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Truckers are the Real Heroes Many times when we watch movies, we see heroes performing dangerous stunts. These stunts create a heroic impression in our minds. Although the stunts in movies are often not real, they do offer a few hours of entertainment, and earn millions of dollars in revenue. In relation to movies, I don’t know if people ever realize the heroic and ‘real’ stunts truckers perform on daily basis, and the hardships and difficulties they endure. Most people also do not have a very good impression of truckers; drivers or pedestrians regularly yell at truck drivers. If an accident happens that involves a truck, the first thought in most minds is that it is probably the trucker’s fault. To top Dilbag (Ron) Dhaliwal it off, the news media is not far behind and generically label truck drivers as drug dealers, even though the reality is much different. Trucking is a profession, and like doctors, teachers, and engineers, commercial drivers are professionals in their work. They are our real heroes; driving a big vehicle with thousands of pounds of loads through tough road and weather conditions is nothing less than a dangerous stunt. But, they manage to complete their deliveries every time, even by putting themselves in extreme danger. Many accidents happen on our roads, and truckers also lose their lives. They drive through -40 degree temperature so that critical equipment reaches on time, others can have a hot meal on their table, and patients in hospitals can get their medicine on time. Is this not a heroic stunt – to save lives in reality as compared to on-screen? Don’t you think they are our real heroes? These truckers are happy, even if they don’t get millions of dollars and have a big following like movie heroes. We should, and must, at least give them their due respect. Again, winter is at the doorstep, bringing snow, icy roads, and reduced, or even zero, visibility. I hope you are well prepared for the upcoming winter season. Please make sure you double check your winter preparation list before embarking on your route. Our cover story and additional articles in this issue are based on the upcoming weather. We want you to be safe as no load is worth your life. God bless you and your family. Desi Trucking Magazine team salutes to you, the real heroes…

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Winter and General Safety srdIAW dw mOsm Aqy quhwfI sur`iKAw

- G. Ray Gompf

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has arrived and although we hate to hear it, Winter will soon be upon us and yes, I have to say that ugly “S” word – snow. The problem with having such a large country is that “winter” is not the same in the various parts of the country at the same time. In fact a cross-country driver can experience all four seasons in one trip and it really doesn’t matter what month of the calendar is being displayed. This fact makes everyday a challenge. As the seasons change, however, we must relearn our skills to meet the challenges of the day. Driving in winter conditions is unlike any other. Dry winter roads can be just as slippery as those ice and snow covered stretches of pavement. But when the road looks dry, it can lead us into remembering those warm dry summer days when traction isn’t a big issue. Anytime the temperature is below zero Celsius, even dry pavement can be challenging. There are several reasons for traction being more of a challenge when the temperature drops is two fold. First the pavement itself, while appearing dry can have a slight film that will reduce traction. The other factor is the tires on your vehicle. Most all season tires, are quite good to about minus ten Celsius at holding traction, but below that they aren’t good at all. Winter tires are able to maintain traction well below that of all seasons. Summer tires are all but useless at maintaining traction in winter conditions but are excellent at running cooler in the heat of summer. Traction works two way also. That’s the traction of digging in and moving the truck forward but also traction is that ability to bring the vehicle to a halt without skidding. Skidding is loosing control and even a brief moment of no control is out of the question. 6

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This time a year, it’s critical to give a great deal of attention to your tires and make sure they will perform their best in the conditions you are most likely to face. We have little or no control over the way the road itself is maintained but we do have the ability to control the way we react to the conditions presented. This is also the time of year when ensuring the windshield is in good shape and that the wipers are changed from summer operations to winter operations. And don’t forget to have a spare wiper or two to place in your jockey box, just in case. It’s also the time of year to readjust our mentality. OK, during the summer we’ve let our safety margins shrink. We’re thinking we can stop easier, therefore, we don’t protect our safety margins with the same urgency. As winter approaches it’s time to extend that safety margin because our ability to stop may not be what we want at every point along the road. Since we never know when we are going to be asked, demanded, to stop, whether for a creature that pops out in front of us and that unthinking car driver passes us and pulls into our safety margin then slows down and in some cases does so quickly it puts everyone in danger. While truck drivers in the east rarely have to consider “chaining up”, those in the west know that chaining is not an option. When the authorities deem chains are required, chains ARE required. Before you have a need presented to chain up, make sure you know your chains have been properly lain out and are not all tangled up. Make sure there are no broken links. Make sure the fastening devices work smoothly. If there is any doubt in your mind about the soundness of your chains, then replace them. Make sure you know how they are applied. Even practice installing them where it’s nice and dry and you can do it in comfort, well relative comfort because when you must chain up, rest assured the weather will be very nasty and you’ll be trying to attach chains in less and desirable conditions. And of course, you remember that, depending on your load and how hot it is, that if you feel unsafe, then park it until you are safe. There is no load, no matter how hot it is, worth your life. If you have any choice, then park until the nasty is over. Wait until the snowplow has cleared the path and that the saltshaker has done it’s job. This isn’t rocket science, just exercise that common sense that’s inherent in our souls. I’d like to shift focus now from traction to something that is critically important. We don’t often think about this subject but there was an incident in Ottawa recently that should bring this to our attention in boxcar letters. The incident to which I refer is the bus/train collision in which six people on the double-decker bus died instantly and more than 30 were injured. There is a lot of speculation about what caused this catastrophic wreck but the thing is that six people died and since one of them was the bus driver, we may never ever know what caused the wreck. The point I’m going to emphasize here is that crossing railway tracks is potentially life threatening every time. The speed limit for crossing railway tracks at a level crossing is 30 kilometres per NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

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hour. This isn’t a suggestion, it’s the law. A law that is ignored completely by the overwhelming portion of the driving population and yes, including truck drivers. We MUST learn that crossing railway tracks is dangerous and we MUST learn to obey the law, every time. Every year in this country, there are on average forty incidents involving commercial vehicles and trains, so it’s not that uncommon. That’s approximately one wreck every ten days involving a commercial vehicle and a train. Often, there is a fatality, rarely in these types of collisions does everyone involved survive. There shouldn’t be one wreck. Truck drivers are professionals and therefore should be held to a higher standard. We are held to a higher standard. Now, to put this particular bus/train wreck into perspective. The crossing was at the highest level of protection. That means it had flashing warning lights and a barrier and both of these worked. The bus, for some reason, a reason that may never truly be understood, went through the barrier and struck the train, which subsequently derailed. All of the deaths and injuries were on the bus. The train passengers were shaken but otherwise none injured. So our job as truck drivers is to recognize there is a railway crossing. Slow down, to the speed limit prescribed by the law, then proceed only when safe to do so. If you can see the train, it isn’t safe to cross. Beating the train across the intersection may save a couple of seconds but is the effort of saving a few seconds worth your life? Remember, when you stop of the crossing train, leave enough room for the train’s overhang. The train itself is considerably wider than the tracks. This all sounds like why would anyone not know. Well, forty professional commercial drivers obviously, didn’t know or forgot, so we have to remind each other the dangers. This isn’t just a winter problem although the winter conditions could exacerbate the problem. Remember that ANYTIME is Train time.

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nical staff face to face to assist and plan their next purchase. Local, national and international exhibitors and visitors will be at TRUXPO, which is one of Canada’s largest exhibitions of Class 5-8 trucks and equipment and other industry-related products and services. The event will also showcase trucks used in forestry, construction and other vocational trucks with an emphasis on Class 1-4 vehicles. If it’s a work truck, it will be showcased at TRUXPO next September. NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

Components of particle pollution may contribute to heart disease UC Irvine study uses novel approach to better understand toxicity of particles

pecific components of particles may be linked to the progression of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a study released today by the California Air Resources Board. Funded by the Air Resources Board and led by Dr. Michael T. Kleinman of the University of California Irvine, the study used a novel approach to look at health impacts associated with exposure to particles, 0.18 microns in diameter or smaller. A human hair is about 60 microns in diameter, or at least 300 times wider than the diameter of particles examined in the study. The particles examined in this study are a subset of particle pollution known as PM10 and PM2.5, particulate matter that is equal to or less than 10 and 2.5 microns in diameter, respectively. Numerous scientific studies have linked exposure to PM2.5, which can be deeply inhaled into the airways and lungs, to a variety of problems, including premature death, especially in people with pre-existing heart disease. The particles used in this study, which come primarily from internal-combustion exhaust and from chemical reactions in the air, may pose a great health risk, yet relatively little is known about the emissions, exposures or health effects of these ultrafine particles. In the UC Irvine study, scientists used a heating method to remove most of the1organic chemical compounds HowesDieselTruckingS13.pdf 2/8/13 9:22 AM from particles, leaving behind most inorganics to examine the health effects of these particles’ component parts. Laboratory

mice exposed to either fully intact particles or just the organic components of the particles had more rapid development of atherosclerotic plaques, compared to mice exposed to particles without the organics. The intact particles also had other negative effects on heart health. Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries, a factor contributing to heart attacks. Dr. Kleinman, professor and co-director of the Air Pollution Health Effects Laboratory from the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Medicine, UC Irvine, was the principal investigator on the study, titled, “Cardiopulmonary Health Effects: Toxicity of Semi-Volatile and Non-Volatile Components of PM.” The study provides information that is significant to help the Air Resources Board expand its understanding of the role of different components of exhaust emissions so that the ARB can better target control policies. Reducing particulate matter air pollution is one of California’s highest public health priorities. ARB’s Advanced Clean Cars and diesel control programs are reducing emissions of this harmful pollution. Projected emission reduction benefits associated with full implementation of ARB’s Diesel Risk Reduction Plan are reductions in diesel particulate matter emissions and associated cancer risk of 85 percent by 2020, compared to 2000 levels. Dr. Kleinman presented his findings at a seminar on October 9, 2013, at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building, 1001 I St., Sacramento

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Republic Services Inc. took the initiative to replace its older diesel powered trucks with 53 new compressed natural gas waste and recycling trucks. The company says that installing a natural gas filling station to support its new fleet will allow drivers to refuel during non-peak hours. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that each new CNG solid waste and recycling truck will reduce ozone-forming emissions by up to 80% when compared to the older diesel powered vehicles.

Mobileye now joins Enhancement Box in order to enhance driver and fleet safety. The Enhancement Box can be configured to connect to different functions of a vehicle so that fleet and safety managers can tailor the system to their needs. Things like muting the car radio, turning on hazard lights, deactivating factory cruise and haptic warning via seat vibrators are just come of the functions that can be added when safety alerts are generated. The new Enhancement Box may also be compatible with older vehicles.

In order to provide more online shopping for customers, Penske Used Trucks has launched a new mobile website that will feature wide range of commercial heavy-duty vehicles. Jack Mitchell, VP of Marketing, says that their full inventory is available on the mobile site and is updated on a daily basis. By having the same search engine available on a mobile device as on a desktop, Penske says that traffic from smartphones has tripled over the past two years.

Shell, which has fuel card programs in 37 countries, has launched the Shell Fleet Navigator Card in the USA. This was an opportunity for Shell to serve larger fleets with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles; these vehicles were previously served by bank card providers. According to Henry Miller, GM of the Commercial Fleet Card Program, this new card will allow fleet managers with more access, flexibility and control. Currently, the Shell Fleet Navigator Card is available to fleets that have 80 vehicles or more.

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Cummins recently announced their new ISV5.0 V8 diesel engine, which is geared to power pickup and delivery vehicles, stepvans, other light and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. This compact, light and fuel-efficient engine is intended as an alternate to gasoline or small displacement diesel engines. According to the designers, this engine’s idea is to minimize OEM engineering time and vehicle retooling costs. Mack Truck’s new Telematics System will be standard equipment on Model Year 2015 Pinnacles, Titans, and Granites. This maintenance monitoring system, called “GuardDog Connect,” which will be free of charge for two years, can diagnose issues, schedule repairs and confirm that the needed parts are in stock and ready to install, all while the truck is still working. Mack states that this new system ensures that techs are fully prepared by the time the truck rolls into the repair bay. Pilot Flying J announced recently the expansion of their brand, offering Pilot diesel fuel in Kuttawa, Ky. This new location will offer 100 parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities and a game room. In the past year, Pilot Flying J has opened twenty stores in the USA and three in Canada. Combines, there are over 650 Pilot travel centers and Flying J travel plazas across North America. The network services more than 1.3 million customers on a daily basis. The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) will be testing a new skills-assessment tool, called IDRIVE and is looking for 25 recent immigrants with professional truck driving experience to participate in a pilot test that will take place in November and December 2013. The BCTA is looking for ways to address the shortage of professional drivers and this new assessment tool could help alleviate this potential problem. Drivers who wish to participate in this pilot test cannot be currently employed and must live in BC; however, at the end of the test, participants will receive a copy of their IDRIVE assessment and the BCTA will help connect them with motor carriers who are looking to hire. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced a five-year extension to the transition period for most Phase 3 Safe, Productive and Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles. This extension was granted due to the poor economic conditions during the last 3 years. The MTO says that a smooth transition is required and thus, an extension was allotted. NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

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man practicing sportsmanship is better than 100 task force has taken pains to state, carriers alone hire, fire, and preaching it -- so said Knute Rockne, the Notre pay their employees and set the rate for the services provided. Dame coaching legend, who went on to be one of the greatest Leadership for solving the driver shortage has to come from the college coaches of all time. His point was that when it comes to carriers. There are things you can control now without relying on inspiring others and influencing change, actions always speak anyone else. Why not start by adopting and implementing the louder than words. Core Values recommended by the BRTF in your human resource It was that sort of thinking that went into the launching of the policies. Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver I’ve listed a selection of the Core Values before in this space, Shortage. The task force, whose work is ongoing, comprises a but I think some of them bear repeating: For example, truck drivgroup of carrier leaders who are making a comprehensive and ers are our most important asset, the face of the industry -- to our honest attempt to tackle the industry’s biggest operational con- customers and to the public and they are deserving of respect. cern -- the long-term chronic shortage of qualified commercial They should have an improved ability to predict what their weekdrivers in Canada. ly pay is going to be. It would be easy to dismiss what the task force is attempting Compensation packages need to be competitive with or betto do. There is no shortage of cynics in the industry. And, yes I ter than alternative employment options and more transparent. have heard the argument that there is no driver shortage, just a Drivers should be paid for all the work that they do and earn shortage of companies willing to pay more. There is no denying enough to cover all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred monetary compensation is a factor and it’s true in some sectors while on the road for extended periods. Their time at work should pay rates have not kept pace with the nature and demands of not be wasted -- at shipper/consignee premises, waiting for their job – the task force has acknowledged that. But it’s also equally trucks in the shop, or waiting for a response to a question of their true that there is good (dare I say even very good) money to be carrier. They should be able to rely on their carrier not to interfere made in this industry. Even the specialized, premium sectors of with their personal time by (for example) calling them back to the industry where pay tends to be higher are not immune from work early. Driver wellness should be a top priority for employers. human resource challenges. The trucking industry isn’t the only You can go to drivershortage.ca to see how carriers are imsector facing a shortage of qualified workers but it is perhaps one plementing some of these actions into their company’s human of if not the most impacted. resource policy. (And folks, if you don’t have a human resource The underpinnings of the shortage are broad and systemic. policy, the Core Values are a good place to start). But as the Conference Board of Canada concluded, they’re also In many ways is one of the most innovative, technologically generational, perceptual and socially reflected in the nation’s pioneering industries there is. In other respects, it’s painfully old demographic trends. The Conference Board, as well as the BRTF, school and slow to adapt to new generational realities. In part this concludes that a number of strategies could help bridge the sup- reflects the hypercompetitive nature of the industry where price ply and demand gap. Wages and working conditions are obvi- is king and many carriers are just trying to survive. Changing that ous. A reorganization of trucking activity and supply chains in is difficult. Who wants to be the first canary in the coalmine? But order to reduce pressures on long-haul drivers and make better there are times when it’s the right thing to do. Like good sportsuse of their time is needed. Mandatory entry level driver training manship. Don’t be the 101st in line to just preach about it. and upgraded licence standards to achieve a skilled occupation designation are also important. Some of these approaches will require coJoin our group: operation from outside forces such as supply Magazine chain partners and government. But for the on facebook most part, the trucking industry will have to try and control its own destiny, which is not easy for an industry like hours. But as the

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there are lots of “tips” on getting your truck ready for winter. The reason is simple. A small mechanical annoyance in nice summer weather becomes a life threatening breakdown in harsh winter conditions. Harder to find are ‘tips’ for getting yourself ready for winter. Getting you truck ready for winter is the minimum any trucker should. Getting you self ready is what the experienced real professional driver does. Do get your truck ready. Don’t put it off and wait until you’re caught in a dangerous situation. In summer, a bald tire is not safe for lots of reasons. In winter, you can add to that list of reasons by considering it can causer you to jackknife. Get everything in tip top shape on your truck in September. Given that your truck is ready for winter, the first thing you need to do is prepare your physical self. Always travel with a small tool kit, Hi-Vis clothes, warm clothes, boots and gloves and an extra 2 days food and water. In extreme weather you need to be able to keep warm without your truck running. Every year in the Rockies we see a highway shutdown that last 2 days and some unfortunate trucker trapped by a slide or accident. And it is not just the Rockies that have extreme weather. Make sure you can survive without freezing to death in the event that your truck cannot run for some reason. Now that your rig is ready, and your life is protected from the weather it is time to look at your attitude. There needs to be a change in your thinking. In winter driving is different. It is different than summer driving for 2 reasons. The first, as you might expect is because of the external conditions of extreme weather, the darkness, the cold, the ice and snow. The second issue is your body clock. These 2 factors combine to make winter truck driving doubly dangerous. The additional hours of darkness acts on your body causing you to want to sleep more. Not just that, it will make you less alert, actually drowsy as your body reminds you to get sleep. It will also make it harder for you to wake up; especially if you are getting up wile it is still dark. Second, the winter conditions cause you to go slower 14

and get fewer miles and less money even though you are working longer hours and driving in more stressful conditions much of the time. This additional stress can make it hard for drowsy drivers to get to sleep and can reduce the quality of your sleep further compounding the problem. In summer, your attitude is affected and actually influenced in a positive direction by the control you have on your rig and your running times. You can squeeze out a few extra miles or hours because you feel good, and are in control. In winter you attitude has to be more passive in that that you need to respect that winter is really in control and you need to expect that physically you can do less. These factors all come together when a driver, who may be completely legal to drive on log book time, is actually a little drowsy because of possible accumulated sleep debt and the darkness signaling his body clock to shut down. You’re not too tired to drive but you are - Ken Davey driving less actively and not constantly looking at conditions or for hazards. The weather or road is suddenly very bad, either because you weren’t watching conditions or there is a sudden change in conditions. You feel pressure to continue because you have a load that must deliver on time or you need to get home for some reason. You might even be worried about this months pay cheque because you have been sitting a lot. Forget all that when the road conditions are very bad. You have to remember that stopping is an option and you need to decide if you should continue or stop. Do not just blindly continue. Here is what should go into the decision to stop or go in bad weather. Your primary responsibility is always to control the vehicle. No matter what a customer or dispatcher tells you, you have to decide if the road is safe. Consider your truck, your load and its weight distribution and the conditions. Simply following a friend or the truck in front of you is not a safe practice. That truck has a different load, different tires and a driver with different experience. Be honest with your self about how tired you are and what your driving experience is like. A bad load on a bad road at night when you are tired is the wrong time to gain experience for anything NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

other than learning how expensive an accident is. Remember what you have at stake. If you run off the road it will cost you. On most fleets a Jackknife accident will cost 7 to 10 thousand in the insurance deductible and 20 to 40 thousand in down time. You could be killed or seriously injured. No load is worth you life… or anyone else’s. When the going gets tough the tough get going - but the smart and profitable consider their options. If you are fresh enough and you believe the conditions are of short duration, chain up. Ensure you have a safe place to put on the chains and while chained do not exceed 50kph. Once past the extreme hazard, find a safe place to remove the chains. If things are so bad you feel unsafe to continue, pull over. Find a pullout, a ramp, a brake check, even a mall parking lot to park at. It needs to be relatively flat and away from traffic lanes. The level place is important because if it snows all night you may be stuck in the morning if you have to move against even a small uphill slope. As soon as you stop, call your dispatcher. Tell them where you are and what your plans are. Even if your company does not have 24 hour dispatch, call and leave a message. The customer needs to know right away why you are late and how late you plan on being. By morning, usually the highway has been plowed and sanded, you are rested and the daylight makes driving easier, even if it is still snowing. Delivering on time is best. However, delivering late beats not delivering at all.

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winter fast approaching, the safety of truck drivers becomes paramount. Each year there are numerous injuries and fatalities. Though all of them can’t be prevented, drivers may want to plan for the future and look in to prevention. When leasing a truck or trailer, insurance can be added to the deal. We offer life, disability, and loss of employment insurance. You can choose one or all three. We hope you don’t need it, but just in case, insurance can cover payments, and aid your family just in case something unexpected happens. However, prevention is the first step. When purchasing a truck, safety for the drivers comes first for me. Personally I don’t really care what colour truck you want, if you want a chrome package, or a fancy skull on the hood. I want to make sure you come home after each trip. I like options in a truck like LED lights. If you can see better, and can be seen better, I’m all for it! I encourage drivers to add this option. LED’s only came out recently on some of the new models of trucks. Traction control is coming out in a lot of new automatic trucks. The ABS will kick in if the truck is slipping and backs fuel off the tires to help guide the truck straight. This is an an option available in manual transmissions too. There are roll over features to maintain stability. Bigger brake lines are out on 2011 and newer trucks which stop the truck in a shorter distance. So consider that older truck can’t stop as fast if purchasing used. On trailers ABS has been standard since the late 1990’s and Canada pioneered this before the USA. Not all these options are standard, but I encourage drivers to add them. I ask the dealerships to add all the safety features available to my driver’s trucks. The dealerships don’t meet the driver’s families and kids like I do, so I want to look out for the whole household. If it’s a safety option, add it! Don’t look at the cost as it can be covered by financing. Lives aren’t measured in dollars and cents. I often have drivers asking why I do so much for them. I meet them at their yards, at their homes, and in their trucks to sign a deal and try to make sure they never miss work. I meet them in the evenings and weekends and keep them on the road without missing a load, all while having tea with them and the whole family. The reason I do so much is because about a year and a half ago I knew - 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.

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a driver who was killed in Calgary. I spoke to him just a few minutes before it happened. One minute he was talking to me on the phone and faxing me paperwork, and a few minutes later he was dead on the street with a white sheet covering him. Under that white sheet was my friend. He had a wife and two kids, and two brothers who are also drivers. He drank coffee instead of tea. He was a good person and he died a hero. He saved another driver’s life who was with him, and died in the process. I answered the phone when his family realized what happened and dealt with his daughter shrieking “What happened to my dad? Where is my dad?” That’s why I do so much. He worked hard and died. I was asked at my work what would happen if one day we had to repossess some of the trucks or trailers I have financed. My reply was simple. All of my clients are great. They have great credit, and if something had gone wrong with their credit in the past, they told me the truth up front and were very honest. They are all trusted and no one has missed payments so far. I don’t think we will repossess on any of my clients, but one day one of them won’t make it home alive and the equipment will be written off. I don’t want to see that day. All of my drivers have become my good friends so keep being my friend and stay safe. Every truck driver out there risks his or her life every single day to bring you all the goods you’re used to having. Look around your house. That furniture was brought in on a truck. Those apples, that carpet, the counter tops, the appliances, the clothes, cosmetics, your television, were all on a truck. Everything in your home was brought in on a truck and so was everything in your favorite grocery store, restaurant, and shopping mall. So thank you to all the drivers who risk their lives every day so we can have all the things we need. Keep that in mind when you tail gate a truck driver or cut them off. Remember that when you get frustrated that they move slower than a car. They move slower because they carry a lot more weight which makes it a lot more dangerous. Have respect for what they do and thank them. Don’t honk and swear at them, wave a friendly thank you as you pass them safely and legally. They do it for all of us and to feed their families. Drive safe! mirAw[ausny Awpxy nwldy frweIvr dI jwn bcweI sI Aqy ieMj kridAW AwpxI jwn gvw id`qI sI[ ie`k vwr mYnUM kMm qy pu`iCAw igAw ik jykr myry duAwrw PwienYNs kIqy tr`k jW trylr swnUM rIpozYs krny pY jwx qW kI hovygw[myrw au`qr sDwrx sI[myry swry klwieMts cMgy hn[auhnW dy krYift cMgy hn Aqy jykr bIqy iv`c auhnW dy krYifts mwVy vI kdy hoey hn qW ahnW mYnUM ibnW iJjk scweI d`s id`qI Aqy iemwndwrI idKweI[swry ivSvwsXog hn Aqy iksy ny vI Ajy q`k pymYNt im`s nhIN kIqI[mYnUM nhIN l`gdw ik swnuUM Awpxy iksy klwieMt dw tr`k-trylr rIpozYs krnw pvygw[jy ikqy iksy idn koeI frweIvr Gr ijaUNdw nw muV sikAw qW ausdw iekivpmYNt ausdy nW qoN k`t id`qw jwvygw, pr mYN Ajyhw idn vyKxw nhIN cwhuMdw[myry swry frweIvr myry im`qr hn Aqy im`qr bxy rho qy sy& rho[ quhwfI loV dIAW vsqUAW quhwfy q`k phuMcwx leI hr tr`k frweIvr hr idn AwpxI jwn dw joKm auTwaudw hY[Awpxy Gr iv`c JwqI mwro[ieh PrnIcr tr`k qy AwieAw sI, auh AYpl, kwrpYt, kwautr twps, brqn, k`pVy, tYlIivjn Awid s`B tr`k qy AwieAw sI[quhwfy Gr, grwsrI stor, rYsqorW, SwipMg mwl dIAW s`B vsqW tr~k qy AwieAW sn[ies leI auhnW s`B frweIvrW dw DMnvwd kro jo AwpxI jwn joKm iv`c pw ky swfIAw in`q idn dIAW loVW pUrIAW krdy hn[jdoN qusIN tr`k dy ipCy jw rhy hovo jW krws kr rhy hovy jW quhwfI kwr nwloN hOlI c`lx qy kos rhy hovo qW tr`k frweIvrW bwry soco[auh hOlI jW rhy hn ikayuNik auhnW kol bhuq Bwr hY Aqy jo c`lx nUM Kqry BirAw vI bxwauNdw hY[auhnW dy kMm dI kdr kro Aqy DMnvwd kro[ auhnW qy hwrn nw vjwau jW mMdw nw bolo[auhnW lWgo lMGdy smyN im`qrqw BirAw h`Q ihlw ky DMnvwd kro[auh s`B kuJ swfy leI Aqy Awpxy t`brW dw iF`f Brn leI krdy hn[hmySW sur`iKAq g`fI clwau[ NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

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Espar Awarded with General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award

Volvo Trucks’ New Features Presentation in Langley

spar Climate Control Systems was a recipient of the prestigious General Motors Supplier Quality of Excellence Award. Congratulations to the Espar Team on achieving this great honor. This is the second year that GM has hosted their Supplier Quality Awards. The ceremony took place at the Detroit Marriott in Troy, Michigan on October 1st, 2013. Accepting the award, on behalf of Espar were Ashu Aggarwal, Quality Manager and Ioan Albu, Operations Manager. Only top-performing suppliers who are compliant and meet the quality performance criteria and provide cross-functional support to GM are chosen for this award. General Motors is a corporation that strives for excellence and their goal is to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. Product quality, obviously, impacts their success and through their diligence and perseverance GM earned the top spot in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. They plan to pass on acknowledgements to qualified recipients each Performance year, which begins July 1st through till June 30th of each calendar year. As GM, Espar is adamant about quality excellence and has worked hard to achieve and maintain their standards. Espar offers a HYDRONIC D5 Z heater assembly along with two fuel pump assemblies an select service parts to GM. We look forward to a successful working partnership with GM. Espar Products is the manufacturer of fuel operated heaters, these heaters are known for their capability of reducing significant fuel costs and associated Green House Gases. They are designed for mobile applications such as truck, bus, offhighway, marine and automotive; the systems utilize 12 or 24 volt battery systems and gasoline or diesel as an onboard fuel. They operate as diesel or gasoline furnaces with sealed combustion chambers. Espar Air heater’s use forced air as a heating medium while the Espar Coolant heaters circulate the engine coolant to transfer heat. Espar also manufactures roof top mounted AC systems for the Motor Coach, Transit and School Bus markets as well as the IMobile Flex Cool Freezer containers.

Desi Trucking was invited to Volvo Trucks’ New Features Presentation in Langley on August 23. The day featured presentations on Volvo’s new safety and engineering advancements, which Volvo claims are state of the art. Seminars were given on advancements on Volvo trucks’ safety improvements, which included collision avoidance, blind spot engineering, interior cabin improvements, and the new Electronic Stability Program and Electronically Controlled Brake System. After listening to the presentation and watching the demo videos, we were impressed with the new safety features, especially since this new technology is just now available in passenger vehicles. One example is the new Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a safe distance with a vehicle in front, even up to applying brakes if the distance becomes reduced. In addition to safety, there were presentations about the new I-Shift, an intelligent gearchanging system invented for distribution, construction and long-haul operations. The I-Shift system reduces the stress on a driver and can even allow for better fuel economy. After the full-house presentations were completed, Volvo had arranged for a fully catered lunch, which featured both Western and South-Asian dishes. Visitors even had the opportunity to test drive some of the new Volvo trucks that featured the new safety and engineering technology. The Desi Trucking team would like to thank Carol Girard and the Volvo Trucks team in Surrey, BC for inviting us to this event. For more information on Volvo trucks new safety and engineering features, visit www.volvotrucks.com.

Howes Lubricator Products recently announced the acquisition of US Lube

owes Lubricator Products recently announced the acquisition of US Lube, bringing together two families of quality additives to the driving public. Robert B. Howes, President and CEO of Howes Lubricator said, “It is a partnership that we are really charged up about. We share a common cause; bringing professional grade, problem solving products to our customers. Together we can not only provide a wider range of products, but build on our reputation as a trusted company in the additive industry.” US Lube President Dave Latimer agrees wholeheartedly saying, “We just blended re20

ally well with Howes and are excited to go forward with a common philosophy. Knowing the reputation of Howes Lubricator and its longevity in the business was a major deciding factor.” Howes also says to expect the same great products, with a new look. “Initially, we will be supplying US Lube products in their original packaging, but we will be working on packaging more in line with the Howes Lubricator brand.” Howes fully expects a smooth transition, providing a wider variety of products while maintaining their dedication to quality, affordability and unmatched customer service. NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

Volvo Trucks Announces ‘XE11’ Fuel Efficiency Package for 11-Liter North American Engine

olvo Trucks expanded its XE – exceptional efficiency – powertrain package lineup with the introduction today of XE11 for its 11-liter Volvo D11 engine. Available on Volvo VNM and VNL models and rated up to 80,000 lbs. GCWR, XE11 is ideal for less-than-truckload, distribution, bulk haul and other regional applications. The powertrain package improves fuel efficiency by up to 3 percent. “Demand for XE powertrain packages continues to grow as customers increasingly look to combat fuel costs through optimized truck specifications,” said Goran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “XE11 delivers a proven strategy for reducing fuel consumption.” Volvo first introduced XE packages for its 13-liter D13 and 16-liter D16 engines. To date, more than 24 percent of all Volvo-powered trucks ordered in 2013 also feature XE powertrain packages. The XE11 package includes the following components: • Volvo D11 engine with 405 horsepower rating and 1550 lb.ft. of torque

• Volvo I-Shift overdrive transmission with a 0.78:1 ratio • Axle ratios of 2.64 to 2.80 • Proprietary software that facilitates seamless communication between Volvo’s integrated powertrain components. “Like our XE13 and XE16 options, XE11 ensures that the engine runs in its sweet spot without wavering at any road speed,” said John Moore, Volvo Trucks powertrain product manager. “The intelligent Volvo I-Shift, coupled with XE’s proprietary software, controls the engine to maintain rpm as low as 1,150 while cruising at 65 mph.” XE packages improve fuel efficiency by lowering engine rpm at a given vehicle speed, a concept Volvo calls “downspeeding.” Possible through the combination of Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission and a Volvo engine with modified software, XE allows the engine to cruise about 200 rpm less than the average truck sold today. Fuel efficiency improves by about 1.5 percent for every 100 rpm of downspeeding, so customers spec’ing the XE package can expect up to a 3 percent improvement when compared with another overdrive transmission in a similar operation.

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Oral health: A window to your overall health mUMh dI ishq:

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However, without proper Jagdeep Kaur ibnW, bYktIrIAw dy p~Dr vD jWdy hn Aqy dµd Aqy msUVy oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead B.D.S, M.P.H dI ibmwrI ho skdI hY[ mDumyh/SUgr Aqy eycAweIvI / eyfs to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. dy rUp iv~c ku~J bImwrIAW ijsdy nwl sµkrmx leI srIr Certain diseases, such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS, can lowdI rokx dI smr~Qw G~t ho jWdI hY, as ivc zbwnI ishq smisAwvW er the body’s resistance to infection, making oral health problems AiDk gµBIr ho skdIAW hn[ more severe. Krwb Erl hwiejIn dy nqIjy: Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene Krwb zbwnI sPweI nwl quhwfy dµd Aqy msUVy dI lkIr dy AwDwr Poor oral hygiene invites plaque to accumulate around the base au~qy cwry pwsy plwk jmW ho jWdw hY qy msUVy lwl Aqy soj ho jWdI hY[ of your teeth and gum line, causing your gums to become red and bYktIrIAw nwl ldI ieh iPlm msUVy dy nwl nwl dµd dy kIVy dw vI inflamed. Plaque is the bacteria-laden film that, if allowed to accukwrn bxdI hY[ jy qusI Awpxy dµdW dw iKAwl nhIN rKdy Aqy fYNitst mulate on teeth and gums, will cause tooth decay and gum disease. dy kol jwx leI AsPl ho qW dµdW dy cwry pwsy KwlI sQwn bx skdw If you neglect the care of your teeth and fail to go to the dentist hY[ ieh KwlI sQwn h~fI Aqy Awpxy dµd dy hor nwzuk ihisAW dw regularly, accumulated plaque could potentially lead to the develivnwS kr skdw hY Aqy qusI vI Awpxy dµd loss vI kr s~kdy ho[ opment of empty spaces around your teeth. These spaces could AwpxI zbwnI ishq dI suri` KAw ikvyN kro ? eventually lead to the destruction of bone and other fragile tissues AwpxI zbwnI ishq dI r~iKAw krn dy leI, hr idn A~CI zbwnI supporting your teeth, and you could even lose your teeth. sPweI kro[ trikµg pySy vwly lokW leI dµdW dI dyKBwl krnW muSkl How to protect your oral health? ho skdw hY[ aunHW dI lµmI Xwqrw dy dOrwn auh isgryt Aqy kw&I pIx To protect your oral health, practice good oral hygiene every day. dy nwl kYPIinaukq pwxI vI pINdy hoxgy[ bs dYink zbwnI dyKBwl au~qy Trucking professionals may find it hard taking care of teeth while on Krc ku~J hI imµt ies iv~c bhuq Prk ilAw s~kdy hn[ the move. They may also smoke and drink coffee and caffeinated ieh qusI ikvyN kr skdy ho: beverages during their long trips. Just a few minutes spent on daily 1. pwxI pIxw: qusI Awpxw mUµh nm r~Kxw cwhuµdy ho[ pwxI ijAwdw oral care can make a big difference. pIa, Aqy ieh Awpxy isstm leI vI Awm qOr au~qy A~Cw hY[ Here is how you can do it: 2. ibnW cInI icµgm c~bxw: ieh kyvl durgµD hI nhIN dUr krdw 1. Drink water: You want to keep your mouth moist. Water rinses blik lwr/ saliva dy auqpwdn ƒ bVwvw idµdw hY jo ik nukswndwiek out your mouth, and it’s generally good for your system also. plwk Aqy bYktIrIAw ƒ dUr rKx iv~c mdd krdw hY[ qusI jo icµgm 2. Chew sugarless gum: It not only masks the odour but also c~bxw cwhuµdy ho, suinsicq kro auh ibnW cInI hovy ikauNik im~Tw plwk promotes the production of saliva, which helps rinse your mouth bxwauNdw hY, Aqy quhwfI sm~isAw ƒ vDw skdw hY[ of harmful plaque and bacteria. Be sure the gum and mints you 3. Mouth wash dI vrqo kro: ieh jIvwxu hmly nwl lVn iv~c choose are sugarless because sugar creates plaque, and you could mdd krdw hY Aqy Awpxw muµh vI qwzw rihµdw hY[ be adding to the problem if you chew on sugary sweets or gum. 4. Brushing and Flossing: jdoN vI Aqy ij~Qy vI pwxI c~l irhw hY 3. Use mouth wash: It leaves a protective layer on your teeth qusI Awpxy dµd sw& kro Aqy ieh krn leI sBqoN A~Cw qrIkw hY burS which helps fight bacterial attack and also keeps the mouth fresh. Aqy Flossing krnw[ hwlWik ieh hr Bojn dy bwAd krnw cwhIdw hY, 4. Brushing and Flossing: The best way to clean your teeth is to lyikn idn iv~c G~t qoN G~t do vwr burS zrUr kro[ Plorwief dy nwl brush and floss whenever and wherever you have running water. tUQpyst dµdW ƒ mjbUq bxwaux iv~c mdd krdw hY, lyikn qusI iesƒ However it is recommended to brush your teeth after every meal Awpxw kµm krx dyx leI G~t qoN G~t do imµt leI brS zrUr kro[ but brushing at least twice a day is a must. 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WHAT’S IN THE AIR • NOx and Soot – these have the most impact on our environment • NOx ( Nitrogen oxides)are a group of highly reactive gases containing nitrogen and oxygen in varying amounts • Nitrogen dioxide, along with particles in the air, can often be seen as a reddish-brown layer over many urban areas • Particulate matter (Soot) is the visible exhaust from the engine. • Soot is made up of unburned fuel, carbon, and other solid material MEETING 07 EPA LEVELS • To meet EPA ‘07 levels for particulate matter, all manufacturers turned to an exhaust after-treatment system • The technology in this after-treatment system is the “Diesel Particulate Filter”. • Instead of exhausting soot into the atmosphere, the DPF traps the soot, and then uses heat to oxidize it. So what exits the exhaust is much cleaner air. HOW DOES IT WORK • The DPF is actually a ceramic filter that has thousands of tiny channels. As the exhaust passes through these channels, soot is trapped along the channel walls and is prevented from exhausting through the stacks. • The ceramic filter looks like a honeycomb structure. • This structure is covered with a layer of chemical catalyst that contains small amounts of precious metal, usually platinum or palladium, that interact with and oxidize pollutants in the exhaust stream (CO and unburned HCs), thereby reducing poisonous emissions. • Soot trapped along the channel walls prevent it from exhausting through the stacks. • Every once in a while, the DPF must remove the soot that has built up along the channel walls to remain effective. • This process is called “Regeneration.” • Regeneration is an oxidation process that uses heat to remove the soot from the filter. • The regeneration process is actually pretty simple. • There are two stages in this process: 1) ACTIVE & 2) PASSIVE PASSIVE REGENERATION • Passive regeneration occurs naturally under steady driving, when the engine achieves the required operating temperature. • The DPF contains an oxidation catalyst that is coated with precious metals. • Under normal highway driving, passive regeneration takes place as the catalyst in the DPF heats up enough to oxidize the soot and turn it into CO2. • The CO2 exits through the exhaust stack. • Any residues left behind are converted into harmless ash that collects in the DPF canister. • The process is continual, so whenever the vehicle reaches

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operating temperature, the DPF will begin passive regeneration. • Passive regeneration occurs naturally under steady high engine loads. • Catalyst in DPF oxidizes soot when exhaust temperatures reach about 600°F ACTIVE REGENERATION • Over time, passive regeneration is not enough to prevent soot from building up in the DPF and that’s when the second stage of cleaning is used. This is called “Active Regeneration.” • The truck engine computer indicates that the DPF needs cleaning, and if the operating temperature is high enough, it automatically initiates an active regeneration. • In general, active regeneration begins when a small amount of fuel is introduced into the exhaust stream between the turbocharger and the DPF. • This fuel is atomized into an extremely fine spray that does not burn. Instead, when it makes contact with the catalyst on the DPF, it generates intense heat –upwards of 1100 degrees Fahrenheit --that oxidizes any remaining soot on the ceramic filter. • Again, the soot is oxidized and CO2 exits the stacks and ash collects in the canister. • Small amount of fuel is introduced into the exhaust stream to create intense heat –upwards of 1100 degrees Fahrenheit – to oxidize any remaining soot. • Active Regeneration may take place once a day, depending on

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Mainteinance on your Cummins ISX engine kmnz ISX ieMjn dI sWB sMBwl leI zrUrI nukqy To effectively compete in the fast-paced trucking industry, completing preventative maintenance on your Cummins ISX engine is crucial to its reliability and longevity. Many truckers overlook preventative maintenance only to regret it years later after a catastrophic failure. To run your Cummins ISX engine optimally, we recommend the following preventative maintenance: 1) Use Valvoline Premium Blue oil Changing the oil regularly based on your duty cycle is one of the most important things you can do for your Cummins ISX engine. Oil keeps vital engine parts well lubricated so that they won’t overheat. Your engine can’t function without it and if you go too long between oil changes it can cause permanent damage to your engine over time. Cummins recommends Valvoline Premium Blue oil for its ISX engines. Valvoline provides one of the highest levels of lubricity and protection compared to conventional motor oils. Valvoline Premium Blue is the only oil on the market that was specifically formulated for Cummins engines. 2) Use Fleetguard Oil Filters We can’t mention changing the oil without also stressing that the oil filter needs to be replaced at the same time. The oil filter catches all the dirt and debris floating around inside of your engine and keeps the junk from circulating back through your engine. With a new filter and new oil, your engine will run smoothly, and most importantly, it’ll keep all the internal parts of the engine cool and well lubricated. Fleetguard filters are the only filters on the market that will provide 100% engine replacement coverage as a result of a filter failure. 3) Use Fleetguard Coolant Filters In addition to changing the oil and filter, there’s another part of keeping your Cummins ISX engine cool that you can’t overlook -- the cooling system itself. The cooling system includes the radiator, thermostat, water pump and coolant. The easiest way to protect your engine from overheating is by making sure you have the proper amount of coolant circulating throughout your engine. The coolant circulates through your engine when the thermostat determines that the engine is getting hot and needs to be cooled down. The water pump then pulls coolant from the radiator, sends it into the engine block and then back out to the radiator to be cooled back down. Replacing your NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

coolant filter will ensure better filtration of your coolant and prevent debris accumulation in your cooling system. 4) Check your air filter regularly Aside from fuel, air is the next essential ingredient in keeping your engine running. The air needs to be coming into the engine continually, without restriction and without air-borne debris. Air filters keep all the outside junk like bugs, leaves and dirt from getting inside of your engine. Over time, these filters can get clogged with dirt and need

to be replaced. Depending on your driving habits and road conditions, an air filter can usually last a long time. But if the filter is allowed to get too dirty and not doing its job efficiently, it can either starve your engine for oxygen, let in too much debris -- or both. 5) Replace your fuel filters Diesel fuel has a certain amount of sediment in it that settles to the bottom of your fuel tank. After years of driving around and many fill-ups, there can actually be a fair amount of debris at the bottom of your fuel

tank. Your fuel filter will catch a lot of this sediment and keep it out of your truck’s fuel lines and your engine. However, if you consistently run your fuel near empty, you have a greater probability of pulling any debris in your fuel tank into your engine. If the sediment gets through the fuel filter (some of it can) it can get into the engine and cause internal damage. It puts debris in areas where it shouldn’t be and causes your fuel system and other parts of your engine to work harder. Remember to replace your fuel filters regularly. 6) Clean your DOC and DPF Both the DOC and DPF are an integral component of the Cummins ISX engine. Over time, diesel particulate matter, soot, ash, etc. can settle into the DPF and can reduce its effectiveness. Cleaning both the DOC and DPF after 6,750 hours or 320,000km will ensure that your aftertreatment system works as it is designed. A plugged aftertreatment system can damage vital engine components, including the turbo, EGR system, and valve seals. 7) Change your crankcase breather filter The crankcase breather filter is often ignored as a preventative maintenance item. This filter provides additional filtration at the crankcase of the engine to eliminate further dirt and debris from

major engine components. A plugged crankcase filter will cause debris to circulate within our engine and such debris could possibly damage your crankcase, main bearings, etc. The crankcase filter should be changed after 3,000 hours or 200,000km. Cummins Western Canada is the foremost expert in Cummins engine service. Due to the increase complexity of the modern electronic Cummins engines, fewer service shops have the technical expertise to perform a complete Cummins engine repair. Every Cummins Western Canada locations have certified factory trained technicians that are capable of diagnosing and troubleshooting all Cummins engines. Our service centers are equipped with the latest diagnostic tools to handle any type of Cummins engine repair, be it in a typical on-road vehicle, an off-road application, a marine engine or a power generator. Cummins Western Canada is committed to keeping your equipment and your business moving. This is why each service center routinely undergoes assessments of their training, equipment and customer service practices to ensure our customer’s requirements are being met. Protect your investment with our expert services, because no one knows a Cummins engine like Cummins Western Canada!

California and Quebec sign agreement to integrate, harmonize their cap-and-trade programs

alifornia and Quebec took another step toward linking their cap and trade programs when representatives of the two jurisdictions signed an agreement outlining steps and procedures to fully harmonize and integrate the two programs. The agreement, in both French and English, was signed for California by California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols. Signing for Quebec were the Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, JeanFrançois Lisée and the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Yves-François Blanchet. Signing the agreement is the latest step in a process to link the two jurisdictions that began more than five years ago. It will be followed in November by a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency and Governor Brown on the progress toward linking. In December 2012, the Government of Quebec adopted a regulation providing for linkage between the two programs. In April 2013 the Air Resources Board adopted a regulation setting January 1, 2014 as the start of the linkage, which will enable carbon allowances and offset credits to be exchanged between participants in the two jurisdictions’ programs. “For more than five years, California and Quebec, along with other states of the United States and provinces of Canada, have worked together to address the risks of man-made climate change,” said Nichols. “We have created and are now implementing the most advanced and comprehensive programs to reduce the pollution that threatens our global environment.” “The collaboration between Quebec and California in the development of a carbon market on a continental scale is an excellent example of North American regional cooperation that is beneficial to all partners, both from an economic and an 52

environmental perspective. As leaders in the fight against climate change, California and Quebec advantageously position their businesses involved in the research and development of new clean technologies on the world stage. We seek nothing less than to become an international reference on this issue,” said Minister Lisée. “Through this agreement, we continue our positive working relationship and the process of integrating our programs,” said Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency Matthew Rodriquez. “In doing so, we enhance the benefits to each of our peoples and our history of effective cooperation to achieve a shared goal will provide a model for others to emulate, not only in North America, but throughout the world.” “The sale of emission allowances will generate at least $2.5 billion in revenue by 2020 in Quebec. These funds will be fully reinvested in initiatives to fight climate change, including facilitating the conversion to renewable energy, promoting energy efficiency, improving industrial processes, and preparing Quebec society to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The electrification of transportation is another major project on which our government will labor over the coming months,” said Minister Blanchet. The linked programs will provide a working model for other states and provinces that are seeking cost-effective approaches to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. The recent announcement by the U.S. EPA regarding limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, for example, could lead to state-by-state caps and a system that would allow them to trade credits with other similar programs. The California-Quebec arrangement could be the template for that effort. NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

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since the 1950’s and 60’s has Jaguar received so much positive attention to its vehicle lineup, especially with the new XF and XJ. Our test vehicle, the new 2013 XF, was supplied by Jaguar Richmond. Will this new sport sedan bring buyers back to the British brand? With a new supercharged V6, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed transmission, auto enthusiasts seem very optimistic. It’s safe to say that if we asked people what they thought of Jaguar cars in the past, the most common answers would be unreliable and problem-prone. And for these simple reasons, Jaguar had lost touch with its buyers, who turned to rival German and Japanese brands. The new XF, however, changes all that. The XF has been around since 2008, as it replaced the bland looking S-Type. The 2013 model has a distinct and elegant exterior. With its clean lines, muscular hood, sloping raked roofline, and an Aston Martin inspired rear, the XF turns heads. People seemed to stop and take notice, much more as compared to other cars we’ve tested. In fact, while parking the car for a concert in Vancouver, a couple actually stopped and stared at the vehicle, giving me two thumbs up. Jaguar is definitely heading in the right direction when it comes to style. For 2013, the XF gets new touches of chrome and bright Jshaped LED driving lights. The interior of the XF is exactly what one would expect from Jaguar, featuring contemporary aluminum, gorgeous real wood veneers and form-hugging supple leather. The cabin, with its minimal sloping lines, adds an airy and more open feel to the car. One option that every buyer should get is the Jet SuedeCloth headliner, which adds a high level of richness and elegance to the cabin. At the center of the dash sits a 7-inch intuitive touch screen display, which controls most aspects of the audio, telephone, nav54

The New Cat Lands on all Fours 2013 Jaguar XF igation and climate systems. I have to say that Jaguar has made one of the most user-friendly, functional, and simplistic designs for the touch screen I’ve seen – everything is pretty much straight forward. However, the system is a little sluggish at times, especially when using the Bluetooth. The space under the display houses some additional quick controls for the defrost, temperature and audio controls. Press the pulsating phosphorus blue start button, and the dramatic JaguarDrive gear selector rises from the center console, waking the feline from its sleep. At the same time, the

vents, which close automatically when the vehicle is turned off, open up to welcome the guests. On the road, the new XF is a pure joy to drive. The previous versions of the XF only came with a V8; however, thankfully, the 2013 model comes standard with all new supercharged 3.0L V6, producing 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Power is smooth and at higher rpm’s, you can hear the whining of the supercharger, which will launch this cat from 0-100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. Throw in the all-new 8-speed transmission and allNOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

wheel drive, and the XF is the perfect sport sedan for any day of the year. Around the city, the car feels very nimble; turning corners and parking is a breeze, thanks to front and rear parking sensors. The suspension is sophisticated and absorbs minor bumps and imperfections of the road, providing a smooth and quiet ride. On the open road, throw the shifter into sport mode, engage Dynamic Drive and the timid cat morphs into a hungry lion. With sport mode and Dynamic Mode activated, the gears and rpms shifts are optimized for a pure performance driving experience. During a recent trip down the windy Sea-to-Sky Highway, the XF felt right at home in the jungle. Steering was precise and there is excellent feedback for the driver. One aspect of the car that many dislike, but I find is a great addition, is the new start/stop technology. Similar to BMW, when the Jaguar XF comes to a stop, the motor turns off, conserving fuel. Take your foot off the brake and the engine fires back up ever so slightly, and you’re on your way. By default, this technology is turned; but it can easily be turned off with a push of a button. What impressed me was that during my week with the car, I had a combined fuel economy of 10.7L/100 km – that’s pretty impressive for an all-wheel drive supercharged V6. This is an improvement of 11% in the city and 22% on the highway when compared with

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Hours-of-Service Back As Top Concern in Annual Trucking Industry Survey

rlando, FL – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, today unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry. The changes to the federal commercial driver Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules that went into effect July 1, 2013 caused HOS to top the list in ATRI’s annual survey of more than 4,000 trucking industry executives. The complete results were released at the 2013 Management Conference and Exhibition of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) meeting in Orlando, FL, the nation’s largest gathering of motor carrier executives. The ATRI Top Industry Issues report also solicited and tabulated specific strategies for addressing each issue. Continued concern over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program caused that issue to rank second this year, after ranking first in 2012. Worry over the implications of a driver shortage resulted in that issue ranking third in this year’s survey while concern over the economy lessened, causing that issue to slip one position to fourth place. Continued economic growth, coupled with CSA and HOS changes may be contributing factors to the driver shortage according to some in the industry. The ATA-commissioned survey results and proposed strategies will be utilized by the ATA Federation to better focus its advocacy role on behalf of the U.S. trucking industry and ATA Federation stakeholders. “ATRI’s annual survey of top industry issues makes it easier for us to keep track of all the complex forces affecting motor carriers and drivers so that we can focus on running a safe and profitable industry,” said ATA Chairman Mike Card, President, Combined Transport, Inc., Central Point, Oregon. “As we all know, the trucking industry constantly faces changes and challenges to how we operate safely and efficiently,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. “However, our industry has always responded to these issues with determination and ATRI’s work gives us the information to decide where to focus our energies first and foremost. 56

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Auto Review

The Benchmark is Back 2013 Honda Civic Touring

our last test review of the 2013 Honda Pilot Touring Edition, I mentioned that the Honda line is one of my all-time favourites. Why? Simply put, Honda has a reputation for building reliable, functional, and excellently engineered vehicles at a great price. To add to Honda’s collection of titles, the Civic has been Canada’s best-selling car for 15 years. Our test vehicle, the 2013 Honda Civic Touring Edition, was supplied by Open Road Honda’s Sales Manager, Moe Khan. I’m glad that the designers of Honda decided to give the Civic a mild make-over, considering the car was just revamped last year. Unlike last year’s model, that had a bland exterior and cheap looking interior, the 2013 Civic is easy on the eyes. A lower, open-mouthed front bumper, with honeycomb inserts and chrome accents, Reviewed by: give the car a sportier stance, which is a welcome J. Dhatt - SJ Power Media Inc. change to previous conservative looks. The stylish 17-inch wheels, standard on the Touring Ediaimed at being more safety oriented, becomes annoying. For tion, enhance the sportiness and more upscale example, when the car is being driven, half of the Bluetooth oplook of the car. The taillights are now integrated into the trunk, tions are only available via spoken commands. Compared to the making the rear of the car look classy and sophisticated. On the navigation and Bluetooth systems found on the Accord and Pilot, outside, the 2012 Civic was not a bad looking car; but the new this one is disappointing. The power, leather heated seats, again 2013 is just that much better. However, the most tasteful changes standard on the Touring Edition, offer excellent support for short can be appreciated in the interior of the car. and longer drives. Cup holders are ergonomically placed so that Step into the cockpit and you are now surrounded by more you don’t have to reach far to grab your beverage. Even the back leather and softer plastic materials on the door panels, front of seats now offer more room. The one thing I really like about the the dash, and armrests. As in the Pilot, where there is hard plastic, rear seating area of the cabin is that there is no middle hump in it is probably the best looking hard plastic used in any make of the floor – this offers a lot of extra leg room for 3 passengers, escar. The split level dashboard, which is different from any other pecially when entering and exiting the vehicle. car, has also been tweaked with softer colours and more options. I

really like the dashboard on this Civic because everything is neatly organized and easy to read. My biggest criticism of the car has to be the optional navigational head unit. Rather than seamlessly conforming to the dash as a factory unit should, it seems like a dealer add-on. In addition, the Bluetooth integration, although 58

During my week with the car, I couldn’t believe how quiet and comfortable the interior felt while driving. I had always complained that there was excessive road noise from most of the Honda models. Honda claims to have made significant changes to the Civic’s suspension, springs and steering, offering a much NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

smoother and quieter ride; I have to say, they did a great job. Adding the new acoustic glass to the windshield and side windows now allows passengers to have a normal conversation without having to raise their voices. The Honda Civic is powered by its trusted 1.8L 4-cyliner engine, producing 140-hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. This motor offers good power for all-around driving while giving excellent fuel economy, with a combined average of 6.4 L/100 km. However, to keep up with competing brands, the transmission needs to be at least a 6-speed as compared to the current 5-speed. The Civic also offers an Eco Mode, which increases fuel economy by reducing throttle response, changing the shift points and slowing down the air conditioning. While driving, the runway lights, located on the sides of speedometer, turn from blue to green as you drive more eco-friendly. If you are more spirited and are looking for a little more power, then opt for the 2.4L Civic Si, offering a whopping 201-hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. The Si also comes with a high-revving 6-speed transmission that just loves to be pushed. On the road, the Civic is a great little car to drive. The finelytuned electric steering is responsive and offers much more feedback for the driver as compared to previous models. The indepen-

dent rear suspension also offers more stability and better road handling. For a car of this size, parking and getting around the city is no problem. As mentioned before, the seats are supportive and comfortable, and the seating position offers great visibility. I was sceptical about driving this car, but in all honesty, I really liked driving it around town. It did everything I needed at a great sticker price. The standard features on the Civic include power door locks and mirrors, cruise control, airconditioning, AM/FM with indash single CD player with MP3 playback and auxiliary input, 15” wheels, 4 wheel ABS, front and rear head airbags, and engine immobilizer. Options include leather interior, navigation system, glass sunroof, larger wheel packages, automatic climate control, and rear-view camera, just to name a few. Starting price for the Civic is just over $15,000 and our fully-loaded Touring Edition had a sticker price of just over $24,000. There’s a reason why the Honda Civic has been Canada’s bestselling car for the past 15 years. It has a tried and trusted motor, great drive train, good interior room, and has excellent functionality. For a reliable family commuter that doesn’t dig deep into the pockets, the Civic is a great choice.

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OTA Freight Forecast: Partly Sunny With Reduced Chance of Showers

TA 3Q13 Biz Survey shows rising carrier optimism; southbound US primed for turnaround The trucking forecast is the brightest it’s been in Ontario this year as motor carriers are expressing more optimism and much less uncertainty about where the industry is headed in the short-term. According to results of the Ontario Trucking Association’s third quarter survey of business conditions in the bellwether sector, freight volumes as well as pricing in most of the lane segments monitored by OTA continue to stabilize and/or appear primed for growth. The survey, conducted throughout the month July (majority of respondents are small to medium fleets consisting of 10-50 trucks), shows that 67% of carriers are optimistic about their prospects for the upcoming quarter – 22% higher than the start of 2013 and the highest level recorded since the 3Q2012 survey. As well, only 23% of carriers expressed uncertainty about their prospects, exactly half who answered in the first quarter survey that they were unsure about the next three months. Turn Up the Volume Although there was a slight drop in the rate of carriers who reported improved intra-Ontario freight volumes over the last three months (28% to 23%), encouragingly, those who indicated decreased volumes plummeted down to 12% from 31% in the previous quarter. Carriers felt that stability had also been restored as 65% indicated no change, compared to 42% last time. Carrier responses for freight volumes in Inter-provincial, southbound US, and northbound US lanes all mirrored the last quarterly survey, where 33%, 14% and 39% respectively indicated improvements and between 40 -60% reported unchanged freight levels. While the average length of haul remains relatively unchanged for 77% of carriers, those who report overall loaded miles increased dramatically over the last year, from the mid 20-percent to 40%. Looking ahead, 35% of carriers expect improvements in Ontario over the next six months (up from 30%), while, once again, the level of pessimistic respondents fell precipitously to 4% from 19%. Over two-thirds of carriers forecast no change. Inter-provincially, the 30% who predicted an improvement matched the last quarter. Southbound expectations are holding steady as 28% expect a boost, but more interestingly, pessimism waned down to 8% -- the lowest level reported by carriers since 1Q2011. Over two-third of carriers say northbound volumes are unchanged. The Price is Righting Rates, meanwhile, are on a more horizontal trajectory. However, the good news is only 15% expect shaved rates in the next three month – the second-lowest level in nearly two years. Additionally, 77% said rates have firmed, which is 18-points higher than last quarter and the highest level of reported stability ever recorded in the OTA survey. Perhaps most encouragingly, southbound rates bucked four straight quarters of falling expectations in the persistently soft sector and posted the highest rate since 3Q12. ...next page 60

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Capacity Squeeze Sixty-three percent of carriers said capacity remains the same while 28% expect decreases –10 points higher than the last quarter. For the second straight quarter, the rate of carriers expect to add capacity is under 15% - in line with historic lows of 2008. Nearly half of carriers (47%) suggest they plan to add drivers, a level that’s consistent with the last several quarters. However, judging by the low capacity expectations – as well as the number of carriers who plan to add power units remains relatively low (22%) – the increased hiring activity appears more indicative of replacement capacity than fleet expansions.

Paying the Bills Not surprisingly, labour, the price of equipment and diesel continue to be carriers’ biggest operating costs. Seventy-three percent of carriers say they are paying 2-5% in wage increases, which is slightly lower than last quarter but still above the 6070% reported the same level of increases throughout most of 2011-2012. Fuel costs, meanwhile, appear to be creeping back up. Thirty-six percent report diesel price hikes of 2-5% while an additional third of respondents say they’re forking over 10% more for fuel. An average of nearly 20% of carriers indicated the same fuel increases during the last three quarters.

Optimism Builds for Volume and Pricing

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ore carriers are expressing optimism for increases in volumes and rates as steady, albeit slow, growth in the economy has led the freight market into positive territory, according to the latest Transport Capital Partners (TCP) survey. Since a low point of 50% in third quarter 2012, positive volume expectations have risen to 61%. Larger carriers – those grossing more than $25 million per year – are much more optimistic than smaller carriers – 68% vs. 45%. Carriers are also more upbeat about future rate growth. A majority of carriers (66%) expect rates will increase over the next 12 months. As with volumes, larger carriers anticipate rate increases more than smaller carriers this quarter (74% vs. 48%). This reverses a trend. Smaller carriers have often been the more optimistic about rates. “Spot market trends over the summer have been positive for most carriers and this may be the precursor to continuing volume optimism,” said TCP partner, Richard Mikes However, the economic recovery and future projections remain modest. As a result, carriers are not yet seeing their optimism on volumes and rates reflected in actual rate increases. Although the positive outlook has not been mirrored in rate reality, there are exceptions to this in rates for construction, petroleum, and seasonal freight. “Underlying cost rate pressure is ongoing – from new truck costs and maintenance inflation to pinched driver efficiency from HOS changes and inadequate carrier returns,” Mikes notes. For the past 15 quarters, more than half of all carriers have expected rates to increase. Actual rates, however, have only risen since February 2013. “The stronger than expected volumes of the last few months are being reported by some carriers as boding well for the fourth quarter,” according to TCP. TCP’s results reflect similar sentiments of Ontario carriers in the 3rd quarter OTA Business Expectations Survey.

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