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appy New Year. Welcome to the January 2011 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry.

In 2011, we will continue to provide you with the latest news, views and updates from the industry through our qualitative products and services in print and electronic media. The 3rd edition of Road Today Truck Show – Canada’s Multicultural Truck Show will roll out in May at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. You will also be able to meet Team Road Today at many industry-recognized events through out the year across Canada.

The National Year of Road Safety 2011 aims to promote road safety across Canada and reach the targets and sub-targets set out in Canada’s Road Safety Vision. We at Road Today Media Group will continue to promote road safety awareness through our outreach programs and seek the continued support from all stakeholders in making it happen.

Ontarians are about 20 per cent more likely to be involved in a collision during the winter season than in summer. Severe winter weather conditions could have a significant impact on motoring safety. Each year in Ontario, there are approximately 70,000 collisions during the winter months, many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditions.

Ontario drivers can help keep the roads safer this winter by planning ahead and following some

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simple tips for winter driving as recommended by the Ministry of Transportation.

• Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is “winter ready” with a maintenance check-up • Keep your vehicle in good working order be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, top up your windshield fluid, and clear snow and ice from windows, lights, mirrors and roof • Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes longer to stop on slippery roads.

• Have your tires checked and make sure you have the right tires • Drive for the conditions and don’t follow too closely • Be visible - switch on the vehicle’s full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions. Do not rely on the vehicle’s daytime running lights.

• Pay attention and focus on driving - save your electronic devices for off the road • Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle should you become stranded.

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EATON HYBRID SYSTEMS ACHIEVE 100 MILLION MILES OF SERVICE

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation a leader in the development of hybrid power systems for commercial trucks and buses, has announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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IT’S THE MIDDLE OF WINTER: HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR TIRES LATELY? The snowy season may be in full swing, but we’ve still got a few months to go before the flowers start to bloom—and before driving conditions improve.

In fact, the worst of old man winter usually strikes in the New Year. And, just because you’ve made it this far doesn’t mean that your tires will carry you through the rest of the winter.

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NEWS/FEATURE Peace Bridge Plaza Improvements Complete

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A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals that many Canadians do consider alternatives to driving after drinking. The public opinion poll conducted in September investigated Canadians’ behaviours and actions when faced with the personal decision to drink and drive.

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The School of Transportation of the Centennial College recently organized a well-attended Open House at the Ashtonbee Campus. The event was a great opportunity to meet the faculty, see the training equipment and view the fully equipped automotive labs and equipment. The School of Transportation is the largest on-site transportation training facility in Canada. The faculty is among the most highly skilled in the industry, and the training equipment is state-of-the practice. The automotive labs host the latest in technology for cars, trucks, and heavy duty vehicles. The facility also has a fully equipped hangar for the aerospace and avionics students.

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Trux Solutions based in Mississauga offers commercial trucking consulting services, including safety, compliance, drug testing, and licensing. The company recently organised a staff get together to extend greetings for Christmas and the New Year. Road Today Media Group wishes Trux Solutions all the best for a successful and eventful 2011. For more info, log on to www.truxsolutions.com ROAD TODAY JANUARY 2011

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Eaton Hybrid Systems Achieve 100 Million Miles of Service, Saving 4 Million Gallons of Fuel

trucks, refrigerated delivery trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, utility vehicles and other commercial applications. Eaton has also begun offering a complete line of electric vehicle charging systems to further reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions.

The company set major hybrid systems milestones in 2010, delivering systems to global customers in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and United States. Eaton also began commercial production of its hybrid hydraulic system known as Eaton Hydraulic Launch Assist or Eaton HLA in the fall of 2010.

UPS, which operates one of the largest private fleets of alternative-fuel vehicles, is one of those customers. Earlier this year UPS ordered 130 of Eaton’s hybrid system that will be deployed next year in New York, New Jersey and California. UPS estimates these 130 delivery vehicles will save 66,085 gallons of fuel and 671 metric tons of emissions annually, representing a 35 percent improvement in fuel economy. The company says that’s the equivalent of 128 passenger cars being taken off the road.

Benefits of the Eaton hybrid systems include fuel savings up to 35 percent, with similar percentages in emission reductions, extended brake life and idle time reductions of up to 87 percent during work site operations which helps customers to significantly reduce their operating costs.

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“Volvo is known for high quality and innovative technologies,” said Patrick Collignon, vice president and general manager at the New River Valley facility. “The VHD pickup shows the depth of our capability and versatility, from the engineering to the design to the craftsmanship.”

In addition to showcasing Volvo’s industry-leading ingenuity, the VHD pickup is a powerful sales tool. The vehicle makes getting around the large New River Valley site unforgettable for customers and visitors. They get a first-hand sense of Volvo truck comfort and performance as they tour the facility or are transported to and from the local hotels and airport.

A custom-built Volvo VHD pickup truck adds an innovative twist to the Volvo In addition to providing an unforgettable ride-andexperience. The vehicle provides a new ride-and-drive option for customers drive option for customers and visitors to the Volvo New and visitors to the Volvo New River Valley plant and will be showcased at trade River Valley plant, the VHD pickup will be an eye-catching shows, parades and other special events. attraction at trade shows, parades and other special events. he bright orange, one-of-a-kind Volvo VHD chassis has a With a cab height of X, the VHD truck dwarfs a convenfull-size crew cab and a pickup truck bed. The four-door, tional pickup. The roof of a Ford F-150, for example, reaches just five-seat vehicle is powered by an EPA 2010-certified 500-hp Volvo under the side mirror of the VHD pickup.

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he Peace Bridge Plaza improvements have been completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the newly constructed laneway in early December.

“The Peace Bridge is the thirdbusiest Canada-U.S. commercial truck crossing and a key component for international trade with the United States,” said the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. “These improvements will enhance the efficiency and security of this important trade corridor, while contributing to Canada’s long-term economic prosperity.”

“This project is an excellent example of how a partnership can expedite improvements at the border,” said Mr. Ken Schoetz, chairman of the board of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority. “As an operator that sees

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This project included the construction of a fifth primary inspection lane and booth for Canada-bound commercial vehicles, and a designated Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) area.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan contributed $1 million, through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund, representing 50 per cent of the total eligible costs. The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority contributed the remaining $1 million.

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New Brochure Available on Kenworth T470 Heavy Duty Performance in Demanding Medium Duty Vocational and Municipal Applications

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enworth now offers a new brochure on its Kenworth T470 model. The T470 provides heavy duty performance and durability in more demanding medium duty vocational and

municipal applications, including snowplow, dump, mixer, winch, and refuse.

The Kenworth T470 comes in a lighter weight configuration than a Class 8 truck with more optional horsepower than a medium duty vehicle. The T470 utilizes the same reliable and ergonomic multiplexed dash, aerodynamic sloped hood and 3-piece bumper, best-in-class forward lighting with Halogen projector headlamps, and Kenworth Driver Information Center found in Kenworth’s heavy duty product line.

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The six-page Kenworth T470 brochure offers comprehensive product information, including a full page with detailed specifications for axles, battery boxes, brakes, bumpers, cab, engines, exhaust options, frame, fuel tanks, hood, interior, starting and charging, suspension, transmissions, wheels and tires, and special equipment and options.

Available as a straight truck or tractor in gross vehicle weight (GVW) ranging from 33,000 lbs. to 68,000 lbs., the T470 features modern styling, superior ergonomics, and a fuel-efficient powertrain in a robust chassis. With full parent rail extensions providing maximum resistance to bending moment (RBM) from one end of the rail to the other, the T470 has a solid and durable mounting platform for snowplows, winches, hydraulic pumps and front stabilizers.

The T470 is standard with the PACCAR PX-8 engine rated up to 350 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Optional engine choices are the Cummins ISL9 engine, rated up to 380 hp and 1,300 lb-ft of torque.

Axle ratings are from 12,000 to 22,000 lbs. (front), 21,000 to 30,000 lbs. (single rear) and 40,000 to 46,000 lbs. (dual rear). The T470 is available with a variety of manual and automatic transmissions.

The T470 is standard in a day cab configuration and optional with the Kenworth Extended Day Cab and 38-inch Kenworth AeroCab FlatTop sleeper. The T470 can also be ordered with an air ride cab, factory-installed power take-off (PTO) and one lift axle.

Clean frame rails and an exhaust-free back of cab clear the way for quick and efficient installation of a wide range of bodies and chassis-mounted equipment.

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CTA Reminds Carriers of Upcoming Enforcement of Marked Cargo Tie-downs

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he Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning carriers once again of upcoming changes to cargo sacrament regulations. Effective January 1, 2011 each of the minimum number of tie-downs required must be rated and marked with a Working Load Limit. Default values for Working Load Limits will be eliminated from the Cargo Securement Standard at the end of the year. These provisions were included in National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 10 “Cargo Securement Standard� when it was approved in late 2004.

Unmarked and unrated tied owns will be disregarded by enforcement if they are used as one of the minimum number of tied owns to achieve compliance.

As with many NSC issues, CTA remains concerned regarding inconsistencies in enforcement regarding the unmarked tie down changes; not only among Canadian and US jurisdictions but between provincial agencies across the country. “Governments are committed to moving forward with this change January 1st, despite the fact it will put Canadian and US regulations out of sync. We also remain concerned regarding the enforcement approach taken by all provinces,� said Geoff Wood, CTA’s VP Operations and Safety.

CCMTA has reported to CTA that there likely could be some minor inconsistencies in enforcement policy from jurisdiction to jurisdiction as it relates to the use of un-marked tie-downs in concert with marked tie-downs potentially creating challenges for carriers operating across jurisdictions.

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“We are pleased MTO has taken this step to improve the efficiency of the commercial driver medical review process while maintaining its integrity,” said Geoff Wood, Vice President of Operations at OTA. “This will reduce paperwork for drivers, carriers and physicians.”

Currently, commercial drivers who do not meet the medical standards of the Highway Traffic Act must apply for a waiver which they are granted if they meet the national medical standards for their licence class. On January 1, 2011, commercial driver’s medical reports will continue to be assessed against the national medical standards but they will no longer have to apply for a “waiver.”

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Leslie Woo, Metrolinx Vice President, spoke to Metrolinx’s goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). While addressing the impacts of congestion, Ms. Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that, if nothing is done to improve the transportation system, these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031). Ms. Woo also noted that Metrolinx is developing a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the  Fleet & Owner Operator Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy.  Long Haul USA & Canada Gerald Rawling, a freight consultant, spoke to the formation  Cartage/Sand & Gravel Intermodal Advisory andLocal ongoing work of Chicago’s Task Force, Asad Chaudhery Account Manager  Premium Payment Plan providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force.

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Mack Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting

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he Toronto Chapter of ATSSA organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on December 9th at the Paradise Banquet & Convention Center in Concord.

The dinner evening was sponsored by Mack Canada and the Toronto region dealers. Steven de Sousa, Power Train Sales Manager made a keynote presentation on MACK mDRIVE, the new automated manual transmission (AMT). The mDRIVE AMT gives customers up to 1.5% improved fuel efficiency, better driveability and enhanced driver satisfaction by automating gear shifting, while improving safety.

The evening also saw the presentation of the Mack awards to the top three apprentices in the Truck & Coach MAP Program jointly run by ATSSA Toronto and Centennial College. Generous

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Detroit Diesel Sintered Metal Filter Achieves CARB Level 3+ Certification

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etroit Diesel has announced that Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls’ LongMile diesel particulate filter containing Detroit Diesel’s sintered metal filter technology has been verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as Level 3+. This designation – the highest level of certification from CARB – means that the filter has successfully demonstrated diesel particulate matter emission reductions of more than 85 percent while meeting the NOx emission standards.

Developed and manufactured in Detroit Diesel’s state-of-theart Redford, Mich., facility, the filter, which is supplied to Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls, is an integral part of Cleaire’s LongMile retrofit emission control system. The LongMile system can be installed on older diesel engines to achieve essentially equivalent to 2007 EPA particulate matter emissions standards. The new CARB verification enables the LongMile system to be installed on 1993 through 2006 model year engines from displacements of 5.3 to 16 liters.

“The Level 3+ CARB certification of our sintered metal filter means more customers with older vehicles have the option to retrofit their engines to bring them into compliance throughout the nation as mandates come into effect,” said Daniel Haggerty, director, aftermarket marketing, Daimler Trucks North America.

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Kenworth T470 Offers Superior Propane Greater Productivity and Durability Drivers Can Haul 20 Percent More Propane Per Trip

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Rose, a town in the eastern Those folk song lyrics are part of Ontario, near the based on an 1844 poem by border with Quebec. A third Lydia Maria Child. But they Kenworth T470 is assigned could also easily describe the to Belleville, a city near the work that Superior Propane mouth of the Moira River in drivers do when they deliver central Ontario, west of the propane to remote areas in start of the St. Lawrence River.

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And a fourth Kenworth T470 “We deliver propane far was recently put into service into the woods to customin Whitby, Ontario, the ceners with vacation homes ter of the Durham Region and to companies running of southern Ontario, east of James Pinder, manager of Superior Propane’s fleet operations mines and hunting camps in Toronto, where it visits many in Ontario, is shown with one of the company’s new Kenworth T470s, some pretty remote areas of construction sites. which serve customers in rugged and remote areas in the province.

Ontario,” said James Pinder, “With the new Kenworth manager of Superior’s fleet operations in Ontario. Superior has T470s in specific applications, we’ve equipped them with a 4,330 put the Kenworth T470 into operation in the more rugged areas, U.S. water gallon capacity barrel and we’ve been able to get a 20 where for those deliveries, the company relies on the greater ma- percent increase in carrying capacity,” he added. neuverability and ground clearance Kenworth’s new T470 offers, The Kenworth T470 has a gross vehicle rating (GVW) ranging he added. from a heavy Class 7 vehicle at 33,000 lbs. up to a light Class 8 truck Superior Propane is Canada’s only national provider of at 68,000 lbs., and is for snowplow, dump, mixer, winch, refuse, portable fuels, equipment and service delivered directly to custom- and other heavy front-axle vocational and municipal applications ers. Nationwide, it operates a fleet with 835 pieces of equipment, requiring front frame extensions. The vehicle offers full parent rail including trucks and trailers. In the province of Ontario, Pinder extensions, delivering maximum resistance to bending moment and fleet administrator Cheryl Combe manage more than 226 (RBM) from one end of the rail to the other. The T470 is available pieces of equipment, including 138 Class 5-8 trucks. A predomi- with 12,000 to 22,000 lb. front axles, 21,000 to 26,000 lb. single rear nant number of the trucks operating in Ontario are Kenworths, axles, and 40,000 to 46,000 lb. tandem rear axles.

Pinder said. Durability and drivability are the two main reasons Superior’s Kenworth T470s are equipped with 345-hp why the company has chosen Kenworth models, particularly when Cummins ISL engines and 6-speed Allison 3000RDS automatic it comes to the Kenworth T470. transmissions with load-based shift scheduling, which automatiOne of the company’s Kenworth T470s serves hunting camps cally selects between economy and performance shifting based on and other similar remote locations in the area around North Bay in the vehicle’s actual payload and the grade on which it is operating.

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Many Canadians choose alternate solutions to get home after a few drinks: Poll A

new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals that many Canadians do consider alternatives to driving after drinking. The public opinion poll conducted in September investigated Canadians’ behaviours and actions when faced with the personal decision to drink and drive.

When asked if they ever decided to use alternative strategies to avoid driving when they had been drinking, 48% of respondents said they’d decided to ask someone else to drive and 30% answered they waited a few hours until they were sober. Only 14% answered they ever considered public transport while 19% considered taking a taxi.

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In November 2010, TIRF, arrive alive DRIVE SOBER and Student Life Education Company launched Change the Conversation - www.changetheconversation.ca - a national education program to reduce impaired driving sponsored by the Brewers Association of Canada. At the heart of the program is the element of getting to drinking drivers through their friends and family who don’t drive after drinking.

“What we’re seeing are that alternative solutions seem to work for the majority who drink,” explains Ward Vanlaar, lead researcher and Vice President Research at TIRF. “This information is useful in convincing drinking drivers to consider alternatives, especially during the holiday season, by demonstrating that driving after drinking is not the social norm.”

The survey also discovered that Canadians are quite vocal when it comes to expressing their concern over another person driving after drinking. A clear majority (87%) of those polled said that they have asked a person not to drive because they thought that person drank too much.

According to official statistics, in 2008, 790 Canadians were killed in a traffic crash involving a drinking driver. This represents a decrease since 2006 and is below the 2004 number of 815, the lowest count from 1995 through 2007.

As with previous Road Safety Monitor polls, researchers asked respondents to look at their driving habits after drinking. About 5.5% of Canadians admitted to driving when they thought they were over the legal limit in the past 12 months. This confirms the considerable drop from 8.2% in 2007.

When asked if they had driven after consuming any amount of alcohol in the past 30 days in 2010, more than 24 per cent of Canadians polled admitted to doing so. This includes drinking and driving after consuming lower levels of alcohol and levels below the legal or administrative limits (where they exist).

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C OUNTERMEASURES XVIII, a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto. The conference was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBER®, an organization that provides leadership and programs to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario.

The conference brought together PP) and Manan Gupta 150 professiontheir Awards als and volunteers working in the imto discuss and review newest legislation and s. conference included Amrit Mangat, MPP and tant to the Minister of Transportation, Ontario

Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Vice President Research, Traffic Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar, Drug Recognition Evaluation Officers, Crown Counsels, and many other professionals in the issue.

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Woodford of OntarioWinter Provincial Police. on ice and snow and areAchievement” essential to award“Just Sgt. Woodford received the “Career to drop them off at any registered providing smoother and safer ride efforts recognize his diligence anda dedication for his ongoing in Ontario Tire Stewardship collector,” says Horsman. “It’s free and for out drivers and passengers.

However, getting the message to Ontarians about impaired driving. your old tires can get a new life in the it’s Editor/Publisher important to make tires Manan Gupta of sure Roadthese Today Media Group of products like rubber mulch, are well-maintained and still doing ofform was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition his conplayground equipment and patio tiles. their job -community properly. awareness about impaired tinuing efforts to create driving driving through print“Tougher and electronic media. conditions By using Ontario’s tire recycling program,and you help the environment and mean moreabout wear and tearalive on your tires,SOBER® For more information arrive DRIVE sowww.arrivealive.org it’s a good idea to check your winter get a head start on spring cleaning.” the OCCID, go to More information on the used tires midway through the season,” says Andrew Horsman, executive director tires program can be found online at at Ontario Tire Stewardship. “Your www.ontarioTS.org. tires could be damaged and might

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“If You Bought It, a Truck Brought It” is a simple but powerful reminder that the trucking industry has a massive presence in North America, keeping trade and commerce moving by providing flexible and economical transportation options.

But who keeps the estimated 16 million trucks rolling?

That’s the task of truck and coach technicians, one of the career training fields that Toronto’s Centennial College specializes in. At its sprawling Ashtonbee Campus, students work on big rigs and buses, studying the technology behind gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, suspensions, air brakes, gear trains and, increasingly, the electronic components that manage many of the mechanical systems.

The learning is hands-on in professional lab workshops

filled with the latest vehicles and diagnostic equipment used by the industry itself. Centennial College is the largest transportation-technology training centre in Canada, which means students can choose between a number of options in terms of how they can earn their truck and coach technician credentials.

The most common route is traditional apprenticeship, which requires you to find an employer who will sign a contract to ensure you will be employed throughout the training period,

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he School of Transportation of the Centennial College organised a well attended Open House at the Ashtonbee Campus on 4th December, 2010. The event was a great opportunity to meet the faculty, see the training equipment and view the fully equipped automotive labs and equipment. The School of Transportation is the largest on-site transportation training facility in Canada. The faculty is among the most highly skilled in the industry, and the training equipment is state-of-the practice. The automotive labs host the latest in technology for cars, trucks, and heavy duty vehicles. The facility also has a fully equipped hangar for the aerospace and avionics students.

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which can take as long as five years.

Once you’re registered as an apprentice and learning in the workplace, you can attend three college training sessions of eight weeks duration, or come to college one day a week over three years, to earn your eligibility to write the provincial Certificate of Qualification exam.

The second option is modified apprenticeship, a popular option at Centennial given its many partnerships with major manufacturers.

Students can choose between Freightliner, Volvo/Mack and the Au-

tomotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATS) as a sponsoring partner, but again, the first step is to secure employment with a manufacturer’s dealer or fleet. The learning takes place in Centennial’s excellent labs using proprietary technology and vehicles.

The third route is unique to Centennial: Co-op apprenticeship. This two-year program gives students a college diploma, eight months of on-the-job training in a workplace, and the required in-school apprenticeship curriculum. Graduates get an excellent head start on their apprenticeship, which they can complete with an employer.

All the technician training options are under one roof at Centennial College. To get your questions answered and arrange a tour of the training facilities, e-mail: sot@centennialcollege.ca.

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER The automotive and aviation industries are changing everyday and Centennial College is the perfect place to get up to speed.

Our School of Transportation is one of the largest on-site transportation training facilities in Canada and our faculty are among the most highly skilled in the industry.

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Our automotive labs host the latest in technology for trucks, cars and heavy duty vehicles and we have a fully equipped hangar for our aerospace and avionics students.

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Canada Post receives fully-electric delivery vehicle

The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) and John Farnand, Vice President, Postal Transformation at Canada receive the key to the first Ford Transit Connect Electric in Canada from Jim Rideout, National Account Manager, Fleet Sales at Ford Canada.

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The all-electric commercial van, built on the Ford Transit Connect vehicle body and equipped with Azure Dynamics’ patented Force DriveTM battery electric powertrain is the first of ten zero-emission pure battery-powered vehicles the corporation has committed to

purchasing. The remaining nine Ford Transit Connect electric vans will begin delivering mail in 2011.

“It is important for companies such as Canada Post to show leadership and explore ways to reduce their overall carbon footprint,” said the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport). “Canadians should be pleased that their postal service will deliver mail in a more environmentally friendly manner.”

“We have the largest delivery fleet in the country and we are committed to improving our environmental record,” said Doug Jones, senior vice-president, Operations, at Canada Post.

“Developing partnerships with companies like Ford and Azure allows us to implement new technologies that meet our delivery needs.”

Canada Post has tested a number of vehicle technologies over the years with the aim of advancing technology and securing vehicles that are more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The corporation began working with Azure Dynamics back in 1998 to begin to develop technology that would reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency for its fleet. The Ford Transit Connect Electric reduces gasoline fuel costs to zero, produces no tailpipe emissions and is virtually silent.

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he Brampton Safe City Association recently hosted its 28th Safe Community. For more info, visit www.bramptonsafecity.ca Annual Brampton Safe City Awards at the Riverstone Golf List of Award Recipients & Country Club. Each year the Association and its Community • Gaurav Sharma Partners recognize citizens, businesses and community groups 2010 Gael Miles Youth Award for Safety helping to make Brampton a safer community.

• Drinkwater Road Neighbourhood Watch The Brampton Safe City Partnership, a coali2010 Neighbourhood Watch Safety tion of more than 30 community partners, focuses Award on eight key areas of safety: children’s safety, youth • Employees of Hydro One Brampton violence prevention, road safety, crime reduction, 2010 Business Award for Safety workplace safety, seniors’ safety, emergency pre• Stephanie Gaetz KeepSafe Foundation 2010 Fire Safety Award paredness, and fire safety. Its mission is to make • Manan Gupta Brampton a safer community by reducing the Volunteer of the Year Award for Safety number of injuries and injury-related fatalities • Tina Hickey happening to citizens and visitors; and to main2010 FIRE SAFETY AWARD 2010 Children’s Safety Award tain the city’s status as a Designated International Founded by Barbara Underhill and Rick Gaetz, the Stephanie Gaetz Keepsafe Foundation was launched On May 26th, 1998. The Foundation works together with a variety of safety groups to support and fund safety related programs for children in schools and communities across Canada.

Through their partnership with Brampton Fire & Emergency Services, the Fire/Life Safety Education Centre, Home of Stephanie’s Place, has grown to become an internationally recognized facility for safety awareness and education.

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Details of MTO’s Phase 4 Weights and Dimensions Reforms Written into Regulation

Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirect

Off ersdecade Fleets Greater Efficiency with Comprehensive from date of Real-Time manufacture. Safety and Data Reporting or the past MTO has introduced a series of weights “Phase 4 is just another example of how weights and dimenand dimensions reforms aimed at increasing the safety partner Iteris’ SafetyDirect, an online application for analyzing WABCOvehicle Vehicledesigns, Controlwhile Systems hassame announced regulations in Ontario continue to be redefined in adata coperformance oferitor commercial at the time sions generated by Iteris’ data logger and lane departure warning system. the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American OTA ensuring vehicle designs remain productive. Phase 1 which com- operative government industry-lead initiative. In this case The SafetyDirect application usestable information Trucking Association Conference and Exhibition. were at the negotiating from thetransmitted get-go and from MTO menced in 2001 examinedManagement tri-axle trailers, and the phases contin- members SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North the vehicle by the fleet’s onboard mobile communications system ued with dump semi trailers in 2002, multi axle units and b-trains was very receptive to our members concerns. For the next set of American commercial vehicle fleets seeking to simplify delivery of via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet. in 2006, and finally all other trucks with phase 4 that will come into refinements, OTA will be working with MTO on the addition of detailed trend data as well as instant notification of vehicle safety effect in 2011. Over the years OTA and its members have played an extended length b-trains to increase sleeper berth capacity as well Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include: and performance. active role with MTO to ensure reforms were reasonable and that as extended tractor wheel-bases on single trailer configurations to SmartTrac – a suite of active safety systems that can assist SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access room in formaintaining additional mandated equipment on capital investments in equipment, where required, were preserved the driver control of environmental the vehicle in response to an to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak- make tractors, ” added Wood. under grandfathering provisions. ing, stability control, following distances, collision safety system impending loss of directional or roll stability.

Below are some other highlights radar-based of the changes contained “The purpose of phase 4 as with other phases is drivers to gradually OnGuard – a forward-looking collision safetyin braking and lane-departure warnings for individual as well the regulation: replace vehicle configurations that reportedly cause issues for the as the entire fleet. The comprehensive reporting includes event system that can detect objects in a vehicle’s path and automatically • Calculating allowable and gross of SPIFwhen vehicles infrastructure andtime, require safety performance modernizations, ” location, date, speed, odometer reading and safety trending engage the throttle, engineaxle retarder, and weights service brakes it has beenan simplified as well as penalties non-spif saysdata.

Geoff Wood, OTA’s VP Operations and Safety. senses impending collision thereby for assisting the vehicles driver in(vehicle avoidtable & 33) Examples vehicles captured in phaseto4our include deck weight ing rear end32 collisions.

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any of us get into this industry and feel we are professional because we hold that special license, drive that big shiny truck, or have been brought up through the industry ranks by a family member or friend. In the old days that was enough, right? Hey, the saying was if you can shift gears you were good to go. The industry isn’t that way anymore however. Today it is a totally different beast especially as an owner operator. You’re not only a truck driver, but a regulations expert, a financial officer, a business owner, a bookkeeper, an accountant, a maintenance person, wash attendant and more.

So how do you juggle all of that, be successful, and have a life. You can’t. Why, because you are human and that’s okay. So let’s get you on the right track, if you’re a driver, let’s make 2011 the year for you. If you’re an owner operator 2011 should be a year of growth for you.

Divide the number of miles you ran in a year by the weeks you’ve worked. If you were around 2500 miles per week then you’re pretty good. Now think about the time you spent on the road. Was it used wisely?

How can you make more money, gain more personal time or run smarter?

Maybe it’s time to change lanes and try on a new run, or change the way you manage your time. Take time to

evaluate where you career is going and you’ll find a new voice to guide you to a new career focus.

Now if you’re an owner operator you have an additional focus, you have a business. Being an owner operator takes the job of truck driver to a whole new level. There was enough stress as a driver but now you have to be a business owner, manager etc. It can be overwhelming. As an owner operator you need to have all areas of your business under control. So if you’re an owner operator follow the same steps as a driver but the real benefit is looking into your operation to increase your profits. Are you running as profitable as you should be? Most drivers run without any kind of a plan. You know what they say “if you don’t plan to succeed then you’re planning to fail”.

I’m not sure who said that but it is very true. Many drivers feel if they ask for help or don’t come across as knowing everything they’re a failure. Nothing could be further from the truth.

A business is a giant undertaking for anybody. Let’s make you profitable, let’s give you a raise in 2011. What if we increased your wages by say 2%? Let’s use some hard numbers; 2,500 miles a week for 50 weeks, after all you need a vacation! That comes to 125,000 a year. Let’s assume you’re making $1.05/mile to give you $131,250.00 a year. Let’s assume with some proper business consulting, bookkeeping and accounting we save

you 2% of your earnings. You would have saved $2,625.00. Now, if you saved that money what could it do for you? Is that a truck payment or two, a mortgage payment on your house or a new set of tires for the truck? What if you squeezed out 5%, 10% or more?

How many of you are setup as an incorporated company, yet running your business as a sole proprietor.

How much money are you losing per year, per month or per mile? How do you save that kind of money?

First commit to the process of increasing profits, dedicate to an action plan, and benchmark your business.

As my good friend Kim Richardson says, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. He’s right! So how do you start? First get a system in place for an action plan. You will need a team, an accountant that knows the industry, a systematic bookkeeper, and a business consultant with the experience of a thirty year truck driver. A pretty tough order, especially if you have to pay them separately. They’ll help you create a budget so you have a starting point. You’ll need a monthly profit and loss statement to benchmark your operation. Then you’ll need a business consultant that knows the industry to help you make wise decisions. Not sure where to find all of those people in a cost effective manner? Call me!

Commit to the process and you have the success.

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Gaining SmartWay Traction: Continental Introduces HDR1 Eco Plus L

• One of few open shoulder drive tires to be included on the SmartWay verified technologies list • HDR1 Eco Plus balances regional tire durability with fuel efficiency • Compounding advancements result in 19 percent improved rolling resistance

eading the SmartWay challenge, the Commercial Tire Division of Continental Tire the Americas has introduced one of the few open shoulder drive tires to be verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for low rolling resistance – the HDR1 Eco Plus.

The HDR1 Eco Plus (Heavy Drive Regional) will rapidly become the drive tire of choice for local pickup and delivery fleets that require a true open shoulder design for optimal traction, yet need the on-highway fuel efficiency of a low rolling resistance truck tire, predicted Clif Armstrong, CTA’s director of marketing for commercial vehicle tires.

Designed and produced at Continental’s award-winning plant and research center in Mt. Vernon, Ill., the HDR1 Eco Plus keeps the same open shoulder design and reduced stone retention that fleets came to rely on from the original HDR1 model, introduced in 2009. Continental’s truck tire engineers also included an innovative lug angle that resists irregular wear over the extended lifetime of the tire; a high endurance tread design with grooves that reduce stone retention; and advanced fuel-efficient tread compounding.

The compounding advancements allowed the HDR1 Eco Plus to become verified for low rolling resistance by the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership, joining an elite list of tires that can help

reduce emissions and fuel consumption for linehaul, class 8 trucks. But while many manufacturers are offering SmartWay-verified drive tires with a partially open shoulder – with tie bars between the grooves – the HDR1 Eco Plus remains a true open shoulder for the tire’s entire lifetime, explained Roger Stansbie, Continental’s director of commercial vehicle tire technology for the Americas. This ensures that the truck operator has the security of traction in inclement weather that is typically not found in closed shoulder designs, Stansbie said.

The fuel-saving capabilities of the HDR1 Eco Plus are particularly exciting for regional fleets that have been following the proposals of the U.S. EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Regulations proposed in late October aim to further regulate greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for vehicles ranging from heavy-duty pickups to commercial trucks, starting in 2014 and 2018. Since regional fleets may be affected by these regulations, they’ve been awaiting a low rolling resistance drive tire to meet their needs, Armstrong explained.

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At First Glance Proposed Changes to New US Hours of Service Rules Not as Bad as Thought 34-hr reset stays but with changes; reduction of maximum daily driving time from 10 to 11 hrs still open for public comment

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he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regulatory proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers. The publication of the proposed rule coincides with the timeframe established in a court settlement agreement that requires FMCSA to publish a final HOS rule by July 26, 2011.

“A fatigued driver has no place behind the wheel of a large commercial truck,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

“We are committed to an hours-of-service rule that will help create an environment where commercial truck drivers are rested, alert and focused on safety while on the job.”

While many carriers on both sides of the border expected the worst, the proposed rules leave some important questions unanswered but are perhaps not as bad as many thought they would be.

Highlights of the New Hours of Service Proposals and the preliminary comments of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) are: • The new HOS proposal would retain the “34-hour restart” provision allowing drivers to restart the clock on their weekly 60 or 70 hours by taking at least 34 consecutive hours off-duty. However, the restart period would have to include two consecutive off-duty periods from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Drivers would be allowed to use this restart only once during a seven-day period. The “restart” or “rest and recovery” provisions had their genesis in Canada, where they were first developed and proposed by the Canadian Trucking Alliance in the early 1990s. Consequently, David Bradley, CTA’s CEO, said he was pleased to see that the reset provisions would be retained. “Clearly, the FMCSA wants to try and ensure that a driver gets two consecutive night-time sleeps before he or she can reset their clock. That may create some logistical complexities; we’ll have to take a closer look.” The standard reset provision in Canada is 36-hours.

• The proposal would require commercial truck drivers to

complete all driving within a 14-hour workday, and to complete all on-duty work-related activities within 13 hours to allow for at least a one hour break. “We have fixed working windows now,” says Bradley. The working window in Canada is 16 hours. To help offset the impact of fixed working window of 14 hours, the FMCSA also proposes to include the option of extending a driver’s daily shift to 16 hours twice a week to accommodate for issues such as loading and unloading at terminals or ports, and allowing drivers to count some time spent parked in their trucks toward off-duty hours.

• The proposal leaves open for comment whether drivers should be limited to 10 or 11 hours of daily driving time, although FMCSA currently favours a 10-hour limit. Says Bradley, “the science of fatigue suggests that it is NOT the amount of time a person works or drivers that is the determinative factor for driver fatigue – it’s whether the driver is getting the appropriate opportunity for rest, and then uses those opportunities effectively.” In Canada, under the current federal regulation, truck drivers are limited to 13 hours of driving per day.

According to the FMCSA, commercial truck drivers who violate the proposed rule would face civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense. Trucking companies that allow their drivers to violate the proposal’s driving limits would face penalties of up to $11,000 for each offense.

Bradley says he has detected no groundswell of desire by Canadian governments to change the Canadian federal hours of service rule to mirror those of the United States. “Things could change, but I just don’t sense that the provinces or Transport Canada want to open that can of worms again – at least not right now,” he said. “The current direction from a number of provinces and industrial sectors in Canada is for more flexibility, not less. A number of sectors are advocating for or in support of exemptions or other forms of greater flexibility. A number of provinces have yet to adopt the hours of service rule agreed to in 2007.”

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On keeping a low profile of late:

My sister Radhika is in America. I was holidaying there with my family. Apart from that, I was very much here, working. We’ve started an NGO that’s focussing on women and children’s issues. Also, I’ve been busy with Bhojpuri films. My first movie that released there was a blockbuster.

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on, Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini will make guest appearances. There’s also a Punjabi film that I’m doing.

Till now, I have worked in nine different languages and I want to work in the remaining languages as well.

Rumours that a top south star finished her career there: Nothing of that sort happened. These were different kinds of rumours.

What went wrong down south?

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.

It’s just that at that time I took a break, went into art of living, started teaching it. When you are on top and quit, speculations arise. It was my wish. I wanted to do something else.

Allegations about underworld links that came up sometime ago: Allegations are just allegations. It’s all a part of life. One has to take them with a pinch of salt.

If I’ve done no wrong, I have nothing to worry about. The law will takes its own course, if it has to.

OUT OF ACTION? Actor Nagma

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erupted, I was campaigning for the Congress. I consciously decided to step away from what I was doing.

There were parliamentary sessions going on. But nothing about me came up or became an issue. I believe in doing my work. About a career in politics, if it has to, it will happen. I had never planned anything in life.

As long as I live I would like to make a difference.

Personal relationships not working out:

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TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index Registers Increases for Both Annual and Monthly Load Volumes T

ransCore’s Canadian Freight Index reported a 37 percent increase in freight volumes for November 2010 compared to the previous year.

The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday has historically resulted in a reduction of month-over-month freight volumes for November, however volumes were up by 2 percent from October 2010. November’s results reflect the first month-over-month increase in load posting activity since August. November reached the highest freight volume for the month since 2007.

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Also significant, November saw capacity improve. For the first time since January, equipment postings increased. The increase was a modest one percent year over year, but compared to considerable double digit decreases seen in 2010, the shift is noteworthy.

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Over 13 million full loads, ltl (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually.

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CARRIER BEWARE! YOU AND THE DRIVER ARE ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE O

riginally I was going to write a column about CSA 2010. However I feel this has been written about, talked about, blogged about and just plain beaten to death. I will try a little different discussion, which will certainly raise a few eyebrows.

Canada Customs and AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) Penalties. At the sake of repercussions, (a chance I will take and state so publicly), how they are assessed and how Canada Customs is not at fault and will not admit to any wrongdoing.

I have a background in dealing with Canada Customs. My first 15 years was in the Customs Brokerage business.

Some things never change. The driver is always responsible. This is something everyone in the Road Transportation has to understand UP FRONT. There is

no 2 ways about it. The driver is always responsible.

The driver gets to the Primary Inspection booth, at Canada Customs, and presents paperwork for 5 shipments with 5 different PARS stickers. Primary only stamps 4 and tells the driver YOU’RE FREE TO GO. The driver leaves. Couple months later, Canada Customs put a tracer on the PARS that was never cancelled, and fines the carrier for moving goods from the border without proper clearance.

It doesn’t matter that the Primary Inspector was busy, did not stamp all the PARS stickers presented, made a mistake, missed a PARS sticker and so on. Even admitting CULPABILITY, IS A WASTE OF TIME. That is correct folks, the Carrier and the Driver are always responsible.

Most times, the AMPS procedure and

Recourse Directorate, will agree yes there may have been some culpability on the part of the Customs Officer in question. However too bad we made the mistake they are infallible, and not much we can do. All I can say to every carrier out there, make sure your driver checks every PARS sticker, ensure every document is stamped, if there is a problem train them to refuse to leave until Customs fix their own mistakes. If you leave it is too late.

On the other hand, thank the Lord (whichever one you believe in), that some of the AMPS officers are reasonable and understand the real world and real life situations. Just dealt with one last week, and they actually took the time to listen to the carriers concerns, did some digging and found out the real problem, not just fining the carrier in question.

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

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uite often I have drivers come into my clinic complaining of skin conditions such as rashes. By far the most common skin rash I see is called contact dermatitis.

Essentially, contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. Professional truck drivers often come in contact with commercial substances such as fuels, industrial solvents and dust, all of which may cause contact dermatitis. As a result, I am going to briefly discuss the causes, symptoms as well as treatment options of this condition. Let’s get started.

The signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis can vary greatly from person to person. However, most people experience a red rash or bumps along with moderate to severe itching. Others complain of dry, red patches which look similar to a burn. In severe cases, blisters containing clear fluid may develop. It is important to note that only the areas of skin which are exposed to the irritating substance react and develop a rash. Generally, the rash or irritation does not spread to other parts of the body.

There are two categories of contact dermatitis. The first is called irritant contact dermatitis. This type of dermatitis results from contact with a substance that irritates the skin.

Substances such as soaps, bleach or strong chemicals may cause this type of

dermatitis. The second type of contact dermatitis is called allergic contact dermatitis. This type of dermatitis is caused by an allergic reaction to a substance. Common causes of this type of dermatitis include certain rubbers, metals, dyes and weeds such as poison ivy. When contact dermatitis occurs when a person is exposed to allergens or irritants on the job, it is called occupational contact dermatitis.

Frequent exposure to chemicals, dyes, cleaning agents as well as dust from things like cement, wood or paper can lead to contact dermatitis.

The good news is that contact dermatitis is not a life threatening condition. However, it is important to see your doctor if it persists for too

long or it becomes very painful.

In most cases, your doctor will be able to diagnose contact dermatitis after conducting a detailed history and physical exam. In rare cases your doctor may have to perform further testing to identify the particular substance that is causing the dermatitis.

The treatment for contact dermatitis is really quite simple. First of all, it is important to identify and

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avoid the irritating substance. Once this is done, the rash and irritation will usually disappear within a few weeks.

In addition, topical creams such as hydrocortisone will help to reduce the redness and itching. In severe cases, oral corticosteroids and antihistamines may be needed as well. There are also a few things that you can do at home to help soothe the irritated area. As hard as it may be, try to avoid scratching as much as possible. It may be necessary to cover the itchy area if you can’t keep from scratching.

Also, applying a cool wet compress over the affected area will also help to protect the skin and prevent scratching.

Lastly, try to wear soft cotton clothing to help avoid irritation.

There are also a few precautions that you can take in order to prevent contact dermatitis. It is important to rinse your skin with water and mild soap if you came in contact with an irritating substance. This practice can remove much of the substance and can greatly reduce the irritation.

To add to this, wearing protective clothing or gloves to shield your skin is also very effective.

As you can see, contact dermatitis is more of an annoyance than a serious condition. By applying some of the simple prevention strategies, you will be able to avoid many of the more serious symptoms.

Well I hope you found this article interesting and informative. Until next month, drive safely.

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