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Lower Fuel Prices
Attracting Short-Haul Rail users Switch to Trucks?
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ass information system, freight and Audit Company, and Avondale partners, an investment company, release a monthly index which describes how much Cass customers pay for domestic transport services. This research draws two opinions. An Avondale Partners analyst views that lower fuel prices will lead to a market shift however, others say it will have a minimal impact on the truck intermodal services. The index evaluates fuel surcharges, line haul costs and accessorial charges. The index dropped continuously for 18 months immediately after a rise from the recession index previously. The federal government weekly revealed that the prices further went down, something which had not been experienced for 11 years. Even after a rise by $2.42 per gallon, the prices were still 30 percent lower than it was the last one and a half years. Donald Broughton, an Avondale Managing Principal and Chief investment planner, stated that there is a connection between the continued declines in prices with the current shift of rail to highway. He argues that it does mostly affect the shorter distance markets in the Eastern, populated with Motor carriers. John G. Larkin, a top transportation analyst for an investing firm, Stifel, said that the existing relationship between rail users and their providers cannot be compromised because of a single factor such as decline in fuel prices. A cost analysis opinion shared by Charles W. Clowdis, a managing director for transport consultancy, states that the change of modes will be costlier than change of carrier. The rail users enjoy increased saving between 40 to 50 cents a gallon and a reduced users fuel consumption by 40 to 50 percent compared with truck services. A statistic from Association of American Railroad (AAR) showed that the railroad receives 438 tonnes-miles to gallon which makes it more fuel efficient than trucks. Daniel Cullen, director of applied knowledge at Breakthrough Fuel, has not observed any change in usage between rail and road whereas Larkin of Stifel said that most shippers will still use intermodal amidst rising to motor vehicle load levels with consideration on both time and transit time variability factors. The major concern for rail services revolved around their transit times and reliability when compared to trucks. Therefore, they must reduce the transit time and maintain a reliable service if they want to remain viable amidst the lower fuel pricing. Editor The Trucking Network www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
zIËl df Gtxf qy ZuafeI df qyËI nfl ryl qoˆ trwk dI qrÌ muVnf? avyˆzl dy pRDfn invyÈ slfhkfr zonlz bRotn dy muqfibk,zIËl dIafˆ lgfqfr GtdIafˆ kImqfˆ aqy ryl dy ËrIey mfl dI hox vflI ZuafeI dI GtdI mMg ivc kuJ nf kuJ sMbMD ho skdf hY. zI-sI vYloistI mYgËIn dy muqfibk tRfˆsportyÈn ieMtrmIizXrs aYsosIeyÈn(tI afeI ey)dI iek sBf ivc bRotn ny dlIl idqI,”zIËl dIafˆ GtdIafˆ kImqfˆ krky ZuafeI df kfrobfr, Éfskr Gt dUrI leI, ryl qoˆ htky vfips sVkfˆ qy muVx ligaf hY”. bRotn ny awgy dwisaf, “2016 ivc zIËl dI Ëbrdsq igrfvt dI qrfˆ hI ieMtrmozl dIafˆ kImqfˆ dy vI igrdy rihx dI AumId hY[[[[[[[[ ijsdI GrylU mMg leI amrIkf tol lYˆdf hY”. ieMtrmozl dy hor jfxkfr mMndy hn ik zIËl dIafˆ GtdIafˆ kImqfˆ cuxny aqy qbdIl krn df isrP iek kfrk hn. ieMtrmozl ryl syvf df AupXog krx vfly purfxy gfhk, ies gwl nUM iËafdf qUl nf dyˆdy hoey ieMDn dI kImqfˆ dy AuqfrcVfa nUM bws iek eyho jyhf muwdf mMndy hn, ijhVf Auhnfˆ dy inXMqRn qoˆ bfhr hY. stIÌyl Ìrm dy muwÉ pirvhn ivÈlyÈk jfwn jI lrikn afKdy hn,”jhfËI kMpnIafˆ df ieMtrmozl dy nfl nIqIgq krfr hY aqy iehnfˆ ivcoˆ ijafdfqr srivs nUM lY ky iËafdf jËbfqI hn, bjfey ieMDn dI kImqfˆ dy aqy kuJ jhfËI kMpnIafˆ hI apxy Gyry qoˆ bfhr inklky ieMDn dy Auqfr-cVfv dy muqfibk afpxy afp nUM ZfldIafˆ hn”. hor lokfˆ dI dlIl hY ik ieMtrmozl qoˆ sVkfˆ qy mfl dI ZulfeI df Pyrbdl sVkfˆ qy iËafdf smrwQf rwKx vfly kfrobfrI trwk aqy trYktr zrfievrfˆ dy kfrn hoieaf hY. splfeI dI Brmfr dy kfrx trwk clfx dI dr ieMtrmozl dI kImqfˆ dy mukfbly Gt jfˆdI hY. zI sI vyloistI dy muqfibk,“zIËl dI kImqfˆ Gt hox df nqIjf ieh hY ik kuJ Gt mfrjn rwKx vfly kfrobfrI kfrobfr ivc bxy hoey hn aqy apxI smrQf vDf rhy hn” Ènfiezr nYÈnl afeI eyn sI dy ieMtrmozl, sIinXr vfies pRyËIzYˆt jIm iPltr dy muqfibk,“awj asI ieMDn nUM ies sqr qy pfˆdy hfˆ, qy jy trwk smrQf Gt jfˆdI,qfˆ kImqfˆ vwD skdIafˆ ny”. lrikn awgy kihMdy ny, jy jhfËI kMpnIafˆ bfËfr df avlokn krx qfˆ Auh mOjUdf trwk syvf qoˆ iËafdf munfÌf pf skdIafˆ hn aqy apxy mfrkIt Èyar vDfx leI,ryl XfqfXfq nUM apxy smfn phuMcfx dy vkq aqy syvf nUM ieMnfˆ suDfrnf hY ik “trwk syvf” dy nyVy af skx,qy jy ryl syvf dI igrfvt GtdI hY qfˆ ieMDn dI qyjI nfl iËafdf Ìrk nhIˆ peygf. The Trucking Network WEST |August 2016 | 7
Cargo Theft Incidents Down Slightly
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argo theft incidents dropped 15 percent in the second quarter of 2016 when compared to the same time period last year, but the value of the thefts increased when compared to 2015’s second quarter, according to a quarterly report from cargo theft reporting firm CargoNet. According to CargoNet, 61 percent of reported thefts had a loss value recorded, and the average incident was valued at US$330,339 – up $63,243 from cargo theft incidents reported in 2015’s second quarter. Theft of electronics represented the costliest category – worth a total of $14.6 million in thefts – but electronics weren’t the most commonly stolen commodity. Food and beverage items
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were stolen most often, but losses were down 17 percent from 2015. CargoNet says $3.81 million in food and beverages were stolen.
The most common place for thefts to occur was in warehouse or distribution center locations with 53 thefts in the quarter. Unsecured yards were secondmost common with 29 thefts. Across the U.S. and Canada, 139 trailers and 124 tractors were reported stolen in the quarter, down from 173 trailers and 143 tractors last year.
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Workers Shortage Crisis in Transport Sector
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ccording to the research findings released by the Asia Pacific Gateway Corridor Labor Market Information Project, an initiative of the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table indicates that the four Western Canadian provinces have more than 177,375 jobs in the transport sector that will need to be occupied. The Asia Pacific Gateway Corridor consists of British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The projects examined the future labor supply in this region of 34 occupations that mainly dealt with transportation. Krista Bax, Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table, stated that it was necessary for analysis of the labor market to be carried out in project of such a wide scope since the economy of the Asia Pacific Gateway Corridor and Canada will continue to be driven by the trade activity between North America and Asia.
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Roadside drug test to be piloted in Michigan T he local news speculations have it that the Michigan Police Department is planning to carry out an annual saliva- based drug testing along the roadside. This will facilitate enforcement of proper road use without any form of driver’s conscience being compared. The law that governs this new program will instruct the states to select five counties where this exercise will be done. The significance of this roadside test is to determine whether there is any form of substance abuse by the motorists. The test will be designed to detect usage of drugs like Heroin, marijuana and cocaine. As research has revealed, the intake of the drugs will not only visually impair the drivers but also corrupt their judgment as well. An area prone to consistent drug use is almost certainly to face
numerous accidents or probable crash zones. The Michigan State Police (MSP) spokeswoman, Shanon Banner shared with Mlive that, “We expect the counties to be finalized this summer with a pilot to begin sometime later in the year.” She further explained that the selection of the five counties where the tests will be done will based on some criteria. What will be considered for a county to fall in the list includes: • The number of impaired drivers who have been arrested. • The Number of drug testing and detection specialists commonly referred to( Drug Recognition Experts).
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Moreover they should have been trained in that county in order to efficiently and easily detect any change in the norm. In addition to that, Gov. Rick Snyder said,” the five-county pilot program will be used to help determine accuracy and reliability of the tests,” after he signed the bill in June this year. The idea of carrying out this test was compelled by the increasing number of car road crashes in the region.
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HTA Amendments to Close RBM Tax Loophole
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he ministry of Transportation proceeds swiftly with their review of the Highway Traffic Act’s definition of road-building machine (RBM). This move has encouraged Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and they have given their comments in regard to the ongoing process. OTA raised concerned about Highway Traffic Act’s for many years because it excluded RBMs from any obligations and other rules that depend on HTA for vehicle categorization. Traditional tractor-trailer and roadway system are used by RBMs for commercial purposes. In the Highway Traffic Act 1949, RMBs were defined as self-propelled vehicles which were designed mainly to be used in connection in building or maintaining of highways. This was the sole reasons why they were exempted from any obligation as at the time their models could not meet the federal manufacturing safety standards for vehicles that operate in a highway. In 2014, the provincial budget included measures that will help in closing the loophole. This was realized after a successful working relationship between OTA and the Ontario government. The budget is to help the Ministry in reviewing the existing legislation and introducing new ones that will help to give a vivid
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distinction between the traditional types of road building machines and the ones that are build on truck chassis and are multi-purpose as they can meet the federal manufacturing safety standards for vehicles. The comments submitted by OTA stated as follows: The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) applauds the move by the Ministry of Transportation to eliminate the loophole that has existed over decades which exempted some heavy trucks from having to be subjected to commercial vehicle registration fees, plated, and provincial fuel taxes. OTA appreciates the circumstances in which the exemption was initially introduced and acknowledges that it was appropriate during that time as the vehicles had a primary function.
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European Commission Slams Record Cartel Fine on Truck Makers
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he EU has broken its fine record on cartels by fining the top five Europe’s truck makers a $US3.24 billion. Volvo/ Renault, DAF, Iveco, and Daimler were fined a whooping $3.24 billion by European Commission on the charges that the truck makers broke the EU antitrust rules. This is because they colluded on the pricing and on passing on the costs for meeting environmental standards to clients. MAN was granted a full immunity after it revealed the existence of the cartel saving it a 1.2 billion euros fine. It follows a long investigation covering the years 1997 to 2011. The market controlled by the cartel was very big and the investigation was based on the raids conducted on the major truck manufacturers. However, all the companies involved acknowledged their involvement in the cartel and agreed to settle the case. Margrethe Vestager, the commissioner for competition, stated in a released statement that they had put down a marker by imposing record fines for a serious infringement. Read more www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
12 Months extension of manual transmission clutch warranties by Eaton company
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aton Company has earned its reputation in the supply of vehicle parts which meets the design standard specifications for professional truck drivers. For Eaton, their exceptional service makes it one of the top suppliers within and beyond borders. They have maintained a good rapport with their esteemed customers and that has boosted their revenue. How then does Eaton Company achieve this? Well there are a number of things they do and this is one of them. They have announced warranty coverage their most highly sorted product which is the heavy duty manual transmissions. Read more www.thetruckingnetwork.ca 12 |August 2016 | The Trucking Network WEST
The Shell’s “Star Ship” Concept to be tested
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hell Company is among the top supplier of petroleum products worldwide. The company has recently shifted focus to meet the green house demands worldwide, the reduction of fuel consumption. The trucking service is their main concern since they are the largest petroleum consuming sector across the globe. Just the numbers and the affordability that comes with trucking service attract many clients and hence more trucks are deployed on the road. Drag force offers resistance to moving trucks and even though there are models which have been designed to be aerodynamic, Shell Company seeks to further lower this drag force by developing a highly aerodynamic truck termed as “Star Ship”. Generally the concept is to manipulate the models further to a more stream lines type .This venture was announced in March 2015 and have partnered with Airflow Truck Company to make it a reality. Read more www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
Expansion of Formula Blue® hydraulic brake parts line by Bendix
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he Bendix Spicer Foundation Break LLC has recently increased its Formula Blue Hydraulic Break Parts by 100. The decision seeks to not only improve its supply levels for a wide range of clientele but also to expand its coverage generally. This product line once it is expanded, it will be comprehensive enough to cover both light and medium duty and locally manufactured vehicles. Formula Blue is BSFB’s comprehensive line of hydraulic brake parts will cover from class 1 to class 6 types of automobiles. The increase in coverage in the Formula Blue line will not only add imports to the medium duty imports but also add to the available bus applications. Read more www.thetruckingnetwork.ca www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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The Court Tussle between Truckers and DOT over ELD Mandate T he Federal Court in the United States has been is overseeing a lawsuit which challenges the US Department of Transport (DOT)’s electronic logging gadget. The Federal court has set the oral arguments date to be heard on court on Sept.13.The Owner-Operator plaintiffs will have to convince the judge panel to get rid of the U.S DOT’s ELD mandate. On the other hand, the DOT seeks to convince the court to respect and uphold the school. The case will be heard by a three judge panel Seventh circuit Court of Appeals. At the main courtroom in Chicago. The OOIDA’s (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association) will be the main plaintiff in the case.
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Mark Elrod and Richard Pingel are also plaintiffs in the case and also happen to be an OOIDA’s backing owner-operators.The three parties successfully chal-
lenged and eventually won over the DOT’s e-log mandate in 20111 lawsuits. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration has of late been involved in a tussle with truckers.They are in place to regulate policies which will see amotorist uphold the necessary safety concerns. However that was not the case with the recent lawsuit which challenges their decision.In December 2015, FMCSA passed a rule that require most truckers to keep records of duty status and rely on the use of ELD’s for monitoring of their driving escapades. The ELD’s task is to track the hours of service compliance and was to take effect December 18. 2017. To counter the FMCSA’s decision, OOIDA challenged it stating that the system will infringe on their rights to privacy andprotection.
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The Training Standards for Entry Level
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he Ministry of Transportation will proceed with the arrangements of all the new Class A licenses holders to have their Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT). Class A license training standards and the full details as entailed in MELT were released by the Ministry. This move will ensure that all Class A drivers are well equipped with the basic competency in all the critical areas of safe vehicle operation. It is also aimed at improving the skills development for the new drivers. A basic fact sheet was compiled by Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) to show the key factors that may be of interest to carriers in regard with the initiative. The key factors include what MELT mean for carriers, what is changing,
what is not changing and the MELT items that are still in development stages. • The carriers will not be affected by the changes that come along with
MELT unless they are involved with MTO’s Driver Certification Program (DCP). This is because MELT will deal with the potential drivers before they even pass to apply for a job in any carrier facility.
Industry News • After July 1, 2017 all the Class A drivers who will receive their licenses on that day onwards will have taken an approved Commercial Truck Driver Training course. • The new Commercial Truck Driver Training Standard can be taught by carriers who are involved with MTO’s Driver Certification Program and test the competency based road test before July 1, 2017. • Commercial Truck Driver Training Standard (A) course will be delivered by schools or organizations that are approved by the province. This will be inclusive of Driver Certification Program. • The Service Ontario website will contain all the approved Private Career Colleges (PCCs) and MTO’s website will contain a link to Service Ontario’s website.
CB radios keep truckers safe and out of jams T om Kyrk hadn’t been a professional truck driver for long before learning the worth of his CB radio. He was hauling an empty trailer up I-390 in New York State on his way to Canada. It was the dead of winter and the wind was gusting. “All of a sudden, the CB roared to life,” he said. “Drivers were shouting, ‘Hit the ramp, take the ramp, brake it down!’ I rounded the corner to see traffic rapidly slowing and taking the exit ramp. A lightly loaded truck had been picked up by the wind and was perfectly perpendicular to the road. He was on all his wheels, but was blocking all the traffic lanes; both shoulders and his steer tires were in the grass median and his ICC bumper was against the concrete wall of the bridge. “This was a case of drivers spreading the word, good following distance, and prompt reactions saving some lives and a deadly accident,” said the RoadPro Pro Driver Council member. As far as the general public is conwww.thetruckingnetwork.ca
cerned, the heyday of CB radio was in the 1970s when the country was briefly and inexplicably obsessed with CBs and trucking in general. But citizens band had been a safety tool for truckers long before “Convoy” and Smokey and the Bandit, and truckers have stayed with it after the public has moved on to other fads. In a recent RoadPro survey, 130 of 150 drivers agreed that their CB keeps them safe. “If you are any kind of driver, that CB is your best friend when you need help,” commented one respondent. “It lets us know when the traffic backs up so we don’t end up being part of the accident,” another said. It’s true that the CB is not as ubiquitous among truckers as it used to be. Driving apps and GPS units provide directions. Cell phones keep drivers in touch with family and friends and in-cab electronics connect drivers and dispatchers. And Channel 19 can be an ear-bending barrage of preaching, arguing and gibberish. That’s why Pro Driver Council member
Joanne Fatta hasn’t bothered to get her radio fixed since it stopped working a year ago. And why Ryan Sexton got rid of his. “I got tired of hearing fellow drivers badmouth each other,” he said. But other truckers rely on it still. No other tool offers the trucker-to-trucker communication the CB does and, despite what the cellular service commercials show, there are still plenty of places on the map without coverage. “I love my CB,” said Maggie Riessen, a Pro Driver Council member. “I use it to find out traffic and bear reports and to check in or out at the plants. Traffic and bear reports are important because if the policeman is around traffic will slow or stop. It’s always good to be prepared for anything when you haul livestock.” “It constantly helps,” agreed council member Libby Clayton. “I leave it squelched so I don’t hear a lot of junk, but the words ‘brake check’ get immediate attention. I start looking for the problem before I would have seen it otherwise.”
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inkilaf hY ik hux aOrqfˆ nUM ibnfˆ jYˆzr dI prvfh kIqy ijhVf vI aglf trynr AuplbD hovy, Auh lf idwqf jfˆdf hY. iesdf arQ ieh hY ik roz qy hox smyˆ mrdfˆ aqy aOrqfˆ nUM bMk spys Èyar krnI pYˆdI hY. inwjI iksm dy kMm ijvyˆ kwpVy bdlxf, inwjI sPfeI aqy hor prsnl iksm dy kMmfˆ qy koeI prdf nhIˆ hY. ies nfl Aunfˆ aOrqfˆ leI kfPI axsuKfvIˆ hflq pYdf ho jfˆdI hY, ijhVIafˆ BIV BVwky vflI hflq ivc trYktr-trylr clfAuxf iswK rhIafˆ huMdIafˆ hn.
jy koeI aOrq ivafhI hovy jfˆ iksy aijhy ivakqI nfl gihry irÈqy ivc hovy, ijhVf AusdI hflq nf smJdf hovy qfˆ siQqI hor vI qxfapUrn ho skdI hY. ipwCy ijhy iek nvIˆ BrqI hoeI aOrq ny myry nfl tryinMg skUl df afpxf anuBv sfˆJf kIqf. Aus nUM bMk hfAUs vrgI Qfˆ ivc sOx leI ikhf igaf, ijs ivc bfkI sB mrd stUzYˆts sn. Aus nUM ies bfry pihlfˆ nhIˆ sI dwisaf igaf. Aus nUM ikhf igaf sI ik tryinMg dOrfn Ausdy rihx df ieMqËfm kIqf jfvygf. jdoˆ Auh skUl ivc phuMcI qfˆ Aus nUM slIipMg kuafrtrË ivc Ausdf bMk idKfieaf igaf aqy ieQy sfry mrd sn. Ausny ikhf ik mYˆ afpxy Krcy qy hotl ivc rih lYˆdI hfˆ pr ies gwl nUM mMnx qoˆ ienkfr kr idwqf igaf. Ausny tryinMg skUl ivcfly hI Cwz idwqf aqy bfad ivc iek aijhf skUl lwiBaf ijQy Aus leI mrdfˆ vfly kmry ivc sOxf ËrUrI nhIˆ sI. Ausdf ieh kihxf hY ik aOrqfˆ nUM hotl ivc rukx dI iejfËq hoxI cfhIdI hY cfhy Auh afpxy Krcy qy hI ies qrfˆ krn. myry leI ieh hYrfnI vflI gwl sI ik keI skUl ieh vI AumId rwKdy hn ik aOrqfˆ aqy mrd sOx vI ieko kmry ivc. kI ies qrfˆ dIafˆ nIqIafˆ leI asIˆ aOrqfˆ nUM trwikMg ieMzstrI
vwl afkrÈq kr rhy hfˆ? ivmnË ien trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn dy Pysbuwk pyj qy 10,000 dy krIb mYˆbr hn. mYˆ ies Pysbuwk pyj qy iek pol srvy bxfieaf aqy aOrq zrfievrfˆ nUM suafl kIqf ik kI tryinMg dOrfn Aunfˆ nUM mrdfˆ vfly kmry ivc sOx leI ikhf igaf ( trwk ivc nhIˆ, skUl jfˆ kMpnI dI Qfˆ ivc ) sI? myry leI ieh hYrfnI vflI gwl sI ik Auqr dyx vfilafˆ ivc ds PIsdI aijhIafˆ aOrqfˆ sn, ijnHfˆ dwisaf ik mrdfˆ aqy aOrqfˆ nUM sOx leI sfˆJI Qfˆ idwqI geI sI. ieh ibwlkuwl glq gwl hY qy iek vjHf ho skdI hY, ijs kfrn aOrqfˆ trwk zrfieivMg dy kMm ivc nhIˆ af rhIafˆ. ieQoˆ qwk ik bhuq sfry mrd vI ies gwl nfl sihmq sn. iek mrd zrfievr ny ikhf ik iksy nfl vI spys Èyar krdy hoey Aus nUM Gbrfht huMdI hY ik iksy Auh myrIafˆ cIËfˆ corI nfl kr lYx. iek hor mrd ny ikhf ik myrI pqnI vI ies gwl nUM svIkfr nf kry. aOrqfˆ nUM pRoPYÈnl zrfieivMg dy kMm ivc afAux leI AuqÈfhq krn vfsqy ajy sfnUM bhuq sfry kdm AuTfAuxy pYxy hn. pr inwjI surwiKaf aqy pRfeIvysI do aijhy pihly hn, ijnHfˆ bfry sB qoˆ vwD iDafn dyx dI loV hY. aOrqfˆ aqy mrd ibwlkuwl ieko ijhy nhIˆ hn. ijhVI vI kMpnI ienHfˆ vKryivafˆ nUM axizwT krdI hY, Auh aOrqfˆ vfsqy koeI bhuq hfˆpwKI mhOl nhIˆ pRdfn kr rhI hovygI. jy qusIˆ koeI tryinMg skUl clf rhy ho qy ieh AumId rwK rhy ho ik sfzy stUzYˆt iewko Qfˆ sOx jfˆ Tihrn qfˆ asIˆ quhfnUM ieh suafl puwCxf cfhfˆgy ik ieh inXm kI qusIˆ afpxIafˆ DIafˆ, pqnI, mfˆ jfˆ BYxfˆ leI vI lfgU krogy? jy nhIˆ qfˆ ies nUM bdlo.
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pYtro-kYnyzf ny lOc ˆ kIqI pI sI-11 kYp ˆ yn
zrwgË leI slfeIvf tYst vfsqy pfielt pRfjYkt amrIkI styt imÈIgn ivc iek aijhy pfielt pRfjYkt nUM hrI JMzI idwqI geI hY, ijs ivc iksy zrfievr dy srIr ivc zrwgË dI mOjUdgI nUM cYwk krn leI slfievf tYst ilaf jfvygf. iewk sfl qwk cwlx vfly ies pfielt pRfjYkt qihq rozsfeIz qy zrfievrfˆ df slfeIvf tYst kIqf jfvygf. ieh pfielt pRfjYkt pMj kfAUˆtIafˆ ivc ÈurU kIqf jfvygf aqy ies sbMDI stfP nUM ivÈyÈ qOr qy tryinMg idwqI geI hY. ies tYst qihq skYizAUl 1-5 pbMdIÈudf pdfrQfˆ dI srIr ivc mOjUdgI df pqf lgfieaf jf skdf hY, ijvyˆ brYQlfieËr nfl srIr ivc alkohl dI mOjUdgI df pqf lwgdf hY. imÈIgn styt puils anusfr ies
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sbMDI lgfieaf igaf stfP blwz pRYÈr, sfh aqy awK dI puqlI dI jfˆc vI krygf. ies sbMDI styt duafrf pfs kIqy gey kfnUMn nUM bfrbrf jy aqy Qfms jy sivPt lfa df nfˆ idwqf igaf hY. ieh sInIar joVf 2013 ivc iek lOigMg trwk nfl hoey hfdsy ivc mfiraf igaf sI. bfad ivc trwk zrfievr dy srIr ivc mYroafnf dy aMÈ pfey gey sn. ies kfnUMn dIafˆ keI pycIdgIafˆ vYsy ajy axsulJIafˆ hn. ikhf jfˆdf hY ik iek vfr ilaf igaf mYroafnf ivakqI dy srIr ivc iek mhIny qwk rihMdf hY. ieDr kYnyzf ivc vI agly sfl srkfr mYroafnf nUM kfnUMnI mfnqf dyx bfry ivcfr kr rhI hY.
pYtro-kYnyzf ilAUbrIkYˆts ny afpxI `d tPr-d bYtr` nfˆ dI kYˆpyn ÈurU kr idwqI hY. ieh muihMm dsMbr ivc jfrI kIqIafˆ jfx vflIafˆ do hYvI izAUtI ieMjn afiel dIafˆ ÈRyxIafˆ bfry hY. ies bfry dwsdy hoey kMpnI dy iek vfiespRYËIzYˆt hfvrz mYikntfier ny ikhf ik sfzI jfrI hox vflI pI sI-11 pRozkt lfeIn sfzI smJ muqfbk dunIaf dy sB qoˆ mËbUq ieMjn afielfˆ dI ryˆj hY. ies qoˆ bfad pYtro-kYnyzf ilAUbrIkYˆts dI pI sI-11 isiKafdfiek vYbsfiet herecomespc11.com lfˆc kIqI jf rhI hY, ijs ivc pI sI-11 hYvI izAUtI ieMjn afielfˆ dy mfrkIt ivc afAux qoˆ pihlfˆ ieMzstrI nUM ies bfry qrfˆ qrfˆ dI jfxkfrI idwqI jfvygI.
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trYË ˆ kor df kYnyzIan Pryt viDaf trYˆËkor ilMk lOijsitks duafrf idwqI geI jfxkfrI muqfbk sfl 2016 dy dUjy kuafrtr ivc kYnyzIan aqy srhwd-pfr loz dI imkdfr mËbUq rhI. jy ipCly mhIny dy loz nfl mukfblf krIey qfˆ ieh do ku prsYˆt Gwt sI. jUn 2015 dy mukfbly ieh 6 PIsdI Gwt sI. pr ies sfl dy dUjy kuafrtr dy loz dI imkdfr pihly kuafrtr dy mukfbly 11 PIsdI vDI hY. ieh hor pihlU ieh dwisaf igaf hY ik kYnyzf dy aMdrlf loz kuwl loz df 26 PIsdI hY aqy jUn 2015 dy mukfbly 6 PIsdI vwD hY. srhwdpfrlf loz aOsq 70 PIsdI dy krIb hY. kYnyzf ivcoˆ bfhr jfx vfly loz ivc 3 PIsdI dI kmI hY aqy kYnyzf ivc afAux vfly loz ivc
ipCly sfl dy mukfbly 10 PIsdI kmI hY. pr jy kuafrt dy ihsfb nfl dyKIey qfˆ kYnyzf
eI aYl zI izËfien bfry dUjf aihm zfkUmYt ˆ jfrI ielYktRfink lOigMg izvfiesË iks qrfˆ kMm krn aqy Aunfˆ df izËfien iks qrfˆ hovy, Aus sbMDI kYnyzIan kOˆsl aOP motr trfˆsport aYziminstrytrË duafrf dUjf zrfPt dsqfvyË irlIË kIqf igaf hY.
igaf sI ik Auh lOgbuwkfˆ sbMDI afpxy inXm lfgU krn df ierfdf rwKdf hY. afAux vfly kuwJ mhIny kOˆsl duafrf ies zrfPt dsqfvyË qy ieMzstrI aqy splfierfˆ dIafˆ itpxIafˆ aqy rfvfˆ pR f pq kIqIafˆ
kOˆsl dy tYknIkl vrikMg gruwp nUM kYnyzIan trwikMg alfieMs duafrf jfxkfrI aqy slfh mÈvrf idwqf igaf. ipCly sfl amrIkf duafrf eI aYl zI stYˆzrË lfgU krn qoˆ bfad ies gruwp duafrf ies qy kMm kIqf jf irhf sI. trfˆsport kYnyzf duafrf vI ieh aYlfn kIqf
jfxgIafˆ. kYnyzIan trwikMg alfieMs df vI ieh kihxf hY ik ies duafrf afpxf eI aYl zI kYrIar vrikMg gruwp dubfrf bxfieaf jfvygf. mYnyjmYˆt tImfˆ, zrfievrfˆ aqy iÈprfˆ dI jfxkfrI leI alfieMs duafrf ieMgilÈ aqy PrYˆc BfÈf ivc iek pyÈkfrI iqafr kIqI geI hY.
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ivc afAux vfly loz ivc 28 PIsdI df vfDf hoieaf hY.
nfˆ tl swkx vfly hfdsy nUM syPtI rYkrz ivc igixaf nhIˆ jfxf cfhIdf pRogrfm dI srfhnf amrIkf dy PYzrl motr kYrIar syPtI aYziminstryÈn duafrf iek pfielt pRogrfm ÈurU kIqf jfvygf, ijs qihq Auh twkrfˆ jfˆ hfdsy rYkrz ivcoˆ htfey jf skxgy, ijnHfˆ nUM tfilaf nhIˆ sI jf skdf. amrIkI trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn ny ies kdm dI srfhnf kIqI hY. aYsosIeyÈn dy pRYËIzYˆt aqy sI eI E ibl gryvË df kihxf hY ik ik syPtI aYziminstryÈn duafrf iksy motr kYrIar dI syPtI nUM ryt krn leI hfdisafˆ dI ihstrI nUM iDafn ivc rwiKaf jfˆdf hY aqy sfzI ÈurU qoˆ ieh dlIl rhI hY ik ijhVy hfdisafˆ nUM tflxf zrfievrfˆ dy vs ivc nhIˆ sI, Aunfˆ nUM syPtI rYkrz ivc igixaf nhIˆ jfxf cfhIdf. nvfˆ aYlfinaf igaf pfielt pRfjYkt ies idÈf ivc iek cMgf kdm hY. nvyˆ pRsqfv df mqlb ieh hovygf ik kMpnIafˆ kuwJ hfdisafˆ nUM rYkzr ivc Èfml kIqy jfx nUM cuxOqI dy skxgIafˆ, imsfl dy qOr qy aijhy hfdsy ijnHfˆ ivc dUjy pfsy vflf zrfievr nÈy ivc hovy, glq idÈf ivc zrfeIv kr irhf hovy, ipwCoˆ mfrI geI twkr, jfnvrfˆ nfl twkr, afqmGfq jfˆ ienPrfstrwkcr df Pyl ho jfxf. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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trwkfˆ dI rozcYwk dOrfn albrtf zfiemlr df munfPf 3 PIsdI viDaf df nMbr sB qoˆ Qwly irhf kYnyzf dy ieMtrnYÈlnl rozcYwk 2016 dy jo irËlts sfhmxy afey hn, AunHfˆ muqfbk albrtf ivc sB qoˆ vwD trwkfˆ nUM afAUt aOP srivs krfr idwqf igaf. ieh ieMspYkÈn muihMm jUn dy mhIny iqMn idn leI clfeI geI sI. dUjy pfsy ies muihMm dOrfn sB qoˆ cMgI kfrguËfrI dy pwK qoˆ isKrlf nMbr inAU brMËivk df irhf. ieh nqIjy kYnyzIan kOˆsl aOP motr trfˆsport aYziminstrytrË duafrf jfrI kIqy gey hn. nqIijafˆ muqfbk kYnyzf ivc 81[2 PIsdI trwkfˆ ny ieMspYkÈn pfs kIqI. ieh ieMspYkÈn kmrÈIal vIeykl syPtI alfieMs duafrf kIqI geI sI. ies muihMm dOrfn pUry mulk ivc 7 qoˆ 9 jUn qwk 146 Qfvfˆ qy trwkfˆ dI ieMspYkÈn kIqI geI sI. ijhVy trwk afAUt-aOP-srivs krfr idwqy gey, Aunfˆ ivc 46 PIsdI ivc bryk isstmfˆ ivc nuks sI. ies sfl dI rozcYwk muihMm dOrfn muwK Ëor tfier syPtI qy sI. inAU brMËivwk sUby ivc 241 trwkfˆ dI ieMspYkÈn kIqI geI aqy 28 trwk afAUt aOP srivs krfr idqy gey, ijhVI ik 11[6 PIsdI bxdI sI aqy pUry kYnyzf ivc sB qoˆ Gwt sI. albrtf ivc 463 trwkfˆ dI ieMspYkÈn kIqI geI aqy 167 afAUt aOP srivs krfr idwqy gey, ijhVI ik kuwl 36[1 PIsdI bxdI sI, aqy kYnyzf ivc sB qoˆ vwD sI. muwlk df smuwcf afAUt-aOP-srivs anupfq 18[8 PIsdI sI, ijhVf ik sfl 2015 dI nYÈnl aOsq qoˆ mfmUlI ijhf vwD sI. EntYrIE ivc kuwl 3400 trwkfˆ dI ieMspYkÈn kIqI geI aqy 530 trwk afAUt aOP srivs krfr idwqy gey, ijhVf ik 15[6 PIsdI bxdf sI. Patiqui intem ductus cludem signon verfentem oc, senatri int, ne num ad din Itastrus apervideti, quiu et L. Ahaccie natortalis coenatis sentientiem hocupimortum se comnostrunte atia arbis, fac re te, fachuidemqui publicterris sus auciendiis, qua in se es bonvo, Catua
kfrfˆ qy trwk bxfAux vflI kMpnI zfiemlr ey jI dy dUjy kuafrtr dy munfPy ivc vfDf drj kIqf igaf hY, pr kMpnI nUM ies sfl trwkfˆ dI ivkrI Gwt rihx df aÈMkf hY. nOrQ amrIkf dI vIeykl mfrkIt ivc hoey mMdvfVy df asr dI nËr afAuxf ÈurU ho igaf hY. mrszIË-bYwnË dI moZI jrmn kMpnI Prytlfienr aqy horfˆ df kihxf ik kuwl afmdn ivc 3 PIsdI vfDf hoieaf hY aqy ieh 2[4 iblIan XUro ho igaf hY, ijhVf ik $2[6 iblIan dy brfbr hY. dUjy kuafrtr ivc iesdI afto aqy kmrÈIal vfhnfˆ dI kuwl ivwkrI 761,000 rhI, ijhVI ik ipCly sfl dy mukfbly 7 PIsdI rhI. iesdIafˆ kfrfˆ, vYnfˆ, bwsfˆ aqy ivwqI syvfvfˆ bfry izvIËnfˆ dI afmdn 3 PIsdI vDky 38[6 iblIan XUro qy awpV geI. pr zfiemlr dy trwkfˆ dI ivkrI dUjy kuafrtr ivc Gtky 108,300 XUint rih geI, ijhVI ik ipCly sfl 125,100 XUint sI. Bfvyˆ XUrp ivc trwkfˆ dI ivkrI ivc 13 PIsdI vfDf hoieaf sI pr nOrQ amrIkf dI mfrkIt ivc kmI afeI hY. ieQy ies kuafrtr ivc isrP 40,600 trwk ivky, jdik ipCly sfl ies kuafrtr ivc 49,400 trwk ivky sn. pr klfs 6-8 vrg ivc kMpnI df nOrQ amrIkf mfrkIt ivc 40 PIsdI Èyar irhf. kMpnI sfl 2016 ivc trwkfˆ dI ivkrI ivc ipCly sfl dy mukfbly kuwl imlfky kmI dI AumId rwK rhI hY.smiJaf jfˆdf hY ik imzl eIst, qurkI aqy brfËIl ivc vI ivwkrI Gwt rhygI pr XUrop, eyÈIaf aqy aPrIkf ivc vDxI cfhIdI hY. zfiemlr nUM ieh AumId hY ik smuwcy qOr qy kuwl XUint syl ies sfl vDygI.
acfnk hoey trwk muafienf Cfipafˆ krky 13[9 PIsdI trwk syvf qo bfhr hoey vpfrk vfhn surwiKaf alfieMs ny 4 meI nUM Aus dy sflfnf aYlfny bRyk cYwk idn dOrfn muafienf kIqy vfhnfˆ dy 13[9 PIsdI vfhn syvf qo bfhr kIqy. inrIKx Cfpy, CVSA df afpRyÈn eyarbRyk dy pRogrfm df ihwsf hY, ieh 31 rfjfˆ aqy kYnyzf sUby ivwc krvfieaf igaf sI. bÊYr GoÈq kfrvfeI ivc 6,128 vpfrk vfhnfˆ ny afpxIafˆ bRykfˆ cYwk krvfeIafˆ sI. CVSA dsdf hY ik muafienf vfhnfˆ dy 12[4 PIsdI bRyk AulMGxf leI syvf qo bfhr kIqy gey, aqy vfhnfˆ dy 13[9 PIsdI vwD bRyk lgfAux dI AulMGxf krky syvf qo bfhr kIqy gey . CVSA anusfr bRyk AulMGxf syvf qo bfhr hox df afm qOr `qy sB qo vzf kfrn hY, jo ik 2015 ieMtrnYÈnl roz cYwk dOrfn OOS AulMGxf dI 43 PIsdI numfieMdgI krdf hY. ieMspYktrfˆ ny 4 meI inrIKx Cfpy dOrfn aYnit-lfk bRyikMg isstm (eybIaYs) nUM vI cYk kIqf. CVSA nUM pqf lwigaf hY ik 9[6 PIsdI hvf-bRyikz trwk, jo ik Auqpfdn dI imqI qy afDfrq hn ny vI AulMGxf kIqI, aqy 9[8 PIsdI hfeIzROilk-bRyikz trwk ny eybIaYs dI AulMGxf kIqI. ies dy nfl hI, 19[8 PIsdI trylrfˆ ivc eybIaYs nf hox krky AulMGxf dy pfqr bxy. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
CVSA df aglf EpryÈn eyarbRyk inrIKx kfrvfeI bRyk surwiKaf hPqf, jo ik 11-17 sqMbr nUM aYlfn kIqf igaf hY dy dOrfn kIqf jfvygf. The Trucking Network WEST |August 2016 | 21
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rItrYwz tfierfˆ bfry bxIafˆ kuwJ glq Dfrnfvfˆ trwikMg ieMzstrI ivc rItrYwz tfierfˆ bfry keI aijhIafˆ Dfrnfvfˆ bxIafˆ hn, ijnHfˆ nfl Auh lok sihmq nhIˆ, ijhVy rItrYwz tfierfˆ dI vkflq krdy hn jfˆ ies ibËns nfl juVy hn. trwikMg nfl juVy lokfˆ nUM ienHfˆ sfrIafˆ gwlfˆ nUM KuwlHy mn nfl suxnf cfhIdf hY qfˆ jo koeI PYslf lYx vyly Aunfˆ nUM ies dy sfry pwKfˆ dI shI jfxkfrI hovy.
rItrYwz tfierfˆ bfry iewk KdÈf ieh pRgt kIqf jfˆdf hY ik ieh surwiKaq nhIˆ hn. ieh iksy vyly quhfnUM Kqry ivc pf skdy hn. pr rItrYwz kr rhIafˆ kuwJ vwzIafˆ kMpnIafˆ df kihxf hY ik ieh Dfrnf asl ivc glq hY. ies df kfrn
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ieh hY ik awj rItrYwizMg df kMm Aus qrfˆ df nhIˆ hY, ijs qrfˆ kuwJ sfl pihlfˆ huMdf sI. awj kwlH rItrYwizMg bVy pRoPYÈnl qrIky nfl kIqI jfˆdI hY qy surwiKaf df bhuq iDafn rwiKaf jfˆdf hY. Aunfˆ dI dlIl hY ik awj amrIkf ivc vrqy jfx vfly 80 PIsdI eyar lfeInË tfier vI rItrYwz hn. skUl bwsfˆ ivc vI ieh tfier vrqy jfˆdy hn. jdoˆ rItrYwizMg df kM m bhu q iËafdf pRoPY È nl nhIˆ sI qfˆ aijhy tfier iËafdf sfP nhIˆ sI lwgdy huMdy pr awj ieh hflq nhIˆ hY. dyKx nUM Auh Ausy qrfˆ dy lwgdy hn, ijs qrfˆ dy nvyˆ tfier huMdy hn. iek Dfrnf ieh huMdI hY ik rItrYwz tfier nvyˆ tfierfˆ ijMnf nhIˆ cwldy. pr ieQy iewk gwl iDafn ivc rwKxI cfhIdI hY ik ieh tfier nvyˆ tfierfˆ dy mukfbly 30 qoˆ lY ky 50 PIsdI qwk Gwt kImq
qy iml jfˆdy hn. ienHfˆ dI hMZxsfrqf nUM ies pwK qoˆ prKxf cfhIdf hY. imsfl dy qOr qy jy 40 PIsdI Gwt Krcy nfl koeI cIË 30 PIsdI Gwt hMZxsfr vI hovy qd vI Auh Pfiedy vflI gwl huMdI hY. tfier rItrYwz aqy irpyar ienPrmyÈn ibAUro dy aMkiVafˆ muqfbk irtrYwz tfier trwikMg ieMzstrI nUM hr sfl 3 iblIan df Pfiedf phuMcfAuˆdy hn. jy kImq dy pihlU nUM sfhmxy rwKky cwilaf jfvy qfˆ irtrYwz tfierfˆ bfry iek sMqulq ivcfr bxfieaf jf skdf hY. ieh gwl nUM vI iDafn ivc rwKxf cfhIdf hY ik awj dy dOr ivc rItrYwizMg df kMm krn vflIafˆ kMpnIafˆ vI vwzIafˆ kMpnIafˆ hn, aqy Auh vI kuafiltI aqy syPtI df Enf hI iDafn rwK rhIafˆ hn, ijMnf nvyˆ tfier bxfAux vflIafˆ kMpnIafˆ rwKdIafˆ hn.
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Informative By Ray J Haight Co founder - StakUp Haight Consulting, Healthy Trucker
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Truth and Time go Hand in Hand
believe strongly that over the past few decades we have done ourselves a significant injustice in this industry by not paying attention to the changes that happened around us as they relate to where our drivers and Owner Operators were being recruited. As our rural based second-generation driver pool started to dry up we continued to treat the new entrants to the industry as though they had the same work ethic and aptitude for equipment as we had experienced for the decades prior. This is not a new train of thought and in fact has been broadly accepted as the major reason for our abysmal record of turnover for quite some time. The results of our indifference have been played out in the public eye for all to see for far too long now, 100% plus turnover rates and a new cottage industry whose entire service offering is to train us how to treat our own people, it is a sad commentary to a great industry. I believe that the basis of all good Human Relation efforts is really quite simple and goes like this “people stay in situations they like and feel comfortable in and they leave those that they do not like and feel uncomfortable in� think this statement to simple, well let me tell you that there is nothing more illusive than an obvious fact my friends, you can build an entire retention strategy around that simple quote. In fact if you’re not building a strategy around that very thing you are probably ignoring it all together and see the consequences in your turnover numbers and your bottom line. Or you might be one of the companies who think you are being clever by suggesting that you are capitalizing on the turnover situation and have figured out how to win at the game by simply www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
rebranding your failure, success built on human suffering is not the kind of success that this industry wants or deserves. The fact of the matter is that we have cost ourselves greatly by our shortsighted actions both in terms of bottom line dollars and human suffering. What do you think the cost of having five to six drivers in a truck over its lifecycle is compared to having one or two, what is the effect on that assets value. Consider the maintenance cost when so many different folks are in and out of the vehicles, deficiency reporting that is more a blame game exercise than make sure the equipment is ready to go. Continued on page 39
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Turbo T
By Glenn Kroeze Western Turbo & Fuel Injection
urbochargers have been around for over 100 years, the first patent for a turbocharger was issued in 1905! The turbocharger at it's most basic is a device to convert thermal energy to kinetic energy by capturing waste heat from a combustion engine's exhaust gasses, and using that energy to increase intake air mass. This leads to huge improvements of volumetric efficiency, which allows for more horsepower and torque from a relatively small displacement engine. Driven by government mandated emission targets and by consumer demand for power and fuel efficiency, turbocharging has become the go-to solution for design engineers around the world. Currently 90% of diesel engines on the road are turbocharged, and many experts predict by 2020 90% of all engines will use turbochargers for better mileage and reduced emissions. The purpose of the turbocharger is to increase engine ef-
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ficiency. Naturally aspirated (non-turbo) engines rely on atmospheric pressure to fill the engine's cylinders on the intake stroke. This puts a limit on the amount of fuel that is injected, which in turn limits the amount of power the engine can develop. By compressing intake air and pressurizing the intake manifold, cylinder charge can be increased up to 400%. This allows a corresponding increase in the amount of fuel injected, meaning the same displacement engine can make more than 3 times as much power as the naturally aspirated version. The operating principles of turbochargers are relatively simple. Continued on page 39
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Transmission Overheating: Your Worst Nightmare
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t is estimated that transmission overheating causes about 90% of all the automatic transmission failures. Transmission repair may be hectic but transmission overheating may just be your worst nightmare. Excessive overheating is the major cause of transmission problems and can cause transmission failure if the heat generation is not checked. The most easiest and reliable way out of this is to put preventive maintenance in place. Let’s look at some of the common transmission problems and how to fix them. Low Fluid Level 175°C is the ideal fluid temperature but it loses its ability to cool down the transmission as it starts to age. When the temperature is too high just as other liquids it is at risk of evaporating. When the fluid level is low it reduces its capacity of absorbing heat thus decreases its efficiency of cooling system. Low fluid level can result to more heat generation because of increased friction levels due to inadequate lubrication. Low fluid levels can be caused by various reasons which may include transmission fluid leak. Seal problems are usually the cause of transmission leak problems. Defective Solenoid Solenoid is an electric component that regulates the quantity of fluid that is passed through the transmission. When the gadget malfunctions it may cause www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
less fluid pumped into the transmission and we all know what inadequate fluid does to the transmission. Transmission Slipping The major causes of transmission slips are low fluid levels, burnt fluid, or when it is dirty. Broken transmission bands, worn gears, and issues with the clutches may be other reasons that cause transmission slips. Slipping is also an indicator of transmission overheating due to faulty fluid. Burnt or Ineffective Fluids The most common indicators of transmission overheating are burnt
or ineffective fluids. This can be realized when the fluid gives off a burning smell. Ineffective fluids can be realized when it contains impurities, dark brown color, or reduced fluid viscosity. Excessive Load The transmission is designed to handle a certain required amount of load. When the transmission endures load capacity than the required overheating occurs because the capacity of the cooling system cannot handle the level of heat generation by the transmissions. Lots of stop and go traffic also will make you to constantly step on the
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breaks and accelerator making your transmission to work harder than it is required. The terrain also is a determinant as heat production is increased in areas with steep grades. ` However, there are many ways in which you can prevent transmission overheating. These include: Checking Fluids Regularly Make it a habit to check your fluid regularly like once a month. This will enable you detect transmission problems that are associated with fluid like low fluid level, burnt, or dirty fluid. You will be able even to identify any possible leaks thus preventing transmission overheating. Change Fluids Periodically It is advisable to change the transmission fluid after every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Depending on the work load or the terrain you operate in you may be required to change it after fewer miles. You can also consider utilizing Lubegard Automatic Transmission Protectant, it will help you to reduce wear and help you extend fluid life. Cooling System Ensure your radiator is well maintained because it is tasked with cooling down the transmission. It is advisable to replace the coolant after every 2 hours. When the load is excess you should consider adding an extra external cooler.
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Education
By Jim Campbell President & General Manager First Class Training Centre Inc
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irst Class Training Centre Inc. opened its doors on January 3rd, 2012. The first thing we wanted to be known for is our honesty and high standards of training. Growing quite fast from one truck and now having 11 training units with two locations in Manitoba (Winnipeg & Brandon) we are recognized for delivering the high training standards we had originally planned. Our primary focus is on our full-time class one truck driver training program. The 244 hour (approximately 6 week) program includes 3 days of air-brake learning with a full functioning air board, 2 weeks (80 hours) of theory including CPR/First Aid, TDG and GHS certifications, 84 hours of in-cab truck training including 80 hours observation. We do not just focus on getting our students ready for the Provincial MPI road test, but get them more industry ready such as training on fully loaded trailers, tire chaining, axle sliding, fifth wheel sliding for weight distribution, highway driving and advanced backing techniques. We believe that only training to pass the Provincial MPI road test is producing drivers less qualified and less employable with 28 | August 2016 | The Trucking Network WEST
lower wages. In addition to the six weeks of training, we think that it is important to stand behind the students and try to guide them along in their search for employment. We believe there are two things the industry wants that I tell all of our students, “Good attendance and a great attitude towards learning; together these will go a long way in your trucking career.� Wanting to be able to provide training for all of Manitoba, in 2015, we built a mobile classroom from a 48 foot trailer that was once used for a mobile medical unit. This mobile classroom is set up to seat 8 students on air ride truck seats, a full functioning air-board and videos screen. What makes this so unique is at the nose of the trailer there is a separate room with a sophisticated truck driving simulator. We are very proud to have the only PVI registered mobile classroom in Manitoba. When we are not doing out of town training projects with the mobile trailer, we take it to high schools to do presentations about the trucking industry to plant the seed for future truck drivers. The mobile class room is also used by trucking firms to evaluate their drivers on an on-going basis to keep them alert and fresh. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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Decline In Civilization Attributed To Lack Of Sleep
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n our current society, there are many ailments which were earlier manageable but have now become prevalent and dreadful due to the kind of routine we chose. These kinds of illnesses are sometimes referred to as “Classic”. Some people would prefer to call them “Lifestyle ailments” because they have been prevalent as a result of the change in the lifestyle between generations. These may include colds, headaches, tummy aches and general malaise. You can avert them once you have acknowledged and place measures to maintain a health routine. Here is the great news! The two simple things I learned from my nursing schools, far miles off, which can not only combat but also cure these” Classical illness” are: • Enough Sleep • Plenty of Water. “Sleep is the best Meditation” One would put it. Other people will say, “Prioritizing on good sleep is good self-love.”. Both statements emphasize on the significance of sleep for any human being.Yes Humans because, all other animals naturally fall to sleep at different times of the 24hr period. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
Sleep is that incomparable form of rest that everyone is supposed to have. Many have come up with different ways of resting, and their descriptions are more towards engaging in other tasks which are not work related. For instance, watching series of movies or exclusive gaming. This notion has been majorly facilitated by the use of technology in the 19th and 21st century. Drinking water hydrates the system since it losses water in different channels. Hydration seeks to improve the cell metabolism since we are 75% made of water. You need water to aid in the flushing of toxic elements in the body as well as replenishing the cells cytoplasm and blood plasma. A combination of the two makes your body to operate at optimum levels with proper nutrition as the acceleratingyour bodies require rest so as to regenerate. Nowadays, we are distracted by the tiny illuminated screens. Whenever our brain cells perceive them, they become active and thus you would need to switch off those devices completely if your goal is to have a rest(Sleep). We tend to forget that before the inception of technology, we existed and were healthy as well. Technology
shouldn’t be replacing tools whenever our bodies are tired. Studies carried out have indicated some form of fluctuation in sleeping. These fluctuations have been attributed from the continuous disturbance we have constantlysubjected our bodies too. For instance, having headphones on or being in an unfamiliar environment. The main point is that if we allow people to have measures of control over their bodies, then the natural systems will dictate what to do next without any form of interference from intrusive, unsolicited redundant studies. I advocate for adequate sleep with no limitation whatsoever. If you are tired, sleep is the best tool. My theory states that the declining civilization is as a result of sleep deprivation. We are tired and cranky for any additional task and the sleeping schedules we have forced ourselves into, our brain and bodies are not compatible with. Let’s not leave technology to continually affect our health negatively but take a bold step to maintain a balance in your life. A time for sleep cannot be substituted for anything else because there are repercussions later.
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Long detention time posing a great challenge to carriers
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survey company called DAT Solutions opted to carry out an investigation on the amount of time that carriers were being detained at receivers and shippers facilities. Detention time can be understood in various angles. Therefore, for conformity in the survey, detention time starts after two hours when the vehicle is parked at the dock loading and unloading zone. Time management is of great significance in every business sector. As for the carrier community, transportation and delivery in time builds up the trust on their customers and thus with wonderful reputation comes increased revenue. The survey study indicated that close to 63 % of commercial truckers lose more than three hours of their time inside these facilities. The report shows that this has been the norm whenever the drivers pick up on deliver any kind of package. The survey was carried out on 247 carries and their views and opinions well outlined in the report 54 percent of the total vehicles surveyed, stated that their detention times ranged from three to four hours. It was surprising to note that 9 percent of the surveyed carries would wait for more than 5 hours at the shipping docks. The opinions voiced by many carriers described detention time as a major setback in their day to day operations. For instance more www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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than 50 percent of the carries viewed detention time menace as an impediment to their services. The hours lost can be equated to the revenue lost while still in queues. Moreover, a close to 84 percent of the truckers viewed it as one of the top five major
of detention fees was entirely dependent on whether the shippers paid their fees. This view was shared by two thirds of the brokers surveyed. However, the remaining third of the brokers said that they would pay the carriers whenever there is a
difficulties they are confronted with be ides that, the survey which was done on 50 brokers, indicated that 20 percent shared the same view with some of the drivers that the time posed a great challenge. Drivers would opt to make claims through detention fees. DAT discovered that 3 percent of the carriers were able to receive their detention fees upon making claims. Out of their total claims, 90 percent proved successful. The detention fee rates paid to them was $30 to $ 50 per hour. The likelihood of payment of detention fees by brokers would double when the shippers paid their fees. The brokers indicated that their payment
complaint lodged and they have been compelled to act. From the report, it was vivid that the worst hit party in the sector was the carriers. Both the consignee and brokers are not adversely affected by the increase detention times at the ship docks. In fact many carries recorded the repercussions they face whenever they are faced with long detention time. Majority said that they could not meet other delivery demands, the time ran out before they could pick up another package or they were forced to reject other lucrative offers just because of fear not to deliver at appropriate time due to detention time.
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Women In Trucking
A female driver’s experience
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he mission of Women In Trucking Association is to increase the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry. While we represent all careers in transportation, much of our work focuses on the professional driver’s challenges. Specifically, we look at obstacles that might keep women from considering a career in transportation. Many carrier’s representatives have bluntly stated that they don’t “care about the gender of their drivers.” They remark that they hire men and women and treat them equally. If that is true, then why are there twenty men to every woman behind the wheel? Instead if ignoring the fact that men and women are physically and emotionally different, let’s embrace the differences and work on making the environment better for all drivers. This means we need to look at our hiring and training practices more closely. One carrier felt that a same gender training policy would address harassment issues by allowing women www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
to be trained by a female trainer. Unfortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determined that the longer waiting period for women to be assigned to a female trainer constituted discrimination. Now, women are assigned to the next available trainer regardless of gender. This means that men and women must share bunk space while out on the road. Private activities such as changing clothes, personal hygiene and other intimate routines are no longer secretive. This could create a very uncomfortable environment for a woman
who is struggling to learn how to drive a tractor-trailer in heavy traffic, shift gears and back into tiny loading docks. If the woman is married or has a close relationship with someone who might not understand the situation, this could create even more stress during her training. Recently a new female recruit contacted me about her training experience
at a school. She was expected to sleep in a bunk house type environment with the male students at the training facility. She was not told about this in advance. Instead, the school recruiter told her she would have lodging during her stay. When she arrived at the school, she was shown her bunk in the sleeping quarters occupied by all men. She offered to stay in a hotel at her own cost, but was told this was not an option. She left the school and found another place that didn’t expect her to sleep in a room with men. “The importance of allowing female trainees to obtain a private hotel room for themselves even if it means paying out of pocket without reimbursement (is important),” she said. “If I was given this option before arriving or once I arrived I would very likely have stayed for training and currently employed there despite the vague description of boarding I was given,” she added. While I was familiar with opposite gender training while on the road, I was surprised to hear that some schools treat all of their students the same, to the extent they have to sleep in the same room. Continued on page 39
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Driver Health
Trucking for Wishes raises over $68,000 and helps send Colby to Disney World!
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he journey began with 14 individuals from the trucking industry who decided to rappel off a 26 storey building in London Ontario. The event, Rope for Hope, is ran by the Make-A-Wish foundation, which raises money to grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. “Our goal in the beginning was to raise $10,000 to fund Colby’s Wish to take his family, including his brother and sister, to Disney World,” said Aaron Lindsay,
VP of Marketing at Trucking for Wishes, a company that raises money for the Make-A-Wish foundation on behalf of the trucking industry. “The response from the trucking industry was so incredible that we were able to raise over $68,000, allowing us to sponsor even more wishes.” The Trucking for Wishes team raised more than any other team across Canada. This proves that when we come together as a community, we can accomplish anything. This was a
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very high profile event for Make-A-Wish and it was a great opportunity to showcase the incredible people and companies within the trucking industry. Lou Smyrlis, publisher and editorial director of Truck News, who completed the Rope for Hope challenge this year said, “Rappelling 26 storeys off the TD Tower in London was a great way to raise awareness for a great cause, which is really the most important thing to remember. So many people in our industry – some of them very nervous of heights – were willing to face their fears, and in doing so they captured the awareness of donors across Canada. As a result we were able to help some very special kids, and I am so proud to have been part of this incredible event.” The 14 Courageous Rappellers on the Trucking for Wishes Team were: 1) Lou Smrylis, Truck News 2) Doug Coleman, Doug Coleman Trucking 3) Roman Lewinsky, Navistar 4) Claudia Milicevic, TransCore 5) Lynda Crickmore, Challenger Motor Freight 6) Geoff Topping, Challenger Motor Freight 7) Dionne Castillo, Birdseye Solutions 8) Carlo Woldeghiorghis, TTR 9) Micheal Foy, Travellers Financial 10) Brandon Clark, Dalton Timmis 11) Kate Oke, NAL Insurance/ Healthy Trucker 12) Aaron Lindsay, NAL Insurance/ Healthy Trucker 13) Keith Caldwell, NAL Insurance/ Healthy Trucker 14) Glenn Caldwell, NAL Insurance/ Healthy Trucker There aren’t too many dads that I know can say they rappelled 26.5 floors with their 17 year old son. Over www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
Driver Health ity of the trucking industry. Fleets and suppliers from the industry that made donations of $250-$500 got their logo on Trucking for Wishes Trailer (we still have a few spots open). Trucking For Wishes is not stopping here. In partnership with Southwood Graphics, Trucking for Wishes will be making new trailer decals available exclusively to sponsors with all the proceeds going to Make A Wish. “Each decal will tell a story of a wish that was made possible by one of our sponsors. We want to show the public what the trucking industry is doing to raise money and awareness for an amazing cause,” said Lindsay. For more information please visit www.truckingforwishes. com or emailinfo@truckingforwishes.com the years I’ve coach him in hockey and baseball, but this has got to be one of the coolest things we have been able to do together. The smile on his face when we were stepping over the edge together, is something I won’t ever forget. As we began our journey down the building, we kept each other focused on the present, which for us was enjoying the view and really taking it all in. After it was all over and we were getting our medal from Colby, it really hit home as to how fortunate we truly were. We couldn’t have done any of this without the generos-
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Glenn Caldwell Vice President Sales NAL Insurance Healthy Trucker
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Snacking Mistakes you may be making Andrea Morley Nutritionist & Health Coach Healthy Trucker
• Mindless snacking. If you work in a truck or at a desk all day, it can be even harder to limit the portions of your snacks, since mindless eating often takes over (we’ve all been there). Once you’re done, you realize you’ve eaten
Driver Health way more than you meant to and you didn’t even enjoy it, making you want something else. o Instead, go for one bite at a time. Chew it fully, enjoy it, and then pause before your next bite. If you can, set your snack/fork down in between bites to make sure you’re enjoying it. Finally, only snack when you’re actually hungry, not just out of boredom.
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nacking is important. It keeps our energy levels up, metabolism boosted so we burn more calories, and is an opportunity to fuel our bodies with nutrition. With that being said, it’s important to snack smart and choose the right foods in the right amount. • Keeping indulgent snacks around. It’s convenient to keep snacks close to you in your truck or in your desk, but if they aren’t healthy, it’s a recipe for disaster. It’s normal to want to treat yourself here and there, so you may be inclined to keep a chocolate bar in your truck or desk for when you need a treat. However, if you know it’s close by, you may finish that bar a lot faster than normal! o Instead, keep all of your close by snacks healthy, and simply don’t keep unhealthy snacks or treats on hand. When you decide it’s time to splurge, buy a small treat, eat it, and be done with it. • Overdoing it on healthy snacks. Remember your parents saying too much of anything isn’t good for you? This important for snacks that are healthy, but high calories, like unsalted nuts. While nuts are a great thing to implement into your daily diet, eating too many can cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight, simply because you’re taking in a lot of calories. The same thing goes for nut butter, avocados, and dried fruit. o Instead: Keep these foods away from arms reach, so they are harder to grab in the truck or in your desk. Then, grab the right amount at a specific time of day, like a handful of nuts with an apple at breakfast or on your salad at lunch. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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Turbo Continues from page 26 Combustion gasses leaving the cylinder on the exhaust stroke still have a great deal of unexpended energy; this energy is captured by routing those gasses through the exhaust manifold into the turbo’s turbine housing. The hot pressurized exhaust goes through a spiral scroll and is directed against the blades of the turbine wheel, causing it to spin very rapidly. Rotational velocities can exceed 560 meters per second (m/s), which means those small wheels travel over a kilometer every 2 seconds! The exhaust gas is then directed to the turbine outlet, and exit the engine through the vehicle’s exhaust system. The turbine wheel is connected by a shaft to the compressor wheel, which spins inside the compressor housing. Clean air is drawn through the engine’s air filters and ducting. The rapidly spinning compressor wheel gives the air a rapid velocity at a low pressure, this air stream then passes through a diffuser to create a low velocity high pressure air stream which is then directed to the engine. One of the side effects of compressing the air is that there is a large temperature increase that can increase the
A female driver’s experience Continued from page 33
Are we really attracting women into the trucking industry with policies like these? The Women In Trucking Association Facebook page has nearly 10,000 folks who share their expertise when asked. I created a poll and asked the female drivers to respond to the following question. “Did any of you have to share sleeping space with males during training (not in the truck, but at the school or carrier’s facility)?” I was surprised to learn that ten percent of the respondents were provided a shared sleeping facility with men. Some of the drivers stated the names of their training provider. Many of these are members of Women In Trucking Association. This is truly unacceptable and could be a reason some women won’t succeed as professional drivers if they are concerned about their safety, or their perwww.thetruckingnetwork.ca
thermal stress in an engine under load. To help deal with this, modern engines utilize a charge air cooler. On vehicles equipped with this, the compressed air leaving the turbocharger is routed through a large radiator in the cooling system air stream. This can drop the temperature of the intake air by 200 degrees Fahrenheit or more. This increases the density of the charge air which also contributes to greater engine efficiency. The shaft connecting the turbine and compressor wheels is a micropolished forged steel shaft. The radial bearings have a full floating design with a film of oil between the shaft and bearing, and a similar film between the bearing and the housing it is situated in. Axial play is controlled by steel or brass thrust bearings. High pressure gasses on the turbine and compressor sides are prevented from entering the bearing housing by piston ring style barrier seal rings. Originally turborchargers were fairly fragile devices fitted to aircraft engines, but advances in metallurgy, engineering and computer aided designs have allowed for robust and compact designs with a life expectancy similar to the engines they are installed on. sonal items in a non-private area. Even the men agreed. A male driver commented about sharing a space with anyone because he’s “be nervous (about) them stealing his belongings.” Another male driver said his wife would not have accepted the arrangement. We have a long way to go before we’ve addressed the challenges women face as they consider a career as a professional driver. However, personal safety and privacy while in training should be the standard for all drivers. Men and women are not the same and carriers that ignore gender differences are not creating a positive environment for the demographic we are trying to attract. If you are a training facility that expects all of your students to share sleeping quarters, we ask you to consider whether this would be acceptable if that woman was your own daughter, wife, mother or sister.
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Truth and Time go Hand in Hand Continued from page 25
What is the efficiency cost to a trucking company when a dispatcher has to retrain their entire workforce over a year as compared to normal attrition, which is maybe five percent, or less? What is the cost to your operation of additional personal to constantly be hiring because of the churning, or additional personnel to be continually plating and UN plating Owner Operators while your fleet stays the same size? What cost to safety, it’s a known fact that a company with high turnover has more accidents incidents and workers comp claims, orientation is continually educating people administration never settles down because everyone is new at the paperwork process and your reputation for service to your customers, how can a company that is retraining an entire workforce over a twelve month time frame provide dependable service, I don’t think it can be done. I think the companies who work this way attract their customers with predatory rates and probably churn their customers in a similar way they do their drivers. The human suffering is an intangible that boggles the mind people don’t want to fail they don’t want to be jumping jobs and have to go home and tell their significant others that their decision to work at a given company didn’t work out, that is some serious stress. Does anyone want to take a stab at how many people in North America have been behind the wheel and earned their CDL’s but are no longer in the industry, my guess is that for every 3 AZ licensed driver 2 are still driving for a living! So what’s next, will we do the same thing we have always done and end up where we have been for the past three plus decades with our drivers? I ask you to stop and think this one through, if you focus on quality and integrity and make it a cornerstone of your operation you will get quality and integrity, don’t settle for less.
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