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carl@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Dave MacKenzie Director of Client Services (I had to look this up. Apparently it’s the guy that goes out and plays with the drivers, and carriers while I am working on the magazine!)

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So, after much discussion and research, we determined that we can indeed comply with your request. There is still no charge for the magazine, however minimal shipping and handling costs will be involved, as there is a financial burden involved with distributing the magazines through the mail system. For more information contact customer services at subscribe@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca All advertisements, and/or editorials are accepted, and published by Canadian Trucking Magazine on the representation that the advertiser, its advertising company, and/or the supplier of the editorials are authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser, its advertising company, and/or the supplier of the editorials will defend, indemnify and hold Canadian Trucking Magazine harmless from and against any loss, expense, or other liability resulting from any claims, or suits, violation of privacy, plagiarism, copyright or trademark infringement and other claims that may rise out of publication of such advertisement and/or editorials. Press releases are expressly covered within the definition of editorials.

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Carl Sveinson Editor Canadian Trucking Magazine Hey folks, we are one month closer to spring! Which of course means little to our friends on the left coast, as they are probably already golfing. I know my sister calls me from Lotus Land every time us prairie folk experience a cold blast, she has this twisted sense of humor, I think it’s a family trait.

We have some new features for you this month. We have our very first letter to the editor. It was only a matter of time before some of you decided to express yourselves. Also we have our very first pet page, which hosts our first four-legged co-drivers.

We are proud to announce that CTM has received Nascar media accreditation, allowing us to access, and provide releases on Nascar events. We have two pages dedicated to the Sprint circuit this month, and will provide coverage throughout the season.

On a serious note, I received a press release from the Canadian Trucking Alliance saying that the federal government is earmarking money in the budget, to be spent on infrastructure. The projects include: • $130 million to twin the Trans-Canada Highway through Banff National Park • $212 million to renew the Champlain Bridge in Montreal • $15 million for the international bridges, Blue Water in Sarnia, ON and the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie • $42 million for bridge rehabilitations across Canada In addition, the federal government will cost share with provinces on the following projects: • Completion of the twinning of Highway 185 in Quebec • Targeted twinning of sections of Highway 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario • Completion of Nova Scotia’s Highway 104 Antigonish Bypass • Improvements to a 6 km stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway through Headingly, MB A lot of these improvements should have a dramatic effect on road safety, and we all know stretches of highway that cause us to cringe when we drive down them. The next few months may be difficult economically, but at least the construction zones will help keep your mind off of them! Take care my friends, and again, drive safely!

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Driver to Driver Dave MacKenzie Director of Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine

If you are a Reefer Driver, or are thinking of purchasing a used reefer, or reefer engine, read my first paragraph if you run California.

On January 9, 2009, U.S. EPA approved air resources board’s request for authorization to enforce the Tru (Transport refrigeration unit) aTCM (airborne Toxic Control Measure), also known as a waiver from preemption. This decision was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2009.

This decision affects not only persons in California, but also persons outside the State who would need to comply with California’s TRU ATCM regulations to enter California with TRU engines. Therefore this action has national applicability.

ARB has delayed the enforcement of the first phase of the TRU ATCM’s in-use performance standards for six months after this waiver approval. Therefore, the sixmonth enforcement grace period for TRU engine model years 2001 and older will end on July 16, 2009, and enforcement of the in-use performance standards for these model years will begin on July 17, 2009.

All other compliance dates for the in-use performance standards are unaffected by this grace period.

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Call the TRU Helpline at 1-888-878-2826 (1-888-TRU-ATCM) for assistance. Or visit www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru.htm.

A lot of you have spotted me in truck stops, and down the road across Western Canada delivering the magazine in my little four wheeler. I really appreciate the hellos I receive over the CB, and the great input we receive from you. A special thanks to our new friend, low bed driver Ray, out of Yorktown. Ray and I talked for a few miles on the CB, and he made sure that Yorktown received CTM. In this edition, and the ones to come, we will try to spotlight special stops along the way.

These will highlight locations that feature good food, and/or special deals on a warm bed, and hot shower for CTM readers. It will take a while to profile all the great spots, but driver if we list them, they are worth stopping at. If you have a favorite spot truckfreindly restaurants, then drop us a line so we can check it out.

We have received great feedback on ideas for the magazine, keep them coming. We may have to jump up to 72 pages to build the magazine this industry needs, and is asking for! And believe me, we are up for the challenge.

Happy Trails! Contact me at Dave@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca.

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Letters to the Editor Just wanted to say that I love your magazine. Keep up the good work!!

I have been in the trucking industry now for over 30 years, doing driver pay and settlements; and would like to make a couple of comments to the hard working guys and gals out there that keep me employed.

When you receive your statement and find an error, please don't automatically think that “the company” is messing with your hard earned pay.. Hey, sometimes even us pencil pushers can have an off day. So, all I ask is that you call, direct to the source (payroll dept) and discuss your issues. In most cases it can be resolved as we speak.

Oh, and when you call, use your name.

No,… contrary to popular belief, you aren’t all “just numbers”. When you call and say “this is truck number _ _ _ _ _” I will just say “that’s funny you don’t sound like a truck. To which I get the response……Vroom, Vroom. Very funny folks!!!!

The sooner that any issue is addressed, the easier it is to be fixed. Plus errors affect company records as well, so accuracy is important. That is why it is in everyone's best interest that you go over your statements as soon as you receive them or better still, on line before they come out. (most companies now have that capability) When it comes to the ever dreaded deductions, just remember that the payroll department does not “make up” the numbers. We are just the messenger, so to speak. But again, we are here to help clarify things for you or at least point you in the right direction to someone that can assist you.

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We are all in this business together to be successful, so with our best team effort, we can make it happen.

Your friendly neighborhood payroll lady.

I want to thank “Payroll Lady” for a great email, not just because she loves our magazine! I know from past experience that I have had a similar experience, and have been guilty of calling up and asking who was dipping into my pockets. (I have been known to shoot first, and get notify the next-of-kin afterwards!)

I think one of the problems here is that we get a phone call from home, telling us that the deposit wasn’t what I had told her it would be. This carries forward into the next problem, a lot of times this occurs after the company’s office hours, or on a weekend. This gives us the opportunity to stew on this for hours, and get ourselves frenzied up. A person driving down the road for a couple days has LOTS of time to ferment. We drivers need to keep your message in mind when we call, any driver that has never made a wrong turn, raise your hand.....as I thought, no hands raised. We all make mistakes, let’s be forgiving.

Also folks, if you think the payroll department made a mistake, call them as soon as you can, don’t wait until you are ready to blow a head gasket. A lot of times these issues can be fixed quickly Remember, the lady that writes the checks is a good person to be friends with!.

Carl Sveinson Feel free to contact us, if you have something on your mind. Whether it is a comment you would like to make, or an issue that you would like to address. Send your message to me at carl@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca, or to Dave at dave@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca.

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CTM Pet Showcase

Odie, Mark Zambrzyycki’s co-driver, is checking the road ahead, to make sure it is safe for Mark to travel over! Mark and Odie call Surrey, B.C. their home. Hey! Odie! Two paws on the wheel!

Polly and Chris Hunt’s Dakota has been traveling the roads for many years, and would like to say hi to: Diesel, Mack, and Buddy. I presume since Dakota is a celebrity now that the next time they meet, there will be a round of milk bones for everybody!

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was anything but funny. Well, he then pulled out a North Dakota official Driver log book, and spent the next 10 minutes explaining how to fill it out, and a subtle reminder that I was in the US now, and had to abide by their rules.

So off I went, log book in hand. Well the very next time I went across his scale, doesn’t he call me in again! (this was a couple of months later.) Again, same question about my log book, and my same answer, (figuring for sure that he didn’t remember me!)

Down the Road

By Drew Thornson When I was first asked to write for CANADIAN TRUCKING MAGAZINE, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about. (I was told I should have a theme.) I finally just figured that I will just start telling you about my life in the trucking industry.

I started down this road 36 years ago.

During all that time, I’ve seen a lot of change! When I first learned to drive truck, it was the “hard way”. That was in the days of chauffeur’s permits, not the CDL of today. The rules and regulations were a lot different too! (No log books in Canada back then!)

I remember when I first drove to the US with a load. I was just turned 21, and was full of vinegar. There was this old fellow that used to run the scale outside of Cavalier. Well here I was my first trip south, and doesn’t he call me in. Now remember, I had only driven in Canada up till then.

So there I stand, Bill of Lading and Cab Card in hand (Bingo Stamp book too for those of you that recall those!). First thing he asked was, where my Log book was?

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Well, that old boy pulled a small note book out of his pocket, and flipped it open to show me where he had written down my name and plate a few weeks before, and what for.

Now he could have given me a ticket right there on the spot. But he didn’t. Instead he simply told me that “I don’t want to have this chat with you again!” and set me on my way, after he had given me yet another Log book.

I saw him after that any number of times.

And now, each time he did, I would just hold up my log book so he could see it.

And he would just give me that nod, and I would be about my business.

I still think back and get a chuckle about how he dealt with me. How times have changed!

* Hey Driver! Do you recognize this person? Turn to page 47 to find out!

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The Better Half angie Dola Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine Angie@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Whether you are a she or he better half, this column is for you to email in and contribute stories or advice to the driver or better half. Email us at betterhalf@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca.

The response from both the driver and the person looking after the home front has been great! Please keep the input coming.

The biggest feed back has been from the driver thanking me for spotlighting the hardships of the road.

Being at home alone and looking after the house, kids and what not, is no picnic. The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. The driver, especially at this time of year, has a job only one who loves it would do. Cold, long, lonely and dangerous. Out there on the road for hours fighting bad weather, bad roads and perhaps the wrong meal you just ate. The driver is out there worrying about you, and the family at home, and you are at home worried about them. It is not easy, it takes a firm resolve, with a clear plan of success to enjoy these types of conditions.

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loved it. This page is dedicated to bridge the gap, and help make all our lives easier with the tips and stories it produces. In March I will print some of your stories and suggestions that help bond, and make that long black ribbon easier for you and the better half. Bring this home to the better half to read, and to perhaps email us with some input, or suggestions.

Remember, at home, if they can’t fix it from the road, leave it until they get home.

If a problem can’t wait till then, at least wait till they stop for the night. Never end a call on a bad note, both will stew on it far too much until the next call. Appreciate the jobs and rolls you both perform as this is a partnership.

If you have a story to tell, or some tips for the driver or the better half, email betterhalf@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca and contribute.

Angie has been around trucking since she was born, Her family owns Dola Brothers Trucking, and her Better Half was a company driver, owner operator, and a recruiting retention officer. Being at home, or in the truck, Angie has had first hand view of life on the other side of the phone!

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but the numbers are slowly increasing and the female presence is being noted. However, the discrepancy between the various research groups is pronounced. From four percent to seven percent, the number of women drivers currently on the road is difficult to define.

ellen Voie CAE President/CEO Women In Trucking, Inc What do we know about women in trucking?

Most of us would agree that there are more women employed in the trucking industry today than in the past, but do we really have a grasp on the advances women have made in this predominantly male dominated industry?

How can we use statistical information to better understand the differences between men and women in transportation?

Historically, trucking has been a man’s domain because of the physical requirements needed to operate a rig. That changed when power steering, power brakes, drop and hook operations and more home time became the goal of carriers and drivers. No longer is the trucking industry restricted to big, brawny men who are required to wrestle with 32,000# of “finger printed” freight each day.

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According to research conducted by Global Insight for the American Trucking Association in 2005, the percentage of women in the “truck transportation industry in 2000” was 4.6 percent, based on US census figures. This same report shows that the percentage of women in the truck driver workforce has hovered around five percent since 1994, peaking in 1997 with just over five percent. They are also projecting that only 4.1 percent of the driver workforce will be female in 2014.

If you were to use the US Government data for statistical information regarding women in transportation, the numbers vary between segments of the industry. The 2006 US Table of Employed Civilians from the January 2007 US Bureau of Labor Statistics by industry show that 5.2 percent of “drivers, sales workers and truck drivers” are female. (This is in comparison to 6.1 percent of women employed by “refuse and recyclable material collectors!”)

The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council has estimated that the percentage of women in trucking in Canada is only three percent, much lower than its neighbors to the south.

Strategic Programs, Inc.(www.strategicprogramsinc.) is a Denver based company that Canadian CanadianTrucking TruckingMagazine Magazine

conducts exit interviews for many of the largest carriers in North America. Their database includes information from over 31,000 driver interviews. Their demographic data shows that ten percent of company drivers are women, and eleven percent of independent contractors are women.

This seems to be a little more acceptable in regard to the growth of women in the industry. Despite the seemingly visible numbers of women behind the wheel and in the office, the percentage seems to remain constant (according to the statistics.)

Daimler Corporation (www.daimler.com <http://www.daimler.com> ) asked Women In Trucking members to respond to a survey about women in the industry in November of 2008. Their research, which included 462 drivers, showed that women were more likely to be company drivers (41 percent) as opposed to independent owner-operators (15.2 percent.) However, for leased owner-operators, women and men ranked nearly the same in their percentages (43.8 for women compared to 43.4 for men) In reviewing the research from Daimler and Strategic Programs, some statistical information surfaced, which may or may not surprise you. For example, Daimler discovered that women were more likely to choose a truck based on the cost of operations (81%) than men (66%.) Fuel economy was the second priority for women (77% versus 63% for men.)

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The number one item that determined men’s choice of tractors was the engine (61% versus 53% for women.) The other determining factor for men was a truck that they were “proud to drive” (35% versus 24% for women.) Purchase price was not as high in importance for either gender, although it was more of a factor for women (74%) than men (59%.)

You can create your own conclusions to these findings, but it appears that women may be focusing on issues that affect their bottom line more often than men. It is also interesting to note that Daimler learned that the majority of women’s complaints still center on a lack of respect, both from their peers, the truck stops and the manufacturer’s service representatives.

Women compose a greater share of transportation professionals, whether it’s currently three, four or ten percent, the numbers are increasing. Women In Trucking was formed to encourage and support women who are looking at (or are already a part of) the trucking industry. You can become a part of this nonprofit organization and help us reach out to more women who wish to pursue a career in trucking, as drivers, mechanics or office personnel…. Join Women In Trucking (www.WomenInTrucking.org) Women In Trucking is not an association FOR women, it’s ABOUT women and their success and support in this industry. You don’t have to be a female to become a member. Call us at 888-464-9482 or visit www.WomenInTrucking.org to join!

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by alvis Violo Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc. The Safety Tip adviser roadside emergency Kits Last month I discussed some tips on how to drive in winter conditions, and judging by the amount of snow we received across the country, I hope that my tips helped all of our readers stay on the road. This month’s topic, ‘Roadside Emergency Kits’, will explain the necessity of having a kit ready in our vehicles at all times, and what items we should have in our kits.

We all know that a breakdown can happen at any time, whether our vehicles are new or old. Cell phones give us a false sense of security, but find yourself in a freezing or snowing situation, and you will kick yourself for not being prepared. What would happen if your cell phone battery died or even worse, your cell phone did not work in the area you broke down in.? Being prepared with a roadside emergency kit would reduce your stress, increase your safety and hopefully get you back on the road faster.

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unfortunate event of a breakdown.

My first list of items, I will call the ‘glove compartment essentials’. Your glove compartment should always have your vehicle’s manual, registration and insurance information. The phone number of your roadside assistance company if you have coverage, or if you do not have any type of coverage, the phone number of Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc., which is 1-877-377-2262.

Local maps along with a pen and paper are also a must. The last item to be stored in your glove compartment is your cell phone’s charger for reasons discussed above. It is unbelievable how many truck drivers call our company for breakdown service, and then are unreachable because their cell phone batteries have died.

The following items are ‘roadside emergency kit essentials’. Safety items include a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares, reflective hazard triangles and a flashlight with extra batteries.

Mechanical items include jumper cables, pocket knife, vice grips, screwdrivers, an adjustable wrench and pliers. For winter conditions, you should have a windshield scraper, Canadian Trucking Magazine

tow strap, fuel conditioner, and a small folding shovel. Basic survival items include blankets, chemical hand warmers, a hat and gloves, granola or energy bars, bottled water, and candles with matches.

It is also very important to consider the special needs of not only ourselves but also the needs of our passengers. For people with diabetes, extra insulin should be on hand. For people with hypoglycemia, high energy snacks in addition to their ration of food should be stored. And for any one on board who takes medication, take an extra few days of that medication just in case.

Before you actually put your roadside emergency kit to use, another good tip is to take some time to familiarize yourself with the items in your kit, and learn how to use them properly. Also remember that the most important item in your whole kit is your own good judgment. The first good judgment you should make right now, if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already, is to have your roadside emergency kit ready before you actually need it.

Drive safe, think positive, and be prosperous.

Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc., a coast to coast national roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada. For more information visit www.ersofcanada.com or call 1-877-3772262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvisviolo@ersofcanada.com.

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They don’t! Despite the name, “Women In Trucking,” our memellen Voie CAE bership is not limited to women. In President/CEO fact, currently, twenty-one percent of Women In Trucking, Inc our members are men. If you think Manitoba Features about it, you don’t need to be a dog to join the h u mane society, do you?

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Kelly anderson President Impact Transportation Solutions exit Interviews This question came through the “Ask the Expert” function of the International Society of Recruiting and Retention Professionals; (www.rrsociety.com) Hi Kelly, I was wondering if you have on file an exit interview. One of my projects is to get a process of the exit interview so we can view why drivers are leaving. It's going to be me doing them so hopefully we will be able to get some honest answers. Thank you I believe it’s very important to conduct exit interviews. I also believe the exit interview should be done by someone other than the driver’s fleet manager. I base this opinion on the statistic that 80% of driver turnover is due to poor driver/fleet manager relationships. I suggest recruiting and/or safety conduct the interviews.

The purpose of the exit interview is to try to identify the drivers issue and see if we can address it adequately for the driver to change their mind about quitting. If we are unsuccessful we need to secure the company equipment, start the process of getting the driver out of our system, and start the rehire process.

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ers on the system that are no longer working for the company.

Most of the answers drivers give as the reason they are quitting are rehearsed and designed to alleviate your ability to counter. For instance, I see a lot of “Family Problems”, “Personal Reasons”, or “Took another Job”.

The latter is not a reason for quitting it is a description of what they did.

To get the real reason a driver quit you need to contact them in about 30-days. You could do this with a phone call or a post card.

When I compare the reason the drivers gave for quitting during the exit interview to the answers I get on the 30-day postcard they don’t agree. However, when I asked the drivers I rehired why they quit, their answer always agreed with the 30-day postcard.

If you would like a copy of my Exit Interview Forms and 30-day Postcard send me an e-mail at kelly@impacttrans.com.

This article was written by Kelly Anderson President of Impact and the International Society of Recruiting and Retention Professionals. You can reach Kelly at 888-4293445.

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Mission: Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women in trucking.

The organization is an active group that finds opportunities to promote the accomplishments of women in the industry.

This organization has been created for you, both men and women, who are either involved in the industry, or have a career interest in being a part of one of the largest networks of professionals in North America. Nearly one out of fourteen workers are already employed in jobs that support the transportation industry, but the need for drivers and other trucking professionals continues to increase.

You can become a member of Women in Trucking by completing the application.

Your support of this non-profit organization will help us provide the needed resources to encourage women to become employed in the trucking industry. Additionally, your dues will help us to motivate the transportation industry to look closely at any obstacles that might prevent women (and men) from considering a career in trucking. Our goal is to provide a greater understanding of some of the special challenges women face on the road. From restroom parity at loading docks, to ergonomically designed cabs in the trucks, women often find themselves faced with obstacles that might not be obvious to those who found them acceptable in the past.

Thank you for your interest in Women In Trucking.

We look forward to serving you and supporting your career in the transportation industry.

Ellen Voie President/CEO Women In Trucking PO Box 400 Plover, WI 54467-0400 1-888-GO4-WITA (1.888.464.9482)

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Nascar 2009 understanding the terminology!

This month we will be demonstrating what the driver is referring to when he says the car is too tight, or too loose.

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DayTONa 500 - February 15, 2009

NASCAR FACTS - DID YOU KNOW: • That NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events averaged nearly 120,000 fans in 2008.

• That NASCAR is the #1 spectator sport as 17 of 20 highest attended U.S. sporting events in 2008 were NASCAR races.

• That Jimmie Johnson will attempt to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships • That for the first time in his 11-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, Tony Stewart will be driving for a different team other than Joe Gibbs Racing. Stewart is the new driver/owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and will drive the No.14 Chevrolet in 2009.

• That Jeff Gordon needs to lead 89 laps to reach 20,000 career laps led.

• That Richard Childress Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer look to extend an all-time record this season. Harvick has run 80 consecutive races without a DNF. Clint Bowyer is second with 73.

• That as long as Jeff Gordon makes each of his starts this year, he’ll move into the sixth spot for most consecutive starts. He now has 545. By season’s end, he’ll have 581.

• That with two poles, Ryan Newman will move into the top 10 on the all-time poles list. Newman enters this season with 43 career poles.

• That Bill Elliott will make his 800th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start with his fourth start of 2009.

• That NASCAR Sprint Cup races averaged 11 leaders and 21 lead changes in 2008.

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newspaper or a showcasing of your service on a major television show, for example, could generate huge returns. Plus, the cost outlay will be minimal in comparison to the costs associated with any-sized advertising campaign.

Two Horses Of Very Different Colours Before we can delve into what public relations can do to help your bottom line we have to look at what it is, and why it’s very different from advertising. When you hire an advertising agency you expect the creative staff will put together a campaign that will bring heightened awareness to your product or service. Advertisements are created, media space is purchased and then everyone sits back and waits for the ads to perform their magic.

by Nelson Hudes “THe Pr MaGICIaN” Hudes Communications International Let’s talk for a moment, you and I, about advertising versus public relations. Specifically, I want to ask if you currently allocate space in your annual budget for public relations, or do you have funds put aside only for advertising?

Chances are you are no different from most other small and medium-sized business professionals and have not yet recognized the power of public relations. You are probably relying on advertising alone to get your message out to potential clients and buyers. That’s why advertising tends to seize the largest chunk of most marketing budgets. Yet public relations is one of the best tools you have at your disposal to dramatically grow your business.

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When you hire a public relations person your goal is still to communicate with the public, but to communicate in a very different way. Rather than a flashy billboard or television commercial, public relations must convey your message in print, on a television screen or over the radio without the purchase of specific media space or time. Instead, a PR agent has to convince a journalist or media outlet to promote their client or product.

And not only does the PR agent have to convince the journalist or publication to promote their client, They have to do everything possible to ensure the client is portrayed in that magazine article, television interview or newspaper story in the most positive way possible.

That’s one reason I feel advertising agencies should never handle your public relations, just like a PR Agent wouldn’t be the ideal person to tackle your advertising.

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With such different skill sets required, it’s usually best to let people with the right skills tackle your public relations and leave the advertising chores up to your ad agency.

Publicity Can Super-Charge Your Visibility: Everyone loves advertising, so why should small and medium-sized businesses also pursue a public relations agenda? I’ve listed a few of the very best reasons below: Publicity Is Priceless: While ad space and time are purchased, you cannot buy publicity. Publicity experts like myself earn media coverage by professionally presenting newsworthy material to local, national, and international radio, television and print media. The reason media exposure is priceless as compared to advertising is because it can be used well beyond the publication date, or when the media interview took place. In today’s electronic age, articles about your company that have appeared in newspapers and magazines and even radio and TV interviews that have aired can be e-mailed to prospective clients as well as posted on your company website for future reading and viewing. This creates tremendous value.

Publicity = Credibility: People are far quicker to believe news articles, interview subjects and experts quoted in the media than what they see in an advertisement.

Why does this happen? Because the magazine, radio station or newspaper is telling your story for you; they’re promoting you instead of you directly promoting yourself.

This gives you (and your product) invaluable credibility that no advertisement could ever hope to match.

More “Bang For Your Buck””: For equal dollars, publicity can appear in more publications with much greater visibility than Canadian Trucking Magazine

most reasonable advertising campaigns can hope to cover. For example, one news story can appear in hundreds of media. PR costs are nominal for most firms when compared with the costs involved in mounting an advertising campaign. And although advertising is more costly, it also has a shorter shelf life than most public relations.

You Can Challenge Larger Competitors: PR is a strong opportunity to combat much-larger competitors who may have more advertising dollars at their disposal.

By launching a strategic PR campaign you can gain valuable market share over your larger competitors, and do it affordably.

However, one strong benefit of advertising is that you can buy as much as you want, whenever you want, in whatever specific media you want, and with the exact style of text and graphics you desire. You’re only restricted by your budget. PR must be chased, worked, and pursued into being.

I cannot stress enough the importance of maximizing your PR opportunities. The ideal is to ensure you have an appropriate mix of PR and advertising. Keep that in mind when you’re drafting your next marketing plan. If you don’t do so, and rely solely on advertising, you could be putting yourself at a competitive disadvantage.

By allocating funds to both advertising and public relations you’ll be able to squeeze the most out of every marketing dollar.

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their own association? They don’t!

Despite the name, “Women In Trucking,” our membership is not limited to women. In fact, currently, twenty-one percent of our members Ontario Features a r e men.

If you think about it, you don’t need to be a dog to join the h u mane society, do you?

T h e Arbor D a y Fo u n What do women dation doesn’t require that you’re a tree to support their efforts. want?

Erie Ottawa Fort William Shania Twain I am often asked to ex- Our members include anyone who Great Lakes St Lawrence plain what issues women supports our mission; Women In Huron Superior in the trucking industry Trucking was established to encourage John Candy Timmins of women in truckhave that are different the employment Kenora Toronto promote their accomfrom men. The answer ing industry, Tragically Hip obstacles. and minimize is, “none.”London Every one of plishments Manitoulin Wasaga the concerns that our Neil Young Wayne Gretzky issues that are unique to members have affects Are there Niagara Falls Windsor women? No, but there are issues that both men and women.

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Make this resolution: get fuelsmart now…even while prices are low!

Ask the Fuel Expert By: Jack Lee

by Jack Lee

thing, I assure you), fuel is still the highest operating cost for businesses in construction, earth-moving, transport and logistics right after labour. Up to 20% of your fuel costs are buried in labour, administration and overhead. And there’s even more in waste, inefficiency, lost productivity and

How’s business? Most of us have seen cut

misappropriation. So, how do you reduce

backs in the last few months but today I

some of these hidden expenses?

have some good news for you. A fuel smart strategy will actually make you

Unlike other variable costs, your cost of

money. And it’s not hard to do. Extra cash

refuelling is relatively easy to manage.

is sitting right there on your company’s

There are a number of things you can do

spreadsheet masquerading as an expense

today which will eliminate unnecessary

or hidden inside other costs.

waste, and tomorrow, when fuel prices start to creep up again, those savings will

When fuel prices were high, everyone

be even bigger.

wanted to know how to cut them. Now

You don’t have to be a mathematician to

while fuel prices are lower (a temporary

understand how this can put more oper-

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ating cash into your company. By em-

compare it with your current method of

ploying even a couple of these strategies

refuelling. For the best efficiency, refuelling

you can measurably – and permanently –

is done when your equipment is idle, so

reduce your refuelling expenses. It’s a lot

productivity is not interrupted. Another

of money and when fuel prices go up, it’s

benefit of having your fuel delivered to

even more.

each truck or piece of equipment is time saved. On average each refuelling you do

To start make a resolution to be more

can take at least 20 minutes. You’ll save

“fuel responsible” in the New Year. You

the fuel used traveling to and from the

have heard this before: fuel is a non-re-

card lock too. Add this all up and each

newable resource, so plan to be more re-

month you can save a lot of fuel and hun-

sponsible. Make this a company-wide

dreds of hours in labour costs. This saved

initiative. Decide who will become your

time is instantly converted to productivity,

company’s Fuel Manager then empower

rather than refuelling.

them to work with you to cut your fuel consumption. Here are a few tips.

Another fuel smart initiative is to plan to measure and manage your fuel. Technol-

How are you getting the fuel you need

ogy exists that can help you and it is not ex-

today? Does it make sense for you to send

pensive. Here’s what I mean. You can

your fleet to card-locks and pay the over-

record every drop of fuel consumed by

time, maintenance and administration?

each piece of equipment and have that

Do site tanks make sense or are there hid-

data delivered via email. Now you can

den expenses in that fuel related to insur-

check your fuel consumption and make

ance, environment or theft? Have you

qualified operating decisions. With this in-

looked into having fuel delivered directly

formation in hand you can talk to your op-

to your vehicles? Onsite cuts the cost of

erators and show them where fuel is being

labour, reduce environmental risk, elimi-

wasted and make suggestions on how to

nates theft and converts time waiting to

work smarter. Data is captured showing

fuel into time getting more work done –

total operating time, time spent idling, en-

roughly 20 minutes per vehicle per day.

gine revving, speeding etc. This allows you to train your operators and monitor their

This one strategy alone can save

performance against realistic operating

you thousands of dollars each year.

thresholds you set. When you have accu-

Check with an onsite delivery company

rate information you become a better man-

and have a fuel needs analysis done and

ager.

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busy. Why not invest this time and make Your equipment will last longer too.

some fuel smart changes that can pay you

When your operators are reminded regu-

dividends for years to come? It makes

larly about your new fuel smart initiatives and adjust their habits less fuel will be consumed. With that, operating time is cut.

The result is you will add months to the life of your equipment and cut maintenance costs along the way. And that delays making major capital expenses.

Now lets think about the environment. It is foolish to waste fuel because it is a nonrenewable resource. Besides that the more fuel you use the more pollutants you spew into the environment. A new fuel strategy can easily save you 10% to 20% in fuel costs and a corresponding amount of toxic

sense.

emissions will also be cut. With a new fuel

Jack Lee is CEO of 4Refuel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the largest

management strategy you will become

onsite fuel management company in

part of a worldwide movement to help cut

Canada and a global leader in technology

pollution. As the champion of good fuel

designed to help businesses reduce their

management in your industry you can take

fuel expenses. Got a question about fuel?

on a leadership role. Tell your customers what you are doing. It will attract atten-

Ask the fuel expert by emailing Jack at

tion and its good for business too.

This year has given us fuel pricing on a roller coaster. As much as we enjoy low prices now, we also know that they will go up. No one can predict if they will reach the extremes we saw a few months ago, but you can save cash with a better fuel smart strategy. Look at it another way.

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pearance is January 28, 2009.

Dawn Truell President Cross Border Services Prosecutions and Seizures Calgary, Alberta, January 7, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that its officers at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing have seized 10 semiautomatic handguns, including one semi-automatic machine pistol, 11 high-capacity magazines, and 300 rounds of ammunition.

The handguns and ammunition were discovered on January 3, 2009, while CBSA officers were examining a passenger vehicle entering Canada from the United States. The firearms and ammunition were concealed behind the panels of the vehicle. An Edmonton-area resident was arrested and turned over to the Lethbridge RCMP, Customs and Excise Section. He has been charged with 45 firearms offences including possession of firearms for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized importation of firearms. His next court ap40

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Largest drug seizure in New brunswick Saint John, New Brunswick, December 23, 2008 -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that CBSA officers have found and seized about 276 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick. The drugs have an estimated street value of CAN$40 million. This is the largest drug seizure by the CBSA in New Brunswick. CBSA officers discovered the drugs on December 11, 2008, while searching a marine container that originated in Guyana. The shipment was selected for examination as a result of targeting by CBSA officers, intelligence gathering and information sharing among law enforcement agencies. With the assistance of x-ray technology and a detector dog, CBSA officers found 1,653 packages of suspected cocaine in 551 cardboard boxes in the 40-foot marine container.

CBSA officers uncover 121 kilos of cocaine Vancouver, British Columbia, December 22, 2008 -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that CBSA officers at the Pacific Highway Commercial border crossing seized 121 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $16,248,750, as well as US$22,000 cash. The drugs were discovered on December 20, 2008 by CBSA officers who were examining a commercial truck entering Canada from the United States. The officers located 121 bricks of cocaine in a false compartment within the truck. The drugs were turned over to the RCMP. The Canadian Trucking Magazine

driver, a 65-year old Canadian resident of Vancouver, was arrested and released pending further investigation by the RCMP. CaN$217,000 seized at Cornwall border crossing Cornwall, Ontario, December 11, 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it seized CAN$217,000 in unreported currency, following a vehicle inspection at the Cornwall port of entry (POE) on December 7, 2008.

An 18-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger, both female residents of Akwesasne, New York, were attempting to enter Canada at the Cornwall POE when they were referred for a secondary examination. During the examination of the vehicle, CBSA officers uncovered a large amount of Canadian currency in the rear of the vehicle, totalling CAN$217,000, which had not been declared.

Both individuals in the vehicle and another individual have been arrested in relation to this case. The RCMP will continue to investigate. The undeclared currency was seized under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. Even though there are no restrictions on the amount of money that can be brought into or taken out of Canada, currency or other monetary instruments valued at CAN$10,000 or more must be reported at the border. These reporting requirements came into effect on January 6, 2003, under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. Money can be seized by the CBSA if a proper report is not made. The Act requires all seized currency or other monetary instruments to be transferred Canadian Trucking Magazine

to the Seized Property Management Directorate of Public Works and Government Services Canada. eL PaSO -- Customs and border Protection (CbP) agents seized 770 pounds of marijuana The drugs were concealed in a pair of rail cars that entered the port from Mexico, officials said.

Early Tuesday morning, a rail train pulling 59 cars arrived for inspection at the CBP rail inspection facility near Downtown. According to CBP officials, the train was scanned with a gamma ray system and this revealed anomalies in the appearance of two covered hopper rail cars. CBP agents then separated the suspect rail cars and requested a canine sweep. Officials say drug-sniffing dog "Cactus" alerted agents to the same parts of the carts where the gamma ray system detected anomalies. CBP officers worked with railroad officials to cut an access hole in the area where the anomalies were spotted and agents found 252 bundles of marijuana weighing 443 pounds on one rail car. The agents then found 246 bundles of pot weighing 327 pounds in another rail car.

"The inspection of arriving rail cars is very thorough," said Isabel Mullens, CBP acting Port Director of the El Paso Port of Entry.

"Every rail car is scanned with a gamma ray system as it is moving across the border."According to a news release, the seizure marks the second time in a month CBP agents in El Paso discovered a sizeable marijuana load concealed in a rail car. December 15, 2008, agents found 427 pounds of marijuana in anFebruary 2009

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other rail car drug load. Every month, CBP officers at the El Paso port of entry process approximately 210 northbound trains at the El Paso rail crossing. According to officials, those trains haul approximately 12,900 empty and loaded rail cars across the border monthly. The crossings generally occur in the early morning hours so the moving trains will not interfere with street traffic in El Paso and Juarez.

Man arrested smuggling heroin at Nogales port

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A young man tried to smuggle white heroin into the country by hiding it in his shoes. The attempt was made at the Nogales port of entry via the pedestrian gate U.S. Customs and Border Protection made the seizure. Officers found 2.6 pounds of white heroin hidden in his shoes. Normally, heroin that is seized at the Nogales point of entry is very dark brown to black because of additives in the drug. However, the fact that the heroin was white indicates that it might be purer than what normally comes through.

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stones on the sidewalk of a state highway. - They take the whole “step on a crack and you break your mother’s back” thing a lile too seriously!

In Massachuses no gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car. - There is a mother-in-law joke there, I can smell it.

In Alaska boogers may not be flicked into the wind. - I seriously did not make this up!

In Maine It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. - Making the police park down the block for the exercise.

Wacky State Laws

In Indianola, Iowa, The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned. - YES!!! REJOICE!! Say, how do I get that by-law in my neighborhood?

In Oklahoma It is illegal for the owner of It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to a bar to allow anyone inside to pretend discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or to mate with a buffalo. - They have bufother explosive weapon at a wedding. falo in Oklahoma?

- that must be a relief to the grooms.

In Oregon drivers must yield to pedesIn Pennsylvania a person is not eligible trians who are standing on the sideto become Governor if he/she has par- walk. - Finally a state my wife can safely ticipated in a duel. - Heck, I think that is drive in. how they should sele all elections!

In Florida It is illegal to sell your chilIn Utah It is a felony to persistently dren. - How about an 18 year lease? tread on the cracks between paving Canadian Trucking Magazine

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Cindy, the cook, has been there about the same time cooks up a breakfast special I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish. Bacon, or Ham and eggs, home fries, toast, coffee or tea for 6.99.

PayNTON TruCK STOP PayNTON, SK

They are famous for their Sunday smorg.

Cindy also does the pastries, and driver, the pies are great! There is plenty of parking and free showers for drivers. The new owners are motivated and have created an RV park in the rear, and are adding some improvements and a fuel bar to come. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry the restaurant is still the old fashion country setting to make you feel at home.

On highway 16, between the Battlefords and Lloydminster, on the North side of the highway sits the Paynton Truck Stop. I have stopped and eaten there for years.

Open from 6am to 9pm Alberta Time. If you want a warm bed and shower inside for the night with this AD a special CTM rate of $49.00. I slept here and the rooms are warm, clean and comfortable with each room having its own individual character.

You are warmly greeted at the doors by Karen who has served there for 7 years.

Drop in, and tell them Dave from CTM sent you !

Spotlight by Dave MacKENZIE

CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time

- A driver cannot drive after being on duty for 14 hours in a day, unless the driver is deferring off-duty time to the next day.

- The driver also must not drive exceed 13 hours of drive time in a day.

- The driver cannot drive after the 16 hour window has ex pired.

- The driver may not start a new work shift unless 8 con secutive hours off-duty have been completed.

Off-Duty Time

- Drivers are required to take at least 10 hours off-duty time each day.

- At least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty must be taken be fore commencing the driver’s work shift. The 2 additional hours of off-duty time can be taken in minimum 30 minute increments. A period of off-duty that is 15 minutes or less must be logged as on-duty.

Splitting the Sleeper Time - A single driver is allowed to split the sleeper berth time into two breaks, providing that the two breaks equal 10 hours, and that neither split is less than two hours in length.

- Team drivers are allowed to split sleeper time into 2 breaks as well, but the total time taken must be at least 8 hours, The 2 breaks must each be 4 hours in length, and the additional 2 hours must be taken during the day in minimum 30 minute breaks. It is acceptable for the driv ers to take the breaks in the sleeper berth.

16 Hour window

- A driver may not drive after 16 hours after the work shift began. If the driver started a shift at 6:00 a.m., all driving, and other on-duty activities must be completed by 10:00 p.m.

Off-duty deferral

- Providing the driver has taken 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time, the 2 hour time remaining can be delayed until the next day. Total driving time for the 2 days must not exceed 26 hours, and total off-duty time must equal at least 20 hours.

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U.S. HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time

- A driver may drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking 10 consecutive hours off duty - The driver cannot drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty, follow ing 10 consecutive hours off duty - The driver may not drive after 70 hours in 8 days.

Off-Duty Time

- A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more con secutive hours off duty.

- CMV drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecu tive hours in the sleeper berth, plus 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

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