Desi Trucking - January February 2022 (National Edition)

Vol.13 - Issue 1 Jan/Feb 2022

What Does 2022 Hold for Trucking?

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08 2021 dy iBAwnk koivf sMkt kwrn tr`ikMg leI 2022 AwpxI bùkl ‘c kI smoeI bYTw hY? dunIAw koivf-19 nwmk vwiers nwl jMgI p`Dr ‘qy nij`T rhI hY[

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

Hendrickson ............................................ 02

Shift Into Winter .................................. 29

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

Howes Lubricators .............................. 11

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

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

Inland Kenworth ...................... 15 & 47

Swank Studios Ltd ............................ 37

Cummins .................................................. 03

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

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

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

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

Total Lubricants .................................. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello Trucking ................................ 13, 39

Road Safety At Work ........................ 43

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EDITOR’S NOTE | sMpwdkI

nother year has come and gone and 2022 is now upon us. To say the last two years have been difficult for most is an understatement.

When there was a glimmer that things could be back to normal soon, a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, is wreaking havoc in Canada, causing provinces to reintroduce preventative measures. But again, the message is the same – do your part and keep up with your vaccinations and follow set regulations.

During these times, people began to come together and stand united. In trucking, this was important in bringing about some necessary changes. JGK Media and Hello Trucking TV first began to share stories that discussed the unsanitary washroom conditions, truck parking issues and even pay woes.

All of these stories started with one

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voice, one person who knew that it was necessary to speak up. And thanks to the power of media, these voices reached far and wide. Now, many provinces are committing to building better rest areas and ensuring washrooms are kept up to standards. These may seem like small steps to some, but for those truckers who spend days on the road, they are important improvements.

In this issue, the first for 2022, we take a look to what’s ahead for 2022.

Will Covid-19 still be a barrier for the world of trucking? We also look at the best products from 2021 for those in the transport industry. And finally, we examine the shortage of semiconductor chips and how they relate to equipment backlogs.

From all of us at JGK Media, we wish you nothing but the best for 2022.

May this year bring you continued success, happiness and satisfaction in everything you do.

Jag Dhatt Editor-In-Chief

Publisher JGK Media Inc. 1-877-598-3374 (Desi) Advertising & Sales Jag Dhatt (National / Western Canada) Stephen Alford (Eastern Canada) Art Director Ranjit Singh IT Manager Ranj Bhamra Cover Design Ranjit Singh

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What Does 2022 Hold for Trucking?

Covid Crisis? Driver shortage? Equipment Availability? Etc. G. RAY GOMPF, CD The world has been dealing with a war on a virus called COVID-19. Now, whether you feel the virus is a hoax, or you’re fearful of the consequences, it really doesn’t matter because you’re either going to believe COVID is the medical emergency we all need to fight, or it’s all about politics and power grabbing. The truth is both positions have a lot of validity, and facts are somewhere in the middle between the two extremes.

That being said, the real concern is how has the trucking industry been impacted and how will it further be impacted as the push/pull between the health perspective and the political reality.

In the beginning, before there was a vaccine, truckers were deemed the heroes for keeping store shelves filled and the economy on an even keel. I personally think the use of the word hero is often overused rendering real heroism redundant. Nevertheless, what happened was the general public actually thought about the supply chain and those links in the system that must work hand in hand to ensure a smooth flow of manufactured goods and food products. That smooth flow was uninterrupted despite the major lockdowns imposed to slow the spread, flatten the curve or whatever buzz phrase public health and political officials deemed necessary.

The important part is that truck drivers made a positive impact on keeping the supply of goods flowing under more difficult circumstances than normal.

The truck driver link of the supply chain held strong and did not bend. The same cannot be said for other links.

Now that people are settling into the long drawn-out war on this virus and the variants, the general public has now forgotten the great job truck drivers did, and continue to do, regardless of a pandemic or not. Society has settled

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into a routine comfortable for them, so they no longer have to have empathy for others.

A few years ago, Humboldt was on everyone’s mind. The trucking industry was not regarded in a good light, and with some just cause. The governments across the country turned their attention to ensuring Humboldt “never happens again” so as a solution, the MELT (Minimum Entry Level Training) came into being as the panacea for all the ills of trucking. But seriously, MELT was but a first baby step. It did, however, make politicians feel good; they’d done something, and the public ate it up. A scapegoat was sacrificed, and all became well with the world. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the wrong sacrifice was made, but that’s another matter. Then came the COVID crisis and a new giant to slay.

Essentially, the COVID crisis is either too good for politicians to stop milking, or it’s real, and worth the fight. There’s no real consensus but the governments certainly have been dividing people into arguing factions and stoking the fires of division and hatred. Yes, many thousands have died as a result of COVID; similarly, many more die of other scourges affecting mankind both designed by nature and by man. Those situations created by man are minuscule, compared to those created naturally. Seemingly man only fears creations of man; man merely accepts that which nature puts forth or arrogantly blames natural events on man’s activity.

Truthfully, it just doesn’t matter.

The fact is there will always be a need to transport manufactured goods and food from where it is to where it needs to be. Whether it is transported by sled, toboggan, travois, wagon, canoe or by container on a ship, train or truck, it will be transported. That act of transporting products from one place to another will be a requirement until the end of time.

The logistics of how that transport takes place and the motive power source and fuel will become an issue until man becomes extinct.

Whether we utilize animal power, manpower, an internal combustion engine, steam power, nuclear power, electricity or some other motive power yet to be conceived, like the power to travel at the speed of thought telepathically, there will always be a need for transportation. There will always be a need for a human to be directly in charge of that movement of goods. Transportation is going to be now and forevermore, a useful, contributing occupation, regardless of the mode.

Now that the general public have Humboldt fading distantly in the rearview mirror, and now that COVID is falling into control, as an industry it is up to us to keep our issues front and center with politicians. We have to convince them MELT was a baby step toward the solution, but it’s not the solution. We must keep the fact truck drivers have unique health concerns that must be addressed on a long-term basis. That mental health is important and needs to be openly discussed, not so much on a personal level but certainly on an industry wide level, rather than be punished.

We need to, once and for all, create a milieu where the phrase “driver shortage” simply means laziness on the part of recruiters. Of course, the solution is to be able to tap into that pool of young people fresh out of high school, looking for a trade worthy of their talents. Churning isn’t recruiting. Churning is simply making your company look better, tell its story better, pretend to pay better to the existing pool of fully trained candidates.

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anyone. No load is worth causing grief to another. All of us need to take the job of driving seriously and professionally regardless of the pressures of time, or any other real or contrived pressures.

The difference in driving under pressure and constantly on the edge or driving safely, considerately, according to conditions is a matter of seconds, not

minutes or hours and often, ahead of the stressed. Those who are constantly putting themselves under pressure require many more breaks than those who drive dealing with the pressure in the proper way. Safety happens when the pressured start to go with the flow instead of fighting the flow. You’re going to get there, so enjoy the ride.

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before its headed off to other industries.

We need to make truck driving a skilled trade, with proper apprenticeship, with distinct career path, with ongoing and perpetual testable training well beyond MELT. A trade where adherents are inculcated with knowledge through formal training, self-experience, mentorship, observation, questioning and above all, not accepting just because.

All of us must admit there can always be a better way.

We need to bring all those ad hoc committees of driver visionaries together to assist in solving the issues affecting the trucking industry. There is an untapped cadre of talent overlooked simply because they either sit or have been seated behind the wheel of a big truck. People, we have talent! Talent that’s being ignored by policy makers who haven’t done the job.

Safety is a huge issue and unless and until everybody behind the wheel accepts their role in safety, little will change. Right now, there are far too many of the belief that rules, and regulations apply only to other people. We have to rid ourselves of the thinking that load must arrive on time at all costs. No load from anywhere to another location is worth the life of

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Top Trucking Products for 2021 n like a lion, out like a lamb – that’s a wrap on 2021. Each year the industry sees a number of new innovative products, improvements on current products, or the continued popularity of certain products. Looking back at 2021 it’s difficult to identify which products were the most popular in any given ranking for the trucking industry, but it’s not difficult to see which ones had enough popularity that a good percentage of the industry enjoyed them.

The following products, in no particular ranked order, were popular in 2021 and could certainly be beneficial to some degree for any over the road truck driver. Interestingly, there isn’t a lot of change from year to year in which products are popular, but every now and then something jumps out as new and innovative.

While that wasn’t necessarily seen in 2021, these are still very worthwhile products:

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Driver Organization Opportunities The limited personal space afforded drivers in their cabs necessitates a need for organization. Any nook and cranny in the cab can be used to store items, but sometimes there just aren’t enough of those areas available. A simple solution is using a flexible and movable trunk crate – this is actually a popular gift for truck drivers.

At an affordable price, the Trunk Crate Pro Collapsible organizer offers multiple compartments and a non slip design that is easily attachable to a surface or left free standing.

It’s definitely worth checking out if you find yourself in need of a bit more organization in the cab.

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With that quick look at 5 of the most popular products in 2021, it’s now time to move forward to 2022.

Happy New Year, and may it be a profitable and safe one!

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Dash Camera These were once just tools for law enforcement, and now they are widely available. Given the nature of the trucking business and the liabilities placed upon drivers and the industry, it makes sense to invest in a dash cam. Many fleets are now doing so, or considering to do so, in order to protect themselves and their drivers (and, in part to monitor productivity). So, whether you are an owner operator or a company driver, this might be the investment for you.

For trucks, Amazon.com rates the Rove R2-4K Dash Cam the highest.

The Rove R2-4k dash camera can record videos up to a resolution of 2160p. The ultra hd video recording quality is good.

Revolutionary Super Night Vision Technology (Ultra-low sensor NT96660 + SONY

IMX335) helps to get comparatively clearer footage and images from the recording in low light conditions.

There is also built in wi-fi for easy download of your videos to your phone, allowing you to easily share.

And, the built-in GPS accurately records your driving location and speed. View your driving route and tracker on google maps via Wi-Fi using the App too.

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Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headset

Trucks aren’t exactly the quietest places, so having a quality noise cancelling Bluetooth headset can be a much-desired comfort. Whether it’s for talking to family while on the road or your dispatcher, having clear and meaningful conversations is important.

While there are may brands to choose from, with a variety of price ranges, the BlueParrott B450-XT seems to be quite popular. This product blocks out 96% of background noise so you can hear and be heard clearly wherever you are. It offers a long wireless range of 300 feet/100 meters. It’s comfortable and allows for up to 24 hours of talk time on a single charge. rOly r`py dy bcwa leI blUAtùQ hỲfsỲt Asl ‘c tr`k ies qrHW dI QW jW cIz nhIN ij`Qy Sor nhIN huMdw[ ies leI rOly r`py qoN bcx leI blUA tùQ hỲfsỲt dI bhuq loV huMdI hY[tr`k cldy smyN BwvyN Awpxy pirvwr nwl g`l krn dI loV hovy jW ifspYcr nwl[ ies qrHW dy mOky swP Aqy smJx vwLI g`l bhuq zrurI huMdI hY[ BwvyN ienHW auqpwdW ‘coNM cuxn leI keI bRWf mwrikt ‘c hn Aqy kImqW vI v`D G`t hn pr BlueParrott B450-XT izAwdw hrmn ipAwrw hY[ieh ip`Cy pYNdy Sor qoN 96% q`k bcwA ky r`Kdw hY[ ies leI qusIN iksy QW vI hovo TIk qrHW nwl iksy dI g`l sux qy suxw skdy ho[ ies dI ryNj 300 Pùt Bwv 100 mItr q`k dI hY[ ieh Arwmdwiek hox dy nwL nwL ie`k vwr cwrj krky 24 GMty q`k TIk cldw rihMdw hY[ 14

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Automatic Tire Pressure System This product isn’t new to 2021, in fact it was announced in late 2019, but the popularity is slowly growing and is of enough interest it seemed worthy of highlighting here as the popularity could continue to grow.

The SAF-Holland SMAR-te Tire Pilot offers truckers the opportunity to have tire pressure adjusted automatically, based on axle weight. The system inflates, deflates, and equalizes tire pressures; optimizes tire pressure based on axle loads; notifies drivers about overweight loads; and, this with properly inflated tires fuel economy generally improves.

Is this the wave of the future? Perhaps, and it’s available now.

GPS Navigator

Even with GPS on smartphones, sometimes it’s more convenient and safer to have a dash mounted GPS Navigator. These navigation units have come a long way since they were first brought to market, and the pricing of most brands are reasonable. Like most products there are many to choose from, but the Garmin still seems to be at the top of the list.

The Garmin dezl 580 LMT-S offers a 5-inch display with free lifetime map updates and live traffic and weather information. It offers customized truck routing for the size and weight of your truck, plus alerts for upcoming bridge heights and weight limits. Those are all great for safety and trip planning, but it offers even more with easy break planning with timely notifications for breaks, plus up ahead road signs to suggest nearby restaurants, rest areas.

There’s also a truck & trailer services directory that can; and it can even filter truck stops by brand or amenity. And, it’s hands free (voice activated).

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Peterbilt Deploying Augmented Reality Tool for Dealer Service Technicians eterbilt Motors Company will have deployed 200 of its patented ARTechTM augmented reality tools to dealer locations by March 31st, 2022. A proprietary software designed to innovate dealer service and improve customer uptime, ARTech utilizes 3-dimensional and augmented reality views of chassisspecific Peterbilt trucks, along with existing service systems like PACCAR Solutions Service Management to help dealer service technicians quickly visualize major truck systems and instantly access related technical documentation and diagrams via an Apple iPad. “We analyzed technicians’ pain points and focused on key technologies required to put all of the correct and pertinent data from multiple databases in one single location at their fingertips,” said Peyton Harrell, Director of Dealer Development for Peterbilt. “The result is our ARTech tool, which transforms 2D technical information into a 3D image by placing

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full-scale objects on top of the real environment. This technology provides technicians a type of x-ray vision to help improve diagnostic and repair times.

Dealerships who are using ARTech in their service bays have reported a 15-20% improvement in service repair times”.

Augmented reality, its related software, hardware and architecture is wellpositioned to fill the void between the technical data from engineers and the service technicians that need the data to troubleshoot and perform repairs. It also allows the technician to explore and understand the objects in the most efficient way for them. “Instead of having to carry a laptop, an adapter and other tools to be able to pull information up on a laptop, now you're carrying an iPad with all of the information in one convenient location. This has been a huge timesaver in pinpointing and troubleshooting codes and issues, speeding up the process and getting our customers’ trucks back on the road as quickly as possible,” said Mike Lacey, Western Regional Product Support

Manager at Ohio Peterbilt.

Peterbilt worked with a team of talented analysts, visionaries, designers, developers and architects to create the technology, which was then tested at select Peterbilt dealerships.

“Our goal is to drive uptime for our customers using a wide variety of technologies, and we can do that with ARTech by empowering technicians who are working on our equipment,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. “This technology spans the gap between 2D technical data trapped on paper or on screens and the real vehicle in the service bay. Our ARTech augmented reality tool is giving technician’s quick access to the information they need when they need it the most—right next to the truck in the service bay.”

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Some Lessons in Business Over the years, I have seen people succeed and fail many times over in business.

Some failures are from quick decisions, using the heart instead of the mind and lack of research. Success comes from hard work and a good reputation.

But a failure, is always a learning opportunity for yourself and others. I don’t think there is any perfect path to follow in business, but I definitely like to seek advice from an older generation and gain their insights.

I was speaking to a friend who was very angry. He was livid that his sister had ripped him off over $2 million dollars. As we spoke, I asked how did this happen?

He said the sisters husband went to jail for being a drug dealer and he paid $900,000 in legal bills. He said no one else helped in his family. He also provided for his sister and children while the husband was locked away for about 10 years. He said when the convict husband got out of jail, he claimed to be a changed man and asked for a $1.7 million dollar loan to start a business. My friend took a loan on his property and gave the money. The business failed, all the money was lost and now the sister hasn’t even offered to pay any of the money back. What can we learn from this real life example? I wouldn’t say don’t help your family, but I will say, don’t follow your heart. When it comes to money, use your mind and not your feelings. My friend was swindled not once, but twice. He’s a very bright and educated man, but his feelings for his sister got in the way of sound judgment.

He of course does not speak to the sister or the convict husband. I think if he refused the money in the first place, the end result would have been the same, but his bank account would have been a lot fatter.

I have seen partnerships form, where the partners did no research on each person. I encountered a group of men going in a partnership, and one was a former bankrupt. I knew this because I had financed a trailer for him, but from speaking to the partners, it was clear they didn’t know. I can’t divulge

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information, so I stayed quiet. I knew this partnership would fail; because one was a former bankrupt, one had zero business knowledge and a belligerent alcoholic with rage issues and the last guy had a former business, having owned a hotel and currently had a blueberry farm. One person with experience cannot carry an inexperienced group, while running a farm. It was an interesting combination. Did this work? No it did not. The former bankrupt couldn’t get approved for financing anything, the alcoholic screamed at clients and staff, so the clients went elsewhere and the staff quit, and the farmer ran the office in to the ground because he had no help from the other two and was still trying to run his farm as well. He could not manage the work. They also still owe an office staff member wages, and reneged on orders for equipment destroying their reputations as well. They lost the business of course.

Could this have been avoided? Maybe if they took the time to get to know one another and look in to each other’s backgrounds, perhaps this mismatch could have been avoided. So if going in business with partners, get to know them very well in advance and see what skills each person has to offer.

When someone asks for money up front, is this a good sign? In financing equipment, a broker should never ask for money up front. The bank pays the broker, so if you are asked for money by a broker to be paid to the broker, my advice is run.

A dealership will take a deposit to hold the equipment or take it on good faith to build custom made equipment, the bank will also take your down payment and some documentation fees. But if there is any other money being exchanged, this needs to be looked in to, and do not give a penny. Proper research is key. Take your time and speak to multiple brokers. If no one else is taking money up front, this is a bad indication. I’ve had multiple people call and tell me they were swindled by brokers and lost money. Research is key in doing business.

When someone doesn’t let you inspect a truck or trailer you are interested in;

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run. They are clearly hiding something.

I just recently had a deal fall apart for this very reason. A client was buying a used Peterbilt truck in Edmonton.

The client and his nephew drove to Edmonton to see the truck. First the seller demanded a deposit. The client didn’t feel comfortable. The client requested to take the truck to the local Peterbilt dealership for a full inspection first and the seller refused. I told my client to run and run far. Something is being hidden, and it might be a huge pending repair. If you are not allowed to check a piece of used equipment properly, then I would not purchase it. You need to research and check everything to your satisfaction before proceeding. If you feel uncomfortable, leave.

Not all business is bad. I have seen partners and families work and build a successful business together. I have seen many people in the trucking industry work very hard and achieve success. I think adapting to business as the environment changes is also key. But I think business is always a learning opportunity. Always be ready to learn more and do research. If you’re in trucking it is your job to know the industry; from being a mechanic, a company driver, lease operator, or owner of a trucking firm, everyone needs to know current issues in the industry. As opportunities for business come up, being knowledgeable will be a big advantage.

We will all make mistakes, but continue to learn and evolve. Learn from others mistakes, and always keep the past and the future in your mind when making a decision. The biggest observation I have learned is making a well thought out decision using facts, doing research and reading every line of a contract, and not rushing, regardless of who you are dealing with, is always a good thing.

Also keeping friends or family who are significantly older than yourself around for advice is an advantage. Our elders hold real life experience and knowledge.

Soak up their recommendations like a sponge and listen to their mistakes. Let their lessons guide you to success in business.

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Tips to Survive the Winter Blues f you find yourself feeling down about another pandemic winter, you’re not alone. Many people experience the seasonal blues, and public health restrictions, though necessary, can make these dark months feel even worse. Fortunately, you can lift your spirits with these tips:

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Turn on some happy tunes Research shows listening to upbeat and cheerful music can significantly improve your mood, lower stress levels, and even increase blood flow. Since it helps activate the areas of your brain responsible for positive mood, memory, emotion regulation and attention, music is a fun and easy way to get a boost.

Plan a vacation, even a mini one Studies show that planning a vacation can increase your overall happiness. While travelling abroad may be out of the question this year, you can plan a mini staycation to lift your spirits. Organize an outdoor activity with friends, like skiing or snowshoeing, or check out a restaurant in a nearby town with family.

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Give your home a makeover Changing up a few things can make your space feel fresh and inviting, rather than tired and boring. Incorporate some warm colours with paint or décor, and make sure there’s plenty of lighting. Rearrange furniture so you’re closer to the windows or consider getting a light therapy box, which can help with mood and sleep.

Work out smarter, not harder Most of us know that exercising is great way to improve our physical and mental health. But being strategic about where and how you work out can maximize those benefits. For example, exercising under bright lights can be even better for seasonal depression, and moving your physical activity outdoors lifts your mood by spending time in nature.

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Upgrade your entertainment Did you know that laughter may help relieve symptoms of depression? Make sure to get plenty of chuckles by tuning into a hilarious new show or podcast.

In addition to ad-free music, a SiriusXM subscription grants access to the best podcasts and comedy channels, from Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, Just for Laughs Canada, to Comedy Central and Comedy Classics. With the platform’s app, you can bring the voices of your favourite channels and artists with you wherever you go, and confidently know there’s always something good on.

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s a professional driver, you spend a lot of time working alone. Be sure you know what to do if you run into trouble.

Each day, thousands of drivers throughout British Columbia load, transport, and unload goods, tasks that are regularly completed alone. Whether working alone is because of early or late shifts or drive time without a crew, working alone means that you are in circumstances where it would be hard to get help in an emergency or if you are injured or become ill.

Employers must protect their drivers during their work shift. Drivers must also protect themselves. A journey management plan for working alone explains steps drivers need to take while in the yard, on a customer’s site, and on the roadway.

One of the first things a driver needs to do on arriving at the yard is determine whether there is anyone else at the office/yard in case of an emergency. Check the parking lot for colleagues’ vehicles. If no one else is there, ask yourself what you would do if you got hurt. It’s important to know whom to contact if you were injured; it could be 911, an office staff member, a colleague, or the owner of the company.

Employers should be sure to provide that direction to all drivers.

Before walking into the yard, check the area where you’ll be working and conduct a site-specific hazard assessment to identify hazards that could cause an injury. Look out for items on the ground that could cause a trip and fall, and slippery areas. If the area is dark, be sure to use some form of lighting —a flashlight or light tower. Always use use three points of contact when climbing up and down on the truck cab or trailer and take precautions against a fall from a height.

Once you’re loaded up, confirm your destination and the route you’ll take. Travel on truck routes and make sure dispatch or your employer always knows where you are. Employers need to know the truck routes from their yard to customer locations and make sure drivers travel on these roadways.

Pay close attention to road hazards around them while traveling on the roadway, and especially if you have to stop on the roadside. Pay attention to road conditions and drive at a safe speed. Watch out for the distance between other vehicles, to make sure there is a safe stopping distance. At no point should a driver drive while distracted, such as holding a cell phone, iPad, etc.

Trucking companies are well-advised to use a check-in system for drivers to make sure those working alone are safe. Ensure the success of the check-in system: • Assign a check-in contact for drivers. It could be someone at another company site, the owner, or a third-party company.

• Ensure drivers know who the check-in contact is and how to contact them.

• Trucking companies must ensure drivers are aware of the need for the precaution and comply every time.

Employer and driver need to collaborate to make sure drivers are safe while working alone. If a driver feels at risk, they need to speak with the employer right away to ensure the hazard is removed or mitigated.

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Volvo’s Electric Trucks Tested in Extreme Winter Weather “When testing our trucks out in the field, close to the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden, we assess all the unpredictable elements of nature,” continues Jessica Sandström. “The wind builds up ice on the truck, which gives us great opportunities to make sure that everything performs correctly under extreme circumstances. Our tests have shown that it works very well to operate our electric trucks in these really cold environments.”

One tangible result of the winter testing is a new feature called Ready to Run. This feature prepares the truck for the workday, when needed by pre-heating, or if operating in very warm weather, by cooling the batteries and the cab of the truck. The optimal temperature for the batteries is around +25° and the driver can easily start the preheating or

any of us have experienced it - the battery in the phone loses power when the blistering cold sets in. To avoid the same fate, Volvo Trucks has tested it´s electric trucks in extremely cold weather close to the Arctic Circle.

The result? A feature to maintain battery performance, even when the temperature is far below zero.

“We have customers all over the world and our trucks need to perform everywhere, so harsh climate testing is essential, of course including our electric range” says Jessica Sandström, SVP Product Management at Volvo Trucks.

What happens to a battery-powered truck when the thermometer shows -25° C and hard winds set in? To find out, Volvo Trucks has conducted winter tests in the far northern part of Sweden.

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Electric trucks are an important part of the solution for reducing CO2 emissions, but so far they represent only a modest percentage of the total truck market. Only a few hundred all-electric heavy-duty trucks have been delivered to transporters in Europe this year.

“We are driving the change and have a leading position in the European market for electric trucks. We already today have electric trucks in serial production and are delivering to customers all over Europe and North America. Our goal is that 50% of our total truck sales will be electric by 2030,” concludes Jessica Sandström.

The complete Ready to Run feature will be available on the Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric that are used for regional haul and light construction.

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5 Tips for Driving Electric in the Cold Weather Be prepared for slower charge speeds. Your EV’s charging rate is controlled by the vehicle. Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are designed to operate optimally and deliver maximum charging power between 15° and 25° Celsius1.

Temperatures below 4° Celsius1 can reduce charging power – one study found that at 0° Celsius, an EV battery took in 36% less energy than when the battery was charged for the same amount of time at 25° Celsius2. Whether you’re preparing for a long-distance trip or your daily commute, it’s important to account for the possibility of longer charge times.

2. Pay attention to overnight changes in range. Overnight cold temperatures can lower an EV’s range by an average of 20%3. Be mindful of the potential reduction and pay attention to your vehicle’s console display, as some EVs can predict the reduction during cold weather conditions.

3. Plan your rides. Think about your upcoming charging stops to avoid finding yourself with limited range. Supported

by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Electrify Canada mobile app helps drivers easily navigate the charging station map and see which chargers are currently available, while on the road.

4. Park indoors. If possible, park your EV in a garage – the higher indoor temperatures can help your battery charge more quickly and hold a charge for longer.

5. Understand your EV’s cold weather features. Some EVs have a preconditioning feature that allows the driver to program or manually warm up the battery to more optimal temperatures, which can make the battery more efficient and maximize driving range4.

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Cold Weather EV Charging & Driving – Frequently Asked Questions Why do you see your electric vehicle charge below peak charging power?

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controlled by the vehicle, and depends on a number of factors – including battery condition and initial state of charge (SOC), vehicle condition and ambient temperature. With all EVs, charging power is typically reduced in colder weather, sometimes significantly. This is because the chemical processes in the battery prefer a temperature between 15° and 25° Celsius, to best transfer electrons within the battery and thus process the highest optimal charge power of the vehicle1. It’s also important to note that the charging rate will always decrease as the battery reaches full capacity to optimize battery durability and service life.

What charging power rate should EV drivers expect?

Electrify Canada: At the beginning of every charging session, all CCS-equipped vehicles are designed to inform the charger of the maximum voltage and amperage the vehicle can accept – this is called the “charge parameter discovery”, which happens just after plug-in.

After a DC fast charging session starts, the EV continually advises the charger of the amperage and voltage it needs at regular intervals to recharge the battery at the optimal power rate, appropriate for conditions. Temperature, battery age and state of charge are all factors in a battery’s charging power rate, and the EV’s battery and software determine the charge rate.

For Level 2 chargers, once pluggedin the charger sends a constant signal denoting the maximum charge current it can provide and the vehicle responds with the maximum current it can draw. Once this ‘communication’ is established, charging begins and these signals stay the same until the battery gets close to full and the vehicle slowly reduces the rate of charge.

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Do cold temperatures impact the charging rate and mileage of an EV? Electrify Canada: Temperatures below 4° Celsius can reduce charging power.

At these lower temperatures, the battery’s available energy capacity and power is reduced5. In these instances, the vehicle’s software reduces charging power to avoid stressing the battery and maximize durability and longevity2.

Even if an EV driver charges up to 80% state of charge, or what we call: ‘bulk charge,’ overnight cold temperatures can decrease battery range by as much as 36 percent2. Driving a fully charged EV in colder weather does naturally reduce its driving range, partly because cold temperatures impact the electrochemical reactions within the cell, and battery management systems onboard will limit the rate of charge to avoid damaging the battery2. These changes are temporary – once the temperature warms up, the EV’s range should increase.

What does ‘preconditioning the battery’ mean?

Electrify Canada: Some EVs have a preconditioning feature, which allows the driver to program or manually warm up the battery to a more optimal temperature.

It can help make the battery more efficient and maximize driving range. It’s important to note, however, that the preconditioning process does use some battery power to warm up the battery itself.

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Volvo Group North America Wins South Coast AQMD Clean Air Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology olvo Group North America (VGNA) recently won a prestigious award for its clean air technology efforts related to the Volvo LIGHTS project. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) presented the 32nd Clean Air Award to the Volvo Group for its extraordinary contribution to the development of innovative technologies designed to reduce emissions.

“Volvo Group North America is very pleased to be recognized for its clean air technology efforts by South Coast AQMD,” said Keith Brandis, Volvo Group vice president of partnerships and systems solutions. “The Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project has been successful as a result of the multiple partners who represent each of the critical areas for battery electric vehicle deployment and acceptance. We appreciate South Coast AQMD supporting Volvo in this initiative, as well as the Switch-On and Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI).”

Volvo LIGHTS is a collaboration among 15 public and private partners working toward the common goal of successfully introducing battery-electric trucks and equipment into the market at scale. Led by the Volvo Group and South Coast AQMD, NFI Industries, Dependable Supply Chain Services, TEC Equipment, Greenlots, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Southern California Edison, CALSTART, the University of California, Riverside CE-CERT, Reach Out, Rio Hondo College and San Bernardino Valley College are also stakeholders.

The Volvo LIGHTS project was made possible by a $48 million award to South Coast AQMD from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part

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of California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment. South Coast AQMD contributed $4 million from the Clean Fuels Fund and awarded the Volvo Group a $45.6 million contract to design and implement the LIGHTS project.

Volvo and its partners have promised no less than $45.7 million in matching contributions to increase the total project value to more than $91 million for South Coast AQMD to administer.

“We appreciate and commend South Coast AQMD’s leadership in advancing the clean air agenda in our region, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them on innovative projects that will positively impact the air quality,” said Aravind Kailas, Volvo Group advanced technology policy director.

The Volvo VNR Electric is Volvo Trucks’ first Class 8 battery-electric vehicle and the truck involved in the LIGHTS project. Equipped with a driveline rated at 455 hp, generating up to 4,051 lb.ft. of torque, the Volvo VNR Electric is manufactured at Volvo’s New River Valley assembly facility, based in Dublin, Virginia. The Volvo VNR Electric is also spec’d with a 264-kWh battery capacity and can support an operating range up to 150 miles based on the vehicle’s configuration.

Along with the LIGHTS project, the Volvo Group is also participating in the Switch-On and Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI). The SwitchOn project builds on the success of the Volvo LIGHTS program through the deployment of 100 battery-electric regional haul and drayage trucks in California by Volvo LIGHTS’ partner NFI. The project is on track to significantly reduce emissions along the Interstate-710 corridor in southern California, as well as improve air quality for those communities impacted.

Kailas and Brandis accepted the Clean Air Award during a virtual event Dec. 3, 2021.

Volvo Group North America (VGNA) recently won a prestigious award for its clean air technology efforts related to the Volvo LIGHTS project. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) presented the 32nd Clean Air Award to the Volvo Group for its extraordinary contribution to the development of innovative technologies designed to reduce emissions.

(Left) Aravind Kailas, advanced technology policy director, with the award. (Right) The Volvo VNR Electric is Volvo Trucks’ first commercially available Class 8 battery-electric vehicle.

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conductor chips in items like TVs, monitors, computers, tablets, cell phones, Bluetooth devices, and of course, in the medical industry. And thus, rather than making these microchips for the automotive and transport industries, manufacturers began to focus on the home office. Production lines changed to adjust for the necessary supplies.

The largest manufacturers of semiconductor chips – Intel, Samsung, TSMC, SK Hynix, and Broadcom – all made the necessary changes for their focus on the new demand. None of these companies were affected by the Coronavirus; rather, it’s safe to say they made quite the profits.

In the trucking industry, the impact was the same; less demand on trucks meant supplies were decreased, especially since many drivers were afraid to drive across North America for the fear of getting the Coronavirus. And those who stayed on the road didn’t want to invest in a new truck and/or trailer because there was doubt as to what the future held.

So, then the question arises. To get production of vehicles and heavy trucks back to speed, why not just start making semi-conductor chips for these industries again? The answer isn’t as easy as that.

Most of the major manufacturers of semiconductor chips say it takes months to switch over production lines and it’s not

something that can happen in a day or week. In the same breath, they also claim that since new variants of the Covid-19 virus emerge, it still may not be the best time to make these changes.

That’s not saying inventories aren’t getting replenished in the auto and transport industries; in fact, they are. But sadly, not fast enough. Dealerships continue to be empty, or carry very little inventory. But we are assured by both the semi-conductor chip and heavy truck manufacturers that progress is being made and production lines are getting up to speed.

One positive from this lull in production is that it’s given engineers, designers, and scientists the chance to work on improving design and functionality of semi-conductor chips. It’s also allowed more opportunity to conduct in-depth tests for reliability.

There still isn’t a clear picture of when the semi-conductor chip shortage will end, or at least keep up with basic demands.

Local heavy truck dealerships are eager to have their lots full of trucks, something sales professionals are eager for.

The backlog of Class 8 trucks has tripled as compared to 2020. The transport industry needs to get back up to speed as it’s what keeps our economy going. For now, all we can do is wait; for both Covid-19 and the semi-conductor chip shortage to be over.

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t’s remarkable when we think that the tiniest of things sometimes have the biggest impacts in our world. Take Covid-19; a small virus that has had devastating effects on people’s health around the world. And even after almost two years of living with Covid-19, the world still doesn’t see the end in sight, especially with the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Another tiny object that has had a huge impact in many industries is the infamous semi-conductor chip. And like the Covid-19 virus, or its variants, the semiconductor chip shortage doesn’t seem to be fixed soon. And this shortage is having a ripple effect in the automotive and transport industries.

A semi-conductor chip is a device that is between a conductor and an insulator and its basic function is to control an electric current/signal; essentially it’s a microchip. Usually, semi-conductor chips are made of pure elements, usually silicon, or compounds like gallium arsenide or silicon carbide.

Not used much in older vehicles and heavy trucks, they are an integral part in newer ones, especially those that are hybrid or electric in nature. In all vehicles, semi-conductor chips control systems like safety, fuel, transmission, and even infotainment. When speaking of electric vehicles, these chips control almost all aspects of the vehicles, especially powertrain, battery maintenance, and autonomous driving.

The Covid-19 outbreak, in simple terms, is what caused the disruption of the semiconductor chip market. When more and more people began to work from home and students stopped attending schools and post-secondary institutions, there wasn’t a need for as many cars on the road. Car sales began to drop rapidly; the demand wasn’t there and thus the supply needed to be reduced.

What increased was the usage of semi-

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