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The full swing of summer
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he mercury is on the rise. Mosquitos sing us the song of their people. Every NHL club is settling in to watch the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins vie for the Stanley Cup while, in Toronto, Jose Bautista gets his kicks doing things on the baseball diamond that make people want to punch him in the face. Summer is here, Canada. With this first issue of the second half of our year, The Trucking Network has an eye toward uncertainty in our industry. It’s neither a time of doom and gloom nor one in which fleets and industry groups can afford complacency. We face a changing status quo across the country, one in which technology in particular will likely change the way we serve our Canada’s national supply chain. It’s a point that the soon-outbound head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance recently stressed when addressing a federal Senate subcommittee last month in Ottawa: our national and provincial leaders are not on the same page they need to be for carriers nationwide to reap the benefits of and/or evolve to keep step with our technologically shifting landscape. Fleets have aerodynamic components and electronic information systems at their fingertips with the potential to better serve our customers, dramatically reduce our costs of doing business, and overall enhance every carrier’s bottom line across the country. A number of companies have already voluntarily equipped electronic logging devices on every one of their vehicles before lawmakers have even agreed upon the wording of a mandate requiring them. Meanwhile, for all the benefits the trucking industry and the Canadian economy as a whole stands to enjoy, it’s still a chore finding ways to help provincial governments benefit their own intranational trade by agreeing to uniform trailer dimension and weight standards. There’s also every right to be concerned that American light- and medium-duty trucks tailored to ambitiously revised GHG-reduction standards won’t
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be able to handle Canada’s notoriously brutal terrain and winter weather conditions. The time has come to quit being stingy on the throttle and make up ground between existing legislation and advancements in our industry. The news isn’t all frustrating, however. Clinical trials in California are helping drivers and fleet managers alike come around to proactive ways to save the careers of operators plagued by inconsistent rest during their downtime. Meanwhile, the American startup Otto has brought together a super-group band of former Google, Tesla and Apple employees, along with enthusiastically cooperative drivers and carrier owners, to further the development of the world’s most efficient and safe fully autonomous truck through ambitious data gathering cross our neighbor to the south. There’s good news, there’s not-so-good news, and then there’s the uncertainty. Recent statistics don’t necessarily point to either an entirely optimistic or completely pessimistic outlook. Fleets are optimistic about the half-year to come, despite a spring that was conspicuously absent its usual expected April surge. Carriers are showing signs of improved quarter-overquarter and year-over-year trailer sales, despite a forecasted downturn in tractor orders. Of course, it all leads up to the annual frantic season that begins in fall and climaxes with an unforgiving holiday shipping rush that commences earlier every year. Really, that’s what summer is for us as much as it for any other workers: one last chance to soak up the sun and breathe before the World Series, Halloween, and Thanksgiving usher in the cold of the holidays. Enjoy the dog days, fellow truckers. Drive on.
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A word on cargo theft in Canada
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hen one endeavors to think like a thief, it isn’t necessarily hard to grasp why cargo theft is such an attractive venture. Think about a typical bank robbery for a moment. An average heist might net $2,000 or so at the risk of doing seven to 10 years in jail. In the same risk-reward sense, cargo theft is laughably unbalanced, potentially scoring anywhere from $200,000 to $250,000 worth of goods while risking likely probation for a first offense. That’s why it has become an epidemic that accounts for more than $5 billion in losses each year in Canada between fleets and their clientele, thanks to highly organized criminal networks benefitting from sophisticated distribution and redirection networks. Making matters worse, employees often face few consequences for filtering information down to criminals and borders between provinces and local jurisdictions often lack the resources and
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solutions to net thieves trafficking stolen cargo between them. In the end, it’s carriers who end up saddled with the lost shipments, crippled customers, and skyrocketing deductibles when cargo and equipment are lost. Don’t let the movies fool you, either: rather than pricey high-end retail goods, the ease of re-selling re-directed food and beverages causes consumables to account for more than a third of lost cargo. Cargo loss and additional risks such as assaults on drivers and vandalized vehicles have driven cargo companies to sink more money
Industry News every year into risk-control solutions investigative consultants tasked with exposing complicit employees, rooting out criminal networks, and guarding shipments in transit using revolutionary technology such as “geofencing” applications that set off an immediate alert to fleet managers and cargo owners if freight diverts off a defined route or outside a set geographic perimeter. Of course, it’s an ongoing battle that the Canadian trucking industry will likely never truly “win” definitively. The more clever our solutions as an industry, the more obsessive thieves will become in finding weaknesses in riskcontrol solutions, whether faced with closed circuit television monitoring, GPS tracking, professional private investigation firms, or subjecting employees to more stringent criminal record and driver abstract screenings. Continued on page 53
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Stemco predicts rising Trailer Tail demand as 50,000th unit hits highway
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fter selling its milestone 50,000th TrailerTail last month, EnPro Industries company Stemco has publicly predicted that the rear tail trailer fairing’s future demand looks promising enough to more than justify EnPro’s 2014 construction of a brand-new dedicated production facility to support its growing demand. TrailerTail caught on throughout the commercial trucking industrial largely for dramatically improving fuel efficiency by an average of 5.5% through the streamlining effect of its aerodynamic technology on airflow around semi-trailers. Add improved stability and driver visibility, and it’s easy to see why the Province of Quebec gladly legalized the product for use on its highways, effective this past April: what’s good for safety is clearly also good for carriers’ bottom lines. Oh, there’s also the company’s claim that a single TrailerTail-equipped semi offsets roughly a single passenger vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions all by itself. Stemco innovate tire and mileage solutions group vice president Bob Montgomery reports that, even while prices were on the lower side at the pump in 2015, demand re-
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mained plenty impressive as diesel prices creeped upward and fleets prioritized energy and fuel savings any way they could. “We’ve been very pleased with the TrailerTail Trident, and have over 5,000 in our fleet today,” said Paul Higgins, Springfield, Mo.-based carrier Prime, Inc.’s director of fleet maintenance. “We’re pleased to see our folks achieve an additional 1/4 of a mile per gallon. TrailerTail effectively enables our owner operators to earn an extra penny per mile.”
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Industry News
Commercial truck, drivers the safest on Canada’s highways
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s professional responsibility goes, the Canadian trucking industry almost couldn’t ask for more: the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s latest Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR) declares that there is no safer vehicle-operator combination on Canada’s highways than commercial trucks and drivers. The most recent available complete data, collected in 2013, accounts for 93 large trucks involved in fatal crashes out of a total 281,785 known trucks operating within the province, a 5-percent decrease year-over-year from
2012’s tally. All in all, a mere 55 out of all 199,470 registered tractortrailers requiring a Class A driver’s
license for operation met with fatal collisions, just .02 per cent of the entire vehicle population. Only four vehicles out of 93 large trucks involved in fatal crashes were found to have caused or contributed to accidents through apparent defects.
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Removing aerodynamic OEM tractor features: worth the effort?
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he North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has some simple advice for any fleet considering deploying convoys of aerodynamic tractors to bolster fuel efficiency: messing with OEM designs will do more harm than good. Yes, manufacturers know what they’re doing. Between mismatching tractors and trailers of different heights and actually removing factory aerodynamic features, tweaks with the best of intentions in mind may actually dent fuel economy as much as 20 per cent. In the U.S., even at comfortably low fuel prices, that’s the equivalent to USD$3,500 per year, according to a recent NACFE report. What’s more, modern aerodynamic tractors are already around 30 per cent more fuel-efficient than classic tractors. Continued on page 51
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Industry News
Super group of engineers looks to usher self-driving trucks into the mainstream
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n itself, the realization of fully autonomous commercial trucks roaming North America has been a number of years in the making. For all the substantial strides made in the past three years, though, a company comprised of former Apple, Tesla and Google employees may have at least the pedigree to progress from small-but-impressive steps to giant moonshot leaps forward. The U.S. startup is called Otto, and it just happens to have the blood of three cutting-edge frontrunners in bringing self-driving cars to American roadways running through its veins. Former Google self-driving technology engineer Anthony Levandowski joined fellow ex-Googlers Lior Ron and Don Burnette and robotics expert Claire Delaunay in founding the promising company to progress an evolution from traditional commercial trucks toward a self-guided fleet of freight vehicles. Levandowski acknowledges that means loading up test trucks - currently, the Volvo VNL 780 - with unprecedented networks of software, sensors, cameras, and lasers that allow them to safely and independently travel anywhere along U.S.
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highways without a hitch while a supervising driver either manages other tasks or even catches up in sleep. Instead of sinking resources into building proprietary vehicles of their own, Otto is dedicated to compiling optimal hardware kits for installation on existing Class 8 truck models either during their builds or at a service centre after rolling off the line. Moving the ambitious technical loadout forward is no small investment, The Toronto Star learned in May. Otto currently has feelers out for upward of 1,000 volunteer professional truckers willing to have experimental test kits installed in their cabs at no cost to provide data for fine-tuning.
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Industry News
How connected are you to the internet of things?
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nterconnected devices or what is known as IoT (Internet of Things), IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) or IoE (Internet of Everything) is the fastest growing technology revolution undergoing in the world today. Conservative estimates put Industrial IoT market at US $15 Trillion in 10 years time. Accenture reports IoT market was worth US$ 20 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $500 billion in 2020 and $15 trillion by 2030. IDC has that market to be worth $665 billion in 2014 and reaching $1.7 trillion by 2020. It is expected that by 2020 over 29 billion devices will be connected and 31% of the economy will be just devices. North America represents 26% of global IoT economy, which puts the Canadian market at around $17 billion and expected to grow to over $300 Billion in the next 10 years. IoT Events are dedicated to creating a platform supporting efficient, cost effective and environment friendly Canadian industrial growth and development. We endeavour to: Connect Empower Grow IoT Events will help you discover solutions to complex n n n
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problems, gain advanced technical knowledge and build long term beneficial relationships through our events. Attendees of our events should walk away with knowledge and context to help them improve their business. Conferences and exhibitions are an ideal forum for businesses to solve their business challenges, grow their business, establish thought leadership, build powerful brands and develop fruitful relationships. Based in Toronto we serve Canadian Industrial, Manufacturing, Healthcare, O&G, Mining and Public Sectors.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO: ELDs, environmental thinking mark Canada’s “game-changing” trucking factors
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ith the close of his tenure in sight at the end of 2017, Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) CEO David Bradley addressed the Alberta Motor Transport Association with a prediction that ambitious environmental standards and mandated technologies such as Electronic Logging Devices will change the trucking industry as we know it. In fact, Bradley said, the ramifications of the environment supplanting overall safety as industry regulators’ “major preoccupation” aren’t so much “coming” as they are “here”. After all, trucking goods across Canada pits equipment against notoriously brutal operation environments and hefty weights that trucks tailored to future U.S. greenhouse gas reduction standards may or may not have the muscle to handle. “All of a sudden, GHG arguments count more than they did before,” Bradley remarked in reference to the CTA seeking the removal of weight penalties tied to wide-base single tires. Bradley also vocally championed the Canadian trucking industry as a whole embracing ELDs and other safety and productivity-driven technologies ahead of federal mandates, based in no small part on voiced existing support from the industry’s own drivers. The advent of mandatory speed limiters in Ontario and Quebec stands out as yet another example of the “unstoppable force” of innovation in the name of better standards and practices. “At the end of the day, drivers really like the technology . . . if it goes down for a day, you really see how much they appreciate it,” he said. “We know certain types of equipment, certain types of technology are inevitably going to be mandated.” The inevitability of technology changing the way the industry relates to its drivers allowed Bradley an opportunity to assure that even Syncrude’s utilization of fully autonomous trucks in northern Alberta would not signal the end of human pilots or drivers on Canada’s roads. Continued on page 53 www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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Mack receives $23.6M grant for zero-emission testing
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ne of truck’s most respected OEMs will play an influential role in potentially groundbreaking emissions research, thanks to a $23.6-million grant package from the State of California. By testing zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks, both Mack and state transportation officials hope to diminish air pollution emanating from “freight-intensive” locations by focusing on geo-fencing applications and ultra-low NOx and plug-in hybrid technology. Representatives of both the Greensboro, N.C.-based manufacturer and the South Coast Air Quality Management District jointly announced the research partnership during the Advanced Clean Technology (ACT) Expo in May. Drayage fleet demonstrations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have consisted of running a Pinnacle
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day cab-based hybrid electric drayage truck through the facilities’ heaviest freight traffic areas in a pure electric mode. The truck’s integrated Mack MP7 diesel engine and parallel hybrid system powered by a lithium-ion battery pack then recharges its batteries after transitioning into its hybrid mode in other areas.
Mack has also made substantial headway in improving fuel efficiency by drastically trimming vehicle weight and optimizing aerodynamics. The brand’s GuardDog Connect telematics platform is the basis for the experimental geo-fencing application that shifts back and forth between hybrid and zero-emission operating modes.
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Western Star brings Optimus Prime to life with real-life Transformer W
ell, Western Star was already the brand slapped onto the iconic Optimus Prime in the four unprecedented-blockbuster Transformers movies. Why wouldn’t they be the OEM to deliver the world’s first vehicle that swiftly converts into an entirely different machine?
body-builder interested in developing additional applications with a test cab, if it means bolting more equipment onto a prototype that already also converts into a flatdeck or tractor with integrated fifth wheel and dump trailer and will soon include swappable crane, and
vacuum kits using convenient controls inside the cab. It’s a standing offer that Tomlinson said already has builders intrigued and queuing up to experiment with body integration. Continued on page 53
Built upon a Western Star 6900 chassis designed for off-road applications, the MBT-40 truck’s moniker indeed stands for “Multi-Body Transformer” and converts without tools into whole new vehicle in around eight minutes. A Palfinger G68 hooklift emerged from the chassis during its premiere demonstration at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds in late May as a driver transformer it from a fully functional water truck into a dump truck with no assistance. The hooklift then attached itself to, lifted, and secured a nearby dump body into place to complete its metamorphosis. “You can drive to any road and see a water truck sitting there,” said Western Star XD and Vocational Sales Manager John Tomlinson. “It’s a chassis he’s paid $700,000 for and it’s sitting on the road doing nothing. Now I can water in the afternoon and dump all morning and it’s quicker to change that than it is to fuel a truck up.” Western Star’s impressive innovation may have just begun to simmer. The company is prepared to supply any www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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MTO moves forward with proposals for HTA compliance reform plan U.S. trucking conditions take hard tumble in March
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he U.S. trucking industry struck its lowest FTR Trucking Conditions Index point since 2011 in March, a 4.22 reading after tumbling 50 per cent since February. With a consistent overall freight market and steady truck loadings amidst lagging growth, FTR analysts attributed the dropoff to poor economics throughout Q1. Unfortunately, ongoing unfavorable downside risks may stifle any significant upward progress any earlier than late 2016 and could actually give way to ongoing month-to-month declines. “The freight markets have slowed significantly over the last year with March volumes just 1.5% above year ago levels,” said FTR Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Starks. “On a seasonallyadjusted basis, volumes were lower in March than what was seen in July of last year. The market has essentially moved sideways for more than half a year.” Continued on page 53
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American Trucking Associations make stand defending flexible HOS practices
roposals recently posted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for a 45-day comment period suggest progress toward meeting a 2014 commitment to more complete Highway Traffic Act (HTA) compliance. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) reported in May that the MTO has set a loose 2017-2018 time frame for bringing designated “road-building” machines such as hydrovac trucks, water tank trucks, concrete pumpers, mobile cranes, and other heavy application and utility trucks into line with the same HTA standards as the rest of Canada’s trucking industry. Continued on page 53
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Rising U.S. Class 8 truck supply continues to outstrip demand
he American Trucking Associations (ATA) want U.S. federal lawmakers make a stand for their industry’s greater good and support legislation upholding the current hands-off, flexible rules for professional truck drivers’ hoursof-service restarts. Existing regulations in place since 2004 provide drivers with discretion to tailor extended off-duty periods to suit individual schedules and family needs. In the intervening 12 years, interests labeled by the ATA as “anti-trucking advocacy groups” have repeatedly urged the U.S. House and Senate (to no avail) to draw up tighter restrictions setting strict periods when drivers must be off the road and rested. Continued on page 51 22 | The Trucking Network | June 2016
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CT Research says supply of Class 8 trucks in the US is continuing to rise faster than demand. Based on the company’s most recent For-Hire Trucking Index, Act president and senior analyst Kenny Vieth said the trend has been ongoing for eight consecutive months, and that fleets in the survey noted that freight continues to be soft and was void of the usual April uptick. “In fact, in the past year, only once has the reverse been true,” said Vieth. “In addition to overcapacity relative to current freight activity, a widespread inventory overhang is compounding the problem.” www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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B.C. Premier offers apology for racist denial of Komagata Maru passengers W e at The Trucking Network applaud British Columbia Premier Christy Clark for placing an eloquent punctuation upon a tragically racist moment in Canada’s history with a commemorative apology for the May 23, 1914 denial of the Komagata Maru’s entry into port at our shore. The Komagata Maru arrived in British Columbia after setting sail from Hong Kong, a British Empire holding at the time, by way of Yokohama, Japan, and Shanghai, China, carrying 376 Punjab passengers from British India. Officials that day admitted 24 passengers from the ship, but turned away another 352 forced back to India. The 352 British subjects prohibited from disembarking included 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims, and 12 Hindus denied entry due to laws barring Asian immigrants. Continued on page 51
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is applauded as he formally apologizes for a 1914 government decision that barred most of the passengers of the Komagata Maru from entering Canada.
Quebec: Fort Mac Fire no ATA recognize Motorcycle safety month with SafetyExcuse for Illegal Truck Awareness campaign A A Quebec man was shown no sympathy by police for driving an illegal truck, despite recently escaping the fires in Fort McMurray. According to a May 22nd report in the Globe and mail, Bonaventure QC native, Nick VanTol was forced to flee Alberta with his girlfriend after wildfire’s consumed much of the city. After realizing they would be unable to stay in Alberta for long, the couple returned to their home province of Quebec in Van Tol’s Dodge Diesel 3500. The problem is the specific size and modifications of the vehicle are illegal in the province, a fact Van Tol was hoping police would overlook due to the circumstances. “We didn’t really have any money for hotels or anything like that, so we just decided to drive back home,” Van Tol said.”It’s no excuse, it’s real. I have no job, I have no nothing. I was forced out of my home. No one really knows what it’s like to go through something like that.” Despite his situation the couple was pulled over not long after reaching their home city, and issued a $311 ticket. Van Tolpleaded with the officer to consider the circumstances but to no avail. The officer instead proceeded with some measurements and determined the suspension was illegal. Van Tol said he shouldn’t have to modify his truck, which still has Alberta plates, every time he crosses provincial lines. He added that his priority upon returning wasn’t his vehicle’s suspension, but rather recovering from being displaced by the fire. “It really isn’t an option right now,” he said about bringing his truck in line with provincial laws. “I have to figure everything out with work.” Van Tol said he plans to contest the ticket. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
s a complement to their Share the Road Highway Safety Program, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) spent Motorcycle Awareness Month drawing attention to some of the most undersized vehicles on the road on behalf of the men and women who professionally operate some of the biggest. Events intended to help Canada’s truckers remember how dangerous their rigs can be to motorcyclists included a presentation by Share the Road truck drivers to the Williamsport, Pa. Gold Wing Road Riders Association about avoiding a commercial truck’s blind spots. “Motorcyclists and truck drivers understand that due to the unique qualities of their vehicles, they must remain vigilantly committed to safety at all times in order to keep our roads safe,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “As part of Motorcycle Awareness Month, ATA’s Share the Road program is working with motorcycle groups to educate all motorists on the importance of safely sharing the road with trucks and motorcycles.” Drivers pointed out to riders that a truck traveling 65 mph or more requires more than 100 yards to reach a complete stop. As a general rule, if a motorcycle rider can’t see the driver in the truck’s mirror, the driver can’t see the motorcyclist either, making it an unsafe risk to try and pass. Continued on page 53 June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 23
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Cleaner Air and efficient use of resources (fuel)! By Dave Raynsford Director Safety & Compliance QuikX Transportation
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hen you look at the escalating fuel pump prices and think about the cost of your weekend trip to the cottage or the in-laws or even just a drive in the country, there is a financial impact that must be realized before you make the commitment to fill your fuel tank! Transfer that thinking on a much larger scale to the owner operator truck or the fleet owner’s truck! The same calculations of fuel costs based on trip miles per gallon (or litres per 100 kilometres) are part of the formula used to determine whether there is enough money (or not) in the rate offered by the shipper for the transport service. Losing money (or so-called breaking even) on the trip regardless of circumstance, is a step backward for a carrier. An outbound trip that makes reasonable to high profit quickly erodes if the return trip is “at cost”. The vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, degree of “risk” and driver wages do not adjust according to the reduced rate! Given the volatility of freight rates today (let’s call it a carrier “smackdown”) fuel cost is a major consideration! As professional transportation and equipment operators it is our moral responsibility to exercise the
greatest care in preserving fuel. Here are the four “eliminators” that, when followed, will help to ensure proper driver control when concentrating on fuel usage and vehicle efficiency. They are; Eliminate unnecessary miles (know your route, drive only where committed). Every mile of unnecessary travel means one more mile of waste. No sense nibbling away at the profit margin! Eliminate unnecessary speed (fuel consumption increases by 10% for every 10 kph over 90kph). Don’t forget the extra strain on the vehicle the extra speed will cause! Eliminate unnecessary braking (look well ahead) anticipate slowdowns or stops, take your foot off the accelerator to minimize braking, maximize engine compression energy for slowing the vehicle and make efficient use of vehicle momentum for calculating turns, stops and starts. Safely operating any vehicle includes considerate braking practices. Eliminate unnecessary idling (shut it off whenever you can, summer or winter). Idling engines simply waste fuel whenever they are running unnecessarily. In addition, the idling engine pollutes. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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Everyone using fuel needs to do so with a high regard for the inherent responsibilities.In fact, proper use of any nonrenewable resource is equally as important as the responsibility ofthoroughly inspecting the equipment and driving it safely. It all goes together to make up the complete “professional package�. The professional vehicle operator role in pursuing commerce is to provide exemplary service. And regardless of anycompetitive shortcomings, all professional drivers should be courteous, conscientious and aware of the elements needed to complete a successful transportation service. These commercial driversmust also exercise determination in their approach toward preservation of the general public safety. That determination must include the obligation of providing the highest efficiency standards possible, all in the interest of industry sustainability and preservawww.thetruckingnetwork.ca
tion. Let’s be certain we are doing everything we can possibly do to ensure we preserve our fuel, maintain vehicle efficiency and contribute to a healthy company/industry environment! Such considerations serve to protect future interests for everyone.
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Maintenance Doesn’t Only Pertain to the Trucks
Matt Richardson Sales & Operations Manager
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hen the word “maintenance” comes up in conversation within trucking circles, most would assume the talk is about the trucks, or any piece of equipment for that matter. In the training world however, “maintenance” can be a couple of things. Outside of the regularly thought of the use of the word, in the training world, we rank our students in three different categories; No Maintenance, Low Maintenance, and High Maintenance. No Maintenance: These students are every training school’s dream. They have done their research on the industry and they have obtained all the required paperwork for enrolment without being 26 | The Trucking Network | June 2016
asked or reminded more then once. When enrolled, these students make sure that they have fully committed to the schedule and treat it as ifit is their job. During their training they make sure to always arrive on time and in the proper attire. They ask questions throughout the training and they listen to the answers from the instructors. No Maintenance students also study their training paperwork. You can tell this because when it comes to the pre-trip and air brake components of their training, they progress much faster than their counterparts in the other two maintenance categories. By week three or four of their programs, these students also have a pretty good idea of what companies they would like to work for. In some cases, they have reached out to the companies to let them know of the interest, submitted a resume along with a list of certificates they will obtain and
potentially meet for an interview, which in the best case scenario results in a conditional job offer. When these no maintenance students have obtained their licenses and have received all their certificates, it is likely they are on their way to a successful career in the industry. Low Maintenance: Most of the time, students falling into the Low Maintenance category are enjoyable to have around the training facility. During the enrolment process they will have most paperwork handy and what they don’t bring when they are supposed to, normally shows up shortly after. They may have some scheduling issues but they address them in a polite way. These students are committed to the program but sometimes need a little push to bear down, or may need a regular reminder from the instructors to study the training paperwork. These students will ask the odd question about www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
employment opportunities throughout the program but when you follow up with them they haven’t moved on anything. Once they successfully pass their road test, they often complete interviews in the following weeks and are working for a reputable company within a few weeks of graduating. High Maintenance: These students can cause headaches and challenges for everyone involved in their training program, including the administrators, customer service representatives, school managers, and possibly most importantly, the instructors. When this type of student is going through the enrolment process, it seems as though they always need to be chased down for their paperwork and hounded to get it handed in. You’re never sure whether these students want to be in the program, or if they are being forced to be. Sometimes they seem excited and committed, other times extremely disinterested. When you give these students their schedule, it is likely they “forget” everything you told them during orientation. Things like, “Why I am scheduled on a weekend?”, “What do you mean there is evening training”, “Oh, sorry I forgot to tell you I need 5 days off for a trip to Cuba.” Once scheduling issues are sorted out and training begins, it’s a tossup whether the student will show up on time or not, usually being anywhere from 5-15 minutes late. It is rare that these students take the time to study their training paperwork, and often during yard times the instructors have to focus extra effort on making sure that they are paying attention. The instructors will have headaches from these students for numerous reasons; 1) they don’t listen, 2) they can sense the disinterest and lack of effort, 3) they don’t study, and it shows, 4) they complain, 5) etc, etc, etc... For this type of student, by the 5th or 6th week of a program, it seems as if they have done no research and have no idea about the type of driving or any companies they may be interested in obtaining www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
employment from, nor do they have an interest in speaking with the customer service representatives about potential opportunities. After a successful road test, these students will wait weeks, maybe months to start a job hunt. In most cases these types of students end up working for a less then reputable carrier or possibly not pursuing a career
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in the industry at all. When we do our employment calls to previous graduates on a regular basis,without fail, the students in the “No Maintenance” and “Low Maintenance” categories are working for the reputable carriers or private fleets, have had very little to no job jumping and are happy with their career choice. Continued on page 51
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s ’ t a Wh p u k c a B your ? n a l P A Glenn Caldwell Vice President Sales NAL Insurance Healthy Trucker
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few years ago, my mother-in-law Dianne who lives in Florida had a serious surgery and my wife Darlene had to rush to Florida to look after her. Up until a year earlier, Dianne lived in MI which made it easier to go visit for a few days to help care for her after previous surgeries. This time, because of the distance, Darlene needed to stay for a week, and she asked if I’d be okay looking after our kids all by myself. To be honest, I thought it would be a piece of cake. Boy… was I in for a huge surprise. The Morning of Day One… a Wake the kids up, and make sure they roll out of bed…check a Make breakfast …check a Feed the dogs, take them out for a walk… check. a Make the lunches that they both like, since they seem to have different acquired tastes … check. a Get the kids off to school in time to catch their separate busses… yikes! a Cleaning up after the morning events and still try get showered and make it out the door on time…well, we’ll give that one half a check. It’s funny, they do say that absences make the heart grow fonder, but it also got me to realize how much my lovely wife truly does each and every day to keep our household running smoothly. Oh, and the evenings were just as challenging: Cooking dinner, cleaning, making sure all the animals were fed, doing the laundry (took me a while to figure out the new washing machine), making sure homework assignments were completed and getting the kids off to their extracurricular activities, picking them up, getting them off to bed at decent time just www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
Driver Health so they can get up and start the entire process over the next day… wow. I guess it’s true that sometimes you don’t realize how much someone does, until you end up going through all the motions yourself. While Darlene was gone, I managed to work through some of the daily events. However trying to keep up all week with household chores and taking care of the children along with keeping up with my work schedule was very challenging. I know I don’t say it enough, but I am truly thankful to my wife for keeping your lives and household running so smoothly! If you can relate, don’t forget to thank your spouse for everything they do too! That extra-long week really gave me a better appreciation of what a single parent does each and every day of their lives. I applaud all single parents for doing the job of two and still making it to work on-time! The experience also got me thinking about what happens when we lose an employee. When a key employee is off unexpectedly for a few days, employers may be able to divide up their important tasks between the rest of the team and make it through until that employee returns. Depending on the role, some duties may have to wait until that individual comes back and that’s when “the laundry” can really start piling up. But what if that key employee is gone for a long period of time, or worse yet, isn’t coming back? A few years ago our company hired an individual whose key task was to be trained on the majority of roles in our organization, just in case. This individual has become a very valuable member of our team as the employee is able to fill-in during vacations, illness’ and other family emergencies that can crop up when we least expect it. This ensures our business can continue to run without a snag. I also learned the importance of having a “back-up” many years ago when my laptop was stolen and I lost all my data. Turns out I should have been www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
backing up my computer system every night. It took me forever to get the information back and I’m sure there are calls or appointments that I missed. (I apologize if someone reading this happens to be one of those appointments). So what about you? What’s your “back-up” plan if you lost a key employee for a week or two, or longer? It’s not something we like to think about, but it can happen. Would your business be able to run status quo without a snag or would the entire company be in chaos? Losing a key employee
action to be able to keep the business going and figure out where the freight is and what Driver was scheduled to pick it up. Just think about how many families and business are counting on you to pull through. My friend Kim Richardson had a similar horrific situation when fire ripped through the KRTS office facility September 23, 2015. I can’t imagine the stress that this put their team through, but because they had a backup plan, their training school was up and running the very next day.
if you’re not prepared with a backup plan could be devastating to your business. In addition to saving your butt in a crisis, cross training also improves workflow between departments and ultimately improves the overall productivity within an organization which also helps companies stay competitive. And while we’re on the subject, let’s dig a bit deeper. Do you have a backup plan if your office building was engulfed in flames and all your files went up in smoke? Jeff Bryan Transport experienced a fire that could have destroyed their business completely on Thanksgiving weekend 2011. Because they had a backup plan and immediately implemented it, they had the business up and running again without a snag by Monday morning in a temporary office. Once you are over the shock of it all, you still have to take immediate
So what about you? What’s your back up plan? If you don’t have a detailed emergency backup plan, don’t wait another day. Put one in place. Thankfully, my mother-in-law is now fully recovered and basking in the sun in Florida as I write this. As look back on this event as a distant member, I’m thinking it may be time to start putting together a better backup plan at home and do somecross training with the kids for some of the additional tasks at hand…just in case. About the Author Glenn Caldwell is the Vice-President of Sales for NAL Insurance Inc. of London ON. For over 25 years, Glenn has worked closely with many fleets across the country to ensure their Owner/Operators have the protection they need to Keep Rollin’. You can reach him 800 265 1657-3350 gcaldwell@nalinsurance.com June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 29
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The h t l a e of H g n i k c u r T n i
Andrea Morley Nutritionist & Health Coach Healthy Trucker
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n recent years, health and fitness have moved up on everyone’s priority lists, including in the world of trucking. People are now seeing the effects of years of poor nutrition and exercise habits, and are starting to educate themselves about better food choices and how to make them. As we know, this is especially important in trucking where many drivers tend to lead an inactive lifestyle, fueling themselves with fast, convenient foods due to their long hours on the road. We have already witnessed countless drivers take control of their health, trading pounds and pill bottles for muscles and a clean bill of health. Fleets have caught on to the trend too, implementing driver wellness programs, hosting driver’s meetings with healthy options, and offering support and encouragement to those looking to get healthy. Truck stops have started carrying a variety of healthy snacks, including nuts, protein bars, and yogurt, and more meals with vegetables 30 | The Trucking Network | June 2016
and lean protein. The problem? Many drivers are still uneducated in the area of nutrition and fitness, and many simply don’t realize how important it is that they make a change. It’s not exactly their fault, though, as truck stops are still packed with unhealthy food, and it tends to be cheaper and arguably better tasting than the healthier options. Fitness centers in truck stops are rare, and many drivers aren’t comfortable working out beside their truck in a truck stop parking lot. This simply isn’t good enough. If we don’t keep progressing and health in the industry stays how it is now, we can expect drivers to continue to die far too early. Fleets will continue to pay the price of drivers being unhappy and unhealthy, with staff taking more sick days and being at risk of losing their license. Families of drivers will continue to suffer emotionally and financially as their loved ones fall ill, lose income, and lose their lives before their time. We also know this lifestyle can compromise their safety behind the wheel, which is the ultimate risk to the driver, fleet, supply chain, and public. With that being said, we’re still seeing change, and we can expect that things will only get better as time passes. Here’s what we can do to help the industry continue to get healthier:
Drivers can first, and most importantly, educate themselves. This includes learning more about the state of their own health by asking questions at their next doctor’s appointment, and learning more about healthy eating and exercises they can do on the road. Then, they must make the choice to change on an individual level, and set an example for their coworkers and younger drivers. They can also encourage truck stops to stock even more healthy foods at affordable prices by “voting with their dollars” and buying the healthy options that are available. Fleets can continue to support drivers and staff by implementing wellness programs and committees. This can even includesourcing group discounts on nation-wide gym memberships and fitness equipment they can take in the truck. They can also incorporate health & wellness education into their orientation process, to ensure all new hires have knowledge and support around how to stay healthy on the road. Finally, truck stops can continue looking into ways to keep drivers happy, healthy, and fed. Anything from offering healthy options to areas designated for working out will contribute to healthier, happier, and ultimately safer drivers. Now ask yourself, are you going to be a part of the change? www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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e're coming into summer and school will be getting out soon, which is a time when my mind always reflects back to my days as a youngster. My summer routinely included hitting the road with my old man and the truck that sat in our laneway through my youth. Although we went to many different destinations, I remember he had kind of a half-steady run to Waco, Texas. He knew I loved going and it was usually a trip that was on the agenda for me. I loved the land of the cowboy and the wide-open spaces I saw down there. I still do. This was really the only one-on-one time I ever spent with him and it went by way too fast. He passed away when he was just past 50 years young. I remember that day like it was yesterday; how could this happen to a man who, the day before, looked like he could rip your head off for looking at him the wrong way? He died the morning after he returned home to London from driving his new Freightliner, with 2 other units decked behind it, from the production line in BC. I was amazed and devastated at the same time: gone so young, so fast. I recall that my dad thought I could have become a good diesel mechanic and encouraged me to pursue that career, but that it was going to take way too long for me. For some reason, I feel as though I have been in a hurry for my whole life, and for what, I do not know. Still don't, as a matter of fact. I dropped out of school as soon as I could and at age 16, I was working in a factory and living in an apartment with some other young brain surgeons who wouldn’t listen to their mothers when they tried to get us to study the books rather than hang out with each other and party. As I reflect on those trips, I now realize that those were the times that got me hooked on trucking. In those days, I, like a lot of other kids who were anxious to get out of school, had many choices and directions I could have ventured off to for the purpose of paying the rent and having enough left over for a few pints. But after spending that time in that truck and comparing that experience to a couple factories I spent some time in and being laid off from them, it seemed inevitable www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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where I would end up. It was just a matter of time. I never thought that trucking could have taken me this far. There’s been good, bad, and ugly along this trip, but never a second thought that this is the best industry in the world. I remember the courtesy my old man showed other truck drivers. I remember the planning that went into the trip. I remember the respect given the truck for what it could and could not do and how it needed attention. I remember that you never drove by a fellow trucker who was broke down or in need of anything that you could spare to help them out and get them going again. I remember that there was never any question that the job was going to get done, no matter what the obstacle; it was a point of pride for my old man. I was reminded on a few occasions that my last name was Haight and that I was responsible for ensuring I didn’t do anything that might leave a negative mark on that name or ten generations of Haights would rise from the grave and kick my sorry ass right after he did it first. As you can tell, those trips with him shaped my destiny and left precious memories for me for the rest of my life. How many of you are planning on taking your kids or even grandkids for a ride in your rig this summer? What will you teach them? How might it shape their futures? Hard to know, right? Give it some thought, folks. A message for those companies who do not allow any family passengers: smarten up, and don't give me any of this crap that the insurance company doesn’t allow it. I know better. Set a policy with rules that are reasonable and let families hand down to their kids the experience that might change their lives or at least let them see what their parent does for a living. Let them see how hard it is, how great it is, and how important it is to this economy and society to exist. Let the teacher show the kid how much dignity there is in this industry. It makes me scratch my head when you hear people say they don't make 'em like they used to; this is how it all starts. If this society would treat people like it used to, maybe we would make 'em like we used to. Continued on page 51 June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 31
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pfrikMg lwBx ivc mdd krn vfsqy nvfˆ aYp jldI hI trwk zrfeIvrfˆ vfsqy iek nvfˆ mobfiel Pon aYp AuplbD hovygf, ijhVf Aunfˆ nUM pfrikMg spOt lwBx ivc mdd krygf. ieh aYp trwk pfrikMg lIzriÈp ieinÈitv duafrf ivksq kIqf jf irhf hY. ies Audm ivc amYirkn trfˆsport irsrc ieMstIicAUt, nYtso PfAUz ˆ yÈn aqy amYirkn trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn BfeIvfl hn. ies bfry jfxkfrI idMdy hoey ey tI afr afeI dy vfeIs pRYËIzYt ˆ zYn mury ny dwisaf ik pfrikMg ies vkq trwikMg ieMzstrI dy 5 vwzy msilafˆ ivcoˆ iek hY. Aunfˆ dwisaf ik ies tYknOlojI rfhIˆ trwk pfrikMg sbMDI sUcnf AuplbD krfAux ivc vwzI mdd imlygI. nYtso dy pRYËIzYnt ilËf muilMgË ny ikhf ik trwk pfrikMg dy muwdy qy Koj kridafˆ PYzrl aqy styt srkfrfˆ ny ipCly dhfikafˆ dOrfn ikMny hI imlIan zflr Krcy hn aqy pr pfrikMg sbMDI mulk pwDrI zytf AuplbD krvfAux ivc ajy koeI Kfs pRgqI nhIˆ hoeI. asIˆ ies mfmly ivc ajy vI kfPI ipwCy hfˆ. pr sfzy zrfievrfˆ nUM ies sUcnf dI aj loV hY. ies krky asIˆ iPlhfl vfsqy koeI nf koeI rsqf kwZxf cfhuMdy hfˆ. ey tI ey dy pRYËIzYt ˆ aqy sI eI E ibl gryvË ny ikhf ik surwiKaq pfrikMg trwikMg ieMzstrI leI iek aihm muwdf hY. zrfievrfˆ df smfˆ bcfAux vfsqy ies vwl pihl dy aDfr qy iDafn dyxf sfzI awj dI loV hY. zrfievr sfzy mulk dI iekOnomI ivc vwzf Xogdfn pfAud ˆ y hn. ies krky asIˆ trwk pfrikMg pRovfeIzrfˆ nfl imlky kMm krnf cfh rhy hfˆ. ies sbMDI sfry pfrikMg pRovfeIzrfˆ nUM apIl kIqI geI hY ik Auh ies sfˆJy Audwm ivc Èfml hox aqy afpxy pfrikMg lOtfˆ ivc AuplbD spysfˆ dI igxqI aqy sUcnf sfzy nfl sfˆJI krn. ies bfry jfxkfrI dyx leI nYtso PfAUz ˆ yÈn nfl sMprk kIqf jf skdf hY: NATSO Foundation at (703) 549-2100 or hello@parkmytruck.com
kfrfˆ qoˆ bfad hux iDafn svY-cfilq trwkfˆ vwl ipCly kfPI smyˆ qoˆ svY-cfilq kfrfˆ bfry vwK vwK kMpnIafˆ qËrby kr rhIafˆ hn. iek amrIkI kMpnI Eto df mMnxf hY ik hux svY-cfilq vfhnfˆ dy mfmly ivc aglf vwzf kdm trwk hn. ies kMpnI ivc gUgl, aYpl aqy tYslf dy Auh sfbkf ieMjnIar Èfml hn, ijhVy svY-cfilq kfrfˆ dy pRfjYktfˆ ivc Èfml rhy hn. kMpnI ies mksd nfl kMm kr rhI hY ik kmrÈIal vfhn afpxy afp cwlx vfly vfhn bx jfx. ies kMpnI dI sQfpnf aYˆQnI lYvnzOskI ny sQfpq kIqI hY, ijhVf gUgl dI sYlP-zrfieivMg tYknolojI ivc Èfml sI. ies ivc gUgl dy do hor sfbkf mulfËm lfier rOn qy zOn brnYt aqy rbOitks mfhr klyar izlOnI Èfml hn. kMpnI dy sMsQfpk df kihxf hY ik Aunfˆ df mksd trwkfˆ ivc ies qrfˆ dy sOPtvyar, sYˆsr, lyËr aqy kYmry iPwt krnf hY ik Auh amrIkI hfeIvyË qy afpxy afp cwl skx aqy ies dOrfn zrfievr sOˆ skdy hn jfˆ koeI hor kMm kr skdy hn. kuwJ irportfˆ muqfbk ieh kMpnI iPlhfl afpxy trwk bxfAux df ierfdf nhIˆ rwKdI. ies dI Qfˆ qy aijhIafˆ hfrzvyar ikwtfˆ iqafr krn dI Xojnf hY ijhVIafˆ ies vkq cwl rhy mfzlfˆ ivc iPwt ho skx. iPlhfl ies tYknolojI dy qËrby cwl rhy hn aqy ieh kihxf muÈkl hY ik ieh ikwtfˆ kdoˆ mfrkIt ivc AuplbD ho skxgIafˆ. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
zrfievrfˆ ivc slIp-aYpnIaf dy ielfj leI nvfˆ pRogrfm pRoPYÈnl zrfievrfˆ ivc slIp aYpnIaf dy ielfj leI iek nvyˆ pRogrfm qy pRXog cwl rhy hn. irportfˆ muqfbk ies kilnIkl trfiel dy bVy cMgy nqIjy sfhmxy afey hn. trwikMg kMpnIafˆ vfsqy slIp-aYpnIaf dI pCfx aqy ielfj dI srivs pRdfn krn vflI iek kMpnI slIp-syP zrfievrË duafrf jy bI hMt trfˆsport kMpnI vfsqy jo tYst kIqy gey, Aunfˆ dy kuwJ muZly nqIjy nÈr kIqy gey hn. ienHfˆ pRXogfˆ ivc kilnIkl slIp mYzIsn syvfvfˆ pRdfn krn vflI iek hor kMpnI iPAUËn slIp vI Èfml hY. ieh pRXog ies afÈy nfl ÈurU kIqy gey sn ik ies gwl df anumfn lfieaf jfvy ik slIp aYpnIaf dy ielfj nfl mYzIkl Kricafˆ ivc huMdI ktOqI aqy hfdisafˆ ivc afAuˆdI kmI nfl kMpnI nUM kuwl ikMnf Pfiedf ho skdf hY. kMpnI df kihxf hY ik jo muZly nqIjy sfhmxy afey hn, Auh aYny hOslf vDfAU hn ik kMpnI ienHfˆ pRXogfˆ nUM qyË krn aqy ienfˆ df Gyrf vDfAux bfry soc rhI hY. jy bI hMt ivc kfrporyt syPtI aqy sikAuirtI dy sInIar vfeIs-pRYËIzYˆt grIar vuwzrP df kihxf hY ik afpxy zrfievrfˆ dI ishq aqy surwiKaf ivc vfDf krn leI asIˆ vcnbwD hfˆ. sfzy iek zrfievr ny sfnUM dwisaf ik ies pRogrfm sdkf qfˆ AusdI jfn hI bc geI. ieh QYrpI ÈurU krn qoˆ bfad zrfievr df 115 iklo Bfr Gt igaf, idn ivc afAux vflI nIˆd Gt geI aqy Auh ksrq dubfrf krn lwg ipaf. slIp-syP zrfievrË duafrf trwk zrfievrfˆ leI mOky qy hI tYsitMg aqy ielfj dI shUlq pRdfn kIqI jfˆdI hY. ies bfry hor jfxkfrI slIp-syP dI vYbsfeIt qy dyKI jf skdI hY: www.sleepsafedrivers.com June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 39
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mOˆtyg bfeIkrË nfˆ dI iek kMpnI ny iek nvfˆ PolizMg bfeIk jfrI kIqf hY, ijhVf ivÈyÈ qOr qy trwk zrfievrfˆ leI bxfieaf igaf hY qfˆ ik Auh sPr dOrfn jdoˆ mOky imly qfˆ afpxy srIr nUM Ërf ku ksrq df mOkf dy skx. ies bfeIk df nfˆ pYrftrUpr pRo rwiKaf igaf hY. kMpnI dy iek bulfry ny ikhf ik trwk zrfievr GMitafˆ bwDI trwk dy aMdr bYTy rihMdy hn aqy bhuq sfry ieh mihsUs krdy hn ik Aunfˆ dy jIvn ivc QoVHI bhuq ksrq jfˆ srgrmI hoxI cfhIdI hY. pYrftrUpr pRo ies loV nUM muwK rwKky hI bxfieaf igaf hY. ieh iksy vI Aucy nIvyˆ rsqy qy clfieaf jf skdf hY aqy ies nUM Polz krky CotI ijhI Qfˆ ivc rwiKaf jf skdf hY. sPr dOrfn trwkrË jdoˆ vI ikqy rukx qfˆ ies nUM kwZky KolH skdy hn aqy kuwJ icr bfeIikMg kr skdy hn, rsqf Bfvyˆ ikho ijhf vI hovy. iesdy phIey afm sfeIklfˆ ijwzy hI hn aqy Polz hoky ieh aYnf ku rih jfˆdf hY ik trwk dI kYb ivc rwiKaf jf skdf hY. Polz krn qoˆ bfad ieh 36 ieMc cOVf, 28 ieMc Auwcf rih jfˆdf hY. iesdf Bfr 31 pOˆz hY. kMpnI muqfbk ies nUM Polz krn ivc isrP 20 sYkMz lwgdy hn. iesdy pfrts ieMzstrI stYˆzrË muqfbk hn aqy ies nUM ikqy vI irpyar krvfieaf jf skdf hY. iesdI irtyl kImq 995 amrIkI zflr hY.
ieMzstrI ivc mfXUsI vflf kuwJ nhIˆ Bfvyˆ smuwcy qOr qy nOrQ amrIkf ivc afriQk hflq bhuq cMgI ivc nhIˆ smJI jfˆdI pr trwikMg ieMzstrI iesdy bfvjUd TIk-Tfk cwl rhI hY aqy mfXUsI dy lwCx ikqy nËr nhIˆ afAuˆdy. ikAU2 sI-ky kmrÈIal vIeykl irsrc sYˆtImYˆt irport muqfbk trwk kMpnIafˆ ies qrfˆ dy iksy sMkt df sMkyq nhIˆ dy rhIafˆ. ies vfr trwikMg ieMzstrI ivc mMdy dIafˆ kuwJ gwlfˆ cwl rhIafˆ sn aqy ies kfrn kMpnIafˆ kfPI sMBlky cwl rhIafˆ sn. Auh trwkfˆ jfˆ trylrfˆ dI igxqI ivc koeI vfDf krn qoˆ pihlfˆ keI vfr soc rhIafˆ sn. pr smuwcy qOr qy Auh ieMzstrI bfry afsvMd hn. mOjUdf mhOl nUM bhuq sfrIafˆ kMpnIafˆ ny aOsq 5 ivcoˆ 3[91 nMbr idqy, ijhVf ik ipCly kuwJ arsy dOrfn kfPI Gwt hY pr iesdy bfvjUd bhuq sfrIafˆ kMpnIafˆ aijhIafˆ vI hn, ijhVIafˆ afpxy ibËns nUM 5 ivcoˆ 5 nMbr dy rhIafˆ hn. spÈt hY ik Aus qrfˆ dI ibpqf jfˆ sMkt vflI koeI gwl nhIˆ, ijs qrfˆ dy zr kuwJ hlikafˆ ivc pYdf hoey sn. ieh irport iek srvy qy aDfrq hY, ijs ivc 47 kMpnIafˆ df srvyKx kIqf igaf hY. ieh kMpnIafˆ 37 hËfr mIzIam aqy hYvI izAUtI trwk clf rhIafˆ hn aqy 91 hËfr dy krIb trylr hn. irsrc Prm dy iek bulfry ny dwisaf ik kMpnIafˆ ny smucy qOr qy ibËns ikvyˆ cwl irhf hY, Aus bfry hfˆpwKI jvfb idqy. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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ˆ hfeIvy hfdisafˆ ivc 80 PIsdI mOqfˆ df kfrn AunIdrfpx kuwJ aiDaYnfˆ dOrfn ieh gwl sfhmxy afeI hY ik hfeIvy qy hox vfly hfdisafˆ dOrfn 80 PIsdI mOqfˆ dy ipwCy vwzf kfrn Qkfvt huMdf hY. ienHfˆ ivcoˆ 40 PIsdI zrfeIvr aijhy huMdy hn, ijhVy ipCly 17 GMty qoˆ suwqy nhIˆ huMdy. ienHfˆ lwBqfˆ bfry jfxkfrI isks syPtI isstm dy bulfry ny 2016 trwkspo ievYˆt dOrfn bolidafˆ idwqI. Aunfˆ ikhf ik Qkfvt isrP sOx nfl hI dUr ho skdI hY. qusIˆ ies nUM cfh, kfPI jfˆ aYnrjI zirMk pIky nhIˆ dUr kr skdy. sMsQf dy bulfry hfrnYwt ny dwisaf ik 17 GMty jfgx df mqlb ieh huMdf hY ik ijvyˆ quhfzy KUn ivc alkohl df pwDr [05% hovy. 24 GMty jfgx df mqbl huMdf hY ijvyˆ quhfzy KUn ivc alkohl dI mfqr [10% hovy. sfP hY ik ieh nÈf krky zrfieivMg krn vflI hflq hI huMdI hY. trwikMg ieMzstrI ivc ies vkq nIˆd dy msly bfry kfPI crcf ho rhI hY. PYzrl motr kYrIar syPtI aYziminstryÈn duafrf vI ies bfry iek irsrc kIqI jf rhI hY. hfrnYt ny ikhf ik sfzy jIvn ivc nIˆd iewk bhu q aihm cIË hY aqy sfnU M ies gw l nU M smJxf cfhIdf hY. Aunfˆ ikhf ik jdoˆ qoˆ ibjlI vfly blb bxy hn, Aus qoˆ bfad iensfn ny afpxI nIˆd hOlI hOlI 9 GMty qoˆ Gtfky 7 GMty qoˆ
vI CotI kr leI hY. ies qoˆ pihlfˆ sfzy srIr df irdm sUrj dy ihsfb nfl cwldf sI. sfzy srIr ivc kuwl 700 qoˆ vwD irdm hn. sfzy aMdr hI iek klOk jfˆ GVI bxI huMdI hY, ijhVI rOÈnI qy hnyry dy ihsfb nfl cwldI hY. iehI sfnUM dwsdI hY ik kdoˆ Kfxf, sOxf, arfm krnf jfˆ aYkitv hoxf hY. qMdrusqI vfsqy srIr dy ies kudrqI irdm nUM kfiem rwKxf ËrUrI sI.
ies df kuwJ aMdfËf hvfeI sPr qoˆ bfad hox vfly jYwt lYg qoˆ ho jfˆdf hY. ijs qoˆ pqf lwgdf hY ik sfzy srIr dy irdm ivc ivGn pYx df kI arQ huMdf hY. asIˆ rfq nUM jfgx vfly jIv nhIˆ hfˆ. iesy krky iËafdfqfr trYiPk hfdsy idn df kMm vflf smfˆ Kqm hox qoˆ bfd huMdy hn jdoˆ sfzy srIr afpxf idn df isstm smytxf ÈurU kr cuwky huMdy hn.
trwikMg sMbMDI ieksfr nYÈnl nIqIafˆ dI loV kYnyzIan trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn ny ies gwl qy Ëor idqf hY ik trwikMg ieMzstrI nUM rYgUlyt krn vflIafˆ nIqIafˆ ivc rfÈtrI pwDr qy ieksfrqf jfˆ qflmyl hoxf cfhIdf hY. aYsosIeyÈn dy sInIar vfeIs pRYËIzYˆt stIPn lfskovskI ny iewk sYnyt kmytI awgy bolidafˆ ikhf ik trwikMg ieMzstrI kYnyzf dI afriQk ishq leI iek bhuq aihm ieMzstrI hY. trwikMg qoˆ hI asl ivc mulk ivc ho rhI afriQk gqIivDI df sMkyq imldf hY. trwikMg qoˆ hI asIˆ mulk dI afriQk ishq dI nbË cYwk kr skdy hfˆ. Aunfˆ ikhf ik ies vkq iekOnomI dI cfl Bfvyˆ susq hY pr afAux vfly sflfˆ ivc sfnUM ieMzstrI ivc ivkfs huMdf nËr af irhf hY . Aunfˆ ies mOky vwK vwK sUibafˆ nfl sMbMDq keI muwdy sfhmxy ilafˆdy. Aunfˆ ikhf ik sfËo smfn aqy zrfievrfˆ nfl sbMDq kfnUMn vwK vwK sUibafˆ ivc vwKo vwKry hn. kuwJ kysfˆ ivc ieh vwKrfpx vfjb vI ho skdf hY aqy pr aksr iek qMdrusq mukfbly aqy vpfr ivc rukfvt bx jfˆdf hY. aijhy mfmilafˆ ivc qflmyl ËrUrI hY. nYÈnl syPtI koz dI imsfl idMidafˆ ieh isrP kihx nUM hI nYÈnl syPtI koz hY. iqMn dhfky lMGx qoˆ bfad vI zrfievrfˆ dy kMm dy GMitafˆ, kYrIar syPtI ryitMgË, zrfievr mYzIklË aqy itRp ieMspYkÈn dy mfmly ivc sUbf srkfrfˆ ny bhuqf kuwJ lfgU nhIˆ kIqf. nvyˆ af rhy ielYktRfink syPtI izvfiesfˆ sMbMDI hflfq ivc koeI qbdIlI huMdI nËr nhIˆ af rhI. vkq dI loV ieh hY ik srkfrfˆ ivc ies mfmly ivc qflmyl vDfAux www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
leI kuwJ kdm AuTfey jfx. iesy qrfˆ trwkfˆ df Bfr aqy zfiemYnÈnfˆ sMbMDI inXm vI sUbfeI kfnUMnfˆ aDIn pYˆdy hn aqy Bfvyˆ sUbfeI srkfrfˆ duafrf ies bfry nYÈnl aYmE-XU qy dsqKq kIqy gey hn pr ieQy vI kfPI Gcolf hY. ies aYm-E-XU ivc nvIˆ af rhI tYknOlojI aqy izvfiesfˆ sMbMDI vI koeI nIqI nhIˆ hY, Kfs krky qyl dI bcq aqy vfqfvrx pRdUÈn nUM GtfAux dy nukqy qoˆ af rhI tYknolojI bfry . ies ivc Au n H f ˆ inAU Stephen Laskowski jYnryÈn isMgl tfierfˆ, nYcUrl gYs iPAUl tYˆkfˆ, aYrozfienYimk bot tylfˆ aqy 6x2 aYksl tYknOlojI dI imsfl idwqI. Aunfˆ ikhf ik bYˆikMg, tryz aqy kfmrs bfry sYnyt dI stYˆizMg kmytI duafrf aMqr-pRfˆqI rYgUlyÈn nUM sucfrU bxfAux leI jo vI suJfa idwqy jfxgy, kYnyzf trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn Ausdf svfgq krygI. June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 43
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Pryt-vfc ieMtrnYÈnl duafrf jfrI irport ivc ikhf igaf hY ik amrIkf ivc sfl dy pihly kuafrt dOrfn trwk kfrgo dI corI dIafˆ Gtnfvfˆ ivc vfDf hoieaf hY. ieh sMsQf lOijsitks sikAUirtI syvfvfˆ pRdfn krdI hY. ies kuafrtr dOrfn kuwl 221 kfrgo corIafˆ irport kIqIafˆ geIafˆ. ijhVIafˆ ik sfl 2015 dy cOQy kuafrtr nfloˆ 13 PIsdI vwD hY. iesy qrfˆ ipCly sfl dy pihly kuafrtr dy mukfbly ieh 8 PIsdI vwD hY. pr iewk hor idlcsp ruJfn dyiKaf igaf hY ik pRqI Gtnf hox vflf aOsq nuksfn Gitaf hY. iesdf kfrn ieh dwisaf jf irhf hY ik cor Aunfˆ vfhnfˆ nUM inÈfnf bxf rhy hn, ijnHfˆ ivc Gwt sikAUirtI PIcr hn. aqy afpxf
Gftf pUrf krn leI Aunfˆ nUM hux pihlfˆ nfloˆ vwD corIafˆ krnIafˆ pYˆdIafˆ hn. corI ivc PUz aqy zirMks sB qoˆ vwD corI hox vflI afeItm hY, ijhVI ik kuwl corIafˆ df 20 PIsdI hY. ienHfˆ ivcoˆ vI iËafdf mIt, kYnz aqy zrfeI guwzË kuwl df awD hn. dUjy nMbr qy hom aqy gfrzn Auqpfd hn. ielYktRfins dy smfn dI corI ivc hux pihlfˆ nfloˆ kfPI kmI af geI hY. aOsq kImq dy pwK qoˆ sB qoˆ Auqy kwpVy aqy juwqy hn. stytfˆ dy pwK qoˆ sB qoˆ vwD corIafˆ kYlIPornIaf ivc hoeIafˆ. dUjy nMbr qy tYkss aqy qIjy qy Ploirzf hY. corI dIafˆ kuwl Gtnfvfˆ ivc pUrf trwk hI corI krn dIafˆ vfrdfqfˆ sB qoˆ vwD rhIafˆ aqy sB qoˆ vwD corIafˆ asurwiKaq pfrikMg Kyqrfˆ ivc hoeIafˆ.
amrIkI trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn vwloˆ rIstfrt inXm dI vkflq amrIkI trwikMg aYsosIeyÈn ny kfˆgrs nUM apIl kIqI hY ik mOjUdf irstfrt inXm nUM jfrI rwKx leI kfnUMn jldI ilafˆdf jfvy.ies kfnUMn qihq pRoPYÈnl trwk zrfievrfˆ dy CuwtI lYx sMbMDI aiDkfrfˆ dI rfKI kIqI geI hY. aYsosIeyÈn dy pRYËIzYˆt aqy sI eI E ibl gryvË ny ikhf ik jdoˆ ieh srivs rUlË 2004 ivc lfgU hoey sn, asIˆ Audoˆ hI ikhf sI ik ienHfˆ inXmfˆ nUM lfgU krn nfl surwiKaf XkInI bxygI. jy zrfievr afpxI CuwtI vDfAuxI cfhuMdf hY qy hor arfm krnf cfhuMdf hY qfˆ ies qy rokfˆ nhIˆ hoxIafˆ cfhIdIafˆ. Aunfˆ ikhf ik irstfrt rUl sdkf ipCly 10-12 sflfˆ dOrfn trwikMg ieMzstrI ivc surwiKaf dy pwKoˆ suDfr hoieaf hY. www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
aYsosIeyÈn df kihxf hY ik trwikMg ivroDI gruwp ipCly kuwJ arsy qoˆ kuwJ glq gwlfˆ PYlfa rhy hn pr ies dy bfvjUd amrIkI hfAUs aqy
sYnyt dovfˆ ny Aus ibl qy qyËI nfl kMm kIqf hY, ijs nfl irstfrt kfnUMn dy Kqm hox df Kqrf tfilaf jf sky. ipCy sfl dy EmnIbws ibl ivc hoeI iek zrfiPMg glqI kfrn ies kfnUMn dy Kqm hox df Kqrf KVHf ho igaf sI. aYsosIeyÈn df qrk hY ik jdoˆ qoˆ ieh kfnUMn lfgU hoieaf hY, trwk dIafˆ jfnlyvf twkrfˆ ivc 21 PIsdI dI kmI afeI hY. iesy qrfˆ PYzrl srkfr dy aMkiVafˆ muqfbk ijnHfˆ hfdisafˆ ivc trwk Èfml huMdy hn, Aunfˆ ivc zrfeIvrfˆ dI Qkfvt muwK kfrn nhIˆ huMdI, blik dUjy vfhnfˆ dy zrfievrfˆ duafrf qyË clfAuxf jfˆ hor glqIafˆ muwK kfrn huMdy hn. June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 45
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t National Truck League we are very familiar with the concerns many trucker drivers have regarding the cost oftheir insurance premiums. We often get asked how insurance rates are calculated and what can be done to keep premiums down.Although every insurance company has a slightly different formula for calculating their rates, the common factors which affect insurance costs for trucker drivers include the type of materials being hauled, where they’re being hauled to and the experience level and record of the driver. As many truck drivers are aware hauling high value, dangerous or combustible goods can have a significant impact on your insurance premiums. Where you haul your loads is alsoconsidered when calculating insurancecosts as provincial and state laws can have a significant impact on the cost of a claim. It’s important to discuss these factors with your insurance broker to ensure you understand what your premiums will be based on the type of business you are operating. Getting insurance protection at an affordable price in the transportation industry often comes down to your driver record and the condition of your CVOR.Where you operate your business and what you’re hauling can often be strategically changed, however, if your CVOR is mismanaged it can take years to improve your rating.Therefore, it is exceptionally important for Drivers and Carriersto protect their CVORs in order to receive the most competitive insurance rates. There are a few key things to remember to ensure your CVOR is protected: Understand the System In order to properly protect your CVOR it’s important to understand how the point system works.There are many resources available online which explain the extensive list of point assignments for various infractions and how best to handle them. For Carriers, it can be very beneficial to provide training to your full organization to ensure your Drivers, management and safety compliance team avoid costly mistakes and understand the importance of protect46 | The Trucking Network | June 2016
ing the company’s CVOR. Fighting Infractions It’s important for all truck drivers to defend CVOR infractions and tickets to ensure there is minimal harm to yourrecord. Carriers should have an effective system in place for Drivers to report tickets so they can be properly documented and legally reviewed. Many Owner/Operators and Drivers mistakenly believe that as long as they pay their ticket for aninfraction their Carrier will never find out. The truth is that even if a Carrier doesn’t regularly run a CVOR Level ll report the infraction or ticket will still surface during theirAnnual Review.
Regular Monitoring The key to managing your CVOR is to monitor your reports and keep a close eye on your rating. The practices that lead to better scores typically result in fewer accidents and can make a big difference to your costs. Carriers should regularly run CVOR Level llreports to ensure their Drivers are compliant with policies and that infractions are being properly regulated. Your insurance broker can be a great resource and will be able to provide advice specific to your operation on how to keep your costs down. When purchasing any insurance it is important to work with an experienced, reputable broker. For over 25 years National Truck League has been providing industry leading coverage and peace of mind to truckers across Canada. We are always pleased to review available coverage options with our clients based on their changing needs to help them ensure they have adequate protection at a competitive price for themselves, their family and their business. By Rod Stiller President of National Truck League Insurance Solutions
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Montreal welcomes Andy Transport new office
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ndy Transport’s sizable recent growth spurt left the carrier with no choice but to shed its skin. As a result, May became an occasion for Montreal to welcome a new 5,000 sq.-ft. home for the burgeoning brand at 3950 Hickmore St. in the borough of Saint-Laurent to house its expanding staff. The move marks Andy Transport’s third location and was designed to offer its team space to continue growing within a central office optimally close to both current and ideal future clients. Architect Felix Tue conceived the new home office with inspiration from the company’s dynamic and entrepreneurial upward movement. To that end, he rooted its arrangement in modern airy spaciousness that brims with natural light and a roomy living area, all furnished and constructed
with as many recyclable and green materials as possible. “We opened the new offices to better accommodate our drivers, mechanics and office staff that live on the island of Montreal and on the North Shore of Montreal. Some of them had been commuting for years to our head office. We wanted to help improve their work-family balance by shortening their commute time,” said Andy Transport president and founder Ilie Crisan. “In order to participate in the work and family reconciliation of our staff, we made some internal changes according to our employees’ needs and commute distances. Today, the Montreal office is home to some operations staff, legal and marketing departments, as well as workstations for mobile employees,” added COO and executive vice president Andreea Crisan.
CTA senior VP drives home trucking industry’s value in senate address
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ure, Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) senior vice president Stephen Laskowski might not have been telling the Senate Standing Committee on Banking Trade and Commerce anything they didn’t know. Still, with a number of critical trucking industry issues laid before the assembled Ottawa legislators, ensuring their lasting partnership could only begin with driving home how deeply a profitable and effective transportation industry’s impact runs through Canada’s www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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national economy. “Trucking is a derived demand industry. As such, it’s a leading indicator of economic activity in Canada. If you want to measure the health of the economy, checking the pulse of trucking is a good bet,” Laskowski said last month. Despite currently less-than-ideal conditions for growth, he assured senators, preserving the industry’s current forecast for ongoing expansion of trucking’s already impressive share of transportation sector
output hinges on proactive legislation before several issues can weigh down interprovincial trade. First among the two issues pressing most immediately holding back fair and effective competitive trade, Laskowski urged the committee to embrace the CTA’s longtime position that the National Safety Code (NSC) is not only “neither national nor is it a code” but that its nearly 30-year-old standards governing carrier safety ratings, protocols for driver medicals, trip inspection procedures, and driver hours of service among other regulations are long overdue for uniform provincial adoption and enforcement. Continued on page 51 June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 47
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It’s all about Passion!
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ith the summer coming around - this is the time to get out and explore. Explore more about the industry you are interested in, and being part of the industry - the trucking industry. During the summer, there are many events to go out and see - be a part of! With over 20 years in the trucking industry - I can tell you there is a lot to see. The best events I have been to have been in Quebec. I'm talking about the big shows in Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, and St. Joseph de 48 | The Trucking Network | June 2016
Beauce, Quebec. If you want to see the true passionate truckers in central Canada or Eastern Canada - then look no further. These shows are the shows - where you will see, amazing equipment, amazing trucks, trailers, and the true spirit of the trucker is evident everywhere. The truck show on night – with the light shows, and jake brakes, is crazy. The drags on Saturdays, and Sundays is insane. And the parade is wild. The people are amazing out there. It’s just one amazing event – and I look forward to both events every year. If you are passionate about the industry but haven't been to such shows, they are an integral part in realizing how vast this industry is. Whether you want to get into the trades, management, or frontline cleri-
cal positions - these shows will give you the spark to carry on - in your selected fields. What's more, is that at such shows - you will be able to network and meet others in the industry as well. I've grown up learning that to carry on in the future, you've got to know the past. As history serves as a lesson it is evident that at such events - there is a lot to be learned from peers that have been in the industry for a long time.. or some, that have since retired. Whatever, it is .. there is so much to learn. At the truck shows, in Quebec - you'll get to see the old Mack R series trucks all dolled up, and even the Mack B series. Getting into an industry is great. But, PASSION is the key that ignites! When you get to such shows - you will feel that you are one with the industry! www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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SLEEP APNEA STRIDES FOR TRUCKERS AT STAKE IN NEW STUDY
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leep apnea is one of the most challenging and dangerous conditions a professional truck driver could face, but recent clinical trials by California-based SleepSafe Drivers has participants praising some encouraging experimental results. The American group specializes in both diagnosing and treating sleep apnea particularly for commercial fleets - most recently, in trials conducted in cooperation with J.B. Hunt Transport and clinical sleep medication provider Fusion Sleep. For some, the results have been nothing short of life-changing. “We are committed to enhancing the safety and health of our drivers, and SleepSafe Drivers is helping us get that done,” said J.B. Hunt senior vice president of corporate safety and security www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
Greer Woodruff. “One of our Million Mile drivers recently told us that he felt the sleep apnea program had literally saved his life. After starting APAP therapy, that driver has lost 115 pounds, knocked out his challenging and chronic daytime fatigue, and was able to begin exercising again for the first time in years. There is absolutely no doubt that he is healthier and safer as a result of the program.” SleepSafe’s most recent round of on-site testing and subsequent treatment has been designed to identify how successful driver-oriented sleep apnea treatments can save fleets money through diminished medical expenses and drastically reduced accident rates. Based on early results, J.B. Hunt is poised to actually continue and ac-
celerate trials with future expansion in mind. Tests have thus far included outpatient ambulatory testing that can be conducted wherever drivers may be sleeping while either on the road or off-duty. “We are proud to be helping J.B. Hunt deliver on their goal of improving the health of their drivers while also reducing avoidable risk and expenses,” stated Dana Voien, president of SleepSafe Drivers. “Working with our clinical partners at Fusion Sleep in Atlanta, we are confident that fleets will recognize a four to 10-month payback period on the program investment, so it more than pays for itself in the first year alone. Our national network assures that we can cover a fleet’s entire needs across the nation.” June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 49
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Companies In This Issue A ASL GLOBAL LOGISTICS............ PG 12 1-855-741-02043 AUTOBAHN................................PG 15 1-877-989-9994 ARNOLD BROS. TRANSPORT LTD.PG 17 1-888-565-1798 ATLANTIS RADIATOR.............. PG 44 1-800-716-3081
B BENSON TRUCK & TRAILER SPECIALISTS ..............PG 52 BISON TRANSPORT ..................PG 55 1.800.462.4766
C COASTAL PACIFIC XPRESS.........PG 5 604.575.4200 CHALLENGER............................. PG 6 1.800.334.5142 C.A.T INC.....................................PG 8 (888) 829-8666 EXT. 224 COONEY.....................................PG 14 800.267.2197 CARMEN TRANSPORTATION...PG 16 1.866.857.5166 CASCADES TRANSPORT INC...PG 25 819-363-5804
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CELADON CANADA.....................19 1-800-332-0518 CLARKE ROAD TRANSPORT....PG 37 1-866-360-7233
D DAY & ROSS FREIGHT.............. PG 44 1.855.872.7602 DRIVE STAR...............................PG 54 289.442.1137
F FTI COMPANY............................ PG27 1-800-263-1361 FREIGHTLINER...........................PG 34
P PRIDE LOGISTICS.......................PG 10 (905)564-7458 PREMIER BULK SYSTEMS........................PG 18 905-888-2903 PTDI..............................................................PG 20
Q QUIKX TRANSPORTATION............... PG 11 & 36 31-866-234-6167
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THE ROSEDALE GROUP.............PG4 1.855.721.3962 TTR TRANSPORT....................... PG 13 1800.672.6904 TRANSX......................................PG 32 TRUCK RIGHT.............................. 40 TALLMAN GROUP........................ 56
N NATIONAL TRUCK LEAGUE....... PG21 1.800.265.6509
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Maintenance Doesn’t Only Pertain to the Trucks
B.C. Premier offers apology for racist denial of Komagata...
Continues from page 27 When speaking with the high maintenance clients it is not uncommon for them to be out of the industry all together, or to have had three or four different jobs in a twelve-month span. Hiring companies often call us regarding graduated students who have applied for job openings. Most of the questions they ask have nothing to do with the students grades or ability behind the wheel.
The Premier’s statement... “The Komagata Maru is an important part of both Canada’s and British Columbia’s history that we must never forget. In our great province and country, it is vital to remain steadfast in our goal to create an inclusive environment for all cultures that celebrates diversity and refuses to tolerate racism and hatred. “In 2008, the B.C. legislature also issued a formal apology for the events of May 23, 1914, when 376 passengers of the Komagata Maru were denied entry to Canada. It is my honour, as premier, to attend the federal government’s formal apology ceremony, along with a delega-
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For you drivers out there, pretend each day that you have an impressionable mind sitting beside you that you are responsible for, watching your every move as you go down the road and as you interact with shippers, receivers, your company, and the four-wheelers. What standard would you hold yourself to under this scrutiny?Would you act differently? Think about it, does that make sense? There should be no double standard here, and you folks know it. I hope each and every one of you has a great and safe summer. Safe Trucking Rjh
CTA senior vp drives home trucking industry’s value in senate address
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American Trucking Associations make stand defending... Continued from page 22
In the meantime, fatal accidents involving trucks have plummeted 21 per cent since the present restart and hours-of-service rules were inacted. Meanwhile, the federal government has acknowledged that aggressive driving and excessive speeding by other drivers causes far more accidents than fatigue in accidents involving commercial trucks. In fact, after the enactment of 2013 restart restrictions shifted truck traffic to daytime hours in the theoretical interest of safer roadways, the American Transportation Research Institute actually reported an increase in truck crashes. Drivers and other in-
dustry professionals have repeatedly affirmed that existing flexible restart policies result in more refreshed, rested drivers who enjoy more satisfying time at home and off-duty. As a result, both legislative houses have taken proactive steps to ensure the current restart rule’s preservation after it was endangered by an Omnibus drafting oversight last year. “Congress’ intent in last year’s Omnibus spending bill was clear: Unless these new restrictions on the restart are shown to measurably improve safety and driver health, they should not be imposed,” said ATA Executive Vice President and Chief of National Advocacy Dave Osiecki.
Removing aerodynamic oem tractor features: worth the effort?
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Preferably, he added, harmonizing these standards should precede upcoming mandates transportation mandates such as Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) before more federal regulations can be applied differently across several provinces. Laskowski also frankly laid out the similarly disjointed nature of provincially varying truck weight and dimension standards.
“The OEM model is the first option in aerodynamics for on-highway van haulers that a fleet will encounter and many fleets should look no further in optimizing their aerodynamics, as the aerodynamic OEM models will have already been extensively optimized at the complete vehicle level to provide the best performance for a significant portion of their customer base,”
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tion of fellow British Columbians. “Today is also an opportunity to acknowledge the many contributions of British Columbians of South Asian descent, who, unlike the Komagata Maru passengers, were able to realize their dreams and forge new beginnings here. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of B.C.’s rich cultural mosaic. “South Asian pioneers and early settlers not only helped to build this province, they established strong cultural ties between India and British Columbia, playing a significant role in furthering B.C.’s international trade and investment strategy to diversify our economy and create jobs for British Columbians.
NACFE explained. The NACFE Confidence Report identified cost, skepticism about how effectively fuel savings will offset their cost, added weight, and maintenance and repair concerns as all contributing to some fleets’ decisions not to implement aerodynamic modifications such as optimized hoods, fenders, bumpers, mirrors and roof fairings. June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 51
ATA recognize Motorcycle safety month with Safety-Awareness campaign Continued from page 23
Motorcycles should never pass on the right side, as this is any truck’s largest blind spot running the full length of the vehicle, and stagger-patterned groups are safest when passing in single file to the far side of the left lane. When riders do pass, they should never linger. A truck has massive blindspots on every
side where the driver can easily lose sight of a motorcycle or any other hazard. When riding behind a truck, motorcyclists are generally advised to keep at least four seconds behind and definitely keep far enough back to keep an eye on the driver’s mirrors. That should provide ample response time for avoiding debris and reacting to emergency stops or swerves.
U.S. trucking conditions take Mto moves forward hard tumble in March with proposals for hta compliance reform plan Continued from page 22
If anything, projections suggest that subjecting truckers to potentially productivity-threatening regulations may provide an ironic boost throughout 2017 and 2018 under resulting tightened capacity. Starks noted the encouraging benefits of a national manufacturing rally paired with sustained consumer spending. Unfortunately, looking ahead, that sector is also expected to perform weakly overall throughout the better part of 2016 without enough consumer spending growth to pick up the slack or make up for an ongoing inventory surplus that hasn’t abated significantly since early 2015. Overall, he surmised, there isn’t much reason to expect a drastic positive shift in the operating environment for American carriers anytime this year. That includes ongoing negatively impactful contract rates to start the year, despite stabilized spot market rates. “I believe it is a delayed response to the 2015 easing of capacity combined with rising fuel prices that has hurt the contract market this year,” Starks said. “Weak rate growth will persist but not at the negative level that we are currently seeing, especially once we hit 2017 and the regulatory pressures begin to increase.” www.thetruckingnetwork.ca
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That would include specific requirements for paid license plates and reclassifying vehicles currently designated as road-building machines, including mobile cranes designed for highway construction and vehicles built on a truck-type or truck chassis, as commercial motor vehicles. Registered owners would pay full cost to obtain license plates based on each vehicle’s registered weight. Only drivers holding the appropriate endorsements and license class would legally be permitted to operate these newly classified commercial vehicles, each of which would also be subject to annual HTA roadside, daily, and annual heavy truck inspection requirements. Operators would have a five-year window to meet full compliance with Truck Driver Hours of Service Regulations.
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Canadian Trucking Alliance ceo: elds, environmental thinking mark Canada’s “game-changing” trucking factors Continued from page 17
In fact, although Alberta has gained ground on its driver shortage for the time being, he emphasized the value of intensive Mandatory Entry Level Training for new drivers ensuring the very best men and women possible would eventually fill cabs nationwide. Along with Ontario, Alberta is widely recognized by as one of Canada’s leading provinces in the movement, according to Trucking HR Canada’s fundamental National Occupational Standards. For what it’s worth, Bradley added, Canada remains ahead of what he identified as less-”strong” mandatory driver training initiatives in the United States.
A word on cargo theft in Canada Continued from page 11
We all must remember that fallout from cargo loss is never narrowly contained. In fact, the greatest tragedies are the price hikes that trickle down to consumers to offset the lost revenue from diverted goods. It falls on each and every one of us to ensure a safe, secure transport from Point A to Point B. It’s never just “your” loss or “their” loss. It’s our industry’s loss.
Western Star brings Optimus Prime to life with real-life Transformer Continued from page 21
The low cost of truck bodies and convenience of hydraulics built directly into the chassis makes the opportunity even more enticing, since the MBT-40 is already projected to be less expensive and far more versatile than traditional off-road equipment. “A construction company couple pieces of equipment
can move dirt a lot faster and do things quicker with just a change of thinking,” Tomlinson said. “The MBT-40 package is a game changer in construction applications for its ability to be multiple pieces of equipment in one chassis. The development of this platform was all about finding better economic ways of filling needs for our customers. June 2016 | The Trucking Network | 53