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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI AN IMPORTANT YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD TO Ah, 2021 is finally here and the first thing on people’s mind is whether things will get back to the ‘normal’ we were used to prior to March 2020. Time will ultimately tell, but generally speaking, most have an optimistic outlook.

The good: Two vaccines have been approved for Canada and they are already being administered. Government officials are confident that by Fall of this year, almost all Canadians will be vaccinated.

Finally, the economy is improving month by month and businesses are beginning to see more traffic.

Jag Dhatt The bad: Since 2020 is a year most want to forget, let’s just focus on a positive outlook.

For 2021, the push towards electrification in trucks will continue to dominate the transport industry. Many manufacturers have already set orders for trucks and production is on track. The surprise? Even though Tesla was seen as a front-runner in this movement, they are now lagging behind the competition. It’s unbelievable how quickly technology evolves.

Speaking of technology, could there be a future for virtual trade shows? With the uncertainty of this year’s vaccination plans, trade show planners are in limbo – will 2021 be the second year of no ‘real’ trade shows? And if that’s the case, would virtual trade shows be a viable option? We’ll be looking at this topic in the next issue.

It’s safe to say that 2020 will be engrained in history, where a virus almost crippled the world.

And 2021 may be remembered as the year we all weathered the storm, and came back even stronger.

From all of us at JGK Media Inc., keep practicing safety protocols so that we may go back to the life we enjoyed sooner than later.

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Review of 2020, Outlook for 2021 New Safety Systems for Trucks G. Ray Gompf

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he year past, 2020, has been anything but usual. A pandemic was probably the biggest news story affecting every single human on the planet in some way, shape, or form.

Covid-19 has isolated millions in their homes while others were declared essential workers and risked exposure to the virus. This particular virus has been particularly harsh on the elderly. Most of millions of worldwide deaths as a result of this virus have been elderly people in long term care facilities with considerable underlying causes other than the virus.

The virus exacerbating the health issues.

Truck drivers were among the essential workers. Essential for certain, but without the usual necessities available such as access to washrooms, showers and food.

But truckers are resilient and dealt with the issues as they came up, even dealing with fourteen-day quarantines.

Programs like #thankatrucker sprang up (thankatrucker.org) to recognize the sacrifice of two distinct groups that are critical in serving the citizenry of our country. They recognize and thank our truck drivers for their dedication and service, risking life and limb, while at the same time raising money to help support those veteran soldiers who find themselves in difficult straits.

Recently, the authorities in the United States have announced they will push OEM truck builders to bring accidentavoidance technology to all commercial vehicles operating on US roads. On the surface that sounds like a winner, that it will make the roads safer; but safer for whom, and how?

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In this space in previous editions, discussions on the accident-avoidance systems reveal they are not as safe as purported to be. Yet, they continue to be oversold to regulators on a massive scale. Those who will never experience using this technology think the truck is no longer going to be involved in wrecks that kill people. They would be wrong. This accident-avoidance technology causes nightmares for the truck driver, especially on Canada’s dearth of two-lane highways that are the norm throughout much of the country. In far too many cases, it’s the accident-avoidance system that does not have the capacity to be disabled and the driver, unable to override the system, may be in a wreck, which without accident avoidance may not have even been a thought in the driver’s mind. Sure, the technology will get much better as time and refinement improve the capability; but it is the working truck driver that must deal with such over hyped and underperforming systems to reach the solution of accident-free travel which is but a politician’s dream.

Reality shatters those dreams but the dream’s words seem so comforting and can easily convince an unknowledgable citizenry that action is taking place on the road safety file.

For the next decade or so, as technology gets ahead of the problems these systems create, truckers will die. It is my opinion that unless and until every vehicle can communicate with every other vehicle in close proximity to it, there will be weaknesses in accident-avoidance technology.

Also, as vehicle autonomy is explored and integrated into the flow of everyday traffic, there will continue to be issues by mixing of technologies. A few years or so ago, there was a big push to completely automate the tractor trailer into mainstream use on major roads. While the autonomous vehicle isn’t dead, the direction has definitely changed. Now, the autonomous vehicle is back to the drawing board with just a few working models in use in specific applications under close observation as working controlled test operations. Yes, in the future we will see autonomous vehicles working regularly but not until all the bugs of which there are many, have been worked out.

Technology is promising but at the moment no more infallible than the human who has been in total control for the past hundred years. Some of the technology assumes control over the human operator and sometimes the human has no technological assistance whatsoever. In this transition of reliance on technology, the competition between the human operator and the technology will be at odds causing as much grief as it solves. If those creating the technology would simply talk to those charged with using specific technology and not the myriad of regulators, salespeople, spec writers, non-driving purchasers and other middle people, then maybe, just maybe, solutions would happen quicker and safer than otherwise. The problem, as I see it, is technology creators are subjected to more input from people who will never use the technology than ever those who will. This is the dynamic that needs to be overcome.

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Safety isn’t something only technology can achieve. Safety is reached when it’s a corporate mentality that overrides all else.

Safety needs to start at the driver and go up, not the CEO and down although the CEO is the person who must encourage that safety mentality at all levels. If the driver deems it’s unsafe, then it’s unsafe until a solution is available. It’s the driver who is in the terror when the safety system designed to help cannot be overridden and places the driver in critical jeopardy that is not a safety assist.

All of these devices designed to assist, are just that — an assist. Until the driver no longer has legal responsibility for a situation clearly the responsibility of the technology, then the driver must have override capability.

It’s the driver that stays fully aware of the driving conditions, the road surface and to see the wind. When the road is wet, there better be road spray. No road spray and the road looks wet, that means there’s a whole different set of driving techniques that must come into play.

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good traction, you can move, steer and stop as the engineers designed.

Without good traction, steering can be questionable, acceleration negligible, stopping, well that’s a whole different story. Yes, ABS has improved stopping power in most every condition. But it’s taken a lot of years from ABS engineering concept to real life correct usage. Even so, many drivers do not use it correctly.

Power steering is an engineering technology concept that took years to perfect but now is the norm. So, like these tried and true technologies the new more advanced concepts will be fully accepted and expected as part of the driving experience. It is just this transition stage between concept and consistent proper usage and technological response working in harmony with the driver that’s going to create the safe environment that truly is the goal and objective.

The issue that doesn’t compute is the training aspects. We can’t teach old school technology then expect new school results.

They say that anyone who can operate

a transmission by manually shifting gears can drive an automatic which isn’t entirely true. There is a learning curve adjusting to fully automatic gear shifting.

As with accident-avoidance systems, there needs to be in-depth training to match the engineered capability with the driver’s capability. The driver needs to have either override capability or have been instructed to work with the system, not just handed the keys to a new truck with technology untaught.

Which brings us to MELT. Minimum Entry Level Training is not the panacea governments have been expecting. There needs to be career long training on a variety of situations.

Obtaining the government permission to drive a large commercial vehicle does not give that driver the ability to drive each and every piece of equipment in the transportation industry’s pool of vehicles.

That license is merely permission to start the learning process.

Lest we forget the lessons of Humboldt.

We didn’t learn half the lessons provided

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KhalsaAid Distributes Free Food to Stranded Truck Drivers

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hen news of a mutated strain of COVID-19 in Britain and South Africa surfaced triggering alarm across the world, thousands of truck drivers found themselves stranded on the UK-France border that was suddenly closed. Then, a group of Sikh volunteers stepped forward to provide free food to these stranded drivers.

Members of KhalsaAid travelled almost 350 km to serve hot meals to the drivers stuck in Kent. Also, the Sikh charity’s LangarAid members, who are known for their philanthropic work, travelled almost double the distance from Coventry, to take water and food in cold and rainy weather.

Volunteers at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Kent’s Gravesend helped cook and pack the vegetarian meals before the group were given a police escort along the M20 to deliver them.

On the very first day of the special langar, members cooked 500 servings of chickpea curry with rice meals and 300 servings of tomato and mushroom pasta dishes for distribution.

Hours later, the group also received a donation of 1,000 pizzas from a local Sikh businessman who runs a Domino’s franchise in Kent.

“It’s horrible for [the drivers], there’s nothing here – no food, no shops – it’s like a prison for them. We can’t sit back and do nothing,” KhalsaAid founder Ravi Singh told BBC. “No one is going to starve … You don’t have to be a Christian to know it is the season of goodwill; you just have to be a human being,” he said, talking about the NGO’s deep-rooted believe in the Sikh’s faith’s Langar sewa.

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tunnel provided they showed proof of a negative test for the virus.

Select passengers will be allowed back on the continent, too.

Their efforts won praise on social media, with Twitter users lauding the groups’ “kindness” and “humanity”.

“Whilst some say, ‘so what, they are mostly EU drivers anyway’, proper Brits get out and help those in need. Thank you to all who have come to the aid of stranded truckers, you are the best of Britain,” a user wrote online.

Source: The Indian Express

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The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

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or my Covid birthday, I decided I wanted to enjoy an afternoon tea with one member of my 5 person Covid bubble. Originally tea was supposed to be in Victoria, but with travel not being recommended due to Covid, I decided to keep it local. Online I found the H Tasting Lounge was doing a holiday themed afternoon tea in the Westin Bayshore. I have always wanted to go to the Bayshore. I have walked by it literally hundreds of times. I even saw Henry Winkler aka Arthur Fonzerelli waiting outside one day, but never went in. So I was really looking forward to my tea!

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see the Winterlust bubbles from outside.

Those are domes that look like igloo’s that you can dine in. We overheard the waitress saying that it was a $200 minimum to dine in the dome, a credit card was needed to book it, and it was booked solid for the next 3 months. It looked interesting, but I was there for tea.

There was a good variety of teas to choose from. I chose Sugar Plum Fairy tea and my friend chose the Masala Black Chai tea. I enjoyed my tea, but I tasted the chai tea and did not like it. It was way too spicy and my friend ordered coffee, so that tells you too, it was just too over powering.

Our waitress brought out scones with cream and marmalade and a selection of French macaron cookies and candy canes.

The restaurant teamed up with Faubourg

French Bakery to make the treats. I was so disappointed to see just scones and macaron on small plates. The photos online showed a ferris wheel. Our scones were warm and tasty and the macaron rivaled those I’ve had in France. The raspberry was my favorite!

Then I saw a lady carrying the small ferris wheel of treats headed to our table. I was so ecstatic I almost started clapping!

Our waitress clearly worked for the bakery and had a strong French accent.

She barely took a breath as she described each treat. I knew right away that she had been the one who made them and had a divine appreciation of food. She also warned us that the treats look small, but are alarmingly filling, which they are!

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sweet and worked his way to savory. My favorite on the savory side was a turkey sandwich with celery. There was a tiny spot of apple jam that I don’t think was necessary, but otherwise it was a very tasty treat. On the sweet side I loved the raspberry macaron cookie which I had mentioned prior and a tart with passionfruit. The menu says it’s green tea and lychee, but the chef told us it had passion fruit and I could clearly taste the passionfruit. My friend also liked the passionfruit tart the best on the sweet side and also liked the turkey sandwich the best in the savory options.

Foubourg French bakery has three locations with one being temporarily closed per the website. I have been to France multiple times because I have a sister who lives there. I had said to my friend when I bit into the macaron that this was like a cookie from France, not a copy made in Canada. I looked on the website and Foubourg offers afternoon tea at their Kerrisdale location as well as a cafe to have coffee or lunch. I love pain au chocolate and proper French baguettes, so having had the tea at the Bayshore, I will definitely be going back to visit the bakery who made all the food in person.

As were paying our bill with our waitress we asked about the legend of Howard Hughes. The “H” in H Tasting Lounge stands for Howard Hughes. He is the eccentric billionaire who had once stayed at the hotel for 6 months back in 1972. He was never seen by anyone even once during his stay. The penthouse suite where he stayed is aptly named after him. Our waitress said she and most other staff members had never seen the suite.

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ith vaccinations on the horizon, now is not the time to stop practicing safe Covid-19 guidelines while on the road or anywhere. Truck drivers may think it’s time to slack on following Covid -19 rules, but it will take months for vaccinations to be completed, and months to see results. So, it is eminent to continue following best safety practices, so you and your family stay safe and healthy.

We have been told over and over to wear a mask. Wearing a mask is necessary on the road and everywhere any of us go nowadays.

Whether you exit your truck to load or offload, to sign a bill of lading, enter your work office, go to buy food, go to fuel up your truck, go to use a washroom or for any other reason, wear a mask!

The only time you should not wear a mask is inside your truck when you are alone, when exercising outdoors if no one is near you, and in your own home.

Wearing a mask does not make you invincible. You must also social distance yourselves from others. Don’t go near anyone but your household family members, and always move 6-10 feet away from anyone no matter where you are. Some seem to think wearing a mask makes it ok to go near others. No! It does not! Stay far away and stay safe. This is the number one way to prevent being infected with Covid-19. I go for walks and runs outdoors. I encounter up to 100 people on my walk. Multiple times I have counted how many people moved away from me to social distance. It’s not difficult for me to count to 1 or zero. It’s almost always me that has to move away from others. I care about myself and I gladly move. And you know what? I’m in pretty good shape because of it! I can easily run 5 miles! If you want to get in better shape, I highly recommend social distancing! It worked for me!

Wash your hands and avoid touching surfaces. Before Covid-19 destroyed life as we know it, I had a nickname; Howard Hughes.

I am called this because I wouldn’t touch things, wore gloves, constantly washed my hands and carried germicide everywhere I went. This was much like the legendary germaphobe, eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes once behaved. For me, life really didn’t change once Covid-19 hit. I didn’t have to adjust my behaviour.

But I want all of you to share this same nick name with me. My best trick is at the gas station where gas pump handles have always had more germs than a toilet. Don’t touch the gas pump. Use a paper towel to touch the gas pump and every button. If you accidently touch something, wash your hands. If there is no access to water, then use hand sanitizer.

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for so many hours and also sleep in there. I know it’s winter; but open the doors and windows and get some fresh air in there. Don’t breathe the same stale air. I do this with my home too. I open the doors even in winter to air it out and get some fresh air in the house.

It might be cold for a few minutes, but I sure do sleep better that night. Make sure to carry cleaning supplies and bleach and keep washing surfaces and door handles, and clean your steering wheel and gear shift every single day. You should also wash your phone daily. Personally I use cloths made specially to clean phones.

We all have friends that we all miss seeing in person. We all loved going for coffee with them or getting something to eat or do a bit of shopping.

Trucking is hard because you’re away from all your loved one’s.

I know it’s fun to be with friends, especially on the road, but please don’t see them. Not for now. You can see them in person soon, but please wait a few more months. Your friend may have an elderly parent or grandparent. What if you expose your friend, he or she takes it home, exposes their elder and now the elder gets very sick or even dies? That is just not worth it. Let’s protect our elders and anyone who may be immune compromised by using our phones, and computers to see our friends on a screen. Truckers are lucky to have a radio. Talk and laugh with your friends on the radio, and please don’t go to see them no matter what the occasion. I know many truckers who have diabetes. I also know a 26 year old boxer who almost died of the corona virus because he had diabetes.

Remember that diabetic, the elderly, cancer patients etc are all high risk. Please help them and yourself by staying away and seeing only the people in your household.

To avoid repeated potential exposures, it may be easier to bring your food with you. I know the food won’t last for long hauls, but it can help you stay healthier and limits exposure by going out to get food constantly. Most truckers I know have a fridge, microwave and small propane stove. Just be careful with the stove and light it outside only and don’t invite your buddies over for the fresh chai tea you made.

I find truckers to be like family to me. They are very social and very friendly people. On the phone we laugh and laugh. I know it’s hard to stay away from social situations like weddings and fun birthdays when you come home from an exhausting trip. Some are ignoring orders and continue to hold celebrations and don’t believe there is a virus going around. To each their own, but please respect the people who have health concerns like diabetes or are elderly.

Don’t walk up to people uninvited or enter public areas not wearing a mask. It is rude, incredibly disrespectful, and breaks the law. We have all endured almost a year of this virus, and I think we all can all make it through these last few months by being patient with one another, and with the hope knowing that it will all be over soon.

Hang in there ! We can do this together!

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Mental Health During the Pandemic

Use every negative experience, as an opportunity for self-growth

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ue to COVID-19, many people have reported depleted mental health. Mental health relies on a person’s genes, biology, environment, and lifestyle. The environment and lifestyle for many of our global citizens have been disrupted and we have become victims of its result. Our body and mind are trying to adapt to the new situation we are subjected to, along with stress or worry we might carry for the safety of our loved ones. These situations include but are not limited to financial problems, loss of jobs, social isolation, family issues, change in environment, and the overwhelming feeling of grief or loss of a loved one. These issues can hinder one’s schedule and can constitute the depletion of one’s mental health and wellbeing. According to the MHCC, 84% of people reported that their mental health concerns had worsened since the onset of the pandemic. This tragedy extends to the Native American population.

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These times can be difficult. Regardless of the external circumstances, we are subjected to, we must continue to take care of our mental health, replenish our mind and body, and maintain a positive and healthy outlook on the situation.

The first step towards recovery is the simple acknowledgment that the virus affects us all, and is not limited to anyone. Each person must sacrifice or adapt to what the circumstances demand, straining our mind and body

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with a change in pace or familiarities. It’s estimated that roughly 11 million Canadians will experience “high levels of stress in family and work settings,” according to Health Canada data revealed to Global News. Feelings of stress and worry are common symptoms that the virus plays on our mind, and must be dealt with in a compassionate and caring manner. People react in different ways.

Some common feelings may include but are not limited to: a sense of being socially excluded or judged, concerned about your children’s education and well-being, fear of getting sick with COVID-19 or of making others sick, etc.

Being mindful of the common symptoms above allows us to extend more attention and time towards taking care of ourselves and those in our community. According to MHCC, a survey showed that those who engaged in at least one coping strategy had lower mental health concern scores. Some methods of establishing a healthier mindset and schedule are implementing some small habits that align with this vision. One such instance includes maintaining relationships and connections, through the usage of technology.

“Loneliness is about people’s levels of satisfaction with their connectedness or their perceived social isolation,” said Melanie Badli “It’s possible to be physically isolated right now and not feel lonely.”

Incorporating a habit of connecting with one person per day, or pairing this idea with another task, such as going for a walk is a simple but valuable idea to resort to. Social isolation still permits the element of social media interactions and must be utilized to not only pass the time but to maintain relationships and evaluate and support other’s well being. Taking the time to connect with the right people, and expose oneself to limited social media time are some ways to take care of one’s mental health. Working on selfdevelopment and generating one’s happiness to accumulate a positive mindset can be practiced in the form of gratitude, goal, and reflective journaling. Mindfulness and physical exercise are beautiful ways to replenish one’s mind and body and can be paired up with connecting with people in one’s household as well.

“There are more than 6,000 service providers employed with Homewood Health and Kids Help Phone who will deliver psychosocial support services via text and call,” said a Health Canada spokesperson. Below, are some examples of resources that we must consider utilizing to better our health.

Virtual counseling services: https://cmha.bc.ca/covid-19/ Peer Support and Navigation: https://cmha.bc.ca/covid-19/ Living Life To The Fullest: https://livinglifetothefull.ca/ Psychological support: https://www.psychologists.bc.ca/covid19-resources NATIONAL MAGAZINE

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THE POLESTAR TREATMENT – WHAT IS IT?

S60/V60/XC60 T8 POLESTAR ENGINEERED

by: Sandeep Gill

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here something exciting about when the skunkworks division of a manufacturer gets their hands on a vehicle. Some 10 or 15 years ago, these events were few and far between and for car enthusiasts, they marked a truly momentous occasion. Nowadays, the likes of M Division and AMG produce copious variations of the regular run of the mill versions.

Quite often, the modifications are only cosmetic and have very little to do with the mechanics of the car. For the aforementioned special divisions, we now wait for competition packages or CSL versions or S/R variations and Black Editions to get real, soul churning, engineering upgrades.

I believe the excitement stems from the subtle way that almost all special division vehicles are created; slightly larger and aggressive wheel and tire packages, larger and revised grille, front and rear end design treatments, different exhaust designs and notes, revised sportier seating and interior upgrades. The most notable change is usually drivetrain related, which results in more power. It’s the combination of these subtle or small changes that result in a vehicle, when seen, instantly makes you say that, “yes this car is familiar, but…hold on, there’s something more here, something unique and special.”

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Volvo is a manufacturer whose hyper division does not make appearance only upgraded versions and then appearance and mechanically upgraded versions and various other amalgamations in-between. These are properly homologated performance versions of their more tame brethren. They go by the name of Polestar Engineered.

Now, a small history lesson is necessary. Polestar Engineering Division of Volvo’s should not be confused with Polestar as the electric brand that gave us the Polestar 1 and soon to be released Polestar 2. Before Polestar the brand came to be as a highperformance electric car manufacturer, it existed as Polestar Racing (Volvo’s touring car team) and eventually was taken under the Volvo umbrella as Polestar Performance as we still know it today.

Polestar Engineering’s newest Volvo offering come in three forms at this time, the Volvo S60 (sedan), V60 (wagon) and XC60 (SUV – with emphasis on the sport). All three are powered by a hybrid Volvo’s T8 Twin Engine with plug-in hybrid technology producing 415 bhp and a whopping 494 lb-ft of torque. This is another 15 bhp over the standard T8 and 23 lb-ft more of grunt. All this power is directed to all four wheels, with the Turbo/Supercharged gas motor directing power to the front two and the electric hybrid power to the rear wheels.

The system is all managed by a silky-smooth 8-speed Greartronic transmission. In the Polestar Engineered models, the transmission is not the quickest in the industry but gets the job done. It should be noted in Polestar driving mode the transmission sometimes seems to get confused in deciding when to shift or engage (note this is under aggressive driving conditions and day to day would be imperceptible). Unique to the Polestar models is the aforementioned Polestar Optimization Powertrain setting. It optimizes the AWD system for maximum acceleration and increased throttle response, and midrange torque.

Now for the coolest aspect of Polestar’s modification. What more screams upgrades than adjustable Öhlins dampers. Yes that’s right; each of the Polestar altered Volvo’s come with adjustable dampers on each of the four corners. The result is an extremely planted driving dynamic. You will find that each version of the 60 will dart in the direction you indicate. Combine this with 21-inch or 22-inch wheels and summer tires and massive front brace, and the Polestar XC60, S60 and V60 will carve up a track with the best race-bred machines money can buy. Beyond the hidden gem’s Polestar has installed massive cross-drilled or slotted rotors surrounded by gold calipers (courtesy of Japan’s Akebono) and gold seatbelts, not that tack gold but a warm, rich gold.

Overall ride quality when adjusted property takes on road imperfections fluidly, with only the most serious of abnormalities causing upset. The interiors are Swedish perfection, and only the seatbelts hint of the Polestar modifications. The seats provide proper lumbar support and side bolstering and eat up miles without fatiguing. The Sonos media and Nav system is clean and fluid but occasionally lacks speed. It also controls almost all vehicle functionality, with only minimal switchgear for basic volume control and tuning.

Although all three variations are mechanically similar they deliver there joy in slightly different ways.

The most exciting in my opinion is the sedan. Classis proportions and balanced driving manners. Performance is delivered decisively.

Seating in the rear comes at slight premium. The V60 wagon is arguably the prettiest of the three.

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Performance is still better than the XC60 but the compromise on space negligible. However, XC60 will be the Polestar Gem that is going to attract the most attention.

When compared to the likes of the Audi SQ5, Mercedes AMG GLC or BMW X3 M the XC60 Polestar is dramatically prettier.

It provides for a level of sophistication in the interior that only Sweden can produce and has a cache that makes the XC60 a more unique choice when compared with the others.

At this level if price is a factor then the three Volvos tested come as follows: XC60 PE – $90,300 V60 PE – $83,400 S60 PE – $81,950 That stated if you take the XC60 PE as compared to the likes of the X3 M, the BMW will start at $83,200.00 and once configured to similar specs as the XC60 PE will run you over $93,000.00.

The Polestar Volvo family embraces a long standing history of Volvo vehicles that captured the hearts of their owners as the Volvo 240 Turbo, 740 Turbo and 850R did from generations before.

They have always been specials machines. However, I fear that like their predecessors, the modern day Polestars are going have a limited following, and only their unique owners will truly know how specials these vehicles actually are, or those who have the unfortunate luck of pulling up next to one, asking for that old school green light run.

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2020 HONDA ODYSSEY

by: Candy Chung

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onda launched the Odyssey back in the 90’s. It is one of the most common 7/8 passenger vehicles and is still going strong. I remember when I was a kid, SUVs weren’t common, instead minivans such as Honda Odyssey and Toyota Previa/Sienna were commonly seen. Fast forward 20 years later, SUVs have taken over the auto world and there are plenty of 3 row SUVs available on the market. What does Honda Odyssey offer to make it competitive against the SUVs? Let’s find out!

Honda Odyssey can seat up to 8 passengers, comfortably. The word ‘comfortably’ is, I think, the biggest advantage it has over the competing SUVs. The amount of leg and head room in the third row is much more generous than most 3 row SUVs offer. Another huge advantage is the available powered sliding doors on both sides which provide ultimate convenience to loading and unloading passengers. The Magic Slide Second Row seats come standard on the Honda Odyssey which allows you to reconfigure the second row seats to optimize between passenger comfort, cargo-hauling capability and easy access to the third row. What I find useful of this feature is you don’t have to choose between second row captain seats vs. bench seats when you purchase the vehicle. Most 3 row SUVs out there force you to make a choice when you buy the vehicle but with Honda Odyssey’s magic seats, you can create captain seats when you feel like it or change it to bench-like seats when you need to carry 8 passengers. The trunk behind the third row provides a lot of cargo volume but at the expense of convenience getting your cargo out of the low trunk.

What are the pros and cons of the Honda Odyssey?

First, it’s easy to drive and provides a comfortable ride. The physical dimension of this minivan is 203 inches long and 78.5 inches wide. As a comparison, the Hyundai Palisade is 196 inches long and 77.8 inches wide. The suspension of the Honda Odyssey is supple and absorbs the imperfections of the road quite well.

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Secondly, the brakes are strong enough to stop this minivan with a weight in the 4500lbs range. The safety features and driver’s aid features make it easy to control this rather large vehicle. In tight spaces, the standard rear-view camera provides confidence.

There are, however, some quirks that I experienced with my Touring trim tester. For some reason the color of the screen when I played a bluray disc looks off; it was too purple. I tried adjusting the settings but didn’t manage to resolve it. Mind you, the system takes bluray as well as DVD so that’s a plus. On a different note, I find the second row HVAC controls mounted near the ceiling to be inconvenient. Kids can’t reach that high, especially if they’re strapped in their car seats. Perhaps that was a good intention (to prevent kids from messing up the controls) but it prevented the passenger behind the driver to change the controls as well. Why not just put the controls in the middle?

In summary, Honda knows how to build cars. It drives well; the 3.5L 280hp engine provides plenty of power and the 10 speed automatic helps to deliver the power smoothly. The safety features and driver’s aid features such as rear view cameras, available blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, forward collision warning and collision braking mitigation system etc. make the Odyssey easy to live with on a daily basis. I also find some special features very useful, such as the in-car vacuum system (standard on all trims except for the lowest one), available sunshades in second and third rows and the available in-car cabin talk PA system. My Touring trim tester is the top of the line which includes all the bells and whistles mentioned in the article. Its MSRP is $54,355 including freight and delivery. The Odyssey line-up starts from as low as $41,655 and you can seat 8 passengers across all the trim levels. In my opinion, if seating 7 or 8 passengers comfortably while keeping the cost at a reasonable level is your priority, I think the Honda Odyssey is a better choice compared to the 3 row SUVs out there.

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Truck Drivers Could be First to get Vaccinated

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t’s safe to say that Covid-19 brought the world to its knees, making almost everyone realize that this pandemic was not something to be taken lightly. Countries closed their borders, communities made drastic changes to their day-to-day lives, and doctors and scientists worked tirelessly to come up with a vaccine.

And now, as the 2020 calendar year comes to a close, and we look towards 2021, there may be some brighter days ahead, sooner than later.

It was announced about a week ago that some vaccinations almost ready, and that Canada and the USA could be getting vaccinations delivered even by the end of December, ahead of initial projections.

In March of 2020, when the pandemic’s first wave hit North America, the US government declared truck drivers as critical infrastructure workers; in other words, front line workers.

The Canadian government also pointed out that truck drivers were essential in keeping North America’s economy moving, delivering critical supplies as quickly as possible.

Now with vaccinations on the horizon, the American Trucking Association is urging the US government to allow truck drivers to be one of the first to get these essential immunizations.

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In a letter to the government, the American Trucking Association’s Executive Vice President for Advocacy Bill Sullivan wrote, “As the trucking industry is called upon to deliver vaccines across the country, it is imperative that truck drivers have prioritized access to the vaccine to minimize the potential for supply chain delays and disruptions.”

When asked about the practicality of this request, Stephen Burks, professor and economist at the University of MinnesotaMorris, said, “There are essential workers who interact with the public to keep the basics of the economy going and truckers are a part of this group of essential workers.”

And since truckers will be the ones delivering the vaccines across North America, it seems logical that they would also be one of the first to be inoculated. “Our nation’s efforts to successfully confront the COVID-19 pandemic depends on the resilience and integrity of the transportation network,” said Sullivan.

Although no hard comments have been made by the governments of both Canada and the USA on whether truckers will be one of the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19, it would seem to be the right, and best, decision.

And if the vaccinations can start in mid-December, they would make for remarkable Christmas presents.

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Essential Tips for Travel (NC) Not everyone is ready to get back in the air, but many people still have trips they need to take. If you’re in that boat (or plane, actually) there are some things you should know before you go.

To help you, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has instituted a number of measures to ensure your security screening experience is as safe and secure as possible.

People travelling by plane from and within Canada need to bring their own face covering. Face coverings need to cover the nose, mouth and chin, be made of multiple layers of tightly woven fabric (such as cotton or linen) and be properly secured to the head. If you need more instructions, the Public Health Agency of Canada has developed guidelines, including directions on how to make your own mask.

Note that if you exhibit symptoms of illness such as a cough or difficulty breathing, you will be required to leave the checkpoint.

At many airports, additional hand sanitizing units have been placed by the checkpoints to be used by the public.

You can also have one bottle up to 355 millilitres of hand sanitizer in your carry-on – that’s in addition to the 100-millilitre bottles that fall under the usual liquids restrictions.

If you’re flying out of one of the country’s 15 busiest airports, you’ll have your temperature checked when you arrive at the screening checkpoint. You will not be permitted to proceed through screening if your

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temperature, after two separate tests, is at or above 38°C. While in the queue and in the screening checkpoint, you must keep a distance of two metres between yourself and other passengers.

You will be asked to hold on to your own electronic or printed boarding pass or other documents of entitlement while they are scanned to reduce touchpoints.

Aviation is an essential service, ensuring people and goods get to where they need to go, but it’s important to follow all safety precautions. Find more information at catsa-acsta.gc.ca.

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Used Oil Recycling Facility Opens in Aldergrove

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C Used Oil Management Association (“BCUOMA”), a notfor-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, today announced that Aldergrove Return-It Depot located at 27482 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, B.C., received a Return Collection Facility (RCF) grant from BCUOMA that provided them with a 20-foot modified sea container and two 1,000-litre tanks. This new RCF will provide the residents of Aldergrove and the surrounding areas, including Langley and Abbotsford, with an easy, free and eco-friendly system to return their used oil and antifreeze materials.

“BCUOMA continues to add new RCFs to locations across the province to ensure British Columbians have convenient, safe and environmentally friendly depots available to them to return their used oil,” said David Lawes, CEO, BC Used Oil Management Association. “This was a geographic area that has seen an increased demand for convenient oil recycling options and we’re very pleased to have Aldergrove Return-It Depot join our network of publiclyaccessible collection facilities.”

“Some of our customers requested that we open a used oil recycling facility, and so we delivered,” said Sung Kim, Owner of Aldergrove Return-It Depot. “This new RCF infrastructure makes it extremely easy and quick for customers to swing by and recycle their used oil and antifreeze materials, and it doesn’t cost anything to drop these materials off.”

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grant program requires the responsible environmental handling, collection, transportation, storage, processing and recycling of used oil and antifreeze material using economic, efficient and environmentally acceptable options. Municipalities, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other sectors interested in BCUOMA’s RCF new infrastructure grants can find out more information at https://bcusedoil.com/infrastructuregrants/.

Used oil is a valuable resource and if it is recycled at one of BCUOMA’s dedicated RCFs, it can be recovered and re-used.

Used oil can be re-refined into new lubricating oil and used as a fuel in pulp mills, cement plants and asphalt plants. Any vehicle maintenance facilities, automobile owners, and other machinery maintenance operations that use oil also can use re-refined oil.

Additionally, used oil filters contain reusable scrap metal, which steel producers can reuse for metal products like rebar, nails and wire. Used antifreeze can be reprocessed to produce new automotive antifreeze. Plastic oil and antifreeze containers can be recycled into new oil containers, flowerpots, pipe, guardrails, and patio furniture.

Each year, approximately 50 million litres of oil, and 3 million litres of antifreeze are collected and responsibly managed through the approximately 300 public collection facilities and over 4,000 generators across the province, which are managed by the BCUOMA program. In 2019, BCUOMA collected more than 51 million litres of used oil, which was the highest total amount in the program’s history.

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Utility Announces Fuel Savings Test Results from MVT Solutions on its Aerodynamic Technologies

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tility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers is pleased to announce the results of a fuel economy test conducted by MVT Solutions on Utility’s standard Aerodynamic Side Skirt (USS-120A-4) and the optional Aerodynamic Tail (UAT).

Test results from MVT Solutions showed that fuel savings for the UAT when combined with the USS-120A-4 side skirt is 646 gallons of fuel per 100,000 miles.

“Over the years we have conducted several rigorous tests at our state-of-the-art R&D facility, but a third-party fuel economy test for our aerodynamic devices provides us with calculations that validate our own,” said Craig Bennett, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing at Utility.

“Utility’s customers can see that the impact on profitability can be significant when equipping both the side skirt and aerodynamic tail.

Compared to other trailer tails, the UAT is lighter in weight and is a low-cost option, and has the advantage of being installed by the OEM, and having a 5-year factory warranty” Utility’s USS-120A-4 Aerodynamic Side Skirt is a standard feature on both the 3000R® refrigerated van and the 4000D-X NATIONAL MAGAZINE

Composite® dry van trailers. The Utility Aerodynamic Tail is an option on dry vans and reefers. The side skirt is built with UVprotected bi-directional fiberglass reinforced plastic to extend skirt life. Utility’s aerodynamic tail weighs approximately 25 pounds and is made of a UV-protected thermoplastic composite that is comprised of two full-height side fairings and one full-width roof fairing.

Bennett added, “Fuel economy is the easiest and fastest way to increase your bottom line. We believe that the USS and the UAT, when used together, will generate the best ROI in the aerodynamic segment of the industry. Additionally, based on the positive test results from MVT Solutions, we developed a fuel savings calculator on Utility’s website to give fleets an idea of how much they could potentially save by using our aerodynamic products.”

MVT Solutions was formed in 2016 and is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. MVT Solutions is a third-party provider of fuel economy testing, consulting and real-world analysis for the trucking industry. The company conducts fuel economy testing based on race car engineering. This method of high-tech testing can obtain accuracy up to .25% and accounts for such variables as wind, climate, load, driver behavior and duty cycle.

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Pilot Flying J Becomes Pilot Company

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ilot Flying J has been a steadfast name in the trucking industry for decades, with its roots dating back to 1958, when owner Jim Haslam opened his first Pilot gas station in Virginia. In 1981, Pilot opened its first truck stop and by 2009, had developed an extensive network through acquisitions and mergers. In 2009, Pilot took control of Flying J, when the latter had filed for bankruptcy during the great recession. In 2010, the two names joined together and made what became known as Pilot Flying J. With over 1,000 truck stops, the industry leader wanted to have a corporate name that reflected their energy division’s $29 billion dollar growth as well. And thus, we have the Pilot Company. The Pilot Company has over 1,800 tanker trucks that deliver a liquid of some sort to either a gas station or travel centre every 18 seconds.

Jimmy Haslam, the son of the company founder, said, “It’s a way of showing all of our team members what the company

really looks like. And we’re not done. We will be adding another 20 stores to our portfolio with respect to fuel.”

Of course, Pilot Flying J made headlines in 2016 when the FBI raided and laid charges against many top executives in the organization. In the end, 17 employees either plead guilty or were convicted of fraud schemes worth over $50 million.

During the FBI investigation, Jimmy Haslam maintained he knew nothing of the fraud that occurred. “Ultimately, the blame of the company’s underperformance lies with me. However, I knew nothing of the misconduct of our employees.” With over 28,000 employees, it is reasonable to assume that the CEO wasn’t aware

of the misconduct. Pilot will continue to be a name that resonates with the North American transport industry. And now, as the Pilot Company, the brand hopes to better reflect its divisions through the corporate name change.

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Peterbilt Model 520EV Eligible for $150,000 CARB HVIP Voucher

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eterbilt Motors Company is excited to announce the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) program by the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”).

Peterbilt Model 520EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $150,000 HVIP voucher. Customers and their participating dealers must meet all applicable project requirements identified in the HVIP Implementation Manual to receive a voucher.

“With the addition of the Model 520EV to the CARB HVIP Voucher program, all three Peterbilt battery-electric commercial vehicles sold in California are eligible for HVIP vouchers. This should dramatically help reduce purchasing costs for Californiabased companies looking to add Peterbilt EVs to their fleet,” said Jason Skoog Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.

The Model 520EV is available for customer orders with deliveries expected to start in 2021.

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Zach Bourn Named Mack Trucks Regional Vice President, Western Region Mack Trucks today announced that Zach Bourn will be the regional vice president of the U.S. Western Region effective Jan. 4, 2021. As Western Region vice president, Bourn will be focused on increasing Mack Trucks profitability and market share throughout the western U.S. “We’re excited to welcome Zach to the Mack team,” said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations. “Zach brings with him more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of the commercial truck business.

His extensive industry knowledge in the Western U.S., both at the OEM and dealer level, will serve our customers and dealer network well.” Bourn will be responsible for working with dealers and meeting customer needs in various market segments in the U.S. states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, 42

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Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Bourn was a collateral analyst for Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley before beginning his career in the trucking industry in 2001. Bourn has worked in various sales roles for an OEM and a dealer group.

Bourn has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance from the University of Washington and an MBA from the University of Utah. He will continue to be based in Seattle, Washington.

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Don’t Let Driving be a Pain in the Back

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our back is vulnerable! We tend to ignore a sore back and accept it as “part of the job,” but we shouldn’t.

During the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay healthy. The pandemic affects us emotionally and mentally, which affects us physically.

It has always been important for professional drivers to maintain physical fitness, but during this trying time, it is even more important because your physical health supports your emotional and mental wellness.

Back pain can affect anyone who sits for prolonged periods and is particularly troubling for professional drivers, especially long-haul drivers. If you have back pain, you know the issue is compounded by being unable to get up and walk around whenever you want, but there are fairly simple solutions for uncomplicated back pain (pain not associated with conditions such as a herniated disc, whiplash, arthritis, or a compression fracture).

Be proactive; before your back starts to hurt, use the heated seat option, if your vehicle has it. Leaving it set on low can help keep your muscles relaxed. Stretch before driving. It doesn’t have to take long—10 minutes may be enough—but it can be soothing.

Look for stretches your body can handle—don’t get gung-ho and start with the hardest ones you find. The goal is to loosen up the muscles and improve blood flow. Start slowly by walking around to warm up; never stretch cold muscles. Stretch gently and hold stretches only to the point of tension, not pain. (“No pain, no gain” is a myth!) Yoga and Pilates are great options. Try a class when you’re able or find workouts online or on DVD if you have a portable player.

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time. Setting an hourly reminder on your (if you can turn it off hands-free) will help you remember to avoid or stop slouching.

To help you sit up straight, use your seat’s built-in lumbar support or a small wedge or cushion for your lower back. A small towel, rolled up, can do the trick if the other options are not available.

Keep your back pockets empty! Sitting on a thick wallet raises your hip, contorting your spine. Sitting straight and relaxed will help you get through your day pain-free.

Although sparing the time may be difficult, taking a break every hour or so for a short walk and to repeat your stretches can help save your back. Barring that, when you’re stuck in traffic, stretching your neck, arms, and torso can help. Just be sure to secure the vehicle first!

Be aware that even the most common movements, like entering and exiting your vehicle, can strain your back. Always use the three-point system each time you enter or exit the truck cab or cargo area; maintain contact with one hand and two feet or two hands and one foot to create a stabilizing triangle. Avoid twisting the hips by keeping the torso straight and always look where you’re about to step to make sure there is no slipping hazard where you will place your feet. When you exit, face the cab.

The best way to prevent back pain is to protect your back by keeping your core strong, lifting safely, focusing on your movements, and maintaining a healthy weight. Taking steps to keep your back healthy isn’t only about relieving pain; it’s about keeping your mind free of distraction so you can make good decisions while driving.

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