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There are many changes in the world of transport, from ELDs to electric trucks. Whether positive or negative, ELDs are here and so, it’s better to make the transition to the new system with as little disruption as possible. Desi Trucking Magazine has tried to educate its readers about the changes – if you still are unclear, contact us and we will do our best to help. The other big announcement was Tesla electric truck – Elon Musk promises that his newest vision will change the transport industry, and already, some big guns have placed their orders. The question, however, remains when and if these electric trucks will become a reality.

This April, the trucking industry will gather again at the International Centre for Truckworld 2018. JGK Media Inc., parent company of Desi Trucking Magazine, is again the official SouthAsian media partner for the show. We encourage all of our readers to attend the largest truck show in Canada.

As Desi Trucking Magazine enters its 9th year of publication, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued support. From all of us at JGK Media Inc., we wish you all a very prosperous and joy filled 2018. God bless.

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Speed limiters were brought in on the promise of safer roads. drivers involved in three separate incidents during the last few months that resulted in deaths. The Truckers have adapted their skill to having their trucks speed limited but with inadequate enforcement for speeding cars on most carnage went on unabated along a major highway and all controlled access highways in the region. roads, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Police forces across North America claim many drivers are For cars drivers, there is a risk/benefit mind set to speeding. The likelihood of being caught is marginal, so there is unwarranted distracted because they slam into lines of stopped traffic, resulting speeding putting the highly skilled truck driver in deaths. Yes, all could be avoided in a perfect world. Is constantly at risk and in jeopardy. saying, “It’s distracted driving” enough? No. Back in the day, things like this never happened because Add to this, hours of service that demand a shift to be that nearly twice as any other worker. Plus, the demand all truckers had their CB turned on and were aware of for a significant and specific number of miles to be potential problems miles before it become an emergency. covered in that shift during in which there is only one They were only on one channel and there were no thirty minute break allowed. Pay is based on productivity surprises. Now, clearly most don’t even turn the CB on let alone use it to ward off an emergency. It’s not a wonder while hours of service are tightly controlled by time to the point where drivers have to rest when they’re not why there are so many wrecks; but, why are there not more wrecks and carnage? The fact is there aren’t many more tired, and drive when they are, in far too many cases.

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messages constantly while monitoring progress by GPS, extreme pressure is being pressed on drivers to produce miles. The driver gets messages like below and you might understand the pressure and interference. This is the norm, not the exception.

“Speed limiters will make life safer,” they said. “Electronic logging devices will make life safer,” they said.

In the old days, we could, and did, choose our rest breaks to wait out rush hour traffic. Truckers only make miles at highway speed, so why waste hours sitting in traffic. We took ourselves off duty, went to bed and would take a four-hour nap. Now, you can’t take a nap unless and until the government rules tell you you can have a nap and that’s only for 30 minutes. In the old days, we managed 650 or 700 miles in 24 legally, and without pressure.

Now you have to produce 650 or 700 miles in 14 but then you have to have a ten-hour rest. Nothing has been achieved except now many more trucks are into stop and go rush hour traffic and often too tired to be even driving.

These three drivers charged in the above described October incident were distracted and it was 100% the drivers’ fault.

It couldn’t have been exacerbated by rules, regulations, and technology forced upon the industry by thoughtless governments who don’t seem to understand the laws of unintended consequences.

Should these drivers be charged? Yes! It’s not like drivers didn’t warn authorities of the problems created by such safety inspired rules. What could a trucker experienced in the real world know that a scientist with no real world experience couldn’t prove to be safe. It simply isn’t safe, get that through your educated mind.

Another point to consider is that the human driver isn’t safe enough, so a bunch of scientists think they can turn the drivers in the freight business into robots. We’ll see how that goes.

There are pilots flying huge aeroplanes with computer assist, but the pilot is always there to override the computer when it becomes evident the computer isn’t handling things properly. The aeroplane doesn’t have to fly in close proximity to much less skilled operators, but truck drivers do. Furthermore, pilots are in charge during takeoff and landing.

These scientists think they can have large robot trucks operate in situations constantly changing, constantly evolving. How is this autonomous truck going to avoid the moose crossing the road right now with no warning? How is this autonomous truck going to figure out where the road is when it has two feet of snow on it and this load just has to get there? How is this autonomous truck going to deal with the car driver that sneaks in front and slams on the brakes because it happens all too often in the real world?

Is it going to make life much safer on the highway relying on a robot over the human brain when dealing with the variables thrown at it? The variables of the weather, the variables of the creatures with which we share the world, the variables that constantly amaze us with the level of stupidity they project.

Technology can solve it all and with no input from those of us who have decades of real life knowledge and experience.

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listen to the real life experts plying the trade, keeping industry going by delivering the products to the market. It’s hardly a wonder that everything people see, touch, taste, was on a truck driven by a highly skilled operator before it reached you the customer of that product. That’s 100% of everything was on a truck.

There are no railway tracks leading to your grocery store. There are no deep-sea ports with docks at your local big box store.

There are no airports within close proximity to home. Without trucks and those highly skilled drivers driving them you would be naked, in an empty field beating wolves with a stick for a taste of that rabbit the wolf pack killed for your benefit.

You go ahead Mr. Legislator, you stop trucks from being safe.

It’s on you.

Now those big shippers and receivers must not be left out of this guilt.

It is routed back to Government not understanding their capacity to mess with the law of unintended consequences.

The government in a quest for more revenue streams without looking too greedy. Well, that’s easy to overcome. Manufacturers and wholesalers and retailers figure out they have rolling warehouses while the goods are in transit. Rather than stocking ahead, they manufacture and immediately load a truck (rolling warehouse); then the receiver leaves it on the truck until the very last second before it’s needed. They even call it “just in time” freight. The problem with “just in time” freight is that Mother Nature, traffic conditions, a truck driver’s well-being, and a whole host of variables interfere with the just in time portion of the equation. To deal with the variables, shippers/receivers apply fines to the truck driver for not delivering within the window of time the load was supposed to be delivered.

Oh, this doesn’t happen, you say. Think again.

Some of these windows of time for delivery are a mere fifteen minutes. Trying to move the load 4,000 miles within the exact amount of time available to hit the window of delivery under ideal conditions with no hiccups is probable, but usually not always possible.

Now, is this a government induced problem or is it an internal industry problem? The trucker doesn’t care who created the problem but there has to be a solution we’ll beyond the truck driver’s pay grade.

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Everybody in the supply chain has a reason for doing things the way they do. Mostly it’s in response to some sort of government regulation that didn’t consider the law of unintended consequences. Then each modification made to reduce the impact of government intervention by those in the supply chain moves the problem along the chain to the last link, who has no recourse.

The government is culpable in each and every one of the accidents that occur every week, month, and year.

Here’s some things to consider. There’s a distinct lack of places for truck drivers to park and rest. The snow clearing along the highways across Canada and parts of Northern USA is definitely less than ideal. Highway maintenance is sadly lacking. Punitive rules and regulations have been instituted that often conflict with one another. Pay for drivers is inadequate at best.

Professionalism is demanded with minimal qualification.

The mandatory entry level training is a small step forward but what’s needed is recognizing truck driving as a skilled trade with a defined career path of advancement and remuneration for advanced skill development, and a complete rethink of the Hours of Service.

Only then will the transport industry not only become safer, but more respected.

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truck, but once in production the real results will come in. So far long distance highway drivers are complaining that the 500 mile range per charge is not a far enough distance and only good for local drivers, and complaints of the driver being in the front middle of the cab and not being able to see their blind spots to the left and right. Time will tell. But if these electric trucks are not tried, we cannot find out the capabilities.

Driverless cars which are fully autonomous are currently being tested as well as driverless trucks. If the experiments prove successful, this could turn the whole trucking industry upside down. Would driver’s still be needed in any form? Whether it’s a truck or taxi, is the driver still going to be needed? Could the driving all be done through an application and computer? That’s what we will eventually find out. It could potentially save lives,

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but all employed drivers will be terrified about the prospect of losing their job one day. That is inevitable and a change in occupation may be needed.

Electronic log books are the biggest complaint I am seeing.

It will force a driver to take his designated break, which forces rest and ensures safety. But drivers are complaining that wait times, which they consider off time, are being included in “on duty time”. I will imagine that the first bit will take getting used to and that deliveries will be later than usual at the onset, but let’s see how the industry adjusts. With many protests and non stop complaining there is nothing that can be done to stop it. It is a reality. Electronic log books are here. Maybe they will save lives with well rested drivers. Again only time can tell.

Technology will keep evolving. Imagine life before your smart phone, GPS and computer. Advances will keep happening and we cannot stop change. I hope the trucking industry will continue to evolve and adapt to change. What may seem horrible or scary now may prove to be an advantage later. Keep your minds open to change and instead of wasting negative energy trying to stop advances, embrace and adapt to change. I see so many angry lease operators trying to sell their trucks and trailers and try to leave the industry after protesting. That’s your option to do so.

But maybe the trucking industry will become better than ever, and you didn’t stay to find out. This may lead to regret later.

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New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier You

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anuary is a great time for new beginnings. With the new year come new adventures, experiences, challenges and growth. Whether you’ve already set your New Year’s resolutions or don’t believe in them at all, January is a great time to focus on growth. Here are a few resolutions that you can start today: Try more new things.

Instead of going to the same restaurant, try a new one. Do something different on the weekend and consider joining a gym, dance or language class to break out of your routine.

Eat well. Although it’s one of the most popular, many of us still struggle with it. Eating well is not just about dieting and losing weight. It’s making time to really think about the food that you consume and the nutrition that you put into your body. Don’t worry so much about the number on the scale. Instead, focus on the quality of the food that you eat and making healthy choices a priority in your everyday life.

Exercise. We all wish we had more time to exercise, and the key is to get your physical activity in no matter how little it is. Even a 15-minute walk or run daily is enough to improve your health and get your body in better shape.

Mental health. Take time for yourself to make your mental health a priority. Life can get stressful, so whether it’s a five-minute meditation session in the morning, enjoying a cup of coffee on your own or an hour-long walk in the evening, do what you can to keep your mental health in check.

Read more. The benefits of reading are countless, and making a habit out of reading is great for you. Why not join a book club? Even better, ease into it by joining one online, like the Amnesty International

Book Club, a free no-pressure club with great recommendations and popular discussion guides. Stay current on human rights issues and enjoy reading good books, within a reasonable time commitment of only six books a year.

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6 Reasons to Use a Load Board

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et’s start off with this basic question: What is a load board?

Think of it like a dating service for trucks and available loads. Instead of searching to find the perfect date, you’ll be searching for available loads or trucks that fit your needs.

In the perfect relationship, there are always two parties (well, usually). In this situation, we have the brokers and the trucking companies, also known as carriers.

When a broker is looking for a truck to move freight, they will post on a load board. When a carrier wants to fill up their truck, they search for freight on a load board. Then voilà, the load board creates matches made in transportation heaven.

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Here are six reasons to swipe right on a load board.

1. Efficiency In the dating world, you would be filling in a profile with information about yourself.

With a load board, carriers fill out information about their equipment and where they are planning to drive. Brokers input details about the load and where it is going. Then, the system matches available loads – it’s that easy. You will spend less time searching and more time finding matches and making a profit.

2. Verified business You can run into some shady characters on dating sites – thankfully most load boards host companies and owner-operators that are verified.

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you sign up. This should be a no catfishing zone!

3. Variety Don’t leave your business stuck in the past when you can have access to numerous postings and opportunities. You could be missing out on lanes that you have never run before, but have the ability to run. Load boards make it that much easier to form the perfect connection.

4. Reputation Not the load board’s reputation – yours! Being a part of a load board can be a great way to improve your brand and get your company’s name out there. If you align yourself with valuable connections and the right tools then your business should only improve.

5. Backhauls Delivering a load somewhere and earning a profit is great, but what about the drive back? An empty truck means an empty wallet. Load boards allow you to search for loads to transport back to your home base, earning you more while you drive.

6. More opportunities Overall, a load board is a great place to find opportunities that can help you progress your business.

There are constantly new postings and you will build relationships with different companies as you connect with them.

Load boards are an efficient way for carriers and brokers to get their foot in the door and grow their businesses by earning more in one network.

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Instructional Technologies Adds Intro to ELDs Course

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to improve employee safety behaviours and provide defensible nstructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), providers of training proof that students have mastered a topic. With ITI, fleets have solutions for the transportation industry including PROthe flexibility to use off-the-shelf PRO-TREAD lessons, engage TREAD online training content and the Sentix training ITI’s PRO-SERVICE team to develop customized content, and automation platform, has added another course: Introduction to use ITI’s secure hosting services for their own content.

Electronic Logging Devices. The course covers the basics of ELDs for drivers, and allows carriers to customize the training to meet company-specific needs.

“Understanding the basics of using ELDs is important for all drivers,” said Nathan Stahlman, COO at ITI. “Our new Introduction to Electronic Logging Devices course helps ease the stress of using this new technology, saving drivers time and reducing frustration. Carriers can also use the course to be assured that their operations will be in compliance with the ELD mandate.”

Introduction to Electronic Logging Devices provides drivers with information on: • Logging in an out of an ELD • Different duty statuses • ELD responsibilities • Reasons for keeping an electronic log With ITI’s Sentix platform for managing training, carriers can host ELD supplier training videos as PRO-TREAD courses and can add quizzes and sections about standard company operating procedures to the Electronic Logging Because you believe in the Canadian Devices course.

V NEW & Improved In addition to its new Trucking Industry enough to purchase Dispatching Electronic Logging Devices your own truck, we believe in you and course, ITI also offers two HOS V MORE HOME TIME YOUR SUCCESS. training programs on Hours of Service and Hours of Service Sleeper Berth regulations. All Succeed with your truck investment and Choice of Carrier. courses are updated as new rules SUCCEED WITH QUIK X TRANSPORTATION and regulations go into effect.

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A Few Tips for Taking on Winter

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our driving should change with the seasons.

Your safety and the safety of others depend on it. Here are some tips for getting through winter without any problems.

DRIVE CONFIDENTLY Visibility is crucial for safe winter driving, and it can often deteriorate very fast. At a minimum, be sure to get on the road with a clear view by removing the snow from your entire vehicle—hood, headlights, windows and roof.

To avoid surprises, check liquids and make sure your wipers and lights are working properly. The right tire pressure is essential to getting the best traction and grip on the road. It’s also a good idea to keep your tank full; it adds weight to your vehicle, giving you more grip.

Driving slower will give you more time to react. Keeping a greater distance from other vehicles will give you more room to maneuver. Braking earlier will help you avoid skidding.

DON’T MESS AROUND WITH SLOPES Slopes can get critical in winter, especially if you’re hauling heavy loads. We can’t stress enough how impossible it is to predict what other drivers will do.

When going downhill, braking distances increase even with the best tires. It’s also harder to see if there’s an accident or a traffic jam down the road.

When going uphill, avoiding the compressed snow in the path of other vehicles can help you gain traction. Keeping a steady speed will also help prevent your wheels from spinning out.

BE READY FOR ANYTHING Those who are best prepared always handle problems better. Bring extra food and water. Pack an emergency kit with warm clothes and an extra pair of boots.

Some other things to keep at hand include windshield washer and other essential liquids, booster cables, and chains or other devices for improving traction. It might not seem like much, but these items can be very useful in the middle of a storm.

GET OFF THE ROAD Don’t be a hero. If conditions deteriorate to the point where driving is impaired, find a secure place to park and wait it out. Just be sure not to stop on the side of the road, where other drivers might think you’re still in a lane.

THINK FOR OTHER DRIVERS The only steering wheel you control is your own. Don’t expect other drivers to see you or drive with you in mind. Think for them.

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Half of Truckers Not Ready for ELDs

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survey conducted between Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, by HELP Inc., the provider of the PrePass weight station bypass service, shows clearly, one week before the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is set to kick in, nearly half of trucking professionals who responded to a recent survey said they’ve yet to select an ELD. The survey was taken by 1,620 trucking professionals, 49% of whom said they haven’t yet selected an ELD. Only 33% of respondents said they have selected and installed an ELD, while 18% said they have made a selection but have yet to install them.

More than half the respondents who identified themselves as fleet managers reported having ELD devices installed and operational, while just under 28% of drivers and owneroperators claimed to be ready.

Of those who have not installed an ELD, 68% don’t plan to do so before the deadline, the survey found. They cited reasons including not being convinced the ELD

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mandate will take effect. Some 31% of drivers said they don’t plan to install an ELD at all.

“It is surprising to see that such a large share of both owner-operators and drivers as well as fleet professionals see no need or rush to comply with the upcoming ELD mandate,” said HELP CEO Karen Rasmussen.

“Whether they are in favour of ELD or not, there is every indication that the FMCSA intends to follow through with its plans to require the devices without delay.”

The poll also found 24% of respondents said they have not selected an ELD due to the costs.

“I believe there is a misconception among some fleets and owner-operators/drivers that ELDs are expensive and difficult to install, but that’s not the case,” said Rasmussen.

“PrePass and a few other providers offer ELD solutions that literally take just a few seconds to install when paired up with a smartphone or tablet, and the apps cost no more than a dollar per day to use.”

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Holiday Shopping at the Truck Stop

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oliday shopping is a hassle for drivers.

The malls are jammed and there’s no room to park a rig, anyway. Online shopping is convenient, but what if you’re not at home to get the package? It could get stolen off the porch or fall into the hands of the intended recipient.

Truck stops are an overlooked solution for holiday shopping.

You’re going to stop at one anyway, so it doesn’t require a special trip. And they’re open 24 hours so you can avoid the mall crowds and shop on your schedule.

There’s plenty of parking, too. And, since most truck stop chains offer some sort of rewards program, you can earn points for your generosity.

No, we’re not suggesting you buy diesel fuel additive or wiper blades for your significant other. There ae plenty of other choices that the people on your list will be delighted to get. Here’s a quick gift guide:

Entertainment – Whether their tastes run to DVDs of old TV shows and movies, the latest bestsellers on audiobook or country and pop CDs, truck stops carry enough games, movies, music and books to satisfy everyone on your list.

Electronics – DVD players, cameras, phones, headphones, chargers, TV sets and GPS navigation systems – your average truck stop stacks up pretty well against Best Buy and without the long lines.

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remote control helicopters and cars, dolls and action figures and, of course, toy trucks.

Food – Got a jerky fan on your list? Nothing beats a truck stop for jerky selection.

Tools – Have you ever given someone a ratchet set as a present?

Then you are a practical gifter, someone disinclined to waste money on the frivolous and unnecessary. You’re OK with your

presents not being loved, so long as they’re used.

Consider jumper cables, heavy-duty ice scrapers or coolers.

Clothing – Nothing designer label here, but plenty of insulated hoodies, graphic tees, hats, socks and gloves. Most truck stops also sell discount jewelry.

Stocking Stuffers – Sometimes the little gifts are harder to pick than the big ones. You don’t want to waste too much time thinking about them or too much money buying them. Luckily, truck stops are full of inexpensive knickknacks; just grab a handful of whatever is at the counter.

Gift Competitions – Got one of those families where relatives compete to find the most unusual gifts? You’re in luck because truck stops are the place to find them. We’ve even seen full-sized Viking helmets (no, not the NFL team).

So, let everyone else fight for parking and elbow room at the mall or big box store. Find a truck stop and do your holiday shopping the smart way.

BlackBerry Radar Teams With BigRoad, Pana-Pacific

C.B. Radio Gets a Three Year Reprieve

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lackBerry continued its push into the freight hauling industry by expanding the availability of its Radar asset-tracking device through partnerships with two large distributors — BigRoad Freight and Pana-Pacific.

The Radar system collects and reports real-time trailer and cargo information, including location, route and mileage, temperature, humidity, door status and load state. Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry said the Radar system collects up to 100 times as much data as a conventional GPS-based track and trace system. The data is stored on the cloud.

BigRoad Freight said it would add the Radar-M to its mix of hours-of-service and electronic logging device products offered to its owner-operator and fleet users. BigRoad claims 500,000 drivers and 40,000 fleets in North America as customers.

In addition, the Radar-M and the less-expensive Radar-L will be available by the end of January through the Pana-Pacific network of 2,800 heavy duty truck dealerships, more than 35 original equipment parts distribution centers and thousands of fleet companies in North America.

There is a one-time fee for the Radar hardware, including a monitor and the tracking devices that are installed within a trailer.

There also is a recurring subscription fee for the Radar’s dashboard analytics and information, BlackBerry Radar Senior Vice President Philip Poulidis said.

BlackBerry has worked to transition from a marketer of smartphones into a provider of cybersecurity software and services.

In recent months it has partnered with Intel Fujisoft, Hitachi Transport System, Tata Elxsi and Tokyo Electron.

BigRoad is a division of Fleet Complete, a provider of dispatching, fleet tracking and mobile management systems to more than 265,000 subscribers and 10,000 businesses. It has distribution deals in the United States with AT&T and in Canada with Telus.

The Radar-L is designed for flatbed, chassis, containers, heavy machinery and other non-powered assets. Pana-Pacific distributes such transportation communications equipment as mobile audio, satellite radio, telematics, navigation and video systems.

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he Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will continue to allow the use of handheld CBs and two-way radios until

2021.

The CB, once revered as the trucker’s best safety tool has become a target for those well meaning do gooders who have no concept on what it takes to operate a large truck. It’s still a safety item to be sure but people outside the industry consider it superfluous.

Handheld CBs and two-way radios were to be banned by the province, as part of legislation directed at distracted driving and the use of cell phones. The extension granted for the use of CBs and two-way radios was set to expire at the end of 2017.

“During the consultation phases three potential options for industry consideration were presented: extend the exemption for seven years; make the exemption permanent or allow the exemption to expire at the end of 2017. During the consultations with MTO over the summer several fleets and industry suppliers highlighted that hands-free technology for CB and two-way radios is available and is currently being adopted, but would need some additional time for full implementation,” the OTA reported.

For CBs and two-way radios, the exemption allows a driver to push and hold the button on a hand-held, two-way radio device when driving.

The driver can push a button to talk and release it to listen, repeating as often as necessary to have a conversation. If the hands-held device is a microphone, it must be secured in, or mounted to the vehicle and within easy reach of the driver. Twoway radio, hands-free devices that are clipped to the driver’s belt or attached to his/her clothing are also exempt.

The extension will run from Jan. 1, 2018 until Jan. 1, 2021.

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Want to Quit Smoking? kI qusIN isgrt pIxI C`fxI cwhuMdy ho?

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re you a truck driver who wants to quit smoking or using tobacco products but don’t know where or how to start? Have you tried before and think that you’ll never be able to stop? The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund wants you to know you are NOT alone! There are many other professional drivers on the road feeling the same way.

To help them along on their path to living smoke-free, St. Christopher Fund has begun a driver movement to drive a Rig Without Cigs. The Fund is sponsoring a year-long program to help drivers and their families break the nicotine habit. The program started September 1 and runs through August 31, 2018.

Drivers can join the program at the beginning of each quarter and continue throughout the year. There will be a prize drawing each quarter for drivers that are involved and making progress.

One grand prize drawing will be held for all drivers that stay involved for the whole year.

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Each driver that signs up be a part of the program will fill out an online informational questionnaire. After receiving the information, SCF will provide information on how to break the chains of nicotine. The St. Christopher Fund will provide weekly encouragement and accountability and create a network of support from fellow drivers.

The program helps drivers identify and beat their tobacco triggers. The Fund will explain how nicotine addiction works and what methods of smoking aids, along with alternative therapies are available to them. The Fund also recommends that each driver receive a consultation with a tobacco cessation doctor or counsellor to decide the best method of treatment for each individual and will provide information on how to obtain that consultation.

Rigs Without Cigs will offer quarterly conference calls to discuss participants progress and answer questions they may have. Dr. John McElligott will facilitate these calls.

If you have questions or would like more information on the tobacco cessation program, email Julie Dillon at julie@ truckersfund.org.

The program is open to all semi-truck drivers and others in the trucking industry. All prize-eligible participants must have an active CDL. Friends and family are encouraged to participate also, but aren’t prize-eligible.

Certain criteria must be met to be eligible to win a completion, monthly or grand prize. All prizes are provided by Road Pro.

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Michelin Group Appoints New Leadership Team for North America

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ichelin Group has named Scott Clark as the next chairman and president of Michelin North America, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Joanie Martin also has been named chief administrative officer, a newly created role in the company.

“Scott has represented the voice of Michelin customers with dependable passion in our organization for more than 20 years,” said Jean-Dominique Senard, CEO of Michelin Group, based in Clermont-Ferrand, France. “Scott is well-equipped to lead Michelin North America, especially as we transition next year to a new organizational structure.”

Under Michelin North America’s new structure, which also will be implemented on Jan. 1, 2018, Clark will be responsible for all key customer-facing functions of the company, including sales and marketing for North America, as well as quality, technical and supply chain units. Going forward, Michelin’s North America region will be comprised of the United States and Canada.

“I am excited about the future for our company as we refocus our business top to bottom on the relationships that matter most — those with our customers,” said Clark. “We want to deliver a customer experience that is as differentiated and satisfying as the quality and performance of Michelin products.”

Clark has served since 2007 as executive vice president of Michelin North America and chief operating officer of its passenger- and lighttruck tire unit spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. Previously, he served from 2005 to 2007 as senior vice president of Michelin’s heavy-truck tire unit in Asia. Across his 21-year tenure with Michelin, Clark has held various leadership roles in marketing, sales and other functions for units in Europe, Asia and North America. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Ralston Purina Co. (now Nestle Purina PetCare).

Clark currently serves on the board of Jones Naturals, a pet products company based in Rockford, Illinois. He has served previously on the boards of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and American Heart Association. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis.

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corporate development, finance, legal services, personnel, safety and environment, among others.

“Our goal is to empower Michelin employees by placing them closer to the customers at the heart of our business,” Martin said. “Executing this transition successfully will further position Michelin as a winning leader in sustainable mobility for years ahead, in North America and globally.”

A 21-year veteran of Michelin North America, Martin recently served as chief financial officer for the company. Previously, Martin was financial director and controller for Michelin’s passenger- and light-truck tire business across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Earlier assignments included various leadership roles in the tax and audit functions for Michelin in Greenville and Clermont-Ferrand.

Martin is active in several key professional development and

community engagements, including executive sponsor for the Women’s Network at Michelin North America and board member since 2011 for Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital System. She formerly served as a board member for the Michelin Tire Credit Union, among other volunteer roles. As an expatriate, Martin served as chair of the International Women’s Club in ClermontFerrand. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, and a master’s degree in management and accounting from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Martin is a Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina.

Clark and Martin both serve among South Carolina’s 270 Liberty Fellows, the statewide leadership initiative established in a collaboration by Hayne and Anna Kate Hipp, Wofford College and the Aspen Institute.

Wabco Acquires Stake in Nikola and trailers,” said Trevor Milton, Nikola founder and chief executive officer. “Wabco is recognized as a global leader in safety and efficiency technologies for next-generation commercial vehicles.

We have added a world-class supplier to the Nikola truck family and are looking forward to our collaboration to bring Nikola’s zero emission trucks to market.”

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abco announced it has made a $10-million investment to acquire a 1% equity stake in Nikola Motor Company, in an agreement it says will “accelerate the development of industry-leading safety technologies specifically designed for electric trucks.”

“As vehicles become increasingly autonomous, electric and connected, Wabco continues to be at the forefront of breakthrough technology innovation,” said Jacques Esculier, Wabco chairman and chief executive officer. “We are excited to invest in Nikola Motor Company to help the industry realize our joint vision of electrified and autonomous trucks, buses, trailers and off-highway vehicles.

Wabco’s technologies, notably industryleading braking, traction and stability control systems, continue to advance the transportation industry.”

Nikola is building a zero-emissions truck, which it says will be tested with commercial fleets in late 2018, with production to begin in 2021.

“Wabco continues to stay at the vanguard of technology and innovation.

Here at Nikola, we are driving a paradigm shift in the transportation industry by creating the most advanced semi-truck ever built. Wabco is a vital business partner to enable autonomous driving, electronic braking, and stability control for trucks

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Peterbilt Completes Disc Brake Standardization on Model 579

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eterbilt Motors Company announced today that rear disc brakes are now available on Peterbilt Model 579 completing the standardization of disc brakes for this model.

In 2012 Peterbilt introduced the Model 579 with front disc brakes as part of its leadership to increase driver safety and reduce stopping distance. With the addition of rear disc brakes, Peterbilt has been able to further reduce stopping distance.

“Safety is one of the driving forces in our industry and we are continually evaluating how we can improve the driver experience,” said Robert Woodall, Assistant General Manager – Sales and Marketing, Peterbilt Motors Company. “Combining front and rear disc brakes is a testament to our commitment to providing the safest trucks on the road.”

The inclusion of rear disc brakes further exemplifies Peterbilt’s dedication to safety and superior drive performance through meeting its customers’ various application needs. Air disc brakes offer precise brake adjustment, better force distribution, even pad wear, and reduced brake fade. In addition to exemplary performance, air disc brakes are ideal for fleets that require light- weight, fuel efficient vehicles.

In addition to the disc brake standardization, Peterbilt

has made significant investments and commitments to safety, such as, adding standard options that include electronic stability control, Bendix® Wingman® and first in class lighting systems that increase visibility and headlamp coverage.

Peterbilt Motors Company, located in Denton, Texas, has a global reputation for superior quality, industry leading design, innovative engineering and fuel efficient solutions, and is recognized as the "Class" of the industry.

Peterbilt provides a comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs through its 350-plus North American dealer locations that complement its full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Peterbilt offers industry leading service and support, including SmartLINQ connected truck technologies, expedited Rapid Check diagnostic services, the Red Oval certified used truck program, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt.

For more information about Peterbilt, visit www. peterbilt.com. Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.

Healthy Habits at Work to Boost Productivity

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Stay hydrated. Start your day off with a glass of water, staying hydrated improves your rate weight maintenance, mood and energy levels. Tip: keep a water bottle on your desk in case you forget.

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are proven to increase productivity and creativity. If you’re in an office and have a one-on-one meeting, make it a walking meeting. You can take a stroll through the office or on your floor while connecting about the task at hand.

Snack smart. Store wholesome snacks in your truck or at your desk to curb those afternoon cravings. Nuts, dried fruit and microwaveable popcorn are all great ideas.

They help you stay full for longer due to their high fibre and healthy fat content, and they don’t expire too quickly.

Orville Redenbacher microwaveable popcorn provides you with a satisfying snack in just a few minutes. It’s a convenient option made with 100 per cent whole grain popcorn, which is high in fibre and now most flavours contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Results in From OPP’s Latest Blitz Of the 1,836 total charges, 223 were for distracted driving, 336 were for speeding, 111 for following too close, and 185 for other moving violations.

Another 185 were charged for having CMVs with defective equipment.

The highest number of charges, however, were for improper documentation — 537 drivers were charged.

“Our Operation Safe Trucking enforcement results are the latest reminder that more work needs to be done to reduce the serious public safety risks posed by some commercial motor vehicle drivers,” added Commissioner Hawkes in a recent statement.

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As expected, our officers noted that the vast majority of CMV drivers were operating their trucks in a safe manner during this initiative. The OPP would like to thank these (and other) drivers who contribute to safe roads and help save lives” said OPP Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes in a recent statement. Hopefully, this will improve transport truck safety on the roads.

Operation Safe Trucking took place across Ontario from December 11-15, 2017.

Over the five-day safety blitz, officers stopped close to 3,500 commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), laid 1,836 charges and took 71 unsafe CMVs out of service.

The OPP drove transport trucks on highways across the province during the blitz to get a better vantage point and get more unsafe truck drivers off the roads.

Further, the OPP used aircraft and sprinter vans to help see aggressive CMV drivers.i

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Mandatory Drug Testing Amended to Include Opioids DOT Drug Testing: Part 40 - Employee Notice This is a reminder that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing program will soon require testing for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone). The change is effective January 1, 2018.

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Beginning January 1, 2018, in addition to the existing DOT drug testing panel (that includes marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), and opiates), you will also be tested for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).

Some common names for these semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®.

If you test positive for any of the semi-synthetic opioid drugs, then as with any other drug test result that is confirmed by the laboratory, the Medical Review Officer (MRO) will conduct an interview with you to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation for the result. If you have a valid prescription,

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you should provide it to the MRO, who will determine if the prescription is valid. If a legitimate medical explanation is established, the MRO will report the result to your employer as a ‘negative’. If not, the MRO will report the result to your employer as ‘positive’.

As it has been the requirement in the past, when your employer receives a ‘positive’ drug test result, your employer is to immediately remove you from performing safety-sensitive functions and provide you with a list of qualified Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) available in your area. In order to return to performing safety-sensitive functions for any DOT-regulated employer, you must complete the return-to-duty process that will include an evaluation by a SAP, who will require education and/or treatment. The SAP will determine if you successfully completed the prescribed education and/or treatment.

Before an employer could return you to safetysensitive work, the employer must get a negative result on a directly observed returnto-duty drug test. After you return to safety-sensitive work, you must be subject to directly observed followup testing for 12-60 months depending on the SAP’s recommendations.

Do I need to tell anyone about my prescribed medications?

Your employer may have a policy that requires you to report your prescribed medications to them. So check with your employer.

If your job function has DOT-regulated medical standards (truck/bus driver,

airline pilot, mariner), the DOT agency regulation may require you to report your prescribed medications to those who approved your medical qualifications.

What should I tell my prescribing physician?

If you are taking any prescription medications, consider this to be a reminder to have a conversation with your prescribing physician to discuss your safety-sensitive work. Be proactive in ensuring that your prescribing physician knows what type of transportation-related safety-sensitive work you currently perform. For example, don’t just provide a job title but describe your exact job function(s) or ask your employer for a detailed description of your job function that you can give to your prescribing physician. This is important information for your prescribing physician to consider when deciding whether and what medication to prescribe for you. It is important for you to know whether your medications could impact your ability to safely perform your transportation-related work.

Will the MRO report my prescribed medication use/medical information to a third party?

Historically, the DOT’s regulation required the MRO to report your medication use/medical information to a third party (e.g. your employer, health care provider responsible for your medical qualifications, etc.), if the MRO determines in his/her reasonable medical judgement that you may be medically unqualified according to DOT Agency regulations, or if your continued performance is likely to pose a

significant safety risk. The MRO may report this information even if the MRO verifies your drug test result as ‘negative’.

As of January 1, 2018, prior to the MRO reporting your information to a third party you will have up to five days to have your prescribing physician contact the MRO. You are responsible for facilitating the contact between the MRO and your prescribing physician. Your prescribing physician should be willing to state to the MRO that you can safely perform your safety-sensitive functions while taking the medication(s), or consider changing your medication to one that does not make you medically unqualified or does not pose a significant safety risk.

NOTE: This document informally summarizes some of the effects of recent changes to the Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs that are important for transportation employees, but it should not be relied upon to determine legal compliance with those procedures.

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Horse Power To Autonomous Transportation

By G Ray Gompf, CD

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ay back in the day, for eons, freight was moved by horses, and sometimes oxen, but mostly horse and wagon. I remember as a little kid working with the horses on the farm, doing all the farm chores with horses that very often did their job with little input from me. After all, weighing in at 40 or 50 pounds as a kid, was I really in charge of a team of horses that weighed in at probably close to 4,000 pounds?

No. That was almost Autonomous. The horses knew what had to be done and did it with very little direction, sort of like the driver only being there to make adjustments when he felt the need to override the horse.

I don’t remember this myself, but there was also a time when a driver may have partaken a little too much of the fermented grape and would load himself into the buckboard and tell the horse to go home and the next morning find himself safely at home. Horses knew what to do.

Over the past century, technology has replaced the horse with the internal combustion engine and actually added workload to the human operator. Oh sure, the internal combustion engine sped the movement of goods and products that allowed people with vision and innovation to dream of solutions that made life better.

The Great War from Jul 28, 1914 – Nov 11, 1918 was the last war to rely on the war horse. It was also the first war in which mechanization played such an important role.

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The merging of truck and computer has pretty much come full circle to the point where self-driving cars and trucks are not merely a vision for the future, but a seeming reality actually under test.

Autonomous trucks are among us and likely will become much more sophisticated and capable. Some even envisage a time when trucks will move continent wide without human involvement whatsoever. I for one don’t share this dream. I believe there will continue to be a need for a human to be onboard if for no other reason than to wear the blame when something goes wrong. And something will go wrong because nothing man does is infallible.

Hopefully, that human onboard will always have override powers to take back control. There’s this old saying that if man made it, there will be reason to fix it at some point. It is going to break down at the most inopportune moment, not when it’s in the shop for preventive maintenance, but out in the middle of no-where and a human has to figure out what’s wrong and get it limped in for repair.

Also, there are functions performed by the driver that absolutely no machine could correct. For example, an autonomous truck backs to a dock and the autonomous forklift loads the truck but

can’t possibly know precisely where to place the various pallets to ensure proper balance. Not a human has been involved. But wouldn’t you know that 50, 345-pound load is still under gross by 1,000 pounds and is 3,000 pounds over on the trailer axles. Figure

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that out Mr. Autonomous Truck and correct it because the slider isn’t allowing the axles to slide and a solution has to be found. The human is going to be much more adept at solving this problem using solutions not programable in a computer.

Sure, many of the driver’s tasks can be replicated with computer control but what isn’t programmable is the human ability to resort to non-conventional solutions on the spot depending on availability, location, and weather.

I have a backup camera on my car, and while it doesn’t stop me, it does tell me STOP when I get too close to an object.

It also, sometimes, tells me to stop for no good reason like if there’s a snowflake on the camera lens. It doesn’t know it’s a mere snowflake. It doesn’t know if it’s a brick wall, all it knows is there is something and it must be brought to my attention.

The need for human workers in the transportation supply chain might be somewhat fewer than in the past but there will always be a need for knowledgeable experienced human intervention at many points along the way. Many of the supply chain jobs of the future don’t exist yet. These are the jobs that the next generation will have to develop in order for the human race to perpetuate itself.

Everyone will work, will contribute as they have in the past, but differently. I am not saying that they’ll work better, just differently.

Those who fear that nobody will be employed when technology replaces workers, while they have a right to fear, must learn how to see what jobs will be available when they are ready for the labour

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market. It will be toughest on those with years in the business whose jobs suddenly disappear but frankly, even with the super speed of technology, change will still take at least a decade for the evolution from innovation to reality.

There are jobs today, well-paying jobs, that weren’t even considered as little as twenty years ago. The problem faced isn’t that people don’t train themselves for future jobs, but that they are having great difficulty staying ahead of technology that’s changed in twenty years compared to changes that took several centuries to evolve. It’s the speed with which changes are happening.

Now with the recent Tesla announcement on the electric truck – does this signal the change from the internal combustion engine to electric power? Certainly. The internal combustion engine has fallen out of favour with the environmentalists of the world but will the electric batteries that will power these electric trucks be any more beneficial environmentally? The jury hasn’t heard all the evidence to this point and it will be sometime before any impact is made, favourably or unfavourably.

Man has constantly used his environment to make changes and he will continue to use the Earth’s resources; however, it might be that the old way may have been the better solution. The price of progress often has been no progress at all, only a change for the sake of change.

In the past couple of decades, mechanics have been auto technicians and truck technicians. Possibly in the not so distant future, the people who fix our vehicles will become even more specialized than in the past. Certainly, the computer components of our vehicles are already remove and replace, there’s no fixing.

More and more parts and pieces are remove and replace. But it’s the diagnostician that will become the mechanic of the past.

Maybe the human in the truck will be that diagnostician and while the computers do have self-diagnosing capabilities, will that ability extend to diagnosing when multiple issues are in separate systems? The simple fact is that no matter how sophisticated technology becomes, there will always be a requirement for human intervention.

While human intelligence is collectively questionable, I don’t think anyone will ever create that infallible computer. After all, if man makes it, it will break down and fail. Human jobs will always be a large part of autonomous transportation.

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