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CHRIS IVESON RECEIVES 2015 CANADIAN FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD NEW NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD CLEARLY DEFINES A TRUCK DRIVER’S JOB
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ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION REPORT CONFIRMS TRUCKS AND TRUCK DRIVERS ARE SAFEST
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RECOGNITION
Chris Iveson receives 2015 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Award
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he prestigious 2015 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Award was awarded to Chris Iveson of Challenger Motor Freight on May 6th at the Paradise Banquet Hall & Convention Centre in Concord. Sponsored by Volvo Trucks Canada, the winner of the award is selected by an independent judging committee comprised of trade journalists and past award recipients. In order to qualify for the award, the nominee must manage a fleet of at least 25 Class 8 vehicles and perform at least 80% of their own maintenance and repairs amongst other requirements. Chris Iveson began his career in the trucking industry, as a technician managing fuel stations, approximately 17 years ago. He has been with Challenger Motor Freight for the past 8 years. Chris currently oversees more than 150 staff at 4 maintenance facilities in Ontario, Montreal and British Columbia. They maintain a fleet of approximately 4500 pieces of equipment, consisting of class 8 tractors, straight trucks and trailers. Chris actively promotes truck and coach trade to future technicians as an advisor at Centennial College and Conestoga College. Chris is also an advising member of the OTA’s technical council and the ATA’s technical advisory council, where he is the only Canadian representative. The dinner meeting held by Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (ATSSA) also saw a presentation on the Volvo partnership with Telogis, a leading provider of cloud-based location intelligence software. Rolf VanderZwaag, OTA Manager/Regulation Specialist/Author provided an update on the MTO NSC-11B and his newly published technical manual “Practical Safety Inspections” along with an overview of the related report forms. RT
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in Brampton draws huge interest The 7th Annual Road Today Show & Job Fair held at the Brampton Soccer Centre on May 23rd was a well-attended successful event.
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he show featured many activities of interest for attendees’ young and old, including kids clown, live entertainment, bouncy castle, driving simulator, giveaways and lots more. The mood of exhibitors and visitors was upbeat. Exhibitors from a variety of sectors of the trucking and transportation industry took part in the trade show, including companies focused on trucks (used and new), trailers, heavy-duty parts and accessories, servicing equipment and supplies, safety & compliance, education, training, media outlets, insurance and financial services. The Job Fair to hire drivers and owner-operators was a big draw as recruiters were busy discussing available job opportunities. The staff from MTO commercial vehicle enforcement was in attendance to answer technical queries and concerns of truckers. All visitors’ especially new comers and kids were educated and made aware about road safety issues. The show was inaugurated by Hon’ Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General of India in Toronto. He was joined by Jeff Bowman , Brampton City Councillor and Chair of Economic Development, Stephen Laskowski, Vice-President Ontario Trucking Association and other dignitaries. Elected officials MP Kyle Seeback, City Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon and Trustee David Green also marked their presence during the day. Special Greetings and Congratulatory Messages
were sent in by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Federal Minister of Multiculturalism Jason Kenney, Federal Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt, Premier Kathleen Wynne, MP Parm Gill, Ontario Transportation Minister Steve Del Duca, MPP Harinder Malhi, Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey and David Bradley, CEO of Canadian Trucking Alliance towards a successful event. Prominent community members attended the event including Yudhvir Jaswal, Jagdish Grewal, Martin Singh, Ajay Lekhi, Rana Sidhu, Harjinder Gill, Sodhi Nagra, Rajvir Boparai, Baljit Mand, Kanwaljit Kanwal, Ranvir Sharda, Ranbir Chauhan, Ken Singh, Gurbir Chahal, Bob Singh, Deepak Anand, Jagdeep Kailey, Sandip Sangha, Raghbir Chauhan, Raj Ghuman, Rameshwar Sangha, Sam Hundal, Subash Sharma, Paramjit Birdi, Sukhjot Naroo, Harjot Ghuman, Ranjit Dhillon, Jaspal Mann, Deepak Punj, Pavneesh Bhalla, Nik Mengi amongst others. Major Show sponsors included Arrow Truck Sales, ITS Transport, Diesel Truck Centre, Dekra Canada, TD Canada Trust, Texis Truck Exhaust, Millennium Printing and Hunter Express. The Road Today Show management comprising of Minkle Mittal, Gurminder Walia, Surjit Johal, Vik Gupta, Kamaljit Johal and Manan Gupta thanks the continued patronage received from the trucking industry and community. For event pictures, see page 20 onwards or visit facebook.com/roadtoday
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Report Confirms Trucks and Truck Drivers Are Safest
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he Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released the latest edition of the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR). And once again it shows that trucks are the safest vehicles and truck drivers are the safest drivers on the road, says David Bradley, president of the Ontario Trucking Association. The ORSAR, which contains the results for 2012, states that large trucks (including straight trucks which require a Class D driver’s licence) as well as tractor-trailers (which require a Class A driver’s license), represented just 4.5% of the total number of vehicles involved in all collisions in Ontario. Tractors and tractor-trailers represented only 2.4% of the total number of vehicles involved in all collisions that year. There were 98 large trucks involved in fatal collisions in 2012 of a total population of 273,765. Of the trucks that require a Class A driver’s licence (tractor-trailers) to operate, there were only 61 - or .02% of the total registered large truck population -- involved in fatal collisions. In total, there were 194,746, registered trucks requiring a Class A license. There were 100 fatalities in collisions involving all types of large trucks in 2012, one fewer than the previous year. While this number represents 17.6% of all fatalities, the report also confirms what has been the case for years - that trucks and truck drivers are not usually the cause of the fatal collisions they are involved in. Of the 98 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, not one had an apparent defect that may have contributed to the crash. In comparison to other drivers, large truck drivers involved in fatal collisions are more likely to be “driving properly.” In terms of the number of fatal collisions, the driver of the large truck was driving properly 68% of the time vs 39% for the
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other driver in the same fatal collisions. In terms of the number of persons killed in collisions with large trucks in 2012, the truck driver was determined to have been driving properly in 79% of the fatalities - the highest level in the past five years and 15.2 percentage points better than in 2008. In addition, truck drivers are far less likely to have been drinking or impaired by alcohol or drugs - 2% compared to 17% for other drivers involved in the same crashes. In 2012, there was only one recorded collision involving a commercial vehicle where alcohol was involved. In terms of the longer-term perspective, OTA compiled data from the ORSAR reports going back to 1993 and found that despite a 79% increase in the number of large trucks registered in Ontario, the number of large truck fatalities decreased from 202 in 1993 to 100 in 2012 - a reduction of 50%. “Highway safety is an ever-evolving thing,” says Bradley. “While the trucking
industry has an enviable record in terms of safety, our members are dedicated to continuous improvement and to the implementation of meaningful measures to reduce collisions further.” In recent years the association has championed the introduction of legislation to mandate the activation of speed limiters on all heavy trucks; a universal mandate to replace paper log books used in the enforcement of truck driver hours of service regulations with an electronic logging device; a manufacturing standard that would make electronic stability control part of new truck purchase packages; and mandatory entry level training for truck drivers. RT
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ISB6.7 G Natural Gas Engine Targets School Bus, Shuttle Bus, Medium Duty Trucking, and Vocational in North America
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aftertreatment, which is packaged as a muffler and is maintenance- free. No diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment will be required. Preliminary specifications include a range of ratings to 260 hp and 660 lb-ft torque and automatic transmission capability to meet customer and original equipment manufacturer requirements. The ISB6.7 G will be manufactured in Cummins’ medium-duty engine plant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The ISB6.7 G is expected to be certified at launch to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission standards of 0.20 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM and 2016 U.S. greenhouse gas and fuel economy regulations. RT
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Kenworth Now Offers Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS Transmission for Select Medium Duty Trucks
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he Bendix SmarTire Tire Pressuring Monitoring System (TPMS) that helps improve fuel economy and safety is now available for Peterbilt’s aerodynamic, integrated cab-and-sleeper Model 587, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “TPMS provides operators with real-time, on-demand tire status that helps ensure peak performance and can give the operator early warning before potential tire failure,” said Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “The TPMS display is integrated with the vehicle’s main instrument cluster for convenient, quick glance access to the temperature and pressure of each truck tire. By helping prevent tire failure, TPMS means customers benefit from more uptime, lower operating costs and longer tire life.” Newhouse said operators are alerted to
potential tire issues through an alert on the display and an optional audible alert. According to the Technology & Maintenance Council, tires are the largest maintenance cost item for fleets and also a primary influencer on fuel economy. A tire that is l0 psi low can reduce fuel economy by about one percent. Given their cost-saving benefits, TMC estimates TPMS systems provide an ROI within two years. TPMS is also an optional feature for Peterbilt Models 579 and 567. RT
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demerit points
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failing to remain at the scene of a collision failing to stop when signaled or asked to by a police officer
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exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/hour or more failing to stop for a school bus
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exceeding the speed limit by 16-29 km/hour improper use of a high occupancy vehicle lane (find a car pool buddy if you want to use that lane) crowding the driver’s seat (make two trips if you can’t fit everything in the back seat or trunk)
What do these points mean? If you earn six or more points, you’re likely to be called upon to discuss your driving record and will need to provide reasons that your license should not be suspended. If you earn nine points or more, your license will automatically be suspended for 60 days. With ingenie, young drivers are encouraged
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As a driver in Ontario, demerit points are your enemy. The more points you have, the worse your situation – and demerit points remain on your record for two years. Collect enough points, and you could lose your driving privileges. The good news is that you start with zero points, and by following the rules of the road you can keep a clean record. To help drivers with this, the auto insurance provider, ingenie, has designed coverage specifically for Ontario drivers aged 16 to 24. Here, the company explains some of the offenses that will cost you demerit points:
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exceeding the speed limit by 30-49 km/hour following too closely
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towing people (e.g. on toboggans, bicycles, skis) unnecessary slow driving failing to lower headlamp beams driver failing to wear a seat belt or failing to ensure that a passenger under 16 years is wearing a seat belt
to develop better skills. This not only helps them keep a clean record (and their driving privileges), but also enables them to earn up to an extra 25% discount on top of the 10% saving they get for signing up. More information is available at www.ingenie.ca. (NC)
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Measuring Air Brake Pushrod Stroke
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ir brake problems, and pushrod stroke length problems in particular, are among the most common defects cited in roadside inspections. Ensuring proper pushrod stroke length is a critical part of inspecting and maintaining brakes. When the pushrod stroke is longer than the adjustment limit, you won’t be able to develop full brake force, and the brake is defective.You must not operate the vehicle until this condition has been fixed. To check the length of a brake’s pushrod stroke, you need to be able to measure it for each brake. Marking the pushrod is one common way to do that. Step One Place a mark on the pushrod when the brakes are released. You can do this with a marker or pencil, or using a cable or wire tie (commonly used totie cable and wire together and available in many hardware stores). Tighten the strap onto the pushrod at the face of the brake chamber and leave the end on. You can also use a plastic disc that fits onto the brake chamber pushrod and slides against the face of the brake chamber. Step Two Once you have marked the pushrod using any of these methods, apply and then hold the brakes. You need to have a way to hold the brake pedal down so that you can get out of the cab and check each brake during your inspection. Step Three Measure the stroke of each brake usinga ruler or reference point. Remember! All brake stroke indicators must be inspected as part of a regular preventative maintenance program.
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riday May 8th was a day filled with festive cheer and celebrations as Arrow Truck Sales marked its 65th anniversary in style throughout North America. The Customer Appreciation event held at the Mississauga location (1285 Shawson Drive) saw a steady flow of clients and industry colleagues enjoying the scrumptious BBQ, giveaways, games and much more. More than 200 guests came through the doors to mark this special occasion. Industry vendors were on site to enhance the experience. The 32� TV was won by Harmeet Cheema of Brampton. Arrow branch in Mississauga has an experienced sales team led by Vikas Gupta and is committed to going the extra mile to assist trucking industry. The sales force speaks your language including Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Japanese, Nigerian, Bulgarian, Serbian, German and Punjabi. Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. began operations in 1950
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65TH ANNIVERSARY from a small used truck lot in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. From the initial start-up, the company has followed the principle of providing high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to customers who want to maximize the value of money. Arrow carries a wide selection of all makes and models which enables to find the right truck to fit needs of every customer. With branches located throughout the United States and Canada, Arrow Truck Sales is the best source of pre-owned medium and heavy duty trucks in North America. Arrow Truck Sales is a member of The Volvo Group of Companies. To reach Mississauga branch, call 905 564 3411.
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eladon Group has announced the merger of their Celadon Canada operations into the Hyndman brand. While the official effective date for the merger is July 1, 2015, the companies are currently in the process of taking the necessary step to become one entity. “We have come to realize the strength of the Hyndman name in Canada,” commented Paul Will, president and CEO of the Celadon Group. “Hyndman has always promoted and supported a family atmosphere for their drivers and staff. This merger reinforces that core value of the company.” The Celadon Group first established its operations in Canada with the purchase of Gerth Transport Ltd. in May of 1998. In 2000, the name was changed to Celadon
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f you have been watching the transportation industry at all you will know there is a big movement to make truck driving a skilled trade. I am all for that but I am not sure that it takes the profession of truck driver far enough. I agree it will go a long way to giving us the status we deserve and hopefully will put more money in the pockets of drivers on the road, but I think this is just the beginning. A pilot has a status of importance and I think we need to get truck driving in the same realm. Let’s look at how these professions are similar. A pilot is required to know physics and the laws of motion. As a driver we have to understand the motion of a truck, stopping distances, etc. A pilot needs to understand meteorology and interpret weather patterns and 35,000 feet below truck drivers are doing the same. Pilots must understand aircraft systems and the equipment they must command. Truck drivers must know their equipment and be able to inspect it properly. Pilots must understand navigation and trip planning requirements being able to understand potential problems along a route. Although many don’t bother with this anymore truck drivers should be trip planning and looking at their trip as a whole to determine potential problems on their trip. Pilots must understand flight regulations and air traffic controls much like a truck driver must know commercial vehicle regulations, load securement requirements, and inspection regulations. Pilots are required to know some physiology and understand how their bodies work when they are fatigued and similar situations are required by professional
truck drivers on the road. Airline pilots are restricted to certain amount of hours to work much like truck drivers. Pilots are responsible for the safety of their passengers and professional drivers are responsible for being safe with other road users. So if a professional driver is required to know the same things that an airline pilot is required to know then why we are just putting anyone into a truck without the knowledge of many of these items. Even airline pilots note that being able to operate the airplane is only 5% of what you really need to know to be a professional pilot. As any person that has been driving as a professional truck driver for any length of time will tell you that getting your license is just the beginning of knowing all you will need to know to be a professional driver. I have friends that are railway engineers and the positions are very similar in nature to what truck drivers go through yet again that is viewed above truck drivers as well. Trucking is not something you do when you can’t do anything else. It is a profession that should be seen as equal to any other driver / pilot / engineer position in transportation. Maybe there should be some type of international certificate with different levels of transportation experience. I am no way suggesting that a truck driver should be able to fly an airplane, but our jobs are very similar in many areas and if performed incorrectly or not taken seriously can result in death and damage to many people. I am all for mandatory entry level training but I think we need to go much farther than that. Throwing people into a vehicle that is 80,000lbs in weight just because they can’t get a job anywhere else is the wrong way to look at a truck driving position. @roadtoday
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imes have changed. More than half of Canadians remember not wearing a seatbelt as a child. Now, the majority wear their seatbelts and thousands of lives are saved every year, but based on a new survey released by State Farm, drivers still have life threatening bad habits to break. According to the national survey of Canadians in urban and rural communities, who drive, more than
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nine out of 10 (93 per cent) respondents feel that other drivers drive while they are distracted. However, just over half (56 per cent) believe that they themselves rarely drive while distracted. This is a striking difference from how drivers view their own abilities behind the wheel compared to those with whom they share the road. Additionally, 30 per cent of respondents indicated the most dangerous thing a person can do on the road is to drive distracted. About one third, (33 per cent) acknowledged that they check their cell phone
or handheld device once or more while driving and 35 per cent admit to driving while distracted. The Big Distractions Overall, survey respondents say they are most guilty of being distracted by things outside of their car like houses and people, and those over the age of 65 (54 per cent) are the biggest offenders. Other findings include: • Respondents aged 35-44 were the biggest offenders of texting while driving (16 per cent) followed by those aged 18-34 (15 per cent)
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Respondents aged 35-44 cite that they often eat and drink while driving (21 per cent) • Respondents aged 35-44 are also most guilty of being distracted by passengers/children in their car (21 per cent) Families and Their Driving Habits Adults worry about their children driving while distracted: • Among respondents with children under the age of 20, 40 per cent said they try to teach their teen to not use their cell phone while driving
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Seven out of 10 parents list distracted driving and speeding as their teen’s most common driving errors • Respondents under the age of 20 said one of the most common bad habits of one or both parents is driving distracted (23 per cent) Animals Always a Concern A split second of distracted driving is all it takes to hit someone or something. When asked what animal they are most afraid of hitting while driving, the majority of respondents (65 per cent) cite
a deer or a moose followed by hitting a dog or cat (21 per cent). A Transport Canada report found that between four to eight large animal vehicle collisions take place every hour. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources estimates there is a motor vehicle-wild animal collision every 38 minutes and approximately one out of every five motor vehicle collisions involves a wild animal. For example, more than 300 New Brunswickers are involved in a moose-vehicle collision RT every year.
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E Capital, Canada has announced the signing of a commercial agreement with Shell Canada Products (Shell) with a view to facilitate the trucking industry’s adoption in Canada of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a cleaner-burning, less expensive fuel. Under this agreement, GE Capital and Shell will work together to reduce monthly payments for truck fleets that lease natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Specifically, fleets owners can sign natural gas fueling contracts with Shell and, separately, secure leases for LNG vehicles with GE Capital. The agreement covers equipment that will purchase fuel from Shell’s facilities. GE Capital has been providing wholesale and retail financing to the country’s commercial trucking sector for 35 years. This announcement continues GE Capital’s efforts to promote the use of NGVs in the commercial trucking space. “Through this agreement, we’re giving over-the-road trucking companies the financial incentive to make the shift from diesel to natural gas,” said François Nantel, leader of GE Capital, Canada’s transportation business. “Working with Shell will help address truck operators’ concerns regarding the trucks’ value and incremental capital investments and allow them to access the benefits of LNG vehicles from day one.” In general, LNG is used for vehicles that undertake long hauls, while compressed natural gas (CNG) is used for those that undertake shorter hauls. RT
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common misconception about glaucoma is that it is a single eye disease but in fact it is group of eye conditions that eventually leads to optic nerve damage. In most cases, abnormally high pressure inside the eye due to fluid build up is what causes the damage. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in North America. Early detection and treatment can greatly reduce or even prevent optic nerve damage. Unfortunately, the signs and symptoms of glaucoma progress very gradually and oftentimes individuals do not notice any loss of vision until the disease has significantly progressed. Therefore, it is very important to have your eyes examined on a regular basis. There are several types of glaucoma each presenting with completely different symptoms. I will not go into detail regarding the different types of glaucoma as it is beyond the scope of this article. However, the symptoms of glaucoma may include: • Eye pain • Blurred vision • Halos around lights • Loss of peripheral vision • Tunnel vision
If you experience any of these symptoms or other changes in your eye sight, it is important to seek medical attention. In some cases of glaucoma the exact cause is unknown, thus it is termed primary glaucoma. When the cause of glaucoma can be explained by such things as eye injuries, medications, eye conditions and diabetes it is called secondary glaucoma. The goal with all forms of treatments is to reduce the pressure with in the eye. The treatment of glaucoma usually begins with medicated eye drops. It is important to use these eye drops exactly as instructed by your doctor as improper use may lead to further eye damage. The eye drops are designed to reduce the pressure with in the eye by decreasing the fluid present inside the eye. If eye drops are unsuccessful, oral medications may be prescribed. Surgery is only considered if all other forms of treatment fail. One type of surgery involves using a high energy laser beam to open or clogged drainage canals in the eye to help fluid drain more easily. Another possible surgical option is placing drainage implants to aid in the flow of fluid. Although it is not possible to completely prevent glaucoma, there are a few things you can do to reduce your risk. First of all, eating a healthy diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables and getting adequate physical activity will help maintain overall eye health. Also, limiting the amount of caffeine intake may also help maintain normal eye pressure. Keep these simple tips in mind and you will be well on your way to healthy eyes. Until next month, drive safely. RT
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serves as a foundation for any discussions about mandatory entrylevel driver training.” The standard reflects the core knowledge, tasks and subtasks that are typically developed early in a career and shared by the widestpossible array of truck drivers. The people who meet this standard will be prepared to: • Operate a straight truck or tractor-trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 45,000 kg (100,000 lb.) • Transport freight contained within a cargo-van-style trailer • Handle general freight, Less-than-Truckload (LTL) or loose freight, tailgate deliveries, intercity Pickups and Deliveries (P&D), inner-city travel, and potentially heated (but nonrefrigerated) loads • Operate on urban, regional and national roads – in any terrain except mountain passes • Operate in all types of weather. Commercial vehicle operators (truck drivers) who have yet to meet the National Occupational Standard may, at the discretion of their employer, be excluded from operating in extreme weather. The standard also recognizes that additional job-specific knowledge, skills and abilities also need to be developed, depending on the role that a driver performs.
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