Desi Trucking - November December 2021 (National Edition)

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08 Enr Awprytr qy kMpnI fRweIvr iksy kMpnI dw fRweIvr hoxw jW smwl ibzns Enr Awprytr hox ‘c ...

18 iekupmYNt dI kImq ikMnI hY?

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26 36 Coty idn Aw rhy hn Coty idnW dw iehI ArQ nhIN ik ieh TMF vwly idn hoxgy[...

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38 zwieQOs gRIk mYfItRynIAn gir`l mYN zwieQos koloN lgBg sYkiVAW dI igxqI ‘c lMGI hW...

42 srdI ru`q ‘c fRweIivMg hwdsy hox dy KqirAW nUM du`gxw kr idMdI hY bI sI ‘c srdI dI rùqy fRweIv krdy smyN quhwfy hwdswgRsq hox dw Kqrw dùgxw ho jWdw...

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ADVERTISERS Ace Truck Repairs ............................. 35

Hello Trucking ................................. 11, 37

Shift Into Winter .................................. 43

CBS Parts Ltd. ........................................ 46

Howes Lubricators .............................. 19

Safety Driven ......................................... 21

Champion Towing ............................... 33

Inland Kenworth ...................... 15 & 33

Swank Studios Ltd ............................ 31

Cummins .................................................. 41

JD Factors ............................................... 23

Titan Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd ..... 34

Eagle Vision Security ................ 02-03

JGK Media Inc. ............................... 24-25

Total Lubricants .................................. 09

Eko Stinger ............................................. 05

Kinetic Wireless (Rogers) .............. 47

Transam Carriers Inc. .............. 07, 35

First Truck Centre .............................. 17

Ocean Trailer ............................... 33 & 45

Truckers Together .............................. 32

G & G Trucking Solutions ............... 34

Peterbilt .................................................... 48

Glasvan Great Dane ......................... 13

Pike Enterprises Ltd ........................ 35

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CHOICES – MAKE THE BEST ONES “Make the right choice.” We’ve heard these words throughout our lives, whether talking about which friends to keep, which classes to take in school, which career path to take, and even which legal decisions to take during good or bad times.

We’ve also heard people say, “I had no choice, or the right option wasn’t there.”

Well, if I may be blunt, there’s always a choice. The truth of the matter is that some of these choices aren’t easy, so we lay blame on something other than our own ability to make the best choice – trust me, I’ve been guilty of this many times.

So, what can we do? Well, the answer is simpler than we may think. We should make our choices by taking into consideration the possible outcomes or consequences of our decisions, no matter how simple or difficult they may be.

Speaking of choices, Ray Gompf, one of our esteemed senior writers, gives

his opinion on the option to be an owner operator or company driver. He knows what he’s talking about because he has been both in his long career in the transport industry. Ray says there are pros and cons for both sides, and again, the decision should be based on weighing what’s good for the individual.

Since 2022 is quickly approaching, Michael Howe shares some crucial information on how to be safe during the upcoming Winter season. Read his column for sure. And of course, there are lots of other interesting stories and articles in this issue.

And since 2021 is coming to a close, we hope that the coming year will bring the end of Covid, because it’s been a long, difficult road for many.

From all of us at JGK Media Inc., we wish you a Happy Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

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Owner Operator vs Company Driver G. RAY GOMPF, CD here are differences and advantages between operating as a small business owner operator or a company driver. Frankly, it’s a personal choice which one is going to work best for you.

The fact is the advantages for either mode are cyclical. At times, the owner operator can do better; at other times, the company driver can do better. At very few times in our economic cycles is the earning potential equal.

Essentially, I boil it down to how big do you want your lunch box? If you’re satisfied with a small lunch box, then company driver is for you. If you need a big, fancy, expensive lunch box and you can afford it, then be an owner operator.

It’s fundamentally that simple.

If you could care less about the make of truck you drive, if you care less about driving the same truck every time out, if you care less about the responsibility of owning the tools that help you earn a living, then company driver is your place.

It’s not a bad place to be.

With most carriers for which you’d work in either case, becoming an owner operator with that carrier is an expensive

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way to stop slip seating.

If you want to control all of your destiny, find your own freight, ensure all maintenance schedules are met, maintain and keep up-to-date, a myriad of records and work independently of a carrier, then owning and operating is the direction you should follow.

Small business owner operators have exactly the same record keeping as a 1,000 truck carrier but on a smaller scale.

Insurance for a small business owner operator is probably five to eight times more expensive than a ten truck operation, many more times than that comparing to a large carrier, with all having the same kind of paperwork to do — scale being the difference.

The company driver, shows up, does his pre-trip inspection, checks the paperwork for this particular load, then does what’s required without the worry of a bank manger applying pressure, without an accountant reminding you the paperwork isn’t quite right, without a lawyer constantly reminding you of situations the company driver never has to consider.

The owner operator must be the safety manager with the same requirements of

the big fleet that has a position called safety manager. The owner operator must be the maintenance manager with the same requirements of the big fleet that has a position of maintenance manager.

The owner operator must be a purchasing agent for his or her company exactly the same as the large fleet that has a purchasing agent that just knows who and what to call and place and order for whatever happens. The owner operator must be able to search for his or her own loads and dispatch and plan their every move to create efficiencies. The owner operator must know to the third decimal point the cost of doing everything. It’s no good to know how much per mile you’re going to be earning if you have no idea what your expenses are to offset that earning.

Far too many know their income but have no idea what their expenses are.

Far too few small business owner operators consider adding ROI (return on investment) to their calculations on cost per mile. In fact, in my experience, trucking seems to be the only industry where it’s small business owner operators fail to consider that they’ve invested in NATIONAL MAGAZINE

something that should pay a return.

If you took that same amount of money spent on the truck, and give it to your investment broker, you’d certainly expect a great deal of return on that money. Why would you not expect to get a return just because you gave the money to a truck dealer to purchase a working vehicle?

Company drivers get their pay check on Friday (or whenever) and have nothing to pay except for their family. Owner operators get their much larger pay check on Friday and their family gets whatever’s left after all the “must pays” are paid and those must pays include the truck payment, the insurance payment, the fuel payment, the maintenance and repair payment, then if there’s anything left they can give it to their family, and hope it’s enough, when many times it may not be.

No one should ever even consider becoming an owner operator if their only qualification is a commercial driver’s license. No one should ever consider becoming an owner operator unless and until they have amassed enough experience and assembled a database of potential clients from those for whom they’ve worked with. Record each load

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and don’t be afraid to figure out the profit for each load you hauled during that period when you were just a company driver; after all, you have all the figures right there in front of you. Then when you decide to make the jump to small business owner operator, you have real facts and figures to help you do it right.

Now, if you’re a little challenged on putting a spreadsheet together, I have one that I’ll be pleased to share. Just drop it into your spreadsheet program and enter your own numbers.

Today, there are now software apps that will help you do it all, the most important being that app that finds your freight for you. Instead of sitting staring at load boards waiting for that one load that pays you enough to make it worthwhile, you simply enter a criterion that will meet your needs and the app does the looking for you and immediately sends you a message with the load details and all you have to do is either accept or reject. Once you accept, that load is yours. That app is available from www,XYpper.com. And you download it for free. At any given moment, XYpper has a million loads available in North America.

Personally, I’ve operated both as an owner

operator and a company driver at various stages of my driving career that spanned more than four and a half million miles and for my money, I’d never own my own equipment again. I’d choose being a company driver every time. I understand that many want to be an owner operator because they think it’s some sort of status symbol and if that’s the status symbol you need in your life, then do yourself a favour and take some business courses relevant to trucking. Develop an understanding of the supply chain in great detail and write down all of your experiences. Remember your history and let your history guide you every step of the way.

The fact is so few who aspire to become owner operators ever become qualified enough to make that transition. When becoming an owner operator is your goal, then take the time and effort to study, learn, observe, then study some more. And most of all, ask those who have failed where and why they failed. Life is too short to make all the mistakes yourself. If you’re not prepared to learn from the mistakes of other, enjoy life driving somebody else’s truck. It’s truly an honourable way to make a living whichever way you chose.

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Winter Preparation MICHAEL HOWE

rrrrr, here comes Mother Nature.

She’s about to turn from the sunshine and warmth of summer to the snow and cold of winter. As nice as that might sound to those who enjoy the winter sports of hockey, skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiles, and snowshoeing, it isn’t always as nice for those who make their living driving the highways of North America. Snow covered mountain passes and the blowing snow across the central plains can create a number of challenges for truck drivers. Safety is paramount, and preparedness is key!

What should you have with you to be prepared for winter? The Internet is chock full of useful lists of items that any over the road truck driver would be well served to have with them as they travers the wintry roads. Some of the lists are a bit amusing too with certain items, but all seem good intentioned. The intent here is to focus on safety, not necessarily entertainment (which is what many lists seem to focus on).

The Transport Canada agency actually offers a fairly comprehensive list of items that would be beneficial to have with as you drive in winter, and many of the items on the list match other Internet list recommendations. Transport Canada recommends having these items with you: • Shovel • Sand or kitty litter • Traction mats • Cloth or roll of paper towels • Warning light, reflective safety triangle • Extra clothing (socks and gloves

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specifically) • Emergency food pack • Water bottles • Hand and foot warmers • Fire extinguisher • Extra windshield washer fluid (with deicer) • Lock de-icer • Standard tools It’s tough to argue with having any of those items on hand. The key is preparedness. It’s one thing to be stuck somewhere during summer months but being stuck somewhere during winter months presents a slew of additional challenges. So, in addition to the list above, a few additional items from a broad Internet search and conversations with drivers over the years suggests these items: • Automatic Tire Chains • Hammer for frozen brakes • Long handle ice scraper • Portable heater • Ice cleats (or something similar for traction on ice) • Warm sleeping bag • Warm jacket, coveralls, ski mask • Any tools that can help install chains easily – tire chain bungees, tensioning tools, etc…

With the majority of those items on hand, even if you do have the misfortune of being stuck somewhere, you should be able to ride it out or even help yourself get out. Beyond preparedness is simple safety – just be safe when driving in adverse conditions.

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will remind truck drivers any chance they get that the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 23 percent of large-truck crashes occurred when commercial motor vehicle drivers were travelling too fast for conditions. With that in mind – and the reality is this is a fact – it is very important to slow down when the roadways are wet, icy, or snowcovered, when there is reduced visibility due to fog or precipitation, or when there

are uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, or heavy traffic.

Here is what the FMCSA specifically recommends regarding driving in poor weather conditions: Reduce Your Driving Speed in Adverse Road and/or Weather Conditions Adjust your speed to safely match weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, and traffic. Excessive driving speed is a major cause of fatal crashes, and higher speeds may cause more severe crashes. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recently reported that 25 percent of speeding-related largetruck fatalities occurred during adverse weather conditions.

Did You Know? You should reduce your speed by 1/3 on wet roads and by 1/2 or more on snow packed roads (i.e., if you would normally be traveling at a speed of 60 mph on dry pavement, then on a wet road you should reduce your speed to 40 mph, and on a snow-packed road you should reduce your speed to 30 mph).

When you come upon slick, icy roads you should drive slowly and cautiously and pull off the road if you can no longer safely control the vehicle.

Did You Know? When it first starts to rain, water mixes with oil on the road making it particularly slippery.

Did You Know? Manufacturers generally advise drivers not to use a retarder [also called a "Jake" brake] on wet or slippery roadway conditions. In fact, a Safety Board Investigation of a motor coach crash that occurred in Canon City, Colorado, in December 1999, revealed that an enabled retarder most likely triggered the loss of control and eventual crash of the motor coach on a snowcovered and mountainous roadway.

Be prepared, be safe, and thank you for being the backbone of the North American supply chain. You are appreciated!

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The reason equipment has had so many price increases is the same reason so many goods have increased in price. It all comes down to the supply chain. It costs more to get the goods that goes into making equipment. My friend imports goods from China. The cost of one container of goods to ship used to be about $1,100. That same container of goods now costs about $10,000. It also used to come in 6-8 weeks, and now takes a minimum of 6 months to arrive for the exact same goods. How can he or anyone sell those goods, even though they are identical, at the same price? There is just no way that can be done. If the seller absorbs those extra costs, they will be out of business. So the extra costs of course have to be added to the consumers price, and we all pay significantly more.

Factories for equipment manufacturers are having issues due to Covid cases.

Employees are off due to Covid.

Multiple people might have been exposed or put in quarantine. Some people do get to work from home, but unfortunately someone has to be in a factory to build your equipment. Some building can be done by robotics, but someone still has to be there to run the robots. Factories are experiencing Covid cases over and over just like everywhere else in the world, and have been shut down multiple times.

With so many off work, the lease of the factory and land still has to be paid and there is much less output to pay those bills. Some workers have to do overtime to help make up time for staff who are

at home quarantining. So now the labor costs significantly more; time and a half and double. Factories try to hire more staff to help cover labour shortages, but the only way to lure anyone is with high pay. So with lack of labour and the sky high costs of labour, those added costs are again passed on to the consumer.

Covid-19 does not appear to be going away in the near future, so costs of all goods will continue to stay high and continue to increase. I was discussing with a doctor who mentioned issues getting some medications in. I told him that consumers outside of trucking probably don’t know that there are equipment shortages and that it is becoming less and less affordable to buy for truckers. I explained that as trucks and equipment break down or are no longer in service, there is hardly anything to replace them with. The current numbers of equipment on the roads is decreasing. If there are less trucks on the road, it will be harder and harder for consumers to receive the goods they need. With less trucks, the demand on the existing trucks will increase, which could possibly push their rates higher. Consumers will pay even more for goods if trucking rates increase. This is my theory, so it will be interesting if my theory comes true. My concern will be getting essential goods like medications and food and experiencing shortages with sky high prices. Only time will tell. In the meantime, be prepared to pay a lot more for equipment and all other goods.

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eople ordering new equipment are not only shocked by the long wait times, but also by the cost. If you go in any store, the goods you buy daily, like food have all risen in costs significantly since the Covid pandemic began. So it’s no surprise that equipment will cost more as well.

First I want to point out, there is no conspiracy theory with equipment. I’ve been asked multiple times if I am favoring certain people and giving them available equipment before others or lower pricing.

This is not the case at all. It’s all first come, first served. Order something, put on a deposit and wait your turn like everyone else. It’s all done in order of the date of your order. Sometimes there can be a cancellation on an order, and I have seen in those cases maybe a loyal, long term client might get the first opportunity for the cancelation. But otherwise, everyone waits no matter who you are.

One sales person for a manufacturer told me he was offered $2,000 cash to move him to the top of the list if there were any cancellations. This did not work of course. The only thing that works is buying faithfully without fuss over many years. If you want preferential treatment, that is earned with loyalty and volume purchases over the years.

When equipment is in short supply, the demand rises. I have seen bidding wars with people paying significantly more for used equipment, than the value when brand new. People fortunate enough to receive something new are being offered more than the new price because there is nothing available. Some people are flipping the equipment for profit before using it. As long as you definitely have no need for the equipment and have it to spare, go ahead and make a profit. But if you are buying it, make sure you ask if the warranty is with the first buyer, or the serial number because you may end up with brand new equipment that has no warranty.

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Kinetic Wireless inetic Wireless is a Rogers Authorized Dealer in BC with 21 locations throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The ownership of Kinetic Wireless has been involved in the wireless industry for over 20 years and have been partnered exclusively with Rogers since 2003.

We strive to have each customer and their device setup and working before they leave our store - providing a superior customer experience. To achieve this, we at Kinetic Wireless have developed extensive initial and ongoing training programs to keep our wireless solution experts at the top of their game. We thrive on repeat and referral business at all our locations which means you, as the wireless customer, will receive top-notch service every time you’re in the store –

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We are proud to be a partner with Rogers to provide the latest in wireless internet services to keep you connected to what matters most in your life.

Today, the company has 21 locations through its two brands, Skynet Wireless (Fido) and Kinetic Wireless (Rogers) and two corporate offices.

Rogers fleet management solutions allow you to control costs, increase driver safety, simplify compliance and decrease downtime. With Fleet management, you can manage your long-haul trucks, delivery vans, public transit, snowplows or heavy vehicles.

Why Kinetic?

Expert Service: Our wireless solution experts are highly trained to help you find the ideal products and solutions to fit your lifestyle and your

budget. Expert Services to sync with your Fleet Tracking system. Whether cellphones for drivers or tablets for ELD, we help keep workers efficient. Add in the efficiency of syncing with Microsoft 365 licensing and you'll keep everyone engaged on the job.

Customer Service Our staff embodies a customer first culture, meaning you’ll always receive an exceptional experience at our stores.

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Turning Rubber into Gold here's a lot of rubber on British Columbia’s roads but it's not often you see a golden tire.

You can find one at the headquarters of Western Rubber Products. While this single tire sits on a pedestal at the WRP office, approximately 99,999,999 of its predecessors have been shredded at the site before this tire was spared—and gilded—as the 100,000,000th sample to be collected from around BC. Thanks largely to the work done by Western Rubber Products, a division of Liberty Tire Recycling, British Columbia has become a world leader in recycling car, truck, and off-road tires into a wide variety of rubber products.

“This type of work is critical,” Delta, BC mayor George Harvie told staff and management while visiting the facility to mark Waste Reduction Week. “You should be proud of your efforts. Western Rubber's successful waster reduction model and sustainable practices help us work towards a zero-waste economy.”

Tires that aren’t responsibly recycled create all kinds of environmental havoc.

They fill up landfills or, worse, are discarded in our natural environment.

When dumped in backyards or empty lots, tires can become a serious, toxinemitting fire hazard, or can fill with water where they provide breeding habitats for insects including disease-carrying mosquitoes.

The way in which tires were recycled in the province of BC underwent a revolution thanks to a 2006 policy shift moving responsibility from the provincial government to private industry. Among other things, this led to the creation

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of a new regulatory agency Tire Stewardship British Columbia (TSBC), the organization that now oversees the collection and recycling of tires in Canada's westernmost province. Their success has been arguably unmatched by any other jurisdiction on the continent.

British Columbia now recycles over 99% of car and truck tires—elsewhere in North America the average rate is closer to 50%.

There are a number of reasons for that success. One is the strong role that BC's commercial trucks and trucking contractors play in getting scrap tires to shredding facilities quickly and efficiently. Another is the gradual centralization of provincial tire recycling operations. In the last few decades the province has seen 13 different tire recycling companies come and go until eventually only Western Rubber Products persevered. According to regional vice president Neil Bansal, the company now plays an essential role in the recovery and rubber repurposing process. “As the province’s primary tire recycler, we’re the only company with the critical mass necessary to handle both the pick-up and the processing of millions of tires every year at the end of their roadworthy life,” he says.

On an average work day, 20 fully loaded semi-trailers and 250 metric tonnes of tires arrive at Western Rubber.

Approximately 5.2 million tires per year are transported, sorted and processed on their way to new life in a variety of recycled products. Even so there is capacity for more—the operation could handle at least seven million tires annually—more than enough to meet

even increased demand in the province.

Recycled tires are processed by stages into rubber crumbs and mulch, with wire and fibre removed and recycled separately. From there the recycled rubber goes in to a variety of products including artificial turf for football fields and rubberized playground surfaces, so that a fall from a jungle gym results in a bounce rather than a break. Research is also leading to progress in the production of graphene and then into products like value-added concrete.

Bansal says the ultimate goal for the industry will be true recycling, with old tires eventually becoming essential components of new ones. Currently however, a relatively small amount of recycled rubber material is used to make new tires. According to Amy Brackin, Liberty Tire's vice president of market development, about 18 million pounds of recycled North American rubber ends up in new tires as carbon black, obtained through pyrolysis and other means.

“There is more recycled content being used in off-road tires for mining and agricultural use,” Brackin says. “As of now we don't use as much in truck and passenger tires.”

Regardless, Liberty Tire is investing in cutting-edge research that holds promise for the future. Innovations in areas like devulcanization (a process that will turn used tired back into virgin rubber) have exciting potential to significantly increase the amount of recycled rubber in new tires. The process illustrates the goals embodied in effective waste reduction. It's only fitting, Bansal points out, that old tires should eventually go full circle.

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Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

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ing. Ring. “Hello, Jag speaking.”

Stellantis Canada PR team: “Hey Jag, Hope you’re doing well. I have some great news for you. Vancouver is going to be getting the new Charger Hellcat Redeye in fleet for you to test. Are you interested?”

“Am I interested? Hell, Hellcat? And a REDEYE? YES!” There are just some vehicles that evoke such strong emotions that they can’t be controlled and the Charger Hellcat is one of them. And to be honest, normally the West Coast doesn’t get all of the high-performance vehicles to test as does the Toronto area. So, for us, this was going to be a real treat.

The last time I drove any Hellcat was about three years ago, when I traveled to the Proving Grounds in Detroit, Michigan, headquarters for, at that time, FCA. And boy, was that ever an experience.

So, what is the Hellcat really? Well, the Charger Hellcat takes the stock SRT version to the next level – it’s mostly all performance. Yes, there are other aspects to it as well, but really, who are we kidding. Before we talk about the Charger Redeye, let’s differentiate the various motors available in this 4-door sport sedan.

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Charger FT: 3.6L Pentastar V6 – for the person who just wants a charger.

Charger R/T: 5.7L Hemi V8 – this is for the basic muscle car enthusiast.

Charger 392: 6.4L Hemi V8 – this is for the more serious muscle car enthusiast.

Charger Hellcat: 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 – this is for the insane muscle car enthusiasts.

Charger Hellcat REDEYE: 90 more horsepower than the hellcat – larger supercharger for bragging rights.

So now that you’ve got an idea of the powertrains available, let’s get into the Charger Hellcat Redeye.

Our test car was finished in beautiful F8 Green Metallic with Painted Satin Black Graphics Package; the colour was subtle, but still enough to grab a passerby’s attention.

Mix that with the widebody package, and you’ve got a true American muscle car. And for those who noticed the details knew for sure that it was a Redeye.

Some asked about the Charger Hellcat and my opinion on which I would choose and every time, my answer was Charger. For one, there’s nothing else that compares to the Charger Hellcat; it doesn’t have a competitor because of those four doors. And personally, I’ve always been a four-door guy. I mean, when else can you seat four or five comfortably and still be able to beat almost every other car in the quarter mile? It’s a winner for me.

And that’s the appeal in the Charger Redeye. You’ve got a 6.2L V8 that has a 2.7L supercharger bolted on top it. That’s enough for 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. It’s actually ridiculous the amount of power under the hood of this sedan. And when you punch it even slightly, the whine of the supercharger is intoxicating. A smile appears on the driver’s (and passengers’) face almost every time. Take off traction control and you could sit and spin the 305-mm tires until they melt. And since the car is ready for a race, there’s Launch Control that will let this rocket loose without tire 26 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2021

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All this power doesn’t do much for fuel economy, but who’s worried about fuel when you’re driving a Redeye? Not I. Official ratings for fuel economy are about 15.6 L/100 km but again, who’s counting really, and yes, my average was much higher!

On the road, the Charger Redeye handles surprisingly well. Rear wheel drive means it’s not going to be the vehicle of choice for when it snows. But when it’s dry and clear, the fat tires keep the car planted on almost all occasions; taking corners, on a straightaway, and down any windy road. Yes, straight-line acceleration is where the car shines; however, it’s amazing how composed and stable the car is when put under stress.

Steering is where you can tell the Charger Redeye isn’t a real sports car. Steering resistance can be increased or decreased but it’s never going to be an AMG E63S. And it’s not trying to be, nor should it be. These are two different machines that serve two different purposes.

And when you need to stop on a dime, the 400-mm front and 350mm Brembo brakes will grab quickly. A couple of times, I got white knuckles but the Charger came to a stop comfortably.

Driving the car means sitting inside of it and for the most part, the Charger Redeye’s cabin is functional. It’s typical Dodge and so don’t expect much in terms of modern looks or luxury. The seats are big and comfortable and again, don’t expect them to be like those in an E63S. That being said, you can seat 5 people comfortably. You’ve also got a lot of plastic; I wish there was more metal and carbon fiber. The steering wheel is thick, even more than one in a BMW. So if you have small hands, this might be a minor inconvenience.

The infotainment system is what you’d find in most of the FCA, err, Stellantis, vehicles. The Uconnect system is simple and works very well. All menus for controls are within arms reach and as said before, it’s simple and functional.

The trunk of the Charger Redeye is what you’d expect – it’s massive and you could throw a bunch of suitcases inside with room to spare. Well, if the base body is pretty much what you could rent at a local Enterprise or Hertz, you know it’s big enough.

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rumbling 6.4L Hemi V8. It does most of what the Redeye will do at a much lower price.

But sometimes it’s not enough. You want…no wait, you need more. In the words of Tim “the Tooltime” Taylor, more power, more power, more power. And that’s what the Redeye is. It’s unnecessary and ridiculous, but you want it. And when you’re looking for a vehicle that carries the tag, “the fastest and most powerful sedan of all time” then you’ve got to get the Charger Hellcat Redeye.

Is it worth the as tested price of $117, 000? Many may say no, but for me, it’s a clear winner and if I had that money available, there would be a Charger Hellcat Redeye in my garage.

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ith the number of thefts and break-ins occurring in the transportation industry, there needs to be a security system that protects the industry that keeps our economy moving. And this system needs to be state of the art, reliable, and work around the clock. If you’re in the search for a security system that ticks all these boxes, then look no further than Eagle Vision Security.

Eagle Vision Security was founded in 2015 by Parminder Deol, who has vast experience in the telecommunications and IT industries. Deol provided services to large scale law firms and mining companies before expanding into the transport industry. With technology changing quickly, Deol and his team expanded to include datacenters, servers, and technology infrastructure. Soon after, their minds began to wonder about cloud driven technology, which was, “a necessary transition to provide the best security monitoring solutions,” says Deol.

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security guard, there are shortcomings that most don’t realize, with the prominent being human error. Yes, definitely having the presence of a person is a big deterrent, agrees Deol. But at the same time, you have issues of sickness, lack of attention, and of course, fear. There is also the added concern of eyes-on; no security guard can monitor an entire yard as effectively as a security monitoring system that utilizes state of the art cameras, personalized artificial intelligence, and bullet-proof hardware.

“We initially used ready-made cameras and linked them to our back-end data centers, and they did the job for the most part,” explains Deol. “But we realized we needed to invest in our own hardware. We connected with a manufacturer in Hong Kong and developed what we believe is the perfect camera, inclusive of built-in LED lights, full colour day/night vision, and built-in speakers.”

These security monitoring systems are taking yards of fleets in the Greater Toronto Area by storm. Eagle Vision

Security Systems are professionally installed after Deol and his team assess the needs and size of the yard that needs to be monitored.

“Our monitoring systems are scalable,” says Deol. “We monitor anywhere from three personal trucks that are in a shared truck yard to bigger yards that are over 50 acres in size.”

What sets Eagle Vision Security apart is their dual layer system, which includes live agents still watching truck yards, while the monitoring systems watch and record more than what the human eye can see. The artificial intelligence-based systems constantly scan the monitored areas and record more than just break-ins and theft.

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Truck Yards of the gate,” Deol says. “Our systems cover the entire fence line, and we know immediately when a seal is broken. If that happens, not only is everything recorded for the authorities, but we can dispatch personnel immediately.”

Eagle Vision Security provides unparalleled services to many areas other than just truck yards, such as construction sites, automotive dealerships, and commercial properties. Operating initially only in the Mississauga area, the company now serves many parts of Ontario, with further expansion planned for Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Surrey and Minnesota, USA. Deol is proud to say that most of his clients are referral-based, which speaks volumes for their services and products. “The word is spreading in the transportation industry that Eagle Vision Security is the go-to company if you want a safe, secure, and technology-driven solution for yards and offices,” says Deol. “With our global staff of almost 120, we are ready to provide the best services and products for all of your security needs.”

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lthough that is a true statement, there’s more to it than that.

Professionalism as a driver also includes how we present ourselves behind the wheel. Attitude is a huge part of making it safely through each day on the roads. Are you professional enough to handle today’s traffic?

When it comes to being a professional driver, it starts with the end goal in mind. Reaching your destination safely should be on the mind of all drivers.

But how you get there is just as important, if not more important. Sharing the road with other drivers seems to be tough for some people to accept. It seems that many drivers are in a “me-me mentality”. They’ll do whatever it takes to reach their destination, including driving in a risky manner.

Many drivers seem to battle each other for the same space on the road.

Allowing the other driver to occupy that space will give you the edge as being the professional driver. It helps to create a cooperative driving culture.

Professional drivers use space management. They occupy the available space and don’t force others to create space for them. Adjusting speed to create space doesn’t really slow you down from reaching your goal. Generally, you’ll have to slow down for slower vehicles ahead of you during your travels or when you stop at red lights. To illustrate this, think about the driver you’ve spotted who weaves throughout traffic. Quite often you catch up to them at a red light.

As another example, when you spot a vehicle attempting to merge into traffic near you, adjusting speed or changing lanes to allow them to merge safely not only helps them, it helps you as well. Blocking them could lead to road rage or either of you becoming an angry driver. When your emotions gets the best of you, your decision-making abilities worsen. Letting the merging driver do their thing helps to keep you and all the other traffic moving along smoothly and safely as well. That’s a smart move for a professional driver.

Our society seems to have so many distractions that may take our mind away from the driving task. The professional driver removes the distractions before they begin driving. Put the phone away, secure loose items which may take your eyes and mind away from the driving environment for a few too many seconds. Even having to use the washroom can become a distraction while driving. Plan the rest stops as best you can. Having your eyes and mind focused on the driving task will allow you to make good driving choices.

Choices a professional driver needs to make.

Driving a commercial vehicle takes responsibility, not only to operate the vehicle safely, but also to professionally display the brand you’re working for.

Driving etiquette plays a role with becoming a professional driver. Driving a commercial vehicle could be similar to driving a mobile billboard. The general public know the company that employs you. Making a huge driving error, either a violation of the law or an attitude error could not only affect the company for which you work, but could also affect you and your employment status.

A professional driver is someone who looks well ahead of the traffic, anticipates the actions of other road users and responds early to avoid conflict.

They avoid sweating over the little stuff. They think things through before acting on them. They often take the safer option, even though it may take them longer to reach their destination. I once worked with a company whose fleet manager said “I would rather you get there safely and late than not get there at all”. Those are wise words for a professional driver.

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Volvo Trucks Receives Record Order for Electric Trucks olvo Trucks has received an order for 100 FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and one of the largest ever for heavy electric trucks worldwide.

“This is a major milestone in our commitment to fossil-free transportation and I am very proud of the partnership we have with DFDS. Together we are showing the world that electrified truck transport is a viable solution already today. I believe this will encourage many more customers to confidently take the first step in their own electrification journey,” commented Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

First deliveries of the Volvo FM Electric to DFDS will start in the 4th quarter of 2022 and continue throughout 2023. The trucks will be used for both short and long transport in the DFDS logistics system in Europe.

“At DFDS, we’re determined to play our part in reducing CO2 emissions and creating a sustainable supply chain. We know how important electrification is in the journey to reach our CO2 targets, and I hope we can inspire others to move forward in this vital transition,” explains Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice-President and Head of Logistics Division at DFDS. The FM Electric can carry a weight of 44 tonnes and has a range of up to 300 km. The vehicles can be charged via overnight charging (each truck comes with an AC charger) and via high power charging on route (DC charging). DFDS has chosen a financing solution provided by Volvo Financial Services.

The electrification trend in the heavy truck market is accelerating.

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In Europe, a few hundred trucks above 16 tonnes have been registered so far this year. Of these, approximately 40% are Volvo electric trucks.

“Our clear aim is to drive the electric truck transformation and our market-leading position shows that we are definitely on the right track. Our target for the 2030 is that half our global truck deliveries will be electric. We are pleased to see that growing interest among our customers is starting to be reflected in firm orders, not least by this impressive order from DFDS,” says Alm. Volvo Trucks started serial production of electric trucks in 2019, as one of the very first truck brands to do so. The product range includes six electric truck models – the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FL and the Volvo VNR.

North Central Utility Announces New Dealership in St. Cloud, Minnesota tility Trailer Manufacturing Co., America's oldest privately owned, family-operated trailer manufacturer, is pleased to announce that North Central Utility has opened a new dealership in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The new dealership is 27,000 square feet and offers reefer, dry van and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company.

The new facility features 7 service bays, one of which is an isolated wreck bay, 5,000 square feet of parts warehouse, 2,000 square feet of parts showroom and 15-acres of trailer parking for inventory, service, and rentals.

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“We selected this specific location to open the dealership because of the continued growth to the northwest of the Cities and its equidistance from 3 of our existing locations in Eau Claire, WI, North Mankato, MN and Fargo, ND,” said Dave Batterman, Vice President of North Central Utility. “Our entire team is excited for the opportunities this new location will bring and we hope to host a Grand Opening event sometime in 2022.”

North Central Utility has 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The new dealership is located at 24700 County Road 75, St. Augusta, MN 56301.

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Shorter Days are Coming horter days don’t just mean cooler temperatures and colourful leaves. They also mean more time driving in the dark.

Whether you’re setting out at sunrise or heading home at dusk, driving in the fall means you are making the transition from long to short days. Driving with limited daylight and in the dark has risks. While sunrises and sunsets are beautiful, they also mean you’ll have sun directly in your eyes or reflecting off a mirror.

It can be blinding, at worst, and cause fatigue and distraction.

• Dim your dashboard lights to reduce interior light • Keep your windshield and mirrors clean and streak-free • Reduce your speed and increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you • Don’t overdrive your headlights to avoid creating a blind crash area in front of your vehicle.

• Look about 20o to the right, away from oncoming headlights • Keep your glasses clean; if you get new prescription glasses, consider an antireflective coating If you are no longer a spring chicken, you’ve probably noticed that driving at night is different than it once was, particularly the halo effect around streetlights, traffic lights, and headlights. On average, a 50-year-old driver needs twice as much light to see as well after dark as a 30-year-old. That’s because, as we age, the eye muscles that react to limited light by widening the pupils don’t work as well as they used to. Your eyes also don’t react as quickly to oncoming lights; during the moment of adjustment, you lose some ability to see. If you see halos around lights, or they appear to “bloom,” it could indicate an eye issue developing, such as cataracts. Get it checked out.

Besides the fatigue that comes with eyestrain, it’s natural for your body to demand sleep when it gets dark. Make adjustments for the changing season and remember— losing two hours of sleep has the same effect as having three drinks.

Remember that pedestrians are adjusting to the changing season as well and may be tired, blinded by the sun on the horizon, or wearing a hat or earmuffs that inhibit their hearing. ICBC reports that more than 2,600 pedestrians in BC are injured by motor vehicles each year; 57 of them die. Nearly half of all pedestrian-involved collisions occur during four months, October to January, when driving conditions are at their worst. Fully 78% of these crashes happen at intersections. Among the contributing factors is weather, including the changing season

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ontinental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and a trusted provider of OE-engineered aftermarket parts, now offers a new technology for commercial vehicles and RVs that makes roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists by actively monitoring the vehicle’s blind spots during right-hand turns.

Continental’s Turn Assist makes right-hand turns safer and easier and reduces driver stress by warning the driver with audible and visual alerts when pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users are detected inside the vehicle’s danger zone.

This innovative, radar-based system also delivers reliable detection in bad weather

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and under poor lighting conditions. It can be retrofitted on all types of trucks, buses, and RVs, including older vehicles and can also be connected to other vehicle warning systems.

The Continental Turn Assist system features a radar sensor, evaluation unit, buzzer for audible warning, steering angle sensor, and a light for visual warning. The radar sensor is installed on the rear-view mirror and monitors an area up to 13 feet to the side of the vehicle and up to 46 feet behind it.

“Increasing the safety of vulnerable road users is an important social responsibility and could not be of more critical need in today’s transportation market,” notes Nate Stehman, Project Manager at Continental’s Commercial Vehicles & Services business unit. “The popularity of cycling has been on a continual

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rise and due to the coronavirus, more and more people are forgoing public transportation and getting on their bikes and scooters instead. An affordable, hightech safety solution like the Continental Turn Assist System is just what drivers of commercial vehicles and RVs need to be better aware of pedestrians, cyclists, and others near their vehicle so they can corner safely.”

Continental has extensive know-how and many years of expertise in the field of turn assist systems for trucks and passenger cars. Work has already started on the third generation of the technology. In the future, a combination of radar and camera data working with artificial intelligence will even recognize the gestures of cyclists and pedestrians, helping to protect the most vulnerable road users even more proactively.

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Winter Driving

Winter Driving Doubles Risk of Being in a Crash inter driving can more than double your risk of being in a motor vehicle crash in B.C. To help reduce the risk, the Shift into Winter campaign launched province-wide October 1 to remind drivers to be prepared and plan ahead.

“Winter is Mother Nature’s ultimate road test,” says Louise Yako, spokesperson for the 13th annual campaign.

“Winter conditions can change quickly and push your driving skills to the limit.”

Winter roads can be dangerous due to snow, ice, rain, and fog. “Even the most experienced drivers are challenged by cold temperatures, slippery roads, and reduced visibility,” Yako says. “We want drivers to shift into winter by preparing for winter driving before winter weather hits. The time to do that is now.”

In B.C., the average number of casualty crashes due to driving too fast for the conditions more than doubles from fall to early winter – to about 220 in December from about 99 in September, according to statistics on crashes reported to police from 2015 to 2019.

Shift into Winter’s launch coincided with the law requiring all vehicles driving on designated highways in B.C. to have winter tires (3-peaked mountain and snowflake, or mud and snow) with at least 3.5 mm of tread depth starting October 1.

The campaign is designed to raise awareness of the changing weather and driving conditions across B.C. and to remind drivers and employers to be prepared and plan ahead. It’s a joint provincial initiative supported by the

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Winter Driving Safety Alliance and managed by Road Safety at Work.

The Alliance offers the following tips for drivers to help them stay safe on the road this winter: • Prepare your vehicle by installing a set of four winter tires with the 3-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol. “These tires offer the best traction on snow, ice, and in cold weather,” Yako notes.

• Give your vehicle a pre-winter maintenance check-up every year • Carry a winter driving emergency kit • Check road conditions on DriveBC.ca before heading out. “Is it safe for you to go?” Yako asks. If possible, postpone your plans and avoid driving when road and weather conditions are poor.

• Slow down to meet the road conditions.

Keep at least four seconds between you and the vehicle in front. “Give yourself

plenty of room in situations where you may need to brake suddenly,” she says.

• Prepare yourself by knowing how to drive for the conditions before you get behind the wheel. “You can’t predict how your vehicle, or another driver’s vehicle, will react in snow or on ice,” Yako says. Learn how to brake safely, get out of a skid, and become familiar with how your vehicle handles in winter weather. Think of it as building muscle memory: Your winter driving skills are rusty at the beginning of the season but you can commit them to memory by practicing them repeatedly as soon as wintry weather arrives.

Visit ShiftIntoWinter.ca for more free information and resources that can help reduce the risks when driving during winter.

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CONDITIONS CHANGE. BE PREPARED AND PLAN AHEAD. The safety of your employees is your responsibility, including when they’re behind the wheel. Take steps to reduce the increased risks they face during winter conditions.

Download our free winter driving safety tool kit at ShiftIntoWinter.ca.

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CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program Offers Incentives and Reduces Emissions n July 21, 2021, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program. The HDVE Program is a key component of the provincial government’s efforts to support its legislated targets for significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next 30 years. By providing carriers with fuel management strategies and incentives of up to 50 percent for approved fuel-efficiency devices, participation in the program significantly reduces fuel consumption and associated GHG emissions by up to 35 percent. Eligible BC carriers are invited to apply for incentives of up to $15,000 per vehicle, and $100,000 per fleet towards the purchase and installation of fuel-saving equipment and technology.

Since its launch in 2019, BCTA estimates the impact of the HDVE Program to have removed the equivalent of 8,808 passenger vehicles across North America. The Province of British Columbia has committed $1.4 million to Year-three of the Program that runs until March 31, 2022, or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first.

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• Funding allocated equitably among successful applicants by region, and carrier type and size.

Additional Program details, including a list of qualifying fuelsaving equipment, can be found in the HDVE Program Guide on the BCTA website, BCTrucking.com.

Eligibility To be eligible for program incentives, BCTA membership is not required. Companies must meet the full eligibility criteria that are available in the HDVE Program Guide, including: • Must have one or more heavy-duty commercial vehicles in their fleet with a gross vehicle weight greater than 11,794 kilograms.

• Vehicle must be licensed and insured to operate in B.C. • Must conduct business in the province with a terminal located in B.C. Applicants must also successfully complete the free, prerequisite HDVE Program Course. This half-day course is offered online and describes the benefits of using different fuel-saving technologies and practices. Participants learn how to develop a Fuel-Management Program for any size fleet, incorporating measures to improve fuel economy. The course also demonstrates how to develop a baseline of fuel consumption and track progress as part of the company’s program. Those who are interested in attending can sign up for free on the BCTA website.

For more information on the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program, visit BCTrucking.com.

To learn more about CleanBC, visit cleanbc.gov.bc.ca.

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