There was constant traffic throughout Tradex and some new features were very well received. For the first time, there was a Ride & Drive component, where visitors had the opportunity to test drive commercial trucks and other vehicles. A Women’s Pavilion was included to recognize and celebrate women in trucking. Finally, there was a VIP Lounge which was used by vendors and their customers to sit and discuss business matters.
“For the next show, there will be a couple of more components added,” remarked Ron Dhaliwal, Senior Manager at ADS Shows. “We’ve seen that times have changed and the APNA Truck Show recognizes this and will add more components to the next show to make it
even bigger and better. We are thinking of adding a third day, but those plans are still in the works.”
APNA Truck Show management would like to send our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all vendors and visitors. And a special thank you to Thermo King for their grand prize donation valued at over $14,000, which was won by Rick Dhaliwal at Maven Transport Ltd.
The next APNA Truck Show is scheduled for June 13th and 14th, 2026 at Tradex, Abbotsford, BC.
The APNA Truck Show is owned and operated by ADS Shows, a collaborated company with JGK Media Group. ADS Shows and JGK Media Group manage and produce various events and publications for the transportation, automotive and lifestyle industries across North America.
For more information, contact: Jag Dhatt
Senior VP, JGK Media Group
t: 604-767-4433
e: jag@jgkmedia.ca
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2024 Mazda CX-50
TRACEY JAY
When Did Mazda Start Making Subarus?
Regular readers will know that I like Mazda vehicles a great deal. Yes, they stumble from time to time with the likes of the CX-30 but for the most part they make good vehicles and they build them well. When Mazda announced the all new CX-50 for the 2023 model year I admit to some confusion. Why did we need an all-new model that looked so close to an existing model (in this case the already excellent CX-5)? Wouldn’t they be cannibalising sales of one of their most popular vehicles for something so very similar? I was also a little put off by the looks. Why did it have to have so much cladding everywhere? What happened to painted metal? I like painted metal. As circumstances have it, I didn’t get to test the CX-50 until now. I went in wanting to dislike this car, I truly did. I fought hard in fact to take umbrage with anything about this scandalous interloper. The reality though is that I like it. Not only do I like it, but I finally understand the point of the whole thing. Mazda now has their very own Subaru.
Subaru has a legendary reputation for making solid, AWD adventure boxes. People love their Subarus. I love Subarus too. Mazda clearly decided they wanted to tap into this cult of personality with the all-new CX-50. It’s bigger, wider and far more rugged looking than its urban cousin the CX-5. The CX-50 would be quite happy to go anywhere a Subaru can. Mazda has even adopted Subarus recent love of excessive cladding. There is a lot of that sort of thing going on with the CX-50 and while the Polymetal Grey Metallic colour of this test vehicle goes a long way to softening the impact of this design choice, at least we can say Subaru did it first. What else was Mazda to do?
On offer with the CX-50 is the same powertrain options you get in all the other similarly sized vehicles in the Mazda lineup. A 2.5L 4-cylinder is all you can have. You do have a choice as to whether or not you want a turbo charger slapped on the side of it. The naturally aspirated offering delivers 187hp and
186lb/ft of torque. While not exhilarating this is sufficient for your daily drive and would deliver nice linear power should you decide to go scale a mountain in you CX-50. If you opt to live a little and go for the turbo charged version you get 227hp and 310 lb/ft with 87 octane and 256 hp and 320 lb/ft with 93 octane. I’ve never had the opportunity to test the octane differential so I can’t say if it’s accurate, but it’s written all over the Mazda promotional materials, so it has to be true.
AWD is standard on all Mazda SUV’s and an off-road mode is available for trailblazing purposes on the CX-50. A curious choice in the GT trim on this press vehicle are the 20” rims. If you’re going to go down the road less travelled, sidewall is your friend. It adds greater comfort and versatility that helps make rough roads less of a misery. I can’t imagine having much choice in reducing my tire pressure in this vehicle without running the risk of damaging the wheels
when I go stomping over a particularly nasty pothole.
Another interesting choice on the CX-50 is the standard across the range panoramic roof. There’s nothing wrong with this roof. Quite the opposite as it’s a nice piece of equipment and a big advantage over the CX-5 in which you can only get the usual little porthole sunroof. But again, if going off-road is really your objective a very expensive glass roof that doesn’t take well to being showered in gravel or assaulted by low hanging tree branches seems counterintuitive.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. While I didn’t think so when the CX-
50 first came out, after spending some time with it I’ve come to admire just how pretty a vehicle it is. The CX-5 is a handsome thing, but the CX-50 is even better. It has wider hips and is far more curvaceous in all the right places. The best part is it isn’t ashamed of it. The CX-50 is living its best life and loving every minute of it.
My wife is currently in the market for a new car. So far, the only thing that has really piqued her interest is the Honda CR-V. No fault with that decision, it’s a great car. The CX-50 however has drawn her gaze. She likes the cut of its jib. While it doesn’t quite offer the interior space of the CR-V, it comes very close and is also competitively priced as similarly
equipped. In fact, when you stack the CX-50 up to any of its competitors like the aforementioned CR-V or RAV4, Rogue, Forester or even the CX-5 it holds its own very well.
There’s a lot to love for the 2024 CX50. It’s a different direction for Mazda and is a wonderful first step. They’ve decided Subaru has had the everyday adventure vehicle market to themselves for long enough and they’re here to fight. Add to that the CX-50’s good looks, competitive pricing, good standard equipment and excellent build quality and this could be your next Subaru if Subaru just isn’t for you anymore.
Scrap Tire Recycling in BC
Tires play a very important role in our vehicle’s longevity and how it handles on the road, especially during the changing seasons in North America.
When we go to a shop to get new tires for our vehicles, we assume that the old ones will be tossed out. But what happens to these old tires? One company, Western Rubber Products (a division of Liberty Tire Recycling), located in British Columbia, takes these worn tires and creates meaningful ways to reuse them. Western Rubber Products is one of the major players in the tire recycling business in Western Canada.
To elaborate on the tire recycling process, I interviewed General Manager Chris Major from Liberty Tire. At Liberty Tire there is a very strategic collection model which they follow in BC for the recycling process. When the tires are received in Delta, they are in trailers or dropped off by their local haulers. Liberty Tire location in Delta is a mechanised facility. The shredder will shred or cut the tire rubber into 4-6 inch shred,
and then it gets further processed into smaller sizes. The rubber is used for various different products which is outsourced to another facility. Some examples include moulded products, rubber for sports fields or running tracks. In addition, the rubber mulch is sold at big box stores like Home Depot.
The company faces lots of challenges when dealing with the shredding of tires and the various types of machines being used in the process. One of the main challenges is fire reduction as dealing with flammable fuels and fibre makes housekeeping a challenge. Wire liberation is a process which involves, taking out the wire from tires and extracting the fibre from tires.
Chris advised the following to help educate consumers understand what happens to tires at the end of life. The Tire Stewardship of British Columbia has a social media platform along with conducting provincial round ups. The provincial round ups are where the public is invited to a specific city or town to bring their scrap tire material. At these round ups, information booths
are setup displaying the different materials which can be made with recycled tires. Lastly, we need to educate the public about Liberty Tire’s purpose and what recycled tires can produce, such as, playgrounds, sports fields, molded goods and various other products.
To elaborate on the tire collection process, I interviewed Operations Manager Joe Pitre from Liberty Tire. When discussing the tire collection model and how it is implemented by Liberty Tire, we were provided with very interesting information. Liberty Tire has a fleet of tractors and trailers. It consists of 53-foot dry vans, 28-foot dry vans and roll off trucks which facilitate tire pickup throughout the province of BC. Dry vans are defined as a type of semi-truck trailer that is fully enclosed to protect your shipment from the elements. As in Liberty’s case, their shipment would be the tires which are collected from across BC. As for tire collection within the lower mainland, the company has a small fleet of hired haulers, which utilize smaller caged trucks and cubed vans, to get into smaller locations like new
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car dealerships. Liberty Tire has seven company trucks, six contract trucks and seven haulers which service the entire province of BC. Moreover, the haulers are as big as five to six trucks per hauler, or small haulers which consist of one to two trucks, and they do majority of the collection in the lower mainland. The haulers are an instrumental component of Liberty Tire as they have been in collection for decades, even before the program started. As a result, the company has some second and third generation haulers from the same families. Lastly, the haulers are a very crucial part of the company in the success of building the business and providing the best customer service. Collectively, the company collected over 60,000 metric tons of tires last year.
When we look at the number of how many locations Liberty Tire services in BC, the numbers are split up between retailers and generators. Retailers are defined as customers who sell tires such as Kal Tire or Fountain Tire. There are approximately 2400 retailers which Liberty Tire services. Generators are companies that acquire used tires
such as landfills, auto wreckers, or other recycling facilities. There are approximately 1700 generators which Liberty Tire services.
For having scrap tires picked up, it is a process and there are requirements which are needed to be met. Any retailer or generator can qualify for a free pickup within the TSBC’s tire recycling program. The criteria which they must meet is, they need to be registered with TSBC and there is no cost associated with it. In addition, the tires must fall in the best and underspecified program material, and TSBC is called a schedule A.
Liberty Tire collects tires across the entire province of BC. They pick up tires from Yukon and Northwest Territory borders. Also, along the eastern border to Alberta and south of Washington and Montana border.
When we look at Liberty Tire and what makes their BC model work and the challenges they face on a day-today basis, we need to look at the overall bigger concept. The company believes in their hard-working employees and
their trusted vendors which make their BC model work.
Liberty Tire services every part of BC. The company sends collectors to the Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, and Haida Gwaii to service the smaller communities in BC. This illustrates the company is everywhere, and they have a network or truck in place to load scrap tires all across BC. Moreover, the company has partners in smaller areas that will collect the tires and hang onto them until they have the minimum 50 tires required for a pickup. Liberty has the best people in the business as far as rubber recycling is concerned.
All of Liberty Tire’s services work together seamlessly to create a greener tomorrow. Combined with the ingenuity, determination and passion from their hardworking employees, they help their partners gain competitive advantages and solve problems. The services provided are not only beneficial for the environment, but they provide opportunities for the company to add value for their consumers.
Driver Retention Matters
According to Volvo, the new VNL truck will play a crucial role in driver retention and safety for fleets. By providing top-notch equipment, companies can create a more appealing work environment for drivers.
Since many drivers spend the majority of their lifetime on the road in trucks, having reliable and modern equipment can make a big difference in their job satisfaction and loyalty to the company. This investment in quality equipment not only enhances safety but also helps in retaining skilled drivers, ultimately benefiting the company in the long run.
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Volvo Trucks in Dublin, Virginia, where I got behind the wheel of their latest VNL truck. It was an amazing experience driving what Volvo claims to be one of the safest trucks on the road. According to them, the VNL is not just any truck - it's developed, manufactured, and designed specifically for North America, aiming to revolutionize the industry.
What impressed me the most was learning that over 90% of the truck's design has been completely reimagined. It's clear that Volvo has invested heavily in reshaping the trucking industry with this groundbreaking redesign.
Volvo estimates a remarkable $20,000 in savings per truck per year. This includes $5,800 in safety improvements, $5000 in enhanced driver productivity, and a significant $3,400 in connectivity and
uptime enhancements.
One standout aspect is its remarkable fuel efficiency, with Volvo estimating a substantial 10% reduction in fuel consumption per truck per year. These substantial savings highlight Volvo's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that empower fleets to operate more efficiently and profitably while ensuring driver safety and satisfaction.
The new VNL Volvo Truck is available in four versions: the VNL 300, VNL 440 with a 42" short sleeper, VNL 640/660 with a 62" sleeper, and VNL 840/860 with a 74" sleeper. This diverse range ensures that Volvo caters to the needs of every driver and fleet.
The new VNL Volvo Truck is designed with the future driver in mind. It caters to the needs of tech-savvy individuals, offering advanced connectivity features and easy-to-use controls.
The VNL Volvo Truck provides three torque packages: I-Torque, Super Direct, and Straight Torque. Bobby Compton, Volvo's product market manager, explained that they directly engaged with drivers at truck stops and fleet owners to grasp their needs. These packages were tailored accordingly, ensuring that each one finds the perfect match for their truck.
Safety is a top priority with the new VNL truck, aiming to lower risks and costs. Equipped with advanced features like short side detection, lane keep assist,
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and lane centering, it enhances driver awareness and control. The Volvo Active Driver Assist system significantly reduces the risk of front-end collisions by 82-90%, translating to estimated savings of $5,800 per truck per year. These innovations not only protect drivers but also contribute to substantial financial benefits for fleets.
Drivers become more productive using the My Truck app, allowing them to set cabin temperatures and program schedules for their trips. They can also monitor essential factors like diesel, DEF, and oil levels, as well as lights, all from their smartphone. Additionally, the sleeper area now boasts a larger refrigerator, versatile folding bunk, a new HVAC system, and a single sleeper control panel, enhancing comfort and convenience for drivers on the road.
The new VNL truck comes in four exterior trim levels: Core, Edge, Edge Black, and Ultimate. It also offers technology packages, amenity packages, and customizable interior trim levels to meet individual needs.
The new VNL truck stand for Volvo's slogan, "A New Level of Customer Value," by delivering excellence across all key areas, setting a new standard for quality and performance in the industry.
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