Desi Trucking - January February 2024 (National Edition) by Creative Minds

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The Driver Shortage

Reality or Myth?

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CONTENTS

08 fRweIvrW dI Gwt - AslIAq jW JUT? ij`QoN q~k mYƒ Xwd hY, mwihrW dy Anuswr...

14 There Are No Accidents There seems to be many more...

quhwƒ smyN isr PYslw lYxw pvygw jy qusIN kdy kYsIno ivc pUry blYkjYk tybl...

26 globl iemIgRySn qbdIlIAW nUM iDAwn ‘c r`Kdy hoey ie`k socI smJI skIm ADIn bI sI tr~ikMg kMpnIAW v`loN ruzgwr dy mOky

Driving with Chains

Now that winter is upon us, it’s a good...

36 Access up to $250k Per Year Towards Tires and Other Equipment Green Freight Assessments helps fleets...

44 Mercedesa-Benz eActros 600 to Give 500km Range Mercedes-Benz Trucks recently unveiled...

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

First Truck Centre ................................. 09

Orangebox Media ............................... 33

APNA Truck Show 2024 ................. 05

Green Freight Assessments ......... 37

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

Brampton East Toyota ......................... 23

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

Reliance Logistics ............................... 35

CBS Parts Ltd. ........................................ 34

Husky PRO .................................. 28 & 29

Road Safety at work ......................... 46

Challenger Motor Freight ................ 43

Inland Kenworth ................................... 07

Surrey Immigration Consultancy ...... 03

Cool-It ......................................................... 21

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

Truckers Together ................................ 15

Cummins .................................................. 47

JGK Media Inc. ........................... 24 & 25

Volvo ....................................................... 48

Dexterous Workforce ......................... 17

Keystone Law Group .......................... 13

ZZ Chrome .............................................. 43

Ex-Guard ................................................. 02

Ocean Trailer ......................................... 39

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WAKE UP DETERMINED; GO TO BED SATISFIED. With the coming of each new year, many people have a renewed vigour; resolutions are made and there is the resolve to make positive changes. Whether it’s to better one’s health, profession, or even simplify life, these resolutions usually only last a short time…and we eventually go back to our usual ways. But if one is really determined, then positive, long-lasting changes can be made. 2024 should be the year where the trucking industry becomes safer. In British Columbia, there have been over 30 incidents of heavy trucks hitting overpasses in the past 2 years. That is a ridiculous number. The provincial government has increased fines and suspensions; let’s see if it will make any difference. The responsibility lies directly with the company and driver for such instances. In this issue, Ray Gompf talks about this very issue. Another important topic is of driver shortage. Is there really a shortage or is it simply a myth? Ray shares his views about the reality of driver shortage. In addition,

Gurjot Singh Sidhu of Surrey Immigration Consultancy, has a great article that talks about strategic hiring practices that should be followed for trucking companies in Western Canada. For any trucking company, if there is any chance to get grants from the government to better their fleets, why would you not. And one of the largest expenses for any truck is tire cost. Green Freight Assessments can guide your trucking company in getting such grants in tires and other equipment. Read their article in this issue as well. As we move ahead in 2024, we encourage you to do things that will make a positive impact in your personal and professional lives. It just takes the right mindset. When your alarm goes off and you get out of bed to start the day, be determined. Throughout the day, work diligently and if you do, you’ll be satisfied when you put your head down on your pillow at night. From all of us at JGK Media Group, we wish you a prosperous, happy and peaceful 2024.

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The Driver Shortage – Reality or Myth?

ccording to experts, there has been a driver shortage for as long as I can remember, which dates back to the end of World War II. But in all my years, I’ve never seen a preponderance of freight going unmoved. The store shelves are full and have always been full. That’s not indicative of a chronic labour shortage. The number of qualified truck drivers with the skilled credentials to drive trucks is certainly more than is required to fill and drive the 350,000 odd trucks that move the freight for those requiring their goods moved to markets. 10

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Is there an issue with those trucking companies who can’t get drivers to fill their empty seats, those companies should look inward at their own reasons for that failure? Drivers are highly skilled tradespeople who have the skills to demand to be paid fairly for the time and efforts they commit to this service industry. Not all trucking companies treat their drivers as key cogs in their profit wheel. The driver is the face of their company, yet for the most part, drivers are never trained in customer service as it relates to the specific company they

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may be meeting customers. Drivers also tend to be paid for productivity as in “if the wheels ain’t turnin’ there ain’t no earnin’”. Drivers do so much unpaid work that many have just said this job just isn’t worth the effort. There are required inspections at multiple times during the shift each of about fifteen minutes or more to which the driver must comply and record. These inspections come out of the time they have available to earn. Then there are the mandatory scale stops along the highway. Even if it’s a stop and go, the driver loses fifteen minutes of earning NATIONAL MAGAZINE

time. If there’s a logging, or a physical truck inspection, this is more time taken away from earning.

Aggregate haulers are yet another skill not shared well with other truck drivers. Loggers and lumber haulers yet another.

With today’s technology, there is no valid reason why these hours spent working and not driving, are not paid. Some of the qualified skilled drivers have figured out that asking a customer if they “want fries with that” pays them about the same without risking life and limb for not even a thank you.

Some companies keep their trucks very well inspected and in good working order. Drivers for these companies can confidently enter the inspection stations. Other companies fix what’s broken and not unless it’s broken. This puts the driver in a bad way and makes him yearn for a better employer. The problem is the authorities don’t look at the lack lustre companies with the same scorn as their drivers. To them, it’s the driver’s fault that an unsafe truck is on the road in their eyes. There needs to be more protection for drivers facing these companies with less than safe practices. We have seen many examples of horrible accidents based on poor maintenance.

If the government would simply declare truck driving as a skilled trade, with training being a combination of in class training, driver competence, advanced skill development and experience based advancements, recognizing recordable previous trade experience to move with the employee, then drivers would stay. Right now, truck drivers are just truck drivers. But they’re not. The skills of long haulers are different from short and medium haulers. Refrigerated freight is highly specialized and different from just being a truck driver.

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If there is a driver shortage, it’s the fault of those less than safe trucking companies that don’t treat their employees any better than their equipment. The companies, usually but not always medium to large, that have good HR policies, great maintenance

practices, well documented data, and can and do pass the Labour Canada inspections, participate in government safety programs and have a think safety mentality corporate wide are those with little or no problem finding the right kind of employees. These companies state there isn’t a shortage. And those that are less connected with good policy simply don’t. The truck driver candidate is much more astute at interviewing prospective employers as those employers are astute at interviewing employees. If you’re a driver, learn your interviewing skills well. You’ll always be employed where you wish to be employed. If you’re a trucking company, learn when you put on the HR hat, you understand what it means; learn when you put on the safety hat you know what it means. And most of all, learn when that highly skilled driver you want to hire either asks a question of you, or conveys a piece of knowledge you’ve either forgotten or never knew to listen. Wisdom listens to knowledge.

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G. RAY GOMPF, CD

There Are No Accidents

here seems to be many more incidents of commercial vehicles crashing into infrastructure than ever before, and more so in certain areas.

becoming more and more commonplace where either, through lack of training or lack of driver skill, there’s obviously a need for a rethink of some rules and regulations.

A while ago, on the Skyway Bridge in Burlington, Ontario, a truck pulling a dump trailer allegedly “accidentally” engaged the lift mechanism of the trailer, and the raised trailer struck the superstructure of the bridge closing it and Queen Elizabeth Highway for a considerable length of time. Engineers had to be called in to verify the safety of the bridge and whether it needed to be repaired as a result of this collision.

These incidents involving dump trucks and trailers, and auto carriers, are commonplace. But even standard sized trailers are succumbing to low bridges that are always well marked with standardized signage. Drivers must be highly aware of these dangers. It’s purely driver error when these incidents occur.

The incident resulted in a significant insurance claim, but despite an eightdigit payout, that represented zero compensation for the damage to the economy. The driver was purely negligent and suffered court penalties for his neglect, but barely in the hundreds of dollars in personal punishment. The trucking company suffered no ill effects other than having an insurance claim that raised their rates for a few years. These types of negligent incidents are 14

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I recall one of my first times in New York State on a truck route, and there was an overpass ahead of me and the sign said 12’ 9”. Well, I knew my trailer was 13’6”. Wait, 13’6” won’t fit under 12’9”. I came to a screeching halt and a tried to figure out how I’d get turned around and over this obstacle between where I was and where my delivery was to be made. I pulled over to the side of the road, where I wasn’t blocking traffic and after about five minutes, a kind cop came along, got out of his car and knowing I was “in trouble” came to talk to me. He told me that on secondary

roads in NY State, the height marking signs are one foot lower than actual. If the sign says “actual” it’s actually what the sign says. In this case I actually had sufficient clearance; however, it did bring my heart up into my mouth when I first saw the sign. I believe NY has pretty much standardized these height signs to the standardized method of measuring actual clearance of underpasses. To hit a marked bridge is purely an act of negligence. The fines for ignoring signage are barely a deterrent for those who are obviously not aware of the height of their vehicle. If a driver doesn’t know the dimensions of the truck and trailer, then he or she has no right to hold that commercial driver’s licence designation. Driving is more than steering and shifting gears. Some drivers need to learn by court-imposed punishment. Thus, make the punishment significant enough to improve the driver’s memory forever. Fines in the mere hundreds just doesn’t cut it. Allowing these negligent ill trained commercial drivers to continue without remedial training after significant punishment is beyond irresponsible.

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You Gotta Take a Hit for the Table

f you’re ever sitting at a full blackjack table in a casino you have two choices: you can be selfish by working alone and not make any money, or you can take turns taking a hit, busting out and another person at the table wins. If each person at the table knows what they’re doing, they each take turns taking a hit, so the rest of the table has a chance to win. It’s about beating the odds. If you don’t bust out, the dealer will win. In trucking where the environment is currently incredibly slow, the same odds will apply when you want to make money. If you are selfish, you don’t win. If you take a hit, everyone wins. I see owner operators who are frustrated at their jobs. They don’t like the company and people they work for and go from one trucking company to another. When nothing changes at yet another new company, they open their own firm and think this will be the solution to all their problems. All they have done is now created more competition in an over flooded environment. Currently there are far too many trucking firms and not enough work to go around. Instead of a few firms getting the loads and sharing them, there are thousands of small companies trying to get what few loads there are and driving the prices down. Most small new trucking companies starting out usually lack a customer base. Business is about the connections you build. Some firms with many years in operation have set clientele who are loyal. Getting that business is nearly impossible 16

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because years of working together and forming a trusting relationship bond is hard to break. Why would a firm give a new company business when they have years of a proven record with their existing clientele? When the new company cannot break the strong bonds, they often go to load brokers. Unknown brokers in an unstable trucking economy are risky. I know of several firms who have lost six figures because they took a load from an unknown broker, sent the driver who did the load, paid the driver, and then the cheque from the broker bounces if you get a cheque at all. Brokers who are known and honest usually have a set clientele as well. I have seen some desperate companies try to cut the broker out and go direct. When the broker finds out, which they always do, they will never work with you again and tell others about your indiscretion. Once you are discredited, trucking will be very difficult because no one will want to deal with you. So, if you go with a broker take the time to get to know them, their reputation, and treat them with respect. Another option for loads is Load Link on a computer. Here I see it as a free for all. Competition is good, but only to the extent that everyone is still making money. If you want a load and you undercut the next firm in price to secure the load you made a big mistake because you drove the industry price down. People ask why are truckers not making much money now? It’s because

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some firms think the only way to get business is to under cut the competition. Is it worth it to take a load that doesn’t have a profit? Some even spend more on fuel than they are getting paid. Do the math. When you drive the price down, we all lose. When trucking is slow, it’s often a time where small newer firms lose their businesses and the long-term trucking firms stay in operation. I don’t like seeing firms closing, but I also don’t like seeing under handed tactics to obtain a load; like cutting out brokers and undercutting the pricing. I see a slow economy as a reset where the people who don’t understand the industry are eventually eliminated. I would rather see less firms trying to go out on their own and instead work with a larger firm with established loads. Getting a load from a large firm at a good price is better than working alone and getting zero loads or paying for loads because they have no profit. Working cooperatively will get you something, instead of nothing. If you aren’t willing to work with others and take a hit for the industry, you will be eliminated. Your company will fail or be bought out by a larger firm. If you don’t take that hit from the dealer at the table and take that extra card when you know you will bust, the whole table loses and the dealer wins. If you take the hit, someone will win at the table and then they will take the next hit and bust out for you. Remember that. It’s not about “me” in trucking, it’s about all of us working together so the whole table wins. NATIONAL MAGAZINE

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Before You Shift into Winter – Operational Changes for Carriers

ooler mornings signal the changing season. They also mean carriers and their teams will need to change the way they work each day. During the summer months, water cooler talk about seasonal driving is more about heat and less about mud at job sites or slippery road conditions. In autumn, shorter days mean darker mornings and the likelihood of hazards such as frost, ice, or mud in the yard or on equipment and trailer decks. Before you know it, winter will be here and it will be past the time for preparing. An old saying tells us, “If you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.” Carriers need to prepare for autumn and how it will impact their business. The most important message a carrier can share with their drivers is that their safety is the top priority. It is important that carriers make operational changes to ensure drivers are protected so they can continue to do a good job. Little things can make a big difference. Carriers and drivers should look ahead—literally. With darker mornings and evenings, the work site may look different in autumn than summer. Inspect areas where hazards could NATIONAL MAGAZINE

Source: Safety Driven – Trucking Safety Council of BC occur to identify risks and create a plan to correct them. If there are noticeable dark areas in the yard where trucks will be loading and unloading, consider installing a light. Other potential hazards to fix include tripping hazards, such as holes in the ground or pieces of leftover dunnage. Take the time to correct hazards while the weather is still good. It’s an investment in safety. Autumn also means the change to standard time and some short-term side effects. The time change is a bit easier in the fall than in the spring, but studies have found that people also experience a physical effect when we turn the clocks back. You may feel a bit sluggish for a week or so, possibly because disrupting the sleep cycle causes hormone levels to change. That listless feeling can make people lose their focus; statistics show an increase in pedestrian fatalities during the first few weeks of the return to standard time. Some researchers suggest that drivers and pedestrians, after months with more light during their morning commute, don’t adjust their behaviour right away when they have less light. Traffic accidents are more likely to happen in the dark. The autumn time change can also cause depression or make it worse, a huge hazard for professional drivers.

And, according to a Finnish study, the chance of having a stroke increases about 8% over the first two days after we switch from daylight saving time. This is because sleep protects us against stroke and when we mess with our sleep, we disrupt that protection. Regardless of which time zone you’re operating in, time impacts a carrier’s operation. Routine tasks, such as loading a trailer, can take longer to complete safely when you’re not at your best. It’s always important that carriers ensure drivers are able to complete their tasks safely by supporting driver training. One important task that may come up in the fall (in certain regions) is putting on tire chains. Drivers need to know how to chain up and how many chains they need for their vehicle(s). The best time to learn, or review how to put tire chains on, is before you need to do it. In British Columbia, between October 1 and April 30, vehicles registered over 11,794 KG must carry tire chains. Note that these must be steel chains on most major highways. Whatever the time, don’t rush. Do the job safely, even if it takes a few extra minutes. Operational change required to meet changing seasons is a good topic for a safety meeting or toolbox talk. JANUARY FEBRUARY 2024

Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge Pash Brar

saw an ad on Instagram promoting an elegant new restaurant in Surrey. I usually don’t pay attention, but I looked up the restaurant because it seemed to look chic from the ad. It looked very nice on the website and the chef Valerio Pescetelli was born in Rome and had worked at several very high-end restaurants including Michelin starred Gordon Ramsay famed Savoy Grill. It was my birthday and usually I like a nice steak in downtown Vancouver, but I decided to take a big risk and try this new restaurant which had opened only three days prior. I decided to go for an early dinner and didn’t eat lunch in anticipation. A friend was with me earlier that day and offered lunch, but I refused it. I had only a cup of tea. I explained I needed to be hungry to try the new restaurant. The restaurant is right next to a major bus loop, City Central Sky Train station and attached to Central City Mall. There is lots of mall parking and some pay spots near the main entrance, but if you want to drink alcohol, and you will want to; you should hop a train or bus. There is a beautiful sign greeting you at the entrance which says, “Skye’s the Limit.” I took a few photos and entered. The hostesses were wearing green and that’s my favorite color. We were taken to a booth facing the bar. We were told there are over 4500 types of exclusive types of whisky from all over the world. Our server advised she would bring over the “whisky expert” Kaitlyn. She’s known as Kat or Kate as well. She asked a few questions and recommended some selections with such passion and enthusiasm. She noted she is working on pairing the entire menu with recommended whiskies to enhance your dining experience. My 20 JANUARY FEBRUARY 2024

friend selected an Irish whisky which would not be found in any local liquor store. She said it was “sip worthy” and not to be downed in a gulp. The menu isn’t huge, which is nice. I prefer a small menu which focuses on good quality ingredients. We chose the Caccio E Peppe Spaghetti, Proscuitto and Burrata pizza and Grilled Ceasar salad. The first bite we each took was the spaghetti and both our mouths dropped opened and eyes bulged. It was made with fresh pasta that was perfectly al dente and one of the best things you’ll put in your mouth! The pizza had this beautiful flavor from this fruity fragrant olive oil, yeasted pizza dough, and a dollop of red pesto. I thought it was a roasted red pepper pesto and my friend thought it was a sundried tomato pesto, and it turned out it was a combination of both.

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of course the onions are brought in specially for the restaurant. Chef also shared they have an excellent hamburger for our next visit, and that he got special permission from Health Canada to grind his own meat. He can serve the hamburger medium rare and different levels of doneness, whereas other restaurants are not allowed to do this. The hamburger has no lettuce or tomato because Chef Valerio doesn’t like them watering down a burger. His focus is the meat. I was given a complimentary dessert for my birthday and chose an orange olive cake. It was made with their special olive oil and served warm. It was so good! The night ended with ruby chocolate truffles. Valerio explained ruby chocolate was the most expensive chocolate in the world. We savored every bite of these delights.

The staff were very friendly and executive Chef Valerio came to our table a few times. He shared his impressive cooking background and advised the finest quality ingredients were flown in from Italy and France and the olive oil came from a special region of Italy known for their vegetables. The pasta was made using a board from Italy that is used to make the pasta by hand. My friend told Chef that she makes pizza at home because I taught her to make it, but she could not recreate such a delicious pizza. I did teach her because I took a pizza making class from a pizza world champion. It turns out Chef Valerio is good friends with the chef who taught me, so obviously Chef Valerio can make great pizza as well.

If you haven’t figured it out, this restaurant is amazing! I am so happy to finally see a luxury restaurant in Surrey where people can celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and have an exceptional dining experience. For us in the suburbs, going to downtown Vancouver and driving back can be tiring. So why go to Vancouver, when you have this beautiful upscale restaurant with a renowned chef in your back yard? I think people living in Vancouver will be jumping on the Expo Line Sky Train to eat at this restaurant because it is THAT good. Hop the train or bus it home and enjoy all the whisky and delicious food you can because they have really taken the time to take your dining experience to the next level. Skye’s the limit!

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Peterbilt Expands Collision Mitigation Features on the Model 579

eterbilt announced enhanced standard collision mitigation features on the Model 579 with the Bendix® FusionTM safety system. This is highlighted by Fusion Stop & Auto-GoTM which aids drivers in heavy traffic situations with active cruise and braking to zero miles per hour if necessary. Fusion Stop & Auto-GoTM functionality will hold the Model 579 in place after an automatic braking event and then automatically resume

acceleration to the initial, pre-set cruise speed without driver intervention, when the truck can progress forward with a safe following distance. The Fusion Stop & Go features are fully integrated with the best-in-class 15′′ Peterbilt Digital Display and all alerts are prominently displayed for the driver and accompanied by audible warnings to promote safety on the road. “The Model 579 is the most technologically advanced and fuel-

efficient truck on the road today. The integration of these new advanced safety system features and functionality enhance the driver's experience and convenience," said Jake Montero, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing. Other safety features on the Model 579 include collision mitigation technologies such as highway lane departure braking, multi-lane emergency braking and stationary vehicle braking.

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"Thanks our truckers who have kept our economies going during Covid-19." "We are grateful to you."

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The Driver Shortage

Reality or Myth?

2023 VOLVO - C40 - Page 40

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Strategic Hiring for BC Trucking Companies in the Context of Global Immigration Shifts BY: GURJOT SINGH SIDHU (SURREY IMMIGRATION CONSULTANCY)

The Global and Local Trucking Industry Landscape Recent shifts in global immigration policies, such as the UK's plan to reduce its net migration and Australia's initiative to halve its immigration intake, reflect a growing trend of tightening labor markets worldwide. The global shifts in immigration and labor policies are expected to have a ripple effect in Canada, particularly in British Columbia, where the trucking industry is already facing a critical shortage of skilled truck drivers. These changes present a unique set of challenges and opportunities for Canadian trucking companies as they adapt their hiring strategies for 2024. Meanwhile, Dubai presents an opposite trend with its more open labor policies. Efficient Recruitment Through Seminars in Dubai Organizing small seminars in Dubai, in collaboration with an immigration consultant, offers an effective and cost-efficient hiring strategy for BC trucking companies. These seminars serve as a direct platform to connect with potential truck drivers, providing insights into the opportunities within Canada's trucking industry. By leveraging digital marketing on social media NATIONAL MAGAZINE

platforms, these events can attract a substantial number of skilled drivers in Dubai. The involvement of an immigration consultant ensures compliance with legal requirements and addresses specific queries of attendees. This approach not only widens the recruitment pool but also streamlines the hiring process in a cost-effective and targeted manner.

Key Criteria for Evaluating Truck Driver Candidates Evaluating truck drivers' English proficiency through the IELTS test, specifically aiming for CLB 5, is essential for communication and safety compliance. This assessment, along with reviewing their driving experience and previous employer reputations, not only ensures skill and reliability but also significantly enhances the likelihood of work permit visa success for the candidates. Prioritizing these aspects ensures that clients secure competent drivers, adept at meeting the demands of Canada's trucking industry. Adapting to Global Trends: Lessons from Dubai's Labor Market Observing Dubai's approach to maintaining a diverse and open labor market can offer valuable insights. Dubai’s model highlights

the importance of adaptability and the benefits of embracing a global workforce, which can be especially relevant for industries like trucking in BC that are essential to the economy yet struggle with labor shortages. The labor shortage in BC's trucking industry makes it necessary to look beyond local talent pools. This is where understanding Canada's immigration policies, influenced by global trends, becomes vital. Given the complexities involved, partnering with an Immigration Consultant can be invaluable in facilitating the legal and efficient hiring of foreign workers.

Navigating Hiring in BC's Trucking Industry As global immigration landscapes shift, BC trucking companies must adapt their hiring strategies accordingly. This involves not only understanding and complying with local and national regulations but also learning from global labor market trends, as seen in Dubai and other regions. Through strategic hiring practices, effective use of immigration programs, and continuous adaptation to changing global dynamics, trucking companies in BC can build a resilient and skilled workforce to meet the industry's demands.

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Driving with Chains Your route, your card

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ow that winter is upon us, it’s a good time to talk about chaining up. Driving with chains demands extra care and attention. You have to adjust some driving habits to accommodate the additional hardware. Remember that even though you have may driven with chains before, it’s always a good idea to refresh your memory with some of the basics. Don’t drive faster than about 50 km/h. Centrifugal force can cause loose or unattached chain to strike the fenders and fuel tanks, causing considerable damage. And be extra smooth with the throttle and the clutch. Avoid spinning the wheels. Use minimum power required to upshift. You may not be able to upshift on an upgrade, but at least you’re moving. Hard braking may still cause the vehicle to skid.

Here are some other factors to consider: Always set all the parking brakes when stopped, not just the tractor brakes. Always engage the inter-axle differential lock, sometimes called the powerdivider, when driving with chains. This distributes the torque evenly to the front and rear axles, but still allows for differential slip between the right and left wheels. B.C.’s chain requirements always call for chains on the forward drive axle, sometimes on the second or third drive axle. Since the forward drive axle has beefier u-joints than the rear axle, they are better able to withstand the shock loading that can occur when using chains. Never use the differential locks on a downgrade. The differential lock prevents differential slip between the right and left wheels, sending torque to both right and left wheels simultaneously. To borrow an automotive term, it’s like positrac. With the interaxle-differential locked and the differential locks engaged, all four drive wheels are locked together. If you get a little bit of slippage, then everything slips, which can be dangerous when using high-torque engine brakes or applying the service brakes on slippery surfaces. Since most roads in the world are crowned, the slipping wheels will follow gravity and slide off the crown toward the shoulder, possibly resulting in a jackknife.

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If you’re on bare pavement between snowy areas, it’s advantageous to take the chains off to avoid ruining them. At $350 to $500 a set, they will usually last a winter or two of you look after them.

Carry chain pliers and spare cross links. If you feel you’re in over your head, park and wait it out. There is no point in taking chances. Wait until you’re comfortable in resuming the drive. NATIONAL MAGAZINE

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Canada’s First Bidirectional EV Charging Hub Launches in British Columbia

oast to Coast Experiences (CTCE) introduced Canada’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot project for medium- and heavyduty vehicles, demonstrating the very first bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in British Columbia.

Working with BC Hydro, The Lion Electric Company, BorgWarner, Powertech Labs and Fermata Energy, CTCE is creating the first rapid, deployable, end-to-end V2G mobile power infrastructure in Canada, enabling stored energy from CTCE’s electric bus fleet to support power grids, such as BC Hydro peaking 30 JANUARY FEBRUARY 2024

and demand response initiatives. The pilot is designed to test the technical feasibility of bidirectional charging and mobile grid infrastructure, opening up the opportunity to monetize electric fleets. The initiative lays the groundwork for future deployable V2G charging hubs in Canada and North America. CTCE’s partnership with other critical industry leaders in advancing V2G technology will also highlight the essential role an electric bus fleet can have in offsetting the peak capacity of utilities, such as BC Hydro, during peak periods.

CTCE electric buses, which stand idle many hours each day, can become valuable mobile power plants, allowing utilities, such as BC Hydro, to leverage power from the bidirectionally-enabled electric vehicle during peak periods to offset the grid. “Ultimately, we are creating grid infrastructure solutions for an electrified transportation ecosystem that will provide for an end-to-end V2G mobile power infrastructure,” said Rob Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences and Novex Delivery Solutions. “This enables commercial NATIONAL MAGAZINE

electric vehicle fleet operators, when their vehicles are sitting idle, to create a high-power, mobile, bidirectional power plant capable of supporting grid resilience, peak shaving, and powering buildings.” “Our integration with Lion Electric and BorgWarner allows us to leverage our AI-driven cloud-based V2X software platform to determine where power is needed most as we support CTCE in maximizing the value of their electric fleet,” says Tony Posawatz, CEO of Fermata Energy. “In collaboration with Powertech Labs and BC Hydro, this pilot is a great opportunity to capitalize on existing resources to build a stronger grid, create additional sources, and ultimately provide grid stability and economic value to ratepayers.” “Lion all-electric buses serve as mobile batteries capable of enhancing power grid resiliency. Our vehicles are equipped with V2G technology, a smart, bidirectional charging technology that redirects unused power from the electric vehicle back to the power grid,” said Nicolas Brunet, President of Lion Electric. “The pilot project aims to demonstrate the possibilities and impact of this innovative technology, which can support various power needs and generate revenue for the operator. Our electric buses are capable of providing

V2G solutions today, marking another milestone in demonstrating benefits of electric transportation and enhancing the feasibility of electrification,” Brunet emphasized.

and we are excited to work with Coastto-Coast Experiences and Powertech on this innovative technology that has the potential to benefit all British Columbians.”

“With the growing adoption of electric vehicles, bi-directional charging represents a unique opportunity to use stationary vehicles as back-up batteries to charge electronic devices, homes and businesses and even send power back to the grid when demand is high,” says Chris O’Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro. “This trial marks the first of its kind for large vehicles in Canada,

“Together, with our industry partners, we are transforming the health of our communities by merging innovation and technology as we electrify the bus industry across North America,” says Rob Safrata, CEO and owner of CTCE Experience. “Additionally, we will prove our ability to generate additional revenue streams by monetizing our electric buses from the sale of power back

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to the grid to offset peaking capacity during key periods of the year.” “I am very proud we have finally come to this moment and want to thank our partners as collaboration is key when mounting new infrastructure,” continues Safrata. “This pilot sets the groundwork for CTCE to partner with utilities in all the markets we operate in around North America. Our company hopes to inspire others to make different choices for the benefit of our health, our homes, and our planet.”

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to Give 500km Range

ercedes-Benz Trucks recently unveiled the productionversion of the brand's first battery-electric long-haul truck 'eActros 600' for global markets. The heavyduty electric truck is aimed at setting a new standard in road freight transport in terms of technology, sustainability, design and profitability for e-fleet operators, the company claims. While the truck had only had rumours of long range, the manufacturer has now confirmed numbers. Electric range for long-haul trucking has always been difficult for both manufacturers and fleet operators, due to limitations of the battery technology. So far, electric trucks have been sufficient in regional applications. However, now Mercedes is following in the footsteps of Volvo Trucks in offering practical range for long haul. While long haul electric trucks have seen significant improvements in recent years, payload and charging infrastructure are still issues to be resolved for certain markets, namely North America. But the e-truck technology and packaging scenario is changing in a big 44 JANUARY FEBRUARY 2024

way. Mercedes-Benz's latest 44-tons (GVW) electric truck boasts a payload capacity of 22 tons, despite a bigger 600 kWh battery pack. This enables the truck to offer a driving range of about 500 kms in single charge without need for charging stopovers.

In terms of battery technology, the eActros 600 has three battery packs, each with 207 kWh capacity, together offering an installed total capacity of 621 kWh. The batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate cell technology (LFP) and are characterized by a long service life.

Karin Rådström, CEO of MercedesBenz Trucks, said, "The eActros 600 stands for the transformation of road freight transport towards CO2-neutrality like no other truck with a three-pointed star. It is characterized by highly innovative drive technology that can offer our customers particularly high energy efficiency and thus profitability. This makes entry into e-mobility even more attractive for fleet operators."

According to Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the battery packs can last up to 1.2 million kilometers for a span of ten years of operation. After this period of use, the battery state of health should still be over 80 percent. Moreover, in contrast to other battery cell technologies, approximately 95 percent of the installed capacity can be used with LFP technology. This makes a higher range with the same installed battery capacity possible, the company adds.

The manufacturer claims that the eActros 600 can clock more than 1,000 kms per day with intermediate charging, even without "DC super-fast charging" that will be enabled in the truck range later. With faster charging, the truck can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes at a suitable charging station with an output of around 1 MW.

The eActros 600 will be produced on the existing assembly line at the company's truck assembly plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany, alongside the assembly of diesel trucks. Electric drive components will be sourced from the Mercedes-Benz plants in Mannheim, Gaggenau and Kassel.

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