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Dates Announced for 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For Seminar Series Sixth annual tour kicks off May 13
CarriersEdge, the provider of online driver improvement programs has announced dates for the 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For Seminar Series. The series of half-day seminars will visit 10 cities across Canada, sharing the innovative ideas and best practices of the fleets identified as this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For.
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est Fleets to Drive For is an annual survey and contest conducted by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge. It identifies the North American for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for company drivers and owner-operators. Nominated fleets are evaluated on the range and depth of programs being offered, the overall effectiveness of those programs across key metrics, and the responses of
surveyed drivers. Fleets with the best overall scores are named Best Fleets to Drive For. The Best Fleets to Drive For Seminar Series presents data collected during that process, including industry trends, innovative programs, and case studies of the Canadian and U.S. winners. Specific topics to be included in the 2014 edition of the series include: n How technology is changing the total work experience for drivers n What drivers want to see in a bonus program n The connection between public image programs and driver retention n The new standard of wellness across the industry “The fleets that participated in the 2014 edition of Best Fleets to Drive For have really stepped up their game in terms of programs for their drivers”, said Mark Murrell, President of CarriersEdge. “With increasing focus on performance management, driver efficiency, and work/ life balance, this year’s fleets provided us plenty of exciting things to share in the seminar series.” Returning as a tour sponsor for 2014
is Transportation Media, the leading information provider for Canada’s transportation industry, who will be recording selected events for their awardwinning video series Transportation Matters. Dates and Locations n May 13 - Windsor, ON n May 14 - Kitchener, ON n May 21 - Saskatoon, SK n May 22 - Winnipeg, MB n May 27 - London, ON n May 29 - Toronto, ON n June 3 - Calgary, AB n June 4 - Edmonton, AB n June 5 - Vancouver, BC n June 12 - Moncton, NB All seminars will run from 9:00am - noon, with refreshments provided. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. To register, contact Judi at 905-530-2430, or info@carriersedge.com. RT
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CVSA Roadcheck 2014 Slated for June 3-5 Road Check 2014 - the 27th annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will take place from June 3-5 with participation from truck enforcement agencies from across all North American jurisdictions.
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oadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world, with approximately 14 trucks or buses being inspected, on average, every minute from Canada to Mexico during a 72-hour period. Each year, approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors at 1,500 locations across North America perform the truck and bus inspections. CVSA sponsors Roadcheck with participation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (Mexico). Roadcheck is one of a series of activities that occur year round whereby CVSAcertified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various elements of motor carrier, vehicle, driver and cargo safety and security.
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Ontario Introduces Legislation to Regulate the Towing and Vehicle Storage Industries Ontario is taking steps to strengthen consumer protection and further reduce auto insurance rates, by introducing legislation that would, if passed, regulate the towing and vehicle storage industries.
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he legislation if passed would help Ontario’s over nine million drivers make informed decisions and protect their money when getting their vehicle towed or having it held in a storage facility. The legislation and supporting regulations would require tow truck operators and storage providers to: n Have permission from a consumer or someone acting on behalf of the consumer before charging for towing and storage services n Publicly post prices and other information, like the operator’s name and contact information n Accept credit card payments from consumers n Provide an itemized invoice listing the services provided and the total cost. Ontario is also proposing to include tow
trucks in the province’s existing Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration system to improve road safety through government monitoring and enforcement measures. The proposed changes and additional oversight would contribute to lower costs in Ontario’s auto insurance system. QUICK FACTS n In 2010, tow truck operators in Ontario had a 19.7 per cent collision rate, compared to only 1.1 per cent for drivers of other commercial vehicles. n Provincial oversight of the towing industry was a key recommendation of the Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force and is part of Ontario’s Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy. n There are approximately 1,200 tow truck operators and 3,000 tow truck drivers in Ontario. RT
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Kenworth Offers $1,000 Rebate To OBAC Members on Qualifying New Truck Purchases Kenworth Truck Company is offering a $1,000 ($US) rebate to members of the OwnerOperator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth trucks during 2014.
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ligible trucks include new Kenworth T660, T700, T800, T880, W900 and the industry-leading, aerodynamic T680 in qualifying day cab or sleeper configurations. Buyers must show their OBAC membership card to their Kenworth dealer at time of purchase. Other limitations apply on the Kenworth rebate program. Contact your Kenworth dealer or OBAC for full details. OBAC is an innovative, member-driven, association promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and integrity among commercial drivers. OBAC brings the drivers’ perspective to industry and government. OBAC’s website is at www.obac.ca. RT
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INDUSTRYNEWS
TransCore Link Logistics Launches Truck-to-Load Ratio Analytics Tool
TransCore Link Logistics launched a new truckto-load ratio operations planning tool during Truck World Show in April. TransCore’s Posting Index enables carriers and freight brokers to access real-time and historical data on total truck and load volumes, as well as ratios in specific areas. Delivered as a cloud service, Posting Index can drill deep by geographic area, equipment type, and Truck-to-Load (TL) versus Less-than-Truck Load (LTL) shipments and trucks.
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uilt on its Loadlink freight matching system, this analytics tool captures 14 million loads and trucks posted annually on its network of over 5,000 carriers, private fleets, load brokers, freight forwarders and owner operators, which represents the largest freight matching service in Canada. “Posting Index gives our customers enhanced technology that’s easy to use and assists in making sound business decisions on where to grow their business, or change their lanes quickly to respond to these fluctuations” says Claudia Milicevic, senior director and general manager of TransCore Link Logistics. The new tool has been well received after successful demonstrations and trials with a number of TransCore’s customers throughout Canada. Carriers and brokers said it was an excellent way for them to quote more accurately based on truck and load availability in a lane. It takes the guess work out of determining most profitable lanes, and the data is also critical in analyzing seasonal trends on capacity for forecasting. The roll-out of Posting Index will provide even more Loadlink members the opportunity to access and analyze the truck-to-load ratios in every region. RT
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Off-the-Road (OTR) Tires Consumers: We Want to Hear from You OTR Tires Review needs your feedback on costs and other topics Do you use Off-the-Road tires? Are you looking for a way to share your views on the effect of the OTR Program’s costs on your business? If so, we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
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ast fall, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment asked Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) to review the OTR part of Ontario’s Used Tires Program. We will report back to the Minister in September with recommendations to address such topics as program costs, options for the reuse, recycling and diversion of OTR tires, consumer involvement in the program, and program governance and oversight. It is critical that these recommendations reflect as many views as possible, especially those of consumers who use Off-the-Road tires, such as farmers and construction, forestry, industrial and mining companies. It is easy to share your views, and there are a number
of ways to participate: n Complete a short (five-minute), confidential online survey at https:// www.surveymonkey. com/s/8QYQBZ5. n Email your comments/ answers to the following questions to WDO’s OTR Review Project Coordinator Janet Robins at jrobins@wdo. ca: n What are the OTR Tires Program’s strengths? n Please list the top three challenges of the OTR Tires Program. n Do you have suggestions on how to improve the OTR Tires Program? n Please add further comments, if any. To stay up to date on the OTR Tires Review, please visit http://wdo.ca/ programs/used-tires/ (under “Documents”/“OTR Tires Review”). RT
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Navistar Increasing Production In Second Half Of Year Navistar International Corporation is increasing its production rates at its heavy truck assembly plant in Escobedo, Mexico, as well as its bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla.
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learly, we’re seeing some positive trends in the industry, but more importantly, we’re seeing good customer response to our product offerings in the market,” said Jack Allen, Navistar chief operating officer. “As a result, we’re increasing our second-half production rates at two of our vehicle manufacturing operations.” In the second half of the year, the Tulsa bus plant will increase its average daily production rate by about 17 percent over the first half rate while the Escobedo heavy truck plant will increase its average
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daily production rate by about 24 percent. The company’s truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio, will maintain its current production rate as several facility upgrades are completed and lean manufacturing principles are implemented to drive long-term efficiency and product quality improvements. “In the Class 8 market, we have a complete portfolio of products that deliver the uptime, fuel economy and driver satisfaction our customers demand,” Allen
added. “We’re seeing strong interest from customers for the Cummins ISB engine in our medium-duty trucks and school buses. And, there’s great anticipation for our vocational truck products powered by our 9-liter and 10-liter engines that will launch this summer with SCR emissions technology. With these product offerings, we’re seeing some positive momentum in our truck and bus orders and have an order backlog 80 percent higher than this time RT last year.”
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AMETEK OFFERS DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS AND DISPLAYS FOR NATURAL-GAS-FUELED VEHICLES Recognizing the accelerating shift by. truck fleet operators to natural gas-fueled vehicles, AMETEK Vehicular Instruments Systems (VIS) has added natural gas compatible versions of its dashboard gauges and instrument clusters.
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Brampton residents, Jaspreet and Gurbhej Sran went from being new parents to also being new millionaires in the span of three weeks.
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Canada from the state of Punjab, India three and a half years ago. Gurbhej works as a truck driver while Jaspreet is studying to become an accountant. Cradling their one-week old baby, the sleep-starved new parents said they haven’t had much time to plot out all their future plans, but they have some priorities. They want to bring their parents to Canada to share in their joy and to help with the baby. With Jaspreet’s background in finance, investing is very important in order to secure the baby’s future. Buying a new home is also on their wish list. Gurbhej plans to buy his dream truck and continue working. They are both keen to help those less fortunate in Canada and in India as well. The winning ticket was purchased at Mac’s on Peter Robertson Boulevard in Brampton. RT
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endrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems debuted the new TOUGHLIFT brand of lift axles during the Truck World Show held last month. This new platform has been designed specifically to utilize round axles for nonsteerable and steer applications in severe-or
heavy-duty applications. The round tube axle design promotes up to an aggressive 25,000 pound capacity in order to handle the vocational industry’s toughest applications. The TOUGHLIFT FM and FR non-steer models will replace the popular heavy-duty HLM model with capacities up to 25,000 pounds, as well as the high lifting HLR 13,000 and 18,000 pound capacity non-steer lift axles that have been used extensively over the years in both pusher or tag positions. The TOUGHLIFT LK is the first steer model to be added to this new platform. The LK was developed around an integrated leading kingpin and knuckle design for the dual tire steerable market. The demand for this dual tire steer feature is currently prevalent in Ontario and New York for 25,000 pound applications. The LK is an ideal lift axle for fleets in need of additional flexibility for heavy-duty vocational markets. This product is a fully integrated system designed by Hendrickson, driven by weight reduction while maintaining our reputation for durability, strength and RT innovation.
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Inflating tires with nitrogen increases safety and simplicity (NC) – Today, smart drivers are filling their tires with nitrogen, the preferred inflation method for race cars, airplanes, heavy equipment, and other high-performance vehicles. No longer do they endure the constant need to re-inflate as well as the inconsistent gas mileage.
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EFS and Shell Canada Products Launch New Commercial Fleet Card Program
Electronic Funds Source LLC (EFS) in partnership with Shell Canada Products has announced the joint launch of a new Canadian commercial fleet card program, the Shell Fleet Navigator commercial card. The Shell Fleet Navigator card, leveraging the EFS payments platform, offers broader acceptance for Canadian fleets with more than 1,200 Shell branded retail locations across Canada, combined with over 800,000 Canadian MasterCard acceptance locations, all on a single card powered by EFS’ payments platform.
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asterCard’s superior payment network will provide fleet customers with the quickest, easiest and safest way to pay,” said Betty DeVita, President, MasterCard Canada. “Our leading acceptance footprint in Canada means convenience and consistency when it comes to fueling. We’re thrilled to work with EFS to bring such an innovative product to Canadian fleets.” The Shell Fleet Navigator commercial
card allows Canadian fleets to define their own fuel networks from any Shell or non-Shell fuel station in Canada where MasterCard is accepted. This allows fleets to better manage routes and gain efficiencies while also controlling fueling costs. The EFS payments platform provides Shell Canada fleet customers with dynamic prompting and reporting, along with unique and innovative controls when the card is used at participating Shell retail locations. RT
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Kenworth Features New T680
“Advantage” at Truck World Kenworth Truck Company will display its new T680 Advantage in Canada during 2014 Truck World April 10-12 at the International Centre in Toronto.
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he Kenworth T680 Advantage – Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck – improves fuel economy up to 5 percent. The T680 Advantage features a special factory-installed aerodynamic package along with the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed
automated transmission. Aerodynamic treatments for the T680 Advantage include longer side extenders for the T680 76-inch sleeper, lower cab fairing extenders, front air dam, aerodynamic mud flaps, rear fairing without steps coupled with an air deflector, exhaust cut out covers, and optional wheel covers for drive tires. Other fuel-efficient T680 Advantage specs are speed control management that utilizes speed limiters; a tire pressure monitoring system to keep tires at optimum PSI; and the new Kenworth Idle Management System, which eliminates the need to idle in order to run air conditioning. The T680 Advantage was introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in late March. At Truck World, Kenworth also exhibited a T680 52-inch sleeper and T680 day cab, both
specified with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 455 hp and 1,650 lb-ft of torque and the Kenworth Diamond VIT interior. Also featured was the Kenworth T880 – Kenworth’s Class 8 vocational flagship – in a day cab configuration equipped with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque and the Fuller RTLO18918B Low-Inertia Super 18 transmission. The T880 has a 5-piece Metton hood for easier and faster repairs, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility, complex reflector headlamps, excellent maneuverability, and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles. The T880 utilizes a 2.1-meter wide, stamped aluminum cab which is robotically assembled. The quiet cab has triple-sealed and robust doors and provides a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats. Representing Kenworth quality medium duty trucks was a Class 7 Kenworth T370 conventional powered by a PACCAR PX-7 engine rated at 260-hp and 660 lb-ft of torque with an Allison 2500 RDS 5-speed automatic transmission and a van body. RT
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TRP Celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2014 2014 rings in TRP’s 20th anniversary, with two decades of offering tested and reliable replacement parts for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines.
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Centennial College marked the opening of the first phase of its bold Ashtonbee Campus Renewal Project with a special ceremony on April 1 attended by about 100 guests and students. Centennial graduate and automobile dealer Ken Shaw Jr. provided the opening remarks along with Centennial College President Ann Buller.
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he 40,500-square-foot library building, which is the signature piece in the rejuvenation of Centennial’s oldest campus, forms the new gateway to the property located near Eglinton Ave. East and Warden Ave. in Scarborough. The trestle-inspired building centralizes registration and other student services on the ground level and houses a contemporary library on the second floor.
Ken Shaw Jr., who operates a successful Toyota/Lexus and Scion dealership in west-end Toronto, had attended classes at the campus as an automotive technician apprentice in the 1970s. His brother also took apprenticeship classes and, later, Shaw’s son did as well. He spoke highly of the training experience in Centennial’s large-scale automotive and truck labs, and remarked that institutions like it deserve the support of the industry.
MILESTONE Significantly, no government funding was obtained to support the $40.6-million Phase I construction budget; the college is footing the bill out of its own revenues. The Centennial College Student Association donated $4 million towards construction from its operating budget. In addition to the glass-enclosed library building, the original
campus gym gained a naturally lit second level to make room for weight training, exercise studios and related amenities. The additions are welcome updates to Centennial’s sprawling campus, which dates back to 1969. The original building at 930 Warden Ave. was the former Canadian headquarters of Volkswagen. The college
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DriveLogik offers a driver-focused fix delivering up to 10% fuel savings As U.S. pressures North American trucking industry with new fuel efficiency guidelines, DriveLogik can offer up to 10% fuel savings right now
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hile the U.S. pressures the North American trucking industry with stricter fuel efficiency standards, a new product called DriveLogik offers fleets a driver-focused fix that can deliver significant fuel savings of up to 10%, in addition to truck maintenance and other savings. Fleet managers can estimate their fuel savings with an online calculator at www.drivelogik.com. DriveLogik is a $1999 hardware package and $59-per-month software reporting service that includes driver performance reports to help identify who needs more coaching, and who deserves recognition, and customized instant alerts via mobile devices to identify major driving events. “Equipped with DriveLogik, a long haul truck driving 180,000 kms/112,000 miles per year can save an average of $5,500 in fuel costs,” said Dean Richardson, DriveLogik’s Director of Fleet Applications. “Data analysis and reporting encourages drivers and fleet managers to work together on perfecting driving styles that also translate into less wear and increased vehicle longevity. A local haul truck driving 65,000 kms/40,000 miles per year can save an average of $3,700 in fuel costs, plus additional maintenance savings.” Employing state-of-the-art driver feedback, DriveLogik is easy to use and requires no maintenance. Its fleet management, tracking and reporting is powered by RiskLogik’s TrackLogik software. DriveLogik begins with the Driver Awareness Panel (DAP), an intelligent in-vehicle display providing drivers with the coaching they need to drive more efficiently. It gives each driver visual and audible notifications on critical performance
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indicators without being intrusive. More than 250,000 trucks in leading European fleets are using the DAP to save money on fuel and maintenance. Now North American operators can take advantage of similar savings. DriveLogik hardware benefits include: n Easy to use, requires no maintenance n Provides instant feedback through Driver Awareness Panel (DAP) n Promotes smarter driving, saves fuel, reduces CO2 n Reduces truck maintenance costs, increases vehicle longevity n Works with all major truck brands n Productivity and efficiency for your entire fleet
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Trespassing remains the leading cause of rail-related fatalities in Canada
(NC) What is trespassing? You are trespassing if you cross or walk along railway tracks at any place other than a designated level crossing. It is not only illegal, it is also extremely dangerous.
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States. CN also visits commuter stations to target a larger audience of rail users, particularly parents who are urged to pass on safety information to their children. In addition, CN Police across the system work to identify the highest risk areas for trespassing and develop targeted strategies to reduce incidents. In conjunction with organizations such as Operation Lifesaver, CN has been promoting railway safety for more than 25 years through its All Aboard for Safety community education program. Every year, CN Police officers make hundreds of All Aboard for Safety presentations and talk to more than 300,000 children and adults at schools and community events in Canada and the United States about the importance of safety and the dangers of walking or playing on or near railway tracks. If you see unsafe behavior on railway property, do not hesitate to report it by calling CN Police at 1- 800-465-9239, or by contacting local emergency services. For more information about CN’s safety RT initiatives please visit www.cn.ca
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Drivers are reminded to adjust the headrest ONTARIO TOLL HIGHWAY While buckling seatbelts is second nature when getting into a car – how many of us think to adjust the headrest? Reports Commuters in the Toronto show that headrests are and Hamilton region of one of the most overlooked Ontario save about 26 safety features in motor minutes a day on average vehicles today and many by using 407 Express Toll of us don’t realize the Route (ETR), according important role they play to a new report by The in preventing neck, brain Conference Board of and spinal cord related Canada, Travel Time and injuries. Reliability: An Analysis of Commuting on 407 ETR.
407 ETR – SAVES COMMUTERS ABOUT 26 MINUTES A DAY Commuters willing to pay for time savings and predictable travel time
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ommuters are willing to pay direct charges for road use if they perceive benefits. A shorter commute is the most obvious benefit, but motorists may also appreciate more predictable travel times and a higher likelihood of avoiding stop-and-start traffic,” said Vijay Gill, Director, Policy Research. Workers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) face the longest average commute times in Canada, at 33 minutes one-way (66 total minutes per day). And nearly 30 per cent of these workers have commutes of 45 minutes or more (90 minutes per day). eadrests are designed to work alongside the HIGHLIGHTS seatbelt so that when an • At 66 minutes per day, workers in the Greater Toronto and accident occurs it prevents Hamilton Area face the longest average commute times intwisting Canada. the head from backwards, causing whiplash,”travel explains • 407 ETR routes offer time savings and more predictable Mauro Convertini, an insurance and times compared to untolled roadways. claims expert at Aviva Canada. “Drivers • Time savings were generally observed to be larger in the PM can sustain an injury from an incorrectly peak hours relative to the AM peak hours.headrest even at speeds as low as adjusted 15 kilometres per hour – the same speed as the average bicycle.” Direct charges for road use —such as According an Insurance of most tolls—are nottowidely used inBureau Canada, Canada study, Canadians only 14 perare cent of accustomed drivers on likely because not the road even havethough their headrest the proper to them, they are in common in other position. the fact whiplash the developedAnd countries (forthat instance, totalis annual most common are soft tissue injury incurred toll revenues approximately $30 billion during collisions theexception in the auto United States). underlines The biggest importance adjusting each passenger’s in Canada isof the 108-kilometre 407 ETR, the
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world’s first all-electronic open access toll highway through the GTHA. The findings are based on three distinct data sources: aggregated Global Positioning System (GPS) data provided by TomTom; data from cellular networks provided by Waterloo-based firm IMS; and a field study that was conducted in order to collect both GPS and on-board diagnostic data directly from volunteer motorists with logger units installed in their vehicles. The results from all three data sources show that 407 ETR routes offer time savings that are large, while also improving the predictability of commute times. 407 ETR commuters typically headrest properly. 20 minutes per day. When save approximately Convertini that drivers the enhanced recommends reliability offered by 407 ETRfollow three simple steps in order prevent based routes is factored in, the timetosaved rises injuries associated with improper headrest to approximately 26 minutes per day. Total time position: savings (including buffer time) was 18 per cent 1. Align theindividual top of thevehicle headrest with the according to the logger data, and top of your head. 36 per cent according to the cellular network data. 2. Position the centre of your headrest so that it is slightly above the top of theFROM ear. OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS 3. Ensure that the distance between DRIVING IN LESS-CONGESTED the headrest and the back of the head is TRAFFIC INCLUDE: between fivefuel andconsumption—although 10 centimetres. • reduced the As importantly, sayssmall Convertini, if you’re observed savings were compared to the atime family with multiple drivers, always savings; make a a vehicle specificmaintenance point of adjusting the • lower costs—through headrest before starting the ignition. reduced wear-and-tear on vehicles; and More information available your insurance • qualitativeis(i.e. qualityfrom of life) benefits that broker or online avivacanada.com. commuters mayatenjoy as a result of (NC) a more predictable and consistent commute.
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On May 13th-14th, 2014 MITL & CILTNA are hosting our TRANSLOG Conference at the McMaster University, DeGroote School of Business, Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, ON. As in previous years TRANSLOG is a two day conference but the approach this year is different. DAY 1 will follow a similar format as our previous conferences with interesting panel and breakout sessions that cover critical issues related to the Movements of Goods and People. DAY 2 will focus specifically on the theme of Electric Mobility which has emerged as an important research focus for MITL and one which has social, economic and environmental implications for society and also for the movements of goods and people. More detailed information about the program for this informative two day event will be provided shortly. The following prominent new speakers have been confirmed for our May TRANSLOG event: Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuis, Co-Director, Centre for Automotive Industry Research and Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence, Cardiff University, UK Howard Eng, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airport Authority Tony Boemi, Vice-President, Growth & Development, Port of Montreal Dr. Ali Emadi, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Hybrid Powertrain, and Director, McMaster Institute for Automotive Research and Technology (MACAUTO) Gary Fast, Assistant Vice-President, International Transport, Canadian Tire Corporation Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director of Transportation Media Properties with the Business Information Group Conference Dates Opening of On-line Conference Registration:
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Early-bird Registration Deadline:
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Student Paper Awards The Conference sponsors a Best Student Paper Award. The winner is chosen from student academic submissions based on recommendations from the program review committee, and will be presented at the conference. Best Student Paper prize is $1,000.00; Runner-up Paper prize is $500.00. Abstract submission are due February 1, 2014 and final student papers are due: March 31, 2014. Winners will be required to attend and present at the conference. For more information about the competition, please visit http://http://mitl.mcmaster.ca/translog/documents/Guidelines_for_Papers.pdf. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact: Deane Maynard [maynard@mcmaster. ca] 1-905-525-9140 x22542
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Creating Your Own Customer Base Many of you especially in my classes or those of you that have been in one of my book presentations have heard me talk about “Owning your position.” I believe whole heartedly in that program and urge each of you to find your own program and what works for you. “Owning your position” is about your attitude in general and can cover many aspects of one’s career. For the purpose of this article however we will focus on just one part of that program, possibly the most important part of it, the customer.
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et’s talk about who your customer is so we can be clear of the lines we are creating. If you are an owner operator or company employee driving a truck, your company could be considered your customer. A contracted owner operator that is leased on has only one client, the one that they are leased on to. If they don’t do a good job, the contract is cancelled. An employee that doesn’t do a good job is fired. As an entrepreneur if I don’t do a good job with my clients I will be out of business. So it is important that we all do a good job in whatever fashion we are operating in our workspace. That is considered your top level of customer and is the most important in your eyes. The next levels of customers are those of your clients. If you don’t do a good job for those customers your main client (your employer) will not be happy and again you may be fired or your contract cancelled. They deserve the same care as your main client because they are tied together. This goes on and on down the line sometimes as much as three or four rows deep. Every time you are put on a dedicated run, recommended to another customer, or asked to handle a special assignment you are adding new customers to your database. Your goal is to build your own network of customers that know you well enough that you have a steady stream of work that shows the importance of having you in the middle of it. If all the customers are asking for you by name you are securing your future as no company is going to get rid of someone that valuable. As a career this is how it worked for me. I was working for a carrier that treated me well and had great customers. I ended up on a dedicated run for one of those customers and over time eventually went to work for them when they added their own fleet. I worked there over 13 years climbing my way up to the management level and a six figure income. That same training helped me launch my own company which I now
operate. That doesn’t happen if you are not doing a good job. Many drivers feel that they are just a clog in the wheel, that customers don’t ask for certain drivers, or know who is transporting their product and that is untrue. Over my years of driving I had many clients ask for me by name to be on their run and some of my colleagues as well. Your company wants to make their clients happy; if their clients are requesting you then you are a very valuable commodity. Often the management team at a customer will come and ask a shipper or receiver about a trucking company and what they are like to deal with. If that shipper says XYZ company is great and that driver Bruce is excellent to deal with when he is here then your name goes up the ladder. That gets transferred at the meeting table and voila, you are now a main bargaining chip. This type of bargaining is more common than you think and happens at all types of different businesses. Don’t sell yourself short thinking you are just another driver going up and down the road. Own your career and that starts by putting your customers first! RT
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APHIS Proposes 205% Fee Increase for Cross-Border Truckers The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced proposed changes to the fees it charges to recoup costs for conducting agricultural quarantine inspections (AQI) at U.S. ports of entry, such as hiring hundreds of new inspectors in recent years as well as Sunday, holiday and after-hours inspections.
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he proposal aligns fees with actual program costs so that no one party will pay more than the costs of the services they incur, according to APHIS. Currently, the Commercial Vehicle User Fee for a transponder is $205 (which includes $105 for the APHIS fee and $100 to CBP). APHIS is proposing to increase its portion of the transponder fee from US$105 to US$320 per year -- a 205-per cent increase. Including the $100 CBP portion, the total fee to a commercial vehicle using a transponder would be $420, up from $205, under the plan. Commercial trucks without a transponder will see an increase $13.50 per crossing compared to the current fee of US$10.75, an increase of 52 per cent. According to APHIS, other than some inflationary adjustments, the proposed increases are the first since 2002 and are necessary to protect the country’s agriculture sector – the United States’ largest industry and employer – from risks posed by foreign animal and plant pests and diseases. It claims the revenue from fees charged up until now has been insufficient to cover all costs and compelled the Department of Homeland Security – whose Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agency conducts the inspections of conveyances and cargo entering the country – to use appropriated funds for additional important homeland security functions and initiatives. “The proposed increases are ludicrous,” says David Bradley, president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, a federation of the provincial trucking associations representing over 4,500 carriers. “They would considered so at any time, let alone in the current economic climate.” “At a time when Canada and the United States are supposed to be working to implement the Beyond the Border Action Plan, APHIS comes along with a proposal that is beyond reason,” Bradley added. He says APHIS should be using a more targeted, risk assessment approach to consultation based on the “trusted trader” principles employed in other border security programs. “How efficient and effective is it to be inspecting and charging APHIS fees to trucks that are, for example, importing auto parts into the United States on plastic pallets?” he asks. “Inevitably, these costs will be passed along in higher freight rates to the shippers, importers and exporters.” This proposed rule will be available for a RT 60 day comment period.
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Government of Canada acts to raise trucker rates at Port Metro Vancouver The Government of Canada has brought in new regulations to increase the rates paid to truckers at Port Metro Vancouver, delivering on its commitment to support the resumption of full operations at the port.
The amendments came into effect April 3, 2014. These steps were agreed to after taking into account the concerns voiced by container truck drivers as well as input received from stakeholders, including the recommendations made by federally appointed advisor Vince
Ready. They will be further complemented by the Government of Canada’s expedited 2014 Regulatory Framework Review which will address the longer-term approach to container truck rates and fuel surcharges. This announcement, in addition to actions planned by the Province of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver, will help bring long-term stability to the container trucking industry serving RT Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway.
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ollowing the March 26, 2014, back-to-work Joint Action Plan (agreed to by the federal and provincial governments, Port Metro Vancouver, Unifor and the United Truckers Association), the Government of Canada has amended the Port Authorities Operations Regulations to increase container trucking rates at Port Metro Vancouver by 12 percent and double the fuel surcharge paid to truck owner-operators.
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Dry TMJEyes Disorders During the winter months The temporomandibular the air in our and joint (TMJ) is living the hinge work environments tend like joint that joins the to become very dueIt jaw bone to thedry skull. to heat sources such is located directly in front as or vehicle of furnaces the ear. TMJ injuries heaters. This drop in or disorders can cause humidity will often significant pain andcause minor problems our discomfort in thefor jaw joint bodies. Issues such as dry as well as the surrounding skin and eyes are common soft tissues. complaints. For this month’s article, I am togoing n many cases, it is difficult pinpoint to discuss topic of dry the exactthe cause of a TMJ disorder. Physical injury to the jaw such as eyes in more detail.
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problem with the TMJ. The good news is that most TMJ disorders will resolve on their own without treatment. However, it is important to seek medical attention if the pain persists for a long period of time or if you are unable to open or close your jaw. TMJ disorders are usually diagnosed of either thea water, oils history or mucusand withphysical in following detailed the tears. Another cause of dry eyes is ascan examination. If required, x-rays or a CT decrease in tear production. As you age, tear will be performed to better visualize the teeth production tends to decrease. In fact, it is and jaw joint. quite for people over fifty years of If common treatment is required, your health age to have drywill eyes.discuss Some medications professional the different such as antihistamines options available. and decongestants Pain relieving may also causeisdryusually eyes. This typefirst of dryline medication the eye is usually and temporary and to resolves itselfthe of defence is used control when the medication has been stopped. discomfort associated with TMJ disorders. Occupations which require of computer Muscle relaxants may bea lot prescribed for work reading tend increase your muscle risk shortorterm use to tohelp relieve of dry eyes as they tend reduce the teeth spasm. If the cause is to due to chronic frequency you blink. clenching,atawhich sedative medication may be The symptoms dry eyes helpful. An oralofsplint or most bite plate is a commonly both be eyes. Symptoms treatment affect that may suggested by your include burningteeth sensation dentist ainstinging order toorprevent clenching in your eyes, fatigue or redness and a during sleep.eyePhysical therapy treatments sensitivity to light. Some people also which include ultrasound andwill stretching experience periods excessive eye watering exercises may alsoof be beneficial. In very and occasional blurred vision. severe or resistant cases of TMJ disorders, Generally, dryinjection eyes do not corticosteroid or cause even surgery significant problems. However, is may be required. However, allitother forms important to rule out any serious before of treatment should bemore exhausted underlying is important to attemptingconditions. these moreItinvasive treatments. There has been some evidence that
seek medical attention if you suspect that you are experiencing prolonged dry eyes. After examining your eyes, your family physician will decide whether a referral to an eye specialist is required. The good forms news isofthat most cases alternative treatment such as of dry eyes can berelaxation treated ortherapy controlled acupuncture and may be with simple overtreatment the counter eye drops. effective in the of TMJ disorders. These drops are designed However, further researchtoislubricate necessary to and coattheir the eyes in order to confirm effectiveness. It prevent is important to them out.healthcare Lifestyle changes informfrom yourdying primary professional such introducing omega-3-6treatments. acids into beforeasstarting any alternative your diet anditreducing the amount of Although is not possible to completely caffeine may help to relieve the prevent consumed TMJ disorders from occurring, symptoms dryhelpful eyes. tips In addition, adding here are a of few to keep in mind moisture to greatly the air by usingyour a humidifier which will reduce chances of may also help. those working developing one. For First of all, try to on be amore computer reading, it is important conscious or about your stress or tension to related take breaks toFor allow your eyes to rest. behaviours. example, avoid clenching During these breaks it isoradvisable and grinding your teeth chewing to on hard close your or blink repeatedly objects likeeyes pens. I recently treatedto a help driver spread the tears yourand eyes.headaches Finally, that would haveacross jaw pain avoid directly into yourAs it every having time he air hadblow a delivery in Toronto. eyes. Thisheiswould especially for ever turns out, grindimportant his teeth when professional trucktraffic. driversBywho spend aware many he sat in Toronto becoming hours the he cabwas of their of thisinfact, able trucks. to catchPosition himself in the vents that they not blow the heater act and thussoprevent anydofurther pain. directly eyes. the amount of strain Anotherinto tip isyour to reduce youjaw canmuscles see, dry by eyes is notsofter usually on As your eating foods aand significant medical condition, however it avoid sticky or chewy foods like toffee can cause aStretching great deal of discomfort. or gum. exercises and Next gentle time your can eyesalso are relieve feeling muscle dry, try tension. some of massage these on your tojam, So tips nextand timeyou youwill arebe stuck in a way traffic well eyes. keeplubricated these simple tips in mind. Until drive safely. Until next next time, month, drive safely! RT RT
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