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CONTENTS

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16TH LINK CONFERENCE AND CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SCORES SUCCESS! VDO ROADLOG ELD EXPANDS HOS COVERAGE TO INCLUDE CANADA & ALASKA

MOVEMBER TRUCKING NETWORK CHALLENGE - A WORTHY CAUSE GLIMPSES FROM FERGUS TRUCK SHOW 2014

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CONTAINER TRUCKING ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (CTAO) UPDATE

Column - Gurpreet Meeda Column - Raymond Mercuri Bollywood Beauty

11 PETERBILT MODEL 220 NOW IN FULL PRODUCTION

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

18 CAA TRAFFIC SAFETY COALITION LAUNCHES DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

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NAVISTAR’S DIAMOND RENEWED PROGRAM OFFERS BEST USED TRUCK VALUE IN THE INDUSTRY n Most comprehensive inspection and reconditioning process n Industry-leading warranty, up to two years, 200,000 miles n Only company performance / uptime monitoring system offered as standard

avistar has announced the launch of its Diamond Renewed program, which puts International used trucks through the industry’s most comprehensive inspection and mechanical reconditioning process. Vehicles also come standard with the industry’s leading warranty, up to two years, 200,000 miles, and Navistar’s OnCommand Connection uptime monitoring system. “Diamond Renewed is an industry game-changer and we are raising the bar by providing our used truck customers with a new truck experience,” said David Gerrard, senior vice president of distribution, Navistar. “Our comprehensive reconditioning process includes more than 180 vehicle and engine inspection points to drive consistency across the International brand. Our warranty includes coverage of the EGR system and we are providing the best in uptime support as the

only OEM to provide performance and uptime monitoring as standard on our used trucks.” The Diamond Renewed process was developed at the company’s Used Equipment Reconditioning Center (UERC) in Indianapolis, the most unique location of its kind in the industry, where technicians conduct mechanical and aesthetic reconditioning. Work includes cleaning or replacing diesel particulate filters and diesel oxidation catalysts, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) calibration software updates, checking and repairing brake systems, conducting major body repair, painting the frame rail and more. Model year 2010 or newer International ProStar, TranStar and LoneStar models powered by MaxxForce EGR engines under 400,000 miles and up to 450 horsepower are eligible for the Diamond Renewed program. The company’s System1 Confidence warranty provides OEM factory-backed warranty coverage for up to two years, 200,000 miles. Coverage includes EGR components. OnCommand Connection, the industry’s first single remote diagnostics portal to use an open architecture system, provides fleet managers with access to real-time fault codes, truck and dealer locations, vehicle health reports and fault code action plans. The integrated monitoring system also connects fleet managers with dealers to allow for vehicle diagnosis and recommended solutions prior to arrival at the dealership. RT

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Daimler Trucks presents the truck of the future – the self-driving Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 “The truck of the future is a Mercedes-Benz that drives itself.” Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, the member of Daimler’s Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses, came straight to the point in his description of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, which had its world premiere on July 3rd. The truck is equipped with the extremely intelligent Highway Pilot assistance system, which enables it to drive completely autonomously at speeds of up to 85 km/h. Daimler Trucks demonstrated the vehicle on a trip along a section of the A14 autobahn near the city of Magdeburg, in which the Future Truck drove itself in completely realistic driving situations.

he Future Truck 2025 is our response to the major challenges and opportunities associated with road freight transport in the future,” said Wolfgang Bernhard. The many advantages offered by self-driving trucks are clear. The Future Truck 2025 leads to more efficiency and better safety and connectivity. This in turn results in a more sustainable transport system to the benefit of the economy, society and consumers. The focus is the connectivity of the truck with its complete environment. That starts with the driver and the hauler and includes the infrastructure and other traffic participants. “With the Future Truck 2025, Daimler Trucks is once again highlighting its pioneering role in innovative technologies and is opening up a new era in truck transport. We aim to be the number one manufacturer in this market of the future, which we believe will offer solid revenue and earnings potential,” continues Bernhard. The world premiere featured an impressive demonstration of the truck’s technology in the presence of several hundred media representatives, government officials, businesspeople, capital-market analysts and investors. In addition, Daimler AG held a conference on the future of freight transport with the involvement of renowned industry experts. The goal of the event

was to establish an ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders about the conditions for transport in the future, in which self-driving trucks will play a major role. Autonomous driving: a new job profile for truckers The Highway Pilot system will significantly upgrade the job profile of truck drivers. It will not only free them from having to perform monotonous tasks; it will also give them more time for tasks that were previously handled by office workers at shipping companies. In other words, it will be possible for truckers to advance to new positions as transport managers, making truck driving a more attractive profession. Autonomous driving could thus help to resolve the shortage of truck drivers. Along with numerous new components, the Future Truck 2025 also includes tried and tested systems that are already in use, in passenger cars for example. In this regard, Daimler has once again demonstrated its ability to efficiently transfer technology within the Group. With Highway Pilot, Daimler Trucks is now the world’s first truck manufacturer with plans to develop an autonomous driving system for use in production vehicles. RT

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Volvo Trucks Introduces Innovative Approach to Fleet Management Services by Telogis Volvo Trucks is complementing its Remote Diagnostics connected vehicle platform with the introduction of fleet management services provided by Telogis, a leading provider of cloudbased location intelligence software. Photo courtesy of Telogis

olvo’s integrated connected vehicle hardware, standard on new Volvo-powered Volvo trucks, allows motor carriers to utilize Telogis’ best-inclass Fleet, Compliance and Navigation applications, while eliminating hardware purchases and installation costs traditionally associated with fleet management systems. Actionable information delivered through the Telogis platform helps motor carriers control costs, increase safety and hours-of-service compliance, improve customer service and enhance operations. “We’re pleased to collaborate with Telogis to deliver tremendous value to motor carriers seeking flexibility and the robust information needed to fine-tune their operations,” said Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “Leveraging the connectivity of our vehicles to facilitate fleet management services represents a

breakthrough for fleet managers, who are no longer captive to hardware. As part of our long-term strategic focus, we’ll look toward further integration of our vehicles with best-in-class fleet management solutions.” Volvo Trucks and Telogis will offer three fleet management packages, all of which are currently available for order. Telogis Fleet for Volvo Trucks, Telogis Compliance and Navigation for Volvo Trucks and a bundled option that provides the full suite of services offered in the Fleet and Compliance and Navigation packages. Telogis services are enhanced by the addition of Volvo-specific vehicle data, providing fleet managers and operators with an inside look at driver/ vehicle performance and history. The services will be available during the third quarter of 2014 for the more than 60,000 Volvo trucks already equipped with Volvo’s connected vehicle hardware. RT

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he new curved dashboard features easy-to-read instrumentation and an interactive, 5-inch color display module that provides information on vehicle and driver performance. The Model 220 will remain standard with numerous driver-pleasing features, including: power windows and mirrors; air-ride driver’s seat; and air conditioning. It is also available with a passenger-side air-ride seat or fixed two-man bench to accommodate three people in the cab. The new cabs are designed for durability to withstand harsh, urban operating environments. For instance, the new bumper is manufactured from galvanized steel, there’s a new radiator protection

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TAX TIPS : Meals and Lodging (including showers) Rules for Long-haul Truck Drivers If you’re a long-haul trucker, meal and beverage expenses are deductible at 80% (after 2010). Long-haul truck is a truck or tractor that is designed for hauling freight, and has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 11,788 kg.

ou are a long-haul truck driver if you are either an employee whose principal duty of employment is to drive long-haul trucks for the purpose of transporting goods or a self-employed person whose principal business is to drive long-haul trucks for the purpose of transporting goods. In both cases, you must be away for at least 24 continuous hours and the destination for the goods must be at least 160 km away. Under either the simplified or detailed method, you can claim one meal after every four hours from the departure time, to a maximum of three meals per day. For the purposes of calculating the maximum number of meals allowed, a day is considered to be a 24-hour period that begins at the departure time.

The simplified method - This is the easiest way to calculate your meal expenses since you do not have to keep receipts for your meals, although you do have to keep a detailed list of the trips you take in a record or log book. The simplified method is based on a meal rate of $17 for each meal. Multiply the actual number of meals you ate by $17 (to a maximum of three meals per day). The detailed method - If you choose to use the detailed method to calculate your meal expenses, you have to keep a log or record book itemizing each expense, similar to the example below. You also have to keep receipts to support the amount you deduct. Perhaps the easiest way to calculate their meal expense is the simplified method which is based on a daily meal rate. Disclaimer: The contents are general in nature and should not be construed as advice, and readers should obtain any tax advice from their tax advisor.

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Best Fleets to Drive For – Getting real insight into what drivers really want Are you struggling with driver recruiting? Do you have trucks parked in the yard with no drivers to man them? Are you turning away business because you can’t find qualified drivers? Are you spending money on advertising and getting no results? If you are – my next question is - do you know about the “Best Fleets to Drive For Program”? I believe this program is one of the best kept secrets in the trucking industry today.

y simply attending the seminar or actively participating in the program you will gain access to “new ideas and best practices” that will help you to build your reputation as an “employer of choice”. The Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest is an annual evaluation of the best employers in the trucking industry, conducted by CarriersEdge in partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Participation is open to all trucking companies based in Canada and the USA.

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To qualify you need to operate a minimum of 10 trucks. There are no other requirements. Many ask - do I need to be a member of the Truckload Carrier Association to participate? The answer is no. To start the process - one of your drivers needs to submit a nomination to the Best Fleets to Drive For nominating your company as a great place to work. This initiates step two in the process – which is your participating in a questionnaire about your company, followed by a phone interview. Lastly, there is a survey for your driver group to complete. The nominations are judged and fleet winners selected. After the annual award ceremony - the Best Fleets to Drive For “Final Results” booklet is released. It provides a recap of the award winners, an overview of the collected driver statistics, and a review of the “best in class” programs that were implemented by the winning fleets. This is a great resource available to you on-line. The best part is the seminar - which is complimentary and happens “Only in Canada”. The seminar goes across Canada providing details on the winning fleet strategies. It is the one industry seminar that every fleet owner, CFO, and recruiter should attend yearly. I have attended the seminar every year since inception - and I always take away great new ideas on how to enhance the workplace for today’s professional drivers. Here are a few of the more interesting questions and driver comments from the driver survey that owners may want to reflect on. Do drivers trust the company? Do you think the company communicates with you honestly? Do you think the company can be trusted to look after its’ drivers? “I have not had any pay issues and I have been paid for every load”. “Compensation and fees are always correct and communicated”. “I always know I’ll get an honest answer from my fleet manager”.

My observation to those fleets who struggle with driver recruiting is – I don’t see you attending the seminar or participating in the program. Why? Does the line “you can a lead a horse to water – but you can’t make him drink” apply? In my past while working for a well known carrier and recognized Fortune 500 company – I had a driver turnover rate of less than 5%. With a stable workforce you can focus money and resources on improving your driver group through regular training, versus spending money on revolving door recruiting efforts. Many say that successfully bringing on a new driver today can cost in excess of five thousand dollars per driver. Stop the bleeding – the best information source is here for the taking! I attended the Best Fleets to Drive For seminar with some fleet clients this past May. The attendance numbers at the annual seminar continue to grow. Based on the number of fleets that continue to struggle with finding qualified drivers – I’d say the attendance numbers are low. This

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seminar should be “standing room only” with fleet owners and senior management who are genuinely looking for real world answers to their driver recruiting and retention dilemma. Go on-line for copies of the Best Fleets to Drive For “Final Results” booklet. It is a great tool to start doing your homework with. Work to develop and implement a strategy that is right for your fleet. Put the nomination dates for participating in the fleet program in your calendar and plan to participate. The program nomination process opens in September. Mark it in your calendar. Whether you win or not you will learn and benefit by going through the process. Lastly, when you look closely at the winning fleets you will realize that many are considered some of the safest and most cost efficient fleets operating on the road today. That’s where I want to circle back to an earlier comment – if you are able to keep your people long term, all the money you invest in training and development will actually pay off - by your being able to field a group of true professional drivers! Resources: Download the 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For – Final Results booklet www.bestfleetstodrivefor.com/downloads/ BestFleets2014-web.pdf RT

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EVENT UPDATE

16th Link Conference and Charity Golf Tournament scores success! TransCore’s signature event – the 16th Annual Conference and Charity Golf Tournament held on July 8th at the prestigious Lionhead Golf and Country Club in Brampton was FUNtastic despite the soggy weather.

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ROAD SAFETY

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CAA Traffic Safety Coalition launches distracted driving awareness campaign A split second is all it takes to dramatically change the rest of your life. That is why the CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) in partnership with members of the CAA Traffic Safety Coalition has launched a six-week long distracted driving campaign encouraging drivers to focus on the road. The campaign was kicked off on July 29th at the Shops on Steeles in Markham.

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e urge you to talk to your family and friends about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving and to focus on what’s important, driving and arriving safely at your destination,” said Teresa Di Felice, Director of Government & Community Relations & Driver Education, CAA SCO. “When operating a motor vehicle, drivers must focus their attention on the road and not on their phones or other electronic devices. Distracted driving is unacceptable

in all of its forms and places innocent people’s safety at risk. Targeted enforcement campaigns that educate drivers go a long way to help keep York Region’s roads some of the safest in Ontario,” said Inspector Heidi Schellhorn, York Regional Police. The CAA Traffic Safety Coalition is asking drivers to make a promise to their family and friends to end distracted driving and focus on the road. Visit www.caasco.com/focus to make the promise and for tips to reduce distracted driving behaviours. RT

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CROSS BORDER

Binational Panel Picked to Oversee New Can-Am Bridge Canada and the U.S. have named the members of the international authority that will oversee the construction of the new publicly owned bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

The Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC), also known as the New International Trade Crossing (NITC), is the largest and most ambitious binational border infrastructure project along the Canada – United States border. The project includes a new six-lane bridge across the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, associated border inspection plazas, and connections to the freeway systems in Ontario and Michigan. This project will provide an essential new alternative crossing for Canada’s Continental Gateway and trade corridor. The new bridge will increase trade and investment between Canada and the U.S. and help to create thousands of jobs and opportunities on both sides of the border. It will provide enhanced border crossing capacity to accommodate existing traffic at the Windsor-Detroit trade corridor and the expected increase in traffic over the years to come. The new bridge will also provide a much-needed Detroit River International crossing alternative at the Crossing/New International busiest Canada-U.S. commercial RT border crossing. Trade Crossing

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EVENT UPDATE

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n July 12th, the executive and members of the CTAO arranged a get together attended by Mr. Vic Dhillon, MPP Brampton West, Yudhvir Jaswal (South Asian Pulse Radio/Midweek Newspaper), Dr Ranvir Sharda ( Senior Journalist), Manan Gupta (Road Today) amongst other invited guests. The forum held at the Khalsa Drive in Mississauga was an interactive session wherein CTAO members shared their prevalent problems related to long wait times, lower wages, and need of better work conditions amongst others. Discussions were also held to organise regular town hall meetings in and around GTA to address the most common issues by presenting a unified voice. For more info on upcoming initiatives and membership details, call 289 946 3005 or visit RT www.ctao.ca

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he good and bad,” he jokes. “But I’ve never seen interest in fuel economy like I’m seeing now. With diesel at $1.33 a liter, our customers are seeking fuel economy information as fast as they can get it. And, with the Kenworth T680 Advantage ‘Efficiency in Motion’ tour at two of eight locations (Kenworth Hamilton and Kenworth London), we’ve never experienced crowds as big at our open houses. Everyone wanted to see the latest in fuel economy improvements and the tour delivered.” The 6-stop Canadian leg of the T680 Advantage Efficiency in Motion tour also visited Kenworth Ontario – Ottawa along with stops for dealer-hosted events in Québec at Kenworth Maska - St. Mathieu de Laprairie, Kenworth Montréal and Kenworth Québec. Kenworth customers came out to learn more about the T680 Advantage’s aerodynamics and optimized powertrain combination. Visitors also viewed the double-expanding, 53-foot tour trailer with an interactive, self-guided exhibit, where they learned more about the T680 Advantage, new Kenworth T880 vocational truck, and 12.9-liter

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n 2013 over 173,000 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas helped raise over $32 million for men’s health in Canada, and transportation companies across the country embraced the moustache more than ever before. From CN Transportation, Canadian Pacific and Canadian Tire putting moustaches on the front of trucks, to 15 teams across the country coming together and raising over $30,000, you can be sure to see many more moustaches on the road this Movember. Movember is all about having fun while doing good and behind every mustachioed team is a passionate Mo Bro or Mo Sista leading the way. Mo Bro Paul Arsenault, captain of the Bison Transport team, led a team of 43 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to raise over $12,000 for men’s health in 2013. Now going into their fifth year, Bison Transport is looking to build their Movember team by getting more drivers on the road signed up and growing. “A lot of our drivers donate to our team, but we want to get more signing up and growing this year, we know it’s something they’ll have fun with when they come across other Mo Bros on the road,” says

Mo Bro Paul Arsenault. Paul and the team at Bison will be putting the challenge out to drivers this Movember. Last year Motive Media lead the way by getting moustaches on the road during Movember. Mo Sista Kathy Cartan and the Motive Media team supported the Toronto Transportation Club’s Mo Challenge by designing large moustaches that appeared on trucks across the city. “As a team, we’re always looking to have fun, and getting moustaches on trucks was our way of helping to increase awareness. It makes the drivers feel like they are part of a larger community, and gets them thinking about their health,” says Mo Sista Kathy Cartan. Getting men to check up on their health one truck at a time, Motive Media look forward to getting even more moustaches on the road this hairy season. Movember helps build company culture, creates conversations and has the power to get men to become more proactive about their health. Register your team in the Transportation Network at Movember.com or email: jeff@movember.com for more details. RT

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WHAT CLUB SIZE ARE YOU USING IN BUSINESS? I like to find ways of relating things to each other to help understand life and all that it has to offer us, especially in that area of business. Right now it is golf season. I never even liked the game of golf a few years ago. I thought it was just a game where people dressed in loud colours chased little white balls in long grass.

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ROAD TODAY Hello Kids, This is your column. All you have to do is send us a colourful sketch of your favourite truck. For those who haven‛t seen a truck from close, just ﬂip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will ﬁnd many interesting pictures. Send in your entries with your name, age, grade, home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY, Suite 201, 1295 Shawson Dr, Mississauga L4W 1C4 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit. The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place. All the Best!!! Note: All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional, marketing and related activities.

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Team Road Today wishes a safe summer vacation to all KIDS! Safety ﬁrst, always. Winners of Trucking Quotient - 112 1. Deepak Prasher 3. Hemant Kapur

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Participate in Trucking Quotient. The quiz includes questions, the answers to which are available in the magazine itself. So what are you waiting for! Read the magazine, answer the questions below and win prizes.

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Eye TMJStrainDisorders The muscles of the eye, The like temporomandibular just any other muscle joint the hinge or in the(TMJ) body, is can fatigue like from joint overuse. that joinsIn the tire most jaw bone to the skull. It cases, eyestrain is not a is located directly in front serious medical condition of the ear. TMJ injuries and usually goes away or disorders once the eyescan are cause given significant pain and adequate rest. discomfort in the jaw joint as well as the surrounding soft tissues.

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