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CONTENTS

CANADA’S AWARD WINNING TRUCKING MAGAZINE

ISSN:1712-7602 VOL.12, ISSUE 7 - JULY 2015

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2015 Manitoba Driver of the Year Announced ...11

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JOE RICCI

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

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W SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE. WHETHER YOU’RE TRAVELLING ACROSS THE CITY, PROVINCE OR ANYWHERE ELSE, PLEASE FOLLOW BASIC DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION SAFELY.

Welcome to the July 2015 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the award-winning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry. Inside you will find the latest updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Column, Kids Corner, and much more.

The Ontario Legislature has passed Bill 31, also known as the “Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act”. The Bill addresses numerous road safety issues that impact anyone who uses our roads, regardless of mode of transportation. Recognizing that distracted driving is a significant and growing issue on our roads, the bill allows for an increase in fines.

Currently, the fine is set at $280, and it will increase to between $300 to $1,000 per infraction. Along with the increased fine, three demerit points will be applied upon a distracted driving conviction. The legislation also expands the current Slow Down, Move Over requirements found in the Highway Traffic Act. Tow trucks stopped on the shoulder of the highway, and providing service with their amber lights activated will be included in legislation. One other important area of the bill is drug impaired driving. For the first time, the provincial government has introduced rules for drug impaired driving. These rules mirror those already in place for alcohol-impaired driving including a license suspension of up to 90 days, and a seven day vehicle impoundment.

The 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games are being held in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA) during July & August. During the Games and especially in rush hour, the GTHA will be busier than usual. To facilitate smooth flow of traffic and business operations, the MTO’s dedicated webpage, www.Ontario.ca/games will be updated each evening at 8 pm to forecast the following day’s expected traffic congestion based on the Pan Am events of that day. The Ontario Trucking Association has also consolidated much of MTO’s mapping and routing data and customized it for carriers geographically. Check out www.ontruck.org We hope all stakeholders will make extra efforts towards successful conduct of the Games.

With summer now officially under way, the law enforcement agencies will be focusing on the “Fatal Four” driving behaviours that put everyone at risk. Impaired driving, all aspects of distracted driving, the proper use of seatbelts, along with aggressive driving behaviours which may include, following too close, speeding and unsafe lane changes will be the focus. We urge all road users to take traffic laws seriously and make the right choices as road safety is a shared responsibility.

We always welcome your feedback and input. Do come and meet us at many industry events happening this summer for an engaged conversation. And don’t forget to connect through our social media platforms on Twitter and Facebook.

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OEM NEWS

KENWORTH AND PACCAR FINANCIAL OFFER $3,000 REBATE ON KENWORTH ICON 900

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enworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial are offering a $3,000 rebate for qualifying U.S. and Canadian fleets and truck operators who purchase new Kenworth ICON 900 trucks financed through PACCAR Financial by Dec. 31, 2015. The ICON 900 is a customized limited edition, premium truck introduced at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show.

The Kenworth ICON 900 is available with 72- or 86-inch sleepers and up to a 600-hp engine. The ICON 900 features a unique chrome hood badge, may be ordered in any color, and is standard with many chrome and stainless steel accessories.

The stunning exterior includes such distinguishing features as stainless steel fender guards, upgraded headlights, headlamp covers, under-door panels and sleeper panels, grille closeout

panel, and a large sun visor. These are just some of the items that create a stunning exterior package.

LED lights mounted under the cab and sleeper panels, and to the front and rear of the stainless air cleaners make the truck visually spectacular when running at night. Amber LED side turn indicators and 4-inch sealed LED stop, turn and taillights emit a unique glow for a special ambiance.

The interior features a custom dash plate showing the production number for this limited truck. Also included are high back leather seats with special ICON 900 embroidering to signify the limited edition, the sofa bed is upgraded to leather to match the seats, and the dash surrounds and door pads are chrome.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Celebrates Toronto Council Vote on Gardiner Hybrid T

he Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding Toronto City Council’s vote to redesign the eastern portion of the Gardiner so that it respects the needs of road users and pedestrians while also continuing to improve Toronto’s waterfront skyline and open it up for development.

Council has approved the so-called ‘hybrid’ option rather than tear down the eastern portion of the highway and replace it with a traditional boulevard as some interests and city officials had been pressing for.

While details have yet to be ironed out, the hybrid concept instead calls for establishing a continuous freeway link between the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, while also maintaining at-grade, east-west traffic flow to and from the downtown core.

OTA, through its membership of the Don’tCutMeOff.Net Coalition, strongly supported the hybrid plan as the only available option that satisfied as many requirements as possible for businesses, transporters, residents and developers.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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ONTARIO TRAVELLERS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART AMENITIES WHEN TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY 400 SOUTHBOUND, WITH THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE INNISFIL SERVICE CENTRE. THE NEW SITE IS LOCATED 5 KM NORTH OF THE PREVIOUS COOKSTOWN FACILITY WHICH HAS BEEN CLOSED PERMANENTLY.

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his is ONroute’s 20th and last new build in a world-class system focused on traveler safety, convenience and selection across Ontario Highways 400 and 401.The modern and fully accessible service centre provides travellers with eco-friendly, familyfriendly and pet-friendly facilities that include fuel and food services, a convenience store, improved truck facilities, tourism information and washrooms.

Travellers will find healthy eating options, free Wi-Fi, comfortable dining seating, modern and accessible low waste washrooms, a two-hectare seasonal picnic area with accessible picnic tables and a year-round designated pet exercise area. Guests will find a pleasing mix of both local and national favourite brands such Tim Horton’s, New York Fries,

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The service centres are constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification standards — an internationally respected green building rating system.

The service centre employs approximately 170 people. In total, up to 2,500 people are employed provincewide across Ontario’s service centre system.

Ontario has invested $300 million in redeveloping the 20 service centres.

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Filling up the tank and purchasing a grab-and-go item are also easily done through the Canadian Tire Gas+ full service gas station and retail facility.

Canadian Tire Gas+ gas stations can be found at all ONroute Service Centres.

The new Innisfil Service Centre incorporates an overall design which is similar to the other 19 ONroute locations in terms of appearance and principle, with a striking upward sloping roof and high-peaked corner, and ground-to-roof windows beneath; while the rest of the building’s external walls are wrapped in stacked natural rock.

Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation recently toured the ONroute Innisfil Service Centre and was joined by Gord Wauchope, Mayor of Innisfil. RT

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RECOGNITION

2015 Manitoba Driver of the Year T he Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada have announcedMurray Slack of the TransX Group of Companies as this year’s Manitoba Driver of the Year.

The Driver of the Year is presented annually, and is selected from the Industry Excellence Award recipients from the previous year. The recipient is chosen based on commitment to the industry, safety, outstanding acts & customer service.

Annually there are 10 Industry Excellence recipients to choose from and the award was presented by Randy Fleming of Volvo Trucks Canada at the Truck Driving Championships Awards banquet on Saturday June 20 at the Victoria Inn Hotel in Winnipeg.

A driver with over 35 years of experience, Murray has received numerous company safety awards and has over 4 million miles accident free.

His employer says “Murray is a deck driver who is the epitome of dedication and loyalty. Even while battling cancer this past year he has come in and done runs when needed”.

As the Provincial Driver of the Year, Murray is now eligible for the Canadian Trucking Alliance/ Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year Award.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

TTSAO Hires Kim Richardson as Chairman of the Board

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he Truck Training Schools of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced the hiring of long-time industry veteran, Kim Richardson, as their Chairman of the Board.

Yvette Lagrois, President of the TTSAO says, “Our Board of Directors see this as the next step in our positive growth as an industry association. Entry-level commercial driver training and a healthy truck training school sector is critical to the success of trucking in the province. Kim Richardson has decades of experience, is a proven leader and has connections with both industry leaders and government officials.”

Richardson has been involved in the trucking industry since childhood, officially since 1983.

Kim and his wife Lisa have operated Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists, Inc. (KRTS, Inc) since 1989. He has been on the OTA Allied Trade Board of Directors for over a decade and is the past Chairman. Richardson has also served on the Board of Directors of the Professional Truck Driver’s Institute for over 20

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years and recently received PTDI’s highest honour – the Lee Crittenden award. He also played an instrumental role in Ontario’s Apprenticeship Program for commercial tractor-trailer drivers.

The TTSAO has been very active with its membership, working closely with the Ministry of Transportation’s leadership regarding mandatory entry level driver training. Richardson’s new role within the TTSAO is well-timed to keep the momentum going towards achieving a minimum training standard in the industry. He says, “This position allows me to focus on the issues front and center at the TTSAO, specifically in regards to mandatory entry level driver training. During my discussions with the TTSAO over the last couple of months, we have talked about the many really good business owners in the industry who are committed to training and they want to make a difference. This shouldbe a lot of fun.”

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OEM NEWS

NAVISTAR ADDS SHAW TRACKING TO

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avistar has announced the addition of Shaw Tracking to its open architecture remote diagnostics system, OnCommand Connection (OCC) for its brand of International trucks.

“OnCommand Connection has had an extremely rapid rollout in the Canadian market, and we believe, with the addition of Shaw Tracking, we are set up to provide a telematics and remote vehicle health monitoring solution to every customer,” said Mike Cerilli, Vice President and General Manager, Connected Vehicle Business, Navistar.

OnCommand Connection will work through Shaw Tracking’s Mobile Computing Platform (MCP) to transmit vehicle status and diagnostic trouble code data to Navistar. OCC then interprets this data and creates easy-tounderstand vehicle health reports and recommended action plans for all brands of vehicles and engines. This service will enable customers to achieve more efficient repairs and maintenance, better lifecycle value, and an overall lower total cost of ownership—a combination that will give customers increased visibility and better control of their business.

“With enhanced visibility into the operational health of their trucks, our customers can better understand the severity of vehicle issues and determine the appropriate actions—ultimately leading to increased uptime,” said Grant Fraser, Director of Operations at Shaw Tracking OnCommand Connection is available now as a standard, no-charge feature on all new International trucks, legacy International trucks, and nonInternational vehicles.

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TRAVEL TIPS

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oad-trip season is upon us, which means many families will be loading up their vehicles and heading out on the open road. The family road trip is a favourite Canadian pastime and a great way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive sights this country has to offer.

Creating a memorable experience for all members of the family comes down to planning. Proper preparation not only makes a road trip more enjoyable, it ensures the safety of all of those taking part. Here are a few simple steps to help you achieve just that: Plan your route in detail. When it comes to route planning, technology is a great ally. If you have a specific destination in mind, but aren’t entirely sure of how to get there, do some research online by browsing travel websites to see if there are cities or sights worth stopping for along the way.

Once you have your stops planned, use a GPS device to help you find them. Many vehicles have this technology built in, but you can also use a smartphone. Today’s GPS devices even provide real-time updates on construction and traffic flow, which can help you avoid delays. Just remember that distracted driving laws forbid you from inputting your destination while driving, so enter this information before heading out.

Make sure your car is road-ready. James Hall, an insurance expert with Western Financial Group, says there are several steps involved in making sure your vehicle is ready to take on a long road trip.

“Checking tire pressure and your car’s oil level is the bare minimum,” Hall explains. “It does take some extra time, but taking your car into your local mechanic or dealership before

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a long trip will help you find any hidden issues that have the potential to ruin your travel plans. Also double-check that your registration and insurance information is up-to-date and that you have it with you in the car.”

Hall also recommends that drivers purchase a roadside assistance program, such as Access Roadside Assistance that covers costs for assistance calls, battery boosts, flat tires, fuel delivery, towing to the nearest service station and any additional costs for hotels and food that may be incurred due to a delay in your travel plans.

Break up the driving. Even a strong supply of snacks, music and movies won’t keep passengers from getting restless after several hours in a car. Breaking up the driving with frequent stops will allow everyone to stretch their legs, expend some pent up energy and ready themselves for the next stretch.

Taking a break is especially important for the driver, says Hall.

“Whoever is driving needs to feel fresh and focused,” he says.

“Ideally, you’ll be able to switch drivers every couple of hours, but if that’s not possible, take a 20 minute break to help recharge.

Driving when tired poses serious risks.”

One of the advantages of travelling by car is being able to set your itinerary and pace. Follow the steps above, and you next road trip will be one to remember.

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CARRIERS SPOT

OFF-TRACKING AND RIGHT TURNS

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aking a right turn in a busy intersection can be tricky with a large commercial vehicle. To ensure you do it safely every time, you need to make sure your vehicle is positioned properly and consider off-tracking.

Off-tracking is the difference between the path of the front wheels and the path of the rear wheels during a turn. The greater the distance between the front wheels and the rear wheels, the greater the amount of off-track.

Potential hazards associated with off-tracking include: • The trailer wheels going onto a sidewalk or median and hitting a pedestrian, light standard, hydro pole or other object • The back wheels going off the road onto the shoulder and potentially causing the vehicle to skid or rollover A defensive driver always takes other vehicles, pedestrians and any adverse driving conditions into account when turning.

Never assume that other drivers are aware of your intention to turn and that they will respect your need for space!

The most dangerous point in a turn is when the tractor has made the turn but the trailer has not. At this point, the right rear-view mirror is turned so that it is almost useless.

To make sure that another vehicle does not squeeze between the curb and the side of your vehicle you must keep the rear of the vehicle in the correct lane throughout the turn.

Move to the right lane well in advance of the intersection and signal your intent to turn. Slow down to avoid braking while you turn.

Keep the rear of the vehicle to the right to block other vehicles from passing on the right. Check for smaller vehicles, motorcycles or cyclists on the right side.

If you will be crossing into other lanes, wait for other vehicles to clear and then turn slowly. Be careful that off-tracking doesn’t cause the vehicle to ride up onto the curb or hit stationary objects.

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GUESTCOLUMN

Investing in your people

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ith many employers now facing challenges in attracting, recruiting and retaining the workers they need -- building and maintaining a training culture in the workplace is becoming an important business consideration. The younger generation that we desperately need to attract is looking for employers who will invest in them; our more experienced workers want to work for someone who will support them in staying abreast of new technologies; and, our increasingly diverse workforce needs a training culture to support it. In light of today’s higher recruitment and turnover costs, successful fleets know that it makes good business sense to invest in your people.

If you are unsure about your commitment to the value of a training culture, consider these facts:

ANGELA SPLINTER is the Executive Director of Trucking HR Canada. The organization is a neutral forum for gathering and exchanging ideas, information and knowledge on Human Resources and best practices in training.

As a national partnership-based organization, Trucking HR Canada promotes the provision of safe, secure, efficient, and professional trucking services in Canada.

• Training and development can positively impact employee retention An international research study completed by Gallup reports that of employees most likely to stay, 91% said their employer has invested in them, 85% had training opportunities, and 76% say they had a career path clearly mapped.

In the same study mentioned above, engaged work units in the top 25% of Gallup’s database have significantly higherproductivity, profitability, and customer ratings, less turnover and absenteeism and fewer safety incidents than those in the bottom 25%.

Trucking HR Canada’s own youth research, “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Drivers” confirmed this fact. In surveying young people about their attitudes towards work, learning and development opportunities were top factors following the obvious ones of good pay and advancement potential.

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Employees value an employer that values them. An example of this includes results from the employee surveys for our Top Fleet Employer Program – employees enjoy working for people who invest in their training and as a result, are less likely to leave.

• Investing in training will positively impact your bottom line Reduced turnover, increased productivity and increased safety all have positive impacts on your bottom line. We encourage fleets to assess their employees training needs and set benchmarks for their training programs so they can see for themselves the positive impact it makes. Many see the returns through reduced recruitment costs, as well as reductions in fines and more.

And, funds are available to help get you started.

There is the Canada Job Grant and others. You can download our free, Funds for Fleets Guide at truckinghr.com and get started on your training program today.

• Engaged workers are safe and more productive

• Younger workers want learning and development opportunities

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THE YOUNGER GENERATION THAT WE DESPERATELY NEED TO ATTRACT IS LOOKING FOR EMPLOYERS WHO WILL INVEST IN THEM; OUR MORE EXPERIENCED WORKERS WANT TO WORK FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL SUPPORT THEM IN STAYING ABREAST OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES; AND, OUR INCREASINGLY DIVERSE WORKFORCE NEEDS A TRAINING CULTURE TO SUPPORT IT.

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LEGISLATION

ONTARIO PASSES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY

NEW RULES WILL HELP REDUCE COLLISIONS, INJURIES AND FATALITIES

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ntario has passed the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act to help ensure that the province’s roads are among the safest in North America.

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Increase fines for distracted driving from the current range of $60 to $500 to a range of $300 to $1,000, assigning three demerit points upon conviction, and escalating sanctions on convictions for novice drivers Apply current alcohol-impaired sanctions to drivers who are drug impaired Introduce additional measures to address repeat offenders of alcohol impaired driving Require drivers to wait until pedestrians have completely crossed the road before proceeding at school crossings and pedestrian crossovers Increase fines and demerits for drivers who ‘door’ cyclists, and require all drivers to maintain a minimum distance of one-metre when passing cyclists where possible Help municipalities collect unpaid fines by expanding licence plate denial for drivers who do not pay certain Provincial Offences Act fines.

Allow a broader range of qualified medical professionals to identify and report medically unfit drivers and, clarify the types of medical conditions to be reported.

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“ONTARIO’S ROADS ARE AMONG THE SAFEST IN NORTH AMERICA AND THIS NEW LEGISLATION IS INTENDED TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. I LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER DEDICATED ROAD SAFETY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THESE MEASURES.” — Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation

If current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016.

According to recent statistics, over 45 per cent of drivers killed in Ontario were found to have drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol in their system.

Pedestrians represent about one in five motor vehicle-related fatalities on Ontario roads — 46 per cent of which occurred at intersections.

The new fines and measures will come into force over the coming months. The new legislation builds on action that the province has already taken to improve road safety, including making booster seats mandatory, ensuring every person wears a seatbelt, introducing the Graduated Licensing System for novice drivers, establishing stiffer penalties for aggressive driving and excess speeding, bringing in tougher impaired driving laws, and banning hand-held devices while driving.

Ensuring Ontario’s roads and highways are safe is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario.

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CONVERSATION

The Carmen Transportation Group manages rising fuel costs and a low Canadian dollar IN AN INTERVIEW WITH VINCE TARANTINI, PRESIDENT, CARMEN TRANSPORTATION GROUP, VINCE SHARES HIS INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIES ON HOW HE MANAGES EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND GAS PRICE FLUCTUATIONS AND STILL KEEPS A HEALTHY PROFIT MARGIN. CARMEN TRANSPORTATION GROUP PROVIDES TRUCKING AND LOGISTICS SERVICES IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND ACROSS THE USA. JOE RICCI, P.ENG. is a Director, Originations at Maxium Financial Services Inc. For the past 20 years, he has provided creative financing solutions to individuals and businesses in the transportation sector. He works closely with owner-operators and fleet managers and specializes in truck and trailer financing for; day cabs, highway tractors, reefers, straight trucks, dump trucks and flat decks. www.maxium.net 416 575 8525

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Joe Ricci: Can you share one technique you use to optimize rising fuel costs?

Vince Tarantini: There are many components that go into optimizing fuel costs. Fuel in itself is a constant strategy.

We look to optimize the profit for the driver, the customer and the business. We look at productivity, lane studies, tax and price implications, different fuel consumption based on terrain traveled. Pricing strategies are a critical part of our planning process.

Joe Ricci: On average a truck driver receives $1.30 - $1.40 per mile. How can they protect themselves to ensure most of the money ends up in their pocket?

Vince Tarantini: Know your fuel program. For a driver, a .10 cent spread translates to a potential earning of $10,000 - $15,000 per year. If you drive for a carrier, go with a carrier that has a Fuel Surcharge Program and a Currency Surcharge Program.

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Joe Ricci: In 2014, the average purchase price of a Volvo 670 was $130,000. Today, with the low Canadian dollar, the average purchase price of the same Volvo 670 is now $160,000. What advice would you give someone that needs to replace their trucking equipment?

Vince Tarantini: It is key to follow the total cost of ownership.

The cost of ownership is made up of four things; amortization, maintenance, fuel consumption and interest. As you know, I financed my trucking fleet with

Maxium in 2012 when the dollar was almost at par with the US dollar. This decision to finance was based both on need and a good pricing strategy. Carriers and owner-operators looking for new equipment should look at the high cost of trucking equipment as part of the cost of doing business.

Joe Ricci: How does your business adjust for exchange rate risk fluctuations?

Vince Tarantini: In the trucking business, we are price takers, not price makers, yet that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be aware of the business we are doing.In January 2015, as the Canadian dollar continued to drop in value against the US dollar, our business experienced short term gains- 75% of our business is US based.

Eventually, all short term gains or losses plateau.

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railcon Leasing invited industry guests, politicians and media for a massive celebration on June 12th to mark the official Grand Opening of its impressive new facility at 15 Spar Drive in Brampton. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was attended

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Co-Founder James D.Wilson, Federal Minister Bal Gosal, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown, OTA President David Bradley, Councillor Jeff Bowman and Former Cabinet Minister John Snobelen. This was followed by brief question & answer session and a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility. Food and refreshments were served

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“THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY IN BRAMPTON WILL ENABLE US TO CONTINUE TO GROW, WHILE FINDING NEW WAYS TO NOT ONLY MEET, BUT EXCEED, CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS, WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR GOAL.” — ALAN BOUGHTON, PRESIDENT throughout the day.

The massive Spar Drive facility with 28,000 square feet sits on a 15-acre property.

Trailcon invested $22 million in acquiring the land and constructing the building.

The standout property includes parking for more than 400 trailers (strategically grouped for easy access and quick release) and a sheltered work bay where mechanics can work comfortably on up to 41 units. Security

features are top of the line, and staff is on site 24/7 in the customer call centre. IT and telecommunications throughout support seamless information flow for Trailcon’s Real Time Mobile Inspections (RTMI) and Mobile Repair Orders (MTOs), both recent and vital developments in customer service.

Trailcon began operating in 1992 with just one employee: President Alan Boughton.

Today, more than 60 administrative, sales,

and operations staff are employed across Canada, with an additional 65 mechanics.

Trailcon’s own fleet has grown from 2,000 units to more than 6,500, which service for-hire carriers, private fleets, and some of the largest grocery and retail chains in the country. Its dedicated fleet maintenance operation looks after more than 15,000 Trailcon and customer-owned units across Canada.

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BOLLYWOODTODAY

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Shahrukh and Kajol became household names and the romantic new age couple after Yash Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

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The new sleeper is available for Peterbilt’s flagship onhighway Model 579 and vocational Model 567. It reduces weight as much as 100 pounds (versus an 80-inch sleeper) and is available in both low- and mid-roof configurations.

“Peterbilt’s new 58-inch sleeper is a perfect fit for customers in applications where a shorter wheelbase and less weight are important, such as tanker and flatbed operations,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “Additionally, it has all of the driver-pleasing amenities found in Peterbilt’s larger sleepers, including ample storage, quality fit and finish and numerous driver comforts.”

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INDUSTRYNEWS

VOLVO GROUP COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH EPA, NHTSA ON PHASE II EFFICIENCY REGULATION

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he Volvo Group has reiterated its commitment to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Phase II of the national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The release of the proposed regulation is the start of the formal rulemaking process. ”Environmental care is a core value for the Volvo Group, and we are aligned with the federal government’s goal to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty trucks,” said Susan Alt, senior vice president – public affairs for Volvo Group North America. ”While we will need to spend time thoroughly reviewing the details, we appreciate EPA’s and NHTSA’s outreach to the industry.”

In principle, the Volvo Group maintains that a separate engine standard is inconsistent with the Group’s interest in minimizing the complete, real world environmental impacts of its products. A separate engine standard is at odds with the reduction of NOx, due to the natural trade-off between NOx and CO2 emissions from the engine. It also limits manufacturers’ flexibility to meet the regulated targets for each individual customer in a way that suits their specific needs, and it incentivizes optimization for engine test cell requirements versus real world efficiencies.

The Volvo Group supports ambitious goals to reduce GHG emissions and fuel consumption for the complete vehicle, including engine efficiency, while providing overall value to its customers. The Group will prepare comprehensive comments to the rule within the allotted timeframe, and is committed to working with EPA and NHTSA to ensure that the Phase II program is good for both the environment and its customers.

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ACTION PLAN

ONTARIO TAKING ACTION TO KEEP HIGHWAYS

SAFE IN WINTER PROVINCE ADDING MORE EQUIPMENT, ANTI-ICING LIQUIDS BEFORE STORMS

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ntario has released the Winter Highway Maintenance Action Plan in response to the Auditor General of Ontario’s report on winter highway maintenance.

The plan lays out how the province will continue to improve winter road conditions, keep drivers better informed and increase oversight of winter maintenance contractor performance.

In time for Winter 2015-16, Ontario will: • Add more equipment, such as standalone spreaders in remote, rural and congested urban areas • Apply more anti-icing liquids to roads before winter storms so highways are less slippery when bad weather begins • Improve the Ontario 511 website by adding live camera images and time-stamped road condition information • Launch a Track My Plow program in the Owen Sound and Simcoe County areas so people can see where plows are operating on their highway or travel route • Work with contractors to improve equipment readiness and ensure there are trained operators available during the winter season • Add dash cams in patrol vehicles and install more than 30 stand-alone roadside cameras at strategic locations.

Ontario has already taken steps to improve winter

maintenance contracts, including a new contract with greater oversight provisions for the Kenora area to Emcon Services Inc., a Canadian company with 27 years of experience. The contract includes stronger requirements for winter snow clearing operations, including identifying expected levels for use of salt, sand and anti-icing liquids as well as prescriptive equipment and road patrolling requirements. All future winter maintenance contracts will include these new requirements.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

PMTC UNVEILS BURSARY FOR YOUNG LEADERS IN PRIVATE TRUCKING FUNDING TO HELP COVER LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TUITION

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new education bursary unveiled by the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will help the industry’s young leaders cover half the tuition fees for specialized training in logistics management.

Every year, two recipients of the PMTC Young Leaders Education Bursary Award will tap into funding to pay for two of the four courses needed to complete the PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program, which is comprised of select courses from the CITT program of study.

“This intensive program arms emerging leaders with the skills and confidence to be successful in their organizations and to adopt best practices in private trucking,” says Mike Millian, PMTC president.

“In addition to earning a certificate issued by Canada’s leading association for private fleets, recipients can also use their credits towards earning CITT’s CCLP designation.”

Candidates for the bursary must: • Be employed by a current PMTC member company, or be the child of a PMTC

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• Submit a letter from their employer, explaining why they are a strong candidate for the award and detailing succession plans which follow graduation.

Employers are responsible for paying the initial tuition fees when registering for the program. The bursary is paid once two courses are successfully completed in one academic year.

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ave you ever had something bad happen and it turned out to be a blessing?

Sometimes the issues are welcome and sometimes they’re not. You get in an incident and break your leg and then are awarded thousands of dollars for the settlement. This helps you financially and you are better off once your leg heals. A loved one passes away and you are left a lot of money allowing you to be well off the rest of your life.

Maybe you lost a job and ended up with another one with even better benefits and pay. It happens all the time and unless you think about it you may not notice a trend.

One opportunity stops and another starts. Sometimes you don’t know what will take place or whether you will be successful or not. This recently happened to a family member of mine as well. He quit his job over a dispute with his boss and had no job. He put the word out the next day and landed a job closer to home, with benefits, and better pay. He has since been promoted in this company twice in a short time, gets all the over time he wants and works set hours each day. The previous job had variable hours with set pay, no benefits, and he had to arrange rides to work each day. So that bad time at his old job was the catalyst to moving him forward in his career.

I also have had this happen to me and even offered a whole presentation about it called, “Have you been told no!” When I went through a divorce it lead me to counselling, new training, and I moved up in my career.

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I didn’t really have a plan, all I knew is what I didn’t want was employees and structure that was stifling me. That was the launch of my business from part time to full time and now eight years later it was the best decision I have ever made. When I look back over my career there have been many times where things have been bad enough that it was time to move on. Really a bad thing can be a good thing.

Where a bad thing goes wrong is in the fact that you don’t do anything about it. If things are bad where you work right now then what are you doing about

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Are you just staying in the bad situation you may be in? If we didn’t have bad situations many of us wouldn’t have growth in our lives. Of course some situations are bad and come with no benefit at all such as the death of a loved one. Not every situation will be a launching point, but many times it is and we don’t realize it. So if you have gone through situations where you have been very low take that those times as a plus.

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Sur une route à plusieurs voies, la loi exige aussi que tous les conducteurs se déplacent de façon à libérer au moins une voie entre leur véhicule et le véhicule d’urgence stationné, pourvu que cela puisse se faire en toute sécurité.

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TRANSITION

Ontario Making It Easier for Military Personnel to Obtain Driver’s Licences

PROVINCE ASSISTING VETERANS TO TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE AND FIND JOBS

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ntario is making it easier for Canadian military personnel and veterans to exchange their military driver’s licence for a number of Ontario driver’s licences.

Starting July 1, Department of National Defence (DND) 404 military driver’s permits will become recognized equivalents for a number of Ontario commercial and passenger licences.

The change comes after the province completed an extensive review of DND licencing standards, which showed that military training and testing requirements meet or exceed Ontario’s licence testing standards.

Allowing military personnel and veterans to use their DND 404 permits will reduce time associated with obtaining commercial licences required for employment in sectors such as the trades. The province will waive knowledge and road tests for those with a DND 404 driver’s permit, but will still require applicants to complete a vision test, meet medical standards, satisfy identification requirements and pay a fee.

Ensuring Ontario’s roads and highways are safe is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario.

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“ONTARIO IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO SERVING AND PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY. WE’RE HONOURED TO STAND WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE HELMETS TO HARDHATS AND HELP SERVING MEMBERS AND VETERANS TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT.” — STEVEN DEL DUCA, MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION “THE ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION (OTA) HAS ALWAYS HAD A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CANADIAN MILITARY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT REPRESENTS AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO INTEGRATE MILITARY PERSONAL INTO THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY AS THEY TRANSITION INTO CIVILIAN LIFE.”

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OTA CEO AND PRESIDENT “THERE IS A GROWING NUMBER OF TRANSITIONING MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT CAN BENEFIT THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY. WE ENCOURAGE TRUCKING EMPLOYERS TO CONSIDER THIS IN THEIR RECRUITMENT EFFORTS”.

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How to take care of your pet on a long road trip

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ne constant in Canada is the summertime allure of travelling far and wide on our many highways and byways. Road trips are filled with family fun and excitement, but planning for them goes well beyond just packing enough juice boxes and car games for the kids. Full preparation is also important for the furry, four-legged members of the family.

Here are some helpful ways to keep your pet happy and healthy during the trip: Make sure the little one is comfortable – Confining your dog or cat to a small space for an extended period of time can make them anxious, so it is important to provide them with familiar comforts. It is best that the long trip is not the animal’s first time in the car. If your pet is going to be riding in their crate, provide them with their favourite toys to help keep them entertained.

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Make frequent stops – Plan driving breaks ahead of time in pet-friendly areas, but be flexible if you notice your pet is agitated.

Bring a variety of food – A mixed diet of wet and dry foods is recommended for your pet because of the unique complementary health benefits that each type of food offers. However, when on the go, both food types have their own conveniences as well.

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HEALTHCOLUMN

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uring the past few months, I have had several patients come into my clinic who have been suffering from Bell’s palsy, a condition which arises when there is damage to a facial nerve. The facial nerves are responsible for the muscles of the face as well as taste sensation in the front of the tongue. In Bell’s palsy, one of the two facial nerves is damaged, compressed or inflamed which results in weakness of the facial muscles and causes the eyelid and corner of the mouth to droop on one side of the face. For many people experiencing these symptoms, their first reaction is that they are having a stroke. However, this is not the case as strokes are associated with muscle weakness and paralysis of muscles in other parts of the body as well as the face.

In this article I will give you a brief overview of this condition including its symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatments. Let’s get started.

In order to understand the cause of Bell’s palsy it is important to look at the anatomy of the skull. The facial nerve passes through a narrow opening in the skull on its way to the face. If this nerve becomes swollen and enlarged it will get pinched in this tight corridor leading to a decrease in nerve flow to the face. This in turn causes muscle weakness and other symptoms. The most common causes of this condition are the herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses. These are the viruses that are responsible for cold sores and chickenpox respectively. In rare cases, Bell’s palsy may be caused by a tumor called an acoustic neuroma. Other conditions such as being pregnant, having diabetes or an upper respiratory track infection will also

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increase your risk of getting Bell’s palsy.

Now that you know the causes of Bell’s palsy, let’s talk about its symptoms. In most cases the symptoms will develop suddenly over 24 hours. The symptoms may include: • Sudden onset of paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face • Pain behind the ear on the affected side of the face • Headache • Impairment of taste • Facial droop and difficulty with facial expression • Changes in the amount of tears and saliva your body produces The diagnosis of Bell’s palsy is usually determined from the symptoms alone as there is no specific laboratory test to identify this condition. However, if your doctor suspects that a tumor is the cause than he or she may arrange a CT scan or MRI. Nerve conduction tests are also used to determine the extent of nerve damage.

Although most people with Bell’s palsy recover fully with or without treatment, your doctor may prescribe medications or physical therapy to help speed up your recovery. By far, the most common medication that is prescribed for Bell’s palsy is corticosteroids such as prednisone.

They will help to reduce the swelling of the nerve. However, if the cause is a virus then an antiviral drug such as acyclovir may be prescribed to stop its progression. Massage and exercises are also helpful to prevent muscle wasting. If your eye is affected, your doctor may recommend artificial tears and will probably advise you to tape your eye closed when you sleep to prevent permanent damage to the cornea of your eye. Interestingly, some people obtain good results form alternative therapies such as relaxation and acupuncture.

Finally, if all other treatments fail, decompression surgery is used to relieve the pressure on the facial nerve. However, this treatment is controversial and rarely recommended.

The prognosis of Bell’s palsy is usually very good. With appropriate treatment, symptoms will improve in about two weeks. However, it may take several months to achieve a full recovery.

As you can see, Bell’s palsy is not usually a serious condition however it does cause some discomfort. After reading this article I hope you have a better understanding of this condition.

Until next month, drive safely.

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PANAM 2015

OTA HOSTS OPEN INDUSTRY MEETING WITH PAN AM OFFICIALS WHAT’S HAPPENING? During the Games and especially in rush hour, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area will be busier than usual. Traffic measures such as temporary HOV lanes and parking restrictions is likely to affect your regular routine. Be sure to plan ahead and take steps to avoid delays.

Temporary High Occupancy Vehicle lanes On some routes, one lane will be converted to a temporary High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane to help athletes and officials get to and from events and make it easier for Ontario families and carpoolers to get around.

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TO and city officials attended an exclusive roundtable with motor carriers and stakeholders at OTA’s offices on June 26th to discuss organizers’ transportation strategy throughout the Games.

MTO went over the Ministry’s “Keeping the Region Moving” strategy which covered transportation planning around the city and Games venues including traffic measures such: road closures; signal timing coordination modification; parking and stopping restrictions; turning restrictions; conversion of roads to one-way operations, police managed traffic control points; and the increase or transfer to HOV lanes on GTA highways.

OTA and several carrier attendees urged officials to consider making policies as fluid as possible so that decision-makers can have the flexibility to change rules in reaction to unforeseen events, such as a major accident that exacerbates congestion or worse-thanexpected traffic delays around venues. Carriers also stressed that traffic planners should work closely with police on rapid clearance of accidents on highways.

The MTO’s dedicated webpage, www.Ontario.ca/games will also be updated each evening at 8 pm to forecast the following day’s expected traffic congestion based on the Pan Am events of that day. The site also allows visitors and businesses to create a traffic plan, receive email updates, and provides detailed maps of Games venues, routing and all sorts of road restrictions throughout the GTA. RT

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The temporary HOV lane locations are: • Gardiner Expressway and QEW, from Spadina Ave, to Guelph Line Rd. • Highway 404, from Highway 7 to Highway 401.

• High 401 from Victoria Park Ave. to Westney Rd. • Highway 401 from Dixie Rd. to Kennedy Rd. (westbound only) • Highway 427 from Dundas St. to Rathburn Rd. • Don Valley Parkway from York Mills Rd. to Dundas Ave. • Lake Shore Blvd. E, from Jarvis St. to just east of the Don Valley Parkway • Lake Shore Blvd. W, from just west of York St. to Exhibition Place • Jane St. from Steeles Ave. to just north of Highway 407 (southbound only) Local traffic changes Temporary traffic changes such as parking restrictions and turning bans will be in place near events. With 51 sports at more than 30 venues across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, plus arts and cultural events happening throughout the summer, there is something for everyone.

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