The Evolution of POWERTRAINS
TO ERR IS HUMAN
Mistakes – we all make them; while we wish we didn’t, they are a part of human nature. And we’d like to acknowledge that JGK Media Group made a major one in the last issue of the magazine. In our special report of the 2024 APNA Truck Show, there was an error in the name of the grand prize donor. The 2024 APNA Truck Show Grand Prize donor was Thermo King, and we offer our heartfelt apologies to the Thermo King brand and team for our error.
Some Canadian industries almost came to a standstill in late August when union workers at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City both went on strike. While the federal government intervened and legislated binding arbitration, the alternate outcome could have crippled many industries across Canada.
In this issue, Ray Gompf looks at how powertrains have evolved in the last few decades. While most trucks have moved towards automated systems, it begs the question of how much reliance do drivers put into these systems.
And while manufacturers move towards more electrification of trucks, is there enough infrastructure to support this move? Michael Howe gives his insights into the infrastructure issues.
Be sure to check for these and more stories on our website as well at www. desitrucking.com.
As students return to schools, colleges and universities, there is increased traffic on the roads. Be aware of your surroundings and of pedestrians so that a tragic mistake is avoided.
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The Evolution of Powertrains
Power trains have evolved light years over the past century or so. A power train consists of those parts of a vehicle that transfer energy produced by the engine to the drive wheels that translate the created energy into movement either forward or backward, depending on the direction so chosen by the operator.
The first component is the engine, which requires fuel to be fed into cylinders of the engine to be compressed and exploded. This forces the cylinder to push on a crankshaft to create a circular motion which is then replicated inside the transmission, which permits the operator to select
from a series of gears to increase speed while keeping the speed of the engine firing at a relatively slow revolutions per minute (RPM) by transferring the spinning movement along through the drive shaft to the differential which changes the direction of the spinning out to the drive wheels which have contact then with the road.
The object of the exercise is to convert the engine speed into road speed through various gear ratios to mathematically keep the engine speed within a narrow range of RPMs while increasing the number of RPMs at the wheels. Now, of course, every increase in speed through the gears reduces
the effective power delivered to the wheels. The trick is that more power, or torque, is required to get the vehicle and load moving than to maintain its movement forward as speed increases. So much for the very simplified primer in creating motion.
Over the decades, improvements have been incredible. From engines that produced possibly as little as twenty horsepower through transmissions of four or five gears to engines today which probably produce 400 to 800 horsepower at 1200 to 1400 RPMs through up to 20 gears — automatically. Through differentials that early on were possibly 20:1 to now
G. RAY GOMPF, CD
where the average differential can be slightly more than 3:1.
Back in the day, in order to get more than 5 gears, trucks would have two transmissions. I’ve seen and used four gears in the primary and five gears in the secondary, with an engine producing 237 horsepower with differential ratios 5.11:1. Shifting gears in those days took infinite skill but then operators got lots of practice shifting.
Today’s trucks require infinitely less skill and human muscle to operate than those early trucks that many of
standard. Engines now have enough horsepower to, with relative ease, lift a heavy load up a mountain at average 6% grade through transmissions with around 20 gears shifted automatically and with final gear ratios in the low 3s:1 and sometimes even in the high 2s.
Yes, there are still a considerable contingent of manually shifted transmissions ranging from 8 speeds to 20 speeds with 13 and 18 speeds most used.
The choice of manually shifted or automatically shifted transmissions
thank you very much. And yes, of all those shifts I made in the past I did miss two shifts. Both on Bissett Creek Hill. Not bad out of multiple millions of gear changes over the years.
If a manual transmission is used, it behooves the operator to completely understand where the maximum torque is at what rpm and then understand the various gear ratios available through the transmission multiplied through the differential gear ratio. All of those various combinations are significant, and the mathematics must be clearly understood to achieve the most efficient
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Electric Charging Infrastructure
BY MICHAEL HOWE
The pressure to move away from fossil fuels has resulted in a number of opportunities for different industries to expand. Truck drivers can’t help but see the plethora of wind farms and solar farms dotting the landscape as they traverse North America. No doubt, truck drivers also see an increasing number of electric vehicles not only in the cities and towns, but also on the interstates and highways that zig zag the countryside. Many political leaders want to see even more of not only renewable energy but more electric vehicles – including electric trucks – but there is a real question if this is even feasible given the infrastructure needs to support such vehicles.
In the United States, the election of President Biden in 2020 saw an increased push to install charging stations across the country. The President established a goal to build 500,000 by the year 2030, which included $7.5 Billion for charging expansion. The process has gone much slower than the Administration would prefer, but according to them there are currently over 192,000 charging ports in the US. And, in August 2024, the Administration announced an additional
$521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle charging stations across 29 states. The new funding round is designed to help rural and tribal areas.
In Canada, the country has invested over $1 Billion since 2016 to make electric vehicles more affordable and chargers more accessible. In 2020, Canada committed $280 million over 5 years to support the deployment of over 33,000 electric vehicle chargers, and in 2022 the Budget added an additional $4000 million to add even more. The current goal of the Canadian government is to have 84,500 charging stations deployed by 2029.
The demand exists for electric vehicles and charging stations, though perhaps not in all parts of North America. Rural areas where communities are divided by significant distance, areas that experience extreme cold, and mountainous regions struggle to attract significant electric vehicle usage. Nonetheless, electric car sales neared 1.4 million in 2023 in the United States, a 40% increase over 2022. Tax incentives help with the sales, but recent changes in the tax code have meant fewer models are eligible.
The demand is being driven by government mandates as well. Canada is mandating EV sales with 50 percent of new vehicles sold by 2030 being emissions free, and 100% by 2035. Is Canada ready for the increased demand? The simple answer is no. The International Energy Agency has noted that Canada has about 0.06 publicly available chargers for every electric vehicle on the road, which ranks it about 20th in the world, and the US is similarly situated. The United States plans to end purchases of gas powered vehicles by 2035 as well. The mandates of both countries are largely dependent upon politics and who is in power too, so as that changes policy may change.
The reality is that both Canada and the US are not ready, and likely won’t be ready for the electric vehicle mandates. The electric charging infrastructure simply does not exist across North America, and even if there is a great push it’s likely much of rural America and Canada will remain somewhat of an island when it comes to electric vehicle infrastructure and reliability.
Canada Isn’t
All That Easy
As driver’s call me, I find they are different than they were when trucking was booming a few years ago. They are stressed out and constantly upset with money woes. They can barely cover their sky-high mortgage payments and worried about upcoming mortgage renewals with much higher rates. They cannot afford to replace aging equipment because there is little to no income to spare to make payments on equipment.
I have driven past truck and trailer dealerships in Washington, British Columbia, and Tennessee. Each dealership has very little inventory and what they do have has been sitting for a year or more. Not many are buying. September is upon us, which used to mean it’s time to buy and plan equipment purchases for the next year. I’m seeing very few firms buying, and if they are buying, it’s only to replace aging items that cannot be repaired or were written off as a total loss. It’s a sad state of affairs.
When driver’s call me to ask about making a purchase, I first must determine if they even have the ability to make the payment. Most are not qualifying because their debt is so high, which adds further stress to situations. There is no income left after their mortgage or rent payments, other bills,
and food to qualify for a loan. Honestly, I have only had one person who has qualified this year, and the rest were rejected by every bank and leasing company.
I recently went to Nashville and Memphis. I was excited to see the area, but also look at the trucking culture. What I saw were empty dealerships and empty truck parking lots. I thought I would see a lot more trucks on the road. I did see some, but not nearly what you saw a few years ago. It showed me that trucking in Tennessee is just as low as it is in B.C. and across Canada.
In Nashville, I encountered two separate times that I overheard random people talking about healthcare in Canada. They were saying it was free and how great it is. I stopped and advised I was from Canada and how awful the healthcare really is. It’s free, but you get nothing for it. I advised my niece, and her baby were almost killed by poor care when she had a complicated birth. I advised of year long waits for an appointment with a specialist if you had a doctor at all, and my friend being told he would not be receiving treatment for cancer so he would die. He ended up having to go to California just to get treatment. Americans clearly have misconceptions of Canada.
What surprised me most about my trip was when I went on a tour of Nashville stars homes. They thought homes that were a few million dollars were really expensive. The prices didn’t phase me. I told them my friend’s 1100 sq ft condo in downtown Vancouver was well over a million dollars and watched as their mouths dropped. I saw a home that was beside Graceland; literally it backed on to the Graceland fence. It was listed for $152,000. American’s are struggling to pay small amounts like that, when us Canadian’s have to pay over a million dollars for a home an hour outside of the city.
I saw a lot less homeless people in Tennessee than I do in the lower mainland of BC. Unfortunately, most were former army veterans. It’s unfortunate they served their country and have been abandoned with PTSD and many issues trying to assimilate into society once their service is over. But having seen the prices of food, rent and housing, I’m astonished Americans are struggling. To me I thought they had it easy, but they think because health care is free in Canada that we have it easy. Canada is a lot of things, and easy is not one of them.
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Wildfires Affect Drivers and Vehicles, Increasing Risk
Stay off the road if you can. If you have to go, have a plan, says Road Safety at Work.
Wildfires and the smoke they create can make driving even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. The best way to keep safe is to delay non-essential trips if possible.
“Intense heat, smoke, and debris on the road can affect both drivers and their vehicles,” says Trace Acres, Program Director for Road Safety at Work. “To help keep everyone safe, reconsider travel into or through areas that are under evacuation alerts or near them. Only go if you’re confident your travel won’t put you, other drivers, or emergency responders at risk.”
With some wildfires expected to burn into the fall and winter, drivers may need to adjust their plans for several months.
“One of the best things to do is know before you go,” says Acres. Whether you’re driving for leisure or work, consult credible, trusted sources for information about regions you’ll be travelling to or through. DriveBC.ca posts updated information on road and weather conditions.
If fires are burning alongside or near your intended route or destination, be aware that the situation can change quickly. “Emergency workers have plenty on their hands so they don’t need more traffic – and, potentially, more evacuees – to deal with.” Always follow instructions from emergency and traffic control personnel.
Plan your trip and include regular check-ins with someone along the way, especially if you’re planning to stray from major travel routes.
Other Tips from Road Safety at Work Include:
Drive calmly and cautiously
Don’t speed. Be alert. Increase your following distance to 4 to 6 seconds, similar to when driving in severe winter conditions. Keep your headlights and taillights on.
Avoid driving at night
The combination of temperature, moisture, dim lighting, and smoke can reduce visibility. When you drop into valleys or dips where there’s a creek, lake, or other water source, be prepared for visibility to worsen.
Roll up the windows
Inhaling smoke-filled air can harm your respiratory health and make you tired. Smoke can irritate your eyes, impairing your vision. Close windows and exterior air vents. Use the recirculation mode on your air conditioning. Switch it off every hour for about 15 minutes to allow the air filter to remove contaminants and let fresh air in.
Clean all windows, mirrors, and headlights
Built-up smoke and dust can impair visibility. Give windows, mirrors, and headlights a thorough cleaning before heading out.
Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle Stock emergency essentials such as booster cables, bottled water, a “Help/ OK” sign, and a map in case you lose cell reception and need to find an alternate route. Double-check your fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Pack a few N95 masks in case you need to get out of your car in a smoky area.
Keep your phone charged
Don’t get caught with a dead battery if you need to call for assistance.
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Jaskirat Sidhu Still Has Hopes
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver responsible for the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash, has requested the reinstatement of his permanent resident status.
In May, the Immigration and Refugee Board issued a deportation order for Sidhu and revoked his permanent resident status. Sidhu, originally from India, arrived in Canada in 2014.
In 2018, while living in Calgary, Sidhu, a rookie truck driver, failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the junior hockey team's bus at a rural intersection near Tisdale, Saskatchewan. The crash resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injuries to 13 others.
Sidhu pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and received an eight-year prison sentence, though he was granted full parole last year.
Sidhu’s lawyer, Michael Greene, states that the application for reinstatement is being made on humanitarian grounds.
months, with the entire process potentially extending up to two years. The evaluation will consider Sidhu’s integration into Canada, his family and community connections, and the best interests of his child.
Sidhu and his wife have a oneyear-old child with severe heart and lung complications. Greene noted that relocating to India could pose significant challenges for the child’s health.
Families of the crash victims are divided on Sidhu’s potential deportation. Some advocate for his removal, while others support his right to stay.
The Reconciliation Action Group in Calgary has expressed its opposition to Sidhu's deportation, arguing that it is influenced by racial biases. They highlight Sidhu’s Canadian wife and child with health issues, stating that deportation would negatively impact them.
“The key consideration is how a reasonable person would respond to alleviate the misfortunes of this individual,” Greene explained. “However, this must be weighed against the severe consequences of his actions. Sidhu meets many criteria for humanitarian grounds.”
Greene indicated that a decision on the application might take several
Calgary MP George Chahal has called on federal politicians to block the deportation, asserting that Sidhu has served his sentence for the tragic incident.
Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole tweeted in December that deporting Sidhu would not resolve the pain caused by the crash, advocating for his permanent residency to be granted on compassionate grounds while acknowledging the grief of the victims' families.
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Source: NewsCanada
Our Canadian Railways
At some point, most Canadians have taken a train trip somewhere. Maybe, it was to a different province to visit friends or family, or maybe it was sightseeing on a historic tourist train. Maybe it was simply heading downtown on a daily commute to work.
Many of us may take for granted how important railways are in our lives. Here are four things you might not know about them.
Historic significance
In the late 1800s, the drive to create a cross-country railroad was at the core of creating the nation known today as Canada. In fact, its completion was essential for British Columbia to join Confederation as Canada’s sixth province.
The famous “last spike” of this railway was driven into a railroad tie on November 7, 1885, near Eagle Pass in the B.C. interior, connecting the country from coast to coast. It was just one of about 30 million iron spikes used to complete the line.
Countless new communities developed along railway lines across the continent, and the tracks opened up access to farmland, forests and other
natural resources that literally helped build the country.
Economic impact
The fleet of freight trains traversing Canada is one of the economic engines driving the national economy. There are more than 2,000 locomotives that haul 50,000 freight cars across more than 40,000 km of railroad track in Canada. Trains carry nearly $400 billion in goods to and from ports, trucking yards and major manufacturers and distribution outlets every year.
Canada’s rail network is also closely connected with our North American free-trade partners, carrying goods back and forth between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
Plus, every year, millions of passengers travel on regional and interprovincial rail networks to get to work, visit family or go on holiday in Canada.
Various options
While shipping freight is by far the most common use of railways in Canada, there are other important and entertaining uses for Canadian tracks.
Many of Canada’s historic steam trains are still in operation, taking
tourists on scenic outings through forests, canyons and mountain passes. There are also modern luxury trains that take passengers through remote parts of the country you couldn’t otherwise see.
And we can’t overlook the many municipal commuter rail cars that people use daily, including subways, streetcars and light rapid rail lines.
Safety first
Given the significant role railways play in so many aspects of the economy, keeping the lines and equipment secure is a top priority for operators. Freight train companies employ their own private police services that have similar powers to other peace officers, such as local municipal or provincial forces.
There are also strict laws against trespassing on railway property, including around tracks and marshalling yards, or tampering with rail equipment. If you do see someone who shouldn’t be on or near train tracks or railway equipment, contact the authorities immediately.
Learn more about the security of Canada’s railways at tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation.
Living Healthy on the Road isn’t Easy, but it’s Not Impossible
Long hours, sedentary job requirements, and limited food options on the road all conspire to make it especially difficult for professional drivers to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But it’s not impossible.
And there are many examples of drivers who’ve found a way to live healthy while employed as a professional driver. We reached out to several trucking health experts for advice on how this can be achieved.
Focus on what you can control:
There are many realities of trucking you can’t control. Long hours. Limited food availability. Having to sit for extended periods of time. Lack of gym access. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Company advises drivers to focus on what they can control.
“I think a lot of drivers put their focus on aspects they can’t control,” he said. “Instead of putting all the focus on these aspects they can’t control that are hindering their ability to live a healthier life, I want them to shift their mindset to the factors they can control. They can control how they spend their 30-minute break – they can try to move more during that time. Maybe McDonald’s is the only place they can get food, but what they can control is the food they eat at McDonald’s. We give five or six health options at a bunch of restaurants so they can pick the healthiest option at McDonald’s.
Just start:
Any improvement in lifestyle begins with a simple decision to get healthier. The first steps on that journey can be baby steps.
“The biggest thing is, you need to start to do something,” Manera said. “Too many people get it in their head that they need a huge, elaborate plan when in reality, you just need to get started and get the wheels turning. You’ll figure out the rest of the plan as you go. It can be anything from a 10-minute walk, switching to diet soda, or switching from three packets of sugar in your coffee to Splenda. Making small changes over time will build up.”
Stephen Kane, president of Rolling Strong, is a former truck driver himself. So, he understands the realities of the profession. He urges drivers to start slow and focus on increasing mobility.
“Most truck drivers who have been in the truck for a long period of time say they can’t run, can’t walk, their knees and hips hurt. We studied this and
we understand when you’re sedentary as much as a driver is, it tightens up tendons, ligaments, muscles, and puts a lot of strain on the bones they’re connected to,” he explained. “We try to loosen people up and focus on mobility –getting them to where they can walk and do light exercise more easily.”
Kane says a driver’s first step to a healthier lifestyle is admitting there’s an issue, and that whatever they’re doing just isn’t working. He also encouraged them to be open-minded and to understand it is possible to be healthy as a trucker.
Rolling Strong focuses on five essential approaches to wellness: nutrition; fitness; hydration; sleep; and the mental state of mind.
“Don’t set your expectations too high. It’s good to have a roadmap where you’re working with small goals to move the needle a bit. Those feel good and give you the drive to accomplish more goals down the road,” said Kane.
Andrea Morley, health coach with NAL Insurance’s Healthy Trucker program, encourages drivers to start with diet.
“Cutting back on processed foods is the number one thing all truck drivers can do,” she said. “That is doable in a truck stop, but will often require them to bring at least some of their food on the road.”
Incorporate the truck:
Drivers may not want to make room in an already cramped truck cab for exercise equipment. But there are a surprising number of exercises that can be done with nothing more than a resistance band and the truck itself.
“We have plenty of workouts that show people how to use the step on their truck and all the things they already do in their pre-trip inspection as a way to engage in mobility work,” said Kane. “The way they climb in and out of the truck and pull down the hood – there are ways you can do that to turn it into a flexibility routine. You don’t necessarily need equipment; you need instructions
on how to do things right so you don’t get injured.”
“All our workouts can be done in the truck or outside the truck,” added Manera. “We give drivers a resistance band that’s six ounces that they can carry around and it doesn’t take up any room in the truck. It’s the only equipment they need.”
Healthy Trucker’s Morley agreed that no space-eating equipment is needed. Drivers can begin with a pair of running shoes, a towel, and a mat to toss on the pavement for outdoor workouts. If they want to take it a step further, however, small equipment such as a resistance band, a couple dumbbells or a single kettle bell can greatly broaden the types of exercise that’s possible without taking up too much space.
“If you don’t want to take actual pieces of workout equipment, drivers can use their tire chains – anything that is heavy and easy to hold that’s in and around the truck can be great workout equipment as long as it’s safe to use,” she said.
Join a team:
Accountability is a strong motivator when it comes to getting healthy. Experts we spoke to encouraged working with a coach and emphasized the value of community when pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
“If they are part of a group, they know they can participate on their own level and they feel less pressure,” Morley said. “They also feel that sense of community.”
The Trucking Fitness Company is an app-based program that puts participants into groups of five to eight like-minded drivers. It also provides 24/7 access to a coach, for support and guidance.
Trucking companies themselves can also play a role in encouraging drivers to participate in such programs. Morley said trucking employers are increasingly awakening to the importance of supporting driver health.
“A lot have really stepped up over
the past five years to support the health of their drivers,” she said. “It’s a tough issue because it’s not their responsibility; just like any other industry, no employer is fully responsible for their employees’ health and wellness. But at the same time, it goes a long way as far as recruiting, retention, employee happiness and longterm health.”
And a healthier driver is a safer driver, Kane added.
Pictures of health
An effective driver health program will produce its success stories. They can be inspiring to others and should be highlighted as evidence it is possible to become and stay healthy as a truck driver.
“We had a guy who was 340 lbs or so,” Manera related. “He just started doing the five-minute truck stop workout every single day and took some of our nutritional habits and started implementing that. He cut down on soda, changed to diet soda and lost about 28-29 lbs in the first month or two. And it only took him five minutes a day.”
Morley encourages drivers to look to their healthy peers for inspiration.
“I’m not here to tell you what’s possible,” she said. “Let other drivers out there who are improving their health and living a healthy lifestyle tell you it’s possible to maintain your health on the road through diet and exercise. Many have gone from being very unhealthy to much healthier while on the road.”
Rolling Strong counts several 100lb losers in its program, but Kane has to look no further than himself for a success story.
“My message is loud and clear,” he said. “It can be done. I am a cancer survivor. I had a heart condition, I experienced obesity, high blood pressure – I’m not a person who was born with a six-pack of abs. I have to work for it and I’ve done it as a truck driver, in operations and now as president of Rolling Strong.”
Waste Connections of New York
Takes Delivery of Peterbilt 520EVs
Peterbilt announced the delivery of two Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York, Inc., a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City. The vehicles will be deployed for residential refuse collection in the Bronx, New York, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the communities it serves.
Designed for commercial and residential refuse collection, the Model 520EV handles up to 1,100 trash bins on a single charge. It provides Waste Connections of New York with an allelectric, zero-emissions powertrain featuring efficient, quiet operation for
use in the neighborhoods of the Bronx.
“Delivery of these vehicles to Waste Connections of New York marks another successful Peterbilt EV adoption as we continue partnering with our customers in the transition to cleaner solutions for commercial transportation and refuse collection,” said Jake Montero, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing.
Developed for maximum efficiency, the Model 520EV takes advantage of frequent starts and stops typical with refuse applications to transfer energy back to its battery packs through regenerative braking. The operating
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Iwas planning a trip to Nashville and saw it was only a few hours drive to Memphis. I decided to add a few days in Memphis to my trip and go check out Graceland. While in Memphis I just had to try some places that Elvis had eaten at. I ended up at Marlowe’s BBQ near Graceland and Arcade Restaurant in downtown Memphis.
Marlowe’s BBQ I found out about from a local tour guide. I had done a tour of Memphis during the day and as he dropped me off to the Guesthouse at Graceland he said, “You should get picked up in a pink Cadillac limo and go eat at Marlowe’s BBQ tonight.” If he had not told me, I never would have known. The front desk of the hotel called for the limo and gave me a pink card that said I got a small discount as a hotel guest. I saw the pink limousine pull up in a few minutes and it was awesome! It’s a free service for local hotels near Graceland but make sure you give the driver a tip.
Marlowe’s BBQ has a gift shop where you can buy Elvis souvenirs, and their own spice rub. The entire restaurant is Elvis themed and has multiple artifacts. Miss V was my server and she told me Elvis had eaten at this restaurant multiple times. She also recommended the corn fritters and anything BBQ because it’s award-winning BBQ.
I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the corn fritters. It was delicious! Best pulled pork sandwich I ever had! The receipt said “pulled pork wet” because it’s slathered in sauce. The bun wasn’t too heavy which Miss V said was brioche. I honestly wasn’t very hungry because it was so hot and humid, but I gulped that sandwich down! I highly recommend trying their BBQ and going for a drive in the pink limo for an experience you won’t ever forget!
Elvis Presley Ate Here
Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
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The second Elvis eaten at restaurant I tried was Arcade Restaurant. It’s the oldest café in Memphis and in a historic building. We were able to walk in on a weekday morning and get the actual booth that Elvis sat at. He sat at the table by the back door, so he could easily slip out if needed.
It was breakfast so we ordered an omelette, pancakes, bacon, grits, hash browns, biscuits, and gravy. I did want honey wheat pancakes but those and the sweet potato pancakes were sold out, so I got regular pancakes. They only had country ham for the omelette, and it was very thick and salty, so I wouldn’t get that again, but the biscuits and gravy were good and so were the pancakes. We of course used the back door to exit like Elvis did. You can get souvenirs like shirts and mugs here too, and reservations can be done online. Weekends are difficult to get in, so come on a weekday if you can. Movies like The Firm were shot here and there’s a photo of Tom Cruise in famous nearby BB King’s club when he was filming there and in Arcade Restaurant.
You do feel excitement eating at Elvis frequented spots. I was in awe. My friend who is a huge Elvis fan said he felt goosebumps as I shared a few photos. If you like Elvis, I highly recommend going to see Graceland and trying some of the local eateries. Priscilla Presley is known to frequent the Peabody Hotel with Marlo Thomas, daughter of St Jude Hospital founder Danny Thomas. I learned that using the same driving service the Presley family uses. If you go to Memphis talk to the locals because they can point you to spots you never knew about.
Vision Truck Group Opens New Location in Ontario
Longtime Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently invested $20 million to open a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
“Congratulations to Vision Truck Group for opening another location to better service and support Mack customers,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Vision’s investment in the construction of this state-of-the-art facility as well as the Mack brand is evidence that like Mack, Vision is committed to its customers.”
The new facility, located at 167 Garden Ave., Brantford, opened April 15, 2024. Vision broke ground on the 52,000 square-foot facility March 1, 2023.
“The City of Brantford has been growing significantly during the past several years and is a strategic location
based on transportation traffic in Ontario,” said John Slotegraaf, president of Vision Truck Group. “The area has been underserved by OEMs before we opened this new Mack facility for our customers.”
The Brantford site features 22 service bays and is a Mack Certified Uptime Dealer, meaning it received the accreditation because it has met stringent requirements to improve uptime for customers. Mack Certified Uptime Dealers feature “uptime bays” reserved specifically for trucks with service and repair needs requiring less than four hours of work. Customer vehicles needing a quick repair are rapidly diagnosed and returned to operation, improving dealership efficiency and customer ROI.
Vision’s Brantford location is a natural gas-certified facility, and the team is currently working toward becoming a
Mack Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer. Vision will employ about 70 people at Brantford, building toward 40 technicians, with 12 being master techs. The Brantford site offers $2 million in parts inventory.
Vision Truck Group began in 1993, when John Slotegraaf Sr. acquired a dealership in Cambridge, Ontario. John Slotegraaf Jr. took over the business in 2008.
Along with Brantford and Cambridge, Vision has locations in Brampton, Etobicoke, Stoney Creek and London, Ontario. Vision also offers a body shop and parts distribution center at its Cambridge location.
Vision Brantford offers a complimentary vehicle pick-up and dropoff service as Vision does at all of its locations.
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The Philips Xperion 3000 – The Right Light for the Job
Jag Dhatt
Working under the hood of your vehicle, whether passenger or commercial, is not fun in the first place. Add on the fact that the small OEM light provides little visibility, and the job becomes even more tedious. So many times, I’ve had to use a flashlight or find a way to hang a light so I can work on my vehicle. Still, most don’t work well as they can be bulky, have fixed lights, a single focus beam, or aren’t adjustable enough to make a big difference. Well, Philips may just have the right product for you with the Xperion 3000 under-bonnet light. And if you’re a trucker, then having the right tool for the job makes all the difference in the world.
Unboxing the Xperion 3000 was simple and there’s nothing fancy with the packaging. All information is on the box for easy access to what the light can provide. The Xperion 3000 came about 80% charged so it can be used right out of the box.
The Xperion 3000 is made of aluminum, nylon, and plastic, making it easy to handle and use. I am certain it will last a long time as well as it feels very sturdy in the hand. Also important is that
The light is powerful, providing 1200 lumens in Boost mode; if you don’t need
the extreme light, then it still gives 300 lumens in Eco mode, which will be plenty for most jobs. In terms of total use time, the battery will last 3 hours in Boost mode and about 12 hours in Eco mode. This is more than enough for most jobs. Charging the Xperion 3000 is easy as it comes with a type C cable that plugs into a waterproof charging port. To fully charge takes about 4 hours.
In terms of practicality, I found the Xperion 3000 very useful. I’ve worked on my cars and when in the garage, better lighting – that is convenient – has always been an issue. I can say without hesitation that the Xperion 3000 made working on my car much better. I was able to hang the light under the hood and it lit up the engine compartment as if it were outside in the sunlight. Moreover, I was able to adjust not only the angle of light, but location with ease. The two hooks are convenient. While the built-in magnets are good, I do wish that they would have been slightly stronger to keep the light in some angles. Nonetheless, for where I had it placed, the magnets worked well.
One of the strongest selling points of the Xperion 3000 has to be its various angles. The two LED lamp arms can be rotated to be 180 degrees; match this with the 100-degree wide beam-angle and
almost every part under the hood can be illuminated.
But it’s not just about using this light under the hood. When cleaning the inside of my vehicles, I do so in the garage as well. And once again, even with the sunshades and doors all open, there’s not enough light, especially when vacuuming under the seats. More than once, after I thought I was done, I noticed some areas weren’t clean until I pulled the car out of the garage. I tried to use flashlights and corded lamps, but they were more a hassle than help. The Xperion 3000 changed that as well. Even with using the Eco mode, the interior of the car is illuminated to do a thorough cleaning job.
While the Xperion 3000 Underbonnet light would be practical even in automotive & truck repair shops, it is aimed more at the DIYers. When working on your heavy truck, automobile, or even boat, this is a fantastic light that will help get the job done. And for those who spend a lot of time on the road, the Xperion 3000 is great to keep in the car in case of emergencies.
For more information on the Xperion 3000 Under-bonnet light, or other products, visit www.philips.ca.
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2024 Range Rover SV LWB
“Chariot of Kings and Queens”
Almost invariably, the vehicle of choice for kings, queens, political leaders, and oligarchs is the Range Rover—and not just any Range Rover, but rather the Range Rover LWB. Now, before I delve more deeply into this rabbit hole, for those who are reading and are not
familiar with the Range Rover family, let me take a moment to enlighten you. The Range Rover lineup is comprised of the following, from the top down:
• Range Rover (standard wheelbase and long wheelbase, hence the LWB moniker)
• Range Rover Sport
• Range Rover Velar
• Range Rover Evoque
There is then what we call the Land Rover line:
• Defender 130 (long wheelbase, 4-door)
• Defender 110 (standard wheelbase, 4-door)
• Defender 90 (two-door)
• Discovery
• Discovery Sport
Our review focuses on a very special version of the top-dog Range Rover. It is the long wheelbase model SV trim level. What is SV, you ask? It stands for Special Vehicle Operations— the team that takes your “regular” run-of-the-mill Range Rover and makes it more luxurious, refined, and personal. When I opened with my line about the vehicle of choice for kings and queens being the Range Rover LWB, it was meant to establish the baseline of what we are talking about from a vehicle perspective. The Range Rover has always embodied a sense of power and class; a vehicle that announces arrival not just at a destination, but rather in society and culture. Hence, it is the vehicle of choice. Not only does it have the luxury and opulence of an S-Class, but it also has the ability to tackle the worst that Mother Nature can throw at you, such as wading through as much as 3 feet of water—yes, that's right, 3 FEET of water!
Now, no uber-luxury chariot can be complete without having a sufficient number of horses to pull it, you know, for when you must get away as quickly as possible from the glaring eyes of the public as you leave the stately evening ball. The Range Rover SV does not disappoint in this respect. Under its beautifully rounded long hood is nestled a 4.4-liter Twin-Turbo V8 combined with a 48V electric system, producing 607 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque. All of this is good enough to propel this very substantial SUV to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The power is routed through an 8-speed ZF transmission, which is tuned to provide some of the most imperceptible shift changes that I have ever experienced. The overall driving experience is tuned for comfortable cruising at any speed. It's not a B-road carver or agile athlete in the curves. Instead, it’s an SUV designed to ensure its occupants are pampered and taken care of, such that you arrive at your next destination more invigorated and rested than when you departed. The power delivery of the SV is also equally engineered. Your action of depressing the accelerator produces a thrust-like feeling, coming on like a wave that feels endless.
The interior of the SV is where things begin to truly take shape. As an occupant, you are surrounded by real metals, openpore woods, and more leather than you have ever seen. Almost every material your hands can touch is covered in a combination
of two-tone Caraway Near-Aniline and Perlino Semi-Aniline leather, including the headliner; and whatever is not covered in leather is instead high-tech materials like gloss white ceramic and a mosaic inlaid wenge hardwood. All of this is when the SV is equipped with the SV Serenity Theme and SV Signature Suite, which also limits the seating to four occupants, including the driver. In the rear, when so equipped, you have fully reclinable passenger rear seats with foot and leg rests, an electronically deployed and controlled champagne cooler accompanied by Dartington crystal glassware. The seats have a suite of massage modes and are heated and cooled.
All of this sounds incredibly extravagant and elegant, and take my word for it, it does. Being behind the wheel of this vehicle for a week was an experience. For an SUV, it attracted significant attention, not only for its commanding presence but also, surprisingly, for how many people actually knew this model as an SV LWB edition. I believe part of this has to do with the fact that in the lower mainland, Range Rovers are as abundant as Tesla Model 3s; which means when you see one that is as unique and different as the SV, you take notice and pay attention. That said, the SV commands a significant sum for you to experience what King Charles III likely does on a daily basis. How much, you ask? Well, $324,315.00. That is before taxes and dealer costs. The base price alone rings in at $267,450.00, with the SV suite of options running $54,915.00. I would like to break some of those options down for you, as it is astonishing what some of them cost:
1. SV Signature Suite (i.e., the dual massage lounger package of seats, including tables and cooler) -
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Admittedly, the experience of driving and being in the SV is truly exceptional. It is hard to put into words the feeling you get once inside and as you are chauffeured around. However, is it a vehicle for the masses? Simply put, no. It is a vehicle for the 1% of the 1%, and with alternatives like the Autobiography edition, which comes in nearly $100,000.00 less and optically looks very similar, using a slightly detuned version of the same 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and providing better seating configurations and usable space, you might question ticking the SV model box.
$26,000.00;
23” Forged Gloss Dark Grey and Corinthian Bronze Wheels - $3,700.00;
SV Badging and Accents - $4,400.00; and
4. Satin White Ceramic Finishing with Embossed Mosaic Wood - $4,350.00.
Challenger Motor Freight Wins Fleet Safety, Best Fleet to Drive For Awards
As part of the Fastfrate Group, Challenger Motor Freight, one of North America's largest privately owned logistics and transportation companies, is proud to announce that it has won the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For Award in the Large Carrier division.
This is the second win for Challenger in the Overall category (2022), and the sixth consecutive year the freighter has been named to the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For list.
Challenger has also won the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association Annual Fleet Safety Award.
TCA's Fleet Safety Award recognizes
North American transportation companies that have shown an exceptional commitment to safety. Companies are recognized in six mileagebased divisions and are awarded based on the lowest annual accident frequency ratio per million miles. Challenger won 1st place in Division V.
The award speaks to Challenger's dedication to fielding a fleet of the most capable drivers in the industry. The Cambridge, Ontario-based freighter sets a standard for excellence in their approach and their performance on the road.
Challenger Motor Freight has a staff of more than 2,000 people, with a fleet of approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300
trailers. Since its inception in 1975, they have become one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada.
Challenger has also been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007.
Challenger Motor Freight has earned accolades for its exceptional service over the years, including six consecutive Top Fleet Employer awards from Trucking HR Canada.
In addition to its headquarters in Cambridge, Challenger Motor Freight has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Detroit, Chicago and Long Beach.
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