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Laying it all By Lou Smyrlis GUELPH, Ont. – This summer’s most sizzling acquisition an- nouncement – the purchase of the on the line St. Thomas, Ont.- based Walker Group of companies by MacKin- Widow hopes one non Transport – is getting two thumbs up from industry analysts trucker’s tragedy who believe it to be the start of will serve as a further consolidation in Canada’s beleaguered truckload sector. warning to others The deal, announced at the end of August, creates a combined en- By Jim Bray tity that will operate out of MacK- WOODSTOCK, Ont. – On Hwy.21 innon’s head office in Guelph in southern Ontario, there’s a cross where the company will now man- that burns with a bright white light age over 1,300 pieces of equip- – a lighthouse-like symbol that ment and employ a workforce of guides drivers safely through dark- 420 people. ness, snowstorms and fog. The cross The Walker Group consisted of stands not only as a beacon, howev- LE Walker Transport and Mid er, but as a memorial to a driver America Freight Systems, both who practically gave his life to get major players in the dry van and his load – and himself – home to his flatbed marketplaces in North beloved wife. America. The story of Ron Foulis’ final The Walker Group was led by months on the job could serve as the highly visible Julie Tanguay, a cautionary tale for any driver current chair of the Ontario who ranges far from home. It’s a Trucking Association. Tanguay tale of frustration and heartbreak, will now have joint ownership in peer pressure and economic pres- the combined entity and will take sure, and it illustrates the impor- on the newly-created role of ex- tance of knowing your health and ecutive vice-president sales, your insurance coverage, knowing heading up sales efforts for the your own body and the signals it combined fleet. sends you, and knowing your “I think this is a very interesting rights and responsibilities. play for MacKinnon and Walker. I Foulis had been driving for more think it’s the right move and I ex- than 30 years, but the last few had- pect more consolidation in the TL n’t been kind. He’d been involved sector,” said Elian Terner, a direc- in a fatal accident in Alberta, in tor of investment banking with which his truck had backed over a Scotia Capital. man and though, according to his This also represents a different wife, no fault had been found with HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND: Industry analysts applauded the summer’s major type of deal than what the indus- his actions, it affected him greatly trucking acquisition, with MacKinnon Transport acquiring Walker Group. try has seen in the recent past. A and caused him to be off work for Pictured, Julie Tanguay of Walker Group and Evan MacKinnon of MacKinnon lot of the mergers and acquisitions an extended period. Transport celebrate the new deal which creates the newest Canadian truckload the market had seen prior to the “Ron had been seeing a trauma powerhouse. Continued on page 7 Continued on page 8 One quiet shhh-unt truck InsideInside This Issue... • Rough seas: Maritime fleet operators say service at Marine Atlantic must improve. Ferry execs say it’s coming. Page 14 See our ad See page 34 • Maine Street: The state of Maine is looking at hiking weights page 42 on its Interstate system to 100,000 lbs. We take a look at some typical Quebec-based loads to see if it’ll pay for fleets. Page 16

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October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 3 look around and see what the fleets into Toronto. This isn’t about speed Are you ready for the recovery? around you are doing.And ask your- limiters – it’s about identifying and self a few questions. taking advantage of emerging op- There’s no doubt, the last couple of During the slowdown, have you portunities. years have presented some of the Editorial taken advantage of a stable work- As the trucking industry prepares most trying times ever faced by the Comment force to implement meaningful, last- for recovery, ask yourself: Are we trucking industry. And while no- ing driver training? It doesn’t have stronger/leaner/more competitive body’s popping the champagne just James to be costly, but when drivers aren’t coming out of this than when we yet, there’s reason to believe the Menzies jumping ship every few months due went in? If not, you may have missed economy is slowly beginning to find to an abundance of job opportuni- a major opportunity. ■ its legs. Some bold prognosticators ties, some well-run fleets have have already declared the recession We launched and grew our weekly stepped up training initiatives. – James Menzies can be reached by over in Canada and in parts of WebTV show, Transportation Have you elevated hiring criteria? phone at (416) 510-6896 or by Europe. But I’ve yet to hear any Matters, which has no equal any- When you do hire drivers, you can e-mail at [email protected]. fleet managers or owner/operators where in the North American truck- now be more selective about who You can also follow him on Twitter voicing such optimism. ing industry and we’ve developed you put behind the wheels of your at Twitter.com/JamesMenzies. At any rate, a return to better our own YouTube channel. We’ve vehicles. Are you taking ad- times is inevitable, which raises a few expanded our blog line-up and pro- vantage of that and revisit- questions: Have you taken advan- vided a great forum for two-way ing hiring tactics that may tage of the opportunity to improve conversations between our readers have been compromised your business or was it merely a mat- and editors as well as other bloggers when there were always ter of survival? Are you a stronger from within the industry.And we’ve more loads to move than company coming out of this reces- become active on social media sites drivers to move them? sion or will you emerge battered, such as Twitter to further enhance Have you sought out part- bruised and still vulnerable? our communication capabilities. nerships or developed new Here at Truck News, we’ve faced We’ve also developed a new business opportunities as many of the same challenges those subscription-based online infor- other carriers have closed of you operating trucks have faced. mation video series at their doors and left cus- There’s been a significant decline in www.TheDriversSeat.ca and pub- tomers high and dry? One advertising (our version of ‘freight’) lished our first comprehensive col- successful Ontario fleet has and in some months we’ve had less lection of industry stats and seized an opportunity to space to work with within our tradi- trends, Inside the Numbers. work with US carriers that tional printed products. But the edi- Now I’m not trying to boast about don’t want to restrict their tors here didn’t go on an extended all this (okay,maybe just a little), and trucks to 105 km/h to run vacation. Instead, I’m proud to say I know our world is different than into Ontario. It’s picking up we’ve found new ways of dissemi- yours. But before you accuse me of 25 loads per week at the nating information. comparing apples to oranges, take a border and delivering them

changes in the transportation serv- lar. While that growth is welcomed ices sector and economic reces- news, it is well short of a typical re- How’s your patience? sions.The transportation sector typ- bound and what’s needed to bring For the third straight month, I must ically reaches a peak six months prosperity back to our industry.We admit to doing a double take when Viewpoint ahead of the economy, while lag- need growth of at least 3% to fully going through the monthly Class 8 ging by two months at the trough, engage the trucking industry. truck sales stats. There must be a which means truckers have to live Unfortunately, the kind of growth mistake, I thought once again; they Lou Smyrlis in recession eight months longer trajectory currently envisioned can’t possibly be that low. Editorial Director than the rest of the economy. means both the US and Canadian The unfortunate reality though is I have my doubts about the sec- economies would take twice as long that there was no mistake; the ond finding. I believe how quickly to climb back to the pre-collapse blood bath continues. The first year average. truckers come out of recession has level of output than they took to quarter of the year was strong fore- For Class 8 truck manufacturers a lot to do with inventory levels as fall, as Hall points out. shadowing of things to come in this this will definitely be a lost year and the economy starts to recover. The kind of inventory depleting dark year. very indicative of the predicament But this time around I don’t growth necessary to resuscitate our Just three months into the year our industry finds itself in, two think that distinction will make industry will be some time in com- and sales were more than 2,000 off years into a freight recession. much difference. That’s because ing.We may need to hang on till the last year’s year-to-date pace, (hard- Trucking company executives and the V-shaped recovery that is typi- latter half of 2010 to experience the ly a banner year in itself); about owner/operators feel like they’ve cal of many past recessions is not rebound and until 2011 to return to 3,000 off the five-year YTD average had the wind knocked out of them likely to materialize, as Peter G. prosperity. and about 5,000 off the banner year and for good reason. Basically in Hall, chief economist with Export How’s your patience? ■ of 2006. Seven months into the year our industry when it rains, it pours. Development Canada pointed out (the latest point for which sales re- Researchers studying the rela- in his latest weekly column. True – Lou Smyrlis can be reached by sults are available) and Canadian tionship between transportation the US economy is expected to out- phone at (416) 510-6881 or by e-mail Class 8 truck sales are at their low- data and measures of the economy perform the other major world at [email protected]. est YTD mark over the past decade over a 23-year sample period found economies, expanding by 2.3% next You can also follow him on Twitter and almost 10,000 units off the five- a distinct relationship between year, and Canada’s outlook is simi- at Twitter.com/LouSmyrlis.

Did you know? fuel surcharges rose by nearly 44%. Then Canadian General Freight Index the realities of the The real impact slowing economy in both Canada and the of the recession US began to take over. In August average fuel surcharges on freight rates started to fall, tracing the decline in the cost A new general freight index specific of crude oil. At the to the Canadian marketplace pub- same time freight lished by Nulogx shows a fascinat- rates leveled off as the ing story about how freight costs economy weakened, fared while the economy was work- and then notched up ing its way into recession. Dr. Alan for the start of 2009. Saipe, president of Supply Chain The combined result Surveys, is reviewing the index brought total freight monthly for validity. He explains costs steadily down that in the first seven months of from their peak in 2008 general freight costs for ship- mid-2008. The index has fallen Index focuses on TL and LTL ship- each year. More information is pers rose 14.4%, driven up by in- 13.4% since July 08. In fact, in May ments, both domestic and cross- available at www.cqfi.ca. ■ creases in both freight rates and fuel 09 ground transportation cost less border. It comes from analysing surcharges. From January to July than it did in January 08. Nulogx’s database of more than rates increased 7.3% while average The Canadian General Freight $750 million of freight transactions pg 05 tn oct 9/11/09 1:57 PM Page 5

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October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 7 Cover Story box guys are elephants and they like “There are lots of opportunities out to dance with elephants. The more there but there are not always own- Summer shocker scale and concentration you can ers and CEOs who can work togeth- present the better positioned you er in a partnership. That really will be for the upswing,” Terner helped when the two of us were put- Industry analysts say there’s a lot to like commented. ting this together. Both of us shared MacKinnon sees plenty of op- common values and ethics and about MacKinnon/Walker deal, which portunity for growth within exist- that’s another thing that was really ing Walker and MacKinnon ac- key to us. It’s going to make a huge counts, which are operating at difference when we start merging creates a stronger truckload player about 60% of normal freight vol- everything under one facility, the umes today after two years of fact that we have similar cultures in Continued from page 1 innon was stronger in their north- freight declines. In addition to bet- our two businesses because trying recession involved moves into new bound runs into Canada. ter geographic coverage and more to change cultures is very difficult.” market segments for the carriers in- “We are both irregular route TL capacity, Walker clients will also Both companies are also family- volved. Over the past year, with ac- carriers. We get in places where we benefit from access to MacKin- run businesses, which MacKinnon cess to credit tightening significant- are not there every day. And so we non’s warehousing offerings. believes also paves the way for com- ly, the activity had focused instead rely on freight brokers quite often But MacKinnon believes the patibility. on small opportunistic “tuck-in” to reposition our trucks. When we greatest benefit to customers stem- MacKinnon credits his company’s type deals. start mixing their customers with ming from the transaction will be long-standing relationship with “This one is really more of a con- ours there will be less reliance on the ability to grow in a financially Bank of Montreal (BMO) for help- solidation play in a weaker segment freight broker freight going forward sound manner. ing to make the acquisition possible. of the industry. The TL sector has and we will be able to close up some “There are more and more cus- He adds that his company’s focus taken a big beating and I’ve got to empty miles. Even 1% fewer empty tomers concerned these days if a over the past year to improve its think TL owners are thinking that to miles is three quarters of a million company has a financial problem: profitability was key to being able be ready for another business cycle dollars to us,” MacKinnon told where is their freight going to be to negotiate the deal with BMO. they’re going to have to pair up with Truck News. when that happens? As far as a cus- “We came out of special loans, someone. But in terms of attractive- Walker’s St.Thomas terminal will tomer looking to develop a rela- where pretty near every trucker is, a ness of TL, it’s not really attractive continue to operate in the short- tionship for the long-term, this is few months ago based on our re- to any other type of carrier. If a guy term but even- going to make us sults.We proved to them that we do is asset light, he’s not interested in tually (likely by very financially what we say we are going to do.And TL; if he’s specialized, he’s not inter- year end) will ‘This whole thing was strong,” MacK- we turned over just about every ested in TL,” Terner said. “The TL be merged into innon said. rock we could to put this together guys are going to have to solve it on MacKinnon’s put together in about “When the on an ongoing basis, figuring out their own and I think MacKinnon Guelph opera- 10 weeks.’ opportunity for where we want to be six months and Walker are doing the right thing tion.All drivers growth comes, from now, a year from now, 18 in being a first mover here.” and owner/op- Evan MacKinnon now that we’ve months from now,” MacKinnon ex- Well-known industry consultant erators have combined the plained. “This whole thing was put Dan Goodwill, a former trucking been retained two companies together in about 10 weeks, which to company executive himself, also but there will and with the lev- do that in today’s banking environ- praised the deal as a good move be some savings realized in combin- el of profitability we’re going to ment is pretty amazing.” with a real chance for success. ing support staff. achieve, it means we will not be Is the fact that BMO was willing “Everything that I read and hear Both companies deal with some eating up equity to sustain the busi- to participate in the MacKinnon- is that the economic rebound is go- large shipper accounts. The Walker ness, which is what most trucking Walker deal indicative of a financial ing to take three to four years to get Group has some large food prod- companies are doing these days.” market finally loosening up? back to where things were. It’s sup- ucts accounts while MacKinnon Tanguay and MacKinnon have “In terms of the banks we have posed to be a long and bumpy road deals with some large building ma- known each other for over a seen them now be fairly open vis- and slow building up one’s busi- terials accounts. Both companies decade, working together on the a-vis refinancings. In terms of new ness,” Goodwill said. “If MacKin- haul liquor but for different ac- OTA and as partners in the Fleet financings it certainly was tight end non and Walker can retain the rev- counts. Adding Walker’s more than Resolutions insurance captive both of last year and start of this year but enue, right size the business, drive 500 pieces of equipment to MacKin- of their fleets belonged to.The rela- we are starting to see discussions some synergies, and the financials of non’s 800, creates a significant tionship forged during those years around acquisition financing,”Tern- the deal are solid, this would be a amount of capacity, better geo- allowed for the deal to happen er says. But although he expects to good move.” graphical coverage and new capa- quickly once interest on both sides see more merger and acquisition Tanguay and Evan MacKinnon, bilities. was confirmed. MacKinnon added activity in the months to come, he who continues as president and Tanguay says bringing together that although the freight recession cautions that such activity is not CEO of MacKinnon Transport, be- MacKinnon and Walker strategical- has left many trucking companies only driven by credit financing but lieve the acquisition provides the ly positions the beefed up new enti- available for sale, Walker was not also by confidence. new entity with several advantages ty in a way that will help it respond actually one of them. “You need to have CEOs and as it continues to deal with the cur- rapidly to changing markets and “They weren’t for sale.We started business owners confident about rent downturn and the eventual customer requirements. And she talking to them about opportunities. what they see over the next 12 economic recovery as well as new adds the customer bases of the two What probably initiated it was the months. To the extent they are con- benefits for shippers. companies were quite diversified mutual respect Julie and I had for fident they will be interested in Both carriers are involved in with very little duplication of ac- each other and it evolved into some- looking at transactions and that transborder hauls. But Walker’s counts (5% or less). thing more than an acquisition be- confidence will also flow to their strength was greater in southbound Terner concurs: “The TL guys cause Julie now also has ownership bankers. The two go hand in hand,” freight hauls to the US while MacK- service the big box guys and the big in MacKinnon Transport,” he said. Terner said. ■ pg 1, 7-12 tn oct 9/14/09 2:11 PM Page 8

Page 8 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 Feature Trucker falls through the cracks after suffering health problems on the road

Continued from page 1 didn’t feel right. “There was an The trip home took four-and-a- counsellor over the accident,” ominous feeling,” Wendy re- half days. “I was out waiting for Wendy Foulis says, “paid for by counts. “We were both crying, but him,” Wendy says, and “when he our insurance company and the we knew it had to be done, espe- finally backed into the driveway, union, and he’d been complaining cially knowing he was only going he literally fell out of the truck about tingling in his fingers and out there with $60 in his pocket.” and into my arms. He said ‘My feet and a numbness in his arms.” Foulis picked up his trailer in baby, we will never be apart Wendy says their family doctor Woodstock and headed west, again.’ I started crying because I ordered a stress test after some waiting for the call that came took one look at him and I knew prodding from Ron’s trauma finally when he reached Estevan, he was so sick.” counsellor, but it had to be put off Sask. “But the western office did- They spent the night at home, af- because they were seriously be- n’t even know he was coming,” his ter which Wendy took Ron to the hind with their rent and other ex- widow says, “and he didn’t get a Petrolia hospital, where tests penses. “Ron always believed he very good reception.” showed he’d suffered a heart attack. had to support his family,” Wendy They did try to find him work, “The doctors told him he wasn’t recounts, “so he decided to go out though, and she says he ended up FOND MEMORIES: Wendy Foulis leaving the hospital,” Wendy says. west and earn some money.” doing “some real boondock kind and her husband Ron share a The good news was that he was As it turned out, that was a fatal of things, out in the bush.” The moment in better times, before his at least close to home. “Everyone decision. tingling and numbness he was health deteriorated while far from at church who knew where he was Wendy says Ron’s boss told still experiencing meant he home. came down to see him – his room him he’d get him work in had difficulty handling the truck’s was filled with people,” Wendy Saskatchewan. “He told Ron to hydraulics, Wendy says, but he earlier in which a high-pressure says, reminiscing about Ron just keep driving until he told him pressed on. water hose had let go and ripped laughing and talking to the visi- to stop, so he really had no idea Ron thought the sensations open his chest, took out part of his tors.“The nurses couldn’t get over where he was going.” She says it stemmed from an accident years lung and torn across his arms. what a bubbly person he was – he He’d had pains and strange feel- lit up the room. He was like a little ings ever since, so he tended to ig- boy, so excited to be back.” nore them. Unfortunately, the bad news Another unfortunate decision. kept coming. Foulis was sent to “Ron was run hard in Sask- London for an angioplasty and atchewan,” Wendy remembers, Wendy says that, when she asked saying that at one point he had to one of the doctors for the result drive from Saskatchewan to Cal- “he said ‘Have you got a bullet?’ gary for a two-day Red Cross And he laughed, like we should course on his days off, after work- put him out of his misery.” Wendy ing 11 days straight. Ironically, says she was “off in La-La land” one of the things he learned was by that point, not knowing what how to defibrillate. was going on and “nearly falling Then, in early June of 2008, his apart.” health bubble burst. Surgery was called for and “When I talked to him on the “they had to take five veins out of phone he was whispering so I his legs and use them,” Wendy couldn’t hardly hear him,” Wendy says. “And when he came out of it says. “I told him to speak up and they told me to brace myself and he said ‘Baby, this is as loud as I not to let Ron know how I felt can talk.’ He was coughing and about how he looked.” He was in couldn’t catch his breath. I told dire straits, his head tied down him to get to the hospital right with an elastic band and one wrist away.” and both legs restrained. “I The way Wendy tells it, Ron thought ‘My God I didn’t know it INNOVATION showed up at the emergency room was this bad!’” she remembers. of the Weyburn General Hospital, Ron came to the next day, but FROM but was turned away “because he was still “out of it” because of the R was from Ontario. But he was in pain. “He’d motion with his feet WHITING such bad shape he had to go because he couldn’t talk,” Wendy DOOR back.” She says the emergency says. “Motioning for me to move room doctor diagnosed Ron as to his side. He was able to raise his having a chest infection, gave him arm up and he grabbed my hand a steroid inhaler and prescriptions and said “I love you” and then for antibiotics and Sudafed, then waved goodbye to me and fell OPEN released him. It turned out that asleep again.” his real health problem was very It was the last thing Ron ever AND different and much more serious. said to Wendy. CLOSE His health situation didn’t help “He was resting peacefully, so I him at work, either. “The people eventually decided to go home YOUR thought that because Ron was and come back in the morning,” ROLL-UP ✓ sick he wasn’t giving his all to the Wendy says, adding that the hos- job,” Wendy says, “but he was the pital called at 5:30 the next morn- DOOR WITH kind of man who goes further ing and advised her to get back THE PUSH OF than he has to. He had a great rep- there immediately. “His heart utation.” stopped 13 times,” she says, “and A BUTTON! Reputation or not, however, every time they’d come in with sick is sick.“He called me, crying,” this equipment and put these pad- Wendy remembers, “and said ‘I dles on his chest – I had to cover can’t even get this right. They’re my eyes.” sending me home because I’m Then came one of the worst ✖ sick’.” Wendy says Foulis was told questions imaginable.“They came if he was too sick to drive safely into the room where I was sitting on Saskatchewan roads that “he and (the doctor) asked me if I should go back to Ontario and get wanted to keep him on life sup- checked out by his physician.” port. I said ‘My God, no. Let him Wendy says the company even- go. Let him go.’ I’d had no idea it tually told Ron they had a load for was that bad.” him to take back to Woodstock, Ron Foulis, from whom Wendy 1-877-845-3816 but he’d have to wait for it to come had been virtually inseparable in from Calgary. “It was unbeliev- since they met in 1992, died the www.commandlift.ca able,” Wendy remembers. “The day before their 16th wedding man was sick, was on antibiotics.” Continued on page 10 pg 09 tn oct 9/10/09 11:17 AM Page 1

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Page 10 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 Feature The blame game Continued from page 8 “We’d always say to each other anniversary. ‘Forever and ever’,” she says final- More than a year later, Wendy ly. “Every night he’d put his arm Foulis says she’s still angry with around me when we went to bed the hospital in Weyburn, and with and I’d hold his thumb to go to the company he was working for. sleep. Now my buddy isn’t with “They sent him home in that me.” condition with a load of trains,” Wendy hopes her and Ron’s she says of the latter, “and story will serve as an example through northern Ontario, with for other drivers who may find all those hills. I can only themselves far from home when say that God was at the wheel a medical emergency strikes – on that trip and maybe as because there’s a wake-up call no way Ron ‘God was at the for bureaucrats, could’ve driven wheel on that trip unions and com- that truck. He panies. couldn’t even because there’s no “I want people pick up his to know that this overnight bag way Ron could’ve wonderful man when he got driven that truck.’ had all the cards home.” stacked against Wendy says Wendy Foulis him,” she says doctors deter- bitterly.“No mat- mined that Ron ter what way he had a 90% blockage of his left turned it wasn’t going to turn out ventricle and 100% of his right. good and for all the people he “His family doctor didn’t even do helped in his life there was no-one anything about it,” she says, “and to help him when he needed it.” wouldn’t you know this doctor She also has some advice for dis- moved away a couple of months patchers. “They need to be a little later.” more compassionate,” she says. Foulis says her efforts to get le- “The dispatcher (out west) was so gal recourse in Saskatchewan ignorant to Ron, and it shouldn’t have been frustrated.“If you have be that way because the drivers are a malpractice suit against a doc- making them money, they are pay- tor,” she says, “you have to have a ing them. It’s a rough world right lot of money and it’s going to go now and they need to give their on for years.” drivers the respect they deserve.” She says the lawyers wanted a That respect for drivers of retainer of $10,000 to $15,000 as which she speaks is one of the rea- well as a heart specialist’s report, sons why the illuminated cross THE TRUCK STOPS HERE! ™ which she says can also cost thou- Ron Foulis built still shines sands. “I would dearly love to sue brightly on Hwy. 21. “After he the pants off this man who deter- passed away,” Wendy says, “I mined that Ron had a chest infec- found a plant there with a card tion, but I don’t have the money.” saying ‘Thank you so much for All she was left with, she says, that cross because it has given me was her husband’s life insurance hope every time I’ve felt down or policy. felt lost. It has helped me get “I turn 60 this year and can get through’.” Starting Your Own old age pension – but if Ron knew And so the bright white beacon how I’ve been left to fend for my- remains, a safety marker for driv- self after the way he put me on a ers and a luminous monument to Trucking Business? pedestal…” her voice trails off. Wendy Foulis’ best friend. ■ Start with Stateside! Carrier, insurance experts respond In only 17 business days we can turn your dream into reality. By Jim Bray says. “(We were) only involved WOODSTOCK, Ont. – While peripherally.” WE GUARANTEE IT! 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Page 12 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 Feature Foulis should not have been turned away: Insurance reps Continued from page 10 really like to correct it.” points out that drivers aren’t “We treat whoever comes in. We certainly try to get the According to Wendy Foulis, forced to work overtime. “We money from the correct source when we can and, if it’s Green got in contact with her af- have a supply of drivers and we ter being apprised of the situation keep within their hours,” he says. an emergency, it’s after the fact,” and has promised to look into it. “I feel sorry for Mrs. Foulis,” he The Christian Labour Assoca- adds.“It’s a horrible situation. But – Dianne Green, Sun Country Health Region tion of Canada was familiar with (we) treat all our employees, the case, though also constrained whether drivers or staff, really from talking about it very much, well. It’s just a great company.” US address.” tor for the Sun Country Health due to privacy issues. But Alex “It’s surprising he would have Chris Henry, general manager Region was unaware of the situa- Pannu, director of public affairs, been turned away (from the hos- of NAL Insurance agrees, noting tion when first contacted and, like says that the appropriate actions pital) suggesting it was because he that the worst that should have Foulis’ employer and CLAC, was have been taken. “It’s a tragic sit- didn’t have coverage,” says Glenn happened was that Foulis could constrained by privacy issues. Di- uation,” he says, “but from what Caldwell of insurance provider have been charged the difference anne Green did express surprise I’ve been able to understand it National Truck League. “I really between what’s covered under his at the claim that Ron Foulis was looks like the family had been in didn’t think they could decline to Ontario health insurance and turned away initially, however. some financial difficulty before provide medical treatment to any- Saskatchewan’s. “It would not happen,” she said. the death.” one in need, especially if it was as “Every province has an agree- “We treat whoever comes in. We He says CLAC made a volun- serious as this.” He cites as an ex- ment with each other,” he says.“The certainly try to get the money tary payment out of its “hardship ample his mother-in-law from the only exception that we know of is from the correct source when we fund” before Foulis’ death and US. “She had an issue when visit- certain prescriptions, ambulance, can and, if it’s an emergency, it’s that the widow “received an insur- ing us in London a few years ago. etc. that may need to be absorbed.” after the fact.” She said that if it’s ance payment and a bereavement They took her in no questions As for the Weyburn, Sask. hos- Wendy Foulis’ perception that her fund.” Pannu says CLAC provided asked and just sent a bill to her pital, the quality of care coordina- husband was turned away, “We’d everything Foulis was permitted under the collective agreement. “We felt badly,” he says, “and feel we did everything we could for him and his family. Hopefully she can resolve whatever issues she has.” Pannu says he isn’t You can’t aware whether she’s made any additional representations to the union. George Fraser, director of safety for Sharp Transportation Sys- a ord to lose tems and an expert on the trucking industry, isn’t familiar with this particular case, but says if * there were problems with the hospital, the trucking company, or the system in general, Mrs. Foulis $6000.00 should have plenty of avenues open for redress. with unnecessary idling. “It sounds to me like this poor lady is the only one speaking on behalf of her husband and when she makes the phone calls the first Keep your drivers warm tonight... weak-kneed individual just gets rid of her,” he says. “I’m surprised she isn’t going after the company. I would be going to a lawyer if I were her. There’s always a lawyer who’ll take a case like this pro bono.” “She has some rights here,” Fraser says. “She just needs someone to be her champion.” Fraser says if it were him, he’d get a local (Ontario) lawyer involved, who’d then have to start dealing with a counterpart in Saskatchewan. Regardless of who is right and who is wrong – if anyone – in this particular case, Fraser says “In today’s world, you should be able to go to a trucking company, get hired on and everything’s going to be paid for, you have insurance IDLING TRUCK GEN SET ESPAR HEATERS covering you for medical, dental, and out-of-province.” That isn’t always the case, however, though he isn’t specific $ $ $ about companies who may not provide such benefits. *Based on 10 hrs idle time @ $1.05 litre “With some companies you almost have to pay out of your for LESS. pocket to get hired and it can be a lot of money,” he says. “It’s very For information on how you can start your savings today unfair and sometimes not legal. I hate to see that.” 800.387.4800 espar.com Fraser also advises drivers to have a well-organized, financially smart spouse or other trusted person to keep them on the business straight and narrow to help avoid the kind of financial situation the Foulis’ found themselves in. ■ pg 13 tn oct 9/11/09 4:18 PM Page 13

October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 13 BorderBorder FTR freight conference provides subdued outlook ery will be slowed by subdued con- the near-term, as depressed volumes sumer spending, leading to contin- and excess capacity continue to rule, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Despite Transportation Conference. ued high unemployment and slow putting continued pressure on carri- reports that the Canadian economy The two-day conference, held growth for freight volumes; the US is er margins; high levels of excess ca- is bouncing back quicker than ex- Aug. 25-27, featured speakers from currently at the bottom of its steep- pacity will continue, as US banks are pected, it may be a long road back to the Federal Reserve, Wall Street, est freight decline since 1980-1982, still reluctant to foreclose on heavi- prosperity for the US trucking freight carriers, shippers, suppliers with freight down 15% from the pre- ly-discounted assets from near- industry, according to speakers at and consultants as well as FTR itself. vious peak; it’ll be a buyer’s market bankrupt carriers; and carriers may FTR Associates’ annual Freight Highlights included: the US recov- for freight transportation services in not reach “equilibrium” until 2011. ■

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By Carroll McCormick of the water in mid-February for wishing to swamp its host with Now that the v.p. operations is SYDNEY, N.S. – “Horrendous an eight-week crankshaft replace- criticism, and nodding to the un- relieved of these duties, Follet summer,’ ‘inexcusable,’ ‘unaccept- ment and engine rebuild. controllable weather, and noting adds, “he can focus solely on the able.’ The language carriers are Vision entered service Apr. 1, that equipment can break unex- operation of the fleet and termi- using to describe Marine the day MV Leif Ericson was pectedly – the requisite apologies nal assets, as well as the mainte- Atlantic’s service between Nova hauled into dry dock for a 42-day before firing their cannons – are nance and replacement of the Scotia and Newfoundland would refit. This summer all four ferries fed up. assets.” warm Captain Hook’s heart. But (MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood “The ferry delays have cost a lot The position of v.p. strategy and if the corporate restructuring is the fourth) have been in service, of money. Drivers, customers and corporate affairs is also new. Paul Wayne Follet has wrought since except for three days in July fol- dispatch have all been frustrated Griffen, former president of St. coming aboard as the ferry opera- lowing a fire in Vision’s thermal most of the past year. Drivers, John’s-based Rutter Technologies tor’s new CEO last October oil-heating unit, while the fleet trucks and trailers have been and former board member of works as he intends, the gale-force was operating at 100% capacity. waiting around North Sydney and the Newfoundland and Labrador discontent of his commercial cus- “Including the three days of Port aux Basques for days. At division of the Canadian tomers might downgrade to a down time, it took nine days to get times there was no plan to deal Manufacturers and Exporters, mere stiff breeze. back on schedule. During this with parking or the loading order took on the job this July. Marine Atlantic has four oper- time, Marine Atlantic booked of backlog,” e-mails Paul Easson, His mandate includes internal ating ferries this year, thanks to 32,000 passengers and 6,000 cars, general manager of Eassons and external communication and the addition of the Atlantic Vision, and 1,900 commercial vehicles,” Transport in Berwick, N.S. stakeholders and shareholder re- a six-year-old passenger ferry op- Follet says; he feels the company “I’ve been in this racket going lationships, particularly with the erating under a five-year charter. did a respectable job of clearing on 25 years and I’ve never seen federal government. Anticipation of its joining the the backlog. problems like I’ve seen in the last The v.p. customer experience’s fleet created a frenzy of expecta- Then Marine Atlantic briefly six to seven months,” says Eddie mandate includes repairing what tion that was rubbed raw as last shut down while Hurricane Bill Hillman, the owner of Hillman’s is described as utterly dismal com- fall’s ferry problems turned into a blew by in late August … the com- Transfer in Sydney, N.S. “If (the munications. Peddle refers to stormy winter. Then Marine pany just couldn’t seem to catch a ferries) were running on schedule, scheduling updates coming to the Atlantic pulled MV Caribou out break. But carriers, while not there should be no issue with APTA office for distribution to its capacity.” members, an imperfect but impor- Gordon Peddle, president of tant gesture. D.D. Transport in Mount Pearl, Follet speaks to stakeholder Nfld. and chair of the Atlantic group discussions in the past Radiators Inc. 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Page 16 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 QuebecQuebec the Interstate under special permit. same period. Curious for hard facts Maine’s healthy weight gain According to Sylvain Poirier, about how the pilot might help Gosselin’s director of operations, the Quebec carriers, I contacted Mark Carroll McCormick Interstate limit will be raised to negative attributes of the secondary Bowie, president of ProMiles BANGOR, Me. – Like a poor man 100,000 lbs for one year. highways include,“curving roads, vil- Canada. He kindly agreed to guarding his only pair of good shoes, “After the pilot project is over, the lages, two-lane highways, and we use one of ProMiles’ routing and much of Maine’s Interstate is off DoT will have to demonstrate that can’t travel at the speed limits.” mileage applications to analyze limits to trucks with a GVW over the traffic patterns have shifted, and Quebec has two direct border some trips in which carriers may 80,000 lbs unless they buy special pledge to maintain the (Interstate) crossings into Maine: Armstrong prefer the Interstate over secondary permits; only the Maine Turnpike, at its current levels, which we do,” and Woburn. roads. the portion of the I-95 running Elder explains. A call to the Canadian Border I created eight trips: Three south- from Kittery on the New Hampshire The 80,000-lb cap causes plenty of Services Agency yielded the follow- bound trips from Quebec City to state line, north to Augusta, allows grief for carriers coming from neigh- ing facts: From Jan. 1, 2009 to Aug. Bangor, Augusta and Houlton via 100,000 lbs as a matter of course. bouring states and Canada, where 31, 2009 2,676 southbound trucks Armstrong; three northbound trips Truckers running up to 100,000 lbs higher weight limits rule. taking Quebec’s highway 73/173 from Portsmouth, on the New are, however, welcome to pound the For example, Gosselin Express in crossed at Armstrong onto Maine’s Hampshire state line to Bangor, state’s secondary roads to their Thetford Mines, Quebec, trundles Route 201. At Woburn, the other Houlton and Quebec City. heart’s content. Were the Interstate around freight such as huge blocks Quebec-Maine crossing, 1,813 The last two trips I created for limit raised to 100,000 lbs, the truck- of granite in Maine, mostly on its trucks taking highway 212 entered southbound traffic via the 55, crossing industry would enjoy fuel secondary highways, sometimes on Maine onto Route 27 during the ing at Stanstead onto Vermont’s 91, efficiency improvements of 14-21% then swinging east at St. Johnsbury, and emission reductions of 6-11%, ProMiles XF Kingpin Version 14 trip simulation times at 80,000- and 100,000-lb VT toward Maine:They run from St. according to a recently-completed Interstate limit scenarios. (The Maine Turnpike was set at the current legal max- Johnsbury to Bangor and St. report by the American Trans- imum of 100,000 lbs. for both scenarios). Green figures indicate time savings: Johnsbury to Houlton. portation Research Institute: A programmer built the trips on Estimating Truck Fuel Consumption Trip (weight limit) Route Time ProMiles XF Kingpin Version 14, and Emissions in Maine. Safety and which has address-to-address rout- quality of life for rural residents Quebec City-Bangor (80K) 173/201/2 5:01 ing at street level. First, he ran each would also be greatly improved. Quebec City-Bangor (100K) 173/201/2/95 4:54 trip with the appropriate parts of the “There would be a big difference Quebec City-Augusta (80K) 173/201 4:45 Interstate capped at 80,000 pounds in traffic patterns,” says Rob Elder, Quebec City-Augusta (100K) 173/201/95 4:39 GVW.Then he ran the trips with the director of the Office of Freight Quebec City-Houlton (80K) 173/201/16/2/2ALT 6:12 GVW increased to 100,000 lbs. and Business Services, Maine Quebec City-Houlton (100K) 173/201/95 6:44 The only trip that yielded no im- Department of Transportation.“If St. Johnsbury-Bangor (80K) 2 5:00 provement between 80,000 lbs and this proposal passes it will remove St. Johnsbury-Bangor (100K) 2/95 4:53 100,000 lbs in miles driven or gallons 7.5 million loaded truck miles from St. Johnsbury-Houlton (80K) 2/2ALT 7:13 burned was Quebec City-Houlton: primary and secondary arterials to St. Johnsbury-Houlton (100K) 2/95 6:43 the 95 was 40 miles longer and used the Interstate system.” Portsmouth-Bangor (80K) 95/202 3:04 seven gallons more. This year, Senator Susan Collins Portsmouth-Bangor (100K) 95 2:50 A look at the table for trips, roads wrote a pilot project provision for Portsmouth-Houlton (80K) 95/202/2/2ALT 5:05 and time results reveals that seven of the 2010 Senate Transportation Portsmouth-Houlton (100K) 95 4:40 the eight trips yield improved times. Appropriations Bill, which the Portsmouth-Quebec City (80K) 95/201/173 6:32 Truckers already know that using Senate will vote on this fall. If this Portsmouth-Quebec City (100K) 95/201/173 6:16 the Interstate more would reduce provision survives the vote, the wear and tear on rigs and nerves. ■

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October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 17 OntarioOntario DriveTest goes on strike; layoffs possible

CALEDONIA, Ont. – KRTS province,” said Richardson. Transportation Specialists could Richarson noted that despite lay off 50-60% of its truck training the economy’s attempts at a re- division staff if the DriveTest bound, lack of driver training will strike is not resolved in two to impact trucking companies look- three weeks, company president, ing to hire entry-level drivers to Kim Richardson said as Truck move freight. News went to press. He also noted that students at- KRTS is one of Canada’s largest tending a Private Career College training facilities. working towards an A/Z or D/Z “We have heard the dissatisfac- licence “will remain on unemploy- tion of the DriveTest examiners ment affecting every taxpayer in first-hand since (UK-based busi- the country.” ness services firm) Serco took “At the end of the day we have HAPPY 60TH: J&F Trucking celebrated its 60th anniversary with a BBQ Sept. 11. over the road testing in the a very close working relationship The event was held at the company’s Ajax location, coinciding with the completion with many of the DriveTest cen- of National Trucking Week. The family-owned and operated company was started tres and their staff across the by John Campitelli (right) in 1949 with just one truck, carrying loads for Colonial Homes. Campitelli’s brother Fred (middle) joined the company in ’51, then known as CFMS to have province. These are good people J&F Truck Rentals. In ’59, the company changed its name to J&F Trucking Company who need to be treated properly,” and moved from its original site in Scarborough to the original Colonial Homes site new look in 2010 added Richardson. in Pickering. The youngest brother on the J&F team, Bruno (left), came on-board in The province of Ontario has 1964, and the trio of brothers are still actively involved, with John serving as presi- MARKHAM, Ont. – The postponed the expiration of exist- dent, Fred working as the secretary-treasurer and Bruno working as vice-president Canadian Fleet Maintenance ing A/Z licences while the strike is and service manager. By the ’70s, the company had outgrown its Pickering site and Seminars (CFMS) will have a ongoing. ■ moved to its present Ajax, Ont. location. In ’86, it became J&F Trucking Corp. ■ new date, look and location next year. Organizers are giving the long-time Canadian institution a shot in the arm by making some changes in response to feedback from participants. Next year’s CFMS will take place May 10-12 at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham at 8500 Warden Ave. The CFMS’ goal remains to “promote knowledge, skills and continuous improvement on matters related to vehicles and equipment of the trucking industry,with a specific focus on maintenance and safety.” As always, an outside truck and equipment display will be featured as well as a complete line-up of knowledgeable guest speakers addressing key industry issues. CFMS will once again present its annual Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year award at the event. For more info, visit www.cfmsonline.com. ■ Truck World adds vocational truck and equipment expo INNOVATIVEINNOVATIVE INSURANCEINSURANCE AGENCIESAGENCIES TORONTO, Ont. – Truck World is adding a vocational truck and equipment expo to its event this year. OWNER-OPERAOWNER-OPERATORSTORS Organizers say a section of the show, held at the International Centre in Toronto Apr. 15-17, will Are You Tired of Throwing Your be dedicated to vocational truck and equipment displays, which are Disability Insurance Premiums Out The Windows? expected to attract at least 50 major exhibitors. The new element is being endorsed by the Canadian With other plans, every month that goes by that you don’t have a Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA). claim means your hard-earned premium payments are gone forever!!! “Adding the Vocational Truck & Join the thousands of Owner Operators who have discovered the better way. Equipment Expo at the same time as Truck World is perfect for the in- The “Personal Accident Compensation Plan” dustries,” said Joe Glionna, director of Newcom Shows. “There is so underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company much exhibitor and visitor cross- pays you a monthly income if you can’t work due to an injury or illness over that everyone will agree this and the Return of Premiums benefits guarantees to return 100% of the marriage makes perfect sense. No premiums you have paid, in claims or cash, tax-free! one wants a second, separate show, but it’s obvious that Canada was You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too. Don’t Wait . . . Call Today! missing a vocational truck and equipment exposition.” For more details on the show, Toll-Free: 1-800-265-4275 visit www.truckworld.ca. ■ www.innovativeinsurance.ca pg 18 tn oct v3 9/15/09 11:07 AM Page 18

Page 18 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 TaxTax Talk Notice of Assessment or Re- Assessment, you have 90 days to How to ring up a $20,000 tax bill file a Notice of Objection.When a Notice of Objection is filed, col- Doing it yourself only works if you actually do it yourself lection actions are stopped immediately while a higher-level It’s not often that I get frustrated file his outstanding GST returns. CRA employee reviews the case. with a client. I’ve been working Tax It wasn’t long before Canada It’s a great way to help ensure that with owner/operators for more Talk Revenue Agency called him.They the audit was fair. than 20 years and have yet to wanted to audit one of his 2006 Unfortunately, the owner/op- meet one who got into the busi- Scott GST returns. He wasn’t sure how erator was about 115 days past the ness for the satisfaction of filling Taylor to handle CRA, and of course Notice of Re-Assessment date. out forms and paying taxes. wanted to avoid the whole issue Now he’s in real trouble. So it’s no surprise when a client about his unfiled income tax re- Because he ignored CRA’s calls says, “Can you explain this in his quarterly accounting for a few turns, so he didn’t respond to and letters, it’s going to be hard plain English?” or “Why are they years until he decided he could CRA’s phone calls and letters. for the owner/operator to per- sending me this?” or “When is this do it himself. We were supposed Ultimately, CRA denied his suade them that he simply made due?” I’m happy to take those to hear from the guy each year GST refunds as non-supported a mistake in his effort to meet his calls because I know how tough it to help him file his annual tax re- and denied the related expenses tax obligations. is to manage a business from the turn, but after three years passed on his tax return. Now the guy This isn’t the first time I’ve seat of a truck. And nothing feels I assumed he had taken his books owes about $20,000 and he’s in seen someone let CRA notices better than to help an owner/op- to someone else. collections. pile up unopened or miss filing erator take control of his finances In fact, he didn’t have time to That’s when he called me for deadlines. In fact, we have clients and earn a better living. do his own accounting so he just advice. who came to us in desperate But every now and then I get a didn’t do it at all. In the three At this point, I’m thinking he straits and, after some hard work, call like this one, from a former years since he left us, he had filed still can halt the collections now are in complete control of client. an income tax return just once, process by having the audit re-ex- their business. How do they get This owner/operator had us do and had only recently managed to amined. When CRA issues a there? They all take two important steps: 1. Ask for help. Long story short, the owner/operator under- estimated how much time it would take to handle his own books. He couldn’t get caught up, let his filing deadlines pass, and then ignored the notices from CRA. Any money he thought he’d save in accounting fees is going to be blown in interest and penalties. In this case the guy’s options may be limited, but at least now he’s getting good advice. Tax codes are confusing and they change from year to year. If you need help, ask an expert. There’s no such thing as a stupid question. 2. Hold quarterly reviews. Ask your accountant to provide financial statements each quarter. With a three-month snapshot, you’re in a better position to take advantage of deductions and other tax-saving strategies before the year is over and it’s too late. This won’t guarantee a low tax bill, but it will guarantee you the right tax bill. I can’t tell you how many times a client has found a receipt for a major repair months after a review of the last three months financial statements clearly showed that a big expense item was missing. This probably would have been overlooked with only an annual review. Right now, we’re reviewing our clients’ first nine months of operation and preparing tax estimates so they can take advantage of any further tax deductions and make sure their cash flow is ready at filing time. No one wants the surprise of a big tax bill. Instead of counting down the days to a deadline, insist on quarterly tax-planning sessions with your accountant so you can plan, budget, and make adjustments throughout the year. ■

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Page 20 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 OpinionOpinion tion claims to have research showing heavy vehicle operators drive for that drivers suffering from severe long hours and often must try to be Depressed and drowsy depression are up to six times more at a certain point within a certain likely to have accidents. timeframe. “It seems to be an occu- Is it the driver’s fault, or is the job to blame? Stuart St. Clair, chief executive of pation which carries a significant the Australian Trucking Association, amount of inherent psychological What’s next, smelly feet? Bad has asked the National Transport stress in it,” concludes Whiteford. breath? There appears to be an as- Voice of Commission (the Australian version Exactly.Driving is a stressful occu- sault underway on our persons un- the O/O of Transport Canada or FMCSA) to pation with limited opportunity for der the guise of human factors in include “psychological distress” test- even temporary relief. When you’re truck accident causation that may Joanne ing as part of routine driver medical cooped up in a truck sleeper for days leave no stone – or ingrown hair – Ritchie check-ups.The Australian Transport on end, even a 36-hour reset doesn’t unturned. Last fall, FMCSA got Workers Union, among others, is provide adequate relief from the en- American tongues wagging when outraged by the proposal. Union vironment. In much the same way word got out that the agency is con- body mass index of 30 or higher (this leader Tony Sheldon says rather that professor Whiteford suggests sidering screening overweight driv- could change to 33, we’ve heard) than banning drivers with health depression can be linked to job ers for obstructive sleep apnea and/or a neck size of 17 inches or problems and preventing them from stresses, I’d argue that the frequency (OSA). Truckers with the disorder larger would be the prime targets. earning a living, the Australian of OSA in truck drivers is no coinci- are at greater risk of daytime sleepi- That profile captures about one- Trucking Association should be dence either. Many drivers don’t eat ness, the agency says, and are there- third of the US commercial driver looking at why truck drivers suffer well, they get little meaningful phys- fore at greater risk of having a crash. population – and about the same from depression. ical activity, and they often don’t get A panel of sleep experts recom- here in Canada. An author of the Australian study proper rest. mended mandatory sleep apnea And then just the other day,I read into truck drivers’ mental health, Simply screening drivers for sleep screening during DoT medical that the Australian Trucking professor Harvey Whiteford of the apnea and depression isn’t enough. check-ups for drivers meeting a cer- Association wants drivers down un- University of Queensland, says that If these disorders can be linked to a tain physical profile. der screened for depression during pressure to meet deadlines is a con- higher propensity for crashes among Overweight drivers who have a their “DoT” medicals. The associa- siderable factor in on-the-job stress; sufferers, then trucking has to come to the table and address the root causes of the problem. Take carpal tunnel syndrome for example. It’s common in workers who perform repetitive tasks such as typing or grasping.While there is still some debate linking that disorder with specific work-related causes, in many jurisdictions, workers diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome are entitled to time off and some compensation.Those workers aren’t simply screened out of a job; they’re given paid time off to recover, and workplaces are often modified to accommodate workers’ needs. That’s something this industry would no doubt strongly resist, but I don’t think North American truck drivers should settle for anything less. I don’t want to downplay the sig- nificance of carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s uncomfortable and inconvenient to be sure, but it’s not life-threaten- ing. If there is in fact a link between OSA, depression (and who knows how many other disorders), and crash propensity, then their preva- lence in this industry has to be exam- ined not only in light of limiting liability and reducing the risk of crashes,but in the worker health and safety context too. If the work, the work environment, or the cumulative effects of the difficult lifestyle can be linked to elevated crash risk, then they become occupational health and safety issues. Period. If industry and regulators are considering screening as a means of limiting liability, then there had better be programs in place to support dis- abled workers, or those sidelined while undergoing treatment. I’ve seen too many drivers pushed out the door with back and leg problems, and left to fight endlessly with various workers’ comp agencies for something more than a subsistence allowance to live on. Truckers deserve better. Presently, only OSA is on the radar screen in the US (and un- doubtedly in Canada before long), but if depression screening catches on in Australia, it won’t take long to migrate here. And what might be next after that? ■

– Joanne Ritchie is executive director of OBAC. Sick and tired? E-mail her at [email protected] or call toll free 888-794-9990. Goodyear 9/11/09 1:50 PM Page 1

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Currently if a carrier is a member the very last minute pulls back for However, CBP categorically re- of C-TPAT/FAST, the carrier haul- long overdue sober-second thought. jected everyone’s concerns, once CTA does not dispute the impor- ing residue is able to take advantage Anybody remember the rush to again leaving cross-border carriers tance of that objective. However, the of FAST lane privileges regardless get FAST cards, ACE implementa- and shippers to struggle to imple- ruling extends beyond chemicals of the importer’s status in the low- tion, or DTOPS? ment costly operational and policy and hazardous materials to include risk programs since there is no cur- On July 17 2009, CBP published a changes in response to new CBP all bulk commodities, such as wood rent requirement for a Customs en- ruling modification requiring all rules that many feel are over-the-top chips or milk, which pose little or no try. Once the ruling takes effect and empty tanker trucks, ISO 20-foot and unrealistic and which have not health and safety risk. an entry is required for the residue, tanks, rail tanks and large bulk carri- been subject to a meaningful consul- Moreover, under current practice, the importer will have to be C-TPAT ers to provide a manifest and file a tative process. a manifest indicates the presence of certified for the carrier to be able to Customs entry for all cargo residue CBP claims the rule is needed to residue. use the FAST lane. entering the US starting Sept. 16. protect the health and safety of CBP An alternative but more effective These otherwise empty trailers Prior to this change, cargo residue officers, arguing that officers have a approach could be to require a de- will be forced into regular traffic was treated as part of the right to know if they are in close scription of the residue on the mani- lanes. 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Page 24 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 IndustryIndustry ficult to generate the political will to Increased criminal activity is a growing concern direct the required resources to the problem.” This industry is in the throes of a na- placent eyes. Every day the PMTC office re- tional epidemic in the form of an in- Private Most of us think of cargo or equip- ceives reports of stolen equipment crease in the incidence of stolen or Links ment theft in a rather colloquial that is used for transporting contra- hijacked trucks and trailers.And be- manner – ie. how does this affect band somewhere in North America. fore anyone sluffs this off as simply Bruce me? We don’t think beyond the in- The extent of this activity is alarm- an inconvenience, or an issue for the Richards convenience, or the upset customer ing, and in truth, somewhat amazing. insurance companies, let me pass on or the filling out of reports because Ruiters suggests that organized how one expert views the issue: we don’t see or are not aware of the crime is behind many of the thefts. “Trucking may be the most at-risk ums or financial burden on the self- bigger picture that Ruiters talks “They (organized crime) operate industry when it comes to infiltra- insured, and the inconvenience to about. Consequently these thefts of- like a business, evaluating the risks tion by criminal groups and the ille- the customer; but that is really just ten go unreported, with companies versus the rewards, and in transport- gal use of transportation equip- the beginning. preferring to self-insure to ever ing contraband domestically or even ment,” says Sgt. Rob Ruiters, On another level stolen or hi- higher levels just to be able to main- across the US border the risks of be- national program coordinator of the jacked vehicles often become tools tain fleet insurance at a ‘reasonable’ ing caught are minimal.” RCMP’s Pipeline/Convoy Program. in the hands of organized crime, cost, or because they simply want to That is directly attributable to the “Almost anyone can get a Class 1 where they are used for smuggling avoid publicity. volume of trucks crossing the inter- licence and the lack of sufficient people or illicit products across bor- That lack of reporting leads to an- national border where only a small background checks in the hiring ders, domestic or international, or other problem Ruiters explains. percentage can be fully inspected, process of many carriers can put the for transporting stolen merchandise “When a carrier is victimized it is es- and the ease with which a truck can entire industry at risk.” to willing buyers. sential to report the incident to the travel across Canadian jurisdictions The risk Ruiters is talking about Constable Paul Webb of the police.Without those reports there is if it appears to be operating legally. can be viewed on two levels. First, Niagara Regional Police spoke on no way to accumulate accurate data Asked what types of products are there is the temporary or permanent this very issue during our annual that will lead to a proper assessment most vulnerable to theft, Ruiters loss of the stolen equipment, the re- conference in 2008 and his presenta- of the magnitude of the problem. replied: “If there is money to be sulting increase in insurance premi- tion opened a lot of otherwise com- And without those statistics it is dif- made the cargo is at risk, and there is a buyer for almost everything.” G But again, cargo theft is only one E T aspect of the problem, as organized P crime often wants the equipment for A Y P O its own illicit purposes. Add the po- E U R R tential for a security concern if stolen equipment was to be used to deliver an explosive and anyone can see the need for vigilance. Canada’s National Trucking Newspaper and Equipment Buyer’s Guide In a recent survey of PMTC members a number reported on both equipment and cargo theft. Several also responded with steps that they have taken to try to minimize their exposure to the criminal element. Among the common preventive measures in use are fenced yards, locked equipment, tracking devices, SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE and simply encouraging drivers to be vigilant and report when they see READING SOMEONE MOVING? something that seems out of place. But perhaps the most important ELSE’S COPY? REQUALIFY! preventive measure any carrier can Send us your new address take is conducting thorough back- Have your own! in writing on this form. ground checks on all potential em- NOW!NOW! ployees. As Ruiters points out, al- Company ______most anyone can get a Class 1 Name ______Title______licence and that includes those with a criminal record. At least until the Address ______recession hit almost anyone could City ______also parlay that licence in to a job Province ______Postal Code______driving a truck. Connecting the dots isn’t that difficult. Telephone: ( ) ______Fax: ( )______Every position in a carrier’s oper- E-Mail ______ation is subject to being influenced by criminal groups. It is up to em- CHANGE OF ADDRESS ONLY 1 1 4 ployers to do everything possible to Serial # from code line on mailing label ensure that the individuals hired are trustworthy,and that begins with the Canada USA Foreign Charge Card Cheque Enclosed background check. $ $ $ Visa No Individually, these preventive 42.35 99.95 101.95 measures provide some deterrent 1 Year Mastercard No (39.95 + 2.40 GST) but Ruiters believes that a more Amex No concentrated effort by law enforce- 2 Years 66.73 ment is required and that fleets must (62.95 + 3.78 GST) Expiry Date Signature Date cooperate fully if results are to be NB, NS & NF Add 14% HST To Price / Quebec Residents Add QST (7.5%) To Total achieved. Industry needs to be bet- CLIP and MAIL ter engaged in best practices, needs DO YOU WISH PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS to empower its people to report un- TO RECEIVE OR 2) How many vehicles are based at or controlled from 6) Indicate your PRIMARY type of business by checking usual activity in the yard or on the this location? Please indicate quantities by type: ONLY ONE of the following: With a) ■ For Hire/Contract Trucking (hauling for others) (CONTINUE TO — No. of Straight Trucks _____ No. of Trailers road, and as mentioned above, those ■ _____ No. of Buses b) Lease/Rental that have been victimized need to RECEIVE) — No. of Truck-Tractors _____ No. of Off-Road Vehicles c) ■ Food Production / Distribution / Beverages Payment to d) ■ Farming 3) Does this location operate, control or administer one report to the police. We’ve all got a or more vehicles in any of the following Gross Vehicle e) ■ Government (Fed., Prov., Local) Weight (GVW) categories? Please check YES or NO: f) ■ Public Utility (electric, gas, telephone) part to play in defending ourselves 14,969 kg. & over (33,001 lbs. & over)... ■ YES ■ NO g) ■ Construction / Mining / Sand & Gravel and others in the industry from the 11,794-14,968 kg. (26.001-33,000 lbs.). ■ YES ■ NO h) ■ Petroleum / Dry Bulk / Chemicals / Tank 8,846-11,793 kg. (19,501-26,000 lbs.)... ■ YES ■ NO i) ■ Manufacturing / Processing 12 Concorde Place, criminal element. Are you doing ■ YES ■ NO ■ ■ 4,536-8,845 kg. (10,000-19,500 lbs.)..... YES NO ji) ■ Retail ■ Under 4,536 kg. (10,000 lbs.)...... ■ YES ■ NO everything you can to help? jii) ■ Wholesale Suite 800, 4) This location operates, controls or administers: k) ■ Logging / Lumber ■ ■ Diesel powered vehicles...... YES NO b) ■ Bus Transportation Toronto, Ontario Signature Refrigerated vehicles...... ■ YES ■ NO – The PMTC is the only national m) ■ Other (Please specify) ______Pickups or Utility Vans...... ■ YES ■ NO M3C 4J2 association dedicated to the Propane powered vehicles...... ■ YES ■ NO 7) Are you involved in the purchase of equipment or replacement parts? ...... ■ YES ■ NO 5) Do you operate maintenance facilities private trucking community. Your at this location? ...... ■ YES ■ NO 8) Are you responsible either directly or indirectly comments or questions can be Date IF YES, do you employ mechanics?...... ■ YES ■ NO for equipment maintenance? . . . . ■ YES ■ NO TODAY! addressed to [email protected]. pg 25 tn oct v3 9/15/09 11:13 AM Page 25

October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 25 SafetySafety Thorough driver qualification files offer accurate picture of any driver Every business is only as good as that a driver can travel. The US any violations that occur. its employees, and the trucking in- Ask the DoT will accept Ontario’s three- This is the type of information dustry proves just how true that is. Expert year cycle for medical examina- that will identify emerging habits Any fleet will only be as good as tions, for example, but drivers in before they become a problem. the drivers who turn the wheels. Dennis other jurisdictions may require a The collection of these docu- While there is no single meas- DuBois medical check-up every two years. ments goes a long way to proving ure of a driver’s ability to do a And certain medical waivers are the due diligence of a fleet that is professional job, the documents in not recognized by the US committed to hiring the right driv- a thorough driver qualification speeding tickets on a motorcycle Department of Transportation. ers for the job. ■ file can offer an accurate picture will likely extend the heavy use of Even if the driver has the skills of a driver’s level of skill, high- an accelerator to every vehicle to drive a truck, a copy of the data – This month’s contributing expert light specific training needs, and they drive. sheet outlining the hours-of-serv- is Dennis DuBois, senior advisor even help to determine the likeli- The related criminal back- ice records for the previous seven in Markel’s Safety and Training hood of a future collision. ground check can unveil a num- days will determine when they Services Department. Prior to The simple photocopy of the ber of other potential restrictions. can actually begin to turn the joining Markel in 1995, he had driver’s licence that is stapled to Job candidates who have any wheels.This information will need served as a district safety manager the file folder confirms some key Criminal Code convictions such to be provided by occasional em- for a large truck rental firm, and as information on its own. as driving while intoxicated or ployees before every work cycle. an independent safety consultant. The licence class will confirm driving with a suspended licence The driver qualification file is a Send your questions, feedback and whether the driver is legally enti- may not be able to cross the bor- living, breathing file. comments about this column to tled to drive a specific type of der and may even be denied insur- A driver’s abstract that was [email protected]. 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In contrast, a re- cruiter may be justified in accepting violations such as not wearing a seatbelt or a vehicle weight in- Trucknews.com… fraction, as long as there is a commitment to address the issue theonlyrideyou’lleverneedontheinformationhighway. through the appropriate training. These violations do not need to be limited to a truck, either. The drivers who have five or six pg 26-27 tn oct 9/15/09 10:26 AM Page 26

Page 26 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 FleetFleet News TransForce buys retail ops of ATS Andlauer leading companies with strong it will operate as an autonomous leadership,” said Alain Bedard, business and ATS president and MONTREAL, Que. – TransForce year using 165 owner/operators. chairman, president and CEO of CEO Michael Andlauer will con- has announced it has picked up ATS’s healthcare division is not TransForce.“ATS Retail Solutions tinue to play a leadership role as the Retail Solutions division of part of the deal. is an excellent strategic fit with chair of a group specifically fo- ATS Andlauer Transportation “This transaction demonstrates our existing Canpar and ICS cused on courier solutions. We Services, which generates rev- TransForce’s strategy of growth Courier businesses. Consistent look forward to working with enues of about $120 million per through selectively acquiring with our approach to acquisitions, Michael and his team.” ■ DEPENDABLE Truck&Tank LIMITED BRAMPTON, ONTARIO

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October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 27 FeatureFeature Writer wants to bring gentleman trucker’s story to the big screen

Do you think it’s time for another light and present a positive trucking movie? Writer Greg On-road stereotype. There are a lot of ca- Martin thinks so and he’s got a Editor reer opportunities in trucking for story that he thinks is a winner. hard-working men and women, Dispatch Me Home is a narra- Harry it’s an opportunity to become tive of the North American truck Rudolfs your own person.” driver, embodied in the figure of Martin knows he has something Sam (the Man) Morris, an inde- good here that could go in many pendent truck driver making his “What about Clint Eastwood?” directions. It could spawn a truck way across the US one last time. I ask Martin on the phone from radio serial, a book, or even a Not surprisingly, his truck Chloe his home in the San Francisco Bay compilation CD of the great mu- (a 1986 Freightliner XL) is his area. “I think he might be a little sic he wants to include. closest companion. According to too old,” he says. Even the name But most importantly, he be- SAM THE MAN: The creator of the author,“Sam the Man is a gen- Billy Bob Thornton comes up, lieves a feature film is just waiting Dispatch Me Home is hoping the tale tleman trucker who’s walked the who Martin admits might be per- to be made. of a gentlemanly trucker will eventu- walk for 40 years.” fect for the part. So here comes the pitch: Martin ally hit the big screen. He’s feeling his age, and so is his A couple of recent documen- needs about $35,000 to finish the truck. In one chapter Sam even taries like Drive and Deliver (a script and secure the music rights. this and will want to get in- turns down a heavy load over film made by International to When that’s accomplished he’ll volved,” he says. ■ some mountains because he does- showcase its LoneStar tractor), tuck the screenplay under his arm n’t want to embarrass Chloe. and Big Rig, have missed the and take it to the major studios. – For more on this topic as well as We all know drivers like Sam, mark, Martin thinks. “My hope is that some gentle- Harry’s thoughts on ‘Trucker as an what Martin calls the last of a dy- “What’s important,” he says, “is man or lady who’s been in the anti-hero’ check out his blog on ing breed. to spotlight the industry in a good trucking industry will read about Trucknews.com. He’s from the old school and believes strongly in hard work and fair play. He wouldn’t hesitate to assist a broken down motorist or help change a flat tire – courtesies that have been lost in the modern world of just-in-time freight and computer-controlled dispatches. “This is a man who embodies all the best qualities of this great profession,” says Martin. “The times call for a feel-good story about someone we can all relate to, someone who’s made a decision in life and done it his way. He set the t bar for other drivers whether he 1 0 . 9 W

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Page 28 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 FeatureFeature the second season because the mines didn’t like the portrayal, either; season two was set in Canada’s high arctic while season three moved to Alaska. Reality TV? As for a much-repeated segment showing a tanker disappearing Heading north for the ice road season is through the ice, Bauer just doesn’t buy it.“The only incident of a breakthrough I know of was with the an annual ritual for some. But for others equipment building the road and getting it to the proper thickness,” he lured by the History Television reality says.“I know of no-one transporting on that road who has gone through.” show, it may not be what they expect. Bauer says the tanker incident TJ TILCOX portrayed actually happened at By Jim Bray boys up there,” says Glenn Bauer, Mackenzie Crossing, on the highway you follow the rules the risks of go- YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T.–A cable president and general manager of south toward Alberta. “There was a ing through are nil.” TV show focusing on the trucking Ventures West Transportation, fully loaded truck,” he remembers, Quite different from the TV ver- industry brings viewers the cold, which hauls fuel to the diamond “and the road was apparently open sion.“I understand TV and all that,” hard facts about the challenges of mines featured in the show’s first to light loads only; whether he Bauer says,“but the ice road is done driving in the north. Or does it? season. “But in reality it’s very, very missed the sign or whatever, I don’t very, very seriously – the engineer- History Television’s Ice Road controlled.” know.” ing, how they measure ice thickness, Truckers follows a group of drivers Bauer also says that, unlike the According to a Toronto Star arti- security and the rules of the road. hauling supplies over ice roads built image of drivers being lone wolves cle on the show by Wheels editor There’s never been a concern of on frozen northern lakes. prowling the wilderness, “trucks go Mark Richardson, the TV truck was anybody going through.” According to the channel’s Web site: out in convoys of two or four and in actually a one-sixth scale model “be- Another issue Bauer has with the “Sometimes the ice cannot support the height of the season you have ing pulled through a snowy scene show was how it portrayed truck the heavy rig, and driver and cargo four trucks going out every 20 min- that’s made from sugar and shaved maintenance. plunge through the ice and sink to utes, with experienced convoy lead- ice.” Richardson’s piece credits the “You can’t afford to go up there the bottom.”The blurb ends with the ers to ensure speed limits are ad- series’ DVD with spilling the beans and have a truck break down,” invitation to “Hitch a risky ride hered to and that there’s proper that the scene was actually filmed in Bauer says. “There’s nowhere to fix along with the Ice Road Truckers as spacing. You’re never allowed to California by “some of Hollywood’s it up there so if you break down on they drive headlong into bone-chill- travel alone.” greatest special effects masters. the road you have to be hauled out ing danger,” as if life on the ice is Bauer’s company hasn’t partici- After all, transport trucks don’t of there.” Bauer says his company is reminiscent of the old-time bush pi- pated in the show,though some of its crash through the ice anymore.” particular about the trucks because lots who helped open the arctic equipment was seen in the back- To Bauer, the ice is perfectly safe “the cold brings out the worst in decades ago. ground. – as long as you follow the rules. anything and you can’t afford to But is Ice Road Truckers really an “We had mixed feelings,” he says, “There’s lots of security there,” he have issues up there.” inside look or is it merely some “because of how they sensational- says, pointing out that the critical is- Driver TJ Tilcox, on the other Hollywoodized entertainment ized and portrayed the ice roads.” sues are speed and following dis- hand, thought the show did a rea- show? He claims the show wasn’t al- tance (follow too closely and you sonable job. One of the stars of the “It came across as a bunch of cow- lowed back to the original venue for can stress the ice), and “as long as first season, Tilcox was a compara-

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tive newcomer when he went to the with the ice roads they can make ice roads from his stomping grounds good money in a short period of in southern Ontario. time.” “I’d only been driving for about a How has fame affected the drivers year and it was still hard to get featured? It appears to be a double- work,” he says. “So I thought I’d go edged sword. “From what I’ve been out west and haul Super-Bs of grain, told,” Bauer says, “those drivers are and (the owner) said he was going to not allowed back on the winter road send me up to the ice roads. I didn’t to the diamond mines.” Tilcox, how- know what it was at the time.” ever, looks on it as a positive experi- It was a steep learning curve. ence, one that has paid dividends. “The first trip scared the snot out Besides “meeting lots of new peo- of me – getting going in the middle ple,” Tilcox has also become an am- of the night and not being able to see bassador for Volvo Trucks North well, with snow blowing around America, going to truck shows and and hearing the ice cracking – I getting to see how his preferred thought for sure I was going to be truck is made at the factory. And of swimming.” course there’s the adoring public. With a little experience under his “People recognize me and come up belt, however, he had a good time. and say ‘you’re the guy’ or ‘we really His adventures included “nearly respect what you do up there.’ I’m freezing to death in the first truck,” famous!” and having to be evacuated from the He also thinks truckers’ portrayal area by plane.“I got hurt doing up a in the show helps the public see load binder, ended up slipping on them in a better eye. “It explained the ice and got slammed into the rub things about the routine, coupling, C.U.T.C. INC rail of the deck. I got bruised ribs, the industry; it helps drivers look • Canadian Licensing torn muscle – it hurt something better.” • FMCSA (ICC Authority) else.”Tilcox says they shut down the Would he travel the ice roads • DOT Registrations road, landed a rescue airplane on the again? “They asked me to go to • IFTA Registrations lake and took him to Yellowknife. Alaska for the third season,” he says, Tilcox made 24 trips, 23 of which “but I couldn’t. Maybe another • Fuel Tax Reporting were filmed, and remembers the last year.” In the meantime,Tilcox wants • Unified Carrier Registration one in particular, when water on to become an owner/operator. • PARS/PAPS/ACE the lakes came up to the bottom “My family owned trucks and it’s in • Corporate Registrations step of the truck. “It was melting in me to drive,” he says. “I tell a lot of • Regulations early April and I was coming down people that I’d go back, but as an TruckingTrucking • IRP Registration from the North,” he says. “There owner/operator.” mademade were a few lakes that had water on “But if you want to go for the SimpleSimple • Bonded Carrier Status top of the ice and I said I wasn’t go- experience,” he advises, “go as a ing up there again without a life company guy first and figure it out.” For more information call jacket or a rubber dingy. That was Assuming you can get to the top Petra Voelker sure nerve-wracking.” of the waiting list. ■ 866-927-8294 He says his experience working with the TV folk was pretty good – he even ended up marrying one of the producers – and he thinks the show did a decent job of portraying the ice roads. THE “I think some stuff was a little dif- TRUCK ferent than what happened,” he says, EXHAUST PLACE # “but for the most part I believe what Canada’s Truck Exhaust Shop you saw was what really happens. Now some stuff, like the dollar fig- Coolant Pipes ures they put on loads, were best Catalytic Mufflers case scenarios, not necessarily reali- 1 ty,”he admits.“And some things that 1 happened were a bit exaggerated – like the accident I had with a new Exhaust truck.”Tilcox says the show made it look as if he were doing 50 km/h at System the time whereas “I was almost stopped. But for the most part I Installations think they did alright.” Manufacturing • For better or worse, the Ice Road For Most Makes for All Installation • Service Truckers show has had an effect on the industry. “There was a bit of a Makes and rash of interest from people who • Y-Pipes wanted to come up for the experi- Truck Mufflers Models • Turbo Pipes ence, for the sense of adventure,” says Ventures West’s Bauer. “We were getting calls from various places in the US, places where they probably haven’t seen snow, let alone ice.” ating Bauer never hired any, though. Celebr “They don’t have the experience rs! with Super-Bs and they don’t have 7 Yea the winter knowledge either.” 2 • Intermediate Pipes Besides, he says, “we have a waiting Built to Last list because drivers can make a premium dollar over their regular work.” Providing Heavy Duty Exhaust Solutions Since 1982 The ice roads are open for about two months, from about the last week of January until perhaps the THE TRUCK EXHAUST PLACE first week of April. Bauer says it’s 1365 BONHILL RD., MISSISSAUGA L5T 1M1 a good seasonal job for the right drivers. (905) 670-0100 1-800-385-8801 “It’s the type of thing where drivers do other stuff during the year but www.totalexhaust.com pg 30-31 tn oct v3 9/11/09 2:45 PM Page 30

Page 30 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 FuelFuel Economy 100 km/h in Ontario and 105 km/h If the driver doesn’t turn in the in Alberta. The fleet consists of corresponding number of tags, Every drop counts aerodynamic International he’s turned around and told to re- ProStar tractors with Cummins port to safety. ISX engines and fuel economy is Tire maintenance is especially Fuel prices are on the rise again. Here’s a tracked using Qualcomm’s Fleet important, explained John look at some fuel-saving strategies that Advisor. Overing, heavy truck tire segment Vettoretti said drivers are given manager with Michelin. He said worked for private fleets… a quarterly fuel mileage scorecard there are six factors that can cause and driver rankings are posted tires to negatively impact fuel By James Menzies Council of Canada (PMTC) con- weekly to ignite some healthy mileage: low air pressure; high air NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, vention were more than happy to competition. Auxiliary power pressure; missing valve caps; dual Ont. – Fuel represents about a share some tips on how they’ve units (APUs) have helped the mismatch air pressure; dual mis- third of the cost of running a truck tackled fuel costs in their own fleet lower its idle-time to less match height; and irregular wear. from Point A to Point B, so it’s only operations. than 5% in the winter and under A set of duals with a 6/32nds natural to take a close look at fuel Danny Vettoretti of Frito-Lay 1% in the summer, Vettoretti height mismatch (the height of economy when looking for ways to Canada said for his fleet of 84 claimed. The company also uses three stacked pennies) will result drive down operating costs. Class 8 tractors, it begins with long combination vehicles in one tire wanting to rotate more Private fleets attending this slowing down. The Frito-Lay fleet (LCVs) where possible. About a than the other. Over the course of year’s Private Motor Truck is limited to 90 km/h in Quebec, third of Frito-Lay’s shipments in 100,000 km, the shorter tire will Alberta and Quebec are done via have tried to travel 800 km more LCV, which use 30% more fuel than the other, which can be a real per trip but doubles cargo capaci- drag on fuel economy, Overing ty for lightweight items such as pointed out. potato chips. Spec’s “That’s a pretty compelling ar- gument on why we need to use Engines should be geared for op- LCVs wherever we can,” he said. timum performance at the speed SPECIALISTS IN INTERNATIONAL According to Wayne Scott of at which they’ll be running, Scott Loblaw Companies, there are four pointed out. X Electronics repair using Diamond Logic X A/C Repairs controllable factors that affect He recalled taking over respon- fuel costs: maintenance; spec’s; af- sibility for a fleet only to find driv- X Engine diagnostics termarket fuel-saving devices; and ers had discovered a way to X Electrical system troubleshooting driver behaviour. change the engine parameters. $75/h “If you give somebody an op- SH r. Maintenance X Drive Clean emission testing OP RATE portunity to screw the system Don’t wait around for your driv- over, they will do it,” he said. 8 am-8 pm M-F • Sat. 9-1 • Sun. 9-4 ers to inform you a vehicle needs Trucks in Quebec, for instance, maintenance, Scott pointed out. were geared to be running 90 416-239-0088 “Ninety-nine per cent of the km/h yet they were running 110, • Fax: 416-239-4896 drivers out there will not tell so they were cruising at 1,750- 27 Medulla Ave., Etobicoke, ON M82 5L6 (off North Queen) you,” he said. Instead, fleets 1,800 RPM. www.servicesdiesel.com • [email protected] should have processes in place to “Our fuel economy was not ensure vehicles are properly good,” he said. “These are legacy maintained at all times. issues we as fleet managers some- Drivers do have a role to play, times inherit.” however, most notably via the Scott said other spec’ing deci- 1-800-741-9365 pre-trip inspection. sions to consider should include: “If you turn around at a fleet aerodynamic fairings; APUs 905-795-9009 and watch guys doing their pre- and bunk heaters; overdrive vs di- 6771 Columbus Rd. trip, they walk around, check the rect drive transmissions; engine Unit #7 lights, thump one or two tires, horsepower; and truck and trailer Mississauga, ON L5T 2J9 hook up and leave.That’s reality,” models. Scott said. Michelin’s Overing added low (Most Models) Loblaw’s has come up with a rolling resistant tires are “the 4 Hour Drive-in Service clever way to ensure drivers are least expensive technology avail- • New & Rebuilt Radiators 407 doing a thorough pre-trip before able to reduce fuel consumption.” their tractors leave the yard. Every 3% reduction in rolling • Air Charge Coolers N Derry Rd. s u . Between two and five brass tags resistance translates to a 1% fuel b . d d R m R u e l

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“We brought out our best guys technology out there, including and asked them ‘What’s progres- automated transmissions.” sive shifting?’ and they had no Roberts said driver training clue. They were taught so many should consist of three phases: years ago, they’ve developed their train; measure; and reward. own habits. They’re good drivers Even small rewards will be well- but that engine they started driv- received, like acknowledging top ing 20 years ago isn’t the same as performers in a newsletter or giv- the engine we have today, but no- ing the driver with the best fuel body ever told them this is differ- economy a special parking spot at ent and why. They just give them the terminal. the truck and say ‘Go drive’.” Feedback must be timely and Scott says drivers should be relevant, Roberts said. For in- taught to eliminate unnecessary stance, drivers hauling B-Trains shifting. through the Rockies should not “Every time you shift, it costs have their fuel mileage compared you fuel,” he said. to others who are hauling Driver training is a subject close donut holes across the prairies, he PROVEN: Trailer side skirts and wide-base single tires (pictured) are the two to Any Roberts’ heart. He’s presi- pointed out. proven fuel-saving technologies, according to Loblaw’s Wayne Scott. dent of Castlegar, B.C.-based MTI and Natural Resources Mountain Transport Institute. Canada are currently offering free fleet money, according to Scott: Scott speculated it may be be- “There are still a lot of people fuel economy training to drivers trailer side skirts and wide-base cause it’s hard to get CFOs to see out there who ignore the driver, working for fleets that have col- single tires. He cited Energotest the long-term value in such in- and the driver has the single lected historical fuel economy 07 test results which were con- vestments rather than the up- biggest impact on fuel economy,” performance data via satellite. For ducted to SAE/TMC standards. front costs. Roberts said. “They can destroy more info, visit www.drivemti.com “These two (technologies) have “How can I justify going into (the results of) just about every or call 877-965-3748. ■ made it mainstream,” he said of my board of directors and say ‘I Michelin’s X One wide-base tire can put recaps on for $200 or I can and trailer skirts which are avail- buy brand new X Ones for $1,000, able from several manufacturers. plus new rims and drop a lot of “These are the ones out there that money’?” have been certified, have actually Fleet managers must also weigh FASTER, EASIER had government testing and actu- the costs of fuel-saving technolo- ally went out there and made gies over the life-cycle of the vehi- %25'(5 &5266,1* their mark.” cle.As a case in point, Scott spoke Don't lose C-TPAT, PIP, FAST or CSA compliant loads. Now, when a vendor calls Scott of his company’s experience with and claims he has just the device tractor side fairings. *HW &73$7 FHUWLÀHG ZLWKLQ GD\V to save the company fuel, he tells “We found even with the 1-2% them to call back when they’ve they might save you, the life-cycle GET 3 MONTHS had an SAE/TMC Type II fuel test costs of the driver smashing them ACE E-MANIFEST SERVICE completed and certified by an en- and damaging them represented ABSOLUTELY FREE Don’t let border security threaten your business WHEN YOU APPLY FOR C-TPAT gineer. If you do decide to test a about $500-$800 per unit per proﬁtability. Take advantage of Avaal’s 24x7 Fax WITH AVAAL Avoid safety & service for e-Manifest and customs clearance. compliance audit fuel-saving device on your own, year,” he recalled. “We opted out headaches and Scott warned fleet managers not of putting them on our trucks in take full control to get too excited over the results. the future.” 9OUR.EW#AREER3TARTS(ERE Get The Competitive Edge of operations by He recalled buying into the hype by Avaal’s certiﬁcation in: implementing Avaal Driver behaviour s4RANSPORT$ISPATCH-ANAGEMENT Express, Freight surrounding the hydrogen units s&AST4RACK&REIGHT&ORWARDING Management/Dispatch that hit the market with much fan- The biggest factor influencing s,OGISTICS-ANAGEMENT software. fare a few years ago. tractor-trailer fuel efficiency is the He installed a unit on a truck, driver, who has the ability to AVAAL’s professionals told the driver about it and then swing fuel economy 30% for bet- can also handle all your watched the truck’s fuel economy ter or for worse. transportation authorities, improve. Weeks later, the system Even veteran drivers need permits, renewal and ran out of the distilled water that training, Scott pointed out, since fuel tax filings. was necessary to its operation. they often learned how to shift Contact Dara Nagra 1-877-995-1313 But rather than top it up, Scott and drive on older engines and 24-hr Email: [email protected] decided to wait and see what have received little training as Live Support 2 Automatic Rd. Unit #110, Brampton, ON L6S 6K8 happened. technology evolved. www.avaal.com Fuel mileage remained un- changed for several weeks, leading him to conclude that the hydrogen unit itself didn’t improve fuel mileage at all – rather the driver improved his driving habits because he knew his fuel economy was being tracked. When looking at an aftermarket device, Scott suggested asking whether the benefits match the application. Aerodynamic devices, for instance, will reap little reward for a fleet that averages 30-35 mph in and out of down- town Toronto. Loblaw’s has selectively spec’d trailer skirts and wide-base tires on tractor-trailers that are running line-haul at higher speeds. Scott is a big believer in wide- base singles and especially trailer skirts, and expressed amazement that they haven’t caught on with more long-haul fleets. “You see (trailer skirts) out of the US, you see them out of Quebec, you see them now and again but if everyone wants to reduce their fuel costs, why aren’t they on more trucks?” he implored. pg 32-33 tn oct v3 9/14/09 2:34 PM Page 32

Page 32 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 NewNew Products to a Double Coin dealer. • Promising the appearance of up- graded aluminum wheels at standard aluminum wheel prices, Double Coin has expanded its Accuride Corp. has made an commercial truck tire line. New to enhanced finish standard. The new Double Coin are the FR605, finishing process produces a semi- FD405 and FT105 fuel-efficient polished appearance on unpol- tires in steer, drive and trailer posi- ished wheels, according to the tions respectively. The company company. It’s now standard across also unveiled a new RR202 tire for the company’s entire line of alu- 540 lbs from the weight of an mixed service applications, which it minum wheels, except for small 18-wheeler. It’s intended for voca- describes as an ultra-premium five diameter trailer wheels. tional trucks and over-the-road rib highway service tire. Double • trailers. Meanwhile, Alcoa has Coin also introduced its RR680 Alcoa has announced its LvL ONE added an online tool called and low-profile RT600 to round line of lightweight aluminum CalcuLighter to its Web site at out its regional all-position steer wheels is now able to accommo- www.alcoawheels.com, which allows tire line-up. And for off-the-road date load range H tires. The 24.5- fleets and owner/operators to meas- dispensers in North America. DEF applications it has come out with inch LvL ONE is being dubbed the ure a payback when converting from will be required by 2010 engines us- the 3700R57 tire for mining and strongest wheel in the 24.5"x8.23" steel to aluminum wheels. ing selective catalytic reduction other severe-service applications. standard wheel category, with a (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment sys- Double Coin also introduced a load rating of 7,580 lbs, some 450 tems. Pilot Travel Centers has in- North America-wide Government lbs more than steel alternatives, stalled the dispensers at 100 loca- Fleet Net Pricing program, which while weighing about 30 lbs less, tions. Gilbarco says its DEF offers special pricing for federal, according to the company. Alcoa dispensers are designed to prevent state and local government entities says the new rating allows fleets the fluid from freezing and have and municipalities. For details, talk and owner/operators to trim stainless steel hydraulics to avoid corrosion. • Kenworth has updated its Web site to include a section for its new T470 medium-duty truck. The T470, aimed at vocational and municipal markets, entered production recently.It’s well-suited for snowplow, dump, mixer, winch, Haultec Trailers was at the Fergus refuse and other heavy front axle Truck Show to showcase its new vocational and municipal applica- Chalmers 1300 series air-ride sus- tions, according to Kenworth. pension kit, which has been ap- Visitors to Kenworth’s Web site proved by the MTO to comply with (www.kenworth.com) can now 2011 SPIF requirements for older view and download the T470’s trailers. The suspension kit was dis- online brochure as well as browse played on a 1995 trailer at the show. available spec’s. The company says owners of older • trailers now can avoid mandatory Rislone says its Liquid Copper weight reductions by retrofitting Block Seal Intake and Radiator their existing trailers to comply with Stop Leak seal radiator and gasket ON-SITE KINGPIN REMANUFACTURING SPIF requirements. The conversion leaks without requiring a full sys- • Superior Equipment • Patented in U.S.A. & Canada can be done at a fraction of the cost tem flush. Customers simply pour it • Exceeds SAE and DOT specifications/regulations • Guaranteed Workmanship • Only Company to test SAE J133 & J400 • Fully Insured of purchasing a new trailer and into the radiator, idle the engine for CWB CERTIFIED COMPANY • CWB CERTIFIED WELDERS about half the cost of replacing the five minutes, let it cool down, top it frame, Haultec reports. Chalmers off with coolant and then go on KINGPIN GAUGES says it will be ready for full produc- their way, according to the compa- Top Quality aluminum Kingpin gauges. Won’t stretch. tion by the fourth quarter and ny. Flushing the entire system can Haultec will handle the retrofitting. take six to 10 hours and requires a The Chalmers 1300 series is a walk- complete coolant refill as well, the ing beam, rubber spring, two air bag company points out. Liquid suspension. For more info, call Craig Copper uses an advanced an- Cadenhead or John Martin at tifreeze-compatible sodium silicate Haultec at 905-673-3200 or Steve liquid glass formula so no draining Clarke or Livio Luchini at Chalmers of the cooling system is required. It at 905-362-6400. works with all types and brands of Re-manufacturing a kingpin gives the fifth wheel the proper • antifreeze, including conventional bearing surface, extending the life of the fifth wheel and Great Dane showcased its newest green or blue (silicate-based) and decreasing the abuse to the bolster plate and kingpin. trailer – the Classic Truckload reefer extended life red/orange or yellow – recently at the Great American (OAT/HOAT) coolant, according Trucking Show. The company says to the company. It stops leaks by the CTL reefer is designed to meet forming a seal using organic and the needs of today’s truckload carri- synthetic fibers, copper and an ion- ers offering protection against ic-modified mineral. For more info, everyday abuse combined with low- visit www.rislone.ca. maintenance features for greater peace of mind. The trailer features Great Dane’s ThermoGuard interi- MOBILE SERVICE or lining which it says extends the Visit our Website at: www.kingpinspecialists.com useful life of the trailer while reduc- E-mail: [email protected] ing the run-time required by the re- Call us Toll Free @ frigeration unit as well as Thermo King is now offering CorroGuard, a spray-in-place ther- closed loop cooling as an option on 1-888-221-7774 moplastic elastomer that protects its TriPac hybrid APU. Benefits For the Dealer Nearest You against deterioration and corrosion. include: reduced installation com- TOLL FREE NUMBERS FOR YOUR NEAREST DEALER plexity; emergency tractor alterna- Quebec and the Maritimes 1-888-939-1011 tor back-up; and the ability to run Ontario 1-888-221-7774 the APU independently of the trac- Western (Alberta & Saskatchewan) 1-877-912-1209 tor’s cooling system. Thermo King British Columbia 1-888-580-8484 said it made closed loop cooling In the U.S. 1-888-221-7774 Gilbarco Veeder-Root has an- available in response to customer nounced it has shipped its first demand. It’s well-suited for drivers www.kingpinspecialists.com • [email protected] Encore diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) who operate in warm climates or pg 32-33 tn oct v3 9/14/09 2:35 PM Page 33

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simply prefer their APU system Eaton unveils new generation UltraShift automated transmission not to tap into the tractor’s coolant. The closed loop cooling option is KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Eaton has Eaton’s transmission business. according to the company. Each available on any new TriPac and introduced a new generation of its “We have taken into account cus- model also employs a new Hill also as an aftermarket option UltraShift automated transmission. tomer feedback, industry demands Start Aid, which prevents rollbacks through Thermo King dealers. The UltraShift PLUS family of and field testing data, and designed on grades. A sight glass allows op- • transmissions features new auto- these transmissions to offer our erators to easily check fluid levels Detroit Diesel has introduced a mated clutch technology and intel- customers the perfect solution for and a new creep feature allows for new two-year, 150,000-mile war- ligent shift selection software that use in virtually any vocation.” better maneuverability with con- ranty on its PowerPacks replace- employs grade sensing, weight There are hundreds of individual tinuous low-speed control, Eaton ment fuel injectors. The company computation and driver throttle configurations available, so cus- claims. says fuel injectors tend to wear out commands to make more intelli- tomers can choose the transmission Eaton says the new series has at the same rate, so replacing the gent shift decisions, according to that’s best suited for their applica- been in development for seven entire pack at one time rather than the company. tion and powertrain, Eaton says. years, with test fleets collectively individually can reduce downtime The new series has been several The new UltraShift PLUS family logging 2,500 months of testing and save money. The remanufac- years in the making, with Eaton de- includes six platforms: Linehaul across North America. tured PowerPack replacement fuel veloping it in cooperation with Active Shifting (LAS) available in The UltraShift PLUS transmis- injectors qualify for the warranty North American truck makers so overdrive and direct drive; sions will soon be available when installed by authorized serv- each model is specifically engi- Multipurpose High Performance through limited quantity release ice outlets, the company says. The neered to be integrated into its in- (MHP); Multipurpose Extreme with full production slated to begin qualifying replacement fuel injec- tended powertrain configuration. Performance (MXP); Vocational in 2010. The new generation tors are compatible with Detroit “The many different models re- Construction Series (VCS); UltraShift was unveiled as this is- Diesel Series 60 and MBE 4000 flect our commitment to now offer Vocational Multipurpose Series sue of Truck News went to press, engines. For more info, visit the trucking industry the best pos- (VMS); and Vocational Extreme however the November issue will www.detroitdieselstepup.com. sible automated transmission solu- Performance (VXP). feature a first-hand review of the tion for a variety of applications,” A new self-adjusting electronic new transmissions, tested at said Staci Kroon, senior vice-presi- clutch actuator (ECA) allows for Eaton’s proving grounds over dent and general manager of fast, smooth clutch engagements, grades of up to 20%. ■

Freightliner has made its first foray into the natural gas-powered truck market with a new Business Class M2 112 NG. The truck’s best suited for port operations, natural gas utili- ties and municipalities, the truck ZENVIRONMENT. maker announced. It’s powered by the Cummins Westport ISL G liquefied natural gas engine. Freightliner CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE. estimates the truck can reduce year- ly fuel costs by about US$6,000.The 8.9-litre ISL G engine is available with up to 320 hp and is already EPA2010-compliant with no need for exhaust aftertreatment. Later this year, Freightliner said it will come out with a compressed natural gas (CNG) version of the same truck, followed by a CNG-powered single axle tractor, 4x2 and 6x2 truck and vocational configurations. • Mack Trucks has introduced a natural gas-powered version of its TerraPro Low Entry model truck targeted towards refuse applications. The engine is supplied by Cummins Westport and a cabover version of the truck will be introduced later, Mack announced at the WasteExpo trade show. The 9-litre Cummins Westport ISL G engine is rated at 320 hp and can use either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). It is equipped with a three-way catalytic converter to comply with EPA2010 Introducing Yokohama’s breakthrough new Zenvironment technology. With a emissions standards, Mack says. • stronger, more resilient rubber compound that resists cuts and chips, it’s Navistar is now offering revolutionizing the trucking industry. Zenvironment offers a longer original Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing tread life, better retreadability and lower rolling resistance for better fuel Platform 100 Series in its International Trucks. Customers economy. And the casing comes with a 7 year limited warranty. Plus it’s will now be able to combine the guaranteed to have a cost per kilometre lower than any major competing brand by at least 15%. dealer support available through So join the movement. Ask your dealer about it today. International with the customer support network offered by Qualcomm, the companies announced. The system can also be financed as part of the International truck purchase. artWay Sm IED: The MCP100 features a colour RTIF NEY, CE SAVES MO VES FUEL, NMENT. touch screen and remote control SA E ENVIRO SAVES TH with in-cab, text-to-speech capability, allowing drivers to listen to and replay messages without pulling over to read text messages. Other available services include: fuel tax reporting; speed and idle-time reports; automated arrival and departure reports, etc. ■ www.Yokohama.ca

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Page 34 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 HybridsHybrids One quiet shhh-unt truck Glasvan Great Dane showcases first hybrid Capacity terminal tractor By James Menzies power AC traction motor. A 20-kW MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A hard-run on-board gen-set recharges the bat- terminal tractor burns fuel pretty teries when power dips below 50% much around the clock, so it was of their charge, however it does not only a matter of time before fuel- propel the vehicle itself, according to saving hybrid technology was ap- Capacity’s Kevin Hebert. He said plied to the shunt truck industry. the PHETT can typically run for one Capacity of Texas showcased its new to three hours between charges and PHETT (Pluggable Hybrid Electric is still operational while the gen-set Terminal Tractor) recently during an kicks in to recharge the batteries. open house at Ontario dealer “The only thing you do have Glasvan Great Dane. (while charging) is a little increase in Billed as the industry’s first hybrid the decibel level,” he said. terminal truck, the PHETT im- The truck is loaded up with two pressed customers and media as it battery packs containing 52 ab- glided around the yard nearly sorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, soundlessly. Gone is the noisy diesel which have a life expectancy of at engine that normally powers such least five years, according to Hebert. trucks and in its place is a 220-horse- The frame has been beefed up to STAR ATTRACTION: The new Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor (PHETT) from Capacity attracted much attention during its Canadian debut at Glasvan Great Dane. Photo by James Menzies

accommodate the extra weight, Cummins gen-set will include an op- MISSING some of which is recovered from the tional plug-in outlet so customers absence of a heavy diesel engine. can power small equipment and de- The PHETT operates much the vices in the event of a power loss. WENDY HUDAKOC same as a traditional shunt truck, but The PHETT comes with a charg- drivers will appreciate the extra ing station that requires a 220-volt, 5472-U torque and responsiveness you’ll get 50-amp receptacle for charging D.O.B.: Aug. 12, 1984 only from an electric motor. while not in use. The PHETT is “This unit has a lot more torque EPA2010-compliant without costly Missing since: Nov. 15, 1998 than our diesel product,” explained exhaust aftertreatment. However, Hebert. Specifically,the PHETT de- like anything hybrid, it will be more Missing from: Naples, Florida livers 1,376 lb.-ft. of torque at the costly than your conventional shunt Height: 5' 7" rear wheels whereas a typical diesel- truck. Hebert said the PHETT will powered Capacity shunt truck deliv- cost roughly $180,000 – or about Weight: 130 lbs. ers only 700-800 lb.-ft., he said. 80% more than a traditional termi- Inside the cab, the dash layout is nal tractor today. But even so, the Eye Colour: Light Brown no different than what you’ll find in- fuel savings of 50-60% will result in Hair Colour: Hazel side conventional Capacity terminal a 3.5-year payback even without any Photo age-enhanced tractors. However, a new ‘Fast Fifth government funding, Hebert said. Characteristics: Wears braces on her top and bottom teeth; Feature’ has been added. It’s a small “Most of that is because of the re- left ear has double piercing. red button on the top of the shifter duction in fuel usage and then the www.ontario.childﬁnd.ca that allows the driver to energize the maintenance costs you have without Anyone with information please contact: All Calls Conﬁdential – No Name Required hydraulic motor RPM to raise or the standard diesel engine,” he ex- lower the fifth wheel at various plained. And for environmentally- speeds while the truck is at idle. conscious fleets and shippers, the en- Also new is an optional fold-down vironmental benefits are also worth CHILD FIND 1-800-387-7962 seat that a trainer can use to tutor considering.According to third-par- new drivers. This nice touch was ty testing in the US, Hebert says the made possible by the absence of the PHETT provides a 77% reduction bulky diesel engine under the cab, in hydrocarbons and NOx and an Hebert explained. 85% reduction in particulate matter In addition to the main electric (PM) compared to today’s typical WOWTRUCKS - Canada 2008 motor, the PHETT features two shunt trucks.That’s to say nothing of An Image Tribute to the 2008 Show 'n' Shine Season smaller electric motors. An acces- the reduction in noise pollution. sory drive motor powers the hy- To see video of the PHETT, By David Benjatschek draulics and steering and another check out the Sept. 10 episode of small motor runs a coolant fan. our WebTV show Transportation This book, created in conjunction The 40-horsepower, 20 kW Matters on Trucknews.com. ■ with Pro-Trucker Magazine and Truck News, is an image tribute to 525 trucks met at several Navistar’s hybrids exceed five million mile mark major Show 'n' Shine competitions WARRENVILLE, Ill. – Navistar says it is the first OEM to exceed five across Canada in 2008. million real-world miles with its hybrid-powered trucks and buses. Trucks covered are from “With a wide range of hybrid trucks and buses, we continue to be a the following shows: leader in providing energy-saving, environmentally friendly transportation solutions,” said Jack Allen, president, Navistar’s North American Truck • The Pro-Trucker Alberta Big Rig Group. “By developing clean vehicle technologies that reduce fuel Weekend consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, we’re able to deliver • The Pro-Trucker BC Big Rig significant savings to the customer’s bottom line and, at the same time, help Weekend them reduce their overall carbon footprint.” Navistar entered the hybrid market in earnest in November 2007 with • The Fergus Truck Show the release of the Class 6 medium-duty DuraStar hybrid. In 2008, it added • Rodeo du Camion the Class 7 DuraStar hybrid tractor and has since introduced a Class 7 severe-service WorkStar hybrid 4x4. The company says its hybrids have Also including: the Vancouver Island proven to deliver fuel savings of up to 40%. Truck Show and the Northern BC Navistar is now working on an all-electric delivery vehicle, after receiving Show 'n' Shine. a US$39 million federal grant to develop the technology. It expects to build 400 all-electric delivery vehicles in 2010 and ramp up to several www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/626313 thousand of these trucks annually within a couple of years. ■ pg 35 tn oct v3 9/11/09 12:24 PM Page 35

October 2009 TRUCK NEWS Page 35 OEM/DealerOEM/Dealer News Cat, Navistar alliance takes shape Detroit Diesel’s 2010 engines surpass testing milestone First N.A. truck under joint venture slated for 2011 DALLAS, Texas – Detroit Diesel’s 2010 engines with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology have exceeded 25 million miles of WARRENVILLE, Ill. – More de- support provided by Navistar and testing, according to the company. tails are emerging about the joint Caterpillar’s global dealers.” The 25-million mile mark was reached by pre-production test trucks and venture transaction between Both Navistar and Caterpillar revenue-generating customer demonstration units ahead of schedule, Navistar International and have contributed three people to Detroit Diesel announced. By the time EPA2010 Detroit Diesel engines are Caterpillar, which will now oper- NC2’s board of directors, which rolled out on Jan. 1, they will have surpassed 28 million miles of testing. ate under the name NC2 Global will be chaired by Cat president “We are pleased to have taken full advantage of our early choice of LLC. The joint venture was first Doug Oberhelman. Navistar SCR as the best technology for our customers for 2010. The 2010 announced in June 2008 and will Truck Group president Dee BlueTec technology will be one of most extensively tested emissions operate out of the Chicago area. Kapur will serve as lead director technology systems in our company’s history, and having this decade Al Saltiel, former vice-president from Navistar. of experience has allowed Detroit Diesel and Daimler Trucks North of marketing with Navistar has “The formation of this joint America to not only have an extended period of time for system been named president of the new venture represents a long-term design and performance refinement but also to gain significant testing entity. strategic decision,” Oberhelman and validation experience,” said David Siler, director of marketing, “Together, Navistar and says. “Despite the current chal- Detroit Diesel. ■ Caterpillar have moved this proj- lenges facing the global economy, ect from concept to reality in little both Caterpillar and Navistar are more than one year,” says Saltiel. dedicating the right people and “We now have a dedicated and investing significant resources to experienced leadership team that ensure NC2’s long-term success will hit the ground running.” in the global on-highway truck Other newly-named executives market.” include: Bob Iacullo, chief finan- NC2 will manufacture and dis- cial officer of NC2, formerly tribute commercial trucks global- from Caterpillar and Motorola ly, initially focusing on Australia, before that. Brazil, China, Russia, South Specialists in Truck There have also been appoint- Africa and Turkey. Both cabover FLD 120 & Industrial Radiators ments for business units such as and conventional trucks will be product development, sales and sold under the Cat and $1150 YOUR COMPLETE COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE marketing, dealer operations, International brands. • Rad • Air Charge Cooler • Turbo Installed production, supply chain and Here in North America, • AC Condenser • Water Pump parts and service, the company Navistar and Caterpillar will con- All Models Of Tanks In Stock!

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Page 36 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 OEM/DealerOEM/Dealer News Trailcon offers annual scholarship Hino gears up for launch of 2010 engines NOVI, Mich. – Hino Trucks is taking a number of steps to prepare both MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailcon Boughton, president of Trailcon customers and dealers for the launch of its Selective Catalytic Reduction Leasing will be sponsoring a new Leasing in Mississauga. “We want- (SCR) engine technology to meet the upcoming 2010 emissions regulations. annual scholarship of up to $1,000 ed our scholarship to go to a de- For starters, Hino has created a new microsite (www.hinoscr.com) for a deserving student. serving student each year who explaining the manufacturer’s development of the new technology and what The scholarship, presented in takes his or her education serious- it means for Hino owners. Included will be a page with frequently asked conjunction with the Ontario ly. The scholarship eligibility crite- questions about SCR and Diesel Exhaust Fluid.In addition,Hino has sched- Trucking Association Education ria require that the student demon- uled a series of 2011 model year launch events for its dealers Foundation, will be awarded to strate a commitment to his or her beginning the first week in December.During these events,dealers will have one student annually who is en- education. At the same time, we the opportunity to test drive and learn about Hino’s new 2011 products. rolled in the Truck-Trailer Service want to make sure that, in this envi- “Hino Trucks will be fully compliant in meeting the 2010 emissions Technician program at Conestoga ronment of escalating education regulations by using the proven technology of SCR,” said Glenn Ellis, College Institute of Technology fees, the student is also in need of vice-president of marketing and dealer operations. “The ability to reduce and Advanced Learning at its some financial assistance.” emissions to near-zero levels while improving fuel economy distinguishes Guelph, Ont. campus. The Trailcon Leasing Trailer SCR as the only proven emissions control technology that is as good for The scholarship recipient will be Service Technician Scholarship business, as it is for the environment.” selected by Conestoga College will be awarded annually and is George Daniels, vice-president of service operations for Hino, says the based on a combination of academ- funded by an endowed fund ad- technology “allows the engine to operate at max performance level with- ic performance and financial need. ministered by the OTA Education out the additional engine stress needed to control NOx with EGR alone,” “This scholarship is a reflection Foundation. For more info or to adding that the company is seeing excellent results in its customer field of exactly what we were trying to donate, visit http://ontruck.org/ed- tests. Hino will implement an emissions surcharge of $6,700 per vehicle. ■ accomplish at Trailcon,” says Al ucation.foundation.php. ■

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Page 38 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 HealthHealth body looking for another electron stances can’t travel freely in and to steal from another molecule in out of our cells, so our body has Taming free-radicals order to balance itself electrically. difficulty getting nutrients in and Then, the molecule that is now getting waste out of our cells. Free- Over the past 20 years the words missing an electron begins search- radicals also damage cell proteins, free-radicals, anti-oxidants and Preventive ing for another electron to steal, so cells stop functioning as they phyto-chemicals have become Maintenance causing a chain reaction.This chain should. Free-radicals also cause common terms used by health pro- reaction changes the composition DNA to mutate, so when cells re- moters. The basic understanding is Karen of healthy molecules throughout produce to create new cells the that when your body has more Bowen the body, leading to disease. new cells are flawed and don’t free-radicals your health declines; This is where anti-oxidants help work like the original cell. when you have more anti-oxidants out. The great thing about anti-oxi- Fortunately, our body has some and phyto-chemicals your health for an electron to steal from dants is that when they donate one built-in defenses for controlling improves.Why? another molecule in order to bal- of their electrons to balance a free- free-radicals. Enzymes disarm the The body uses oxygen for meta- ance its own electrical field. This radical, they, themselves, do not be- most harmful ones.To keep the en- bolic reactions. When oxygen re- instability makes a free-radical come free-radicals. They are stable zymes effective the following min- acts with other body compounds in highly reactive. with or without an unpaired elec- erals are essential: selenium, cop- these reactions, it often creates This isn’t always bad. Our im- tron. For example, when ascorbic per, manganese and zinc. free-radicals as a byproduct – a mune system uses the high-reactiv- acid (Vitamin C) gives up two hy- However, as we get older, these highly unstable molecule. In addi- ity of free-radicals to create a burst drogen (and their electrons) to bal- defense and repair systems become tion, other stressors can produce of energy to destroy disease-caus- ance a free-radical, ascorbic acid less effective. So, the damaged cells free-radicals, like exposure to ciga- ing bacteria and viruses. simply becomes dehydroascorbic accumulate over time, leading par- rette smoke, radiation, a high fat Outside of that, the reactivity of acid, which is also a stable molecule. ticularly to cancer, arthritis, diet and pollution. free radicals can wreak havoc with So, the chain reaction ends. cataracts and heart disease. Why be concerned about free- our health. This is important because free- Luckily, our body also creates radicals? What makes them bad? When a free radical steals an radicals can cause extensive dam- some of its own anti-oxidants. Because a free-radical molecule electron from a stable molecule, age. They attack and damage the However, most of our anti-oxi- has at least one unpaired electron, that molecule becomes unstable fatty acids in fatty proteins, and in dants come through the food we it travels through the body looking and begins travelling around the cell-membranes. 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FICTIONFICTION Hands On Trucking Part 24

By Edo van Belkom fresh stream of cold water run down his The Story So Far... leg and into his boot. The running water Before making a delivery of hardwood flooring aside, the ice felt good on the joint and to a big warehouse, Mark jumps from his cab and was doing a good job of keeping down injures his knee. Working through the pain, Mark the swelling. It was even helping to ease is told by the shipper that all the warehouse the pain to the point where he could al- workers are gone, so if Mark wants his truck most walk on it normally. That was all unloaded he'll have to do it himself. Mark well and good for now. It was getting up wants another load so he unloads it himself. tomorrow morning that he was worried His knee aches. about because it wasn’t a question of • whether he would be working tomorrow That night Mark bought two bags of ice or not – of course he would be working. and found a quiet parking lot where he The real question was, would he be able could sit in a lawn chair and ice his to stand the pain long enough to get him- knee. Over the course of the day the self through the day? knee had swollen to the point where it • looked as if it had been encased in a big Mark opened his eyes. He was comfort- red melon. And there was pain, too. Not able in bed and had enjoyed a good so much to walk on it, but to bend and night’s sleep. He turned his head and twist it. While he sat there with the ice on looked at the clock he’d set up in the his knee and the cold water dripping sleeper. It was just after seven. Enough down his leg, he couldn't put the leg in a time to get up, find some breakfast and comfortable position or one without be on the road by nine. pain. Any slight twist or pressure from He lay in bed a few moments staring But when he arrived at the ware- wanted to get the load off his truck and any angle other than straight up and at the ceiling, stretching his arms and house, the place was as deserted as it get back on the road. down created a dull aching throb. getting the blood flowing. So far, so had been the afternoon before. That had With a sigh and slight limp to his gait, ‘How in the world could I hurt my good, he thought. Then he tried a leg, no been close to quitting time, but this was he found the lift truck he’d used the day knee so badly just jumping down from problem. Then the other – Aahh! the first thing in the morning. before...and got to work. the truck?’ he wondered. A needle of pain shot through his “Where is everybody?” Mark said Because he was used to the way the But he knew it happened all the time. knee, feeling as if someone had put a aloud. pump truck operated, and was familiar He knew plenty of truckers who had nail gun up against the back of his leg “Oh, I thought I heard someone with the layout of the warehouse, the un- blown out their backs lowering the land- and pulled the trigger. here,” said the shipper from the day be- loading went a lot quicker than it did the ing gear or opening the barn doors on Gasping for breath, Mark tried fore. He was wearing different clothes day before. their trailers. And how many had moving the knee again. Slowly, this time, today, but they were as clean and as But as fast as the work was done, his sprained an ankle or even broken a leg inch by inch. There was pain and stiff- freshly pressed as the outfit he’d had on knee didn’t feel any better for it. The pain jumping down from the rear of a trailer ness and at first he thought he’d never yesterday. was back and he had trouble bending or off a loading dock? And what about make it out of bed, but slowly...very “Another load of hardwood," Mark and extending it fully. winter ice? Sure, roads got slippery in slowly, he was able to straighten his leg. said. “Twelve skids.” When he was done he gave a hard the winter, but so did the ground be- ‘How the hell am I going to work “Right,” said the shipper. “They go pull on the pump truck and sent it rolling neath your feet. today?’ he wondered. But the answer over there.” He pointed to a spot in the along the warehouse floor, not caring all And it didn’t just happen to truckers. was simple. He would just do it. He’d middle of the warehouse that had been that much where it ended up or what it Even professional athletes got injured work through the pain and if he had time cleared to accommodate 12 or so skids. crashed into. in the silliest ways. at the end of it all, maybe he could see a Mark waited, saying nothing. He found the shipper a little while later A year or so ago, didn’t that kicker for doctor about it. But even then, the doc- Finally, he had to ask. “Where are in his office snacking on a sandwich and the Arizona Cardinals, Bill Gramatica, tor’s advice would be to take some time your workers?” sipping a hot cup of Tim’s. celebrate a field goal with a jump only to off work to let the knee heal. But they al- The shipper shook his head. “One of “All done?” he asked as Mark land awkwardly on his feet and wind up ways said that, as if there were no con- them called in sick and the other one's appeared in the doorway. out for the rest of the season with torn sequences to not working. on lunch.” “Yeah,” Mark said. “I unloaded the cartilage and ligaments? And you're al- Mark worked the leg back and forth “What about you?” truck for you.” ways hearing stories of guys who threw and the more it moved the better it felt. He jabbed a thumb over his shoulder. “Great. I’m sorry about my guys not their backs doing odd jobs around the Eventually, it was working normally with “Office.” being here. It doesn’t happen that house or playing at home with the kids. just a hint of soreness. He could manage “When does your man come off often. You know, once in a while things The difference was that those guys the pain, but this was a long-term thing lunch?” come up and they need the time off.” had big fat contracts that were still paid that would be dogging him for weeks. “He started at six this morning and he “This is two days in a row.” out in the event of an injury. Even most Mark rolled out of bed and got ready just left. Said something about taking his “Is it?” company drivers had some kind of plan for his day. kid to the dentist, so...” “Yeah, it is.” that would help them make ends meet By nine he had another load of Mark could see where this was going. “Isn’t that curious?” while they were off work. But Mark was hardwood from Bud that needed to be “Never mind, I'll do it myself.” “Yeah," Mark said. “Curious.” an owner/operator, meaning that he delivered to the same warehouse he’d “Fine with me,” the shipper said, spin- He handed the man papers to sign. was the employee, the boss and the delivered to the day before. ning on his heels and heading back to The shipper signed them and said, company all rolled into one. If he didn't Hopefully, this time, there’d be ship- his office. “See you later.” work the company suffered, and if the pers there to unload his trailer so he Mark stood there, shaking his head. Mark took a step, winced as a stab of company suffered, then he might start could get a couple of loads in. If he How could this happen two days in a pain shot through his knee, and said, missing paydays. could manage three or four deliveries to- row? Part of him wanted to just wait and “Not if I can help it.” ■ It all came down to him...and his day, maybe he’d be able to take the next see if anyone ever came back from knee. He shifted the ice bag and felt a morning off to see a doctor. lunch, but the owner/operator in him – Mark Dalton returns next month in Part 3

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Page 46 TRUCK NEWS October 2009 TSQTSQ BOWMANVILLE, Ont. – The • economic downturn has dominat- Truck Stop ed headlines for the better part of Question a year, leaving numerous trucking How has the companies and their drivers in its wake. Adam Ledlow recession affected Many of the surviving compa- Managing Editor nies have had to scale back opera- your job? tions and streamline processes to adapt to the new economic reali- Steve ties. Many drivers have seen a de- Smith crease in miles – meaning a drop in pay – causing many to rethink over the past year. their expenditures in their home • lives as well. William MacCulloch, a driver Steve Smith, a company driver Others have lost their jobs alto- with Starship Equipment in based in Belleville, Ont., says he’s gether, which seemed unthinkable Alexandria, Ont., was forced out been fortunate to be basically un- just a couple short years ago when of his truck this past winter when affected at work during the reces- the trucking industry was strug- loads became scare. sion. glging to find qualified drivers. “I went back into construction, “It’s mostly steel and we do a Since the Canadian economy actually, for five months,” he told William lot of cement too. It’s been pretty MacCulloch appears to be turning a corner, Truck News. steady,” he said. Truck News decided to mark the On the home front, MacCulloch However, like MacCulloch, occasion by speaking with drivers has changed his spending habits Smith says he’s done his share of at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in to adapt to the new economic re- belt-tightening at home. Bowmanville, Ont. to see how the alities as well. all,” he said, adding that he’ll like- • recession has affected them both “Just a little bit more of the ly continue his frugal ways into professionally and personally leisure stuff we don’t do, that’s the future.

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Steven Abraham, a driver with Kriska Transport in Prescott, Ont., has been trucking for just 11 months but says he has seen the effect of the recession to a degree. “Freight isn’t moving as it normally moves, so (the recession) 2005 IH 9900i (2) T2000 KENWORTHS 1987-1990 Mack DMM 8 x 6’s approx. 1996 Peterbilt 378 has indeed affected (us),” ISX 475, 13 spd., 12/40 axles, For Parts. 350,000 kms., E6 275 hp, (1) 6 spd. (4) 8 3406 mechanical, 425 hp, 16718 trans., good tires, 1,000,000 kms. Abraham said, adding that busi- spd., CRD 92, Mack 44 diffs. $9500 ea. Super 40 rears, 3:90 ratio, brand new ness seems to be picking up now 24.5 Michelins, 48” bunk. $12,000. Call for details. compared to six months ago. Abraham says he is sure not to overspend since his income is not as fluid as it once was and plans to continue this habit until the up- turn is in full swing. •

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Lawrence Owen 2007 Peterbilt 379 Short Hood, 1998 FORD AT9513 C-15/475, 18 spd., DSR41 rear Pete air 52,000 lb. Rockwell, 3 way lock, Series 60/470 hp, Super 10 trans., 1994 IH 4900 DT 466/250, 10 spd., low leaf 3:08 ratio, new 255 70 22.5 Dayton hubs, 65,000 lb. Hend. 12/40 axles, 4:11 ratio, 1,000,000 hicube van, 3000 lb lift gate, tires, burnt in cab, branded salvage, Lawrence Owen, an owner/opera- kms., stainless air deflector. $6,500. 800,000 kms. $5500. 300,000 kms. spring, low mileage. $10,500. tor who hauls ingredients for ani- mal feed at a Leamington, Ont.- based farm, says business has been steady because “people still need to eat.” But just to be safe, Owen has scaled back the amount he eats at truck stops while on the road. “It’s a good habit to get into. 1993 IH 2600, N14 mechanical, 2007 Mack E7 1996 SERIES 60 ENGINE 1994 IH 8100 L10 280, 10 spd., It’s a lot of extra money to spend 15 spd., 20/40 axles. 400 h.p., 70,000 kms. $9000. DDEC 3, 430 hp, nice running 12/40 axles on spring, 26' van, takeout. $3,500. no reefer. $6500. out here when you could spend way less than that at a grocery WE BUY MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. store and get a cooler and have a CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY little microwave in the truck. I’m TRUCKS really getting ready to start as a Ask for more permanent thing,” he ■ JAMES or RON CASH OR added. BANK DRAFT 1248 McAdoo’s Lane CREDIT CARD PURCHASES ARE – Adam Ledlow is now on Twitter! SUBJECT TO A 3% PRICE INCREASE R.R.1 Glenburnie (Kingston) ON K0H 1S0 Join today and follow his tweets at twitter.com/adamledlow. pg 47 tn oct 9/11/09 3:34 PM Page 1

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