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elcome to the August 2013 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the awardwinning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry. Inside you will find the latest updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Manan Gupta Column, Kids Corner, and much more.

416-451-0040 Distracted driving is one of the most editor@roadtoday.com common causes of collisions in Ontario and easily one of the most avoidable. That is why HelloSouth and welcome the January edition CAA Central toOntario, the 2014 Ministry of Welcome and the thanks forProvincial picking up the of your favorite award-winning magazine for Transportation, Ontario Police, February edition of Road Today.

Your Canada’s 2014 multicultural trucking industry!

At Toronto Services, Road Today and continued interest in accept the award-winning the very Police outset please heartiest best other Traffic Coalition partners have magazine for Safety Canada’s multicultural trucking wishes towards a prosperous and successful industry greatly appreciated.

Inside you New Year.is forward together launched, forWe thelook second year to in work a row, a fourwill thedistracted latest developments and updates withfind all our readers, advertisers, patrons and week long driving initiative called related the trucking industry all industry tocolleagues through manyplus of our “Missing”.

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Mack introduced the air disc brakes offering across its vocational lineup recently at the 2014 World of Concrete exhibition.

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ack’s air disc brakes are built to our standards and tuned specifically for the needs of vocational customers to help boost uptime and lower overall lifecycle costs,” said Stu Russoli, Mack vocational marketing product manager. “Vehicle operators and workers on the job site can also enjoy the added safety benefits of the air disc brakes’ exceptional stopping performance.”

More than 2.2 million miles of real-world service in North America has shown that the air disc brakes deliver superior stopping performance and require less maintenance than conventional S-cam designs. Mack’s air disc brakes utilize a flat rotor concept

to prevent heat distortion in heavy-duty service, rather than “hat-shaped” rotors, which are prone to distortion and shorter life. The brake pads are engineered by Mack to deliver top performance in all situations and minimize brake fade during extreme braking cycles and frequent use.

“In line with our philosophy of application excellence, our air disc brakes are optimized to give customers a durable option for excellent performance in any type of work environment,” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing.

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ENFORCEMENT

MTO to Utilize Radar to Increase Speed Limiter Enforcement This spring the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will begin equipping its patrol vehicles with radar devices to help MTO officers’ step-up enforcement of the province’s speed limiter requirement.

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MTO informs the OTA that it’s in the process of purchasing the radar units as part of a pilot program.

Multiple teams of officers are expected to begin training on the devices this April. Each region will be issued a radar unit and officers will primarily focus their enforcement on major highways with speed limits of 100 km/h.

Once MTO vehicles are equipped with radar, observing officers will be able to clock commercial motor vehicles and will be able to charge any driver traveling at 115 km/h or greater for violating the province’s speed limiter law. The radar reading will be used

as evidence that the speed limiter is not functioning under the “deeming provision” outlined in the regulations. Officers will not lay a tampering charge strictly based on the radar reading.

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SAFETY RECOGNITION

Volvo Trucks to Recognize Safest North American Fleets with Annual Safety Award

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Volvo Trucks will once again recognize North America’s safest fleets with the Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs will receive the annual award and $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities.

afety is a top issue each year for Volvo Trucks and the entire industry,” said Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing.

“It’s no coincidence that Volvo trucks are known for their exceptional safety features – it’s by design. The Volvo cab, safety cage and other passive safety features are in place to protect drivers, and our portfolio of integrated active safety technologies, like Volvo Enhanced Cruise and standard Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology, benefit all motorists. Safe trucking operations are also by design, so we’re pleased to again recognize the best performers.”

Volvo Trucks will again be joined

by Michelin America Truck Tires in sponsoring the annual award. Now in its sixth year, the Volvo Trucks Safety Award highlights the importance of highway safety for the trucking industry and the motoring public. Michelin has been a

supporting sponsor of the award since 2010.

The Volvo Trucks Safety Award is open to all U.S. and Canadian fleets operating at least five Class 8 units. Fleets must have at least one Volvo tractor in operation to be eligible for the award. Entrants will be ranked by their accident frequency rates.

Participating fleets will also be judged on their accident prevention activities.

The deadline for entry is July 31, 2014.

The award winners will be announced during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in October 2014. The two grand prizes will be awarded to the fleets with the best records in two divisions based on annual vehicle miles traveled: less than 20 million miles and more than 20 million miles.

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FLEETRECOGNITION

Top Fleet Employers program applications are open until Feb. 28 Top Fleet Employers – a new program to recognize fleets with the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry – is now accepting applications at www.truckingHR.com.

And the Feb. 28 deadline is approaching fast.

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the response so far. Many completed applications have already been submitted.”

The program’s vigorous selection criteria reflects Canadian human resources issues, trends and working environments, and have been validated by a panel of trucking industry experts and a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP). They also echo Trucking HR Canada’s standards of excellence, and consider every position in a fleet.

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The criteria applied to for-hire fleets is firmly rooted in the core values of Canadian Trucking Alliance’s recent Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage, while those applied to private fleets will reflect environments and requirements unique to their operations.

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GUESTCOLUMN

Building your trucking business!

You’ve started a small trucking business and are making a good living.

Over time, opportunities have presented themselves and you have grown your business and added trucks and brought in drivers to work for you. The dream of owning your own business is now a reality. Now, more than ever - you need a plan if you want to continue to successfully grow.

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anada has been an immigrant’s dream welcoming waves of Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and Russians over the years, and now the East Indian community who are playing a growing role in the trucking sector.

Many successful trucking companies here in Canada are celebrating decades and even 100 year anniversaries of being in the trucking business. They all started with one truck at some point.

Business growth sounds great, but you need a formal plan to ensure profit and to protect the assets and wealth you’ve accumulated.

Far too often we see one truck owner grasp at any and all opportunities and then get caught up in a trend of rapid fleet growth and then ultimately fail. Nothing sets off louder bells or raises red flags to a banker or an insurance company than

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rapid growth.

Rule #1 – Fleet growth must be controlled. You need to manage it, and to do this you will need to bring on new and competent staff and employ appropriate technology. Never allow growth to outpace your management’ capability. Once a small fleet grows past 4 trucks the owner can no longer afford to be driving on a full time basis. The owner needs to start actively managing the day to day business focusing on cost control, driver management, and developing vendor relations. Don’t make the mistake of hiring family, unless he or she has the required skill set. You need to hire motivated, competent staff and pay them well. They will take care of your customers and help you build business credibility. The one key focus is to manage your driver group and equipment assets. Waiting or delaying on this critical area usually results in a trucking business spinning out of control.

All the large professionally run fleets operating today employ fleet management software, technology, professional operations, dispatch, safety, and financial personnel, and some form of fleet telematics.

A successful fleet owner must be looking at the big picture, and will need to engage and become involved in industry associations. Staying current on industry matters and pending regulations can be accomplished by simply reading trade magazines and with involvement in associations such as the OTA. Rule #2 – Deal direct with shippers and work to improve business margins. The small fleet owner needs to focus his or her efforts on developing fleet business

directly with shippers. Cutting out the middle man will improve your margins and allow the owner to better control their business destiny. Relying solely on freight through load brokers and internet load boards means you live with low end margins, as the middleman is picking up the gravy while you do all the work and undertake all the risk and costs associated with the movement of freight. Start networking! Look at joining local shipper and industry organizations where you will have the opportunity to meet the shipper community and other industry players.

Rule #3 - Engage the services of an accountant or a business consultant early in your business start up.

Rule #4 – Avoid the trap of rapid growth. Rapid growth often leads to cutting corners due to “freight pressure”.

Small fleets with parked units and short of drivers often cave in to this freight pressure. They begin by shortcutting the recruiting and screening process, and simply put a “warm body” in the truck versus a properly screened professional.

Even worse - some will put a driver behind the wheel of their truck that has not been approved by their insurance company. For small fleets on a scheduled policy this is a breach of policy terms and will lead to policy cancellation or denial of claims.

The hiring of an effective safety manager is key. It is a “must hire” position. They must have the owner’s blessing for full control where safety is concerned to be effective. Safety is a cost to operating your business, but an effective safety program will deliver bottom line profits through savings in insurance, collision reduction, fuel efficiency, improved maintenance costs,

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and more importantly a great CVOR / US CSA Score which best in class shippers look at when hiring their carrier.

Rule #5 – Protect your fleet’s loss history. A fleet’s loss history is earned. The insurance industry measures and monitors a fleet’s claim and collision performance and poor performers are quickly identified. A successful carrier will always maintain close control as this is the carrier’s reputation and its’ report card to the insurance industry. Insurance companies understand that increasing accident frequency leads to increased severity and large dollar loss collisions. The home for on-going poor performers is “facility insurance”. $30,000 to $50,000 quotes for a single truck for insurance coverage is not unusual through facility insurance.

Never play the game where your drivers are not your drivers. An employee is an employee and trying to shift exposure or costs by having drivers incorporate themselves and operate as a driver service is a red flag and could have a financially dangerous outcome.

Managing your top three costs (driver wages, fuel, and fleet insurance) must be your priority.

Selecting a broker who specializes in trucking insurance is a good first step. Having the proper coverage’ in place will minimize exposure and assist with your long term growth and business plan.

Do not allow any unapproved drivers to operate your equipment. Do not allow the double brokering of customer

loads!

Keys to Success n Develop your freight sales direct with shippers n Join and become involved with industry organizations n Read and stay current by reading industry trade magazines n Manage and be selective of every driver you bring into your organization – his or her performance will be a direct reflection of you and your company n Build and add infrastructure and competent staff as you grow - not after you’ve grown too fast and are spinning out of control n Select an insurance broker and company that will work closely with you, bringing expertise and resources to assist you in business growth Recommended Resources: n ATBS Canada - offers a booklet titled “A Business Manual for Owner Operators” – this is a must read booklet for every small fleet operator n Ontario Trucking Association – membership brings value, networking opportunities and access to education n Trade magazines n Truck Training Organizations – can provide a wealth of information, resources, and access to training as you grow your business – refer to members of TTSAO – Truck Training School Association of Ontario RT

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Tax season deadlines at a glance

MARCH 1 n Contributions to personal- and spousal-RRSP, applicable to prior year.

MARCH 15 n First-quarter instalments due from taxpayers who are required to remit quarterly.

MARCH 31 n File trust-income tax return for trusts with a December 31 year-end.

(NC) Be sure to note these key dates and deadlines for the 2013 tax season: FEBRUARY 14 n Reimburse employer for company car operating costs, to reduce operating benefit for the previous calendar year.

FEBRUARY 28 n Report personal use of car for previous calendar year if personal distance travelled was not greater than 20,000 kilometres and at least 50 per cent of the distance was for business purposes, in order to reduce standby charge for company car (optional). n Issue T4s, T4As and T5s to people and CRA. n Issuers of TFSAs to file their annual information return.

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APRIL 30 n File personal income-tax return for previous taxation year and remit balance due, if any, to CRA. n File GST/HST-rebate application for employee-related expenses deducted in previous taxation year.

JUNE 15 n Second quarter instalment due from taxpayers who are required to remit quarterly. n Deadline for personal tax returns of individuals with self-employed business income, or spouses or common-law partners of taxpayers with self-employed business income. (Payment of tax balance due April 30.)

SEPTEMBER 15 n Third-quarter instalment due from

taxpayers who are required to remit quarterly.

DECEMBER 15 n Fourth-quarter instalment due from taxpayers who are required to remit quarterly.

DECEMBER 31 n Annual tax instalment due from individuals whose chief source of income is farming or fishing and who choose not to remit quarterly. n Taxpayers 71 (born in 1943) need to ensure 2014 contributions to their own RRSP are made – and to convert their RRSPs to either RRIFs or life annuities. n Taxpayers who qualify to have the operating-cost benefit with respect to an automobile used for employment, calculated as half the amount of the annual standby charge, need to notify their employer in writing. n Ensure tax deductible fees (e.g., accounting, investment counsel, and interest carrying charges), expenses, (e.g., employee-related moving expenses) and credits (e.g., for charitable donations and medical expenses) for the current taxation year have been paid.

Published by Certified General Accountants of Ontario, a complete tax planning and filing deadline calendar can be found online in the Personal Tax Planning Guide at: http://www.cga-ontario. org/2014_TPS.aspx.

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How to Prepare for a Facility Audit

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he facility audit is one of many methods that enable jurisdictions to monitor a commercial vehicle operator’s compliance with requirements for record keeping, driver control and vehicle maintenance, to better achieve public road safety.

A facility audit is conducted for these reasons: n When on-road events change an operator’s overall violation rate, taking it above a safety threshold of 50, the CVOR system will recommend a facility audit. This recommendation is verified by the Ministry after a review of the CVOR record. n If an operator has previously failed a facility audit within the past five years and has not passed an audit since then, a re-audit may be done.

(This may take the form of a partial audit, where only the elements that previously failed the scoring are re-examined.) n To verify that an operator is fulfilling commitments that were made to the Deputy Registrar (such as Terms and Conditions or action plans), either in an interview or in writing to the Deputy Registrar. Compliance verifications can only be requested and approved by the Deputy Registrar. n Operators may voluntarily

request audits in order to improve their carrier safety rating. n To review complaints made by any provincial jurisdiction, US transportation authority, or the public about the unsafe performance of an operator’s driver, vehicle or both.

Ontario’s facility audit takes a ‘risk based’ approach to evaluate the elements of an operator’s safety programs and practices. The Auditor examines the potential for risk in elements that are known to contribute to commercial vehicle collisions.

The facility audit focuses on how effectively the operator monitors and manages these risks.

The operator’s safety programs and practices are reviewed against federal standards known as the National Safety Code, as well as safety requirements legislated by the province of Ontario.

To maintain transparency in the audit process, the facility audit software used by the Auditor is programmed to randomly select drivers. To meet the sample requirements of the Vehicle Profile, the auditor will first select vehicles from the operator’s CVOR record and select “events” to satisfy the sample size requirements.

Vehicles will be randomly selected only when a search of the operator’s CVOR record fails to meet the sample requirements.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

CSA Impacts on Drivers and Law Enforcement Explored in New ATRI Research The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has released Compliance, Safety Accountability: Assessing the New Safety Measurement System and Its Implications – 2013 Update. This is the first in a new series of ATRI white papers covering a multitude of research topics critical to the trucking industry.

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his white paper expands on ATRI’s previous CSA impacts research among commercial drivers and enforcement personnel. Approximately 7,800 driver responses were analyzed over a three-year period examining perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of CSA. In addition, ATRI partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to obtain a baseline level of enforcement personnel knowledge of CSA. On average, drivers responded to the CSA knowledge test with 42.4 percent accuracy, suggesting that after three years of implementation drivers do not have a clear understanding of CSA. However, on a more

positive note carrier-provided CSA training has increased steadily since 2011. Furthermore, driver job security concerns due to CSA have decreased by almost 10 percent over the threeyear period. Among enforcement personnel, respondents performed with 66.5 percent accuracy on the CSA knowledge test.

ATRI is expanding on this study’s findings by investigating driver CSA training content and frequency and the relationship these variables have to CSA knowledge. In addition, the enforcement personnel results provide a platform for further evaluation of enforcement personnel CSA knowledge and the potential impacts this may have on enforcement activities.

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Toronto Fleet Safety Council Endorses OTA Call for Mandatory Entry Level Training The Toronto chapter of the Fleet Safety Council (FSC) is the latest key organization to support the Ontario Trucking Association’s call to introduce mandatory entry level training for truck drivers.

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SC is an association of driver trainers, directors of safety, and other professionals working in cooperation with the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) to promote safety within the Ontario transport industry and a uniform system of safety requirements for drivers.

According to a letter from the FSC, “the lack of a training standard has been a long-standing frustration of many of our members. Moreover, those of us in the industry are often questioned as to why that is the case.

Obviously, there is no good answer.”

The FSC says it is “hopeful that by lending our voice to those of OTA, the

insurance companies and the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO), this issue can be advanced.”

The Toronto chapter will be recommending that the other 10 FSC chapters in the province take a similar position.

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Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Launches New R244 Rib-Type All-Position Steer Radial Tire

Tire designed for severe service and on-highway applications Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced the launch of the Bridgestone R244 AllPosition Steer Radial Tire.

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he new tire meets the demands of dump trucks and concrete mixer truck fleets which spend a higher percentage of their miles in on-highway use. Designed with a wide base ribbed steer pattern, the tire performs well both on- and off-highway without sacrificing the traction needed on rougher roads.

Additional features of the Bridgestone R244 include: n Rib-type pattern to help deliver a smoother ride; wide base design allows vehicle to haul more n Special tread compounds to provide resistance to irregular wear, extending life and reducing cost per mile n Sidewall protector ribs to protect the casing from curbing damage, plus cuts and abrasions. If one side wears away, simply flip the tire over for continued protection.

Bridgestone R244 comes in three sizes in the U.S. and Canada. The 425/65R22.5 is available now. The 385/65R22.5 and 445/65R22.5 will be available later this year.

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Manitoulin Transport Opens New Terminal to Serve Saskatoon and Corman Park Areas

(L to R) - Judy Harwood, Reeve, Rural Municipality of Corman Park, Don Goodwill, President, Manitoulin Transport, Corey Tochor, MLA Saskatoon Eastview

Manitoulin Transport has opened a new terminal in the Rural Municipality of Corman Park, Saskatchewan.

The new facility will enable significantly more shipping capacity and provide Saskatchewan businesses with improved connections across Canada and the rest of the world.

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he 16 dock level-door terminal sits on an 8.4 acre property strategically located to service Corman Park, Saskatoon and the surrounding areas. It is equipped to handle the full spectrum of shipping requirements for the region’s oil and gas, forestry, mining, and agriculture industries.

An open house was held on January 22nd to showcase the new terminal to Manitoulin customers, local dignitaries and the media. “This terminal benefits local

businesses by providing easier access to distant markets they may not otherwise be able to reach,” said Don Goodwill, president, Manitoulin Transport, who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.

“Now they have a reliable full-service transportation partner right on their doorstep that can help them drive success at home, and on a global scale.”

Also in attendance was Judy Harwood, Reeve, Rural Municipality of Corman Park. “Saskatchewan is booming and local businesses must have service partners they can count on to help them optimize every opportunity for growth,” she said. “Getting shipments from A to B quickly and reliably is an essential part of doing business. As such, we are thrilled to welcome a company of the calibre of Manitoulin into our community. We believe the services Manitoulin provides will help take our businesses to the next level of competitiveness that they so deserve.”

“This is the latest of several significant investments we’ve made recently to benefit our customers,” said Gord Smith, chief executive officer, Manitoulin Group of Companies.

Manitoulin Transport’s existing terminal operations in Saskatoon will be moved to the new facility, with incumbent employees transferring to the new premises.

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CBSA System Update to Improve ACI eManifest Functionality, But Comes With Challenges Canada Border Services Agency will be introducing system enhancements to allow CBSA to modernize commercial border processes and allow for a more streamlined and predictable customs clearance process.

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reviously, CBSA assessed documentation as separate components and these enhancements will enable CBSA to risk assess as a single unit when making determinations for admissibility to Canada for goods and people.

The update will also mean that service providers and carriers with direct connections with CBSA will also have to make the necessary upgrades or risk not being able

to communicate with CBSA. The new functionality will be available in July 2014 and carriers and service providers will then have one full year to transition from current systems to the new systems. The impact to each carrier is entirely dependent on where they are in the process of communicating with CBSA today.

Carriers’ systems are unique and different, volumes vary and amount of data and purpose of data is also different.

While there will be widespread impact, it is unclear to what extent this will effect each carrier’s operations.

There are two major changes that will take place. First, CBSA’s RNS messages will no longer exist as they do today. RNS messages are being replaced by new messages known as “Completeness Notices” which are pre-arrival notices. “Disposition Notices” will also be introduced. These are post arrival notices. The new “ACI Notices” aim to provide carriers and supply chain partners with greater visibility into the status of a shipment

throughout the process of transportation and importation into and through Canada up to, and including, release. RNS is scheduled to end in July 2014 and will be replaced with these new “ACI Notices”.

The second major change is the EDI map to the ACI 309 cargo transmission. Existing EDIFACT maps were built by CBSA not in accordance with World Customs Organization (WCO) standards and this change will rectify that bringing the CBSA EDIFACT maps in line with WCO standards. This will facilitate global trade and communication with Canada.

ANSI maps will also be impacted.

As a result, carriers, service providers and other stakeholders that use EDI to communicate to CBSA will have to make changes to their systems. These changes do not impact highway carriers that exclusively use the ACI Portal or a service provider for eManifest, but those carriers should be aware of the new “ACI Notices”.

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Crime Stoppers, OTA Take Aim at Cargo Crime in 2014 Momentum is building behind the Ontario Trucking Association’s efforts to combat the growing threat of cargo crime and bringing attention to the $5 billion problem.

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rime Stoppers of York Region recently held a press conference in Markham, to mark International Crime Stoppers month and announce the program this year will focus on combatting cargo thefts and related crimes.

The campaign – launched by York Regional Police, Crime Stoppers, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (Organized Crime Committee), and endorsed by the Ontario Trucking Association – features a crime prevention video and “door hanger” program, which highlight the impact of cargo crime on communities and encourages the public to share tips through Crime Stoppers. Information is shared with Crime Stoppers anonymously and can carry rewards of up to $2,000 if it leads to the arrest for a crime and/or recovery of stolen property.

The “door hangers” will be distributed throughout the local transportation community and at truckstops in York Region, the GTA and highway 401 corridor.

“Cargo crime costs all of us and puts well-being of truck drivers and other transportation workers at risk. These crimes are everyone’s responsibility as they affect everything from jobs to the price of merchandise on the shelves and are used to fund many other types of crime, including violent crime” said Paul Lasalle, Detective Sergeant, York Regional Police.

In 2010 the Canadian Trucking Alliance commissioned a groundbreaking report to gauge the scope, impact and trends of cargo crime. Recommendations from the report included increasing opportunities for stakeholders affected by cargo crime to exchange information, discuss issues and

work together to develop effective crime prevention strategies.

In keeping with that goal, the OTA and CTA last year launched Project Momentum – an initiative to raise awareness and share mitigation strategies on the threat of cargo crime in the high-risk “hot spot” corridors along Highway 401. A inaugural workshop organized by the association last fall was a huge success and similar events are planned for 2014.

Another recommendation in the CTA “Study of Cargo Crime in Canada” included raising the profile of cargo crime with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, through the Organized Crime Committee.

The announcement made by all the partners is one of the many steps towards increasing the profile of cargo crime.

“Criminals are drawn to cargo crime because it is low risk, high reward and there is a lack of attention paid to this issue.

However, it’s anything but a victimless crime,” says Jennifer Fox, VP Trade and Security, CTA. “Thanks to efforts like this one from enforcement agencies like York Regional Police and Crime Stoppers, we can engage communities to help us put an end to cargo crime.”

Anyone with information related to cargo crime or stolen goods can contact Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour toll free hotline at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or report securely online at www.tipsubmit.com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES). Tipsters never have to give their names or have to appear in court.

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Peterbilt Marks Milestone: 75 years of Innovation, Excellence From the very first truck custom built in 1939 to the newest Models 579 and 567, Peterbilt has defined commercial vehicle performance, styling and quality. In 2014, the company celebrates 75 years of innovation and excellence with commemorative events throughout the year that include a North American tour with a specialized anniversary trailer, a limited-edition Model 579 and numerous other activities.

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eterbilt consistently sets higher standards for its products and services. It’s a 75-year tradition of excellence and innovation that has established expectations with an uncompromising focus to deliver the highest levels of quality, customer satisfaction and reward on investment,” said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President.

Peterbilt was founded in 1939 by T.A. Peterman manufacturing specialized, heavy-duty trucks out of Oakland, Calif. The company was acquired by PACCAR Inc, then called Pacific Car & Foundry, in 1958, and the manufacturing was relocated to Newark, Calif. in 1960. That decade the company’s truck output, market share and distribution network grew significantly. Peterbilt opened a new, second plant in Madison, Tenn. in 1969 to meet demand and better serve its customers from coast to coast.

In 1980, a new manufacturing facility opened in Denton, Texas, a city where the company eventually consolidated its entire operations and is now its headquarters.

Today, the state-of-the-art plant can produce more than 160 vehicles daily in numerous custom-built configurations for on-highway and vocational markets. Additionally, Peterbilt Class 6-7 trucks are manufactured in Ste. Therese, Quebec, and the proprietary PACCAR Engine lineup is produced in Columbus, Miss.

Vehicles are distributed through a network of Peterbilt dealerships with more than 290

locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Limited Edition Model 579 One of those new vehicles will be offered as a special anniversary truck. The 75th Anniversary Edition Model 579 will be available for order through all full-service Peterbilt dealerships.

Anniversary Tour Throughout 2014 Peterbilt will celebrate its anniversary with thousands of customers.

A special edition Model 579 with a museum on wheels will visit Peterbilt dealerships and industry events. The museum is a converted trailer filled with displays, historic artifacts and interactive kiosks.

History Book A coffee-table style book will be published and available for sale online during the first quarter. At nearly 250 pages, the hardcover book provides readers with a comprehensive overview on the evolution of the company, photos and facts about landmark models, profiles of customers and a section on Peterbilt’s leading brand.

Marking the Milestone In addition, Woodall said Peterbilt will mark its anniversary with many other activities throughout the year, including: n Peterbilt trivia contests, with prizes, conducted through social media n Several anniversary videos showcasing both historic and present aspects of the company n A special merchandise collection available for retail online and at Peterbilt RT dealerships

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Navistar releases first International Durastar vehicles to market with Cummins ISB Engines Strong demand results in more than 4,500 medium-duty truck orders Navistar, Inc. has announced that it has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar vehicles with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. The first units were released from the company’s Escobedo, Mexico assembly plant in December 2013.

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he addition of the ISB to our portfolio in early September was the driving factor in achieving, just weeks later, our best Class 6/7 order month in two years,” said Bill Kozek, Navistar president, North America Truck and Parts.

The DuraStar is available with the broadest array of specifications in the medium-duty industry and the addition of the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine now expands Navistar’s product reach to a wider audience. The DuraStar is also available with the MaxxForce 7, MaxxForce DT and MaxxForce 9 – in many horsepower and torque ranges.

The DuraStar provides a swept back front windshield for improved visibility, a 50 degree wheel cut offering a tight turning radius and a roomy cab for driver comfort. The vehicle also comes standard with Diamond Logic electronic control system, one of the most advanced electrical multiplexing architectures available in commercial trucks.

Diamond Logic maximizes ease of body integration and helps deliver a number of smart, customizable features for added convenience and safety.

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Meritor Aftermarket Educational Campaign for ONTARIO TOLL HIGHWAY Truck FocusesABOUT on Safety and Compliance 407 ETR Operators – SAVES COMMUTERS 26 MINUTES A DAY

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Commuters willing to pay for time savings and predictable travel time

Meritor Inc. launched an educational campaign at Commuters in the Toronto Heavy Duty Aftermarket and Hamilton region Week (HDAW) 2014 to of Ontario save about 26 help truck operators minutes a day onthe average understand how by using 407 Express Toll company’s aftermarket Route products (ETR), according brake and to a new report

by The automatic tire inflation Conference Board of parts enhance safety Canada, Travel Time and and improve their ability Reliability: An Analysis to comply with federal of Commuting on 407 ETR. regulations.

eritor’s aftermarket team plans to share this message with ommuters are willing to pay truck operators in a free direct charges for road use if informational kit and they perceive benefits. A shorter industry advertising. The goal is to assure commute is the most obvious trucking companies of all sizes that they’re benefit, but motorists may also using the right parts to ensure proper appreciate more predictable travel times and vehicle stopping power and minimize or a higher likelihood of avoiding stop-and-start eliminate specific Federal Motor Carrier traffic,” said Vijay Gill, Director, Policy Research.

Safety Administration (FMCSA) violations.

Workers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Meritor’s DriveForce sales and service team Area (GTHA) face the longest average commute will also speak about safety and compliance times in Canada, at 33 minutes one-way (66 issues during meetings with fleet customers total minutes per day). And nearly 30 per cent at HDAW 2014. of these workers have commutes of 45 minutes “We want to help truck operators or more (90 minutes per day). safeguard their drivers, vehicles, productivity and business by making HIGHLIGHTS sure their brakes and tires are up • At 66 minutes per day, workers in the Greater Torontosaid and to regulatory standards,” Terry Livingston, generaltimes manager, Hamilton Area face the longest average commute in Global Canada.

Product Management and Shared • 407 ETR routes offer time savings and more predictable travel Services, Aftermarket & Trailer, Meritor. times compared to untolled roadways.

Today’s commercial vehicle brakes are • Time savings were generally observed to be larger in the PM engineered to deliver enhanced stopping peak hours relative to the AM peakpower hours. and shorter stopping distances to meet the NHTSA’s new FMVSS 121 reduced stopping regulations.

Direct distance charges (RSD) for road use —such as Livingston emphasized that RSD most tolls—are not widely used in the Canada, regulations generally affect tractors sold as likely because Canadians are not accustomed new after 2011 and 2013 and not necessarily to them, even though they are common in other all vehiclescountries currently (for on the road. He added developed instance, total annual that worn RSD friction must be replaced toll revenues are approximately $30 with billion ainsimilarly ratedStates). friction The to maintain the United biggest RSDexception mandated power on new407 tractors. in Canadastopping is the 108-kilometre ETR, the

world’s first all-electronic open access toll highway through the GTHA. The findings are based on three distinct data sources: aggregated Global Positioning System (GPS) data provided by TomTom; data from cellular networks provided by Waterloo-based firm IMS; and a field study that was conducted in Meritor’s RSD-compliant friction is available order to collect both GPS and on-board diagnostic on new and remanufactured brake shoes. data directly from volunteer motorists with logger “The safety advantage of the increased units installed in their vehicles. stopping power is maintained when truck The results from all three data sources show operators replace worn OEM RSD friction only that 407 ETR routes offer time savings that are with OEM RSD friction,” Livingston said. large, while also improving the predictability of Meritor supplies more than 2 million cam commute times. 407 ETR commuters typically brake assemblies annually for leading truck save approximately 20 minutes per day. When and trailer OEMs. The company’s portfolio of the enhanced reliability offered by 407 ETRfriction materials has been reengineered to based routes is factored in, the time saved rises offer improved lining life, resulting in longer to approximately 26 minutes per day. Total time intervals between maintenance and greater savings (including buffer time) was 18 per cent in-service productivity. according to the individual vehicle logger data, and Thecent Meritor Tire to Inflation System (MTIS) 36 per according the cellular network data.

by P.S.I. also contributes to vehicle safety. It harnesses a trailer’s existing air supply to OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS FROM keep tires fully inflated to specification even DRIVING IN LESS-CONGESTED when the vehicle is moving. The system TRAFFIC INCLUDE: extends tire life by 10 percent, increases the • reduced fuel consumption—although fuel economy by 1.4 percent lowersto the observed savings were small and compared maintenance costs. time savings; “Properly inflated tires are essential to • lower vehicle maintenance costs—through safe operation and help lower out-of-pocket reduced wear-and-tear on vehicles; and costs by reducing roadside calls and • qualitative (i.e. quality ofservice life) benefits that inspection citations,” Livingston said. commuters may enjoy as a result of a more predictable and consistent commute.

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Kenworth Showcases T880 Mixer with PACCAR MX-13 Engine at World of Concrete Kenworth featured the Kenworth T880 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine and a mixer body at its booth during the World of Concrete Show from Jan. 21-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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he new Kenworth T880 recently entered into full production. At the show, the T880 mixer on display included a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 405 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque, Eaton UltraShift Plus VMS transmission, McNeilus standard mixer body, and a 116.5-inch BBC hood optimized for the PACCAR MX-13.

The T880 has a 5-piece Metton hood for easier and faster repairs, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility, complex reflector headlamps, excellent maneuverability, and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles.

The T880 utilizes a 2.1-meter wide, stamped aluminum cab which is robotically assembled. The quiet cab has triple-sealed and robust doors and provides a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats. The T880 offers the premium Diamond VIT and Vantage trim levels and two interior color options of Sandstone Tan and Slate Gray.

“The all-new T880 is the flagship of Kenworth’s outstanding vocational truck offering and is already attracting extensive

interest from vocational operators who want a quality and durable truck with low operating cost in applications such as mixer, dump and bulk haul,” said Alan Fennimore, Kenworth vocational marketing manager. “The T880 is anticipated to draw even greater attention as the construction business is expected to improve in 2014.”

Also available in Kenworth’s excellent vocational product line are the Kenworth T440 and W900S. Both vehicles can be specified with the Cummins Westport 8.9-liter ISL G natural engine rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. The ISL G uses a maintenance-free, three-way catalyst and is 2013 EPA and CARB compliant without the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology or a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

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Transportation on a Caribbean Island It amazes me how different transportation can be across the world. In North America we have stringent policies, optimum training and mechanical regulations to keep things safe. I am sure the same thing goes on outside of North America to a certain degree, but it can still be shocking to see the type of things that actually go on.

Recently I was on vacation on a small Caribbean island that I love dearly. I stay in an area that doesn’t require the need for a car as on the island they drive on the other side of the road as Europe does.

Overtime I have began to explore the island by public transit and found it to be hair raising, fun and a full experience of how the locals get around.

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he first time we used the local bus system was on a visit a few years ago where we took the bus to about an hour away from our hotel.

That experience alone would stay in our minds for years to come as the bus ride was so wild that I developed hiccups for two days afterwards. This last visit we began again to explore the transit system. On the island there are three different bus systems operating within the same lanes. One is the public bus

system and then there are two private bus systems. All transit companies charge the same price and pretty much go to the same destinations. There are the large public buses about 30 feet long in length owned by the government, a private company that has 20 foot buses, and another private company that utilizes vans that can take about 16 people when crammed in and will stop anywhere on route. Everything is right hand drive on the island making it seem hair raising to us from North America.

On the island other than the public system everyone is trying to get you onto their bus, not matter how crammed it is, almost as if they all work on commission.

On this trip we used the bus a little more and viewed it almost like a ride from an amusement park. As a safety person here in Canada there were moments that I was in total disbelief at some of the things done by drivers of these buses. Maybe it was perception but speed limits seemed to be something only required in other countries.

All roads are narrow, so seeing buses pass each other if another competing bus was stopped at the bus stop was new for me. I had never seen that in Canada. If you don’t flag the bus down in the proper manner I found that the bus driver can be get a little bent out of shape.

The best story was when the bus driver on a private system seemed to be more intent on getting to the end of his run than to do his job of dropping passengers off at their requested stops. After going by the desired bus stops on a number of occasions, a woman sitting in the middle of the bus shouted at the driver saying it was his job to drop people off at the bus stops. His reply of not being able to hear almost started a war on the bus right there. I saw buses go down roads we would never take equipment here in North America and I was totally startled when the driver on route in the country came to a dead end and proceeded to make a three point turn in some driveways. Who would create a bus route to a dead end street?

All in all I believe much of it is perception into what we know as a safe system in North America. We are used to rules and regulations and I believe it has helped us have a safe transit system. In defence of the island system, I find they don’t have many accidents as everyone drives the same way and it seems to work well for them.

On future trips I will continue to use public transit as it gives a great way to experience the local vibe of a city. I look forward to more experiences when I return to the island in the future.

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Accompanied by over 100 well-wishers, colleagues and community leaders, Manan submitted his papers to the City Clerk’s office on January 13th.

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In addition to chairing the Brampton Road Safety Committee, Manan is the Immediate Past President for Brampton Safe City Association and a member of Road Connections Safety Group, Safety Drives Us and Traffic Safety Coalition.

Manan is also an active member of the Brampton Board of Trade for over 10 years and has chaired its Multicultural Committee (now known as Diversity & Inclusion Committee) in the past. Some of the organizations he has volunteered for include Seva Food Bank and St. John Ambulance for the Operation Red Nose to reduce impaired driving.

Manan has received numerous awards in the recent past including Ministry of Transportation Media Excellence Award, CN Railways All Aboard for Safety Award, Peel Police Best Ethnic News Award and Volunteer of the Year Award from Brampton Safe City to name a few.

His campaign for the municipal election will focus on issues such as high property taxes, creation of local jobs, better recreation facilities, managing growth, reducing traffic gridlock, better accountability, and transparency while raising the profile of Brampton to attract business investment nationally and internationally.

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TMJ Disorders Scoliosis The temporomandibular Scoliosis is defined as joint (TMJ) is the hinge a lateral sideways like jointor that joins the curvature of the spine.It jaw bone to the skull.

In its mostdirectly severe form, is located in front scoliosis can be a disabling of the ear. TMJ injuries condition.

However, most or disorders can cause cases of scoliosis tend significant pain and to be mild.

If fact, many discomfort in the jaw joint people their entire as welllive as the surrounding lives not knowing they had soft tissues. a scoliosis of the spine.

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he cases, most common typetoofpinpoint n many it is difficult scoliosis is called idiopathic the exact cause of a TMJ disorder. scoliosis. is a fancy way as Physical injuryThis to the jaw such of saying that we don’t know those which occur during sports or it occurs. a carwhy accident are However, obvious there causes. does seem to be a genetic component it However, more subtle causes such as as habitual tends to run in families.

Other less common teeth clenching or grinding are much harder to causes conditions identify.include Dentalneuromuscular problems and arthritis cansuch also as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. contribute to TMJ problems.

Congenital conditions as birth defects of The signs and such symptoms of TMJ the spinal bones can also cause scoliosis. disorders are relatively simple to recognize. of scoliosis may include In The mostsymptoms cases pain or tenderness of the jaw noticeable physical differences such as will be experienced. In addition, pain and uneven shoulders, waist hips. discomfort around the or ear mayAn be present. asymmetrical shoulder is also a in common In severe cases, painblade can radiate to the symptom of scoliosis.

As scoliosis progresses face or head. Mechanical signs such as and the curvature of the spine worsen, the difficultly or pain while chewing or joint spine may rotate which will cause ribs on locking are an indication thatthe there is a

problem with the TMJ. oneThe sidegood of thenews bodyistothat become mostmore TMJ disorders prominent than the other.

If this occurs, will resolve on their own without treatment. back painitand difficultytoinseek breathing However, is important medicalmay attention be present.

It is important to period note that the or if if the pain persists for a long of time first signs of a scoliosis often times appear you are unable to open or close your jaw. after a growth spurt. are usually diagnosed TMJ disorders It is important to consult with and a doctor if following a detailed history physical you notice signs of a scoliosis in your child. examination. If required, x-rays or a CT scan The will taketoabetter detailed history the andteeth will doctor be performed visualize perform a physical examination.

If your doctor and jaw joint. suspects a scoliosis he or she may send you If treatment is required, your health for an x-ray.

More sophisticated imaging professional will discuss the different techniques as MRI or CTscan options such available.

Pain arerelieving generally reserved for the most severe medication is usually the first line cases. of defence and is used to control the The good associated news is thatwith TMJ disorders. discomfort the majority of peoplemay with be prescribed for Muscle relaxants ashort scoliosis do not require term use to help relieve muscle treatment.

Mostcause of theistime, spasm. If the dueall to chronic teeth that is needed is the doctor must clenching, a sedative medication may be monitor spine any significant helpful.theAn oralforsplint or bite plate is a changes in the Often time’sby your treatment thatcurvature. may be suggested children will require check upsteeth everyclenching dentist in order to prevent six months.

Generally, scoliosis willtreatments stop during sleep. Physical therapy progressing after bone growth is complete. which include ultrasound and stretching In moderate in a still exercises maycases also of bescoliosis beneficial.

In very growing child, bracing of the spine be severe or resistant cases of TMJmay disorders, needed.

Although bracing will not cure or corticosteroid injection or even surgery reverse a scoliosis, it usually will prevent may be required. However, all other forms further progression of thebecurvature.

There are of treatment should exhausted before two main types of braces used today to treat attempting these more invasive treatments. scoliosis. is called a low profile brace.

There The hasfirst been some evidence that

alternative forms of treatment such as This type of brace is madetherapy of plasticmay typebe acupuncture and relaxation materials thattreatment conform toofa person’s body. effective in the TMJ disorders.

It sits under the arms and wraps around the However, further research is necessary to rib cagetheir all the way down toItthe hips. The to confirm effectiveness. is important secondyour typeprimary is calledhealthcare a Milwaukee brace. inform professional This is a full torso that has a flat bar before starting any brace alternative treatments. in the frontitand two possible flat bars in back.

Although is not tothe completely As you can imagine, type ofoccurring, brace prevent TMJ disordersthisfrom is very uncomfortable here are a few helpful tipstotowear. keepBraces in mind once bone of which are willusually greatlydiscontinued reduce your chances growth stopped in the developing one.hasFirst of all, try individual. to be more In severe inor which bracing conscious about yourcases stress tension related has failed, mayavoid be considered. behaviours.

For surgery example, clenching The mostyour common of surgery and grinding teethtype or chewing onishard called spinal Ifusion.

This surgery objects likeapens. recently treated a driver permanently that wouldinvolves have jaw pain andconnecting headaches oramore spinal in it every time hetwo had delivery in vertebrae Toronto. As togrind straighten the spine. turns out, heorder would his teeth when ever Fastening devices such as metal he sat in Toronto traffic.

By becoming aware screws, hookstoand wires are in of this fact, he rods, was able catch himself used in this type surgery. the actroutinely and thus prevent any of further pain.

If surgery is usually Another tip is is to necessary, reduce theitamount of strain boneby growth hassofter stopped. onpostponed your jaw until muscles eating foods of treatment andOther avoidforms sticky or chewy such foodsaslike toffee physical and chiropractic care gentle may or gum. therapy Stretching exercises and help relieve discomfort associated with massage canthe also relieve muscle tension. scoliosis. and good jam, So nextExercise, time youstretching are stuck in a traffic posture alsosimple seem to have a beneficial effect keep these tips in mind. on scoliosis Until nextsymptoms. month, drive safely!

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Dr Dr Christopher Christopher H. Singh Chiropractor, runs runs Trans Trans Canada Canada Chiropractic Chiropractic at 230 Truck Stop in Woodstock, Woodstock, Ont. Ont. He He can can be be reached reached at at 519-421-2024 519-421-2024 E-mail: E-mail: chris_singh@sympatico.ca chris_singh@sympatico.ca

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