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Contents Cover story

Trukademy Driver Training Academy launched in style...

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Canada’s Award Winning Trucking Magazine

ISSN:1712-7602 Vol.13, Issue 9 - september 2016

The World’s Fastest Truck

Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight

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Omnitracs Launches FleetScience Digital Hub

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Kenworth Introduces T680 Advantage Day Cab...

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Regulars 5 secret ways to save on car insurance...

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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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Jokes & Quotes

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GUEST COLUMNS PETERBILT INTRODUCES BENDIX WINGMAN FUSION ADVANCED...

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Bruce Outridge

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Dr. Christopher Singh

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CVSA’s 2016 Operation Safe Driver Week is October 16-22..

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From the Editor’s Desk

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Operation Safe Driver Week (Oct. 16-22, 2016) aims to help improve the behavior of all drivers operating in an unsafe manner – either by or around commercial motor vehicles – and to initiate educational and traffic enforcement strategies to address those exhibiting high-risk behaviors.

Welcome to the September 2016 edition and thanks for your interest in our award-winning magazine proudly 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.

The National Trucking Week held from September 4th to 10th is a special occasion to acknowledge and spotlight the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of men and women of the Canadian trucking industry who keep the country’s freight moving, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We take this opportunity to congratulate and thank everyone who has chosen to build a career in the trucking industry, make valuable contributions and raise the industry profile working professionally.

For the first time since Ontario distracted driving laws were introduced in 2009, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting that driver inattentionrelated road deaths are poised to double the number of impaired-related deaths this year. As of mid-August, the OPP has investigated 38 road deaths in which an inattentive driver was involved, compared to 19 deaths involving an impaired driver. While both of these driving behaviours are equally threatening to the safety of road users, this latest data has the OPP calling for a heightened awareness of the prevalence of distracted drivers and the risks they pose on our roads. The OPP is also calling on Ontarians to develop a similar level of public intolerance of these dangerous drivers that exists of impaired drivers.

Kids are now back to school following the summer break and we wish all students, parents and teachers a fabulous learning year filled with happy moments. At the same time, we need to remember that more children will be walking and biking on our roads as they attend school. Younger children often have limited experience with traffic and lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely. Parents are encouraged to review and practice safety rules with their children, and to ensure the child is familiar with his/her route to the bus or school. Motorists need to take special care while driving and especially around the bus stop and school zone areas. Please remember that road safety is a shared responsibility and everyone plays a significant role.

The Smart Trucker seminar series presented by Road Today Media Group and Outridge Enterprises will make next stop in Kingston, Ontario on Tuesday, September 20th. 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 making this educational and informative initiative a great success.

Thanks for watching Road Today 360 TV Show (available on Bell, Rogers, online..) and sending your valuable feedback as well. We look forward to strengthening the conversation with all readers and stakeholders through our social media platforms on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Stay safe and see you next month.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Kenworth

To Say Farewell To Venerable T660

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enworth has announced that it will sunset its successful, fuel efficient T660 by year-end after 10 years of production, and offer customers a “last call” opportunity to order from the final production allotment of 500 T660s.

“The Kenworth T660 has been a fantastic truck for our customers with more than 60,000 T660s sold since its introduction in 2007,” said Jason Skoog, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “Due to its popularity, we continued to offer the T660 after introducing the award winning T680 four years ago.

Since that time, more and more T660 customers have converted to the T680. We want to give our excellent customers one last chance to own this industry favorite.”

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When it entered the Class 8 market, the T660 became the latest evolution of Kenworth’s aerodynamic product line taking the reins from the Kenworth T600 – the industry’s first truly aerodynamic truck that debuted in 1985. The T660 also featured modern styling, superior forward lighting technology, advanced technology, and increased driver comfort.

Fleets and truck operators interested in ordering the Kenworth T660 may contact their Kenworth dealer for more information. The T660 is standard with the PACCAR MX13 engine rated at 455-hp and 1,650 lb-ft of torque. The T660 is available in 38-inch, 62-inch, 72-inch and 86-inch AeroCab sleeper configurations.

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

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rux Solutions a well known provider of safety and compliance services for the trucking industry has stepped in to help meet driver shortage needs with the launch of Trukademy Driver Training Academy.

Trukademy based in Mississauga is a Private Career College and offers the 200 hour Tractor Trailer (AZ) program approved by the Ontario Ministry of Advanced

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Education and Skills Development. The first batch of professional training starts in early September.

The announcement to launch Trukademy was made in style during the reception held at the CN Tower in Toronto on August 5th. Speaking on the occasion, Raj Walia, CEO and Meenakshi Walia, Sr. Consultant reiterated their commitment to help each individual obtain AZ license with best professional training and understanding of the trucking industry.

Attended by management, staff and key vendors, the event was joined by Mr. Sanjay Makkar, President Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Manan Gupta, Publisher, Road Today and Puja Gupta from Akal Insurance.

Congratulatory messages were also sent in by many industry and community leaders.

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secret ways to save on car insurance

ll drivers need auto insurance and many know the common tips for saving money on your premium, like bundling home and auto policies, keeping your driving record clean, and installing winter tires. But here are five secret ways to save you may not know about: 1. Smarty pants discount. Are you a bright college or university student? You may qualify for a “Good Student Discount.” That’s right — some insurance companies will cut you a break for hitting the books. Depending on the provider, certain averages will need to be maintained.

Those late nights in the library could pay off sooner than expected.

2. Private parking discount. If you have access to a private garage, your ride is less likely to be damaged. This means you may qualify for a discount on your premium.

3. Empty nester bonus. Enjoy more than a little peace and quiet when your kids have left the nest. If your son or daughter isn’t a full-time driver on one of your vehicles, ask your broker about the “Student Away from Home” discount.

4. Brush up on your skills. Even if you already passed driving school, honing your expertise is never a bad thing, especially when some insurers offer discounts for drivers who have recently completed a safe driving course. So ask your broker if they’ll recognize your newly polished road skills.

5. Shop around. Sure, it’s easy to just renew your policy, but shopping around isn’t just for the first time you take out insurance. If you don’t compare, you’ll never know if you could be saving. So at least once a year, take a few minutes to check out your options on a price comparison site like LowestRates. Who knew that shopping could actually save you money?

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Volvo Trucks Introduces New Factory Fill Engine Oil Geared at Reducing Customer Costs

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olvo Trucks North America will offer a new factory fill engine oil for the Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines, meeting new Volvo VDS-4.5 engine specifications and also exceeding the new API specification CK-4. Volvo models running the new VDS-4.5 will be able to travel for longer intervals between oil changes, saving customers money on service costs and increasing uptime.

Volvo VDS-4.5 underwent careful analysis and testing to ensure changes met Volvo’s stringent reliability and performance standards. It is the same viscosity (10W30) as today’s factory fill. However, it will have enhanced performance for oil oxidation and oil aeration control. VDS-4.5 is compatible with and can be used in older, previous emissions-level engines.

For engine oil and filters, the new recommended maintenance intervals add extra miles to the previous life of an oil change for each of the three duty cycles – long haul, regional haul and heavy haul – as defined by fuel consumption. Those intervals were increased to be 55,000 miles for long haul, 40,000 miles for regional and 30,000 miles for heavy.

For owners that decide to use the current Volvo VDS-4 oil, current lower mileage oil change intervals will remain. If engine idle time is greater than 30 percent, operators should use the next shorter drain interval.

Volvo VDS-4.5 will be available beginning in October.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

PETERBILT

INTRODUCES BENDIX WINGMAN FUSION ADVANCED SAFETY SYSTEM FOR MODELS

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eterbilt Motors Company has announced it is now offering Bendix Wingman Fusion – an advanced driver assistance safety system that includes lane departure warning, enhanced collision mitigation and in-lane object recognition – for its Models 579 and 567.

Wingman Fusion integrates several proven safety technologies. The system gathers input from radar, video, multiple sensors and the braking system to create a highly detailed in-cab picture of the vehicle’s external operating environment.

Some of Wingman Fusion’s features include: Stationary Vehicle Braking – Operators are given up to 3.5 seconds notice when the system detects a large, stationary, metallic object in the same lane as the truck. If necessary, when the object is identified as a stationary vehicle, brakes are automatically applied.

Lane Departure – When an unintended lane change is detected an alert that sounds like a rumble strip is activated so the operator can remain in the correct lane. The alert does not activate if the turn signal is used.

Exceeding Posted Speed Limit Alert and Action – When the truck is travelling more than 25 mph, the system begins reading the posted speed limit on standard roadside signs. If the truck is going more than five mph above the posted speed limit, the operator is alerted to slow

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& down. If the truck is travelling 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit, the operator is alerted and a one second de-throttle is provided to maintain the driver’s attention.

Enhanced Collision Mitigation – With constant cross-checking of camera, radar, and other sensors, Wingman Fusion provides significantly faster analysis of potential conditions. “Collision mitigation performance is greatly enhanced and reacts faster than previous systems to avoid or mitigate an impact,” said Newhouse.

Following Distance Alert – When following a vehicle too closely, audible and visual alerts will activate until a safe following distance is attained.

Alert Prioritization – If multiple system alerts are activated simultaneously – such as lane departure warning and collision warning – Bendix Wingman Fusion prioritizes the alerts and delivers the most crucial alert to the driver to minimize distraction.

An added safety offering at Peterbilt is pairing the Wingman Fusion system with the stand-alone Bendix Blindspotter side object detection system. The Blindspotter technology provides drivers with visual and audible alerts when vehicles are traveling in the truck’s passenger side blind spot.

The Bendix Wingman Fusion and Blindspotter systems are available now for RT order through Peterbilt dealers.

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our cargo is most vulnerable while it is in transit because you don’t have the added protection of a facility. While you’re on the road, make sure you follow the Lock it, Watch it, Report it, Move it process at all times. This will help prevent a theft or a hijacking, but there are more things you can do to increase your security on the road.

Minimize your stops • If applicable, follow your carrier’s “no stop” policy.

Do not stop after picking up a load for 3 to 4 hours to deter thieves or hijackers who may be waiting for you to stop.

• Check with your carrier for more information about specific policies.

Communicate with your carrier often • Communicate with your dispatcher or supervisor regularly throughout your trip. Once you have a set communication pattern established, your dispatcher will notice any changes and be alerted to a possible problem.

• Remember to never discuss specific information, such as the cargo, route or schedule over CB radios or cell phones, since potential hijackers may be listening.

• If the customer contacts you en route and requests that you change the delivery location or time, immediately contact and verify this with your dispatcher.

• Always report any suspicious activity that you see - whether it is around your own vehicle or another truck.

Do not allow any unauthorized passengers in your vehicle Check with your carrier for specific policies around stopping to help stranded motorists.When you see someone who needs assistance at the side of the road, make sure you alert local authorities before you stop to help.

Stay vigilant • Remember to be extra careful on highway offramps as many hijackings take place there.As you drive, watch for any suspicious activities in and around refueling locations, railway facilities, bridges, and tunnels.

• Do not stop on dark roadways or in deserted areas while waiting to make deliveries.

• Don’t take your load home or park in an unsecured area such as a parking lot or mall.

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MARK YOUR DATE

TTSAO Announces

Conference Dates for 2017

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he Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced the dates for their second annual conference.

The TTSAO “Striving for Excellence in Training� Conference will be held on February 15th and 16th, 2017 at the Centre for Health and Safety in Mississauga Ontario.

Following a similar format to the 2016 Conference, this two-day event will be rolled around the TTSAO annual general meeting. On February 15th the TTSAO will hold a Board of Directors meeting, a TTSAO Carrier Group Meeting, followed by a general meeting and evening cocktail reception. This will provide conference delegates the opportunity to network with industry professionals and sponsors.

The next day will include a full agenda of industry experts and professionals discussing key issues impacting the industry.

For more information, please contact over the phone at1-866-475-9436 or email: ttsao@ttsao.com RT

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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mnitracs recently announced the launch of its FleetScience digital hub.

FleetScience.com is an educational website designed for fleet owners and fleet managers to provide resources they can leverage to take their companies to the next level. It showcases business best practices with a focus on how fleets are using both existing and developing technologies to do more with less and perform at a peak level while doing so.

The portal is organized to include a wide range of topics, including productivity, cost savings, safety, customer service, analytics, driver retention and emerging technology.

In addition to articles about each of the areas of focus, the educational site also delivers its content through a variety of media formats, such as videos, infographics, image galleries, white papers and on-demand webinars.

The launch of the platform and these resources is considered phase one of the program, with the next phase adding new content from third-party industry analysts and other experts to the digital hub. This approach will be implemented in phase two of the program.

Those interested in staying upto-date on the educational content added to FleetScience.com can subscribe for email updates from the homepage of the website or follow @ RT Fleet_Science on Twitter.

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TRAVEL TIPS

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eading out on the open road to your favourite destination is both relaxing and exciting. But depending on the distance, the drive can also mean cramped legs, a sore back from sitting so long and not-so-healthy snacks at stops along the way.

If this sounds like you on your last road trip, don’t be too hard on yourself because you’re not alone. It turns out 40 per cent of Canadians fall out of step with their healthy routine during vacations, according to the Centrum Small Steps Survey. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Try these health hacks for your next long drive, whether it’s to the cottage or across the country.

1. The fresher the better: Pick up fresh produce from roadside farmer’s markets to keep on hand for snacking in the car along the way. Fresh vegetables and fruits bought at farmer’s markets often have more nutrients because less time out of the earth means more nutrients are retained.

2. Keep your cool: A cooler in your trunk allows you to pack healthy options like hummus and carrots or yogurt. Combined with a bag of snacks including dried fruit, nuts or granola, you’ll have a variety of healthy options on the road. Your snack bag is also a great spot to keep your bottle of multivitamins — that way they’re handy and in sight, so you’ll remember to take them.

“This is really the time you need a multivitamin the most,” says Theresa Albert, a Toronto-based nutritionist. “With the changes in diet, sleep habits and environment that a vacation brings, taking a multivitamin is a great way to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals you need while travelling.”

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International is offering this program to businesses in the pick-up and delivery segments as a testament of its confidence in the quality and performance of their medium-duty product.

The 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on the DuraStar features the most efficient engine ratings offered in the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel powered engine. The addition of the Eaton Procision transmission allows for safe, easy and fuel efficient operation of the truck for any driver. The DuraStar is the first truck in the industry to offer a powertrain that delivers outstanding drivability and high power density through high capacity gearing with the Dana E Series Steer and S140 Drive axle bundle.

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WORLD RECORD

The World’s Fastest Truck

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olvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight is the world’s fastest truck – twice over. It has beaten the speed record in the standing-start 500- and 1000-metre categories.

The record-breaker is custom-built in every respect apart from the engine and the series-manufactured I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission.

Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight, driven by Boije Ovebrink, now holds the official speed records for the 500- and-1000 metre distances. During their work on the truck, an expert team from Volvo Trucks found innovative ways of uniting technology with design.

“This shows that our I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission has enormous potential and that it does not let you down under extreme conditions. The fact that the world record-breaker uses the very same gearbox that is found in our series-built FH trucks is something that we’re really proud of,” says Claes Nilsson, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks.

With an average speed of 169 km/h and a time of 21.29 seconds, The Iron Knight beat the international speed record for 1000 metres from a standing start. It also beat the corresponding record for the 500-metre distance, at 131.29 km/h and 13.71 seconds. The

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record run was carried out at a closed-off test track in northern Sweden.

“Specialists from several different Volvo Trucks departments worked closely together to develop a truck with unsurpassed performance. Apart from Volvo Trucks’ powertrain, which is the heart and soul of The Iron Knight, we’ve hand-built the truck from the ground up. The fact that we succeeded in securing not just one record but two is absolutely amazing,” says Olof Johansson, a technician at Volvo Trucks.

Behind the wheel of The Iron Knight was Boije Ovebrink, who has more than 30 years’ experience of both car and truck racing. He has previously beaten five speed records and in 1994 was European Truck Racing Champion.

“Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight can be summarised in one single word: perfection. It’s beautiful to look at and is an unparalleled powerhouse when you floor the accelerator. This is the third record-breaking truck I’ve driven, and I can’t think of a better follow-up to Wild Viking and Mean Green,” says Boije Ovebrink.

Here’s how the record runs were carried out The runs were carried out at “Skellefteå Drive Center” a former airfield outside Skellefteå in

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northern Sweden. The speed record was monitored and approved by the international motor sport association, the FIA. The truck covered the distance in both directions. Based on these two runs, the average time and speed were calculated. The record result that the FIA presents is the average speed of the two runs.

The Iron Knight – a record-breaking truck • With 2400 hp, 6000 Nm of torque and weighing 4.5 tonnes, The Iron Knight has a power-toweight ratio above 0.5 hp/kg.

• The mid-mounted engine is a significantly modified D13 unit with water-cooled intercooler and four turbochargers.

• The I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission maintains torque delivery during gear changes. Apart from a reinforced clutch (the discs and pressure plates are made of a sintered material), The Iron Knight uses the same gearbox that is fitted to series-manufactured Volvo FH trucks.

• Electronics kept to a minimum to lower the vehicle’s weight.

• The software has been re-programmed to permit the high performance.

• The cab is aerodynamically optimised, made of fibreglass. The side-skirts have large air intakes to supply the engine with cooling air.

• During the record runs The Iron Knight reached a top speed of 276 km/h.

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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

Truck Drivers- The Unsung Heroes!

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ruck drivers get a bad rap for the most part and it is really sad to see because much of the public doesn’t see the value they bring to everyday lives. In their eyes they see wild cowboys and cowgirls that are out to terrorize the public and cause havoc on the roads. That same view has now drifted into our industry and has been part of our recruiting problem. People don’t want to get into an industry that is like the Wild West. We all know that is hog wash!

What people don’t see is all the good we do. The month of September is the month to celebrate the truck drivers across North America. In Canada National Trucking Week begins on September 4 and runs through to the 10th.

The United States National Trucking Week begins on September 11th and goes through to the 17th.

Although I don’t think two weeks is enough to celebrate what we do as drivers at least we are recognized. So I would like to say thank you to all the truck drivers out there, men and women for providing us with food for our families, clothing for our children, and products for our everyday lives. I would also like take this time to thank you for all of the support you provide for the general public in times of need, money and awareness for great causes, and protection when things go wrong on the roadways. Without you things would be far worse than the world sees us right now.

Here are a few examples of how the transportation industry steps up to help the public. One of the many companies that helped with the Fort McMurray Fires in Alberta this year was JBT Transport out of Ayr, Ontario. They loaded trailers with various supplies and donated services to help people in the region left helpless by the fires. They picked up supplies, had them dropped off at their locations, and trucked them thousands of miles out West on their own dime.

There is Randy Packham a driver for John Deere Transport part of the CPC Logistics / Huron Group of Companies who was awarded Driver of the Year on two different accounts for his heroic efforts as a professional driver. He has logged over 2,000,000 miles accident free and helped to shield motorists in a giant crash on January 9, 2015 involving over 193 vehicles, seventy-three of those were semi trucks and 119 cars that lasted two days in cleaning up. Although Randy was in the middle of the crash, he managed to stop his vehicle without incident and drove it away from the crash scene.

Randy has been recognized by his own company as Driver

of the Year and also by the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council in Ontario for his heroic efforts.

Then there are the countless charities and causes that truck drivers step up to every year. Two of those causes are Trucking for a Cure that raises funds and awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and has been responsible for raising thousands of dollars for the Foundation and has turned the industry pink with their convoys held throughout Ontario. The convoys are set to run September 10th in Prescott, Ontario and September 24th in Woodstock Ontario. Last year Trucking for a Cure raised over $75,000 dollars for the cause.

You can learn more about the organization and participate or donate on their website at www. truckingforacure.com There is also the World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics that raises money for special needs athletes to attend events and train in their chosen sport. The convoy raises over $500,000 dollars in funds on an annual basis in conjunction with Law Enforcement and their Torch Run efforts. The two convoys in Ontario are set to run on September 10th in the Brampton/ Mississauga area and September 17th in the Paris, Ontario area. You can learn more and register for the convoys on their website at www.truckconvoy.ca.

There are countless organizations that recognize drivers on a regular basis like the Ontario Trucking Association with their Road Knight Program, the Truckload Carriers Association with their Highway Angels Program among many others. Trucking in Canada is a 54 billion dollar industry, employs over 400,000 people, and moves 90 percent of the goods and foodstuffs consumed by our country. Of course the industry is much larger with our American partners that have a much larger industry and employ many more people than here in Canada.

So if you are one of those people that feel truck drivers don’t do anything important then you are sadly mistaken.

If you are part of the general public that feels truck drivers are menacing motorists and wild cowboys then I want you to spend some time researching some of the things I have mentioned, it will change your mind. I would like to end by saying thank you again to all the drivers whether here or in other countries for the hard work that you do. As a driver for over 25 years myself I know the hard work involved in the job and how much we help the public at large. Be proud of what RT you do, you deserve it!

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Kenworth Launches T680

Advantage Day Cab, Offers Up To 6 Percent Fuel Economy Enhancement

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enworth Truck Company has announced the introduction of the fuel efficient Kenworth T680 Advantage Day Cab for pickup & delivery and regional haul operators.

The T680 Advantage Day Cab features an optimized powertrain that includes the 2016 PACCAR MX13 engine or PACCAR MX11 engine and the Eaton Fuller Advantage series 10speed automated transmission, combined with fuel efficient Meritor MT4014X drive axles rated at 40,000 lbs., Kenworth Driver Performance Assistant, Kenworth Predictive Cruise Control, Kenworth Neutral Coast, and Flow Below wheel covers.

The T680 Advantage Day Cab also includes aerodynamic treatments designed to further reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy. The featured enhancements are a front air dam, roof cap “bulb” seal, lower fairing extensions, lower fairing closeouts, and FlowBelow wheel covers.

“We’ve leveraged some of the key fuel efficiency optimization specifications and special aerodynamic

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treatments on the Kenworth T680 Advantage 76 inch sleeper – our most fuel efficient truck – and brought them to the day cab market,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing manager. “Customers who purchase new T680 Day Cabs will receive real world, fuel economy benefits from these specifications and key aerodynamic features designed to help maximize operating efficiency.”

Altogether, the T680 Advantage Day Cab offers up to a 6 percent fuel economy benefit compared to a nonoptimized Kenworth T680 Day Cab with the previous generation of PACCAR MX13 engine, Eaton Fuller automated transmission, and standard drive axles.

For driver retention and recruitment, the T680 Advantage Day Cab offers a design that optimizes comfort and provides an excellent drivers environment. Drivers appreciate features such as the 2.1-meter wide quiet cab, adjustable advanced suspension seats with climate control, air assisted hydraulic clutch, ergonomic dash, easy to use Driver Performance Center, and LED interior lighting.

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Fatal Reaction Along with speed and aggressive driving, occupant protection, and impairment, distracted driving is one of the four factors that can affect the risk of dying or being seriously injured in a car crash.

Distracted driving refers to a driver whose attention is diverted from the task at hand. This diversion reduces the driver’s awareness, decision-making capacity, and ability to react. The result is an increase in the risk of driver error, near-crashes, and crashes.

DON’T DRIVE DISTRACTED! It could kill you, or someone you love.

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

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SAFETY Features

Keep calm and… hand over the keys: how technology is helping bring peace of mind to parents

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he thought of having your teenager behind the wheel is understandably cause for more than a little anxiety. Fortunately, the latest technologies and apps can help reduce worry among the parents of new drivers.

“As a parent myself, I sympathize with the feeling of apprehension as your kids begin driving,” explains Marc Saltzman, tech expert and columnist. “But while concerns over distractions from tech devices are legitimate, there are many ways technology is actually making driving safer.”

While handing the keys over the kids may never become completely stress-free, technology is helping give teens the freedom they crave while allowing parents the peace of mind they deserve. Here are three tips for using tech wisely in the vehicle.

1. Go hands free: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help young drivers stay hands-free by mimicking their cellphone’s screen on the car’s built-in display. With their device plugged in and out of the way, teens are able to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music — all while staying focused on the road.

2. Get a report card: Car manufacturers are responding to parental anxiety directly. For example, the new Chevrolet Malibu comes with a built-in technology called Teen Driver. It supports safe driving habits by muting radio or paired device audio when front seat occupants aren’t wearing safety belts and gives sound and visual warnings when the vehicle exceeds preset speeds. Teen Driver also provides parents with an in-vehicle report card of the teen driver’s performance that parents can use as a teaching tool.

3. Apps are your best friend: Texi is an app that entertains friends who text your kid while they’re on the road, auto-responding with a funny meme that says they’ll respond soon. The app provides a fun way to help new drivers focus while keeping in touch with their besties. (NC) RT

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UPCOMING EVENT

25th Annual Fleet Safety Council Educational Conference Details Announced

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he Fleet Safety Council has announced details for their 25th Annual Educational Conference being held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation in Mississauga.

The one-day event will bring together fleet safety professionals from the truck, bus, courier, ready-mix, and waste management industries as well as insurance companies and other related businesses to discuss the latest industry trends.

This year’s topics address critical areas of health and safety that stretch beyond traditional issues as well as key areas that are at the centre of many safety related discussions across Ontario.

Topics include: • The Changing Landscape of Motor Vehicle

Incident Protocols What Can Your Workplace Do To Prevent And Help Those With Mental Health Issues?

• Relieving Stress with Humour • Wheel-Off Presentation (including WheelSeparations And Keeping Your Wheels On) The Fleet Safety Council is an association of driver trainers and safety professionals working to promote safety within the transportation, transport, bus, and coach industries. The council encourages the improvement of driver behavior through increased awareness and training.

Working with government agencies and private organizations, the council strives for a uniform system of safety requirements for drivers in Ontario.

For more information about upcoming events and activities, visit www.fleetsafetycouncil.com RT

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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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SEE and be

Don’t put yourself and others at risk Make sure you can see the road and other road users – and others can see you! Keep your lights clean and in good working condition. Make sure your headlights are aimed properly.

SEEN

Turn your headlights on when:

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Driving with proper vehicle lights SYMBOL Master light switch

Daytime running lights

FUNCTION

It’s not bright out (e.g. dusk, dawn, night, driving in dark tunnel).

It’s hard to see (e.g. rain).

Understand your vehicle’s light options – and know how and when to use them.

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Manually selects the different lighting options of your vehicle.

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Makes vehicle more visible during the day.

Turn on when headlights are off.

Do not provide enough light on the road ahead of your vehicle when it is dark out.

Note: Marking lights are off.

Headlight lower beam

(low beam, passing beam, dipped beam)

Lights up the road just in front of your vehicle.

Use:

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20 m 30 m

60 m

In urban areas with lit streets.

When following or approaching oncoming vehicles.

Use:

Headlight upper beam

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In rural areas.

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Another car is coming towards or is driving in front of you.

Switch off when: Lights up a longer distance, allowing you to see far down a dark road.

30 m 50 m

150 m

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Driving in fog, rain or snow as light from your upper beams reflects off fog, rain or snow. This makes it even more difficult to see the road and obstacles in front of the vehicle.

or

Automatic upper beam

Automatically switches off upper beam when there is oncoming traffic or when there is a vehicle ahead.

Ensures that your lights do not cause glare for other drivers.

or

Automatic headlights

Automatically switches headlights and marking lights on or off according to the amount of light outside the vehicle.

Ensures that your headlights and marking lights are on when you need them.

Front fog lights

Provides better view of the road in fog, as they have a wide beam pattern to light up the road directly in front of your vehicle.

Use if driving in fog or snow.

Rear fog lights

Makes your vehicle more visible to drivers behind you in fog, as they are brighter than tail lights.

Use only if driving in fog, rain or snow as it can be confused with stop lights and distract other drivers.

Marking lights

Activates front position lights, rear position lights (tail lights), side marker lights and licence plate lights.

Make your vehicle more visible to others.

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

Celiac Disease

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or the past few years, we have been hearing a lot about gluten and gluten free diets in the media. For those of you that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, gluten is a protein that is found in rye, wheat and barley. Most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bodies can digest gluten with no problems, however, for some people gluten can cause severe symptoms.

Celiac disease is an immune condition or sensitivity to gluten. For people with celiac disease, eating gluten causes an immune response in the small intestine. This response eventually leads to inflammation in the lining of the intestines. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to wall of the intestine. This damage causes the body to be unable to absorb nutrients that are required for good health and growth.

The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown, however, there does seem to be a genetic component as it tends to run in families. In some cases, celiac disease can be triggered by events such as pregnancy, viral infection, surgery or severe emotional stress. Having Type 1 diabetes is also a risk factor.

The signs and symptoms of celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. However, diarrhea, weight loss, constipation and stomach pain are commonly experienced. In addition, some people develop problems out side of the digestive system such as anemia, osteoporosis, joint pain and skin conditions. If your doctor suspects that you may have celiac disease, they will order blood tests to look for specific antibodies in the blood which indicates an immune reaction to gluten. Your doctor may also recommend an endoscopy to better visualize the small intestines and to take a tissue sample.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for celiac disease. The goal of treatment is to manage the symptoms by eating a gluten free diet. Due to the fact that gluten is present in many foods, your doctor may refer you to a dietitian.

Foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products generally do not contain any gluten. It is important to carefully read food labels as gluten is contained in many processed foods.

The good news is that once gluten is removed from your diet, the inflammation in the small intestine will decrease.

In addition to a gluten free diet, your doctor may prescribe steroids to help reduce the inflation in the small intestines.

Vitamin and mineral supplementation is often recommended to help decrease nutritional deficiencies. Most people start to feel better within a few weeks. However, it may take several years for all symptoms to fully resolve.

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Advertisers Index (A-Z) Name of Advertiser

Page

Name of Advertiser

Page

ABSA Canada

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Ontario Truck Driving School

16

Ajay Lekhi CPA

35

Outridge Consulting

43

Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta 29

Pat’s Driveline

02

C.A.T

18

Photoland Studio

35

Carmen Transportation

20

Power Dsyl

35

Cervus Equipment

13

Pride Group Enterprises

05

Challenger Motor Freight

21

Punjab Star

38

City Engine Rebuilders

37

Punjabi Virsa 2016

39

Cobra Trailers

27

Road Today 360

12

Colony Ford Lincoln

30

Road Today Promos

36

Doroga Road

41

RS2000 Tax Consultants

13

Dr Christopher Singh

35

Sahi Express

20

Equipment for Sale

41

SGT Transport

22

Fleet Safety Council

47

Sharda Homeopathy

38

Fleet-Tax Services

11

Smart Trucker

09

Frank’s Chrome Shop

28

Stan Niemczyk Truck Service

37

Global Spring Service

43

Tallman Group

11

Holmes Freight Lines

18

Texis Truck Exhaust

15

Ideal Logistics

19

The Lead Pedal Podcast

37

International Truckload Services (ITS) 48

The Toy Truck Place

45

IPS Invoice Payment System

23

Truck Stop Opportunity

34

J D Factors

08

Trux Solutions

07

Kevin Snobel

34

Volvo Trucks Canada

03

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SAFETY CAMPAIGN

CVSA’s 2016

Operation Safe Driver Week is Oct. 16-22

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aw enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviors by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and passenger-vehicle (car) drivers as part of CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week, Oct. 16-22, 2016.

Unsafe driver behaviors by CMV drivers and passenger-vehicle drivers continue to be the leading cause of crashes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) “Large Truck Crash Causation Study” cites driver behavior as the critical reason for more than 88 percent of large truck crashes and 93 percent of passenger-vehicle crashes. CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver program was created to help to reduce the number of crashes, deaths and injuries involving large trucks, buses and cars due to unsafe driving behaviors. During Operation Safe Driver Week,

there will be increased CMV and passenger vehicle traffic enforcement.

Examples of unsafe driver behaviors that enforcement will be tracking throughout Operation Safe Driver Week are speeding, failure to use a seatbelt while operating a CMV or in a passenger vehicle, distracted driving, failure to obey traffic control devices, traveling too closely, improper lane change, etc.

Operation Safe Driver Week is sponsored by CVSA, in partnership with FMCSA and with support from industry and transportation safety organizations, and aims to help improve the behavior of all drivers operating in an unsafe manner – either by or around commercial motor vehicles – and to initiate educational and traffic enforcement strategies to address those exhibiting high-risk behaviors.

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I WI LL K E E P M Y E YE S ON T HE ROA D, HA NDS O N THE WHEEL, HEA D IN THE GAME. Buckle Up

Only Make Safe and Necessary Lane Changes

It is your last line of defense. Remember, seat belts save lives.

Pick a lane and stay in it for as long as possible. Lane changes increase risk of an accident. When you do have to change lanes, always signal any lane change or turning movement well ahead of the event.

Prepare For the Drive Adjust mirrors and instrument panel lighting, and get directions or program the GPS before you hit the road.

Drive Safely

We all have to share the road. You’ve heard that one before. The fact of the matter is our roads are only going to get busier.

You spend a good part of your life on the roads. Make sure you’re doing so safely.

Follow these important safety tips:

Obey speed limits and traffic signs. Excessive speed reduces your ability to avoid a crash, extends your vehicle’s stopping distance and increases the severity of a crash if it occurs.

Slow down in bad weather and at construction zones.

Avoid Distractions Avoid distractions such as adjusting the radio, eating, personal grooming or other activities that remove your attention from the road.

Be Aware of Other Drivers Never forget that far too many of the drivers sharing the road with you might be driving distracted.

Never Text or Email While Driving Pull off to a safe location if you must text. An in-cab driving study of commercial motor vehicle drivers by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute indicated that the most dangerous distraction is texting. Truck drivers who texted while driving had 23 times the risk of being involved in a crash or a near-crash incident. It’s best to turn off your cell phone or put it on silent mode and let calls go to voicemail while you’re driving.

Avoid Aggressive Driving

Don’t Tailgate Following too closely reduces your visibility of the road ahead and impacts your reaction time.

Allow Plenty of Time Allow plenty of time to reach your destination so you will be less likely to speed.

Never Drive Under the Influence And watch out for other motorists whose driving behavior suggests they may have been drinking.

Get Enough Sleep Sleep deprivation and fatigue causes lapses in attention, slowed awareness and impaired judgment.

Don’t Multi-Task Behind the Wheel Glancing away from the road for more than one second – for any reason – can be extremely dangerous. At 55 miles per hour, during a three-second glance away from the road, your vehicle will move nearly 250 feet down the road without your attention; that’s almost the length of a football field.

Short glances at vehicle instruments, mirrors, installed communication devices, GPS systems or other technology can be done safely, if these scans are limited to less than one second and are related only to the driving task.

Don’t provoke or allow yourself to be provoked. If another driver is acting aggressively, don’t take the bait. Simply ignore them.

ION ON INFORMAT FOR MORE ADS WITH RO E TH ING SAFELY SHAR T: SI VI CLES, OTHER VEHI afeDriver.org nS www.Operatio

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