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Contents

Canada’s Award Winning Trucking Magazine

ISSN:1712-7602 Vol.13, Issue 6 - June 2016

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Glimpses of

Road Today Show 2016

Eaton UltraShift Plus Available in the Western Star 5700XE Starting...

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Edmonton to Be Honored As ‘Hardest Working City’ on June 22 16

Regulars

Hino Canada releases 2017 Hino 258 High Horsepower 12

Carrier’s Spot

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Trucking Jobs

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Bollywood Today

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Trucking Quotient

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car-packing tips for a safe travel 30

NHTSA Safety Recalls 42

GUEST COLUMNS Bruce Outridge Glasvan Great Dane to provide Telematics for Autocar shunt ...

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Dr. Christopher Singh 43

New State Farm survey highlights concerns about impaired driving

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From the Editor’s Desk

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Thanks for your continued patronage to our award-winning magazine serving Canada’s multicultural trucking industry since 2004! Inside this edition, you will find the latest developments and event updates plus all the regular columns and features.

A big THANK YOU to all sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, dignitaries, industry friends and volunteers for making the 8th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair held at the Soccer Centre in Brampton an informative event. It was a welcome sign to see visitors from varied age groups attending the show and embracing the insights of the industry.

We truly appreciate the ongoing patronage and look forward to hosting more events in near future.

More Canadians than ever before say they would like to travel in Canada this year. Will you be one of them? No matter whether it’s a trip to the cottage or a scenic drive in the Rockies or along the shores of the Atlantic, packing the car for a road trip requires some advance planning. We encourage you to have a quick glance on Page 30 for the best car-packing tips to ensure everyone arrives at their final destination, happy and safe A new survey released recently by the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) found one in every three drivers admits that they are not always focused on the road while driving. The survey, conducted

by Ipsos, shows that many drivers report witnessing a number of other drivers’ bad habits including speeding (87%), weaving (72%) and road rage (61%). This behaviour, when conducted in a work zone, puts both drivers and road workers at risk. To educate drivers about the safety risks associated with ignoring road rules in construction zones, ORBA has launched an educational campaign supported by the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Provincial Police. We welcome this much needed initiative and invite readers to watch the video message series on our Facebook page.

The Smart Trucker seminar series presented by Road Today Media Group and Outridge Enterprises will roll into Grimsby, Ontario on Tuesday, June 14th. The seminar offers winning strategies on leadership, business, time management, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals.

Registration is free and can be made conveniently at roadtoday.com/ smarttrucker. We thank all industry sponsors and participants for supporting this educational initiative.

We always appreciate 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 YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Drive safe, enjoy the weather and shall see you next month..

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industry news

Eaton UltraShift Plus Available in the Western Star 5700XE Starting this Fall

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estern Star Trucks has announced that it will begin offering the Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission in the 5700XE starting this fall.

Eaton has been an important partner for Western Star for many decades and Western Star is proud to partner with them once again and offer the UltraShift Plus Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in the the 5700XE. AMT’s are gaining popularity in the industry for the many benefits they offer including increased fuel economy, lower maintenance costs, and reduced driver fatigue. The UltraShift Plus will add valuable flexibility to the 5700XE and allow it to operate with an AMT in several new applications that require PTOs and higher gross combination ratings.

“The addition of the Eaton UltraShift Plus in the 5700XE gives our customers

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the flexibility to spec an automated manual transmission with a SAE 6-bolt or 8-bolt PTO. In addition, the UltraShift Plus gives our customers the ability to haul more payload which, at the end of the day, means increased profitability,” said Mike Guarino, on-highway marketing manager, Western Star Trucks.

The rollout will begin in October 2016 with the UltraShift MHP and MXP targeting chip trailer applications and vehicles with high GCVWR. The new Eaton Advantage 10-speed AMT will be available for the 5700XE six months later with multiple PTO locations available at this time as well. This transmission model line-up lets customers spec a 10-speed transmission up to 110,000 lbs.

GCVWR, a 13-speed transmission up to 140,000 lbs. GCVWR, and an 18-speed transmission with no published GCVWR RT limit.

Smart Trucker-Make Money the Professional Way! The Smart Trucker Seminar Series offers winning strategies on leadership, business, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals. The 2016 series began with inaugural seminar held in Mississauga (March 5th) and our next two sessions will be presented at Hamilton - Niagara (June 14th) and London,Ontario (July 19th).

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OEM NEWS

PETERBILT’S NEW MODEL 520 EXPANDS REFUSE INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

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eterbilt Motors Company has expanded its refuse truck lineup with the new Model 520 featuring new seating configurations for route collection versatility, enhanced styling and availability of the PACCAR MX-11 engine.

The dual-station cab has two nearly identical work environments so drivers can seamlessly and safely operate from the left- or right-hand side, including dual controls for the parking brakes, HVAC system and stereo. The console sides are angled to give operators easy visibility and access to the same controls and displays from the right and left.

The cab also features an enhanced HVAC system for improved airflow and climate control.

The Model 520’s distinguished grille styling accommodates pantograph wipers that cover 27 percent more of the windshield than previous designs for increased safety during inclement weather.

Two headlight technologies are available for the Model 520, optional LED lamps and standard single halogen bulb lamps. Both provide long service and outstanding brightness and coverage.

The Model 520 is available with more power options and higher horsepower and torque than any competitive refuse collection vehicle. It is available with the PACCAR MX-11

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engine which went into production earlier this year. It is available with up to 430 horsepower and 1,550 lb.-ft. of torque.

The Model 520 can also be powered by natural gas with both RT 9- and 12-liter engine options available.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Volvo Trucks to Now Offer a One-Box Exhaust Aftertreatment System

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olvo Trucks North America recently launched a new one-box design for its Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), resulting in increased flexibility, increased fuel capacity and a more aerodynamic vehicle. Standard with Volvo D11and Volvo D13-equipped vehicles, the one-box EATS offers greater flexibility with the vehicle.

The smaller packaging benefits Volvo’s on-highway lineup – VNM, VNL and VAH models – with increased frame rail space for additional fuel capacity or to mount APUs or any other frame-mounted accessories. On the vocational side, the one-box system provides the Volvo VHD better back-of-cab clearance and up to 12 inches of frame rail space to provide body builders greater flexibility for equipment installation.

Now with a shorter wheelbase capability, the fifth wheel can

be positioned closer to the cab reducing trailer gap for improved aerodynamics and increased fuel efficiency.

The one-box EATS encases the diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction system and diesel exhaust fluid injector into one package. With the new design, the diesel particulate filter is easier to access and lighter compared with the two-box version, allowing for quicker serviceability.

Volvo’s one-box EATS features better thermal encasing of exhaust energy for improved muffler efficiency. Specialty coatings improve low temperature NOx conversion.

The Volvo one-box EATS is available with Volvo models equipped with Volvo D11 and Volvo D13 engines, including VNM and VNL daycab and sleeper models, VHD and VAH models. Customers choosing Volvo D16 power in the VNX model will RT still have a two-box EATS.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Hino Canada releases 2017 Hino 258 High Horsepower Hino Motors Canada recently released its new high horsepower Hino 258 model.

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he Hino 258 low profile truck is powered by Hino’s legendary 7.6L diesel engine producing 230 horsepower and 520 lb.-ft. of torque. A high horsepower engine option is available producing 260 horsepower and 660 lb.-ft. of torque on the 217” wheelbase model. Combined with a 6 speed Allison FuelSense automatic transmission, the Hino 258 delivers the extra boost in power perfectly suited for towing and recovery applications.

Eric Smith, Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Support at Hino Canada commented on the new Hino 258LP, “Hino has long enjoyed a loyal following from tow operators.

The Hino 258 High Horsepower model is an exciting addition to Hino’s expanding product line.” Smith went on to say,

“This new product is ideal for tow operators that require optimum performance and durability in extremely difficult conditions.”

Hino offers an impressive list of standard features including air conditioning, driver’s air suspension seat, keyless entry, and Bluetooth. Every new Hino conventional medium duty truck comes with Hino Premium Protection, comprehensive vehicle maintenance and protection plan that is included at no additional charge for added peace of mind.

The plan includes a 5 year / 400,000 km limited Hino engine warranty.

The new trucks will be produced at Hino’s Canadian assembly plant located in Woodstock, Ontario.

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International Truck Offers Over-The-Air Programming For Cummins Engines

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uilding on its pioneering introduction of overthe-air (OTA) programming, International Truck is now the first truck OEM to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines.

Over-the-air programming, available through the ninepin International LINK device, enables drivers or fleet managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate engine programming at the customer’s facility over a safe, secure Wi-Fi Connection. The service offers drivers and fleets an easy, secure means of updating engine control modules to reflect the latest manufacturer-approved calibrations, without the necessity of visiting a dealer or other service facility.

The service will first be available for limited production release of Cummins 2017 model year engines, beginning in fall 2016. The two companies plan to expand the service to additional model years.

International was the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to introduce OTA programming of engine control modules (ECMs). It first offered the service for International trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 RT proprietary engines.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Glasvan Great Dane to provide Telematics for Autocar shunt tractors

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lasvan Great Dane (www.glasvangreatdane.com) has partnered with PinPoint GPS Solutions to provide Geotab telematics capabilities in its Autocar shunt tractors, combining modern technology with the legendary durability of Autocar. The announcement follows extensive product testing by Glasvan to ensure information accuracy, allowing for more effective asset maintenance.

George Cobham Jr., Vice President Sales and Marketing at Glasvan Great Dane says, “With the increasingly complex EPA mandated emission compliant engines and all the problems that can go along with ignoring engine codes, we sought a solution that provides our customers with real-time truck specific information. This information, when reacted to in a timely manner, will result in significant reductions in downtime and operating costs.”

Glasvan Great Dane provides a wide range of high quality trailer equipment and services, including the sale, full maintenance lease and rental of Autocar shunt tractors.

Cobham comments that, “Our testing process was really interesting. We even installed a gyro on an Autocar shunt to gather data and we got aggressive with it. There is no reason for an operator to be making three-quarters of G when cornering in a yard. It’s unsafe and it prematurely wears out tires”, Cobham adds.

Key features of Glasvan’s Autocar shunt telematics system include: • Engine and emission system related alerts • Engine idle reports • Events log, such as rough hook-ups (slamming the trailer king pin), harsh braking, cornering at excessive speeds • Truck specific time-stamped performance and operational data Customers that implement better operating practices based on this information will save money in tractor damage, fuel consumption, reduce downtime and should be able to extend the useful life of the equipment.

Glasvan will be offering affordable telematics solutions on new in stock and production DOT, Off Road and natural gas RT powered Autocar shunt tractors immediately.

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Inspecting Coupling Devices

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oupling devices are an important item on the daily checklist since couplers must be in good condition to prevent trailers being lost from the tow vehicle. Couplers are normally mounted onto the vehicle frame using bolted fasteners. Loose or missing fasteners can cause the coupler to fail.

Excessive wear of the coupler allows a large amount of movement that can also break parts of the coupler. Certain types of couplers require safety chains or cables to act as a safety for the coupler itself and these should also be secure.

Here are some things to look for when inspecting coupling devices, and the associated violations.

4.2M Coupler is insecure or movement exceeds prescribed limit An insecure coupler can allow the trailer to become lost from the tow vehicle. Excessive wear of the coupler allows a large amount of movement that can break parts of the coupler.

Visually inspect the coupler. If there is excessive wear, you will also feel movement in it as you drive. Measure the distance of movement by locking the brakes on the trailer, marking the coupler and sliding the tractor back and forth.

The vehicle has major defect 4.2M when: • Movement between the fifth wheel’s upper and lower coupler is more than 1/2 in (13mm) in the forwardrearward direction, OR • Movement between the pintle hook and eye is more than 3/8 in (10mm) in the forward-rearward direction.

4.3M Coupling or locking mechanism is damaged or fails to lock A coupler that is not properly locked can allow the trailer to become lost from the tow vehicle. Visually inspect the coupler latch and locks. You can visually confirm that latches are closed and properly locked.

When any coupler or lock is damaged or isn’t properly locked, the vehicle has major defect 4.3M. 4.4M Defective, incorrect or missing safety chain/cable Certain types of couplers require safety chains or cables to act as a safety for the coupler itself. To check it, you need to know when safety cables or chains are required.

Visually inspect the safety chains or cables to confirm they’re in good condition.

When safety chains or cables are missing, the wrong type or size, or are noticeably damaged or worn out, the vehicle has major defect 4.4M.

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dmonton has been selected to receive the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities award which honors cities fueling growth and innovation. The recognition program by Freightliner came after an economic data review revealed a compelling relationship between investments in work trucks and thriving economies.

As part of the city recognition, a formal award presentation will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Edmonton in

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partnership with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC).

“The ‘Hardest Working Cities’ program has been a great way to shine light on positive growth in cities across North America,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing, Freightliner Trucks.

Since the launch of the program last year, 7 cities across North America have been awarded the title: Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Nashville, RT New York City, Salt Lake City, and Toronto.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Ontario Widening Highway 401 in Mississauga

Project Part of $2.1 Billion in Road and Bridge Construction Across Ontario

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ntario is widening the four-kilometre stretch of Highway 401 from Hurontario Street to the Credit River in Mississauga from six to 12 lanes. One of more than 230 highway construction projects starting this year, the 401 expansion will improve traffic flow and support 800 construction jobs.

Premier Kathleen Wynne was joined by Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca to announce the start of construction on the $81-million project. This stretch of the 401, which is targeted for completion by fall 2019, will have 10 general purpose lanes and two High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.

Ontario is investing more than $2.1 billion in road and bridge construction projects this year, creating or sustaining more than 21,000 jobs.

Widening Highway 401 is part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history -- about $160 billion over 12 years. This investment is supporting 110,000 jobs every year across the province, with projects such as roads, bridges, transit systems, schools and hospitals. In 2015, Ontario announced support for more than 325 projects that will keep people and goods moving, connect communities and improve quality of life.

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w o Sh y a d o T d a o R l a u n y An l l u f s s e cc u s d l e h r i a & Job F

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he Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair held at the Brampton Soccer Centre on Saturday, May 28th was well received by the community and industry.

The event featured many activities of interest for attendees’ young and old, including trade show, outside display, job fair, road safety awareness, kids and family entertainment, driving simulator, giveaways and lots more. The weather was unexpectedly very hot but still a decent number of visitors made it a worthwhile event. The clothes and daily need items donation drive organized by Canadian Punjabi Broadcasters Association and Jot Truckline for Fort McMurray Alberta wildfire victims was also responded well by the community living in the neighborhood.

Congratulatory messages were sent in by Prime

Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Transportation Minister Steve Del Duca, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown and Mayor Linda Jeffrey.

Brampton Councillors Jeff Bowman, Pat Fortini, Gurpreet Dhillon, MPP Harinder Malhi, Caledon Mayor Alan Thompson and former MP Gurbax Singh Malhi also marked their presence during the day.

Road Today Excellence Awards were presented to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt from Ontario Provincial Police, Joey Gagne from Abrams Towing and Sulakhan ‘Sam’ Johal from Pride Group Enterprises for their immense contributions to the industry.

The Road Today Show management thanks the continued patronage received from the industry and community. For more event pictures, please visit RT facebook.com/roadtoday

Major sponsors of the Show included Pride Group Enterprises, ITS Transport, Colony Ford-Lincoln, Diesel Truck Centre, Texis Truck Exhaust, MPI Print, Power DSYL, Over the Road, Canadian Punjabi Broadcasters Association, Ontario Trucking News, Truck & Trailer, 5aab TV and Financial Advisor Puja Gupta.

See Picture Gallery from Page 22 to 28. Photos by Hans Janzen, Subash Sharma and visitors.

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Recognition

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oey Gagne, President of Abrams Towing in Toronto was awarded the prestigious ‘Road Today Trucking Ambassador of the Year Award’ during the recently concluded 8th Annual Road Today Show held in Brampton.

The Road Today Excellence Awards selection committee shortlisted Joey Gagne for his outstanding service, contribution, commitment, dedication and accomplishments in the industry.

The recognition package comprising of a congratulatory plaque, world class Hoselton sculptured trophy and a special certificate on behalf of the province of Ontario was presented by Ms. Harinder Malhi, Member Provincial Parliament from Brampton Springdale in the presence of industry peers.

Abrams Towing was up and running in 1984 and Joey was the lone driver, dispatcher and support staff and as they say … the rest is history. His endless devotion to the business and the industry has resulted in an exponential growth from one truck to the largest fleet in Ontario with over 150 assets and employs over 200 people. Joey worked tirelessly to “clean up” the tarnished stereotypical view of the average tow truck driver, requiring his drivers to wear uniforms, maintain their trucks, educating them in safety, better communication skills and customer relations.

Every year the Abrams team is encouraged to support many charitable organizations, including Sick Kids Hospital, Children’s Wish Foundation, Toronto Food Bank and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Over the years they have supported many local sports teams, including soft ball, soccer and hockey.

Joey encourages charitable work and giving back to the community at large. He has worked endlessly with various organizations within the industry, such as Ontario Recovery Group, Provincial Towing Association of Ontario and Toronto ATSSA. He is involved in his community as well working with the Ontario March of Dimes, the Toronto Police Crime Stoppers, the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc and is a Minor League Hockey Coach working with the New York Rangers AAA affiliate.

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ergeant Kerry Schmidt, Media Coordinator for the Highwa Safety Division of the Ontario Provincial Police was award the prestigious ‘Road Today Safety Champion of the Year Award’ at the 8th Annual Road Today Show held in Brampton.

The Road Today Excellence Awards selection committee chose Sergeant Schmidt for his extraordinary service, outstanding commitment and dedication towards promoting road safety in the industry. He was presented the award package by Ms. Harinder Malhi, Member Provincial Parliament from Brampton Springdale in the presence of industry peers.

Sergeant Schmidt began his career as a police officer with the OP at the Port Credit Detachment in June 2000. In 2002 he transferre to the Traffic Support Unit (TSU) where he became a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspector and a qualified Collision Reconstructionist. He holds a class ACM (Z) drivers’ license and is also a qualified commercial pilot. Sergeant Schmidt spent nine yea in the TSU conducting commercial vehicle inspections, investigatin serious and fatal collisions and spent three years as a supervisor o

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a platoon responsible for the investigation of many high profile traffic collision and incidents.

In 2011, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Port Credit Detachment in a front line supervisor capacity in a busy traffic detachment. During this time he became interested in media relations and began seeking out opportunities to develop in this field. In 2014, through determination and a strong work ethic, Sergeant Schmidt became the Media Coordinator for the Highway Safety Division (HSD).

Utilizing traditional and emerging social media, Sergeant Schmidt provides a balanced approach ensuring that the media outlets, road safety agencies, and government agencies have an opportunity to communicate road safety messages that educate the public while meeting stakeholder goals. He is also a sought after speaker at many industry events promoting road safety.

ulakhan ‘Sam’ Johal, CEO of Pride Group Enterprises was awarded the prestigious ‘Road Today Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ at the 8th Annual Road Today Show held in Brampton.

The Road Today Excellence Awards selection committee was unanimous in recognizing Sam Johal for his professional service, commitment, vision, dedication and accomplishments in the trucking industry. The recognition package comprising of a congratulatory plaque, world class Hoselton sculptured trophy and a special certificate on behalf of the province of Ontario was presented by Ms. Harinder Malhi, Member Provincial Parliament from Brampton Springdale in the presence of industry peers.

Sam grew up in a small village in Punjab, India and learned early on in his life the value of a day’s work.

When not at work in the field, his time was devoted to his studies. In early 1993 at the age of 26, he immigrated to Canada with his wife, arriving in North America with little more than the clothes on their backs and with no family or financial support behind them. To survive, Sam started distributing newspaper flyers in local neighborhoods. This was his first ever real job. He also worked as a machine operator, shift supervisor, taxi driver, blow moulding manufacturing business owner and eventually made great inroads as a successful developer of hotels.

As the hotel development business continued to thrive, Sam saw a great potential in trucking and transportation sector. And this saw the birth of Pride Group Enterprises based out of Mississauga in 2010. Within a short span of 5 years, the entity has now transformed itself as a one stop trucking partner for success providing turnkey solutions for equipment sales, leasing, logistics, driver support, factoring and equipment finance.

Sam continues to inspire and motivate his workforce towards achieving larger goals and at the same time plays significant part in supporting needy families, social groups and causes dear to his heart.

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TRAVEL TIPS

Don’t let an overloaded car send you packing this summer

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ore Canadians than ever before say they would like to travel in Canada this year.

Will you be one of them? No matter whether it’s a trip to the cottage or a scenic drive in the Rockies or along the shores of the Atlantic, packing the car for a road trip requires some advance planning.

“Prior to heading out on the road, it’s a good idea to make sure you’ve checked your vehicle thoroughly and that you have everything you need inside your car and outside,” says Darryl Croft, automotive maintenance expert at OK Tire. “The peace of mind provided by knowing your car is mechanically sound means that you can fully focus on the trip ahead.”

Croft offers his best car-packing tips to ensure everyone arrives at their final destination, happy and safe: 1. Respect the vehicle’s load capacity.

To make sure you’re not over-packing the car and burning too much gasoline, check how much weight your vehicle can handle before you load it up. For most cars, this information is printed on the door placard inside the driver’s side door. In addition to saving on gas, you may prevent a suspension issue from occurring that could affect your car’s braking time and distance.

2. Maximize space. Storage space will vary depending on the vehicle, but the general rule of thumb is that the heaviest items should be placed as far forward and as close to the floor as possible in the cargo area. This will keep the car’s centre of gravity low. Lighter items should be placed on top and secured. Don’t forget to keep necessary items, such as sweaters or diapers within easy reach. To free up some extra space: an unrolled sleeping bag makes for great cushioning, and a strategically placed cooler in between backseat passengers can easily transform into a card game table.

3. People management. Don’t forget to leave space in the car and account for family members while you’re packing up

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the luggage. People add weight too, and depending on where you’ve packed bags, boxes or coolers, where people sit will also impact your gas consumption. If travelling with children, consider where you’ll need to place car seats and their weight in your calculations, as well as who might need to sit up front to prevent car sickness and who may want to sit together to partake in a good old fashion game of ‘I Spy.’ 4. Bring a roadside emergency kit.

You never know what is going to happen

while on a road trip, so it is best to be prepared for all possible scenarios to ensure a happy vacation. Bring along a roadside emergency kit that includes items to tackle some of the most common challenges that can possibly go wrong, such as: foam tire sealant, water bottle, jumper cables, duct tape, tow rope, emergency light and/or flashlight, as well as batteries and a multi-purpose tool.

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Guest Column Bruce Outridge is an industry expert on business and leadership with over 32 years experience in the transportation industry. He is the author of the books Driven to Drive and Running by The Mile and is a trainer, speaker, and coach in the industry. He is also the host of The Lead Pedal Podcast for professional drivers. Check it out at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com, on iTunes, and SoundCloud. To learn more about Bruce visit his website at www.bruceoutridge.com

Get Through

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une 7th, early morning, you walk to your truck and give that once over from afar. To you it is just another day out on the road so you begin your routine of doing your morning circle check. Then you remember what day it is. You remember it’s Roadcheck for the next 72 hours!

The morning coffee kicks in and you focus, not on the day but on the task.

You pull out your checklist and begin to check every wheel, brake, and bolt on your truck. It’s Roadcheck time!

That’s right folks Roadcheck is on from June 7th to June 9th this year and the 72 hour blitz will continue to take casualties from those drivers that don’t pay attention to completing a proper pre-trip inspection. I am always amazed at the amount of drivers that get caught in the seventy two hour blitz because they don’t focus on doing a proper inspection on their trucks.

That lack of focus can cost the driver and company a huge amount of time and money due to laziness in checking their units. Roadcheck happens every year around the beginning of June and is a targeted enforcement program through the many safety departments across North America. Whether you are traveling through Ontario Canada or across Florida in the United States you can expect to see the scales open for the full 72 hours and targeted inspections on as many vehicles as possible.

In Canada or more specifically Ontario the two enforcement agencies will be the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that are focusing on truck inspections.

Both enforcement teams will be on high alert to trucks that may pose potential problems on the road and this year it has been reported that the main focus will be on wheels and tires. In Ontario alone there are hundreds of wheel incidents every year with some of those being fatal to the people involved. Many of those incidents are due to a lack of

by Focusing on the Basics!

focus while inspecting the truck or a lack of knowledge into what should be checked during an inspection.

Two years ago I decided to go and view what went on at Roadcheck. As a consultant I can register to be an onlooker at the scale house while the MTO inspects trucks. I remember this one particular driver that came through the scale. From the outside the truck looked fine. It was a landscape company with a mid-sized straight truck. As the truck rolled across the scale the light turned red for the driver to stop. He couldn’t be overweight as he was hauling trees and dead bush in the back of the open top truck.

Everything seemed fine to my eyes. So why did they want to check the weight of his truck? He was directed to park out back and wait in the truck for the officer. I was curious to see why this driver was pulled around for inspection so I followed the officer around as he looked over the truck and asked him why he flagged the truck for inspection?

The officer told me the only reason he flagged the truck was because he noticed a small branch on the back of the truck that could come loose and hit

another motorist. I don’t have time to tell the whole story but the inspection revealed many other safety violations.

The driver was there all afternoon due to tire issues, cargo problems and more.

It cost him hundreds of dollars in fines and repairs.

So how do you get through the targeted inspection process with a clean slate? There are three main situations that can cause problems.

First thing is to do a proper inspection of your truck. This should be done every day and especially when a national program like Roadcheck is in gear. Second thing is to double check any repairs that have been done on your vehicle. Many of the wheel off incidents are caused by wheels coming loose after a tire repair. The third point is to do proper cargo inspections and load cargo to proper securement regulations. Cargo is usually the first issue that is noticed by enforcement officers.

Focusing on doing things right will help you get through Roadcheck with a clean inspection. If you are reading this article you have been warned that enforcement officials are on high alert!

If you would like more information on how to avoid wheel off incidents then check out my interview with Sgt. Kerry Schmidt on the Lead Pedal Podcast at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com coming out on June 7th. Also I hope you will join us for the next Smart Trucker event on June 14th. You can learn more at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker.

Good luck with Roadcheck 2016!

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he Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has agreed to endorse the draft standards of Mandatory Entry Level Driver Training (MELT) in Ontario.

TTSAO and PMTC had earlier raised some areas of concern that they would like to see addressed prior to the full implementation of MELT in 2017. These concerns included: • Instructor qualification criteria • Minimum requirements for training on standard transmission • A clearer definition of on—line training • Road test booking procedures and vehicle configuration for testing • Night time training • Maximum training hours per day • Advanced Standing for experienced drivers • Clearer definition of hour breakdown of in yard training • Verification of training hours “Our executive team and board of directors along with the TTSAO Carrier Group were all very pleased with the end result of the recent conversations and commitment of the MTO. They have agreed to a timeline to ensure the concerns raised by our members will be dealt with,” said Kim Richardson, Chairman of the Board for the TTSAO. “Overall the MELT standard is a great win for the industry, should help raise the profile of the job of the Professional Driver in our industry, and will go a long way in removing the unqualified Licensing mill training schools from our industry. The standard being proposed out of Ontario has a real chance of being a trend setter that we hope to see repeated across Canada,” said PMTC President Mike Millian.

The TTSAO, PMTC, along with their industry partners believe that keeping on track with the timeline set by the Minister of Transportation is important for all involved and the new standard for entry level commercial driver is critical to eliminating the licensing mills and ensuring entry level commercial drivers are properly educated.

Both organizations are confident that these issues will continue to be discussed, with a resolution being reached prior to full implementation in July of 2017.

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he first thing you do when you get in a car is buckle your seatbelt. But how often do you think to adjust your headrest as well?

Reports show that headrests are one of the most overlooked safety features in vehicles today.

Many of us don’t realize the important role they play in preventing neck, brain and spinal cord-related injuries.

“Headrests are designed to work with a seatbelt to prevent the head from twisting backwards during a collision,” explains Glenn Cooper from Aviva Canada.

“Even at speeds as low as 15 kilometres per hour – the same speed as the average bicycle – drivers can get whiplash or other serious injuries if their headrests are not properly adjusted.”

Whiplash is the most common soft tissue injury that can occur during a collision. According to an Insurance Bureau of Canada study, only 14 per cent of drivers on the road have their headrest in the proper position.

Cooper suggests following these three simple steps to ensure yours is in a safe position: Step 1: Adjust the top of the headrest to align with the top of your head; Step 2: Position the centre of your headrest so that it is slightly above the top of your ear; Step 3: Ensure that the distance between the headrest and the back of your head is between 5 – 10 centimetres.

If you share a car with multiple family members, be sure to adjust the headrest every time you drive.

More information is available from your insurance RT broker or from avivacanada.com. (NC)

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ROADTODAY Hello Kids, This is your column. All you have to do is send us a colourful sketch of your favourite truck. For those who haven‛t seen a truck from close, just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures.

Send in your entries with your name, age, grade, home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY, 5 Sand Cherry Crescent, Brampton L6R 3A9. Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit. The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place.

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NHTSA SAFETY RECALLS

VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT AND NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICES

le safety defect This regular feature publishes a select summary of vehic way Traffic Safety and non-compliance notices received by the National High rs can get detailed Administration (NHTSA). Readers and industry stakeholde ’s Auto Safety information on safety recall campaigns by calling NHTSA www.nhtsa.dot.gov Hotline at Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236 or checking online at Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies.

As a result, the tread may separate. A tread separation increases the risk of a crash. All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800847-3272.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension. Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA’s recall number for this campaign is FL-705.

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Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks manufactured from June 10, 2015, through October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires have a lower maximum load capacity. The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA’s recall number for this campaign is FL-706.

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured July 25, 2004, to February 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances of injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, “Rear Impact Guards.” If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.

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he knee is one of the most important and complex joints in the body. In addition to being a major weight bearing joint, it also plays a vital role in locomotion.

Due to this, there are many different conditions or injuries that can cause knee pain. In this article, I am going to discuss one such cause called patellofemoral pain syndrome.

In this syndrome the patient experiences mild to severe knee pain located around or underneath the knee cap. It is often seen in patients participating in sports that require running and jumping. Professional truck drivers are also at greater risk due to the repetitive nature of operating the clutch and accelerator pedals.

The most common symptom associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome is dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. The pain is usually increased by walking up or down stairs or by kneeling or squatting. Sitting with bent knees for long periods of time may also aggravate the pain.

The exact cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome is still unknown. However, it has been associated with overuse or repetitive stress on the knee joint which in turn causes irritation under the kneecap. Activities or sports which involve a lot of running or jumping such as soccer or volleyball may increase the risk of developing this pain syndrome. Another possible cause is muscle imbalances or weakness around the knee or hip joint.

These muscle deficiencies can cause improper alignment of the knee cap thus causing irritation. Finally, trauma to the kneecap such as fractures or dislocation have been linked to patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The sedentary nature of professional truck driving often leads to muscle weakness and imbalance in the lower limbs.

To add to this, drivers must repetitively depress the clutch and accelerator pedals as part of their job. Due to these two factors, truck drivers are at a greater risk of developing patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Interestingly, patellofemoral pain syndrome most often affects adolescents and young adults. This is usually due to the increased activity level of this age group. Also, women are twice as likely to experience this pain syndrome. It is speculated that this is due to the wider pelvis of females increasing the angle at which the knee joint meets.

Patellafemoral pain syndrome is usually diagnosed after taking a detailed medical history and by performing a physical examination. In order to rule out other potential causes of your knee pain, you health care professional may recommend imaging tests such as x-rays, CT scan or MRI. Once the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reached, your doctor will develop a specific treatment plan. Treatment often begins with simple home measures such as rest and ice. Avoiding activities that aggravate the pain will also be recommended.

Over the counter medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be used to control pain as needed. If it is determined that muscle weakness and/or imbalances are the cause, physical therapy may be recommended. The goal of physical therapy is to strengthen and stabilize the muscles surround the knee joint. Specialized braces or tapping may be utilized to support and align the knee cap. If conservative treatments are unsuccessful, your doctor may suggest surgery to correct the problem. Arthroscopic surgery involves inserting a thin instrument into the knee to remove fragments of damaged cartilage. In the most severe cases, surgical realignment of the knee cap may be necessary.

As I always say, prevention is the best treatment. Keeping the muscles in the legs strong and flexible is by far the most important preventive measure. This can be accomplished by participating in regular exercise and stretching routine. Also, as much as possible, avoid repetitive movements of the knee joint.

Keep these simple tips in mind and you will be well on your way to healthy and pain free knees.

RT Until next month, drive safely.

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Kevin Snobel

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Ajay Lekhi CPA

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Omnitracs

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Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta 31

Ontario Truck Driving School 16

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Outridge Consulting

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Challenger Motor Freight

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Photoland Studio

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City Engine Rebuilders

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Power Dsyl

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Cobra Trailers

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Pride Group Enterprises

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Colony Ford Lincoln

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Punjab Star

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Diesel Truck Centre

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Road Today 360

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Doroga Road

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Road Today Promos

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Dr Christopher Singh

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SGT Transport

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Fergus Truck Show

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Sharda Homeopathy

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Fleet Safety Council

41

Smart Trucker

09

Fleet-Tax Services

13

Stan Niemczyk Truck Service

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Glasvan Great Dane

11

Tallman Group

12

Global Spring Service

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Texis Truck Exhaust

15

Holmes Freight Lines

19

The Lead Pedal Podcast

37

Ideal Logistics

18

The Toy Truck Place

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International Truckload Services (ITS) 48

Truck Stop Opportunity

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Trux Solutions

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Volvo Trucks Canada

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ROAD SAFETY

Canadians who drive while high on marijuana believe they can do so safely

New State Farm survey highlights concerns about impaired driving as federal government considers legalizing marijuana

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s federal politicians consider how to make good on Prime Minister Trudeau’s promise to legalize marijuana, it is clear that Canadians are concerned about how this will impact safety on our roads.

A new State Farm survey released in May found that more than 60 per cent of respondents believe the legal system is unprepared to deal with people who drive under the influence of marijuana. And, close to the same number think there will be an increase in impaired driving if and when marijuana becomes legal.

While most Canadians agree that drinking and driving is dangerous, surprisingly, one out of four survey respondents don’t believe or don’t know that smoking marijuana and driving can be as bad. However, 80 per cent of Canadians believe that marijuana impaired drivers should face legal ramifications for driving while high.

“At a time when legislators and advisors are considering how to legalize marijuana it is clear that Canadians have questions and are concerned about an increase in impaired driving.” says John Bordignon, Media Relations, State Farm. “We know marijuana impairs judgement and reaction time, so any move to legalize it has to be matched with safeguards to discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel while they are influenced by it. Keeping our roads and streets safe must be a clear priority.”

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Marijuana impaired driving How prevalent is marijuana impaired driving on our streets? It might be comforting to hear that almost nine out of 10 respondents say they have never driven under the influence of marijuana. However, some that do drive high, believe it is harmless.

Forty-four per cent say it doesn’t impact their ability to drive safely, an additional 14 per cent are unsure.

Additionally, nine out of 10 respondents feel that younger drivers, aged 16-34, are the most likely to drive under the influence of marijuana.

According to research by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (tirf.ca) here is a breakdown, by age group, of fatally injured drivers whose blood tested positive for marijuana in 2012: • 28.5% - 16 to 34 • 21.1% - 35 to 49 • 10.6% - 50 to 64 • 1.3% - 65 and over When asked what would make them stop driving high, 20 per cent of survey

respondents say that there is nothing that would make them stop driving while under the influence, four out of 10 think that stiffer penalties would deter them followed by more public awareness. That said, more than 50 per cent don’t think that police have the tools and resources necessary to identify marijuana impaired drivers.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs The survey surprisingly uncovered that about 25 per cent of respondents admit they ignore prescription or over-the-counter drug labels that recommend not driving while on the medication all or some of the time.

Still, nine out of 10 respondents indicated that they do not drive while on a prescription or an overthe-counter drug that recommends against driving.

Similar to marijuana, 61 per cent of Canadians think prescription drugimpaired driving is a problem for RT younger drivers aged 16 to 34.

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