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Canadian Trucking Magazine Publisher/Editor (Fancy words for the guy that does all the work! Oh, and also has control over what goes into the magazine) Carl Sveinson carl@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Director of Client Services (I had to look this up. Apparently it’s the guy that goes out and plays with the drivers, and carriers while I am working on the magazine!) Dave MacKenzie dave@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Client Services (The person that does all the stuff we don’t want to!) angie Dola
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Happy new year To all Of Our Drivers We respect The fact that you have a family We Have The Stability That you need to support your family We are Grateful For without drivers we would not have a business
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Carl Sveinson Editor Canadian Trucking Magazine Happy New Year, my friends! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season, and now look forward to a prosperous 2009. The first edition of Canadian Trucking Magazine wasn’t without glitches, but like any new venture we are learning from our goof-ups, and working to make the magazine better. We have expanded the resource section to provide better services, and value to you. We now have provincial permit web-sites, and phone numbers. We have also added road conditions, and Environment Canada and United States weather office web-sites. As well, we have added extra links on our website to help you find information you may need. All of this is intended to provide resources to help you do your job. We understand what it is like to be on the road trying to get answers to a question. Hopefully this will provide some help. Over the next while we will be adding Canadian Trucking Magazine
additional material to make your life easier. In the first edition we were proud to donate a page to our friends at Trucker Buddy, an organization that puts children in touch with truck drivers. This program allows the kids to get to know a truck driver, and gives them an idea of what a driver goes through in his or her regular routine. A new feature we are adding is to provide a free, full-page ad to help children’s charities. If you have a particular children’s charity that you would like to draw attention to, send us a message and we will make our best efforts to fit it into our magazine. Please keep in mind that in order to publish any charity advertising, we have to have the permission of the charity. Together we can make a difference in a child’s life. Let’s work together to make a difference! Drive safely, and we will talk to you again next month! December 2008
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Truck Stop Spotlight Oak Point restaurant 533 Oak Point Highway, Winnipeg, Mb. Picture of restaurant staff: l-r Jim Stamatis, back Poppy Stamatis, kneeling Joanna Stamatis, Santa Claus, Kaitlynne MacKenzie, William MacKenzie, Marina Stamatis Jim emigrated to Canada in 1970, and had the good fortune to meet Poppy, who happened to be vacationing in Canada when they met in 1972. The chance meeting turned into romance, the two married, and had three children; Joanna, Nick, and Marina. The children practically grew up in the restaurant, making it a true family experience that you feel the moment walk in. The restaurant originally was owned by Jim, and two partners, but in 1997 Jim bought out the partners, making it a true family icon. Poppy, a woman that glows with warmth, won an entrepreneur award in 2007 for commitment to the community. Over the years the family has employed many new Canadians, helping them to establish themselves in the community. If you have a chance, stop in, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the atmosphere. 6
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Driver to Driver Dave MacKenzie Director of Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine
Welcome to the second edition of Canadian Trucking Magazine. I could not be more pleased by the way the first issue was received across Western Canada. The weather on the delivery was far from desirable, but the warmth, and welcome, from my fellow truckers out there made up for the bad roads. As I personally handed out copies of the December issue, the common phrase was, “Here is a magazine I will be watching for!” And that is what we were striving for, a magazine that entertained, as well as inform the driver. I travelled down the Trans Canada from Winnipeg to Sicamous, then down the valley on 97, across the 97C to the Coq, to the beach, back to Kamloops, then took 5 to Edmonchuk, finally hopping onto the 16 to Winterpeg. And driver, let me tell you I was fighting bad weather all the way in a little four wheeler. You may have Canadian Trucking Magazine
heard me yakking on the CB. But most important, I hope you all got a copy of the December Issue. I have to thank Ted, from Kelowna, the first driver I caught on the CB looking for a copy of CTM, and I hollered right back, that I was the guy he was looking for. We stopped at a truck stop, and a coffee and a bite to eat later, Ted had some magazines, and I had some great contacts from Ted, who has been pushing these highways since 1964. Another high miler, “One with No Hair”, let me follow his back doors through blinding snow, and black ice from Banff to Golden. After some great pie & coffee at the Golden Husky, this driver got another good education from a very knowledgeable driver. He also had some good ideas for the up coming CTM Girl of the month. Thank you, to all the drivers out there, too many to name, in this one December 2008
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article, for the great input you gave and I look forward to more conversation as I deliver January’s issue, and the months to come. Please don’t hesitate to email us at downtheroad@canadiantruckingmgazine.ca, with routes you would like to see us take. Also, feel free to send us weird or unusual road signs, situations, or stories we should print. By the way, I am still waiting for that joke, Ted! Also, at travelcompanion@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca, we are looking for pictures you have of your pet in the truck. Whether it is unusual, funny, or just worth sharing. Any pictures we print will get you a Down the Road with CTM Tshirt or hat. In closing remember this magazine is for you! You are our target audience. This is our contribution to an industry that has been very good to us in the past, and driver, it will be good in the future. The goods have to get across the country somehow. There is a lot of doom and gloom talk right now, but trucking has always survived, transportation of goods is a necessity, not an option. Happy Trails! Contact me at Dave@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca
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Earl Coleman President - Manitoba Trucking Association
new year’s address On behalf of the Board of Directors, and members of the Manitoba Trucking Association, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes for the New Year to the members of our industry, their families, and communities. It is our hope that 2009 will prove to be a promising and happy year for all. There is no doubt that 2008 was a challenging year for many in our industry. As we leave it behind, we can reminisce on some of the many challenges that confronted our industry over the last twelve months. We entered into 2008 with an overcapacity in the industry, and then witnessed a downturn in a number of other industries, the impacts of the US sub-prime housing market, the chaos of the US financial market, record high fuel prices, rationing of fuel in Western Canada and most recently our national po10
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litical crisis. What a year! Our industry was founded, and has prospered based on the entrepreneurial spirit that drove us to provide outstanding service to our customers. That entrepreneurial drive is rooted in our eternal optimism that tomorrow will be a better day. We know that 2008 had it challenges; we know that our industry tends to be cyclical; and we know we will survive and things will turn around again. We have been blessed over the last decade with phenomenal growth in our industry as a result of deregulation and free trade. While many in our industry have benefited from those good times, now it is the time to tighten our belts, batten down the hatches and ride out the storm. We can all do that, no matter what our role and position in our industry. Doing so will help us to survive until the pendulum swings back Canadian Trucking Magazine
once again. But that means we all have to do our part. As our industry is feeling the pain, so is the shipping public. Therefore, now is the time to ensure that we are running our businesses and doing our jobs as efficiently as we can and we are providing our services for an appropriate and fair fee. After all, everyone (carriers, drivers, owner-operators, staff, customers) are here for the same purpose; to take home a profit at the end of the day. It is not particularly desirable to welcome a New Year with the challenges we are facing, but this is the reality of the times. Unfortunately, we anticipate the struggle will continue for some time and some in our industry today may not be with us this time next year. The forces at work within the marketplace will have their impact. Those companies that are well managed and well capitalized will make it through these challenging times and will be in position to capitalize on the great opportunities ahead! Our best wishes to you and your families. Be safe, be secure, be successful.
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SEVEN TOP MANITOBA PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS HONOURED BY TRUCKING INDUSTRY Manitoba Trucking association (MTa) presented Manitoba Driver of the Month awards to seven professional truck drivers at a reception Friday, December 12, 2008 in Winnipeg. Driver of the Month Awards recognize professional drivers whose careers demonstrate excellent driving skills, exemplary safety records, outstanding customer service and dedication to the profession. The seven outstanding drivers honoured for the months of January to July 2008, together have contributed over 163 years and 20 million kilometres of driving, to the motor transport industry that keeps the Canadian economy moving. Driver of the Month for January 2008 is Evan Lounsbury, a professional driver for 21 years. During that time Mr. Lounsbury has driven over 2.1 million accident-free kilometres on highway, rural and city roads in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mr. Lounsbury drives for Earle’s Transfer and lives in Treherne. Driver of the Month for February 2008 is Peter F. Wiens. A city and local driver for over 40 years, Mr. Wiens has logged over 3.2 million accident-free kilometres in the Steinbach – Winnipeg area. Mr. Wiens drives for Penner International and lives in Steinbach. Driver of the Month for March 2008 is Jeffrey Dales, a professional driver for 6 years. In that time he had accumulated over 3 million accident-free kilometres of highway driving in Canada and the USA. Mr. Dales drives for Len Dubois Trucking and lives in Winnipeg.
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Driver of the Month for April 2008 is Dennis Barkman. During his more than 27 years as a professional driver Mr. Barkman has logged over 4 million kilometres on city, highway and winter roads, all accident-free. Mr. Barkman drives for Penner International and lives in Steinbach. Driver of the Month for May 2008 is Max Pieper, a professional driver for 20 years. Mr. Pieper has covered nearly 2 million career kilometres, accident-free for 19 years. Since 2007 he has driven throughout Canada and USA for Bison Transport. Mr. Pieper lives in Winnipeg.
Driver of the Month for June 2008 is Leonard Swedick. A professional driver for over 32 years, Mr. Swedick has driven over 4.5 million accident-free kilometres on city and rural roads, highways and winter roads. Mr. Swedick drives for Penner International and lives in Beausejour. Driver of the Month for July 2008 is russ Toperoski. A city driver for 16 years, Mr. Toperoski has covered over 1 million kilometres on Winnipeg roads and has been accidentfree for five years. Mr. Toperoski drives with Reimer Express Lines Ltd. and lives in Winnipeg. Since 1979 MTA’s Driver of the Month awards have recognized outstanding Manitoba professional drivers for their safety and their career contributions to the trucking industry. Custom Truck Sales (Man) Inc. and Canadian Kenworth have proudly sponsored these awards since 1991. MTA President Mr. Earl Coleman of Big Freight Systems Inc. hosted Friday’s event and Mr. Jim Clark of Custom Truck Sales (Man) Inc. presented the awards. Outstanding professional drivers can be nominated by contacting the Manitoba Trucking Association, 204 632-6600 or www.trucking.mb.ca Canadian Trucking Magazine
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The Better Half angie Dola Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine Angie@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Whether you are a she, or a he Better Half, this column is for you to email in, contribute stories to, or provide advice to other drivers, or better halves. Email us at betterhalf@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca.
his wife was rushed into hospital in Saskatoon. She directed his dispatcher to get him home, but not tell him why. They did that and when he got to the City Limits they told him where she was.
One thing I noticed is that new drivers to this industry, with a better half and children at home, do not seem to last long in the industry. They have no idea what it takes to be away from your family for short, or extended periods of time. This article is to provide some helpful tips to them.
Grumpy will be the first to admit that even being an experienced driver he would have put the hammer down, thrown caution, and common sense to the wind and barreled to Saskatoon. Not a life threatening emergency, but a driver does not think of that, just wants to get home.
One of the most important things is good communication. Unless it is an emergency, try not to bother the driver on the road with a problem they cannot fix. Loading them up with problems while they are 1000 miles away distracts them from their main task, and that is driving. An example of that is Grumpy, from Saskatoon. While he was in Calgary, 14
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Try to avoid long-distance arguments. In most circumstances, once you get off the telephone there are all kinds of other distractions, but your driver is on the road for hours fuming over the call. Not a safe situation. Always try to end a conversation on a positive note. Now for communication, these days most cellular carriers have a national favorite five. That means you can put Canadian Trucking Magazine
five people on it, and talk anywhere as long as you want, without air time or long distance charges. With this plan, it is like you are only blocks apart. Most Drivers have laptop computers these days, and a desk top at home. Invest in a web cam with a microphone. Most truck stops have WiFi and this way you can see and talk to each other face to face. It works great! My better half was recruiting half way around the world, and we talked as if he was in our living room. The kids loved it. Another fine Tip comes from “He who has no Hair”, a successful Silver-Back with a strong partnership with his better half. She owns the truck and runs the business. That way she pays the bills, sees the income, and is an important part of the business. They both know if he is not running up and down the highway, the bills don’t get paid. She is the brains of the operation, don’t you know! For you drivers going North - South, check out Sprint and carriers with PCS, you can pick up a US phone with a good plan including a Canadian long distance plan. You can also get one with digital PCS, and a kit from an electronics retailer, allows you to plug into your laptop. This gives you free high speed internet any where in the US, right in your Canadian Trucking Magazine
truck. This means that where ever you are parked, you can use your web cam to see your family at home without the expense of long distance charges. Use MSN messenger, Yahoo, or other chat rooms. This also gives you a US Cell phone to call your customers for directions. Good friendly, loving, communication is the key to success. Whenever your driver gets home it is usually for a brief time. Plan your time with them wisely, and make the best of the time together. Driver, when you get on the road, you either hate it, or love it. If you hate it because of the job and not because of personal reasons, quit, go do something else. But if you love the road, but find it hard to be away from family, and home, hang in there. Put some of these tips to work for you and you will find driving the best job out there. If you have a story to tell, or some tips for the driver or the better half, email betterhalf@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca and contribute. Angie has been around trucking since she was born, Her family owns Dola Brothers Trucking, and her Better Half was a company driver, owner operator, and a recruiting retention officer. Being at home, or in the truck, Angie has had first hand view of life on the other side of the phone! December 2008
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the employment of women in trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles. Are there issues that are unique to women? No, but there are issues that affect women more than they affect men. These are some of the concerns we are focusing our efforts on and working to alleviate. Let’s look at some of the top obstacles women face in the trucking industry.
Ellen Voie CAE President/CEO Women In Trucking, Inc What do women want? I am often asked to explain what issues women in the trucking industry have that are different from men. The answer is, “none.” Every one of the concerns that our members have affects both men and women. So, why do women need their own association? They don’t! Despite the name, “Women In Trucking,” our membership is not limited to women. In fact, currently, twentyone percent of our members are men. If you think about it, you don’t need to be a dog to join the humane society, do you? The Arbor Day Foundation doesn’t require that you’re a tree to support their efforts. Our members include anyone who supports our mission; Women In Trucking was established to encourage 16
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The number one concern relates to image. The common perception by those who are not familiar with the trucking industry is that it’s a man’s world. There may be a greater percentage of men than women responsible for moving the nation’s freight, but that doesn’t mean that women aren’t welcome. In fact, some of the most encouraging and supportive people in trucking are men! Our goal is to let women know that there are great career opportunities in the trucking industry, and they include driving, maintaining and managing the equipment (and drivers!). Often, when I tell women about the organization, they are curious, but when I start describing the potential opportunities available to them, they tell me they aren’t “built” to drive a truck, or that they aren’t mechanically minded enough to service an engine. I tell them that they’re wrong. I tell Canadian Trucking Magazine
them they can learn and they are capable and most importantly, they are needed. Many people have the misperception that they are not welcome and wanted, and one of our goals is to change that image. Another issue that is more important to women concerns safety. Women are more susceptible to violence than men. The US Department of Justice found that women are three times more likely to be raped than men, three times more likely to be stalked than men, and twice as likely to be injured during an assault than men. It is unfortunate, but violence against women is more prevalent, and so more women are more concerned about their physical safety. This industry can’t afford to lose women because they do not feel safe in their work environment. Everyone deserves to have the security to do their job, and whether their workplace is an office, a truck or a maintenance facility, our goal is to help women overcome some of the challenges they might face in ensuring that they are safe while they are on the job.
aren’t claiming that men don’t care about germs, but we have found that women often have higher standards for defining what is meant by “clean.” Harassment is an issue that women find to be more disconcerting than men. Many of our female members have told us that they are often verbally accosted by an anonymous male voice when they key the mic on their CB radio. Diane, an owner operator from Canada, said that she had been called some pretty nasty things when she talked on the CB. She turns it off except for the few occasions she needs it to communicate with a fellow driver. Are men harassed on the CB, the answer that yes, they are. Are men concerned about cleanliness? Of course! Are men subjected to violence on the road? Yes, again. Women In Trucking is not an association FOR women, it’s ABOUT women and their success and support in this industry. You don’t have to be a female to become a member. Call us at 888-464-9482 or visit www.WomenInTrucking.org to join!
Cleanliness is another issue that has arisen more often for women. Truck stops are not as clean as many would like them to be, and some of the rest room facilities at the loading docks haven’t been cleaned in ages. We Canadian Trucking Magazine
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By alvis Violo Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc. The Safety Tip adviser Winter Driving Tips
Greetings, and salutations to the
trucking industry. My name is Alvis Violo and I will be writing a monthly column on how to keep ourselves and our drivers safe on the road. My entire background is associated with the trucking industry, having owned and operated a truck and trailer repair facility for over twenty years.
Most recently I have founded a coast to coast national roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada called Emergency Road Services of Canada Inc. My goal is not only to educate new drivers, but also to refresh the memories of the seasoned drivers who keep our industry moving. Although there are many winter safety tips, I have chosen ‘How to drive in winter conditions’ for my first edition. Winter brings snow, sleet, and ice that leads to slower traf18
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fic, hazardous road conditions, unforeseen dangers and hot tempers. Since we can’t avoid the winter, it’s better to learn how to correctly drive during these conditions. Here are a few tips to help you avoid slipping and sliding this winter.
1. Listen to the weather report every night. If snow is predicted for the next morning, you should plan to get an earlier start to your day, as you can be sure of traffic jams and other delays. Giving yourself a little more time allows you to drive slower which is the key to safe driving on slippery roads. 2. Make sure you can see by making sure all your windows are completely clear of snow and ice. You should also replace bad windshield wiper blades and clean the inside of your windows thoroughly. Your windshield washer system should Canadian Trucking Magazine
also be working properly and should always be full of anti-icing fluid. 3. Check your lights before driving. Make sure your head lights and tail lights are clear of snow and grime. Grime or snow on head light lenses can reduce a head lights effectiveness by as much as ninety percent. 4. Check your tires for air, sidewall wear, and tread depth. The amount of traction that exists between the roadway surface and your tires will determine how well your vehicle accelerates, turns and stops. Make sure the tire valves are equipped with caps to keep snow and ice out. 5. Drive slowly and pay attention. Driving too quickly is the number one cause of winter accidents. Be sure to drive slowly and carefully on snowy and icy roads, as they are much less forgiving than dry pavement. Maneuvers are also more difficult to make on snowy and icy roads so be sure to anticipate what your next move is going to be in order to give yourself lots of room for turns and stopping. 6. Do not tailgate. It takes much longer to stop on snowy and icy roads than it does on dry pavement. Make sure you leave a lot of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. A good rule of thumb to follow is to leave four vehicle Canadian Trucking Magazine
lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you for every 16 km/hr you are driving. Although there are many more winter driving tips, following the simple tips above will hopefully aid you in becoming a safer, and more efficient driver, despite winter’s adverse weather conditions. Drive safe, think positive, and be prosperous.
alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency road Services Of Canada Inc., a coast to coast national roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada. For more information visit www.ersofcanada.com or call 1-877377-2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvisviolo@ersofcanada.com.
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“Quotables� When you step on the brakes, your life is in your foot's hands. - George Carlin Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical. - yogi Berra a bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. - Bob Hope a person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new. - albert Einstein This morning when I put on my underwear, I could hear the fruit-of-the-loom guys laughing at me. - rodney Dangerfield Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty, and gradually approach eighteen. - Mark Twain Hell is full of musical amateurs. - George Bernard Shaw Give me golf clubs, fresh air, and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air. - Jack Benny a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. - Winston Churchill
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CTM Girl Of The Month JANUARY - Eleni
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This driver must have forgotten to leave a tip after his last visit! He had better have kept his first-aid kit stocked up, he is going to need it!
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Road Tips Driver to Driver Dave MacKenzie Director of Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine Each issue I will try to bring you a tip on a great restaurant, or a place to lay your head.
discussed the possiblility of offering drivers a special Trucker’s Rate for CTM readers.
This issue I bring you the Ponderosa Motor Inn in Golden, British Columbia, located just down the road from the Golden Husky.
As a result, Carol and Michael are offering a rate of $69 per night, plus taxes provided a driver presents the ad printed below.
I had the pleasure of meeting Carol Anne, and Michael Panchenko, the new owners of the Ponderosa. I had the misfortune to be stranded in Golden during a blizzard, fortunately this led me to discover this mountain hide-away. While I was there we
Rather than burning fuel while waiting for roads to open, one can relax in a warm bed, have a hot shower, and relax in a hot- tub. I enjoyed meeting Carol Anne & Michael, having a dip in the hot tub, and a warm clean comfortable room. Coffee and toast in the morning sealed the deal! Hope to see you there, as I plan on stopping in there next month on my way through beautiful Golden! See you there! Cheers, Dave.
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They don’t! Despite the name, “Women In Trucking,” our memEllen Voie CAE bership is not limited to women. In President/CEO fact, currently, twenty-one percent of Women In Trucking, Inc our members are men. If you think British Columbia Features about it, you don’t need to be a dog to join the h u mane society, do you? T h e Arbor D a y Fo u n dation doesn’t require t h a t What do women want? you’re a tree to support their efforts.
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Revelstoke Our members include anyone who Salmon supports our mission; Women In Sicamous Trucking was established to encourage Stanley Park the employment of women in truckSurrey ing industry, promote their accomTotem Pole obstacles. plishments and minimize Vancouver Vernon Are there issues that are unique to Victoria women? No, but there are issues that Whistler affect women more than they affect
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Kelly anderson President Impact Transportation Solutions
6 STEPS TO GETTInG STarTED On THE rIGHT FOOT Driver retention Techniques How many times have you said “if the driver would have just given it another week it would have worked out?” Many times drivers quit before we think they really give us a chance. But we have to ask ourselves, ‘did we really do our best to make them feel like they made the right choice coming to our company?’ In this article I will outline six steps to make the most of the time we have with the driver in orientation. 1. Recruiters should meet their Drivers in Orientation – People get committed to people not to companies. The driver chose to come to work for your company not only because of the pay and benefits you offer, but because they believed the recruiter as they presented the information. There is a relationship of trust that is developed. However, many recruiters don’t think they have time to go into orientation and meet the drivers they hired because they are so busy hiring next week’s class. This can be the start of the driver’s impression they are just a number. Furthermore, it is a lost opportunity for the Recruiter to ask the driver for his/her help by referring other drivers to them. 2. Be Organized – One of the things I do as an independent consult28
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ant conducting driver recruiting, retention analysis and training is to attend orientations under cover as a driver. This gives me the opportunity to experience a company’s orientation program from the eyes of a driver. Moreover, I hear first hand what drivers think about the orientation process. One of the biggest gripes I hear from drivers comes when they have to sit around and wait for the presenter during orientation. All they can think of is the fact that they aren’t making enough money to pay their bills while sitting in that class. 3. Give Tour early in Orientation – Most companies schedule the tour of the company as the Graduation March from Orientation. Give the tour of your company no later than right after lunch on the first day. During this tour you can introduce as many of the key personnel as are available. This will work to make the drivers feel like they are already part of the company. 4. Meet Fleet Manager/Dispatcher early in Orientation – This is usually part of the Graduation March I mentioned above. The Fleet Manager is sitting at their desk and they look up just long enough to ask the driver what truck they will be on and say a half hearted “glad to have you” and then they tell the driver to make sure to sign on to the satellite system so they can send them a load. The introduction to the Fleet Manager should take place during the tour on the first day. This will start the relationship and give the opportunity for the Driver and Fleet Manager to meet in passing over the course of orientation during breaks and lunch. It also allows time for a meeting in which they go over mutual expectations which sets the tone for the entire working relationship. 5. Assign Trucks on first day of Orientation – This is usually done at the very end of orientation; and with great expectations the driver goes out to the truck ready to throw his/her stuff in it and finally get on the road. But while inspecting it they find a couple things the shop needs to fix before they leave. Now they are sitting and waiting again. Then they start asking themselves ‘is this the way it’s going to be?’ Canadian Trucking Magazine
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Then they think about going to talk to their Recruiter about it, or the Orientation Instructor or their Fleet Manager. But they can’t because everyone has gone home. So this is how they will spend the first night at their new company.
Many drivers have missed at least one paycheck when they come to orientation and like most other Americans; they are living paycheck to paycheck. With this in mind companies should consider how to get the driver making as much money as possible as quickly as possible. One way to do this would be to not withhold any company charges out of the first several checks. This would help get the driver caught up financially and keep them long enough to realize they made the right choice coming to your company.
If you assign the drivers to their trucks on the first day of orientation it helps them to start feeling like they belong. They can move into the truck during the evening and if they find any mechanical issues it gives the shop another day or so to fix the truck without having the driver waiting and looking over their shoulder. Successful Driver Retention is about doing a lot of the right 6. Consider not withholding things right. Most driver retenCompany Equipment and New tion solutions don’t cost anything, Employee Deductions from First it’s just improving the way we do Check – Many companies hold the things we already do. back the first paycheck so drivers can very likely work for 2 - 3 This article was written by Kelly weeks before they get their first Anderson, President of Impact check. And then, much to the Transportation Solutions, Inc. a driver’s dismay it isn’t a full check Recruiter Sales Training and because they were sitting in orien- Driver Retention Seminar tation for part of the first week. provider. He has helped hunTo add additional financial pres- dreds of companies fill their sure to an already stressed situa- trucks and grow their fleets tion, the company has withheld through improved recruiting and for safety equipment and escrow retention techniques. accounts. So after working 2 weeks they owe you $52.14. Kelly can be reached at 888-4293445 or kelly@impacttrans.com. 30
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Mission: Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women in trucking. The organization is an active group that finds opportunities to promote the accomplishments of women in the industry. This organization has been created for you, both men and women, who are either involved in the industry, or have a career interest in being a part of one of the largest networks of professionals in North America. Nearly one out of fourteen workers are already employed in jobs that support the transportation industry, but the need for drivers and other trucking professionals continues to increase. You can become a member of Women in Trucking by completing the application. Your support of this non-profit organization will help us provide the needed resources to encourage women to become employed in the trucking industry. Additionally, your dues will help us to motivate the transportation industry to look closely at any obstacles that might prevent women (and men) from considering a career in trucking. Our goal is to provide a greater understanding of some of the special challenges women face on the road. From restroom parity at loading docks, to ergonomically designed cabs in the trucks, women often find themselves faced with obstacles that might not be obvious to those who found them acceptable in the past. Thank you for your interest in Women In Trucking. We look forward to serving you and supporting your career in the transportation industry. Ellen Voie President/CEO Women In Trucking PO Box 400 Plover, WI 54467-0400 1-888-GO4-WITA (1.888.464.9482)
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Health Tips Carl Sveinson Editor Man: “Hey Doc! It hurts when I do this……” Doctor: “Well then, don’t do that!” If only it were that easy to cure all of our medical problems. The problem is that us men too often treat medical issues with that devil-may-care attitude, and a lot of times it leads to serious health problems. Most men utilize a “What I don’t know won’t hurt me” attitude. In actuality, what you don’t know, can kill you. In my career I have had many drivers that have come in for orientation, and were required to go for pre-employment physicals. All too frequently drivers discovered, during these exams, that they had serious, sometimes life threatening health issues. I have had drivers that discovered in these exams that they were diabetic. One driver in particular was told that his blood sugar levels were so high that he should be dead. Many other drivers have discovered they had seriously high blood pressure, two drivers were advised to seek immediate medical attention as they were in the danger of suffering a stroke.
way of life, and they love it. Unfortunately, it is all too frequently a love that can lead to serious health problems. Drivers really need to analyze their eating habits, as well as ensure they get some form of daily exercise. You can eat at a truck stop, but try to choose healthier meal options. When you pull into the truck stop at the end of a long trip it is important to resist the urge to have a big meal, and then hit the bunk. There isn’t a doctor I know of that will tell you that this isn’t a recipe for health problems. After dinner, take a walk afterwards. It doesn’t have to be a marathon, simply 15 to 30 minutes a day. It is also important to take breaks during the day to reduce the chance of blood clots forming in your legs. Blood clots have a nasty habit of forming in the legs of people who are in a seated position for extended periods of time. Think about that for a minute, and then consider that these clots tend to be dangerous as they can travel to the heart.
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Once upon a time I was in my doctor’s office for an ailment. He noticed from my chart that I had not had a check up in 4 years. He glared at me, looked at my bulging waistline and asked me how my weight was. I told him I was a little heavy, but nothing to be concerned about. He said he would be the judge of that. He told me to get on the scale. I got up on the scale knowing exactly what to expect, and I felt like a kid in the principle’s office. The scale L.E.D. readout betrayed me. “Two, six, eight!” My doctor read out to me, as he glared at me. “And a half ” I blurted out. I was kind of happy because I had lost four pounds! He wasn’t amused. “Do you want to live to see your grandchildren?” He asked. “I don’t know, I haven’t seen them, they might be ugly!” Again, another failed attempt at humor. He also took my blood pressure and told me if I didn’t lose weight I had a limited life span. The doctor then asked me about my exercise regimen, as well as my diet. I told him my favorite vegetable was bacon, and that I walk 5 miles. “Per day?” He asked. “Per year” I replied. Again he failed to find the humour in that, and with good reason, I was well over the line, and he was trying to point out the severity of the situation. He had a serious point. My family has a history of cardio vascular disease, and I shouldn’t be so glib about Canadian Trucking Magazine
it. After I left the office, I thought about how my family would get along without me. I also considered how much I enjoy playing baseball with my boys, and realized my wife could never find a man as good as me. (I keep telling her that with the hopes that she will stop putting the arsenic in my coffee) In all seriousness, it is important to remember that life is short, and we really don’t need to abbreviate it even more. We can enjoy a life on the highway and still lead healthy lives. Eat properly, if you aren’t sure how to approach this you can talk to your doctor, or simply search the internet for a daily regimen. There is a wealth of information on proper dietary requirements. Walk daily, if you have been inactive you need to take it slowly at first, work yourself into it gradually. If you have health problems that you think prevent you from exercising, consult a doctor. And finally, get a check up every year. As of this writing, I am going to keep you folks posted on my weight loss progress, (270 lbs!) and challenge you folks to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Take good care of yourself; the life you save may be your own! Besides, we still have an awful lot to talk about, but most importantly, your family needs you. December 2008
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Stupid Canadian laws: naTIOnaL LaW Every fifth song on Canadian radio must be by a Canadian born citizen. “Honey! Get me my accordian! Hurry!” Section 331 of the Canadian Criminal Code states that it is illegal to send a telegram, or letter threatening a bird. - Instead we just show up at Mr. Duck’s door with a shotgun! Citizens may not publicly remove bandages. I agree with that one...the grossfactor is off the charts! You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies. I know you are going to try it!
aLBErTa PrOVInCIaL LaWS Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses. What about mother-inlaws? Do they count? Wooden logs may not be painted. I am as confused as you are on this one. You may never use dice to play craps. I don’t want to know what the alternative is! If you are released from prison, it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so you can ride out of town. I think I have a handle on why they are likely to reoffend! Why not a bus ticket, and a kick in the back-side for good luck?
BrITISH COLuMBIa PrOVInCIaL LaWS It is illegal to kill a sasquatch. Do you think that if they let Sasquatch in on this, he would come out of hiding?
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Winter Is Coming......... What Is your Fuel Strategy? Ask the Fuel Expert By: Jack Lee
the cost of refuelling. A really robust fuel strategy also includes information technology that helps you manage and train your staff to track fuel use, improve efficiency and manage your fuel investment for a measurable return.
Over the years harsh winter weather has crippled fuel supplies bringing industry to a grinding halt. While most companies scrambled to locate fuel during these crises, other companies didn’t even feel the pinch. The reason? They had a Fuel Strategy that assured fuel supply and reliable delivery 24/7, 365 days a year.
But the most important part of a fuel strategy, is making sure you get the fuel. And that’s easier said than done. Most regional fuel crises don’t make the news, but that doesn’t make them less real or less painful. How can you ensure you don’t run dry?
What’s a fuel strategy? It’s a plan for getting the fuel you need when you need it. It’s also a system that manages fuel consumption and helps cut
Over the next few months one thing for certain: there will be the usual seasonal disruptions of fuel supply. When and where they will hit is unknown, but we
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do know that thousands of companies will feel the pinch if their fuel comes from one of the major oil companies. The reality, their ability to supply fuel to the market is affected by weather and seasonal emergencies that will can halt production of fuel. It happens every year. Whether it’s a fire at a refinery or severe weather conditions closing ports, roads and rail, all industries are affected. And if it’s your fuel supplier that goes down, your supply goes down too. So what is the solution? Most businesses get their fuel from one of the big oil companies. For decades they have been drilling, refining and delivering fuel, however their commitment to delivering fuel doesn’t always keep up with demand. Fuel crises are a fact life. They start in the Fall and – if the weather is bad – continue into Winter. Card-locks run dry, clients are put on allocation, fuel gets hard to find. So, who can you depend on? Can your business afford to be on a waiting list with thousands of other companies? Do you send your drivers out to hunt for fuel at card locks? Many businesses have experienced this – if you haven’t yet, you can be sure you will. If you ask these businesses what is was like, those who went it alone will tell you it was touch and go. No fuel means no deliveries, products spoil, goods are held up and no one pays. But among businesses Canadian Trucking Magazine
who had a fuel management partner, the story is very different. Some independent fuel suppliers can guarantee fuel, even in a fuel crisis. This may seem hard to believe, but let’s look at using an independent fuel supplier as the key to a new Fuel Strategy. There are a lot of suppliers out there. But first, before you jump to choosing a supplier in your area, check their track record. All are not created equal. Be sure to check their performance during periods of fuel shortage. Some will rely, just like you, on one of the big oil companies as their fuel supplier, while others have strategic agreements in place with a number of refineries. This means that if one refinery is closed or fuel inventories run low, they go elsewhere. Another key point is to check into the refuelling network the company has working for them. For instance if fuel supplies are cut in your region, does your fuel supplier have the alliances and resources to bring fuel in from hundreds, even thousands of miles away? This includes a transportation network and dedicated people who are committed to getting the fuel you need as quickly as possible. When a fuel crisis hits your supplier must have a strong support system to guarantee fuel delivery. If they say, “We’ll do our best,” that just isn’t good enough. December 2008
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Once you have decided on a supplier who will guarantee delivery, no matter what, there are other factors to consider when choosing an effective Fuel Solution. Some suppliers offer on site delivery made directly to each vehicle and piece of equipment. This saves time and money and eliminates risks to the environment. On site fuel delivery can be done where each drop of fuel pumped is calculated along with the positive identification of each piece of equipment. This data is delivered via email to your desktop so you can see where the most fuel is being consumed allowing you to manage fuel costs. All fuel suppliers will calculate the amount of fuel they have delivered along with price, however only some have kept up with technology and can give you fuel consumption and operating data. This is referred to as Advanced Mobile Asset Management Technology. Included is information technology that tracks things like miles traveled, average speed and engine operating data. With this information in hand you can compare each piece of equipment’s performance and train your operators so you can maximize efficiencies and cut your fuel costs. But let’s go back to our original point about having the fuel you need, when you need it. The right fuel supplier 38
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should have a team of professionals available for you as consultants to help you plan and prepare for your refuelling needs, regardless of the time of year.
Fuel delivery should be guaranteed. Fuel is an asset that can be managed to determine a real return on investment, but only when you have the right information, data and professional advice. Good luck this winter. It will be a challenge with a changing economy and winter weather conditions putting pressure on you and your team. Jack Lee is the President and CEO of 4Refuel Inc, The Leader in Fuel Management. If you have any questions or comments about this article Jack can be reached at (604) 513-0386 or on line: askthefuelexpert@4refuel.com Canadian Trucking Magazine
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by both sides of our borders, which I attend when requested, U.S.A. Homeland Security and Canada Partners In Protection and CBSA, I feel that it is necessary to explain further what you can do to ensure that you are doing your due diligence and that you are most importantly keeping your location and people protected from unwanted terrorism, drug smuggling, weapons smuggling, counterfeit goods smuggling and human trafficking. Dawn Truell President Cross Border Services C-TPAT, PIP, CSA, FAST, POST CERTIFICATION, NOW WHAT? By now we should all be in the programs, C-TPAT, PIP, ACE, FAST and CSA, if not we need to get into these programs ASAP! Very important! If you don’t know about these programs or if you wish more information about how to join, please contact Cross Border Services and we will help you, see below for contact information.
So you agreed, under C-TPAT, PIP, FAST and CSA guidelines, that you would secure your premises, whether you went to the expense of adding fencing, which you don’t have to do, or adding an alarm system, the steps that you took and that you identified to these programs you must keep up. Inspect your fencing regularly, repair any damages, ensure that your lights are in working order, ensure that your alarm systems are working, and ensure that your entire staff has been made aware of these programs and what they need to do to cooperate.
Once you gain your approval and certification in these programs, what does this mean to you? What steps do you need to take to ensure that you remain compliant with these programs and that you remain secure both premises and personnel wise? Okay, after many questions, many Validations and re Validations
Have regular personnel meetings to ensure that all staff is informed and should they have any questions or concerns they can bring them up at these meetings. At these meetings it makes perfect sense to include all personnel as these programs are very important and should be taken very seriously and they affect everyone in
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your company, not just drivers and management. Make sure that your drivers are aware that they must keep their cabs and trailers locked at all times! Ensure that they park their/your trucks in a secured location. Too often drivers will take the trucks home or park in local convenient parking lots at malls and shopping centers, these are NOT secure yards and is absolutely not acceptable under any of the said programs. All trailers that are destined for the U.S.A. must have the C-TPAT PAS ISO 17712 standard high security bolt or cable seals affixed to secure every load. Drivers are being lazy, or not informed as to the importance of the usage of these seals, did you know that if you do not utilize these C-TPAT approved seals on every load that crosses any U.S. border that you can lose your C-TPAT status? This is a fact! You will be notified by Homeland Security that one of your trucks was caught crossing without the appropriate seals attached and they will demand an explanation, if you do not do anything about it, the next time that one of your trucks crosses without a C-TPAT approved seal, you will lose your C-TPAT. Keep track of those seals! Use the seals logs! PIP requires the use of these seals as well, however they have not made it mandatory for crossing into Canada, yet! Canadian Trucking Magazine
Remember when doing LTL you must use a padlock between every pick and drop off. Once you have crossed the border and made your first drop off you may use a padlock for remainder of LTL drop offs, remember to get a signature on that POD of the first drop off ! When doing LTL or TL within Canada a padlock is sufficient. Maintain regularly your building, trucks, fencing, gates, alarms, lights, locks, keep those files secure also. Keep logs for all trips/loads, have management review these logs daily. Utilize the 17 point inspection for every single trip. If carrying a container or tanker use the 7 point inspection log, if you need a copy of these logs, contact Cross Border Services. Remember to have your drivers apply for their FAST Cards. Once your Validation Audit has been conducted by Homeland Security and/or Partners In Protection, ensure that your Validation Report is completed within the 90 days that you are given. Will they come back again you may ask? Yes they will, generally the time frame for return visits by C-TPAT, PIP and CSA is 3 years, however, due the nature and importance of these programs and due to recent drug trafficking being identified, they do tend to return yearly. Most importantly, keep informed and join these programs! Contact December 2008
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Cross Border Services crossborderservices@cogeco.net. When you have your regular driver/personnel meetings consider bringing in a speaker such as Dawn Truell from CBS ensuring that every topic is identified and clearly explained so that all personnel understand what is required of them for Compliance for your company and for themselves. Please make sure that you contact a
certified reputable government endorsed company regarding these programs, these are very important issues and you cannot afford to be mislead. For further information regarding any of the above please feel free to contact us at Cross Border Services crossborderservices@cogeco.net; 905-973-9136.
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doesn’t that kind of defeat the purpose? It is against the law for a monster to enter the corporate limits of Urbana, Illinois. - It makes you wonder if the city council is run by the local elementary. In Zion, Ill., it is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals kept as pets. - And that’s why the painting of the dogs playing poker while smoking cigars, wasn’t painted in Zion!
Wacky State Laws Idaho state law makes it illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds. - Ummm, I tried three different responses to this, each one got me a smack from my wife, so I will leave this one alone! Make up your own punch-line.
Back in 1924, a monkey was convicted in South Bend of the crime of smoking a cigaree and sentenced to pay a 25 dollar fine and the trial costs. - I guess Zion had a valid reason! It kind of makes you wonder how a monkey had 25 bucks in1925, when a glance in my pockets revealed a gum wrapper, and a beer cap. In Oumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the city, to wink at any female person with whom he is unacquainted." - Does anyone really wink at women anymore? The last time I tried it, she thought I had a facial tick.
In Pocatello, Idaho, a law passed in 1912 provided that "The carrying of It is illegal to take more than 2 baths a concealed weapons is forbidden, unless month within Boston confines. - One same are exhibited to public view." - word - SHOWER! Canadian Trucking Magazine
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CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time
- A driver cannot drive after being on duty for 14 hours in a day, unless the driver is deferring off-duty time to the next day. - The driver also must not drive exceed 13 hours of drive time in a day. - The driver cannot drive after the 16 hour window has ex pired. - The driver may not start a new work shift unless 8 con secutive hours off-duty have been completed.
Off-Duty Time
- Drivers are required to take at least 10 hours off-duty time each day. - At least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty must be taken be fore commencing the driver’s work shift. The 2 additional hours of off-duty time can be taken in minimum 30 minute increments. A period of off-duty that is 15 minutes or less must be logged as on-duty.
Splitting the Sleeper Time - A single driver is allowed to split the sleeper berth time into two breaks, providing that the two breaks equal 10 hours, and that neither split is less than two hours in length. - Team drivers are allowed to split sleeper time into 2 breaks as well, but the total time taken must be at least 8 hours, The 2 breaks must each be 4 hours in length, and the additional 2 hours must be taken during the day in minimum 30 minute breaks. It is acceptable for the driv ers to take the breaks in the sleeper berth. 16 Hour window
- A driver may not drive after 16 hours after the work shift began. If the driver started a shift at 6:00 a.m., all driving, and other on-duty activities must be completed by 10:00 p.m.
Off-duty deferral
- Providing the driver has taken 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time, the 2 hour time remaining can be delayed until the next day. Total driving time for the 2 days must not exceed 26 hours, and total off-duty time must equal at least 20 hours.
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U.S. HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time
- A driver may drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking 10 consecutive hours off duty
- The driver cannot drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty, follow ing 10 consecutive hours off duty
- The driver may not drive after 70 hours in 8 days.
Off-Duty Time
- A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more con secutive hours off duty.
- CMV drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecu tive hours in the sleeper berth, plus 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.
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