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CONTENTS

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PETERBILT SHOWCASES MODEL 567 DURING CONEXPO-CON/AGG SHOW BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL INTRODUCES NEW M854 WIDE BASE ALL-POSITION TIRE

VOLVO TRUCKS DELIVERS 25,000TH TRUCK WITH REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS UPTIME SUPPORT RYDER CANADA LAUNCHES NEW ON-DEMAND MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SOLUTION

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FLEET BRAKE TRUCK TRAILER PARTS & SERVICE SPONSORS ATSSA TORONTO MEETING NAVISTAR ENHANCES ONCOMMAND CONNECTION SYSTEM OFFERINGS

ONTARIO INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION TO KEEP ROADS SAFE

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PORT METRO VANCOUVER STRIKE - BACK TO WORK LEGISLATION INTRODUCED

DRIVING THE FUTURE PROJECT TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING

Column - Sukhdeep Kang Road Today Jobs Bollywood Beauty

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Column - Bruce Outridge Trux Stop Marketplace Hindi/Punjabi Trucking Quotient Column - Dr. Christopher Singh

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Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress

“ Volvo is definitely the make that gets the best fuel efficiency in our FLEET ” “We are a general freight carrier with a fleet of 32 company trucks, 22 of which are Volvo 630s and 670s. All are Volvo power - D13s rated at 475 hp – carrying 80,000 lbs. most of the time, and sometimes more on Canadian runs.

Ever since we have increased the number of Volvo trucks we have in our fleet, we have seen a half-mile per gallon increase in fuel efficiency. For a fleet that runs five million miles a year, that really adds up. We’re seeing our fuel economy now at 6.5 US miles per gallon including cold winter travel and mountain terrain.

In an industry where margins are tight, Volvo gives us a competitive advantage in all aspects – fuel economy, uptime, safety and insurance, driver recruiting and retention – all of which are critical to our business. We are growing our company and Volvo will continue to be a partner in our growth.”

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Ontario Introduces New Legislation to Keep Roads Safe A new legislation has been introduced in Ontario to help reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities on the province’s roads and highways and keep them among the safest in North America.

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f passed, the proposed Keeping Ontario’s Roads Safe Act and supporting amendments to the Highway Traffic Act will make highways and roads safer by: n Increasing fines for distracted driving from a range of $60 - $500 to a range of $300 - $1,000 and assigning three demerit points upon conviction n Increasing fines for drivers for dooring cyclists from a range of $60 - $500 to range of $300 - $1,000 and raising the demerit points from two to three n Requiring all drivers to maintain a distance of one metre when passing cyclists n Requiring drivers to yield the whole roadway to pedestrians at school crossings and pedestrian crossovers Truck, Vehicle and Bus Safety Proposed legislation, if passed, would

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Peterbilt showcases model during CONEXPO-CON/AGG show

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its new all-purpose vocational Model 567 and other vehicles during the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show at the Las Vegas Convention Center last month.

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Vocational Products.

The Model 567 is a lightweight, highly versatile vocational vehicle that is a rugged truck and tractor capable of meeting the demands of most any jobsite. It can be ordered in 121- and 115-inch BBC lengths – with a wide variety of heavy-duty components and axle configurations for increased payloads and optimized weight distribution. It has a set-back front axle that provides excellent maneuverability and a tight turning radius, according to Cook.

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AERO CLAD bumper for Mack Granite saves weight and maintenance Hendrickson Bumper and Trim have announced the release of the new AERO CLAD bumper for the Mack Granite which offers weight savings and requires less maintenance compared to the standard metal bumper.

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he AERO CLAD bumper for Mack Granite truck models offers 32 lbs. of weight savings compared to the standard steel bumper. In addition, these bumpers offer a bright mirror-like finish that is 10 times thicker than chrome which helps resists corrosion. Unlike painted or chrome

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Kenworth Adds Bendix Front and Rear Air Disc Brakes As Option for T370 Offer Light Weight Design, Ease of Maintenance, and Superior Performance

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enworth Truck Company has announced that factoryinstalled Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium duty conventional trucks.

“Fleets and truck operators purchasing new Kenworth T370s can now benefit from the automotivelike feel, lightweight design, ease of maintenance and superior performance offered

by Bendix front and rear air disc brakes,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. “This new Kenworth option also offers extended brake change intervals, reduced stopping distance and weight reduction compared to drum assemblies.”

The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin floating caliper design that provides a more stringent overall dimension accuracy and consistent force distribution.

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In December, Kenworth announced that it was making Bendix ADB22X front air disc brakes standard on its Class 8 tractors and trucks. The front air disc brakes were previously available as an option on Kenworth Class 8 models.

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GUESTCOLUMN

Insurance– it’s a major decision and requires your due diligence There are a host of things that you need to know in order to properly protect your business and personal assets. You will need an insurance broker with a high level of expertise to guide you. Your broker will go to the insurance marketplace and determine what firm best suits your needs, is financially stable, and has a good track record in the trucking sector. If you recall, several insurers have come and gone over the years, so stability in the marketplace should be a factor in your selection decision.

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nsurance can be best described as “an instrument that allows for the many to share in the losses of the few”. You also need to understand that insurance is there to make you “whole” again in the event you suffer a loss. Insurance is not there to provide you with a profit.

Unfortunately, in tough economic times the insurance industry experiences a spike in what can only be described as “desperation claims”. People in tough financial distress will often perpetrate false claims. We also know that there are persons involved in the staging of incidents who then pursue false claims in an effort to defraud the insurance industry. Lastly, we can’t forget the ever present and growing criminal element that continues to focus both time and resources on stealing freight

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If you have questions about fleet insurance and types of coverage – you need to seek out and ask a licensed insurance broker who specializes in transportation.

Don’t leave it to your best buddy who claims to know how to go about getting the best and lowest premium.

Broker selection is critical. Don’t accept just any broker when you are shopping for insurance for a trucking operation.

Standard home and auto insurance can be handled by most brokers, but trucking is a far more complex risk. With complex risks, the broker needs to meet with you and review your operations in detail.

He or she needs to truly understand your business so they can competently work on your behalf. The person you select needs’ to understand insurance coverage for commercial fleet, property/ warehouse, and possibly garage exposure.

They will need to know where you will be operating - locally, intra-provincially, extra- provincially, across Canada, or internationally into the more litigious USA and/or possibly into Mexico. All are factors that need to be fully disclosed to your broker and in turn to the insurance company, so they can determine the exposure and develop the required coverage to protect you and your assets.

It is your broker’s job to describe your business in great detail to an insurance Underwriter. They will paint a picture of your operation to the Underwriter. With a clear picture, the Underwriter can then develop and provide coverage that is designed specifically to protect you and your business.

I recently met with a small new entry fleet with a policy “in force” that posed some real problems. The policy in force was providing coverage designed for “local only” operations, while the fleet since it’s’ inception had always engaged

in cross border carriage with close to 65% of it’s’ mileage exposure in the USA. How this fact was misinterpreted is anyone’s guess, but it could have had dire financial consequences for the fleet. Had there been a collision in the USA, would there have been coverage or would a claim have been denied? Luckily, the carrier had no collisions during the term, and at his renewal he shopped his insurance business and engaged an insurance broker who specialized in truck fleet who corrected this serious gap.

There is a reason behind the insurance broker licensing requirement. It ensures a high level of knowledge, obligation to duty, and more importantly integrity of work.

Insurance is one of the foundation blocks you need in place to protect your business and assets so you may focus on growing your business. Keep your broker informed of any major changes in your operation. Any significant material change in your business should be communicated through your broker to the insurer to ensure coverage is in place. Surprises could be very costly.

Many new entrants in the industry have operated on a shoe string and a prayer. They often look at every possible way in which to lower their costs, and many will look at their insurance for those dollar savings.

Misrepresentation of fleet information can be grounds for claim denial or worse policy cancellation. The insurance market place is quickly shrinking for the poorly run small fleet operator. Playing games with your insurance coverage is like rolling the dice in a high stakes game.

If you can’t put a dollar value on safety, then try an accident.

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INDUSTRYEVENT

Breakfast Seminar held by MITL & MTO to discuss importance of trucking in Ontario

The McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation presented a breakfast seminar on March 6th to launch their most recent research study: Truck Freight Generators and Attractors in the Province of Ontario.

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he session led by Dr. Mark Ferguson from MITL gave an overview of the importance of trucking to the Ontario economy. It examined the geography of trucking clusters and generators across the province and some of the dynamics of trucking-oriented goods movement intra-provincially, inter-provincially and internationally.

Study Highlights: n Movements that involve the GTA are prevalent across the vast majority of commodity types and communities across the province.

The GTA accounts for about 2/3 of outgoing shipments in the province and about 1/2 of incoming shipments. n 400 series highways play a critical role in the distribution of freight in Ontario and have played a large role in defining the locations of freight facilities. n There are 19 freight clusters of note in Ontario. Ten of these are in the GTA Region and nine are outside it although many of the GTA clusters are extremely large. None of these clusters are in the northern regions.

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Fleet Brake Truck Trailer Parts & Service sponsors ATSSA Toronto meeting The March 11th meeting of Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) Toronto Chapter was sponsored by Fleet Brake Truck Trailer Parts & Service.

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Volvo Trucks Delivers 25,000th Truck Equipped with Remote Diagnostics Uptime Support Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics connected vehicle platform is now providing proactive diagnostic and repair planning assistance to 25,000 trucks throughout the U.S. and Canada. Averitt Express of Cookesville, Tenn. recently took delivery of and put into service the 25,000th truck, a Volvo VNL 670.

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Remote Diagnostics also provides service case communication and documentation among Volvo Action Service, dealers and customers through ASIST, Volvo’s web-based service management tool.

Volvo will open a new building in the fall at its Greensboro, N.C. headquarters to accommodate expanding aftermarket and support capabilities. Roughly one-third of the 123,000-square-foot facility will serve as a dedicated Uptime Center housing Volvo Action Service (VAS), Volvo’s 24/7 support team. VAS agents receive alerts via Remote Diagnostics when monitored fault codes appear. They then work with the customer’s defined decision maker to establish a course of action.

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New en-route Auto Program brings award-winning IMS UBI Intelligence solution to Ontario drivers The Co-operators is introducing the en-route Auto Program in Ontario, a unique offering that will allow for more customized auto insurance and lower premiums for safe drivers, based on usage-based insurance (UBI) technology developed by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS). Beginning April 2, clients who sign up will receive an automatic five per cent discount and could earn up to 25 per cent off their auto insurance, depending on their driving behaviour.

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small wireless telematics device is plugged into a vehicle’s port to track participating clients’ driving in real time. Data collected include instances of sudden braking and rapid acceleration; as well as the total distance driven and times of day. The information collected as part of the program will only be used to reward safe drivers - it will never result in premium increases.

Participating clients can access their driving data online, including routes traveled, mileage, travel time, sudden

braking and acceleration, as well as coaching tips, through the myenroute Dashboard. The information can be used by drivers to improve their driving behaviour, which could in turn result in more savings.

The en-route Auto Program will be available in Ontario as of April 2, 2014. Upon enrolment in the program, a five per cent discount is applied automatically. When the policy comes up for renewal, and once the vehicle has passed 125 days and 1,000 km, the discount will be recalculated based on the data collected.

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Driving the Future to establish benchmarks for mandatory entry level driver training Trucking HR Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and provincial trucking associations have joined together in a project that will establish the benchmarks for the industry’s goal of seeing mandatory entry level driver training introduced across Canada – a key step in addressing the trucking industry’s intensifying shortage of qualified personnel.

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he three-year Driving the Future project is supported with $1.2 million in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program, and will be led

by Trucking HR Canada.

The work is also a direct response to recent recommendations by the CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Truck Driver Shortage in Canada, and a landmark Conference Board of Canada report on the issue.

The project will begin by clearly defining the skills and abilities that today’s carriers expect entry level drivers to have. A related focus on more experienced drivers will take a vital step toward a national apprenticeship-like program. Driving the

Future will then identify the steps an entry level driver needs to follow to be certified, such as the knowledge to be demonstrated in written tests, performance standards for road tests, and minimum requirements for experiences such as time behind the wheel.

“This work will take us beyond the steps needed to earn a licence,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada.

“Working alongside the carriers who will ultimately hold entry level drivers to these higher standards, we will clearly identify the skills and abilities that drivers are expected to demonstrate when they are first hired.

This will guide the schools who develop training programs, make graduating drivers more employable, and better meet the trucking industry’s needs.”

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Port Metro Vancouver Strike - legislation introduced to force unionized port truckers back to work

The government in British Columbia has introduced legislation Bill 25 — Port Metro Vancouver Container Trucking Services Continuation Act that will require unionized truck drivers who are members of Unifor serving Port Metro Vancouver to return to work.

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“This legislation is being tabled reluctantly and comes after multiple attempts over recent weeks to end the dispute and get Port Metro Vancouver back to full capacity,” said Shirley Bond, Minister Responsible for Labour. “The disruption at Canada’s largest and busiest port is impacting our economy, jobs and our trading reputation. This 90-day cooling off period will allow the parties to get back to the bargaining table while normal Port operations resume and goods get moving again.”

BC Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s refusal to negotiate with container truck drivers and the introduction of forced-work legislation will only make matters worse in the port dispute, said

Pics Courtesy: Unifor VCTA Unifor in a media release. “The minister can’t expect to stick his head in the sand and make this go away,” said Paul Johal, President of Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association (VCTA).

“A negotiated settlement is the only sustainable solution.”

Truck drivers have been raising concerns that long line-ups and wait times at the Port of Vancouver are costing truck drivers money and that rates agreed to in previous contract negotiations were not being honoured due to under-cutting. More than 1,000 non-union truckers walked off the job in February at the port’s container terminals. They were joined by the UniforVCTA members on March 10.

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Navistar enhances OnCommand connection system offerings Navistar has announced it has integrated Mitchell 1 Repair-Connect.net and in-bay service tools from Nexiq Technologies and Noregon Systems into its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system.

The company’s diagnostics system is designed to increase vehicle uptime and provide increased fleet management efficiency for International truck customers.

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The addition of Mitchell 1 RepairConnect.net allows customers to access their repair manuals and other maintenance documents from a direct link within the OnCommand Connection portal. With a single login, fleet managers get a complete,

easy-to-navigate information resource with scalable wiring diagrams, digital photos, component locations and more.

Navistar began pilot testing OnCommand Connection with fleets in late 2013.

OnCommand Connection offers fleets realtime fault codes, vehicle locations, nearby dealer locations and fault code actions plans within an online portal. Navistar is currently partnered with telematics service providers such as Omnitracs, PeopleNet, Teletrac, Geotab, XRS, CyntrX, Vnomics, and Pedigree Technologies.

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Ryder Canada Launches New On-Demand Maintenance & Repair Solution:

Opens Service Network to All Private Fleets Pay-as-you-go coverage connects large fleets with Ryder’s industry-leading tools, highly trained technicians and a nationwide maintenance and repair network for a small monthly fee

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fleet owner, who can then choose and pay for services as needed.

“New complex engine technologies and tightening emissions and safety regulations make it more challenging than ever to maintain a large fleet of vehicles,” said Ryder Canada Vice President and General Manager, Fleet Management Solutions, Jerry Brown. “Many fleet owners no longer have the capital or resources to hire and train qualified technicians and invest in maintenance infrastructure. With Ryder On-Demand, fleet owners get consistent, professional service from a company with more than 80 years of experience in heavy, medium and light truck maintenance. Ryder On-Demand customers can access our maintenance network as needed, while benefiting from predetermined labour rates and part pricing on each service visit. This improves the predictability of their maintenance costs, which is an incredible value for large fleets.”

Customer vehicles are maintained by Ryder Canada’s OEM-trained, certified technicians who know how to service and repair all major engine makes and drivelines, including today’s advanced technology. Technicians are crosstrained in multiple disciplines, including the latest electronics, components, and warranty work. State-of-the-art maintenance facilities feature leadingedge diagnostics technologies and computer-assisted scheduling based on vehicle types and driving habits.

In addition to maintenance and repair, customers have access to 24/7 roadside assistance, extended repair hours, and available replacement vehicles. The benefit of working with one national provider also means fewer vendors to manage, less paperwork and the assurance that customers’ fleets are covered wherever they go.

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TST Job Fair Scores Success!

The Job Fair organised by TST Truckload Express & TST Expedited Services on Saturday March 15th at their Mississauga location was a great success.

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The hotdog cart was a busy site and was further complimented by a celebration cake. TST offers many financially rewarding opportunities and is aggressively hiring owner-operators to handle new business.

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TTSAO Announces New Board of Directors The elections for the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) were held recently and Yvette Lagrois, President of Ontario Truck Training Academy, will be at the helm as President of the TTSAO for what she has deemed will be her final term.

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uring her comments after the elections Mrs. Lagrois thanked the membership for electing her for a third term as President. “I believe there has been much accomplished during my term as President and I am excited with the announcement of our new Board of Directors. We collectively have many years of experience running some of the finest institutions in our industry”.

Since the mid 90’s, the TTSAO has been the voice for Commercial Driving Schools in Ontario and has participated in numerous government and stakeholder meetings for the betterment of the trucking industry over the years. The Association has school representation in literally every part of the Province and the institutions who are members of the TTSAO must offer a 200 hour Ministry of Training, Colleges and University (MTCU) approved program.

Recently the TTSAO opened up discussions with the Minister of Transportation, The Honourable Glen Murray and the Ministry of Transportation

Executive to pursue third party testing for its membered schools.

“It is a natural fit for the industry. Let’s face it, trucking companies know how to move freight. Truck training schools, at least the membered schools of the TTSAO, know how to educate entry level drivers. We have had signing authority for a number of years for the Air Brake Endorsement and our track record is very good. Having a third party conduct road tests for Commercial Drivers makes good business sense for both government and industry.” Lagrois added.

Rounding out the board is Vice President Robert Barclay (Crossroads Training Academy), Treasurer Colin Matthews, Secretary Jay Pootha (Jays Professional Truck Training), directors for the 2014-2016 term are Jim Campbell (Ontario Truck Driving School) Kim Richardson (Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) Inc.), Rick Geller (Old Republic Insurance), Dwight Nelson (Commercial Heavy Equipment Training), and Kevin Pattison (Northern Academy of RT Transportation Training).

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L to R : Bob Devolin, Superintendent Peel Regional Police, Garry Robertson, National Director of IBC’s Investigative Services and David Bradley, President and CEO of Canadian Trucking Alliance.

Insurance Bureau of Canada joins forces with Canadian Trucking Alliance and law enforcement to fight cargo theft Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) are joining forces, supported by four large Ontario police services, to launch a national program to fight cargo theft. The rapidly escalating crime is costing Canadians up to $5 billion a year and is a significant problem in transportation hubs in southern Ontario, and in Vancouver and Montreal.

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All insurers in Canada and trucking association members can now report cargo thefts directly to IBC via an online submission form. IBC will act as a clearing house for cargo theft data, and will collect, analyze and promptly share information with a national network of law enforcement partners including Canadian and American border agencies. Law enforcement can ask IBC to search the database to help identify property and to speed its recovery. “This expanded and improved reporting process will help prevent crimes and lead

CRIMEPREVENTION to faster recovery of stolen goods and prosecution of cargo theft criminals,” said Garry Robertson, National Director of IBC’s Investigative Services.

A 2011 study commissioned by CTA, which pegged the cost of cargo crime at $5 billion per year, also linked it to organized crime rings, which use the proceeds of cargo theft to fund such activities as gun and drug smuggling. Cargo crime covers a number of criminal acts including theft, fraud and

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To highlight the sophisticated nature of organized cargo theft, IBC’s Robertson gives the recent example of a tractor-trailer load of T-shirts. The trailer was stolen at 3 a.m. north of Toronto and by 6 a.m. some shirts were for sale at discount stores in small towns on Georgian Bay. By 9 a.m., the rest were on another truck crossing the Peace Bridge bound for Los Angeles with a final destination of India.

“To fight cargo theft, we must be as organized as the criminals,” Robertson says.

“Society can no longer view cargo crime as being victimless,” said David Bradley, President and CEO of Canadian Trucking Alliance. “It is exacting a huge toll, running into billions of dollars, on the Canadian economy and threatens the security of all Canadians. The development of Insurance Bureau of Canada’s nationwide cargo crime database is an essential tool for recovery of stolen freight and equipment, apprehending the criminals, developing and implementing appropriate countermeasures and quantifying the scope of the problem.”

Peel Regional Police Superintendent Bob Devolin said, “Cargo theft is not just a problem for trucking companies and manufacturers; it affects consumers and puts a strain on law enforcement agencies.

We will continue to have a close working relationship with our law enforcement partners, IBC and CTA to recover stolen goods and fight back against this costly crime. Cargo theft is a sophisticated and organized enterprise, and we take this crime very seriously.”

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Accuride Introduces New 14-Inch Accu-Lite Duplex Aluminum Wheels Accuride Corporation has introduced and is commercializing two newly qualified 22.5-in. x 14-in. Accu-Lite Duplex aluminum wheels that are up to four pounds lighter than the earlier models they replace.

Accuride expects to have its customer base transitioned to the new wheel versions early in the second quarter of this year. Adding these lighter products to its portfolio means that Accuride offers the lightest-weight range of standard aluminum wheels, based on total weight, to the North American commercial vehicle industry. The new Duplex wheels are already on the road in fleet service and available for specification from Accuride’s OEM customers.

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edesigned for Weight Savings – Renumbered for Ease of Use Accuride’s new Duplex wheels – identified with part numbers 41142 and 41140 – will be the lightest-weight 22.5-in. x 14-in. Duplex aluminum wheels on the market today and replace previous part numbers 41660 and 41016, respectively. By reengineering the design of these prior Duplex models, Accuride reduced the weight of PN 41660 by three pounds and PN 41016 by four pounds.

The wheels were assigned new part numbers to make it easier to identify them as zero-outset (PN41140) or twoinch-outset (PN41142) wheels. Both 10-hand-hole, hubpiloted aluminum wheels are rated to support a maximum load of 12,800 pounds.

Shine On Accuride ensures a superior finish by offering polish as standard on all of its AccuLite aluminum wheels. Both new 14-in.

Duplex wheels are available with Accuride’s standard polish (SP) or extra-polish (XP) finishes. That means easy-to-clean aluminum wheels that turn heads and shine longer, mile after mile.

The Wide-base Duplex Advantage Accuride’s Duplex aluminum wheels enable fleets to control costs through improved fuel efficiency or increased payload capacity by replacing traditional dual wheel sets with one wide-base 22.5-in.

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x 14-in. wheel on tandem-axle tractors and trailers. Improving fleet operating efficiency was never easier than with the installation of Accu-Lite aluminum Duplex wheels.

These new wheels reduce maintenance time and labor costs because the technician is only mounting or dismounting four wheels, not eight. Without the inner wheel to service, inspecting the wheel-tire assembly and inflating the tires is fast and efficient.

Key features and benefits of the new 14-in. Accu-Lite aluminum Duplex wheels include: n Reduced tire-wheel assembly weight – Reduced fuel expense, increased payload capacity and greater return on investment. n Replaces a dual set of 22.5-in. wheels with one 22.5-in. x 14-in. wheel – Improved ride performance and handling, reduced maintenance costs (fewer assemblies) and less downtime. n Consistent quality – Advanced, state-of-the-art machining and polishing processes ensure consistent quality, reliability and a superior high-gloss finish. n Forged-in durability – The one-piece forged aluminum wheel design provides increased strength and eliminates the porosity that can permit cracks or corrosion to occur. n Made in the USA and Mexico – American-made at Accuride’s aluminum wheel facility in Erie, Pa., and manufactured at its Monterrey plant for Accuride’s fleet customers in Mexico.

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ildlife collisions are a real worry for Canadian drivers, particularly between April and June, when wildlife collisions are most frequent. The most costly result is injury or even death of both the animal and the driver. They’re more common than you’d think. A report from Transport Canada found that between four and eight large animal vehicle collisions take place every hour in our country.

“Most people, especially those in regions with a mix of urban and rural areas, need to be more aware of potential animal collisions,” says insurance and claims expert, Mauro Convertini, from Aviva Canada. “It’s important that drivers know the risks and act responsibly behind the wheel to try to prevent these accidents.”

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to reduce your chances of being involved in a wildlife collision: n Read the signs and watch the road: Those yellow signs with the prancing deer are erected to warn drivers to slow down and to be more aware, especially at night. n Stay in control: Never swerve abruptly – hitting a tree or moving into oncoming traffic can result in significantly more harm than hitting the animal. Brake firmly if an animal is standing on, or crossing, the road. n React: If you can’t avoid striking the large animal, be ready to duck inside your car. Big animals can come through your windshield and with a weight in excess of 100 kilograms it is likely to cause severe injuries.

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March 31, 2014 Greetings Colleagues, It is with great pleasure we announce the 2014 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar and by way of this letter invite you to attend our 51st Anniversary Edition being held June 18th.

Once again, this year’s one day seminar will feature three dynamic panel sessions, trade show exhibit areas and ample time to network and renew friendships at the breaks and evening dinner.

In addition to an action packed day, we will once again host the awarding of the Volvo Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Award. Nominations for this prestigious award are now closed but we’re looking forward to honouring that deserving individual as we collectively raise the awareness of the valuable work we all perform keeping the wheels of Canada’s commerce turning.

Seminar information and all registration forms are available for download from our website: http://www.cfmseminar.com/seminar-application-forms.html For sponsorship or trade show related enquiries, you may contact Brian Sibbald at bsibbald@cogeco.ca or directly at 905-302-5470.

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Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces ONTARIO TOLL HIGHWAY 407 ETR – SAVES COMMUTERS ABOUT 26 MINUTES A DAY New M854 Wide Base All-Position Tire Commuters willing to pay for time savings and predictable travel time Commuters in the Toronto and Hamilton region of Ontario save about 26 minutes a day on average by using 407 Express Toll Route (ETR), according to a new report by The Conference Board of Canada, Travel Time and Reliability: An Analysis of Commuting on 407 ETR.

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DAY 1 will follow a similar format as our previous conferences with interesting panel and breakout sessions that cover critical issues related to the Movements of Goods and People.

DAY 2 will focus specifically on the theme of Electric Mobility which has emerged as an important research focus for MITL and one which has social, economic and environmental implications for society and also for the movements of goods and people. More detailed information about the program for this informative two day event will be provided shortly.

The following prominent new speakers have been confirmed for our May TRANSLOG event: Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuis, Co-Director, Centre for Automotive Industry Research and Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence, Cardiff University, UK Howard Eng, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airport Authority Tony Boemi, Vice-President, Growth & Development, Port of Montreal Dr. Ali Emadi, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Hybrid Powertrain, and Director, McMaster Institute for Automotive Research and Technology (MACAUTO) Gary Fast, Assistant Vice-President, International Transport, Canadian Tire Corporation Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director of Transportation Media Properties with the Business Information Group Conference Dates Opening of On-line Conference Registration:

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Student Paper Awards The Conference sponsors a Best Student Paper Award. The winner is chosen from student academic submissions based on recommendations from the program review committee, and will be presented at the conference. Best Student Paper prize is $1,000.00; Runner-up Paper prize is $500.00. Abstract submission are due February 1, 2014 and final student papers are due: March 31, 2014. Winners will be required to attend and present at the conference. For more information about the competition, please visit http://http://mitl.mcmaster.ca/translog/documents/Guidelines_for_Papers.pdf.

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Organization is the Key! Once again we hit that season where the days get longer, there is a spring in people’s step, and the tax man arrives.

This is the time of year that arrived last year and has arrived every year and you promised you would get organized and lower the tax bill to help your business run better. The truth is you forgot as you have done in the past.

So what will change this year? Is it finally time to get things organized and improve for the year ahead?

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any entrepreneurs are so used to keeping things afloat that they lose money in areas that lack attention. For instance if you are just putting receipts into a shoebox and not entering them into some type of journal or software program then you may not have an idea of how much your expenses are costing the business. If you take that same shoebox to your accountant to sort out for you, you are spending double the money for that service that you would have if a bookkeeper sorted those out for you. What about your maintenance receipts for the truck, how much have you spent on maintaining that truck over the last year? If you don’t know that number then you may be wasting money or it may be costing you to hold on to that baby of yours? Can you match up receipts and information with statements and invoices or are you always behind the eight ball in knowing how much money you bring in every month?

Not everyone is organized and if that is you then you may need to find someone to help you

get organized. One of the best ways of shooting yourself in the foot so to speak is to find the reason you should get organized. It is very hard to start something new if you don’t know why you are starting it in the first place. What is it you wish you had known from last year? Is fuel costing you more than it should? Upgrading to a truck with better fuel mileage may be a solution.

Did the truck break down more than you should be and it’s costing you down time? Again looking at why you want the answers will help you get started with a solution.

Where to start is the question that most people may have and need the most help with. Making a plan of attack is the best thing to start with. Write down those questions that you need answers to and that will help you get started. For instance if you want to know how much you have spent on truck repairs and all you have is a shoebox of receipts the first thing to do is get those sorted out. You did keep them, didn’t you? Now I know you don’t like to sort out receipts, that is why they are in the shoebox, but your accountant will charge you $100 per hour when it can be done for

much cheaper. Either do it yourself, hire a bookkeeper, or find someone responsible to sort them out for you.

Adding those receipts up will give you a total for the year provided you have them all, but you need to find a data entry program so they can be tracked all year. A small operation can get away with a hand written ledger, but there are many software programs that can help you with that inexpensively. Think long term and it will help you move to a more stable operation.

As they say the numbers never lie and that is the truth. You will see a big jump in your business once you start directing the business using actual numbers rather than guessing at what you think the business is actually doing. It will help you make informed decisions allowing you to work on the business instead of in the business. The key is organization and the rest will fall into place.

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Be on guard for identity theft and fraud (NC) – On average, 420 vehicles are stolen every day in Canada. Up to one-third of these involve identity theft. To prevent this from happening to you, take a look at some valuable tips from Globalid, an identity restoration service available through Canadian car dealers:

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n Unattended vehicles should always be locked. Close all windows and turn on alarm/security systems. Never leave unattended vehicles idling. n If possible hide the VIN of the vehicle, located on the driver’s side bottom of the windshield, by covering it with paper or cardboard. n Make your licence plate harder to steal by using a cover which requires a special tool to remove it without damaging it. n Leaving your smartphone, tablet, laptop or flash drives in a visible location in an unattended vehicle is a magnet for thieves. If you must leave these items in your vehicle, conceal them. n Avoid using drive-through banking or other ATM banking during off-hours and in isolated locations.

General Tips n Protect your passwords. Never share them and make sure you cover up when using an ATM or debit terminal. Use strong passwords that are unlikely to be hacked or guessed. n Shred documentation with personal information before disposal or recycling. n Do not leave data on old computer equipment, such as hard drives or storage devices. n Know the status of all your financial accounts and keep up-to-date so you can report discrepancies immediately. n Protect your computer from viruses, phishing scams and hackers with up-to-date firewalls and software. n Never provide personal information over the internet or by phone or mail, unless you initiate it and it is a reputable source. n Never provide credit card information over email.

RSR GLOBAL says its identity restoration service provides victims with fraud experts and lawyers who administer the entire process. Additional information, as well as a free personal risk assessment survey is available at www.id.rsr-global.com.

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Canadian fuel consumption ratings are changing

(NC) The federal government is updating the test methods used to determine fuel consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles to better reflect realworld driving conditions and behaviours. Fuel consumption ratings help consumers compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles for both city and highway driving.

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nstead of the two test cycles for stop-and-go city driving and highway and rural road driving— the updated method will be adding three test cycles to account for air conditioning usage, cold temperature operation and higher speeds with more rapid accelerations.

As a result of the new five-cycle testing, fuel consumption ratings will actually increase by about 15 per cent for most vehicles compared to the two-cycle ratings, according to Natural Resources Canada.

Values may increase by even more for some vehicle technologies. This is not because manufacturers are producing less fuel-efficient vehicles; it is because the 5-cycle test accounts for more factors that better simulate real-world driving conditions and behaviors.

Vehicle manufacturers submit the fuel consumption ratings and supporting data for their vehicles to Environment Canada. It

is the government’s role to ensure that fuel consumption ratings continue to be derived in a controlled, repeatable and standardized manner for every vehicle regardless of which manufacturer submits data.

Ultimately, the ratings are intended to give car buyers comparative information about the fuel consumption of different models based on standard tests. The ratings appear on EnerGuide labels that are affixed to new vehicles at new car dealerships and on Natural Resources Canada’s website. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption will vary from published ratings, depending on how, when and where a vehicle is driven.

If you’re wondering why you can’t get the advertised fuel consumption ratings for your vehicle, you might want to brush up on some fuel-efficient driving habits. Natural Resources Canada has plenty of them at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.

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Concussion TMJ Disorders Over the past few years, The temporomandibular concussions have become joint is professional the hinge a hot (TMJ) topic in like joint joinsof the sports.

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