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EDUCATION REASONABLE DISPATCH
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FEATURED A GOOD SAFETY MANAGER IS WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
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TRUCKING LIFE AMERICA’S ROAD TEAM WINS 1ST ATA HEALTHY TRUCKER CHALLENGE
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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I have seen in the past that our IRP system is very complicated and a rare trucker or a trucking company will understand how it works. I have seen my clients arguing with me over the invoices generated by MTO IRP offices. Ministry of Transportation claims that they have simplified the method and the new method is based on your actual miles driven. But again we will see how it will actually effect the end user. I have picked up some information from the MTO website. New - Change to IRP: Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) As of January 1, 2015, the International Registration Plan (IRP) is changing to incorporate the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP). FRP will eliminate the concept of estimated distance and use actual distance travelled by a fleet in each of the jurisdictions visited. Any carrier whose registration year begins on or after January 1, 2015, will be subject to FRP provisions, regardless of when the renewal application was processed. This includes supplements created (i.e. adding a new vehicle or transferring an existing vehicle) after a fleet has been renewed on January 1, 2015. Simplifying IRP The full reciprocity plan will make IRP more equitable and more flexible: • Members can operate in any IRP jurisdiction without making changes to the cab card
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• Cab cards will list every jurisdiction • Fees will be assessed on the actual distance travelled in the previous year • Carriers will pay only for the jurisdictions in which they travel No more: • Adding jurisdictions to the cab card • Estimates • Fees over 100% • Trip permits for IRP carriers How will the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) Work? • All jurisdictions will now be displayed on the cab card. • At renewal, registration fees will be based only on a fleet’s ACTUAL distance for the reporting period; estimating distance will no longer be necessary. • Adding jurisdictions throughout the registration year will be eliminated. • IRP registered vehicles will no longer need to purchase trip permits. • New carriers will pay registration fees to ALL jurisdictions based on the Prince Edward Island Average Per Vehicle Distance Chart. • Registrants will be registered under FRP rules when they renew their fleets after January 1, 2015. • Registrants renewing their fleets prior to January 1, 2015 will be subject to the
provisions of the current Plan. Winters are here, so stay safe on the roads and enjoy Winter!
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Train Trailer Announces New Appointments and Reports a Banner Year for 2014 Train Trailer started 2014 with an industry first. The firm took delivery of what is believed to be the largest single order of trailers in Canadian history. Following that, 2 key appointments were made promoting President, Rick Kloepfer to President and COO and Controller Ming Zhuang from Controller to Chief Financial Officer for the company. Rick Kloepfer has been with the firm for a decade and played a key role in the smooth transition of several companies under the unified Train Trailer brand. Rick came from an aviation background and still does some recreational flying. He reports directly to
Richard Gladden, CEO of the firm. Based out of the Mississauga head office, Rick oversees the operations in Mississauga, Calgary and most recently, Cornwall, ON. Rick states, “It’s been a great year for us thus far. We’ve added 850 vans and reefers to our fleet, new additions to our sales and customer service in Calgary and we’re looking forward to an excellent 4th quarter to finish off the year.” Earlier in 2014, Ming Zhuang was promoted to CFO of Train Trailer and reports jointly to Mr. Kloepfer, President/ COO and Richard Gladden, CEO. Ming was a key hire in the plan to amalgamate the various trailer rental companies in February of 2013. He is based
in the Mississauga office, the nerve center for their administrative and financial activities across Canada. Ming is a CPA, CGA and has an MBA from Laurentian University in Sudbury. Founder and CEO, Richard Gladden explains, “We are a relatively small company with a large footprint in the Canadian semitrailer market. I’m extremely proud of our accomplishments and steady growth over 2014. Rick and Ming are a testament to how strong leadership, an experienced team and a focus on heightened customer service, can make us a stand out in the trailer rental and leasing industry.”
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Improving Road Safety for Winter Driving Ontario Reminds Drivers to Prepare, Plan and Play it Safe This Winter
With winter already here in some areas of the province, Ontario is reminding drivers to be prepared for challenging driving conditions.
to current road and weather conditions. Slow down and stay in control. Keep a safe distance from other vehicles, especially snowplows clearing the road.
Follow these simple and important tips to drive safely this winter:
This winter, the province is working with its contractors to deploy 50 additional pieces of winter maintenance equipment in southern Ontario to clear freeway ramps and shoulders more quickly.
• Prepare: Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle and get a maintenance checkup before winter arrives. Consider installing four winter tires for better traction, braking and handling. • Plan: Choose your route ahead of time. Check your local weather forecast and road conditions before you leave. Consider postponing your trip if the weather is bad. • Play it safe: Each year, about 70,000 collisions occur during winter -- about 30 per cent more than summer. Adjust your driving INSIDETRUCKING.CA
The province is also adding 20 inspectors to provide on-the-ground oversight of contractors during winter storms. This is in addition to the 55 new pieces of winter maintenance equipment deployed last year, predominantly in northern Ontario.
public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire.
Quick Facts • Ontario’s roads are among the safest in North America. • More than 1,000 snowplows and salt-sand spreaders are used to fight winter storms on provincial highways. • Ontario has 16,900 km of highway and 2,756 bridges that must be maintained during the winter.
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Bryson Insurance Recognized Twice for Award Winning Performance in 2014 The insurance industry has recognized the efforts of Ajax, Ontario based Bryson Insurance with two awards of distinction. Earlier this year, Bryson received the nod for being one of the Top 10 Insurance Brokers in Canada. A September announcement singled out top performer Neil Bryson for his membership in the top half of Canada’s Top 30 Elite brokers. Both awards signify the commitment this family owned and operated enterprise is making to not only grow their business but excel at it. President, Tracy Makris explains further, “The insurance industry is evolving rapidly and the use of technology is constantly changing the way we run our personal lines of life, home and auto. We’ve embraced this time saving automation and at the same time, continue to keep our customer relationships at
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the forefront. With our commercial lines, we do our utmost to respect the demands on our clients’ time and bring solutions that keep coverage current and offer the best cost saving recommendations available.”
The awards were published in the May and September issues of “Insurance Business Canada”. Recipient of the Top 30 Elite Broker, Neil Bryson states, “We were up against some pretty big players and came out on top. It’s a testament to what a great team can accomplish when you’re focused on one mission… do our best to really understand our customers’ requirements and develop the best insurance package available to them.” About Bryson Bryson Insurance is approaching 35 years of service. With the second generation at the helm, this family owned and operated insurance brokerage offers a wide range of personal, commercial and specialized services to the Durham region of Ontario and beyond. For more information visit their website at brysoninsurance.ca
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ATRI Research Identifies Top Ten States That Demonstrate Superior Safety and Enforcement Performance The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today released a follow-up technical report to its previously released Enforcement Disparities study. In the new technical report, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement – Top 10 High-Performance States, ATRI researchers identified the top 10 states that demonstrate superior safety and enforcement performance. In this comparative analysis, ATRI researchers developed a weighted formula for identifying the “Top 10” high-performance states across 11 metrics highlighted in the Enforcement Disparities study. This analysis highlights the Best Practices of leading safety innovators in the enforcement community — providing direct benefits to both industry and enforcement partners. ATRI’s analysis identified and rank-ordered
the following states as the “Top 10” HighPerformers: 1. Maryland 2. Washington 3. Nevada 4. Rhode Island 5. Montana 6. Connecticut 7. New Mexico 8. California 9. South Dakota 10. Iowa In addition, several of the “Top 10” states were also recognized as Top Tier states in ATRI’s 2005 and 2011 Crash Predictor studies. In the Crash Predictor studies, states were evaluated and ranked based on effective enforcement countermeasures relative to crash rate outcomes. The overlap of six states across the three lists not only validates the findings, but provides further evidence that
certain states exemplify superior safety and enforcement performance. “These 10 states epitomize what we would like to see in all 50 states in terms of commercial motor vehicle enforcement – a balanced approach that recognizes the importance of traffic enforcement and a focus on driver behaviors that have a relationship to truck crashes,” commented Annette Sandberg, former FMCSA Administrator and former Chief of the Washington State Patrol. Ms. Sandberg currently serves as a member of the ATRI Board of Directors. “The industry applauds these state enforcement agencies who, in partnership with their respective state trucking associations and members, have made highway safety and reduced truck crashes their top priority,” remarked Bill Graves, President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations.
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CARB to Enforce Aero Add-on Rule for 2011-13 Trucks California’s Air Resources Board issued a regulatory guidance saying the state is clear to enforce elements of its emissions regulations requiring trucks and trailers install aerodynamic add-on devices and use certain tires. As reported by CCJ magazine, CARB’s guidance comes two months after the Environmental Protection Agency issued California a waiver allowing it to enforce in full its greenhouse gas regulations. The rule went into effect in January 2010 and requires the use of SmartWay-verified tires and other SmartWay-verified equipment on all new trucks and trailers. CARB had only been enforcing the rule for 2010 and earlier model trucks and trailers, however, as the EPA’s Clean Air Act had preempted state rules. In June 2013, CARB asked EPA for a waiver of the preemption, which would allow it to enforce the GHG regs for 2011-2013 year model trucks and 2011 and later trailers.
SmartWay Verified Technologies EPA has evaluated the fuel saving benefits of various devices through grants, cooperative agreements, emissions and fuel economy testing, demonstration projects and technical literature review. As a result, EPA has determined the following types of technologies provide fuel saving and/or emission reducing benefits when used properly in their designed applications:
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• Aerodynamic Technologies • Idle Reduction Technologies • Low Rolling Resistance Tires • Retrofit Technologies Within each of these categories, EPA has verified specific products. EPA continues to evaluate and verify new products. Although EPA has verified the fuel saving and/or emission reducing benefits of the listed products, EPA does not endorse the purchase of products or services from any specific vendor. EPA urges you to compare products, services, and prices before making your purchase. EPA cannot confer verification on any product.
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Step into a dispatch office and soon you realize that this is a probably the eye of the storm in the office. The sounds of phones beeping, multiple lines ringing, faxes rolling out, computers with multiple screens open, loud conversations and that occasional burst of temper with a mix of steaming common vocabulary. Drivers, eagerly peering through dispatch office windows, waiting for instructions and papers for their respective loads; dispatchers, having to answer questions, doubts, resentments, then cheers and laughters. Welcome to the sights and sounds of the dispatcher’s world in a carriers office. Trust me you do not want and wish to be in the dispatcher’s shoes at any hour of the 14
day. Yet the show must go on, the load has to be picked-up and dispatched to its destination in time; to be displayed and made available to prospective buyers, shoppers and end users. The task of hauling the load to its destination begins with the trucker and dispatcher equally responsible to meet dead lines and the myriad issues en-route from origin to destination. Before the load moves, safety becomes a buzz word, HOS, CSA rules/ regulations, logs, scales on the route, border crossing delays, PAPS and PARS clearance, where and when to fuel, route plan, scaling the load, all these and more becomes the driver’s primary focus
and concern. As the load progresses along its route, the scenario begins to unfold and poses some variables and challenges, making your assigned ETA look like unachievable. Every trip (a voyage – if you like) is unique and has its incredibly daunting; decision making, set backs, distraction and excitements to undergo. Break downs, queuing up for fuel and coffee, rush hour traffic, accident backup, weather and road conditions……. The driver now has some explanation to do and make good the lapse in arriving on time at the customers dock for loading/ unloading. Here, one needs to understand that the driver always has bonafide reasons to make it on time and head back to base, with his back-haul at a desirable pace; so that he accumulates more miles in a given week, for a better pay stub. Alas! If wishes were horses everybody would ride. Does the dispatch/ shipper/ consignee/ broker, understand what the driver has to undergo to haul the load in a timely and safe manner across states/ provinces and borders. Why is there a miss-communication between the driver and the dispatch? What the driver managed to convey to the dispatch is everybody’s guess. Was the dispatch prudent and a linguist to decipher, what the driver said over the phone? In fact, could the driver convey accurately what his predicament (or ordeal is) in clear words, so that the dispatcher understood what the scenario had been until everything went wrong. Yes, we live in a world of corporate miscommunication and misunderstanding. Who is going to bridge the learning gorge between reality, pretentious and misleading reporting? The industry has not paused to think what actually seems to be the problem; with driver INSIDETRUCKING.CA
turnover, driver shortage, a lack of belongingness to a cohesive group. Bottom line, growth and finances are the company’s pre-occupation. “MERGERS”??.... Ooh No!!……. (not my Company!). It has to be, “ACQUISITIONS !”………The Company, should be in the HEADLINES!!….. I believe in expansion; it doesn’t matter if rates have to be cut to get the deal, to keep drivers occupied. I have to rely on the good old equation; repair the truck or trailer after the current trip. Pay the drivers, owner operators and office staff less, as long as possible, Earn maximum return on investment and declare handsome dividends in return for a bonus. Stay in lime light; longer and evade sorting out the real issues. These trends are taking a toll on the industry. There are no good or bad trucks on the roads but you certainly have bad owners and carriers. Owners, who do not set aside.funds and insist on keeping the equipments roadworthy. A dispatcher however, has to play a unique role in the industry and will have to understand what makes the wheels running and be the pivot (hub) between the owners, shippers, consignees, brokers and good old driver fraternity. Those dispatchers who have not experienced the roads first hand as drivers; should make it a point to ride on trucks with company drivers and owner operators on various trips and directions to understand what are the bottle necks and real time issues concerning their own dispatches on to various directions. The management has to make this a norm to achieve a broader and intricate understanding between dispatchers and drivers. Management and brokers, on their part should distance themselves from binding contracts; with not negotiable ETA’s and appointments for loading and offloading at origin and destination. There should be no agreement on contracts with penalty and fine clauses, for not making the appointed transit schedule. This should have been a CSA rule. In some cases the dispatcher has no choice but to instruct drivers to help in unloading freight at the consignee’s warehouse. The truck industry should take a solemn oath that they will not force their drivers to assume the role of a lumpier on arrival at the destination. The industry must not coarse their drivers to please customers by giving a helping hand in the offloading task and the breaking skids process. A dispatcher should realize that a trucker will not have the strength and inclination to act as a lumpier at the consignee’s location; after having to endure the entire road trip or a multiple local delivery. Transport companies do not hire lumpers who can drive a truck/ rig. Why? WSIB turns a blind eye on transport driver from being exploited by larger multinationals as laborers/ lumpers, in their warehouse. The blame should squarely lie on transport companies who agree to offer their drivers as helping hands to assist the offloading process. A dispatcher should intervene and stop this practice at the management level and this should be a thing of the past. A seasoned dispatcher would equitably offer loads without prejudice and bias to his entire team of company drivers and owner operators. It’s often seen that a certain group of drivers always get the most desirable loads, in terms of more miles, easy and comfortable round trip and rest of the drivers always end up with the most undesirable runs available on a given day. One of the reasons for driver turnover is getting the feeling that you are unfairly treated when requesting a load. A dispatcher must be allowed to rotate drivers on all their trips to various regions, so that drivers do not get comfortable getting the usual runs all year round. In the interest of the company a policy needs to be setout to address this issue. Dispatching roadside assistance for repairs, checking if the custom brokers has cleared load for crossing. Checking and advising directions if needed. Advising back hauls; are some other roles which a dispatcher has to juggle with all year round. Drivers have some patience, do give them a break and find some time to learn what your dispatcher braves to keep you on the run. A dispatcher should also participate prudently in handling the load in a safe and timely manner. For a carrier – THE FREIGHT, EQUIPMENT and LIFE are the key elements that cannot be compromised at any time.
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ATA Urges Rejection of Misleading Push Poll on Truck Safety
“The results of a misleading push poll should not be taken into consideration when crafting public policy – good data and research should be. Unfortunately, FMCSA did not have such information – such as the impact the rules would have on increased daytime truck traffic and the corresponding elevated crash risk – when they drafted them,” Graves said. “Senator Collins’ proposal, as passed in the Senate Appropriations Committee by a bipartisan vote of 21-9, would simply suspend these new rules so the agency can evaluate the true risks and the net impact on highway safety. We doubt any poll respondent would support these new restrictions that discourage drivers from taking lengthy rest periods, and that increase daytime truck traffic and raise crash risk. Furthermore, FMCSA has previously said that the alleged working hours envisioned by these industry critics are only possible in an ‘imaginary world.’ Graves also cited a recent Public Opinion Strategies poll of 800 registered voters who were asked: “Would you prefer that trucks generally operate at night between midnight and 5am, or during late morning and mid‐day hours?” “This legitimate poll, in addition to finding that most Americans rightly believe that professional truck drivers are the safest drivers on the road – a point even conceded by our critics – found that Americans would prefer trucks operate at the time of day now restricted by FMCSA’s recent rule changes by a 67-24 margin,” he said. “The Collins’ proposal would seek to suspend this time-of-day restriction in order to better understand the impact on daytime truck traffic and the net safety impact.”
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves issued a statement calling on policymakers to reject a recently released push poll on the important truck safety issue of hours-of-service.
AMTA, OTA Searching for Knights of the Road The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is looking for Road Knights for the 2015-2016 season. And you can nominate your best drivers up to Dec. 1, 2014. Like the Ontario Trucking Association’s program, the AMTA Road Knights are the Alberta trucking industry’s ambassadors who promote road sharing, awareness of career opportunities and the vital importance of the trucking industry, the AMTA claims. They visit driving schools, business groups, career fairs and school groups to promote the trucking industry to the public. “The drivers who make up the AMTA Road Knights Team put a human face on the trucking industry and help encourage young
people and adult career seekers to consider a career in the industry,” says Richard Warnock,
AMTA president and CEO. “They also play a vital role in delivering life-saving information about how to share the road with commercial vehicles.” The time requirement is about one or two days each month, the AMTA claims. The association provides public speaking training, sets up the outreach activities and provides sample speeches, videos and brochures. “Road Knights give voice to their peers – safety minded transport drivers who are committed to making our roads safer and showcasing the professionalism of the trucking industry,” Warnock says. The program is open to both company drivers and owner-operators, but nominees must be based in Alberta and currently employed as a full-time truck driver by an AMTA member company. Meanwhile, the deadline to nominate an OTA Road Knight is also winding down.
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his month I am laying the framework for all the safety personnel that this industry depends on so heavily. My friend and college Mr. Jim O’Neil, President of O&S Trucking, put it as directly as I have heard, Jim made safety his platform as Chairman of TCA just before I was rewarded that honour, Jim stood in front of a crowded room of his peers and stated loud and clear that ‘Safety was a moral imperative to the trucking industry”. I love that quote and whenever I get the opportunity to use it, I do, giving Jimmy full credit for being its creator of course. If you’re a driver at a company that does not recognize safety as one of its primary values you’re in a dangerous situation. If you think about it from the companies’ perspectives, safety is a drain on resources. This department produces no revenue and should exist to keep the company on the plus side of legal and nothing more. The enlightened know that this is not the 18
case; as a matter of fact an ongoing investment in safety is actually an investment in the longevity for a well ran company. An effective safety department is the cornerstone of a well ran trucking company and effects every department. It will affect turnover positively and will create driver loyalty how does it do that, when you invest in the safety and well being of employees it shows them that you are concerned for them and are prepared to invest in their future. It will help keep insurance rates at bay, including Workers Comp, roadside assistance, company health benefits etc., it attracts a better quality of personal to the company, it assist greatly in on time performance on customer freight etc., etc. In my past life I had a couple of very good safety managers’ work for me and I did my utmost to support them in their difficult role. I attribute much of any success I have had over the years to these individuals and I thank them. A couple of the rules your about to read come out of that experience and my absolute respect and admiration for the folks
who have chosen to take on our most valued resource, our drivers, and train and them to be responsible safe driving professionals.
Rule 1, If I could I would legislate that every
company over, let’s say 50 trucks, must have a safety manager on staff and that manger must have their CDS certification (Certified Director of Safety). One of the efforts from my past I am most proud of was bringing Mr. Jeff Arnold Executive Director of NATMI (North American Training and Management Institute) in to meet with the safety division of the Ontario Trucking Association and getting unanimous support to offer this training in Ontario, check them out at www. natmi.org . If you see an individual’s resume or plaque on the wall showing CDS certification you are dealing with a safety professional who warrants serious consideration.
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n regulated industries there is when it comes to the rules of the road. A good safety manager must know when to use the carrot and when to use the stick, it’s a fine line, but the best in the industry have this talent. Rule 3, keep it fresh, there is nothing more boring that having a safety meeting where the Manager gets up in front of a group of drivers with his 4 X 8 foot log book and rails the crowd on how to fill it out. I am not saying that this is not necessary, it might be in certain situations, but this message is best done mixed in with other messages and speakers. News flash drivers want to know what is going on in the industry outside of their trucks and CB radios. You can make your meetings interesting by inviting guest speakers; bring folks up to date on the latest news from the company and the industry at large, whatever it takes but keep it interesting. Rule 4, ask your drivers for feedback and input on your department and what they need to be safer operators, nothing makes people feel engaged like asking them their INSIDETRUCKING.CA
opinion, nothing! Beware here though you absolutely have to respond to the feedback you get, as powerful as asking for peoples feedback is it can be just as much a negative if you do not let them know that you valued their input. Feedback can be gained by running company draws, fill out a survey and your name is entered for company items, jackets coolers etc. Let them know that they have input into the safety program at your company.
Rule 5, recognition of individual positive
behaviour will reinforce that behaviour to happen again and again, as a Safety Manager your job is not to just search out the bad guys it is also to recognize the hero’s and the top performers. Truckload Carriers Association has a great program for this call Highway Angels and a great safety division. Check them out at www.truckload.org . When I was chairman of TCA I had the opportunity to spend some time with the division at their annual meeting and at the planning session for their meeting and it in all honesty it
rejuvenated my spirit for this industry just being around these folks and picking up on their passion for what they do. Here is a bit of advice to those drivers who are reading this article and might be thinking of looking for a new job, it might not be your favourite subject but if you search out those companies who demonstrate a true commitment to safety you will be the winner in the end. These companies likely have sound equipment and a strong commitment to maintenance. They likely have a clean and healthy work environment, they likely demonstrate employee and owner operator loyalty in as many ways as they can find and they likely try and get your family involved in as many ways as possible. Want to work for a winner find a company with a strong dynamic safety department and you have likely found a good home. Safe trucking Rjh
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America’s Road Team Wins The First ATA Healthy Trucker Challenge
Healthy Trucker headed south of the border in early October to participate in the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, CA with the first ATA Healthy Trucker Challenge. Three teams made up of the ATA Leadership, America’s Road Team and Conference Attendees walked, jogged and ran to add more than 1.1 million steps which equates to an incredible 569 miles. To put that into perspective it would be like walking from San Diego to Sacramento. FitBit devices (wearable technology) were used to measure their steps as each team competed to see who could post the 20
most steps to the leaderboard. A number of conference attendees also participated by downloading the MOVES application turning their iPhone or Android phone into a pedometer.
“We gave it our best shot,” said outgoing ATA Chairman Phil Byrd, president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express, but those America’s Road Team Captains are tough to keep up with-in safety and in steps.”
Congratulations to America’s Road Team who took an average of 16,991.00 steps per day over the 3 ½ day competition. Honorable mention goes to Captain Eddie Weeks for breaking the hundred thousand mark (102,472 steps). “This was a great way to promote healthy habits and get competitive juices flowing while at the MC&E,” said Weeks, a professional driver with AAA Cooper.
The challenge consisted of Byrd; income ATA Chairman Duane Long, Longistics; Pat Pat Tomas, UPS Inc.; Kevin Burch, Jet Express and Dave Manning, Tennessee Express and comparing them to the steps of America’s Road Team Captain Week; Don Logan, FedEx Freight; Jeff Halford, Conway Freight; Don Biggerstaff, ABF Freight Systems and Nate Wicks, UPS Freight.
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The Team that recorded the most steps was to be awarded 10 FitBit devices to be shared amongst team members. The Challenge was so successful at the meeting, that Healthy Trucker boosted its commitment and provided each of the 20 Road Team Captains at MC&E a FitBit to take the challenge back to their companies. Garth Pitzel from Bison Transport also lead the way for the conference Attendees and as a result won a Complimentary Registration for the 2015 ATA MC & E that will be held in Philadelphia. When asked about the value of the challenge, Governor Bill Graves, President and CEO of the ATA replied that “You could tell that the challenge was very well received.” “I think the challenge underscored the importance that we all know in our lives we need to stay active, we need to keep moving and try to work towards being as fit and healthy we can be” Grave’s continues “I appreciate immensely the effort you guys have put into this program”. It’s no secret that our industry struggles with maintaining good health. The hectic schedules and sedentary lifestyles that many of our drivers live, make it much more difficult for them to maintain good health. Numerous studies show that if we (include many us in the office) sit for long periods of time that we have the same risk of heart attack and stroke as someone that smokes. “Sitting Disease” as Cardiologists are now calling it, can be reduced and possibly even eliminated if we make a conscious effort to just get up and walk more. We really have no choice. Becoming more active has to be the central focus of fleets if they want to help get their drivers heathier. Most of us know that we should be more active and very few fleets have the luxury of putting in a gym or have a trainer work with their drivers. “We are already working with Healthy Trucker to keep the momentum going on a follow up competition that will include many of our State Associations, America’s Road Team Captains and ATA Leadership” said Elisabeth Barna Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, ATA.
BYGLENNCALDWELL Glenn Caldwell is the Vice-President of Sales for NAL Insurance Inc. & Healthy Trucker. For over 25 years, Glenn has worked closely with many fleets across the country to ensure their Owner/Operators have the protection they need to Keep Rollin’.
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C.A.T Leases 100 New Freightliners Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.) announced today that they have signed a deal with Ryder to lease 100 new Freightliner Cascadia Evolution highway units, fueled by CNG. The technology is proven and C.A.T. is in the process of setting up their distribution network in 600 mile increments throughout their North American service network. President of C.A.T., Daniel Goyette states, “We’ve always embraced fuel saving technology and do our utmost to reduce our carbon footprint. We’ve accomplished this in several ways including, running a modern well maintained fleet, driver training, no idle policies, side skirts, vehicle skirts and governors to cap speed limits at 100 km/ hour. We are excited about reducing our footprint by an additional 17% with the implementation of these new CNG fueled vehicles.” C.A.T. will take delivery of the double sleeper Freightliners in the second quarter of 2015. This gives them the time needed to have their distribution network firmly in place. As a long haul truckload carrier, specializing in destinations like Texas and Mexico, the fueling stations were the key to making this program a success. The other necessary component to implement CNG fueled vehicles is of course driver training. They need to understand the
safety features like in cab methane detectors, fueling the multi tank package and the distribution network for CNG available to them. An estimated 700 miles can be attained from each fill up and the cost of the fuel is significantly less expensive than diesel. The new Freightliners are equipped with automatic transmissions and the latest anti-
Sleeper Pilot Program on Track for 2016 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s research division says it’ll likely be another year before it launches a pilot program to see if drivers can safely split their sleeper berth rest time. According to Heavy Duty Trucking, the contract to conduct the 90-day study will be let in December, but the project will have to be cleared by the Office of Management and Budget, and the administrative
collision system. Mr. Goyette adds, “Driver safety is paramount with our organization. We are fortunate to have some of the best in the business and we do our utmost to keep them safe on the highways we travel. New equipment and regular training are a critical part of the equation.”
preparations – leading to a possible 2016 start date. The agency is undertaking the pilot at the request of carriers and drivers who want more flexible sleeper rules, reports HDT. The current rule says drivers who use the sleeper berth must take at least eight consecutive hours in it, plus two separate consecutive hours either in the berth, off-duty or any combination of the two. In remarks to the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee in Alexandria, Va., and agency official confirmed FMCSA aims to test the premise that greater flexibility will reduce driver fatigue. FMCSA will work with industry groups to solicit and screen select drivers through a website. Drivers who are accepted will be trained in the North American Fatigue Management Program. Their driving behavior will be tracked through onboard monitoring systems, including electronic logs. They also will complete a psychomotor vigilance test twice a day, and will wear actigraph watches to track sleep patterns, heart rate and physical activity, reports HDT.
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Peterbilt’s New Special Edition Model 389 Distinctive Unmistakable Uniquely Peterbilt Those are just a few of the praises being used to describe the new special edition Pride & Class Model 389, according to Peterbilt Motors Company, which announced today that the truck is now in production and shipping to customers and Peterbilt dealerships throughout North America. “Peterbilt has defined the look of trucking for generations and the new Model 389 Pride & Class embodies that spirit of bold design and legendary craftsmanship,” said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “Stylistically this truck deserves a place on a pedestal or in a museum, but it is every bit the workhorse that customers expect from a Peterbilt. “It’s a head-turning tribute to an industry classic that keeps on innovating.” The Pride & Class edition features many unique features both inside and out. Numerous bright exterior accessories and interior accents provide a customized, showtruck-ready look. Insignias in the cab and on the sleeper identify the Model 389 as an exclusive Pride & Class edition. “The Pride & Class edition appeals to all truck owners who take pride in their vehicles and want to make a lasting impression,” Siver said. He added that some fleets will be using the Pride & Class edition as a reward truck for their best drivers. Polished, Bright & Sophisticated Pride & Class exterior features are from the bloodlines of iconic Peterbilts, such as: • A louvered grille design reminiscent of INSIDETRUCKING.CA
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the Peterbilt logo; • Bright metal front fenders evocative of the Model 379X; • Large polished exterior sun visor, bumper and exhaust stacks;
• Polished rocker panels complementing the bright cowl skirts, battery box, fuel tanks and trimmed mud flaps. Luxurious, Exclusive & Distinctive The Model 389 Pride & Class edition is standard with Peterbilt’s Platinum interior and features many unique accents, such as: • Arctic gray color complemented by a charcoal dash top; • Blackwood trim accents throughout, including the dash, door pads and sleeper cabinets; • Chrome door handles, bright-bezel gauges and a special four-spoke metal steering wheel with leather wrap; • Bright shifter plate with Pride & Class logo and a Blackwood shifter knob; • Premium black leather seats with the Pride & Class emblem embroidered in the headrests; • Thick black carpeting throughout the cab and sleeper. The Model 389 Pride & Class edition can be ordered as a day cab or with a 72- or 78-inch sleeper.
Ontario to Introduce Mandatory Entry Level Training for Class A Truck Drivers
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding an announcement from Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, calling for mandatory entry level training for Class A truck drivers in the province. OTA was informed of the minister’s decision and in an article in today’s Toronto Star,the minister is quoted as saying:
“We are going to go forward (with mandatory entry level training). We’re going to move as quickly as we can but we want to make sure that we get it right. ” He added he believes “it should take place as quickly as possible, but in a manner that actually produces the end result that we all want, which is the safest roads in North America, which is part of my responsibility.” The minister also raised the prospect of a national training standard at a recent meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety in Montreal. Ontario is the first province to announce that it is prepared to make an entry level standard mandatory. An in-depth investigation into truck driver
training and licensing conducted by the Star published over the course of the last several days, highlighted concerns raised by OTA and others over the inconsistent level of training received by new Class A drivers, the proliferation of so-called “licensing mills”, and weaknesses in the provincial licence test for commercial truck drivers. David Bradley, OTA’s president and CEO, applauded the Minister’s statements saying the commitment to mandatory entry level training is “a watershed moment for the trucking industry.” While the Class A licence test needs to be updated and consistently applied, Bradley said “the key is mandatory entry level training – to an industry developed standard – that must be completed before a prospective driver can take the licence test.” “The mere fact that someone holds a Class A licence does not ensure that person has the skills to be a safe and productive transport driver,” says Bradley. “Even an improved test will never fully determine a new driver’s skill level. Mandatory entry level training will at least assure trucking companies that when they hire a new driver, he or she has some basic level of skill that with additional training and experience can eventually lead to that person becoming a fully qualified professional driver.”
Bradley also contends that mandatory entry level training is an essential prerequisite for getting the tractor-trailer driving profession deemed to be a skilled occupation – something a Canadian Trucking Alliance blue ribbon task force of industry CEO’s and senior executives says is key to resolving the looming chronic shortage of qualified drivers. The association has built a coalition of support for mandatory entry level training that includes all the major truck insurance companies, the association representing the province’s truck driver training industry, safety groups and the national association of shippers. A working group of carriers is currently revising the National Occupational Standard which will form the foundation for a mandatory entry level training standard. The project is being managed by Trucking HR Canada in co-operation with CTA and is being supported by a grant from the federal department of Employment and Social Development Canada. “There is a lot of work to do,” says Bradley. “But it starts with leadership and commitment; now that we have that, by working together we’ll get it done.”
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NTSB Wants Hands-Free Phone Ban While Driving Trucks
The National Transportation Safety Board in the U.S. says the current FMCSA ban on drivers using hand-held phones does not go far enough. According to a report in Heavy Duty Trucking, the board made a recommendation to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that drivers should not use hands-free phones while driving. Commercial drivers are already banned from using hand-held communication devices in most jurisdictions in North America. The NTSB made its recommendations after an investigation of a 2013 truck-train crash that caused a derailment. The Board found
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that the truck driver, who made that crossing regularly, was in the habit of relying on the sound of a train’s horn to determine if it was coming. One key contributing factor in this incident was that the driver was distracted by a call that came in on his hands-free phone just as he was approaching the tracks. NTSB said the current FMCSA ban on drivers using hand-held phones should be expanded to include hands-free communication as well. However, the board acknowledged several other factors also contributed to the crash: For one thing, the driver had severe, untreated sleep apnea that likely affected his alertness,
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the board said. The company also had a long record of noncompliance with safety regulations such as driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing and hours of service. The company and the agency went through several cycles of enforcement and corrective action, but the board found that the agency did not do enough. The board also said efforts to improve safety at private grade crossings are “inadequate.” The NTSB is not a regulatory body. It has no legal authority to implement, or impose, its recommendations.
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Province Introducing New Legislation to Make Ontario’s Roads Safer Ontario is introducing legislation that, if passed, would help keep the province’s roads among the safest in North America by reducing collisions, injuries and fatalities. If passed, the proposed legislation and supporting amendments to the Highway Traffic Act will make highways and roads safer by: • Increasing fines for distracted driving from its current range of $60 to $500 to a range of $300 to $1,000; assigning three demerit points upon conviction; and adding distracted driving to the existing list of novice driver conditions. • Applying current alcohol impaired sanctions to drivers who are drug impaired. • Introducing additional measures to address repeat offenders of alcohol impaired driving. • Requiring drivers to wait until a pedestrian has completely crossed the road before
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proceeding at school crossings and pedestrian crossovers. • Increasing fines and demerits for drivers who door cyclists, and requiring all drivers to maintain a distance of one metre when passing cyclists, where practicable. • Helping municipalities collect unpaid fines by expanding licence plate denial for drivers who do not pay Provincial Offences Act fines. Ensuring Ontario’s roads and highways are safe is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario. The four part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people’s talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire.
Quick Facts • According to recent statistics, over 45 per cent of drivers killed in Ontario were found to have drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol in their system. • If current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. • Pedestrians represent about one in six motor vehicle-related fatalities on Ontario roads — 41 per cent of which occurred at intersections. • The proposed legislation would build on existing measures Ontario has introduced to improve road safety, including making booster seats mandatory, ensuring every person wears a seatbelt, introducing stiffer penalties for street racing, bringing in tougher impaired driving laws, and banning hand-held devices while driving.
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BY STEVE WALLACE Principal GWallace 3 Management Solutions
OK… MAYBE I MISS SOME THING’S ABOUT THE PAST For months, I have been expounding on the virtues of our ever changing environment. I have noted that the ‘good old days’ are a myth and that innovation and progress are the only way that the leaders in our industry are going to thrive. At the time I wrote the first article, I was unaware just how sensitive a subject that this would be. It’s clear to me that trucking people are very passionate about our industry. Several individuals pointed out to me that there are some things that we simply did better back in the day…although it pains me to admit it…they are right!!! Here are the top 3 things I miss about the ‘good old days’. Customer Service At the risk of sounding like a cliché, I fully believe that common courtesy and respect are lacking in all industries and in all walks of life. However, I can remember a time where I could safely put virtually any office employee, supervisor, manager, driver or dock worker in a meeting with a customer and not be worried that something unprofessional would result. This simply is not the case anymore. Over the past 30 years the trend away from professionalism in the workplace has been significant, particularly in the office and on the phones. The trend to talk
to customers like they are an inconvenience, rather than the lifeblood of the business is apparent in most companies. This always stems from a lack of leadership and training on the part of management as well as an underlying acceptance that customer service is a disposable position and can be easily replaced. There was a time where this was not the case. Customer service was a career choice rather than an entry level occupation. Time, training and structure were part of the regiment that went into each and every employee who would talk to any customer or vendor. Standards were kept and were always high; in fact, our customers were treated the way that we ourselves expected to be treated. If someone was upset with what our company did, we would allow the customer to vent (within reason), defuse the situation, or escalate the call to someone who could. Sadly these skills are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Grass Roots Development When I first got into the transportation industry the vast majority of the individuals who held supervisory positions were people who had actually worked in the trenches. Good dock workers were given
the opportunity to become dock supervisors and good drivers were given the opportunity to become dispatchers. This method of developing home grown talent presented several benefits to companies that quite frankly no longer exist in our industry today. Individuals that were able to move up through the ranks may not have had the education that we seem to expect these days, but they had the experience and the dedication that we lack in today’s marketplace. Today, many schools claim that they can give you specific training within the transportation industry. For a fee, you can go to the college of your choice, learn generic solutions to generic problems in a safe and controlled classroom environment. Upon graduation, you are set free on the marketplace to ply your new found education. Now don’t misunderstand the message here….education does have a place in transportation. In fact, I personally do not believe that the schools who teach ‘Transportation Management’ go nearly far enough to educate the next generation of supervisors in our industry. However, the lack of situational training that is available today is offensive to those of us who grew up around trucks. Where is the in-truck
training? Where is the conflict resolution training? Where is the ‘holy crap….3 people have booked off, but I still have move the freight’ training. Ironically, all of the tangible assets that set a good supervisor apart from a great one come from experience and there is no amount of formal in class training that will ever be able to replace it. Today’s front line leaders need to be a combination of the past (experience) and the present (education). Imagine having an employee who knew what exactly needed to be done on a delivery and was fully capable of conveying these thought to the driver….then doing a quick cost analysis and calculating whether or not the work in question was profitable or not…I get all tingly just thinking about it. Loyalty Quite possibly, the thing I miss the most about the past is loyalty….loyalty that a company showed a valued employee and the loyalty that an employee showed its employer. Sadly, loyalty is a rare commodity in this industry and to be quite honest….I have no idea why. I understand when a driver moves on to a better opportunity with better pay or better hours. Supply and demand dictates that they can and we are certainly in a market that favours the driver. I also understand when an opportunity presents itself to a dock supervisor to become an operations manager. If your current employer can’t feed the need for growth, it may be time to move on. What I have trouble with is understanding why someone like my father was able to work for nearly 50 years with only 2 companies (both transportation based), while the current generation is lucky to get 5 years with any one company. Now, it is unlikely that the driver market is going to improve anytime soon. So as long as ‘the grass appears greener’ somewhere else, we will have to deal with some sort of driver turnover, regardless of how good our pay package is, or how favorable our working conditions are. However, it has been a mystery to me as to why supervisors, managers, administrative people and other leaders within our industry appear to change companies on a regular basis. When I ask the employees why turnover is high, they invariably blame it on the company and the apparent lack of job security that appears to exist. When I speak to the employers, they blame the individuals for jumping ship for essentially no real gain….who is in the right here? The simple answer is they both are. Employers do not communicate with their employees. At least not to the degree that gives the employees any comfort or security. When changes are made, companies tend to be extremely secretive and this action makes people very insecure. If an employee is let go, and no explanation is given, most people will speculate on why….people left to their own devices will generally think the worst of the situation and will inevitably ask ‘who is next’. When people are unsure about their own security they will begin to look for other options because, they simply don’t trust their employers. Once trust is breached, employees migrate. Now, I am not suggesting that companies open up employee dismissals and disciplines for discussion. However, leaving the employees in the dark, especially if changes are a surprise to the group is equally foolish. Employees are culpable in this microcosm. It is their responsibility to ask questions of management and ensure that the employer is being honest with staff. If they are not prepared to disclose their plans and short term goals….they probably do not deserve an employee’s loyalty. So….there you have it. I do miss something’s from the past. The unfortunate part is that I don’t know how likely any of them going to return. While change is here to stay and embracing it is the only way you can assure you have any chance of being successful….I fear that Customer Service, Grass Roots Development and Loyalty are gone forever.
Goodyear to Begin Fleet Testing of Air Maintenance Technology for Commercial Vehicles The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) for commercial vehicles will begin testing on U.S. trucking fleets in the next few months, as part of a research project supported by United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Vehicle Technology. Since 2011, Goodyear has been developing and testing its Air Maintenance Technology, which can aid in fuel savings and carbon dioxide reductions while potentially improving tire life, casing durability and safety and eliminating need for manually inflating tires. During the next phase of testing, multiple U.S. and Canada-based trucking fleets will test AMT over the next 18 months in their normal daily operations. “This is an important milestone in the development of AMT for the commercial trucking marketplace,” said Joseph Zekoski, Goodyear’s chief technical officer. “The tires equipped with AMT have performed well in testing, and we are pleased that so many of our fleet customers were eager to collaborate with us in the next phase of testing.” AMT enables tires to remain inflated at a specified cold inflation pressure without the need for any external pumps or electronics. The system utilizes peristaltic pump technology to automatically maintain tire pressure at fleets’ desired levels. All components of the AMT system, including the pump, are fully contained within the tire. Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators. Only 44 percent of all truck tires are within 5 pounds per square inch (psi) of their target pressure, and 7 percent are underinflated by 20 psi or more. Under inflation also reduces tire life. By comparison, properly inflated tires result in lower emissions, longer tire life, enhanced safety and improved vehicle performance. The AMT system for commercial tires is being designed to perform under a variety of operating conditions and through multiple retreads. “This phase of testing will go a long way in helping us determine when we can make this technology available in the commercial tire marketplace,” said Zekoski. The DOE’s Office of Vehicle Technology has provided a $1.5 million grant to assist in the Akron-based research, development and demonstration of the AMT system for commercial vehicle tires. Representatives from the Office of Vehicle Technology met with the Goodyear AMT team in September to review the progress on the project.
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Volvo Trucks to Again Sponsor America’s Road Team in 2015 Volvo Trucks will continue its sponsorship of America’s Road Team, serving as the sole sponsor of the premier trucking industry safety outreach program. As part of its support, Volvo will donate a 2015 Volvo VNL 780 model for use by the America’s Road Team program. Gӧran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales and Marketing, made the announcement at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California. “Volvo Trucks is proud to again be the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team program,” Nyberg said. “We applaud their efforts to share the trucking industry’s message of safety, environmental sustainability and the vital role trucks play in our economy.”
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America’s Road Team members, called Captains, are expert professional drivers with elite driving skills who have logged millions of accident-free miles. The Captains help raise awareness about highway safety and the importance of the trucking industry by speaking to fellow drivers, government officials and students. “Volvo has been a sponsor of America’s Road Team for more than a decade,” Nyberg said. “We could not ask for better representatives of our industry than the men and women serving as Road Team Captains.” The Volvo VNL model will be driven by the new 2015-2016 Road Team Captains selected in January 2015. It will be used to haul the ATA’s Image Trailer, an interactive experience space used during presentations. The new tractor will feature several of Volvo’s advanced safety technologies, including adaptive cruise control with integrated collision avoidance, an electronic stability program and Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission.
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Mack Trucks Rewards OOIDA Members for Choosing Mack Mack Trucks is offering a special incentive to active members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) who purchase a new Mack® truck model from a participating dealer between Oct. 22, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2015. OOIDA members who make a qualifying purchase will receive a Mack Trucks Loyalty Reward card worth $1,500. This offer is available in the U.S. and Canada. “OOIDA members know that Mack has their back with the dependability and dealer support network needed to deliver their cargo on time,” said David McKenna, Mack Trucks
director of sales development. “With this special offer, OOIDA members can keep their Mack model running smoothly with $1,500 to be used toward parts and maintenance services at participating Mack dealers.” As an added bonus, customers who finance their new truck with Mack Financial Services will receive an additional $500 on their card, for a total loyalty reward of $2,000. The loyalty reward cards are redeemable immediately and are valid through Dec. 31, 2016 at participating
dealers. Qualifying vehicles include any new Mack Pinnacle™, Granite® or Titan by Mack model either ordered or purchased from dealer inventory. The vehicles must be warranty registered between Oct. 22, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2015 to be eligible and a maximum of five loyalty reward cards are available per eligible purchaser. For additional information about the Mack Trucks Loyalty Reward program, please visit your local Mack Trucks dealer.
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Detroit Announces Expansion of its Powertrain Portfolio with the Addition of Detroit Medium Duty Engines Daimler Trucks North America announced that it will offer Detroit™ medium duty engines beginning in 2016. The new engines, branded the Detroit DD5™ and DD8™, will allow DTNA to further expand Detroit engines to its complete product portfolio. Detroit’s new DD5 and DD8 engines are a part of Daimler Trucks’ Global Excellence Strategy to have uniform production standards and processes worldwide, resulting in the most efficient, highest quality and lowest cost of ownership products in the industry. The development of the DD5 and DD8 is another example of Daimler’s international development effort, with global testing and validation being undertaken in both Europe and the United States, and series production in Europe since 2012. “Detroit medium duty engines will provide what no other manufacturer in North America can offer – a total vehicle solution that matches Daimler’s global engineering prowess with the most complete product lineup bar none in the industry,” said Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer, Daimler Trucks North America. “The DD5 and DD8 will feature attributes that are synonymous with Detroit including exceptional fuel efficiency, lowest total cost of ownership, power, performance and reliability.” The DD5 and DD8 engines were developed in an uncompromising manner for environmental friendliness, economy and performance. DTNA’s entire product lineup, including vehicles equipped with the DD5 and DD8, will meet GHG17 standards early. The engines will be initially built and shipped from Daimler’s powertrain facility in Mannheim, Germany with further plans to industrialize the engines in North America in 2018. The new DD5 and DD8 engines will be offered throughout Daimler Trucks North America’s product portfolio which includes Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicles. Detroit supports its complete line of products through a nationwide parts and distribution network, including 800-plus authorized service outlets in North America.
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MODEL 220 CLEAR FRAME RAIL PACKAGE OPTIMIZES BODY INSTALLATIONS Peterbilt’s new medium-duty Model 220 can now be spec’d with a clear frame rail package that provides up to 10 inches of additional frame rail space (versus the previous clear frame rail package), Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “This new option is ideal for customers in applications such as beverage delivery, street sweeping and striping and refuse collection and packing,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of Sales and Marketing. “The clear frame rail package optimizes chassis space to help accommodate installation of a wider range of work bodies. Additionally, this new configuration results in a 40 percent larger capacity DEF [diesel exhaust fluid] tank, improved visibility through the rear window and greater ease of serviceability.” Peterbilt introduced the new Model 220 in March and it went into full production in July. The cabover Class 6 and 7 truck features numerous enhancements to performance, durability and the operating environment. Woodall said the vehicle features enhanced maneuverability that shortens the curb-to-
curb turning radius by 30 percent and improved braking with a standard electronic braking system (EBS). These characteristics combine with an efficient bumper-to-bumper length for added agility while still delivering an extra 45 inches of payload area and a frame rail system that can be upfitted with bodies ranging from 16 to 28 feet. “The Model 220 is compact and nimble making it ideal for applications that require high maneuverability and finesse, such as street sweepers, road stripers and vacuum loaders,” Woodall said. “This is a great truck for getting into tight spots, getting the work done and then getting back out and onto the next job.” The cab features a completely redesigned interior that was engineered to give operators superior levels of safety, productivity and comfort.
Daimler Trucks North America Sets North American Commercial Vehicle Industry Record for Order Intake Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced vehicle order intake for Class 6 – 8 NAFTA and exports markets reached 31,304 units in the month of October. The order figure represents the single largest order month on record for DTNA, as well as sets the new industry benchmark in terms of order intake in a one-month period. In October, month over month industry orders were up 61.2 percent, with DTNA’s growth of 116.9 percent. DTNA’s order share was 51.9 percent of the industry total of 60,307 units according to the monthly preliminary order report issued by ACT Research Co. (ACT). Numerous large fleet orders contributed to record order intake, as well as accelerated order intake from small to medium sized fleets seeking expedited replacement of aging
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6 – 8 NAFTA retail sales. DTNA’s flagship vehicle, the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution is pacing industry order intake for long-haul applications that demand the highest level of fuel efficiency. “Daimler Trucks North America is proud of our record-breaking October and we offer our sincere thanks to our customers and dealers for their confidence in our products,” said Martin Daum, president and CEO, Daimler Trucks North America. “Our customers’ dedication to acquiring vehicles with a proven real cost of ownership solution has driven sales of the Cascadia Evolution, as well as the expansion of Daimler Trucks North America’s entire product portfolio.”
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inter can be a dangerous time to be on roadways, whether you are a new or seasoned driver. To Help you prepare and stay safe, here are some tips: Tip# 1 Road Conditions: The ice doesn’t have to be packed up on the roadway to be dangerous- a thin sheet of ice can develop quickly into a thick problem. No matter how much experience you have, the way your truck will move on snow or ice is unpredictable. Tip# 2 Don’t follow too close: Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Many accidents occur because drivers are going too fast for road conditions. A slower speed gives you more time to react if something occurs. Extra patience and care for other drivers can help a lot. Tip#3: There’s no load worth your life: Don’t push your luck.If you experience extreme driving conditions, try to find a safe spot to wait. Listen to weather reports and warnings and react appropriately. Especially in low visibility situations, like driving in snow, especially ‘blinding snow’, other vehicles can mistake your position for being on the road and as a result, may slam into the back of your truck. Tip #4 Watch for Black ice: Black Ice is a weather phenomenon in which an extra thin layer of ice forms on the road. Its shine 46
can fool drivers into thinking its water. This shiny ice surface is one of the most slippery road conditions. Black ice is likely to form first under bridges & overpasses, in shady spots & at intersections Tip# 5 Brake Gently: Brake Gently to avoid Skidding. If you begin to skid, take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral and do not slam on the brakes. Avoid sudden stops and starts in icy or rainy weather. If you need to slow down quickly in slippery conditions, try lightly pumping your brakes using just the ball of your foot, keeping your heel on the floor. This reduces your chance of locking your tires and losing control of your vehicle. Tip# 6 Proper Pre- trip Inspection: Make sure all lights work because half of them will be covered in road grime after 50 miles in the snow. Having a flat tire can be catastrophic when we pull off to the shoulder only to find that after we get the tire fixed we need to be winched out of the snow because the shoulder was really a mud hole covered by snow. A breakdown on the truck in subzero temperatures quickly turns into a life threatening situation. Also, do not forget to stop after going through a patch of bad weather to knock the snow and ice off the mud flaps, ICC bumper, chain hangers, etc. Tip# 7 Road Signs/warning Signs: A simple, yet effective tip. Safety authorities post this information for a reason. I’ve seen many drivers get into trouble just by
ignoring a sign. If vehicles are spun out in the median or shoulder, the roads are bead. If you start seeing big trucks spun out, its time to get off the roadway. Tip# 8 Ramps/ bridges: Exit ramps present a special winter hazard, as they may not be travelled frequently and can freeze over rapidly. Curved and sloped exit ramps are particularly dangerous under slippery conditions. Even during the best road conditions, the posted exit ramp speed is most likely too fast for your vehicle, so slow down! Elevated structures, such as bridges and highway overpasses, usually freeze first, and many are not treated with ice-/snowmelt materials (salt, sand) like the rest of the road. Often vehicles are traveling fine on the highway, but as soon as they get on a bridge, they spin out of control. Black ice is often found on bridges. Tip# 9 Be Prepared: carry a cellphone and make sure its charged as batteries xan freeze in extremely cold weather. Carry a winter driving kit and stock up with proper winter clothing, blanket, perishable food and water and a first aid kit, Tip# 10 Diesel: Diesel gels when it gets really cold. If your diesel gels, your truck won’t run. If you are facing winter weather conditions you need to put a anti-gel additive to your tanks and put it before you fuel so that it mixes. It is good idea to stock up ahead of time. INSIDETRUCKING.CA