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April 2013

Spec’ing Your Taxes — with Robert D. Scheper

Making Your Miles Count: Technology’s Impact On Tax Theory T

he Canadian tax laws were written by both lawyers and accountants, in such a complex way that the majority of the public become dependant on lawyers and accountants. It’s not fair, but who ever implied that taxes were fair?

The general rule regarding complexity and benefits (the more difficult the process the higher the benefits) is a phenomenon that runs in all tax-paying nations around the world. It’s not just what you know, but also who you know to defend what you know.

In my 2007 tax book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes,” I quoted a portion of the movie “The Firm” with Tom Cruise.

Avery (played by Gene Hackman) was having a conversation with Mitch

(played by Tom Cruise) in a luxury resort hotel in the Cayman Islands.

Their characters were lawyers, with Avery specializing in taxes. They were dressing and preparing for a meeting with a client.

“Multiple choice question,” Avery quizzed his protégé, “what’s the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance?

A. 5-10 years; B. Whatever the IRS says it is; C. A smart lawyer, or D. All of the above?”

Ultimately, the dramatic plot interfered with a fascinating monologue concerning “the tax game”. As Avery expressed it, “Smart lawyers define what is acceptable and what is not.”

The implication may be over simplified and skewed towards the de-

pendency on Mr. Avery’s profession, but the point is made. Saving taxes requires both knowledge and adequate defense.

However, it’s not nearly as bad today as it was in the 1993 movie. Twenty years of technology have changed entire industries.

Software had the first impact and the internet the second, together the concept of dependence on lawyers and accountants has been significantly watered down.

Knowledge (for instance) can be gathered at well over 25 mega bits per second, and services that were once restricted by office locations and “bankers hours” are now 24/7. Speed and accuracy are the norm. For instance, Avery wouldn’t have even considered the impact of setting up corporations over the inter-

net, filing personal and corporate returns instantly online, downloading tax seminars to an iPod, or doing a quick search of CRA web site for tax rulings (IRS in Avery’s situation). Gaining knowledge and expertise about your own tax situation doesn’t necessarily require a face or even a phone conversation any more.

In fact, knowledge expands so fast that, often times, even lawyers and accountants don’t keep up (good ones do but even moderate ones are often times caught unaware).

I met a lawyer a few months ago who didn’t know how to get his messages on his cell phone, never mind how to text or search (good lawyer, bad with technology).

I’ve heard many times that the trucking industry has a few large players,

but is completely dominated by small companies. Similarly in the accounting industry (when it comes to taxes for operators), there are a few large players but the vast majority of operators get their taxes done at firms who do not specialize in trucking and may not keep up with what the entire industry is moving towards. They may be competent in several industries, but unfortunately not in trucking.

The standard response can often be “we’ve never done it like that before” or worse yet (without actually researching the concept), “you can’t do that”.

I’ve talked with many accountants and operators coast to coast, and from what I’ve been able to calculate most operators (75%+) get their taxes done at a firm that has maybe 5-15% operators. Most of these accountants are very professional but many (for example) don’t wish to assume responsibility of the Per Deum system (of which I’ve written about many times).

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Knowledge and ability, through technology, has changed many industries, making complex systems more digestible and training more universal. All things considered, this means (more often than not) operators will probably be doing their own research into their own tax options. b Robert D Scheper operates an accounting and consulting firm in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrconsulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 1-877-987-9787. You can e-mail him at robert@ thrconsulting.ca.

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Huge Gap In CanadaUS Tire Prices The Senate Committee on Finance has confirmed the Tire Dealers Association of Canada’s (TDAC) findings that discriminatory “country pricing” by tire manufacturers is forcing tire consumers across Canada to pay anywhere from 30 to 50% more for the same tires selling in the US. “Many US-based tire manufacturers use their supplier contracts with Canadian tire retailers to force them to buy tires wholesale directly from their Canadian affiliates rather than directly through much less costly US wholesale distribu-

tion channels.” Says Bob Bignell, Chair of the Tire Price Disparity Committee of the Tire Dealers Association of Canada, adding, “If a Canadian retailer buys wholesale tires from a US wholesale distributor rather than through the manufacturer’s Canadian sales division, both the Canadian retailer and the US distributor have their supplies of tires cut off by the manufacturer. In the end it’s the Canadian tire consumer who gets gouged by higher tire prices.”

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New Inspection For PEI Salvage Vehicles The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is making Prince Edward Island roads safer by requiring all salvage vehicles to pass a new safety inspection before being deemed legal to drive, says Minister Robert Vessey.

“This new inspection will help keep dangerous vehicles off our roads while giving consumers the peace of mind that the vehicle they’ve purchased has undergone a thorough inspection,” said the minister. “Safety on our Island roads is a priority for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.

We’ve heard very clearly from the P.E.I. Automobile Dealers Association, body shop owners and the general public that a more comprehensive safety inspection is needed for salvage vehicles.”

The new inspection will be mandatory for all salvage vehicles registered in P.E.I. as of May 1, 2013.

This new inspection includes requirements beyond those in the regular motor vehicle safety inspection as it applies to an inspection of the body reconstruction work of a salvage vehicle.

Anyone intending to rebuild a salvage vehicle must apply to a licensed Salvage Vehicle Inspection Station body shop for an inspection and inform them of any damage by providing photos prior to any repairs being done on the vehicle. After structural repairs are made to the vehicle, the work will be inspected by a licensed Salvage Vehicle Inspection Technician to ensure all repairs were done properly. It will be inspected again once all other repairs are made.

If it passes the inspection, it can then be inspected under the annual motor vehicle safety inspection and then apply to be registered as a rebuilt vehicle.

“This new inspection means all vehicle rebuilders must meet the same standards when repairing vehicles, which is good for the industry and consumers,” said Bill Dalziel, owner of Dalziel’s Auto Body.

“First and foremost our priority is ensuring the vehicles that are repaired are safe for drivers and passengers.”

The new inspection is in addition to the standard P.E.I. motor vehicle safety inspection currently performed on all vehicles, including salvage vehicles.

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Trailer Rollover Stability Support System Proven To Be Ideal Protection Meritor WABCO, a leader in integrated safety and efficiency technology for the North American commercial vehicle industry, has combined comprehensive features that include auto lift axle control and tire inflation data management into its newly released Rollover Stability Support (RSS) 1M trailer stability control system. These features provide additional benefits by controlling and monitoring ancillary trailer components alongside the trailer rollover mitigation functionality of the system.

RSS 1M is a two-sensor, one-modulator system that completes the industry’s most diverse offering of trailer safety systems to provide the benefits of both ABS and trailer stability control integrated into a single compact unit and has the additional benefit of being able to link with a variety of trailer components. The RSS 1M is derived from the proven and hugely popular RSS 2M

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“Fleets continue to invest in improved safety through the utilization of our Roll Stability Support trailer product platform, and these additional features provide even more value since both the auto lift axle control and availability of tire inflation data have the potential to positively impact a fleet’s bottom line,” said Mark Melletat, director, trailer systems, Meritor WABCO. “These new features were previously only available on our RSS 2M system that is widely utilized in the tank fleet market. Now, with this RSS 1M added functionality, we can also support demand in the flatbed, reefer and livestock sector.”

The calculated estimate of the rollover cost per trailer, excluding spills, ranges from $197,000 for property damage to $1.1M if the incident results in a fatality. Rollovers are often considered one of the most serious incidents involving trailers, representing an average of 9 percent of all large truck and trailer crashes.

In addition to the potential safety benefits of

the RSS technology, Meritor WABCO has added an automatic lift axle control to the RSS 1M to address popular customer demand.

The system will automatically raise and lower the lift axle control based on the load of the trailer, allowing for better fuel economy and reduced tire wear.

Tire inflation data management is achieved by linking the RSS system to the trailer’s tire inflation system. It monitors the tire and broadcasts an alert telematically in the event of tire pressure loss, thereby notifying the fleet operator of the tire’s condition.

Retrofit kits for RSS 1M are now also available to support air and spring suspension systems on fleets of any size. The tankmountable kit addresses previous retrofit issues by providing for trailers of any make and those without Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) fitted.

“Potential rollover causes, such as collision avoidance maneuvers, sudden lane changes or acceleration in a curve, exist no matter the vehicle application,” added Melletat. “Meritor WABCO was the first to the North American market with rollover stability systems for trailers, and we will continue to expand our safety technologies and products to help reduce rollovers for all trailers.” b

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Eaton Launches New Series Of Transmissions Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched the Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions that include a wealth of new design features including reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, an improved shift feel, as well as features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs. This new line of 10-speed transmissions is scheduled for commercial production this September.

Fuller Advantage Series transmissions will be available in both manual and automated designs, with the automated versions scheduled for production in the first quarter of 2014.

“Using extensive customer input, Eaton is bringing to market the Fuller Advantage Series transmission line that delivers on customer needs and wants and enhances our position as the leader in commercial vehicle transmissions for the North American market,” said Jeff Walker, global product director – manual transmissions for Eaton. “This initial launch is designed for our linehaul and regional haul customers, and the Fuller Advantage Series transmissions include the most performance, reliability and maintenance savings upgrades.”

A new precision lube system represents one of the most important upgrades in the new trans-

missions. The system reduces the oil churn energy losses found in traditional transmissions by nearly 33 percent. With less heat being generated, the Fuller Advantage Series transmissions do not require a cooler and corresponding lines and fittings. The result is less preventative maintenance required while engine fans cycle less, further reducing horsepower demand.

Significant weight savings – up to 75 pounds with no sacrifice to strength – has also been achieved with the new Fuller Advantage Series transmissions.

Aluminum has replaced cast iron for the shift bar housing, auxiliary section cover and range cylinder. Exact weight savings are dependent on the make of truck purchased as vendorsupplied cooler weight reductions vary by manufacturer.

The new transmissions also help promote better overall vehicle fuel economy performance due to the efficiency improvements and weight savings. Initial fleet and third party test results show up to 1.9 percent fuel economy improvement versus comparable transmissions.

Fuller Advantage Series transmission customers also will see maintenance cost reductions. Contributing here is a new oil level sight glass that allows for

routine oil checks to be performed at a fraction of the time previously required. In addition, the precision lube system uses only 16 pints of oil, which is nearly half the amount used in similar transmissions.

“The fuel economy improvements due to efficiency gains and weight reductions, reduction in maintenance and overall superb reliability of these new transmissions will definitely contribute favourably to the bottom lines of our fleet customers,” added Walker.

Additional technical aspects of the Fuller Advantage Series include: • Gross Commercial Weight (GCW) ratings up to 80,000 lbs. without an oil cooler and expansion to 110,000 lbs. post product introduction.

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“Of course, we haven’t forgotten about the professional driver,” noted Walker. “They will benefit from a new, crisper shift feel that is similar to the 3-rail feel on our 13- and 18-speed boxes that have been very well received by drivers for many years now.”

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Minding Your Business by Kathryn Thorpe Klassen

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few decades ago, females were rarely seen bethind the wheel of a semi. There are more today than before, but the growth in the numbers isn’t as rapid as you might expect.

Women still only account for about 5% of the number of professional drivers on the road.

Despite the fact that it can be a very good way to earn a living, there are numerous factors that can keep women from taking up driving as a career.

It can be more difficult for women with families to be away from home for long periods of time. Traditionally it may be more vi-

able for the male to work away from home, and there are stereotypes still associated with truck drivers that may prevent some women from even considering the option.

Factors such as the safety of parking in truck stops overnight while on the road and spending time in Kathryn in Mossleigh, AB, Summer 1999.

Kathryn in Rugby, North Dakota, December 1998. All photos courtesy Kathryn Thorpe Klassen.

Kathryn in Brandon, MB, Summer 1998.

customer’s yards in strange cities can also play a part in the decision not to pursue trucking as a career choice.

As a former professional driver, and a woman, I can understand the issues that women in the profession face.

I’ve had my commercial license since graduating from the University of Calgary in 1998. While I don’t sit behind the wheel of a semi on a regular basis anymore, I do maintain the license in case I should ever need or want a change of scenery and would like to switch gears down the road.

After graduation I wanted to see more of the countryside, get out of town and explore a bit. Trucking seemed like an interesting choice. Certainly none of my friends were doing it, and I always did like to be a bit different.

I hooked up with a small trucking and custom harvesting company out of Southern Saskatchewan.

They taught me how to drive and then I hit the road as part of their team.

I was taught to drive by the co-owner of the company, Jill.

I spent a year working for that company and enjoyed every minute of it. I hauled grain and fertilizer with a set of super-b trains, step-deck trailers loaded with lumber or tractors, and specialized combine trailers built to haul two combines at a time.

Another two years were spent hauling grain off farms throughout Southern Alberta for another small company. The work was extremely dirty and physically demanding, but myself and my dog got to go to work together every day and we both enjoyed it.

It was then that I decided that I wanted to put my education to use and step into an office position. I worked with a large grocery change consolidating shipments for a few months and then obtained a position in one of Western Canada’s larger transportation groups.

Dispatch was my prima-

April 2013 ry role for a few years, after which I worked as a load planner/coordinator with the company for a period of time.

Throughout the years in the transportation industry I experienced what I would describe as highlights as well as low points that were directly related to the fact that I was a female truck driver.

Pulling into a customer’s yard for the first time was usually a pleasant experience. They always seemed happy to see a woman behind the wheel for a change and I probably was offered more help tightening chains or shovelling bin bottoms than my male counterparts could hope for.

Even so, there was the odd time that the customer made it quite obvious that he didn’t think I should be there and he’d have preferred the ‘typical’ male driver to have shown up to load or unload.

There were sometimes comments heard around the truck stops that could only be construed as sexist and demeaning. Once in a while those comments could be heard over the radios. That said, there were also plenty of other drivers that thought it was fantastic that there were women such as myself getting into the profession and they were not shy about saying so.

When I moved from behind the wheel to behind to behind the desk, most drivers accepted me in the position. But there were always some who made it abundantly clear that they

would never have any respect for me, regardless of my experience and knowledge.

Overall, I would say that the experience was a good one and I would do it again if I was making the same decisions. It certainly made me a better driver, and gave me an appreciation of how hard truckers work.

While I am no longer directly involved with the transportation business on a daily basis, I keep involved and informed through my work and through the many friends and colleagues that I had the pleasure of working with for many years.

It appears that women have made a mark on the industry. Perhaps not in a big way yet, but there are significantly more resources and support networks out there for women in the business than there used to be. Some companies are even actively seeking out female drivers.

Numerous online sites exist to support the role of women in the industry. www.womenintrucking.org is a non-profit organization founded to encourage and support the employment of women in the industry through resources and education. www.ladytruckdrivers.com is a job-hunting website that is specifically geared toward companies who are specific about hiring women. www.realwomenintrucking.com is a website that hosts phone conferences, classifieds and news items specifically related to women in the industry. b

MTA Pleased About LCV Harmonization The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is pleased with the Manitoba government’s recent announcement regarding the harmonization of rules for Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) across the western provinces. Commercial drivers travelling across the west will now face consistent operating rules when operating turnpike doubles. “This is a significant step forward for carriers operating in the west,” said MTA Execu-

tive Director Bob Dolyniuk.

“With one set of rules from Manitoba to British Columbia, we have everyone operating on the same playing field, which makes LCV operations that much easier for everyone involved.”

“We look forward to continued work with the other western provincial associations and governments as we move towards our goal of harmonization for other LCV combinations, as well,” Dolyniuk concluded. b

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Port Metro Vancouver Announces Smart Fleet Trucking Strategy Port Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce the results of its extensive industry and stakeholder engagement with the container truck sector, with the introduction of the Smart Fleet trucking strategy.

Smart Fleet sets forward a three-year action plan to improve the efficiency and reliability of the container truck sector and reinforce the Port’s ongoing collaboration with supply chain partners to deliver supply chain excellence.

“In 2012, container traffic at Port Metro Vancouver reached a new record of 2.7 million TEUs and that number will continue to grow,” said Robin Silvester, President and Chief

Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. “Given that a large proportion of container traffic moves to and from the terminals by truck, improvements to reliability and efficiency are vital. Smart Fleet sets out our action plan to ensure we are maximizing existing capacity and improving operational efficiencies as the Gateway grows to service our nation’s trade requirements.”

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Port Metro Vancouver businesses move more than $200 million of cargo every day and efficient operations are a key to continued success.

“Our government is investing $300,000 towards installing 700 GPS units in trucks calling at the port to support Port Metro Vancouver’s new “Smart Fleet” trucking strategy,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak. “Data collected from these GPS units will provide valuable information to improve truck routing and improve terminal operations, helping our trucking sector improve its competitiveness while also reducing greenhouse emissions and making the port greener and more efficient.”

“On behalf of Port Metro Vancouver, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the container truck sector as we have worked together to shape our new strategy,” said Peter Xotta, Vice President, Planning and Operations, Port Metro Vancouver. “Smart Fleet is the result of a year-long collaboration aimed at demonstrating this Gateway as a world leader in supply chain excellence. Change is underway and we are seeing better outcomes for customers, container terminals and port service providers. We look forward to sharing more detail about each of the program areas in the coming months.”

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• Port Metro Vancouver, industry and government are jointly funding research, through the Clean Transportation Initiative, to identify technologybased solutions to improve sustainability.

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My Twist with Ray Haight

Back From Vegas, Baby I

just returned from the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Many topics were covered during the event, ranging from economic predictions from Mr. Steve Forbes of Forbes Magazine who expounded on what he thought the future would bring to our industry, to oil prices and all things in between. The ever-popular driver shortage was once again a hot topic along with its closest friend, the topic of retention.

As much as I respect and have enjoyed all the association events I have attended and been involved with over the past number of years, I was wondering about a new session that I attended that might raise some eyebrows, ruffle some feathers and stir the pot, so to speak. I thought I might call it either, “Are We There Yet” or “Driver Shortage; the Real Untold Story.” I would have to give this some thought because the “driver shortage 101” refers to what each of us has been bombarded with over the past many years; driver shortage, driver shortage, driver shortage… enough already! I heard an economist 10 years ago suggest that an over population of vehicles does not mean that there is a driver shortage, it means that trucking companies have a habit of buying too many trucks and then not being able to fill the seats. Is that a driver shortage? I think not. The results of a true driver shortage would be much more obvious than trucks against a fence at someone’s terminal.

It would directly affect the consumer, as in, off they go to the market or store and they see empty shelves. Not because the product or foodstuff doesn’t exist but because the shipper could not get a truck, at any price, to actually pick the freight up and deliver it! I put the ‘at any price’ in

for a reason, as I have seen shippers over the years jump on the driver shortage band wagon when they, of course, want trucking companies to overpopulate themselves, as this creates greater competition and lowers their freight rates. Shippers have a vested interest in seeing that trucking companies continue to overpopulate their fleets and compete for freight. It depresses rates. Dah! The “Are we there yet” refers to the average age of our truckload for hire driver workforce, quoted at various numbers, usually around 47 years old. And then there is the unionized drivers who I have heard quoted at between 53 and 57 years of age.

Is the shortage we have been hearing about for a decade or longer almost here? A panel consisting of the Chairman of C.R. England Inc., the Chairman of US Express and the COO of Werner Enterprises Inc. think so. In fact, they suggested that their driver applications were down almost 25% from last year. I hope they’re right. It would be nice to see shippers forced to compete for capacity, which would mean rate increases and hopefully, increase driver wages and O/O statements significantly. I am quite sure that the panelist would not likely agree with my thoughts on this issue though.

Most trucking leaders are spelling doom and gloom on the driver side.

Where will our new drivers come from? I believe in the free market and I believe that when we put the serious money that’s out there into the drivers and Owner Operator’s pockets where it should be, we will see a resurgence of interest in the industry by new people, coming into our industry. This new money, along with a bettertrained drivers coming

from a school system that must adhere to minimum training standards, plus basic business tools provided to entrepreneurial Owner Operators, is what will see us into the future.

Back to the convention, congratulations to Bison Transport from Winnipeg on winning the grand prize in the prestigious ‘National Fleet Safety’ contest for large carriers, and Brian Kurtz

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It does my heart good to see a couple of Canadian’s come down from the great white north and scoop the big trophies.

Well done! In fact it is becoming a habit now, as Bison has won this award 5 years in a row.

How is that for domination?

Congratulations also to Robert Transport and Yanke Group of Companies for making it to the final cut!

For the ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ awards, a

special shout out to Trimac Transportation, Erb Group of companies, Yanke Group of Companies and Brian Kurtz Trucking for also making it to the final cut of this prestigious award. These companies are doing the right things for their people and should be recognized.

I look forward to next year’s TCA convention in Dallas; should be a blast.

Take Good Care and Safe Trucking! b Contact Ray J. Haight at Ray. Haight@truckpost.ca

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600,000-Mile Turbo Diesel Shines For Watts As a salesman for Triangle Industrial Corporation – a metal plating and machining company – Rob Watts knows all about heavyduty equipment. He travels throughout a five-state region in the American West (Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming), hauling and selling large pieces of chrome plating and grinding machinery to repair shops.

His work truck is a 2004 Ram 3500 dually equipped with a sixspeed manual transmission. His trailer is typically loaded with seven thousand to eight thousand pounds.

His route takes him up steep grades throughout the Rocky Mountains, which makes good use of the high torque pulling power of his Cummins Turbo

Diesel.

What Watts likes best about his truck is that his Cummins engine “performs any task needed and can handle anything that is being thrown at it.”

During the eight years that Watts has owned the truck, he hasn’t had a single significant issue with the engine. His advice to other owners? “Change the oil every 5,000 miles, and check the fuel line occasionally as well. Just maintaining your engine is what pays dividends in the long run.”

For Watts, it’s smart business. “I’m proactive about maintenance because others are counting on me, and I cannot afford downtime.”

When asked why he bought a Ram with a Cummins Turbo Diesel

in the first place, Watts explained that he had previously owned a 1996 Ram that he sold to a friend at 320,000 miles, so he was familiar with the durability of the truck and engine.

Will Watts be trading in his 2004 Cummins powered Ram Turbo Diesel anytime soon? Originally he was thinking that 600,000 miles would be the limit, but now he’s thinking that 750,000 is easily within reach.

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Freightliner Launches Manufacturers Support Program Freightliner Trucks recently introduced the Freightliner Frameworks Truck Equipment Manufacturers program at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show. This new initiative complements the company’s overall strategy to develop solutions for truck equipment manufacturers (TEM) that make the upfitting process as efficient as possible.

The Frameworks program provides members a comprehensive suite of services and tools geared toward vocational body builders, including online and onsite training, 3D chassis layouts, updated Freightliner body builder

books, a dedicated chassis upfit hotline for truck equipment manufacturers, co-marketing opportunities, industry-leading financing packages through Daimler Truck Financial including wholesale and retail end customer financing, and more.

“The goal of the Frameworks package is to strengthen our partnership with truck equipment manufacturers, saving them time and most importantly money, ultimately resulting in savings seen by the end-users,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks.

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New Campaign Reminds Drivers To “Leave The Phone Alone” Prince Edward Islanders are being asked to pledge to leave their phones alone while driving, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.

“It only takes a split second looking away from the road for a collision to occur,” said the minister.

“Using a cell phone while

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Encouraging drivers to take a 60-day pledge will help them develop life-long habits that will extend well beyond the campaign.”

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Manitoba Moves To Certify Truck Driving Profession Manitoba is poised to become the first province to make driving a commercial vehicle a designated occupation.

According to the Winnipeg Free Press, the wheels are in motion after an agreement by the province’s Apprenticeship and Certification Board to develop a commercial truck driver designation.

The decision comes on the heels of a Conference Board of Canada report that warns the trucking industry may face a gap between supply and demand for truck drivers of more than 30,000 by 2020.

The move in Manitoba is seen as one element needed to aid in the recruitment and retention of truck drivers, as highlighted by the Conference Board study and last year’s landmark report by the Canadian Trucking Alliance Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver shortage.

The report suggests companies have had challenges recruiting drivers for a number of reasons, including that the profession has never had any official standing. Creating a certification process and making truck driving

continue to provide truck equipment manufacturers innovative solutions like the Frameworks program to meet the requirements of their customers.”

Frameworks is the latest solution from Freightliner Trucks geared towards TEMs. From durable cabs, a wide array of axle and framerail ratings, a number of PTO choices, the SmartPlex electrical system, and packaging options that allow for clean back-of-cab installations, Freightliner Trucks makes it easier to spec trucks for any vocational application.

The Frameworks program has different levels of membership featuring various benefits. Interested TEMs can inquire about membership through their Freightliner vocational sales manager or email frameworks@daimler. com. b to commit to leaving their phone alone while driving at www.hot1055fm.com.

Drivers caught using a hand-held device face penalties of up to $400 and three demerit points.

“Research has shown that driving while using hand-held communication devices puts everyone at a higher risk of motor vehicle collisions,” said the minister. “Safety is a top priority for this department and this campaign is a great way to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving.” b a designated occupation won’t be a magic bullet, the WFP article notes, but provincial and industry officials believe it won’t hurt.

“Everyone is saying it makes sense to be able to have a clear set of standards to go and train individuals and actively participate in the labour market as truck drivers,” said Paul Holden, the executive director of Apprenticeship Manitoba.

“The other thing is the individual is now going to get a formal credential, which is very different from the way the industry operated in the past.”

Terry Shaw of the Manitoba Trucking Association said all the provincial trucking associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance are working together to try to standardize these credentials. b

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Seasonal Weight Restrictions Take Effect Weight restrictions on some of Saskatchewan’s highways began to take effect on March 1, according to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

“The province’s Plan for Growth will require reliable roads and infrastructure for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, so it’s imperative we protect and preserve our network,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “Truckers and

shippers are advised to monitor their loads and watch for restrictions during what is a very sensitive period for some of our highways as the roadbed thaws.”

Since December, winter weights, which allow trucks to carry heavier loads, have been placed on some Saskatchewan highways. These began to be removed on March 1, and the first winter weight restrictions published online at www.highways.gov. sk.ca/restrictions under the

High Winds Cause Truck Backlog On East Coast “One big tractor-trailer parking lot” was the subject line in a recent email from Today’s Trucking reader Tom Jackman this afternoon.

Jackman was passing along a story from CBC on Marine Atlantic working to clear a backlog of commercial vehicles on route to Newfoundland.

Weather has been less than agreeable in the Atlantic region this winter, with high winds keeping ferries docked.

Recently, ferries had moved “270 truck and trailers within 36 hours,” CBC reported. “A hundred more were still in North Sydney, waiting to make the crossing.”

“I don’t know if it’s because weather patterns are changing, but the bad weather has been on the rise for the last couple of months,” Jean Marc Picard, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), told todaystrucking.com.

“Obviously the car-

Wabco’s New System Saver Electrically Controlled Air Dryer Meritor WABCO, a leader in the integration of safety and efficiency technology for the North American commercial vehicle industry, is producing proven fuel savings for customers using Meritor WABCO’s electrically controlled air dryer (ECAD), the newest member of the System Saver family.

System Saver ECAD was introduced in February 2012 in the North American market and early adopters of the product are reporting an annual reduction in fuel consumption of 100 gallons or more, equivalent

to approximately $400 per vehicle. The system generates air pressure during low engine-demand cycles, reducing parasitic loss caused by the compressor diverting horsepower from the engine, and results in overall fuel savings being achieved.

“Meritor WABCO is an innovation leader in the safety arena, which relies heavily on intelligent technology, and we’ve applied that expertise to enhance the efficiency of our products,” said Pat Kealy, director, compression and braking, Meritor WABCO. “In addition to fuel savings, the

“New Winter Order” link.

Regularly scheduled updates of the winter restriction orders were provided every Tuesday and Friday until March 15, when winter weights were no longer in effect.

The freeze period during winter strengthens the road and supports heavier truck loads, providing shippers an opportunity to transport heavier loads during the colder winter months. Typically, these winter weights run from mid-November through mid-March.

Meanwhile, truckers also need to be aware of upcoming spring road bans and follow weight limits on secondary roads during this most fragile six week thaw period. b riers are starting to feel frustrated, but there’s no other alternative — there’s Oceanex, but some of those carriers can only rely on Marine Atlantic,” he said.

Picard said that the APTA is meeting with Marine Atlantic to discuss service options.

“But at the end of the day, options are pretty limited.”

For now, Picard said the APTA is in constant communication with Marine Atlantic. “We try to inform the carriers so they don’t get stuck at the port for a couple of days; it’s the only thing we can do right now.”

And Jackman? “Pitfalls of living on an island in the North Atlantic,” he said. b efficient design of ECAD eliminates the governor, allowing for improved serviceability, lower maintenance costs and reduced weight.”

ECAD includes two solenoid valves, which facilitate air pressure generation and air dryer regeneration. A control unit compiles relevant information for air drying, such as system pressure, engine speed and operating time, road speed and ambient temperature.

With intelligent control, ECAD regeneration cycles only take place when necessary and are determined by monitoring delivered air volume. Regeneration takes place from the system’s own air reservoir, thus eliminating the need for a separate regeneration reservoir. b

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Meritor Builds 10 Millionth North American-Made Trailer Axle Meritor (NYSE: MTOR) recently celebrated its 10 millionth trailer axle made in North America at its Frankfort, Ky. manufacturing facility.

“This is an important milestone that underscores Meritor’s long heritage of providing innovative, market-leading products,” said Pedro Ferro, vice president and president, Aftermarket & Trailer. “Our experience in designing and manufacturing trailer components puts us at the forefront of axle innovation.”

Today, the company has more than 50 different axles for use in a broad range of trailer applications. Meritor’s lightweight, durable and highly serviceable portfolio of trailer axles includes straight, drop and crank product offerings that can be customized for each customer’s specific trailer application needs.

“We are proud that Meritor trailer axles are produced using Americanmade steel, formed into

American-made tubing and fabricated into finished axles in our Frankfort, Ky. plant,” said Craig Frohock, general manager, North America Aftermarket & Trailer. “Since we opened our first facility dedicated to trailer products in Kenton, Ohio in 1948, Meritor has taken great pride in its American heritage, as well as in offering the most complete commercial axle portfolio with a wide breadth of solutions for global trailer applications.”

The milestone axle will be installed on a trailer manufactured by Wabash National and will ultimately become part of the Werner Enterprises fleet.

Meritor axles are standard equipment on all Wabash trailers.

An axle commemorating the 10 millionth will be signed by all employees at the Frankfort plant and will become a permanent display at that facility.

“Reaching this milestone is a testament to

the Frankfort workforce and their commitment to building products that deliver superior results,” said Brett Fisher, Frankfort site manager. “Meritor’s trailer products are manufactured to the very highest quality standards to provide a reliable and long-lasting solution for customers around the globe.”

Meritor trailer systems and components are backed by Meritor’s industry-competitive warranty, global services and support from the nationwide DriveForce professionals. b

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Delphi Helps Ferrari Reach Emissions Reduction Goal When Ferrari set out to develop the most advanced and powerful vehicle the brand has ever developed, the company turned to Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) for help with two key vehicle systems to increase performance while decreasing emissions.

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Additionally, Delphi worked closely with Ferrari engineers to develop a complete air conditioning system for the LaFerrari that is lightweight, provides optimal comfort for all passengers and the required cooling to maintain

the high voltage batteries at the optimum temperature.

The air conditioning system, which utilizes an electric compressor, and caters for the hybrid and electrical drive requirements, provides increased fuel efficiency, engine power availability and hybrid battery cooling control. The system also uses a newly developed heat exchanger (chiller) which cools the battery to ensure safety and durability.

Delphi’s HVAC system for the LaFerrari allows for a 3.5kW additional cooling power for the hybrid system. For passengers, this means less fuel consumption without sacrificing basic cabin comfort.

Ferrari also asked for Delphi’s involvement in the recharge area for a customized solution, leveraging the wide experience Delphi has in recharge systems developed to cater for the various norms around the world.

Since the early 1990s, Delphi has worked with Ferrari co-developing and co-designing climate control and electrical/electronic systems to meet Ferrari’s very high performance and quality demands. b

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Kenworth Names 2013 Parts Council Members Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2013 Kenworth Parts Council members. The council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. The council’s goal is to further enhance the quality and value of service to Kenworth customers.

Kenworth Parts Council members are: Chairwoman – Jo Frost, Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alb.; Ken Ables, Performance Kenworth, Cleveland, Texas;

Paul Baker, Wallwork Kenworth, Fargo, N.D.; Gaetan Lalonde, Kenworth Maska, St. Mathieu-de-Laprairie, Que.; Lisa Nichols, Kenworth of Columbus, Hilliard, Ohio; Vic Stiller, Inland Kenworth, Phoenix, Ariz.; Jeff Weaver, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Clayton Zuchotzki, GreatWest Kenworth, Calgary Alb.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan. “The Kenworth Parts

2013 MX Engine Brochure Available The new PACCAR MX13 engine brochure is now available to customers and dealers. The brochure contains operating features and technical specifications to better inform buyers prior to their next truck purchase. The design highlights the MX-13 engine’s proven technologies and state-of-the-art innovations that improve fuel economy. The MX-13 is available in Peterbilt’s entire on-highway and vocational product line-up.

“The PACCAR MX-13 brochure details all of the enhancements made to this engine,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt director of sales & marketing. “We are proud to showcase our 500 horsepower and 1,850 lb/ft. torque rating on this engine. The brochure also includes specific information regarding lightweight components, reliability, total value and more.”

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Mack Trucks recently launched the MACK Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) 4x2 model, offering a Class 7 or Class 8 solution for customers demanding a lighter yet rugged work truck.

Introduced for the first time during the 2013 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, the MHD 4x2, offered in a heavy-duty or medium-duty configuration, is the latest version of the MACK Granite MHD launched in 2011. The MHD 4x2 is available now for or-

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“The MHD 4x2 offers a great option for customers needing a truck tough enough to manage their daily operations, but in a lighter weight configuration to increase their ROI,” said Curtis Dorwart, Mack vocational marketing product manager.

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Council works closely with Kenworth and PACCAR Parts to help provide excellent parts support for customers throughout the United States and Canada.

We appreciate the council members for their diligent efforts in this important mission to serve customers,” said Steve Smith, national sales manager for PACCAR Parts/Kenworth.

Kenworth’s constant commitment for superior dealer service is demonstrated by Kenworth receiving the “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service, Two Years in a Row”, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011-2012 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Studies. b 1,850 lb/ft. of torque with horsepower ranging from 380 to 500. The MX-13 engine is designed to maximize fuel efficiency, reliability and provide a low total cost of ownership, and it meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 emissions requirements.

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The galvanized steel cab of the MHD 4x2 is mounted on airbags and shocks so the driver stays comfortable during the workday.

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2012 Freightliner M2-106 with 2011 Hiab 144 E-5 CLX, CabMounted Crane, Fully Extended Lifts 1,366 lbs at 49'2", c/w 20' Custom-Built Working Deck & Toolbox – GVW of 33,000 lbs. $134,000.

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2006 TRAIL KING TRIDEM LIVE BOTTOM

2006 Trail King Tridem Live Bottom, Tridem air ride, 11R22.5 on aluminum wheels, 3/8 x 36” 2 ply continuous belt, electric tarp, 2 speed landing gear, Aluminum sheeting non insulated, Aubern gearbox, LED lights, low mileage unit.

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D001: The First Development Truck The Chrysler and Cummins relationship started over 30 years ago, and there’s one important artifact that reminds us how far these two companies have come together: the first development truck.

The truck was part of the initial fleet of six vehicles that were built to test the viability of a Cummins in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine in a Dodge Ram pickup.

Truck D001 is a 2-wheel-drive standardcab long-bed 1985 Dodge Ram D350 Prospector. It started life with a V8 gas engine, but a 12-valve rotary-pumped in-line 6 was swapped in for the

initial testing. Other than a simple mockup engine that was used to check space claim under the hood, this was the first Cummins 5.9 in a Ram truck. Once the program was approved, the actual test vehicles were assembled.

Troy Simonsen, a pioneer in the automotive diesel industry, recalled the first Cummins-powered Dodge Ram test mule: “I was on hand to test-drive the first prototype Dodge/Cummins diesel pickup, a 2-wheel drive, automatic threespeed. Cummins had set up a test run with

comparable Chevy and Ford diesel pickups. It was a thrill to see the Dodge/Cummins outperform both of them with ease.” Cummins went into production in 1989 with the 5.9L for Chrysler, and the rest is history. Truck D001 is the truck that started it all.

Unlike today’s prototype vehicles, which are often scrapped, Truck D001 has continued to perform. For more than 20 years, the truck has been used as a parts runner among facilities and as a shop vehicle for the Cummins Technical Center (CTC). It’s spent most of its time on the highways and interstates in and around Columbus, Ind. The burgundy-andwhite paint is faded, the interior is worn and the bed is a little beaten up, but the truck runs as well today as it did in 1985. b

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Cummins Builds 2 Millionth Pickup Engine For Chrysler Cummins announced on Monday, Dec. 10, the production of the 2 millionth pickup engine for Chrysler Group LLC at its Columbus MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP). The 2012 6.7L in-line 6-cylinder High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel produces 350 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque, and powers Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks. It is also available in Ram 3500/4500/5500 chassis cabs.

“Today we get the opportunity to hang another banner in the plant,” said Wayne Ripberger, Gen-

eral Manager – Pickup and Light Commercial Vehicle Engine Operations. “This milestone build is a significant achievement for us, and one that we are all very proud of. At Cummins, we take great pride in each and every engine we build – whether it’s the first or the 2 millionth.”

The first Cummins Turbo Diesel engine was produced for Chrysler in 1988 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in Rocky Mount, N.C. The 5.9L 12V engine produced 160 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, and started the Cummins and Chrysler

partnership.

“We’ve come a long way since 1988,” said Mike Cockell, Ram HD Brand Manager. “We’ve made great improvements to the entire package, but there is one thing that has remained constant: proven Cummins power.”

This historic engine will be one of the last MY2012 engines produced at CMEP before production is changed over to the new 2013 6.7L engine. To commemorate this milestone, the engine will be built with a special-edition red breather cover and valve cover.

“We’re proud of our heritage with Cummins, and we’re also excited about the 2013 Cummins Turbo Diesel-powered Ram trucks. We hope to be back here in a couple years celebrating the 2.5 millionth engine,” said Cockell. b

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