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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI To Build a Strong Team, You Must First Start with Yourself

Jag Dhatt

I’ve heard of the saying, “There’s no ‘I’ in team…but there’s a Me,” something at which most team builders would shake their head. But I will admit that for a team to be successful, the ‘me’ needs to be first.

Even psychologists agree that a person must be content with him/ herself before having an impact on others. So, in order to build a strong team, build yourself up first, with knowledge, commitment, and integrity.

Then work on building a great team.

Speaking of team, the team of the APNA Truck Show worked tirelessly to present an amazing show on June 15th and 16th at Tradex in Abbotsford, BC. In addition to a sold-out show and record numbers for attendance, there was $50,000 raised for the KidsPlay Foundation.

Once again, a big thank you to Hyundai Translead and Kingpin Trailers for their generous donation of a trailer that was raffled off as the grand prize. This year’s winner, Tariq Malik, was more than overjoyed in winning the grand prize.

The team at Desi Trucking has been working on a new layout of the magazine, which will be revealed as the next issue. Readers will find a more user-friendly content that is organized in a new fashion. The content will continue to be in both English and Punjabi.

With the warmer summer days upon us, it’s also motorcycle season.

Be attentive and let’s keep our roads safe. Make sure you visit our site www.desitrucking.com for the latest and greatest in trucking. A wonderful summer all.

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ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES

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o discuss Electronic Logging the ELD where a one second violation is a Devices without discussing violation whereas the paper logs had some Hours of Service (HOS) Rules measure of reporting flexibility enough to is similar to talking about a baby without at least get the truck parked for downtime.

The real problem about which most acknowledging the baby had to have a mother. The two are inextricably linked truckers are complaining is the Hours with an umbilical cord that of Service regulations itself takes more than a scissor snip whether or not they realize it. to cut.

ELDs are simply a Every trucker who has had methodology for recording what’s happening, when to operate with HOS being recorded by ELDs will either it’s happening, because it’s love the ELD or hate the ELD. happening. It’s simply an expensive way to record hours Those that love it enjoy having a machine record their hours of service, as could be done with paper for pennies. ELDs without the benefit of doing G. Ray Gompf paperwork. These that hate it are not going to make truck refer to the precise nature of driving any safer although 8

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proponents tout the ability for the HOS to be recorded and are not amendable by the driver. Of course, the driver can’t amend the HOS but that doesn’t mean it isn’t done, and not by drivers.

The ELDs are effective for carriers to determine if a load could be delivered even though the driver is not capable of making the delivery (or pick up) on this particular shift. A little tweak here, a little tweak there and an exhausted driver is ordered to carry on and get the job done. Those little tweaks used to be only done by the driver but at least the driver could and did assess his or her own capabilities before making a tweak.

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been removed from the driver and now a dispatcher can and does make the determination without the knowledge of weather considerations, without the knowledge of the well-being of the driver or even care about such triteness.

The government, on the other hand, in its infinite wisdom, decided that all truck drivers lie therefore to be safe, they’ll force the hours of service to be recorded by a computer application. That will make things safer. Not only will it make things safer, it won’t cost the taxpayer a dime because the truckers will be the ones that have to pay whatever is being charged for these computer applications. But the same government won’t allow the trucker to

In one recorded case of ELD tampering, the carrier had a repair issue when the driver was starting his shift and had conducted his daily vehicle inspection. The repair took nine hours while the driver had to sit around eating up the driver’s ability to start a full fourteen hours. The carrier insisted the driver ensure delivery during that shift but the ELD proved the shift had started nine hours earlier. The driver felt forced to continue to the customer and did however well past the end of the ELD recorded shift, the driver was involved in a serious fatal collision. In this case, the ELD told investigators the shift started at the DVI and the carrier said the shift began at the finish of the repair. The carrier should not

pass along this extra expense.

There are cases where carrier management manipulates the HOS to allow (force) drivers to overwork while looking legal. Facility Audits may be able to determine if changes were effected after the fact but there can never be sufficient audits to catch the cheaters. The government has to rely on the honesty of the carriers and having punishments in place that make breaches of honesty more than can be considered the cost of doing business. The problem is the driver remains responsible for the hours of service breaches even though changes may be made after submission and without his knowledge. EDL suppliers must include methodologies to prevent after submission tampering or at the very least have unerasable red flags that appear when tampering has occurred.

have “forced” the driver to continue. If this had happened with a paper log, the driver would have borne the responsibility for the wreck alone. Further, with a paper log, the driver could have said, “I don’t have the hours available” and mean it.

ELDs appear they can help reduce administration; certainly ELDs can reduce the time to file paper in a findable fashion.

ELDs can have space to store realms of paper. Certainly, ELDs reduce the paperwork for the driver. But what ELDs are having some difficulty in protecting driver entered information from anyone else who may have a vested interest in making modifications.

The solutions aren’t simple but at the same time aren’t difficult.

Some ELD supplier has to write some code that removes the ability to modify hours of service records by anyone

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except the person whose hours have been recorded, if there is a need for such modification at all.

The Government has to regulate ELD suppliers not allowing those same ELD suppliers to regulate themselves.

The Government has to totally rethink the hours of service rules and stop the tinkering and tweaking that has been the bane of existence for truckers this past decade or so.

The driver must be the only person in the position to say, “I cannot accomplish the task within the time frame required.”

This decision can’t be made by anyone remote, no matter, can pressure be applied by anyone remote which clearly isn’t the case with every carrier. Human beings are not robots and are subject to pressures from more sources than from their employer.

There may be days when the driver is more than capable of running well in excess of that which is permitted and there are days when that same hard runner just can’t get out of bed let alone accomplish 700 miles. But on average, that hard runner still operates in the 90th percentile of hard runners. Driver managers have been, may still be, paid bonuses for forcing drivers to push beyond physical capabilities.

ELDs may simply be a recording device and a storage device of hours of service for truck drivers and is. But it’s the Hours of Service rules and regulations that dictate a driver’s every moment. Not just the waking moments but every moment.

Drivers must feel in control of their hours and be able to earn a decent living for their efforts. Drivers must be able to also say, this weather is simply too bad to be safe and not be second guessed by someone who has no idea of the conditions.

The driver is well aware of those who are depending on him or her to do the task.

The driver also is well aware that far too often, shutting down for safety is simply not an option.

Recently, there have been a dearth of Hiring Fairs for recruiters to find new drivers. Unfortunately, none of the experts are advising recruiters to consider the working environment of truckers. While a fair pay structure is critical, it’s the other undiscussed elements, seemingly unrelated, that cause the churning so prevalent in trucking.

The government wants safety, then they need to allow the only person available to assess tiredness that ability to be able to override the carrier’s pressures.

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kry, jdoN ik ELD Anuswr ieh iSPt 9 GMty pihlW SurU ho cùkI sI[ KYr fRweIvr ny mzbUrI qihq fRweIivMg SurU kr id`qI Aqy gwhk q`k smwn phuMcw id`qw igAw[ pr bdiksmqI nwL iSPt dy AMq ‘c fRweIvr ie`k gMBIr hwdsy dw iSkwr ho igAw[ hux ELD Anuswr fRweIvr ny bhuq izAwdw GMty vwDU kMm kIqw sI Aqy ies Anuswr jWc kr rhy AiDkwrIAW koL ELD v`loN irkwrf kIqy GMitAW dI jwxkwrI sI Aqy aus ny iSPt DVI qoN SurU kIqI sI pr kYrIAr dw kihxw sI ik ieh iSPt murMmq krn qoN bwAd SurU hoeI sI[ kYrIAr kMpnI nMU cwhIdw sI ik auh fRweIvr nMU tr`k clwauxw jwrI r`Kx leI mzbUr nw krdI[ pr jy ieh swrw kùJ pihlW vWg kwgzI lOg bùk Anuswr hoieAw huMdw qW fRweIvr isrP AwpxI glqI leI hI ksUrvwr huMdw[ Aqy pypr lOg bùk huMdI qW fRweIvr ieh kih skdw sI ik mYnMU kMm dy swry shI GMitAW dI jwxkwrI nhIN hY Aqy ieh g`l hoxI vI shI sI[ ieh lgdw hY ik ELDs kwgzI kMm krn ‘qy l`gx vwly tweIm nMU Gtwaux ‘c shweI hoxgIAW, shI hY ik ienHW nwL kwgz p`qr l`Bx Aqy dwKl krwaux dw smW zrUr bcygw[ ieh XMqr keI tn kwgzW dy brwbr dI jwxkwrI bhuq QoVHI QW ‘c hI sMBwl skdy hn Aqy fRweIvr dy krn vwlw kwgzI kMm bhuq Gt jWdw hY[ pr jdoN iksy kMpnI vloN ies ierwdy nwL jwxkwrI id`qI jWdI hY ijs nMU auh bwAd ‘c loV Anuswr bdl sky, auh jwxkwrI Brn ‘qy frweIvr nMU bcwaux leI ELD koL koeI qrIkw Ajy nhIN hY[ ieh h`l l`Bxy sOKy nhIN hn pr nwL hI ieh l`Bxy bhuq izAwdw AOKy vI nhIN hn[ keI ELD splweI krn vwLIAW kMpnIAW nMU ies qrHW dy kof ilKxy cwhIdy hn ijnHW nwL kMm dy GMitAW ‘c koeI vI hor ienswn bdlwA nw kr sky Aqy jykr ienHW ‘c iksy vI qrHW dw bdlwA krn dI koeI vI loV hovy qW isrP auh ienswn hI, ijs dy ieh kMm dy GMty hox, koeI jwxkwrI bdl sky[ srkwr nMU ienHW ELD splweI krn vwLIAW kMpnIAW leI ieh kwnMUn bxwauxy cwhIdy hn ik ELD splweI krn vwLIAW kMpnIAW aunHW ELD leI koeI inXm nhIN bxw skdIAW ijhVIAW ELD auh Kud auqpwd krdIAW hn[ srkwr nMU kMm dy GMitAW dy inXmW bwry iblkùl nvyN isry qoN socxw pvygw Aqy srkwr nMu cwhIdw hY ik jo ies audXog dw idl idmwg mMinAw jWdw hY Aqy ieh ipCly dhwky qoN vI v`D tr`kW vwiLAW leI shI kMm kr irhw, aus nwL CyVCwV bMd kr dyvy[ “ieh kMm mYN loVINdy inrDwrq smyN ‘c pUrw krn dy AsmrQ hW”, ieh kihx dw h`k isrP fRweIvr koL hI hoxw cwhIdw hY[ ies mwmly ‘qy dUr bYTy iksy hor ivAkqI nMU ieh PYslw krn dw koeI vI h`k nhIN hoxw cwhIdw,

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anada is making electronic logging devices mandatory for federally regulated commercial truck and bus drivers in an effort to combat driver fatigue and improve road safety.

It’s easy for the masses to be led by government into thinking they’re being told the implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) when its agenda driven spin.

Electronic devices track when and how long drivers have been behind the wheel.

They are tamper-resistant by the driver but not the company and integrated into commercial vehicle engines, and are designed to ensure long-haul drivers stick to their daily driving limit and log their hours accurately.

During a news conference in suburban Toronto, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the new requirement will come into force on June 12, 2021, replacing paperbased daily logbooks to ensure drivers

comply with federal regulations, Hours of Service.

There are people who have no idea the eggs come from chickens. There are people who have no idea that milk comes from cows. There are people who think vegetables could me from grocery stores.

These are people who have university degrees allegedly well educated. These are the people who are the sought-after employees.

Usually, these people call themselves progressive or whatever word du jour fancies them depending on the argument.

So — If people are told that ELDs would make for a safer Canadian roads and have prevented incidents like Humboldt, those masses are good with that. If they’re told that Canada by banning single use plastics is going to solve the worldwide problem of plastics in the ocean, they believe it after all to them governments solve problems when the absolute truth is that governments create more problems than solutions all because their “solutions” are political agenda driven.

The politicians misuse the safety flag in an effort to make themselves re-electable.

If they ever figured out what safety was in and of itself, they would have to be as unpopular as a father is to a 16-year old who simply knows everything and there is nothing so fearful as an unpopular politician.

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Which Maxi Trailer Is Right For Me?

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you. Knowledge is the key. here is not a day that goes Second, don’t believe everything you by where I don’t get a call hear. There is a sales person for one regarding quad axle 53’ flat manufacturer that has for years claimed deck trailers. In my area of to make a combination quad trailer which BC, quads are a big seller. I find that many is 2,000 pounds lighter in weight than any truckers are buying a quad without the full of its competitors. Having sat down with knowledge of what they’re buying. I often multiple dealerships and engineers and put together custom orders and literally the driver has no idea what he wants and needs reviewed specifications for each, including scale tickets, I found this is just not true. help and suggestions.

Each manufacturer in the same class came First point is, do not buy a quad based on to within a 500 pound difference in weight. looks. I get calls all the time with drivers saying “my buddy has a trailer Each competitor that weighed a maximum of 500 pounds more and it looks nice and I want was also able to haul 15,000 one too.” That’s nice, but not pounds more in weight on if you’re not hauling the same the trailer. So is your priority loads or driving in the same weighing a few hundred pounds areas or drive the same truck. less or hauling as heavy a load There are many manufacturers as you can legally so you can offering different trailers, but make more money? Scale asking the correct questions, and knowing where and what tickets don’t lie.

Pash Brar Do you want an all-aluminum you are hauling will match you trailer or a combination steel up to a quad that is correct for 18

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and aluminum trailer? In my research I saw old combination trailers as well as old aluminum trailers. The aluminum trailers had no rust and looked much newer. There was rust and also a lot of paint issues on some of the older combination trailers but that can depend on the owner and how well they took care of the trailer too.

Aluminum trailers have no paint other than the rear suspensions. They usually come standard with aluminum landing legs. All steel combo trailers have painted main frames which will require sandblasting and painting at some time in the future which could be as early as 5 years or less. If you don’t want to deal with rust and paint issues, than aluminum may be a better choice.

Some aluminum trailers can cost more up front but some dealerships prices are competitive with combination trailer prices and may even cost less. One thing to note is that aluminum has less strength than steel. How many bridges EASTERN EDITION

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do you know that are all aluminum?

There are none because they are steel.

To compensate that aluminum is less strong than steel, the aluminum is made thicker on the trailer. Aluminum can also form a memory. For example if repeated pressure is put on the same spot over and over, cracks can possibly form and in an extreme case a dealership advised a client who bought a used aluminum trailer had it snap and break. You cannot know where the memory may have formed on a trailer

when buying used. That is an extreme example of a 10 year old trailer and who knows what that trailer was used for, and of course technology has advanced since then so I don’t think one extreme one off example should deter your decision to buy an all-aluminum trailer.

Do you want an all-aluminum bolt together design or a welded frame trailer?

Some manufacturers offer an all-aluminum bolt together flat semi which allows ease of repair should damage occur. Most other manufacturers use a welded frame and side rails that will eventually fatigue, and repairs are not easily accomplished and or as cost effective. The bolt together design also allows the trailer to be completely built without changing the structural strength of the metal due to welding.

What features do you want on your trailer? One very popular option is reverse-a-matic. It’s a great safety feature which automatically lifts the steer axle when the trailer is in reverse. I know one dealership is offering it on stock trailers, but if you want this option you may have to do a custom order. Another feature in high demand is cam lock doors on the tool boxes. They can take a few inches of space in your tool box for the bolt, but they are 20

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virtually no maintenance. Speaking of tool boxes, how many tool boxes do you want?

Most choose two, but if you want more, you can custom order them. Also does size matter? A lot of driver’s are opting for larger tool boxes which are part of custom ordered trailers. Slide out wide load lights are usually a must as well. I’ve seen some drivers refuse a trailer that didn’t have them. Light configurations are a hot topic.

As long as there are three lights in the middle to meet DOT safety requirements, do as you wish. A very common light configuration I see is OOO ooo OOO. The choice is yours.

After a driver has told me everything he wants on the trailer and says it’s perfect, my favorite part is looking at them and saying “where are you going to hang your chains?” “Oh YEAH!” I always suggest adding some chain hangars as it’s very convenient! It also costs less to add them in a custom order than adding it after market. Many options do end up costing less on a custom order than if you add to them an existing trailer.

So always consider the cost of options and the overall price of your trailer.

Obviously the more options you choose the more it will cost. There can be some pretty big price differences between each manufacturer.

Some are priced in US Dollar, so in Canada, that makes a huge difference in price. Exchange rate plays a big role because parts often come from the United States, so it affects the overall price of the trailer. You don’t have much control over the price of an in stock trailer, but you can control the price of a custom order. Do you HAVE to have 3 tool boxes and Michelin tires? If yes, then be ready to pay for it.

Do you need a trailer now or do you want to wait for a custom order? Every trailer manufacturer I spoke to stated it would take 3-4 months to do a custom order, and one USA trailer takes 6-9 months. If you do not currently have a trailer and are renting, paying rent for 6-9 months will cost you well over $15,000 in rent. Add that cost to your trailer. Is a wait for that long really worth it? As a driver or company you are in business to make money. If you feel like losing all that money to wait go ahead. Or do you get a trailer that’s available much sooner and get to work and make some money!

What type of deck do you want on the trailer? Do you want some wood on it or allaluminum. I know one US manufacturer is having major issues with the screws in the deck. They keep popping out and I keep getting complaints from clients. Some manufacturers offer compression fit floor sections so the floors stay tight so there are no broken screws, while also utilizing fewer screws . What type of harness do you want? Peterson wiring harness and lights that utilize a triple seal packard type connection seem to be the highest standard because they provide the best possible corrosion proof harness in the industry. If a lower quality or cheaper harness is used it may ultimately lead to harness issues in 5-8 years.

There is a lot more to trailers than “that one looks nice.” There is so much more but not enough room in this article to discuss everything! Who is going to service and warranty your trailer? If you bought in the USA and there is no dealership in Canada, this becomes an issue. How long is the warranty on the structure and the components? A big issue is the warranty sometimes stays with only the original owner. If the trailer is sold while under warranty, the second owner is now minus a warranty. Ask the manufacturer if the warranty carries to the new owner. I often see Canadian driver’s who pay cash for a trailer in the USA, and then finance it once it gets to Canada. Surprise, the ownership just changed to your bank and your warranty is now void.

Just remember that every component affects the weight and price of the trailer.

Trucking is your job and your job is to make money using the best trailer for you based on the needs of hauling your loads. The focus on lower weight trailers is because trucks are much heavier now due to so many regulations. Instead of focussing on the weight of the truck and trying to get it lower, the focus has all been on the trailer. Drivers don’t want to compromise the fancy luxury features of their truck nor features on their trailers.

They want two dunnage racks! May I ask you, are you paid to haul a load, or to haul your dunnage? To make more money you need to haul more. Trailers which haul much less from the start are a decision to make less money overall. But that is YOUR decision. Weight is a key component, but the weight of BOTH your truck and trailer TOGETHER need to be the focus and not just the trailer alone.

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TRUCK SHOW 2019 The 2019 APNA Truck Show was a huge success and it proved once again to be the largest and most attended trucking event in Western Canada.

As in the past, the show booths were spectacular, offering visitors a lot to see and learn. And this year, the APNA Truck Show was a sold out event with respect to booth space; so thank you once again for your confidence.

Last year, we were fortunate to have Hyundai Translead and Kingpin Trailers donate a 53’ trailer that was won by Hardev Bajwa, who used his own truck to pull the trailer home after the show. This year, once again, Hyundai Translead and Kingpin Trailers came through with another 53’ trailer, and this year, the winner was Tariq Malik. Congratulations to Tariq!

This year, our charity of choice was the Kids Play Foundation, who’s vision is to keep our streets and communities safe by organizing sports tournaments, conferences, and other projects for our youth so they stay away from the lifestyle of gangs, violence, and drugs. As per estimates, $50,000 was raised for the Kids Play Foundation and we’d like to thank all of you who purchased tickets.

This year, the APNA Truck Show Advisory Committee was instrumental in making key decisions that made the show even better. A huge thank you to the Advisory Committee for taking the time to invest in the show’s progress, growth, and popularity.

We welcome your feedback about the 2019 APNA Truck Show – please know that we ask for all of your feedback, both positive and constructive because it’s the only way to make sure the show gets even better in 2021.

Send us your comments, opinions, and any statements you’d like to make.

From all of us as the APNA Truck Show team, thank you once again for being a part of the 2019 APNA Truck Show and for making it a success. We hope you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you again in 2021.

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accar is recalling certain model year 2020 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for an issue regarding rearview mirrors, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.

More specifically, more than 4,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks are affected by the recall.

The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate because of inadequate adhesion, according to NHTSA. If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners of affected trucks will be notified by Paccar. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper mirror glass and mirror carrier.

Recalls began May 31.

For questions regarding Kenworth trucks, call 425828-5888 with recall number 19KWC. Peterbilt owners can call 940-591-4220 with recall number 19PBC. NHTSA’s number for this recall is 19V-340.

Affected models include (all model year 2020):

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ik bwAd ‘c tRylr ‘qy iehI cIzW lvwauxIAW kwPI mihMgIAW pYNdIAW hn[ ies leI sdw hI auh AwpSn jo qusIN cwhuMdy ho aunHW swirAW smyq tRylr dI ikMnI kImq bxdI hY ies dw zrUr iDAwn r`Kxw cwhIdw hY[ ieh qW is`DI ijhI hI g`l hY ik ijMny izAwdw AwpSn lvogy tRylr dI kImq ‘c aùnHw hI iezwPw hovygw[ v`K v`K auqpwdkW dIAW kImqW dw Awps ‘c bhuq izAwdw Prk ho skdw hY[ keIAW dIAW kImqW AmrIkn fwlrW ‘c huMdIAW hn ies leI knyfIAn fwlrW ‘c ieh kImq kwPI vD jWdI hY[ fwlr dI kImq ‘c Prk hox krky keI vwr knyfw ‘c kImq bhuq izAwdw ho jWdI hY ikauNik tRylr dy bhuqy purzyy qy hor mtIArl izAwdw krky AmrIkw qoN AwauNdw hY ies leI tRylr dI kùl kImq ‘c bhuq izAwdw iezwPw ho jWdw hY[ pr kstm Awrfr krdy smyN qusIN kImq ‘qy kwbU r`K skdy ho[ kI iqMn tUl bwks Aqy imciln dy twierW ibnW quhwfw sr nhIN skdw? Aqy jy quhwfw jvwb hYy ik nhIN sr skdw qW iPr ies dI kImq Adw krn leI iqAwr rho[ kI quhwnMU tRylr huxy hI cwhIdw hY jW ik qusIN kstm Awrfr dI aufIk kr skdy ho? ijMny vI tRylr auqpwdkW nwL mYN g`l kIqI hY aunHW swirAW dw hI kihxw hY ik kstm Awrfr vwLy tRylr iqAwr krn nMU 3-4 mhIny dw smW qW l`g hI jWdw hY, Aqy ie`k AmrIkn tRylr auqpwdk qW kstm tRylr ‘qy 6-9 mhIny q`k dw smW lwauNdy hn[ jykr quhwnMU tRylr dI loV hY qy quhwfy koL hux Awpxw tRylr nhIN hY qW 6-9 mhIny q`k ikrwey ‘qy tRylr lyx ‘qy quhwfy $15,000 qoN vI v`D pYsy qW ikrwey dy hI bx jwxgy[ ieh pYsy vI Awpxy tRylr dI kImq ‘c joV lvo[ kI ieMnw lMbw smW aufIk krnI quhwfy leI PwiedymMd hovygI? ie`k kMpnI jW ie`k fRweIvr dy qOr ‘qy quhwfw tIcw pYsw kmwaux dw huMdw hY[ jy qusIN ieMnI lMbI aufIk krky AwpxI hox vwLI kmweI dw nukswn krnw TIk smJdy ho qW iPr TIk hY, aufIk kr lE[ jW iPr qusIN hux jo tRylr imL irhw hY aus nMU KRId ky kMm SurU kro qy pYsy bxwauxy SurU kr idE! qusIN Awpxy tRylr ‘qy iks qrHW dw fỲk lgvwauxw cwhuMdy ho? qusIN QoVHI l`kVI vI cwhuMdy ho jW iPr swry dw swrw tRylr fỲk inrol AlimnIAm dw hI cwhuMdy ho? mYnMU pqw hY ik ie`k AmrIkn auqpwdk nMU aus dy gwhkW vloN l`kV ‘c l`gy pyc in`kldy rihx krky sdw hI iSkwieqW dw swhmxw krnw pY irhw hY[ keI auqpwdk kMpRYSn iP`t Plor sYkSn dI pySkS krdy hn qW ik Plor ie`k dm tweIt rhy Aqy koeI vI pyc nw tùty, nwL hI ies isstm ‘c pycW dI vrqoN vI bhuq G`t huMdI hY[ quhwnMU iks qrHW dy hwrnỲs dI loV hY? pItrsn vwieirMg hwrnỲs Aqy lweItW dy knYkSn iqhrI sIl vwLy huMdy hn jo ik audXog ‘c sB qoN aùcy stYNfrf vwLy hn,

ikauNik ieh hwrnỲs dI hwlq Ksqw hox qoN bcwaux ‘c ieMfstrI ‘c sB qoN mUhrI hn[ jykr GtIAw iksm dy Aqy ssqy hwrnỲs dI vrqoN krdy ho qW 5-8 swlW ‘c hI ieh hwrnỲs Ksqw ho ky shI kMm krnw bMd kr skdy hn[ tRylrW dw isrP sohxw l`gxw hI sB kùJ nhIN huMdw sgoN ies qoN ibnW hor vI bhuq swrIAW cIzW Aiq zrUrI huMdIAW hn[ bhuq swrIAW g`lW ivcwrnXog hn pr ies lyK ‘c ieh sB ilKx leI ieMnI jgHw nhIN hY[ quhwfy tRylr dI vwrMtI kOx dy irhw hY Aqy ies dI srivs dw kOx zuMmyvwr hY? jykr qusIN tRylr AmrIkw qoN KRIidAw hY Aqy knyfw ‘c aunHW dI koeI fIlriS`p nhIN hY qW iPr musIbq pY skdI hY[ ies dy FWcy ‘qy Aqy purizAW ‘qy ikMny icr dI gRMtI hY? jo ie`k hor v`fw mùdw keI vwr swhmxy AwauNdw hY auh hY ik ieh vrMtI keI vwr isrP AslI KRIddwr leI hI huMdI hY[ie`k tRylr jo BwvyN Ajy vwrMtI ADIn hI hovy pr jykr aus nMU koeI hor KRId lYNdw hY qW ieh vwrMtI aus KRIddwr nMU nhIN imLdI Aqy tRylr ibnW vwrMtI dy ho jWdw hY[ auqpwdk qoN ieh zrUr pùC lYxw cwhIdw hY ik kI vwrMtI nvyN KRIddwr dy nWA ho jwvygI jW iPr Kqm ho jwvygI? mYN Aksr hI vyiKAw hY ik keI vwr knyfIAn fRweIvr AmrIkw ‘coN nkd pYsy dy ky tRylr KRId lYNdy hn Aqy iPr knyfw ‘c Aw ky ies nMU PweInYNs krvw lYNdy hn[ quhwnMU ies g`l dw hux Jtkw zrUr l`gygw ik quhwfI vwrMtI r`d ho geI hY, ikauNik ies nMU PweInYNs krvwaux nwL mlkIAq hux quhwfy nWA qoN bdl ky bYNk dy nWA ho geI hY[ Xwd r`Ko ik hr ie`k purzyy dw kùl Bwr ‘qy Aqy kùl kImq ‘qy Asr pYNdw hY[ tr`ikMg quhwfw ik`qw hY Aqy qusIN ijs qrHW dw Bwr FodyN ho aus dy muqwibk sB qoN v`D FùkvyN tRylr dI vrqoN krdy hoey v`D qoN v`D pYsy kmwauxw quhwfw kMm hY[ G`t Bwry tRylrW dI hux mMg izAwdw hY ikauNik kwnMUnW Aqy inXmW dI mMg Anuswr auqpwd kIqy hoey tr`kW dw Bwr bhuq izAwdw vD igAw hY[ G`t Bwr vwLw tr`k lYx ‘qy qv`jo dyx dI bjwey swrI qv`jo hux hlkw tRylr KRIdx nMU hI id`qI jWdI hY[ fRweIvr nw qW Awpxy tr`k dy iksy vI Swno SOkq vwLy Aqy Arwmdwiek PIcrW dI bLI dyxw cwhuMdy hn Aqy nw hI Awpxy tRylr dy PIcrW ‘c koeI kmI krnI cwhuMdy hn[ fRweIvr dohry jwqUAW vwLy rYk cwhuMdy hn[ mYN ieh pùCxw cwhuMdI hW ik quhwnMU pYsy Bwr Fox dy imLdy hn ik jwqU Fox dy? izAwdw kmweI krn leI quhwnUM izAwdw Bwr Fox dI jrUrq hY[ ijhVHy tRylrW ‘qy pihlW qoN hI G`t Bwr l`idAw igAw hovy aus dw nqIjw AKIr ‘c G`t kmweI hI inklygw[ pr ieh PYslw krnw quhwfw kMm hY[ Bwr sB qoN zrUrI PYktr hY, pr quhwfy tr`k Aqy tRylr dw kùl Bwr hI quhwfw inSwnw hoxw cwhIdw hY, nw ik isrP iek`ly tRylr dw Bwr[ EASTERN EDITION

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CVSA Looks to Hold Shippers Responsible for Sealed Improperly Secured Loads

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he Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is seeking input on how to hold shippers accountable for improperly secured loads.

Who’s to blame for load securement violations of sealed loads in cargo van and intermodal containers?

Right now, if a cargo securement violation is found in a sealed container, it’s the driver who may end up with a violation ticket or citation and could be placed out of service.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants suggestions on how to hold shippers responsible for improperly secured loads.

In a letter sent to regulating agencies in the U.S. and Canada – including FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez – CVSA executive director Collin Mooney writes that issuing citations or out-of-service orders to drivers “does not address the root cause of the improperly secured load” because those loads are initially secured by shippers that don’t always let the driver inspect what’s in the trailer.

“Shippers need to properly secure the contents of the load prior to sealing, therefore not risking the safety of the driver or the motoring public,” the letter states.

“Loads that move from the shipper to a motor carrier in the current practice place the responsibility on the receiver of the freight. When loads change hands while in transit, the responsibility is on the receiving party that last signed responsibility of the load, which includes ensuring that all proper cargo securement requirements have been met. This practice is often difficult for the driver because many shippers have a policy that drivers cannot break the seal to inspect the load.”

CVSA says it has developed a working group made up of law enforcement and industry officials to identify solutions to these problems and is seeking feedback from regulators as well.

In the letter, the alliance asks the agencies to look into how responsibility for load securement violations can be properly assigned.

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Does Driverless Mean Driverless?

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three-year-old startup, Starsky Robotics, is developing autonomous trucks that have remote capabilities.

Co-founder and Chief Executive, Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, differentiates the company by saying that instead of focusing on a fully driverless truck, he hopes to pair a “unique combination of human decision-making and automation.”

Seltz-Axmacher continued to explain how their technology will be a benefit for truckers by saying, “While others are trying to build fully autonomous trucks, we are building a truck that drives with no person in it and is remote-controlled for the first and last mile and that’s a completely different mindset.

We are not eliminating drivers’ jobs.

Instead, we are moving them from a truck to a safe and comfortable office where they utilize years of their longhaul trucking experience, but remain close to their families and go home between shifts”

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Currently, the company operates a fleet of over-the-road trucks to support its automation growth and identify qualified drivers to test out the remote program.

Seltz-Axamacher also sees Starsky Robotics solving longstanding problems in the trucking industry.

The American Trucking Association states that the large fleet turnover rate was at 89% in 2018, an increase of 2% from the previous year.

“A huge problem in trucking in North America is that it’s really hard to get people to spend a month at a time on the road,” Seltz-Axmacher said. The company also believes they can make trucking a more appealing career.

Seltz-Axmacher spoke to the deep personal sacrifices that currently need to be made by truckers and “making driving an office job uniquely solves the long-haul trucking problem…we’ve found that most would love to come home to their family after a long day.”

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Glasvan Receives Coveted Great Dane Awards In Service And Sales

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op-voted as Truck Trailer Dealership Most Committed to Customer Success.

It’s the sixteenth straight year that Glasvan Great Dane receives top dealer honors and recognition in multiple categories of their achievements from Great Dane trailers. Glasvan Great Dane supplies their customers with the solutions they need for efficient goods transportation.

The 2018 accolades received

by Glasvan were the Great Dane International Flatbed Dealer of the Year, International Refrigerated Van Trailer Dealer of the Year and International Parts Dealer of the Year.

A ten-time special recognition was awarded to Glasvan Great Dane team member Tom Pepper for high sales achievement.

George Cobham Sr, founder of Glasvan Great Dane comments “We would not be where we are without our customers. These awards are focused on the key elements of our core business, which is selling quality products and our promise of excellent customer service. I am proud of our team’s hard work and dedication in

helping our customers deliver results.

It’s an honour to receive these awards.”

The awards that Glasvan Great Dane received are based on overall sales achievement compared to other Great Dane dealer peers in each category, exceeding expectations and projections.

“These awards have been running for many years and in the Great Dane community we take great pride on awarding them to dealers who raise the bar and deliver a customer-first care experience,” said Rob Ulsh, Vice President, Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane. Glasvan winning for many years in a row, is testament to their team’s sales accomplishments and their goal in helping their customers get the most out of our products.”

Annually, Great Dane dealers in Canada, the USA, Mexico, Central and South America are recognized for various business achievements through the Great Dane awards premier recognition program. Dealers are evaluated on various metrics including sales, customer-focused service and satisfaction.

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Volvo Trucks to Introduce Next Iteration of Volvo Active Driver Assist in VNR, VNL & VNX Models

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olvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0, a comprehensive collision mitigation system, will be made standard in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models, and available on VNX models, later this year. The system enhances the original VADA platform by integrating radar and camera capabilities to help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and improved traffic awareness, as well as emergency braking to reduce the risk of collisions.

“The Volvo Active Driver Assist technology we first introduced with Bendix Wingman Fusion in 2017 was a groundbreaking achievement for increased efficiency and safety through automation,” said Johan Agebrand, product marketing director, Volvo Trucks North America.

“Continuing that partnership, we have improved the capabilities of this collision mitigation technology across the board and are confident that VADA 2.0 will further enhance safety for all motorists.”

VADA is a comprehensive collision mitigation system launched by Volvo Trucks North America in 2017 which uses camera and radar sensors to detect motorized vehicles within the vehicle’s proximity. The technology enables a series of features to activate driver alerts and foundation braking according to information detected by these advanced sensors.

Available in Q3 2019, with improvements scheduled to roll out through late 2020, VADA 2.0 offers enhancements to many features including: • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) uses camera and radar sensors to determine how traffic is behaving around the truck. When a vehicle is detected, audible and visual warnings

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alert the driver to take action. If the driver does not respond, AEB engages to mitigate potential collisions. VADA 2.0 expands the capability of AEB beyond the current VADA, allowing it to operate across multiple lanes of traffic.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alerts the driver when an unintentional lane departure occurs. VADA 2.0 allows for adjustable volume and audio mute override options and enables drivers to turn off the system momentarily (10 minutes) for select functions.

Highway Departure Warning and Braking (HDB) automatically activates if the driver does not take corrective action after a Lane Departure Warning and the system detects that the vehicle may leave the drivable roadway, slowing the vehicle by a pre-defined MPH. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Cruise Auto Resume enables the truck to revert back to cruising speed with Cruise Auto Resume (also known as “Slow & Go”) at speeds above 10 mph, an improved feature in VADA 2.0.

Driver Awareness Support offers an incab windshield-mounted camera with

data capture support to enhance driver coaching and data availability.

“We are excited to introduce Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0 as standard in our truck models, representing the next generation of active safety products,” said Ashraf Makki, product marketing manager – technology, Volvo Trucks North America. “Every feature included in this new technology enables our products to run more efficiently, and offers additional safety benefits for our customers and professional drivers.”

Future updates to VADA 2.0 will include Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Stop & Driver Go, Lane Change Support with audible alert adjustment, and standalone data capture options without the need for Lane Departure

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Warning.

VADA 2.0 complements safe driving practices and is not intended to enable or encourage aggressive driving. No commercial vehicle safety technology replaces proactive, comprehensive driver training and a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving techniques. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.

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ne of the benefits of being in this suede headliner, rear-seat DVD system, supple industry is getting behind the wheel of Laguna leather, and a useful second row console. some pretty impressive vehicles that Throw in an impressive Beats audio system, heated truly knock your socks off. Now, take that feeling and cooled front seats, heated second row seats, and and multiply it by 10 and you realize the effect it a bullet-proof infotainment system that supports both has on your kids, who get dropped off to school and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and you’ve got activities in these vehicles. everything you need. And I’ve said this before, the A few weeks ago, my kids, who are in grade 4 Uconnect infotainment system is one of the best in and 6, were in the limelight where ever they went. the business; the only gripe I have is that controlling Why? Because of the brutish, bullish, and arrogant the heated/vented seats and heated steering wheel nature of the Dodge Durango SRT. A regular should be through hard buttons rather than having to Durango or the R/T is pretty impressive, but if it’s use the touchscreen. wearing the SRT badge, you know it’s badass, and On the road, the Durango SRT behaves just then some. as you’d expect it to. The ride is stiff, but would Take the power for example. Under the hood you really want it any other way? Steering is well sits the coveted 6.4L V8 Hemi, that puts out 475 weighted and to be honest, better suited for straight horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. That’s a lot of runs vs slaloms. Don’t get me wrong, the SRT steers muscle and you can feel it throughout the rpm range. well in curvy roads, but not as direct and confidenceAnd to sweeten the pot, you can hear the power. The aspiring as what you’d get in a BMW X5M for exhaust is menacing, and you can hear this Durango example. At the same time, this SUV isn’t carrying a from a block away. It has a very similar sound to $100K+ sticker tag either. the Grand Cherokee SRT, but the slight difference As I mentioned before, the ride is stiff, thanks is noticeable. to stiffer springs, but I didn’t spill my coffee at any Sticking with the power and exhaust theme, time. The SRT is absolute pleasure to drive because the Durango SRT gets a lot of stares and respect it does everything you need it to. And if you’re on when it pulls next to any sports car. One time, I was the highway, the FuelSaver Technology will shut at a red light next to a Foxbody Mustang that had down 4 cylinders to conserve fuel. And it works – aftermarket exhausts. The one aspect of the Durango during a two-day test for fuel-efficiency, I averaged SRT that becomes apparent is that the exhaust 12.9L/100 km. Not bad for an SUV that can get from note cannot be altered – some other manufacturers 0 – 100km/hour in just 4.5 seconds. give the option of “toning down” the exhaust note.

And to accommodate the various driving styles Take the Range Rover Supercharged, in which the of buyers, this SRT has seven – yes, seven – driving exhaust can be toned down for regular driving and modes, including Auto, Snow, Tow, Valet, Sport, then changed to Sport Exhaust mode when you want Eco, and Track. Even if left in Auto mode, it’s a to really show off. Getting back to the red light and brute and capable of pushing you into the seat. If you Foxbody Mustang, the driver put down his window really want to experience some G forces, switch to and commented that he really liked the sound of Track and hold on. the Durango and asked if I had aftermarket exhaust And as a full-size SUV ought to be, the Durango on it. I don’t think he realized it was wearing the SRT has impressive, and best-in-class, towing SRT badging, but regardless, these are the kinds of capacity, of 8,700 pounds. Pack the back, load up comments that were common during my week with the family, hitch up the boat and take off for the the Durango SRT. weekend or week.

So does all this brutish power take away from My girls absolutely loved having the Durango the practicality of the Durango SRT as their drop-off-to-school SRT? Absolutely not. For beginners, vehicle. Stepping out of the SUV, this full-size SUV has a lot of space they were the talk of the school. in its cabin. There’s ample seating I mean, that’s instant status for for 6 passengers, with only captain sure. chairs available in the second row.

The 2018 Dodge Durango The third row can seat smaller SRT is the fastest three-row SUV adults, although I’d still reserve this in the FCA line-up. It’s the perfect spot for the kids.

SUV for anyone looking for a raw The interior isn’t on par with American power six-seater. What what you’d find in the Audi Q7 or more could you want? Well, if the Mercedes GLS, but it’s quite we’re wishing, then the 707hp nice and ergonomically sound.

Supercharged Hellcat motor Jag Dhatt There’s a leather-stitched dash, would be pure bliss.

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Huayi Tire Canada, Inc. Announces Support for the South-Asian Trucking Community

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uayi Tire Canada, Inc. (HTC), Canada’s premier marketer and distributor for Double Coin tires and their premier associate brands of TBR and OTR tires is pleased to announce a new initiative to support the South Asian Canadian Trucking Community by providing Double Coin databooks and a website in Punjabi.

“We recognize that more than half of all truckers in Vancouver and Toronto were born in South Asia and a vast majority speak Punjabi,” said Tim Phillips, VP of Marketing and Operations for Double Coin. “This is the reason why we wanted to be the first tire manufacturer to provide databooks and a website in the Punjabi language.”

HTC is currently partnering with trade publications in trucking that support the community and provide industry news in both English and Punjabi. Additionally, HTC plans to partner the North American Punjabi Truck Association (NAPTA), the South Asian Trucking Association of Canada (SATAC) and other events that support the South Asian Canadian drivers and fleet owners. The HTC website and databooks in Punjabi can be accessed by visiting: www. huayitirecanada.com/pa/.

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Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Fiery Crash at Deltaport was from Surrey

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he semi-truck driver who was killed in a fiery crash near the Deltaport container terminal in mid-June was a Surrey resident. Authorities haven’t shared the man’s name but confirmed that his family has been notified of the tragedy.

Two semi-trucks driving in opposite directions crashed head-on and burst into flames on Deltaport Way at around 9:45 a.m. on June 13th.

The accident forced emergency crews to shut down the causeway to the terminal, preventing any other vehicles from coming or going and creating a backup of commercial trucks that stretched for kilometres.

One day later, police said it’s still unclear what caused the collision.

“The investigation remains ongoing as to the cause of this crash, and police will not be commenting on this time on possible factors involved,” the Delta Police Department said in a statement.

Part of Deltaport Way remained closed for about 17 hours as police conducted what they described as a complex investigation

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Clearing away the destroyed semi-trucks was also a complicated task, authorities said, and an environmental cleanup was required on site.

The road fully reopened after 3 a.m.

Friday.

Investigators have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam video taken in the area at the time to come forward.

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he Department of Transportation (DOT) is set to introduce a new pilot program that will assist veterans with transitioning into the trucking industry.

The program is also intended to address tight trucker capacity.

The goal is to open up the opportunities available to veterans or reservists. The Secretary of U.S Transportation, Elaine L. Chao., states, “This program will help our country’s Veterans and Reservists transition into good-paying jobs while addressing the shortage of truck drivers in our country.”

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The pilot programs results will be used then to make an argument for lowering the interstate commerce driving age. Safety scores of the 18-20-yearold drivers will be compared to that of 21-24-year-olds. If similar scores are reported the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will work with the DOT to make a strong case for lowering the interstate commerce driving age.

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dynaCert’s Advanced Technology at Open House in Toronto, May 15

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ynaCert was happy to welcome to its Toronto facility, Jeff Yurek (Ontario Transportation Minister) and Rod Phillips(Ontario’s Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister) among others to see the advances they are making in technology in the trucking industry. dynaCert has developed a suitcase sized accessory they showed fights pollution, climate change and saves money for the industry.

dynaCert won the Vehicle Advancements Award from Edison Awards in 2018 for its HydraGen HGI unit that they showcased at the event. With that badge of honor, dynaCert is a proud Canadian company, making headway in sales to markets including India, Austria, Germany and the Middle East.

Employing almost 40 people at the Toronto facility who were there at the event and proud to work for a company that is behind the design of such a technology.

“Our government welcomes innovative solutions that will help improve our air

Robert Maier, dynaCert’s COO, spoke to how their technology functions on long haul trucks. Not only does it save costs, they explained how their unique technology reduces greenhouse gases.

They touted the technology’s ability to reduce nitrogen oxides by up to 88%, cutting carbon emissions by at least 50%, and cost savings on fuel by between 10 to 20%. Based on those figures the costs saved can cover the cost of the unit in one year.

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quality by reducing emissions from all sources of pollution, including vehicles,” said The Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation. “dynaCERT’s contributions to reducing emissions from diesel trucks will help take Ontario’s transportation sector into the future.”

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“Our Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan is focused on reducing output from the heaviest on-road emitters,” said The Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment.

“Through the innovation and efforts of companies like dynaCERT, we can work with industry to achieve our objectives, balancing a healthy environment with a healthy economy.”The HydraGen unit retails about $8,500 (CDN) and is manufactured at the Toronto facility for the market.

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More specifically, certain model year 201920 Mack Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks are affected by the recall. In affected trucks, the passenger-side door down-view mirror may detach from the door, according to NHTSA. If the mirror detaches from the door, the mirror may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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Recalls are scheduled to begin sometime in March.

For questions, call Mack customer service at 800866-1177 with recall number SC0416. NHTSA’s number for this recall is 19V-054.

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BMW X4 M40i TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?

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t’s no surprise that SUV’s are the hottest selling vehicles nowadays and have been for many years. There’s an appeal to them that just works – you’ve got (usually) all-wheel drive, a higher seating position, comfortable seating for five, and of course, a vehicle that gives you versatility.

A few years ago, a new look for the SUV was launched – the coupe, with BMW and its X6. Many thought the look wouldn’t take off, but boy were they wrong. Within a very short time, other manufacturers launched their versions of the SUV coupe and now, it’s become quite popular.

BMW’s 2019 coupe, the X4 M40i was made available to us and thankfully, during the winter season. It’s just better to test an SUV in conditions when it’s useful. BMW has always made impressive vehicles; even their slogan of “the ultimate driving machine” goes to show their confidence in their products. So, does the 2019 X4 M40i sound like something you want in your driveway? Well, let’s find out.

Why Buy the 2019 X4 M40i: That Engine: The X4 has two powertrain options, but we’re not even talking about the 4-cylinder here. The M40i has a 3.0L turbocharged straight six-cylinder that puts out 355 horsepower and 365 lb-ft. of torque through an 8-speed transmission. Is it fast? Well, it will get you from 0 – 100 km/h in about 4.8 seconds, which is faster than the Mercedes GLC 43, Audi SQ5, and even the Porsche Macan S. So yes, it’s quick.

That Drive & Handling: BMW isn’t about to build a vehicle that doesn’t match its heritage, and here too, the X4 M40i shines through. First of all, the X4 gets adaptive dampers, which are great for making a softer daily commute; at the same time, they adapt to more aggressive and spirited driving on the weekends. What’s even cooler is that the adaptive system is paired with the GPS system, and in a way, can preload the dampers for upcoming roads situations.

Next, depending on the driving mode of choice (there are five), the steering becomes light or heavy, with the latter in Sport Mode. Also, when in Sport Mode, the exhaust pops enthusiastically, making it sound very sporty. BMW steering has always been great, and the X4 M40i’s doesn’t disappoint. Finally, this coupe is equipped with larger brake discs that stop it on a dime.

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That Top-Notch Interior: The interior of 2019 X4 is both elegant and modern, and for BMW owners, familiar. The M Sport leather seats are supportive, yet comfortable and offer a good balance for both daily and spirited commuting. There is leather all around, complete with leather stitching as well. Then there’s that gorgeous gauge cluster, digital of course, that really adds something to the eyes. Yes, some of the features of this X4 are part of expensive optional packages, but hey, if you’re going drive this BMW, you might as well opt it out properly.

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That Technology: There’s a tonne of technology in this car, just as you would expect.

You’ve got the basics in terms of safety, but there’s more, and you’ve got to pay for it.

For example, the Premium Package Enhanced gives satellite radio, gesture control, Wi-Fi hotspot, ambient lighting and more. You’ve also got a huge heads-up display, which is 75% larger than the previous year. Then of course, there’s BMW’s iDrive system. Compared to previous generations, it’s come a long way and is actually very nice. However, that being said, for some basic functions, you have to navigate through menus, which I find tedious. In addition, the gesture control is cool, where you can increase/decrease volume, and even answer and reject calls by simple gestures of your finger or hand; but, after a while, it becomes a novelty. And finally, if you have an Android, you’re out of luck – no Android Auto, but Apple users, the iPhone is fully integrated.

Why Pass on the X4 M40i: Styling: I know I’m going to get some flak for this because it’s a discussion I’ve had with fellow journalists and general society; the census is mixed. Some love the styling while others don’t.

Personally, I think it’s a smart looking vehicle, but not quite as aggressive looking as the BMW X6, which I like a lot. The closest comparison can be made with the Mercedes GLC Coupe. Both cars are appealing, but I would give the edge to the X4 based on a

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better front end. That being said, styling is purely subjective, and the same can be said for this coupe.

Interior Space: Even though the X4 is longer and wider than the previous generation, the interior, especially the back seat, feels somewhat cramped. It’s almost the same size as the X3, and I would expect more. Mix that with the raking roofline, and you’ve got a back seat that might feel claustrophobic for taller passengers. Front head, shoulder, and foot space is good though. Another thing to note is that compared to a non-coupe, i.e. the X3, there is less cargo room – again this is due to the styling and slanting roofline of the vehicle.

Pricy Optional Packages: Yes, the base price for the X4 M40i is $66,000 – but let me say it again, it’s the base price. Add in some optional packages the sticker tag goes up quite quickly. Our fully optioned test vehicle was just shy of $80,000. That’s a lot of money, especially when the X5 starts at $71,500 and the X6 starts at $73,350.

Final Thoughts: To say that sedans are becoming stale would be premature. But we can with surety say that SUV’s are the hottest selling vehicles today because of all they have to offer. The BMW X4 M40i is a great coupe that would fit and fulfil most buyers’ needs and wants.

Its BMW heritage and new modern styling definitely make it worth considering if you’re in the market for an SUV in this category.

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Planting 2 Million Trees Along the Highway of Heroes

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hen a member of Canada’s Armed Forces falls in combat, his or her final journey is along the Highway of Heroes from CFB Trenton to the Coroner’s Office in Toronto.

Canada is planting 2 million trees along the 401 Highway of Heroes, a tribute to the men and women who fought for Canada in our wars, and a living memorial to the 117,000 who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Every Canadian can be a part of this historic tribute. Look at the names on the cenotaph in YOUR community. Help us to honour those from YOUR community and ensure their spirit lives on in a living tribute!

Representatives and supporters of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign rejoiced over the decision to increase financial support from the Government of Canada. To support the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, the 2019 Federal Budget

proposes to provide $2.9 million over three years, starting in 2019-20, through Veterans Affairs Canada. This funding will

help support the planting of 2,000,000 trees between Trenton and Toronto, one tree for every Canadian that has volunteered for military service during times of conflict.

117,000 of the most prominent trees will be planted along and near the stretch of the 401 known as the Highway of Heroes, one tree for every life lost while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Support from the Government of Canada is crucial to the campaign reaching its $10 million fundraising goal by end of 2020 and ensuring that the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is completed by 2022. Doing our industry proud, Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks have stepped to the plate in support of this initiative.

By the end of our 2018 fiscal year, our campaign raised $3.5 million of our $10 million goal and planted nearly 100,000 trees towards our 2 million tree goal. All of this wouldn’t be possible without your support.

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Trucker Creates Fitness Bench to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

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rucker David Copeland, created a portable fitness bench after he saw truck drivers become accustomed to unhealthy lifestyles.

“You look at any truck stop you go to and you watch the truckers get out of the truck, the first thing you’re going to see is obesity,” says Copeland.

Copeland understands how hard it

is to stay fit on the road, especially as a trucker. David recognizes that truckers can be on the road for long periods of time, and knows that the profession doesn’t lend itself to a healthy lifestyle. Copeland wanted to help bring about positive change.

“It only weighs 25 pounds, it breaks down, it’s easy, easy to store, so if the truck driver is picking up a load [and] they’re

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going to be there at least 30 minutes or an hour they can break the machine out and work out on the body,” Copeland said as he described his creation.

Copeland introduced his fitness bench to truckers at the ‘Truckers Jamboree’ in Joplin; an even for truckers to celebrate what they do and learn what’s new in the industry.

rucking companies expect rates to drop as a result of the economy slowing down.

According to Merrill Lynch, an overwhelming majority of trucking companies expect shipping rates to either fall or stay flat.

The bank came to this conclusion as its Truckload Diffusion Indicator dropped to its weakest level since October 2016.

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by Merrill Lynch notes that the conditions in Florida were “the quietest he has seen it, in his 20 years in Florida through May and June.”

The bank’s data also pointed out that this slow down could turn into something much worse, especially without an immediate end in sight to the Trade War with China.

The Cass Freight Index also shows the same sluggish conditions and backs up Merrill Lynch, as it fell for the fifth straight month in May. Cass Freight warned that “weakness in spot market pricing for many transportation services, especially trucking, is consistent with the negative Cass Shipments Index and … strengthens our concerns about the economy and the risk of ongoing trade policy disputes.”

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Two Months to Switch from AOBRD to ELD in US, 2021 in Canada

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he FMCSA issued a reminder to warn drivers that they only have two more months to switch from Automatic Onboard Recording Devices (AOBRD) to the mandated ELDs. The FMCSA said via a June 18 Facebook post that “By December 16, 2019, all motor carriers presently using an Automatic Onboard Recording Device, must switch over to an Electronic Logging Device registered with FMCSA. See the list of ELDs self-certified by the manufacturer at: https://eld.fmcsa.dot. gov/List.

If the device you are considering is NOT on the list, it’s NOT an ELD.” ELD enforcement started on December 18th, 2017 but at the time the FMCSA allowed a 2-year grace period where drivers could still use AOBRDs. Transport Canada announced this month that it will mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of June 2021 – more than three years after the U.S. first required the time-tracking equipment in the place of paper logbooks. There is still work to do as well. The new rules apply only to federally regulated carriers. Provincial and territorial rules have yet to be unveiled, although transportation ministers for these jurisdictions have already promised to find “harmonized” ground.

While ELDs will already be familiar to cross-border carriers, there will also be a key difference between the devices sold in the U.S. and Canada. Suppliers are responsible for certifying that their ELDs meet U.S. technical standards. In Canada, such work will be left to independent third parties.

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