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Canada’s Award Winning Trucking Magazine

ISSN:1712-7602 Vol.13, Issue 1 - January 2016

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New Food Safety Regulations Take Effect April 2016...

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From the Editor’s Desk

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Commercial motor vehicle drivers and other drivers need to share the road and give each other the space they need to travel and stop safely. Please slow down when weather and road conditions deteriorate during this winter.

Hello and welcome to the January 2016 edition of your favorite awardwinning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry! At the very outset please accept heartiest best wishes towards a prosperous and successful New Year. We look forward to work together with all our readers, advertisers, patrons and industry colleagues towards achieving larger goals for the industry in this year.

We are pleased to announce the revival of Smart Trucker seminar series for the transportation industry. Partnering with industry expert and author Bruce Outridge, the seminar series has brought on a new life and will launch with a new look, program and schedule beginning early in 2016. The Smart Trucker seminar series originally began in 2007 as an educational tool offering trucking community a forum to stay informed and acquire knowledge. The series will make stops along the trucking corridor in Southern Ontario throughout the year. Dates and more information on the seminars will be released shortly. The program workshops will include information on business, leadership, and profits for drivers/owner-operators in the industry amongst other timely topics.

The program will be a step up for those wanting to be successful, stay informed and move ahead in the industry.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are introducing new regulations, effective April 1, 2016, for the processing, storage, shipping, and transport of food products within North America. We encourage carriers in the food transport business or interested in moving into that sector to contact provincial trucking associations to be better trained and certified in the delivery of Iron Apple’s fully compliant Trucking Food Safety Program (TFSP).

Last winter, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an increased number of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions with large trucks losing control when the drivers ignore posted ramp speed advisory signs and fail to slow down when travelling on highway on/off ramps. With months of winter driving remaining, this is a particularly important time for drivers of large commercial trucks to drive within the speed limit and to slow right down when weather and road conditions deteriorate. CMV drivers and other drivers need to share the road and give each other the space they need to travel and stop safely. We hope the road safety message is adhered to by all road users.

The planning for the 8th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair is now underway. The annual trucking extravaganza will be organized in Brampton on May 28th. Like previous years, there will be plenty of activities including trade show, job fair, kids & family entertainment and lots more. Exhibitor registration opens this month and we look forward to another industry friendly networking event.

Drive safe and always remember; someone home is waiting for you.

Happy New Year, once again!

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OEM news

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eterbilt has enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the airconditioning system and using electricpowered devices.

The auto-start technology is available as a factory-installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-inch sleeper.

It is fully integrated with the vehicle’s electrical system to monitor battery charge levels and start the truck if the charge falls below a given threshold.

“SmartAir is a popular feature which allows customers to reduce fuel costs, comply with no-idle regulations and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “It’s lightweight, compact and provides outstanding climate control in even the harshest conditions. The new auto-start technology complements the SmartAir system by helping ensure customers have the necessary power when they need it.”

Newhouse explained auto-start monitors the charges of main and auxiliary batteries while the truck ignition is off. If the charges fall below a certain level, the system automatically starts the truck and runs the engine until batteries are sufficiently charged.

The system performs several safety checks before cranking the engine.

Additionally, interlocks ensure the system does not unexpectedly start.

SmartAir has a 7,500 BTU/hour cooling capacity and can operate for up to 10 hours on a single charge. The split-system design is located outside the cab for optimum performance

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As a factory-installed option, SmartAir is fully integrated into the existing HVAC system and utilizes existing ducting for superior quality and fit and finish. The system is easy to operate and is controlled through an in-sleeper LCD display. RT

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Industry news

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ride Group Enterprises recently announced that they have moved their Pride Truck Sales, TPine Leasing and TPine rental division to a much bigger location in Mississauga.

The new location at 6050 Dixie Road (Dixie/ Britannia) gives Pride Group a lot of room to showcase it’s used and new inventory to the potential customers. The sprawling area of almost 14 acres also has cross dock facility and will be an ideal location for warehouse operations of its logistics division Pride Group Logistics.

“The Pride Group has grown exponentially in last few years and it was essential for us to move to a bigger location so that we can serve our customers with much ease and make them comfortable during the buying process. The new spacious building

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provides a pleasant environment for visitors and employees alike,” says Sulakhan (Sam) Johal, CEO and President of Pride Group Enterprises.

“We didn’t want to miss the busiest corridor of trucking in North America and the new place fits right in,” says Vik Gupta, Senior VP of Sales and Operations. We can conveniently operate from here and the new building meets the needs of continued growth over the coming years, adds Vik. For more information about Pride Group, visit them on the web at www.pridegroupenterprises.com or call (888) 558-3745.

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INDUSTRY INITIATIVE

Freightliner Trucks to Honor More “Hardest Working Cities” in 2016

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n 2015, Freightliner Trucks launched the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program to honor cities spearheading community growth and innovation. The program came after an economic data review revealed a compelling relationship between severe duty trucks and its operators, and thriving economies.

After a successful first year for the program, Freightliner has announced the program will continue with more cities being honored in 2016. The list of new cities, along with a recap of the 2015 program, will be shared at the World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas on February 3rd.

“It might seem a little unexpected for a truck manufacturer to create a recognition program like Hardest Working Cities, but it’s clear that vibrant, local economies need severe duty trucks for essential jobs such as building highways, delivering construction materials, plowing snow or hauling refuse. Hard work matters and it should be celebrated,” said Allan Haggai, marketing communications manager, Freightliner Trucks. “We think it’s important to acknowledge cities and workers using products like ours to positively impact their communities.”

Since the launch of the program, six cities have been awarded the Hardest Working Cities title: Indianapolis,

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Salt Lake City, Nashville, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Dallas. As part of the recognition, Freightliner Trucks hosted an award presentation where elected officials and business leaders accepted the award in each winning city Additionally, Freightliner identified city work sites and coordinated surprise gift and food deliveries to thank workers for their contributions. Work sites included major road construction projects, public works garages, refuse facilities and more. To date, Freightliner Trucks has visited 12 work sites and thanked about 800 workers across six cities.

“This is not only a great occasion for the Freightliner Trucks family to celebrate what our company stands for, but a chance to honor those who work hard while building strong communities,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing, Freightliner Trucks.

To find the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities, approximately 400 metropolitan census areas in the United States and Canada in 11 different data categories were reviewed. The data categories ranged from impact on overall gross domestic product to growth in employment to the number of jobs in key industry sectors including construction, manufacturing and logistics.

To learn more about Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities, visit HardestWorkingCities.com RT

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ROAD SAFETY

Teens Learn to Drive and 407 ETR Team Up to Help Young Drivers

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e have the impression that drunk, texting teens are tearing up the roads and crashing. In fact, most teen-driver crashes result from a wider variety of causes – and the Sweet Life Road Show aims to prevent them – with the help of 407 ETR. The Sweet Life Road Show is an interactive event for Ontario high school students that raises awareness about the top 10 risks to teens and uses computer gaming, peer theatre and fun activities to help them discover strategies to protect themselves. It includes alcohol impairment and distractions; but also drugged driving, drowsy driving, winter driving, sharing the road with trucks, seatbelts and the other top risks that contribute to crashes.

“We travel around Ontario with the cool yellow Sweet Life Road Show event trailer that 407 ETR has provided for us,” says Anne Marie Hayes, president of Teens Learn to Drive Inc., which produces the Sweet Life Road Show events. “They also continue to directly support our events and donate gift cards for 407 ETR travel that we award as door prizes at the events we do for parents of teens who are learning to drive.”

“407 ETR continues to support initiatives like these as supporting

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407 ETR and Teens Learn to Drive - The Sweet Life Road Show Event Trailer

safety both on and off the highway is a critical part of the service we provide to the communities we serve,” said 407 ETR President and Chief Executive Officer, Jose Tamariz.

In 2016, the events will engage more than 6,000 teens in over 20 Ontario high schools. CAASCO is the presenting sponsor for the

events. Teens Learn to Drive Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to reduce crash-related injuries and fatalities through education.

Anne Marie Hayes is the founder and President of Teens Learn to Drive, and started the Sweet Life Road Show in 2013.

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hile preparing your vehicle for winter, it’s important to also consider the fuel you use. Why? Diesel is a heavy fuel, which is a benefit because the heavier the fuel, the more energy it can deliver to your vehicle (and the more miles you can drive). On the downside however, heavier fuels contain more paraffin wax. This wax usually stays dissolved, but as the temperature drops, it crystallizes. As it gets colder, the wax starts to solidify and the fuel flows more slowly.

Eventually, the fuel gels and doesn’t move at all.

The wax clogs your filters and lines and the vehicle will stall.

To prevent gelling, you have a few options:

1. Buy a winter fuel that is blended with kerosene (also known as #1 diesel).

Since kerosene is lighter and contains less paraffin, it will prevent the fuel from gelling.

However, your mileage decreases at least 1% with every 10% of added kerosene (it is lighter and doesn’t have the same power). Running over hills or mountains will decrease your fuel economy even more.

2.Blend fuel conditioners with standard #2 diesel.

They are most effective when they’re added before it gets too cold.

3. Use a fuel heater in your vehicle.

Fuel can be warmed in two ways: with an electrical heater, or with the engine coolant.Coolant heaters circulate heated coolant around the fuel lines or into your fuel tanks. They’re favoured because high-capacity electric heaters can drain your batteries.

Beware of water!

The water in your fuel also creates problems in cold weather when it freezes. Water that condenses in tanks and lines can be handled with a fuel/ water separator and filters. If you have a sight glass to indicate when it needs to be drained, make sure that you check it on a regular basis when the temperature drops.

Remember! Water is a particular problem with low quality fuel. Better quality fuel is less likely to cause this problem, but you still need to check regularly.

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ruck drivers on the road this time of year need to be very aware of weather conditions. Most drivers out in the snow and icy conditions have probably experienced their truck tires slipping at one time or another. You can reduce your chance of being involved in a winter-related crash by being aware of the road’s icy conditions. Black ice is the most dangerous of all road conditions.

It forms suddenly and with no warning.

Black ice occurs when moisture on the road surface suddenly freezes due to rapidly falling temperatures and it is very difficult to detect.

SIGNS BLACK ICE MAY BE FORMING You can watch for black ice formation by paying attention to the spray from the tires of other vehicles. If the spray suddenly stops, black ice may be forming. Another sign that black ice is forming on the roadway is a buildup of ice on the support arms of your mirrors.

Your main defense against black ice is to be alert and prepared for the unexpected.

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DRIVE WITH CAUTION Remaining alert to changes in the road surface that affect traction will reduce your chance of a crash. As a professional truck driver, you know you must closely watch overpasses and bridges, since ice forms faster on these types of surfaces.

If you are unsure of the road conditions, take it slow, and watch how other traffic is reacting.

For instance, if you feel safe doing 80km, drop your speed to 70km. If 65km feels safe, drop your speed to 55km. If you believe driving conditions are unsafe, get off at the next exit or rest area and wait until conditions improve.

The number one reason for winter crashes is driving too fast for conditions. The best winter safety advice is to slow down and increase your following distance. Be prepared for vehicles in front of you to stop suddenly or to skid on ice/ wet pavement. By preparing for what could potentially happen, you decrease your chance of being involved in a winter-related crash.

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“Smart Trucker seminar series will be a great learning venue for industry stakeholders to get professional insight and valuable tips to improve their bottom line.

We are pleased to renew the series and look forward to provide a great learning experience” said Manan Gupta, Publisher, Road Today

Revives Brand with New Program

he Road Today media group is proud to announce the revival of Smart TruckerTM seminar series for the transportation industry. Partnering with industry expert Bruce Outridge, the seminar series has brought on a new life and will launch with a new look, program and schedule beginning early in 2016.

The Smart Trucker seminar series originally began in 2007 as an educational tool offering trucking community a forum to stay informed and acquire knowledge. Outridge was a key member of industry professionals who made the series very popular with new drivers and owner-operators in the Greater Toronto Area.

The partnership between Outridge Enterprises and Road Today media group has created new enthusiasm for the seminar series. The series will make stops along the trucking corridor in Southern Ontario throughout 2016. Dates and more information on the seminars will be released shortly. The program workshops will include information on business, leadership, and profits for drivers/owner-operators in the industry amongst other timely topics. The program will be a step up for those wanting to be successful, stay informed and move ahead in the industry.

“Smart Trucker seminar series will be a great learning venue for industry stakeholders to get professional insight and valuable tips to improve their bottom line. We are pleased to renew the series and look forward to provide a great learning experience”, said Manan Gupta, Publisher, Road Today.

“Smart Trucker events will be value packed and focus on helping owner operators operate their businesses successfully and help drivers improve their careers. With the new regulations of electronic logging devices (ELDs) it is going to be imperative that drivers step up their game if they want to make money in the industry. This series is focused on profits and making money whether a person is a driver or business owner”, said industry expert and author Bruce Outridge.

The award winning Road Today media group has had a strong presence in the transportation industry since its inception in 2004. Apart from the flagship monthly Road Today magazine, the group has moved on to have an annual truck show/job fair, an annual golf tournament, radio & television shows and an education division. Bruce Outridge has been in the transportation industry for over 30 years and is well respected in the industry. He is an author, consultant, and speaker bringing a wealth of experience to the industry. Both organizations bring many talents and qualities to the partnership ensuring the series will be successful.

To learn more about the Smart Trucker Seminar Series, programming or sponsorship opportunities please contact either Bruce Outridge from Outridge Enterprises (289-337-2630, bruce@outridgeenterprises.ca) or Manan Gupta from Road Today Media Group (905-487-1320, manan@roadtoday.com).

“Smart Trucker events will be value packed and focus on helping owner operators operate their businesses successfully and help drivers improve their careers. With the new regulations of electronic logging devices (ELDs) it is going to be imperative that drivers step up their game if they want to make money in the industry. This series is focused on profits and making money whether a person is a driver or business owner”, said industry expert and author Bruce Outridge.

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REDUCING GRIDLOCK

High-Occupancy Toll Lanes Pilot Coming to the QEW in Summer 2016

“By providing commuters with more travel choices — in addition to transit, HOV lanes and now HOT lanes — we are helping to manage congestion in order to keep the region moving and improve the quality of life for all Ontarians.”

— Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation

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High-Occupancy Toll, or HOT, lane pilot project will begin on a section of the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington in summer 2016 to help manage congestion and add another option for travellers.

The pilot is the first step of Ontario’s plan to implement HOT lanes throughout the region. In this pilot project, existing HighOccupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the QEW will be converted to HOT lanes. Carpools of two or more occupants will still be able to use the QEW HOT lanes for free, while single occupant drivers will now have the option to purchase a permit to use them. A limited

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number of permits will be available to allow single occupant drivers to use the HOT lanes during the pilot.

Information gathered through the pilot will be used to inform long-term planning for future HOT lanes, including new, dedicated HOT lanes with electronic tolling on Highway 427, from south of Highway 409 to north of Rutherford Road, which will open by 2021.

As they have done in other jurisdictions such as Minneapolis, Seattle and Atlanta, HOT lanes will help reduce congestion in general use lanes and help them move faster, as well as promote behaviour changes by encouraging people to carpool. RT

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HOT lanes will complement other initiatives, such as GO Regional Express Rail that will increase GO Train trips by 50 per cent over the next five years with more stops serving more communities.

Single occupant drivers using the QEW HOT lanes will use a permit available for purchase. There will be a limited number of permits made available.

Further details, including pricing and availability will be announced in spring 2016.

INDUSTRY NEWS

CTA: No Reason For Further Delay on Canadian ELD Rule Trucking Alliance calls on provinces to move forward following long-awaited US e-log mandate

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he announcement of the final US rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELD), puts Canada “under the gun” and removes any remaining argument for the Canadian governments not to move forward with a similar mandate, says Canada’s largest trucking association.

For over a decade, the Canadian Trucking Alliance – the federation of the provincial trucking associations representing over 4,500 trucking companies – has been lobbying the Canadian governments to introduce a mandate that would require all trucks where the driver is currently required to produce a paper log book in order to monitor compliance with the hours of service regulations to be equipped with an ELD. “This is a matter of principle for us,” says the CTA’s CEO, David Bradley. “Safety and fair competition is compromised by the continued reliance on an archaic and inefficient paper-based system for monitoring and enforcing what is arguably the single most important of the National Safety Code standards.”

In early 2015, the previous federal government announced its commitment to moving forward with a Canadian mandate. There has been no indication the new Trudeau government will change course on that direction. The only province to state its commitment to introducing an ELD mandate at the provincial level so far is Ontario.

The other provinces have for the most part remained on the sidelines or indicated a preference for a voluntary approach.

Beyond development of a draft technical standard by the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Canadian Council of Motor Carrier Administrators

and a benefit-cost analysis by Transport Canada – which is expected to make a strong case in favour of a mandate but which has yet to be made public – other work, such as the development of an enforcement policy and the writing of an actual regulation, has for the According to the FMCSA, the ELD mandate is estimated to affect approximately 3.1 million trucks & 3.4 million drivers. most part been waylaid while the governments waited to see what the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-awaited final rule would look like.

The FMCSA’s final rule which will come into force by the end of 2017, signals the end of paper log books for about 3 million US commercial drivers – and Canadian drivers operating into and out of the US. According to US Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, “Since 1938, complex, on-duty/off-duty logs for truck and bus drivers were made with pencil and paper, virtually impossible to verify. This automated

technology not only brings logging records into the modern age, it also allows roadside safety inspectors to unmask violations of federal law that put lives at risk.”

Says Bradley: “With the publication of the US rule the Canadian governments can no longer claim they need to see what the Americans do before getting down to business here. Now we are under the gun and in the situation where we have about 24 months to introduce our own mandate.”

“It’s time for all Canadian governments to declare their support for a Canadian ELD mandate at both the federal and provincial level and to work together, along with industry, to make it happen.”

Details of the US rule including: technical performance and design requirements for ELD’s, grandfathering provisions for existing hours of service recording devices, smart phone/tablet applications, driver anti-harassment provisions, and supporting documents paperwork reductions can be found on www.fmcsa.dot.gov RT

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EVENT UPDATE

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iesel Truck Centre - the MTO licensed inspection station located at 2677 Drew Road in Mississauga organized a well-attended religious and community gathering to welcome the new year 2016.

The event also gave an opportunity to showcase the recent expansion in work area and addition of value added services like DPF cleaning, ECM calibration amongst others.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

New Food Safety Regulations Take Effect April 2016

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he Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are introducing new regulations, effective April 1, 2016, for the processing, storage, shipping, and transport of food products within North America.

Although these regulations do not impact trucking directly, carriers’ customers will likely expect their transportation providers that move human and animal food products to have a written food safety preventative controls plan in place. While many carriers today have a variety of mechanisms to ensure safe food transport, the new regulations present more stringent requirements related to certification, third party verification and record keeping.

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Carriers in the food transport business or interested in moving into that sector are encouraged to contact Iron Apple for more information at 1-844-485-3330.

The provincial trucking associations will host master trainer sessions in 2016 for trucking industry personnel to become certified in the delivery of the Iron Apple TFSP.

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How secure are mobile payment systems? According to the Government of Canada, consumers need to take steps to protect their personal information and financial accounts. Here’s how: • Make sure to protect the mobile device you use for payments with a password or personal identification number (PIN).

• Download mobile payment apps and updates from a trusted source, such as directly from a financial institution’s website or from an app store that you trust, and make sure you always have the latest version.

• Check the terms and conditions before you use mobile payments. Companies that provide “digital wallets” or mobile payment systems need your personal information, including your identity and credit card or bank account numbers. Some can track your daily purchases, locations visited and other information, and some may use this information to send you advertising.

Be sure you are comfortable sharing this personal information.

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NHTSA SAFETY RECALLS

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VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT AND NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICES

such as tire load and road temperatures may result in tarting with the current January 2016 edition, premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. we will be regularly publishing a select Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the nonand defect summary of vehicle safety engine’s vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum compliance notices received by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Readers vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. and industry stakeholders can get detailed information Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940Auto NHTSA’s calling by campaigns on safety recall 591-4000. PACCAR’s number for this recall is 1115P. Safety Hotline at Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236 or checking Utility Trailer Manufacturing is recalling certain model online at www.nhtsa.dot.gov year 2015 Refrigerated Van trailers, model VS2RA, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2010certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X 2016 Granite 4X2 trucks manufactured September axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that imbalance brake a 17, 2009, to July 31, 2015. Due to may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper brakes rear the brakes, axle drive and steer the between mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from may overheat. If the rear brakes overheat there would the axle flange. If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end braking performance would be reduced, increasing the replace will dealers and owners, notify fire. Mack will risk of a crash. Utility Trailer has notified the owners, and either the brake chambers on the steer axles or the dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as drive axles to correct the imbalance, free of charge. The necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, Owners 2016.

25, January recall is expected to begin 2015. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. at 1-818-965-1541, or Meritor customer service at 1-866Mack’s number for this recall is SC0398.

668-7221. Utility Trailer’s number for this recall is 15E083.

2013-2014 Navistar is recalling certain model year Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain manufactured trucks DuraStar and ProStar International model year 2016 Volvo VNL, VNM, and VNX trucks April 26, 2012, to April 4, 2013, WorkStar trucks manufactured May 11, 2015 to November 12, 2015. The manufactured April 27, 2012, to March 29, 2013, affected vehicles have a two-piece steering shaft whose April to 2012, 21, May manufactured LoneStar trucks connecting bolt may be insufficiently tightened. As a 2, 2013, and TranStar trucks manufactured April 30, result, the bolt may loosen and result in the two steering 2012, to March 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the shafts separating causing a complete loss of steering and result and move can sensor accelerator pedal position thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Volvo will notify in a high engine idle. A high engine idle may make owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine shaft connecting bolt, free of charge. The recall began on slowing hinder may brake may be disabled. These factors November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer thereby grade, long a descending when truck the down increasing the risk of a crash. Navistar will notify owners, service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo’s number for the recall is RVXX1512. and dealers will recalibrate the electronic control module Wabash National is recalling certain model year 2013the at is pedal the that recognize to it (ECM) to allow 2015 Van Trailers manufactured December 9, 2013, idle position, free of charge. The recall is expected to to August 25, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor begin January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles. The number Navistar’s 25. customer service at 1-800-448-78 affected axle assemblies have brake caliper mounting for this recall is 15517. bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to 337, Peterbilt Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 detach from the axle flange. If the caliper detaches from and 2009 348, Peterbilt 2011-2016 335, Peterbilt 2010 the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt increasing the risk of a crash. Wabash will notify owners, 389, 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them affected The vehicles. hauler auto 567 and 2015 Peterbilt as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 begin January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle customer service at 1- 765-771-5404. factors other and speeds is governed to. Higher vehicle

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INDUSTRY NEWS

PACCAR MX-11 Engine Now Available For Order at Kenworth Dealers T

he PACCAR MX-11 engine for vocational and regional haul customers is now available for order. Offered in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO, and W900S, the PACCAR MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque. The 10.8-liter engine is 400 pounds lighter than 13-liter engines and provides customers with enhanced payload capacity and fuel economy. The PACCAR MX-11 is available with a full array of manual, automated manual and automatic transmissions.

The PACCAR MX-11 has a six-cylinder, 24-valve design and dual overhead camshafts along with high pressure common rail fuel injection. The engine block is constructed from compact graphite iron with vertical ribs to maximize strength while reducing noise levels. The PACCAR MX-11 will be built at the PACCAR engine plant in Columbus, Miss.

PACCAR successfully launched the PACCAR MX- 11 engine in Europe in 2013, installing over 10,000 PACCAR MX-11 engines in DAF trucks in the past two years. The PACCAR MX-11 engine has more than 2.5 million miles of field testing in North America and over 250 million RT miles accumulated in production engines in operation in Europe.

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Guest Column Bruce Outridge, has been in the transportation industry for over 30 years and is author of the books ‘Running By The Mile’ and ‘Driven to Drive’ among others. He was the host of ‘The Lead Pedal’ Podcast and is a trainer and speaker in the industry. You can learn more about Bruce and his work at www.bruceoutridge.com

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irst let me start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

May 2016 be a wonderful year for you. With that being said let me share with you why I am excited about the latest Smart Trucker Seminar Series. This series is what the industry needs and it is not being addressed by many of the associations and the problem is growing. I firmly believe if you show people how to make money in the industry you will have successful and satisfied drivers. Many good carriers already do that, but not all. That is where this new seminar series will come in and I know this seminar series will help so many to be successful in their careers.

As a trainer in the industry I see the people coming into the industry and the questions they ask. They may be learning to drive, but many are not sure how they will make money in

the industry. After all the events I attend for the industry and different associations I belong to, I don’t see anything out there at this time addressing these concerns. There are many job fairs and recruiting events, but none that are showing drivers how to make money and have better businesses. We are planning to offer content through the series that is so value packed you will be amazed at how cost effective it is to attend.

There is another reason that I am excited about this series. I was lucky enough to be part of the original seminar series in 2007 by Road Today Media Group. That year a special friendship was born between my company and my friends at the Road Today. Once I met Manan Gupta and his family I was instantly impressed with their values and work ethic. We have worked together since that time and have now officially

joined forces for this seminar series.

Manan and I complement each other in what we bring to the table.

He brings management and event organization skills and I bring the content and transportation experience for the actual deliverable. The more important elements of the partnership are the trust and the will to succeed that both partners possess.

I am looking forward to seeing this series start and grow in 2016. The planning stage has begun and the program will be rolling out as details become available. The first session is set to begin early March so stay tuned for details on that. If you are interested in being a part of the series as a sponsor or other participant position please contact myself or the team at Road Today Media Group.

You don’t want to miss this important seminar series. I look forward to RT seeing you there.

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The 2016 Conference will kick-off with Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on February 23, 2016 starting at 6:00pm. On February 24th, the day will be packed with informative discussions you won't want to miss out on!

“The Stan and Dan Show” A candid conversation about trucking with one of the best. Dan Einwechter, Chairman and CEO of Challenger (shown left), is one of the most successful and respected trucking Professionals in North America. His rise to the top of the industry is a story not to be missed! Learn from one of the best in the business as Stan Campbell, Host of Trucker Radio, chats with Dan to find out how he and his team triumphed over trials and tribulations.

John G. Smith, Publisher and Editor of Private Motor Magazine, will be Master of Ceremonies, and the Conference will also include the following panel discussions: “The Future of Recruitment in the Private Fleet Industry” Private Fleets are just starting to feel the pinch of the Driver Shortage. Why weren’t these companies affected before? What direction are they moving in now to recruit quality drivers? How does this affect our industry?

Join us for the conversation and get insight on the Private Fleet strategy moving forward!

“Recruiting Strategies from Trade Publication Experts” The Driver Shortage is something our industry battles every day. To help successfully recruit the much-needed drivers we need, companies can strategically utilize a variety of media including print, social media or radio.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to listen in and ask questions to our panel of publishing experts!

“How to Attract and Retain Professional Drivers: Advice from Award-Winning Carriers” Are you interested in hearing how Award-Winning Carriers deal with the Driver Shortage? What are their secrets for success? Sit back and find out how some of the best Carriers continue to excel through this difficult time – listen to their stories and ask questions that can help your company be its best!

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Guest Column: Health 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

Shoulder Dislocations

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n order to understand shoulder dislocations it is first necessary to review the anatomy and structure of the joint. We all know that the shoulder joint looks like a ball and socket. The joint is held together and stabilized by numerous soft tissues such as ligaments, muscles and a joint capsule. It is safe to say that the shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is definitely the most mobile joint however, it sacrifices stability for mobility. As a result, the shoulder is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body.

A shoulder dislocation occurs when the arm bone or ball part of the joint pops out of the cup shaped socket.

Due to the fact that the shoulder can move in several directions, it can dislocate forward, backward, or downward. The most common dislocation is forward and down. It usually requires a strong force or sudden blow to the shoulder area to cause the joint to dislocate. It is important to note that extreme rotation of the shoulder could also cause a dislocation.

Sports injuries in contact sports such as hockey and football are the most common cause of shoulder dislocations. However, trauma related to motor vehicle accident or slips and falls are also major causes.

Males in their teens or early twenties are at higher risk of shoulder

dislocations. This is most likely due to the fact that this group tends to be very physically active.

It is sometimes hard to tell if a shoulder is dislocated or is just badly sprained. The first sign of a shoulder dislocation is intense pain.

Oftentimes pain is accompanied by swelling and bruising of the shoulder and surrounding area. It is very common for the shoulder joint to be visibly deformed or look out of place.

In severe cases, the person suffering the dislocation will be unable to move the joint. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling or weakness in the surrounding area which includes the neck and arm. Severe muscle spasm may also be present.

If you suspect a dislocated shoulder, do not move the joint or try and put it back into its socket. This can damage the surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves or blood vessels. The best course of action is to immobilize the joint in a splint or sling and seek medical attention. Ice may be used in order to reduce swelling and pain temporarily.

There are several form of treatments for shoulder dislocations depending on the individual case. The most common form of treatment is called closed reduction. This involves the doctor gently manoeuvring the shoulder bones back into their proper positions. Pain medications,

muscle relaxants or mild sedatives may be required to perform this treatment. In rare cases, general aesthetic is required before shoulder manipulation.

After the doctor has reduced the dislocation they may recommend immobilisation using special splints for up to three weeks. Pain and anti inflammatory medication may also be prescribed.

Physical rehabilitation may be required once the splint has been removed. The goal of physical therapy would be to restore the movement of the shoulder and to strengthen and stabilize the joint. It is important to get the joint moving as soon as possible in order to prevent a condition called frozen shoulder.

The good news is that most individuals fully recover and regain shoulder function within a few weeks.

However, once you have dislocated your shoulder joint, you may be more susceptible to future dislocations. As such, it is very important to follow the specific instructions from your doctor or physical therapist in order to minimize the chances of reoccurrence.

In rare cases where multiple dislocations have occurred or there is damage to nerves or blood vessels, surgery may be required.

Until next month, drive safely and wishing you the best of health in 2016.

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Advertisers Index (A-Z) Name of Advertiser

Page

Name of Advertiser

Page

A1 Employment Agency

20

MTO Winter Driving Campaign 05

ABSA Canada

44

Outridge Consulting

43

Ajay Lekhi CPA

35

Pat’s Driveline

02

Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta

29

Photoland Studio

35

B2B Promos

36

Power Dsyl

35

City Engine Rebuilders

32

Punjab Star Weekly

39

Cobra Trailers

27

Road Today Show/Job Fair

47

Sharda Homeopathy

39

SLH Transport

23

Stan Niemczyk Truck Service

32

Sunpac Auto Collision

41

Tallman Group

07

Texis Truck Exhaust

15

The Lead Pedal Podcast

32

The Toy Truck Place

45

Truck Stop Opportunity

34

Trux Solutions

13

TTR Transport

20 42

DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 28 Diesel Truck Centre

11

Doroga Road

28

DPF Services Diesel Truck Centre 38 Dr Christopher Singh

35

Filmor Automotive

14

Glasvan Great Dane

11

Global Spring Service

43

Hunter Express

21

International Truckload Services (ITS) 48 J D Factors

08

TTSAO Conference 2016

Kevin Snobel

34

Used Trucks - Manjinder Bajwa 41

MADD Canada

37

Volvo Trucks Canada

Maxium Financial Services

09

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INDUSTRY NEWS

ATSSA Toronto organizes

Charity & Fun Night

T

he Toronto Chapter of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) held its Annual Charity & Fun Night on December 8th at the Red Rose Convention Centre in Mississauga.

The evening was sponsored by Diesel Truck Centre, Abrams Towing, ULT Powertrain, Traction Ontario, Classic Towing, Harper Truck Centre, Fort Garry Industries, Road Today, Tallman Group, Evans Waterless Coolant, Texis Truck Exhaust, J&W Alignment, KBW Towing, Solarteck Auto Glass, Fleet Brake, MTT Repair & Service, Trailer Wizards, Mid-West Truck & Trailer Services, Transit Spring Service, Truck Lite & Quality Collision Centre.

Generous contributions were made by ATTSA membership as they raised cash, nearly 200 toys towards the Peel Regional Police ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign and over 540 lbs of non-perishable food for the Seva Food Bank.

Representatives from Peel Regional Police, the Salvation Army and Seva Food Bank were on hand to accept these donations. Steven Cox, a well known comedian entertained the RT gathering as well.

Photos Courtesy : Wallace Boustead

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January 2016

REACH OUT TO THE CHANGING FACE OF TRUCKING INDUSTRY

th 8 Annual

Road Today Tr u c k S h o w

& JOB FAIR

Saturday, May 28, 2016 SOCCER CENTRE

1495 SANDALWOOD PKWY E, BRAMPTON L6R 0K2

SHOW FEATURES

◆ INSIDE TRADE SHOW ◆ OUTSIDE DISPLAY ◆ JOB FAIR ◆ ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS ◆ KIDS & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ◆ TRUCKING EXCELLENCE AWARDS & MORE.........

FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

Mark your CALENDAR for Canada’s Multicultural Truck Show

Inform - Educate - Entertain For more information

Call : 905 487 1320

Email : truckshow@roadtoday.com

www.roadtodaytruckshow.com

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