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elcome to the October 2012 edition of Road Today and thanks for your interest in the award-winning magazine for Canada’s multicultural trucking industry. The current edition carries stories, features, updates on new products and developments related to trucking industry.

Regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz, Road Safety Tips, Entertainment, Health Column, Kids Corner, etc. also make good read.

The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has unveiled a new series of tools aimed to help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who will play an increasing role in meeting the industry’s labour needs. About six in 10 fleets now struggle to find drivers, and the number of jobs in the trucking industry is expected to grow 26.6% between 2011 and 2021, CTHRC research shows.

The CTHRC’s tools are available through the new web portal at www.cthrc.com/ fcr and will help newcomers determine if a career in Canada’s trucking industry is right for them; show employers how to attract, hire and integrate newcomers into a Canadian workplace; and supply Immigrant Serving Organizations with several resources to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has announced the nomination process for a new round of recruits for the 2013-2014 Road Knights Team. This group represents some of the best and brightest Ontario professional

truck drivers who serve as ambassadors throughout the community. They play a key role in enhancing public understanding of how to safely share the road with a truck, the professionalism of truck drivers, the critical role played by the industry and the numerous careers that the industry offers. We encourage trucking companies to contact OTA and fill out an application for the most deserving candidate to represent the industry.

Ontario made the use of child car seats mandatory in 1976. Today, all caregivers including parents, grandparents and child care providers - are responsible for ensuring that children under age 16 in their care are properly secured with the appropriate child car seat, booster seat or seatbelt. According to Ontario Provincial Police, 20 percent of all fatalities are as a result of individuals not wearing or improperly wearing their vehicle restraints. This number is unacceptable.

Always remember to do your part as a driver and ensure everyone is buckled up and children are properly secured every time you get in a motor vehicle.

If you want to reach the Road Today team through social media, we are readily available on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. And do tune in to our award winning radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM or listen online at www.roadtodayradio.com Enjoy the change in weather but please drive and conduct yourself safe while using roads.

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ISSN:1712-7602 Vol.9, Issue 10 OCTOBER 2012 AWARD WINNING MAGAZINE

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CB RADIOS EXEMPTED FROM HANDS-FREE LAW FIVE MORE YEARS

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Bruce Outridge Roy Thacker Hindi/Punjabi Trucking Quotient

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PETERBILT 579 TOUR SCORES SUCCESS IN MISSISSAUGA

ESTEEMED TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED FOR KNIGHTHOOD The Ontario Road Knights – some of the best and brightest Ontario truck drivers who represent the industry in public while exemplifying the highest code of conduct and chivalry on the highway – are ready to welcome a new round of recruits. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is pleased to announce that the nominations forms for the 20132014 Road Knights Team are now available.

THERMO KING LAUNCHES PRECEDENT, A NEW TEMPERATURE CONTROL TRAILER PLATFORM

Thermo King has launched the Precedent, a new trailer temperature control platform, built from the ground up to deliver double-digit fuel savings, bestin-class performance and lower life cycle costs, while providing regulatory compliance and peace of mind for trailer owners and operators.

NEW CTHRC TOOLS WILL HELP TRUCKING COMPANIES HIRE, INTEGRATE AND RETAIN CANADA’S NEWCOMERS A new series of tools unveiled by the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who will play an increasing role in meeting the industry’s labour needs.

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LCVS ARE GEARING UP SAVINGS

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2012 ROAD TODAY GOLF CLASSIC

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The 2nd Annual Road Today Classic Golf Tournament held on September 18th at the Caledon Woods in Bolton was a fun filled day with participation from a cross section of trucking and transportation industry professionals. Spectacular venue, great food and a mixed shade of weather transformed the day into a wonderful experience. Thanks to all golfers and sponsors for making it happen!

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CB Radios Exempted From Hands-Free Law Five More Years

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ntario’s Minister of Transportation Bob Chiarelli is doing the right thing by extending the exemption for the hand-held use of two-way radios (CB’s) by commercial drivers for an additional five years, says the Ontario Trucking Association.

Chiarelli made the announcement on September 21. The change becomes effective on January 1, 2013 and ends on January 1 2018.

The original exemption was introduced

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in 2009 as part of Ontario’s distracted driving laws and was designed to allow time for hands-free alternatives to twoway radio technology to be developed and commercialized. Clearly, that has not happened to any great extent and OTA felt that a further extension was required.

The minister agreed. In a letter to OTA, Chiarelli said he “believe(s) extending the exemption period is sufficient time for a commercially viable market to develop

hands-free alternatives to two-way radio technology.”

“OTA is pleased with the Ministry’s willingness to work with us on these sorts of issues,” says OTA president David Bradley. “CB radios continue to play a key role in the day-to-day lives of truck drivers in that they serve as a vital communications tool for drivers from both a safety and operations perspective.” RT

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The project will address traffic congestion and improve operations at the plaza. Upgrades include new vehicle access lanes, new buildings for the Canada Border Services Agency and tunnel maintenance, new integrated primary inspection (IPIL) lanes for trucks, as well as a reconfiguration of the duty-free parking area, municipal parking lots and existing intersections.

This project is jointly funded by the Governments of Canada and Ontario under the Let’s Get WindsorEssex Moving (LGWEM) strategy, a $300-million commitment for several transportation infrastructure projects to improve efficiency and reduce congestion in Windsor-Essex. RT

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Daimler Trucks North America Adds Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Its Aftermarket Offering

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aimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched new tire pressure monitoring technology as an aftermarket offering for its Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses commercial vehicles. Introduced during the 2012 Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, the new system allows real-time tire performance monitoring for better fuel economy and safety.

The new system provides air pressure and tire air temperature data while driving or stationary enabling drivers to preemptively address tire issues before they occur. The system reports per axle highand low-pressure and rapid pressure loss alerts that can dramatically increase a driver’s ability to avoid dangerous situations. Customizable axle settings also allow driver notification of other issues including hanging brake calipers, bearing failures and individual tire defects.

“We’re excited to be offering this new system for our Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses. It’s always a great benefit to be able to offer drivers and fleets more information about the performance of their vehicles,” said Todd Biggs, director of aftermarket parts and service marketing for Daimler Trucks North America.

The exterior sensors simply screw on to standard tire valve stems and communicate wirelessly every two minutes with a central control unit. The system is easily added to any 12-volt power system and is offered in six- and ten-sensor kits for quick tractor set up, with additional sets of two

available for monitoring up to 34 different tires at a time.

A trailer exchange feature synchronizes the control module to the tire sensors on a new trailer automatically,

facilitating quick and simple trailer exchanges with no loss of data reporting. The exterior fully-sealed sensors feature extremely durable brass threading and military-grade

five-to-seven year lithium-cadmium batteries. The system is backed by DTNA’s one-year warranty and support at over 800 locations across the U.S. and Canada. RT

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Well: Company Owners, Safety Directors, Compliance Managers, and Drivers. Here we are, the beginning of fall in Canada and silly me, I’m talking about winter driving.

It is the time of year when positive reinforcement works.

Driver meetings help and positive reinforcement of all the good ideas are passed on.

Don’t wait for a driver and only have them once a year.

It’s simply not enough. have them at least 2 times, 3 if you can. Reinforce the ideas to the drivers. Customers, new routes, routes to avoid, highways to avoid, lanes no longer travelling anymore, customers you no longer deal with and why. The list can go on and on, but you get the general idea.

It has been over a year since I joined the ranks of Safety and Compliance Consultants. I love it more this way then the old way. I meet more companies, help more companies, assist more drivers, and feel appreciated for what I do more. I am sure most people would love that every day in their worklife.

Well I’m going to share a little with you I have gained in the last year.

• Don’t wait to make Safety a priority, it should be number 1 on the company list of things to do.

• Don’t always ask the Safety Consultant first and foremost what is this going

to cost me ? The question is: How will this save me money, in the longrun.

• When renewing insurance, ensure your insurance agent is aware of everything you do to run a better operation. From meetings to safety bonuses, to discussing accidents with drivers involved, to DOT and MTO audit results, new hires, turnover ratios.

• If you are thinking of hiring one of the many Safety and Compliance Consultants out there, check with your insurance agents, see if the person you are looking to deal with is knowledgeable, respected, and can help in all aspects of your company.

• If you spend the money and then do not implement the recommendations of the Consultant, then it cost you money!

• Again I commend all the companies that are being proactive. The MTO and the DOT is not out to get anyone!

Well anyone that has garnered their interest anyways.

• How did you get their attention? Take a look at your operation from top to bottom inside and out.

Safe driving to one and all, and I hope anyone requiring assistance or help calls their Consultant of choice before it’s too late. RT

Kevin Snobel is a well experienced Logistics Executive with a strong Operations background, and a commitment to Safety and Compliance. He possesses diverse experience in Ground, Air and Ocean Transportation and has a consistent track record of translating a company’s business plan into a profitable enterprise. Kevin can be reached at 647-225-1367 or kevins@sympatico.ca

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Peterbilt 579 Tour Scores Success in Mississauga “The Legend Continues” is how Peterbilt introduced its new model to the trucking industry and it was revealed at the Mississauga location of Peterbilt of Ontario. Staff and customers were excited to see it and the open house cum BBQ held on September 25th was a great success. There was a lot of positive feedback on many aspects of the newest Peterbilt addition, such as the “absolutely remarkable interior”, “care of driver comfort and safety” and a “super solid feeling truck”. And any wonder, as Peterbilt states that they started by ‘putting you in the driver’s seat and then building the cab around’ them.

Those that were in attendance agreed as they indicated that the truck was “like nothing [they’ve] ever seen before... wow!”

With 6% more aerodynamics than the current models, 2-3% increase in fuel mileage, increased manoeuvrability leading to superior

handling and greater visibility leading to greater driver safety, Peterbilt has truly taken their 579 to the next level. Also, 28% thicker glass allows for greater noise reduction, rendering the 579 Peterbilt’s quietest truck ever.

“The all-new 579 goes beyond meeting a market demand for an exceptional vehicle that satisfies both the bottom-line and operator expectations,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “The 579 integrates legendary Peterbilt quality and innovation with a product platform that delivers in every aspect of vehicle performance, productivity and safety. From optimized cab dimensions to an enhanced chassis design, and from driver amenities to a revamped electrical system – every design element of the 579 was analyzed and engineered to provide real-world benefits and business solutions that exceed industry trends.”

Peterbilt of Ontario wants to thank everyone who came out for the event. For further information, call the Mississauga branch at (877) 2680020 or visit them at 1257 Eglinton Ave.E see more pictures on for a fabulous deal.

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Göran Nyberg Named President of Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing Effective Oct. 1, 2012, Nyberg will be responsible for all of the Volvo brand’s commercial truck activities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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yberg has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been with the Volvo Group since 2003.

He has served in several senior management, distribution and sales positions around the world, and was most recently the managing director for Volvo Group UK Limited, the Volvo Trucks sales & marketing division in the

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ou don’t have to fly like a plane or be as fast as a speeding bullet to be a hero. We know there are many heroic acts performed out on the highway every day and we want to hear about them!

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Bridgestone are accepting nominations for the 2012 Bridgestone Ontario Trucking Association Truck Hero Award. Carriers are encouraged

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to nominate drivers who deserve to be recognized because of his/her courageousness, quick thinking and integrity in the face of an emergency.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must be Ontario truck drivers, employed full-time by an Ontariobased trucking company. The incident to be recognized must have taken place in North America between January 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. All

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The Bridgestone Ontario Trucking Association Truck Hero Award will be presented at OTA’s annual convention which takes place in Toronto in November.

The winner will receive a $1500 cheque, a trophy, plus a trip for two to Toronto for the convention. RT

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Roundabouts Opening Soon in Greater Golden Horseshoe

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his fall, MTO is opening a number of roundabouts on its highways throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including: • A roundabout at Peters Corners – at the intersection of Highway 5, Highway 8, Hamilton 5, and Hamilton 52 – in the City of Hamilton to replace the existing signalized intersection.

This roundabout is anticipated to be open by late September.

• Three new roundabouts along the Highway 26 New alignment and the existing Highway 26 in the areas of Clearview, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood. Two of the roundabouts are anticipated to open in October and will be located at: Highway

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26 New/Nottawasaga 33/34 Sideroad (relocated Airport Road); and Highway 26 New/Poplar Side Road intersection Once these roundabouts are open to traffic, construction will begin on a third roundabout in Wasaga Beach, along the existing alignment of Highway 26 at Mosley Street and is anticipated to open in late Fall 2012.

• A roundabout at the end of Highway 406 in Welland.

This roundabout is anticipated to open in late Fall 2012, subject to weather and construction progress. RT

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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Introduces New High Strength Steel Options

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tility Trailer Manufacturing Company has announced that two new high strength steel options are now available for Utility’s 4000D-X Composite

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The high strength steel side panel option is currently only available for the DX-100, which comes as an alternative to the standard .040” aluminum side skin. This option provides a means of countering fluctuations in the price o f

aluminum.

Using the same durable exterior side skin material found on plate trailers, this new option features .016” high tensile 80,000 psi, pre-painted white galvanized steel panels that cover the full length of the trailer, including the front wall.

Additionally, a new side wall system will be made available for both the optional DX-100 and the standard DX-101.

It features 18 gauge, 100,000 psi galvanized steel side wall posts in the bay area, and this offers significant weight savings for increased payload capacity.

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Esteemed Truck Drivers Wanted For Knighthood

2011-2012 OTA Road Knights Team

OTA 2013-2014 Road Knight Teams Nominations Now Available

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he Ontario Road Knights – some of the best and brightest Ontario truck drivers who represent the industry in public while exemplifying the highest code of conduct and chivalry on the highway – are ready to welcome a new round of recruits.

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is pleased to announce that the nominations forms for the 2013-2014 Road Knights Team are now available.

If you have a driver that would make an excellent Road Knight, we encourage you to fill out an application and submit it by the deadline of December 7, 2012.

Sponsored by the OTA Allied Trades Division, the OTA Road Knights are a group of Ontario professional truck drivers who serve as ambassadors throughout the community.

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An example of behavior and sense of duty that is the benchmark for the Ontario trucking industry, Road Knights travel the province to speak to community groups, safety organizations, schools, car clubs, etc. They play a key role in enhancing public understanding of how to safely share the road with a truck, the professionalism of truck drivers, the critical role played by the industry and the numerous careers that the industry offers.

Following completion of the nomination forms, a selection panel made up of industry experts from government, safety, media and enforcement groups will select the Road Knights 2013-2014 team.

The selection process will take place in February of 2013 and will involve a personal interview and presentation before

the panel of judges. Road Knights serve a two-year term and will undergo media and public speaking training following the selection process. Nominators are encouraged to carefully complete the nomination forms to ensure no requirements of the application are missed.

The OTA Allied Trades Division has displayed their enormous support for the OTA Road Knights by becoming sponsors of the team. Through this generous sponsorship, the OTA Allied Trades Division has ensured the Road Knights will continue to be the best possible ambassadors of the trucking industry.

For further information on the OTA Road Knights or completing the nomination form, please contact renee.lyle@ ontruck.org. RT

DEALER OPPORTUNITY GM / SALES MANAGER SelecTrucks of Toronto is a wholly-owned location of Daimler Trucks N.A., maker of Freightliner & Western Star Class 6-8 trucks. We are the premier pre-owned Class 8 truck re-marketer in North America. The company is seeking a General / Sales Manager for its SelecTrucks operation in Mississauga, Ontario.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of six + years experience in commercial vehicle sales or leasing. This manager must have a record of success in sales management, knowledge of used vehicle remarketing and reconditioning, and proven skills in managing the day to day operations of a dealership.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, strong interpersonal skills, and a professional style, and will be self motivated and dynamic. This manager will be able to maintain excellent results and quality standards for the operation.

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LCVs are gearing up savings (NC)—Modern retailers prove that when it comes to trucking, bigger and longer is better.

If you have been on Canada’s highways recently you might have seen the road’s newest traveller: the longcombination vehicle (LCV). LCVs are the latest addition to corporate fleets and are helping several major retailers move products to stores while reducing their carbon footprint.

An LCV is a truck capable of pulling two full-length semi-trailers. This means that the LCV can move more products, at a lower cost and with a smaller carbon footprint than single-trailer trucks. LCVs help reduce the number of trucks on the road at peak traffic times, which means less congestion and better fuel consumption because the trucks idle less. The combination vehicles are limited to 90 km/hr and only use routes pre-approved by government bodies and engineers.

Also, only truckers with an

extensive and clean driving record can sit behind the wheel of an LCV, which has the added benefit of making them safer alternatives to regular trucks.

Several major retailers are including LCVs in their fleets for several significant economic and environmental reasons.

“Annually on average, each LCV that we put on the road reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 45 tonnes (or 99,000 pounds), reinforcing our commitment to implementing transportation practices that contribute to a cleaner environment,” says Neil McKenna, the vice-president of transportation at Canadian Tire. Using this method is just one example of a major retailer focused on improving its environmental footprint – and these new vehicles are just one of many sustainable business practices.

McKenna points out that as a result of this strategy and conventional transportation practices,

its fleet of trucks ships products from distribution centres to over 480 stores from coast-to-coast, while lowering annual fuel emissions. In 2011, Canadian Tire continued to increase the use of LCVs by taking advantage of road opportunities where rail could not be employed. The use of these trucks for long-haul transport was projected to reduce transportation costs by approximately 30% in comparison to single-trailer trucks.

During off-peak hours when there’s less traffic on the road, if you see an LCV, know that they have specific operating rules to safely transport products to your local store’s shelves while using less fuel and producing fewer emissions per product shipped.

More information is available online at www.sustainability.canadiantire.ca. RT

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Thermo King Launches Precedent, a new Temperature Control Trailer Platform

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hermo King has launched the Precedent, a new trailer temperature control platform, built from the ground up to deliver doubledigit fuel savings, best-in-class

set new industry standards in both fuel efficiency and emissions control.

Precedent The Precedent features a completely new platform for the trailer market designed to

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Beginning January 1, 2013, Thermo King will also offer a full range of truck and auxiliary power unit (APU) solutions compliant with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV final regulations for engine emissions. These units will

be fully compliant with the new EPA Tier IV final regulations. These units provide the industry’s most sustainable solutions and a complete range of options for any customer, including: • The S-600, which is a greater-than-25 horsepower single temperature unit with an evergreen engine for use in California • The S-700, which is a greater-than-25 horsepower high capacity single temperature unit with an evergreen engine for use in California

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Electric architecture to deliver optimum efficiencies, temperature control and double digit fuel savings across real-world applications.

The Precedent S-series features a cutting-edge fuel injection system that delivers optimal fuel injection at exactly the right time to control particulate matter emissions within the engine cylinders.

This makes the Precedent S-series engine run more cleanly and eliminates the need for an expensive, high maintenance after-treatment

dealers - to help customers keep their units running at optimal performance.

A special event cum BBQ was held by Thermo King of Ontario in Mississauga on August 30th to showcase Precedent - the new trailer temperature control platform.

The event was largely attended by trucking professionals. RT

MERITOR ADDS TO FAMILY OF MTA TRAILER SUSPENSION SERIES WITH TWO LOW-MOUNT MODELS

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eritor has announced the production of the MTA25 low-mount and MTA30 lowmount trailer suspensions, the two newest family members of its MTA (Meritor Trailing-Arm Air) suspension series for North American trailer operators. These units are specifically designed as part of a fully-integrated system to optimize performance and weight, and are ideal for vocational applications like single-drop flatbed, double-drop flatbed, loggers and chip hauler trailers.

The MTA lineup now includes the MTA23 (23,000-pound capacity), the topmount MTA25 (25,000-pound capacity), the top mount MTA30 (30,000-pound capacity) and the two newest low-mount products. All MTA models are available with the optional lift kit – a reliable quick-response system that efficiently raises select axles, improving maneuverability and extending tire life. Available in painted or galvanized finishes, the lift kit attaches easily and can be installed as original equipment (OE) or field retrofitted.

Distinct Benefits of MTA25 and MTA30 Low-Mount Models The two new low-mount suspension systems feature improvements and technology advancements, including: • Durability – the MTA design outperforms leading competitive products twoto-one in laboratory and track testing • Lightweight – one of the lightest suspensions in its market segment • Unique, patent-pending, axle-wrap design – foundation for a secure and durable axle connection • Patented pivot bushing – absorbs road inputs resulting in a softer ride, more cargo protection and reduced stress on the trailer’s structure. Patented steel interleaf shims in the bushing provide superior fore-aft stiffness aiding in improved axle alignment, better tire wear and reduced roll steer • Higher damping shock absorber – provides improved road-to-tire contact and contributes to better braking and longer tire life The MTA trailer suspension system is integrated with Meritor trailer axles and Q Plus Cam Brakes. All are covered by the

company’s five-year, 500,000-mile warranty on structural components. Optional components include air disc brakes, automatic slack adjusters, the SteelLite X30 drum and lightweight hub and the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI. MTIS

by PSI keeps tires properly inflated which

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New CTHRC tools will help trucking companies hire, integrate and retain Canada’s newcomers Newcomers will play a key role in addressing labour shortage

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new series of tools unveiled by the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will help trucking companies attract, hire and integrate Canada’s newcomers – a source of workers who will play an increasing role in meeting the industry’s labour needs.

“The trucking industry faces a deepening labour shortage,” CTHRC Executive Director Angela Splinter said, when launching the new fact sheets, guides and training programs.

“More than 500,000 people already enjoy careers in Canada’s trucking industry, and they deliver 90% of all consumer foods and products, but the existing workforce is aging and must be renewed by a new generation of employees.”

About six in 10 fleets now struggle to find drivers, and the number of jobs in the trucking industry is expected to grow 26.6% between 2011 and 2021, CTHRC research shows.

Newcomers will play an important role in any solution. Immigrants account for one in five new job seekers in Canada, and some fleets are already turning to internationally trained workers to fill severe, regional shortages in long-haul truck drivers.

“Employers also need to successfully integrate and retain the newcomers they attract,” Splinter adds.

“It costs as much as $10,000 to recruit and train a new truck driver, and this is on top of the business opportunities that are lost when jobs are unfilled.”

The CTHRC’s tools are available through the new web portal at www. cthrc.com/fcr and offer an array of practical support. The resources will help newcomers determine if a career in Canada’s trucking industry is right for them; show employers how to attract, hire and integrate newcomers into a Canadian workplace; and supply Immigrant Serving Organizations with several resources to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Newcomers considering careers in trucking can turn to the Trucking in Canada Orientation Guide, which provides an essential overview of Canada and its trucking industry. Related fact sheets will highlight important steps in Canada’s immigration process.

Employers can turn to the updated Your Guide to Human Resources: Volume 2, which is packed with practical tools and checklists to build an inclusive, multicultural workforce. Lessons based on this guide are also available through educational seminars now being offered by CTHRC advisors. And the Report for Employers builds on these resources, offering a step-by-step guide to immigration programs, processes, costs and timeframes.

Immigrant Serving Organizations will find the latest labour market information helpful in determining where the trucking industry’s employment needs exist, while the Trucking Bridge2Work program establishes the frameworks to successfully integrate newcomers into nine key industry occupations. These are anchored by the Trucking English as a Second Language program, which can be used to assess a newcomer’s current language skills against what is necessary to function in a trucking environment.

Industry-specific language upgrading modules can address any gaps. RT

Guest Column

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What’s Your Expansion Plan?

ummer is over, the kids are back in school, and business is getting back to normal. It’s called “fall” and it happens every year around this time.

Something else happens around this time every year and no I am not talking about Thanksgiving or Halloween, I am talking about year-end.

Many businesses that are Incorporated can move their year ends around to benefit the cash-flow and tax implications on their business and so you will find many businesses going through their year-end at this time. Your accountant will probably thank you for not having a year-end of December 31 each year like the rest of the world. For a business, year-end can be a stressful time as a flurry of activity can be seen around the office while records are being updated and files are being changed over, but for me year-end has another meaning, goal setting!

The year-end for our business is October 31 so each year this time my mind gets back into goal setting mode from a summer vacation. I am not necessarily sitting down writing goals in a hurry, but I am starting to think about them, looking at ideas, looking at things that went right during the year or what really tanked. Goal

setting is more a mindset than writing items on paper, it is a continual game that goes on in your mind. The true entrepreneurs never stop thinking of ways to improve their business and you shouldn’t either. The truth is that you can only be in one of three modes at any given time. Your business can be on the way down, it can be static and staying the same, or it can be in growth mode.

I am sure none of us want to be in the first category and we all will go through the second category as long as we are handling basic operations of the business, so the third category of growth is the one you want to work on. The thing is growth doesn’t just happen, you need a plan, you need a purpose for the action, and you need the capital to pull it off. So how do you begin to plan the expansion of your business?

First make sure you know what is right or wrong with the business and that may mean taking a long hard look at your operation, your books, and talking with your employees, even if that is just the cat.

Remove any deadwood, products that didn’t move, services you no longer perform, etc. Once you have the snapshot of your business back at zero with your basic operation and core products

or services you can now look at what is working and which items are bringing in the most revenue. Also take a look at which items are costing you the most in your operation.

When we talk about growth many people think we are talking about expanding the business, more clients and so on. So as an Owner Operator this may not make sense to you.

M a y b e y o u r expansion plan is growth of your profits and that may mean cutting back on expenses in your operation putting more money into your profit margin. Once you have a snapshot of your business and understand the areas that need improvement you can now move forward in developing a plan. Sit down with the key people in your operation, yes that can include the cat and the dog and discuss the best way to reach those goals. You won’t be able to do them all at once so I always suggest six month, one year, and five year goals. If you want to add shorter goals then that is up to you. The time-frame will depend on the scope of the goal and the work required to attain it. Working with goals

may seem to be fluff to many, but the successful ones have been doing that for a while, so maybe you should too. A change may be just what the success doctor ordered.

Bruce Outridge has been in the transportation industry for twenty five years. He now operates Outridge Consulting Services helping create professional drivers for the transportation industry. For more details please visit www.outridge.ca.

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he 3rd A n n u a l Trucking for a Cure convoy will be taking place on October 13th 2012!

Once again the driving force battling breast cancer will be traveling along Hwy 401 in a rainbow of pink ribbons, supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken, and never ever giving up hope!

Beginning at the 5th Wheel Truck Stop Exit 199 Dorchester, ON & rolling into the TA Travel Centre Woodstock, ON, it will be a fun filled day of festivities.

Organizers are excited this year to have the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundations “Pink Tour Bus” join their convoy!

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Guest Column

Knocking Down the 800-Pound Gorilla: Social Business and Transportation

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hen we hear the words social networking, we automatically think about Twitter and Facebook. But as Nilofer Merchant from the Harvard Business Review suggests, ‘social’ is much more than something we do online – It has become an integral way that many of us do business1 .

Traditionally, business was dominated by the “800-pound gorillas.”

These were big, established corporations able to use their vast resources to blanket the marketplace. Because they lacked the deep pockets and staying power of their bigger counterparts, small, start-up companies have always been at a significant disadvantage to the big guys.

Times are changing, however.

Increasingly, 800-pound gorillas are facing some stiff competition from smaller players who are more nimble and adaptable. They are also willing and ready to partner with others in order to fill out their value proposition.

Nilofer calls these folks the “800 gazelles.”

It’s not a brand-new concept. When I worked 13 years ago to start Cabit, a company focused on satellite tracking, we quickly realized

that the resources required to compete in the market were far beyond what we could afford…or last long enough in order to be able to afford.

Instead of struggling to design, build and offer everything inhouse, the alternative was to “partner.”

We put together the framework and determined the resources required to build it. Then we took an inventory of our own resources and set out to find the missing pieces through a partner network.

We found that being able to quickly amass the talent and resources needed while sharing out some of the risk really worked.

In transportation today, anyone responsible for ‘business development’ already understands the importance of strategic alliances and partnership.

Properly structured and compensated, these relationships work best when there is a win/win - Usually when both companies can refer customers back and forth.

Broken down even further, freight brokers can also be classified as the 800 gazelles. A true non-asset based broker will have many agents working for them.

Their job is to secure freight

from the various shippers they work with.

Because agents generally maintain relationships with hundreds, if not thousands of freight carriers, they are able to quickly and economically round up the necessary equipment in the locations and quantities required by their customers.

The technology to facilitate these partnerships is already out there. As the transportation sector continues to adopt social media as a way to help build their networks and facilitate business transactions, there is no limit to what the 800 gazelles can do! RT 1.Nilofer Merchant. Traditional Strategy is Dead. Welcome to the #SocialEra. HBR Blog Network.

September 12, 2012. http://blogs. hbr.org/cs/2012/09/traditional_ strategy_is_dead_w.html

Roy Thacker is the CEO of LoadSurfer, an online freight and equipment matching company serving the Canadian market. He is a CMA with over 20 years’ of experience in various executive and management positions within the transportation industry. He can be reached by calling 416-848-7792 x111

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Corns and Calluses

D

ue to the work demands of the professional truck driver, corns and calluses can become a significant issue. Although in most cases they are not a serious medical condition, corns and calluses can become very irritating and painful, thus making life on the road uncomfortable.

Corns and calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin which result from repetitive friction and or pressure. The most common locations to develop them are on the hands and feet. Symptoms associated with corns and calluses include tenderness and pain under the skin, a hardened raised bump, a rough area of skin or flaky dry skin.

Although corns and calluses are similar in appearance, there are distinct differences between them.

Firstly, corns are smaller and have a hard center surrounded by an area of inflammation.

Also, corns tend to occur on areas of skin that do not bear weight such as the top or sides of your toes. Finally, corns tend to cause pain when pressure is applied to them.

Calluses on the other hand, tend to be much larger and develop on the soles of your feet and other areas that are subject to constant pressure

and friction.

The most common cause of corns and calluses is wearing improper fitting footwear.

Loose fitting shoes may cause your feet to constantly rub against the

cases, corns and calluses are more of a nuisance.

However, conditions such as diabetes or other circulatory conditions can lead to dangerous complications.

Thus it is important to seek

shoe. Similarly, tight fitting shoes and high heeled shoes can cause compression of the foot. Another common cause is wearing shoes and sandals without socks.

This can cause excess friction on the feet which can in turn lead to irritation.

For truck drivers, a common location for calluses is on the palms of their hands or fingers.

This is most commonly due to gripping the stirring wheel for long periods of time and constantly shifting gears. Flatbed truckers tend to develop calluses on their hands caused by repeated pressure from securing and tarping loads.

In the vast majority of

medical attention if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

The treatment for calluses and corns is really quite simple. In most cases, avoiding the repetitive actions that caused them to develop will eventually cause them to heal. However, if a corn or callus persists or causes significant discomfort, medical treatment may be required. The first form of treatment involves your doctor trimming the thickened skin with a scalpel. At this time, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment to reduce the risk of infection. Another commonly used treatment is salicylic acid. This is the active

medication found in common over-the-counter patches.

Your doctor will inform you as to how often to change the patch. Custom made foot orthotics or shoe inserts may be prescribed by your doctor in order to correct underlying foot deformities. In very rare cases, surgery is required to correct the alignment of the bones causing the excess pressure.

As I always say, prevention is the best treatment. Wearing properly fitted shoes is a good place to start. Good quality shoes will provide your foot with the proper support and alignment. Keep in mind that if you can’t move your toes freely then the shoes/ boots are probably too tight. Also, wearing gloves with padding can significantly reduce your chances of developing corns and calluses on your hands.

Until next month, drive safely! RT

Dr Christopher H. Singh Chiropractor, runs Trans Canada Chiropractic at 230 Truck Stop in Woodstock, Ont. He can be reached at 519-4212024 E-mail: chris_singh@sympatico.ca

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2008 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR

73” MIDROOF SLEEPER, CUMMINS ISX ENGINE 485 HP, 18 SPD TRANS; 14/46 AXLE(S), A/RIDE SUSP; 234” WHEELBASE, 3:91 RATIO

$54,900

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2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

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2004 VNM 64T

VED 12, 365 HP, 10 SPD AUTO, A/RIDE SUSP; 171” WHEELBASE, 3:70 RATIO, 12/40 AXLES, 11R22.5 TIRES

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2006 INTERNATIONAL 8600

2006 VOLVO VNL670 61” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, VOLVO ENG; VED12, 465 HP, 13 SPD TRANS; 12/40 AXLE(S), A/RIDE SUSP; 215” WB. AS IS.

70” RAISEDROOF SLEEPER, DETROIT ENGINE 455 HP, 10 SPD TRANS; 12/40 AXLE(S), A/RIDE SUSP; 226” WHEELBASE, 3:58 RATIO

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