Desi Trucking - May June 2022 (National Edition)

Vol.13 - Issue 3 May/June 2022

Virtual vs Face-to-Face Meetings

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G & G Trucking Solutions ............... 34

Pike Enterprises Ltd ........................ 35

APNA Truck Show ............................... 19

Hello Trucking ....................................... 29

Premier Truck Body ........................... 05

CBS Parts Ltd. ........................................ 13

Hendrickson ............................................ 46

Swank Studios Ltd ............................ 37

Challenger ................................................ 07

Howes Lubricators .............................. 11

Titan Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd ..... 34

Champion Towing ............................... 33

Inland Kenworth ...................... 47 & 33

Transam Carriers Inc. ......... 35 & 45

Chevron Delo .......................................... 21

JD Factors ................................................. 31

Truckers Together .............................. 32

Cummins .................................................. 03

JGK Media Inc. ............................... 24-25

Volvo ............................................................. 48

Eko Stinger ............................................. 17

Kal Tire ............................................ 15 & 39

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First Truck Centre .............................. 02

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EDITOR’S NOTE | sMpwdkI

ARE WE ALMOST BACK TO NORMAL? ormal – here’s a word that we haven’t heard for a long time now. In fact, after two long years, it’s hard for some to remember what normal looked like. The recent pandemic made wearing masks, using hand sanitizer throughout the day, and practicing social distancing seem normal. So now, transitioning back to pre-Covid normal is upon us, but slower for some than others.

One of the most notable changes has been the easing of restrictions for group and social events; for the transportation industry, having the ability to attend truck shows is vital for expanding business and making more professional connections. Sure, virtual trade shows are possible, but do they hold the same value as face-to-face interactions?

We think not.

Ray Gompf shares his views on whether virtual events will ever replace face-to-face interactions, focusing on meetings and trade shows. Personally, I agree with Ray and

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think that there is a time and place for both; however, that personal touch is always lost in virtual meetings.

Safety is such a huge part of trucking and in this issue, Tom Boehler, Senior Safety & Compliance Director at Erb Group of Companies discusses how to avoid backend collisions. Another aspect of safety, or lack thereof, is the constant number of drivers who fail to do proper pre-trip vehicle safety inspections. In Burnaby, BC, RCMP and the CVSE were appalled at the number of tickets they handed out to truckers who failed to meet safety standards. Come on guys – don’t jeopardize your own and others’ safety; be safe.

And finally, the APNA Truck Show returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford, BC on June 18th and 19th of this year. Come out and enjoy the largest and most attended truck show in Western Canada.

From all of us at JGK Media Inc., stay safe and enjoy the upcoming warmer months.

Jag Dhatt Editor-In-Chief Publisher JGK Media Inc. 1-877-598-3374 (Desi) Advertising & Sales Jag Dhatt (National / Western Canada) Stephen Alford (Eastern Canada) Art Director Ranjit Singh IT Manager Ranj Bhamra Cover Design Ranjit Singh

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Will Virtual Events Ever Replace Face-to-Face Events?

G. RAY GOMPF, CD

ack in 1992, my business partner, at the time, and I had just bought our very first modem: a 300 baud modem, where the 300 baud was sending a “byte” per second of information. Now with 5G, there’s Gigabytes per second. This modem was hooked to a telephone line that had to “shake hands” with another dialed telephone and then you could hook up the two computers at different locations by putting the receivers of the telephone onto a device connecting the computers.

Some of you may be scratching your heads but all of this is true.

My partner and I looked at each other and declared the office tower was dead.

We envisaged employees could work remotely and virtually from anywhere in the world and we set out to figure out how to do that on a massive scale. Of course, at 300 baud, to do eight hours of work, may have taken the next sixteen to forward that work to the remote computer.

It was a very slow process. Loading pictures was very time consuming and

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photographs for transmission were of very low resolution. Forget about loading a few seconds of video. Within a few years, we’d advanced from 300 baud to highspeed cable which made more “throughput” to a point where connections were almost instant and we started to be able to share much more information at fairly significant speeds, even high-resolution photography.

Our current 5G networks now is like comparing the speed of light where 300 baud was the speed of sound. Within the next few years, transmission may be at the speed of thought.

One of the things we could see back then was the online virtual mall. It took nearly thirty years for sites like shopify. com to figure it out and become the high earner it is by allowing customers to shop the various sellers at their leisure to find sources to fulfill their needs and take a small slice.

The above led to truly having the ability to declare the office building dead. There is virtually nowhere in the world where

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we can’t communicate in real time and provide real time live streamed video, making face-to-face interaction available without being face-to-face.

Truckers for example can and do communicate with families not only by voice, but visual contact simultaneously.

While hugging family remotely isn’t possible — yet — it does provide a near normal communicative experience.

Many organizations, forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, evolved quickly into online meetings and conferences without the physical bodies being in a small space. They can and do have such meeting with the participants anywhere in the world and hold full scale meetings remotely.

The Parliament of Canada has been meeting for the past two years using online connectivity where each attending Member of Parliament can participate in debates from their homes. Of course, one MP forgot that other MPs could see him and engaged in private activity in public format. These kinds of mistakes are happening in situations other than politicians acting inappropriately.

The question is when the pandemic is under control and people feel safe to resume face-to-face interactions, as a regular daily occurrence, will they? The answer is probably not. Some sort of hybrid office interaction will become the norm.

The City of Ottawa is now discussing having many of those office towers that abound where civil servants have worked for decades being converted to apartments where instead of people working only, they could live and work where they live yet still have people downtown to have a consistent active core. There is a complete rethink of how office workers can interact and perform their responsibilities while in a connected place of their choice.

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handshakes or few opportunities to hoist a pint with colleagues and competitors.

Certainly, we’ve been able to “stay-intouchless-touch” but it’s those in person interactions that’s been impacted to the detriment of the tactile response.

Because of the rules set for the pandemic, businesses have had to modify the ways they provided goods and services.

Governments also had to regroup to provide the services to the public an absolute necessity. Now that those modifications have proven successful, for the most part, when normality returns, these new practices will become part and parcel of everyday life.

The world is full of Nervous Nellies, who will demand they be served while they wrap themselves inside their individual bubbles. Others will demand service in more traditional ways, even shaking hands to close the deal or even as a greeting.

The fact is that whatever the position of the end user, providers of goods and services will deliver those services at the user’s risk assessment level.

The issue will remain to not be judgmental whether the end user must bubble wrap, or be personable, free of

been on the corporate and government radar decades ago instead of developing a plan out of forced necessity.

Now, with the ability to effectively work remotely, to interact with people without seeing them face-to-face, is a completely foreign way to interact with people. For the entire evolution of man, we’ve been a touchy-feely animal. The downside of this new way of interacting is we may lose eons of evolutionary social skills and this may happen quickly. Within a generation or so, those social skills may be completely lost. That’s a tremendously short period of time to readjust, evolve if you will, to new realities.

Seeing other humans and interacting with them on a computer screen is only a minor part of the human experience.

Humans, when communicating in close proximity, use a myriad of nonverbal skills to enhance the interaction.

For our industry, events like trade shows, are as much social as informative. The informative element can be accomplished remotely but it’s that social interaction being stifled unless done live. For the past two years, we’ve not been able to interact with our friends; there’s been no

restrictions be it imposed restriction or personal restriction. While mankind is sorting out this new reality, each end of the fear spectrum believing their way is the only way, must learn to suppress their personal point of view and live with each other protecting themselves as they see fit without judgement.

To answer the question posed by the title of this piece, “Will virtual events ever replace face-to-face events?” that answer would be no, but not entirely. The face-toface events are necessary and will remain necessary for a large segment of society, at least for the foreseeable future, but must accommodate those susceptible to the fear, the online equivalent must become as normal as breathing — for them. The ability to communicate, do commerce, obtain goods and services we need, up to and including our groceries, actually working online, hold major events we can attend without physical presence is all not just feasible, but easy. That genie now out of the bottle will never return. There will also be a requirement for all those tasks to be done physically. The need for direct human interaction isn’t going to change in the immediate future.

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quipment Managers often struggle with the maintenance of their Tier 4 Final equipment, especially as it relates to the emission control systems. DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) service intervals seem to be shorter than what OEMs recommend. Increased regeneration cycles interrupt workflows and the need to replace DPF systems entirely is all too common.

These problems impact uptime, equipment utilization rates and, ultimately, total cost of ownership. The main reason for these issues is the effect oil can have on the emission control systems.

The metallic additives that are used for lubrication protection unfortunately also form ash in the exhaust gases, which can plug the DPF, resulting in the need for frequent cleaning or an entire changeout. Today’s API CK-4 performance standard was designed for compatibility with these after-treatment systems by keeping the sulfated ash content at a

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maximum of 1%. However, with a lot of Tier 4 Final equipment it’s still not low enough, leaving equipment managers with suboptimal DPF service intervals, unnecessary downtime, and mounting costs.

90% of incombustibles in the DPF derive from lubricant additive materials.

Detergents such as calcium and magnesium and anti-wear additives such as zinc and phosphorus contribute significantly to ash accumulation in the DPF. In addition, certain API CK-4 engine oils plug the DPF channels 25 to 30% faster than others. Once enough of these ash particles accumulate in the DPF, an active or passive regeneration cycle is required. After a few regeneration cycles, the DPF needs to be either removed and cleaned, or replaced altogether.

There now is a solution to all those issues Chevron Lubricants has developed a new and patented heavy-duty, ultra-lowash engine oil technology that meets the demands of today’s advanced engines

and will double the service life of Diesel Particulate Filters.

Chevron Delo 600 ADF motor oils produce less ash, providing longer DPF life and improved fuel efficiency for the DPF. These oils have also improved oxidation stability, providing the opportunity to extend engine oil drain intervals while ensuring superior wear protection.

Chevron Delo 600 ADF will deliver increased uptime, improved equipment utilization via predictable maintenance scheduling, reduced total cost of ownership, and up to 3% fuel economy improvement over the life of your equipment.

There is no other API CK-4 engine oil that provides complete system protection and delivers all these benefits.

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Utility’s Paragould, Arkansas Manufacturing Plant Produces its 200,000th Trailer tility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announce its Paragould, Arkansas manufacturing facility has produced its 200,000th trailer, a 4000D-X Composite® dry van. Utility’s Paragould, Arkansas plant marked an important production milestone when Target Corporate purchased its 200,000th trailer. Target received the 4000D-X Composite® dry van that includes a Target graphic decal on the trailer, and standard features such as 80K flush steel logistics posts and Utility’s aerodynamic side skirt.

“This is a special milestone for Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, and the 715 dedicated employees at this plant. We are also grateful for Target’s continued trust in us. As the new Plant Manager, I look forward to many more successes from our team for years to come,” stated

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John Oliver, Utility’s Plant Manager in Paragould, Arkansas.

“We have had a wonderful business partnership with Utility since 2012. We understand how important this is for Utility’s Paragould plant, and we are honored to receive this milestone trailer,”

said Ryan Magyar, Lead Equipment Engineer at Target Corporate.

Utility’s Paragould plant opened in 1994 and expanded in 2004 with a second line.

Besides Paragould, Utility also produces dry vans at their Glade Spring, Virginia plant.

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Equipment s I’m writing this article, I am currently dealing with a client in Alberta buying a used flat deck trailer from a seller in Manitoba. I am financing the deal. It has been a nightmare dealing with the seller. My client is calling him names and there’s been a lot of yelling and harassment and rudeness from the seller. A lot of it is because the seller doesn’t know what he’s doing and made multiple mistakes. So, I thought I would share what he has done wrong, so you can avoid his mistakes.

The seller listed his trailer for $30,000.

This was his bottom line. So instead of staying with his bottom line, he negotiated and accepted the offer of $28,000 from my client. So, the first mistake was not listing his trailer at a price that leaves room for negotiation.

The second mistake was not staying with his bottom line. The seller called me yelling that he didn’t get enough money for his trailer. I wasn’t there when they negotiated, and I pointed out that he had accepted the amount himself.

The next mistake the seller made was he agreed to do an MVI or motor vehicle inspection by a mechanic after the price was set. A current MVI should always be provided to a buyer, but it should be done BEFORE negotiations. The seller incurred a bill of $2,500 and was yelling again that he was losing money.

If he did this inspection before, he could have set his price properly to cover his expenses.

The next mistake the seller made was he spent the money he was going to receive for the trailer before he was paid the money for it. Therefore, he started yelling and screaming at the buyer and myself because he overspent. I told him perhaps he should have waited for the money to be in his bank account before he went on a buying spree that he was now short on.

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The seller then tried to pull out of the deal. He had signed documents already and began constant phone calls and harassment to the buyer. I had to explain he was in a legal binding contract, and he cannot pull out of the deal. The buyer was so frustrated he gave the seller $1,000 cash to leave him alone and stay in the deal. We are all as good as our word, and the seller showed he lacked character by trying to end the deal he had agreed on.

The seller asked for my advice on some trailers he was going to buy in Quebec based on an internet ad. I did offer him sound advice. The trailers were reefer vans without the reefer units. Normally a van gets replacement reefers until the floor is beyond repair, and then sold for scrap. I explained this to the seller and advised him that if the trailers were good for the road, then where are the thousands of trucking people who desperately want to buy a van? There are no vans to be found in North America and 1-2 year wait to buy anything new. The trailers were scrap.

So, he did take my advice and did not buy them. So now he sold his trailer and has no replacement trailers in place.

The trailer he was selling and taking

a loss on was also the wrong trailer for him he admitted from a previous mistake of buying from an internet photo and not seeing the trailer in person. So he didn’t learn the first time buying sight unseen, and only avoided a second mistake because I stopped him.

From this seller’s mistakes we can learn a lot. Do an MVI first, and then set a bottom-line price for your equipment and don’t budge from it. If you make an agreement, honour it. Harassing and threatening calls do not get you anywhere and don’t spend money you do not have. Always have a replacement you have seen in person in place before you sell your current equipment. And always know what you are buying or selling. Buying equipment that you cannot work with will harm you financially. If you don’t understand what you are buying, then seek help from someone who does know. But in my opinion, if you don’t understand what you are buying, you need to do a lot of homework on the industry. If you are a professional working in trucking, you should know the equipment you use daily for maximum compensation masterfully, as well as how to repair and maintain it.

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ver many years of accident review with drivers, we hear the comment, “I had no control over it because they hit me from behind.” On the contrary, drivers do have control. Drivers should be coached and encouraged to practice 360 defensive driving.

Actionable tips Most important, drivers need to remember their defensive driving techniques, as taught in programs like the Smith System. Simply broken down to See the hazard, Think about the response, and Do (act in time). At The Erb Group of Companies, we encourage drivers that they can control most situations using this concept.

As an example, you see something happening ahead, and already know a car is excessively tailgating you, flash your brake lights while slowly starting to brake earlier. Years ago, we had a US driver in Pennsylvania driving in icy conditions. He crested the hill and observed an accident at the bottom of the hill. He lifted his foot off the throttle, flashed the brakes, and used slight braking as to not lock them up.

Upon slowly rolling up to a four-vehicle accident, he was not only able to carefully control his rig but also everyone behind him. His early awareness is what made this a safe situation.

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Toyota BZ4x ith rising fuel prices, especially in BC’s Lower Mainland, more and more people are looking towards alternative options, whether hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full EV. And unlike even 5 years ago, there is a lot of choice available in today’s market. And one of the front runners to alternate fuel technology, Toyota, added another vehicle to its portfolio – the all new BZ4x, with BZ standing for Beyond

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The BZ4x is Toyota’s fully electric vehicle (EV). Yes, they’ve got a good number of choices of hybrid or plugin hybrid, but the BZ4x definitely fills the missing void. To test the all-new Toyota, we were invited to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia to put the BZ4x through its paces.

Upon first glance, the BZ4x looks like it belongs to the Toyota family; from a slight distance even, it looks like a mix

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of the RAV4 and the Venza. And if we are making comparisons, it’s slightly longer and wider than the RAV4, with a lower roofline. Some would say that the BZ4x isn’t much to look at, and I would somewhat agree. Yet, it looks modern and stylish enough without being too edgy or extreme in terms of style. The front end is smooth, sans a lot of edges, to ensure less resistance and maximum range. The slim LED headlamps also look cool and modern.

If we go to the back, we notice there’s a lack of a rear wiper. Yes, some of you may be smacking your heads thinking that Toyota made the same mistake as Hyundai with its Ioniq 5. But according to Toyota, the slope of the rear window, coupled with an aerodynamic spoiler, will keep the rear window clear. We didn’t have the chance to see if it works or not, and thus, can’t comment on it yet.

If you option the vehicle properly, in the top trims and with the right colour choices, you get black accents that really add to the overall look of the vehicle. The cladding on the wheels is painted gloss as well; in the lower trims, it’s not painted and looks a little cheap.

So, get the right paint and upper trim in my opinion.

The interior of the BZ4x is really really nice and again, if you get one of the top trims, you’ll get a lot of value for the money. For example, the faux leather in the seats looks and feels like real leather.

The choice of materials all around the interior are top notch and of course, you get the reliable Toyota fit-and-finish.

One of the items that really impressed me was the fabric on the dashboard – it feels great, looks great, and doesn’t cost a lot.

One aspect that seemed odd at first, but worked very well, was the new steering wheel and instrument cluster for the driver. Toyota built this system to eliminate the need for both an instrument cluster and a heads-up display (HUD). By positioning the new driver information display further back, there is no need for an HUD. In NATIONAL MAGAZINE

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fact, once you get used to it, the system works very well and eliminated the need to take your eyes off the road.

The seats are comfortable and supportive for both front and rear passengers.

There is ample head room, and you can easily fit five adults comfortably. And the flat 2nd row floor really makes it easier to seat 3 people in the rear seat.

Another great feature of the BZ4x is the implementation of infrared radiant heat. Under the front dash, there are two vents that push warm air to the legs and this works very well, especially on those cold nippy days. In order to accommodate this radiant heat, the BZ4x had to forgo a glove box; but in the end, there is ample storage around the vehicle so it’s a good trade off.

Now, let’s get to the meat and bones of this new Toyota. Under the hood, the BZ4x packs two battery options, whether you opt for the FWD or the AWD version. The FWD gets a 71.5 kWh battery good for up to a 406 km range; the AWD gets a 72.8 kWh battery that gets roughly 367 km of range. Horsepower sits at 201 for the FWD and 214, both of which are plenty to get this vehicle moving. It may not be as quick as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6, but where this vehicle shines is in its drive.

On the road, the BX4x drives much better than you’d expect. First of all, given that the vehicle is all electric, power delivery is instantaneous. There’s no lag; just straight linear acceleration. There’s no noise from the engine except the little whine either. I found the cabin to be very quiet, even for an EV, considering the drive route consisted of many gravel and dirt roads. All this is due to some great sound deadening materials, including the front windshield.

Also impressive is how well the BZ4x handles. Thanks to the battery and gears sitting low and flat, there is little body roll and the BZ4x turns and handles very well.

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We drove both the FWD and the AWD variants and in both, ride comfort was what you’d expect from Toyota – very very good. Even in the top trim, fitted with 20” wheels, there was no harshness to ride or comfort.

There is some understeer in the FWD version, but that’s to be expected, especially with the torque put out by an EV. Just ease off the throttle a bit to avoid this.

To accommodate North American winters, Toyota added X-Mode to its allwheel drive system. X-Mode, borrowed from Subaru, is used for snow/dirt and snow/mud terrains and even though we didn’t have the chance to experience it, we are confident it will perform well.

As in many electric vehicles, the BZ4x has regenerative braking that recharges the battery when slowing the car. While not exactly one-pedal driving, the BZ4x has something called Regenerative Boost, that will slow the car down when you get off the throttle; now, the car doesn’t come to a stop, but it does

slow down quite a bit, and quickly, to provide charge to the battery. Once you get the hang of it, Regenerative Boost does work well.

Now with all the good in the BZ4x, let’s take a quick look at some shortcomings.

First of all, for certain options, like power seats, you need to buy the top trim. If you don’t, there is no standalone power package offered. In the same breath, there is no memory seats available in any trim. Finally, the lack of a rear wiper may have some people worried.

Toyota now has eighteen electrified vehicles in its line-up and the BZ4x offers a great option for those wanting a full EV. The BZ4x is a great vehicle that ticks most of the boxes; most importantly, it carries the Toyota logo, meaning you’ll get great build quality, reliability, and resale value.

The 2023 Toyota BZ4x will first be sold in BC and Quebec with the FWD starting at $44,990 and the AWD starting at $54,990.

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Burnaby RCMP Hand Out More Tickets Than Trucks Stopped JAG DHATT n early April, Burnaby RCMP and the CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement) handed out a staggering number of tickets to commercial vehicles over a period of two days. Setting up an impromptu inspection in the Burnaby area, the RCMP handed out over 70 tickets, which was more than the number of trucks stopped.

Of the commercial vehicles stopped, 67% of them (or 56 vehicles) were “unfit for the roadway” and thus were ordered to either have them repaired by a mobile technician on site, or have them towed.

RCMP state that most of these tickets could have been avoided by doing a proper pre-trip vehicle inspection.

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in commercial vehicles doesn’t seem to be improving. In Fall of 2021, the RCMP and CVSE grounded roughly the same percentage of commercial vehicles, with over 190 violation tickets given.

“There is no reason why a proper pre-trip inspection shouldn’t and can’t be done,” says one driver who wanted to remain anonymous. “I do one before every trip, as we are supposed to do. This way, we reduce the chances of having an incident on highways or city roads.” The driver added that some drivers do a quick inspection and because of this, miss some crucial checks of their commercial vehicles.

Burnaby RCMP and the CVSE emphasize that conducting a proper pretrip inspection is not only safer for the general public, but easier on the wallet.

And although it seems like commercial vehicles are safe, such impromptu inspections show that our roadways aren’t as safe as they should be and much needs to be improved still.

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idsPlay Youth Foundation is a registered charity founded by veteran police officer, Kal Dosanjh. The organization has been working towards keeping youth on the right track through free programs since 2015. All programs fall under six streams - sports, education, mentorship, counselling, community engagement and environment. This volunteer run organization has had its youth volunteers become police officers, sheriffs, correctional officers, medical school and law school students.

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Fuel Prices Continue to Rise to Record Levels JAG DHATT f there was one positive, that word being subjective, from Covid-19 is that gas, and diesel, prices began to fall. It was something that the citizens of Canada hadn’t seen for a long time.

In fact, Vancouver, which retains the title as the most expensive city for gas in North America, saw prices fall to an average low of $0.99 for a few months.

Those prices hadn’t been seen for over a decade.

Fast forward to March 2022 and the low fuel prices are at record highs. Yesterday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline was at $2.09 per liter and for diesel, it was $2.12 per liter. Yes, you read that correctly and it even has politicians wondering what can be done.

According to Shell Canada, the price of fuel is affected by many factors, but the main ones include: • Crude oil costs (40-55% of price) – this is the raw materials for making gasoline and diesel • Taxes (25-35% of price) – includes federal, provincial and municipal, and

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of course, GST • Refiner’s margin (10-25% of price) – in simple terms, the profit • Marketing (4-6% of price) – to advertise the products the suppliers and retailers are selling Of course, world events, especially turmoil, can influence fuel pricing.

With the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, there has been a spike of fuel costs? Why? For one, Russia produces about 10 to 12% of the world’s crude demands and since the war began, Russia’s export has decreased by 1.5 million barrels.

Thus, even though demand has stayed the same, the supply has suffered.

Canada buys no crude oil from Russia, but global supply means countries are struggling to find new suppliers, which thus drives up the price of oil. And this pinch has been felt all over the world.

Another related reason is that some of the global energy giants, like Shell, stopped purchasing Russian oil and natural gas; again, in order to find new supplies, their own costs increase, which

gets passed on to the end consumers.

What’s important to note, and a crucial factor indeed, is that regionalism is vital in what you pay at the pump. On average, BC residents pay a premium, as compared to the rest of the country, and for that, there are a couple of major reasons.

If you live in a region that is further from the source of supply, your end price will be higher due to transportation costs.

Pipeline disruptions or damage can also be a factor here, as can be storage and distribution costs.

But what really hurts BC is provincial and regional taxes, and on average, residents of this province pay about $0.73 per liter just in gas taxes, again, the highest in the country. Ask anyone at the pump and they’ll say it’s robbery.

Although fuel prices will stabilize in the coming months, most experts predict it will take many months vs weeks.

And that doesn’t sit well with most consumers, especially since wages don’t increase as quickly as fuel prices at the pump.

JGK Offers Apology to Newcom GK Media Inc. would like to send this letter of apology to Newcom Media Inc. for the reason of copyright infringement. One of JGK Media Inc.’s website had sometimes used articles, which were attempted to be re-written without permission or acknowledgement.

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outsourced the work to a freelancer, and unfortunately, never confirmed the originality of the work before publishing.

In these cases, JGK Media Inc. was wrong, and apologizes for the mistake.

It is unethical for any person or company to use another’s work without permission and this case is no different. Every original content deserves recognition and/or authorization.

JGK Media Inc. also appreciates the

professionalism in which Newcom Media Inc. handled the situation and were happy to find a peaceful and agreeable resolution to the issue. Both parties agreed that there was no ill intent to use content; regardless, the fault was with JGK Media Inc. Both JGK Media Inc. and Newcom Media Inc. have had very positive working relationships in the past and look forward to the same in the future.

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Created with intention for today’s innovative and intelligent transportation businesses. our image means everything and maintaining a beautiful looking fleet doesn’t need to be a frustrating task that requires a substantial amount of time, effort, and money. What if you could stop wasting time sitting in traffic, long truck-wash lines, hiring expensive wash crews, or manually washing your vehicles? Wash-Bots can help you access the equipment you need to automate and optimize your washing in-house.

Wash-Bots Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Bitimec of Italy’s top-of-the-line truck washing equipment.

For over 30 years, Bitimec’s high-quality European designed systems have been sold in over 40 countries on 5 continents.

Our machines allow you to multipurpose your service bay or yard space into a wash facility without the expense of a fully automatic building structure.

Wash Bots Machines are the Perfect Solution for Washing Your Trucks.

Our portable washing equipment allows you to move freely from bay to bay and inside to outside. All are completely self-contained, meaning there are no external hoses, cords, or cables to hold you back. Our units run on clean energy using a high-capacity ‘quick-charge’ rechargeable batteries, giving you the

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ability to wash up to 40 vehicles in a single charge.

Meet the Machines Pony LX – Makes Washing So Easy It’s Almost Fun Wash-Bots Pony LX ride-on truck washing equipment has quickly become the fastest selling model in Canada; we simply cannot keep these units in stock.

Our clients absolutely love how quick and easy these machines are to use.

Available in two power versions; battery only for both indoor or outdoor use and long-lasting hybrid diesel/electric drive for round the clock washing capabilities.

The Pony provides a fully enclosed rideon cab to improve operator ease and comfort. Washing outdoors in the rain has never been so easy!

626-EZ – Effortlessly Wash Your Truck and Trailer in Less than 8 Minutes With our portable 626-EZ, one person can effortlessly power clean the entire surface of your truck and trailer in less than 8 minutes. You’re not dreaming. All of our truck wash systems include a warrantied for life, stainless steel frame which supports a 320-gallon freshwater tank and a 25-gallon cleaning solution tank. These sizable tanks allow truck owners to wash their fleet without constantly refilling the fluids, and yet are still compact enough to

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Tank EZ - Meet Your New Workhorse The TANK EZ is your complete portable tanker washing solution. The ‘Easy Drive’ 4-wheel steering and self-propelled drive system provides impeccable control for smooth, end-to-end, tireless operation.

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One of a kind Introducing Volvo I-Torque™

When loads and roads vary, the new Volvo I-Torque is there.

Achieve up to 3.61 km/l* whether you run 70 or 100 km/h**, on hills or flat terrain.

Our renowned gearing and turbo compounding technology allows for super-efficient rear axle ratios as low as 2.15. The result is more torque and horsepower at lower rpms than any other engine under 16 litres. Whatever your most challenging route, I-Torque is ready to conquer it.

Learn more at volvotrucks.ca/trucks/fuel-efficiency *Actual fuel savings dependent on duty cycle, load, driver behaviour, and more. **Always obey posted speed limits.

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