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elcome and thanks for picking up the December 2012 edition of Road Today. Your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry is greatly appreciated. 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.

Winters are challenging for many motorists. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. Ensure you are well prepared for winter roads and always adjust the driving speed to existing conditions. We urge all readers to remember and follow the three key elements of safe winter driving: stay alert, slow down, and stay in control.

Phase I of the $285-million Brampton Züm Bus Rapid Transit project has been successfully completed recently. We commend the joint efforts at the federal, provincial and municipal level towards reducing traffic congestion and promoting long-term economic growth in the region. Initiatives and improvements designed to reduce traffic gridlock and commute time, improve the environment and strengthen the economy are steps in the right direction.

The planning for the 5th Annual Road Today Truck Show is underway. The two-day trucking extravaganza for the 2013 edition will be organized in Brampton on May 25th and 26th. There will be plenty of activities

including trade show, job fair, kids & family entertainment and lots more. Stay tuned as we announce major attractions in coming months!

The Holiday R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program directed towards the detection and elimination of individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive, has been launched extensively by the law enforcement agencies and will run throughout the holiday season.

Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada. Please think before you drink and drive as it is not worth risking life.

Operation Red Nose - a unique program dedicated against drinking and driving is now underway in many communities across Canada. Road Today is proud to support the fourth consecutive season in Brampton and we thank all volunteers who make this a great success. The program is a volunteer driving service provided during the Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle. For more information on opportunities to participate in Operation Red Nose in your community, visit www.operationrednose.com Road Today extends Holiday Greetings to all readers, patrons and industry friends.

Please spend qualitative precious moments with your loved ones keeping safety in mind.

Enjoy and see you in 2013. .

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WESTPORT ANNOUNCES ADVANCED LNG TANK SYSTEM FOR NATURAL GAS TRUCKS

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23 BISON TRANSPORT TRUCK FLEET TO FUEL WITH LNG FROM SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS Bison Transport has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. This agreement is the first of its kind in Canada as Bison will obtain LNG from Shell Flying J publicly accessible LNG fuelling facilities in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, which are expected to open in early 2013.

NAL INSURANCE GOING GREENER Effective January 1, 2013 NAL Insurance will be sending all new policy information directly to their O/O members email address. With over 7000 O/O members on the books (average policy is 4550 pages printed + policy jackets and envelopes), that means a lot of trees will be saved.

ELEMENT SIGNS VENDOR FINANCE AGREEMENT WITH TREMCAR The multi-year comprehensive vendor finance agreement provides Element with the opportunity to offer point-of-sale equipment financing to Canadian customers of Montreal-based Tremcar which manufactures custom-made stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers used in a wide variety of industries from food transportation to energy development

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Walmart Canada has unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer. Designed and built in Ontario, the supercube trailer was produced in partnership with Innovative Trailer Design.

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Truckers Say Michigan Voters Got It Right on New Windsor-Detroit Bridge

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he vote by the people of Michigan to defeat a ballot proposition that would have held up construction of the long-awaited second bridge at Windsor-Detroit, is “terrific news and shows that the people of Michigan reject the self-interest and cronyism that so many of the state’s legislators have fallen victim to in recent years,” says David Bradley, president of the Ontario Trucking Association.

Voters soundly rejected Proposal 6, the proposed constitutional amendment supported by the owners of the private Ambassador Bridge to delay or block the planned New International Trade Crossing (NITC) bridge between Detroit and Windsor.

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clear the path for Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian officials to proceed with the NITC project unimpeded.

Bradley, who has been an ardent supporter of a new, publicly-owned bridge for many years credits the efforts of Governor Rick Snyder, and the hard work of a dedicated group private citizens and business groups “in overcoming a campaign against the new bridge which has been founded more on financial might than what is right.” He also commended the Government of Canada and its officials in the Canadian Consulate in Detroit for its leadership Denis Lebel, Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has also welcomed the result of Proposition 6 on the Michigan

ballot.

“The defeat of Proposition 6 clears the way for the construction of the new bridge across the Detroit River. This is good news for travellers, workers and industry on both sides of the border, who will benefit from the new publiclyowned bridge. The new bridge will attract new investments and business opportunities to boost our local and national economies and will result in much needed jobs for Ontario and Michigan communities.”

“The new crossing will also increase border capacity to handle future trade and travel growth, and will be built with the security of both our countries in mind,” said Lebel. RT

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ort Garry Industries is pleased to announce they have reached a binding agreement to purchase an equity share in Pinwood Truck Parts.

Pinwood Truck Parts has 3 locations in Chatham, Sarnia and Comber. Pinwood was established in 1986 by Kevin Broadwood and Norm Pinard. The 3 locations provide full line parts distribution to the heavy duty market in Southwestern Ontario.

Fort Garry Industries was established in 1919 and with corporate offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba, operate 22 locations providing Parts, Service, Equipment, & Trailer Sales to the commercial vehicle market. Six locations in BC are part of a long term strategic partnership with CBS Parts Ltd. Pinwood Truck Parts will continue to operate independently, but will share product and system synergies as part of the FGI group of companies.

The combined resources will offer 25 locations across Western Canada and Ontario. Fort Garry and its partner companies are committed to strategic growth in order to comprehensively serve our National and Regional customers in the commercial vehicle market. RT

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TRANSPORT TRUCK FLEET TO FUEL WITH LNG FROM SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS

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ison Transport has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. Bison’s five-year fuels supply agreement marks the first step in launching Shell’s LNG refueling infrastructure in the province.

This agreement is the first of its kind in Canada as Bison will obtain LNG from Shell Flying J publicly accessible LNG fuelling facilities in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, which are expected to open in early 2013. It also highlights LNG’s potential as a transport fuel option. Under specific

conditions, the use of LNG in heavy duty applications has the potential to deliver 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

“We are very pleased to be working with Shell on this leading edge initiative that stands to transform the commercial freight and fuel industries in North America,” says Trevor Fridfinnson, Bison’s VP Western Operations. “Proving that this alternative fuel source can be economically and practically viable is our objective, aligning perfectly with our company values.”

Shell believes its LNG refueling infrastructure will support an increasing number of commercial fleets with LNG fuel options. The company is constructing a natural gas liquefaction plant at its Jumping Pound facility, west of Calgary, to supply this growing market. “LNG can be a cost-effective fuel from an abundant resource of natural gas and we believe it can help our customers build competitive advantage,” says Lorraine Mitchelmore, Shell Canada Limited Country Chair. “The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s leading fleets marks an exciting milestone for Shell.”

Bison will start receiving new Peterbilt tractors featuring the innovative Westport HD natural gas engines in November and the entire LNG heavy duty fleet will be operational by January 2013. RT

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NAL Insurance going greener!

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ffective January 1, 2013 NAL Insurance will be sending all new policy information directly to their O/O members email address. With over 7000 O/O members on the books (average policy is 45-50 pages printed + policy jackets and envelopes), that means a lot of trees will be saved.

NAL is the largest provider of WSIB/CSST Alternative Solutions to O/O Fleets in Canada and currently insures more than 225 fleets. “Over the years with the support and feedback of our corporate clients, we have developed a very unique on-line enrolment process” says Glenn Caldwell, Vice President of Sales.

“When a new O/O is hired the fleet logs into their private on-line portal system and with a few clicks of a button, the O/O’s coverage is instantly bound and they can be immediately dispatched without the need to seek out proper coverage. If an email address is included, the O/O will instantly receive the policy information and confirmation of insurance to their personal email. The same is true when an O/O is terminated. The fleet hits the discharge button, selects a termination date and the O/O receives confirmation of the termination by email giving them 10 days to continue on coverage on their own by arranging an alternative payment option.

A prorate premium is also calculated. In addition, fleets receive their invoicing each month by email and will always have access to any billing or payment

information in their on-line folder,” added, Caldwell.

Very few of us actually take the time to review policy information when we receive it and documents generally just filed away” says Chris Henry, Vice President and General Manager. “Although always recommended, by human nature we generally don’t read any insurance policy (life, disability, car, home, etc) until a claim occurs and even then

many times a new policy is requested.”

O/O will also have access to their own personalize online portal which allows them to electronically sign their confirmation of insurance or obtain payment information for tax purposes at any time.

There is also no longer any need to fax or mail out claims forms as this can also be obtained on-line and their claim can be deposited directly into

the O/O’s bank account which helps speed up the claims process by as much as 40% when they need it most.

“The goal is to be 80% GREEN by the end of 2013 with 95% by 2014” says Caldwell.

“Clients will still be able to receive a hard copy of their policy if requested. It may not be possible to be 100% Green by 2015 but that’s definitely the goal.” RT

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Meritor moves production facilities from Mississauga to Plainfield, Indiana

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eritor has announced plans to move production operations at its remanufacturing plant in Mississauga, Ontario, while strengthening customer service and support for its Canadian and U.S. customers. The company recently met with employees to discuss the restructuring which will impact approximately 120 employees

by March 31, 2013.

The company’s Mississauga facility remanufactures commercial truck components for the on-highway market. Operations are expected to transfer to Meritor’s Plainfield, Ind. remanufacturing facility while Mascot Canadian customer service and support moves to Meritor’s Brampton, Ontario facility.

“We are taking these actions to improve efficiencies while continuing to serve and support our Canadian customers through our facilities in Brampton; Edmonton, Alberta; Moncton, New Brunswick and Boucherville, Quebec,” said Doug Wolma, general manager, Global Aftermarket Operations. RT

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New organization will focus on Canada’s HR needs in trucking and logistics

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ey leaders of Canada’s trucking industry have signed agreements in principle to partner in developing a new organization that will focus on the Human Resources needs of Canada’s trucking and logistics sectors.

The newly formed Trucking Human Resources Canada is supported in principle by the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, Newcom Business Media, and Glacier Business Information Group.

“Trucking HR Canada will be a forum for gathering and exchanging ideas and information relating to Human Resources and best practices in training,” says Angela Splinter, executive director of the new organization. “As a national, partnershipbased organization, we will collaborate to promote safe, secure, efficient and professional trucking and logistics.”

Trucking HR Canada will: * identify the trucking and logistics industry’s Human Resources issues, trends, opportunities and challenges; * support the recruitment and retention of Human Resources needed to meet industry demands; * partner on initiatives which impact Human Resources; * provide a national forum for gathering and sharing best practices, and; * promote career opportunities and career paths in the trucking and logistics industry.

With the launch of the new organization, the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will phase out operations early in 2013. RT

Carbon tax plan raises concern amongst Indo-Canadian truckers

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ndo – Canadian truckers in the Greater Toronto Area have reacted negatively to any carbon tax plan proposed by NDP. “If the carbon tax becomes a reality, the carriers will be forced to recoup the additional taxes from the customers and in returns the shelf price of items will go up triggering more inflation”, said Randeep Sandhu, Operations Manager at Load Solutions, a fastgrowing trucking company based in Cambridge, Ontario.

According to Manan Gupta, organizer of Road Today Truck Show in Brampton, “The community at large needs to be wary of any carbon tax proposal as ultimately the increase in the price of gasoline will lead to rise in the cost of most common groceriesamongst other items thus impacting the home budget”.

The research done by Professor Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary concludes the cost to consumers of the NDP cap and trade platform will be ten cents per litre ofgasoline. This has raised alarm bells amongst the large Indo Canadian trucking community who are concerned and see this as another tax grab. RT Road Today

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Element Signs Vendor Finance Agreement with Tremcar

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lement Financial Corporation, Canada’s leading independent equipment finance company, has announced that it has signed a comprehensive vendor finance agreement with Tremcar Inc, Canada’s leading manufacturer of tank trailers.

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provides Element with the opportunity to offer pointof-sale equipment financing to Canadian customers of Montreal-based Tremcar which manufactures custommade stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers used in a wide variety of industries from food transportation to energy development. In addition to providing equipment

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CTA Renews Call for Due Process on C-TPAT Suspensions

he Canadian Trucking Alliance is once again calling upon the US Customs and Border Protection Agency to follow due process as it relates to C-TPAT suspensions and appeals.

According to CTA president and CEO, David Bradley, “the way the process is currently administered can have a devastating impact on a carrier’s business without due process, prior notice/communication, or consideration of the level of exposure carriers involved in moving high volumes of freight across the border face.”

“C-TPAT is supposed to be a partnership,” says Bradley. “But sometimes CBPs actions are not consistent with that ideal.”

He cites a recent example where a Canadian carrier recently had its C-TPAT membership temporarily suspended, but was not contacted by CBP in order to be made aware of the suspension or the reasons behind it. The carrier learned of its suspension only when informed by its customers. The suspension, which was in place for nine days, severely damaged the carrier’s reputation with its existing customers and caused the loss of several potential customers representing

tens of thousands of dollars in revenue.

“In our view, carriers should be given a warning and have the opportunity to put measures in place to correct a problem and subsequently prove to C-TPAT that these steps are being followed,” said Bradley. “A suspension should be the last and final option after all attempts to correct the behaviour have been made.”

Moreover, the carrier in question eventually learned that its C-TPAT membership had been suspended on account of a few seal-related incidents over a period of several years. During that period the carrier transported almost 200,000 shipments across the border and had seal violation rate of 0.00004%.

“Given the carrier’s exposure, suspension in this case seems to be a gross overstatement and an inefficient use of CBPs resources,” said Bradley.

This is not a new issue for CTA. Bradley claims CTA has seen carriers lose their C-TPAT certification for as few as three seal violations. The alliance, along with the American Trucking Associations has been raising this matter with CBP for years. RT

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Westport Announces Advanced LNG Tank System for Natural Gas Trucks

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estport Innovations has announced a unique onboard storage solution for vehicles using liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new Westport LNG Tank System, will be available in 120 and 150 gallon capacities, is optimized for spark ignited (SI) engines and begins shipping by mid-2013. The Westport LNG Tank System features proprietary Westport technology and is expected to provide customers with the ability to fuel even the largest SI engines on a single tank and deliver extended range.

Key characteristics of the new Westport LNG Tank System: • Current industry standard systems require two LNG tanks to operate effectively with larger SI engines and require warm (saturated) LNG. The Westport LNG Tank System is optimized for trucks running even the largest SI engines, reducing the overall fuel system costs and weight dramatically with the single-tank option.

• The 120 gallon or 150 gallon single-tank systems can run for approximately 350 to 450 miles, respectively, on cold (unsaturated) LNG fuel. Those ranges double for dual-tank configurations.

• Fuel-flexibility with the ability to carry both cold and warm LNG. • By carrying fuel as cold LNG, the Westport LNG Tank

System can increase fuel storage times and improve vehicle range by up to 10 percent.

• Universal system design allows for any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to integrate.

• Compared to existing compressed natural gas (CNG) options, a single 150 gallon Westport LNG Tank System takes the place of three standard CNG tanks, lowering fuel storage costs and reducing overall vehicle weight by approximately 600 lbs. Additionally, LNG has shorter refuelling times compared to CNG. • Customers receive a two year / 250,000 mile warranty along with access to field service from Westport-trained personnel.

• Westport Active System Management features proprietary control algorithms and connects with standard engine controllers to allow fuel delivery to match driving patterns.

• An advanced driver display that indicates not only the LNG fuel levels, but also status and diagnostic information about the tank and integrated pumps.

• Fleets with a combination of SI and Westport HPDI trucks can now rely on the same LNG refuelling infrastructure due to the system’s fuel-flexible capabilities. RT

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Dealing With Perceptions about Remanufactured Products R

emanufactured parts are often avoided and instead new parts are selected for an application. Often this is done without even giving the customer the choice.

This can be for various reasons, but many times it is simply because of the perception that new parts offer better quality over the remanufactured equivalent. I suggest that in fact this is seldom reality. The truth is a remanufactured product can offer quality that is as good as a new part, offers superior value, and other benefits over a new part.

Speaking from my experience, our products meet all original equipment specifications, and we strive to produce a part that is as high as or higher in quality than the original as most others in the remanufacturing industry provide equally high quality products. Granted, not all remanufactured products are of the highest quality but that is true of many new products as well. The point is, if you deal with a quality supplier, I have no doubt you will receive a quality product.

A remanufactured part will generally save the customer 32 to 52 percent and sometimes more – a significant cost savings, combined with the superior quality of these products, the customer will usually receive a much better value for their dollar without sacrificing performance.

Other benefits, in addition to quality and value, which a remanufactured product can offer, is the environmental impact.

As a society we have grown more environmentally aware - and with very good reason. Remanufactured parts cut down on the amount of materials going into waste sites and the process

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is significantly less intense. According to some studies the emissions are as much as 50% lower than what is required to manufacture an equivalent new part. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense to use remanufactured parts – this benefits everyone.

Another reason for selecting a remanufactured part is the benefit to Canadian employment. By purchasing a remanufactured part we reinvest in Canada and keep Canadians employed. Using foreign manufactured, new parts does not aid Canadian manufacturers in providing jobs for Canadians.

One more point to consider is that when dealing with vehicles that are eight years old or more, it gets difficult to find new parts. Sometimes it is impossible; a new part just doesn’t exist. We need to keep the remanufacturing industry strong because we need to ensure they are around to supply those products that new part manufacturers either can’t or won’t supply.

So I hope you now have the information you need to understand that you do not have to sacrifice quality when you purchase a remanufactured product, and the customer receives great value. In conclusion, remanufactured products provide benefits to the customer, to our economy, and to our environment. Remanufactured parts should be embraced. We, as an industry, need to work to eliminate the false perceptions around remanufactured parts that discourage these from being chosen over a new product.

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Returning home safe to your loved ones is a promise you make every day.

Keep your promise.

Tragically in Ontario a worker dies almost every day from either a workplace injury or illness. They will not be able to keep the promise they made to friends and family to come home safely.

In every workplace, hazards need to be respected, controlled, and if possible, eliminated. Getting home safely each day requires respect for the hazards that can occur, no matter how remote the possibility. Learn how IHSA can help. Visit ihsa.ca IHSA011

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5 winter driving tips from the pros Monitor the weather. Winter weather can change on a dime, so take a minute to check the report before you hit the road. If there has been a recent snowfall, avoid side streets and shortcuts – those are the last places to see the snowplow. Be cautious of black ice, especially if the temperature has been mild and then dropped.

Drive safely with a clear view. When you’re clearing your car of snow, don’t overlook the roof, hood and trunk. Snow can fly up and unexpectedly obscure visibility once you’re on the road. Mirrors should always be defrosted and wiped clear and headlights should be clean of dirt and ice.

Always be prepared Create an emergency kit containing non-perishable snacks, bottled water, maps, flashlight, blankets, toilet paper, de-icer, washer fluid and an extra windshield brush. Keep an extra shovel in the trunk as well –you’ll be glad if you ever get caught needing it.

It’s not a race. Arriving safely should be your goal. Leave yourself extra time to reach your destination so you don’t feel pressured to rush. Speed is one of the biggest causes of motor accidents. Stay alert – you may be completely confident in your skills, but always remember that the other drivers may not. RT

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(NC)—Consider how many times during the holiday season you will get behind the wheel, with endless trips to pick up gifts, food, supplies and visiting loved ones. But despite the reputation of Canadians as cold weather warriors, winter driving can still be daunting for many of us. Add in unpredictable weather, slick roads and poor visibility and even the most confident drivers hesitate to turn the ignition.

The holidays are a busy time – and not just on local roads.

Drivers are travelling greater distances to visit family and friends,” says UPS Canada vice-president of operations Lou Rivieccio.“Ensuring you know proper driving techniques and arming yourself with the right tools will make the roads much safer for you and other motorists.

A recent survey by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia noted that 70 per cent of drivers admit to feeling frustrated and less safe when driving in winter conditions— and not surprisingly, accidents occur far more frequently.

Rivieccio points out that part of UPS’s commitment to road safety is their Circle of Honour program – a dedicated group of active drivers who have maintained a clean driving record for 25 years or more. To date, Circle of Honour drivers have logged more than eight billion accident-free kilometres on the road. That’s enough kilometres to circle the earth 188,000 times. Here are five winter driving tips to keep you safe this season, courtesy of the Circle of Honour: Prep for winter in the fall. Be proactive and get your car serviced before the cold weather hits. Check your oil, washer fluid and brakes. Invest in a pair of tires specifically for winter driving. Make sure your battery is charged, confirm all lights are working, get quality windshield wipers and test the heating/cooling system.

The holidays are a busy time – and not just on local roads. Drivers are travelling greater distances to visit family and friends,” says UPS Canada vice-president of operations Lou Rivieccio.

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almart Canada recently unveiled its latest transportation innovation, a 60-foot supercube trailer that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer. Designed and built in Ontario, the supercube trailer was produced in partnership with Innovative Trailer Design.

“Innovative and efficient transportation solutions are essential to achieving Walmart’s sustainability goals,” said Andy Ellis, senior vice president of supply chain and logistics for Walmart Canada. “This new trailer allows us to deliver more products to our stores, using fewer trucks,

thereby reducing our impact on the environment.”

The supercube trailer was unveiled at the recent Fall 2012 Transportation Sustainability Conference. Held at the Walmart Canada home office, the conference was attended by representatives from various industries including retail, transportation and logistics and energy, and included presentations on fuel innovation, natural gas and transportation innovation.

Basic trailer specifications • Total trailer length: 60’6” • Inside trailer height (lower/main deck): 126” • Inside trailer height (upper deck): 110”

• Total inside cube: 5,100 CUFT – 30% more cube than a standard 53’ trailer (3,900 CUFT) • Kingpin setting at 62” Trailer interior • Fully welded and sealed lightweight all-aluminum flat floor with antislip surface minimizes trailer weight while providing a safe and low- maintenance surface • Flush-mounted LED lights in the ceiling with timer switch at trailer entrance provide excellent visibility for loading and unloading freight • Aluminum and galvanized cross members Split Deck • 16” height difference between the upper and lower (main) deck

nveils first-of-its-kind be trailer OTA not OK with enables standard kingpin position and hook-up for standard tractors • A flush, in-floor 12,000 lbs capacity scissor lift provides forklift access to the trailer’s upper deck • The scissor lift has a safety flip plate to prevent the forklift from rolling off the lift • The scissor lift also includes battery back-up Bogie Lift System • Airbag system raises the rear of the trailer to the standard 4’ dock height • Rear frame roller system at the rear of the trailer prevents damage to the bumpers around a dock when the trailer is being lowered and raised Drome Box • Total capacity: 521 CUFT

• Adds 10% additional cubic capacity to the supercube; can accommodate four skids • Access via external bi-fold doors at the nose of the supercube • The drome box rolls to the back of truck frame to facilitate loading and unloading at a dock door In addition to the specification listed above, the supercube also includes a host of safety features such a driver safety system which includes lane departure warnings, video-based safety and telemetry, and automatically generated risk management reports to facilitate safer driving. It also features a back-up camera to facilitate safe and easy operation, fuel-saving resistance tires and side skirts, and a roll stability system to prevent rollovers. RT

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At its board meeting held last month, the Board of Directors of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) adopted its official position on a proposal from Walmart Canada to introduce 60 foot, 6 inch semi-trailers onto Ontario roads and highways.

“Our members are very uncomfortable with this proposal as it currently stands,” said OTA president David Bradley. “The proposed issuance of special permits to a shipper is a major gamechanger for the industry; it completely turns the whole approach to monitoring and managing truck safety on its head. This must be changed.”

“The industry is already heavily invested in the standard North American trailer of 53 feet; however, as an association we support innovation and a more productive economy where it makes sense.”

“Right now, the Walmart semi-trailer would appear to mainly have application as a specialized trailer for dedicated runs, but if the floodgates are opened the consequences could be enormous. We need to set some strict criteria and ground rules before heading any further down the road,” he said.

For more details, visit www.ontruck.org

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What is Operation Red Nose?

Operation Red Nose is a unique program dedicated against drinking and driving. Essentially, it is a volunteer driving service provided during the Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle. It is an original and free way of getting a safe ride in one’s own vehicle without driving it!

Since 1984, Operation Red Nose’s mission has been to encourage responsible behaviour with regard to impaired driving in a non-judgemental manner by enabling communities to provide a free and confidential chauffeur service to their members, the financial benefits of which are redistributed to local organizations dedicated to youth.

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The Operation Red Nose service is provided by a team of three volunteers. Twoof them, the volunteer driver and the navigator, ride with the client in his vehicle while the other volunteer, the escort driver, follows them behind in his own car.

• Volunteer driver This volunteer drives the client’s vehicle.

• Navigator This volunteer rides along with the volunteer driver and the client in the client’s vehicle. He or she usually sits in the back, along with the client, and makes sure that everything is going according to the client’s expectations. This person is also responsible for preparing a receipt and handing the client an Operation Red Nose client envelope.

• Escort driver This volunteer uses his vehicle in order to drive the volunteer driver and the navigator to the location where the next client is waiting. The escort driver follows the client’s vehicle. Once the client reaches destination, the volunteer driver and the navigator join the escort driver in his vehicle. At this point the team either goes back to the headquarters, or simply calls the dispatch center to know where to pick up a new client.

Features of the service

• The Operation Red Nose service is not intended just for people who have been drinking alcohol. Any person who does not feel fit to drive, due to fatigue or other reasons, can call Operation Red Nose.

• A person may call once, or more than once, during the course of an evening, either to go from one place to another, or simply to go home.

• The service is free. Donations are accepted and are turned in full to local youth or amateur sports organizations.

• The only requirement: the client must own or operate a vehicle at the time of his call. In other words: no vehicle, no service. Operation Red Nose is not a taxi service, but rather a volunteer driver service for motorists and their vehicles. The client is driven in his own vehicle and never in the vehicle of the Operation Red Nose volunteers. Other passengers may also ride in the client’s vehicle (just as long as there are enough seat belts) and will be dropped off before the owner's car is taken to the requested destination.

• The service is confidential. The volunteers commit to be discreet by signing a form in which they agree not to give any details that could help identify a client.

Volunteers Needed!

The Operation Red Nose service is based on the participation of numerous volunteers devoted to their community. Last year more than 91 volunteers in Brampton came out to enjoy a fun evening driving people home safely. The campaign needs people drivers, navigators and escort drivers and also dispatchers, hosts, and mascots. If you are interested in participating in this exciting campaign, please contact the St John Ambulance Peel Branch office at 1081 Meyerside Drive, Units 4 - 6 in Mississauga during regular business hours or by calling 905-568-1905.

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ATSSA APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION

Mack discusses natural gas powered trucks

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he Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (‘ATSSA’) made the inaugural presentation of their annual apprenticeship award program during the monthly meeting held on November 8th in Concord. The meeting was sponsored by Mack Trucks Canada.

In order to promote and encourage students to join in truck trade apprenticeship programs, the Toronto founding Chapter of the ATSSA developed an annual awards program commensurate with the 2011/2012 school year. Apprentices in the ATSSA sponsored class in the ‘Modified Apprenticeship Program’ (‘MAP’) 32 at Centennial College qualified for the same. The award takes the form of a scholarship fund for the top three apprentices: $2,500.00 to the first place winner, $1,500.00 to second, and $1,000.00 for third. Although not compulsory, the intent is to help with their apprenticeship program expenditures.

Winners were selected by a panel composed of Centennial and ATSSA staff. Happy to receive the recognition, and of course the cash awards were Kuldip Rai, awarded $1,000.00, Coulter Cushing, $1,500.00 and Nather Shaba $2,500.00. Present also was John Dixon, Coordinator at Centennial College, along with many of the students in the current Truck & Coach Program. These top three apprentices were also rewarded with the long standing traditional Mack

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Truck Canada award plaques. Mack is also the sponsor of the ATSSA meeting on November 8th The ATS Map 32 program began in 1988 and since over 750 students have gone through the doors of Centennial College and entered the work force as level 1 Truck Coach Apprentices (310T). This apprenticeship is unique in the fact that the student is signed as an apprentice by the ATSSA and does the entire ministry required in school training up front before they are placed into the work force. The benefit for the employer is that once they hire an apprentice from the program, they can place them on the shop floor immediately (with supervision) and not have to go through all the schedule juggling that is required by traditional apprenticeships (A traditional apprentice goes to school for three sessions of 8 weeks). On the other hand, the MAP 36 week program is divided into 32 weeks in school and an additional four weeks placement in repair facilities throughout the GTA. The work place component of the program is essential to the success of the apprentices and ATSSA members have been excellent at placing the candidates in their repair facilities. This feature also gives ATSSA members a chance to try out a possible future technician for a couple of weeks without any financial commitment or WSIB payment. RT

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atural gas powered trucks. Maybe not a new topic but the industry is going to have to get used to them on a large scale level if the current U.S. government’s wishes are fulfilled and you will then see some different looking class 8 trucks running down our highways. So in addition to the refuse trucks that Mack has picking up your trash, they will have the Pinnacle and Granite models powered by natural gas.

Not without issues, though, that have to be overcome, as natural gas refuelling stations are few and far between, but when the initiative is done, the U.S. plans to lead the way, with Canada not far behind, in having more refuelling stations dotting the landscape, especially on highway routes. Mack plans to be there right in the thick of things as they are developing technology that will be tested by customers to see the actual on the road performance, maintenance and fuel economy of the natural gas powered trucks.

Steven De Sousa from Mack Trucks explained the advantages of natural gas (plentiful, less expensive, etc.) and the need, and indeed the push, to go the natural gas route. Further, North America would benefit by being powered without relying on oil from other parts of the earth.

He explained that storage of natural gas, refuelling and onboard storage issues are there, but have to and will be overcome. Mack, he said, is committed to the way of the future, naturally. RT

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Winter smarts

By Graeme Fletcher

(NC)—One of the biggest winter myths is that the engine needs to be warmed up for several minutes before being driven first thing in the morning. Twenty-five years ago this may have been true. Today, idling is not only a complete waste of money, but it also pumps needless emissions into the atmosphere.

Until the engine and catalytic converter are fully warmed up, the vehicle is producing peak emissions. The best way to get things warmed up is to drive the car. As such, idling a modern car for more than 30 seconds is too long, even in the dead of winter. Reducing the morning idle time from five minutes to 30 seconds saves 1, on average, 66-litres of gasoline a year.2 And that’s sitting in the driveway going nowhere!

For those living in extremely cold areas, the use of a block heater connected to a timer is advisable. In a test program conducted by Environment Canada, a vehicle sitting at -25°C was warmed using a block heater and then driven over a simulated urban driving cycle. This resulted in a 25% reduction in fuel consumption compared to cold-starting the vehicle and driving it over the same route. 2 One of the false arguments made to justify idling is that it costs money to shut the engine down. In reality, ten seconds of idling consumes the same amount of fuel as starting the engine after shutting it down. As for the wear and tear factor on the battery and starter, it adds up to about $10 per year, which pales in comparison to the cost of idling. 3 Prolonged idling is also one of the worst things the owner can do to an engine. Excessive idling can contaminate the engine oil, which will lead to premature, and very costly, engine wear down the road. It also allows excess moisture into the exhaust system, which promotes corrosion and premature

replacement.

The practice of idling with a low fuel level not only stirs up any dirt in the tank, but it also promotes the build-up of condensation in the tank, especially in colder temperatures.

Keeping the tank topped up minimizes both risks. When the temperature plummets, any moisture in the fuel system will freeze. If this happens in the fuel line, the car will not start and must be thawed in a warm garage before it will restart.

A recent Canadian survey conducted by Leger Marketing found that 85% of mechanics agreed that the top benefit of using high quality gasoline is optimized engine performance.

“Carbon deposit build-up or “engine gunk” on critical engine parts is the result of various chemical and physical processes that occur in the engine during its normal operation,” explains Jim Macias, a fuels technology manager at Shell. “With 20% more cleaning agents than before, Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines protect intake valves and fuel injectors from performance-robbing gunk while you drive.”

This winter keep idling to a minimum to keep things ticking along smoothly by keeping your engine protected!

Graeme Fletcher is a licensed mechanic and automotive journalist working for Shell.

Source 1: Consumer Energy Center: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/myths/idling.html Source 2: Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan. gc.ca/transportation/idling/14743 Source 3: Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan. gc.ca/transportation/tools/calculators/Idling/idlingimpactindividual.cfm Road Today

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avistar International Corporation has announced that the first International ProStar+ Class 8 onhighway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions aftertreatment system has rolled off the production line at the company’s Escobedo, Mexico plant in early November.

“This is a great accomplishment for Navistar and an important milestone as we bring our first SCR-based Class 8 trucks to the marketplace,” said Troy Clarke, Navistar president and COO. “The entire launch team and hundreds of others working behind the scenes are committed to a high-quality launch and this achievement is another proof point in our progress.”

Engineering teams from both Cummins and Navistar have been working in close collaboration, fully integrated and colocated in a dedicated section of Navistar’s headquarters in Lisle, Ill. Together, the teams have been laser-focused on a flawless execution of the launch plan, with a high attention to detail while defining and upholding stringent quality metrics.

These initial saleable ProStar+ with ISX15 units will be added to Navistar’s existing test fleet as the company’s engineering team begins its final validation processes prior to the launch of customer units in December. Navistar has secured

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NAVISTAR’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR+ WITH CUMMINS ISX15 (SCR) ROLLS OFF PRODUCTION LINE

orders for more than 1,000 ProStar+ trucks with the ISX15.

The International ProStar+ with MaxxForce 13 and Cummins Emission Solutions SCR-based aftertreatment system will enter initial pilot production in March 2013 with regular production to begin in April 2013. The remaining line-up of heavy-duty truck models will transition to SCR-based clean engine technology in a phased launch throughout 2013 based on volume and customer demand. RT

Live Your Life Now!

Guest Column

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ur industry has lost another great person. A good friend of mine passed away last week, another victim of cancer, you may or may have not known him but believe me we lost a veteran of the industry. Forty years of experience much of that in the hazmat area, a beautiful spouse and family, and many friends, there will be no replacing this stand up guy. I had the pleasure of knowing him for the last twenty years of his life. We

worked together, saw each other socially outside of work and hit it off right from the beginning. Over many of those years we spoke about goals and dreams, what our kids were putting us through, and issues in the workplace.

He was the kind of guy that would lend you the shirt off his back and had passion for his job. He is now gone at the age of sixty-one, with many of those dreams and goals still not filled. He was an ambassador of the industry that most certainly will be

missed.

So you may be wondering why I bring this up, the fact is that none of us know when our time will come especially on the road the way professional drivers are. Over my own life I have seen this happen to many people in my family, my friends, and others that I know that have big plans and never get them fulfilled. They talk about them, but always have a reason why they won’t work, why they can’t take the chance at this point. So they put their plans on hold, when I retire is a familiar sentence, once we have paid off the mortgage, and so on. In fact you may never get to those points depending on what life sends your way. My friend had dreams of traveling, and though they went on a couple trips didn’t see the places that he wanted. He spent much of his time working long hours as many of us have done working towards those goals and then never getting to the finish line to appreciate his hard work. For all that hard work he was given a year of pain before his death, something that he thought was a sore shoulder. He had done all the right things, quit smoking, eating healthy, and he was still gone too early.

After seeing this happen too many times I would like to offer some suggestions on how you can possibly avoid the same problems I have stated above. First you have to know what you want as far as goals and dreams. Write them down and break them into large goals and small goals. A large goal may be to pay down your mortgage and

a small goal may be to go on a family vacation or take your spouse out to dinner. Once you have your bucket list set, start seeing what is achievable while working and what will need more time off. For instance if you want to take off to the Caribbean for the winter it may be hard to do that if you have a job. Now that you have your bucket list you can start investigating what it will take to achieve the goal. How much money will you need, how will you get there, where will you stay.

Depending on your goals try to complete a goal off your list at least once a year, may be the small ones can be done in six months. The real large goals may need many years to complete such as paying off a mortgage so have some smaller goals in-between so you can see progress in your plan. Planning for your goals and dreams is a way of achieving them allowing you to have a fulfilling life. Don’t make the mistake of waiting for life to slow down, you may find that you are out of time. Make 2013 the start of the new goal list. Happy Holidays and all the best for the new year ahead. RT

Bruce Outridge is a business and leadership consultant for the transportation industry. He is the author of the book ‘Running by The Mile’. To order the book or for more information please visit his website at www.outridge.ca

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Winter Tire Benefits Not Understood: Report

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nly half of Canadian drivers (52 per cent) use win- on dry pavement stopping distance for vehicles with all-season ter tires, despite their proven superior performance tires can be as much as 30 per cent longer than for vehicles in all cold-weather road conditions. with winter tires. Winter tires have also been shown to have Canadian drivers lag in adopting winter tires in spite of better traction on a snowy surface at -40 degrees Celsius than evidence that their use saves lives and reduces road-accident an all-season tire has at plus four degrees Celsius. injuries.

Some motorists avoid winter tires because their vehicles are A 2011 study by the Quebec government shows that equipped with Anti-lock Braking Systems, All-Wheel Drive or winter road-accident injuries have dropped by five per cent four-wheel drive. The TIRF report notes that these systems since winter tire use was made mandatory by law in 2008. require sufficient traction to be effective and that winter tires Widespread use of winter tires is credited with preventing provide that needed traction. about 575 injuries per winter in the province.

Another commonly believed myth is that two winter tires, These findings are supported by a new report from the rather than a set of four, is sufficiently safe. Mixing different Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) that concludes that types of tires creates a traction imbalance between the front winter tires decrease costly colliand rear wheel positions and T R a f f I c I N j u R y R E S E a R c h f o u N d a T I o N sions. The report cites extensive can cause a vehicle to “over research that shows that winter steer” (when the winter tires are tires deliver superior traction, mounted on the front axle) or cornering and braking on all “under steer” (when the winter cold-weather road surfaces. tires are on the rear axle). These “All the evidence points unsafe conditions can make to winter tires being the a vehicle difficult to control, safest choice for driving in particularly when cornering. cold weather,” says Glenn Proper tire inflation is also Maidment, president of the important during the winterRubber Association of Canada driving month. Tires that are (RAC), which represents tire under-or-over inflated have a makers. “Drivers should caresmaller footprint on the road fully consider whether winter surface, which lessens their tires are right for them and make grip. The result is reduced stopan educated choice.” ping and handling capabilities This fall tire makers are urging and wasted fuel. motorists to get the facts about Tire inflation pressure can WINTER TIRES: A RE V I EW O F RE S E ARCH O N winter tires. A wealth of on-line drop quickly during cold snaps.

E F F E C T I VENE S S AND US E information about the perforEvery five degrees Celsius mance advantages of winter tires change results in about one psi is available at the RAC’s website change in pressure, so a temperwww.rubberassociation.ca. ature drop of 15 degrees Celsius The TIRF report, entitled Winter tires: A Review of Research would result in 10 per cent or on Effectiveness and Use, stresses that the benefits of winter three psi under-inflation. During tires are not well understood and clarifies commonly held winter, tire makers recommend The knowledge source for safe driving myths about winter tires. measuring tire inflation freMany motorists, for example, think that winter tires are only quently using a reliable tire gauge to ensure tires are properly useful in regions with lots of snow. In fact, research shows inflated to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. that, once temperatures drop below seven degrees Celsius, “Winter tires and proper inflation should be considered winter tires perform better whether the road surface is dry, driving essentials from December to April,” says Maidment. snow covered, slushy or icy. Winter tires feature specialized “Motorists should also practice defensive driving and keep rubber compounds that retain elasticity in temperatures below their vehicles properly maintained and prepared for winter -30 degrees Celsius and treads that grip at cold temperatures. driving.”

In fact, winter tires deliver up to 50 per cent more cold-weather When buying winter tires, motorists should look for the traction than all-seasons. mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall. Tires with Another misconception is that all-season or summer tires this symbol meet or exceed tire industry snow traction provide sufficient traction in winter. requirements.

One of the most important advantages of winter tires is reLearn more by visiting www.rubberassociation.ca and click duced stopping distance when braking. According to research on winter driving. RT cited by the TIRF report, at temperatures just below freezing

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Züm

From Left: Parliamentary Assistant Vic Dhillon, Brampton City Councillors John Sanderson and Elaine Moore, Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal, MP Kyle Seeback, Brampton City Councillor John Sprovieri and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell.

Brampton Züm Bus Rapid Transit service launches on Steeles Avenue

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he Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Bramalea–Gore–Malton; Vic Dhillon, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West; and Susan Fennell, Mayor of Brampton, celebrated the completion of Phase I of the $285-million Brampton Züm project on November 19th.

The project involved building a bus rapid transit (BRT) line on Steeles Avenue and a new Brampton Gateway Terminal at Steeles Avenue and Main Street. Service began on Nov. 26th.

“Our government is pleased to invest in this important job-creating project that will provide faster, more frequent and reliable transit service in Brampton,” said Minister Gosal. “This project demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to working with its partners to reduce traffic congestion and promote long-term economic growth in the GTA, while making it easier for people to reach their destinations on time.”

“Supporting public transit projects across Ontario makes good economic and environmental sense,” said MPP Dhillon. “The new Züm BRT service will provide convenient and timely access to other transit networks in Toronto, Mississauga, and York Region and will reduce congestion and help keep Brampton’s air clean.”

“Brampton Transit has seen extraordinary growth. Now with over 16 million transit riders, we offer convenient and reliable transit options – it is a key objective in our community planning,” said Mayor Fennell. “By strategically and consistently advocating for the members of this community, the City benefits from multi-government partnerships to help finance critical infrastructure and municipal programs and services that Bramptonians use and value.”

The Brampton Züm project is being delivered in two phases. Phase I included: • the construction of BRT lines on Queen Street, Main Street, and Steeles Avenue;

• the construction of two new terminals - Bramalea Terminal and Brampton Gateway Terminal; • upgrades to the Downtown Terminal; • the purchase of 63 BRT vehicles, including 60-foot articulated buses; and • the purchase of 50 conventional vehicles to increase service frequency along major corridors feeding service into the BRT lines.

Phase II of the project is scheduled to start in 2014. It will bring BRT service to Bovaird Drive and expand service westbound along Steeles Avenue and Queen Street. Completion is expected by the end of 2017.

The Government of Canada has committed up to $95 million for both phases of Brampton’s plan. The Province of Ontario has provided its contribution of $95 million, and the City of Brampton will fund the remaining $95 million in total project costs. The cost of Phase I of the project is $159 million, while the cost of Phase II of the project is $126 million. RT Road Today

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Combining Data Mining With Social Media: The Next Big Thing?

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sing data to drive business is not a new concept.

In fact, most transportation companies have access to vast amounts of data on everything from customer lists to driver turnover to fuel surcharge and rate information. The 2012 U.S. Democratic Party campaign blew the door to data mining way open in a way that has big implications (and opportunities) for industries across the spectrum.

What the campaign showed was the ability to drive marketing, sales and operational efficiency by using a combination of traditional data and social media insights. In the months and weeks leading up to the U.S. election, the Democratic Party gathered and analyzed traditional data including basic demographics and voting history, they also overlaid some of this data on information that could be gleaned on the big social media websites like Facebook and Twitter.

Why does this matter, you ask? Let’s look at Facebook, for example: Facebook users are allowed to ‘like’ just about everything from other peoples’ comments to brands, movies, causes and more. This feature can be a boon to market researchers looking to create a more complete picture of their potential customer by tracking their personal and consumer preferences.

In the Democratic Party’s case, the focus was on targeting potential voters, volunteers and campaign contributors. Using traditional data and social media, the party was able to rank vast numbers of these individuals

by their “persuadability” to vote, volunteer or donate to the campaign. The end result was that they were better able to significantly boost the efficiency and effectiveness of the campaign1.

The Democratic Party also used Facebook to mobilize a virtual ‘door-knocking campaign’ powered by the masses.

Specifically, they released an app which, in the final weeks of the campaign, sent users carefully targeted messages with pictures of their friends who were located in swing states. Users were “told to click a button to automatically urge those targeted voters to take certain actions, such as registering to vote, voting early or getting to the polls2.” The result was that nearly one-fifth of those contacted through this app acted on the request “in large part because the message came from someone they knew.” This is a great example of how organizations can use social media to reach out at an extremely targeted, micro level.

Could Data and Analytics be the Real ROI for Transportation’s Social Media Efforts?

Would you like to run your business more efficiently?

Attract the best employees?

Target your marketing and sales better? Of course you do…Who wouldn’t?

The Democratic Party’s campaign has implications that stretch far beyond politics. As social media continues to evolve, data science (data mining/ collection/analysis) is going to become an increasingly valuable tool for organizations and businesses across the spectrum…transportation

included.

The potential for pairing this increasingly robust capability with social insights suggest some interesting possibilities.

While some sites have been using freight and equipment postings and search history for quite some time, there now exists the opportunity to incorporate many other types of freight matching data into the traditional load board model which would increase the efficiency of operations and boost profitability for both carriers and brokers by providing better quality matches.

Another application where the merge between ‘big data’ and social media would be a natural fit is recruiting. This applies to both drivers and transportation company employees. For years, companies have been collecting resumes and data on current and potential hires, only to gather dust in a filing cabinet or computer. Some are interviewed and hired while others are not, in many cases because the candidate doesn’t fit the current qualification or experience requirements for the job at hand.

Keeping detailed track of these potential recruits over time by targeting and maintaining contact using data mining and social media may come in really handy, particularly for candidates who were too junior at the time of application but who have since had time to gain some experience and boost their qualifications.

Once the promising candidates are identified, companies can use social

media to reach out to these people on a regular basis through messaging, tweets and even targeted advertising thereby staying top-of-mind.

The potential to use this group to extend your reach to further potential employees that you might not otherwise reach is also an opportunity.

While still in the early stages, data mining and social media is on the rise.

While there is clearly a lot of development to be undertaken, not to mention some significant privacy concerns to mitigate, the potential to use this type of data to increase marketing effectiveness, boost sales and recruit quality employees is just the tip of the iceberg. RT 1. Lois Beckett. “Everything We Know (So Far) About Obama’s Big Data Tactics. ProPublica. November 13, 2012. http://www.propublica.org/article/ everything-we-know-so-far-aboutobamas-big-data-operation. Accessed November 26, 2012 2. Michael Scherer. Inside the Secret World of the Data Crunchers Who Helped Obama Win. November 7, 2012. http:// swampland.time.com/2012/11/07/ inside-the-secret-world-of-quants-anddata-crunchers-who-helped-obamawin/#ixzz2DN0GvULs. Accessed November 26, 2012.

Roy Thacker is the CEO of LoadSurfer, an online freight and equipment matching company serving the Canadian market. He is a CMA with over 20 years’ of experience in various executive and management positions within the transportation industry. He can be reached by calling 416-848-7792 x111

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actose intolerance is a condition that causes people to become unable to fully digest milk or dairy products. It is a fairly common condition in North America however; it often goes undiagnosed for many years. In the majority

a few common causes of lactose intolerance, the first of which is normal aging.

During the early years of life, the body produces large amounts of lactase as milk is often the primary source of nutrition. However, as we age and decrease the amount

of cases, lactose intolerance is not life threatening but the symptoms associated with it can be very uncomfortable.

Lactose intolerance is cased by a deficiency of a specific enzyme called lactase. This enzyme which is produced in the small intestine is essential for proper digestion of diary products.

In people with lactose intolerance, undigested dairy products move into the colon. This leads to the symptoms associated with this condition.

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of milk products ingested, our bodies naturally decreases the amount of lactase production.

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Another common cause of this condition is the result of an underlying intestinal condition such as celiac disease, gastroenteritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

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2008 & 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA’S DETROIT S60/DD15 ENGINES, 470/475 HP, 13 SPD AUTO/ MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 2 BEDS, 3.73/3.58, VERY CLEAN & FLEET MAINTAINED UNITS!

2006 PETERBILT 379

70” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, VOLVO ENG; 550 HP, 13 SPD TRANS; 12/40 AXLE(S), A/RIDE SUSP; 244” WHEELBASE, ELECTRICAL INVERTOR. SINGLE BUNK BED.732,533 KMS.

CAT C 15, 475 HP, 18 SPD, 244” WHEEL BASE, 12/40 AXLES, 63” MIDROOF SLEEPER, 3.73 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

$52,900

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6 Months Warranty Available

Multiple Units

Lots of Transmission Warranty Left

2 UNITS

2009 PETERBILT 387

2009 VOLVO VNL670

75” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, CAT. ENG; C-15, 435 HP, 18 SPD TRANS; 12/40 AXLE(S), A/ RIDE SUSP; 240” WHEELBASE, CALL FOR PRICE

61” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, CUMMINS ENG; ISX, 400 HP, 13 SPD TRANS; 12/40 AXLE(S), A/RIDE SUSP; 217” WHEELBASE, 670 KMS AND UP.

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2 UNITS

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2007 VOLVO VNL670

2009 VOLVO VNL670

2009 VOLVO VNL670

VOLVO VED16, 500 HP, 13 SPD, 225” WHEEL BASE, 61” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, 3.58 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

61” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, VOLVO ENGINE VED13 485 HP, 12 SPD TRANS; A/RIDE SUSP; 212” WHEELBASE, 580K KMS AND UP. CALL FOR PRICE

VOLVO VED13, 13 SPD, 207” WHEEL BASE, 12/40 AXLES, 61” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION, 600K KMS & UP

$45,000

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2007 VOLVO VNL630

2009 PETERBILT 386

VOLVO VED12, 465 HP, 13 SPD, 223” WHEEL BASE, 12.5/40 AXLES, 61” MIDROOF SLEEPER, 3.73 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

CAT C 13, 430 HP, 13 SPD, 12/40 AXLES, 240” WHEEL BASE, 70” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, 3.55 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

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$35,900

$52,900

A R R O W T R U C K S A L E S W I S H E S E V E R Y O N E H A P P Y H O L I D AY S

2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA DAY CAB DET 14L, 455 HP, 10 SPD, 171” WHEEL BASE, 12/40 AXLES, 3.55 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION $32,500

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2008 VOLVO VNL670

CUMM ISX, 485 HP, 12 SPD, 230” WHEEL BASE, 70” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, 3.42 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

INTL MAXXFORCE5, 200 HP, 4 SPD, 185” WHEEL BASE, FLAT BED, 4.88 RATIO, SPRING SUSPENSION

$34,900

$42,900 I-SHIFT

2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300 $36,900

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2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY

FROM $49,900

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DET 14L, 455 H.P, 10 SPD, 3.58 RATIO, AIR RIDE, 12/40 AXLES, 226” WHEEL BASE

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PAT LUMSDEN

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$45,000

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2004 VNM 64T

VED 12, 365 HP, 10 SPD AUTO, A/RIDE SUSP; 171” WHEELBASE, 3:70 RATIO, 12/40 AXLES, 11R22.5 TIRES

$23,500

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2007 VOLVO VNL670

VOLVO VED16, 500 H.P, RAISED ROOF, AIR RIDE, 13 SPD, 3.58 RATIO, 225” WHEELBASE

Multiple Units

2009 VOLVO VNL670 VOLVO VED 13, 485 H.P, 12 SPD, 3.36 RATIO, AIR RIDE, 12.5/40 AXLES, 210” WHEEL BASE

$51,900 UNDER 600K KMS

Multiple Units

INTL DT466, 245 HP, 6 SPD, 12/22 AXLES, 254” WHEEL BASE, VAN REEFER, 4.33 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

2008 VOLVO VNL780 CUMM ISX, 485 HP, 13 SPD, 230” WHEEL BASE, 77” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, 3.58 RATIO, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION

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