June 2014 by Inside Trucking

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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS

RECRUITMENT BECOMING AN OWNER OPERATOR

FEATURED SITTING DISEASE-IT’S KILLING OUR INDUSTRY LITERALLY

TRUCKING LIFE FREIGHT RATES-RISE

DUMP TRUCKS STRIKE

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

GENERAL

BOLLYWOOD

TECHNOLOGY

SADAKNAMA

THE BLIND SPOT

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EDITOR’S LETTER

JAGROOP BAL

What are the top 10 trucking industry issues ? Do they remain same or they are changing with time.... In the resent few years I haven’t seen the industries top issues changing a lot . they could go up and down but they all are same. In a study done by ATRI for last few years , it has been found that Economy is mostly considered as the number one issue. The following 10 issues are always on the top ten list.

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to solve the current trucking issues. Being a trucker lets support Mr. Randeep Sandhu .

I personally think that more truckers should be involved in the politics so they could take care of the trucking community and start solving the existing issues that industry faces or truck drivers faces in daily life. Mr. Randeep Singh Sandhu who is a trucker and runs a trucking company from last few years is going to be in elections , I think we need to vote for him just because he could represent the trucking industry in Ontario better than any other candidate.

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They are same from last 10 years. Every year they can change their rank but I haven’t seen any issue to be taken care. It is election time in Ontario and Ontario is considered one of the main hub of trucking industry and I haven’t seen any agenda in regards to the trucking industry. In election it look like a secondary thing.

When I spoke to him , he is willing to take the challenge and give a better representation than any other candidate. It seems to me a good start for the trucking industry. In an interview he mentioned to me that one of the main factor that he is going for this elections is trucking and he said, “ I will do everything possible to solve the problems we are facing. We are the one who face the hard ball, it is easy to eat the food but it is tough to bring it from east to west in bad weather. When an ordinary person is sleeping at night at home a commercial driver drives whole night to get the stuff delivered for the morning food.

May be truckers are not at all interested in politics. How truckers take the elections. Do they think before they vote or they just go for

I am keeping an eye open on elections specially on Mr. Randeep Singh Sandhu , if he wins elections what difference he can make

Economy, HOS, Driver shortage, Fuel price, transportation funding infrastructure, environment issue, changing govt regulations, truck size & weight, Electronic Onboard Recorders, Driver retention etc.

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NEWS

Latest American Trucking Trends Confirms Trucking as Dominant Freight Mode American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of American Trucking Trends, the annual almanac of trucking and freight transportation, which confirms the industry’s role as the primary mover of freight in the United States. “This report shows once again what a critical role trucking plays in the U.S. economy,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “Trucking continues to move the most, and most valuable, freight in the United States despite the challenges of congestion, regulations and crumbling infrastructure. “It is fitting this report is being released at the start of Infrastructure Week,” Graves added. “Our industry’s growth in the face of continued road and bridge deterioration has been amazing, but it is time for our elected leaders to do their part to insure that the highways we use to move America’s goods safely and efficiently are in good condition.” Among the findings in American Trucking Trends: • In 2013, trucks moved 69.1% of all domestic freight tonnage, up from 68.5% the previous year. • The industry also collected 81.2% of all freight revenue, up from 80.7% in 2012. • Trucks move the majority of all NAFTA trade, hauling 55.4% of all trade with Canada and 65.4% of all trade with Mexico. • Trucking employed more than 7 million people in 2013. • The industry paid $37.8 billion in state and federal highway user fees. “Trends is an annual almanac, a snapshot, of what the trucking industry, and really what the freight economy, looks like,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “These numbers tell us what is happening in trucking and that’s important for industry leaders, suppliers and policymakers.”

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Ontario Court of In a ruling , an Ontario of Justice Justice Court reversed an earlier Upholds Justice of the Peace Speed decision which stated speed Limiter Ontario’s limiter mandate was Rule unconstitutional.

In June of 2012, a Justice of the Peace in Welland, Ont. found the province’s speed limiter law in section 68.1 of the Highway Traffic Act was unconstitutional and a violation of the right to “security of the person” in section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Crown appealed that decision and yesterday Justice Harris of the Ontario Court of Justice ruled that the Justice of the Peace erred in concluding that there was a breach of the right of security. In addition, Justice Harris ruled the decision to enact the 105 km/h speed limiter requirement was not “arbitrary”. Instead, Harris agreed it was done by the government to achieve a reduction in truck emissions as well as increase road safety by reducing trucks speeds. He found the government’s expert evidence on the safety benefits of speed limiters to be quite clear. He further indicated that the Legislature’s approach was a “common sense” one, was in line with legislation in other countries, and was supported by many safety organizations. There is no right of appeal from the decision of the Judge, but a party can seek leave to appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal by filing a motion within 30 days of the decision.

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DOT Reminds Commercial Drivers that Physicals Must Now Be Performed by Certified Medical Examiners National Registry Will Improve Safety for Travelers, Health of Commercial Drivers The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reminding interstate truck and bus drivers that beginning today, all new USDOT physicals must be performed by a qualified health professional listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. “Safety is our highest priority and it is vital that every commercial truck and bus driver be qualified, alert, and focused when they are behind the wheel,” said Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Medical examiners equipped with a thorough understanding of DOT fitness standards will be able to ensure that commercial drivers meet the health requirements necessary to operate on our

highways and roads, thereby strengthening safety for every traveler.” The new program, which was required by federal law and addresses four National Transportation Safety Board recommendations, sets baseline training and testing standards for medical professionals who perform commercial driver physicals and for tracking of driver medical certificates. Today, approximately 22,000 medical professionals have completed the coursework and testing and are listed on the National Registry and another 27,000 have begun the certification process. Current medical certificates held by commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders will continue to be valid until the expiration date that is shown on the card. Only then will the driver need to seek a certified medical examiner to perform their new examination. “We have certified thousands of health professionals to conduct driver exams – with more being added every day,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne S. Ferro. “The online database is easily searchable so drivers can schedule their medical certification exam with a qualified

healthcare professional wherever they might be – coast to coast, including Hawaii and Alaska.” A USDOT medical exam looks at a range of conditions to assess a driver’s ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory and muscular functions, vision, and hearing. All interstate commercial truck and bus drivers must pass a USDOT medical examination at least every two years in order to obtain a valid medical certificate, maintain their CDL, and legally operate a commercial motor vehicle. Medical examiners on the National Registry will also be required to maintain and demonstrate competence through periodic training and recertification testing and those that fail to maintain federal standards will be removed. FMCSA developed the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners program as part of the agency’s commitment to enhancing the medical oversight of interstate drivers, and preventing commercial vehicle-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

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NEWS

Stan Mikalonis Joins Mack Trucks as Vice President, National Accounts Data Analytic and Reporting Drivers HOS (Finesse HOS) IFTA (Finesse IFTA) Cloud Dispatch MTO/DOT Audit Consulting C-TPAT, CSA, PIP, FAST Mack Trucks named Stan Mikalonis its new vice president of National Accounts. In this role, Mikalonis will lead Mack’s National Accounts team, which encompasses a range of Class 8 market segments. “Mack is pleased to welcome Stan to the team,” said Stephen Roy, president, Mack Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “He brings a strong heavy-duty industry background, which will prove an invaluable asset as he helps us further our partnerships with national account customers.”

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Prior to joining Mack, Mikalonis served in a variety of leadership roles at heavy-duty OEM and dealer operations. Mikalonis will be based in Greensboro at Mack World Headquarters, and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and a doctorate degree from Capella University. He succeeds Mike Reardon, who will serve as Mack’s vice president for the Western Region, replacing John Thomas, who is retiring.

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So driver are you thinking of giving up that cushy company job and becoming an owner operator, If you are here are some things to take into consideration before you make the move. Firstly do your homework there is a lot of information out there that will give you some insight into becoming an owner operator, NOT! It never ceases to amaze me when I consider the amount of O/O’s we have in North America and the few quality sources of information on this subject. Not to say that there isn’t anything, CTHRC has a decent program, it’s lengthy and demanding but the quality is worth investigating, Kevin Rutherford has a good one day crash 14

course called “changing lanes” that is very informative, of course I am a little bias to the latter. I attended Kevin’s CMC (Certified Master Contractor) seminar a few years ago in Scranton PA and would strongly suggest that this is a first rate course for the beginner and the experienced Owner Operator. It is a two-day course and the common buzz was that the coarse had paid for itself by noon of day one the next day and a half were free, but offered just as much value as the first 4 hours. There is a wealth of great information to be found at Kevin’s web site http://letstruck. com and also check out http://thrconsulting. ca Robert D Scheper is also a source of great information to Owner Operators As human beings we tend to follow the crowd and for owner operators this is no exception. I would suggest that rather than look at this like some O/O’s, which is that you make your truck payments and hope theirs enough left over for the rest of your bills or visa versa. You look at the opportunity for what it more closely resembles, which is a franchise and like most franchises basic business principles apply. This includes having a business plan prepared including a proposed cash flow

statement and a contingency plan for the unexpected. I suggest that you strongly consider the following realities firstly if you are not fully flush with cash going into this endeavor; maybe you just have a half-decent down payment saved up. You should be prepared to live a simpler lifestyle for awhile, a good plan of success will have 2-6 months of operating capital sacked away in a savings account, the rainy day stash, so to speak. I mention this first because this is a necessity if your not prepared for the unexpected it will get you when you least expect it and right behind the eight ball you will be. You may need to sacrifice some level of lifestyle if you plan on running a solid business. An industry focused accounting firm might be of assistance if you can find one you can trust, a few screening questions might have to do with whether their focus is on Owner Operators or is it a side line. Make sure it is their focus, ask them to explain depreciation/ amortization of equipment to you and if they ever suggest during the conversation that you might want to replace your equipment over its lifetime because you have used up your INSIDETRUCKING.CA

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amortization leave immediately, and don’t look back. You are in the business to make money not to minimize taxes, selling a truck prematurely when there is plenty of life left in it is a common mistake usually propagated by poor accounting advice, this is not the primary reason one should replace their power unit! Ask them about per diem meal allowance and how it works, home office expenses etc. you should know the correct answers first of coarse, if at all possible! I would suggest that if you going to focus on being an owner operator and it will be your sole source of revenue that consider all options before you incorporate, a sole proprietor status may be all that is needed. I have heard some O/O expert accounting firms suggest getting incorporated I’m not sure I see a reason for this, it is costly to do and then to maintain and offers no real advantage that will offset the additional cost. Protection from creditors is the common rational for offering this poor advice, not gunna happen my friends, and most of you have already signed a personal guarantee to secure your loans in the first place, no protection here. INSIDETRUCKING.CA

If you are unsure which company to hire onto please read some of my past articles for some tips. Since most companies that you lease to will be paying you on a per mile basis I suggest that you also track all your expense in the same fashion, CPM. It is very simple and is the best way to match your operating cost to revenue. Simply divide all you’re cost by the miles you perform and you have a CPM (Cost Per Mile) simple, yes! Every trucking company in the free world does it this way, why don’t most Owner Operators. It is the best way to see when things are trending off track, do it! I would strongly suggest you purchase the most aerodynamic tractor you can find that applies to your application; you should probably seek some expert advice here. What ever you do not over power your equipment today’s 600 plus power plants might be inviting but for most 80,000lbs applications 370 – 430 HP is all you really need. Why throw dollars out the stack for the only purpose of being the first one to the top of the hill. This again bucks the trend but its reality it takes more fuel to produce 600

horse power than it does to produce 400, physics applies here, some laws cannot be broken no matter how strong the argument! Got a business plan, got a reserve, got a good carrier to contract to, got the right truck for the job, started putting your team together starting with the right business advice, great get trucking. One last thing when it comes to driving your truck remember that when you’re on the highway every one mile of speed over 60 miles an hour equals one tenth of a mile per gallon, so again buck the trend. Driving 10 mile an hour faster than you need to will cost you. One mile per gallon with today’s fuel cost can easily equal 10-12 thousand dollars per year. The old way of thinking was that by flying down the road faster than the rest that you could get 1-2 more trips in per month. But I can assure you that this thinking is flawed and that the tortoise will always win this race, that is as long as the race is based on what’s left in the pocket versus the gross! Safe trucking RJH 15

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STRIKE BY DUMP TRUCKS

Dump truck drivers gathered in Mississauga near Dixie and Derry to protest overloading, wages increases and late payments. Dump truck drivers hold a demonstration near Dixie and Derry roads in Mississauga from , Vistoria Day Long weekend. Holding up work at job sites across Toronto, dozens of dump truck drivers are participating in a demonstration aimed at bringing attention to their concerns about pay and road safety. More than 150 striking owner-operators parked their trucks at the corner of Dixie and Derry roads in Mississauga. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re upset because, they claim, excavator operators are illegally overloading their trucks, and that is causing potential road safety issues and damage to the vehicles. In an interview with Gurjeet Singh Devgan, the strike is totally based on safety issues. The shippers are overloading them from 3000-5000 pounds and once they are out of the put, it becomes the truckers liability. If they refuse, the shippers threat to give the contract to somebody else. Overloading causes damages to the loads and to the trucks, the maintenance cost go high. The drivers say the companies usually reimburse the cost of any fines,

but the demerits stay on the owner-operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record, resulting in higher insurance fees and possible sanctions or suspensions from MTO. They are also calling for more pay. They say their pay has not increased in four years, while costs have increased for fuel, licensing, insurance and maintenance. The drivers claim most companies take three months to make a payment, although some have taken as long as eight months

Top Fleet Employers program recognizes the best in HR Ten of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry have earned honours through the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada has announced. Fleets of every size were rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention. Related reviews included a comprehensive online application, employee surveys and follow-up interviews. The 2014 awards were presented to: - Bison Transport - Erb Group of Companies - Home Hardware - J&R Hall Transport, Inc. - Kindersley Transport - Kriska Transportation - Logikor Inc. - MacKinnon Transport Inc. - SLH Transport - Transpro Freight Systems Ltd. “These 10 fleets clearly recognize the value of sound human resources practices,” says Angela Splinter, Chief Executive Officer of Trucking HR Canada. “They have demonstrated their commitment to programs which play a vital role in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. Work like this will become increasingly important as the trucking industry grapples with its intensifying shortage of employees and job candidates.” The program recognizes a fleet’s broad portfolio of human resources initiatives, but several best practices were also recognized during the evaluation process. In terms of employee engagement, for example, Bison Transport reaches out to personnel through a monthly newsletter, Transpro Freight Systems surveys employees whenever it introduces a new initiative, and J&R Hall Transport has a confidential, open-door policy to ensure that any employee concerns are addressed. Compensation programs such as Kriska Transportation’s deferred profit sharing plan, Logikor’s group Retirement Savings Plan, MacKinnon Transport’s fuel bonus, and Home Hardware’s performance bonus demonstrated approaches which look beyond rates per kilometre. Highscoring recognition programs included Erb Group of Companies’ honours for retiring employees, Kindersley Transport’s VIP recognition program, and SLH Transport’s recognition of milestone anniversaries. The program’s vigorous selection criteria reflects Canadian human resources issues, trends and working environments, and has been validated by a panel of trucking industry experts and a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP). It also echoes Trucking HR Canada’s standards of excellence and considers every position in a fleet.

NEWS

Healthy Fleet challenge set for July NAL Insurance and Transportation Media want to see participants walk around the world in July

Healthy Trucker (a division of NAL Insurance) in partnership with Truck News, a Transportation Media publication, has announced they will be holding a Healthy Fleet Challenge for the month of July. “We have set a goal to collectively have all industry partners walk around the world in the month of July to promote the importance of better health and wellness in the trucking industry,” said Aaron Lindsay, Healthy Trucker marketing manager. “Walking is something everyone can participate in and is that first critically important step towards a healthier lifestyle,” added Lou Smyrlis, publisher and editorial director of Transportation Media. “We are proud to be part of this initiative and we’re looking forward to having a great deal of fun in July.” All fleets and allied trades are invited to participate in this event to promote the importance of getting more active. The entry fee for each team is a $1,000 donation with proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Make-a-Wish Canada. Each team can register up to 10 individuals

(O/O’s, drivers or employees) to participate in this event. To participate, team members will need to download this app to their iPhone or Android device, or purchase a Fitbit device, which will help track the steps participants take each day. Carriers and allied trades members that take part can upload their logo and team information to an online leader board to show their support of the event and to see how they’re doing compared to other companies. “It’s not a competition and there aren’t any prizes for leading the way but we have set a goal to collectively walk 25,000 miles in the month of July,” said Lindsay. “Together, we can help change the face of trucking one driver at a time.”

Companies can register for the event at www.healthyfleet.com or call 855-422-8333

FMCSA Proposes Coercion Rules An act of coercion could lead to a fine of as much as $11,000. Forhire carriers also could face loss of their operating authority. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week issued a proposed rule aimed at protecting drivers from “coercion” by their employers, shippers, receivers or brokers as it pertains to abuse concerning hours-of-service and other rules. The proposal, reports Heavy Duty Trucking, was first ordered by Congress in the 2012 highway law, MAP-21, in response to longstanding driver concerns about working past the hours limits. “The consequences of their refusal to (continue working) are either stated 18

explicitly or implied in unmistakable terms: loss of a job, denial of subsequent loads, reduced payment, denied access to the best trips,” the agency said. The agency is proposing to specifically prohibit employers and others in the supply chain from “threatening” drivers with loss of work, wages or other economic opportunity. The prohibition would turn on whether or not the carrier or other party “knew or should have known” that continued work would violate a rule. At the same time, an act of coercion would

not absolve the driver of his responsibility to obey the rules, the agency said. “A threat would not constitute coercion unless the driver objects or attempts to object,” the agency said. The proposal includes procedures for drivers to follow if they want to report coercion. Complaints would be filed with the agency administrator in the state where the allegation occurred.

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IT’S KILLING OUR INDUSTRY… LITERALLY!

here are all kinds of statistics out there now on the amount of sitting we actually do. If you sat back and really thought about it how many hours a day do you really sit? If you’re a Driver, I’m guessing that number is pretty high. Research shows that sitting for long periods of time is one of the things that reduces our life expectancy. Here’s why... When we sit for long periods of time our body’s tissues, organs and metabolism aren’t engaged and the longer we sit, the less efficient our body’s system becomes. But it’s not just Drivers that are at risk. If you work in an office, chances are you are sitting most of the day too. We sit when we are eating, travelling to and from work in the car and many of us are so bagged by the end of the day we may just plop ourselves down in front of the TV after dinner for another few hours before heading to bed. Dr. Mark Tremblay, the director of Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research at the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa suggests that Canadian adults spend threequarters of our waking hours each day sitting or reclining. The longer you sit, the less efficient your body’s systems become. Eventually, they start to stumble. “The metabolism of fats and glucose gets disrupted, and you’re not burning many calories,” says Tremblay. 20

“Your heart, lungs and muscles go into hibernation mode and they atrophy. Over time, they decay.” Pretty scary right? Your leg muscles, which are the largest muscle mass in your body, aren’t stimulated while sitting, “so you’re effectively shutting down large parts of your active tissue,” says Peter Katzmarzyk, an epidemiology professor and associate executive director for Population Science at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “Prolonged sitting turns an efficient body into a sluggish mass of unhealthy organs.” I know what some of you are saying. I have no choice in the matter...I can’t get away without sitting. True, Drivers do need to sit to perform most of their job but there are things you can do when you are driving to keep the blood flowing such as: • Periodic leg lifts and ankle turns circles (when you are parked and waiting to get unloaded). • When you do get stopped for good, don’t head straight to the restaurant where you sit down again, try going for a brisk walk. • Park further away and do a few extra circles (during your circle check) around the truck • Find a spot that you can stand to eat? It would be great if more truck stops built stand up booths don’t ya think?

• Do exercises in and around the truck (see www.healthtrucker.com for some great exercise tips) If you work in the office: • Stand up when you are on the phone (maybe even get a head set) • Take the stairs • Have walking meetings • Go for short walks and grab some water • Try and stand and stretch every hour to get the blood flowing • Invest in a standing workstation • Invest in a stability ball chair • Go for a walk on your lunch (Many Brian Kurtz Trucking Employees go for a 1 o’clock walk) Taking periodic breaks and especially taking a brisk walk at lunch will make you sharper and you will actually get more accomplished than if you stayed at your desk and munched on a sandwich. Statistics show that a sedentary person may only average 1000-3000 steps per day. Experts suggest that we should be taking at least 10,000 steps per day. If the average INSIDETRUCKING.CA

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persons stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long that means is takes around 2000 steps to walk 1 mile and over 10,000 steps to walk 5 miles. One way to measure how much you are walking is to invest in a pedometer that measures every step that you take. Many of us in the office have purchased FitBit devices that we wear on our wrist (FitBIt Flexabout $100 at Best Buy or Future Shop) or a pedometer that you have clip to your belt (FitBit One - about $60). These unique activity monitors not only track your daily activities, but also measures your sleeping patterns. The information automatically synchronizes with your iPhone or smart phone so you can keep track of where you are at throughout the day. The coolest part about this system is that you can link your friends to your phone so you can hold each other accountable (inspire or even taunt each other) for your step goal. Even if you don’t have an iPhone or smartphone, the data will automatically sync with your computer when you get close to it. If you are not walking much now, you may not want to push for 10,000 steps right INSIDETRUCKING.CA

away. It would be best just to increase your average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you hit your target. This means that if you are averaging 3000 steps each day now, your goal for week one will be 3500 each day…your goal for week two will be 4000 and so on until you reach your target. In late March the management team from Healthy Trucker attended the Truckload Carriers Association Convention in Dallas where we hooked up the 11 TCA Officers with FitBit devices. We held a competition by tracking their steps over the three day convention and the results were automatically updated on the TCA Challenge leader board. It became a bit competitive as the officer that tracked the most steps during the convention would be awarded with 20 FitBIt devices to take back to their company to distribute to the drivers and staff. Delegates also joined a side competition (for bragging rights) by hooking up a FitBit or downloading the Moves Application to their phone (turning their phone into a pedometer).

The competition became the buzz of the convention. Rob Penner of Bison Transport led for most of the convention. Aaron Tennant of Tennant Truck Lines spent the final few hours in the gym and bypassed Penner at the end to win the challenge to take home top prize. Kathy Penner of Truck News claimed top prize (which was bragging rights) for the delegates. It was amazing to see how competitive this event became. The TCA Challenge was a huge success and focussed on the importance of us all getting up and getting moving. Although that part of the TCA Challenge is over, many of the delegates are continuing with mini-competitions of their own (www.tcachallenge.com -members tab). So isn’t it time to get off our butts… get up… get moving and do something about the sitting disease that has had such a dramatic impact on our industry? Education is definitely the key, but taking action is all of our responsibility.

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New integrated Detroit Powertrain Features Advanced Technologies; Lowers Real Cost of Ownership Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) already manufactures the industry’s most efficient and reliable engines, axles and transmission. With the introduction of the new integrated Detroit™ Powertrain, featuring the Detroit DD15® engine, Detroit DT12™ transmission and Detroit axles, the Powertrain is now integrated to deliver even better performance to lower the Real Cost of Ownershipsm for customers. Available starting in January 2015 for the Freightliner Cascadia® Evolution and later in 2015 for the new Western Star 5700, the integrated Detroit Powertrain builds on the solutions developed by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) by providing stateof-the-art component communication that seamlessly work together. “We know exactly what our customers want: Leading technologies integrated from one source that allows the customer to easily

implement into their business model and improve uptime, safety and efficiency,” said David Hames, general manager, marketing and strategy for Daimler Trucks North America.

According to Brad Williamson, manager, engine and component marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, to create the integrated Powertrain, Detroit’s axle engineers developed a new axle ratio (and configuration) to match the engine rating. Engineers also tuned the transmission electronics to ensure all of the calibrations fit together perfectly to deliver the integration and performance customers demand.

“We are the only OEM who designs, engineers and manufactures a completely integrated New Rating, More Powertrain at this Efficiency level of sophistication The integrated Detroit Powertrain features flagship DD15 engine, with new – marking another the downsped rating of 400hp and 1750 lb/ft. downsped rating enables the engine to industry first for The turn at lower RPMs regardless of road speed, ultimately reducing fuel consumption and Detroit.” friction. Because it delivers the necessary Detroit is able to accomplish the level of performance and efficiency the integrated Powertrain provides by designing, engineering, testing and manufacturing everything under one roof. Every individual product was studied to make certain they were specifically tuned to work together to deliver maximum efficiency.

torque at these low RPMs is the engine is able to deliver the power drivers demand. “Downspeeding improves fuel economy by shifting usable power and torque to a lower RPM range,” said Williamson. “Because we understand how important driver retention is to the Real Cost of Ownership, Detroit engineers made sure to deliver a product that drivers will like.” The proprietary Detroit Virtual Technician™ On Board Diagnostic System is also integral to the Powertrain. The DD15 features the 1-Box™ emissions package that combines DOC, DPF, SCR catalyst and DEF doser, creating an optimal solution for a variety of truck configurations. The DD15 also meets OBD13 and GHG14 standards.

Integrated Intelligence Already engineered for economy and safety, the integrated DT12 continues to push the innovation envelope with the new Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM). This powerful technology uses pre-loaded terrain

maps and GPS to know the route ahead and automatically adjusts transmission and engine functions, resulting in an even smoother ride. Features such as eCoast, a technology specific to the DT12 that allows the engine to operate at idle of 500 RPM when road and driver inputs don’t require engine power to move the truck down the road, and creep mode, which improves lowspeed maneuverability, perform with the Powertrain to benefit performance. “Whether approaching a grade, cresting a hill or traveling along rolling hills, Intelligent Powertrain Management makes sure the truck is carrying the most efficient momentum into the road ahead,” said Williamson. “The DT12 transmission is the critical link between the engine and the axles, and with the addition of the IPM, we are providing a seamless solution that has a direct impact on fuel savings.”

Axles that Perform Working together with the DD15 engine and DT12 transmission, the new Detroit rear axles integrate effortlessly to provide

optimum performance. Detroit now offers a 6x2 configuration with a 2.28 ratio that is specifically designed to work with the downsped engine rating, making it the fastest ratio available in Freightliner and Western Star trucks while still providing the performance drivers demand. The 6x2 Detroit axle configuration incorporates a non-driven tag axle on the tandem, reducing total weight by almost 400 lbs., while a new 2.41 ratio in its 6x4 axle configuration is also available for applications requiring superior traction. The integrated Detroit Powertrain includes steer axles that use low-friction needle bearings for maximum maneuverability and minimal maintenance.

Detroit Support in One Stop Because all of the integrated Powertrain components were developed by Detroit, they not only share engineering and manufacturing processes, they are supported by the extensive Detroit Customer Support Center and the Customer Service network. With hundreds of authorized locations in the United States and Canada, factory-

trained technicians and immediate access to maintenance information is always available. All authorized Detroit service outlets exclusively use Detroit Genuine Parts.

Added Williamson:

“What’s most important is giving our customers the edge they demand to lower their real cost of ownership. And from our integrated Powertrain to our awardwinning service, Detroit delivers every time.” For more information visit www. DemandDetroit.com. The new Demand Detroit App will be available for Android and iOS devices in early June.

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FREIGHT RATES - RISE Negotiating desirable freight rates at BYEUGENEPAUL

the beginning or renewal of an offer is the best strategy to ensure a profitable year. Knowing all your fixed and variable costs is the key to any business well managed. The volatile nature of transportation

industry must be a reminder that you need be able to foresee and anticipate changes in regulations, increasing fuel costs, inflation and higher wage demanding labor, parts and service costs. Anticipate with a keen foresight and be prepared always to consider a new strategy. In an ABC - list of customers, wherein the ‘A & B list’ of customers, are those who contribute to an extent to 80% of the companies revenue. They undoubtedly detest and resist change and would want to continue staying with you and prevail on the same rates or even ask for lower freight rates. In most cases the ‘C- list’ customers, who are in greater numbers than the A & B list are the most noisy, most demanding customers, wanting more but pay less freight rates and offer less volumes of freight. The segment of customers who may accept a freight increases are from the A & B INSIDETRUCKING.CA

list; who are most looked after and are satisfied with the service they are getting. Yet they are reluctantly approached for a freight increase; for the fear of loosing the customer to competition. The fact is that no customer wants to pay a higher rate (big or small). Your customers will use all forms of intimidation to discourage a transport company from sitting across the table with an agenda to increase freight rates. Promissory volumes and competition’s latest low offer (in writing) will most certainly pressurize you to take a back seat and put off a proposal for a request to freight increase. This is when character, integrity and courage will help you make in-roads to a mutually acceptable freight increase. Does your company’s marketing and sales representative, have skills and traits to meet changing times? When did you last visit your customers

in person to have an informal chat on the ball game last weekend? As a matter of fact you need to ‘live with a customers’, to be able to persuade them to lean onto your company’s favour when it comes to choosing a transportation partner; with loyalty and long term alliance. Know your customers internal and external influences, plan a golf tee off time and the next months birthday party at home and that bending elbows together, wine and dine. Customers then tend to divulge more information and that’s what will keep you ahead of the competition. “Plan – B”, is important in this business, you know why? The show must go on!! No relationship is permanent and some day your best customer will either leave or succumb to market changes and dynamics. Scout around and you will discover more than what you never thought would come close to your best (top) customer. Trust your instincts they will lead you to more rewarding days. The scenario is evolving, so must you too, for the helms of your company is reliant on your strong backs. There are two ways to price your product and services in any industry. Viz. ‘price it to the shelf or price it from the shelf’. Most of us opt to price our product or service from what the market most likely would pay. How about building your price structure from actual and realistic costs to arrive at what would be an offer which covers all costs and leaves a good margin of profit. Knowing your costs is the most important strong footing; for you cannot dart out to battle without proper arms and shield. Be in a position to explain to your customer what it costs to haul his load, then you may be convinced yourself as to what each load incurs in hard currency en-route, plus the back office expenses. Pavlov’s - “Classical Conditioning”, talk to your customer about the fuel prices going up and the cost of parts and services going up and about the various incentives you need to offer your drivers to retain them and about the EZ-pass/ Bridge tolls going up and the regulation breaking your back and the weather hampering the haul. Let the “Bell, ring, ring and ring”; to a point that the customer feels obliged to accept a rate increase. So much so, that if the customers caller Id, shows your number the customer must feels …..Oh Boy - here we go again! Yet another freight rate negotiation. Then onwards the customer feels perpetually committed to getting conditioned towards a freight increase every now and then. Ask for a freight increase, for if you do not ask; you do not ‘Receive’. Those who rely on booking loads from the

load board should make it a point to call the usual brokers and whine on the low paying freight and refuse loads. That would send signals in the market that the freight rates needs to go up. Knowing your competitor’s weakness, will tip the scales to your favorable side. At the same time, weigh your weakness and threats. The competition is equally intelligent and resilient. Keep your competitors closer than your customers. More often than not, you have made a blunder (you want to ignore) and that cannot be excused. You must learn every step of the way, for times have changed. Send your scout’s around! Drivers are the best eyes and ears out in the market. Let go of, bad customers they are going be a drain in your coffer and you can not please them all. The competition will eventually pick them for your relief. Bad customers pay less, pay late, demand more and regard less. Not all customers are worth retaining. Always, Look for new customers as the competitions is in slumber and now is the time to explore new horizon; for if you do stretch your arms you will reach your goal and surpass your targets. Are the freight rates you charge your customers in line with increasing inflation and ever changing circumstances? What is that you plan to do? Given the presently changing demands and setbacks, you will repeatedly have to crawl up back to where you stood. What have you envisaged in your board rooms? Did you plan to stick on or are you planning talking to the buyer’s mergers and acquisition lawyer firm, to auction yourself. What you failed to recognize is that you had employed fear mongers sitting around you in your sales meetings every morning and you kept lowering your rates. It is Ok for you to fall by the way side. You certainly did not belong in the transportation business and we bid you farewell and good luck.

“Freight rates need to go up all year round. Bids and offers should have an expiry date and strive to get better freight rates from now on”

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MANITOBA PROVINCE ANNOUNCES END OF SPRING ROAD RESTRICTIONS FOR HEAVY TRUCKS

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises spring road restrictions introduced in April to protect Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paved road system will end just before midnight on Monday, May 26, for Zone 1 in southern Manitoba and Thursday, May 29, for Zone 2 in northern reaches of the province.

the province to place restrictions on truck weights to prevent damage by heavy loads.

Normally, spring weight restrictions are introduced in mid-March, but like last year, the restrictions started at a later date. Restrictions began April 4 in Zone 1, in the southern part of the province and April 7 in Zone 2 in the northern region. Normally roads are restricted for a 56-day period or about eight weeks. Restrictions were in place a total of 53 days.

Key routes such as the Trans-Canada Highway and PTH 2, 6, 16 and 75 are able to handle the heaviest truck loads year-round.

When temperatures rise in the spring and the frost comes out of the ground, some roadbeds are weakened, which requires

Under the Spring Road Restrictions program, limits are based on a percentage of normal axle weights carried by vehicles. These road restrictions apply to all vehicles of 4,500 kilograms and heavier.

The annual road repair season has recently begun and motorists are reminded they are now required to reduce speeds to specific limits in construction zones under recently introduced Highway Traffic Act changes created to improve the safety of workers.

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FMCSA Boss Recognizes “Treat them as professionals every step of the way – from the time get on the job to the time they are on the loading dock to the Impact of they time they get their next dispatch to the time they get their next paycheck. Give them a reasonable work life, a reasonable work HoS on schedule and a reasonable pay for the very difficult job they do.” Carriers FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro recently told carriers who feel unduly burdened by the agency’s July 1, 2013 changes to hours-ofservice rules the agency is reviewing several aspects of the rule and they are free to join the chorus of companies and groups seeking changes. In an extensive Q&A interview with Fleet Owner magazine, Ferro recognized that a productivity has been impacted for a portion of the industry. “Our regulatory evaluation and documents reflected a primary impact on about 15% of the trucking population, and that was primarily over-the-road, irregular route, long-haul. It

appears that even those who commented on the rule did not foresee the impact that some of them are feeling now with regard to a schedule that is more scheduled service, even within a 500-mile radius. “So we are hearing now from those who have not been able to make the adjustment. Again, it appears that many have, and I have spoken with many who have; their interest is more in electronic logs than in HOS. There are avenues by which companies and trade associations can exercise their right to be heard. It can be a petition, exemption request, a pilot study request. We haven’t seen any of that outside the exemption requests outside the 30-minute

break that are under consideration.” Ferro added that with a pending mandate for electronic logs, it “makes a great deal of sense that we look at the impact of split sleep or the opportunity of split sleep in ensuring that the driver gets proper rest” and the agency is close to awarding a contract for a pilot study which will examine whether a split-sleep structure can be incorporated into the hours that drivers operate. Ferro also said one of her main areas of focus is improving drivers’ working conditions and compensation.

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Daimler Trucks North America Partners with JOST International D

aimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that the JOST International JSK36 lightweight fifth wheel is now the standard fifth wheel for all Freightliner truck models. The JSK36 is also available as a published option for the Western Star 4700 and 4900 truck models. The JOST JSK36 fifth wheel features a lightweight design that also offers safety, ease of maintenance and reliability. The JSK36 features the same simple JOST locking mechanism that customers have become familiar and comfortable with. JOST, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fifth wheels, has partnered with DTNA since 2002.

“JOST International’s fifth wheel solutions are an ideal complement to our products. We depend on our partners to provide value-added solutions that contribute to our customers’ uptime,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “The low lifetime cost of ownership of JOST fifth wheels makes JOST a smart choice for our customer’s applications.” Added Rich Carroll, vice president, sales and marketing for JOST International: “This new agreement with DTNA represents a significant advance in our domestic position. JOST is the leading manufacturer of fifth wheels around the globe and this partnership positions us well in our progress towards market share leadership in North America.” JOST International has been manufacturing fifth wheel coupling devices globally since 1956 and began manufacturing for the North American market in its Greenville, Tenn., facility in 2000. In total JOST supplies roughly a half-million fifth wheels to the global market, with more than 350,000 JOST fifth wheels currently on the road in North America.

PETERBILT PAIRS ULTRASHIFT PLUS TRANSMISSIONS, ISX12 G ENGINES WITH RANGE OF NATURAL GAS VEHICLES Peterbilt Motors Company announced a new powertrain option for several of its natural gas vehicles – including the new on-highway Model 579 and vocational Model 567 – that provides customers with an automated transmission and 100 percent natural gas engine that can be powered by either CNG or LNG. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS and Cummins Westport ISX12 G are available for Peterbilt’s Models 579, 567, 384 and 365. “This new powertrain is an ideal option for our customers in vocational, regional and line haul applications, providing precise shifting for more efficient operation with a versatile, fuel efficient natural gas engine,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “It’s a great way to maximize the fuel economy benefits of our aerodynamic, lightweight vehicles.” The Eaton UltraShift PLUS is available in the 13-speed MHP and 10-speed LAS series and the 11.9-liter Cummins Westport ISX12 G is available up to 400 horsepower and 1,450 lb.-ft. of torque. The automated transmission features intelligent shift selection software that optimizes performance and efficiency, as well as tailored shift logic that enhances braking performance. It can benefit both new and veteran operators through precision shifting that senses and adjusts to grades, weight and driver throttle commands. “The addition of this powertrain option to our natural gas vehicle lineup expands the versatility and range of our already industryleading breadth of natural gas vehicles,” Woodall said. “Customers can choose from a wide range of vehicles, engines and spec options to meet their full range of needs.”

Kenworth Offers Lightweight Configuration for T680 52-Inch Mid-Roof Sleeper

Operating a lightweight vehicle is a ‘must-have’ for many overthe-road operators in the trucking industry, especially in LTL and regional haul applications. To address that need, Kenworth Truck Company announces the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and truck operators were very impressed to find that the scale weight of that truck was close to 15,000 pounds. The positive response demonstrated that there’s a definite place in the market for this type of lightweight chassis configuration,” noted Brett VanVoorhis, Kenworth on-highway marketing manager. Key weight-reducing components are the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX13 engine, Eaton Fuller Advantage™ series transmission, Kenworth AG380 suspension, MX optimized hood (119-inch BBC), 6x2 drive axle, rear wide-base single tires, aluminum rear wheels, air disc brakes, and aluminum fifth wheel. “These weight-savings features for the T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper offer an excellent opportunity for truck buyers to spec light and increase payload, while operating a quality Kenworth truck with excellent driver comfort in the 2.1-meter wide cab and sleeper,” said VanVoorhis.

Freightliner Hybrid-Electric Trucks Approved for New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program Freightliner Trucks announced that its Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck has been approved for the New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives for clean vehicle technologies. The goal of the program is to promote clean air and a sustainable future for New York’s transportation system by accelerating the integration of advanced vehicle technologies in the commercial truck and bus sectors. “Freightliner M2 106 hybrid trucks are a smart solution featuring innovative technologies that maximize productivity while also benefitting the environment,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “Customers who take advantage of the New York Truck – Voucher Incentive Program will realize even more efficiencies that will help lower their overall Real Cost of Ownership.” The Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck features outstanding visibility and maneuverability, and can be easily configured for a wide variety of bodies for different applications, such as beverage, refuse, government, landscape, towing, utility vehicles and emergency. Freightliner’s commitment to green technologies is part of parent company Daimler AG’s global “Shaping Future Transportation” initiative. Launched in 2007, the initiative is focused on reducing criteria pollutants, carbon dioxide and fuel consumption through the utilization of clean, efficient drive systems including clean diesel and alternative fuels.

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NAVISTAR AND SWIFT TRANSPORTATION LAUNCH PILOT PROGRAM WITH INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR TRACTORS TO MAXIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY Navistar, Inc. and Swift Transportation announced a joint pilot program designed to maximize fuel economy. Navistar developed a specification for the International® ProStar® tractor that the company expects to deliver industry leading fuel economy results. Swift will pilot test the specification, which pairs the ProStar with the Cummins ISX15 and the Eaton Cummins Smart Advantage automated manual transmission. “We feel the marriage of automated transmissions with complimentary engine parameters will generate optimal fuel economy performance while also helping retain drivers,” said Bert Kinsel, vice president of Heavy Equipment, Swift. “This,

combined with truck aerodynamics should prove to be a winning combination.” At its heart, the ProStar is a driver’s truck, which is one of many reasons it was chosen as the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year. The vehicle features the same benefits that have always made it a driver favorite including a one-piece, aerodynamic wraparound windshield, sloped hood and lower placed instrument panel to ensure drivers have an unparalleled view of the road. The ProStar also features a four-point, air-over-strut cab suspension, a combination of on-and-off center steering, a wide-track front axle and auto-like steering for superior ride and handling.

“Swift is North America’s largest full truckload carrier and we are looking forward to delivering their International ProStar units with the ISX15 and Eaton Cummins Smart Advantage automated manual transmission,” said Bill Kozek, president, North American Truck and Parts, Navistar. “Our testing shows this truck configuration provides outstanding fuel economy performance and we are confident Swift Transportation will experience the same benefits we have observed.

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Natural Gas-Powered Kenworth T680 To Offer Eaton UltraShift PLUS Transmission The new Kenworth T680 natural gas truck will be available with the Eaton® UltraShift® PLUS automated transmission as an option. The announcement came in conjunction with this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long, Beach, Calif. During ACT, Kenworth is exhibiting a T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper specified with an integrated powertrain package featuring the Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400 hp natural gas engine and the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission. The new package will be offered with the T680 52-inch sleeper or day cab natural gas tractor for linehaul and regional haul applications. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS will be available in the 10-speed LAS and 13-speed MHP series. Eaton UltraShift PLUS 13-Speed MHP

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“The Kenworth T680 natural gas configuration equipped with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmission offers truck operators the best line of sight toward increased fuel efficiency and performance in a Class 8 natural gas truck,” said Alan Fennimore, Kenworth vocational marketing manager. “Start with the fuel-efficient T680, add the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine for natural gas fuel savings opportunities compared to diesel, and then mix in the productive Eaton UltraShift PLUS to help maximize fuel economy and driver comfort.” Benefits of the powertrain package for the T680 natural gas vehicle includes intelligent shift selection software for performance and efficiency improvements; better launch and shift decisions through grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle commands; Hill Start Aid to help prevent rollbacks when engaged and simplify operations for even the most inexperienced drivers; and tailored shift logic for efficient operation and enhanced braking performance.

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hat are the most common diseases that our fellow truck drivers face? In this I want to recap some of the common diseases that fellow truck drivers are facing. The summer is coming and a truck driver can dedicate next few months to his heath. I promise if you do exercise for next few months you will be in better shape and may be disease free driver in coming winter . All it takes is a focus of 4 months and in four months your body can be back in shape. Here are 5 most common health issues that a driver face:

1. Lack of Sleep: There are very few drivers that drive truck for passion , I think most of the drivers out there are driving truck for money . It is human nature, which forces you to drive more and take less rest. The other reason is to drive more and take less rest so you can make more money in a shorter period. This time to stop. You can ruin your heath. It can lead you into big health issues. 2. Obesity: Obesity is a common health issue among truck drivers — 73% of drivers are overweight, and 50% are obese. I don’t blame the truck drivers, as the routine of a driver is variable. They don’t get enough time to do exercise. Everyday might be different and the dispatch could be different. 46

Is that the excuse for not doing exercise? It is all up to you and you are the one who will have bigger health issues. If you spend most of your time around trucks then find a better way to do exercise. You can always find good excuse to do exercise and you can have a bad excuse for not doing it. Don’t sit in truck and eat, this time to go for a little walk and do some light exercise around your truck. 3. Heart Attacks: Heart attacks are a health complication that can stem directly from obesity. Obviously you don’t have to be overweight to have a heart attack, but not maintaining a healthy lifestyle can certainly increase your chances of suffering from one 4. High Blood Pressure: The chart below details healthy and unhealthy blood pressure readings.

5.Cancer : There are many cancers that are common among the drivers. Skin cancer, kidney cancer, Lung cancers etc. The summers are good but you could expose your skin to sun for a long period and it could eventfully turn into skin cancer. The picture of truck driver who drove the truck for 30 year released his picture last year with one side of face having skin cancer. Kidney cancer is another issue. when you sit in a truck for longer period and you don’t get time to go for pee then you are holding the urine for a longer period which might cause kidney and urine bladder problem. So don’t hold it, stop your truck at a safer location and go for it. The other factor is that 63% of the truck drivers smoke which is a very high percentage. So obviously they will have lungs diseases and Lung cancers chances will be high. So try to avoid smoking.

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