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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI 2020 – A YEAR TO FORGET; A YEAR TO REMEMBER The Covid-19 pandemic surely made 2020 a year that will be etched in most people’s memories. It began as something the world didn’t take seriously; and then, it became something the world had to take seriously.

During the initial months of uncertainty, there were many things that we would like to forget. Remember the hoarding of toilet paper? The hand sanitizers? And even paper towels and wet wipes? People not only began to hoard such items, but sell them for a profit during such difficult times.

As the months passed, there are other instances that we’d rather Jag Dhatt forget: the businesses that had to close their doors, some which had been open for decades; the unfortunate individuals who lost their jobs, whether short term or long.

At the same time, 2020 was also memorable for a number of reasons. The Covid-19 pandemic forced individuals and companies to think outside the box. Zoom, which was rarely used by many became the medium for virtual communication. People were also forced to try different methods to complete tasks and jobs. Working from home became an option, and continues to be for some still.

Even more memorable is how communities came together to help one another. People ordered from local businesses so they wouldn’t be forced to close their doors. Those who were fortunate went out of their way to help others in need during these desperate times. These efforts were appreciated. And let’s not forget the truckers who put their safety at stake to keep goods and the economy going.

As we close out 2020 and look forward to 2021, it’s important to remember that society will weather this storm of Covid-19 because even after the darkest of nights, there is light on the horizon.

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CONDITIONS CHANGE. BE PREPARED AND PLAN AHEAD. The safety of your employees is your responsibility, including when they’re behind the wheel. Take steps to reduce the increased risks they face during winter conditions.

Download our free winter driving safety tool kit at ShiftIntoWinter.ca.

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Preparing for Winter

G. Ray Gompf

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t seems every year this subject must be covered for two reasons: to remind people that winter has its challenges different from the other seasons; and, to prepare those who haven’t experienced those winter challenges previously.

In trucking, there are two preparations that must be considered: the preparation of equipment and the preparation of the personal needs. In most cases, the driver has little control over the proper maintenance of the equipment other than to be able to spot and diagnose problems as they appear.

The driver can only report and ask.

In most industries, the equipment is stationary, and employees go home every night. In trucking, both equipment and personnel are left to their own devices for days or weeks at a time.

“Proper preparation prevents poor performance”. Put that alliterative phrase into your mind and never forget it, repeat as many times a day as required.

Let’s deal with each preparation separately.

The jurisdictional rules also change for the season. When the jurisdiction requires chains, make sure you carry chains and use them as and when required.

Jurisdictions that demand chains aren’t just 10

recommending, they’re demanding, use.

So, make sure the chains you carry are in good shape and not suffering a lot of wear.

Make sure you know how to install these chains when required. Put them one and take them off where it’s dry and relatively warm to make sure they work, that they’re in good shape and that you can install them in changing weather conditions. Then, when you will have to install them and the conditions will be less than ideal and it will be cold, you are well prepared.

Most of all, when the jurisdiction requires chain use, immediately install those chains until the chain removal is allowed. These jurisdictions can get really ugly when you fail to use the required chains resulting in costly fines. Further, make sure your chains are properly stored and secured when not required.

Don’t forget that chains provide traction, but they’re not just for drive axles. Chains on the trailer wheels can also provide a great deal of stability. Don’t ever underestimate or overestimate the control you need on treacherous roads. The point is, make sure you have the chains required for legal requirements but also for safety requirements. It’s not just about legality, it’s always about safety and getting back

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home with all your fingers, toes, legs, arms and the rest of your body in tact. If your employer will not provide you with the safety equipment you need, then you have two choices: acquire the equipment yourself and it’s yours, so if you slip seat, that equipment goes with you; or, find a new employer.

Then next issue with which we’ll discuss is the rest of your equipment. Make sure tires are going to provide sufficient traction on the roads at the low temperatures of winter. Tread depth is important.

Make sure all the hoses, belts and connections are functioning properly.

That there are no indications of anything rubbing or wearing unnecessarily. If there is indication of rubbing or wearing, then solve the problem by either having the affected part replaced or tie strap it in place so no further damage can occur. Make sure windshield wipers are winter grade and can actually clear the windshield so your vision isn’t impeded in anyway. These items are part of your daily inspection anyway but use this time to ensure everything is as perfect as possible so you may not have issues for the season.

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will present problems over which you have no control. There will be situations that present themselves that could cause you a great deal of grief, even death, if you are not well prepared.

Winter is that four wheeler driver that unexpectedly causes you to take evasive action subsequently causing you to wreck.

Winter calls for a heightened awareness of surroundings the other seasons allow you to relax like while you’re all alone with no traffic on a nice dry road.

First comes clothing.

Under normal conditions, you’ll have control of the in cab temperature, but you have to prepare for those circumstances that may never happen. Nonetheless, you must be prepared. Carry adequate clothing to be able to withstand long periods of time without heat. This is over and above the normal clothing you carry. Consider this extra clothing safety equipment. Use a separate bag for this extra clothing. Into this bag put a suit of long underwear or two piece long underwear, woollen socks, a loose fitting track suit or two, (pants and sweater), snow pants and a parka, one that comes down to midway between your waist and knees with tie strings that can pull the jacket tightly to eliminate draughts,

about four pair of gloves — light ones, a little heavier gloves to wear over the lighter ones, and then a pair of leather mittens in which you can fit both pair of gloves. The more wool you can use for these items that will be next to your skin the better because wool absorbs sweat and wicks it away from your skin keeping you warm.

You could also keep some emergency food and some light cooking equipment.

Anything that will keep you alive when there is no one coming quickly to rescue you. It happens, be prepared. The fact is, if you get into one of these situations there maybe well be other road users in this same circumstance and you may be rescuing them because they’re unprepared. The whole thing is to consider that winter is not like a nice summer day and could cause you grief if you haven’t considered how you would survive if you found yourself in a situation that might require you to survive a few days at minus forty degrees before rescue.

Canada’s winters are brutal. Billions are spent to mitigate that brutality; even so, not all situations can be foreseen. Winter is about survival. Even if you never have to use any of your survival preparations, then consider yourself lucky but at least you know you would be able to have survived.

Just consider the worst case scenario,

prepare for it, and if you’re not sure if your preparing properly, then ask a more experienced peer. Then you know you’ll never be a victim.

If you find yourself in a situation where your truck is stopped and the cab is getting cooled down, break out this bag of clothing and food. Remove the clothing you are wearing now, and dress yourself in this special clothing you have in this special bag. Monitor yourself closely to ensure your staying warm, that hypothermia is not affecting your hands or feet or face. If you sense the slightest encroachment of hypothermia, add another light layer. It’s not about bulk, it’s about many light layers.

Stay alert if any of your extremities start to feel cold. Exercise will also fight off the chills.

As stated, winter is brutal. Parts and pieces of your truck can snap without warning due to extreme temperatures, grease isn’t grease when extremely cold, but if you’re well prepared and have considered all of the possibilities, you’ll get through winter easily. Just be aware. Aware of what could happen as well as what is happening.

Finally, the most important advice: if you’re uncomfortable, stop, and wait it out.

No load is worth your life. Do not think your skills are infallible because they are not.

Jasmine Kang becomes Area VP for BC and Alberta provinces In order to better improve the customer experience across the channel, the Cummins Operations leadership in the western region of Canada has undergone some structural changes. Former General Manager for British Columbia, Jasmine Kang, has recently accepted the position of Area VP for British Columbia and Alberta provinces.

As many customers do business in both provinces, this change allows Cummins to deliver a consistent experience across the region in order to support its customers no matter which location they do business with.

This change will allow Ms Kang the opportunity to develop deeper relationships with oil and gas customers in the province of Alberta, seek out new business as well as focus on streamlining the customer experience across all branches.

Ms Kang has been with Cummins for over 13 years and has worked around the world in India, UK, US and Canada. She has held various positions in many functions including Quality, Supply Chain and most recently, Service Operations.

The 5 Cummins branches under Ms Kang’s management include Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.

To find more information on these and the Cummins location nearest you; please visit https://www.cummins.com/na/sales-and-service.

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Navistar Close to be Bought

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ast week, a deal in principle was reached in which Volkswagen’s Traton (VW’s truck-making subsidiary) will buy Navistar.

Although nothing has been officially signed, the understanding in principle was accepted by Navistar’s major shareholder Carl Icahn and his protégé, Mark Rachesky.

In this deal, Volkswagen will pay Navistar $44.50 per share, which would value the company at roughly $3.7 billion. Initially Icahn wanted $50 per share and Traton was offering $35. After weeks of some hard negotiating, the $45.50 per share was finalized.

Navistar stocks fell over 20% after Traton announced they would walk away from the deal unless Icahn was willing to come down in his price, which of course he did.

Icahn, whose net worth sits at over $16.7 billion, is the controlling shareholder in Icahn Enterprises, a diversified holding company based in New York City. His companies include businesses in real estate, development, pharmaceuticals, and powertrain components and vehicle safety products to name a few.

Icahn bought into Navistar in 2011 when the stock prices were roughly $35 per share; Rachesky came in in 2012 when prices were even lower, in the mid-$20s.

Icahn’s auto investments took a big hit in 2020, with his Hertz brand filing for bankruptcy due to falling sales because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Icahn had invested nearly $2 billion into Hertz.

Navistar’s International line of trucks has about 14% share in the North American truck market, sharing with the likes of Freightliner, Volvo and Peterbilt. Traton hopes that it will increase its market share within a few years.

This deal in principle ends almost four years of back-and-forth negotiating between Traton and Navistar. Since VW’s Traton, a global company, doesn’t have any US operations, it was a natural fit for the truck maker to want to buy Navistar. And, by buying out an established brand, Traton doesn’t have to bear the expenses and time to build a company from the ground up.

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DINAKIS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

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let my friend make the restaurant selection on an evening out. He chose Dinakis. When I asked what I should wear, he said pants. Ok. So I grabbed some pants and a sweater and we headed to Port Coquitlam.

We of course had reservations, which is almost mandatory during Covid. There was plenty of free parking and lots of social distancing. I know in some restaurants I haven’t felt safe, but I felt fine going in. We were sat at a booth and it had high barriers blocking us from other patrons. We used the QR code on the table to access the menu, because they didn’t give any menus.

We started with calamari and some saganaki. My friend said the saganaki was the best he had ever had. I enjoyed it too, but my only complaint was the portion was half the size of any other Greek type restaurant, yet they charged the full price.

The calamari was good too. The best part was no tentacles! I hate tentacles because they repulse me and I actually push them off the plate away from my food, so I loved that I could eat the full plate. It was served with some tzatziki dip that was great. A lot of places do not do calamari well (like the Keg for example), so we really enjoyed it and used the extra pita bread that was 14

served with the saganaki cheese to polish off all the tzatziki.

Next we both ordered chicken souvlaki.

I tried to convince my friend to get the chicken marsala, (because I wanted to taste it) but he refused and said “get it yourself and stop trying to change my mind!” When our souvlaki arrived, we had 2 skewers of chicken. Some places only serve one skewer, so I appreciate a two skewer restaurant. The chicken was very flavorful.

No one had asked prior if I wanted Greek or Ceasar Salad, or other options like garlic bread which most places do, so I was given Greek salad and pita bread which I didn’t mind. The salad dressing was great. The rice and the potato were not great. There were two pieces of potato and I love a two potato place, but it had no flavor. We squeezed on some lemon, but it didn’t help much and the rice was bland. But starches don’t make or break a meal. We ate so much pita with our appetizers prior, that neither of us touched the pita bread that came with our dinner. The dinner portion was large, so we both ended up packing about half to take home.

Next I ordered dessert. It was a New York cheesecake slice. It was just a GFS cake (Gordon Food Service). It was not home

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made. GFS cakes aren’t too bad, but it’s nice when restaurants make some effort with dessert. But kids do get a free sundae with their meal, so I think that makes up for it!

I liked that they offer a Happy hour, a kids menu, a seniors menu, a vegetarian section on the menu and platter options for two.

Some of the links on the website didn’t work, so they need to have that corrected especially when not using actual menus.

All in all it wasn’t a bad place. I would go back. I like a place that does a steak with lasagna, rib combos and a souvlaki and salad option for those who like to eat healthy. When we got the bill, it was paid and then we noticed it seemed a bit high. We checked it over and we had been charged for an extra chicken souvlaki. We of course requested a refund and got it. So, if you do go to Dinakis or anywhere for that matter, double check your receipt to make sure its totalled correctly. My sister loves a good Happy Hour and she is also vegetarian, so I will definitely suggest it to her and her drinking buddies. #101-2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam BC

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Total Lubrifiants unveils its New Can New colors, new labels and a more ergonomic design: that’s what you’ll find on the new can that Total Lubrifiants has unveiled for its entire range of TOTAL and ELF lubricants.

In addition to these design developments, Total Lubrifiants contributes to the Group’s ambition to become the major in responsible energy. A reduction in the weight of cans will prevent the emission of 9,500 tons of CO2 equivalent* each year owing to raw materials savings.

A CAN AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION The new TOTAL and ELF cans are a major step forward! They’re more practical and easier to read, with an attention to detail that aids consumers by showcasing the product’s premium quality.

Who hasn’t found himself looking at a row of motor oils on the shelf, unsure of which product to choose? With the new TOTAL cans, consumers can identify the product they need at a glance, thanks to the color coding: Platinum for toptier, Silver for mid-tier and Bronze for entry range products. Buyers can then zoom in on the product they need by checking the new label, which is much clearer and easier to read.

A UNIQUE LABEL DESIGNED TO LOOK LIKE A DASHBOARD The essential product information

curves around the brand name, like a car dashboard, displaying the viscosity, manufacturer approvals and a QR code that can be used to confirm the product’s authenticity in a flash. It’s a label unlike any other and a radical advance in relaying information about the lubricants.

BETTER ERGONOMICS FOR AN ENHANCED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE The new can offers a new design with a more ergonomic handle that makes it easier to grasp and carry. The cap has been functionally redesigned as well, to make it easier to fill the oil sump when replacing or topping up.

“We have always offered products that are very simple for customers to decipher,” says Jean Parizot, Vice President Automotive at Total Lubrifiants. “But today’s shoppers need different information about products and how to use them, so we decided to redesign our cans by giving them a new shape, color and label. The challenge was to maintain a distinctive design, so consumers find it even easier to identify our TOTAL and ELF products. I think we achieved our goal, and the results are on a par with our lubricant’s performance — in other words, excellent!”

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Are The Repairs Worth It?

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have encountered multiple clients receiving huge repair bills for their trucks in the last few months. The invoices from mechanics are so high, that they cost more than what the truck is worth. Truck maintenance and repairs are inevitable and unavoidable. A truck must be kept in good working order and proper inspections must be done to keep it on the road.

This ensures everyone is safe and money can be made. But when the repairs cost more than the market value of your truck, do you pay that amount, or get a newer truck instead?

One client approached me to finance his previously paid off truck and explained he

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needed the money to repair his truck and pay the mechanic. When I looked at the repair invoices, they were triple the value of the truck.

An independent appraisal was done on the truck and it confirmed the truck was no where near the value of the repairs, and even after the repairs were completed the value would never reach the invoiced amount. The bank of course only offered the amount of the appraisal and the client was stuck. The only money available was the equity in his home, so the client took out a second mortgage to pay for the truck repairs.

I also recently had a mechanic who fitted a brand new motor in to a used truck. A client agreed to buy the truck, but first wanted other cosmetic work done. He requested the mechanic get the body redone, paint it all, add chrome and lights and make it into a show truck. The mechanic did so and added all the extra work done to the sale invoice. The client thought he could finance the whole thing. Unfortunately, all the extra work done put the invoice to almost the price of a brand new truck. The bank of course refused to finance the full amount and would only pay for the market value of the truck. The bank even suggested they buy a new truck with full warranty instead. The client wanted only the used truck and had to give a huge down payment and huge payments for the first year to bring the value of the truck to its market value. The client was warned, if there is an accident or anything happens to the truck in that first year, the loss will be their own because insurance will never cover the full amount he paid for the truck.

I spoke to an insurance adjuster who handles heavy equipment accident claims and he confirmed the same. More and more truckers are paying too much into trucks that need to be retired and put to salvage, which are leading to significant financial losses. Trucking is a business and it is up to the trucker whether they want to repair a truck, sell it as is, or salvage it to buy something else. The insurance adjuster confirmed one person he knows only keeps trucks that are under warranty. Once the warranty is running out, the truck is replaced with another truck under warranty. His accountant advised him to do this and I believe it is good advice. He has never experienced any significant losses, so it is sound business advice.

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Is overpaying for a used truck worth it when its near the end of its life expectancy? When insurance companies look at a claim on these trucks, they pull comparable truck values and use formulas to determine the value of the truck. A rebuild does add some value yes, depending on where it was done, like a dealership, and if new parts were used, how many kilometers were on the new motor etc., but the added value will never be anywhere near the actual amount you paid for it. An example of an argument the insurance company hears is “I paid $40,000 for this rebuild and $40,000 for this truck, so give me $80,000 because that is the value.” No; that is not how it works. Unfortunately, its NOT the value. Just because you paid that, it doesn’t mean you will get that same amount from insurance. Insurance company’s will advise you to “prove your loss”. Showing 50+ pages of maintenance bills will not add value to your claim. Those bills just show you maintained your truck like you were supposed to. You can spend literally months arguing, and in the meantime you are not working. So now add your loss of income sitting at home to the equation and any lawyer fees you may have incurred. You will realize that maybe you should have taken that first offer and just gone back to work, because that is all you ended up getting anyways. It all boils down to educating yourself.

An average engine lasts about 1.2 million kilometers. It’s not a surprise, but a guarantee that this truck needs a new motor soon.

If you want to buy a truck with a million kilometers, you need to first realize the value of a truck in that condition. It should be discounted heavily. Do not overpay. Next, you need a contingency plan. You need to have enough money saved up to repair that truck plus a few months of income to cover downtime while you wait for

the rebuild. That amount can range from $30-50,000 or more. You also need to realize that if something happens to the truck once the work is completed, you will NOT get the amount you just spent on that truck back from insurance. So, the decision is yours. Do you buy this truck in the first place, and do you fix it and possibly take a loss later? It could also take up to a year or more to payoff what you put in. Now you’re in a negative income situation. Is that worth it? You truck to make money and now money isn’t being made.

Some get themselves in a situation where they experience a loss and may end up owing that loss amount to a finance company. This can lead to carrying the debt over to another truck. For example, they may have taken a $20,000 loss on a truck and owe that amount to a finance company. They don’t have the cash to pay the loss, so the finance company adds that existing debt to another truck because they want their money back with interest. Now you are once again in the same negative equity situation. You are owing more than what the value of the truck is. This is a vicious cycle and unfortunately a lot of truckers are stuck in exactly this situation.

When you work for yourself and get into a tough financial predicament, there is only one person to blame.

Going forward, overpaying trucks is not a situation that will disappear anytime soon. There are many who stand to gain from the demise of a misinformed trucker; the seller of the truck, the mechanic doing the repairs, and the finance company. I don’t think a trucker is stupid for getting stuck in these situations, but they may be naïve. As an owner operator you are running your own small business, so your job is to educate yourself on every aspect of your business. If you have not educated yourself, you can only blame yourself.

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he importance of truckers was never more prevalent than for heavy trucks because they pose a threat to other motorists and this year, 2020. With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting at a pedestrians. Burnaby RCMP said on Twitter: “Cariboo Rd and the global level, we relied to the relentless efforts of truckers intersection of 10th Ave were not designed to accommodate such to make sure the store shelves were stocked, medical supplies were large trucks.” In fact, 22 vehicles were stopped and 48 tickets were delivered, and other items reached their destinations. handed out. What’s worse is that 7 out of the 22 vehicles stopped In the same breath, what I’ve also been hearing is that truckers, were taken off the road for being “unsafe”. only a small fraction of them of course, think certain rules don’t Another example of truckers taking a “shortcut” happens frequently apply to them. Is it okay for some rules or bylaws to be on Scott Road and 81st Avenue in Surrey, where such broken? Is ignorance an excuse? We did some digging drivers park their rigs in the middle “turn lanes” to go and Jag Dhatt about recent events and came up with some interesting grab a coffee from Tim Horton’s. I’ve seen this happen findings. with my own eyes and I can say that not only is such parking dangerous because it blocks the view of motorists and pedestrians, it blocks traffic as well for those vehicles that need to turn.

A final example of not following the rules of the road happened to me personally. In the Richmond area of BC, one of the two lanes on Highway 99 was closed and traffic was merging into the open lane.

I was following the zipper technique where vehicles go one by one; I had given my signal and waited patiently for my turn to merge into the open lane.

The trucker, with a full payload, wouldn’t let me in – in fact, the driver was tailgating the vehicle in front of him. Rather than In the Greater Vancouver Regional District, one area where become irritated, I waited for the truck to pass and the vehicle this happens a lot is Cariboo Road, located in the Burnaby/New behind to let me in.

Westminster cities. In fact, this road is notorious for truckers to use, Yes, truckers certainly don’t have it easy and they may also even though they are not allowed. experience frustration from regular vehicles. Yes, they work long Last week, the Burnaby RCMP teamed up with New Westminster hours and keep the economy going. But at the end of the day, Police and Burnaby by-law officers in an operation aimed at they are professional drivers and should be operating under the keeping truckers off the Cariboo Road. Why? Simple. Cariboo law and taking extra precautions than the average motorist. It’s in Road, especially at the intersection at 10th Avenue, isn’t designed everybody’s best interest.

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The A250 does precisely this.

Hatchbacks conjure up images of compact, utilitarian workhorses that are truly the Swiss Knives of the automotive world. They act as your runabout during the week, convert to your friend’s moving van on Saturday and will carry you and all your friends to the nightclub on Saturday night. Some are offered in go fast flavours and others in more mundane versions, but, they all pull off the quick change moves with ease. The A250 4Matic Hatch does all that, but does it with panache in an attractive and sporty package with a long hood and forward lean to the grill.

How? You may ask. The answer is the interior. The A250’s interior is a place of beauty and technology. The reality is that the majority of hatchback buyers are younger and by nature, more technically savvy, demanding high levels of connectivity.

Mercedes obliges with the Mercedes-Benz User eXperience, aka MBUX. The system’s primary interfaces are two 10.25” displays housed in a single flowing enclosure from the driver seat to the center console creating the illusion of a single screen spanning nearly two feet across the vehicle. The system is a cloud-based interface that can learn based on your needs and inquiries. It can nearly control everything via voice interface, from adjusting the temperature to opening the panoramic roof. Speaking of nightclubs, the A250, and for that matter, most modern Mercedes can customize the interior colour to match your mood in 64 different variations or from a set of predetermined multi light patterns that Mercedes has chosen for you. Finally, the system controls can be done through a center console touchpad, wheel-mounted touchpads, voice or a touch interface screen.

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Combined with this technology is a mix of soft-touch materials, satin touch metallic surfaces on the switchgear to the turbine inspired center vents. The leather seating is comfortable and supportive yet, not too aggressive, but, rather equal parts supple and firm. Leg and headroom in the front and back is more than adequate, and despite my 6’2� frame, the rear cabin was a comfortable place.

To ensure all your technology has a means of getting you from place to place, Mercedes uses a 2.0L inline-four good for 221 bhp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The result is a mid-6second sprint to 100. Power is delivered thanks to a crisp 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that responds well in comfort mode, but tends to hold revs a bit too long in sport. The engine also has a unique boxer like sound that fills the cabin when in sport mode, being a boxer 4 fan, I loved the noise.

The figures and performance levels definitely put the A250 into hot hatch category, however, for true hooligan like fun AMG will be offering the A35 Hatch putting out 302 horsepower as well as 295 pound-feet of torque from 3,000 rpm and will propel the A class to 100 in the mid-4second range. Expect to see the A35 on sale later in 2020.

The driving mannerisms are sharp and precise.

The wheel feels adequately weighted, and the A250 driving dynamics are predictable and provide an enjoyable experience day to day. The vehicle tends to pamper the driver and hence it is not as aggressive or engaging as say a Golf R, which sells for around the same. To ensure that driving can be enjoyed all year round, Mercedes 4matic system delivers power to all 4 wheels when needed. In default, the system primarily acts like a front-wheeldrive car delivering power to the rear under slippery conditions or under hard acceleration while in sport mode.

The A250 Hatch changes what the hatch segment should be seen as. It provides a massive amount of luxury and technology and alters what other manufacturers should be offering. Direct competitors are the BMW 1 series and A3 from Audi, and although both are capable vehicles on their own, they lack the wow factor of the A250 Hatch 4matic. With an as-tested price of $48,500.00 the A250 is not cheap, but it offers a lot of vehicle for the price; it introduces a new set of buyers to the Tristar name with the ultimate goal of making them lifelong buyers.

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he ILX A-Spec holds an unusual place in the Acura lineup. It’s meant to capture the hearts of millennials, providing a more upclass, sportier alternative to the likes of the Honda, Mazda and Toyota. This was a realm Acura dominated for so long. Names like Integra, RSX and TSX were staples. Some of you may remember, if you wanted to standout you didn’t want a Civic, you wanted an Integra, you wanted an Acura.

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The ILX A-Spec is meant to capture that nostalgia. To achieve this goal you have a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four good for a modest 201 bhp @ 6800 rpm and 180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

The joy comes from letting that engine breath to its fullest and squeezing every last drop of the 201 horses. Mated to a 8 speed dual clutch transmission, shifts are smooth and clean, but, not lightning quick. Switch it to sport mode and you get to enjoy the pleasure of driving with a relatively balanced chassis and with NATIONAL MAGAZINE

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shift points that are slightly altered, allowing you to hold each gear a little longer or use the standard paddle shifters if you want to take control to a higher level.

Produced in four trim levels the ILX can be had in Base, Premium, Premium A-Spec or Tech A-Spec flavours. The latter two A-Spec sedans give you larger (18-inch) wheels, side skirts and revised front and rear facia and a rear deck spoiler. The most aggressive impact comes from dark Jewel Eye LED headlights flanking a grille finished with black chrome accents as well as matte graphite inserts. However, the sporty elements have no discernible impact on handling or performance and are cosmetic in nature. Safety features include standard features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and active lane control and all, but, the base model also have blind-spot monitors.

The interior is a comfortable clean setup. The front seats are well bolstered and highlighted by suede inserts with contrast stitching. In A-Spec, trim the seats are deep red, denoting the sporty DNA from which the ILX A-Spec is derived. Leg room up front is ample, but, if you are in excess of 6 feet in height, headroom may be an issue. Rear leg room is at a premium and cramped, but, would work well for a young family of four.

The ILX A-Spec has some mighty big shoes to fill. Its forefathers paved a glorious performance path for Acura. This is where the dilemma lies. The ILX A-Spec, however, falls short of that mark. You have other offerings from the Honda Motor Group providing higher levels of performance and thrill. However, they do not shine with the level of refinement that ILX A-Spec offers nor the Acura cache. Pitted against other luxury brand rivals from BMW (2 Series), Mercedes (A Class) or Audi (A3), the ILX’s value cannot be beat.

With an as tested price just under $36,000.00 it blows the competition out of the water and ultimately this is what newcomers to the brand will be attracted by. That is the goal of the ILX exercise, to bring the buyers in and keep them there when the family SUV is needed or the executive sedan.

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e are living in unprecedented times with unprecedented challenges for the transport industry.

Even under normal operating conditions, it’s something that private truck fleets, for-hire motor carriers. trailer rental companies and manufacturers have to address.

What we’re talking about is the need to provide the industry with a way to leverage under-utilized trailers, as well as ways for excess trailer capacity to meet short-term rental needs, therefore, turning unused trailer capacity into revenue. Connecting unused trailers with companies in need of additional equipment, and trailers to be repositioned with companies looking to use trailers for a one-way segment is something the industry has been dreaming about for ages. Trucking companies, in fact, can operate as much as 25% annually with completely empty trailers. Combined with an industry average of a roughly 3:1 trailer-to-tractor ratio, that leaves a significant amount of trailer capacity unused and available at any given time.

The key to solving that costly dilemma is exactly what vHub is offering to the North American transportation industry. The trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace connect trailer owners and rental and leasing operations with those needing to rent a trailer on a short-term basis. vHub is a perfect example of a collaborative strategy that is a 36

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win-win for all parties, notes Francis Roy, vice president. “The acceptance of community marketplaces is on the rise because users are understanding the true value of collaboration,” he says.

“Like online marketplaces for arranging or offering lodging, we are using digital technologies to create a trailer sharing and repositioning community that brings value to all stakeholders on the platform.

“We set out to provide the trucking industry with a safe and simple digital platform to fulfill its semi-trailer rental needs,” Roy adds. “The months ahead will be just as unpredictable for the trucking industry as the past few weeks have been. We believe a community of trailer owners and renters that generates revenue while reducing deadhead mileage and repositioning costs will be a huge benefit to the industry. Not just now during these unusual times, but always.”

First launched in Canada in April 2019, in the metropolitan Montreal market the growing vHub community of over 100 owners has already registered more than 10,000 trailers and has booked more than 20,000 rental days of trailer usage. The vHub collaborative trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace is now available to U.S. transportation operations. vHub is on a mission to grow its community, to create a strong and diverse offering of trailers for rental and repositioning opportunities.

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The secure and simple-to-use marketplace generates revenue and cost savings by enabling the rental of empty or idle trailers. vHub users can quickly and easily find trailers nearby, often in less than five minutes. By reducing trips with empty trailers, vHub also contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions, road congestion, noise pollution, and wear and tear of roads.

The online marketplace, which is available anytime and anywhere on a connected device, uses the most advanced security

Drivers use the vHub inspector app to document the current trailer condition, by taking photos of damages prior to departure.

This process also securely records pick up and drop off locations and times. The application can also function without an Internet connection, storing data for later retrieval.

Although vHub is a young technology company, it brings to bear decades of experience and expertise in the trucking industry, financial services for new and used heavy vehicle equipment, and

Using the power of technology and the strength of a collaborative community to solve a problem protocols. Confidentiality of information and transactions are protected by SSL encryption systems.

Matches can be sorted by location, destination, trailer type, model, year, axel count and the number of rental days that a trailer is available. The collaborative marketplace showcases all trailers that are available for one-way and round-trip rentals.

Users can offer or rent dry van, refrigerated/heated, flatbed and in future releases will be able to offer specialized equipment.

Each trailer owner using vHub sets the trailer rates and manages detail on availability. vHub handles invoicing and revenue transfer payments for trailer owners. vHub can also integrate with telematics solutions to efficiently calculate distances traveled and automate billing.

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technological advances in collaborative marketplaces. Finloc 2000 Inc, the parent company of vHub, has been dedicated to the trucking industry for more than 40 years.

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Be Prepared Before Heading Out Onto The Roads This Winter

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inter in British Columbia can be beautiful — especially when a fresh layer of snow covers the ground. But winter also means increased safety risks when driving.

Black ice, freezing temperatures, rain, snow, fog, and sudden weather changes are all hazards drivers must be prepared for.

For those who drive for work, November, December, and January are the most dangerous months of the year. Almost 28 percent of all work-related crashes that result in injury and time-loss claims occur during these three months. Truck drivers are involved in almost one-third of these crashes.

Good preparation is key to preventing crashes, injuries, damages, and delays. As a commercial driver, it’s important that you and your vehicle are prepared to face the elements before heading out onto the roads this winter.

Prepare yourself • Check weather warnings and road conditions at drivebc.ca before you go to help you plan your route. Monitor current and forecasted conditions regularly by downloading weather apps or listening to updates on the radio, and adjust your route and schedule as needed.

• If weather or road conditions are poor, decide if you really have to go or if you can cancel or delay the trip until conditions improve.

If you must travel in winter weather, educate yourself on how to manage the risks and drive for those conditions. This includes knowing how to install chains and where along your route you can pull over to install them safely.

• Leave yourself lots of time to get to your destination. Be prepared for delays.

• Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

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Prepare your vehicle • Ensure you understand and follow the chain and winter tire requirements for your commercial vehicle. Trucks weighing between 5,000 kg and 11,794 kg LGVW must carry chains or acceptable traction devices, unless the vehicle is equipped with the proper winter-rated tires. Vehicles 11,794 kg LGVW and greater, such as tractor trailers, are required to carry steel chains on most major highways. For more details and information on what’s required for your vehicle, visit tranbc.ca.

• Pay attention to the parts of your truck that are more likely to be affected by weather changes, such as wiper blades, the battery, the cooling system and hose condition, air dryers, fuel filters, and separation systems. Report any concerns to your supervisor.

• Carry a winter safety kit. Recommended items for the kit include first aid supplies, non-perishable food, blankets, flares and matches, flashlight, and extra clothing and footwear.

While this advice may seem like “Safety 101” for most drivers, keep in mind that injuries can happen to even the most experienced workers. Following proper safety procedures and taking a little extra time will help keep you safe on the road this winter.

For more information Find health and safety resources, including three safety videos, for commercial truck drivers at worksafebc.com/transportation or worksafebc.com/pa (Punjabi). Winter driving resources, including toolkits and templates, are also available at shiftintowinter.ca.

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