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WABCO INTRODUCES ONGUARDACTIVE COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM
ENHANCEMENTS INTRODUCED TO INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR ES
MACK INTRODUCES MDRIVE HD IN TITAN BY MACK MODEL
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION OPEN HOUSE
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VOLVO INTRODUCES I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION FOR SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS
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IBC LAUNCHES NEW ROAD SAFETY APP
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CTA WELCOMES TRANSPORT MINISTER’S SUPPORT FOR KEY SAFETY INITIATIVES
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Carriers Spot Trucking Jobs Bollywood Beauty Column - Bruce Outridge Trux Stop Marketplace Hindi/Punjabi Trucking Quotient Column - Dr. Christopher Singh
WOMEN WITH DRIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT OFFERS HELP FOR RECRUITING WOMEN
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been launched and readers can have their say through April 17, at CAAWorstRoads. com. The campaign this year is not just about potholes – but also wants your feedback on traffic congestion, poor timing of traffic signals, confusing road signs, as well as pedestrian and cycling safety. CAA SCO will not only compile a list of the Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario, but will also unveil the worst roads in seven regions across the province. The regional lists of worst roads will help shine a light on the state of local roads in municipalities across Ontario. Stay tuned as we will share the results in our next edition. Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is once again looking for the best and brightest professional drivers and is immediately accepting nominations for the 2015 Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Driver of the Year. Each year this award goes to a professional transport driver who has a collision-free driving record and is an exemplary truck driver both on and off the road. The deadline for nominations is June 29, 2015. Details are available on www. ontruck.org The 7th Annual Road Today Truck Show is around the corner and will be held on May 23rd and 24th at the Soccer Centre in Brampton. Like previous years, there will be plenty of activities including trade show, job fair, kids & family entertainment and lots more. We look forward to an industry friendly networking event. Stay connected and enjoy the much awaited spring weather! Manan Gupta Editor
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hanks for your continued patronage to our award-winning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry! Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Column, Kids Corner, and much more. Trucking HR Canada’s inaugural Women with Drive Leadership Summit was successfully held last month. The event shed new light on steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada’s trucking industry. A funding of $421,720 was also announced by Dr. Kellie Leitch, federal minister of labour and minister of status of women to develop mentorship programs for women and build a formal business case to promote the hiring of other underrepresented demographic groups. We look forward to see positive outcome of this much needed industry initiative. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently launched the SafetyMobile App, a road safety phone application that educates users about staged collisions. Often linked to organized crime rings, staged collisions are just one part of the accident business that increases costs in the Ontario auto insurance system. These fraudsters also falsify medical claims, exaggerate auto body repair costs, make up imaginary collisions and sell seats in their car to falsely claim insurance benefits. If you think you have witnessed or been a victim of an insurance crime, please call IBC’s confidential, 24/7 tip line at 1-877-IBC-TIPS. The annual Worst Roads Campaign by CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has
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WABCO Introduces OnGuardACTIVE Collision
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ABCO has launched its most advanced Collision Mitigation System (CMS) for trucks and buses in North America. WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE features superior radar and is effective in all seasons. The announcement was made during the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held from March 26-28, 2015 in Louisville. WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE utilizes a powerful 77GHz radar sensor that maintains the system’s high performance in all weather conditions. Its superior performance is particularly vital in poor visibility situations such as white outs, heavy rain, dense fog, blinding sunshine or night time driving when camera-based sensors used on other collision mitigation systems may be impaired. OnGuardACTIVE’s radar offers up to five times higher bandwidth than 24GHz radar-based collision mitigation systems available in the market. The system’s dual mode function addresses both long range and adjacent lane views. This enables higher accuracy in object detection, and a more than 30
percent longer range than alternative systems. It is capable of analyzing traffic up to 650 feet ahead, thus recognizing impending critical driving situations earlier. WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE alerts the driver to potentially critical driving situations via acoustic, visual and haptic signals. Should the vehicle operator fail to take corrective action, the system provides active braking
on moving, stopping and stationary vehicles to mitigate or prevent impending rear-end collisons. It is capable of delivering up to full braking on moving and stopping vehicles and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It can also deliver partial braking on stationary vehicles. OnGuardACTIVE will be sold and supported in North America by Meritor RT WABCO.
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The rugged version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission features hardened gears and other hardware to improve durability in tough on- and off-road applications requiring frequent shifting. (right) The new reinforced version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications will be available in Volvo VHD vocational truck models beginning with May orders and will be standard on VHD straight trucks and tractors at or above certain weight ratings.
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I-Shift Transmission for Severe-Duty Applications Volvo Trucks in North America has introduced a rugged version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications. The reinforced I-Shift for severe-duty (SD) applications will be available for order in May in Volvo VHD vocational models. The I-Shift for severe duty is designed for on- and off-road work in construction and other applications requiring frequent shifting.
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he introduction of the I-Shift for severe-duty applications continues Volvo’s leadership in transmission technology that began in 2007 when Volvo became the first OEM to bring an integrated automated manual transmission to the North American market. A record 75 percent of Volvo trucks sold in 2014 were spec’d with an I-Shift transmission. The I-Shift SD is available on VHD models powered by the Volvo D11 and D13 engines and is standard on VHD models at a certain weight rating. Engineered for a wide range of vocational applications like construction, oil field, logging, snow plow or heavy haul, the Volvo VHD offers an easily customizable chassis. The VHD family includes the VHD 200 day cab and VHD 430 with a 42-inch flat roof sleeper, and both models are available in axle forward and axle back configurations.
Gears and other hardware in the severe-duty I-Shift have been hardened to withstand frequent shifting in a rugged operating environment. In addition to the hardened gears, this version features a high-range hardened cone, improved split synchronizer components and main box parts fashioned from reinforced material. The I-Shift SD uses higher-viscosity oil that allows for operation at a higher ambient temperature, and it features a new transmission cooler mounted to the transmission. Reduced oil line length and quick disconnect fittings improve serviceability since there is no need to drain oil in order to service or remove the transmission. The reinforced I-Shift will be standard on VHD models with heavier weight ratings – straight trucks rated at 66,000 lbs. GVWR or higher and tractors rated at 125,000 lbs. GCWR or higher. For lighter-weight applications, VHD customers can RT select this version of the I-Shift SD as an option.
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Mack Introduces its Mack mDRIVE HD in the High Horsepower, Heavy-Haul Titan by Mack Model
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dding to its increasing lineup of models featuring the highly fuel-efficient Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission, Mack Trucks announced during the 2015 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto that the mDRIVE HD is now available and standard in the Titan by Mack model. The mDRIVE HD offers improved performance for demanding on- and off-road applications. The mDRIVE HD in the Titan is compatible up to 2,060 lb.-ft. of torque, 515 to 605 horsepower and integrates seamlessly with the powerful Mack MP10 engine. It monitors changes in grade (both up and down), vehicle speed, throttle position, acceleration, torque demand and gross vehicle weight. It automatically chooses the best gear for the road condition, allowing drivers to focus on the terrain rather than shifting gears, increasing safety on worksites.
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The mDRIVE HD is lightweight. It features reinforced internal components. The mDRIVE HD uses a transmission-mounted oil cooler. Unique software packages, specific to the customer application, are available with the mDRIVE HD. It features Grade Gripper.
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CTA Welcomes Transport Minister’s Support For Key Safety Initiatives Lisa Raitt tells Alliance members she is moving forward with electronic log devices and stability control
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trucking industry through innovative technologies such as electronic logging devices and electronic stability systems,” said Minister Raitt. A Transport Canada press release also says the measures are “consistent with the Government of Canada’s commitment to align with U.S. vehicle standards.” U.S. rules mandating ELDs on all trucks where the driver is currently required to complete a paper log book and the introduction of a manufacturing standard requiring all new heavy trucks to come equipped with roll stability control is expected later this year. The minister said it isn’t often that an industry comes to government seeking regulation, so when one does you need to listen. “It is a strong indication of the industry’s commitment to safety,” said Raitt, adding that commitment to public safety is a key part of her and her government’s mandate. Raitt also expressed support for a regulation involving electronic stability control on commercial trucks. “As regulators we’re looking at it to make sure we put it as a mandatory aspect of trucking in Canada,” she told trade media gathered at CTA’s office. “It’ll (prevent) accidents from happening on our roads and it’s also very good for the movement of goods in places like the GTA.”
he Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is hailing the declaration of support from federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt for the introduction of two key safety initiatives – electronic logging devices (ELDs) and roll stability technology. Raitt made the announcement at a roundtable meeting in Toronto with trucking company executives of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. CTA, which is a federation of the provincial trucking associations representing over 4,500 Canadian trucking companies, is a strong proponent of requiring both safety technologies. “We commend the minister for her leadership and look forward to continuing to work with her on the legislation mandating both ELDs and roll stability,” said David Bradley, CEO of the Alliance. “We now call upon all of the provincial governments to work with Minister Raitt and CTA to help make this a cooperative country-wide effort. Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca is the only provincial transportation minister who to date has publically declared support for a national ELD mandate. “We are working actively with our stakeholders and provincial partners to support increased safety for Canadians and Canada’s •
ELDs are used to track, collect and record electronic data on a driver’s hours of service compliance. The Canadian federal hours of service regulations were designed to be consistent with the science of fatigue and fatigue-management principles.
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Roll stability systems help protect against loss of control accidents by automatically intervening by reducing engine torque and engaging the engine retarder, while automatically applying drive axle and trailer brakes. The activation takes place before the driver is aware of the need.
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Vote for the worst road in the province and in your region CAA SCO calls on the province to make dedicated funding permanent
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his past February was one of the coldest months on record in southern Ontario. As the ice-covered snow banks melt away, a clear picture of our pothole-ridden streets is revealed. But the annual Worst Roads Campaign is not just about potholes – CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) also wants your feedback on traffic congestion, poor timing of traffic signals, confusing road signs, as well as pedestrian and cycling safety. Have your say through April 17, at CAAWorstRoads.com. This year, CAA SCO will not only compile a list of the Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario, but will also unveil the worst roads in seven regions across the province. The regional lists of worst roads will help shine a light on the state of local roads in municipalities across Ontario. Following the four week campaign, CAA SCO will present this year’s list of worst roads and our recommendations to local and provincial officials in an effort to have those roads fixed. In 2014, the provincial government introduced the Moving Ontario Forward plan which, in part, dedicates 7.5 cents of the provincial gas tax for infrastructure and transit over 10 years.
“We support the province’s plan for dedicating funds, but there is always room for improvement. We ask that this dedicated funding be permanent and that the government commit to the $29 billion in funding regardless of any adjustments in the amount of HST collected,” said Caroline Grech, Government Relations, CAA SCO. Last year, Dufferin Street in Toronto was named the worst RT road in Ontario for the third consecutive year.
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CN to build new C$250-million intermodal and logistics hub in Milton, Ontario
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N has announced a plan to build a C$250-million intermodal and logistics hub adjacent to its main line in the Town of Milton, Ont., located approximately 30 miles west of Toronto. Milton has ready access to major highways reaching key industrial and commercial areas in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Claude Mongeau, CN president and chief executive officer, said: “CN’s advanced intermodal and logistics facility in Milton will help us efficiently handle growing intermodal traffic. The new hub will benefit our customers and the regional economy by improving central Canada’s access to the key transborder market as well as the Pacific and Atlantic coast trade gateways we serve, generating new supply chain efficiencies in the GTHA, and creating well-paying local jobs.” CN’s intermodal business -- principally containerized international and domestic cargo moving in cooperation with trucks and ocean-going ships -- is one of the company’s fastest growing business segments and
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• Supplying additional intermodal capacity and container availability for exporters located in the southwest area of the GTHA, and; • Creating more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs in Milton and Halton Region. CN will submit a complete project description of the planned Milton hub to Brampton Intermodal the Canadian Environmental Assessment Terminal Agency for review. THE PROJECT its largest single business unit with 2014 The Logistics Hub will include an intermodal revenues of more than C$2.7 billion. terminal. Intermodal transportation involves The new Milton facility will complement moving goods in a unique container for the Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT), CN’s entire journey, using more than one mode of existing Toronto-area intermodal terminal in transportation to carry it: truck, rail or ship. Brampton. BIT is nearing capacity, but will Many domestic and international products continue to operate for the long term. are shipped this way, like food, toys, clothing, CN believes the new intermodal and electronics, furniture and more. logistics hub will generate specific supply An intermodal facility, such as the one chain benefits in the GTHA by: that will be built in Milton, is a place where • Facilitating logistics development in containers are transferred from rail to Milton and the Regional Municipality of truck. From here, they are sent to their final Halton, the facility is expected to attract destinations, including your favourite stores, more warehousing distribution centres safely and efficiently. The new facility will (DCs) and associated employment -- new handle four intermodal trains daily, with two DCs have opened near Milton in recent additional trains moving on the mainline each years owing to land availability and good day. access to the highway system;
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ith the arrival of good weather, it’s easy to forget how treacherous roads can still be in the early spring, as the thaw of ice and snow results in wet, muddy, slippery road conditions. Good weather also brings another adverse road condition: construction! It is imperative to pay attention and share the road with work crews, who work to repair some of the 16,500 kilometres of provincial highways and more than 2,800 bridges in Ontario. When driving in construction zones there are potential hazards that you should watch out for in order to avoid a collision. These include congested traffic, restricted driving lanes, frequent stops, merging traffic and construction crews working close by. It’s always best to plan ahead. Be aware of construction zones on your route and take alternative roads if possible. Weekly construction zone reports are published from May to November by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Always remember to drive defensively. Sudden stops and frequent lane changes are common in construction zones so it’s best to keep a safe following distance. Look ahead and around for signs, detours, stops and construction workers in the road and drive at the posted reduced speed limit. Recreational vehicles (RVs) become a common sight on our highways in the spring and summer months as well, and they can be a danger due to their size and limited maneuverability. The design limitations of RVs can pose a serious threat to other vehicles when combined with poor driving experience, often resulting in accidents on the road. There is also an increase in pedestrians to watch out for when the good weather comes, including joggers and children who may run into the road without looking. It’s important to slow down and be aware of potential hazards. Always RT remember to make safety your priority!
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Kim Richardson Wins Lee Crittenden Award at TCA Convention
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im Richardson, president of KRTS Transportation Specialists, Caledonia, Ontario is the 2015 recipient of the Lee J. Crittenden Memorial Award, presented by the Professional Truck Driver Institute, Inc. (PTDI). The honor was bestowed March 10, 2015 at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida during the annual convention of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the organization that manages PTDI. The Crittenden Award, sponsored by Cengage Learning of Clifton Park, New York, is given to a person who exemplifies the overall mission of PTDI, for which Lee Crittenden was a staunch supporter until his death in April 1998. PTDI raises the quality of truck driver training courses by establishing and promoting minimum training standards, and by certifying courses that meet those standards. Kim grew up around the trucking industry because his father was a professional truck driver. Working from a card table in his basement, he launched a family business in 1989 that would grow into the award-winning company that it is today. Offering specialized training for the transportation and construction industries, KRTS now services more than 400 corporate clients and has helped more than 9,000 people obtain their commercial drivers’ licenses. He first got involved with PTDI in 1996 and has remained on the Board for an impressive 19 years. He has served on PTDI’s Standards Review, Nominating, and Image committees as well as its Driver Finishing Task Force, and has served on TCA’s School Committee since 2011. Over the years, Richardson has participated in the development, implementation, and revisions of PTDI’s
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standards, and he has been relentless in his promotion of quality truck driver training. At his own school, he has maintained a PTDI-certified course since 1998. In addition, he is a founding member of the Transport Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO). RT
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allman Truck Centre has undergone a rebranding and is now known as Tallman Group. The new name is accompanied by a new logo, tagline, and easy-to-use, responsive website that reflect the rapid growth of the company and better represent what Tallman Group offers. The tagline – Great People. Great Service. Always There. – underscores that the group of companies owned and operated under the Tallman Group umbrella retains the quality of sales and service its customers have enjoyed for over forty years. Tallman Group had its beginnings as a single International Trucks dealership in Kemptville in 1973. It has grown to nine dealerships and six associates in Ontario. Divisions under the Tallman Group banner include: Tallman Truck Centre, which is Ontario’s largest dealership of new and used International Trucks, as well as Autocar trucks and Kalmar Ottawa shunt trucks; Tallman Truck Leasing, which is
affiliated with Idealease, one of the largest commercial truck leasing and rental companies in North America; Tallman Trailer Centre, offering Fontaine and Cobra trailers; Tallman Collision Centre; and Tallman Power Systems, providing standby and emergency power industrial generators. Tallman Group owns and operates Bobcat of Kingston, which offers the complete line of Bobcat equipment, as well as sales, service, and warranty of the Doosan Portable Power product line of compressors, generators, and light towers, through Tallman Power Systems. “With the expansion, both geographically and in terms of the products we sell and service, we felt our website and corporate structure needed to be updated to reflect the company we have grown into over the last few years,” said Kevin Tallman, President of Tallman Group. “This rebrand allows us to focus on continuing to bring great value to our customers in the RT transportation industry.”
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International
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Enhancements to International ProStar ES New Powertrain Improvements, Lightweight Specs Added to Industry’s Best Fuel Efficiency Package
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t the Mid-America Trucking Show last month, International Truck announced new enhancements to the International ProStar ES. First introduced in December 2014, the ProStar ES, short for efficiency specification, features industry-leading aerodynamics, the most fuel-efficient powertrain/transmission combinations available in the industry and a number of other advanced technologies. The ProStar ES is available both with the Cummins ISX15 and with Navistar’s proprietary 13-liter engine (N13). The ProStar ES offers the Eaton-Cummins SmartAdvantage powertrain which pairs the Cummins ISX15 with the Eaton Fuller Advantage automated manual transmission. Enhancements to the ProStar ES with ISX15 include the integration of Cummins’ ADEPT for the ISX15, which includes SmartTorque2 and SmartCoast. ADEPT is a suite of advanced electronic features for the ISX15 engine that interact with automated manual transmissions, adapting to operating conditions to reduce the variance between newer drivers and experienced experts. The system continuously makes minor adjustments to speed, power and transmission gear while monitoring current grade and vehicle mass to take advantage of vehicle momentum, maximizing efficiency and using less fuel in the process. Cummins’ SmartCoast enables the engine and transmission to work together more effectively to improve efficiency while
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coasting. On moderate downhill grades, the driveline is disengaged, allowing the engine to return to idle and reducing drag from the powertrain on the vehicle, conserving momentum and improving fuel economy. Cummins’ ADEPT and SmartCoast are also available on non-ES ProStar models powered by the Cummins ISX15. The ProStar ES with Navistar’s proprietary 13-liter engine (N13) is available coupled with the Eaton Fuller Advantage automated manual transmission. The ProStar ES with N13 now includes enhanced engine controls, including a “neutral coast” feature that shifts the transmission to neutral when a driver backs off the accelerator, maximizing coast time and improving fuel economy. The newly launched 13-liter engine is one of the lightest, quietest 13-liter engines on the market. With a downsped transmission option, the engine cruising speed drops below 1,100 RPM at 60 miles per hour, a significant reduction compared to traditional engines that operate at 1,250-1,300 RPM at 60 miles per hour. In addition, the engine’s steep torque curve, strong structural integrity and low NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) provide for one of the lowest shift points in the industry at 950 RPM. The ProStar ES, and other ProStar models powered by the ISX15 or the N13 are also available with XFE 75W-90, which is a new and innovative fuel efficient axle lubricant that reduces friction and spin losses, improves durability and drives further fuel RT efficiency improvements.
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nsurance Bureau ofCanada (IBC) recently launched the SafetyMobile App, a road safety phone application that educates users about staged collisions. Members of Toronto Police Service, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and Victims Services Ontario as well as hundreds of students attended the event held at Danforth Collegiate last month. “IBC believes that teaching new drivers about road safety is very important,” said Ralph Palumbo, Vice-President, Ontario,IBC. “That’s why we launched this new road safety app. It not only encourages drivers to be safe on the road but raises awareness about a serious type of fraud that happens all too often in the Greater Toronto Area – staged collisions.” A staged collision is no accident. It is a mimicked collision scenario that not only jeopardizes the safety of those on the road, it supports false auto insurance claims. Staged collisions include: 1. The Swoop and Squat A “swoop” car, belonging to the fraudster, suddenly speeds up and cuts off a “squat” car with an innocent driver. Unable to stop in time, the squat car rear-ends the swoop car. 2. The Drive Down The fraudster appears to yield and waves to an innocent driver to proceed with a merge or lane change. The victim merges, and then the fraudster drives into the victim, later
denying that he or she waved the victim on. 3. The Sideswipe The fraudster targets an innocent driver and purposely collides with the side of the victim’s vehicle. This usually occurs in busy intersections with dual left turn lanes. Often linked to organized crime rings, staged collisions are just one part of the car accident business that increases costs in the Ontario auto insurance system. These fraudsters also falsify medical claims, exaggerate auto body repair costs, make up imaginary collisions and sell seats in their car to falsely claim insurance benefits. “The Greater Toronto Area is the fraud capital of Canada. The “car accident business” is thriving and driving up insurance premiums for innocent drivers. This app will help raise awareness of this serious fraud so that people can detect it, avoid it and report it,” added Palumbo. The idea for the app came from IBC’s SafetyMobile, a simulator that IBC takes to towns and cities across Ontario every summer to help encourage safe driving habits. It has all of the same features of a car and takes drivers through a number of driving scenarios to increase awareness of staged collisions. “If you think you have witnessed or been a victim of an insurance crime, call IBC’s confidential, 24/7 tip line at 1-877-IBC-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online,” encouraged Palumbo. RT @roadtoday
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rucking HR Canada’s inaugural Women with Drive Leadership Summit has shed new light on steps to recruit, retain and mentor women in Canada’s trucking industry. About 135 delegates attended the event in Toronto on March 5th, where they learned about best practices in other industries, mentorship programs, the national Women with Drive project, leadership skills, and insights from women who already hold senior industry roles. Dr. Kellie Leitch, federal minister of labour and minister of status of women, hosted a roundtable with industry executives. She also announced $421,720 in funding to develop mentorship programs for women and build a formal business case to promote the hiring of other underrepresented demographic groups. “Our government’s number one priority is to create jobs and opportunities for all Canadians. One of the ways we do this is by supporting community-based projects that support economic security and prosperity for women. We know that when women succeed, our entire country prospers,” Leitch said. “CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage identified the need for carriers to look at ways to recruit prospective drivers from non-traditional domestic sources,” said David Bradley, CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). “This work led by Trucking HR Canada will create practical tools that will assist fleets in their efforts to address future labour needs.”
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Federal Minister Kellie Leitch unveils $421,720 funding to develop mentorship programs for women
The luncheon speaker was Brenda Andress, commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. “The summit offered valuable insight that will help employers reach out to women and answer the intensifying shortage of skilled workers,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. The Conference Board of Canada projects the need for another 25,000 to 33,000 for-hire truck drivers as early as 2020. “This event was one of the first steps in a three-year action plan we have adopted to address the shortage of women in our industry,” said Cavalier Transport’s Vicki Stafford, chair of the national advisory committee guiding the Women with Drive project. “Ongoing education around this issue will help to eliminate workplace barriers, promote opportunities, and open new career paths to women.” The plan includes commitments to create mentorship programs, identify best practices, and develop workplace tools and procedures for inclusive workplaces. Women account for 48% of the workers in Canada’s labour force, but just 3% of the nation’s truck drivers, mechanics, technicians and cargo workers. They are also underrepresented among industry managers (11%), parts technicians (13%), dispatchers (18%), and freight claims/safety and loss prevention specialists (25%). The Women with Drive action plan is guided by a national advisory committee that includes female managers, directors, presidents and C-level executives from across the trucking industry. In addition to promoting trucking as a career of choice for women, the plan will also educate employers about the steps that help to create an inclusive workplace. RT
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entennial College School of Transportation held a very successful and busy Open House on Sunday, March 22nd at the Ashtonbee Campus in Toronto. Prospective students and visitors were invited for a general information session to learn about all the programs, meet faculty and have a first-hand look at the transportation labs and aircraft hangar. They later branched out in smaller groups to tour the campus and find out about specific programs they’re interested in. Established as Toronto’s first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation. Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse postsecondary institutions in Canada. Almost 100 ethno cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus. Centennial College’s School of Transportation is the largest on-site transportation training facility in Canada. Its faculty is among the most highly skilled in the industry, and the training equipment
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is state-of-the-art. The automotive labs host the latest in technology for cars, trucks, motorcycles and heavy duty vehicles. A fully equipped hangar is a great asset for aerospace and avionics students. The School programs are supported and reviewed by industry representatives to ensure they are of the highest quality. Proud of its long history with industry partners including General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Canadian Tire, Volvo, Freightliner, Honda and Air Canada, the School of Transportation is a great place to learn the knowledge and skills for success. For more information about various learning programs, contact the School of Transportation at 416-289-5004 or by visiting the website at www.centennialcollege.ca/ RT transportation.
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he TransCore Link Logistics LinkScholar Program returns for its second year, helping those graduating high-school students affiliated with the Canadian transportation industry pursue post-secondary education. The LinkScholar program provides two $2,500 scholarship awards that can be applied toward tuition fees at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. The mission of the program is to identify high-potential, young people who may benefit from financial assistance in order to achieve their educational and future career objectives.
“After receiving a lot of positive feedback and interest following the launch of last year’s program, we are very excited to provide this scholarship opportunity once again,” says Claudia Milicevic, senior director and general manager of TransCore Link Logistics. “We are committed to giving back to the community and helping these young students realize their dreams.” Students interested in applying can find out more information and download an application form by visiting http://transcore.ca/giving-back-community. To receive important program updates, click here. The RT deadline to submit applications is June 15, 2015.
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ave you seen some of the things people try to do in a truck? Just check out social media and you will find a variety of videos showing people turning around with not enough room, driving like nut cases and more. There is the driver that passed a school bus while it picked up kids and it was stopped. There was the driver that tried to turn around in front of a low bridge and did more damage to the truck than if he had ran into the bridge. Then there is the one I saw just recently about a driver trying to make a U-turn through the median on an Interstate. The whole trailer collapsed in the middle due to the dip of median, what were they thinking? Those are the extreme cases and most drivers wouldn’t even attempt such foolish stunts. What we do have to watch out for which can cause just as much damage is the change in road surfaces. As we move into spring thaw conditions the roadways are changing and become rougher due to the changes in weather. Add soft shoulders, increased traffic conditions, and roadways that are changing and you have a mix that can cause you plenty of problems with a load. The only person that can save that load is you, the driver. As mentioned in the first half of this article there are many drivers who just don’t think while driving. They believe they can do whatever their car can do; they forget they have a trailer on with a load that can be worth millions. Sometimes you don’t get to that level of awareness until you start to specialize in a field that requires you to pay greater attention. Tanker operations, flatbeds, and other specialized cargo cause you to pay more attention
to your load. Even something like tanks in a van trailer can cause you to be sent into the middle of an intersection because the chemical has shifted in the tank much like a liquid tanker. When you experience load situations such as that it makes you more attentive to your loads. Many of my loads over my career were either chemical liquid freight, steel, and mixed load general freight and that made me very aware to the load conditions. There is a change in the industry now to where many shippers do not allow drivers to watch their trailers being loaded. That started back in my days but now many more shippers are following this policy due to C-TPAT regulations and other programs. I believe this is part of the problem. Without seeing the freight a driver loses that relationship to how it is loaded and how to adjust their driving to accommodate the load. When you see that a shipper has stacked all the freight onto one side of the trailer, that will stay in your mind and cause you to be more mindful that the potential problem exists. Since the chances of changing regulations or shippers for that matter is near zero, it is up to the driver to drive according to the load. If you haven’t seen the load you will have to assume that the load is loaded improperly and drive as though you have a load of eggs. If you continue to think of your loads as potential for problems you will gather the mindset that you have to drive with more care. Remember speed isn’t the only trouble that faces the professional driver. Traffic, road conditions and the load itself all come into play when getting a load down the road safely. The common denominator in all of those conditions is the driver. Treat your freight like a load of eggs. @roadtoday
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ad breath or in medical terms halitosis, is generally not a significant medical condition. However in severe cases, bad breath can cause a lot of embarrassment and even anxiety. The odours and severity of bad breath vary from person to person. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to assess how your own breath smells. The best solution is to consult a relative or close friend if you have any concerns about your breath. In most cases, the source of bad breath starts in the mouth. As food breaks down in the mouth, the number of bacteria present increases which may cause bad breath. Certain foods such as onions, garlic and certain spices may also lead to foul smelling breath. In addition, as food digests and enters the blood stream, it may affect one’s breath when the blood is carried to the lungs. The use of tobacco products may also lead to bad breath. Smokers and oral tobacco users are at higher risk of gum disease which is another source of bad breath. Another cause of gum disease is poor dental hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing removes food particles from the mouth decreasing the likelihood of bacteria growth and subsequently foul smelling breath. Dentures that are not properly fitted or are not cleaned on a regular basis can also harbour odour causing bacteria. To add to this, infections in the throat, nose and/or mouth may also cause some degree of bad breath. Dry mouth is another common cause of bad breath. Saliva helps to clean the mouth by flushing out particles that may cause bad odours. It is fairly common to experience a dry mouth when sleeping at night, especially if you are a mouth breather. This often leads to what is commonly known as “morning breath.” Certain medications can also cause dry mouth. Another fairly common cause of bad breath is chronic acid reflux of stomach acids. Generally, only severe causes of acid reflux will lead to
foul smelling breath. If you are concerned about the smell of your breath, it is recommended that you consult with a physician or dentist. After taking a detailed medical history your health care professional will perform a physical examination of your mouth which usually includes scraping a sample of the back of the tongue. If necessary more sophisticated tests that can identify specific chemicals may be ordered. Once the cause of the bad breath is identified, a specific treatment plan will be recommended. If oral health is the cause of the bad breath, your dentist will usually suggest using specific mouth washes and toothpastes designed to reduce the bacteria and plaque build up in your mouth. In addition, treatment to resolve dental issues such as gum disease may require professional attention for a dentist or dental hygienist. As I always say, prevention is the best medicine. Thus, maintaining good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing on a regular basis is very important. One thing to keep in mind is remember to brush your tongue as it can harbour bacterial as well. Many tooth brushes have a built in tongue cleaner. Individuals with dentures or dental appliances must remember to keep them as clean as possible. Try to avoid foods that are sticky and high in sugar as they can cause bad breath. Finally, try to see your dentist on a regular basis to have your teeth examined and cleaned. If you keep these simple prevention tips in mind, you will be well on your way to having fresh breath. Until next month, drive safely!
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