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Learning Starts with Birth and ends with Death Almost two decades ago, while in college, I was confused when I read the above lines – how could a person study his whole life? But after gaining real life experiences, I understand better the actual meaning of these lines. It’s true that a person learns something new every minute of every day. The only difference is that some people take much more interest Dilbag (Ron) Dhaliwal in learning new things compared to others. Even in the trucking industry, the above lines hold true, as we learn new concepts every day and change with them. In the last 10 years, technology has changed the face of everything, including the trucking industry. This industry has evolved from simple to high tech in a short period of time; trucks and trailers, repairs, paperwork, dispatch, load finding, tracking, fueling, and border crossings have gone high tech these days. Technology has not only made the trucking industry more efficient and productive, it has also increased the competitive speed. If you don’t keep up with this fast-paced industry, you may get left behind by your competition or put yourself out of business. If you are continuously upgrading yourself and your team, you are keeping up with progress; if not, do some self-analysis and find out the causes of the lack of growth. It is not necessary that you learn everything by yourself. There is much talent in the market – just make sure to include the right kind of talent in your team. We always wish you the best of luck and want to see your business growing by leaps and bounds. God bless you and keep you happy…and you try to keep others happy…until next time…
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how things have changed over the years in the trucking industry. It wasn’t all that long ago when drivers had to find a pay phone on the side of the road in order to talk to dispatchers or even family. It wasn’t all that long ago that drivers relied solely on paper maps and atlases to find their way. It wasn’t all that long ago when paper log books, paper manifests, paper tax work, and more were the only option. The examples go on and on. But, time has a way of bringing about new efficiencies and new technologies. While not every driver utilizes every new technological advance it is almost certain the life of a driver today is much different than the life of a driver 40, 30, 20, or even 10 years ago. Just what are some of the changes in the industry? Maps -------------------------------------One of the more obvious changes in technology has been with maps. Drivers might still carry a large atlas with them, but chances are they are relying more on any number of GPS systems available. In fact, there have even been recent changes 6
to the GPS technology where drivers might not even need a separate GPS device if they have a smart phone. ALK Technologies, for example, announced in February that its CoPilot GPS navigation apps for smartphones and tablets will be available for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8, thus expanding its reach. Improvements continue with GPS technology too. Rand McNally, long known for its paper maps and atlases, unveiled a new 5 inch GPS device for drivers that include Wi-Fi connectivity. Additional real-time data services are available, including real-time traffic, weather updates, fuel prices, local search, route comparisons, team driver managements, fuel economy tracking, and more. As one might expect there are other companies offering new technologies and features for GPS, but the one thing that is constant is that drivers are moving away from the old paper maps and atlases. Your Next Load ------------------------Drivers depend on miles for their income, so finding the next load is always of great importance. In the past a driver
would drop a load and then have to find a pay phone, make a call in to the dispatcher, and hope there was a new load. If there wasn’t the driver generally had to sit tight and make the occasional call via the payphone and check on loads. Technology has certainly changed the way drivers find loads. First, there are the satellite communication systems, such as the ones offered by Qualcomm, where dispatchers can communicate directly with the truck and send messages. No payphone is required. Even with this new communication method loads are not always easily found. But what if the driver is independent or can help the dispatcher find loads? Rand McNally announced a partnership with Getloaded.com, a web-based freight matching service, to provide an exclusive load board for owners of Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck GPS devices. According to Rand McNally, once drivers activate the load finding service, it automatically searches for freight available in a given area or destination. Drivers can use the data to express their interest in the MAY / JUNE 2013
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film for the next game. Fuel economy will continue to be an issue for the trucking industry, so future technological advancements to help manage those costs are to be expected. Breakdown Service -------------------There was nothing worse for a trucker to be on the road and then breakdown. Finding service, depending on where you were in the country, could be a challenge. Not only did the driver need to find a pay phone, a phone book, or waive down someone for help, but then there was a question about the quality of service they might receive. Was the shop they are going to trained to do the needed service? Things are different now. FindTruckService. com offers online and mobile application ability for drivers to find the service they need. The goal of this service is to save time and money by offering a location specific search where driver can get the closest qualified service available. They have a database of over 30,000 services, so most of the time drivers receive multiple options – which makes for a more informed decision making process. Administrative ------------------------Whether the driver is independent or part of a larger carrier’s fleet, paperwork and administrative requirements are just not something that can be avoided. Log books, taxes, weight tickets, and more would take more time than was practical in the past. Certain technological advances have changed this so that these items become more automated. Combining a mapping / routing program with IFTA tax tracking can save a great deal of time. This is something Trucking Office recently unveiled with its new software. Advanced routing calculates mileage for the trip based on actual street addresses. It also displays a map of the planned route, and allows a dispatcher to edit the route in line with state jurisdictions and tolls. The company can then use the mileage reports to complete more accurate submissions for quarterly filings under the International Fuel Tax Agreement. According to Trucking Office, “Instead of having to scramble to assemble all the necessary information when the quarterly IFTA filing comes due, the customer can simply click through a series of screens to confirm the information.” Weight tickets are another item that, although not difficult, simply take time away from the road. Drivers would pull up to the scale, weigh their trucks, and then have to get out of the cab and go get a ticket. CAT Scale announced that it is rolling MAY / JUNE 2013
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rier,” says TripPak. UFollowit Inc. has also announced improvements with their paperless tools for drivers. Drivers can now purchase a uScanit ClipBox that essentially becomes a design studio making it easier for a driver’s smartphone to scan quality images. “The solution is aimed at taking advantage of the increasingly affordable smart phone technology that uFollowit developed for document delivery. The goal is to help everyone from the individual owner-operator to large fleets utilize progressive innovations to simplify and advance the efficiency of the freight and transportation industry,” says UFollowit. Machines -------------------------------If there’s one area that drivers have seen many changes in it’s with the machines they drive. Comfort levels have improved, fuel efficiency has improved, ease of driving has improved, and overall driver confidence in the machines has improved. Transmissions, for example, had never been an issue for most professional drivers, though there were those few transmissions that took a little more effort on the drivers part. That has all changed with the advent of the modern transmission, and it looks to be improving even further. Eaton Corp. has just added six new models to its UltraShift Plus automated transmissions. “By lowering the torque ratings in these transmissions, we now have an ideal platform of models for customers who do not
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require the higher-torque engines and are looking for the most efficient transmission technology available,” said Shane Groner, North America product planning manager for Eaton’s Commercial Vehicle Transmission Division. Allison Transmission has also introduced a new TC-10 transmission that is now in production. “TC10 is specifically designed for both city and highway tractor duty cycles and provides a blended architecture with full power shifts, a torque converter and a twin countershaft gear box. It is fully automatic offering smooth, seamless shifting through 10 gear ranges,” says Allison Transmission. Even the engines are improving, which results in improved fuel efficiency too. 2013 on-highway engines will deliver up to 2% better fuel economy compared with the 2012 model-year engines, and they will also meet EPA’s 2014 greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency rules. Interestingly, many of the transmission and engine upgrades are somewhat the result of new regulations. But, improved fuel efficiency as a result will certainly not be a negative. With the passing of time come changes to any industry. The trucking industry is no different and has seen many changes over the years. CB’s to cell phones, pay phones to satellite communication, paperless to digital, paper maps to GPS, and more. If the advancements of the recent past are any indication, the future should be exciting. by JAG DHATT Volvo introduced a new truck and innovations in technology. The new truck, the VNX, is a heavyhaul, high-performance model that is engineered for extreme gross weight applications. To allow for smoother braking and less tire wear, Volvo also unveiled its new suspension, which uses “blades” rather than springs.
Hendrickson’s new Zero-Maintenance Damping ride technology eliminates shock absorbers. Not only will this new technology reduce maintenance, it will also reduce the risks associated with roadside inspections and CSA violations.
Peterbilt announced new advancements in their product line-up and technology. In additional to the new 567 Vocational Truck and the newer version of the Model 579, the company also introduced the new SmartAir and SmartNav systems, which will reduce fuel costs and improve driver comfort. Cummins new 2013 engine line up will boast better fuel economy as compared to the 2012 model-year engines. The 2013 on-highway engines will allow for up to 2%-6% better fuel economy thanks to better gearing and through use of downspeeding.
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Meritor announced that its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) is available for OEM installation and as an aftermarket retro-fit. The ECAS system will allow for fuel savings, accurate ride height control, and faster coupling/uncoupling as compared to mechanical leveling valves. MAY / JUNE 2013
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Fuel Economy Improvements in 2010 Engines Carriers reportedly have mixed feelings on the fuel economy and maintenance costs of 2010 engines versus 2007 engines, according to Transport Capital Partners’ Business Expectations Survey. Over half of the of carriers indicate that fuel economy has improved with new engines. Close to 40 percent report that there has been no change, however. The discrepancy is more pronounced between large carriers (57% report improvements) and small carriers (32%). “Carriers differ in their measurement systems and tracking procedures, but the real story here is that very few carriers have seen a decline in fuel economy with the 2010 engines. Most of the carriers we talk to have reported overall improvement in MPG in recent years from a combination of technology and training efforts,” says Steven Dutro, TCP Partner. There are also mixed results on maintenance costs with 53 percent of carriers saying that there has been no change in engine-related maintenance costs, yet 40 percent indicate that costs have increased. This time, almost two-thirds of smaller carriers indicate no change in maintenance costs. It may be that some carriers are viewing maintenance costs overall rather than by miles generated over the same early portion of the truck life cycle, i.e., older trucks have higher costs than newer trucks, says Richard Mikes, TCP Partner. “The differences in these responses may simply represent differences in measurement and tracking,” he says. “Significantly, very few carriers report lower maintenance costs for the 2010 engines, and the majority of carriers we know say these costs have increased.”
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Toyo Tire will be increasing its investment and focus on the commercial tire business. In order to accommodate the expected growth, the company will be adding new sales personnel. In addition, Toyo Tire will also be launching new marketing initiatives.
Kenworth introduced the new T880 Vocational Truck and adds the Regional T680 to its line-up. Both of these trucks borrow from other trucks but add new technology like 5-piece hood, triple-sealed doors, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, and of course, changes that allow for better fuel economy.
Dana Holdings showcased their new 40,000-lb tandem, which is targeted at a variety of Class 8 applications. The Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle will increase fuel economy, improve reliability, reduce vehicle weight, and decrease ownership costs. Production of the unit will begin in early 2014.
Michelin introduced both a new trailer tire and a retread tire. The premise behind both is to increase fuel economy, durability, and provide long tire life. The X Line Energy T offers 10% improvement in rolling resistance over comparable tires. The Energy D’s dual compound tread is the key point in helping combine fuel efficiency and retread life.
Thermo King’s new TriPac Evolution and Truck T-80 Series solutions help customers achieve their business goals while improving energy and operational efficiency. Thermo King says that new smart monitoring systems provide performance, efficiency, and user productivity. MAY / JUNE 2013
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between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. That improved efficiency translates into a $25,000 annual fuel savings per truck and a 34 percent drop in green house gasses. What’s more, according to a Cummins press release. In addition to the fuel economy improvements, the truck also demonstrated a 61 percent improvement in freight efficiency during testing compared to a baseline truck driving the same route. That significantly exceeded the 50 percent SuperTruck program goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy. Freight efficiency is an important metric in the transportation industry that is based on payload weight and fuel efficiency expressed in ton-miles per gallon. Perhaps most impressive is that this accomplishment didn’t require a technological breakthrough to achieve, simply the intelligent integration of existing designs. In addition, nearly all of these improvements are fuel-agnostic in that they can just as easily be applied to rigs that run on natural gas or other alternative fuels.
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Understanding California Environmental Protection Agency
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suggest California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) diesel engine rules are controversial is an understatement and their mere existence stokes significant confusion amongst most truckers. Part of the reason for the confusion is because CARB’s website is hard to navigate and their communication of the rules to truckers, especially out-of-state truckers, has been minimal. With nearly 1.3 million commercial motor vehicles in North America paying registration fees to operate in California – a number that does not include over 400,000 trucks registered just in California alone, compliance costs associated with CARB regulations will be measured in the billions of dollars and mostly assumed by owner-operators and small-business truckers. Team Run Smart has been presenting information about CARB since July 2012, but we thought we could really “clear the air” (pun intended) about how CARB regulations came into being, where their authority to regulate came from, and how they impact your operation. How did CARB get their authority? The answer stems from California’s unique topography and huge population densities that are packed into geographic regions surrounded by mountains. Add in millions of automobiles and their cumulative emissions from sitting on California’s eternally clogged freeways and poor air quality was the not-so-surprising result. 14
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To address poor air quality at a time of exploding growth, California Governor Ronald Reagan signed the legislation creating CARB in 1967, and the state became the first to regulate automobile tailpipe emissions. California’s special status to independently regulate engine emissions is because they were the first to do it. In 1970, President Richard Nixon created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and signed the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). CARB was given “special status” under the CAA because it was regulating air quality prior to the federal government. The CAA also granted every state the option to choose between U.S., EPA, or adopting CARB regulations. Perhaps most important to truckers, CARB can regulate “in-use” engines. This is authority the U.S. EPA does not possess. The CAA puts requirements on states to achieve certain levels of air quality. Failure to make targets could trigger certain federal sanctions against a state that would conceivably limit economic growth. In 2006, California’s then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger became a champion of “climate change” and signed AB 32 – the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which has been used by CARB ever since to further regulate the trucking industry. Governor MAY / JUNE 2013
Schwarzenegger believed California could lead an economic “green revolution” and reduce carbon footprints to 1990 levels (which is a key requirement of AB 32). U.S. EPA diesel emissions regulations. U.S. EPA has authority to establish emissions standards at time of manufacture and certifies the configuration of trucks and engines. The EPA targeted a reduction in diesel emissions beginning with 2004 Model Year (MY) engines. The subsequent steps with 2007 and 2010 MY engines did reduce overall emissions by over 90 percent compared to an engine manufactured in the late 90s – primarily particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). In conjunction with the step down in diesel engine emissions, EPA mandated all diesel fuel sold in the U.S. conform to the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) standard of 15 parts per million (ppm). The previous low sulfur diesel contained 500 ppm of sulfur. The ultra-low standard was necessary for the proper operation of all the new emissions technology. Sulfur content in fuel directly affects overall PM emissions. If you use a yardstick to visualize emissions from diesel engines, an engine manufactured in the late 90s would have equivalent emissions equal to the full yardstick.
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A 2010 EPA emissions-compliant engine barely registers on the yardstick. Both the EPA engine emissions standards and conversion to ULSD accomplished the EPA’s goal of emissions reductions, but the cost has been high for the industry. Back to why CARB decided to regulate in-use trucks. Diesel engines in on-road trucks contribute only about 2.5 percent of total PM in California air (over 90 percent of the PM in the air you breathe is naturally occurring ranging from sea salt to atmospheric dust). Yet that contribution to air quality became a focus of regulators since there is nothing they can do about the other 90 percent plus contribution to air quality coming from natural sources. Ultimately, the CARB Board voted to impose the diesel engine regulations in spite of significant pushback from a majority of the small-business trucking community. If trucking in California, there are seven specific California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations currently being enforced on truckers, brokers, shippers and receivers. Your compliance options depend on fleet size, and some of the rules define fleet size differently. This article will fo-
cus on compliance for the Statewide Truck rules for those operating one to three trucks. CARB’s website describes which regulations apply to any operation after answering three questions. Unless previously registered with CARB to take advantage of various compliance flexibility options, you will need to be in compliance with each rule that applies to your operation to operate legally in California. If you are not compliant, there is risk to be fined by CARB at one of their random inspections, usually set-up at one of California Highway Patrol’s inspection facilities. The most expensive of CARB’s regulations for truckers to comply with is the Statewide Truck and Bus rule. A common misconception is thinking the model year (MY) of the tractor is what’s important. The rule is focused on the MY of the truck’s engine. For example, it’s not uncommon for someone to have a 2007 MY truck but because it was built in 2006 it can have a 2005 MY engine under the hood. The chart below describes who must be in compliance right now and remaining compliance alternatives. If you own a truck with a 2007 or newer EPA-compliant engine, you are compliant until 2023. - Joe Rajkovacz Courtesy: www.teamrunsmart.com
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Understanding
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he auxiliary section on a Fuller manual shift or AutoShift transmission contains gears that are shifted with the trucks compressed air system. By shifting the appropriate sliding clutches in the auxiliary section and depending on the model of transmission, the torque travels from the front section, through the mainshaft or the auxiliary drive gear and into the auxiliary section. The auxiliary section, often referred to as the back section, contains the range and the splitter gears which are selected by switching the buttons on the shift knob located on the gear shift lever. The synchronizer shift is often referred to as the range shift. A transmission with an auxiliary section is like having two transmissions in one, allowing the driver to shift progressively thru the same front section gears twice. On an 18 speed Fuller transmission the ratio difference between low range and high range is 375 percent, while the splitter changes the ratio by only 18 percent. With careful diagnosis, many transmission problems can be attributed to and corrected by only repairing the auxiliary section. One of the most common parts to fail is the synchronizer. The synchronizer operates like a brake and allows for the smooth engagement of the gear and sliding clutch that are rotating at different speeds. In the early stages of failure, a clunk or banging sound is heard when the synchronizer is shifted from one range to
another. As the synchronizer continues to become less effective, louder banging and gear grinding sounds are heard. At this point every time the synchronizer is shifted, pieces of gear and sliding clutch are breaking and contaminating the entire transmission with metal particles. Synchronizers fail for a variety of reasons. A few of the more common reasons for failure are; low transmission oil level, contaminated air system, incorrect air pressure, timing issues such as cracked countershaft welds, and poor driving techniques such as shifting the range button while coasting at high speed. If repaired soon enough, the synchronizer on a Fuller transmission can be replaced for as little as $1000.00 however the average repair is closer to $1500.00. Essentially, the sooner you repair a grinding synchronizer the less chance there is of costly collateral damage. Oil contamination in the splitter cylinder is another common auxiliary section issue on both 13 and 18 speed transmissions. Transmission oil leaks past the splitter piston o-rings filling the cylinder and air lines with oil. Signs of oil contamination range from poor splitter shifts, audible gurgling and oil leaking from the shift knob. This type of failure can usually be repaired for $400.00-$600.00, including the installation of new Chevron ESI oil in the transmission.
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Why You Should Use Trucking Fuel Cards T
rucking fuel cards are your first-best solution to provide your drivers with readily accessible funds to pay for company expenses…while reducing your costs through fuel discounts. They allow you to monitor and manage expenditures efficiently and securely. Why truckers shouldn’t carry cash Carrying large amounts of cash to pay for the inevitable dayto-day expenses of keeping your trucks on the road is not only problematic, it can be downright dangerous. Robbery: Even if cash is well concealed, a driver who uses large amounts of cash to pay for operating expenses while on the road sends a clear signal to anyone watching…he’s carrying cash somewhere. Asking your drivers to carry large amounts of cash can set them at risk for robbery and bodily harm. Control and reporting: Even the most organized driver finds it difficult to log all cash expenditures. To control your costs, you need to know what they are, track them and record them on financial reports and for tax purposes. That gets even tougher with transactions completed with cash. A strain on cash flow: Sending drivers out on long-haul runs with all the cash they need for their trips can put a real strain on cash flow. You’ll either provide them with more than they need and tie up too much cash, or not enough and leave them short and scrambling to find the funds to pay for fuel, scales, repairs and so on. Reduce your operating costs with fuel card discounts With diesel fuel prices hovering around the $4.00 per gallon
mark (USD), keeping a tight reign on fuel costs can make a substantial difference in how much of your trucking business’s hardearned money makes it to the bottom line. “Every day business owners in the trucking and transportation industry are challenged to stay competitive in the market place,” says Amar (A.D.) Sandhu of Accutrac. “Keeping your operating costs under tight control is a key part of staying competitive. The fuel discounts alone make fuel cards attractive to trucking companies. Add to that the fact that they give you greater control over how and where your drivers spend, and then provide real time reports so you can track and manage costs. It all adds up to a great tool to manage and grow your trucking business. For example: Accutrac Capital’s fuel card provides real savings with fuel discounts at thousands of major truck stops and fuel centers across North America. You can set driver limits and manage accounts online, securely and simply. As an added benefit, Accutrac’s fuel card provides tools and reports that can help you track fuel consumption to keep costs under control. And, though it’s called a fuel card, it covers much more than fuel. In short, it’s a one card solution for your drivers to pay for fuelups, tune-ups and travel related expenses.” Why you should use fuel cards in your trucking business • Eliminates the need for drivers to carry large amounts of cash. • Fuel discounts at retail fueling and terminal locations across North America mean more money goes to your bottom line. • Allows authorized personnel to add funds as required while on the road, much like a personal ATM/debit card…safely and securely. • Provides a secure and simple way for drivers to pay for fuel, repairs, scales, hotel rooms, receive cash and other necessities. • Set product, volume and dollar limits, and monitor expenses…allowing you to control costs. • Safe and secure with security information required prior to all transactions. If lost or stolen, the card can be immediately discontinued. • 24/7 online access lets you get a real-time view of your fleet’s activities. • Provides detailed information about spending activities and driver progress…automatically transmitted back to the home office. • Helps you calculate fuel taxes easily based on transaction data. Whether you have one truck or a fleet of a hundred trucks, fuel cards that offer fuel discounts are a great way to cut your overall operating costs. They place less stress on your drivers by not requiring them to carry large amounts of cash to pay for the dayto-day expenditures while on the road. Accutrac Capital specializes in factoring, fuel cards and load advances designed specifically for the trucking and transportation industry. For more information, contact Accutrac at www.AccutracCapital.com.
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Applying Business Strategy in Trucking B
usiness Strategy is the premier tool for management to drive a company forward in this competitive world. Many new trucking business owners mistakenly ignore the need of formulating a solid business strategy. They consider their years of driving experience as a replacement for having to worry about business strategy. Of course driving experience is an asset, but it is not a guaranteed pass to be successful in the trucking business. Today, strategic planning has become more important to trucking companies because technology and competition have made the business environment less stable and less predictable. In order to survive and prosper, trucking companies need to take the time to identify the niches in which they are most likely to succeed, and to identify the resource demands that must be met. One other misconception about business strategy is that some people think strategic planning is something meant only for big businesses. It is equally applicable to small businesses. Strategic planning is matching the strengths of the business to available opportunities. This is done effectively by collecting, screening, and analyzing information about the business environment. The business owners need to have a clear understanding of their business - its strengths and weaknesses. They need to develop a clear mission, goals, and objectives. Acquiring this understanding often involves more work than expected. Throughout the year, trucking business owners keep themselves occupied in managing the day to day business operations. The operational activities include but are not limited to: 20
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• Finding good, profitable loads or freight contracts • Ensuring return trips • Billing/Invoicing freight brokers • Managing cash flows (accounts receivable/payables)
• Driver recruitment and retention • Payroll and incentives for staff • Equipment service and maintenance • Paper work, record keeping, permit renewals • Safety and Compliance issues • Technology infrastructure (computers, software) • Business Continuity (preventing and avoiding interruptions) The list can go on and on. With this
many activities occupying the truck business owner’s mind, it is obvious that there is not enough time to think about strategy. But, what is Strategy? Strategy is the direction and scope of an organization over the long-term; which achieves advantages for the organization through its configuration of resources within a challenging environment, to meet the needs of markets and to achieve higher profits for the organization. In general, the company strategy answers the following questions: 1. Where is the business trying to get to in the long-term (Direction) 2. Which markets should a business compete in and what kinds of activities are involved in such markets? (Markets; Scope) 3. How can the business perform better than the competition in those markets? (Advantage)? 4. What resources (skills, assets, finance, relationships, technical competence, and facilities) are required in order to be able to compete? (Resources)? 5. What external, environmental factors affect the businesses’ ability to compete? (Environment)? 6. What are the values and expectations of those who have influence in and around the business? (Culture)? Strategy is a plan, a “how,” a means of getting from here to there. Strategy is a pattern in actions over time; for example, a trucking company that regularly markets very specialized and expensive freight transportation is using a “high end” strategy. Strategy is position; that is, it reflects decisions to offer particular products or services in particular markets. Strategy is perspective, that is the vision and direction a transportation company needs to take in MAY / JUNE 2013
order to establish its existence and to compete with other similar transportation companies. The starting point for a new business is to create an effective business plan. A business plan is a written document that describes a business, its objectives, its strategies, the market it is in and its financial forecasts. It has many functions, from securing external funding to measuring success within the business. Many people think that the only reason to develop a business plan is to convince potential lenders or investors to provide financial backing. This view is a little short-sighted. A well-developed plan provides a blueprint and step-by-step instructions on how to translate a business idea into a profitably marketed service. There are a number of key considerations that play an important role in shaping the contents of the business plan. These considerations include whether this is the first plan for a new business or business opportunity, or a plan that updates or supersedes an already existing plan. Obviously, the business’ position in its life cycle will have a significant impact on the type of planning that’s needed. An ongoing business might require a plan that relates primarily to a new market segment that it wants to enter. For example, in truck-
ing it is easy to start with general freight, but, with experience a new business plan can be generated to cover some specialized freights like liquids, flat beds, hazmat or dangerous goods. The first half of the business plan is geared towards helping develop and support the business strategy. It covers the market, the industry, customers and competitors. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each competing firm and looks for opportunities in the marketplace. All of these steps are largely aimed at helping to create a strategy for the business. The second half of the business plan is largely to execute the business strategy. The company services, marketing and operations should all closely tie in with the strategy. In today’s crowded marketplace, every business is probably going to have serious competition no matter how creative the business concept is. That is why the business plan needs to realistically identify where they will do things in similar manner as their competitors, where they will do things differently, where they have real strengths and where they have real weaknesses. Trying to run a major aspect of the business significantly better than competitors may be a very difficult challenge. Hence, it is often better to
focus in planning on being different than the competition and competing with them less directly. This may lead the business owners to answer some strategic questions. The questions include: Is there a particular market niche to focus on? Is there a unique strategy to be adopted? Can the services be positioned differently? Are there any alternative sales or marketing vehicles? There is no harm in seeking professional help to develop a solid and executable business plan. The internet is a great tool with tons of information resources to guide you to develop this plan. The Government of Canada also helps new business owners in formulating business strategy. It has provided a web tool to create a business plan. The website link is: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ page/2865. The real value of creating a business plan is not in having the finished product in hand; rather, the value lies in the process of researching and thinking about your business in a systematic way. The act of planning helps you to think things through thoroughly, study and research if you are not sure of the facts, and look at your ideas critically. It takes time now, but avoids costly, perhaps disastrous, mistakes later.
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New Research Assesses Navigation System Use in the Trucking Industry Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released findings from the first phase of a twopart research initiative aimed at assessing the use of navigation systems in large trucks. This first phase of the research, which analyzed survey data from over 800 drivers and carriers, identifies different systems and how they are used, as well as industry perceptions of navigation system effectiveness. “This research is an important first step in understanding the role of navigation systems in large truck crashes. By identifying the types of systems used, how drivers use them, and the types of crashes that may result from their use, industry stakeholders and policy makers can begin to implement crash mitigation strategies and hopefully, reduce the overall occurrence of these events,” commented Kendra Hems, President of the New York State Motor Truck Association. Furthermore, this study identifies the key priorities that navigation system providers should address in order to meet the needs of the trucking industry. ATRI’s phase 2 work will expand the research by collecting and comparing quantitative data from navigation systems while in use. This next step will attempt to identify the technical basis for navigation system failures and inadequacies from a truck operations perspective. A copy of this report is available from ATRI at www.atri-online.org.
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US Food Safety Regulations - Impact on Carriers The Canadian Trucking Alliance is one organization that has developed a food safety program for its members using Canadian HACCP principles. Sweeping reforms to US food safety regulations are on the horizon, including requirements for trucking companies transporting food in the United States. A panel discussion last week at the Technology and Maintenance Council in Nashville served to remind carriers that in late 2011, the US passed the Food Safety Modernization Act to strengthen its capacity to prevent the spread of foodborne illness. The approach follows a “farm to fork” continuum, where every partner in the food production and supply chain – from farmers, to processors to retail, and everyone in between, including trucking companies – assume obligations and responsibility for their actions. Most notably, the Act called for the publication of regulations on the safe transportation of food, which will impact US domestic carriers as well as Canadian carriers moving food products into or out of the United States. Draft regulations on food transportation have not yet been issued, but it seems quite clear from reading the Act and from material issued by the US government that a preventative approach will be adopted based on HACCP principles. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point methodology, developed for the US space program, is designed to identify critical control points where food could become contaminated, introduce rigorous monitoring of processes and procedures, and outline corrective actions to be implemented when it appears that safety has been compromised. The methodology is widely used throughout the world, and forms the basis of many industry-developed food safety programs developed with the support of the Government of Canada. The Canadian Trucking Alliance is one organization that has developed a food safety program for its members using Canadian HACCP principles. With financial support from the federal government, the Trucking Food Safety Program (TFSP) was developed several years ago to help carriers meet their clients more demanding food safety requirements. Over the past year CTA, assisted by a carrier advisory committee, introduced several modifications to the program to bring it up to date and, most notably, automate the entire process for carriers. The automated system will be tested by several advisory committee members over the next several months. In addition, the entire program will be submitted to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s rigorous Technical Review process. Canadian carriers who have introduced a HACCP-based program should be well-placed to comply with the upcoming US regulations. Carriers wanting further information on the Trucking Food Safety Program can contact CTA’s Ron Lennox at ron.lennox@cantruck.ca MAY / JUNE 2013
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got a call at 9am Monday morning from one of our teams. They told me that they have been stopped at a scale and the officers won’t let them continue unless they legalize the load. After I got the details from them I found out they were at the California highway scale at the bottom of the grapevine. For those of you unfamiliar with California this scale is I-5 southbound right at the top of the greater LA area. They had a load of small paper rolls. Small for newsprint that is, the rolls weighed about 3000 lbs. each. They are a little hard for a couple of drivers to manhandle around in the trailer. Some of you are thinking ‘what is the big deal. Just go back to the shipper and have the load legalized”. Well the big deal is the Shipper is 1300 miles and a ferry ride away from the grapevine scale. So this unit had 5 axels and it scaled in California as 12000 steering, 36000 drives and 31000 trailer. That means the total weight is under the 80000 gross weight limit, but the drive axels were overloaded by 2000 pounds. The problem was worse than it sounds as the trailer axel was already slid all the way forward. In order to fix the problem 2000 pounds of cargo would have to be moved from in front of the center point of the trailer to behind the center point of the trailer. If the cargo was small pieces, the drivers might have been able to do this themselves by working on top of the load and moving some of it back. Unfortunately, with cargo like paper rolls a tow truck or a trailer cherry picker would be necessary to move the cargo. 24
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At our company we ask drivers to scale every load and we pay for any scale receipts the drivers and contractors bring in. We do this because we have had drivers trapped for days at a scale in Texas or North Dakota with overweight loads. We teach drivers to scale every load. We don’t pay specifically for the time and trouble it takes to scale as those types of activities are covered in the mileage rate. Drivers every day decide to scale or not scale a load based on their own experience and if the time required to scale will be worth the effort. Experience is definitely the best teacher. Unfortunately it is also the most expensive. Remember, You may not have experienced it, but it dose happen where you will be trapped at a scale far from home. The scale officers will not let you continue if you are significantly overweight on any axel. Here are some things that might help making the decision to scale or not a little easier: • The farther the load is going, the more effort you need to put into getting the load scaled. • If the factory or plant where you pick up has a scale - scale the load. They have made their loads easy to scale because they load to maximum and will be close to the
limit on every load. • If you have an air scale on your tractor, be sure you are on flat, level ground when you take your measurements. If you can’t get a clear reading – scale the load.
• If this is the first time you are picking up from the shipper- scale the load. Usually, the weight a shipper puts on a bill of lading is a calculated weight. That means that they have added the weighed one or two boxes and then simply multiplied the weight times the number of cartons in the load. • If you are loaded close to the maximum for your tractor, scale the load. It is
important to get across scales and how the load is balanced on your truck will affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle. • If you are picking up large mark ltl shipments and are concerned about how the weight is distributed in your trailer, scale the load. Well, this is one of those very rare and yet very expensive problems. My friends at the grapevine scale are out 2 days of team running and $600 for the day cab delivery. That is relatively cheap. I once had to send a truck 1200 miles to take 6000 lb of transferred freight off an operator that trapped at a scale in Montana. As with many decisions in truck driving, what you do in small situations can have large consequences down the road. Your basic efforts should make you scale every long haul load unless you have a reason not to. A reason not to could be that the load is relatively light or perhaps, you have hauled for the shipper often. You know your business and now you know that not scaling a load can be expensive. You can read more articles like this one at www. krdavey.blogspot.ca or check out trucking specific safety information at www.safetydriven.ca
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Trucks get new, secure place to park in Fresno A Fresno trucking company has built a secured off-street parking facility for truckers who are barred by ordinance from parking their big rigs overnight on Fresno’s streets. DTL Transport, which was started 20 years ago by businessman Teja Singh Dosanjh, will open its new DTL Parking center on April 1. The 7-acre truck parking lot on Golden State Boulevard, between Shaw and Ashlan avenues, can accommodate up to 152 tractor-trailer rigs at one time. Jazz Sidhu, DTL’s chief financial officer, said the idea sprang from the company’s experience with its own fleet of 30 trucks being damaged at unsecured parking areas. “We had trucks being broken into and it was costing us a lot of money,” he said.
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Sidhu said other truck owner-operators risk damage to their rigs as well as theft of their freight: “There’s a lot of freight that’s
worth a lot of money.” Once the lot is open for business, truck drivers who pay the monthly rental charge of $179 to $250 will receive electronic cards granting them access through the entry and exit gates. More than 50 closedThe CA Professional Truck Driving Championships are organized to recognize and promote safe driving and professionalism in the transportation industry. This competitive event is designed to give drivers a chance to test their job skills under standardized condi-
circuit cameras monitor the lot and the building that houses DTL’s dispatch and accounting departments, which are being relocated under one roof from separate locations. DTL (www.dtlparking.com) already has begun using the lot for its own fleet and its owner-operators, and will open the lot to other drivers. “We’re looking for the owner-operators who live in the area, driving long haul or short haul,” he said. “When they come home, they don’t have anywhere to park.” A Fresno city ordinance, passed in mid2010, forbids drivers from parking trucks with a gross weight of 12,000 pounds or more from parking on any public street or alley in the city for more than four hours or risk facing a $250 fine. Courtesy: www.fresnobee.com
tions using vehicles that are the tools of their trade. Truck driving championships afford a safe, accurate check of the driver’s ability to handle his/her unit in close quarters. Two regional competitions are held within the state- North and South. The winners from
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Volvo Group Partners with the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings, Better Plants Program The Volvo Group in North America furthered its commitment to energy efficiency by partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. As part of the program, Volvo pledged to reduce its energy intensity by 25 percent during a 10-year period.
“The Volvo Group is committed to environmental care, which is one of the Group’s core values,” said Rick Robinson, director of Health, Safety and Environment for the Volvo Group in North America. “Partnering with the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program offers us a unique opportunity to have the support of the DOE as we continue to invest in energy efficiency at all of our U.S.-based manufacturing facilities.” Eight Volvo Group manufacturing facilities in six U.S. states will participate in the program, which is designed to help companies reduce energy costs, strengthen competitiveness and promote greater
energy security. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility in Dublin, Va. has partnered with the DOE since 2009, first through the Save Energy Now LEADER program and now through the expanded Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. The new partnership agreement expands Volvo Group’s participation to all U.S. manufacturing sites, including the Volvo Trucks manufacturing site in Dublin, Va., Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pa., Powertrain facility in Hagerstown, Md., and the Remanufacturing sites in Middletown, Pa. and Charlotte, N.C.; Volvo Penta in Lex-
ington, Tenn.; Volvo Bus in Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg, Pa. More than 118 companies participate in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program, representing more than 1,400 manufacturing facilities in nearly all 50 states. “The Volvo Group’s commitment to reducing its energy intensity by 25 percent over 10 years establishes the company as a leader in industrial energy efficiency and helps advance the nation’s progress toward a sustainable, clean-energy future,” said Robert Ivester, acting director, Advanced Manufacturing Office, DOE.
each class of competition from each region then come together to compete in the State Finals Competition. Each year’s state finals winners will compete with other states’ winners at the National Truck Driving Championships. The National
Truck Driving Championships are held by ATA in various cities throughout the United States. The 2013 National Truck Driving Championships will be held August 20-24 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The CTA Professional Truck Driving Championship Committee organizes this yearly event. A dedicated group of volunteers participate on the Committee and, along with more volunteers, facilitate and judge this annual competition.
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The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program has resulted in many questions and misunderstandings since its inception. The reality is that CSA is a tool by which the FMCSA can evaluate and measure the safety of motor carriers and driver. The FMCSA uses CSA to score carriers based on their history, and those carriers that do not score well will receive additional scrutiny from the FMCSA. The size of the carrier is largely irrelevant to the FMCSA for the ultimate purpose, but can be a factor in how scores are calculated. The scoring system itself is not overly complicated, but there are several aspects to it that can make it challenging to fully understand. Essentially, scoring is based on roadside inspections, violations identified in the roadside inspections, and crash reports. This data then quantifies FMCSA’s Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). CSA BASICs include unsafe driving, hours of service (HOS) compliance, driver fitness, controlled substances/alcohol, vehicle maintenance, hazardous materials (HM) compliance, and crash indicators. A carrier’s measurement for each BASIC depends on the number of adverse safety events, severity of violations and / or crashes, and when the adverse safety events occurred. According to the FMCSA’s SMS Methodology Report, “The violation of severity weights have been converted to a scale from 1 to 10 for each BASIC, where 1 represents the lowest crash risk and 10 represents the highest crash risk relative to the other violations in the BASIC.” Each of the BASICs are scored independently and are not necessarily equal. For crashes, the impact of the event is what determines severity. A greater weight is scored for those crashes involving injuries, fatalities, or that involve the release of HM. Lesser weight is scored for those that 28
are less extreme and perhaps only required being towed from the scene. Timing is also important – that is, the more recent the event the greater the weight. More recent events will have a greater impact on a carrier’s BASIC and Crash Indicator measures than older events. The severity for any event within the last 6 months is multiplied by 3; between 6 and 12 months ago it is multiplied by 2, and events that took place between 12 and 24 months ago are multiplied by 1.“When safety events become older than two years, they are no longer used to assess a carrier’s safety in the CSMS,” states the FMCSA’s Carrier Safety Measurement System (CSMS) Methodology Report. CSA is designed in such a way that similar sized carrier scores are compared against one another. This is done primarily through the measurement of two of the BASICs, Unsafe Driving and Crash. Both of these use a different process for calculating the measures than the other BASICs. These two measurements involve dividing the total of all severity and time-weighted violations by the company’s number of trucks, or power units. These are multiplied by a utilization factor based on the carrier’s average miles per power unit, as identified from the carrier’s MCS-150s over the past 18 months. Coty kYrIArz nUM CSA ikvyN pRBwvq krdw hY? FMCSA ikhVy kYrIArz dI pVqwl krygI ieh kYrIAr dy Akwr qy inrBr nhIN krdw pr kYrIAr dy skor ikvyN igxyN imxyN jWdy hn nUM pRBwvq krn vwly PYktrz iv`c Akwr vI ie`k PYktr hY[pihlw svwl ieh hY ik CSA hY kI Aqy ieh kI krdI hY? CSA (kMplwieMs, sy&tI, AkwauNitiblytI) iek pRogrwm hY ijsnUM PYfrl motr kYrIAr sy&tI AYfminstRySn (FMCSA) kYrIArz dw mulWkx krn leI vrqdI hY[ieh mulWkx kYrIArz dI kMplwieMs qy krYS ihstrI qy ADwrq huMdw hY[ skoirMg ikvyN hud M I hY?
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spYkSn pRwpq krnI muSkl huMdI hY[ies leI cMgw hovy jy SurU qoN hI vwieElySnz qoN bicAw jwvy[ Other than those two BASICs, the others are calculated by the total of all severityand time-weighted violations divided by the time-weighted inspections a carrier has undergone. This then becomes a “violation rate per inspection.” Under CSA, differences between carriers are accounted for by placing carriers in safety event groups based on the number of safety events. Ultimately, small carriers are compared to small carriers and large carriers are compared to large carriers. Percentiles from 0 to 100 are then determined by comparing the BASIC measurements of the carrier to the measurements of other carriers in the peer group. A percentile 100 indicates the worst performance. The carrier with the best (lowest) measure in each group gets a “percentile rank,” We offer a wide variety of Truck or BASIC Score, of Insurance coverages that allow you “0.” The carrier with to customize your insurance policy the worst (highto fit your business needs. We are est) measure in the committed to provide insurance at group gets a BAcompetitive prices. SIC Score of “100.” All other carriers in l l the group will have l l a score in between these two extremes l based on their BASIC Measure. As 2452 West Tahoe one might expect, those carriers in any Caruthers, CA 93609 Tel: 1.800.348.2767 renu@gill-insurance.net given grouping that Fax: 1.559.864.8688 do not perform well www.gill-insurance.net will receive the at-
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tention of the FMCSA by being placed on the “intervention list.” Once on that list a carrier can expect the FMCSA to take action against them, which might include a warning or an investigation. The CSA system uses DOT numbers as its basis for assigning scores. This means that if a driver is an owner-operator operating under its own DOT number, all inspections and violations are scored directly against that DOT number. If the driver is leased onto another carrier and operates under that DOT number, inspections and violations are scored under that DOT number. The challenge for small carriers or independent operators comes as a result of their size. Each of the basics, for example, has minimum standards. So, if a carrier does not have enough data in a BASIC, such as inspections, violations, and crashes, then the carrier is not scored in that BASIC. But, once a small carrier or independent operator gets a score the challenge becomes even greater because there is generally not a broad base of inspections so any violation becomes exaggerated in the measurement. Each violation will have a significant impact on the BASIC measures and the scores. One might thing that the inclusion of Safety Event Groups would help with this, but the reality is it does not. In most BASICs, the smallest Safety Event Groups are based on 3 to 10 inspections or 5 to 10 inspections. One violation spread over 3 inspections has quite a different impact than one violation spread over 10 inspections. As a small carrier it is unlikely there will be a significant number of inspections, thus the challenge. It’s also unlikely the number of inspections for a small carrier or independent will increase, so raising a score can be a challenge. Once a small carrier has a bad score it is difficult to improve it. The best way, whether a large or small carrier, to improve inspections is to have good inspections. It should also be noted that not all violations and CSA scores directly impact the driver because the driver scoring system is different. Drivers are scored in the Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS). The DSMS is essentially the same, but drivers are not held responsible for certain technical violations and the driver system uses a different time weighting. Drivers are also scored independently of carriers, so the scores will follow the driver regardless of where they are employed. For small carriers, succeeding in the CSA environment is simple – avoid violations. Those wishing to learn more about CSA are encouraged to visit http://csa.fmcsa. dot.gov MAY / JUNE 2013
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FBI and IRS Raid Corporate Headquarters of Pilot Flying J According to a recent article on the Fleet Owner Magazine website, Pilot Flying J is under federal investigation. It was reported on April 17, 2013 that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raided the Knoxville, TN, corporate headquarters of Pilot Flying J as part of an ongoing investigation believed to center on unpaid customer rebates. Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam said two search warrants were served on the company and several subpoenas were issued, including some to members of the company’s sales staff. Haslam said the company has 23 sales people and approximately 3,300 trucking companies with whom Pilot Flying J does regular business. According to Haslam, son of the company’s founder Jim Haslam, all 480 truck stops are operating normally, despite the criminal investigation. “This is a great company. It was Sunday night, it was last night, and it will be going forward,” he said. “We were all shocked by the events of yesterday…Pilot Flying J MAY / JUNE 2013
value number-one is to do the right thing all the time and we steadfastly believe we have done that.” According to Haslam, the investigation appears to be centered on, “a very insignificant number of customers and the
application of rebates; that rebates that were owed to the customers were not paid. We, of course, disagree with that.” Haslam said the company is cooperating fully with the investigation. On behalf of the FBI’s Knoxville office, Marshall Stone, FBI spokesman, told WBIR-TV that the FBI could not comment on the investigation, but confirmed that it
jointly involved the IRS. Haslam is not worried though, saying that, “The support we have gotten from our trucking company customers has been, candidly, overwhelming. You always wonder about something like this and the reputational hit you might take… we have reached out to almost every trucking company, and many called us last night and showed support.” According to Haslam, the investigation does not involve any state or federal tax issues. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Haslam had rejoined Pilot Flying J in February after stepping down last year during his pursuit of the Cleveland Browns football team. Haslam purchased a controlling 70% interest in the Browns last summer for $1.05 billion. Haslam’s brother Bill is currently governor of Tennessee. Pilot Flying J, which currently operates over 650 travel stops and convenience stores in the USA and Canada, is one of the country’s largest private employers with revenues of about $29 billion, according to Forbes. 37
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CSA Subcommittee Makes Recommendations on Accountability The CSA Subcommittee of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee says that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should extend its efforts on determining fault in crashes. After months of debate, the agency recommended FMCSA consider all available investigative data beyond police reports, including accident reports criminal reports, civil lawsuits or accident reconstruction reports, to determine fault in crashes. The trucking industry, headed by the American Trucking Associations, wants FMCSA to immediately establish a process to remove from motor carriers’ records crashes where it is plainly evident that the carrier was not at fault. In 2011, FMCSA shelved plans to make these sorts of determinations after concluding police reports alone are not an accurate indicator. (Currently, the agency does not account for fault in crashes, relying instead on the statistical probability
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that some of a carrier’s crashes will be the carrier’s fault). According to Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, most subcommittee members believe that crashes where the carrier clearly is not at fault should not be counted in the carrier’s Crash Indicator BASIC. However, “safety advocacy” stakeholders on the committee, reports HDT, are split on the issue of accountability and want all crash reports, regardless of fault, to go into the Crash Indicator BASIC. The subcommittee also addressed questions about public access to CSA data. Most of the group recommended the agency deny public access to the three BASIC scores that do not correlate strongly to crash risk – Controlled Substance/Alcohol, Driver Fitness and Hazmats and continue to block the Crash Indicator BASIC. Again, safety advocate representatives contend that all scores should be public, according to HDT.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Launches “Protect Your Move” Campaign to Help Consumers Spot the “Red Flags” of Moving Fraud The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the launch of its new moving fraud prevention campaign to inform consumers about how to spot the “red flags” of fraudulent or dishonest movers. The “Protect Your Move” campaign (www.protectyourmove.gov) seeks to give the nearly 35 million Americans who move each year the information they need to protect themselves from unlawful movers. “Moving is an exciting, but hectic time – the last thing families should have to worry about is whether or not their personal belongings will arrive at their new house,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “By showing consumers how to look out for red flags before they move, we are arming them with information they can use to protect themselves, their move and their memories.” FMCSA has produced a new public
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service announcement warning consumers of the “red flags” they can spot prior to a move. By visiting www.protectyourmove.gov, consumers can view the video, and find tools and resources to help them before, during and after a move. Resources include a moving fraud prevention checklist, a moving broker checklist and tips for a successful move. Consumers can also search a company’s complaint history and compare safety records of companies nationally. “Consumers need to know how to spot the bad movers and feel confident they are selecting a reliable, safe, and responsible moving company,” said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Ferro. “While the majority of movers are reputable, consumers need to be aware of how to avoid those who are not.” More than 5,800 household goods moving companies are registered with FMCSA. In 2012, FMCSA received over 3,100 consumer complaints about household goods movers, up from 2,851
in 2011. Among the most common complaints are shipments being held hostage; loss, damage or delay of shipments; unauthorized movers; and deceptive practices, such as overcharges. Nationwide, the top ten cities with the greatest number of consumer complaints in 2012 were Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego. Some of the most common “red flags” of fraudulent or dishonest moving companies include: 1. Not providing an in-home estimate, 2. Asking customers to sign incomplete documentation, and 3. A company failing to register with FMCSA. Consumers can report unsafe and poor performing moving companies by calling FMCSA’s nationwide complaint hotline at 1-888-368-7238 (1-888 DOTSAFT) or by visiting www.protectyourmove.gov.
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The average diesel-powered truck in the United States idles an average of 1,835 hours each year, wasting an estimated 3,600 million litres of fuel. Finding practical solutions to this problem will save fleet operators money; and help them to meet new stringent local, state and provincial anti-idling regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas levels and the health effects from harmful emissions. Automotive Partnership Canada has awarded $2.9 million to support the development of next-generation green air-conditioning and refrigeration (AC-R) systems for longhaul trucks, reefer (refrigerated) trucks, heavy and light duty vans, tourist buses and some emergency service vehicles. The project will develop at least eight new technologies, including a lightweight and efficient material and installation system that provides better insulation with no degradation—a major improvement over polyurethane foam, which loses five percent of its insulation value annually. The project is the largest of its kind in Canada, involving 71 researchers and students (including 48 co-op students) from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of Waterloo, along with industrial partners Cool-It Hiway Services Inc. in Abbotsford, British Columbia (B.C.); CrossChasm Technologies Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario; and Saputo Dairy Products in Burnaby, B.C., which runs the largest reefer fleet in North America. “There is a huge market for these technologies,” says Cool-It CEO Steve Zaeri, “but as a small company it’s hard for me to persuade a truck manufacturer to buy it. Partnering with universities and these other industry partners makes it easier to educate the marketplace about the value of these technologies.” “We are designing more efficient and reliable refrigeration and AC systems that operate without the engine idling,” says SFU engineering professor and project leader Majid Bahrami. “And we are reducing the weight of these systems, which means trucks can make more money carrying heavier loads.” The University of Waterloo team, headed by Amir Khajepour, is developing a new regenerative auxiliary power system to harvest the kinetic energy regenerated from braking when slowing and stopping, or during stop-start traffic. This waste energy would be converted into electrical energy and stored in high-efficiency batteries (such as lithium-ion) to run the refrigeration system. As well, the SFU team will develop a new AC-R system that uses no electrical or mechanical energy. The system would capture the waste heat produced in the internal MAY / JUNE 2013
combustion engine to power a truck’s refrigeration and/or AC system, increasing the vehicle’s overall energy efficiency by up to 15 percent and, in some cases, eliminating the need for a second diesel engine. The technology could also be used in houses, process plants, and large buildings. “This isn’t wishful thinking,” says Bahrami, who worked for five years in AC-R industry. “We already have the proof-of-concept. It’s just a matter of getting it to the point where it’s practical and compact enough that you can install it on vehicles and trucks.” Cool-It Hiway Services Inc.—a small company that manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the transportation sector— will benefit from the project. Researchers will help the company adopt more efficient compressors and replace heavy-lead acid batteries in systems with lighter lithium-ion batteries. The project will also design, test and rate a new made-in-Canada heat pump that produces both heat and cold air, usHowesDieselTruckingS13.pdf 1 2/8/13 ing power from a battery instead of an idling engine.
ATA Takes L.A. Port Regulations Challenge Before U.S. Supreme Court Washington – Today, American Trucking Associations made arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States in the trucking federation’s ongoing challenge to the ill-founded attempt by the Port of Los Angeles to impose a comprehensive licensing scheme on trucks hauling freight in and out of the Port. “We believe it is clear that in 1980 Congress established that trucking should be shaped by the competitive market, rather than government regulations,” said ATA Deputy Chief Counsel Richard Pianka. “And Congress underscored that desire in 1994 in the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act which prohibits state and local governments from enacting or enforcing any ‘law, regulation, or provision having the force and effect of law related to a price, route, or service of any motor carrier.’ “Despite this, leaders in Los Angeles moved forward with a plan to shape the 9:22 AM market for trucking at the Port by imposing a laundry list of regulations that
should all be clearly preempted by the FAAAA,” Pianka said. “If these rules are allowed to stand, it would clear the way for a patchwork of regulations that would lead to unreasonable burdens on the movement of goods.” ATA’s case was argued by Daniel Lerman, an attorney with the firm of Robbins Russell in Washington. In addition, the Solicitor General’s office, representing the views of the federal government, joined with ATA in urging the Court to hold that the Port’s requirements are impermissibly in conflict with the Congressional policy articulated in the FAAAA. A number of groups supported ATA’s position by filing amicus briefs, including the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, Airlines for America, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Harbor Trucking Association. A decision in the case is likely some time before the Court’s current term ends in June.
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California Gasoline Advances on State Supplies at Six-Month Low Spot gasoline in California gained against futures after the state Energy Commission said stockpiles of the motor fuel tumbled to a six-month low. California-blend gasoline, or Carbob, supplies tumbled 11 percent to 5.23 million barrels last week, the lowest level since October, the state Energy Commission said on its website . It was the biggest weekly decline in inventories since December. Carbob in Los Angeles gained 2.25 cents against gasoline futures traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange to a premium of 10.25 cents a gallon at 4:16 p.m. East Coast time, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The same fuel in San Francisco strengthened 2 cents to 24.5 cents a gallon above futures. California-blend, or Carb, diesel in Los Angeles increased 0.25 cent against ultra-low-sulfur diesel futures on the Nymex to a premium of 1 cent a gallon. CARB diesel in San Francisco weakened 0.5 cent to 6 cents a gallon more than futures. Carb diesel inventories jumped 21 percent last week to 2.68 million barrels, the highest level since January, the state Energy Commission said. Conventional gasoline in Portland, Oregon, strengthened by 1 cent to 5.5 cents a gallon over Nymex futures. Low-sulfur diesel there was unchanged at a premium of 5 cents a gallon.
ATA Names Jeffrey Mason New Senior Vice President Arlington, Va. –American Trucking Associations named Jeffrey Mason to the newly created position of senior vice president of image and communications. “I’ve known Jeff for some time and am thrilled that he’s joining our leadership team. His passion and knowledge of this industry will be a great complement to ATA. Jeff is well known throughout the trucking industry and is respected by trucking industry executives – both on the operational side and within the allied community,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. “I’m confident that by adding Jeff’s professionalism and enthusiasm to our already distinguished team, we’ll be able to further demonstrate why ATA is the nation’s leading advocate for trucking.” Mason comes to ATA after 26 years with Randall-Reilly where he helped build and lead the company’s trucking media division, including the company’s various publications, events and conferences and data services. At ATA, Mason will be responsible for shaping ATA’s communications and image strategies, ensuring that the organization conveys a consistent message and speaks with one voice, as well as managing special projects and future events.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $8.9 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Repair Damaged Transportation Facilities on Federal and Tribal Lands Funding Includes $1.9 Million for Hurricane Sandy Damage in New Jersey WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that $8.9 million will be made available to repair roads and bridges on federal and tribal lands damaged during natural disasters in Arkansas, Minnesota, and New Jersey. “We stand committed to helping states restore key transportation facilities in the wake of natural disasters,” Secretary LaHood said. “Whether they are recovering from Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey or from floods and storms in other states, our goal is to help communities get back to normal as soon as possible.” The Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program will provide $4.9 million to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the Little Rock District
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in Arkansas to repair several roads damaged by flooding. The roads provide access to parks, beaches and other recreation areas. ERFO will also provide the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) $2 million to construct a bridge in an area damaged by heavy rains on the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation in Minnesota. In addition, the program will provide the National Park Service (NPS) $1.9 million for Sandy Hook, a barrier beach peninsula at the northern tip of the New Jersey shore, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The funding builds on $28 million provided in February to New York and New Jersey for federal parks and rec-
reation areas. “Transportation is critical to tourism and the overall economy,” said Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez. “It’s about restoring transportation and making sure residents can recover from disaster in affected areas.” The ERFO program provides funding to federal agencies to repair federal roads and other facilities damaged by a natural disaster or catastrophic event. These federal agencies, such as the USACE, NPS and the BIA have ownership and maintenance responsibilities for facilities open to public travel.
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decades we’ve been hearing the same old story from the same old sources. There’s going to be a driver shortage in the road sector of the transportation industry if we don’t do something about it, immediately. That’s the story back in the news but the solutions are still the same as they have been for decades and frankly, nothing is going to change unless and until new thinking permeates the industry. There are two types of people in this world; Leaders and Followers. There are many more leaders who should be followers than followers who think they should be leaders. It really doesn’t matter what industry or occupation, the simple truth is that many in positions of leadership don’t lead, they issue orders and policy. And there is a very distinct difference. Leaders inspire. Leaders don’t necessarily need to know every job of those they lead but they have to have a respect for that job. Leaders need to have the respect of those they lead in order to inspire the best out of those that look to them for leadership. All of this sound sort of “bumper sticker” reality but it’s not. True leaders don’t demand or command from their subordinates, they direct, inspire, create vision to which the subordinates willingly embrace and make happen. Leaders do not make it happen, they create the vision and surround themselves with the people that make it happen. Leaders listen and help subordinates create the reality out of the vision. 46
- G. Ray Gompf The first leaders we encounter are our parents. As small children, we give our parents absolute authority to be our leaders, we accept our parents as our teachers, mentors without question. As we get older and not all that old, we start to question some of what our parents have taught us. That’s the beginning of us trying to establish ourselves as members of society. We continue to challenge those things our parents have taught us as we start the schooling portion of our education. Our vision is expanded because we are introduced to more teachers and mentors with different experiences and yes, failures. All of this is designed not just to educate but to allow the young person learn from the failures and mistakes made by others. The fact is, and it’s been stated and restated for eons, no one can teach anyone anything. All that can be done is to help them learn. If the desire to learn isn’t there, then it needs to be inspired. Children are born begging for knowledge and as they grow, that desire seems to wane and is replaced with the “I want to make my own mistakes” attitude. Then with maturity the desire to learn returns but by this time, teachers who are not leaders have usurped the leadership role and there is no chal-
lenging allowed. So, for the most part our higher education is not about challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries, it’s about conforming to the concepts and ideas of the teacher. The search for a better way is discouraged and with most of the world’s population being followers, there is very little challenging of the leaders who don’t know how to lead. keI dhwikAW qoN AsIN ie`koN khwxI suxdy Aw rhy hW ik trWsport ieMfstrI iv`c frweIvrW dI Gwt pYdw ho jwvygI jykr smyN isr iPr ies pwsy iDAwn nw id`qw[ieho KbrW hux iPr Aw rhIAW hn pr kuJ vI suDrn vwlw nhIN hY jd q`k ik ieMfstrI iv`c nvIN soc auqpn nhIN huMdI[ dunIAW iv`c do qrHW dy lok huMdy hn lIfr Aqy PwloArz[bhuq swry PwloArz AYsy hn jo nyqw bxnw locdy hn pr auhnW qoN v`D AYsy nyqw hn jo PwloArz hoxy cwhIdy sn[bhuq swry nyqw AgvweI krn dI QW hukm Aqy nIqIAW hI idMdy hn[dohW iv`c bhuq Prk hY[ nyqw dw kMm auqSwh Brnw hY[zrUrI nhIN ik ausnUM Awpxy PwloArz dIAW swrIAW jwbz dw igAwn hovy pr ausnUM auhnW dI jwbz dw snmwn krnw Awauxw cwhIdw hY[shI lIfr Awpxy ADIn kMm krn vwilAW qy rohb nhIN JwVdy sgoN auhnw nUM idSw idMdy hn, auqSwhq krdy hn qy ijs nUM iKVy m`Qy svIkwirAw vI jWdw hY[ swfy pihly lIfr swfy mwpy huMdy hn[bcpn iv`c AsIN Awpxy mwipAW nUM iesdw pUrw AiDkwr idMdy hW[AsIN Awpxy mwipAW nUM ibnW Srq Awpxy tIcr Aqy slwhkwr svIkwrdy hW[jdoN AsIN kuJ v`fy huMdy hW qW keI vwr AsIN mwipAW dy ivcwrW qy ikMqU-pRMqU vI krnw SurU kr idMdy hW[Awpxy Awp nUM smwj iv`c MAY / JUNE 2013
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Recently, a very young member on my family tree posed the question, why do I have to study history, when it’s just about old dead guys. Well that got me to thinking. I wanted to give this young person a reason for studying history but I didn’t want to say the wrong thing. Essentially, if we don’t know our history, we are doomed to repeat it. That’s the bumper sticker reality. To expound on that bumper sticker reality, we learn to cope with the world by failure, by trial and error. If we learn to learn from past mistakes of other people and nations, then we don’t have to make all of our own mistakes. It is that reason, we study history. Our laws are based on the fact that mistakes have been made and these laws try to address the situation so that it isn’t going to happen again. Sadly, too many people insist on making all of their own mistakes and often in doing so, run afoul of the law and wind up paying the price. Back to leaders. Leaders are not born, they are developed. Being a follower is easy. Just do what you’ve learned from others and don’t challenge what you’ve been taught. This works for most people. For a small percentage of people who refuse to conform to the norms, they have this requirement to make all of their own mistakes without any regard for their teachings and often without regard to their own previous mistakes. These people generally wind up in prison. Other non-conformists take another route. Study the mistakes of others, challenge the accepted norms and try to find a better way. Now these are the ones that become the leaders. They don’t just accept what is known, they try to go well beyond. To wit, we have a lot of industries based on finding a better way. When we talk about leaders there is a good chance that some of the most inspiring leaders can go that one step beyond – some actually go way beyond that which is reasonable – and take it right over to dictatorship and assume absolute power. The overwhelming majority of leaders understand their position and lead by inspiration. The difference between the ones that lead properly by inspiration and the ones that take it over to dictatorship is that the inspiring leader listens to and makes policy based on feedback from the subordinates while the dictator issues a commandment and the subordinates must carry out the
command without thinking or without judgment, without dissent. Inspirational leaders permit dissent, not just permit it, actually thrive on it because it helps them make sound decisions but also sets the organization they lead develop a plan and the
and diplomas to back up the qualifications, they will not permit their leader to make any risky decisions even if the risky decision would be better for the organization. Back to trucking leadership. It’s sadly lacking when solutions from inside the ranks are sorely overlooked because the big money thinks subordinates are too dumb or too stupid to think clearly, yet entrust those self same subordinates be totally responsible for enormous amounts of costly freight, customer relations and dealing with a myriad of laws and regulations that often result in situations where compliance is impossible. The driver shortage will only be solved if and when the governments and the industry work together to ensure adequate training is in place; where training is recognized as a skilled trade; where a career path is clear; where a pay grid is tied to skill development; where productivity within the industry is not just tied to miles per hour; where pay is based on skill and skill development, not below minimum.
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here have always been benefits to both Canadians and American’s to go cross border shopping. Canadians enjoy tempting blocks of cheese, gallons of milk, whipped butter and a tank of cheap gas in the USA. American’s enjoy the expansion to their economy and jobs created by Canadian cross border shoppers. When purchasing trucks and trailers, are there advantages to cross border shopping? Until recently, if a Canadian wanted to purchase a piece of equipment in the USA, they did not have many financing options to choose from and had to pay cash in full. No American company would release their piece of equipment without payment in full, and no Canadian lender would take on the risk of financing a piece of equipment that may not even cross back in to Canada. The equipment seller in the USA was stuck, and so was the equipment purchaser in Canada. The person purchasing also had to arrange all customs paperwork and inspections, which can be a daunting task on your own. Recently, doors have opened up to stop the cross border equipment financing barrier. With as little as 10% down on approved credit, importing equipment such as trucks, trailers, cars and luxury cars have been made simple and easy. The financer sends funds in full to both the equipment seller and customs agents, assists the clients moving the equipment across the border, and helps with federal and provincial inspections after that. It’s quite simple when the finance company holds the purchasers hand throughout the entire process, and relieves them of all stress. American companies have many more potential buyers from Canada entering now entering the market. Recently I have imported many trailers from the USA into Canada. They are a favorite brand name in the market, but the option to purchase was cash only in the past, posing a barrier. It’s not the price, but the weight which is preferred. These quad axle flat trailers are about 2,000 pounds lighter than similar Canadian trailers which is pre52
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ferred. Now with people such as me doing the importing for the client and the financing, this favorite brand name trailer has become a reality. It’s opened up great options for Canadians to purchase this “dream” trailer, and great expansion for the American business selling them. Seeing a cheaper deal out of country may be tempting, but do your homework first before you buy. One must realize there are differences in both trucks and trailers being imported from the USA to Canada. For example, on my first trailer import from USA to Canada there were no inside dust covers to shield the operating parts inside the drum from road dirt. I didn’t notice and neither did the purchaser. No one realized a difference until the inspector at the weigh scale in Canada noticed. The purchaser was not fined, but advised to get them to protect his new trailer and make it last longer. I ordered the covers for the client, and now ensure that all the trailers that I import into Canada do have dust shields. Some imported trucks have had major mismatch issues with them. When purchasing anywhere, you must state what the truck will be hauling, the type of trailer it will haul, where it will go, and the type of terrain and weather conditions that will be encountered. A good salesperson will know exactly what you need and not sell the wrong piece of equipment to you. I know a case of a few Canadian gentlemen that thought they were getting great cheap trucks from the USA. After the import to Canada they realized there were no lockers in the trucks. Without a locker the truck can’t go in the snow. Yet the purchasers did need to go through the snow and terrain in Alberta. Now the purchaser can’t sell these trucks and no dealership wants them as a trade-in because they can’t be sold without a locker. The trucks sit useless costing money, and a complete loss. Horsepower may match on a truck out of country, but they may have differences in such things as lower torque. The rear end ratios are different in the USA from Canada
due to different driving conditions such as terrain, and the twisting power of the shaft is affected. The truck may not be able to address things such as hills and give very poor fuel economy. A truck may be cheaper in the USA, but it also may not be able to haul your load up a hill, cost you a fortune in extra fuel, and you will be stuck with it. If you don’t know enough about equipment when making a purchase, have someone experienced and impartial guide you. Find someone trustworthy to help you and who has nothing to gain from the sale of your equipment. Another setback for purchasing equipment out of country can be the distance and extra costs to travel. The extra cost of flying down or driving down to test drive and inspect before purchase must be factored in to the purchase price. If you don’t inspect first and find a problem later, you are stuck with that piece of equipment which is a big risk. If you decide to purchase the piece of equipment after the initial inspection and test drive, then you have to go back to pick it up, and again factor in the cost to get there, the interim insurance, cost of fuel to drive it back home, customs fees, inspections, exchange rate which is no longer par, and of course time off to go pick up this piece. Costs can add up, and may not be worth importing it after the extra costs are added in. So there are advantages and disadvantages of buying and selling equipment over the border. If you do your homework first, it can be a great experience for both sides. But seek objective guidance before making your final purchase decision. It may be more convenient to go shopping in your own backyard. - Pash Brar B.A. Pash is a mobile leasing representative with Auto One Leasing LP in Vancouver. She has a banking, collections and accounting background. She specializes in importing vehicles and trailers from the USA and can be reached at 604-716-5294 or pbrar@autoone.ca 7 days a week. MAY / JUNE 2013
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CBP Unveils New C-TPAT System of Records
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly unveiled a proposal to establish a new Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism system of records, known as the DHS/CBP-018 C-TPAT System of Records. According to an article posted on CBP’s website, this new system of records collects and manages information, including personally identifiable information, about prospective, ineligible, current or former trade partners in C-TPAT and other entities and individuals in their supply chains. The system is said to also collect and maintains personally identifiable information, regarding members of a foreign government secure supply chain program that have been recognized by CBP through a mutual recognition arrangement or a comparable arrangement as being compatible with the program. The C-TPAT program provides a security link portal that allows partners and applicants to access and manage their information. CBP notes that it is publishing this new system of records to notify the public about the system, permit trade partners access to the information they provide, and offer a description of how and where information is collected and maintained. The new system of records will be effective on April 12 unless comments are received that result in a contrary determination. DHS has issued a separate notice in the Federal Register seeking input by April 12 on a related proposal that would exempt portions of this new system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil and administrative enforcement requirements. CBP believes that these exemptions are needed to protect information relating to DHS activities from disclosure to subjects or others related to these activities.
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Kam-Way Driving in the Right Direction After five years in business, Kam-Way Transportation has changed from a small company to one that today employs more than 37 people. Kam-Way Transportation was launched by Kam Sihota, his wife, and brother, Herman. According to Sihota, the company CEO, “the goal was to start small and ultimately grow by providing excellent customer service and building long-lasting relationships. Let me tell you, I was scared!” Today, sitting in his Blaine head office, overlooking the famous Peace Arch and the docked boats in the Marina, Sihota still has to pinch himself to ensure it’s a reality. “In the last 5 years, here’s what we’ve accomplished: We have grown with 30% CAGR and have opened regional offices in Sunnyside, WA, Fresno, CA, and San Diego, CA,” says Sihota proudly. “We have close to 40 employees and there is still more growth to come.” Sihota humbly says that the company’s success is owed to his entire team and his clients. “We owe our success and growth to all of you. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you for being with me and my family through thick and thin. We could not have done this without all of you!” says Sihota. Kam-Way Transportation is now looking forward to many multiples of 5 – in anniversaries, sales, profits, and employee growth. The company’s dream is to have a Kam-Way office in all major states and provinces within the continental North America within the next five to ten years. Starting immediately, the company is implementing a new business strategy, with the new motto of, ‘On-time Pick up and on-time Delivery.’ “This will not just be a slogan, but something we will demonstrate by our actions,” claims Sihota. The company’s CEO wishes to stress that in order to grow, a company needs to take on a service first attitude. At the same time, it is vital to make someone else happy, whether it be a customer, carrier, or a co-worker. It seems that all companies should adopt such principles. - Jagmohan Singh
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Exec Says Trucking is Prepared for Canal Expansion, but Challenges Exist In testimony today before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Phil Byrd, president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express, said trucking is prepared for the projected increases in freight to come from the expansion of the Panama Canal, but warned the country still faced challenges related to congestion and the condition of our infrastructure. “We are aware of no systemic trucking capacity shortages that are currently impacting freight movement at our port facilities or could serve to restrict the transport of Panama Canal increased volumes beginning in 2015,” Byrd said on behalf of American Trucking Associations. Rather, Byrd, ATA’s first vice chairman, said trucking’s challenges in handling the expected increase in freight are more likely “outside the gate … specifically the impact our crumbling infrastructure will have on handling increased traffic and freight demands.” Byrd also cited inefficiencies getting in and out of port complexes, sporadic labor issues and constraints on driver resources – specifically the soon-to-be imposed hours-ofservice rules and the looming driver shortage – as issues that weigh on trucking’s ability to handle an increased workload. “Given the proven, adaptive and flexible nature of the trucking industry however, we believe we will be able to handle these container freight increases wherever they actually occur in America’s port system,” Byrd said
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Eating Healthy on the Road CMV drivers face the challenge of finding affordable, healthy food while on the road. But, with pre–planning and smart choices you can still eat healthy on the road. Packing for the Road If you have access to an in–truck refrigerator, stock food and snacks that are healthy for you. Avoid candy bars and chips. Instead, focus on foods that will keep you fuller longer, like string cheese, pretzels, popcorn, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Additionally, look for smart choices when eating at fast food restaurants. Many restaurants now offer baked options, low–fat or sodium alternatives, and fresh fruits and salads. Menus often times have these options marked for easy identification. Serving Sizes and Dining Out Prepackaged foods and restaurant foods often provide servings that are larger than recommended. When eating out, like at a buffet, in can be easy, and even tempting, to overeat. In the long run, the negative effects of overeating will cost more money than ever can be saved by “getting your money’s worth” at the buffet. When eating at a restaurant or buffet eat slowly and only until you are full, use smaller salad plates to ensure proper portion sizes, and focus on choosing healthier items. Eat more: Salad, non-cream based soups, baked or lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat salad dressings, and desert alternatives (like Jell-O, pudding, fresh fruit) Eat less: Mayonnaise-based salads, full-fat salad dressings (like regular ranch dressing), fried foods, foods with gravies or cream sauces, sugary deserts Source: www.drivinghealthy.org
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U.S. DOT Releases Guidelines to Minimize In-Vehicle Distractions WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released distraction guidelines that encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into their vehicles, such as communications, entertainment and navigation devices. “Distracted driving is a deadly epidemic that has devastating consequences on our nation’s roadways,” said Secretary LaHood. “These guidelines recognize that today’s drivers appreciate technology, while providing automakers with a way to balance the innovation consumers want with the safety we all need. Combined with good laws, good enforcement and good education, these guidelines can save lives.” Issued by the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the voluntary guidelines establish specific recommended criteria for electronic devices installed in vehicles at the time they are manufactured that require drivers to take their hands off the wheel or eyes of the road to use them. The guidelines include recommendations to limit the time a driver must take his eyes off the road to perform any task to two seconds at a time and twelve seconds total. The guidelines also recommend disabling several operations unless the vehicle is stopped and in park, such as: Manual text entry for the purposes of text messaging and internet browsing; Video-based entertainment and communications like video phoning or video conferencing; Display of certain types of text, including text messages, web pages, social media content. The recommendations outlined in the guidelines are consistent with the findings of a new NHTSA naturalistic driving study, The Impact of Hand-Held and Hands-Free Cell Phone Use on Driving Performance and Safety Critical Event Risk. The study showed that visual-manual tasks associated with hand-held phones and other portable devices increased the risk of getting into a crash by three times. “The new study strongly suggests that visual-manual tasks can degrade a
driver’s focus and increase the risk of getting into a crash up to three times,” said David L. Strickland, NHTSA Administrator. “The new guidelines and our ongoing work with our state partners across the country will help us put an end to the dangerous practice of distracted driving by limiting the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel and their attention away from the task of driving.” The study found text messaging, browsing, and dialing resulted in the longest duration of driver’s taking their eyesoff-road. Text messaging increased the risk of a crash or near-crash by two times and resulted in the driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 23.3 seconds total. Visual-manual activities performed when completing a phone call – such as reaching for a phone, looking up a contact and dialing the number – increased the risk by three times. The study did not find a direct increased crash risk from the specific act of talking on a cell phone. However, the manual-visual interactions involved with using a hand-held phone made its overall use 1.73 times more risky, since the use of these devices involve visual-manual tasks 100 percent of the time. Even portable hands-free and in-vehicle handsfree cell phone use was found to involve visual-manual tasks at least 50 percent of the time, which are associated with higher risk. The guidelines and research announced today are part of Secretary LaHood’s Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving, a comprehensive plan that builds on the national momentum the Department has spearheaded for the last three years. Recognizing the extent and complexity of the problem, the Department will continue to work with federal, state and local partners, the auto industry, and safety community to address distraction. Currently, the Department is partnering with the Transportation Research Board on a naturalistic driving study involving nearly 3,000 vehicles to examine the nation’s highway system including speed, curves, intersection control, lighting, driver fatigue, and distraction, among others. Distraction is one of many safety topics that will be examined as part of this largescale data collection. MAY / JUNE 2013
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