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CONTENTS

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ADVERTISERS Ace Truck Repairs ............................ 33

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Apna Truck Show .............................. 27 Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. ................ 39 Castrol Heavy Duty ............................ 51 CBS Parts Ltd .....................................11 Challenger ....................................... 53 Champion Towing .............................. 32 Coastal Pacific Xpress ...................... 54 Cool Heat Truck Parts ...................... 45 Cool-it Hiway Services ....................... 35 Cummins .......................................... 05 Esso Husky .................................. 42, 43 First Truck Centre ............................... 13 Freightliner ....................................... 23 Great Dane ....................................... 17 Hendrickson ...................................... 03 Howes Lubricators ........................... 15 Inland Kenworth .......................... 09, 32 JD Factors ......................................... 19 MDF Tire Canada Inc ......................... 31 NSC Compliance ................................ 21 Ocean Trailer ................................ 32, 55

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EQUIPMENT FINANCING SHOULD YOU BUY, LEASE, OR RENT? iekupmYNt PweInYNs KRIdo, lIz kro jW ikrwey ‘qy lE TALLMAN GROUP AND RUSH ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE ikvyN krIey vDIAw FMg nwl lYx dyx SLEEP - THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST AN SLEEP INCREASINGLY STRESSFUL JOB NEW ENHANCEMENTS TO THE WESTERN STAR 4700 BENEFIT DRIVER EXPERIENCE, SAFETY WOMEN TAKING UP SPECIALIZED FREIGHT MOVEMENT THE MELT PROGRAM

Pacific Inland Powertrain....................41 Peterbilt Trucks ................................. 56 Pike Enterprises Ltd .......................... 33 Ramada ........................................... 29 Safety Driven .................................... 49 Slow Lane Sleds ................................. 15 Swank Studios ..................................30

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Titan Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd. ............ 34 Transcore ......................................... 07 Transource Freightways ................... 02 Truckers Together ............................. 37 Valley Freightliner Inc ......................... 31 XTCC (Kool Dudes) ............................. 24 4

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Editor’s Note / sMpwdkI “You Can’t Have Million-Dollar Dreams on Minimum-Wage Ethics.”

Jag Dhatt

Everyone wants to be financially stable – I mean it’s a dream that most have. Being financially stable allows for a comfortable home, nice vehicle, regular vacations and of course, enough cash for the “extras” in life. And some want more than stability; they want to be financially secure and rich. To achieve this, these individuals go the extra mile to achieve their dreams.

In our transport industry, there are countless examples of large companies that were built through the sweat, dedication, and above all, strong work ethics of their owners. These individuals had a goal, made the right plans, and then, worked relentlessly to achieve their goals.

If you want to grow, whether financially, personally, or professionally, look at those who have gone through the growing pains and have achieved success. Most of these people will say the same thing: you need a goal, a strong vision and strong work ethics. In this issue, we bring you some great stories and opinions.

For any new owner/operator, the purchase of a tractor is a big step and Ray Gompf discusses the options, including leasing, buying, or renting. Pash Brar talks about some money woes that affect owner/operators and smaller businesses.

And remember, in order to achieve your dreams, have milliondollar work ethics to achieve your goals.

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Equipment Financing Should you Buy, Lease, or Rent?

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rucking and trucking equipment has a high entry level capital cost business.

Unless you’ve just won the big one, only a very few can walk into a dealership, pick out equipment and lay down the cash for said equipment and drive away, ready to operate.

No matter what equipment you’re acquiring, for whatever purpose, the finance option is as equally important as the equipment itself.

There are a lot of financing options available, from tapping into that inheritance from your rich uncle — which is highly unlikely — to your local banker, slightly more likely but not much, to financing through the dealerships resources all of which leads you to making that last payment then you own it, just in time to replace it and start the cycle of making payments all over again.

So, the question is: do you ever really own it?

Now the questions are this when you’re deciding on the correct financing option available to you: are you married to the equipment? No. Are you going to preserve this piece of equipment for posterity? Probably not. So that expands the financing options. You don’t have to use your own money. If you don’t have to “own” it, now leasing and/or renting can become attractive options.

Both leasing and renting have some distinct tax advantages that few take into consideration. When you “own” the equipment, you get to 8

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depreciate it at a certain rate, over for maintenance, so that $15,000 you a long period of time and you own budget for maintenance and repairs whatever residual value is with that is added to the payment you have to piece of equipment as your asset. the lease company while if you rent, When you lease or rent, whatever the maintenance will probably be you spend is fully deductible in the included. When you lease and have tax year you spend it. One of the a breakdown, and you will have a differences between leasing and breakdown, you eat the downtime. renting is with a lease you basically, When you rent, they get you another in highly simplistic terms, have piece of equipment to complete this that piece of equipment until its particular task during which you had original value has been paid out, the breakdown and do the repairs the residual value belongs to the while you continue working and leasing company. Renting, on the earning. other hand you pay for your use The pros and cons with each over the period of time you use that method of ownership must be piece of equipment prorated over carefully weighed, professionally the expected life of the equipment. analyzed and the agreements Frankly, your raw costs for each very clear to you. Unless you method is very similar, renting will have a Harvard law degree and probably look considerably more but twenty years’ experience, plus an when you include the maintenance outstanding accounting education, in your costings for leasing, then it’s study of all government rules and very comparable. regulations, in all the jurisdictions The thing you have to do is figure you will be operating, with complete out which method of “ownership” understanding of every applicable works for you. You do this with rule, then rely on the professionals the help and advice of to help you negotiate your your accountant. Your contracts with respect to lawyer can help with financing options. these decisions, but your The best way is to create accountant is better a series of comparative qualified in the matters of spread sheets, detailing money and how to use a every potential expense, combination of your money then you are going to know and other people’s money. exactly what your costs are.

Hint, use other people’s If you don’t know precisely money as much as possible. what your costs are to G. Ray Gompf Leasing is like owning in three decimal points, then that you are still responsible how are you going to know WESTERN EDITION

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if any particular piece of work will make you a profit. Every piece of work must carry either a profit or some practical reason to do it at less than profitable.

On every spreadsheet I’ve seen that has been prepared solely by the entrepreneur creating it, the line marked ROI (Return On Investment) is completely ignored, the other line item is how much the entrepreneur is going to pay themselves. Don’t ever forget either of these line items, in fact, put those items in first.

Return on investment isn’t about how much you have invested. It’s about how much has been invested to make this particular operation workable whether or not it has been your money.

Here is the value of including ROI. You are always doing one of two things with respect to your transportation equipment. One, you are paying for the piece(s) of equipment you’re using. Two, you’re paying for the next piece(s) of equipment you will be using in the future. Just because the equipment is “paid for” doesn’t mean that it should be used with no accounting line on the spreadsheet.

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choose to acquire. Equity is your money. If you ignore ROI, you’ll be constantly struggling just to stay ahead of today. The slightest miscalculation could put you into deficit and now you’re in subsidize mode. It doesn’t take long for over spending your budget, over spending your income, to become the crush that financially bankrupts you.

There is one form of financing equipment that could really work against you.

You should always have one rule that isn’t to be broken. That rule is “never let the guy who gives you work hold your financing notes, too”.

This rule is for you so you are not trapped on one hand by a note where you owe your employer money therefore feel loyalty to stay there whether you are getting enough work to stay or not. There are employers out there who will use this form of financing to freeze you out of work to ensure your failure but usually after the majority of the note has been paid.

This financing plan is affectionately referred to as “the never never plan”, where your “employer” buys the equipment then leases it back to you. This does everything for the “employer” and not too much for the leasee. The employer now has a

worker totally under his control, has an employee who has no choice but do his bidding up to and including things that could cause the employee grief.

This program was set up for those with a poor credit rating to simulate ownership on the surface but with much more sinister reasons.

No matter how much your credit rating is poor, don’t fall for this methodology for financing. Sure, the company will point to successes but in reality, there are many more failures than successes for the leasee.

The “employer” can and does release the same equipment to another poor sucker when you fail having virtually completed your original contract.

Now not every “employer” will try to cheat you out of your hard work but the chances are enhanced so greatly that it simply isn’t worth the your risk. It’s up to you during your due diligence plan to make that determination but be warned.

If you won the big one, the financing decisions maybe a bit easier, of course, but even so, you may not want to use your own money for acquisitions of equipment.

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First Electric Volvo Trucks Delivered to Customers

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olvo Trucks delivered its first all-electric vehicles on 19 February – a refuse truck to waste and recycling companyRenova,andadistributiontrucktothelogistics company DB Schenker and partner haulier TGM, operating in Sweden.

The Volvo FL Electric trucks are part of a pre-series developed in collaboration with selected customers. Series production of the Volvo FL Electric and its powerful sibling, the Volvo FE Electric,willcommencewithalimitednumberoftrucks for the European markets in the second half of 2019.

The absence of motor noise and exhaust emissions contributes to better working conditions for the drivers and a quieter, cleaner urban environment.

“Our close collaboration with drivers and customers has enabled us to develop, in a short space of time, electrified transport solutions that meet high requirementsintermsofperformance,drivingdistances, cargo handling and vehicle use,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

The drivers who will operate the electric trucks have had the opportunity to test-drive them prior to delivery, as part of the operator training. “The drivers were particularly impressed with the responsive driveline,

delivering fast and seamless acceleration, and the low noise level,” summarizes Roger Alm. “We will continue to develop our electrified offering. At the sametime,wearesteadilyreducingtheenvironmentalandclimate impact of our diesel and gas powered trucks, primarily through energy-efficient drivelines,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

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Tallman Group and Rush Enterprises announce Joint Venture

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allman Group, the largest International Truck dealership in Canada, announced today that it has signed an agreement to enter into a new joint venture with Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America.

Tallman Group and Rush

Roger Poirier, CFA, President.

“This is a very exciting partnership for our entire network of employees and customers that have known and trusted Tallman Group for 45 years. This partnership will give us tremendous access to industry leading technology which should greatly enhance our entire customer service

Enterprises will each own 50 percent of the new joint venture entity, which will operate Tallman Group’s network of commercial vehicle dealerships in Canada. The formation of the joint venture is subject to customary closing conditions, but the parties expect the transaction to close on February 25, 2019. Tallman Group will be rebranded to Rush Truck Centres of Canada Limited and will operate under the same leadership of Kevin G. Tallman, Chief Executive Officer and

experience.” Says Kevin G. Tallman, Chief Executive Officer, Tallman Group “Our cross-border customers will greatly benefit by having priority access to the largest commercial dealership group in North America.

We are looking forward to utilizing this joint venture as a platform to accelerate our growth strategy in Canada with the support of Rush Enterprises.”

“I am extremely excited to announce Rush Enterprises’ joint

venture with Tallman Group,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rush Enterprises, Inc. “The Tallman family has built a successful and respected International Truck dealership network in Ontario, which is consistently recognized as one of the best performing International Truck dealership groups in North America. We believe this joint venture will provide customers with best-in-class service by combining the advanced operating systems developed by Rush Enterprises with the operational abilities of the Tallman Group.”

Rush added. Rush Enterprises is a publicly traded corporation led by W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas. Rush (NASDAQ: RUSHA) (NASDAQ: RUSHB) reported $4.7 billion in revenue in 2017. With 110 locations in 22 states, Rush is the largest commercial vehicle dealer in North America. The company employs 6,900 people and sold nearly 32,800 trucks in 2017.

Natural Gas-Powered Truck Sales Drop

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ccording to a quarterly report from ACT Research, U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 retail sales rose 13% in 2017, but slid 23% year-to-date through November 2018. Year-todate sales in November 2017 were up 9%.

“On a nominal basis, natural gas retail sales are down about 700 units for the first eleven months of 2018 on a year-overyear basis,”saidKenVieth,senior partner and general manager at ACT Research.

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fleets, as well as transit and school bus operators.”

Vieth attributed the drop to a narrowed fuel price spread between diesel and natural gas.

“That said, it is important to remember that the conversion of a fleet from diesel to natural gas doesn’t rest entirely on the savings of fuel,” he added. “Natural gas offers more consistent fuel pricing and is one way fleets can meet more stringent environmental requirements, particularly where renewable natural gas is available.

Transportation power is no longer

a one-size-fits-all proposition. All viable commercial vehicle power alternatives, from diesel and natural gas to electric of all kinds, must now be considered to accurately measure potential cost savings, while meeting future emissions.”

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No Money Blues

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have seen a recent increase in financial problems with clients.

They have been trying to buy or lease equipment and literally have no money. This has been causingissuesatdealershipsandfinancing institutions due to wasted time and lack of respect. A dealership and the bank both want to help you own a piece of equipment. They are both your partners when making a purchase, so when you approachthemforassistanceandyouhave no money in your bank account, it gets very frustrating.

I think its common sense that if you have no money you cannot buy something. If I go to a grocery store and pick up a gallon of milk, I cannot leave the store with the milk without first paying.

The same is true for equipment. If your bank account is empty, do not go to a dealership or commit yourself to a piece of equipment.

I had one driver who went from BC to Washington State to go look at a piece of equipment. The dealership was not open as it was a weekend, but they opened just to show him the equipment. He said he would buy the equipment and made a commitment. After all the paperwork was done by the financial institution and the dealership to export the equipment from the USA to Canada the driver would not sign. He kept delaying and making excuses. I finally asked, “Do you not have any money for the down payment?” He claimed he did. I knew he was lying and called to speak to fellow drivers from his fleet. I asked what they knew about him.

He was described as “broke and lazy.”

In fact he did one load with a B-train flat deck trailer and dropped off his plates to the fleet and ran away because the work was “too hard.” He eventually said he didn’t want the equipment after weeks of dawdling “claiming that work was too slow” when in fact he had no down payment. He was trying to finance his truck to get money for the down payment 18

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but was declined because his truck had commented on the age. I asked to see the high mileage and he had poor credit. money. He said he would have it, but then Knowing he had no money, is where I called in a few days and said he didn’t. He wonder why did he go to the dealership in was relying on his brother to get a line of the first place? The dealership lost over credit from the bank so he could take his $2,000 in paperwork that was done, time brother’s borrowed money and use it as a of opening the dealership on a weekend down payment. The brother was declined and commission lost. The bank also lost for the line of credit. At least he admitted well over $1,000 in paperwork that was he didn’t have the money, but again completed and also multiple phone calls. why did he commit to buying a piece of He wasted everyone’s time and a different equipment when he had NO MONEY to driver who wanted the same piece of begin with. I have seen an influx of these equipment had been told it was already no money driver’s in the last few months. sold and he actually HAD MONEY to Theywastetimeandmoneyofdealerships buy it. In the end this penniless driver is and financial institutions knowing they now banned from the dealership and will have nothing in the bank. If you want never be given the opportunity to own this to buy a piece of equipment, then please equipment in the future. save some money for a down payment I got a call from some gentlemen FIRST before making any visits or calls in Calgary. They were bragging how to a dealership or local bank. Once they they were going to buy five pieces of know your name and see that you wasted equipment. I could tell on the phone time by trying to buy with no money, they were “all talk.” They had also you might just end up on a list that will called the dealership not knowing that get you banned from buying anything in I was very close to them and I would the future. Business is business, money find out everything. They were trying to talks, and time is money. So work hard comparison shop. But when you have and save money FIRST and THEN go no money, why shop at all? They finally equipment shopping. Remember, your admitted they were short on money and local equipment dealership wants you to would call back as I rolled my eyes. They buy from them. That’s why they’re there. tried calling a few weeks later saying to They want to help you and partner with please give four weeks and between the you. The bank is the same. They want five of them they would maybe be able to to loan money to deserving clients. Be save enough for a down payment on one up front and honest with both the bank piece of equipment. I said there’s nothing and the dealership. Don’t say you’re for sale. I didn’t even call back, I simply great, have lots of money, and have great texted that nothing was available for sale. credit when you don’t. Tell the truth and I don’t know ANY dealership that will the bank and dealership will get creative holdinventoryforamonthontheirlotthat and see what they can do to help you. they can sell now to someone Remember that the bank and who has money, while you try dealership don’t want just a to scrounge up a down payment. client, they want a customer. A Again, why did you even call customer is someone who does when you have NO MONEY? repeated business. They want Ihadanotherdrivercommitto you to come back over and over. a brand new piece of equipment.

So treat them with respect and I was already suspicious because honesty and they will try their of his age. He was in his early best to make your dreams of Pash Brar 20’s. The dealership also owning equipment come true.

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Meritor Launches 22 Electrification Programs

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eritor announced that it has 22 electrification programs with global OEMs that is expected to put at least 130 fully electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks on the road through 2020.

“Theseemission-freesolutionsoffered underMeritor’sBlueHorizontechnology brand have the potential to transform the industry by meeting the rising global demand for clean, electric-powered drivetrains that we believe will deliver a high-efficiency solution that greatly reduces the total cost of ownership for our customers,” said John Bennett, vicepresident and chief technology officer for Meritor. “These programs position Meritor for future growth in an emerging industry segment.”

Meritor’s eCarrier platform integrates an electric motor into the axle, which frees up space for batteries and other components.Thisdesignisthefoundation for various drivetrain configurations,

includingfullelectric,hybridandsingleor tandem axles with various options based onproductapplicationforvehicleClasses 5 through 8.

Among the 130 commercial vehicles

expected to be placed into service by 2020, 60 of these trucks received funding from the California Air Resources Board as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions in freight facilities.

BMO Continues Support for WIT

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he Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced todaythatBMOTransportation Finance renewed its Gold Level Partnership to continue supporting the nonprofit association’s efforts to increase the number of women employed in the transportation industry.

BMO Transportation Finance has supported WIT since 2014. In addition to providingfinancialsupport,thecompany actively participates in the association.

John Dietze, Managing Director, Dealer Sales, serves on the board of directors for boththeWITAssociationandFoundation.

“BMOTransportationFinanceisproud to be a part of Women in Trucking, and is focused on accelerating diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Dietze.

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efforts in advancing the role of women at work and in the community. BMO’s participationinWITisanaturalextension of the values our business holds.”

“This industry needs more women, as both drivers and corporate leaders,” said Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO. “With support from business leaders like BMO Transportation Finance, we are able to increase the visibility of the critical issue of gender diversity and encourage women around the world to see transportation as a viable career opportunity.”

Since 2007, WIT has been committed to encouraging women to consider careers in the trucking industry, addressing obstacles that might keep them from succeeding, and celebrating the success of its

members. WIT’s annual Accelerate!

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Cummins to Supply Kalmar with Driveline for New Electric Terminal Tractor

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uilding on their long history of collaboration, Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI)announcedtoday that Kalmar, part of Cargotec, selected it to be the electrification solution provider fortheelectricterminaltractorofferingfor the European market.

“We’re excited to take on the next phase in our journey in providing electric solutions to industrial markets in collaboration with Kalmar,” said Julie Furber, Executive Director – Electrified Power, Cummins. “By combining

Kalmar’s next-generation terminal tractor platform with our lithium-ion battery expertise and experience in system integration, we will be able to deliver market leading, optimized electric powertrain solutions for port and distribution customers.”

Kalmar T2 Terminal TractorSlated to be launched in 2020, the Kalmar electric terminal tractor will be equipped with a 107 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of DC fast charge. This means that operators can take advantage of opportunitycharging during shift breaks.

To maintain battery life, a thermal management system keeps it within the optimal temperature range, enabling the machine to operate in a rangeofclimates.TheCumminsdriveline solutioneliminatesneedforatransmission on a terminal tractor, simplifying the

overallsystemandreducingmaintenance needs.

“In line with our commitment to have a comprehensiveelectricproductportfolio by 2021, we’re delighted to announce that we will be releasing our second electric terminal tractor in 2020 with Cummins as our electrification solution provider,” saidGinaLopez,VicePresident,Terminal Tractors,Kalmar.“WeselectedCummins becauseofourlongstandingco-operation in providing world-class drivetrain platforms, their global reach, and their strongcommitmenttoleadingtheindustry in electrification solutions.”

In 2017, Cummins announced its commitment to invest $500 million in electrification across many applications, markets and regions over a period of three years. Cummins Electrified Power business’ 200 engineers are solely focused on inventing electrified power solutions for its customers. In 2018, the company announcedpartnershipsandcollaborations with on- and off-highway OEMs who are working on electrification solutions in products ranging from bus to medium duty trucks, light commercial vehicles, excavators and drayage trucks.

Love’s Plans to Add More Private Parking Spaces for Truckers in 2019

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According to a survey conducted by the ATRI(AmericanTransportationResearch Institute), availability of parking has been the second-most important issue facing truckers for the past two years.

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However, Archard also noted that it’s not an easy task planning for a new truck stop, despite the high demand.

He says, “Sometimes the land is not always available, sometimes the price is prohibitive. Plus, zoning restrictions and congestion in cities can prevent Love’s from finding a site suitable for a location.”

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Nikola Motors announces all-electric version of the semi truck as Tesla Semi changes the game

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ikola Motors, an electric and hydrogen truck startup, is announcing new all-electric versions of their semi trucks in order to compete with Tesla Semi.

The startup first announced plans for a hybrid electric and natural gas semi truck over 3 years ago.

They later changed their plans to hybrid battery-electric and fuel cell hydrogen trucks with plans for a massive hydrogen supply chain and fueling station network.

Later,Teslaunveileditsall-electricsemi truck that showed battery-electric class 8 vehicles were viable and it changed many people’s perspectives.

At the time, Nikola Motors mocked Tesla’s effort – arguing that they couldn’t achieve the range that they were claiming on battery-electric only.

Now they are announcing batteryelectric versions for two of their truck models: They are only talking about Nikola Tre and Nikola Two – and not Nikola One, which is their main long-range truck: The company says that this announcement does not affect its plan for hydrogenstationsandtheyplanhydrogen versions of their trucks.

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Well, I don’t like to say ‘I told you so’.

Who am I kidding? I love to say ‘I told you so’.

I’ve been saying that Nikola Motors’ hydrogen fuel cell plans made no sense when you have something like Tesla Semi on the market.

Now they are still saying that the hydrogen fuel cell version is going to be an option, but I think this is a just a slow phase-out of the plan – though I’m sure Nikola will not admit that.

But I’m still not on board with Nikola for several reasons.

First off, their patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla is just ridiculous and the fact that they think it’s a good idea to pursue that shows bad character and weakness.

Secondly, they are all over the place. They first started off with plans for a CNG powertrain, then switched to hydrogen, and now I expect that they will slowly phase this out to battery-electric.

I think that by the time their trucks will be ready and they deploy hydrogen stations and the entire infrastructure required to produce the hydrogen to fuel those trucks, batteryelectric semi trucks will

have already surpassed them in performance and cost.

As for efficiency, which is the actual problemthatbattery-electricandhydrogen trucks are trying to solve, there’s no doubt thatbatteriesaremuchmoreefficientthan powering vehicles with hydrogen.

Battery-electric trucks also have a charging infrastructure issue, but it’s a much more simple one to solve since there’s already a vast electric grid to support the deployment of charging stations.

If I am a fleet operator, I would be much more interest in a Tesla Semi right now than in a hydrogen truck.

Good on Nikola to offer some all-electric options, but I think they might be too far behind at this point because they held on to hydrogen for too long.

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tress on truckers grows daily. Sleep deprivation, insufficient training for new drivers, insufficient pay, health concerns, and being away from family and friends are all difficulties faced by truckers.The burden of moving Canada’s goods to markets falls on the shoulders of strong, safe, experienced drivers. Rest periods and getting sufficient sleep are keys to coping with the pressures.

Here are some tips for getting the most from the hours you have available for rest and sleep.

• Ensure you get a night of good sleep at least every 2 to 3 days. To do this and reduce your stress .level, take a hotel room, stay with a friend or at an Air BNB. • Abstain from caffeine, alcohol and heavy meals prior to sleep. According to sleepadvisor.org indigestion, impaired judgement and exhaustion are risks you face if your body is busy digesting food when it should be sleeping. If you’re determined to have that big meal and drink, get off the road earlier, have your meal, andwait 2 to 3 hours before turning in. You will then have a more restful sleep.

• Get out of your truck throughout the day to keep your body from stiffening, which leads to fatigue, weight gain and back pain.

Exercising for one to two minutes every half hour (as recommended by Webmd.com) is not always possible, but do stretch and get the blood moving by taking a break every 2 to 3 hours. This can make a huge difference in your wellbeing.

• Avoid temptation. The cab of your truck is your domain. It should stay that way. Make sure the food you have while on the road is healthy with good vitamin and fibre content. Snacking on vegetables fits this need.

• Maintain a routine. Psychology Today emphasizes the importance of a consistent routine for your mental health and alertness. Don’t worry about when you start, take a rest or a meal break. You don’t need the added pressure.

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LDs have caused quite a bit of controversy this past year; however, experts are saying that the mandate has shined a light on HOS and detention causing a tighter collaboration between carriers and shippers.

NowthattheindustryhasELDs,people can more closely calculate the effects excessivedetentionhasonproductivity— causing shippers to maintain efficiency at the warehouse level to increase turnaround time.

Sam Hough, Executive Vice President and COO for Covenant Transport Services, said, “We have been fortunate to develop deep-seated relationships with customers that allow transparency,

which promotes empathy and a greater understanding of how to use a professional driver’s hours better.”

Additionally, the enforcement of the ELD mandate forced poor-quality performers out of the industry in the sense that they were not typically compliant withHOSregulationsandwere oftentimes responsible for a higher number of incidents.

Research Vice President for Transportation Technology at Gartner, Bart De Muynck, said that ELDs “actually drove capacity out of the industry,” but the shakeout of carriers was overall beneficial as “the worst of the worst left the industry.”

ELDs are also benefiting brokerage arms, as access to real-time data sets can allow for more accurate assumptions on available capacity.

President of SJ Consulting Group, Satish Jindel, said he believes ELDs will also provide fleets with a new set of predictive analytics that will give them thetools toanalyze the best opportunities.

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eavy-duty truck brake technology has advanced over the years and continues to be an important safety feature for trucks and trailers. All brakes are not created equal, however, so it is important to understand the differences.

There are two types of air brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes. Though both types use the same principles of friction to slow a vehicle down, air disc brakes have many advantages over drum brakes.

The trucking industry is trending toward air disc brakes because safety, efficiency, and in some situations, a lower total cost of ownership. Disc brakes enhance safety by providing shorter stopping distances than drum brakes and improving trailer in-line braking stability.

The stopping distance for disc brakes can be 25 to 30 feet less than drum brakes, depending on tires, speed, conditions, and the braking system on the tractor.

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than drum brakes, because they provide stable and uniform braking, which helps brake components last longer. This means they provide superior braking efficiency and remain in optimum adjustment.

Additionally, service intervals are generally longer for disc brakes than drum brakes, and service technicians can change disc brake pads in 25% of the time it takes to change a drum brake shoe.

While disc brakes typically have a higher upfront cost than drum brakes, they can have a lower total cost of ownership.

Consider the Following Factors: • Longer service intervals and shorter service times equal lower maintenance costs and more uptime for the trailer.

• Rust jacking, which is common on drum brake shoes, is virtually eliminated on disc brakes.

• Disc brakes eliminate the need for S-cams, slack adjusters, brake drums, brake shoes and bushings, rollers, and springs in a parts maintenance inventory.

• Disc brakes reduce the chance of CSA brake violations for brakes out of adjustment, which can put the trailer out of service.

The Bottom Line: Though the upfront cost may be higher, spec’ing a trailer with air disc brakes can increase the overall safety and efficiency of the trailer.

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Speed Limiter On The Table in U.S.

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“We’re very dissatisfied from what we’ve gotten from DOT in the last 12 years, so we’re hoping Congress, or even President Trump himself, will get this thing done,” Steve Owings, Road Safe America’s President said.

“Certainly an infrastructure bill could be a good vehicle for this. But since 2006 we’ve been through Republican and Democratic administrations oversee a rulemaking that has been stuck in limbo at the Department of Transportation, so

we also think the President could just ask DOT why they haven’t done this yet, and tell them go do it.”

The group points to a Federal Motor CarrierSafetyAdministration(FMCSA) study thatfoundtrucksfailingto utilize their speed limiters had a 200 percent higher highwayspeed crash rate compared to trucks using their limiters.

The ATA has consistently supported requiring speed limiters set at 65 mph for trucks manufactured after 1992, but only if the same speed limit was also set for cars.

“Highways are safest when all vehicles travel at the same relative speed,” said OOIDA President,ToddSpencer.“This wisdom has always been true

and has not ever changed.”

In regards to AEB (automatic emergencybraking),thetwogroupsfound that AEB systems can prevent over 2,500 crashes annually.

Uber Freight Seeks to Mitigate ‘Detention Time’ Problem

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Shipping firms are held responsible for what is called “detention time,” when freight is not ready within a two-hour window. Industry standards require shippers to pay an hourly rate for the hours a trucker is stranded waiting for warehouse activity. Unfortunately, according to a DAT Solutions—a transportation information service— survey, only about 3% of drivers reported they had received detention pay for 90% of their claims made against shippers. In 38

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other words, truckers are spending their owntimewaitingforshipmentswhenthey should be on the road.

In a long sought-after solution to the problem, Uber Freight announced last week that its app would allow drivers to rate retailers and warehouses on several key elements, including speed of loading and unloading. Uber says it has already received 10,000 unique reviews of warehouses and shippers. Uber also claims that drivers are intent on rating shippers on timeliness as well as facility aspects such as parking, food, bathrooms and more.

Drivers now have the ability to ding shippers who are tardy in making freight available, hopefullyensuringimprovements industry wide. Don Thornton, a senior vice president at DAT Solutions,said,“Driverdetention is an urgent issue that must be

addressed by our industry. It’s a matter of fairness.” A broad majority of truckers— approximately 80%—indicated there are shippers they will absolutely not contract with because of detention issues.

In an industry where drivers are at a premium with widespread shortages, it appears essential that shippers reduce wait time and keep trucks on the road.

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Convoys Converge on Ottawa

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bout 150 trucks from the west converged at the Antrim Truck Stop where they rested for the big day on the Hill attempting to get the government to listen — the government didn’t, but the point was made.

Sure, there were numerous issues that needed to be voiced but Glen Carritt of the United We Roll said it best “we’re here to unite Canada”.

There were also about 60 trucks joined the convoyfromAtlanticCanada,plustherewere 40 or so trucks from the local Ottawa region that joined in.

The people in the convoy, mostly proudly wearing yellow vests, were directed

by Hill Security, to a section of Parliament Hillcoveredin deep snow. There was another section nicely cleared of snow and separated by barriers from the deep snow section that one Hill Security official was heard say was for AntiFa. The peaceful protesters relegated to deep snow, the cleared area for the violent people whose only message was that of disruption.

To their credit, the convoy people never took the bait from AntiFa so the day was peaceful. Police and security personnel allowed those in the convoy to have plenty of microphone time.

Andrew Scheer and Max Bernier did come out and speak with the convoy people but not one member of the government made an appearance. Mind you, it was difficult for the liberal members to come outside because the chaos that’s resulted from the SNC Lavalin scandal, the resignations of too many people, and the possibility of a hostile crowd.

It turned out to be a great day for Canada, for the government, not so much.

Tomorrow is another day. The convoy will be back for another day of message delivery.

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New Enhancements to the Western Star 4700 Benefit Driver Experience, Safety

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esternStar’smostpopular truck model has been updated with several new enhancements that make it lighter, safer, more productive and faster to upfit. The enhanced 4700 is on display for the first time at World of Concrete 2019 in booth #C5675.

“Since introducing the 4700 in 2011, customer acceptance has continued to exceed expectations,” said Samantha Parlier, vice president of marketing and product strategy for Western Star. “We know customers already appreciate the truck’s versatility and dependability, and our newest features will deliver at an even higher level.”

New Cummins Engine, More Powertrain Options, Easier Upfitting for Body Builders “The 4700 has always been all about providingcustomerswiththechoicesthat are best matched for their exact business needs,”saidParlier.“Ournewpowertrain options expand the adaptability of the already versatile 4700.”

4700 trucks and tractors can now be spec’d with the new Cummins X12 engine. This ultra-lightweight engine increases payload capacity, which boosts profitability for vocational customers.

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productivity without compromising the power required for tough vocational jobs.

And,front-andrear-enginePTOofferings enablemoreupfittingoptions,abenefitto both customers and body builders.

The Cummins X12 engine, which delivers up to 1700 lb.-ft. of torque and 500HP, has a low-friction design that is well-suited for higher MPGs. It is compatible with a broad range of fully automatic,automatedmanualandmanual transmissions, and has oil drain, filter and fuel filter replacement intervals that rival comparable engines.

Another new option is the Detroit™ DT12™automatedmanualtransmission, which can now be spec’d for Detroitpowered 4700s. With features such as creep mode, hill start aid and a precise pneumatic shift and clutch control, the DT12 gives a smoother ride and reduces driver fatigue.

The enhanced 4700 also has additional upfit-friendly improvements, including updates to the electrical system – such as the addition of a third Power Distribution Module – and improved interface connections on the back floor of the cab, as well as four new options for trailer connections.

“The 4700 is a workhorse, and our customers want it to get on the job as fast as possible. That’s why we made the 4700 easier for body builders to upfit,” said Parlier.

Refreshed Interior, Western Star Style Renowned for its interiors, the inside of the 4700 has been refreshed to help drivers stay focused on the road and more productive throughout the day.

Larger gauges on the instrument panel provide improved visibility, and a new LCD dash display delivers more information to the driver in an intuitive format.FourcustomizableLEDindicators are available for body builders to keep the operator informed of various truck functions, data and alerts.

The truck’s multi-function steering wheel offers the driver easy-to-reach access to cruise control, radio functions, phone controls and dash display menus.

“We worked directly with customers to create an environment that drivers can customize to best meet the needs of their specific job and lifestyle,” noted Parlier.“Fromdash-mountedUSBports for personal mobile devices, to a variety of mounting and pre-wire options for telematics systems, the 4700 is easier than ever to operate.”

For the first time, the 4700 can now be spec’d with a 40-inch low or ultra-low roof StarLight sleeper. This additional space can be used for extra storage or fitted with a comfortable mattress.

Packed with Safety Features Several new features will keep drivers and others on the road safer.

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WabcoOnGuardusesabumper-mounted radar unit to track vehicles and objects in the truck’s path, and then automatically applies the brake if the driver doesn’t slow the truck in time. Bendix lane departure cameratracksthetruck’slanepositionand provides audible warnings to the driver.

AddedParlier:“We’reproudthatthe 4700 has been an ever-growing number of customers’ choice for eight years, and we know that our new enhancements will make their experience even better and more profitable.”

FedEx appoints New President

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edEx appoints Raj Subramaniam to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)asDavidBronczekmade the personal decision to retire.

Subramaniam has already been with FedEx for 27 years and currently serves as the President and CEO of FedEx Express. His new duties will be inadditiontohiscurrentroleand will officially begin on March 1, 2019. “FedEx has a deep bench oftalent,andIamconfidentthat the transition will be seamless,” FedEx Corporation Chairman and CEO Fred Smith stated.

“Raj has significant experience in many areas of our portfolio, which will be vital as he steps into this position.”

Bronczek will leave FedEx on February 28, 2019, under an agreement that he will not work for FedEx competitors.

Fred Smith also stated in a press release, “On behalf of the board and management team, we recognize Dave for his years of service to FedEx.” WESTERN EDITION

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Is MELT the Panacea?

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ntario has a Minimum Entry Level Training requirement for all commercial drivers. At least four other provinces are considering a MELT requirement for their licensed commercial drivers. But, is MELT the answer?

MELT will not encourage drivers to improve their skill level. MELT will not improve the pay level of those with higher skill level than MELT trained personnel. MELT will not recognize longevity in the trade. In fact, MELT will dumb down the skill level of all drivers to Minimum.

MELT should be the beginning of career long skills development instead of the way it’s structured, MELT is the be all, end all.

The hope is that MELT will just be the first step in a life long career of learning.

The reality is that MELT will always remain the Minimum.

When Mike Holmes, from HGTV, says the minimum building code isn’t good enough, we believe him because Mike does it right — the first time. Why then are we buying into a government minimum standard to be all we should have when it

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comes to road safety?

Last April we witnessed an horrific wreck in Humboldt, Saskatchewan.

Because, the truck driver involved in that wreck plead guilty to spare the victim families from reliving the horrors but as an industry we were cheated out of our responsibilities being tried. Sure, one employer paid a price, a driver will pay a huge price, but it should be an industry not just paying the price but learning how better to serve those industry front line workers. Let’s not sit back and relinquish our responsibilities to that one company, that one driver. Everyone in the trucking industry bears responsibility for being more interested in bottom lines than safety.

If we can bring about a situation where truck driving, no, commercial driving is recognized as a skilled trade with a life long career path of testable advancements then that one company’s, that one driver’s paying the price for Humboldt will not have been in vain.

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Eberspaecher and Sharda Motor Sign Joint Venture Agreement

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berspaecher Exhaust Technology International and ShardaMotorIndustriesLtd.todaysignedanagreement for a 50:50 joint venture. In future, in order to comply with the highest emission standard Bharat Stage VI, the new joint venture will develop, produce and sell exhaust aftertreatment systems for Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers. The products will be utilized in trucks and buses from 2020 onwards.

ShardaMotor,theleadinglocalexhaust aftertreatment system manufacturer in India, and Eberspaecher, the global technology leader in emission control technologies for commercial vehicles which meet the highest emission standards, each will own 50 percent of the new joint venture Eberspaecher Sharda Exhaust Technology Pvt. Ltd. Both parties see the joint venture as the future of environmentally friendly mobility: “Our customers will benefit from this partnership because they will gain local market expertise coupled with our global technology and production know-how – for significantly reduced emissions from long-distance and distribution traffic in India,”emphasizesDrThomasWaldhier, COOEberspaecherExhaustTechnology.

Ajay Relan, Managing Director Sharda Motor adds: “This partnershipisanimportantstepforourcompanyinimplementing high-tech products for a clean mobility. With our existing client

and supplier base we bring local expertise into the joint venture company.”

New technology plants In future, exhaust aftertreatment technology meeting the new emission standard Bharat Stage VI will be manufactured at several locations. This representsamajortechnologicalleapfrom the previous Bharat Stage IV standard and requires far more complex emission control solutions. The standard will enter into force in mid-2020 and will be in line with the Euro 6 standard in Europe. For the initial start of production two new technology plants will be launched, one in the City of Pune and the other in Northern India. The first exhaust systems will be manufactured in the second half of 2019.

For Eberspaecher, the cooperation is another important milestone of the consistent implementation of its growth strategy. The aim is to continue to build a leading position in the Asian commercial vehicle exhaust technology markets. In August2018,theEsslingen-basedsupplier set up another joint venture company in China in order to meet the growing demand for effective emission control systems and ensure environmentally friendly mobility. In the future, the company will offer emission reduction systems for commercial vehicles, which will meet the China 6 standard from 2020 onwards.

Kriska Welcomes Icon to the KTG Fold

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TG is proud to welcome the management, drivers and staff of Icon Transportation Logistics Ltd. (ITL) of Puslinch, Ontario into the group. ITL will continue to be led

by General Manager Alen Delija.

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“ITL is a great fit with the Kriska Transportation Group.” remarked KTG CEO, Mark Seymour, “We’re happy to

bring their team of drivers and staff into the KTG family. ITL’s expedited team service is an exciting new addition to our transportation menu. We know that they have been growing in this space and we hope to help them achieve that.”

“Becoming part of KTG offers ITL the opportunity to access a network of transportationcompaniesthatwillhelpus better serve our existing customers.” says Alen Delija, “We’re excited to be part of a group that will help to grow our reach and share our strengths.”

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Women Taking Up Specialized Freight Movement

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one Star Transportation, a specialized heavy haul carrier, noticed an extreme uptick in their female driver applicant pool which CFO, Kristi Williams, attributes to the jobs paying better.

“Women truck drivers, like women in other fields, want to earn more money and respect in their careers,” said Williams. “They want access to the same advancement opportunities as men. As a professional truck driver, that means taking on jobs in which they haul bigger, more specialized freight.”

Paula Stroud, a driver for Lone Star’s elite four-axle tractor fleet qualified to haul freight of any length, width, and weight said, “I’ve heard a woman shouldn’t be doing this. It’s not your place. You shouldn’t be out here doing a man’s job, and certainly shouldn’t be doing a man’s job better than him.”

CEO of Women in Trucking, Ellen Voie, said, “It’s different today— women make up 7 percent of the over-the-road truck drivers, and they are moving all types of freight. You’ll find them driving tankers, hazardous waste, and extreme over-dimensional loads. Pay is a major consideration when women transition into moving larger freight, but so is the challenge it brings.”

Ellen adds, “Women truck drivers bring a higher level of safety to the industry. They work well with customers, and they’re an important demographic as the trucking industry tries to fill professional driver positions.”

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The Quest for Front End Protection

By Gerald Wubs, Mechanical Designer for Magnum Trailer & Equipment

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ccording to research by Freight Transportation Research, sales of new Class 8 trucks will reach 350,000 units in 2019. Millions of km will pass under these shiny beauties, each filled with the risk of a collision.

What can operators do to minimise the risk of harm and loss of income from a collision? Unfortunately, factory fitted components don’t offer enough protection. In the hunt for fuel economy, manufacturersaredesigninglighter,more aerodynamic trucks. Gone are the days when boxy cabs and square cut hoods forced their way through the air by brute horsepower and gone are the days of cheap diesel.

Today’s trucks showcase the advancements in materials and design technology. Lightweight metals like aluminum are being used, as are composites and other high-tech plastics.

Refinement is obvious in all areas includinginsidethecab. Thereis however one area where new trucks suffer. In the search for better drag coefficients and reduced weight, metal front bumpers have been ousted by a slick molded front fascia. Made from plastic, the shape and weight are very good. So, what is the problem? The problem is that the number of obstacles present on the road has increased and these new bumpers do not provide the best protection 48

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There is no short answer to whether you need auxiliary protection. There are many instances where the risk of an animal encounter is highly probable, let alone a vehicle collision. Here are two reasons you should be considering front end protection: 1. Economics: If you drive in places where you see animals along the road it’s likely you may collide with one at some point. A collision with an average size animal can do thousands of dollars in mechanical damage. But that’s just the beginning - your truck could be off the road for an extended time, resulting in a loss of revenue. Even with a bumper you could still sustain damage to your rig, but that damage will likely be significantly reduced. There is also a greater chance that your truck is still driveable. With the added protection of a bumper, you may be able to complete your haul and make repairs when it is convenient to you instead of a costly tow.

2. Safety: Drivers of trucks with bumpers have a reduced tendency to swerve for an animal, knowing that the bumper has protected their truck in the past. Thissignificantlylimitsthepotential for residual damage with other cars or roadside obstacles.

Recently a Magnum customer’s truck was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the wrong lane. The truck driver was able to bring his rig to a safe stop; the bumper

took the brunt of the collision and the front tires and axle were undamaged, allowing him to maintain control. In this case the truck while seriously damaged was not written off and is back on the road with a new bumper.

When choosing front end protection truck drivers can be faced with a bewildering selection of products, in a wide range of types, styles and finishes.

Thus, it’s better to talk to a professional when choosing the best product for your truck, environment and needs.

Here are some guidelines to help with the decision process: 1. Identify the largest type of animal or obstacle you are likely to meet and protect for that; don’t count on getting dealt a deerwhenmooseoutnumberthemwhere you are driving.

2. If you are gearing up for large animals like elk or moose and running highway speeds, get as much protection as you can afford. Moose can become very big, and the forces generated by a collision are immense.

3.Checktheconstructionofthebumper you are considering. Look for good welding on connections. Weight on a truckisimportant;generally,athickerpart can absorb more force without failing.

4. Review materials. Steel and aluminum are common construction materials and are used effectively. One is not necessarily better than the other, each WESTERN EDITION

have strengths and weaknesses. Steel tends to corrode, so look for good paint work. Aluminum can be subject to cracking at welds if they are not done properly.

Stainless steel is also used and is a good material but beware of products made from thin stock. Bent tubular structures are tempting to make from very light wall material but rarely will it look as nice after a couple of years.

5.Attachmenttothetruckisanimportantconsideration.

The strongest bumper cannot do a good job if it isn’t securely connected to the truck chassis. This has become increasingly difficult with the changes required by emissions legislation and aerodynamic improvements.

Today’s rigs are frequently quite curved on the front, and few if any convenient cross members can be found anymore. Radiators have been enlarged to deal with the added burden due to emissions standards. That means that frame main rails which used to go all the way to the front of the truck don’t anymore. All these things added together make it very challenging to funnel the forces of a collision into the heavy frame elements in the chassis.

In order to achieve the best bumper performance, it must distribute the energy of an impact as well as possible. Examine the mounting solution of the bumper youareconsidering, and youshould see substantial pieces and fully welded assemblies. The fasteners supplied should be Grade 8 if imperial or 10.9 for metric, and plated. Prevailing torque nuts are also a good thing – Nylocs, or Stover preferably.

6. Altering the truck to install the bumper is undesirable, although at times it cannot be avoided. Did the manufacturer do their best to avoid cutting or drilling your new rig? If chassis fasteners need to be removed, are you sure that critical components won’t shift? Avoid any productsrequiringremovalofpermanentboltingsolutions used by manufacturers. The factory used the permanent solution for a reason; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

7.Checkthatalllightsincludingheadlights,turnsignals and markers are not obscured by the structure of the bumper.

8. Make sure that you can still easily open the hood of the truck. Fleet owners should look for bumpers that do not tempt drivers to skip daily fluid level checks.

9. One final item to consider is towing. The factory towing solution is almost always the best. However, due to the challenge of attaching the bumper to the truck properly, towing points are quickly snapped up. As towingoperationsareinherentlydangerous,itisimportant that the provision made by the bumper is strong and safe.

If the towing solution looks light duty it probably is. This could require the bumper to be removed for heavy towing requirements.

Hopefully this article helps with deciding whether your pride and joy needs to be protected, and how to select a bumper product if you need that protection.

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The MELT Program

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ELT — Mandatory Entry Level Training — is a fact in Ontario, the first jurisdiction in North America to legislate such training. But will that structure of MELT make us any safer? Will other jurisdictions just follow suit, copy and paste, or will they research their own.

Just because it is done somewhere doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.

In all jurisdictions, including Ontario despite MELT, training to become a truck driver is more than to simply qualify to be able to pass the government testing in order to acquire the license level desired.

It’s the same situation as becoming a licensed car driver, in that the test itself is the absolute qualifier. Therein lies the problem.

All driver training should be to bring the new driver to an acceptable skill level, well beyond government requirements and each new driver trained to have at the very minimum had exposure to everything expected for safe operation within the class of vehicles being anticipated.

Entry level truck driving is different only in-as-much as the lowest age level is somewhat higher and assumes the new truck driver has some car driving experienceunderhis/herbeltintheseveral years before being permitted to explore a classified driver’s license. Rules of the road are assumed to be well learned and believed to be the same.

MELT assumes a certain skill and knowledge level and goes forward from the assumption. MELT should assume nothing and teach as if there is absolutely no knowledge, no skill level whatsoever and ensure that assumed knowledge and experience is factually present.

RemembertheMinMELTisminimum.

MELT should be a fact for each specific vehicle the classified driver’s license could expect to drive. In other words, there’s a difference in driving skill development for a flatbedder and a dry box hauler. Dump 50

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truck operators are also a different breed with much different skills required.

Recently, there was a factoid published that refuse haulers have a higher incident rate resulting in death than any other truck driving requirement. Why does handling waste result in more deaths than all other commodities combined? Because the training required does not meet the needs of every truck type where people may become employed.

Inthemilitary,drivingqualificationsare listed specifically on the military’s version of the driver’s license for each and every

reefer. Then there’s the transportation of hazardous materials, or dangerous goods.

All share the same license.

MELTisaphenomenalstartbutanyone thinking it’s the be all and end all is thinking like a politician. Smugly.

In Ontario, there have been several politically motivated “safety” programs in the past few years. “Force all commercial vehicles to have speed limiters”, they said. “It will be safer” they said. Before speed limiters, there were about 2,500 collision incidents involving commercial vehicles annually in the entire province.

That sounds terrible and it is but after speed limiters became a requirement, the collision incident rate went up to well over 6,500 on just the highways patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police.

Granted, the OPP patrol and respond to incidents on the major highways where the publicandcommercialtraffic piece of equipment this particular driver is most closely interacted, but there are may drive. Why do our governments not still far too many commercial collision require training on each specific type of incidents on roads not patrolled by the vehicle that can be driven by that operator?

OPP.Possibly,thegovernmentalteredthe This isn’t to suggest there needs to methodology for recording such events be specific training depending on the because to give comparative statistics manufacturer of the vehicle — those would be too much of a shock for the differences share a lot of commonality. general public.

But there is considerable differences in A better solution, than MELT, would be the various commodities that could be for the government, all governments, to hauled and considerable differences in the recognize truck driving as a skilled trade methodology of handling, or fastening with a proper career path, a proper training the to the deck. Gravity is not a fastening apprenticeship plan to develop the proper device although often one would never skill levels. Instead of licensing at entry know it from the vast number of improper level, training should be, no!... must be a loading that takes place. career long experience with advancement A dry box hauler should never ever through the trade without regard to the jump under a flat deck without a longevity with the present serious training session to bring employer.Longevityshouldbe the drivers skill level up to par tied to the date first qualified to for flat deck hauling. The driver drive commercially, not with thatneverleavestheyardtractor the current carrier. and only backs trailers to the No highly skilled driver dock certainly has the skill level should become an owner to back-up but does he have the operator without the proper skill to drive on the highway? business training to virtually Same license. Those hauling guarantee success. liquid have a whole different set Paying drivers for all they G. Ray Gompf of skills as do those who pull a do would help. Right now, WESTERN EDITION

the overwhelming majority of drivers are paid based on productivity only. So, if the wheels aren’t turning, the driver isn’t earning. Yet, when there are about a daily hour’s worth, or more, of government mandated safety inspections that are absolute requirements, drivers are not paid. Drivers are not paid to load or unload yet often expected to do so. Not only that, with the hours of service regulations and recording devices, that unpaid effort reduces the driver’s ability to produce miles.

There is waiting time, that eats into his/ her daily maximum hours of productivity at shippers and receivers. While the carriers often claim detention time against the source of the detention, very rarely does any of the detention charges reach the drivers pay envelope.

Forty-year veterans of the road get the same pay as raw rookies because the only qualifier is that minimum entry level license.Whatothertradesmenwouldstand for skill level being worth zero?

Then there’s the student of yesterday, testing and earning his license today, being the instructor tomorrow. Hopefully, that practice is a thing of the past but seriously

there’s nothing to prevent it. What will prevent the under qualified instructor is Government recognition of the trade of truck driving.

There must be a concerted effort for all government levels, all the regulatory

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bodies, and stakeholders in the industry to not just support the concept of truck driving as a skilled trade with all the attendantcareerpath,andcareerlongskills developmentbutenthusiasticallypromote it.

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Humboldt Driver To Be Sentenced March 22

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entencing for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver involved in the Humboldt collision will be March 22 after the Crown and defence have issued their final submissions.

Sidhu spoke in court Jan. 31, with media reports indicating he told the families he takes full responsibility for the incident, saying his lack of experience led to the tragedy.

Sidhu’s lawyer said in court that his client did not register the four highway signs and stop sign at the intersection because of a loose tarp that was flapping on one of his trailers. Sidhu had pulled over to try and fix the loose tarp just prior to the bus collision.

Sidhu plead guilty to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

The prosecutor in the case is seeking a 10-year prison sentence, which would be followed by a 10-year driving prohibition.Theprosecutorindicatedthat

Sidhu will be deported after he serves his prison term.

Sukhinder Singh, the owner the trucking company for which Sidhu

drove, Adesh Deol Trucking, is charged witheightcountsofnon-compliancewith federal and provincial safety regulations.

DTNA Begins Production of eM2 in 2021

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TNA (Daimler Trucks North America) announced they will begin production in 2021 of medium-and heavy-duty electric trucks; the eCascadia and the eM2.

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Daimler Trucks is currently North America’s leading truck manufacturer in Class 6-8-diesel-powered trucks, which are set to face much more stringent regulations for lowering emissions of

carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in upcoming years; including 2021.

“This is not something we do here at Daimler Trucks North America ourselves. We are heavily involved in trying with all of these other development projects that we have at Daimler—in Japan and in Europe,” said DTNA’s eMobility Product Lead, Andreas Juertxka.

Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries will be the first to receive the electric trucks from Daimler. Specifically, Penske will have 10 eCascadias and 10 eM2s join their fleet for use in California and the Pacific Northwest and NFI will receive 10 eCascadias to utilize for drayage activities along the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California.

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