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elcome to the April 2011 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry. The current edition carries stories, features, updates on new products and developments related to trucking industry. Regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Column, Kids Corner, etc. also make good read. The truck show season has arrived along with the spring weather. ExpoCam – Canada’s National Truck Show will be held in Montreal (April 7-9) followed by Road Today Truck Show in Brampton (May 28-29). Entry to our show is free and pre-registered visitors are eligible to win lots of exciting prizes. I invite all our readers to visit the show and maximize on the opportunities to network and be well informed. For more details, visit www.roadtodaytruckshow.com Motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of injury-related deaths in Ontario. The social cost of motor vehicle collisions in Ontario is estimated at about $18 billion annually. During a collision, properly fastened seatbelts help to distribute the forces of rapid deceleration over larger and stronger parts of the person’s body, such as the chest, hips and shoulders. In Ontario, every occupant travelling in a motor vehicle is required to be buckled up properly. Drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers under the age of 16 are properly secured in a seatbelt, child car seat or booster

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WESTERN STAR INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW CLASS 8 WESTERN STAR 4700

NEW EXPRESSPASS UNVEILED FOR TRUCKS CROSSING THE LEWISTON-QUEENSTON BRIDGE The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission has unveiled the new ExpressPass for trucks crossing the LewistonQueenston Bridge that will help reduce wait times for all motorists.

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MACK INTRODUCES ENHANCEMENTS TO VOCATIONAL TRUCK LINEUP

HINO TRUCKS INTRODUCES ITS NEW CLASS 4 AND 5 CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS

NEWS/FEATURE Hendrickson launches front steer axle STEERTEK NXT TruckTax Launches Trucker-Books

With a focus on continuous improvement, Mack Trucks has introduced a series of enhancements to its MACK Granite conventional straight trucks and the heavy-haul Titan by Mack model. The Granite Medium-Heavy Duty (MHD) is designed to meet the needs of customers, like some municipalities, who don’t put their trucks through all the rigors Granite models can handle – customers for whom a lighter spec gets the job done.

Carrier Transicold’s New FuelCheck Ultrasonic Monitoring Option Improves Refrigerated Hauling

NAVISTAR INTRODUCES INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR 4X4 WORK TRUCK

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Navistar has unveiled the International TerraStar 4x4 commercial truck at the just concluded National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. The TerraStar 4x4 variant will deliver additional commercial duty capability for a wide range of customer needs, including construction, utility, landscape, and other off -highway applications.

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Caterpillar Unveils New Cat Vocational Trucks

Caterpillar recently unveiled its ﬁrst Cat Vocational Truck, the Cat CT660, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 trade show in Las Vegas. The Cat Vocational Truck line will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network. The Class 8 vocational trucks will offer custom solutions, including many different body types like dump, refuse, hauler and mixer, for a large variety of job applications. For more information about the Cat CT660, contact your local Cat Dealer or visit www.drivecat.com.

Caterpillar Unveils New Cat Vocational Trucks Cat Vocational Truck line will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network with customer delivery expected later this year

drivers, to find out what they needed in their vocational trucks. Cat dealers have been highly trained and are ready for bumperto-bumper parts and service support of the CT660, as well as for sales support, including consulting with customers about financing, leasing and insurance options offered by Caterpillar. Dealers also know how different work applications and environments affect the truck specifications customers will need. For more information about the Cat CT660, customers should contact their local Cat Dealer or visit www.drivecat.com.

aterpillar has unveiled its first Cat Vocational Truck, the Cat CT660, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 trade show in Las Vegas. “This is an exciting and historic milestone for us,” said Caterpillar Vice President Steve Gosselin who has responsibility for the On-Highway Global Truck Group. “The CT660 is a natural expansion of our product line and a perfect complement to other Cat equipment. Its introduction is a direct result of our commitment to continuously develop new products that accelerate the business success of our customers.” The Cat Vocational Truck line will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network. The Class 8 vocational trucks will offer custom solutions, including many different body types like dump, refuse, hauler and mixer, for a large variety of job applications. “Our goal was to design and manufacture the ideal truck, the truck that customers have always wanted for their specific vocational application,” said George Taylor, Director and General Manager of the Cat Global On-Highway Group, who leads the design, development and launch of the trucks. “So our design team paid extremely close attention to all of the customer input we gathered. Frankly, the team was inspired by the input and focused on making it a reality.” The company spent hundreds of hours gathering input from customers, including vocational truck owners, fleet managers and

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Ravinder Athwal, professional truck driver with Trimac Transportation has been named to the prestigious 2011-2012 Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Road Knights Team. Athwal’s impeccable driving record, commitment to safety and desire to share his trucking expertise earned him a spot on the Team, which serves as ambassadors of the Ontario trucking industry. “I am proud to have been selected as an OTA Road Knight,” said Athwal. I am eager to share my safety knowledge of the industry, as well as the numerous career opportunities the trucking industry offers. Athwal has been a professional driver for nine years and driven over one hundred thousand collision free kilometers. A native of India, Athwal now resides in Brampton with his wife, Harpreet, and their two children. When he isn’t behind the wheel of his truck, Athwal enjoys playing cricket and swimming. The Road Knights are a group of six men and one woman who are committed to enhancing safety on our roadways. Their mission is to raise awareness about how all road users can safely share the road with transport trucks and about the trucking industry. They also share information on the many careers the trucking industry has to offer at schools and career fairs. “The members of the OTA Road Knights team are exemplary professionals in their field who want to share their passion for safety and their knowledge of the trucking industry,” said Road Knights manager, Deanna Pagnan. “Being named to this team is a great honour.”

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s part of its continued investment in state-of-the-art customer support, Cummins has announced the launch of Cummins Care, an enhanced customer assistance program providing 24/7 response. The new program is the latest addition to the operation located at the new Cummins Customer Support Center in Nashville, Tenn. Cummins employs 110 specialists at the 25,000-square-foot facility who are trained in providing the highest level of professional service to all Cummins customers. Cummins Care representatives are prepared to answer questions and assist customers with finding the nearest authorized service location. This service ensures that the location can quickly meet the customer’s specific service requirements. Customers who use Cummins Care can tap into the largest U.S. and Canadian service network in the industry, with over 3,500 locations. As part of the total value that Cummins offers customers, coupled with its strong commitment to customer support, Cummins Care provides a trusted information source for questions regarding the latest on- and off-highway engine and product technology, including EPA 2010 and Tier 4 Interim with new ultra-clean aftertreatment systems. The Nashville-based team is also prepared to answer all operational questions on topics such as fuel and oil specifications and maintenance intervals. Cummins Care utilizes the same 1-800-DIESELS number that customers know today. The enhanced support hours will be extended to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, starting in July 2011.

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A new solution pioneered by Markham based TruckTax promises to significantly reduce the time and cost investment required by truckers to manage their bookkeeping, accounting and business tax information and filings. The easy-to-use spreadsheet bookkeeping software program, customized specifically to meet the income and expense recording categories needed by truckers to bring more meaning to the business information and the bottom-line, gives truckers more control over business information and source documents. With the TruckTax system, truckers eliminate the need to package and send their income and expense invoices and receipts to an accountant to prepare and provide them with quarterly profit-loss reports and ready-to-file returns as is applicable. Instead, truckers use this spreadsheet system to enter their income and expenses at a time that is convenient to their operating schedule and simply send the spreadsheet to their accountant on a monthly basis by email for processing and reports preparation. “Truckers typically collect their business income and expense information and receipts, then package and send them to an accountant or a company like ours to handle the accounting and document management,” says Ron Johnson, president of TruckTax, Inc. TruckTax paperless bookkeeping system changes that. Truckers now simply email their accountant a copy of an active spreadsheet direct from their home or laptop computer and are able to view or print meaningful professional reports each month to obtain a snapshot of the business and the current bottom-line, all without the need of any prior bookkeeping or double-entry accounting knowledge or experience. A few of the active reports available each month include: profit/ loss report; cash flow report; and operating analysis of income per mile or kilometer, cost per mile or kilometer and profit per mile or kilometer. To further help truckers manage the operating profitability of the business, the system has a built-in Load Profit Analysis system to allow truckers to know how much profit they will make on each load prior to backing up to the dock to pick up the load. This easy-to-use yet comprehensive bookkeeping management system for truckers goes beyond bookkeeping management to provide truckers with an audit-ready document management system that will in the event of an audit allow the process to be hassle-free.

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Carrier Transicold’s New FuelCheck Ultrasonic Monitoring Option Improves Refrigerated Hauling

arrier Transicold’s new FuelCheck ultrasonic monitoring option for Vector and X2 Series trailer refrigeration units is designed to help reduce operating costs and protect the integrity of the cold chain by alerting drivers when low-fuel situations could lead to a system shutdown. It also enables fuel- consumption tracking, helping to improve fuel management across entire fleets. Service calls due to units running out of fuel and losing their prime can be among the most costly maintenance expenses faced by a fleet, according to Kevin Williams, Carrier Transicold trailer product manager. “Those avoidable situations can also inconvenience a fleet’s customers and risk the integrity of cargo,” he said. FuelCheck software tracks the fuel level via the DataLink™ data recorder of the refrigeration unit’s Advance microprocessor control. Such information is important for fleet efficiency and can also help spot problems, such as fuel theft, especially when monitoring is done remotely via telematics. In use, the Advance microprocessor continuously monitors the level of diesel in the refrigeration unit’s fuel tank, as sensed by the FuelCheck ultrasonic transducer mounted at the top of the tank. Unlike capacitance sensors, ultrasound measurement provides accuracy regardless of the fuel type, be it low- sulfur diesel, a biodiesel blend or fuel with special conditioners or additives. If the fuel level drops below 15 percent for more than 30 seconds, the refrigeration unit’s LED light bar glows a cautionary yellow to warn the driver, and the control unit’s message center displays “LOW FUEL WARNING.” If the fuel level drops below 10 percent for more than 60 seconds, the refrigeration system automatically shuts down to prevent loss of prime in the fuel lines. For more information about the FuelCheck option, turn to the experts within the Carrier Transicold dealer network or visit www.trucktrailer.carrier.com. www.roadtoday.com

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Phillips Industries Introduces Battery Status Indicator

ne quick look ensures truck fleets that their batteries have all the power they need with the new Batty Status Indicator from Phillips Industries. The Phillips Battery Status Indicator is a simple device which can be added to monitor the state of power for any battery, particularly lift gate batteries. It alerts operators during pretrip inspections that battery power may be lower than required. If battery voltage is more than 12.4 volts or 75% power, the LED light flashes green but if the voltage falls below 12.39 volts, the light will blink red indicating that batteries should be charged before the trailer leaves on the next trip. Phillips new Battery Status Indicator part number 60-9000, is available through Phillips authorized distributors.

Hino Trucks introduces its new class 4 and 5 cab over with the first ever U.S. Diesel-Electric Hybrid offering

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ino Trucks unveiled a revolutionary addition to its product lineup during the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Hino will offer four models of the newly designed Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine (COE) trucks. In the class 4 market, Hino will offer the 155 diesel model and the first ever U.S. class 4 diesel-electric hybrid model, the 155h. The 155 and 155h models will carry a 14,500 lb. GVW rating. In the class 5 market, Hino will offer the 195 diesel model and the first ever U.S. class 5 diesel-electric hybrid model, the 195h. The 195 and 195h models will carry a 19,500 lb. GVW rating. “The new cab over line-up is an exciting addition to the Hino Trucks brand as we strive to provide our customers with a comprehensive offering for their trucking needs,” said Sumio Fukaya, President and CEO of Hino Trucks. All models are powered by the Hino J05E Series engine. The 5-liter engine is rated at 210 hp and 440 lb. ft. of torque. Utilizing Aisin’s A465, 6-speed automatic transmission, the Hino hybrid is the first to be packaged with an automatic transmission. Both models feature an ergonomically friendly wide cab with a North American standard 33-inch frame rail width, a 56,900 PSI frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank. The cab’s styling emphasizes aerodynamics and visibility with an angled

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ecently I had the opportunity of meeting with quite a few drivers, from various companies. It was enlightening to say the least. What do they really want? For that matter, what do any of us want? Money, sure we all have bills and we all have to feed and clothe ourselves. When there is a Kevin Snobel is a frequent problem someone that will listen. No I’m speaker at Industry Seminars, talking about the Manager that hears, I’m and has been involved in the Transportation Industry, talking about the Manager that actually and taught about the Industry listens. since 1976. He is presently employed at Caravan Logistics As an industry we spend a lot of Inc where he is Director of money, training drivers. We spend a lot Safety and Compliance. He can be reached at kevinsnobel@ of money for security crossing the border. caravanlogistics.ca We spend a lot of money on equipment. We spend a lot of money on information technology. We spend a tremendous amount of money on insurance costs. We spend a lot of money on fuel everyday. How can we reduce all of them? It has been said by many, many people, if we control costs, we will be around for the long term. If we are cutting costs then it may already be too late. Funnily enough many companies in this industry, just take for granted, loads from so called reputable companies and then are stuck never getting paid. In the Truck/Transportation industry where a profit margin is only 2%-5% for good companies, how many loads do

you have to move, if someone doesn’t pay the $8,500.00 they owe you? This industry has always had a dark side to it, of sharing information especially when it comes to clients. A friend of mine, was telling me, about a company (a so-called 3PL), who refused to pay the $8,500.00 they owed them for loads moved last June, July, August, and September. I advised him: Send a letter, to the actual Shipper and Consignee, directly. Sure this is drastic but it is also very legal. I also advised them to preface the letter to the actual Shipper and Consignee by stating “THIS IS NOT A LETTER SOLICTING YOUR FREIGHT BUSINESS”. That way the so-called 3PL cannot accuse the carrier of back soliciting their freight moves. I will continue this in next month’s article.

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eritor Vehicle SystemsTerraStar has announced avistar hasWABCO unveiled the Control International 4x4 the availability SafetyDirect at theNational 2010 American commercial truck atofthe just concluded Truck TruckingAssociation Association(NTEA) Management Conference Equipment Work Truck Show. and Exhibition. SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North The TerraStar 4x4 variant will deliver additional commercial American commercial vehicle fl eets seeking to simplify delivery duty capability for a wide range of customer needs, including con-of detailed trendlandscape, data as well as other instantoff-highway notificationapplications. of vehicle safety struction, utility, and and performance. Since its introduction in March 2010 and production launch in allows customers to use as a single point of access OctoberSafetyDirect 2010, the International TerraStar has generated significant to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brakinterest from work truck buyers. To date, the company has received ing, stability control, following distances, collision safety system more than 2,000 orders. braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well At the heart of the new International TerraStar is its 300 as the entire fleet. The comprehensive reporting includes event horsepower, 6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 V-8 engine, delivering 660 lb.-ft. location, date, time, speed, odometer reading and safety trending torque. data.This engine features a compacted graphite iron (CGI) block which offers high strength without added weight. The TerraStar “We are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American features MaxxForce Advanced EGR emissions technology, customers. We fully expect the system to revolutionize the the way onlyflno-hassle emissions technology in its class. MaxxForce eets monitor report and capture safety data,” With said Jon Morrison, Advanced EGR, won’t have the worry or inconvenience president andcustomers general manager, Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control of finding or filling liquid urea. And, with no added Systems. “By integrating data from our company’saftertreatment SmartTrac and equipment, theactive TerraStar clean and SafetyDirect clear chassis and for easy OnGuard safetyprovides systems ainto Iteris’ lanebodydeparture and equipment mounting, not to mention less added weight. warning systems, it’s easier for fleet managers to collect While built onthey a strong durable commercial-duty platthe information need toand meet and improve safety and business form, the” TerraStar is also easy to operate. The TerraStar features goals. best-in-class visibility—38 percent morethe than the marketin leader. SafetyDirect works by combining technologies Meritor WABCO’s SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their

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Time is Money – How Much Have You Spent?

In the business world time is money or so it is said. If you are wasting time you are wasting productivity therefore you are wasting money. That holds true for many of us in business or not. It’s all around us as well, just watch people as they rush around all day trying to catch up with this or trying to complete that. If you really want to tick them off ask them to complete a task for you by a certain time, and watch the fireworks go. Now some people don’t feel that time management can work for them. The excuses I get are that, “too many outside factors affect my time frame”, or “I am paid to work here for eight hours anyway”. Those situations may be true but that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive within that time frame. The group that probably needs time management the most but refuses to use it is the truck drivers of world. As I speak with owner operators across the country through seminars and workshops I hear the same thing, “Dispatch doesn’t give us the time we need” or “we can’t make any money!” That may be true but are you doing the things that are important for your business to be successful by using time wisely? As an entrepreneur working on and in my business I have to make sure I am working productively to not only grow my business, but completing the projects I receive from my clients. I also have to watch the outside factors don’t

eat away my time, so I have to remain very scheduled to be productive. So how do you do that without losing sight of your lifestyle? If you’re an entrepreneur then the best time management technique that I enjoy is through using colour to manage your time. To learn how to do that read my past article on how to “Colour Manage Your Time” which is posted on my blog. However we are talking about the professional driver here and there are certain situations that you will come across that will affect your time. Those outside forces are necessarily under anyone’s control as they may be weather or traffic related. You also have hours of service which tell you how much work you can put in during the day and so on. But as an owner operator you need to keep your eye on the profit and loss of your business and also future stability of the business through productivity. Many owner operators feel they don’t have to work hard or can schedule time off whenever they want, but that isn’t true as those wheels need to keep moving. So how do you plan for all of the unknown factors that affect your schedule? The first part is to know your breakeven point for the business on a monthly basis. This will be based on the budget you created when starting your operation as an owner operator. How much work do you need? The next step is to make sure you know how much profit you want to make above your

costs, is it 5%, 10%, or 20%. Now break your mileage in to the days you have available to work. So let’s say you need to complete 500 miles per day to create the income you want for your business. You are going to lose a certain amount of time unloading, loading, clearing customs, etc so that needs to be factored in to your calculations. If you are waiting to be unloaded for an hour that should be replacing the income for that driving time being lost. So as you factor in all of those situations you will be evaluating your operation to make sure each day you are making the money you have set out to make. Now let’s assume you are working in Canada and have 13 hours of driving time available to put in the miles. Five hundred miles will take approximately 10 hours of driving time. Factor in your breaks and inspections and you should require around 12 hours a day without any major delays. So set your daily limit at 12 hours and you have a safety net of an hour. Just because you can run 13 hours a day doesn’t mean you should. If you are trip planning effectively and managing your time, while watching your business you will find you are more productive with less time. You can also increase your profits by keeping your finger on the pulse of your business. Manage your time effectively on and off duty and you will succeed at time management. Remember time is money!

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fter several years of planning and significant consultations, on October 31, 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) implemented the first stage of the eManifest initiative — one of the Agency’s largest undertakings to strengthen our nation’s security and at the same time modernize and improve commercial border processes. When fully implemented, eManifest will require all commercial import trade partners (carriers, freight forwarders and importers) in all modes of transportation (air, marine, highway and rail) to electronically transmit advance trade data to the CBSA for risk assessment purposes. By risk assessing pre-arrival information, health, safety and security threats related to commercial shipments can be identified before the goods arrive in Canada. The CBSA can then focus its resources on those people, goods and conveyances posing the greatest risk to the security and prosperity of Canada. eManifest will result in an improved commercial process that rewards compliance with predictable and expedited processing at the border. eManifest – Advance Trade Data Requirements To reduce the administrative burden on businesses, eManifest advance trade data requirements will build on existing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) data sets and be harmonized to the greatest extent possible with the World Customs Organization and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The CBSA will publish the required data element details and guidelines in Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Documents (ECCRDs) a minimum of six months before the respective implementation timelines begin. The ECCRD for the highway mode is available on the CBSA Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca (click on the eManifest button and then “ACI/eManifest Highway Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD)” in the “In Focus” box). eManifest – Before the Border The CBSA must receive highway carriers’ electronic cargo and conveyance data a minimum of one hour in advance of goods arriving at the border using either: ▶ an existing EDI method: • Value Added Network (VAN): a public EDI network used to exchange data through a single communication interface; • Third Party Service Provider: a CBSA-approved third party that transmits data for their clients using a variety of communication modes; • Customs Internet Gateway (CIG): a gateway used by the trade community to transmit cargo, release and accounting data over the Internet to the CBSA; • Direct Connect to the CBSA: an alternative that provides trade partners with a direct connection to the CBSA. OR ▶ the eManifest Portal, an Internet-based option developed by the CBSA to facilitate compliance and ease the transition from paper reporting to pre-arrival electronic data transmission for small- to medium-sized enterprises. The eManifest Portal will be ROAD TODAY APRIL 2011

available to highway carriers in early summer 2011. eManifest – Implementation Timeline Recognizing that it will take time to adjust to the new reporting requirements, eManifest will be implemented over a number of years, by client type, using an 18-month implementation timeline. There will be an initial 12-month period to allow clients to incorporate eManifest requirements into their business processes followed by a six-month period of informed compliance. After this period, clients may be subject to administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) for non-compliance. eManifest – Key Implementation Dates ▶ Highway carriers Beginning October 31, 2010, current EDI options for data transmission included functionality for the transmission of highway carriers’ cargo and conveyance data. The CBSA will offer an eManifest Portal option beginning in early summer 2011. Although registered and tested EDI clients could begin transmitting eManifest information on October 31, 2010, the 18-month implementation timeline for all highway carriers to transmit cargo and conveyance data will begin in early summer 2011. ▶ Rail carriers In late 2011 / early 2012, the 18-month implementation timeline will begin for rail carriers to transmit cargo and conveyance data. ▶ Freight forwarders In 2012, the 18-month implementation timeline will begin for freight forwarders in all modes of transportation to transmit secondary cargo / house bill data. ▶ Importers In 2012, the 18-month implementation timeline will begin for importers in the marine mode to begin transmission of advance trade data (formerly called Importer Admissibility Data or IAD). Note: The implementation dates for importer data in other modes and crew/passenger data in all modes will be confirmed at a later date. eManifest – Early Adopters The CBSA encourages clients to adopt eManifest requirements early within each implementation timeline. Being an ‘early adopter’ will allow clients time to streamline business practices and operational efficiency before requirements become mandatory. With the implementation of eManifest, all carriers will be required to use carrier codes assigned by the CBSA. The use of the itinerant highway carrier code “77YY” will be eliminated on March 31, 2011. For further information on the process for obtaining a carrier code, visit the CBSA Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca (click on “Commercial sector” then “Commercial carriers”). eManifest – Client Support The CBSA will provide ongoing support to clients by telephone and e-mail — before, during and following the implementation of eManifest. For general questions about eManifest policy or operations, call 1-800-461-9999. Meet CBSA at the Road Today Truck Show, Booth 155.

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On keeping a low profile of late:

My sister Radhika is in America. I was holidaying there with my family. Apart from that, I was very much here, working. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started an NGO thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focussing on women and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues. Also, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been busy with Bhojpuri films. My first movie that released there was a blockbuster. What a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know is that Bhojpuri films have a huge market in UP and Bihar. One film is directed by Saroj Khan. In the other film Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working

on, Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini will make guest appearances. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a Punjabi film that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing. Till now, I have worked in nine different languages and I want to work in the remaining languages as well.

Rumours that a top south star finished her career there: Nothing of that sort happened. These were different kinds of rumours.

What went wrong down south?

I had the number one position for 12 years in the South Indian film industry. There comes a point when you want to move on and do something different. I wanted to do Hindi films which I am doing. Just that at times I feel Hindi movies are overrated. Maybe because they give national and international fame. But regional movies emphasise tradition and culture. My Bhojpuri movies always have a social message.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that at that time I took a break, went into art of living, started teaching it. When you are on top and quit, speculations arise. It was my wish. I wanted to do something else.

Allegations about underworld links that came up sometime ago: Allegations are just allegations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a part of life. One has to take them with a pinch of salt. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done no wrong, I have nothing to worry about. The law will takes its own course, if it has to.

OUT OF ACTION? Actor Nagma

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erupted, I was campaigning for the Congress. I consciously decided to step away from what I was doing. There were parliamentary sessions going on. But nothing about me came up or became an issue. I believe in doing my work. About a career in politics, if it has to, it will happen. I had never planned anything in life. As long as I live I would like to make a difference.

Personal relationships not working out:

I am truly blessed. As a person, I am completely satisfied and fulfiled. Each experience of mine has taught me to live life in a more enriched manner. I thank God for simply bringing each and every person into my life and teaching me the value of relationships.

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uman Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada are updating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that fleets have been using to tackle shortages of long-haul truck drivers. The changes to the related Immigration and Refugee Protection

Regulations, which came into force on April 1, will address: • Genuineness of job oﬀers – This will involve assessing an employer’s ability to meet the terms of a job offer; determining if the business is legitimate and actively engaged in the province in which a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) is submitted; and verifying that the job offer is consistent with the employer’s reasonable employment needs. Reviews will also need to determine that employers and third-party agents acting on their behalf have a history of complying with the federal, provincial and territorial laws which regulate employment and recruitment. • Compliance review – This makes sure that wages and working conditions have, over the two years preceding an LMO application, been “substantially the same” as the original job offers to temporary foreign workers. Employers will be barred from the Temporary Foreign Work Program for two years if there is any Visit www.cfmsonline.com difference between a job and its related or call 877-454-4076 Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham verbal or written offer. Fleets will still have the opportunity to justify any differences TERRY EVANSHEN – accounting for issues such as accounting The Man Who Lost Himself problems or errors that were made uninWelcome Reception Monday, May 9 He was one of the greats. Member of the Canadian tentionally – and to compensate foreign Football Hall of Fame, twice voted outstanding Hosted by Mack Trucks Canada Canadian in the CFL, Grey Cup champion, and workers where necessary. Ineligible emthen, on July 4, 1988, in a single second Terry Evanshen nearly lost it all. Terry will inspire you to Trade Show/Outside Display ployers will be posted on Citizenship and look at your own life in a way you have never done Immigration Canada’s website. before. He shows you the never-ending power of the Tuesday Speaker - Allison Graham human mind to overcome obstacles. He shows you • Cumulative duration – Temporary the incredible perseverance of the human spirit. Foreign Workers who accumulate four Manufacturer Information Suites years of work under the Temporary ALLISON GRAHAM Canadian Fleet Maintenance Build Your Ultimate Network! Foreign Worker Program will be barred Manager Award A columnist for Sun Media and a regular from working in Canada for the next contributor to the Financial Post, Allison Graham Hosted by Volvo Trucks Canada will entertain and inspire as she teaches you four years. Employers are responsible how to get the most value from the conference for ensuring that job applicants have not by networking effectively. “The best after-dinner Seminar Banquet Wednesday, May 11 speaker we’ve had in 14 years!” – Alan C. from reached the limit. These calculations for Wednesday Speaker - Terry Evanshen the London Home Builders Association accumulated time will begin April 1. Sponsored by Truck News /Motor Truck Fleets that are familiar with the proJOIN US! NETWORK, PARTICIPATE, LEARN! VISIT www.cfmsonline.com gram may notice an increase in paperwork when applying for the related LMO. 2011 SPONSORS For more information on these regulations, please visit HRSDC’s website at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml

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increase the likelihood of straining the tendon. The most common symptom of Achilles tendonitis is pain at the back of the heel bone that develops gradually and worsens over time. Some people experience a dull ache in the back of the leg above the heel after participating in physical activity. On visual inspection, you may notice swelling or a lump on the Achilles tendon. It is important to address this injury at its onset in order to avoid developing a more serious condition. Most of the time, a health care

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decrease pain. Gentle stretches may also promote healing of the tendon. However, it is important to perform the stretches in a slow and controlled manner in order to avoid re-injury. Orthotic devices such as heel lifts may also be utilized to relieve the tension on the tendon during the healing process. If the injury does not respond to these conservative modes of treatments, your doctor may explore other possibilities such as corticosteroid injections or even surgery. The goal of surgery is to repair damaged tissue and restore function of the foot. As I always say, prevention is the best treatment. It is important for drivers to use proper footwear which provide adequate cushioning for the heel and support for the arch. Also, it is good practice to replace footwear when they show signs of excessive wear. Next, performing a regular stretching routine which includes a few calf muscles stretches will improve flexibility and reduce the stress on the tendon. Lastly, warming up before performing any physical activity will loosen up the muscles and tendons of the legs. I recommend that drivers walk around their truck five to ten times as a good warm up. By following these simple tips, you will greatly reduce your chances of developing Achilles tendonitis. Until next time, drive safely.

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