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Minding Your Business by Kathryn Thorpe Klassen

Happy New Year!

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elcome to 2013. If you are reading this it means that the world didn’t end on December

21st along with the Mayan work on our new year’s come up with a list of the calendar. We all get to keep resolutions. top things they’d like to say on trucking and we have I’ve asked around to to their dispatch. yet another 12 months to a number of drivers and If you’re a driver and you’ve never uttered something similar to the following phrases to your dispatch, you may either want to hug your dispatcher for being so fantastic or learn to speak your mind a little more.

If you’re a driver and you’ve said each and every one of these to your current management team, then maybe you will want to resolve to speak your mind a little bit less, or find a new job and/or dispatcher…

Finally, if you are a dispatcher and you’ve had any more than a couple of the following thrown at you by a frustrated driver, you may want to consider a ride along to see what life is really like behind the wheel.

If you think you can do better, why don’t you get behind the wheel and deliver this load yourself?

You’ve obviously never sat in a traffic jam on the 401 before have you?

Give me some sort of clue what I’m doing after my unload so that I’m not sitting around waiting for you to get around to it while I could be making miles, and therefore making money.

January 2013 Just because the highway reopened doesn’t mean that the three feet of snow that fell overnight has been cleared from the trailer deck, the truck stop parking lot or the side streets needed to get to said highway. If I say I can’t get out yet, I can’t. I want to make money as much as you want me to make it and I’ll go when I can.

Don’t ask me more than once a year to deadhead anywhere to rescue that trailer that you forgot about after it broke down, because it isn’t going to pay well and I have bills too.

Don’t whine to me about how you have to get out of the office on time tonight due to your social life and obligations when I’m sitting a thousand miles away waiting for an answer from you. I’m on the road 25 days out of every month. I don’t have a social life.

Don’t ask me to run over my hours. If I choose to do so that’s fine. It’s my butt on the line, not yours.

You’re supposed to be the one looking out for my best interests.

Don’t try to skimp on my paycheque. I have plenty of time in my bunk each night to calculate how many miles I’ve driven, what layover pay I’m owed and still keep my eye out for a better job.

Don’t act like I tried to blow the turbo in my truck on purpose. Sitting around the dealership for two days over the weekend waiting for the part when I’m 2000 miles from home with a

hot load on the deck isn’t exactly my ideal way to spend a weekend either.

Why do you act surprised when I call in from time off and wonder what my load plans are? I told you I’d be back on the 1st of the month. Did you not believe me? I’m sorry I didn’t spend my entire holiday texting you to make sure you remembered who I am and that I work for you.

When I said it wasn’t safe to travel I really did mean it. Now I’m in the ditch thanks to black ice and your precious load is gonna be even later than it would have been had I waited for the sand trucks to go by and the sun to come out.

I just ran four long days to get this load delivered.

I need sleep now. Please avoid calling me for the next eight hours. Unless you have a really great load for me that pays a bundle.

Then by all means call.

The truck and the driver both require refuelling to keep going. This may involve stopping for more than five minutes. Deal with it.

I’m not a customs official, but I do have to deal with them. It would be fantastic if you could inform your customers that they do need to have paperwork for me if they expect me to move their freight across the line.

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Kenworth Offers Advice On Spec’ing For Mixers In Canada A mixer is a highly specialized piece of equipment, which is expected to put in a number of years of service. To ensure efficiency over the life of the vehicle, it’s important to spec wisely.

A key consideration to spec’ing is the local length and weight regulations since these will dictate the axle spacing needed to maximize payload. Individual provinces require compliance with their specific weight laws. This has a big influence on how the axles are set up and spaced.

“For example, the intent of SPIF (Safe Productive Infrastructure-Friendly) law in Ontario is to spread the weight evenly over the wheelbase, which defines where the steer axle goes and has a direct impact on frame dimensions,” says Alan Fennimore, vocational marketing manager for Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, Wash.

“In most cases, a set-back steer axle or a twin steer is a common mixer spec.

The Kenworth T800 is an example of a chassis designed specifically to meet the needs of mixer customers with its set-back and twin steer front axle options.” The Kenworth T800 twin steer model,

which may be more suitable for certain provincial weight requirements, is based off the set-back axle T800 with the second steer axle located 72 inches rear of the front steer axle. The maximum front GAWR is 40,000 pounds.

In some provinces, mixer trucks can be specified shorter and lighter with a setback axle to make them more maneuverable on jobsites. The Kenworth T800 short hood and the Kenworth T440 are examples of trucks that work well for these mixer applications.

“You may need to spec lift and or steering axles to distribute more weight of the mixer over more axles to operate them in provinces that have limits on the amount of weight each axle or each wheel may carry,” notes Fennimore.

Depending on the weight carried by the steer axle and your provincial laws, you may also need to spec wide-based front tires. “This would require a 425/65R22.5 tire size to get to the 20,000-pound rating on the front axle,” says Fennimore.

Kenworth dealers, Fennimore adds, work with customers to develop specifications that not only meet provincial regulations, but

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also enhance productivity taking into consideration specific operating conditions. Here are some brief examples: In Alberta and British Columbia, to maximize the payload, dealers recommend mixers specified with, among other things, twin steer axles, tandem drive axles, and a booster axle with a maximum wheelbase of 278 inches, a front axle spread of 72 inches and a rear-axle spread of 60 inches.

In Manitoba, to maximize payload, dealers recommend twin steerable 20,000-pound steer axles and 46,000-pound drive axles. However, provincial regulations prohibit booster axles.

In Ontario, because the SPIF law requires several considerations for a mixer operator – dealers suggest choosing automated transmissions; rear-engine power takeoff (REPTO); back-of-cab exhaust to maximize frame space for chutes and water tanks; a minimum wheelbase of 6 meters; a front axle spread of 72 inches minimum or 106 inches maximum; and a rear-axle spread of 72 inches maximum.

In the Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, dealers recommend a rear-engine power takeoff (REPTO); twin steerable 20,000-pound steer axles and 46,000-pound drive axles; right-hand, back-ofcab 100-gallon fuel tank to maximize frame rail space; a maximum wheelbase of 278 inches; a front axle spread of 72 inches maximum; and a rear-axle spread of 60 inches.

In Quebec, they suggest twin steerable 16,000-pound steer axles and two 23,000-pound drive axles, in order to meet a provincial regulation requiring the additional axle to be attached to the steering wheel.

In Saskatchewan, dealers suggest using 445/65R22.5 size tires on a single or twin steerable 20,000-pound steer axle for maximum flotation.

“Of course, other provincial restrictions may apply to your operation, and your operating conditions may require different considerations,” Fennimore adds. “Then there’s the fact that provincial regulations often list limits using metric system measurements, while manufacturers may list the measurements of the truck and its key parts using the English measurement system. That’s why you should visit a local Kenworth dealer for a more complete review of provincial regulations and your operating conditions.”

2010 Engines – Making Room for SCR It’s especially important to understand how the 2010 federal engine emissions standards may require some changes to be made when spec’ing for new truck purchases compared to your current mixer spec, which may include a 2007 emission-compliant or older engine.

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) mixes a reductant – most commonly a solution of urea and deionized water known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) – with the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in exhaust

Page T-3 gases. The exhaust then passes through a catalyst, where the DEF reacts with the NOx to convert it into nitrogen and water.

According to Fennimore, it is important for operators to consider DEF tank capacity and placement. “To support SCR system integration, Kenworth provides a range of exhaust and DEF tank sizes and locations designed for mixers. This helps mixer operators maintain their wheelbase and body configuration when spec’ing Kenworth trucks with 2010 EPA-compliant engines,” Fennimore says.

“For mixers where truck frame space is often critical, Kenworth provides a 5.6-gallon DEF tank with a clear back of cab option unique to the industry. The tank provides a range of 800 to 1,200 miles between refilling with the range dependent on duty-cycle and fuel economy. When combined with an in-cab battery box and a Kenworth SCR and DPF package located under the cab access step, there’s essentially no impact to the customer as far as valuable frame space compared to a pre-2010 emissions truck,” he said.

Not all SCR technology engines are the same, however. “An aftertreatment catalyst using copper zeolite is more efficient than one with iron zeolite at reducing NOx at normal engine operating temperatures,” says Fennimore.

“That’s why engines using copper zeolite may offer better fuel economy than engines using iron zeolite.” PACCAR engines and Cummins engines both use copper zeolite.

A Green Option: Natural Gas A green option is natural gas. While it does not have the high energy density of diesel fuel, CNG does provide a cleaner burning fuel without the need for complex emission reduction technology.

Natural gas is domestically produced, so it reduces reliance on foreign oil. The drawback can be a higher initial engine and fuel storage system cost. However, an estimated $2-plus savings per gallon on natural gas compared to diesel makes the ROI very attractive, Fennimore says.

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the alternative fuel engine technology and fueling stations. Plus, by deleting the additional weight associated with the SCR emission control systems, a CNGpowered mixer may be able to carry more payload over a comparable dieselpowered unit. But that depends on the distance the mixer must travel each day and your choice of fuel.

Some operations may require specifying CNGpowered trucks with additional fuel tanks, which could offset any weight savings realized with the deletion of the emission control systems. Plus, if you choose liquefied natural gas over CNG fuel because of its higher energy density, the LNG-powered engine employs a compression ignited system, which uses 5 percent diesel as the pilot ignition. And this requires the use of SCR technology and a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

If the mixer must carry additional fuel to extend its range or its operating time between fuelings, some provinces, like British Columbia, do offer greater weight allowances on some natural-gas powered trucks, which would offset any weight penalties caused by the additional fuel tanks.

Natural gas-powered engines, such as the Cummins Westport ISL G and the ISX12 G engines, are available for heavy duty

Your Truck & Trailer Connection, Since 1971 Class 8 trucks, including the T660, T800, T800 short hood, W900S, and the T440.

The ISL G, which runs on compressed natural gas, is rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. It uses a maintenance-free, threeway catalyst and is 2010 EPA- and CARB-compliant without the use of SCR technology or a DPF. The ISL G is available with an Allison 3000 or 4000 series transmission.

The ISX12 G, which can run on CNG or LNG, comes with a range of ratings to 400 hp and 1,450 ft-lbs of torque, optional engine brake and manual and automatic transmission capability to meet customer needs. (The ISX12 G was introduced earlier in 2012 and should be ready for order and delivery in early 2013.)

It’s important to work with your truck salesperson and mixer body builder to assess which fuel storage system – CNG or LNG – will work best for you.

“Your decision may be determined by the availability of CNG or LNG fuel in your area,” Fennimore says.

“Currently, CNG is the preferred fuel storage system for mixer applications.”

The Drivetrain Whether operators choose natural gas- or diesel fuel-powered engines, big horsepower is generally not a requirement for mixer applications. “You should get just enough

horsepower to do the job,” says Kenworth’s Fennimore. “Engines with 320 to 350 hp should be plenty for most applications. Extra horsepower just uses more fuel, puts more strain on the rest of the drivetrain, costs more and adds weight.”

Truck models with the versatility to span class 7 and class 8 ratings, such as the set-back axle Kenworth T440 and T470, can offer operators the widest array of choices to build mixers that will meet their operational needs, Fennimore says.

“With the Kenworth T440, for example, operators have a choice of front axle ratings from 12,000 to 22,000 pounds, rear axles from 21,000-pound single to 46,000-pound dual drives and three frame rail sizes to match strength and weight requirements,” he adds. “Plus, the T440 can be spec’d with the PACCAR PX-8, which offers a range of power choices from 260 to 350 hp and from 600 to 1,000 lb-ft of torque.”

In cases where additional power and payload is required, the Cummins ISL9 is available with ratings up to 380 hp and 1,300 lb-ft of torque. When additional power is required for a larger mixing drum, or where weight is not as much an issue, a PACCAR MX 12.9-liter or Cummins ISX11.9 engine offers excellent performance. In addition, the larger engines will

last longer. These medium displacement engines are available in the set-forward W900S and the set-back T800 short hood.

According to Fennimore, the rear axle ratios should be evenly matched with the transmission so that engine speed is around 1,600 rpm at highway speeds. “You should also be able to go as slow as 1.5 mph at 1,400 or more rpm,” he says. “A 4.30:1 ratio with 11R22.5 tires and the -9ALL transmission works well. With a 6-speed automatic transmission, use a 4.88:1 or lower ratio.”

Automatic or Manual Transmission The transmission you put behind the engine needs a wide ratio range to have good startability and gradability around jobsites and on the highway.

“The Eaton 9ALL is a common transmission spec for mixers. It has a really low ratio for crawling while pouring curbs or other continuous pours. But there’s also a high enough top end for traveling at highway speeds,” he says.

In addition to the standard manual transmission, Eaton offers the vocational series of UltraShift(R) Plus available specifically designed for mixer usage.

This automated manual includes the following vocational specific features: Hill Hold and Creep Modes.

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Letter To OTA: Many Courteous Truckers Give Peace Of Mind The following is a letter to OTA sent by a cyclist visiting Ontario, who wishes to thank the many courteous and friendly truck drivers he encountered during his journeys: I recently spent two months holidaying near Montreal River Harbour [highway 17 north of Sault Ste Marie]. While there, I was cycling almost daily on the section of highway between Mica Bay and Montreal River Harbour.

The purpose of this communication is to express my thanks (through you and your organization) to the transport drivers who regularly frequent that section of highway (and) for the courtesy almost all of the drivers showed to me as a cyclist on the open road. I have carried with

me in my mind, images of drivers pulling out (whenever possible) to give me more air space as they passed me. As my time in that area passed, the courtesy shown by most drivers gave me as a cyclist peace of mind as I shared the road with some very big rigs.

Also, the acknowledgement of me on the road when some drivers gave me a friendly ‘toot toot’ with their horns, was an acknowledgement that they were aware of me and that we all are part of the travel / transport scene on a highway.

So, again, I (hope) you somehow share my gratitude with those drivers for their courtesy which contributed to me more fully enjoy my holiday in northern Ontario.

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“PSI is excited about presenting our newly developed on-highway applications through this collaboration with Spartan Chassis, a leader in the specialty vehicle category,” said Jeremy Lessaris, Director of Marketing at PSI. Recreational vehicle OEMs have been frustrated with their engine options, which until now have been underpowered. Because of the considerable weight, RVs require significant torque for

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Powered by a PSI 8.8-liter engine that provides 430 HP and 512 lb.-ft of torque (@ 3400 RPM), the Extol chassis offers the power performance that end-users seek in a package developed to capitalize on the growth of smaller Class A recreational vehicles (22K to 28K GVWR). The newly designed and engineered engine offers 20% acrossthe-board improvements in power and 15% better fuel-efficiency over its predecessor, General Motors 8.1-liter.

The Extol also provides superior handling and superior ride quality, achieved through Spartan’s proprietary suspension and new Compression Fluid Strut. Spartan Chassis has been known for decades as a leader in the Class A diesel market. This Extol concept chassis is an excellent brand extension which should expand our product portfolio and fill what we

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automatic and automated manual transmissions being spec’d for mixer use,” Fennimore notes. “With the electronic controls on the newer automatics, the shifting is very smooth and responsive. They’re easier on drivers and reduce stress on the drivetrain, and the truck can keep up in traffic much easier.”

Operators may also want to consider a transmission that can automatically select between econ-

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level terrain with an empty or diminishing load. The performance mode is used when the vehicle is heavily loaded or on a grade.”

Operators can choose LBSS on select Allison transmissions, such as the company’s 3000 and 4000 series. The Allison 3000 series is limited to a GVW of 60,000 pounds, and is available on the Kenworth T440 and W900S mixers only with the PACCAR PX-8 or Cummins ISL9 engines.

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One additional Allison transmission gaining popularity in mixer applications is the 4700 RDS, which offers a 7.63 to 1 low first gear and optional second reverse. This helps give drivers extra control while pouring curb or backing down that steep incline to pour a footing. Another 4700 RDS feature is a converter lockup mode in first gear, which reduces excess heat being returned to the cooling system from a slipping torque converter without this feature.

Front Engine or Rear Engine PTO The PTO must come directly from the engine in order to provide enough power for the mixer system. Whether you use front engine or a rear engine PTO depends on the chassis configuration. Fennimore recommends a rear engine PTO any time you can make it fit.

But in those areas where the front pedestal must be mounted immediately back of cab, a front engine PTO is the only alternative. “A front-mounted PTO makes sense in provinces like Ontario, where the weight laws give you an incentive to get more load on the steer axle,” he says. The Kenworth T470 – with its full parent rails front frame configuration – is an excellent model for FEPTO applications.

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“If you spec an automatic transmission, you’ll definitely want a rear-engine PTO because it will provide 30 percent higher output speed due to the gearing at the flywheel,” he says. “This allows much less slip in the torque converter when you are crawling along and want to keep the drum speed up to pour the concrete. Too much slip in the torque converter can lead to overheating the transmission or the engine’s cooling system.”

For high PTO torque requirements, the PACCAR MX offers 612 lb-ft of output torque from the rear engine PTO. “Kenworth customers in Canada have been reporting that the Paccar MX with a REPTO has been a real winning combination for low fuel consumption, reliability and quiet operation,” Fennimore says.

Location Issues Mixer specifications are also influenced by the type of delivery locations for the concrete. The heavier the load and the rougher the terrain, the more the chassis and suspension need to be beefed up.

“If your mixer chassis needs to get into some pretty rough jobsites,” says Fennimore, “be sure to spec a suspension with a lot of articulation.” Good examples are the Chalmers 854 series and the Hendrickson HAULMAAX(R) tandem suspensions, which both offer good off-road articulation and durability.

The frame rail specs are impacted by the type

of mixer barrel used. “If the barrel has a subframe welded to the chassis rails that is approved by the OEM, a single 11-5/8-inch frame is fine,” says Fennimore. “You’ll want bolted to the frame at back of the cab a transition plate, which goes as far forward as possible. This help ease stresses on the rails.

“But if the mixer pedestals are mounted directly to the frame rails, you’ll need an inserted frame of at least 10-3/4 inches,” he says. “Remember, it’s not just strength you’re looking for, but stiffness, too.

And, if you have more than one pusher axle, an inserted rail is recommended to help withstand the higher side loads.”

Some of Kenworth’s mixer-specific options from the factory are fully huckbolted frames, factory installation of up to three pushers, and pre-punched holes in the frame rails to assist body builders with installation, among other options.

Another thing to remember about the frame: mixer manufacturers often request crossmembers in specific locations. It’s a good idea to check with them before the truck is built. Kenworth offers a custom frame layout option that keep specific areas of the back of cab clear for customer-installed options.

The type of construction sites typically visited by your mixers will affect the amount of traction required. “I always recommend side-to-side differential locks in both rear axles for traction off the pavement,” says Fennimore. “In areas with sandy soil, we’ve seen operators spec’ing a 6x4 configuraContinued on page T-7

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The 2010-compliant emissions engines used in the U.S. mixer market typically use an engine-mounted air cleaner, which does not require a pre-cleaner.

But in dusty conditions, a Filter Minder® air restriction gauge mounted on the air cleaner should be ordered and checked on a regular basis. Another option is to order the optional Filter Minder gauge in the dash to monitor the air cleaner performance from inside the cab. Kenworth is standard with a pop-up gauge on the air cleaner under the hood.

Weight Watching Weight is an issue with mixers, but you have to save a lot to be able to haul an extra half yard of concrete, or about 2,000 pounds. The cost of lightweight components has to be considered.

You can slim down by spec’ing components – such as wheels, air tanks, and clutch housings – in aluminum rather than steel. “Use the smallest fuel tank you can get away with,” Fennimore adds.

“Most mixer applications burn about 4 to 4-1/2 gallons per hour. So, a 56- to 75-gallon tank is usually plenty of fuel for one shift.”

Fennimore suggests engines such as the Cummins ISL9 to save up to 800 pounds compared with a 13-liter block in areas that do not require long runs away from the batch plant or have minimal steep grades. “With 350 horsepower and 1,250 lb-ft of torque, these 9-liter engines offer the power most operators will need.” Also,

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Another option for saving additional weight, though more expensive, is spec’ing disc brakes on the steer and drive axles. This option can reduce another 100-150 pounds off the chassis weight as well as dramatically reducing stopping distances and annual maintenance costs compared to drum brakes.

Going with an in-cab battery box, which Kenworth offers, and a deleted passenger seat can eliminate between 90 and 150 pounds, depending on selecting either a 2- or 3-battery option. The 3-battery option is recommended in colder climates.

Valuable pounds can also be saved in your suspension selection. “The difference can be as high as 400 pounds,” Fennimore says of the different suspension options. “You can leave shock absorbers off the rear because the weight of the mixer means you will never be running light.”

Using wide-base “super single” tires instead of duals on the rear can save hundreds of pounds in wheel and tire weight.

“The trade-off is that you get a narrower track if you stick with standard track axles,” he says. “You can go with a wider track axle, but then you may not have the option to go back to duals later because the dual configuration will now be over width.”

Driver Performance Items With more trucking companies vying for good drivers, operators can’t afford to neglect driver comfort and driver performance-related items, Fennimore says.

When it comes to visibility, Fennimore says try to spec as many windows as possible. “In addition to the standard Kenworth DayLite(R) doors, consider rear corner windows behind the doors,” he says.

“It’s a good idea to mount the tailpipe behind the cab rather than at the side to keep out of the way of the corner windows.

“I suggest picking lowreplacement cost windshields when they’re available,” he adds. “Most mixer fleets replace at least one windshield side per truck per year. Two-piece flat-glass windshields with roped-in seals can be replaced in half an hour for a typical total cost of under a hundred dollars. This can save thousands of dollars over the life of the truck.”

For a different look and more aerodynamics, select the two-piece curved glass option (one piece is also available).

To make mixers with lift axles easier to drive, it’s smart to get a six-channel ABS system. “Lift axles, especially steerable ones, are normally over-braked for the load,” Fennimore says.

“By including them in the ABS system, it’s much easier for the driver to avoid locking them up and flat spotting the tires.” The Bendix(R) ESP* (Electronic Stability Program) system is available with both the bridge formula mixer configuration and with the standard mixer bodies.

To offer drivers the best turn performance and road feel, Fennimore recommends dual steering gears, rather than a large single steering gear with a steering assist ram. The dual system usually requires less maintenance than a single system with assist.

Assist cylinders tend to be high maintenance and are typically more prone to leak or fail.

Two additional driver performance items that Fennimore recommends are the Kenworth Extended Day Cab and Kenworth QuietCab(R) package.

“The spacious Kenworth Extended Day Cab enhances driver comfort with an additional 6 inches of length and 5 inches of cab height compared to Kenworth’s traditional day cab. It also has 2 more inches behind the wheel, additional leg room, up to 21 degrees of driver’ seat recline, and 2 extra cubic feet of storage behind the driver’s seat,” he says.

“The Kenworth QuietCab option helps to significantly reduce in-cab noise by two decibels, or by almost 50 percent, compared to Kenworth’s standard cab.

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Canada-US Safety Ratings: Reciprocity Cuts Both Ways The dictionary definition of reciprocity is the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.

In plain English, and in relation to Canada-US trucking, for example, what reciprocity usually means is that we’ll accept what you do if you’ll accept what we do. It does not mean that everything needs to be harmonized, but it infers that at the end of the day while rules and mechanisms may be different, final outcomes are more or less the same. Where this is so and where reciprocal agreements between Canada and the United States can be worked out, it is usually a good thing. But things don’t always work out as planned.

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made the announcement on behalf of Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. “Tunnel plaza improvements will create jobs and economic growth and complement the construction of a new Windsor-Detroit Bridge, a top infrastructure priority for the Harper government.”

“These infrastructure projects are creating jobs now and building our economy for the future,” added Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Finance and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Windsor-Tecumseh. “Ontario’s significant investments in our border crossings are allowing people and goods to move between Ontario and Michigan more quickly, saving both time and money and encouraging economic growth.”

The project will address traffic congestion and improve operations at the plaza. Upgrades include new vehicle access lanes, new buildings for the Canada Border Services Agency and tunnel maintenance, new integrated primary inspection (IPIL) lanes for trucks, as

Page T-11 well as a reconfiguration of the duty-free parking area, municipal parking lots and existing intersections.

“Border infrastructure improvements facilitate trade and the efficient movement of goods and services between Canada and the United States,” said Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent—Essex.

“Strategic infrastructure investments like this are part of our plan to create jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity for the people of Windsor and Essex County.”

“This project will be constructed by a local company, creating local jobs here in Windsor-Essex,” said Teresa Piruzza, MPP for Windsor West.

“These improvements will also help our downtown core businesses by reducing congestion on local streets and improving access to their locations.”

“I want to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for following through on their commitment to improve the infrastructure at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel,” said Eddie

Francis, Mayor of Windsor. “These upgrades will serve to alleviate congestion on city streets and improve efficiency at one of Canada’s most important economic gateways.”

Coco Paving (1990) Inc., the successful bidder on the $16.6-million contract, will begin Stage 1 work with sewer and water main installation, demolition of parking areas, and installation of temporary traffic signals.

Traffic on local streets will be maintained throughout the Stage 1 work with tunnel traffic accessing the plaza as usual. This work is expected to take approximately two construction seasons to complete.

This project is jointly funded by the Governments of Canada and Ontario under the Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving (LGWEM) strategy, a $300-million commitment for several transportation infrastructure projects to improve efficiency and reduce congestion in WindsorEssex. Funding for this strategy comes from the Canada-Ontario Border Infrastructure Fund. b

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GM’s 54 facilities cut energy intensity by an average of 26 percent within just two to three years.

The resulting CO2 equivalent reduction of 1,256,000 metric tons is equal to the electricity needed to power more than 142,069 homes annually or provide electricity to a city about the size of New Orleans for one year.

New to the list are 22 GM International Operations sites, as well as two

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Freightliner Launches Cascadia 113 NGV Demonstrator Program Recently, at the American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking, Freightliner Trucks announced that it is now offering a customer demonstrator program for its all new Freightliner Cascadia 113 natural gas day cab. Five customer demonstrator tractors will be available in the United States and Canada to provide customers direct experience with Freightliner’s newest alternative fuel product.

Equipped with the new Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine, the Allison 4000HS transmission, and 115 diesel gallon equivalent compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, the Cascadia 113 natural gas tractor is ideal for regional haul and less-than-truckload applications.

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“Natural gas products can result in significant fuel cost savings, making it a smart choice for increasing profitability while benefitting the environment,” said TJ Reed, director, product strategy for Freightliner Trucks.

“By providing our customers with the opportunity to test drive a Cascadia 113 natural gas, they’ll experience first-hand the performance and efficiency of an alternative fuel solution.”

The tractor is just one of Freightliner Trucks’ natural gas-powered vehicles, which also in-

cludes the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 and the 114SD. Parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) leads the medium and heavy commercial vehicle market in the production of natural gas powered conventional vehicles with a combined sales figure of more than 4,600 natural gas vehicles across its brands.

Of those, Freightliner Trucks has sold more than 1,800 trucks and tractors since 2008.

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Bendix Drives 92 Percent Waste Diversion Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies, has achieved a 92 percent waste diversion rate through its ongoing company-wide emphasis on recycling and remanufacturing. With America Recycles Day serving as a reminder of the importance of reducing the environmental im-

pact of its facilities, Bendix continues to work toward its goal of “zero waste to landfill” operations.

America Recycles Day is held every Nov. 15 by the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful organization to promote and celebrate recycling in the United States.

“Less than one-twelfth of our waste now goes to landfills, and Bendix is pleased with the progress we’ve made in recent years toward reducing that frac-

Redi Milk Sees The Future With Allison Automatic Transmissions Redi Milk, which operates a fleet of medium-duty distribution trucks of various brands, has changed its vehicle purchasing policy as a result of the success of adding a new UD MK11 automatic. Until the Allison equipped UD was added to the Redi Milk fleet, the company had operated mostly manual and AMT equipped trucks.

According to Redi Milk’s fleet manager, Nigel Anson, dependence on automatic trucks is inevitable for food transport and distribution industries, due

to constant stop-start duty cycles and increasing traffic congestion.

“We purchased the UD MK11 automatic because it seemed the perfect truck for our operations, since drivers are stopping and starting all the time, delivering to numerous retail outlets,” Anson said. “Automatics are the way of the future, and really, the only choice was to move with the times or get stuck in the past.”

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tion to zero,” said Maria Gutierrez, Bendix health, safety, and environmental manager. “We feel we are very close to that goal. Every day, we strive to be environmentally conscious in our management decisions and business strategy. This makes sense for Bendix, because it’s the right thing to do and also has a positive financial impact. Just as important, it makes sense for the communities in which overhauls and drastically reduces maintenance costs and brake wear,” said Anson. “It also contributes to better safety by lowering levels of driver fatigue.

An automatic transmission allows drivers to concentrate on negotiating traffic or maneuvering the truck and not having to worry about clutch control and gear selection. Put simply, it allows the driver to focus on controlling the truck,” he said.

According to Anson, drivers love it because it is so easy to operate and manoeuver, particularly in frequent stop-start conditions and increasingly busy Melbourne roads.

“Our drivers visit up to 50 customers per day and are behind the wheel for This system will recognize truck suspension assembly numbers, trailer suspension model numbers, trailer suspension serial numbers and display parts or kits available for purchase through your local OEM dealer or distributor. PLUS also offers a cross reference tool for truck suspension part numbers to assist in servicing your Hendrickson suspension.

“PLUS provides us a platform to build from as we continue to provide innovative tools to help our valued Hendrickson suspension system users, distributors, and service providers with all of their serviceable parts and cross reference needs,” states David McCleave, director of sales and marketing for Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems. b

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we operate and for the collective stewardship of the planet we share.”

All Bendix plants have instituted recycling of waste such as paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, and metal. In 2011, the company diverted more than 5,400 tons of waste and recycled more than 5,200 tons of material. This year, Bendix has diverted 92 percent of its waste that once would have gone into landfills.

In recent years, Bendix has also strengthened its remanufacturing efforts, launching a business unit focused on the practice in 2011, and expanding it in 2012 with serial production of remanufactured brake shoes at its new Bendix Brake Shoe Remanufactur-

ing Center in Huntington, Ind. With more than 35 years’ experience in remanufacturing compressors, air dryers, valves, and more, Bendix has long recognized the environmental benefits of recycling these parts.

Bendix reduces its environmental impact by dismantling products after their initial use, salvaging key components, and reassembling them with salvaged and new components to meet current specifications. This efficient form of recycling reduces the carbon footprint associated with the fabrication of new parts by 80 percent.

In 2011, Bendix remanufactured 300,000 units, recovering more than 70 per-

cent of the material in the original parts, and diverting more than 4,200 tons of material from landfills.

The company has found other recycling channels as well: Bendix sends discarded dessicant from its recycled air dryers to a company that reclaims the waste material for use in producing cement.

“Everyone is familiar with the practice of collecting bottles, cans, and newspapers for recycling,” Gutierrez said. “Seeking new and innovative ways to reuse materials is a key part of Bendix’s long-term sustainability strategy, and we hope that our practices can serve as examples of change that can be adopted across our industry and across the globe.” b

six to eight hours per shift, which equates to more than 1000 gear changes a day. Of course, in an automatic all of those shifts are managed by the transmission,” he added. “The automatic is more nimble, has better acceleration in city traffic and is more efficient and easier to use than manual trucks.”

“When you take into

account all the factors including the fatigue reduction, lower maintenance and better efficiencies, automatics are ideal for our needs, and all new trucks we buy in the future will be automatics,” concluded Nigel.

The 250 horsepower UD MK 11 Redi Milk purchased has now covered around 15,000km and in that time

has completely convinced Anson of its value.

UD offers its range of MK and PK medium duty trucks with Allison 2500 Series fully automatic transmissions as a factoryfitted option in Australia, which over the past five years has proved popular across a range of vocations and industries. b

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Several other 2WD and 4WD Service Trucks available.

6X6

(2) 2004 FREIGHTLINER FL112 6x6, C12- 380hp, 18 spd, Heavy Specs, Lockers, Chalmer susp, AC, 11 yard dump, HI Lift gate, EX Utility Co Trucks VERY LOW MILES HT. RKING 75' WO

(1) 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7400, Maxxforce 300hp, Allison automatic, 56K# gvwr, Walking beams, Terex RM70 aerial manlift, insulated upper and lower, 2 man tub bucket with hyd.

Rotation, EX Govt unit withunder 6K actual miles!!-

ER LOAD SELF

1991 INTERNATIONAL S2674, L10-260hp, Allison automatic, 57K# gvwr, 2 spd no spin diffs, Olympic self loader crane - 14 ton capacity @ 8’, 25’ max side reach, With 1974 Peerless tandem axle bunk trailer. EX CITY UNIT WITH LOW MILES!

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DELIV

2006 Sterling, C13-430hp, jakes, 10spd, Lockers, air ride, 261K miles, 2007 Traileze 48’ x 102”, hyd. Front ramp, winch, Double drop, Load gauge, air ride- NICE PACKAGE!!

Web: www.pugetsoundtrucksales.com E-mail: kenwilliamspsts@comcast.net or cme4bigrigs@yahoo.com

NOBODY BEATS OUR QUALITY! NOBODY!

Toll 572-7045 TollFree: Free: (888) 1-866-953-5800 www.quereltrailers.com www.quereltrailers.com www.supplypost.com/querel www.truckpaper.com/querel

1585 Rd, Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB R2J 1585 Niakwa Niakwa Rd, MB R2J 3T33T3

We have many neW & used trailers in stock & on order - Please call for Pricing call Bruce Querel & richard WieBe

neW for 2013 - canuck tandem or triaXle lead side dumPs $70,000

NEW 2013 CANUCK QUAD WAGON R20 - 3/16” Hardox 450 LIGHtESt WAGON ON tHE MARKEt!

$59,500 ea.

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R20 - 3/16” Hardox 450, air ride, disc brakes, alum wheels, electric tarp

$49,500 ea.

(2) NEW USED2013 2010 CANUCK END DUMP R12 - AR200, 60” spread, air ride, asphalt overhang, electric tarp IN StOCK!

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R12 - 3/16” Hardox 450, 60” spread, air ride, asphalt overhang, electric tarp

$58,500

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R20 - 3/16” Hardox 450, 60” spread, air ride, asphalt overhang, electric tarp 2 IN StOCK!

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R3 - AR200, tub, 60” spread, air ride, asphalt overhang, electric tarp Hardox 450 also available.

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R3 - 3/16” Hardox 450, air ride, high lift air tailgate

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R3 - 3/16” Hardox 450, gravel trailer, 1 air lift, electric tarp

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R3 - 3/16” Hardox 450, asphalt overhang, air ride, electric tarp

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R20 - 3/16” Hardox 450, air ride, flip tarp, high lift air tailgate

NEW 2013 CANUCK END DUMP R20 - 1/4” Hardox 450, quarter frame, air ride, electric tarp

NEW 2013 HMI SIDE DUMP AR 400 or Hardox 450, air ride, electric tarp PLACE YOUR ORDERS!

NEW 2013 CANUCK DUMP BOX 14’, 15’, 16’, 3/16” Hardox 450, high lift air tailgate

NEW 2013 CANUCK DUMP BOX 14’, 15’, 16’, 3/16” Hardox 450

Year End Blowout $46,500 NEW 2013 NORtH COUNtRY CLAM GAtE BELLY DUMP 60” spread, air ride PLACE YOUR ORDERS!

NEW 2013 NORtH COUNtRY BELLY DUMP C.U.L. air ride, 60” spread 13 ON ORDER - 1 LEft!