The Man Behind the Lens

October 2010 Volume 21, Issue 10

Delivering daily news to Canada’s trucking industry at www.trucknews.com The man Livestock haulers on the defensive Special interest behind groups take aim at livestock haulers the lens By Jim Bray CALGARY, Alta. – An animal welfare group is condemning the Meet Hank, the man Canadian livestock and transportation industries and the federal behind Hank’s Truck government for what it says are low standards and lax enforce- Pictures (.com) ment of regulations involving the humane transportation of animals By Jim Bray to slaughter. LANGLEY, B.C. – Ever had a han- The organization in question, kering for some really great shots of the World Society for the Pro- some fine-looking wheels? tection of Animals (WSPA), is If so, chances are you’ve heard of attacking an industry that ap- Hank’s Truck Pictures (.com), an pears to know already that it’s absolute cornucopia of truck-related on the human side of perfection, photography that’s been years in de- but which is working actively to velopment. It features Hank’s own improve the situation, not mere- work as well as galleries of favourite ly to appease animal groups but photos from other aficionados on ev- because it’s the right thing to do erything truck-related. for a variety of reasons. And that isn’t all. There’s even a se- In the even-handedly-titled lection of truck-focused articles from report Curb the Cruelty, the a variety of sources, links to relevant group claimed that animals are railroad-related – real and model – “arriving at their destinations content, car show shots and more. seriously injured, dead and over- “Hank” is Hank Suderman and crowded.” The group also claims Hank’s Truck Pictures grew out of that the CFIA is “weak and in- a lifelong love for long vehicles, and consistent in how they report the to him it’s pretty well the stuff that problems and enforce the rules” dreams are made of. and that, when penalties are is- “It sort of started with my Dad,” sued, they seldom result in more Suderman says of his father, Henry than a “paltry fine.” senior. “He was the trucker in the The WSPA says it pored over family.” The senior Suderman – who m ore enforcement?: Animal rights groups want to see the CFIA step CFIA inspector reports for a Hank lost in 2007 – started driving up enforcement of the livestock transportation business. Livestock handling three-month period to come up trucks around 1939 and continued groups say they’re already taking steps to improve transportation practices. Continued on page 10 Continued on page 16

Navistar launches ‘assault’ InsideInside ThisThis Issue...Issue... Mark Dalton O/O on medium-duty • Good news: Leading trucking industry analysts said at a recent conference that there’s very little chance of a double- dip recession in the US. Page 9

• Healthy trucking: OBAC’s Joanne Ritchie recently completed a 5-km run (well, walk) and has some health advice that truckers should take to heart. Page 12

• Exec view: We sit down and chat with John Erik Albrechtsen of Paul’s Hauling about industry issues. Page 24 • To the Maxx: International reveals improvements to its 2010 Page 21 See pg. 23 MaxxForce 7 mid-range engine. Page 29

Reach us at our Western Canada news bureau To view list of advertisers see pg. 29 E-mail Jim Bray at [email protected] or call 403-453-5558 Careers: 2, 16, 19, 26, 27, 29 PAP Registration No. 11065 PM40069240

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Monthly Class 8 Sales - July 10 Historical Comparison - July 10 Sales There were 1,531 Class 8 trucks sold in July this year, continuing the pattern of consider- OEM This Month Last Year able sales increases over the previous year. Freightliner 303 107 The sales total was also higher than the July International 364 290 total back in 2001. All truck manufacturers still Kenworth 338 186 producing trucks showed considerable im- Mack 119 80 provements in their sales figures. However, Peterbilt 197 113 when put into context over a 10-year history of Sterling 0 88 Canadian truck sales, it’s becoming clear that Volvo 108 91 the Class 8 market is rebounding slowly. This July’s numbers were only better than those Western Star 102 40 posted in 2009 and 2001. They also showed a TOTALS 1531 995 decrease from the previous month. Class 8 Sales (YTD July 10) by Province and OEM Historical Comparison - YTD July 10

OEM BC ALTA SASK MAN ONT QUE NB NS PEI NF CDA Freightliner 147 218 119 91 829 359 151 96 0 9 2,019 Kenworth 181 539 104 139 430 620 79 0 0 0 2,092 Mack 32 43 43 43 287 101 38 16 0 0 603 International 140 282 41 146 1,238 691 111 81 9 47 2,786 Peterbilt 92 272 84 123 167 350 67 36 0 0 1,191 Sterling 23 42 15 2 8 41 0 0 0 0 131 Volvo 40 51 36 51 462 183 52 37 0 7 919 Western Star 105 157 34 17 150 115 44 65 0 7 694 TOTALS 760 1,604 476 612 3,571 2,460 542 331 9 70 10,435 During the first seven months of 2010, there were 10,435 trucks sold in the Canadian market.That’s a considerable improvement over last year and higher than the 26% increase in production forecast by ACT Research for this year. Growing freight volumes and improved rates in the TL sector are being cited as the main reason for motor carriers’ resumed interest in buying new trucks. Yet, to place things in perspective once again, current sales remain more than 5,000 units below the five-year average and are only better than last year’s totals, having now slipped just below the YTD totals in 2002. 12 - Month Sales Trends Market Share Class 8 – July YTD

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After climbing during each of the first four months of 2010, reaching a peak of 1,801 units sold in April, If International stands to lose market share due to its decision to not adopt SCR engine Class 8 truck sales in Canada have dropped for three consecutive months now. There are many reasons technology,truck sales to date do not indicate such a likelihood, at least not to a great degree. motor carriers remain reticent to purchase new trucks. Despite bankruptcies and fleet size reductions, International captured the market share crown in the Canadian Class 8 market in 2009, there are still too many trucks chasing too little freight. Although indications are that freight volumes are ending up with a commanding 29% share of the market.It remains the market leader this year growing, growth remains tentative. Pricing for trade-ins remains less than appealing and access to capital with a 27% share. Kenworth has been the story of the year so far in 2010 and now enjoys a for new truck purchases remains limited. The new trucks also come with 2010 emissions standards 20% market share, climbing into second place past Freightliner for the first time. compliant engines, which add about $10,000 to the price of a new rig. Source: Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association

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The program awards WorkSafeBC premium rebates to companies consecutive graduating class of Earn- are conducting groundbreaking that complete the program and demonstrate a recognized level of health ing Your Wheels students this fall. research that will establish fleet and safety compliance. The 12-week training program, management benchmarks for pri- Courses offered during the launch period ranged from a half day to two developed by the CTHRC, exposes vate fleets. Private fleet managers days in duration and included the Return to Work Course on Sept. 14, the students to a minimum of 120 hours are being asked to participate in the Senior Management/Owner course on Sept. 15, the Health and Safety Man- in the classroom and 85 hours be- study by completing a short survey. agement Course on Sept. 16 and 17, and the External Auditor Course on hind the wheel of an articulated The survey was developed in Sept. 28 and 29. tractor-trailer, followed by a mini- consultation with senior private The COR program is new to the trucking industry, but has existed in B.C. mum of 100 hours behind the wheel fleet managers, with topics in- since 2003 in other industries, such as forestry, construction and tourism. during four weeks of supervised cluding: fuel purchasing practices; The Large Employer COR program involves several steps that lead to workplace experience with a part- evolving technology; driver wages COR certification and the eventual WorkSafeBC rebate, beginning with nering carrier. The program is deliv- and benefits; and safety programs. the mandatory COR courses that are attended by company owners, man- ered exclusively through accredited The results will allow private agers and supervisors. Once training is complete, companies undergo an schools such as MTI, and by certi- fleet managers to compare their external review of their health and safety management system performed fied coaches and instructors. own practices with those of other by a TSCBC COR trained auditor. Once certified by the audit process, the Earning Your Wheels has made private fleets in the industry. To company then qualifies for the WorkSafeBC rebates. a difference in the employment op- take the survey, visit www.survey- The next phase of TSCBC’s COR program will be to initialize the develop- portunities for graduates, says Andy monkey.com/s/RHP7Q7G. n ment of the small employer (four to 19 employees) COR program, followed Roberts, president of MTI. “They by the very small employer (one to three employee) program. n have not just found work. They have found work with good, high-quality, mainstream carriers.” MTI’s 100th class of Earning Your Wheels students will complete in-class training on Oct. 1, and is scheduled to graduate in November after completing four weeks of on- the-job training. Earning Your Wheels graduates earn a National Standard Certificate as a Graduate Professional Entry-level Truck Driver, endorsed by Markel Insurance as having the equivalent of three years over-the-road experience, and endorsed by Old Republic Insur- ance Company of Canada as having the equivalent of a full year of over- the-road experience. n MTA doles out nine scholarships WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manito- ba Trucking Association (MTA) has presented nine individuals with scholarships at its annual Scholarship Pre- sentation Luncheon held Sept. 9. For the 24th consecutive year, these scholarships have been offered by the MTA to member employees and their dependants, in an effort to recognize the con- tribution of member firms to the trucking industry. The scholarships are offered in two categories: Academic awards and Apprentice- ship awards. The winners of the Academic Schol- arships were: Darcy Marion (Marion Trucking); Marc de Rocquigny (L&J Bulk Milk Transport); and Kyle Han- cock (Arnold Bros.). Robin Nguyen (Jade Transport) took home the Winnipeg Transpor- tation Club Scholarship while Robert Prettie (VM Transport) won the Ed- ward Ewanochko Scholarship. The winner of the Level 1 Trans- port Trailer Technician award was Travis Zinkowski (Bison Transport), while Terrence Degerness (Freight- liner Manitoba) earned the Level 1

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As for the poor housing stats, ures removed 12% of gross capacity some other predictions: truckload downside risks out there in the mar- Broughton said “trends are not built but at the same time remaining play- pricing will continue to improve; no- ketplace, a true double-dip recession in one month.” ers shrunk their fleets bringing the to- body wants to buy EPA2010 engines is unlikely.” He said a “growth reces- Broughton also said there are some tal capacity reduction to 15% of total but they’ll get the math to work by sion” is more likely, which is described fundamental differences between the trucks in the market. comprising their fleets of a mix of as positive growth but at such a slow most recent economic meltdown and At its worse, freight demand shrunk EPA2010 and older generation en- pace that it may feel like a recession to the previous cycle. 13% during the most recent recession, gine technology; bankers who may trucking companies. In the last economic downturn, Broughton noted, but the road to re- have swore off trucking will realize FTR keeps a Trucking Conditions Broughton, who has carved out a covery is more manageable because they got burnt worse by other sectors Index, which considers many vari- niche as the pre-eminent source of fleets had the wherewithal to avoid and will once again finance trucking ables affecting the trucking industry information on US trucking bank- adding trucks during the downturn. companies sooner than you’d think; and combines them into one metric ruptcies pointed out: trucking fail- Both Starks and Broughton said domestic manufacturing – not con- to measure the overall health of the ures removed 11% of gross capacity fleets should be more concerned sumer spending – will continue to trucking industry. The index, which off the road, but the remaining play- about a major impending driver short- drive the economic recovery; and plummeted during the recession, is ers added trucks bringing the net ca- age than freight volumes. Starks said that the next great American con- now near the zero mark, which means pacity reduction to just 7%. At its a driver shortage of “unprecedented” sumer spending boom will come neutral. worst, freight demand dropped 9%, proportions is going to hit in 2011, from consumers outside the US, in “We’re kind of back to normal,” Broughton noted. exacerbated by CSA 2010, which may emerging economies such as China, Starks said. “Some guys feel great, This time around, trucking com- effectively remove 200,000 current driven by people who want to emu- but in general, the industry is feeling pany owners seemed to have learned drivers from the pool. late the American lifestyle. n okay. The industry is going to tread water for the next several months at least and by the middle of next year, GET things will accelerate.” PAPERYOU Despite startling new housing figures that showed sales of R previously-owned US homes were down 27% in July and housing starts down 12% compared to June, Starks said there’s little reason to fear a double-dip recession and pegged the like- Western Canada’s Trucking Newspaper and Equipment Buyer’s Guide lihood of such a scenario at just 10%. “We believe that it will take some external shot for us to go into a double- dip and it would have to be a global issue,” he said. “Something would have to happen abroad as well as domesti- cally and it would have to be something completely unexpected to push SUBSCRIBE us back into a double-dip.” SUBSCRIBE Those sentiments were echoed by Donald Broughton, managing direc- READING SOMEONE MOVING? tor and senior analyst with Avondale REQUALIFY! 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Referring TO RECEIVE OR 1) How many vehicles are based at or controlled from 5) Indicate your PRIMARY type of business by checking this location? Please indicate quantities by type: ONLY ONE of the following: With a) I For Hire/Contract Trucking (hauling for others) to consumer confidence as “one of (CONTINUE TO — No. of Straight Trucks _____ No. of Trailers the lousiest, over-reported, useless in- _____ No. of Buses b) I Lease/Rental RECEIVE) — No. of Truck-Tractors _____ No. of Off-Road Vehicles c) I Food Production / Distribution / Beverages Payment to d) I Farming dicators there is,” Broughton said he 2) Does this location operate, control or administer one or more vehicles in any of the following Gross Vehicle e) I Government (Fed., Prov., Local) places his confidence in freight vol- Weight (GVW) categories? Please check YES or NO: f) I Public Utility (electric, gas, telephone) umes. He rolled out chart after chart 14,969 kg. & over (33,001 lbs. & over)... I YES I NO g) I Construction / Mining / Sand & Gravel 11,794-14,968 kg. (26.001-33,000 lbs.). I YES I NO h) I Petroleum / Dry Bulk / Chemicals / Tank that showed positive growth in areas 8,846-11,793 kg. (19,501-26,000 lbs.)... I YES I NO I 12 Concorde Place, I YES I NO i) Manufacturing / Processing 4,536-8,845 kg. (10,000-19,500 lbs.)..... I YES I NO ji) I Retail such as: truck tonnage; US domestic Under 4,536 kg. (10,000 lbs.)...... I YES I NO jii) I Wholesale Suite 800, air cargo; international air cargo; in- 3) This location operates, controls or administers: k) I Logging / Lumber Diesel powered vehicles...... I YES I NO b) I Bus Transportation Toronto, Ontario termodal volumes; and rail carloads Signature Refrigerated vehicles...... I YES I NO m) I Other (Please specify) ______of commodities including chemicals, Pickups or Utility Vans...... I YES I NO M3C 4J2 Propane powered vehicles...... I YES I NO 6) Are you involved in the purchase of equipment or replacement parts? ...... I YES I NO metal/ore, equipment, and forest 4) Do you operate maintenance facilities products. at this location? ...... I YES I NO 7) Are you responsible either directly or indirectly Date IF YES, do you employ mechanics?...... I YES I NO for equipment maintenance? . . . . I YES I NO TODAY! “In each freight flow I see, there is

pg 09 tw oct v1.indd 9 15/09/10 12:32 PM Page 10 TRUCK WEST October 2010 livestock Livestock haulers already being proactive on animal treatment

Continued from page 1 reduced transport times, man- being done. The livestock indus- Its recommendations also take with its report, which also claimed datory maximum loading densi- try is always looking for ways to into account the realities of the that there is only one CFIA ani- ties, vehicles that are equipped improve and they do that by in- transportation industry, however mal inspector for every two mil- with heating and cooling systems, vesting in research and support- – saying, for example, that carri- lion animals slaughtered annually and drivers and handlers who are ing education and training.” ers retain control over their own – a situation it says “makes it im- trained specifically in animal wel- One of the training programs training programs “in an effort possible for the agency to proper- fare and behaviour. Baird says is supported in Can- to continually incorporate indus- ly enforce its own regulations and How ubiquitous is the perceived ada currently is the Certified try input, changes and best prac- raises serious concerns for both problem? Livestock Transport (CLT) pro- tices.” And, recognizing the im- the welfare of the animals and the “What they’re actually report- gram (www.livestocktransport. portance of training programs, safety of Canada’s food supply.” ing on is representative of less ca). Aimed at livestock truckers, it suggests that courses modified The organization says it than 1% of farm animals that get shippers and receivers, it’s billed through industry input could be launched its review after the Lis- transported to processing,” says not only as a comprehensive train- made mandatory for drivers. teriosis outbreak in 2008 raised Lorna Baird, ex- ing course for Another course called for by questions about meat safety. ecutive director those involved the OTA LTD is a one-day En- In what could under more whim- of Alberta Farm ‘We acknowledge that in transport- trant Program (EP) on safety sical circumstances be called a Animal Care ing cattle, hogs, and animal knowledge for truck- “WSPA campaign” that includes (AFAC), put- even one death is horses, sheep ing companies involved in moving inviting visitors to its Web site to ting the WSPA and poultry, livestock in Ontario. write their MP about the issue, the report in per- too many,’ but as a sup- The group sides with the WSPA group labelled as “Unacceptable” spective. Lorna Baird, AFAC port service for in calling for strengthened regu- the numbers of animals, especial- WSPA cites them as well. lation and enforcement as well. ly chickens, that die during trans- CFIA statistics Baird says It appears, then, that at least port. The reasons, they say, relate as stating that the program some organizations involved in not only to lax and laxly-enforced up to three million animals ar- was developed through AFAC, livestock production and trans- standards, but also to such factors rive dead each year, out of a total but has now spread from B.C. to portation are already at work as a shortage of specially-trained number of more than 700 million Quebec and will hopefully soon to ensure that the figure of 1% animal welfare inspectors – par- animals they claim are slaugh- be a truly national program. She deaths is a ceiling and not a floor. ticularly veterinarians – and poor tered in Canada each year. To says it has buy-in from livestock It’s a fact perhaps overlooked training of drivers. some, this might also mean the and poultry commodity groups, in the WSPA’s research, accord- To combat the situation, they’re vast majority of livestock trans- processors, provincial and na- ing to AFAC’s Baird. calling for more, better-trained ported arrives alive, if perhaps tional farm animal care councils, “We’re actually trying to do CFIA animal inspectors, eco- not in the most pristine condi- government and other organiza- something about it and improve nomic incentives to encourage tion desirable. tions, “so there’s really great up- the situation and we would’ve better practices, and stronger Not that 1% is acceptable, Baird take of this program and support liked that recognized,” she says, penalties to “discourage cruelty.” says, it’s just that there needs to for the training that’s already on noting that the report unfortu- Perhaps of more relevance to be some context. the ground.” nately makes it sound like the in- the transportation industry, the “We acknowledge that even one The course consists of an industry is lacking in both knowl- group is also hollering for stron- death is one too many,” she says, class portion where, Baird says, edge and activity, whereas the ger regulations that would include noting that “there is a lot of work they go through the regulations truth is that quite a bit is being and requirements and have dis- done already. cussions about proper handling “Everybody agrees that the im- techniques. Students watch videos portant thing is the result at the THIS MONTH’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE covering different situations in- end,” Baird says, “and that we side the truck – for example, what all want to have healthy animals actually happens back there when transported and arriving at their

TN-85 July © they’re transporting animals. destinations in the best condition “They also have to be profi- possible.” cient,” Baird says. “If you’re be- It appears the CFIA is taking

2010 M. Jackson ing certified as a transporter, you the issue seriously as well. This must have the proper training and past June, it reported a Manitoba licensing to be able to drive – but trucker was sentenced to a 30-day we take it a step farther to discuss intermittent jail sentence for vio- the animal care and handling is- lating the Health of Animals Act sues.” (November, 2007), for an incident

Answers on page 24 The program has trained more that saw 14 horses either die dur- than 1,200 Canadian livestock ing or be euthanized after a trip transporters and handlers so far. to a slaughterhouse. For its part, the Livestock No system can be perfect, of Transporters’ Division of the On- course, but that doesn’t mean tario Trucking Association re- one shouldn’t work to make the leased a policy paper that would final hours of our feathered and undoubtedly be near and dear the furry food-bearing friends a bit WSPA’s collective hearts. more dignified and comfortable. In its document Policy Recom- This is not only humane, but good mendation to Create a Safe, Edu- business. cated and Accountable Live Ani- “Farmers and ranchers don’t mal Transportation Supply Chain, want to see their animals suffer; the group called on industry mem- they work with them 365 days a Across Down bers, customers and government year and they don’t want things to 1. Pneumatic-suspension components 1. Truck-stop breakfast hours, perhaps (3,3) to “work together to create a safe, go poorly because of a transport 5. Radiator-hose fastener 2. Truckmakers’ defect notices responsible and accountable sys- issue in the last days that the an- 8. Cartage company’s delivery range 3. Road-map compendium tem of live animal transport in the imals are alive,” says Baird. “We 9. Upscale Mack Pinnacle variant 4. Suspension-system item province of Ontario.” are involved in and constantly 10. Truck-tranny brand 5. CB slang for Calgary (3,4) The OTA LTD says it recogniz- looking at ways to improve.” 11. Registration-document name 6. UFO driver es the need for an increased fo- And, of course, the better the 12. Maker of Airtronic bunk heaters 7. Fifteenth Prime Minister’s given name cus on the safe and humane trans- condition in which the livestock 14. Shift-lever toppers 13. Shell Spirax or Petro-Can Traxon (4,3) portation of animals and that its arrives the better it’ll taste on the 19. Write off a truck 15. Add weights to a wheel 21. Border crossing south of Montreal 16. Big-rig exhaust pipes recommendations “seek to ensure tables of the non-vegan commu- 23. Unit of measure for VIA Rail freight 17. Fifth-wheel or tandem-axle type that animals are only entrusted nity (assuming the person doing 24. Pistons’ jewelry 18. Long-term truck rentals to properly certified and trained the final preparation knows what 25. Brand on Rotella T engine oil 20. Tridem axle count trucking fleets” by committing to he or she is doing). 26. Frozen-fries trailers 22. Road bend developing jointly with govern- “It’s true,” Baird says. “These ment and other, er, steakholders, things all impact product quality a system that ensures that only and the public image that affects Try it online at www.trucknews.com certified carriers and drivers can the industry as a whole. It is defi- transport livestock. nitely one of the drivers.” n

pg 01, 10, 16-19 tw oct v2.indd 10 16/09/10 2:22 PM October 2010 TRUCK WEST Page 11 over the road ‘Old school’ values should be retained and passed down ‘Old School.’ That’s an expression school truck drivers came from? do at the same rapid pace. When we you hear quite a lot in the truck- They were attracted to a career find a comfort zone, we like to stay ing industry. Over the Road they saw as a profession and a de- within it. We especially don’t adapt It refers to the drivers that have sirable lifestyle. well when we are forced to change been trucking for their whole ca- All Goodhal They were mentored, for a num- against our will. Our immediate re- reer. Driving is a heritage for these ber of years, by experienced driv- action is to fight that change. folks. They started by washing ers. They were taught to crawl be- I have found it interesting that trucks, then loading trucks, then If we think of old school driv- fore they could walk and to walk it is the drivers that possess those driving delivery vans, then a sin- ers as a dying breed, I think our before they could run. Training old school values that are able to gle-axle straight job, then a tandem profession is in serious trouble. I was thorough and gradual and adapt best. They may complain straight job before graduating to a think the industry needs to find a possessed a depth far beyond any- about it and express an opinion day cab and then a highway unit. way to bring the mentorship that thing that is practiced today. It fos- that is against the changes, often They bumped a thousand docks existed in the past back into the tered loyalty, commitment, skills, for good reason. But in the end or more before they ever saw an loop. Skills training alone isn’t and a deep sense of responsibility they always suck it up and get the open stretch of highway let alone enough. Forty hours in the cab in all aspects of the job. That’s old job done. a mountain grade in the dead of learning how to maneuver, jam school. That’s professional train- Communication in the truck- winter. Many things grew from some gears, and back up between ing. That’s apprenticeship. ing industry today is dominated that experience: skill, confidence, some barrels does not a truck driv- So ‘old school’ actually de- by a top-down approach. Leaders camaraderie, teamwork, pride in er make. I know. I am a product of scribes a way of life and a set of and shakers need to foster a bot- their profession, and a deep cul- that approach with only 12 years values – not an individual. It really tom-up approach so that drivers tural connection to the trucking experience under my belt. It was is a shame when we think of driv- can share their experience and put lifestyle. In return, truck drivers the year following my initial driver ers that possess these qualities as those old school values front and received something we all want: training that developed my sense a dying breed. That is a sad com- center where they belong. Respect. of pride in my new craft. I teamed mentary on the trucking industry Perhaps drivers will then find The knights of the road. Some with an owner/operator for that in general. We should be building the camaraderie, teamwork, and folks in this business are of the year. I often think of that period on those values and passing them respect back in their daily lives. opinion that old school drivers are as my apprenticeship. It started me down along with the skills training As it should be. Never pass up an a dying breed. off on the right foot. I have nev- to the next generation of drivers opportunity to share some time It was their work ethic and pride er looked back and I have never just as has been done in the past. with an old school driver. You in their vocation that built this in- stopped learning. I believe this is the issue that lies always come away richer for the dustry. Those are the two qualities I think this is the best argument at the core of driver recruitment, experience. n that define ‘old school’ in my mind. that can be made for recognizing driver productivity, driver morale, Those are also the two most im- truck driving as a profession, for safety and compliance. – Al Goodhall has been a profes- portant attributes new drivers re- an advanced apprenticeship pro- I have said a number of times sional long-haul driver since 1998. quire that will shield the trucking gram, and a progressive gradu- that I believe technological growth He shares his experiences via his industry from the impending driv- ated licensing system for com- is exponential and will continue to 'Over the Road' blog at http://trucker shortage and allow the industry mercial drivers. I know many of bring rapid change to how we do ingacrosscanada.blogspot.com. You to adapt to the rapid technological you may balk after reading that, things. I’ve also said that adapting can also follow him on Twitter at change currently underway. but ask yourself where those old to those changes is difficult for us to Twitter.com/AlGoodhall.

opinion A ‘rules of the road’ refresher for the fall Fall is here and winter is coming during inclement weather or poor hicles, move over to the next lane soon. I thought this would be a road conditions. when it’s safe to do so to give them good time to discuss proper prep- Constructive Be aware of vehicles that will some extra space. aration for a trip and offer a re- consistently impede your safe You should also move over minder about some professional Dialogue travel distance while entering when passing roadside pull-offs driving tips. Ron Singer the “No Go Zone.” You will like- and rest stops. Most of you already follow and ly continue to readjust your safe Don’t sleep in the brake check comply with the following tips. Don’t form a convoy of more travelling distance as other vehi- pull-offs – they are not rest areas. However, there are still many than three trucks unless it’s un- cles enter that zone. Keep a 360-degree view around drivers and owners who don’t – I der pilot escort or permit. When decelerating downhill, your vehicle at all times, includ- see it every day – and this column Also try to avoid travelling side ensure you are in a gear that will ing in your mirrors. Always be is intended for them. by side other vehicles. Leave a hold your speed by engine or Jake aware of traffic that surrounds First, be sure to evaluate and gap so faster-moving vehicles brake so you don’t have to use your unit. plan your trip. Chart the shortest, can pass. This also prevents con- your service brakes. Watch out for police, emergency most direct route. Identify any gestion. Don’t block or obstruct When decelerating downhill, or fast-moving vehicles approach- hazards you may encounter and traffic flow or cause excess con- you should never need to apply ing from behind. Sometimes if determine the best time to travel. gestion. more than 10-20 lbs of brake pres- you are not paying attention, they Also give some thought to the Always pay attention to traffic sure to slow down your unit. Oth- can sneak up on your with little amount of fuel required and the light changes and pace yourself erwise, your brakes may be out of notice. cheapest available place to fuel to minimize stopping and start- adjustment or you may have a de- As I said before, many of you up. ing. Don’t ever roll the dice at a fective braking system that needs are already following and comply- For long-distance hauls, con- red or amber light. immediate attention and should ing with these suggestions. sider the best time to load and When travelling on divided be corrected before you go any But a reminder never hurts. reload and the best places to eat highways, move over to the sec- further. And from what I see out there, and sleep. ond lane whenever possible to al- When travelling downhill, use there are still many drivers and Check all your gear before low space for vehicles entering or as few brake applications as pos- owners who could definitely use heading out, including personal exiting the highway. sible to prevent brake fade and a reminder. protective equipment and review When you pass a slower-mov- brake failure. The more you use Well, it’s the busy time of year the weather and road condition ing vehicle, don’t cut back into them, the hotter and less effec- for construction truckers, so I bet- reports. the other lane until there’s enough tive your brakes become and then ter get out there and haul a load Make sure you have all rele- room. they may not be there when you to pay the bills. Catch you later. n vant documents and paperwork This includes making sure need them. and conduct a thorough pre-trip there’s enough space that you When travelling on an express- – Ron Singer is owner of Ron Sing- of your unit. don’t obstruct their windshield way, travel in the centre lane to er Truck Lines and president of the Whenever possible, travel in with road spray from your tires. prevent traffic congestion from Alberta Construction Trucking the right-hand lane. When pass- Don’t tailgate. Leave a safe dis- vehicles entering and exiting the Association. He can be reached ing slower-moving vehicles, move tance between your vehicle and freeway. at 403-244-4487 or by e-mail at back over to the right-hand lane the vehicle ahead of you and you When passing stopped or dis- [email protected]. ACTA’s Web as soon as it’s safe to do so. may need to double that distance abled vehicles, or emergency ve- site is www.myacta.ca.

pg 11 tw oct v1.indd 11 16/09/10 12:28 PM Page 12 TRUCK WEST October 2010 tax talk Independent assessment: Don’t leave employment status to chance I got a call from a truck driver service, the driver is not supply- own tools and equipment?; who was recently let go by his ing a freight transportation ser- employer. He was pretty upset – Tax Talk vice for GST/HST purposes. He is • Can the worker subcontract not about being out of work but providing a driving service, which the work or hire assistants?; because he was unable to collect is taxable. Employment Insurance (EI). Scott taylor While I was sorry to have to • The worker’s degree of finan- The driver was hired as an “in- explain to the driver that he cial risk; dependent operator” (also known it’s not clear, the tax and work- shouldn’t count on EI cheques as a “self-employed driver” or ers comp authorities will weigh – and that he probably owes tax • The degree of responsibility “driver service”). in with their own opinion. on his earnings – the bigger risk for investment and management With carriers ramping up for And they will: CRA favours involves the company that hired held by the worker. the holiday freight season – and making employer-employee rul- him. not knowing how long those jobs ings. An employer who fails to de- There are other relevant factors, are going to last – it’s a good time Improperly classifying employ- duct the required CPP contribu- such as written contracts and the to look at the pros and cons of this ees as ‘independent operators’ is tions and EI premiums must pay worker’s opportunity to profit. In type of hiring arrangement. a large and costly component of both the employer’s share and the most cases, the auditor doesn’t need Having an employee carries Canada’s underground economy, employee’s share of any contribu- to look too far down the list to make all kinds of obligations, includ- siphoning away billions of dol- tions and premiums owing, plus a determination. ing holding or reporting funds for lars in government revenue, re- penalties and interest. If you’re not sure whether you EI, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), mittances, and workers comp pre- Now, who would alert the CRA or one of your workers are an em- and workers comp, and following miums each year. or workers compensation board to ployee or independent contractor, a variety of rules for hiring and Because independents are not such an oversight? you can request a ruling to have dismissal. issued earnings statements (T-4 By far, the majority of audits the status determined. Characterizing a worker as ‘in- slips), it makes it easy for them to to determine if workers are em- Use Form CPT1, Request for a dependent’ allows a company to underreport their taxable income. ployees or self-employed are Ruling as to the Status of a Work- sidestep these requirements. Pay- Furthermore, workers compensa- triggered by a worker who’s mad er under the Canada Pension Plan ments to the worker are reported tion coverage may not be required that he can’t get EI or workers and/or the Employment Insur- as normal business expenses, not for independent operators, which comp. ance Act. payroll, and deducted against the can dramatically reduce an agen- CRA has a guidebook called It may seem like a lot of work, business’s income. cy’s revenues if the worker should Employee or Self-employed but it’s worth the time and effort The worker is responsible for be classified as an employee. (RC4110) that provides the frame- to clarify employment status. n keeping his own records and pay- Then there’s GST/HST. The work for how the agency evaluates ing his own income and self-em- self-employed driver must charge whether a relationship is business- – Scott Taylor is vice-president ployment taxes and insuring him- GST/HST for his services if he to-business or employer-employee. of TFS Group, a Waterloo, Ont., self should he become injured. exceeds the annual $30,000 gross Here’s what they look for: company that provides account- This is a workable situation as limitation. ing, fuel tax reporting, and other long as all parties involved un- Where a self-employed driver • The level of control the payer business services for truck fleets derstand that the relationship does not use his own truck and has over the worker; and owner/operators. For infor- is business-to-business and not does not assume liability for the mation, visit www.tfsgroup.com or employer-employee. Because if supply of a freight transportation • Does the worker provide his call 800-461-5970.

opinion who bring them relevant and practi- mile long-haul trucker to boot, plans to cal support and advice. log 1,500 to 2,500 miles per week next For the health of it Dave Nemo, the friendly voice who’s year, visiting truck stops, shows, and been riding with drivers over the air- trucking events across the US. I had to go to Dallas to do it, but I fi- waves for more than 30 years, packs That means thousands of truckers, nally got to run with Jazzy…well, al- his daily morning show with trucker- including Canadians, will visit the right, not actually with Jazzy, but we Voice of friendly guests such as John McElli- MeRV, share coffee and conversa- were in the same 5-km race…and, gott, MD, who dispenses his unique tion with Osburn, and have access okay, so I didn’t really run, I walked, the O/O brand of no-nonsense medical advice to a host of services, including blood but at least I finished – dead last – and Joanne Ritchie during a weekly Coffee With The pressure and blood sugar readings, got the T-shirt. Doc session. On the afternoon shift, A1C testing, sleep apnea testing and The Too Hot to Trot run, which their shared desire to change the way you can tune in to the Lockridge Re- screening, and a wealth of medical took place during the Great Amer- they eat, lose weight, and develop hab- port and catch Evan’s popular Road- information and counsel on such ican Trucking Show in August, was its that will help them achieve better cookin’ regulars, Don Jacobson and things as diabetes, stroke preven- sponsored by Truckers News’ Fit for health and enjoy life more. Pam Whitfield. Their practical ap- tion, smoking cessation, as well as the Road program and the Healthy Or the truckers who are part of the proach to food and nutrition demon- diet and exercise. Trucking Association of America, American Sleep Apnea Association strates that it’s possible to steer away a We’ll be working hard to get the along with John Christner Trucking, A.W.A.K.E. Network and hold infor- long-haul lifestyle of poor food, weight MeRV “north of the border” in the with the goal of generating greater mative monthly “meetings” via dial-in gain and deteriorating health. not too distant future. When it comes awareness of the health-related issues conference calls. But one of the most unique exam- to diabetes, sleep apnea, obesity, or a that many truck drivers face. Then there’s Kitchener-based own- ples of getting your butt in gear when driver trying to quit smoking, they’re There was a definite buzz about er/operator (and OBAC life member) it comes to supporting drivers has got facing the same struggle whether driver wellness at the show, with a Alfy Meyer, a remarkable example of to be the MeRV (Medical Resource they’re in Madison, Wisconsin or number of exhibits and activities how it’s possible to stay fit on the road. Vehicle), a 40-ft. diesel vehicle that’s Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. brought together in a separate Health This guy uses his bunk in ways one part motor home, part truck – com- Oh yes, Jazzy. In case I lost you back and Wellness Pavilion. At every truck wouldn’t have thought possible, for cal- plete with chicken lights – and loaded in the first paragraph, Jasmine (Jazzy) show you’ll find a variety of suppliers isthenics and back exercises. He’s got with medical resource material and Jordan is the extraordinary Dalton, and vendors of health care products a Stepmaster tucked away, and oth- testing equipment. Minn. 17-year-old who recently fin- and services, but the difference at Dal- er gear on-board for stretching and The MeRV took to the road last ished an astonishing run from Los las was that much of the activity in the weight lifting. Alfy’s genuinely con- May, thanks to Safety First Sleep So- Angeles to New York, a total of 3,161 wellness corner of the show floor was, cerned about the physical and psy- lutions, a leader in sleep apnea testing miles. 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Toy die-cast that was expensive then got through it, and he’s been working page – and I thought it was kind of “He had a lot of logging stories and and it’s even worse now, if you can with computers ever since. neat how you can just do some typ- he had a lot of driving stories of going find one.” He’s been finding plenty It was in about 1972 when the pho- ing and have it end up as a Web page. up the mountains and stuff like that,” of other die-cast models in a stream tography bug bit him, big time. Good ol’ HTML!” Suderman says. “As a kid, I just loved of new models coming out over the “I was the yearbook photographer Of course a Web page needs con- hearing them and I’ve been interested past decade or so, though, and has at college and that got me used to tent, so Suderman started creating a in transportation of one form or an- been buying them “like crazy, catch- using an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) page using downloaded pictures “be- other since.” ing up on stuff I’d missed.” camera and a year after that I bought cause I didn’t have a scanner,” he says. His interest has been well ground- Suderman still has all the truck my own and upgraded it a bunch of His getting a scanner created a mon- ed, though. He focuses not so much models he’s had since the ’70s, too. times.” ster: “I just went to town – I was scan- on planes as he does on anything that Despite his love for anything truck- Until about 1999, his focus was ning every night because I’ve got a lot travels on land. He started collecting related, Hank Suderman has never on manually-adjusting cameras, and of slides, a lot of friends. And I start- car brochures and, as he got holder, driven a big rig professionally, though when he made the change to auto-fo- ed putting more train pictures on the he’d write to different companies and he was a bus driver for the better part cus and weighed the different mod- Web site and a few pictures from my get truck brochures, route maps, and of 20 years before his doctor forbade els available, he ended up switching Dad’s collection and some of the bro- the like – a lot of which he still has, him from driving professionally after from Canon to Nikon and has been chures that I had.” though “some of it kind of disap- a 1990 injury. a Nikon user ever since. It wasn’t that After a couple of years, Suderman peared over the years.” “After weighing things out for over the Canon wasn’t of a high enough says, word of mouth about the site Growing boys often have a love of a year,” he says, “my wife suggested caliber, though. was getting around. “People would “They were both good cameras,” find it and ask if I have pictures of he says. “But the Nikon was the only this or that truck,” he says. “And I’d one that would actually focus on the stick it up and more word of mouth object inside a reflective glass display got around.” case” instead of on the glass itself. He was eventually contacted by a Abandoning “negative” thinking man from Oregon City, Ore., who MISSING or having to wait, like Snow White, had a wealth of history from Pacif- for his “prints” to come, Suderman ic Northwest trucking in the US and JUSTIN POLLARI moved from pictures to pixels in 2004, parts of Canada. joining the digital camera revolution. “He started sending me pictures,” 5536-V He used his wife’s two-year-old digi- he says. “And then other people start- tal at first, looking for the right deal ed sending me pictures – I’ve got hun- Date Of Birth: Jan. 31, 1987 for his own camera. dreds of people now contributing pic- Missing since: December 07, 2001 “I was kind of saving up,” he says, tures to the Web site as well as all the noting “when the one I eventually ones I’ve taken.” Missing from: Hilton Beach, Ontario bought came out they were asking Such a wide variety of pictures and Height: 5' 9" $3,700 for it but it was under $2,000 sources can make for a cataloguing when I bought it.” Such is the way of nightmare, and Suderman admits it’s Weight: 140 lbs. electronics… been a challenge. Eye Colour: Blue Suderman’s current full-time gig “It started off where I tried to cat- is with Trinity Western University in egorize everything – Kenworth, Pe- Hair Colour: Blonde Langley, B.C., where he’s hung his hat terbilt, International and stuff – but Age enhanced to 20 years since 1995. when people would just send me a “I was with computer support, a te- whack of pictures it just got to be too Characteristics: Justin was last seen talking to a trucker on Highway 11, just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, near his hometown. He has been known to be an avid skate boarder. chie,” he says, “but the library is my much. So I thought it would be easier main area now, looking after the lab just to tie them up in individual col- http://www.childfind.ca/missing.php www.ontario.childfind.ca computers, the staff computers, and lections, which is what I did, catego- Anyone with information please contact: All Calls Confidential – No Name Required stuff.” rizing them by their name, company He describes the photography and name or something like that.” the Hank’s Truck Pictures Web site Being in possession of such a wide as his leisure time activities. variety of photos and sources – and CHILD FIND 1-800-387-7962 Hanks Truck Pictures first saw the posting them on the Internet for all to see – also raises the questions of “photographees” – the subjects – and how they felt about having their pictures taken. Then there’s the issue of copyright. Suderman admits it has been a problem. “I had one company from the US contact me – actually, it was their legal department – saying they didn’t like me using pictures of their trucks,” he says. “They wanted me to remove all the pictures until they figured out what to do because, I guess, they thought I was making money off their logo. But pretty much 90% of the pictures were taken on public roads.” After this unnamed company looked over his pictures and Suder- man explained what he was doing, he says, they said he could use the pictures he’d already posted, but that going forward they wanted him to check with them before putting up a new one. “So every day I was sending stuff to their legal department and they just got tired of it,” he says. “And then one of the last times I spoke to them on the phone they told me any time I had a picture of one of their trucks they Continued on page 19

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I never heard back.” in a month they said they couldn’t do derby and a big parade – in which Africa and Malaysia. “Every time she Not surprisingly, Suderman says it – my bandwidth was killing them.” I get to drive one of the trucks – so travels she tries to take some pictures he’s “kind of been avoiding taking Third time’s the charm, it seems. that’ll be fun.” for me,” he says. pictures of their stuff.” “So another announcement went Suderman also tries to turn unre- Suderman expects to retire from More problematic for Suderman on the Web site,” he recalls. “In my lated business trips – ones he makes his job in the next three years or so than run-ins with reluctant subjects, searching for another host I was look- for his full-time employer – into photo and hopes to spend more time on the however, is people taking pictures ing at people who wanted to charge shoots as well, and has recruited his Web site. “The way it’s working out from his site and reusing them, put- me close to $5,000 a month because wife and daughter to the cause. now it’s a nice income,” he says. “And ting them on their Flickr or YouTube my bandwidth was probably 500 gi- “I’ve been down to Virginia a few when living on a pension it’ll probably pages. “They’re all over the place,” he gabytes a month, my hard drive space times,” he says. “Work sent me to do come in really handy.” says. “They crop out the names and it was up to 50 gigs. So I got a bunch software training and once I went With such passion for trucks, does takes a lot of work to convince the site of different quotes, found one I liked there with my daughter and there he think he’ll ever actually drive owners that a picture’s yours – even and I’ve been with them since 2003. was a trucking company next door. them other than in parades? “My if your name’s on it. They have this They’ve been the best. Anybody About a year later my daughter went parents tried to discourage me from little template of words you have to hacks my site they work to get it fixed, for training and I asked her to get driving truck because my dad was give them before they remove and it and on other issues they’ve been re- some pictures – she brought back away from home so often,” he says, just takes a lot of time to do it.” ally quick at responding.” about a dozen.” “But I’d still at the drop of a hat go Which proves that, even in cyber- All appears well for Hankstruck- He and his daughter went there out and drive one.” n space, there’s bureaucracy and BS. pictures.com going forward, at least Suderman has never charged to dis- until the next “virtual monkey- play someone’s pictures on his site, wrench” is thrown into the business. preferring instead to use advertising As for advertising to defray his costs, to help defray expenses. He’s even Suderman has had several advertisers. held a few “virtual telethons” to help He also uses Google ads to gener- Trust your work to TruckPro and keep the site going. ate income. “Before 2001, I had all my images “I was amazed,” he says. “The on my computer and every link and first three months I was getting over get a chance to win a every image had to point to a virtu- $1,200 a month from their ads and it al page on our campus Web site that has kind of gone up and down since * only me and two others in our IT de- then.” $ partment knew about. That worked Meanwhile, the picture libraries until they told me to move my Web just keep getting bigger and better, site someplace else. 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JAN Kelley Marketing, its employees and agents (collectively referred to as “JKM”) shall not be held liable for any loss or damage suffered by you, or by any third party, from the use of these marketing materials (the “Materials”) if they have been modified, distorted, combined with third party content, or manipulated in whole or in part by any party other than JKM. Further, once the proof of the Materials has been approved by you, JKM shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you or any third party arising from any alleged or actual defect in the Materials or in any way arising from their reproduction by a party other than JKM. FICTION Part 3 Mark Dalton: Owner/Operator Show, shine'n…shrug By Edo van Belkom turned around to look at Mother The story so far... Load. There were five distinct eggs After several weeks on the road, splatters across his windshield, and Mark decides to give Mother Load one more hit his front grille. He a thorough cleaning, inside and out, could clean the egg off the wind- top to bottom. He’s so pleased with shield easy enough, but the stuff in the outcome, he decides to enter the the grille was going to be tough. truck in the Fergus shown’n’shine that He turned back around to face weekend. the boys. The damage was already Mark does his best to get his done, so there wasn’t a lot he could truck really clean, but he can’t com- do other than say, “I want my mon- pete with the driver of a Freightliner ey back.” He held out his hand to “Is that so?” Mark said with a sigh. Mark, rinsing the bucket one last parked next to him whose whole fam- press the point. He was angry with the man to be time, couldn’t disagree. ily is constantly polishing and shin- Nothing happened at first and for sure, but how upset could he really By the time he got back to his ing their truck. Mark comes up with a moment Mark thought that he just be? He’d paid the kids to do exactly truck, the egg had already par- a plan and offers some boys at the might see his $30 again. what had been done to him. The only tially dried up. But he was actually show a way to make some money. But then an egg sailed past his difference between the two men was lucky that all of this had happened • head, followed by two others that that one paid more money, or had in the middle of the night and not “Thwock!” hit his forehead in rapid succession. better timing, or was just luckier when the middle of the day. Sunlight beat- “Thwock! Thwock!” “Spla-plat!” it came to keeping his truck clean. ing down on the egg stains would Mark opened his eyes and lifted his Mark wiped the egg from his eyes “Yeah, that’s so,” the man said, have practically baked them onto head off his pillow. He remained that and saw that the boys were gone. sipping his beer. “I’d lend you a the paint and he might never have way for a few moments, listening. He • bucket and a sponge, but then, you gotten them off. thought he’d heard something, but From somewhere behind him and to know, you’d get egg on them and As it was, a bit of soap and wa- there was nothing more. He shut his his left, a deep throaty laugh rum- then I’d end up getting egg on my ter, and plenty of elbow grease got eyes and went back to sleep. bled up from somewhere deep in- truck when I used them.” the windshield clean enough that he “Thwock!” side someone’s huge, bloated belly. “We wouldn’t want that.” could leave the rest for a fresh rag There it was again, sounding as Mark resisted the urge to turn around “No, we wouldn’t.” and window cleaner in the morning. if something was striking Mother because he didn’t want to confirm Mark raised a hand. “No prob- The grille, however, wasn’t so easy. Load’s front windshield. what he already knew. The Freight- lem, I’ll get my own bucket.” Then he He began by wiping at the grille “Thwock! Thwock-ping!” liner owner was laughing at Mark turned his back on the man wonder- with his rag, but each time he Having an idea what it might while Mark stood there in the mid- ing where in the world he was going thought he had everything clean be, Mark threw the covers off and dle of the night with egg on his face. to find water and a bucket to clean he would discover a bit of eggshell jumped out of the bunk, landing But as the laugh grew louder, Mark his truck at – he looked at his watch or yoke that had found its way into hard on the floor of the cab and finally turned around and faced the – three o’clock in the morning? some crack or crevice that the rag stubbing a toe against the passen- man. He was standing there in a • couldn’t clean. As a result, he was ger seat as he hurried to open the stained white T-shirt, cut-off pajama Water was easy enough to find, but standing in front of his truck with a door and get out of the truck. Fi- pants and sandals – one of which a bucket was a whole different story. flashlight and a Q-tip till five in the nally, he had the door open and it had a broken strap. He walked silently behind the rows morning, and even then he knew was just as he’d feared. The boys Mark looked at the man, seeth- of trucks parked nearby, but all of he hadn’t gotten everything clean. he had hired to egg the Freightlin- ing in anger, but had to wipe a them had been buttoned up tight The rest would have to wait till er had gotten it wrong. They were bit of egg from his right eye so he for the evening. He eventually man- morning…after a couple of hours pelting Mother Load with eggs in- could be sure of what he was see- aged to locate a white five-gallon sleep, but before the judges showed stead of the gleaming Freightliner ing. As the man stood there laugh- pail behind one of the booths selling up to look Mother Load over. next to him. ing at Mark, his wife was circling the food. The pail had a lining of some He climbed back up into Mother “What are you doing?” Mark said truck with a flashlight in her hand, sort of food residue and Mark had Load’s cab, locked the door behind in a whisper, waving his arms as he perhaps to make sure no egg bits to rinse it out several times before it him, and then crawled back into ran out in front of Mother Load, put- had bounced off Mark’s face and was clean enough to use on Mother bed. As he pulled the covers over ting himself between the boys and landed on their truck by accident. Load. Lights came on in a few near- him and laid his head onto the pillow, their assault on his precious truck. “I ‘How in the world can I compete by trucks as he rinsed the pail and the slight pitter-patter of rain began gave you boys $10 each to throw with that?’ Mark wondered as a riv- one man actually came out to see to fall against the roof of his truck. eggs on that truck over there!” he ulet of yoke streaked down his nose what all the noise was about. “Raining?” he sighed in defeat. said, emphasizing his point by thrust- and hung on the tip of it for what “What are you doing?” the man “This show’n’shine just keeps get- ing a finger in the direction of the seemed like forever. asked. ting better all the time." n Freightliner. “That one!” he said “You better clean that stuff off your “I’ve got to wash my truck,” Mark – Mark Dalton returns next month in again. “Not this one!” truck right away,” the man said, now said. the conclusion of Show, shine'n…shrug. The three boys just stood there with a can of beer in his hand. “If “Now?” looking at Mark, each one holding you let it dry, the protein in the “Yeah. I don’t really want to. I Did you know that there are two full-length an egg in their throwing hand. egg will make it almost impossible have to.” novels featuring Mark Dalton?: Mark Dalton “We know,” one of the boys said at to get off without scraping. And, I The man shook his head and mut- “SmartDriver” and Mark Dalton “Troubleload.” don’t know if you know this or not, tered as he walked away, “You last. “But that guy gave us $20 each For your free copy register with ecoENERGY for to throw the eggs at your truck.” but scraping is bad for paint and guys take this show’n’shine stuff way Fleets (Fleet Smart) at fleetsmart.gc.ca. Both Mark clenched his teeth and chrome finishes.” too seriously.” are also available in audio book format.

pg 21 tw oct v2.indd 1 16/09/10 11:24 AM Page 22 TRUCK WEST October 2010 fleet news Bison Transport to build $2.5-million LCV marshalling yard in Windsor WINDSOR, Ont. – Bison Trans- ing, gaining approval for the site de- port has received approval to build a velopment plan, ensuring the site met $2.5-million truck marshalling yard LCV certification standards, etc. We just east of Windsor which will serve had some rezoning hurdles and pro- as a hub for its long combination ve- vincial and municipal wrangling, but hicle (LCV) operations. by and large the municipal officials Bison plans to use the yard to and community were in favour.” drop the second trailer from its Asked if the significant investment LCVs, which will then be hauled is a sign the company may have some into the US by other drivers. North- inside information on whether On- bound drivers pulling just one trail- tario plans to expand its LCV pi- er will also be able to pick up a sec- lot project, Penner said he’s hopeful ond load for delivery into Ontario. but that the company has received The new site will be constructed at no commitment from the province. the southeast corner of the Hwy. “We have no insight into the LCV 401/Hwy. 77 interchange, just north pilot or its expansion and we anx- of Comber. The site could be ex- iously await the decision of the Min- panded as large as 26 acres. istry,” said Penner. “The LCV pilot green light to go green: Bison has received approval to proceed with The project at first met with program has gone by flawlessly and an LCV marshalling yard in Windsor. some opposition from local politi- barring an absolute catastrophe, I cians who voiced concerns about the can’t imagine a circumstance that in close proximity to the border to ties for drivers based in the region. need for new traffic signals and road would cause the Ontario govern- support our international traffic is “We have plenty of regional and improvements. ment to put an end to the program an important part of our plan. Hav- long-haul jobs available for Wind- Rob Penner, vice-president of op- and further handicap industry in ing said that, there is no question we sor-based drivers today and we def- erations with Bison Transport, said this province.” are fully expecting the LCV initia- initely plan on continuing to grow the company has been working on Should the program be cancelled, tive will advance. Our intention is that segment of our business,” said the deal since Spring of 2009. however, Penner said Bison will still ultimately to fully integrate LCVs Penner. “In fact, having a facility in “There were several key hurdles to proceed with its development. into our cross-border operations.” that region will help all of our driv- clear,” he told Truck West. “Finding “This site is of strategic impor- Penner said the site is being set up ers with improved utilization and a location close enough to the Wind- tance to us and is not contingent on as a multi-tenant facility and space optimizing home time,” he added, sor-Detroit crossing and the usual the LCV initiative thriving,” Penner will be leased to other carriers. noting drivers living in that part of purchasing caveats such as environ- said. “Windsor-Detroit is critical to The investment also means there the province will now be able to mental impact studies and soil test- Canada-US trade and having a site are more employment opportuni- avoid the congested GTA. n Mullen Trucking gets nod for quality TST Overland Express adds Minny hub ALDERSYDE, Alta. – Mullen Trucking has recently been recognized MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – TST Over- “This current move is just one by the National Quality Institute for “outstanding achievement in qual- land Express has announced it is more step in strengthening our ity,” according to the award’s presenter. expanding its transportation net- LTL network across North Amer- The award, dubbed the Order of Excellence Award, is described as the work with a new Winnipeg, Man.- ica,” said Rob O’Reilly, presi- “highest level of recognition from the National Quality Institute.” Minneapolis, Minn. gateway. dent, TST Overland Express. “We Mullen Trucking is a subsidiary of the Mullen Group and consists of The company says the new hub made a commitment to making 136 power units providing logistics expertise in the transportation and will improve transit times on service improvements for our cus- handling of specialized and oversized shipments for the mining, energy many lanes in the Midwest by up tomers – and we are delivering.” and construction sectors. to two days. It’s the third time in TST says proprietary new tech- “We are proud to have one of Canada’s best organizations in the Mul- the last six months that TST Over- nology and a direct line-haul ser- len Group of Companies,” said Murray Mullen, Chairman and CEO of land Express has made transpor- vice have enabled the company Mullen Group. “We are also proud of the Mullen Trucking team who tation network improvements, the to improve its services in West- have carried on the long-standing tradition of providing the highest lev- company says. ern Canada. el of customer service while staying true to the core values of integrity, TST chose Minneapolis as a Direct line-haul service reduces trust and respect, principles established by our founder, Roland Mullen.” new regional distribution hub in freight handling and transit times Mullen will receive the award Oct. 20. the upper US Midwest because it while the proprietary technolo- “I have always felt that Mullen Group’s On the Road to Quality can help the carrier provide better gy has allowed the company to program was a best-in-class program,” Mullen said. “It is our people, how- service between western Canada cross the border more efficiently ever, that deserve all of the credit for earning the Order of Excellence. and the US, particularly the Mid- and better manage its routing and They are the ones that helped develop the program and they are the ones west, the company says. documentation. n that endorse the principles of the program and do so with passion. I am so proud of them all.” n Best Fleets to Drive For contest begins Loblaw’s hybrid Class 8 pilot project underway ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Salem, Ill. BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw Truckload Carriers Association “When people who haven’t pre- Companies Limited has become (TCA) and CarriersEdge have viously considered a trucking ca- the first Canadian retailer to pilot opened the nomination process reer learn that carriers are offer- a hybrid Class 8 truck in an effort for the third annual Best Fleets ing unique bonus systems or perks to improve fuel efficiency and re- to Drive For contest. like gym memberships, that could duce the fleet’s carbon footprint. The program allows drivers and be just the incentive they need to The company has set a target to owner/operators to evaluate the com- give those companies – and the improve the fuel efficiency of its pany for which they drive. Nomina- trucking industry in general – corporate transport fleet by 2% tions will be accepted until Oct. 31 at more serious consideration.” compared to its 2009 level. www.BestFleetsToDriveFor.com with Canadian carriers have tradi- Loblaw is currently evaluating the winners to be recognized at the tionally done quite well in the the hybrid truck’s fuel efficiency annual TCA convention in March. contest. throughout the company’s urban In addition to rewarding the This year, seven of 17 winners transportation routes in Ontario. The pilot, which has been underway since carriers that offer the best work- came from Canada, including: July, aims to measure the potential benefits that hybrid technology could ing environments for drivers and Bison Transport; Brian Kurtz have for the company’s fleet. O/Os, the program also reveals Trucking; Laidlaw Carriers “We constantly challenge ourselves in all areas of our business against best practices and success stories Van; MacKinnon Transport; our corporate social responsibility principles. The hybrid truck pilot is one that are then shared throughout MSM Transportation; Shulist of the many initiatives undertaken in our supply chain to meet our fuel the industry. Trucking; and Yanke Group of economy goals for 2010. We believe we are on the right track to once again “Best Fleets to Drive For pro- Companies. lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions associated with the transpor- motes the positives. It shows that The survey is open to drivers tation of goods to our stores,” said Robert Wiebe, senior vice-president of there are a lot of good opportuni- working for all for-hire trucking supply chain for Loblaw Companies Limited. ties available right now in truck- companies with 10 trucks or more. Officials say the outcome of the pilot will help to determine the number ing,” said John Kaburick, chair- The nomination must originate of trucks within the company’s corporate fleet that can be replaced with man of TCA and president of Earl from one or more drivers and/or hybrid technology in coming years. n L. Henderson Trucking Company, owner/operators. n

pg 21 tw oct v3.indd 22 16/09/10 8:36 AM October 2010 TRUCK WEST Page 23 oem/dealer news International launches aggressive campaign to capture 50% of medium-duty market By James Menzies people in Denver, the second stop DENVER, Col. – Navistar Interna- on the tour which will make its lone tional has launched a seven-stop train- Canadian appearance in Red Deer, ing tour and pep rally for its sales reps, Alta. later this month. “We’re going which it hopes will set the groundwork to get 50% of the medium-duty mar- to launch an all-out assault on the me- ket and we’re not going to stop until dium-duty truck market. we get there.” The goal: to achieve 50% market He used military anecdotes to ral- share in the North American medium- ly the troops and said “Frankly, at duty truck market. Currently, Interna- the end of the day we’re not here to tional says it’s the market share leader make peace with our competitors. We at about 35% (not including school bus- are here to win and to go to war with es and specialty vehicles, which would them.” push it closer to 46%). Hebe was especially concerned The recent series of dealer meetings by gains Cummins has made in the was dubbed the 2010 Assault on Medi- medium-duty engine market. boot camp: This International DuraStar was driven by sales reps who also um-Duty Boot Camp and by the time “Nearly half of all medium-duty had the chance to compare it to competitive models. Photo by James Menzies it concludes, will have been attended trucks sold today are Cummins pow- by about 1,000 salespeople from nearly ered,” he noted. As truck makers than a cause today.” He said “EGR is He also revealed that natural gas every Canadian and US International go, he said Freightliner is the biggest the greenest solution to meeting medi- versions of the MaxxForce 11 and dealer. threat to International but acknowl- um-duty, pickup-and-delivery opera- MaxxForce 13 are coming as well. While its medium-duty market edged Hino also makes a decent truck tions,” insisting that selective catalyt- In addition to motivating sales reps, share remains strong, Jim Hebe, se- that can’t be ignored. ic reduction (SCR) doesn’t work well the Assault on Medium-Duty Boot nior vice-president of North American However, he said International has in stop-and-go applications. Hebe also Camp gave attending sales reps the sales operations with Navistar, said he the complete lineup of trucks and announced Navistar has developed its chance to drive most competitive ve- feels the company has lost its focus on engines required to dominate the own natural gas engine technology spe- hicles as well as International Dura- the segment in recent years due to the medium-duty market. cifically for medium-duty applications. Star and TerraStar trucks. success of its Class 8 ProStar model. “In medium-duty, we are un- “We’re the industry leader in hy- Navistar also shared with them the And now he wants to see the compa- equaled,” Hebe said. The outspoken brids and we’re becoming the indus- results of competitive model compari- ny completely dominate the segment truck exec noted several market chang- try leader in natural gas,” he said. “We son testing, which Hebe referred to as of the market in which it’s strongest. es that are underway, each presenting have the best-suited and best-targeted “the best comparison of medium-duty “We’re here primarily for one rea- new opportunities to gain market share. natural gas strategy of anyone in the trucks that has ever been done in this son,” Hebe told a gathering of sales- One is that “Green is a constant, rather truck business anywhere in the world.” business.” n Volvo, Mack recall workers as demand ramps up Cummins enjoys ‘best launch ever’ GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have both recalled workers to their truck plants as demand for new trucks ramps up. Volvo recalled about with EPA2010-compliant engines 270 workers, representing about 23% of the plant’s total workforce, to its COLUMBUS, Ind. – By the end New River Valley truck plant last month and has secured some significant of August, Cummins has built and orders from customers, company spokesman John Mies said. shipped more than 26,000 heavy-duty “In addition to some positive market trends, we believe the order in- and mid-range engines with Selec- crease is also being fueled by the very positive experience customers tive Catalytic Reduction (SCR) ex- are having with our new EPA2010-compliant trucks – word gets around haust aftertreatment, according to the quickly in this industry,” said Mies. “We’ve also been working very hard manufacturer. to get people behind the wheel of demonstrator trucks to show them “Our technology experience and first-hand the quality, performance, and productivity of these vehicles.” our own testing of the alternatives to Volvo previously announced an order of 370 trucks from Knight Trans- meet the EPA 2010 emissions levels portation and an order for 600 trucks from Penske Truck Leasing. Mies said give us great confidence in our SCR “we’re continuing to win significant orders from new customers that until solution, and we are confident that SCR is the right technology for now now have not had Volvo trucks in their fleets.” and for the future,” said Rich Freeland, president of Cummins’ engine Days later, Mack announced it is increasing employment at its Macungie As- business. “The fact that SCR is the right technology is being proven in sembly Operations by about 125 workers beginning the first week of October. the marketplace every day with our industry-leading engines. To date, the The company said it will be recalling laid off workers and hiring new em- reliability data show that this has been our best launch ever. Our 2010 ployees as well as demand for its trucks increases.

products are delivering up to 6% better fuel economy and lower CO2 “This action will support a ramp-up in production,” said Mack spokes- emissions, and they are meeting the near-zero emissions levels required man John Walsh. “While the construction market remains very weak, we’ve by EPA2010 standards.” recently experienced an uptick in order activity on the highway and refuse Cummins has developed and certified 13 engine families to the EPA sides of our business. Beyond the economic and market forces at work, we’re and California Air Resources Board (ARB) regulations to serve more also getting a very positive reaction to our new EPA2010-compliant trucks.” than 60 OEM customers in 180 vehicle installations. n Mack officials said the company has seen its US retail sales climb about 17% through July. n Peterbilt’s new Model 587, Paccar MX roll through Canada By James Menzies Reitz said the new hood affords driv- Other upgrades are more subtle: in a mid-roof configuration. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Peterbilt’s ex- ers an extra three to four feet of down- new side fairings, improved battery As for power, Reitz said customers tensive North American Tour rolled view visibility. box latches with a more robust han- are beginning to warm up to the new through Ontario in mid-August, with The hood release system on the dle and gas shock door springs. The Paccar MX engine. stops at Peterbilt Ontario Truck Cen- 387 has been replaced with standard interior remains much the same as “We’re really trying to shake the tres locations in London, Mississauga rubber hold-downs, Reitz explained, the Model 387, but several enhance- perception that it’s a new engine,” he and Cardinal, Ont. before heading into and the hood opens up to a complete ments – including a new dash to fur- said. “It’s not a new engine. Is it new Quebec and the Maritimes. 90-degree angle to provide easy access ther improve visibility – are coming, to North America? Yes. But there are The tour featured Peterbilt’s newest to the engine. Reitz said. The truck is still undergoing 125,000 of them in Europe and China truck, the Model 587, pulling a trailer “It’s not tucked away into the dog- validation testing and is not yet in full – it’s been tried and tested.” packed with information and displays house,” Reitz said of the Paccar MX production, although Peterbilt Ontario In Ontario, Peterbilt dealers have on everything from disc brakes to the engine, which is also being showcased Truck Centres has several on order. already placed about 26 Paccar MX new Paccar MX engine and the comon the tour. Another improvement over its pre- test engines with some of their biggest pany’s new NavPlus infotainment sys- The Model 587 comes with standard decessor is the aerodynamics of the fleet customers and the feedback has tem. Truck West visited the Aug. 11 Bendix disc brakes on the front axle, Model 587. Peterbilt managed to less- been positive, Reitz said. stop in Mississauga to get an up-close an industry first that provides bet- en the truck’s wind resistance by 17%, “We’ve had great results with it,” he look at the Model 587, which is de- ter stopping capabilities. Also new is thanks to new aerodynamic mirrors said of the tests, which have been un- scribed by general sales manager Paul an improved wiring system that was and fenders and a smoother overall derway for several years now. “We’ve Reitz as the “evolution of the 387.” needed for the EPA2010-compliant design. hauled heavy loads with it and it hasn’t Compared to the 387, the Model 587 engine and allows for standardiza- Reitz said he expects the Model 587 broken. The customers that test drove offers improved visibility thanks to a tion across the Peterbilt product line, to be popular in linehaul and even it, liked it and I think you’ll see them redesigned hood with a steeper slope. Reitz explained. some bulk applications, when spec’d order some if they haven’t already.”n

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WINNIPEG, Man. – John Erik must change and hourly pay may be Albrechtsen, manager of operations worth examining. How does Paul’s with Paul’s Hauling began working in Hauling pay its drivers? the family business when he was about Albrechtsen: We pay them hourly 12 years of age. to a standard. It’s a complicated sys- His career has taken him from the tem. Our business is not just over-the- shop floor through the University of road, it’s a mix of loading and unload- Manitoba where he earned a busi- ing and product handling. On short ness degree and even included a stint hauls, there’s a lot of product handling as a commercial airline pilot. Today, involved so we have to make sure to he manages the operational side of equate that. Paul’s Hauling, a 250-truck fleet that The key things that make us success- hauls bulk commodities such as jet fuel ful with our drivers are: we have an around Western Canada. established hourly rate system that is Always one to speak his mind, Al- fair and equitable to everyone. We say brechtsen visited recently in Winni- a task should take a certain amount of peg with Truck West executive editor John Erik time to accomplish. If a loading point James Menzies. Following is a candid is not ready to go and it’s not your re- conversation about driver pay, costly sponsibility, you need to be compen- new engine technologies and the fu- Albrechtsen sated for that. Over and above that, ture prospects of the trucking industry. when our guys go over 60 hours – be- • On technology, driver pay and why cause you can do that within the (HoS) TW: How do you spend most of cycle – we pay overtime. your time at Paul’s Hauling? new engine reliability must improve One of the issues with our industry Albrechtsen: My real role is to le- has always been: ‘It’s in the rate.’ This verage business processes with oper- is why hours-of-service is such a big is- ational technology to make us more sue. If everybody paid hourly rates and efficient, that’s essentially what I do. I can provide the information is going TW: Do automated transmissions overtime, it’d be self-policing. They try bring equipment, regulations and tech- to be the winner.’ As we come through help with driver recruitment? And is to take a safety standard and make it nology together to support our opera- the 2000s, that’s the case. The guys the driver shortage back already? a social standard. tional groups and then I work with a who have the technology and can re- Albrechtsen: We’re a bit more in- In essence, for anybody who pays team of senior managers to drive all duce the workload for the driver, and sulated from that because a lot of our strictly hourly, there’s a whole bunch that through our organization. deliver information to the customer loads are local and quality of life is al- of inefficiency in there. Anybody who in real-time, that’s what customers are ways important to a driver. Our part of pays strictly by the kilometre is not be- TW: What role does technology play looking for. the business allows for a better quality ing fair. We believe we have a system in all that? Back in the 80s, that was pretty vi- of life than some of the over-the-road that does both. Some guys will do a Albrechtsen: I went to a conference sionary. Today, that’s what everybody guys. But because the commodities we little better because they’re a little bit in the early 80s with a guy who was the is expecting. Shipping customers want haul are mostly hazardous materials, it more efficient. It’s fair. And if they Dean of the Sloan Business School of visibility of where their carriers are puts more onus on the driver – it’s not face extra time or delays, they get re- MIT and he said ‘Anybody can move and what they’re doing. That drives for everybody. From that perspective, imbursed for all that time so they’re your goods from Point A to Point B, the challenge. we haven’t seen that issue yet but it’s getting paid fairly for the work that but the guy who moves the goods and On the other side, you have an coming back, you can see it happen- they’re doing. overcapacity in the marketplace and ing in the States already. a shortage of capacity for good driv- During the downturn, there was an TW: Are drivers pleased with that ers. How do you bring drivers into overcapacity, rates went down and now arrangement? Is driver turnover still the market and how can you make it makes it difficult to increase wages an issue? their job easier and more effective for drivers but that is going to have to Albrechtsen: Our turnover is low. while meeting regulatory and cus- come back. The shortage is going to Our big challenge is that we have quite tomer requirements? happen. In the downturn, a lot of guys a bit of seasonal business, so staffing left the industry and as the economy up for the seasons is a challenge but TW: You’re an early adopter of driv- starts to rebound, guys who were get- within our normal core of operations, er-friendly technologies such as auto- ting ready to retire are going to retire it’s low. mated transmissions like the Eaton and the regulatory environment is go- UltraShift Plus, why is that? ing to make it more difficult to bring TW: Paul’s Hauling runs mainly TDG Albrechtsen: We used to have new entrants into the business. Mack and International trucks. How 18-speed manual transmissions. Now, What we are seeing is our average closely have you followed the debate

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Shell launches nitrite-free extended I’m stuck in a huge traffic jam on the life coolant for new engines Trans Canada. I’m going to be a By James Menzies DALLAS, Texas – Shell Lubri- few hours late. cants has launched a complete line of Rotella-branded heavy-duty coolants, which is headlined by a new Shell Rotella Ultra ELC, a Fred is stuck in traffic nitrite-free coolant the company says can last up to 600,000 miles and is going to be really with no extender required. late for his appointment. The latest addition is well suited The customer is going to freak! for EPA2010-compliant engines, It can also be used in light-duty Stede Granger, OEM technical engines, making it ideal for fleets You gotta call them. services manager told Truck West with a mix of light- and heavy- at the Great American Truck- duty vehicles, Shell points out. ing Show, where the product was The top of the line product from launched. the new Rotella coolant family is “With the new 2010 engines, available immediately in bulk and we’re seeing a lot more use of alu- drum quantities and will be avail- Thanks for the lunch Mama. minum and in certain situations, able in a 50/50 pre-diluted con- nitrite has a reaction with alumi- centration in December, Shell of- It was delicious. Please wake num. It can form ammonia gas ficials told Truck West. me up in an hour. I have to get and cause corrosion, so we’re now Rounding out the product line back on the road and make working with the OEMs to put is Shell Rotella ELC, which uses into the marketplace a nitrite-free organic additives to inhibit cor- this delivery. coolant,” Granger said. The Ro- rosion and protect cylinder lin- tella Ultra ELC is also designed ers from pitting. The Rotella ELC to handle the requirements of hot- coolant can provide protection ter-running engines and an over- for up to 600,000 miles as well, Do you really know where your drivers are? all harsher engine environment. but it requires an extender at the Other benefits of the Rotella 300,000-mile mark. You will with TransCore's satellite tracking. Ultra ELC product include: en- Also available is Shell Rotel- hanced oxidation control and cor- la Fully Formulated coolant with 1-800-263-6149 www.transcore.ca rosion protection of aluminum supplemental coolant additives alloys and lead solder as well as (SCAs), offering protection for better elastomer compatibility up to 250,000 miles. However, it See us at with silicone seals, the company requires the user to monitor and booth #105 claims. maintain SCA additive levels. n at Truxpo2010 New company enters brake biz ROME, Ga. – A new business has formed to provide commercial vehicle brakes and brake-related components to the trucking industry. Elite Brake Company will be offering a full line of: brake linings, medium-duty hydraulic disc brake pads, heavy-duty air disc brake pads and new lined brake shoes and kits as well as remanufactured brake shoes and kits and complete brake drum kits, the company announced. It says its mission is to bring “better brake performance to medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle fleets operating trucks, trailers and transit/coach buses.” We Need Team The new company will be headed by John Healy, a friction industry veteran. “The primary focus of our new company will be unique brake products that are developed to be application-specific and provide the low- Owner Operators est cost per mile for each fleet,” Healy said. “Our company slogan is ‘We have the right brake for you’ and that’s our ultimate aim, to offer products to help individual fleets meet their performance and operating cost goals.” The company’s corporate office, distribution centre and remanufac- turing plant will be located in Rome, Ga., the company announced. For more info, visit www.elitebrake.com. n

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CGI block, longer B50 life highlight upgrades to new International MaxxForce 7 By James Menzies geometry turbocharger found on took time, money and passion to standard warranty coverage and it DENVER, Col. – With Navistar a Cummins. develop this technology. This is the runs clean all the time.” International declaring it will be Balkonis also spoke of the advan- best solution for the customer…it Available in International Dura- vigorously pursuing medium-duty tages of vertical integration, most doesn’t come in and out of compli- Star and TerraStar medium-duty market share, the performance of notably that the engine doesn’t have ance based on the responsibility of vehicles, the MaxxForce 7 comes its new MaxxForce 7 engine will to be designed for use in a wide va- the driver.” in four ratings: 220 hp, 560 lb.-ft. have much influence on whether riety of OEM chassis. This allows In concluding, Balkonis said the torque; 240 hp, 620 lb.-ft.; 260 hp, the company achieves its goal of for little enhancements like combin- MaxxForce 7 “has the ratings, the 660 lb.-ft.; and a new 300-hp ver- capturing half the total Canada/ ing the water-in-fuel sensor with the durability, the serviceability, longer sion with 660 lb.-ft. of torque. n US market. fuel cooler, Balkonis noted. Navistar senior vice-president of When comparing warrantees, North American sales operations, Balkonis said the MaxxForce 7’s Jim Hebe, promised the truck and three-year basic warranty is a full engine manufacturer would achieve year longer than the standard cov- 50% market share during a series erage offered for the Cummins ISB of dealer training sessions held and Hino’s JO8E. While he ac- across the US and Canada in re- knowledged both competitors of- cent weeks. A portion of the 2010 fer protection for unlimited miles Assault on Medium-Duty Boot while the MaxxForce does not, he Accufast...... 25 Camp training sessions were ded- said the 150,000 miles covered by Arnold.Bros..Transport...... 26 icated to educating International the basic MaxxForce warranty will Avaal.Technologies...... 14 sales reps on the new MaxxForce be more than enough in most me- Bison.Transport...... 2 7, which will power most Interna- dium-duty applications. tional TerraStar and DuraStar me- “The bottom line is, we have a Bridgestone...... 8 dium-duty vehicles. third more time coverage on our Canada.Cartage...... 29 Jim Balkonis, technical mar- basic warranty. How many medi- Career Opportunities...... 2,16,20,27,29 keting manager with Internation- um-duty applications get to more Chevron.Global.Lubricants...... 4,25 al, said one of the engine’s biggest than 50,000 miles per year?” he Child Find...... 16 advantages over its competition is asked. Crossword...... 10,24 its block is now constructed from The most obvious difference compacted graphite iron (CGI), between the MaxxForce 7 and Danatec.Educational.Services...... 24 much like its big bore brothers, the other medium-duty engines is its De-On.Supply...... 28 MaxxForce 11 and 13. EPA2010 emissions compliance Goodyear.Canada...... 32 “The heart of the engine starts strategy. Unlike Cummins and Great.Dane.Trailers...... 31 with the engine block,” Balkonis Hino and every other player in the Hankook.Tire...... 18 said. “If you have a weak engine market, International engines will Howes.Lubricator.Products...... 26 block, you’re going to have a low not use selective catalytic reduc- B50 rating on your engine.” tion (SCR). Hudd.Transportation...... 29 He noted the CGI block adds All NOx emissions will be elim- International.Truck.and.Engine...... 20 75% more tensile strength, 40% inated in-cylinder and through Imperial.Oil...... 7 better stiffness and 200% improved what Balkonis described as the Just.Pardons...... 27 fatigue compared to conventional “five core fundamental principles Kindersley.Transport...... 16 gray iron. The use of CGI, com- of diesel engine combustion”: con- Kinedyne.Canada...... 5 bined with the use of a ductile iron trol strategies; mixing capabilities; bedplate for improved perimeter air management; exhaust manage- Mack.Canada...... 6 reinforcement, have enabled Navi- ment; and fuel management. Michelin...... 15 star to increase the B50 life of its He countered claims from com- Natural.Resources.Canada...... 30 MaxxForce 7 from 350,000 miles petitors that International engines QuikX.Group.Of.Companies...... 27 to 500,000, meaning 50% of all won’t be able to comply with strin- Taabs.International...... 28 MaxxForce 7s will still be running gent NOx emissions standards with- Total.Lubricants...... 13 strong at the 500,000-mile mark. out exhaust aftertreatment: “You Also new is a floating core EGR can tell when someone is scared, TransCore/Link.Logistics...... 27 cooler the company says will result because they go after your cred- TruckPro...... 19 in greater reliability than the fixed ibility,” he said. “They say ‘Oh, it Truck West – Subscription...... 9 EGR cooler used by competitors. won’t work,’ when their lead engi- Wakefield.Canada...... 17 “We identified that as a point neers know that it will work. It just that we needed to improve on our engines,” Balkonis said, noting most EGR failures are caused by thermal expansion and contraction in extreme temperatures. “The floating core EGR allows for expansion and contraction.” BETTER TOGETHER Navistar has also gone to a new Canada Cartage System specializes in dedicated generation EGR valve, moving contract services, providing commercial operators from a one-way power with spring with a full range of rewarding career opportunities, return design to a power-open/ power-close design that the com- and a healthy balance of home time. pany says will eliminate spring fatigue and breakage. Balkonis said Opportunities every other manufacturer in the in- Team Runs - Canada and/or US dustry is still using a spring return, LCV (rockies & pikes) north, south, east & west single actuation EGR valve design, Regional Highway (pin to pin or P&D) which is prone to failure. 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pg 28-29 tw oct v2.indd 29 16/09/10 10:18 AM Page 30 TRUCK WEST October 2010 TSQ BOWMANVILLE, Ont. – ‘Hur- you have two hours for loading, ry up and wait,’ is an idiom that and two hours for unloading.” most truckers are all too aware Truck Stop How do you deal with But Simard says that a great- of in their working lives, but as lengthy wait times? er issue than the wait time itself of late, truckers serving at least Question is often dealing with shipper one Ontario terminal are saying attitudes. enough is enough when it comes “When truckers arrive at the to wait times. In the September adam ledlow company and the receiver sees issue of Truck West, we investi- ? you, and the attitude, often, is gated the growing problem of wait • bad. They are not unhappy about times at CN’s Brampton Intermo- Rob Francour, a driver with me, but their attitude is no good.” dal Terminal, where some truck- Clean Waterworks out of Otta- • ers reported being delayed by as wa, Ont., says he hasn’t seen much much as six or seven hours while difference in wait times in recent waiting to load or unload. months, though he still wishes While the case in question may things would move more quickly. be extreme, the problem of wait “There is not much I can really times unquestionably sets back do except whine and cry, I guess,” Robert the industry’s quest for efficien- he said. “We talk to our boss but Simard cy. As the economy begins to pick it doesn’t do any good anyway.” up once again, Truck West de- • Hugo cided to stop by the Fifth Wheel Robert Simard, a driver with Da- “It depends on when you arrive Vermeulon Truck Stop in Bowmanville, Ont. naca Transport in Longerie, Que., to the customer, if it is busy or to see if truckers have seen an im- says 10 to 15 hours of waiting time not busy. If it is not busy, there is provement in wait times of late – is typical for him Monday to Fri- no problem – everything is good. and what they do to deal with the day, but notes that things have im- Because our company, when the Hugo Vermeulon, a driver with issue. proved a bit recently. customer is signing a contract, PSR Transport out of Whitby, Ont., is one of the lucky ones when it comes to wait times as he specializes in heavy equipment delivery rather than freight. “I deliver equipment – dirt equipment, backhoes, excava- tors. Usually when I arrive they are happy to see me because their equipment is usually broke, so I can unload right away. Wait time is not an issue for me,” he told Truck West. But for the odd time he is forced to wait, he at least makes good use of his time. “If I do (have to wait), I either help them on the way to make things happen, or I just have to wait. I get paid by the hour, so it’s okay.” •

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Peter Graham, a driver with Kriska Transport out of Prescott, Ont., says that with Kriska’s pre- loaded, drop-trailer program, the wait time situation is getting better, but there’s still room for improvement. “When we have an appointment, I notice that there has been an improvement, but they still uti- lize a two-hour so-called ‘grace time’ that is standard for the industry. When we do have to do a light load, unfortunately, there is your two hours,” he said. “Up here in Canada, they have been more receptive with dropping the trailers, and that reduces the wait time and the surcharges.” Graham also says that the new hours-of-service have helped improve the situation as well. “With the new hours-of-service, the customer has to become more aware. By dropping the trailer you can do 10 hours, or whatever you want to do. They have got to be educated that two hours is the industry standard, and the HoS clock is ticking.” n

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DOCKET/AD#: 10-GYP-026-4C-E-1 TRUCK NEWS/ WEST

JOB NAME: GOODYEAR BRAND AD

DATE STARTED: AUGUST 6 2010 LIVE AREA: 10 1/8" x 15 1/2"

ARTIST: ID TYPE SAFETY: -

REV#: 0 TRIM: 10 7/8” x 16 1/2”

LASER %: BLEED: 11 1/8” x 16 3/4”

DISKED: 4C

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