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elcome to the February 2011 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry. The current edition carries stories, features, updates on new products and developments related to trucking industry. The 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show 2011 – Canada’s Multicultural Truck Show will be rolling out in May at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. The trucking event will include plenty of activities including Inside & Outside Trade Show, Show & Shine Competition, Job Fair, Trucking Excellence Awards, Educational Seminars, Family Entertainment, Ethnic Food Stalls and lots more. If you are interested in reaching out to the changing face of the trucking industry, contact the show management and reserve your booth space at the earliest. For the last 47 years the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) has been organizing an informative and interesting conference that has helped to provide increased efficiency in Fleet Maintenance. Road Today is pleased to be one of the media sponsors for the seventh consecutive year and looks forward to a successful event. The 2010 edition of CFMS will be held from May 9 to 11 in Markham. For more details visit www.cfmsonline.com Under the Highway Traffic Act, the province enforces reduced load restrictions on trucks to protect Ontario’s highways during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur. Inside this edition we carry a detailed notice

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highlighting the 2011 spring load restrictions from the Region of Peel. We request all truckers to have a look and keep the information handy for ready reference. The Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety have approved a new five-year Road Safety Strategy under which Canada will continue to strive to have the safest roads in the world. The new strategy will carry on the progress that has been achieved in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Canada’s roads since 1996 when Canada’s first road safety plan was introduced. The provisional fatality total for 2009 is 8.7% lower than the number of road users killed in traffic crashes during 2008 and represents a 25.1% reduction over the 1996-2001 baseline figure. Road Today welcomes the new Road Safety Strategy 2015, which is the result of a broad collaborative effort between all levels of government, public and private road safety stakeholders and the enforcement community. Don’t forget to tune in to ‘Good Morning Today’ our weekly radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM radio dial at 8.30 am for latest trucking and transportations news, laws and regulations. The program can also be listened online at www.goodmorningtoday. ca Drive safe. Always remember: someone back home is waiting for you!

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VIKAS GUPTA OF TORONTO EARNS TOP LAURELS AT ARROW TRUCK SALES

CTA APPLAUDS FINAL INSTALLMENT OF MEAL TAX DEDUCTIBILITY FOR TRUCK DRIVERS The Department of Finance has increased the tax deductible portion of meal expenses for long-haul truck drivers to 80 per cent, taking the final step towards fulfilling the commitment the federal government made in 2007 to restore the meal tax deductibility to 80 per cent by 2011.

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NEWS/FEATURE ATSSA Toronto Update

Five ways to drive lean and clean

NEW ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY 2015 Road Safety Strategy 2015 will carry on the progress that has been achieved in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Canada’s roads since 1996 when Canada’s first road safety plan was introduced. The provisional fatality total for 2009 is 8.7% lower than the number of road users killed in traffic crashes during 2008 and represents a 25.1% reduction over the 1996-2001 baseline figure. This is the lowest death toll on record in Canada in more than 60 years.

CN TO LAUNCH ECORIDE, THE FIRST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CONTAINER CHASSIS In April 2011, CN will launch EcoRide a new container chassis expected to reduce fuel consumption in CN’s trucking of containers to and from its intermodal terminals by eight to 10 per cent.

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Since arrival at Hamilton Port Authority in December, six large fermenting tanks on route to the Molson Coors Toronto Brewery generated significant interest with the residents of Ontario. The vats were slowly transported from Hamilton to Toronto by Challenger Motor Freight following months of meticulous planning. The convoy moved through a winding route that involved many closed roads and numerous service wires being moved or temporarily cut to accommodate the large cargo. In addition to the trucks hauling the vats, the convoy also included 20 police cruisers and a number of service vehicles, totalling 40 vehicles stretching for more than a kilometre in length.

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CAM, Brake Alert, Drum Caddy and Express Brake. The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. The purpose of the A.T.S.S.A. is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers, to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets. The purpose of the ATSSA is to continuously explore, promote and implement ways and means to enhance maintenance practices involving commercial vehicles and garages, while encouraging ethical conduct and fostering a spirit of fellowship. For more info, visit www.torontoats.com

he January 2011 monthly meeting organized by the Toronto Chapter of ATSSA was held on January 13th at the Paradise Banquet & Convention Center in Concord. The well-attended and informative evening was sponsored by Texis Truck Exhaust and the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer Group (ODG). Dan Hrodzicky of Texis Truck Exhaust made a presentation on how Texis continues to remain at the forefront in the ever-changing diesel engine exhaust emission service industry. The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer Group (Checker Flag Leasing, Jonjo Transport Refrigeration, & Britannia Fleet Service) presented the Express Brake International (EBI) and its products to the ATSSA membership. Scott Deslippe, Regional Manager for EBI, made a presentation in reviewing EBI products including XTREME Brake, XTREME

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iversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation launched a new brand of drivetrain components engineered specifically for the aftermarket at the 2011 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) conference. The new lineup, known as EverTough™, provides aftermarket customers with the optimum balance of price and performance to meet their replacement part needs. The initial EverTough component offering is a new line of heavy-duty clutches, which were also introduced at HDAW. “The new EverTough components will complement Eaton’s industry leading production parts currently available in the aftermarket,” said John Beering, vice president and general manager of Eaton’s Clutch and Aftermarket business unit. “The pricing will be competitively positioned to allow our fleet and dealer customers the opportunity a carry a complete portfolio of Eaton’s new and aftermarket clutch products. And best of all, the EverTough brand will receive Roadranger sales and service support.” To ensure the new EverTough clutches have reliability and durability at a competitive aftermarket price, Eaton has designed the clutch with an aftermarket-specific facing, a release system with standard dual zerk fittings, and dampeners to meet the torsional vibration needs of the aftermarket. In addition, lube intervals are set at 25,000 miles to reduce maintenance cost. With torque ratings available up to 2,050 ft/lb, Eaton’s new EverTough clutches are available in both 14 and 15.5-inch heavyduty designs for all makes of diesel-powered commercial trucks. Additionally, the clutches include a one year unlimited mileage

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or the sixth time in the past seven years, Vikas Gupta has earned the distinction of top sales representative for Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. during 2010. Gupta, based in Toronto was top sales person out of all Arrow sales representatives in the US and Canada. “It’s truly an honor for any of our sales representatives to earn this award, but to achieve this level of success on such a consistent basis is even that much more impressive,” emphasized Frank Oliveira, formerly Vice President of Arrow Canada and now Vice President with Volvo Trucks North America. “Vikas is a consummate professional,” said Adam Davy, Arrow’s Toronto Branch Manager. “His strong work ethic, complete dedication to our industry and customers, as well as his desire to improve and learn something new everyday is truly inspiring – and his customers obviously appreciate that.” Now in his seventh year with Arrow Truck Sales, Gupta has, repeatedly, earned some of the company’s highest honors including the Diamond Level sales award and exclusive President’s Club member. But perhaps most impressive is the fact that about 80% of Gupta’s truck sales come from repeat customers and / or customer referrals. Gupta emphasized the keys to his success are really quite simple. “I thoroughly understand my customers’ requirements and buying criteria. Based upon that, I offer them only the equipment they need and can afford. I always suggest they purchase only what they really need to get the job done. After all, I’m only successful if my customers are successful too. It should be a win-win relationship!”

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Beer Run On The Road

ince arrival at Hamilton Port Authority in December, six large fermenting tanks on route to the Molson Coors Toronto Brewery generated significant interest with the residents of Ontario. The vats were slowly transported from Hamilton to Toronto by Challenger Motor Freight following months of meticulous planning. The convoy moved through a winding route that involved many closed roads and numerous service wires being moved or temporarily cut to accommodate the large cargo. In addition to the trucks hauling the vats, the convoy also included 20 police cruisers and a number of service vehicles, totalling 40 vehicles stretching for more than a kilometre in length. In all, the convoy of truckers conquered snow, 250 traffic lights and 1614 service wires to move the six gigantic fermenting vats from a German ship to the Molson Coors Brewery in Toronto. So as not to clog traffic the convoy moved for 11 nights from 9pm to 6am. Each of the impressive tanks measured 45 meters in length and weighed over 44 tons. Once installed they will represent a 20 per cent increase in capacity at the Toronto brewery, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, while launching its innovative Molson M lager in Ontario very shortly. Combined, the six tanks can hold up to 5.86 million bottles of beer.

Five ways to drive lean and clean (NC)—By adopting these five driving behaviours, you can cut back on gas, save money, curb harmful emissions and improve safety on our roads. 1. Be mindful –Seatbelts and car seats revolutionized the way we drive and forever changed the way we think about safety and driving. Nowadays, the buzz is all about fuel efficiency, saving money and the environment. If you have never driven with fuel efficiency in mind, now is the time to start. Make it a priority and watch your pennies pile up. You could save as much as $500 a year in fuel costs and cut your carbon dioxide emissions by over 1,000 kilograms. 2. Become aware of your driving style and modify it accordingly – Are you aggressive, rushed, average or fuelefficient? Natural Resources Canada identifies these four driving behaviours as significant factors in fuel efficiency and driving. Aggressive drivers focus on speed, rushed drivers focus on saving time, average drivers react to changes in traffic whereas fuel-efficient drivers are always mindful of how their driving will affect their fuel consumption. 3. Think before you drive – Can you take public transit? One bus takes up to 40 cars off the road, saves as much as 70,000 litres of fuel and prevents nine tonnes of air pollutants from being emitted each year. Can you work from home? Telecommuting one day a week cuts the amount of fuel used to go to work by 20 per cent that week. Can you plan your route? Allow for fewer stoplights, intersections and pedestrian traffic. 4. Avoid unnecessary idling – Some Canadians spend about four per cent of their annual fuel consumption idling their vehicles. In fact, for every 10 minutes of idling one third of a litre of fuel is wasted for an average vehicle. Experts recommend turning off your engine when you are parked for more than 60 seconds, except in traffic. Also, the best way to warm up your vehicle in cold weather is to run it for two to three minutes and then drive it. 5. Maintain your vehicle – Proper tire inflation, reducing extra weight, removing roof racks and following the www.roadtoday.com

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ArvinMeritor Announces Meritor Aftermarket Services Business New Offering of Warehousing and Distribution Services for Customers in North America

rvinMeritor has announced during its press conference at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas that it will offer multiple logistics services to customers through a new business segment called Meritor Aftermarket Services. Through this new business, the company will address customers’ needs for value-added warehousing and distribution facets of the third-party logistics marketplace. Meritor Aftermarket Services – which launches initially in North America – will be an important addition to the company’s existing Aftermarket and Trailer business. “This is an important step in our aftermarket evolution,” said Joe Mejaly, president of ArvinMeritor’s Aftermarket and Trailer business. “We will now offer companies in the industrial and commercial vehicle markets the opportunity to leverage our recognized strengths in material planning, quality, packaging, distribution and value-added services globally.” “This new segment creates the opportunity for us to become

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Daimler Trucks North America Leads Class 6-8 NAFTA and U.S. Markets DTNA’s Freightliner Trucks Is 2010 Class 8 Market Leader

aimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced NAFTA market with 42,800-plus retail units sold, and a 30.3 that it is the Class 6-8 segment leader for the North percent market share. Freightliner Trucks also leads the U.S. Class American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and United States 8 market with over 34,700 units sold and a 32.4 percent share. markets. In 2010, DTNA’s Class 6-8 NAFTA retail sales climbed DTNA’s Western Star brand continued to see Class 8 retail sales to 67,800-plus units, achieving a 31.6 percent share of market and growth in the premium extreme duty vocational market in 2010. growth of two full share points over 2009. In addition, DTNA’s U.S. “Our 2010 sales success significantly exceeded our expectaClass 6-8 retail sales rose to more than 56,900 units, representing tions,” said Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer, an industry-leading share of 32.6 percent. DTNA. “While the total market rose only slightly over 2009, a crisis DTNA also remained the Class 8 NAFTA and U.S. market year for our industry, DTNA benefited from very high customer share leader for the 2010 calendar year, with shares of 32.4 percent acceptance of our proven BlueTec emissions technology. We look forward to continued growth, and a productive and rewarding year and 33.9 percent, respectively. for DTNA and industry 1:06 in 2011. The company’s 2010 Class 8 sales performance was driven TRA-0010-RT.qxd:annes ad the 1/20/11 PM” Page 1 by Freightliner Trucks, which achieved Class 8 leadership in the

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index Wraps Up 2010 with Best Annual Results

ransCore’s Canadian Freight Index recorded an annual average of 233 points exceeding the annual average volumes from each of the previous five years. Load volumes for 2010 delivered exceptional year-over-year increases and were 50 percent higher for seven consecutive months when compared to those posted during the downturn of 2009. Load volumes for fourth quarter 2010 were 32 percent higher than fourth quarter of 2009. Volumes declined by 9 percent from the third quarter of 2010. December 2010 volumes were up 4 percent from the previous month and up 34 percent compared to December 2009. December 2010 recorded the highest ever load volumes for the month and broke another record by surpassing the pre-recessionary high of December 2007 by over 5 percent. Equipment postings have historically decreased for the month of December and 2010 was no exception with equipment postings at the lowest level of the year. Postings for equipment for December were the lowest for the month since 2007. Capacity postings for 2010 were also down 13 percent from 2009. www.roadtoday.com

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2011 Axle Weight Load Restrictions From March 1 to April 30, 2011, the Region of Peel prohibits any axle on a commercial motor vehicle or trailer to transmit to the highway weight in excess of 5,000 kg (5 tonnes per axle) on the Regional roads listed below as per Section 15 of By-law 57-2005. Violators can be fined in accordance with Section 125 of the Highway Traffic Act. Regional Road

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he Department of Finance has increased the tax deductible portion of meal expenses for long-haul truck drivers to 80 per cent, taking the final step towards fulfilling the commitment the federal government made in 2007 to restore the meal tax deductibility to 80 per cent by 2011. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) welcomes this change, which will allow Canadian long-haul truck drivers to enjoy the same meal deduction allowances as their US counterparts. “CTA is pleased that the Minister of Finance and the Government of Canada are continuing to honour their commitment, despite being under fiscal pressure,” said CTA CEO David Bradley. “The government deserves a great deal of credit for continuing to be responsive to the needs of the trucking industry and truck drivers in particular.” In order to be eligible for the tax deduction drivers must generally be away for at least 24 consecutive hours and the purpose of the trip must be to transport goods beyond a 160 km radius from the home location. In addition the vehicle must have a GVWR of greater than 11,788 kg.

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CTA Says LNG Has Potential But Requires Tax Incentives for Investment T

he Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says that a new report released by the federal department of Natural Resources, entitled Natural Gas Use in Transportation Deployment Roadmap is a good assessment of the potential benefits and the obstacles to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel in trucking. The report makes clear a key point that the Canadian Trucking Alliance has tried to drive home to policy-makers over the past several months – that without significant incentives it will be difficult for carriers to justify the increased costs for LNG equipment. The current premium for an LNG tractor is in the neighborhood of up to 100 per cent or even greater over that of a conventional unit. Moreover, the distribution network is in an embryonic state and needs to be developed. According to the CEO of the alliance, David Bradley, “LNG has the potential to serve as an important niche in the trucking marketplace. It won’t be suitable for every type of operation given the limitations on its distribution and the costs of purchasing LNG tractors. It will be of most interest to carriers with dedicated return to destination routes. But as part of a broad, comprehensive strategy for reducing GHG emissions from trucking, it definitely has a role to play. It is certainly of more potential benefit than biodiesel, for example.” “The GHG reduction benefits of LNG are real and at current prices it is an attractive alternative to diesel fuel. However, it will require investment on the part of the producers in the distribution infrastructure and it will require significant tax incentives as well as price guarantees to allow and encourage those carriers who are interested to make the shift,” he said. Throughout the Roadmap process, facilitated by Natural Resources Canada, end users were consulted, including CTA and a number of interested carriers, gas and oil companies, and environmental groups. Long-haul trucking operators are identified as an attractive potential market for LNG use. One of the significant recommendations contained in the report is the use of government fiscal measures to reduce the upfront and ongoing capital risk for carriers investing in LNG technology. CTA says that greater use of LNG fits well with its proposed program of voluntary measures designed to complement the proposed heavy truck fuel efficiency regulations currently under development by Environment Canada. A copy of the report, which also examined compressed natural gas issues, can be requested at publicaffairs@cantruck.ca.

Volvo Marks Milestone of 50,000 Trucks Made with Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology

o commemorate the 50,000th VEST-equipped truck assembled at Volvo’s New River Valley plant, company officials recently presented a plaque to Mark Engdahl, enterprise director for Shamrock Foods and Matt Miller, Shamrock’s enterprise operations manager, during a driver event in Phoenix. VEST is a full electronic stability program that assists the driver in maintaining control during emergency maneuvers and braking events, dramatically reducing the likelihood of a rollover or jackknife. It was made standard on all Volvo highway tractors in 2005. The VEST system was developed by Volvo in partnership with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. VEST uses a steering angle sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor, and algorithms to determine not only driver intent, but also vehicle response, in rapidly changing situations. It works by selectively applying the brakes on individual wheel ends if sensors detect a dangerous driving situation. This assists the driver in reducing speed, keeping the vehicle in proper alignment, and significantly decreasing the possibility of the truck and trailer sliding or jackknifing. The system also automatically lowers engine torque and applies the engine brake more rapidly than a driver can do, dramatically reducing rollover potential – even on wet or snowy roads, black ice and exit ramps.

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Kenworth and Sprint Partnership Targets Mobile Connectivity for Kenworth NavPlus Business System

enworth Tr u c k Company and Sprint are involved in a partnership to provide mobile connectivity for the revolutionary Kenworth NavPlus, a PACCAR proprietary navigation and business technology system for Kenworth Class 5-8 trucks. “As the core development partner, Sprint is proud to integrate our advanced network connectivity into Kenworth NavPlus, which will also offer telematics, navigation, diagnostics and business system features,” said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, while addressing the Detroit Economic Club. “Our machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology helps companies reduce emissions, cut costs and raise performance.” “Sprint is a technology leader and we look forward to offering its outstanding mobile connectivity service as a benefit to customers in Kenworth trucks factory-equipped with Kenworth NavPlus,” said Bill Kozek, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

The indash, NavPlus technology system utilizes a high-resolution, 7-inch color screen and 8 gigabytes of memory. Together, navigation and business systems will be provided with vehicle connectivity services for drivers to easily and safely use while traveling. When a truck is not in motion, the driver will be able to access the Internet and send and receive e-mails to enhance communications with dispatchers, logistics providers and shippers. The Sprint connectivity service is available as an option. NavPlus also includes hands-free phoning with Bluetooth, back-up camera options, vehicle data, and audio controls, including satellite radio, AM/FM, CD, MP3 and USB. When launched in 2011, Kenworth NavPlus will become standard on Kenworth trucks with all premium interior trim offerings and on diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The system also will be available as an upgrade on any Kenworth standard trim package. NavPlus was developed on the award-winning Microsoft Windows Embedded Automotive 7 software platform.

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New Road Safety Strategy Aims to Ensure Canada Has World’s Safest Roads T

he Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety have approved a new five-year Road Safety Strategy under which Canada will continue to strive to have the safest roads in the world. The strategy will be used by individual jurisdictions to develop federal/provincial/territorial action plans to address key highway safety concerns and priorities for their respective and unique situations. Road Safety Strategy 2015 will carry on the progress that has been achieved in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Canada’s roads since 1996 when Canada’s first road safety plan was introduced. The provisional fatality total for 2009 is 8.7% lower than the number of road users killed in traffic crashes during 2008 and represents a 25.1% reduction over the 1996-2001 baseline figure. This is the lowest death toll on record in Canada in more than 60 years. The new Road Safety Strategy is the result of a broad collaborative effort between all levels of government, public and private road safety stakeholders and the enforcement community. It provides each province and territory with a wide variety of solutions to address key road safety risks - initiatives that are focused on road users, the vehicles they use and the roadway infrastructure on which they operate. The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) will lead the implementation of the strategy and support

stakeholders in the process. “This strategy represents Canada’s desire to be a leader in road safety,” said Chuck Strahl, the Federal Minister of Transport and CoChair of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety. “It highlights our ambition to have the best possible road safety outcomes for Canada.” “The number of road fatalities and serious injuries is declining nationwide,” said Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation of Alberta and Co-Chair of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety. “These results are encouraging and we look forward to continued improvement over the next five years.” The unveiling of Road Safety Strategy 2015 coincides with the National Year of Road Safety in 2011, an ambitious undertaking which aims to raise public awareness and promote road safety activities nationwide. The Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership is made up of injury prevention and road safety professionals, is leading this initiative. It is expected that Road Safety Strategy 2015 will continue to inspire all Canadians to work together toward the common objective of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. Road Safety Strategy 2015 will be officially launched at CCMTA’s 2011 Annual Meeting, to be held May 15-19, 2011, in Victoria, B.C.

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MXL’s lubrication interval is twice as long as other conventional, greaseable drivelines. It also aligns with recommended lubrication intervals of other chassis components in linehaul vocations. “With the Meritor MXL, extended lubrication intervals become the new standard in greaseable drivelines allowing customers to more effectively manage routine preventive maintenance and control expenses,” suggested Ringer. The main and interaxle slip assemblies combine an advanced nitrile seal to keep contaminants out with a protective guard that resists road debris, increasing slip assembly operating life. The u-joint builds upon the proven high-strength Meritor RN series design. Its needle-bearing package with contoured ends minimize axial (side) loading, and the glass-reinforced nylon thrust washer prevents metal-to-metal contact, all of which result in greater reliability. Interchangeable Driveline – Greater Flexibility The MXL’s RN Series yoke configurations are compatible with other industry standard yokes, making them completely interchangeable with most greaseable drivelines in linehaul use today. Truck operators may standardize on a single, greaseable driveline regardless of vehicle make or model. The product is available with both easy service and full round yoke designs.

rvinMeritor has announced at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week that it will expand the availability of its popular Meritor® MXL (Meritor Extended Lube) driveline to the North American aftermarket. This driveline was designed for truck operators who want reduced maintenance costs – up to $340 per truck in total service costs – and a longer warranty. The Meritor MXL is supplied with the same product ratings and application guidelines as the popular Meritor 17N, 176N and 18N series. A new 16N series for mediumduty vehicles will be available in spring 2011. “The MXL combines the simplicity and durability of the proven RN U-joint design with the premium sealing capability of the RPL permanently lubed product,” said Doug Ringer, product manager, Drivelines, Aftermarket for ArvinMeritor. This series of greaseable drivelines – with 100,000-mile lubrication intervals and a three-year, 300,000-mile warranty in linehaul service – was introduced as an original equipment component in March 2009. It joins the RPL permanently-lubricated driveline in the Meritor family of driveline products for commercial vehicles. Extended Lubrication: A New Standard An extended lubrication interval reduces maintenance costs and increases truck operators’ uptime. At 100,000 miles, the

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Meritor WABCO LaunchesBridge SafetyDirect Queenston-Lewiston Plaza M Improvements Completed Offers Fleets Greater Efficiency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting

eritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition. SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle fleets seeking to simplify delivery of he Honourable Member of of Parliament for detailed trend data asRob wellNicholson, as instant notifi cation vehicle safety Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General and performance. of Canada, and Dr. Kenneth E. Loucks, chair the Niagara Falls SafetyDirect allows customers to use as aofsingle point of access Bridge Commission recently celebrated the completion of the to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brakcentral plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International ing, stability control, following distances, collision safety system Bridge. braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well is proud to haveincludes investedevent in as“The the Government entire fleet. Thofe Canada comprehensive reporting date, time, speed, odometer and safety trending the location, Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, one ofreading the busiest Canada-U.S. data.crossings,” said Minister Nicholson. “Investments in the border “WePlaza are pleased to launch SafetyDirect our North facilitate American Queenston will help to reduce traffic to congestion, We fullyand expect the this system to revolutionize way localcustomers. border crossings improve important trade linkthe in the fleetsregion. monitor Niagara ” report and capture safety data,” said Jon Morrison, president and general Meritor WABCO Control “Completion of themanager, Queenston central plazaVehicle building on “By integrating data from our will company’s and the Systems. northernmost of our three bridges provideSmartTrac even more OnGuard active safety Iteris’ SafetyDirect and into lanerapid border crossings for systems our cars,into trucks and buses moving departure systems, easier for flcommission, eet managerswe to work collect Canada, ” saidwarning Dr. Loucks. “As it’s a binational the information they need to highest-quality meet and improve safety and business extremely hard to provide the services to aid and goals. guide the” motorists who use our bridges. This building is another works by combining the technologies in Meritor exampleSafetyDirect of the success of that effort.” WABCO’s SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their

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t the time of this writing we are beginning a brand new year. Lots of new changes have come into effect and not without controversy. CSA came into effect, the economy continues upward, however, not without challenges and people seem slightly more optimistic than this time last year. So, the New Year begins and hopefully it will be a good one for everyone. Now, what about you? What is your year shaping up like? Will this be the year of big changes, financial security or the mid-life crisis? Do you even know? I talked about goal setting quite a bit because I know how important it can be to a person’s future. Now I know at this point you’re starting to roll your eyes and frown, but give it a moment and read on. As I sit in this Tim Horton’s in the early morning, I look around at the people here. Out of the fifteen (15) people here probably 30% of those have goals for the future. The other 70% are happy to plod along hoping their lives will turn out the way they hope. How do I know this - through talking with people on a regular basis? For some their whole goal is to make it through the day and if you are over 65 years of age that may be a very lofty goal and you are off the hook. If you are under 65 then you should have either a goal to improve your lifestyle or accomplish those things that you have not yet completed. If you’re not working on those two

areas of your life you are essentially wasting time. Not my time, yours! In the past I have written about timelines and will go over them slightly again here, but the most important thing is to make the commitment to starting, set the timeline and get started. So, let’s get started. The first thing to do is to commit to the process. If you can’t handle the first step you won’t be successful with the rest. It’s like a kid I know that wanted to join the army to make money because he heard they paid you to attend each summer as a student, so he was all excited. His problem was by the time he got halfway through the promotional video, he decided the army wasn’t for him. The next thing to do is to get yourself a pen and piece of paper and/or that wish list you’ve been writing out for years. So here’s the process. If you have been writing down ideas for a while or if it’s in your head as life goes on then scratch out anything that is no longer of interest. Next, scratch out anything that is older than five years or is too physically demanding. You know like the goal where you planned to bungee jump off the Eiffel Tower when you were twenty. Add anything to the list that has come about lately. If you don’t have lists then start adding things to a blank piece of paper. Once you have your list made out, I want you to divide the items into three categories. I know this is work but you’ll feel better for it in the end. Most people spend more

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CN to launch EcoRide, the first environmentally friendly container chassis in the North American intermodal industry CN will launch EcoRide in April 2011. EcoRide is a new container chassis expected to reduce fuel consumption in CN’s trucking of containers to and from its intermodal terminals by eight to 10 per cent. The EcoRide chassis, developed in collaboration with a

“CN’s next steps in environmental innovation will include testing hybrid container cranes, in-terminal hybrid trucks, and energy efficient generators. CN is deploying the hybrid shunt trucks in ground switching of containers on chassis at our Brampton Intermodal Terminal this month.”

Canadian supplier, is equipped with a series of features that reduce fuel consumption, hence greenhouse gas emissions: side skirts to reduce aerodynamic drag, a weight 15 per cent less than conventional CN chassis, and low-rolling resistance tires on each axle instead of the normal four tires per axle. CN will debut this new chassis in Ontario. Jean-Jacques Ruest, CN executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, said: “CN stands for innovation and is continuously looking for ways to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint. After the successful launch last year of EcoTherm, our new greener insulated container, the CN team started to explore other opportunities to provide customers better supply chain solutions that reduce carbon emissions.

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reightliner Trucks has announced a new collaboration with McNeilus Companies in the development of a new bridge formula mixer chassis. The new truck was on display at the World of Concrete. Ideal for the ready-mix market, Freightliner’s latest vocational product – a 114-inch BBC Severe Duty (SD) set-forward axle (SFA) – features a lightweight, yet durable aluminum cab with a 29.5inch bumper-to-front axle setting that maximizes concrete hauling capacity for bridge formula mixer configurations. Equipped with the McNeilus 10.5 cubic yard Bridgemaster Transit Mixer – the most productive federal bridge formula mixer in the industry – the 114SD SFA mixer allows for 36-foot bridge with a 66,000 lb GVW, and a 9.5-to-9.7 cubic yard payload, dependent on concrete design density. “We’re very excited to partner with McNeilus Companies to offer our vocational customers a new mixer chassis that meets the highest quality of performance and capability in the market,” said Richard Saward, general manager vocational sales, Freightliner Trucks. “Not only does the 114SD SFA chassis provide optimal operating performance by increasing productivity and payload, but has been designed to reduce body installation time and cost. Continued Tom Harris, vice president of sales, McNeilus Companies: “During the entire design process of the 114SD SFA, we worked closely with Freightliner engineers in order to facilitate the seamless installation and upfit of our mixer body. We’re very pleased with the results of the body integration and subsequent performance of the mixer, and hope to work with Freightliner again in the near future.” In addition to the weight saving benefits of the 114SD SFA chassis, ease of body integration is also a key component. The all-important clean back-of-cab is achieved by an under step Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after treatment system, and up to 70 gallon fuel tank with six-gallon DEF tank, all packaged under the cab. This maximizes front-axle loading, while providing a clear chassis-mounting envelope for lift axles and ancillary body equiment. The 114-inch BBC cab dimension and contoured hood slope provides superior job site visibility. And the tight turning radius

– due to an up to 45 degree wheel cut depending on wheel equipment – provides optimal maneuverability in tight job site spaces. Packaged with premium power, the 114SD SFA mixer chassis is also equipped with the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine with BlueTec emissions technology. Featuring 350 hp at 1,350 lbs per feet of torque, the 114SD SFA mixer chassis provides maximum torque at low rpm for a strong bottom end and launching power. The m i x e r hydraulics are also p o w ered by t h e

D D 1 3 flywheel-mounted rear engine PTO, which allows for a cleaner installation behind the cab while providing consistent and maximum power output for barrel rotation. And the three-stage integrated Jake Brake provides industry leading braking power and quiet operation in residential areas. In addition to the DD13, the lightweight Cummins ISL 9-liter engine will be available for the 114SD SFA in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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I had the number one position for 12 years in the South Indian film industry. There comes a point when you want to move on and do something different. I wanted to do Hindi films which I am doing. Just that at times I feel Hindi movies are overrated. Maybe because they give national and international fame. But regional movies emphasise tradition and culture. My Bhojpuri movies always have a social message.

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HOW DID WE GET IN THIS MESS I passed the test, I completed the driving school course, I did the orientation, now I am ready to go! Not quite! Most new drivers, think once they have obtained their license, it is as simple as turning on the key, and going down the road. Some may even recall the 1975 movie White Line Fever. A somewhat glorified version of truck driving. Somewhere between White Line Fever and Smokey and the Bandit, lies the real life of a truck driver. The laws constantly change, every State and Province have different laws, within each State and Province, each county, have different laws, each company have different rules and regulations. To compound this: the border crossings are not consistent with their own policies for crossing the border. Yet you are the driver and you have to know what is required. We all know the days of most drivers being so called: “North Americans” are gone. Most drivers today are new immigrants to the country and to the continent. It is more frustrating with authorities, who are more intent to prosecute and persecute, than it is “To Serve And Protect”. Everyone, in every capacity must assist all drivers, in the job they do. On the other hand, most drivers must be, a little more attentive to what they are paid to do. You cannot just sign a Bill of Lading hop in the truck and leave. You have to watch the goods being

loaded, count the goods being loaded and pick up and sign for what you are delivering. Some drivers sit in the truck and are given a signed Bill of Lading, and told you are okay to go. They do not even watch, what is being loaded or unloaded. How do you know if the piece count is correct? How do you know if any goods were damaged? How do you know if the receiver damaged the goods while unloading? How do you know the shipper did not damage the goods while loading? Did you sign for the goods as ‘Shipper’s Load And Count’ ? It may not be the best way to save your backside, but it will certainly help, in court, if there is a claim and your company refuses, or declines the claim. Your signature showed you accepted the load as ‘Shipper’s Load And Count’, they loaded it, and you only signed for a certain number of pieces. Upon delivery a shortage is noted on the delivery Bill of Lading. The carrier is always held liable. Why is it so important to ensure what you sign for is what you got? How do you as a driver know, or you as a company train the driver to count as an example 7000 boxes of widgets. Or is the driver signing for 7 skids, said to contain 1000 boxes of widgets each. What if it is shrink wrapped and upon delivery there is a box short. Is the company liable? How did the pickup driver sign for the goods? We can no longer just pickup and leave. We can no longer

just deliver and leave. It is our job as companies to ensure the drivers are trained. It is our job as companies to take a vested interest in what the drivers do. It is our job as companies to ensure we know what is going on and who we are dealing with. The United States and Canadian Authorities, have a vested interest as well. They do not want us dealing with every God knows who out there. They want us as carriers to be responsible. They want us as carriers, to be aware, of who we pick up for. They want us as carriers, to be responsible whom we deliver to. They want us as carriers to be aware of what we are picking up. Carriers have to be diligent in the companies they deal with. 3PL’s, 4PL’s, load brokers, and the list goes on. The authorities have to also regulate them. They need to ensure they if they tender a load to a carrier, all the full and complete information is provided. The authorities have to somehow, ensure, they do not just say to a carrier, 1 FTL 40,000 LBS. The carrier has to know what is being loaded, who tendered the load, what the commodity is. The driver has to know when signing for the load, what they are signing. As and industry, and one of the biggest employers in North America we have to: act professional, be professional, take our jobs seriously, and encourage anyone who wants to join it, ensure they also have the same ideals.

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