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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has signaled the introduction of its next phase of the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Program, which includes eliminating certain caps on the number of LCV units per fleet, new vehicle configurations and several highway network expansions Ontario’s LCV program started in 2009 and was the result of a multiyear collaborative effort between industry and the province to introduce these configurations.
Thanks for your continued patronage to our award-winning magazine serving Canada’s multicultural transportation industry! Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the industry plus all the regular columns and features. Canada’s top 20 most congested traffic bottlenecks may cover just 65 kilometres, but they collectively cost drivers over 11.5 million hours and drain an extra 22 million litres of fuel per year. Studies show that bottlenecks are the single biggest contributor to road delay, far outpacing traffic accidents, inclement weather and construction. In this edition, we bring to you interesting findings of Grinding to a Halt, Evaluating Canada’s Worst Bottlenecks, a first of its kind study released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). The study provides data based evidence for decision-makers at the federal, provincial and municipal level to use when making decisions on infrastructure investment and environment policy. The online world offers tremendous convenience, but also carries privacy risks. Clicks and website visits leave data trails for businesses and marketers. A post or photo can live on in cyberspace forever, even if you think you’ve deleted it. And criminals have sophisticated ways to access your personal information. So take control of your online privacy with some practical tips featuring on Page 32. The winter of 2017 has been a mixed affair so far. We saw a variety of extreme temperatures along with varying levels of precipitation. However, things could change drastically in a short time with snow accumulation, freezing rain and a big snow storm disrupting daily lives. We request and encourage all road users especially commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to stay alert and drive according to weather conditions. The current edition carries useful informative content aimed to make your trip safer. The Smart Trucker seminar series presented by Road Today Media Group and Bruce Outridge Enterprises is aimed to help drivers and owner operators become successful at their positions and businesses. For 2017, we have scheduled multiple events to be held at strategic locations in Ontario. The series will kick off on April 11th in Mississauga and we look forward to bringing together an informative event. Attendance is free but registration is required and can be done at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker The 9th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair will be organized at the Soccer Centre in Brampton on May 27th. Like previous years, there will be plenty of activities including trade show, job fair, kids & family entertainment and lots more. We thank all the suggestions and feedback sent our way to make your visit a memorable one. Plan ahead, be prepared and drive safe. Always remember; someone home is waiting for you. Manan Gupta Editor @guptamanan
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OBITUARY
Transportation World Loses a Safety Advocate
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t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Snobel, a vocal and recognized voice promoting safety & compliance in the transportation industry. Kevin died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on January 28th. He was 62 years old. Kevin joined transportation industry in 1976 after completing his studies in International Business at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. He successfully completed and earned many industry credentials including the P.Log which is the internationally recognized professional credential earned by logistics practitioners to certify their competence as global supply chain leaders. He was an expert on Driver’s Contracts and Driver Law, when dealing with truck drivers and truck transportation.
Kevin Snobel (1954 - 2017)
After serving senior positions within the shipping, logistics and transportation sector for over 35 years, Kevin moved on to assist the shipping and road transportation community by embarking on his new career which was to offer safety, compliance, training and customs issues. He
served his clients with utmost integrity and professionalism. A frequent speaker at industry seminars, Kevin also contributed regularly to industry publications namely Road Today, Truck News.com, Doroga Road amongst others. Kevin never missed to attend and support industry events where he always left a lasting impression with his amazing sense of humour as well as knowledge of the trade. Kevin is survived by his wife Nela and his son André (Jenn) and grandchild Niko. He will be dearly missed by friends, relatives and colleagues in Canada, US and Argentina. We will miss his love of life, curious mind and his devotion for a safer industry. Rest in peace, Kevin.
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TOLLS Vs POLLS
OTA Lauds Announcement Taking Toronto Tolls Off the Table
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he Ontario Trucking Association is confident that the announcement by Premier Kathleen Wynne to double the portion of the fuel tax transferred to Toronto and other municipalities will eliminate plans for tolls on the Gardiner/DVP highways – at least until 2024. Although the Premier refused to categorically rule out tolls in the province down the road, she believes the additional funding effectively eliminates provincial support for any current tolling proposals across the province for the time being. Specifically, the Premier stated that tolls would not be considered an option on the Gardiner/DVP unless road users had a viable alternative to the roadway – that transit alternative is scheduled to be completed until 2024. Starting in 2019, the province will increase funding to municipalities through an enhancement of the existing gas tax program. The municipal share of the tax will double from the current two cents a litre to four cents by 2021. Cities and towns on the receiving end of the funding will be able to boost funding for major infrastructure upgrades and public vehicles, Wynne said. This announcement redirects current tax funds where they are required and does not place more of a tax burden on road users.” OTA estimates the Ontario trucking industry pays close to $2 billion a year in combined provincial diesel fuel taxes, carbon fees and driver/vehicle registration fees to the provincial government’s coffers.
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Ontario’s road tolls rejection a disappointing step backwards, says Pembina Institute
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indsay Wiginton, transportation analyst at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Premier Wynne’s announcement rejecting Toronto’s road
tolls: “We’re disappointed by the Government of Ontario’s decision to not support Toronto’s proposal for road tolls on the Gardiner and DVP. With the road tolls proposal, Mayor Tory and the majority of Toronto city councillors made a bold step to raise funds for much needed transit expansion and it’s unfortunate to see the province not supporting this vision. “To see our transit system improve and expand, the city needs dependable, guaranteed revenue. While the province’s increase in the proportion of gas tax going to municipalities is encouraging, we need other revenue tools to help close the considerable transit funding gap. If road tolls are no longer an option, city councillors should reconsider the longterm financial plan and continue to look at other revenue options. “Road tolls, while being a source of revenue for transit and other infrastructure, also serve as much needed behavioural change to help relieve congestion and reduce carbon pollution in traffic-clogged cities like Toronto. All levels of government need to continue to look for solutions to these issues.” RT
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Ontario Moving Forward on Highway 427 Expansion in Vaughan
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ntario is continuing to move forward on the expansion of Highway 427, which will help improve traffic flow and keep people moving, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth and development in Vaughan and the surrounding region. Ontario has selected LINK 427 as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance and maintain the Highway 427 expansion project. Highway 427 will be extended by 6.6 kilometres from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, and widened from Finch Avenue to Highway 7. A 15.5 kilometre stretch of dedicated High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes with electronic tolling will also be installed in both directions from south of Highway 409 to north of Rutherford Road, and will open in 2021. No existing general purpose lanes will be removed to
accommodate the HOT lanes. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Ontario are working together with LINK 427 to finalize the contract details. The project cost and schedule are expected to be announced in March 2017 with design and construction to begin shortly after. QUICK FACTS • The selection of LINK 427 as the preferred proponent is the result of an open, fair and competitive procurement process overseen by a fairness advisor. • HOT lanes encourage people to carpool, help to manage congestion and provide more travel options to travellers. • The average daily traffic on Highway 427 between Finch Avenue and Highway 407 ETR is approximately 106,500 vehicles per day and is expected to grow to more than 139,000 by 2021. RT
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INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE HIGHWAY CONGESTION
First of its kind CAA study identifies Canada’s worst traffic bottlenecks
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anada’s top 20 most congested traffic bottlenecks may cover just 65 kilometres, but they collectively cost drivers over 11.5 million hours and drain an extra 22 million litres of fuel per year. These are two findings of Grinding to a Halt, Evaluating Canada’s Worst Bottlenecks, a first of its kind study released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). “Traffic congestion is a major source of stress for Canadians. Our study concludes that traffic bottlenecks affect Canadians in every major urban market, increasing commute times by as much as 50%,” said Jeff Walker, vice-president of Public Affairs for CAA National. “Reducing these bottlenecks will increase the quality of life for millions of Canadians, save millions in fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gases, helping contribute to Canada’s climate change commitments.” Studies show that bottlenecks are the single biggest contributor to road delay, far outpacing traffic accidents, inclement weather and construction. Grinding to a Halt, Evaluating Canada’s Worst Bottlenecks provides data based evidence for decision-makers at the federal, provincial and municipal level to use when making decisions on infrastructure investment and environment policy. It includes the cost to Canadians of these bottlenecks in terms of lost time, productivity and added greenhouse gas emissions.
How Does Your City Rank? Toronto placed 10 bottlenecks in the top 20. Montreal placed five, Vancouver placed four and Quebec City placed one. Other markets such
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Canada’s 20 worst bottlenecks are as below : 1T oronto: Hwy 401 between Hwy 427 & Yonge St 2T oronto: DVP/404 between Don Mills Rd & Finch Ave 3M ontreal: Hwy 40 between Blvd Pie-IX and Hwy 520 4T oronto: Gardiner Expy between S Kingsway & Bay St 5M ontreal: Hwy 15 between Hwy 40 & Chemin de la Côte-SaintLuc 6T oronto: Hwy 401 between Bayview Ave & Don Mills Rd 7T oronto: Hwy 409 between Hwy as Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Ottawa 401 and Kipling Ave and Halifax also experience serious 8M ontreal: Hwy 25 between Ave traffic delays. Highlights include: Souligny & Rue Beaubien E • Canada’s worst highway 9V ancouver: Granville St at SW bottleneck is the stretch of Marine Dr Highway 401 that cuts across the 10 V ancouver: W Georgia St north part of the City of Toronto. between Seymour St & W This bottleneck alone costs Pender St commuters over 3 million hours of 11 T oronto: Hwy 401 between DVP annual delays. In total, five of the & Victoria Park Ave top ten bottlenecks are found in 12 T oronto: Black Creek the Toronto area. Dr between Weston Rd & • The stretch of Highway 40 into Tretheway Dr downtown Montreal is the third 13 T oronto: Hwy 401 between worst bottleneck in the country, Mavis Rd & McLaughlin Rd costing commuters nearly 2 14 M ontreal: Hwy 40 between Hwy million hours of annual delays. 520 & Blvd Cavendish • Compared with US bottlenecks 15 V ancouver: Granville St using a similar methodology, between W Broadway St & W Toronto and Montreal bottlenecks 16th Ave rank among the worst in North 16 M ontreal: Hwy 20 near 1re America. Avenue • Although the City of Vancouver 17 Q uebec City: Hwy 73 between does not have non-signalized Chemin des Quatre Bourgeois & highways serving the downtown Exit to Ave Dalquier core, stretches of two main 18 T oronto: Hwy 401 interchange arteries (Granville St. and West at Hwy 427 Georgia St.) are congested 19 T oronto: Hwy 400 at Hwy 401 enough to fall within the top ten 20 V ancouver: George Massey bottlenecks - and produce the Tunnel on Hwy 99. RT slowest driving speeds in the
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ontario-based Purolator recently took delivery of 19 Volvo VNL 300 models marking the first Canadian delivery of trucks equipped with Volvo’s new 2017 powertrain. Serge Viola (bottom), director, asset management, Purolator, poses with several of the new Volvo trucks, which feature the 2017 D13 engine and updated I-Shift automated manual transmission.
Volvo Trucks Delivers First Canadian Models equipped with 2017 Engines to Purolator
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olvo Trucks North America recently delivered 19 D13powered Volvo VNL 300 models to Ontario-based Purolator, marking the first Canadian delivery of trucks equipped with Volvo’s new 2017 engines. Featuring a host of new technologies and improvements, Volvo’s 2017 D13 offers enhanced performance and fuel efficiency for
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customers. “Our 2017 engines offer several engineering enhancements to deliver significant fuel savings,” said Jeff Lester, senior vice president of sales for Volvo Trucks North America. “And we were able to do it without sacrificing power or performance, a win-win for our customers.” Purolator is one of Canada’s leading integrated freight and
logistics solutions providers, and currently operates a fleet of approximately 460 power units, of which more than half are Volvo models. Purolator is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with more than 170 operations facilities, 124 shipping centers and 900 authorized shipping agent locations across Canada. “We depend on our fleet of more than 4,777 vehicles to deliver
INDUSTRY NEWS goods to our customers throughout Canada on time and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner,” said Serge Viola, director, asset management, Purolator. “Our new Volvo VNL models equipped with Volvo’s 2017 D13 engine will help us accomplish this through the 2017 advancements.” The 2017 D13 received a number of updates to improve efficiency by up to 2.5 percent compared to the previous D13. A patented wave piston design helps maximize fuel efficiency by improving flame propagation, while a proven common-rail fuel system enables finer control of the fuel injection, allowing for faster, more accurate injection. The D13 also features an updated EGR flow sensor with a new double-wall casing, helping reduce condensation and soot buildup in cold weather, while an improved aftertreatment dosing module has been integrated into the fuel filter housing for easier serviceability. Upgrades were also made to the two-speed coolant pump, helping to reduce parasitic losses. Purolator’s new Volvo models are also equipped with Volvo’s latest 12-speed I-Shift automated manual transmission, a key component of Volvo’s integrated powertrain. The updated I-Shift models received improved hardware for increased durability, as well as an upgraded countershaft for faster shifting and improved performance. The Volvo I-Shift is equipped with sensors to identify factors such as load, road grade and more, enabling the transmission to ensure the truck is in the right gear for the conditions. Without a traditional clutch pedal to operate, the I-Shift helps improve driver attraction and retention by reducing fatigue during the work day. The I-Shift also contributes to safety, as drivers are able to maintain focus on the road ahead. RT
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SHOW REPORT
North American International Auto Show 2017 An Awesome Experience
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he first impression of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan is how large the show is. Cobo Hall is the site of this annual affair and this massive venue is filled to capacity with the newest offerings from all the major manufacturers worldwide. The Detroit Auto Show, as it is generically known, had been on this photo journalist’s bucket list for many years. To finally see the massive scope of this show is a truly impressive experience. Not only did the Ford display feature at least forty vehicles in Cobo Hall, they also had a very large display in Joe Louis arena, next to Cobo. Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Trucks, General Motors and GMC Trucks also had very large displays. BMW, VW, Toyota, Lexus, Fiat, Subaru, Kia, Genesis, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Honda, Infiniti, Hyundai, Smart, Acura, Nissan, GAC (from China) and
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Mazda were well represented. Electric and autonomous vehicles were front and center as all the major manufacturers are scrambling to bring new offerings in this growing vehicle segment. For an old school car nut, there is no point in looking under the hood of these vehicles, as there is no clean, shiny engine to look at. Maybe it’s just me, but looking at an electric motor, if you can actually see it, is not awe inspiring. Sadly, this development comes at the expense of any diesel engines
being offered in anything but the more expensive, high end vehicles. Economical diesel power plants previously offered primarily by Volkswagen and to a lesser degree in the Chevy Cruze have disappeared from the North American automotive menu. After so many years of effort to move these venerable, fuel efficient and reliable engines to the highly developed and environmentally responsible power plants that were being offered to North American consumers, it is truly heartbreaking to see them removed
SHOW REPORT from the market due to regulatory bullying, which led to the Volkswagen “cheating� debacle. It remains to be seen if any automobile manufacturers try to reintroduce diesels to the North American small and medium size car market. Diesels are still being offered in Ram, Chevrolet, GMC and Ford pickup trucks, with engine size being determined by the load carrying capabilities of the vehicle. Some smaller diesel SUV’s should still be coming to market, but time will tell if that actually happens. The original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the automotive aftermarket vendors were well represented with displays. Aisin Group (transmissions and electric drives), Michelin, ZF transmissions and drive train components, Denso, Brembo brakes, ThyssenKrupp electronic steering, Magna, Hitachi, Mahle, SteelMatters, representing the automotive steel suppliers, Visteon and Eaton had displays featuring their newest offerings. The North American automotive market reported a good year for sales in 2016 and all manufacturers were upbeat and hopeful about the future. It remains to be seen if higher interest rates and increasing fuel prices will put a damper on sales in 2017 and beyond. To summarize, the North American International Auto show is must see at least once. For this first time visitor, the show was awesome. Show Report and Pictures by Hans Janzen
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e are into a new year and I am hopeful that 2017 will be a good year for everyone. If you are looking into improving your career for 2017 and becoming a top driver in your fleet then you want to take a look at these three areas for improvement. Why these three areas? These three areas are what defines you as a brand and creates the opportunities that will take you forward in your career. If you want to build your personal brand then you need to focus specifically on these three areas. Area 1: Attitude Attitude is the first and most important item of your personal brand. If this area is not in check you can say goodbye to the rest of the program. I have interviewed hundreds of people on my podcast and classes and attitude always comes up as the main factor in the success of one’s career in the transportation industry. Your attitude reflects how you think about the job, your carrier, your customers, and the most important, yourself! Attitude makes you want to try harder, be better, and be thorough in what you do. That makes you do better inspections, dress appropriately, and look professional in your dealings with others. If your attitude is not up to check this is the first thing you should be working on in 2017. Area 2: Time Management Once your attitude has been adjusted (sorry I had to say it) then time management is the next crucial area to work
on. You can be the best person in the world, but if you are late to all your customers then you will not make it in this industry. Time management isn’t just about being on time but how well organized you are, how you plan for delays, and how you plan your trips for maximum profits. Time management encompasses everything in the organizational sector of transportation. Being known as a driver that is on-time and organized can increase your brand ten-fold. Work on this area if you want to be a successful in the trucking industry.
Bruce Outridge is transportation consultant with over 30 years experience in the industry. He is the host of The Lead Pedal Podcast for drivers (www.theleadpedalpodcast.com), author of the books Running By The Mile, and Driven to Drive, and is a trainer and consultant for the industry. You can learn more about Bruce and his work at www. bruceoutridge.com
Area 3: Teamwork On a truck everything needs to work in conjunction with other components for a truck to run down the road. If the wheel wouldn’t turn when you released the brakes you would have a hard time moving the truck. The same thing goes for teamwork in this industry. If the whole company is not working together a carrier will not be very successful. The system works as a whole from the carrier’s sales force, to the planning committee, dispatch, and the drivers. If the team doesn’t work together, communicate, and deliver on time everyone will be out of business. Many drivers see themselves as independent components to a carrier but they really are a vital part of a team. Take any member out of the team equation and you will have a clog in the wheel. There is a lot going on in today’s transportation industry and one way to stand out is to be known as a professional driver. Drivers have to start working on their personal brands if they want to be in a position to work for the best carriers in the industry. Being the top in your fleet will offer you positions that require the best professional drivers. Over my career trying to be my best has provided work at great carriers, opportunities for advancement, and a career I am very proud of. Oh sure there have been mistakes along the way but at the end my brand is what provided the benefits of a good career. I just had to work on my brand. Focus on the three areas and you will find success as a professional driver in today’s trucking industry. February 2017
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Police, fire and ambulance personnel are often required to do their work on the shoulders of busy highways. For safety reasons, the law requires all drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the highway with its lights activated. If the highway has more than one lane, the law also requires all drivers to move over leaving at least one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle, if it can be done safely. Obeying this law will save lives! Violating it can result in a $2,000 fine and three demerit points.
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Les policiers, les pompiers et les ambulanciers doivent souvent faire leur travail sur les accotements d’autoroutes achalandées. Pour des raisons de sécurité, la loi exige que tous les conducteurs ralentissent et fassent preuve de prudence lorsqu’ils dépassent un véhicule d’urgence stationné sur le côté de la route avec ses gyrophares activés. Sur une route à plusieurs voies, la loi exige aussi que tous les conducteurs se déplacent de façon à libérer au moins une voie entre leur véhicule et le véhicule d’urgence stationné, pourvu que cela puisse se faire en toute sécurité. Respecter cette loi aidera à sauver des vies! L’enfreindre peut entraîner une amende de 2 000 $ et trois points d’inaptitude.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Annual Conference Feb 15 - 16, Mississauga
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Smart Trucker Seminar April 11, Mississauga
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PMTC Launches Canada Specific Private Benchmarking Survey
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he Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced that their first Benchmarking Survey Instrument since 2011 is live and can be completed by any Private and Dedicated Fleet whose base of operations is in Canada. “This will be the first Canadian Specific Private Benchmarking survey report issued since 2011” remarks PMTC President Mike Millian. “To ensure this survey instrument is of the highest quality possible right out of the gate, we have partnered with the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The NPTC has been producing a Private Fleet Benchmark survey in the USA annually since 2005. The survey is an invaluable tool to their members and is a highly-respected product.”
The PMTC formed a benchmarking committee made up of Canadian operators who reviewed the NPTC survey and shaped and formed it to ensure it was reflective of the Canadian marketplace. While the survey can be completed by any Private and Dedicated fleet, the survey is designed for the benefit of PMTC members and its results will only be provided, at no charge, with their PMTC membership. This survey is yet another value add that will allow Private Fleets to benchmark their operations to other best-in class performers, thereby allowing them to validate
their performance and identify areas of opportunity. The results of the Benchmarking Report will be released on June 15, 2017. Participants in the survey, who are PMTC Members, will be invited to sit in on a special pre-release webcast to review the results in detail. In addition, those member companies that participate in the survey are welcome to request specialized, customized reports to better calibrate their operation against best-in-class performers. Carriers will have until March 15th to complete and submit their responses. For more information on the survey, sponsorship, or the PMTC, please contact PMTC at info@pmtc.ca, or by calling 905827-0587. RT
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INDUSTRY NEWS
MTO Expands, Makes Improvements to Ontario LCV Program
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he Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has signaled the introduction of its next phase of the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Program, which includes eliminating certain caps on the number of LCV units per fleet, new vehicle configurations and several highway network expansions In a recent letter to OTA, the ministry highlighted some of the changes to the LCV Program: • The expansion of the primary highway network (to include Hwy 403, Hwy 407 E and Hwy 412 as well as Hwy 400 to Parry Sound); • The removal of the cap on the number of permits available to each carrier (previously 16); • The removal of the cap on the number of carriers in the program (previously 100); • The introduction of two new vehicle configurations (for transporting vehicles and container chassis); • The expansion to 5 km the distance LCV’s can travel off the primary highway network to access shipper and carrier facilities (previously 2 km). “OTA, MTO and the carriers in the program have been working for a while to bring about these enhancements. We are extremely pleased with this announcement and commend Minister Del Duca and his staff for working with OTA to develop a sustainable LCV program in the province,” said Geoff Wood, OTA Vice President, Operations and Safety. Ontario’s LCV program started in 2009 and was the result of a multiyear collaborative effort between industry and the province to introduce these configurations. “Over the years, the number of permits and carriers has increased. However, this most recent update has removed many of the restrictions that have held the program back from flourishing in the province,” added Wood. MTO will be contacting LCV carrier participants shortly with additional details on the program expansion and updated network maps. RT
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Guest Column: Health
Jet Lag
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ow that we are in the middle of winter, and the hot days of summer are just a distant memory, many of us will travel south in search of sun and sand. In most cases, these sunny destinations are far away and thus a plane ride is often required. When crossing multiple time zones quickly, we can sometimes suffer from jet lag disorder. Most commonly referred to as simply jet lag, this condition is defined as a temporary problem or disruption in sleep patterns. As I am sure you are aware of, our bodies have its own internal clock which tells us when to sleep and when to stay awake. Jet lag generally occurs when you cross more than two time zones quickly. Essentially what happens is our body’s internal clock is still set at the original time zone and will take some to sync with the new one. It is important to note that not every traveler will experience jet lag, however, it is more likely to occur the more time zones that you cross.
The severity and length of symptoms of jet lag greatly vary from person to person. Some individuals experience one symptom and others experience several. Symptoms may include: 4Fatigue (especially during the daytime) 4Gastrointestinal/digestion problems 4Disturbance in sleep pattern 4Mood and concentration changes The good news is that the symptoms of jet lag usually subside on their own within a few days of being in the new time zone. However, if you are a frequent traveler that suffers from jet lag, you may have to see a sleep specialist. There are a few simple steps that you can take to help minimize the effects of jet lag. First of all, due to the fact that our internal clock is heavily influenced by daylight, regulating the amount of daylight that you are exposed to in the new time zone may help your internal clock adjust gradually. In addition, light therapy which involves exposing
your eyes to artificial sunlight for specific amounts of time may be beneficial. Research has shown that dehydration increases the risk of jet lag. It is important to stay hydrated while traveling on planes as the air on board tends to be very dry. Although it is generally not Dr Christopher H. Singh recommended, some Chiropractor, runs Trans individuals will drink Canada Chiropractic at 230 beverages which Truck Stop in Woodstock, contain caffeine Ont. He can be reached such as coffee or at 519-421-2024 E.mail: tea to help offset the chris_singh@sympatico.ca daytime tiredness. On the other hand, it is recommended to avoid caffeine in the evening time. Another common remedy for jet leg is melatonin supplementation. Melatonin is a chemical in our brains that signals it is time to sleep. By taking melatonin at specific times, you may be able to reset your internal clock. It is wise to talk to a health care professional before supplementing with melatonin. Finally, some individuals start to modify their sleep schedules before they go on a trip. For example, if you will be travelling to a destination that is three hours ahead of your home time zone, try gradually staying up later the week before you leave. As you can see, jet lag is more of an inconvenience than a serious medical condition. I personally feel that it is a small price to pay for the sun, sand and beaches of vacation destinations. Until next month, drive safely. RT
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Advertisers Index (A-Z) Name of Advertiser
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Outridge Consulting
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Auto / Truck Insurance – Puja Gupta 29
Pat’s Driveline
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Be Alert – MTO Campaign
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Photography Services
35
C.A.T
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Power Dsyl
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Challenger Motor Freight
21
Pride Group Enterprises
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City Engine Rebuilders
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Private Motor Truck Council of Canada 02
Colony Ford Lincoln
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Promotional Items
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Doroga Road
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Road Today 360
12
Dr Christopher Singh
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Road Today Classic Golf
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ExpoCam 2017
17
Road Today Show & Job Fair
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Fleet-Tax Services
09
Rosedale Group
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Frank’s Chrome Shop
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RS2000 Tax Consultants
12
Global Spring Service
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Sahi Express
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Glasvan Great Dane
11
SGT Transport
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Global Spring Service
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Smart Trucker Seminar
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Golden Freight Forwarding
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Spectra Products
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Ideal Logistics
18
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service
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Tallman Group
09
Texis Truck Exhaust
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The Lead Pedal Podcast
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Ajay Lekhi CPA
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International Truckload Services (ITS) 48 IPS Invoice Payment System
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Lockwood Legal
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The Toy Truck Place
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MTO Drug Impaired Driving 07
Truck Stop Opportunity
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MTO Winter Safety
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Trukademy / Trux Solutions
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Ontario Truck Driving School 07
Vw Transcon Service
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kenworth T680 and T880 Make Bendix ESP System Standard
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enworth has announced that the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program is now standard on new Kenworth T680 and T880 tractors. Bendix ESP full stability meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new electronic stability control (ESC) technology mandate, which goes into effect Aug. 1, 2017, on Class 8 tractors with tandem drive axles. Kenworth T680 and T880 customers will receive, as standard, the Bendix 4S/4M configuration, which has four sensors and four modulators, and includes Bendix Smart ATC Automatic Traction Control and Bendix ESP. According to Bendix, its full stability technology is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during loss of control situations on dry, wet, snow and ice-covered roadways. In addition to using sensors that monitor lateral acceleration, as found on some roll-only systems, the Bendix
Shown is a Kenworth T680 with a Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program demonstration tanker.
ESP system also uses sensors to monitor steering angle and vehicle direction. This allows for detection of a vehicle’s impending loss of stability and automatic intervention through dethrottling of the engine and selective application of tractor steer and
drive axle brakes, along with trailer brakes, helping the driver to maintain control of the vehicle in a variety of situations. Nearly 500,000 Bendix ESP systems have been delivered since the product debuted over a decade ago. RT
This photo shows a vehicle on a demonstration track where the stability system is turned off. The outriggers are installed during demonstrations to keep the vehicle from rolling over.
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