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CONTENTS

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ADVERTISERS

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Ace Truck Repairs ............................ 41 ASL Global Logistics ......................... 31 CBS Parts Ltd .....................................15 Challenger ....................................... 03 Champion Towing .............................. 38 Cool-it Hiway Services ....................... 13 Collins Truck Bodies ........................ 38 Cummins .......................................... 55 First Truck Centre ............................... 17 G & G Trucking Solutions ................... 40 Great Dane ........................................56 Hendrickson ..................................... 49 Howes Lubricators ........................... 27 Inland Kenworth .......................... 11& 39 JD Factors ..........................................02 Multi-play Wholesale ........................38 New Malwa Express .......................... 30

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Ocean Trailer ............................. 38 & 53 Pacific Inland Powertrain...................41 Pike Enterprises Ltd .......................... 41 Safety Driven .................................... 25

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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI

MOVING FORWARD TO A NEW DECADE

Jag Dhatt

It was 1989 when the movie Back to the Future II was released, where it showed some impressive technology, toys and gadgets. Most notable of course was the flying hoverboard, something I would purchase in a heartbeat.

But alas, it hasn’t happened yet.

As we enter a new decade, it’s very apparent that technology has improved by leaps and bounds. The cell phone is now a supercomputer that connects people everywhere. We have fridges that track the food in our homes. And with trucking, the cab has now become a haven for those on the road, complete with Tempur Pedic beds, TV, and internet, just to name a few.

JGK Media Inc., parent company of Desi Trucking Magazine, continues to be at the forefront of technology, and offers the most comprehensive and latest options for reaching the South-Asian trucking community.

And speaking of new technology, we will be making a very important announcement by the end of January for a new venture that you will want to become a part of.

A new year almost always brings renewed energy to become better, do more, and make positive changes in one’s life. A new decade allows the opportunity to make long term goals.

From all of us at JGK Media Inc., we would like to wish you all the very best in 2020. Embrace the new year and make changes that will enhance your personal and work lives. And who knows, maybe in this decade, we’ll get that flying hoverboard.

Publisher JGK Media Inc. | 1-877-598-3374 (Desi)

Editor-In-Chief Jag Dhatt

Advertising & Sales Jag Dhatt (National / Western Canada) Stephen Alford (Eastern Canada)

Art Director Ranjit Singh

Creative Head Ranjit Singh

IT Manager Ranj Bhamra

Cover Design Harjinder Nagi

Contributing Writers

Pash Brar; Jag Dhatt; Ray Gompf; Ron Dhaliwal; Jasleen Dutt;

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RECRUIT TO RETAIN

mental wherewithal to be safe regardless of the conditions.

Oh, these right people exist, they’re mostly all employed doing what they love doing and in so doing they know their value.

Many truck drivers are paid on a productivity basis. In other words, they’re paid by the mile. The old paid by the mile method was set up so drivers actually did the required miles every day to be profitable for the carrier. “If the wheels ain’t turnin’, the driver ain’t earnin’.” But, with today’s technology, that carrot and stick kind of remuneration no longer holds water.

Driver’s do a great deal of work of the carrier without any compensation whatsoever. The daily pre-trip inspection is a perfect example. Both the driver and the carrier are culpable if and when a deficiency is detected by authorities or should there be an incident. Drivers should be paid for these kinds of work but aren’t. Drivers have also been complaining about this issue for the last forty years too. Drivers aren’t paid to chain up as required. Throwing chains on properly can be a good half hour task in inclement conditions. A half hour is worth thirty miles. Wasting time in rush hour traffic can also takes thirty to fifty miles away from the daily total of miles.

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f you think it’s expensive to hire a good driver, you should consider what it costs to hire a bad one.

We’ve all heard about the driver shortage; it’s been an issue for nearly forty years. That’s long enough for a person to have a career.

The numbers of the shortage have been relatively constant for those same forty years. What those consistent numbers mean is that barely enough people are being brought into the trade to take care of attrition. It also means there’s something that’s keeping people from choosing trucking as a career.

The dissuades to the trade are the method of paying truck drivers. Further there is no definition for truck drivers. There are many many categories of trucking, but the government licenses truck drivers to be truck drivers, not pick-up and delivery drivers; long haulers, heavy haulers, liquid haulers, cement truck drivers, refrigerated trucks, all with different skill sets required to operate safely. The newbies coming into the industry don’t know what they don’t know; that far too many companies hire to have “robots in the seat” rather than the highly experienced and skilled drivers they need.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Charlie Charalambous. Mr Charalambous looks at the hiring of drivers differently than the Human Resource manager at the trucking company. He looks at ways and means to, during the course of the interview process, weed out those individuals who may say they want a job as a truck driver but have serious deficiencies in the mentality to be good safe truck drivers. Anyone can hire someone with a short-term desire to earn a living; it’s another thing to be able to match the desire with ability and the 10

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Dealing with shippers and receivers who hold truck drivers for hours while their work clock is ticking are the bane of a truck driver’s existence. These places keep eating into hours of available earning with no compensation available.

It’s well and good for carriers to be profitable as they must be, but if they want to hire “the creme de la creme” of drivers, then they must figure out how to compensate them better than by the mile.

It’s fine to screen prospective employees for criminal background searches, abstract searches, verified former employer recommendations, previous training and experience, but there is a very small element that presents fraudulently created documents up to and including driver’s licenses.

These fraudsters make it very difficult on the vast majority of prospective employees who are upstanding, honest citizens.

Ontario’s MELT program requires 130 hours of in-class and behind the wheel training. The Truck Training School Association of Ontario (TTSAO) member schools require 200 hours and working with the insurance industry in Ontario, the TTSAO graduation certificate is, for insurance hiring purposes, looked at as three year’s experience when assessing for rates, providing there is a proper mentoring program for the new driver hires.

The factors dissuading entrance into the trucking industry are as many as those who might consider entrance. Recruiters, human resources professionals, training, mentoring programs, and, yes, methods of computing remuneration need to have a shake up to bring in the brightest and best who will make those with desire to be satisfied.

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Canadian Study Says:

Truck Driver Pain and Discomfort Can Be Alleviated

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lmost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.

“Given the fact that MSDs account for nearly one-half of all work-related illnesses and the transportation sector makes up a significant portion of that, understanding the risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders is important,” said lead author Sonja Senthanar, a doctoral candidate in the School of Public Health and Health Systems. “While the link between trucking and MSDs has been studied in other countries, there is a dearth of research in Canada.”

According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, truck driving is the second most common occupation in Canada, employing nearly one in 35 males between the ages of 20 and 64 years.

Public health researchers at the University of Waterloo surveyed 107 male truck drivers passing through two popular highway stops in Southern Ontario and found that 57 per cent had experienced musculoskeletal pain and 14

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discomfort, especially low back pain.

They found an association between this pain and discomfort and specific risk factors, including organizational safety climate, level of risk associated with the job, exhaustion from work tasks, being married and having higher education levels.

Senthanar said that being married and more educated are presumably associated with pain and discomfort because the presence of a spouse and knowledge gained from education can increase awareness of musculoskeletal symptoms – and therefore rates of reporting.

Co-author Philip Bigelow, a professor in the School of Public Health and Health Systems, said, “Physical exposures such as awkward postures, repetition, lifting, whole body vibration and prolonged sitting, as well as personal factors such as physical fitness and job satisfaction, are known to be associated with the development of MSDs. Since driving a truck involves a variety of these risk factors, programs that address these multiple factors are needed.”

Bigelow said that a number of large Canadian carriers have adopted programs

that take holistic approaches that include reducing vibration exposures through improved seating, modifying workloads and physical tasks, as well as promoting the overall wellness of drivers by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are members of a Canadian team of researchers that is engaged with stakeholders in the industry to identify such wholistic programs and to evaluate their impacts. They hope that companies with successful programs can act as champions of driver health and wellness to improve working conditions for all truck drivers.

The research paper, “Factors associated with musculoskeletal pain and discomfort among Canadian truck drivers: A crosssectional study of worker perspectives,” was published in the Journal of Transport and Health by Senthanar and Bigelow, who also works at UWaterloo’s Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD).

Source: uwaterloo.ca

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NO You May NOT Skip a Payment W

ith winter and bad weather conditions already in force, some truckers decide to take a few months off work to stay safe.

Conditions can be treacherous and driving can be frightening. To take a few months off work you must plan your finances in advance and prepare for zero income for as long as you keep your truck parked.

There are a few advantages with taking a winter break. The biggest is possibly avoiding an accident. Every year I deal with trucks which slip in the snow and ice and are total write offs. You can also get hurt or killed in the accident or hurt others. Parking the truck helps avoid winter salt and corrosion, thus prolonging the electrical components.

Trucking is tiring hard work, and maybe you need a good rest and can enjoy time with family and friends who don’t get to see you while you’re constantly on the road. Not having your truck on the road saves expenses like maintenance, fuel and plated insurance. Often a storage policy of insurance can be bought which costs significantly less.

The biggest disadvantage of parking your truck for winter is earning no income. If you have saved well in advance, then this is ok. If you live pay cheque to pay cheque this is not ok. If you plan to take a few months off work,

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you should have savings of at least 6 months of pay to cover yourself and your families expenses, and for anything unexpected that may come up. Regardless if it’s winter or not, you should have 6 months worth of savings anyways in case of emergencies or work slowdowns. If you have no savings, then you cannot take time off and must keep working in dangerous conditions.

I get calls every day throughout winter asking the same thing. “Can I skip my payments on my truck and trailer?” I ask, “Why do you need to skip your payment?” It’s always the same response, “I want to go to India for a few months.” I may sound mean, but reality is, “No! The bank will NOT ok you skipping payments for you to go on a VOLUNTARY vacation!” YOU are making the choice to go on holiday, so YOU MUST make your payments as agreed in your loan or lease agreement. Your loan paperwork doesn’t say you can make your payment when you want and don’t have any responsibilities while you’re on holiday. It states, “I agree to pay the said borrowed amount each month in installments and on time.” No one cares if you want to spend thousands to go on a lavish vacation, they just want their money back.

If you skip payments on your truck or trailer it ends up costing you more in the end. Each payment is a tax write off as a

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business expense. So if you skip 3 months payments in a year, you now have only 9 payments you can claim on your taxes, so you may owe more in taxes later. Also skipped payments mean more interest will be paid to your lender. Truckers are very aggressive about getting lower interest rates at the beginning of their loan, but have no complaints when paying extra interest trying to get out of making their payments. Why pay more when you don’t have to? If you’re going to put so much effort in trying to get the lowest rate possible at the beginning of your loan, why are you throwing that all away by paying extra interest and taxes later?

If you decide to take the winter off and stay off the road, the choice is yours. It’s a safer choice for you. But if you choose to take time off, start saving money for however long you plan to take time off. I recommend saving 25% or more of your paycheque each month if you can. The more you save, the less stress you will have knowing you will be able to pay for regular and unexpected expenses while taking time off. There can be legitimate excuses for skipping a payment, but taking a vacation or voluntarily parking your truck because you don’t want to work is your own choice. So be prepared to continue making every payment, and if you cannot afford to make all your payments, then it’s time to get back to work!

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Avaal’s 17th Annual Christmas Night

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vaal Technology Solutions Inc. celebrated the upcoming holiday season with an elegant function at Chandni Banquet Hall in Brampton, Ontario. The event, Avaal’s 17th Annual Christmas Night, was held on December 14, 2019 and attended by over 700 guests . The Chief Guests for the evening were Patrick Brown, the Mayor of Brampton; Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton, South; Gurpreet S. Dhillion, Regional Councillor, Brampton, Ward 9 and 10; and Harkirat Singh, City Councillor, Brampton, Ward 9 and 10.

The theme of the night was Latin Fiesta.

Every year, Avaal Technology Solutions supports the SickKids Foundation.

This year Avaal was pleased to donate $11,000.00. The SickKids Foundation was established in 1972 and raises funds to support the Hospital for Sick Children and also invests in child health research, learning and care. The Hospital for Sick Children is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is Canada’s most researchintensive hospital.

Avaal Technology Solutions also supported the William Osler Health System Foundation with a donation of $10,000.00. The William Osler Health System is a hospital system that serves Brampton, Etobicoke and the surrounding area.

Dara Nagra and everyone at Avaal Technology Solutions would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the function and everyone involved in making the event a huge success. Avaal Technology Solutions wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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Your People Are Your Greatest Asset

“Assets” are, by definition, valuable. When something is valuable, it needs to be protected and kept safe. Protecting people when they drive for work is the key message of the Road Safety at Work campaign, which runs from January 6 to March 29, 2020, in British Columbia.

the vehicle combinations, transporting the loads you’re assigning them and driving the terrain their routes take them through. It also pays to check on the skills and habits of veterans, too. For more information on how to do this, go to www.roadsafetyatwork.ca and type in “driver qualifications” in the search function.

In the trucking industry, most of the people “assets” are truck drivers. Sadly, truck drivers accounted for almost 1/3 of workrelated motor vehicle crashes between 2014 and 2018 according to WorkSafeBC data. Truck drivers also had the highest rate of traumatic workplace fatalities of all occupations during that fiveyear period. This data tells us truck drivers need more protection than the average worker.

Second, consider that two of the most frequent causes of motor vehicle crashes are distraction and fatigue. To address these issues at your workplace, consult these two resources: 1. For information about reducing distracted driving, go to www.roadsafetyatwork.ca and type in “distracted driving” in the search function. Remember that distraction for truck drivers is typically more complex than for most drivers. It’s not just as simple as forbidding the use of a cell phone. It can mean changing operational rules like when and how the dispatcher communicates with the driver.

2. For information about addressing fatigue, go to www. roadsafetyatwork.ca and type in “fatigue” in the search function.

While hours of service regulations are designed to deal with physical fatigue, fatigue can also be mental. Mental fatigue reduces driver alertness, focus, attentiveness and decision-making ability in ways that reduce drivers’ ability to perform key driving functions.

Truck drivers, like all people who drive for work, can and should expect to get home safely at the end of their work day.

Prevention is the key to getting drivers home safely because motor vehicle crashes are preventable. There are simple, specific steps employers, supervisors and drivers can take to prevent crashes.

First, check to make sure drivers are qualified for the work you’re expecting them to do: 1. Regularly confirm drivers are legally authorized to drive, by checking their driver abstracts. For the trucking industry, it’s not only practical, it’s a legal annual obligation. And, it’s easy.

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ccording to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, carrier profitability and by extension Class 8 demand are heading toward tougher business conditions in 2020. Succumbing to the slowing economy, forwardlooking metrics in the medium duty Classes 5-7 markets were awash in a sea of red ink in October, although moderate growth persists in build expectations.

use by fleet and trucking executives, reviewing top-level considerations such as for-hire indices, freight, heavy and medium duty segments, the US trailer market, used truck sales information, and an overview of the US macro economy.

The report, which combines ACT’s proprietary data analysis from a wide variety of industry sources, paints a comprehensive picture of trends impacting transportation and commercial vehicle markets. This monthly report is designed as a quick look into transportation insights for

But if our forecast of ongoing (but slower) economic expansion holds in 2020, the drop will be a correction (along the lines of 2015 and 2016), not a devastating recession (as in 2008 and 2009),” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s President and Senior Analyst.

“After peak sales and build in 2019, significant declines are ahead in 2020, as heavy duty sales and build follow the net orders trend down.

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WHY SUN AND SNOW CAUSES EYE FATIGUE

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e are now fully in the throes of winter in the northern hemisphere. That means truck drivers who travel through areas that get frequent snowfall are subject to eye strain and fatigue directly related to the weather. Most of the time, this strain and fatigue do not occur during snowstorms, it occurs after the snow stops falling and the sun comes out.

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known commonly as ‘snow blindness’. Eye strain and fatigue caused by the combination of sun and snow is a precursor to this condition.

Snow blindness is a temporary condition that occurs when the eyes are exposed to excessive levels of UV rays for an extended amount of time. It can indeed cause temporary blindness, but a total loss of vision is not necessary to be diagnosed with the condition. It is medically known as photokeratitis.

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Sunburned Eyes Snow blindness is sometimes described as sunburned eyes.

This is a fairly accurate description except for one thing; it is really only the cornea that we are talking about. The cornea is that transparent first layer that covers and protects the pupil, iris, and anterior chamber of the eye. It is very sensitive to ultraviolet light.

Snow is especially problematic for the cornea because it can reflect up to 80% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Even on cloudy days, staring at fallen snow can cause significant eye strain. So imagine how difficult it is on the eyes when bright sunshine is reflecting off snow. It is enough to cause eye strain along with fatigue and headaches.

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More Winter Tips for the Eyes Eye strain, fatigue, and sun blindness are not the only problems truck drivers have to be concerned about during the winter months. Every time you step outside, you are exposing your eyes to conditions that could be harmful. Bear in mind that the eyes are among the most sensitive organs. Take good care of them.

Here are a few tips: • If you have to spend a great deal of time outside your truck during a winter storm, protect your eyes with either goggles or safety glasses. Snow and ice flying through the air can injure your eyes if they are unprotected. And that says nothing about projectiles that may fly off your truck.

• Be sure to stay hydrated in order to make sure your eyes can produce sufficient tears. Winter air is dry air, so not having sufficient tears can cause undue irritation and fatigue.

• Avoid rubbing your eyes when they itch, especially if you are wearing work gloves. Rubbing only causes further irritation. It can exacerbate the discomfort if you end up getting dirt in your eyes as a result of rubbing them. If your eyes itch, use over-the-counter eye drops to take care of it.

• our eyes are key to what you do for a living. You need to take care of them as best you can during the winter months to avoid injury and infection. So get a good pair of polarizing sunglasses, a bottle of OTC eye drops, and plenty of water to stay hydrated. Taking care of your eyes will keep you on the road.

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he video, the specifications and the energy savings are impressive, but does the Tesla Semi, unveiled in 2017 with limited production planned for late 2020, mean the world is on the verge of having all-electric transport trucks whirring away down the highway?

For typical transport drivers, they will time out at just more than 1,000 kilometres. So, if time is money, will companies be happy with an electric truck that times out 200 kilometres before their drivers do? Will the fuel savings (Tesla suggests Semi will have a two-year payback period) be enough to make up for the lost time?

Tesla’s truck, by all accounts the most highway-ready such transport, promises either 480 or 800 kilometres of range on a single charge, a 25.6 second 0-100 km/h time and the ability to climb a five per cent grade at 100 km/h.

The Semi’s estimated price in Canada is C$237,000 for the 800-kilometre model. The concepts so far have not included a sleeper unit.

So, what will it take for electric semi-trucks to be rolling along?

More range, actually.

With today’s diesel trucks, range is limited more by allowable hours for the driver than the fuel capacity of the truck. It’s not uncommon for such trucks to have two 560-litre tanks, which at 33 litres per 100 kilometres translates into 3,200 kilometres of range.

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Assuming companies decide the trade-off is worth it, then infrastructure will be the next obstacle. Semi uses “less than 125 kilowatt hours” per 100 kilometres, according to Tesla, which suggests the 800-km version carries approximately 1,000 kWh of batteries.

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the company says can recharge Semi to 645 kilometres of range in 30 minutes. Tesla is promising to use solar technology in the Megachargers, but given the state of photovoltaic cells, and the expected power output of approximately a megawatt, the Megacharger is still likely to require massive amounts of electricity from the grid.

The fastest chargers today require 480-volt three-phase power from electric utilities. Megacharger is likely to require the same. Is such power currently available at truck stops every 800 kilometres?

The more likely scenario, at least in the short-term, is for electric trucks to represent the last-mile solution. BMW launched such a truck on the roads in Munich in 2015. It promises CO2free, quiet delivery and has a range of 62 kilometres. Its first use was transporting automotive components across the German city.

suffer many of the same infrastructure issues as electrics, since you can’t just pull up to any fuel station and load up on hydrogen.

Having a dedicated home base, such as LAX, increases the feasibility as it requires only one filling station.

An unexpected name in the world of electric transport trucks is Cummins, a company long known for diesel engines. It has 200 electric or partially electrified vehicles in the hands of customers and is continuing to develop its PowerDrive EV and PowerDrive plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Cummins says its PowerDrive EV powertrain is designed to fit a variety to Class 4 to Class 8 existing OEM chassis, while the PowerDrive hybrid module replaces a truck’s transmission, offering hybrid driving modes not unlike those of hybrid cars.

Volvo has two electric transport trucks on the road in Europe, the FE and FL electrics. Both are designed as city heavy transports: FE has a range of 200 kilometres and FL a range of 300 kilometres.

Cummins EV demonstrator promises a range of 160 kilometres on a single charge and a gross vehicle weight rating of 75,000 pounds. The company says the electric engine and battery are approximately equal in weight to a 12-litre diesel engine, transmission and the emissions aftertreatment components. Extra battery packs can extend range to 500 kilometres.

Similarly, Toyota and Kenworth are building hydrogen fuelcell trucks as a shore-to-store solution in Los Angeles, shuttling air freight from the airport to customers inland. Such vehicles are essentially electric, with hydrogen fuel cells taking the place of batteries, with a range of approximately 500 kilometres. They

The current state of the EV truck market suggests the short-term future is in short-route and last-mile solutions. Yet with a just a bit more range — to more closely coincide with allowable driving hours — and availability of charging stations, the phrase “if you bought it, an electric truck brought it” isn’t that far away.

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Auditor General reports in Ontario and Manitoba confirm many gaps in CMV Safety Enforcement

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uditor general reports in Manitoba and Ontario, released this fall, uncovered some major shortcomings when it comes to enforcement of regulations governing Commercial Motor Vehicle Carriers, drivers, and monitoring of the programs and people who are responsible for administering and enforcing the regulations as they currently exist.

The shortcomings that were highlighted in these reports do not come as a surprise to the PMTC or most other industry stakeholders, as we have been sounding alarm bells with regulators for quite some time, and how these shortfalls are allowing non complaint and dangerous carriers to continue to operate, and in some cases, thrive with a business case that involves willful neglect of the law, creating and unfair advantage, while having no regard the safety of the motoring public, or their own employees for that matter.

To the Ministry’s credit in both jurisdictions, they did acknowledge and agree with the shortcomings discovered by the AG and outlined plans to either act or study the problems in a look to address them going forward. Admitting you have a problem is a good first step, and words are appreciated, however only clearly developed and implemented action plans will solve the problems. To many times in the past, words and acknowledgement of problems is where the actions ended, with no clear implemented plans ever introduced.

Each AG made many recommendations based on issues they discovered in the audit, while not all issues discovered in both jurisdictions were the same, some commonalties between jurisdictions included.

- Insufficient human resources to properly conduct roadside vehicle inspections.

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In Ontario the number of level 1 inspections conducted dropped 22% between 2014 and 2018, while truck traffic increased by 10%.

In Manitoba the actual number of level 1 inspections increased by 104% from 2015 to 2018 as a result of inspection targets, however it was discovered most inspections were performed between May and September. It was also discovered that predictable operating hours of scales and mobile officers allow non-compliant carriers to avoid travel when officers are likely to be on duty. Operating hours mean 48% of CMV’s travel at a time when no scales are open.

Both AG’s cited a lack of uniformity in how officers conducted inspections and laid charges, with wide variances between officers and districts. Oversight of how the officers performed their duties was also noted as severely lacking.

- Major shortfalls in oversight of MVIS Both AG’s noted the provinces do not properly monitor stations that are licensed to perform annual safety inspections.

There is little oversight performed to investigate shops to ensure they are performing valid safeties. One of the keyways we can ensure the safety of our roadways is to make sure vehicles are properly inspected both at the roadside and at the time of an annual safety…if we have an issue in both area’s, we have a major problem. In Ontario the AG first highlighted this as an area of concern in 1997, 22 years ago, to see little to no action in 22 years is simply something we should not accept from our governments.

- On site audit of carriers Both AG’s identified areas where the on site audits of carriers to ensure compliance is severely lacking, either in the way these companies are tracked, or in the fact that to few on site audits are conducted to ensure compliance. Many cases were discovered where carriers were

allowed to continue to operate for many years with poor safety ratings with no consequences outside of the initial touch.

One of the best ways to ensure carriers are operating safety and promote safety practices within their company, is to perform on site audits or reviews that highlight areas of concern. This allows provinces to work with carriers to help them improve, or eventually shut them down if they can’t or wont.

If it is acknowledged that we have major shortcomings in addressing roadside performance, shops that perform safeties, and operational practices of carriers, we have an issue that needs to be addressed quickly.

We do have some good news…in Ontario the Industry and regulators have been working together for over a year now developing an action plan that was already uncovering and recommending ways to address issues like these. The plan is coming along well, and consultations on how to implement the safety action plan are continuing in early 2020.

The key, when this work is complete, is whether or not the province will support the program by supplying the resources to implement the program effectively. Let’s hope that does occur this time, as in the past this is where best laid plans ended.

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an Antonio, TX: Many looking towards the future of automobiles have pegged their bets on full electrification. As the Elon Musks of the world show the benefits of this technology, reality is that full electrification isn’t feasible yet. Thus, the next best thing is hybrid, and one of the leading manufacturers of hybrid technology keeps building better and better vehicles.

The Toyota Prius is a world leader in hybrid technology, as shown not only by consumer, but also fleet, sales, especially in the taxi industry. It offers the best of both worlds – good performance and great fuel efficiency.

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friend bought one in 2016, I asked him why? Yes, I know it was a good vehicle that offered excellent build quality and technology, but it wasn’t enough to sway me. But, as we drove through San Antonio in the 2020 model year, I can now confidently recommend the vehicle.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander utilizes the Toyota New Global Architecture, which makes the vehicle better in every sense, from materials and technology to engineering and fuel efficiency. Toyota hopes with these advancements, the Highlander will be one of every four vehicles it sells by 2025.

The Toyota Highlander, first released in 2001, was a great fit in the segment. In 2006, hybrid technology was added to the Highlander, making it an even better buy. Fast forward to 2014 when the Highlander offered third-row seating, and the vehicle became even more attractive. And now for 2020, there are a myriad of advancements that make the Toyota Highlander a top contender for bragging rights in the category.

The 2020 Highlander is a handsome SUV, making it appealing for young families to those with teenagers alike. Many will argue that the Hyundai Palisade or the Mazda CX-9 are better looking; however, most everyone at the launch event agreed it is the best-looking Highlander to date. The longer (by 60mm) and wider wheelbase not only give the vehicle more presence, it improves interior passenger and cargo volume. In addition, the aluminum hood and resin tailgate help reduce weight.

To be honest, the Highlander was never on my radar when choosing or recommending a third-row SUV. Even when a

The interior is where the 2020 Highlander really shines – it is impressive, in every sense. Interior choice of hard and soft

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materials is perfect to make the Highlander up-scale, almost Lexus-like. An 8-inch infotainment screen is standard, but on higher trims, the Highlander offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen, largest in the segment, and both support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. And if you like all your information on a heads-up display, the Highlander’s 10-inch won’t disappoint.

Interior comfort is also top-notch. Whilst driving through the highways, streets and back roads of Texas, the 2020 Highlander proved to be an agile yet comfortable ride. The seats were amazing and on any long drive, they will remain comfortable.

Buyers can opt for the 7 or 8 passenger configuration and personally, I’d choose the second-row captain chairs over a bench option. What was really impressive was how quiet the interior was, regardless of the surface upon which we drove.

Being an audiophile, I love great sound and the JBL sound system, complete with 11 speakers, delivers. We were encouraged to crank up the sound system and we did. Driving through Texas, windows down, music blaring…took me back to my early 20’s.

Rather than going for a turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine, we’re happy the Toyota decided to stick with a 3.5L V6. The engine is smooth and well-suited for this vehicle. Peak power is at around 6000 rpm, but in reality, you won’t really feel it because, well, it’s a Highlander. For the new next generation hybrid powertrain, the Highlander will feature the 2.7L 4-cylinder. Yes, I would prefer a 6-cylinder hybrid option, but that is saved for the Lexus RX450h L.

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Now comes the choice – do you choose the smoother 6-cylinder or the more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder hybrid? What’s important to consider here is that the hybrid is only a mere $2000 more expensive than the gas powered. From an enthusiast perspective, I would prefer the 6-cylinder gas, but I would be considered a minority in the buying market because the hybrid is only 0.2 seconds slower in a 0-96km/h run. The hybrid offers good power but very good fuel efficiency. And if you look at Toyota sales numbers, the hybrid is the better choice for families.

We drove both versions of powerplants through Texas. Both offer the same passenger and driver comfort, but the hybrid was slightly noisier and sluggish when compared to the gas option.

Either is a great choice, depending on need and want. The gaspowered variant offers 295hp while the hybrid offers 243hp, the latter also has a combined range of 967km. Another difference is that the gas-powered is mated to an 8-speed transmission while the hybrid gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Pricing for the 2020 Highlander will be roughly the same as last year, but will offer more options and features at each trim levels. Speaking of trim, there will be 9 grade levels for the 2020 year, with the top trim being the Platinum.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has some impressive upgrades compared to the 2019 model year, and some of these will sway buyers from other brands to get into this vehicle. With a base price of $39,990, the Highlander is a great vehicle that will keep buyers happy, safe and comfortable for many years.

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2019 HYUNDAI VELOSTER N

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“The new kid on the block”

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, AMG, F, an unassuming collection of letters.

But, in the motor industry these letters represent the skunkworks divisions of some the most elite manufacturers in the world; top secret espionage type stuff that turns the unassuming cars into a fire breathing, rip-snorting sport sedans. When I was in my late teens and early adulthood, I always had a certain image by which you could turn the average into something truly extraordinary; the right type of wheel and tire setup, enhanced, yet understated, lowered but not too much and clean exterior lines, the addition of an understated spoiler, skirt

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and front lip. I felt these were the hall marks of properly modified car, aesthetically speaking that is. I have a strong belief that the skunkworks divisions of the auto industry are full of guys like me because the vehicles that come out of these labs are some of the most attractive four-wheel works of art you can imagine.

The newest manufacturer to enter the skunkworks realm is Hyundai and they call themselves “N.” A designation paying homage to the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack in Germany and the home of Hyundai’s own research and development center located in Namyang Korea.

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The first model to wear the badge is the Veloster, taking the already attractively designed and sporty looking three door into the realm of the true uber hot hatch, along with time honoured names like the Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R and the Golf R. But, can the N stand up to these juggernauts?

Simple answer yes.

Just like the Genesis G70 shook the market with its first shot at the luxury sport sedan market, the N hits the same mark. Sure it’s the most underpowered of the bunch, but, what it lacks in straight-line power is made up with a linear delivery of power and minimal turbo lag with snappy throttle response. Which means more of the power is available quickly and when needed.

Add to this independent rear suspension and a limited-slip differential, and it carves through the race track with a high degree of urgency. The numbers are respectable at 275 bhp, and 260 lb-ft of torque all pumped out from a 2.0L turbocharged four and routed through the only option, a 6-speed manual transmission.

Inside, you will be greeted with fully bolstered seating and ample N badging to confirm where you are. The infotainment system begins with an 8-inch touchscreen offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the sound is courtesy of Infinity, all in all, usual Hyundai fare. The instrument cluster is N specific with a center-mounted red line indicator, so you don’t miss that all important upshift and bounce off the limiter. Day to day driving and use is comfortable and despite its track orientated manners, very livable. The N has the ability to settle itself-down to a very mildmannered level, being almost normal Veloster like. It’s only the revised exterior front facia with purposeful ducts and openings, rear diffuser and rocker panels that give away its track DNA. The interior also differentiates itself from lesser Veloosters by adding an all-important N button to the center bottom of the wheel. Push the N and everything changes. Throttle response is sharpened, the suspension stiffens, steering response is quicker and heavier, exhaust note becomes throatier and the vehicles driving dynamics and aids become more liberal, purposefully. The combination of these changes allow you to push the N to its limits, without cutting in and ruining the fun. Despite being a front-wheel drive system, the trick front diff almost eliminates torque steer and allows the N to carve through turns. Driving becomes a smile-inducing exercise, and that is what this whole process is supposed to be about. Driving is meant to be fun and exciting.

How much will all this excitement cost you ask?

Just shy of $36,000.00 plus taxes and fees. That’s nearly $6,000.00 less than the Type R and Golf R. Now those vehicles carry a pedigree that N has yet to achieve, but the N packs as much punch and in my humble opinion is as much fun.

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TOP ISSUES FOR DRIVERS By: Jag Dhatt

The past few years have seen some significant changes in the Canadian, and North American, transport industry. Many of these changes are technological in nature, but there are many others that have a significant impact on drivers.

JGK Media did a study by talking to truckers across Canada about the top issues they face in their careers. We interviewed both owner operators and company drivers, and those who had been in the industry for only a few years to those who have decades of experience. Based on our findings, here are the top issues faced by Canadian truck drivers.

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Compensation/Pay: In the 1990’s truck drivers received good pay, especially those who were owner operators. Many of these owner operators ran a successful business, especially if they drove long haul. However, with price undercutting and the increasing cost of fuel, many truckers made less and less money. Today, there is some stability in price for loads and there seems to be better pay, something that which will not only retain drivers, but attract more into the industry.

Hours of Service: Although Hours of Service (HOS) didn’t sit well with some drivers, the majority welcomed such changes. Regulated HOS allow for safer roads, and at the same time, offer some flexibility to drivers to match their schedules and needs, even for sleeper berth, team drivers. Again, most drivers think that the HOS regulations make for safer roads because at the end of the day, every driver wants to go home safe and healthy.

ELD Mandate: The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate took a long time to implement, with delays happening often. In simple terms, any Canadian trucker or trucking company must have a certified device that is connected to the truck engine’s control module, which will track Hours of Service. Most drivers we interviewed welcomed the ELD mandate; however, many were also concerned the reliability of such devices and whether some drivers may find ways to tinker with them. In addition, rather than using paper, drivers and fleet owners feel they are better able to track progress for both training and compliance, thus again, making roads safer.

Driver Training: This has always been a thorn in the industry, especially when considering the Humboldt tragedy.

After this terrible crash, the issue was brought to the forefront, and rightfully so in most drivers’ opinions.

Although some drivers admit that they received subpar training, the majority of drivers feel that they received proper training to be good, safe operators. In addition, many fleets offer in-house driver training for those who want to enter the industry. The bottom line – if you think you need more training and aren’t ready, talk to your instructor or company. It’s better than what could potentially become a tragedy.

Distracted Driving: Watch YouTube and you’ll find many videos of professional drivers, of trucks and buses, who have been involved in some horrific crashes because of distracted driving; and these are just the ones that are posted. With smart phones now connecting everyone, it’s easy to forget the devastation these tools can cause when used while driving. Almost all drivers interviewed stated they do not use smart phone while

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driving, and kudos for them. At the same time, all drivers believe that the penalties for distracted driving, though extreme, are fair.

Many of those interviewed also believed that distracted driving doesn’t only involve smart phones, but eating or reading as well; trust me, we were as shocked as you by these responses.

We believe that distracted driving laws need to be strict to protect those on the road.

New Technology: Many experienced drivers remember a time when all trucks came with manual transmissions, basic safety features and no driver assisted technologies.

Today’s trucks are like luxury vehicles and rightfully so. Drivers feel that the advancements in technology have made a huge impact on making both the roads and drivers safer. For example, Volvo’s new Dynamic Steering system is so advanced that not only can drivers control the steering with one finger, driving over unsmooth terrain doesn’t cause much fatigue to drivers.

The major concern that drivers had with new technology is they wish to have better understanding of how it works and also, more practice with it. Finally, an annoying aspect to drivers is that new technology means that many cannot work or make repairs to their own trucks, adding to their costs.

Alternate Fuel Sources: This issue has been a major contributor to anything that operates on wheels. Diesel has been the fuel of choice for the transport industry, with CNG and LNG becoming popular. However, the next big thing is, of course, electric power. While many drivers say they would embrace electric power, their major concerns deal with the lack of infrastructure and of course, the high initial cost of ownership. An electric truck would easily be twice the cost of a normal diesel-powered truck. Yes, there is definitely a need for better fuel options for the transport industry; however, electric power doesn’t seem to the right choice for most drivers, at least not in the near future.

JGK Media Inc. will be providing a story on the reality of electric power in the next issue.

Poor Infrastructure: Although many will not notice this issue, it’s huge for drivers, especially those who do long haul. Poor, or unmaintained, not only add to driver fatigue, but they cause premature wear and tear on the truck and trailer.

Those interviewed said that even parking lots are truck parking lots could be vastly improved.

Finally, drivers felt that due to poor infrastructure, there is a lot of idle time, which results in higher emissions and decreased productivity.

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ruck shows come and truck shows go, always the exhibitors try to show off their brightest, shiniest, and new in the best way to emphasize their view of the future and the direction they want for their product or service and how it fits in with the way their customers will transform their dreams into the reality being displayed.

Usually, there is little truly new but simply polished brighter and the spin a little more intense. Not with the NACV 2019 Show. There actually seemed to be a thread as if executives had had a meeting of minds and innovation was well displayed.

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The question of hydrogen vs electric hasn’t been answered and the competition between the two new forms of green energy have yet to be resolved. The diesel isn’t dead.

Hyundai, A Show Stopper Hyundai, a Korean Company that has no concerns about money, displayed what could be call THE SHOW STOPPER, a hydrogen powered tractor. Maik Ziegler, head of Hyundai Trucks R&D Strategy group says the company began the first production fuel cell trucks in the world last month.

Hyundai has the newest and coolest big rig in a fuel-cell-powered tractor and a nitrogencooled trailer introduced NACV truck show.

The truck part (tractor) is the Hyundai HDC6 Neptune concept with as many as eight hydrogen tanks propelling up to 800 miles.

Hyundai, continues to believe the future of transportation, especially long-haul trucks, is better served by converting hydrogen to electricity to feed electric motors. The added weight of batteries in a long-haul truck cuts too heavily into the common 80,000-pound limit for tractor, trailer, and cargo. For local-delivery trucks and for passenger cars, battery electric vehicles still make sense.

This futuristic entry into truck transportation may be the tipping point and answer the questions. Will truck motive power become electric, hydrogen, combination of both, or remain diesel for the foreseeable future. What about the infrastructure required for refuelling? These competitors in the newest entries into trucking solutions are talking about refuelling/recharging ranges between 250 and 800 miles. How quickly can refuelling, recharging be accomplished. What happened to Autonomous Trucking?

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Hyundai, A Show Stopper

International Unveils Battery-Electric Medium Duty International unveiled its prototype battery-electric version of its medium-duty MV Truck slayed to become a regular production model in 2021.

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Daimler Daimler Trucks introduced Excelerator, their new e-commerce platform that simplifies the parts ordering process by opening up access to their parts catalog within the expanding distribution network and growing footprint of Alliance Parts Stores.

“We’re on a pathway to an electric future and anticipate autonomous vehicles on the road in next decade” says DaimlerTrucksNA President and CEO Roger Nielsen

Mackonomics Mackonomics A Hit For Efficiency Mack Trucks officially announced the introduction of mackonomics to show off the double-digit mpg achieved with the HE+ efficiency package.

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Peterbilt 579EV Peterbilt 579EV 1 Hour Charge The Peterbilt Model 579EV with its 1-hour fast-charging system, is ideal for drayage applications in port operations.

Peterbilt also announced the expanded availability of the PACCAR transmission for use in vocational applications.

Volvo Reminds of October Being Breast Cancer Awareness Month Volvo Trucks North America introduced its VNR 660 regional haul model. A VNL 760 tractor all dressed up in pink reminding us that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Freightliner Freightliner Cascadia Works Toward Accident Free Driving A Freightliner Cascadia equipped with an Integrated Demand Detroit Powertrain and Detroit Assurance 5.0, provides a seamless driver experience and an unrivalled focus on safety to bring us one step closer to the ultimate goal of accident-free driving.

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Meritor Meritor Unveils EX + LS Air-Disc Brake For Linehaul Meritor unveiled the new EX + LS air-disc brake ‘purposebuilt’ for linehaul operations in North America. Brake weighs 71 lbs and will be offered with optional features to help further lower maintenance costs.

Maxion Wheels Maxion Wheels Maxion Wheels showcased its Tough and Light North American Commercial Vehicle steel wheel.

“Improved fuel efficiency and fewer emissions are just two benefits that come from the lighter wheel. Multiply that by 18 and you have a serious top-line payload opportunity and a bottom-line cost benefit.” -- Donald Polk, president of Maxion Wheels, Americas

ConMet ConMet At ConMet, discover how much you can save with ConMet aftermarket replacement hubs and a hands-on tutorial on their aftermarket resources.

Dorsey Trailers Dorsey Trailers Dorsey showcased Combo and Aluminum Giant trailers while introducing Dorsey Intermodal’s all new, American made Steel Chassis.

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Air-Weigh’s New Weighing Solution Air-Weigh’s innovative electronic weighing solutions are known for accuracy and toughness. Their scales feature technologies that help fleets reduce costs, improve safety, and maximize profitability.

Bendix Bendix Bendix, Wingman Fusion adoption is growing, and its driverassistance capabilities are expanding.

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Transam Carriers was established in 2006 with the goal to provide a reliable and price competitive transport company to serve the North American market. The company wanted to have a mission and a vision that has a buy in from both owners and employees. With that buy in they provide an unwavering commitment to provide the very best in transportation services.

The company started out with a few tractors and now are at a level of 120 tractors, over 170 trailers, and drivers that have been with the company from the beginning. The company knows that satisfied drivers who experience loyalty from the company even through softer markets when freight is reduced in turn generates loyalty and dedication in return.

As a full-service LTL, Truckload and Logistics provider Transam is known for their customer centric attitude, and work hard to give their clients an on-time and damage free delivery experience. Company routes take them on regular lanes between Ontario and Chicago, Ontario to NE United States, Ontario to Western Canada.

Irregular routes find them sometimes serving lanes to all the other parts of USA and Canada.

To assist to the best of their ability Transam offers flexible work schedules to employees to balance their work and life. In addition, the desire is to make the environment upto-date with modern equipment and technology.

To accomplish such routes Transam Carriers has single and team drivers to accommodate the transit level required by their clients. Where needed the service includes rail transport from Ontario to Western Canada.

Giving back to the community is important to the company and that is demonstrates by sponsoring children’s soccer and hockey teams, and in addition Belarussian Kids Festival, Ukrainian Independence Day, Community Safety Net, etc.

Transam is a privately held company that involves their workforce to ensure job satisfaction, and in so doing they have grown exponentially over the years, focusing on providing tailored services.

They know full well that you ‘can’t be everything to everyone’. But you can do your best to do everything for your clients, customer service and satisfaction takes top priority.

In 2018 after 12 years Transam did a style update to their logo, their truck graphics, social media presence and incorporated the 12 rules, that they had learned over the years into their core values.

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CUMMINS OPENS STATE-OFTHE-ART FACILITY IN KAMLOOPS by: : Jag Dhatt

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iming couldn’t’ be more perfect for Cummins Sales and Service to open a new facility in Kamloops, BC. With the organization celebrating its 100th anniversary, a state-of-the-art facility was needed in the interior region of BC that would provide uncompromised service to the various Cummins products. In addition to providing a service center to the area, the Kamloops facility will also be a focal point for service for on-highway trucks who travel across the region and provinces.

“The Kamloops facility has been in works since 2011,” said Raj Atwal, General Manager Operations Excellence, Cummins.

“I’ve been fortunate to have been part of this project from the very beginning. And to see the end result, it’s quite impressive.”

Jasmine Kang, who became General Manager, BC Operations for Cummins in January 2019, said that this facility was absolutely necessary. “Most people know Cummins for their engines in trucks. However, Cummins offers products and services in many other industries, including marine, mining, agriculture, and rail, just to name a few. Thus, since the interior region of BC has many sectors in which Cummins is instrumental, this facility was necessary for the region,” said Kang.

Cummins has been serving the Kamloops area since 1984, focusing primarily on the mining sector. The new facility will provide the opportunity to expand beyond mining, servicing all Cummins powered equipment, including natural gas. Another distinct aspect of this facility is that it has a unique tri-axle dyno for chassis certification.

“Cummins invested over $13 million in this facility,” said Zack Gillen, President Cummins Western Canada. “The organization has always stayed true to its investments in where it wants to grow, and we felt that Kamloops was a key area for such an investment.”

Gillen, who has been with Cummins for over 18 years, says that the organization believes in the stakeholder model of partnership.

“We are very involved in the community in which we are located because we care about the community,” say Gillen. “It’s for this reason that Cummins is very respected because not only does the organization give back to the community, but we believe that the organization’s growth is directly correlated to that of the community.” This sentiment is shared by both Atwal and Kang, both of whom have witnessed first-hand the positive benefits of the stakeholder model of partnership.

When asked about the future of trucking and the relevance of electric power, Gillen said that it depends on the application.

“Technology is rapidly evolving and it’s difficult to place a timeline for each application of electric power. That being said, right now, tethered applications are possible. In fact, Cummins has sold 100 electric buses in the USA because it works for this duty cycle where charging by night is possible.”

“Cummins has invested a lot in battery technology and fuel cells, and we have a great partnership with a Canadian company,” says Atwal. “And we’re proud to say that the Kamloops facility will be able to evolve and service more electrified powertrains and equipment.”

This Cummins facility is an impressive, state-of-the art facility that was necessary for not only Kamloops, but the entire area.

Kamloops is an important location for on-highway trucks that travel to the Prairie Provinces, or across Canada. “This facility will be a game changer for the community,” said Kang. “Since the transport industry is going to see incredible changes in the near future, Cummins will be ready to embrace those changes.”

Note: JGK Media Inc. was invited to Cummins Kamloops grand opening, where we were provided with a tour of the facility, the opportunity to witness some of the unique capabilities of the centre, and live demonstrations.

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