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Delivering daily news to Canada’s trucking industry at www.trucknews.com Natural gas a natural fit in Alberta By Jim Bray CALGARY, Alta. – Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Or, in the case of burning natural gas as a source of power for your trucks, was it the infrastructure or the trucks? If you ask Chad Porter, it’s a bit of both. Porter is vice-president and chief operating officer of Ferus, a Calgary-based “wellsite cryogenic solutions” company that is pushing the natural gas fuel envelope. Ferus jumped onto the natural gas bandwagon in March, landing with both corporate feet onto the leading edge of natural gas power for fleets and, to hear Porter tell it, there may be no turning back. It isn’t just about saving money, either; it’s about helping lead the got ourselVes a coNVoy: Trucks line up for the Manitoba leg of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special industry toward a preferred future. Olympics Sept. 15 near Winnipeg. A total of 141 trucks participated in the convoy. “Because we work in the energy industry,” Porter said, “this was one way of trying to create demand for a product out there – natural gas – A special effort for special atheletes that we really see the benefits of.” Porter said that, so far, Ferus is By Mark Lee country of my birth, I have to say and determination they overcome “really happy” with the two units WINNIPEG, Man. – Truck West that not a lot of coverage was given the obstacles they face and develop it’s been powering by natural gas. was on-hand Sept. 15 as well over to the Paralympics. skills in their particular field that “We’re still collecting data,” he ad- 100 trucks congregated for the In the ‘normal’ Olympics, ath - are better than most able-bodied mitted, “but we’re happy with the Manitoba edition of the World’s letes are sometimes household people could hope to achieve. performance as of today. We really Largest Truck Convoy for Special names – deservedly so, too. They So, I cannot think of a group of believe in it and think it’s the way Olympics. train very hard to make the most people more deserving of a con- of the future.” The goal was the same as at sim- of their God-given talent and voy in their honour than a simi - The pair of liquid natural gas ilar events across North Ameri- achieve superstardom for their larly disadvantaged group like the (LNG) Peterbilts Ferus has pur- ca, to raise funds and awareness endeavours. The athletes in the Special Olympians. The Manito- chased were brand new this spring, for the Canadian Special Olym- Paralympics on the other hand, ba convoy itself is organized and with factory installations. And if pic athletes. do not always have a talent – in supported by the motor carrier en- things keep going as they have with Having just witnessed the Olym- fact, they have just the opposite – forcement officers from Winnipeg. their trials so far, Porter said, “in pics, hosted brilliantly by the yet through incredibly hard work Continued on page 7 Continued on page 14 European trucking report InsideInside ThisThis Issue...Issue... Mark Dalton O/O Pages 30-31 • It’s a wrap: A report on the first Truxpo trade show to be held since it was purchased by new ownership. Page 9

• Meet Mr. Munden: We caught up with Greg Munden, new chair of the B.C. Trucking Association. Page 25

• Talking trash trucks: Navistar is rolling out a new refuse truck and hoping to revamp the entire market segment in the process. We take the LoadStar for a spin. Page 27

• Jim’s Brayings: Jim has lots to bray about this month, including a Manitoba truck pull where humans do the pulling. Page 38 Page 36

Reach us at our Western Canada news bureau To view list of advertisers see pg. 35 E-mail Jim Bray at [email protected] or call 403-453-5558 Careers: 7, 10, 12, 19, 20, 33 PM40069240

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Historical Comparison – Aug 12 Sales Monthly Class 8 Sales – Aug 12 Class 8 truck sales in August once again topped OEM This Month Last Year the previous year’s tally but this time the year-over- Freightliner 675 550 year increase was not as pronounced as in previous International 394 620 months. The 2,517 Class 8 trucks sold into the Kenworth 428 595 Canadian market in August was a little less than 100 Mack 209 110 units better than last year’s performance. That made Peterbilt 336 260 for the fifth best August since 1999 but was almost Volvo 271 193 900 units better than the 5-year average. Still, the Western Star 205 197 slower sales growth in August may be indicative of TOTALS 2517 2425 a slowdown in truck purchases for the rest of 2012. Historical Comparison – YTD Aug 12

Class 8 Sales (YTD Aug 12) by Province and OEM OEM BC ALTA SASK MAN ONT QUE NB NS PEI NF CDA Freightliner 411 517 166 417 2,406 861 241 100 24 10 5,153 Kenworth 447 1,815 275 162 744 727 88 00 0 4,258 Mack 70 286 146 88 616 282 49 25 0 10 1,572 International 116 539 57 196 1,433 647 119 60 24 45 3,236 Peterbilt 264 921 213 393 467 395 109 15 002,777 Volvo 163 208 84 184 1,125 461 79 54 052,353 Western Star 263 552 66 31 196 266 58 89 391,533 TOTALS 1,724 4,838 1,007 1,471 6,987 3,639 743 343 51 79 20,882

The Canadian and US economies may have slowed, particularly in manufacturing, but the economic recovery continues. Many industry experts believe the economic softening will impact Class 8 truck sales for the remainder of 2012. But so far, aside from slower growth in August, Canadian Class 8 sales remain strong. The 20,882 trucks sold after the first eight months in the Canadian market are more than 6,000 better than the 5-year average. To date, 2012 is the third best year for truck sales dating back to 1999. 12-Month Sales Trends Market Share Class 8 – Aug 12 YTD

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SAlES 1,873 2,606 2,663 2,511 2,113 2,151 2,937 2,597 3,166 2,861 2,542 2,517 Two thirds of the way into the year, Freightliner, last year’s Canadian mar- For the eleventh straight month, sales climbed above the 2,000 mark, reminiscent of the industry’s ket leader, is having a banner year, commanding a 26% share of Class 8 capacity boom years of 2005 to 2007. The 2,517 trucks sold in August do reflect the third consec- sales. Kenworth is in the number two spot for marketshare and enjoying utive monthly decrease since the highpoint of 3,166 trucks sold in May but they are still consider- the fact that its strong western network is able to tap into the stronger ably above the 2,000 mark. Our Transportation Buying Trends Survey found that 46% of Canadian western economy. Troubled Navistar International is at 15% share of the carriers expect to purchase new Class 8 trucks in 2012. Question is if most carriers are looking to market after announcing a change in direction with its engine technology

simply replace older equipment rather than add capacity, how long will the buying spree continue? and changes to its management team. Source: Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association

Chevron Global Lubricants.indd 4 12-10-17 11:21 AM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 5 able and conflicted segment of the Things aren’t always as we assume driver population and is exploiting these individuals for its own gain. November 2012, Volume 23, Issue 11 On Oct. 14, the Toronto Star pub- Our real anger and dismay should be Canada Post Canadian Publications lished a feature article exploring the directed at these criminals; yet they ISSN 0700-5016 – Truck West (Print) Editorial ISSN 1923-3531 – Truck West (Online) Indo-Canadian trucking community’s remain faceless and anonymous and Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40069240 ties to the drug trade. Comment so it is difficult to do so. 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be delivered in a timely fashion. B.C. to invest millions in infrastructure upgrades “Through federal-provincial co- operation, we’ve seen some criti- VICTORIA, B.C. – The govern- “Our goal is to see the entire that route.” cal highway improvements real- ment of British Columbia will be Trans-Canada Highway four- Louise Yako, BCTA president ized in B.C. over the past decade,” pouring more than $200 million laned from Kamloops to Alber - and CEO, says the province’s po - says Yako, pointing to projects in various capital projects across ta,” said Transportation and In- sition as the Canada’s gateway to such as improvements to Hwy. 1 the province, including the four- frastructure Minister Mary Polak. the Asia-Pacific depends on an through the Kicking Horse Can- laning of the Trans-Canada High- “We’ll be working with our fed- efficient transportation network yon. “Support from all levels of way from Kamloops to the Al - eral government to seek match - with capacity for growth. government is necessary to ensure berta border and the beginning ing funds to improve this corridor, “Container traffic through the our transportation system keeps of work to replace the George which connects our Pacific Gate - Port of Vancouver is poised to pace with the projected growth in Massey Tunnel, according to a way with the rest of Canada. And grow, but that growth potential Asia-Pacific trade.” n recent announcement. we’ve heard the concerns from the is constrained by Lower Main - “We are taking some very im - communities south of the Fraser land traffic congestion,” Yako portant steps to drive the BC River about congestion through said. “The new Port Mann Bridge, Jobs Plan forward,” B.C. Premier the Massey tunnel. My ministry Highway 1 expansion and South MTA has mixed Christy Clark told delegates at will engage these local govern- Fraser Perimeter Road will be a the annual meeting of the Union ments in the initial discussions huge help, but clearly the Massey reaction to of British Columbia Municipali- on what a replacement might Tunnel is a massive choke point ties. “By planning to replace the look like.” that needs to be addressed within provincial spending George Massey Tunnel and main- The B.C. Trucking Associa - a predictable timeframe.” WINNIPEG, Man. – The taining our commitment to com- tion (BCTA) welcomed the an - The BCTA says the transporta- Manitoba Trucking Associa- plete four-laning of the Trans- nouncement, saying that four-lan- tion projects will benefit Canada tion (MTA) has announced it Canada, we are supporting the ing the Trans-Canada “will not as a whole – therefore the federal is pleased with recent improve- communities that depend on them only benefit trade, it will improve government should join the prov- ments to Highway 10 north of and growing our economy.” the safety of all drivers travelling ince in ensuring the projects can Brandon. On Oct. 5, the provincial and federal governments announced that Highway 10 between the Trans-Canada High- way and Highway 25, a distance of approximately 15 kilometers, had significant improvements completed, including safer merg- ing enhancements, new service roads, paved shoulders, guard- rails and rumble strips. “It is always positive when governments make significant investments in infrastructure,” said MTA president Norm Blagden. “These improvements will make the roads safer for everyone to travel on, including our commercial drivers. “We rely on these roads for our business, and consumers rely on us to get the job done. Improvements to Highway 10 have been a priority for our members for a long time, and while there is still work to be done on that particular stretch of highway, this is a step in the right direction.” However, the MTA says it is less pleased to hear that the Province of Manitoba is considering cutting the snow-clearing budget this year. The provincial government is considering re- moving overnight snow clearing services on Highways 1, 16, 59, and 75, according to the MTA. “This is a safety issue first and foremost, as every Manito- ban knows that it doesn’t have to be snowing for snow to cause problems, blowing and drift- ing across highways. However, this is also a cutback that could have a negative impact on eco - nomic activity,” said MTA executive director Bob Dolyniuk. “These are major trade routes, and reducing snow- clearing services on them will impact just-in-time freight movements, especially those that rely on overnight service to rural communities within Manitoba. We are disappointed by this decision; we are also disappointed in how Manito- bans found out about this one, which was through the media, rather than from the govern - ment itself.” n

pg 06 tw nov v3.indd 6 12-10-18 12:19 PM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 7 cover story Manitoba convoy boasts most trucks of all Canadian legs Continued from page 1 them were there to show off their Chair of the committee is Offi- trucks, I’m sure – there sure was a cer Matthew Bassett. We managed lot of chrome on display – but most to get five minutes of his time dur- were there to show their support. ing, what was for him, a very busy There was a huge contrast in the day, to put a few questions to him. trucks taking part. One of the most The first question was why this unusual entrants and the one that particular charity? won the unofficial competition for Bassett said that as Canadians, the most blasts on the horn, was we are very proud of all the peo - the truck from Manitoba Hydro. ple that represent our country, but It was a little straight truck and the Special Olympic athletes re- the crew cab was full and those ally have the odds stacked against guys were enjoying every min - them. Not only do they have to ute as they mixed it up with the overcome their disabilities, but they big rigs. also have special requirements for The larger carriers were well-rep- training – sometimes ordinary gym resented. In fact, I don’t think there equipment is no good. was a single major Manitoba carrier “They need special stuff, this who was not represented. n ride of a lifetime: Special Olympian Cody Calcutt gets a memorable ride in all costs money, so we thought we a big rig at the Manitoba edition of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special could help them out with that,” Olympics. The Manitoba leg led the way, with 141 trucks taking part. Bassett explained. The final tally Of all the potential fundraising events to host, why a truck con- The following indicates how voy? Bassett explained that, in the many trucks participated, and Motor Carrier Enforcement Di- how much money was raised, at vision, they work closely with the each Canadian leg of the World’s carriers and drivers, contrary to Largest Truck Convoy for Special popular belief; it’s not a them vs. us Olympics: situation, they know that the over- New Brunswick: 40 trucks, whelming majority of drivers and $20,000 raised carriers are good guys. Nova Scotia: 57 trucks, nearly “An event like the convoy gives $19,000 raised us all an opportunity to work to - Ontario: 51 trucks, $42,000 gether and to send out a positive raised message to the public at large,” Manitoba: 141 trucks, more he explained. From the observ- than $65,000 raised ers’ point-of-view, it was a suc - Saskatchewan: 62 trucks, cessful marriage. There were 141 $45,000 raised n trucks in the convoy. A few of ready to roll: Trucks prepare to roll in the Ontario leg of the convoy.

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Castrol-Wakefield Canada.indd 1 12-08-14 9:27 AM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 9 british columbia here and I’ve had feedback from some exhibitors saying that, ‘Yes, Truxpo 2012: New beginning for old show it was quiet, but the results were By Jim Bray That didn’t mean they threw out dustry. And an expanded outdoor there.’ And at the end of the day, ABBOTSORD, B.C. – Truxpo, all the stuff that had made Truxpo exhibit area and ride-and-drive that’s what they’re looking at.” Abbotsford’s biennial truck expo, work in the past, though. program kept folk busy outside Master Promotions estimated opened under new management “The BCTA had a good model to the main venue – and it didn’t that nearly 8,500 visitors trod this year and, despite a somewhat follow,” Trendall said, “so we’re rain. through the Tradex turnstiles over lean turnout for the first two days, going to look at this first show Truxpo also featured a suck- the course of the show’s two-and- organizers say they’re pleased and tweak it from there. It’s hard ling pig barbecue and seemingly a-half days, sampling the latest with how the show went. for us to come in and just change bottomless hors d’oeuvre trays on wares from some 200 exhibitors The event, held at Abbotsford’s everything – and we didn’t want VIP night and special celebrity ranging from the big manufactur- Tradex Centre next to the city’s to change everything anyway. The guest Jamie Davis of the new Dis- ers to marketers of the latest add- airport, also expanded its focus BCTA has been great to their covery Channel show “Highway ons and gadgets designed to make this year, as new owner Master members, to the trucking industry Thru Hell,” which is shot on the a trucker’s life better. Promotions worked to broaden its as a whole, to the different brands Coquihalla highway east of Ab - Not surprisingly, Trendall and appeal beyond the core industry. that are here – so we thought botsford. Trendall says all these Master Promotions think their in- Master Promotions is no stranger we’d take that model and grow goodies were received well – es - augural outing behind the wheel to such trade shows, having op - from there.” pecially Davis’ appearance. of Truxpo was a success. And now erated the show in Moncton for One thing Trendall said Master “When he arrived, he was at that they have one under their many years. Promotions did this year was have one spot for an hour signing au- belt, they can start to look ahead But instead of merely operating a seminar component, which in- tographs,” he said. “People sure and see what, if anything, can be the show on behalf of the area’s cluded sessions on how to prepare liked him.” done to make the show even bet- trucking association, as is the case a truck for a DoT roadside inspec- Thursday’s VIP night and the ter next time. with Moncton’s version, they actu- tion, how to save fuel and reduce day following appeared to be Part of its plans include listen - ally bought Truxpo from the B.C. a fleet’s carbon footprint, as well sparsely attended, according to ing to its audience, which Trendall Trucking Association. as a pitch on behalf of natural gas the buzz on the show floor, but said will help drive any planned According to show manager Les power for vehicles. Saturday saw a nearly endless changes. Trendall, Truxpo presented an in- “We made more seminars for stream of visitors and a kind of “I will know more after our teresting opportunity for Master the general public and the pro - party atmosphere that may have post-op meeting with exhibitors,” Promotions. fessional drivers to learn more helped erase some exhibitor angst. he noted, “and we’ll send out a “It being Western Canada’s about the industry,” he said, “and Trendall admitted he heard survey, get their feedback, and largest trucking, transportation they were received in a positive about the turnout issue from some put it all together and say where and logistics show,” he told Truck manner.” exhibitors, but pointed out that do we go from here? How do we West at the exhibition, “we saw Also new this year was a Me - such shows aren’t just about the grow, how do we make it success- the opportunity to get on board dium-Duty/Private Fleet feature, number of folk heading through ful? It has to be a win-win for and help the industry out, and to which the promoters said helped the turnstiles. everybody.” make it even larger. The trucking make Truxpo an all-encompass- “Friday in the trade industry As for the attendees, Trendall industry itself is growing and we ing event for any class of work is always quiet,” he said. “People says a splendid time was had by saw the opportunity for owner/op- truck. There were also several are working. It’s normal and we all. “Everyone loves trucks, espe- erators and all the suppliers, man - “Recruiting Here” signs at some understand that. But sometimes cially kids with their families,” he ufacturers and dealers, to learn of the displays that helped guide you don’t look at the numbers, said. “If you’re in the trucking in - and grow with the show.” prospective truckers into the in- you look at the quality of people dustry, this is the place to be.” n

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pg 09 tw nov v3.indd 9 12-10-18 9:39 AM Page 10 TRUCK WEST November 2012 opinion EOBRs are fine, but should be accompanied by hourly pay It’s been a while, so I thought it Their wages over there are calculat- of international trucking changed was time for me to wade into the ed on the time it takes to do their and the British lost out, so I was EOBR debate once again. As usu- You say tomato, job, not on a random mileage figure stuck driving in Britain and it is too al, I heard something that triggered I say tomahto based on the cent-per-mile rate at a small with far too many people on my renewed interest in the subject. particular carrier. the roads for that to be enjoyable. The thought provoking comment mark lee There are some companies that Now comes the crazy part; I was that EOBRs ‘make the roads pay higher hourly rates than oth- swapped a life where I was paid safer, as proven in Europe.’ reach a speed where you could have ers, so it isn’t a communist-style by the hour – paid very well too – Now first things first, as a former an injury from a wreck and I fail blanket wage, and believe it or not, to work longer and harder for less inhabitant of Europe, let me just say to see the correlation between the there are really companies over money. There are so many things that things had changed dramati- Euro version of an EOBR and en- there that pay a very good wage. that can interfere with my earnings. cally during my 20-something years hanced road safety. As I see it, they Yet, their drivers work less than 40 Before, it didn’t matter what came on the roads over there. The roads haven’t made a difference at all. hours per week, and that would be in contact with the fan, my bank bal- themselves have changed to make As usual, the legislators are us- a three-day week to a lot of long- ance increased. Now traffic, weather, intersections safer. The trucks and ing half-baked theories to rein- haul drivers over here. As a driver, incompetence from dispatch or at cars have changed beyond recog- force their statistics. If rulemak- EOBRs and hourly pay are start- a shipper/receiver all mean my nition. They now have more safe- ers really wanted to improve road ing to look like a really good thing earnings suffer. ty features than you can shake a safety, they could find the answer to me. I am glad I made the move. I’m stick at, the whole alphabet soup of in Europe – but it’s not in the form I have spoken to drivers here far happier now and I love it over ABS, EBS, ASR, SRS, disc brakes of an EOBR. about the set-up in Europe. Their here. The job itself is so much better. and all that. In fact, the only things I am talking about paying drivers responses are usually the same: ‘If However, there are people in the they lack are a life jacket and a in the correct manner. The current it’s that good over there, why are corridors of power who are trying to parachute. method we use here is actually ille- you now over here?’ My answer may make my life a misery once again. Add to that the fact that traf- gal in Europe. You cannot encour- sound a little crazy, but it is what it They’re trying to fix something that fic volumes have increased to the age a driver to break the law by pay- is. I enjoy trucking – long-distance isn’t broken and if they get their way, point where it’s almost impossible to ing them based on miles travelled. trucking especially. The landscape they will achieve their goal of reducing truck-involved crashes. There will be no trucks wrecking out on the roads because there will be nobody driving them; after a few months of EOBRs and the current method of payment, truck drivers will not be able to afford the gas money to get to their terminal to go driving truck. Many drivers I’ve spoken to have told me this, and I believe them, but hold on a minute, how can that be the case? If a driver is drawing lines in a log book or pushing a button on an EOBR, the end result is the same, surely? Unfortunately that is not the case. Drivers may call it ‘flexibility,’ but let’s stop kidding ourselves, anybody who will lose money because an EOBR is forcing them to drive less is currently breaking the law. A lot of the same drivers also said that they want the 14/16-hour law scrapped. Why? They can only drive 11/13 hours, so why do they need an indefinite period of time in which to do that? Is it because they’re spending too much time at the truck stop? Is it because they’re fudging their logs under the current rules? Or is because their dispatch is inefficient? Or maybe because they spend too much time on the loading dock? In every single case, working longer hours to overcome this is part of the problem, not the cure. I’m quite fortunate; I have a good dispatcher, and we have good work that limits my time spent on the loading dock. I also have over 20 years of experience managing my time efficiently, so the current system works well for me, but I would also be able to adapt to any future legislation. We will be getting EOBRs, make no mistake about that. But they have to be accompanied by hourly pay if we want to drag the industry into the 21st century. n

– A fourth generation trucker and trucking journalist, Mark Lee uses his 25 years of transcontinental trucking in Europe, Asia, North Africa and now North America to provide an alternative view of life on the road. You can read his blog at www.brandttruck.com/blog.

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MACK_MDRIVE_01_CAN_TNews_Nov.indd 1 10/15/12 6:15 PM Mack Trucks.indd 1 12-10-16 11:29 AM Page 14 TRUCK WEST November 2012 natural gas Ferus the first Alberta fleet to buy LNG highway tractor

there’s always going to be increased ence to date.” Company uses mobile fuelling unit cost at that point until you can get Pushing the outside of the LNG to a manufacturing process that al- envelope means Ferus is also blaz- lows for economies of scale. We un- ing a trail in learning about other to keep trucks running in rural area derstand that and we see that com- associated issues as well. ing down in the future as demand “We’re also trying to deal with increases.” questions like what the repairs look Continued from page 1 da figures it can be a money-saver, In the meantime, Ferus thinks like,” he said, “and, so far, things 2013 we’ll probably purchase anoth- though, which would also make the the conversion is worth the cost, have been in line with what our exer 15, 20 or so.” fuel a money-maker for companies. and Porter says he can see moving pectations were.” That’s the egg, or is it the chick- According to the group’s report the company’s entire fleet over to Ferus’ LNG trucks are bought en? Regardless of which end of the Cheap Enough: Making the Switch LNG eventually. pretty well off the rack, thanks to food chain it is, Ferus is leapfrog- From Diesel Fuel to Natural Gas, “That’s our goal,” he said, “to Paccar having marketed natural ging the current lack of natural gas converting fleets to natural gas have our entire fleet converted over gas-powered trucks under the Pe- infrastructure by bringing its own could generate pretty significant to natural gas, as long as some of terbilt and Kenworth brands since fuelling stations on-board. savings: “Over a 10-year owner- the infrastructure falls into place. 1996. Models are available with ei- “Right now, we have portable ship period, the net present value We will be able to control a good ther nine- or 15-litre engines cur- fuellers that we can move around of savings is projected to be approxi- chunk internally ourselves, but we rently, and Paccar says that next from base to base,” he said, “so what mately $150,000 per truck, or nearly do need some other infrastructure year both Kenworth and Peterbilt we’ve done is situated these two twice the cost of the upfront premi- to fall into place as well. And Shell are planning to offer 12-litre natu- units at our Grande Prairie base be- um associated with the natural gas and Encana have talked about that.” ral gas engines. cause those (Grand Prairie-based) engine.” The Board estimates that Porter said that Ferus’ experi- And that’s about all the modifi- units go off-road into the field, ser- upfront cost at about $80,000, which ence to date has also helped to dis- cations Ferus needs, according to vicing drilling rig sites and that type is obviously a significant bite. pel some old wives’ tales about what Porter. of application – so they typically will “There’s things that we do from get back to Grande Prairie where an equipping perspective,” he not- they can refuel and get going the ‘We’re also trying to deal with questions like ed, “but typically they come from next day.” the factory ready and you can start Ferus’ portable fuelling station is what the repairs look like and, so far, things operations fairly quickly. What we basically a trailer filled with LNG do, and this is only ourselves, is that they spotted in their yard. have been in line with what our take a couple, maybe three weeks “We barricade it and protect it expectations were.’ because there’s other equipment we and then every night when we come put on the units, but whether it’s die- back, the trucks just pull up beside Chad Porter, Ferus sel or LNG they’re down for that it and fill up,” Porter said. period anyway.” It’s an interesting way to get Porter’s advice to anyone think- around the lack of other fill-up fa- While the Board claims a po- natural gas can and can’t do. ing about adopting gas with a min- cilities and it appears to be work- tential $15,000 saving per truck “I think there’s a lot of misnomers imum of, well, gas pains, is to do it ing well enough for Ferus that they per year over the decade of use, it out there that the trucks will be un- gradually. plan to expand. doesn’t all come from using cheaper derpowered,” he said, “but from our “I would do it like we have done “Until we have more infrastruc- natural gas. The report notes that: experiments so far – and I’ve had it: approach it on a small scale,” he ture, we’re going to try and control it “nearly half of these savings are in several different drivers driving the said. “Not everybody goes out and ourselves,” Porter said, “so we’re go- the form of fuel tax savings, as nat- units – there’s no noticeable differ- buys fifty or 100 of these right out ing to build another couple of porta- ural gas is currently exempt from ence in the power compared to the of the chute without testing it any- ble fuellers. We have a base in Red the equivalent of a road diesel ex- diesel.” He also said that drivers way, and we’re willing to work with Deer and this way we’d be able to cise tax.” have noticed that the trucks run a individuals who want to try one or control some of that ourselves.” Which means it’s at the govern- little quieter than the normal die- two. We’re willing to help fuel them The strategy may not merely be ment’s discretion – or whim, per- sel engines. with our portable fueller if we can temporary, either. “We do a lot of haps – whether or not these sav- As for the actual refuelling of work within the regions.” work in regions where there isn’t ings will be maintained. And we all the trucks, Porter says there are On the other hand, “if you’re a going to be a lot of infrastructure,” know how governments are rarely no problems unique to using LNG. highway hauler hauling from Toron- Porter said, “so we have to set up interested in increasing their reve- “Obviously, you have to be safe with to to Vancouver, it’s a little differ- our own to handle it. But along with nue…Still, right now, it appears to it,” he said. “It’s no different from ent story because then you have to that, we’re hoping we can help oth- be a good investment – as long as when you’re filling a diesel – you wait for all the other infrastructure er individuals or folks who want to you can find the gas. And even if don’t want the spout to fall out and across Canada.” try (natural gas), to expand into it governments gouge gas-gobblers in pour diesel all over the ground – and The old chicken and/or egg co- as well.” the future, the increased adoption though everybody has this concep- nundrum again. By that, Porter means that Ferus of the fuel could lead to other sav- tion of (LNG) blowing up, in liquid Even here, though, there appears is committed to helping other truck- ings anyway. form, LNG is quite safe. It’s when to be a light at the end of the tunnel. ing companies or drivers who want “We communicate quite close- it’s vapourized as a gas that it be- According to the Financial Post, to make the conversion to LNG, ly with the manufacturers,” Ferus’ comes a little more volatile. But as Shell plans to spend $250 million but who don’t yet have access to Porter noted, “and they see capi- far as fuelling is concerned, there’s on an LNG plant and a string of fill- the fuel. tal costs coming down. Obviously, no difference in fuelling time at all, ing stations, working with Flying J “We don’t want to get into the it’s an entry into a new market and so it’s been a very pleasant experi- to offer LNG from Fort McMur- fuel business,” he pointed out, “but ray, Alta., to Vancouver, B.C. The in order for us to try and get this Post also noted that Shell “eventu- moving forward, we realize we’re ally plans to deploy LNG technol- not only going to have to do some- ogy to power trains, ships and min- thing for internal purposes, but we ing industry engines.” know that if other people or compa- The company intends to make nies want to try it, we’ll need to help 300,000 tonnes of LNG a year, kick- support them in the short-term. But ing off production at “its first small- our goal is not to be like the Shell scale gas liquefaction plant at Jump- station on the corner.” ing Pound near the route’s halfway Speaking of Shell, the petro fuel point next year,” according to the giant appears to have some plans of Post. its own anyway. According to Por- Of course, and not surprising- ter, the company has announced ly, the push toward LNG isn’t only plans to put LNG infrastructure in about dollars; it’s also about going Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton, green. While natural gas is a non- “and possibly Grande Prairie and renewable resource, it’s plentiful Fort McMurray” as well. (which makes it cheaper), and it’s Gas goodness aside, there’s still also said to be cleaner than oil. no such thing as a free lunch – and All of which makes liquefied nat- converting a fleet to run on natu- ural gas appear to be the proverbial ral gas isn’t a cheap proposition. chicken or egg?: Natural gas trucks like this one are gaining more “win-win” scenario – as long as you The Conference Board of Cana- prominence in the industry, but fuelling infrastructure is still lacking. can find it. n

pg 01, 07, 14 tw nov v3.indd 14 12-10-18 12:54 PM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 15 opinion hundred drivers in its lifetime? trailers with four to six axles can be Although flatbeds enjoy a longer found with relative ease. Unfortunate- The small fleet’s dilemma life-cycle than vans, a longer usage ly, we all know of the impending GVW by a large fleet (likely with reduced restrictions coming to anything with As if there were not enough madden- maintenance cycles, at least in the past lift axles (long overdue, if we were being challenges to being a small carrier three years) may not be the used trail- ing honest). Any trailer you find will in recent years, probably the biggest er that you want either. From my own be mostly obsolete in a couple years. is rearing its ugly head lately. You’ve recent experience, good, late model Usually, at the end of my monthly survived the speed limiter debate. The used trailers are a scarce commodity. rants, I offer my pie-in-the-sky solu- EOBR debate continues, but I believe bill cameron – and quite likely overpriced. tion, but that won’t be happening this we have all conceded defeat on that I recently watched (admittedly im- month. I can’t create equipment that one, too. The expense of these units being the trucks most often seen on maculate) 2004 flatbeds go through an was never built. This is a problem that will, in time, be foisted on you, wheth- the side of the highway with the hood auction for 45% of the price of new, de- I am just reporting; unfortunately one er or not you carefully monitor hours- up and flares out? A lot of us don’t feating the financial benefit of search- that we are stuck with for at least five of-service. In time, all of the other ex- want to be the guy driving that truck. ing out used equipment. more years, until the next cycle comes penses and distractions may seem Trailers are a different issue, since If you need to pay that much for around. Unfortunately, a lot of us that quite minor, in comparison. Some of engines and emissions are not in- a nine-year-old wagon, any good ac- previously considered “new” to be a us have already been hit with a new volved, but the end result is the same. countant managing your write-offs four-letter word, may have to go that and predictable reality, as we all will in Good, late model used equipment properly can get you under a new trail- route in order to grow. n due time. If you are only a five-truck- hardly exists. After 2008, as with trac- er, costing you no extra in the long- or-less operation, and content to stay tors, new trailer sales plummeted. term. If you are a heavy-hauler, your – Bill Cameron and his wife Nan- that size, you are perhaps on a regular Large fleets kept their trailers for search for used trailers will be even cy currently own and operate Parks cycle of equipment replacement, and longer duty-cycles, perhaps up to the more interesting. With a booming Transportation, a four-truck flatdeck this issue won’t affect you. maximum 10-year age that the auto- Western Canada economy, B-trains trucking company. The company For the rest of us, we rely on late makers and Fortune 500 companies and tridem flatbeds are scooped up was founded in 1999 with a 20-year- model used equipment. If you are try- enforce. If you are a dry van outfit, do as soon as they hit the lot. old truck, rented flatbed trailer and ing to grow your company as the re- you really want a 10-year-old trailer For the Ontario-Michigan haulers, a big dream. Bill can be reached at cession ever-so-slowly eases, or simply that has likely been pulled by several despite the lack of B-trains, straight [email protected]. replace aging equipment, you are of- ficially in a pickle, because the equipment you require, maybe urgently, doesn’t exist. Start with tractors. Starting with 2007 units, the severe drop in fuel economy, along with a lot of extra maintenance, chased most of us away from buying new iron. Moving along a couple years, mileage improved slightly, but the added hassle of particulate filters, additional maintenance, and even, unfortunately, less reliability, still kept us at bay. For those of you who are willing to gamble, and wish to give a 09 or EPA2010 model a try, good luck. There aren’t many of them to choose from. With the lack of truck sales after 2008, even companies on regular replacement cycles are hardly flooding the used truck markets, so your choic- es are very limited. Any that are on the lot most likely came from large fleets. A truck from a large dry van fleet may not suit your needs, especially if you perform heavy-haul. Any truck newer than 2010 gets you into a pretty small window between new and used, but you are still deal- Any road, any load. ing with plenty of extra sensors, diesel 23,000 to exhaust fluid, and operating pressures and under-hood/under-body temper- 30,000 lb.* atures that scare the hell out of guys Capacity Models like me (who learned to drive on a mid- 70s R model Mack, a slightly different truck than is built today). LIGHTWEIGHT Remember the days when you Fusion Beam Design would be looking for a shoulder to pull over onto when the temperature gauge crept over 200 degrees? Turbo- SELF-STEER boost gauges in those days didn’t need AXLES to read higher than 50 lbs, a gauge that 20˚ - 30˚ Wheel Cuts a lot of new trucks would pin by mid- throttle. When the price of a muffler exceeds $1,000 now, because of its role in the emissions system, we old-school types get very skittish. Spec SAF CBX Suspensions for Multi-Axle Applications. As a result, many of us are rebuild- CBX Series Suspensions provide the complete package for SPIF ing pre-04 power units. With complete overhauls, paint, and sometimes compliant multi-axle trailer applications. With models ranging a complete frame-up, bumper-to-mud flap restoration, most of us old guys from 23,000 to 30,000 lbs.* along with a liftable self-steer option, prefer the slightly older equipment. there’s no road that can’t be traveled and no load that can’t be CBX Series Trailer Suspension If you rely on hired drivers, you may Systems – Available with be stuck with newer equipment, unless carried with a SAF CBX suspension. SAF Disc or Drum Brakes your driver pool’s average age is near or over 50. 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tales of ordinary By Harry Rudolfs Greatness he majority of truck drivers don’t get nearly enough recognition for the work they do.i ’m talking about the good ones who fly under the radar and comprise the backbone of the industry: trustworthy, industrious individuals who love their jobs and always give 100%; focused, dedicated drivers who won’t quit until the job is done and then will go back and Tget another load; top performers who come through day after day and expect no thanks other than a full pay packet and a secure job with a solid and honourable employer.

For these professionals, the work ethic is paramount. these are not whiners or doggers. these are highly skilled, ethical and responsible individuals of high moral fiber - decent people who would go out of their way to help someone in need, the kind of citizens we’d all like to have as neighbours or colleagues. You could trust your most precious cargo with drivers like these and be assured that they will do everything they can to get it delivered safely and on time.

Truckers are ‘life smart’ Good drivers are Years ago I did a ride-along with Officer Bettina Schwarze of the Northumberland OPP. At the always in demand time, she was a truck inspection officer patrolling Most of the truckers I interviewed for this article a section of Hwy. 401 that was known to be like to work 60-70 hours per week. Nothing can particularly wild. She’s now a 20-year veteran stop these guys and gals except maybe illness on the force, but I suspect she still has her or old age, and even then it might take a pry bar commercial driver’s licence. As I recall, she’d to get them out of the truck. It’s not unusual for even occasionally drive truck on her days off, drivers to have one full-time job and supplement just to keep tuned into what was going on in the it with agency work on the weekends. trucking world. Farnell is 66 and estimates he’s logged three “I’ve always been interested in police work and million miles and 50 years accident-free driving. trucking,” she said. “I’m lucky enough to be able He could retire now, but he’s doing renovations to combine the two.” on the house so he’s working three days per In those days, she was known by her CB handle week. His brother, cut from the same cloth, is Goldielocks and had great rapport with truck still driving truck at 73 years of age. drivers in her area, and probably still does. She Cecil Steffensen estimates he’s also done mentioned a number of occasions where truck about three millon miles. He’s a lease/operator drivers had assisted her in shutting down the who lives in Moose Jaw, Sask. hauling B-trains highway, or with other police matters. In one case, for Westcan Bulk Transport, mostly throughout trucks helped slow down an intoxicated driver. In Alberta and Saskatchewan. Typically, Steffensen another incident drivers kept her appraised via CB stays out 13 to 15 days at a time, working 70 radio about the progress of a wrong way vehicle. hours the first week then taking a 36 hour reset “They’re up and down the highways and see that gets him home at the end of the second week. so many things,” she said. “Often they’re the first Then he takes four or five days off and starts the ones to come on an accident.” process all over again. Schwarze paused for a minute to think before Steffensen admits that the job has a hold on telling me what she likes about truckers. “Most of him. “I miss it when I’m not driving,” he says. the good truck drivers are very humble. They’re While truckers love to truck, they do have life smart. I’ve always admired people who could to make sacrifices in terms of family time. deal with practical situations.” Denis Champoux of Corbeil, Ont., is an owner/ operator with Laidlaw Carriers. He hauls heavy of the other vehicle. van loads (up to 80,000-lb payloads) throughout Sometimes heroics are “I had run right over him, so I looked under Ontario, Quebec and Michigan, mostly in the the truck, but the car was 80 feet down the road north country. part of the job facing backwards and on fire.” Champoux’s job keeps him out all week. Driving up and down the highway system for a Farnell grabbed his fire extinguisher and living, drivers often find themselves faced with cleared out the smashed glass on the driver’s side situations that require a combination of level- with his gloved hands. But the other driver was headed thinking and bravery. Last year, Mel a big man, around 280 lbs, and he was pinned in Farnell was pulling a loaded trailer for Tupling the car. Farms Produce, packed to the hilt with potatoes “I thought he was going to die, and he could have ,along Hwy. 9 near Orangeville, Ont. It was about very easily,” recalls Farnell. “My fire extinguisher three in the morning and there was almost no couldn’t put out the fire and the floorboards were traffic. on fire. I told him that he was going to have to help Suddenly he noticed an oncoming car cross me or he was going to burn up. To this day I don’t over the centre line driving towards him. Farnell know how I got him out of that car.” swerved onto the shoulder to avoid the collision, Farnell was recognized and cited for his quick- but the oncoming vehicle also headed that way. thinking and courageous actions. His wife Janet He pulled back into his lane at the same time, he tells me on the phone that the accident didn’t stop thinks, that the driver woke up. The automobile Mel from working. driver tried to pull his car off the shoulder, and “You’d think someone would take some time drove directly into the front of Farnell’s rig. off after something like that, but not him,” she Farnell’s truck had jackknifed and was leaking says. “His company got him a new truck and he fuel, but his first concern was for the occupant was working the next day.” Mel Farnell receiving the Goodyear Highway Hero Award in 2011.

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Typically he gets home Friday night or Saturday around Toronto. He commutes a long way morning and departs again on Sunday night. from his home in the Kawartha Lakes There is a little bit of sadness in his son’s voice where he sleeps a few hours in the when I ask him about his father being gone all afternoon, then packs a sandwich and tales of those years and missing his school functions, etc. a thermos of coffee, and heads back “Yeah, it was tough sometimes,” says 17-year- to work. old Matt Champoux. “But he works hard for us.” Andy makes top dollar hauling Denis Champoux thinks that having an heavy payloads but works empathetic spouse and family is an important part of extremely hard for that money. By Harry Rudolfs the equation. “I’m lucky to have an understanding And he wouldn’t ever consider wife,” he says. “Sometimes I get home and almost giving up his lifestyle or his home ordinary have to go out again right away. And then there’s in the country. He and his wife greasing and fixing the truck on your day off. I’m bought their woodlot home because it lucky to have my son to help me with that,” he reminded them of where they used to adds. live in British Columbia, and because the Start ’em young. Many of today’s veteran drivers started out at a fishing is excellent in dozens of lakes and Rediscovering the very young age driving their father’s trucks. rivers nearby. Greatness Their kids have grown and are scattered about The trucking industry has traditionally drawn the country, so the couple have weekends to Canadian dream drivers from farming or heavy equipment themselves. You can usually find them booting Immigration has always been the lifeblood backgrounds. But the demographics are changing about in the bush on their ATVs, or more likely of the trucking industry, dating back to and rural populations are in decline. As the angling for trout or pickerel in some honey hole. the late 1850s when William Hendrie hired population of senior drivers reaches retirement Over coffee, Andy speaks quietly and measures Scottish teamsters right off the boat to handle age, the traditional renewal base has dried up. As his words in a Henry Fonda-like manner. He his wagons and dray horses. A century and a the above examples indicate, career truckers are describes in detail how he loads a four-axle trailer half later, Canadian carriers have usually exposed to their profession at a young age, so he can legally scale 90,000 lbs. But no, he been relying on overseas but this doesn’t happen much these days. Home- doesn’t want his name used in the story. drivers to fill the empty grown Canucks are less inclined to get behind the “I know my job inside out and I don’t really care seats. Recruiters wheel for a myriad reasons. if anyone else knows about it. One thing I can tell actively hold job you, though, is that you’ve got to love what you fairs in other do, or you shouldn’t bother doing it,” he says with countries to pre- Why truckers truck a gleam in his eye. qualify drivers, and Truckers know why they truck, but it’s hard to special provincial express in words. Some will tell you it’s the programs make it easier to fast-track new freedom that comes with the job, but others would drivers on work permits towards citizenship. say it’s more than that. Earlier waves of immigrant communities Micheal Todd Rosenau of Calgary, AB, known often saw trucking as a stepping stone to another by his handle ‘Motor’ to his friends, thinks that it’s profession and only stayed long enough to get the camaraderie that keeps him coming back. He’s another job. But this is not so much the case another driver that started driving young, learning these days. Many newcomers consider trucking to shift gears in the yard of his grandfather’s as a desirable career and have no interest in trucking firm. working at anything else. “I love being a truck driver,” he says. “Every Sukdev Virk came to Canada from India day is a change from the day before. Sometimes I in 2001 and got started driving truck in 2003. can’t believe that I get paid to do this.” Trucking was a natural fit with his farming Unlike many others who dedicate themselves to background in India. the profession and go unrecognized, Rosenau was “Trucking is the first and last thing I ever honoured for his service to the industry and his wanted to do,” says the 31-year-old new community last year. He was the recipient of the Canadian. Truck News Owner Operator of the Year Award. Virk has been with Meyers Transportation But not all drivers are interested in stepping into Service for five years, starting as a company the spotlight. Take the case of Andy (not his real driver and then buying a truck and getting a name). This guy would have been perfect for this position on the highway board. He likes to work feature since he has all the attributes of a dedicated 60-hour weeks and he’s extremely proud of his professional. Andy works 12-hour shifts delivering Michael Todd “Motor” Rosenau was a former recipient of the 2007 Kenworth T600. Virk mentions that he was concrete barriers to highway construction zones Truck News Owner/Operator of the Year Award. recently pulled around the back of the weigh scales, but the MTO officer took one look at the ® immaculate condition of the cab and waved him Shell Rotella Celebrates Canada’s through. Executive vice-president Roman Slugocki of Meyers speaks glowingly of Virk’s work record. hardworking truckers “Sukdev has worked his way through any and all job assignments with a smile and friendly disposition often with positive feedback from the customers...there is no job that he would refuse nor any shift including weekends and holidays,” he says. “I wish we could clone him.”

Start ’em young! Truckers usually discover they love this job at a young age. Champoux started out driving with his father on bush roads hauling logs. “One day my father threw me the keys and said, ‘You drive.’ That’s how I learned to drive on logging roads,” Champoux recalls. Fifty-three-year-old Paul Watts of Tweed, Ont., started even younger. His dad worked in a gravel pit and had him driving a 35-ton Euclid truck at nine years of age. Watts really enjoys trucking and has had a 32-year career and owned a couple of trucks. These days he drives for Kriska Transportation, where he’s been for 13 years, the last three as a company driver. “I made more as an owner/operator, but at least I don’t have to pay it back at the end of the year (in taxes),” Watts says. Mel Farnell receiving the Goodyear Highway Hero Award in 2011.

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least, prevent a surprise tax bill. are between 60 and 70 years old You’ll want to do this periodically and who are receiving a CPP Early CPP and your tax bill because rules change, and these pension. changes may affect how much tax Early payout, you owe. more tax How will changes to CPP affect you? One of the issues we’re talking with clients about this year in - PRB is intended to increase your I’ve always said that as I near volves the Canada Pension Plan retirement income. Even if you retirement I’m going into a line (CPP). The federal government are drawing the maximum retire- of work where every customer is has made revisions to CPP that ment benefit under CPP, any con- happy. Like car sales. Everyone Tax Talk take effect gradually from 2011 tributions to the PRB will be paid who buys a new car drives away to 2016, but one important change back to you. happy. A new vehicle looks right, SCott taylor started this year. However, if you’re 60 or old - feels right, every thinga-majiggy As of Jan. 1, 2012, there is no er, working, and receiving CPP, works when you push the right but- to pay your taxes. No one brushes longer a work-cessation test for these changes involving CPP and ton. Your wife hugs the salesman their fingers across a freshly pre- CPP benefits. That means you can PRB are why your 2012 tax bill because she’s so happy. pared tax return like it’s leather receive a CPP retirement pension will likely be more than your 2011 Heck, she might even hug you. upholstery. starting at age 60 while you keep tax payable was. You, of course, are pretty sure you All people ever want to know is working. Let’s say you showed CRA a got a good deal, but who knows? why they owe so much more tax If you do, however, you have $30,000 income on your 2011 tax You’re driving a brand new car! than last year. to continue making CPP contri- return and expect to do so again In the tax-filing business, cus - There can be many reasons, and butions on your employment or for 2012. Your total tax payable tomers only rarely come away a good accountant should be able self-employment income. These will be $2,624 higher due to your happy. We can do great work to sit down with you and draw up contributions go toward a new CPP contributions. That’s enough planning and organizing but at a strategy to help you reduce your post-retirement benefit (PRB), to make you unhappy and call your the end of the day you still have tax obligation – or, at the very created for working people who tax preparer, isn’t it? For sole proprietors, if you’re between 60 and 65, CPP will be GET calculated and payable on your self-employed income when your PAPERYOUR 2012 federal income tax return is filed in April 2013. You will need to increase your tax installment because your tax bill will be higher for 2012 because of this. If you are between 65 and 70 and work while receiving your Western Canada’s Trucking Newspaper and Equipment Buyer’s Guide CPP pension, you’ll be able to choose whether you want to make CPP contributions or opt out. When your 2012 tax return is filed, you or your tax preparer can indicate your decision. If you use a tax preparer, make sure he knows whether you want to pay more into CPP or not. For incorporated owner/opera- SUBSCRIBE tors, if you’re between 60 and 65, MOVING? you and your corporation must READING SOMEONE continue or restart to pay into REQUALIFY? CPP through the new PRB pro- ELSE’S COPY? Send us your new address gram. 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Challenger.indd 5 12-10-17 11:04 AM Page 20 TRUCK WEST November 2012 safety But the unique demands hardly end once the livestock is loaded. If it’s their last ride, let’s make it their best ride Different cargo can make a big difference in vehicle dynamics. Cattle, Livestock haulers face unique challenges when handling ‘cargo’ for example, have a higher centre of gravity than pigs. The need to leave As challenging as different catego- Valuable information like this is a cushion of space around any cat- ries of freight can be, you could say openly shared by industry groups tle means that the animals can also that livestock shipments are a dif- such as the US National Pork Board shift like the fluid in a tanker when- ferent sort of animal. Ask the Expert or the Ontario Farm Animal Coun- ever the truck turns or brakes. Livestock haulers work with- cil (OFAC), www.farmfoodcare.org. Every stop or start will require in one of the most regulated seg- jason shiell A little flexibility can also go a more space than a dry van. ments of the trucking industry. In long way. Animals that are wary To compound matters, many of addition to the on-road rules gov- ten equipped with a little more than of a ramp or set of stairs might be these shipments involve routes that erned by provincial highway traffic a pig board and some patience when more easily moved onto a middle are far away from a well-serviced acts or the US Federal Motor Car- guiding freight which has a mind of deck. And those that are initially highway, along narrow dirt roads rier Safety Administration, they its own. wary about stepping onto the trailer that are flanked by steep ditches. face the oversight of groups includ- A clear understanding of an ani- might be quicker to hop on-board The hazards themselves can be ob- ing the US Department of Agricul- mal’s personality can make a big dif- after other animals are loaded. scured by snow and ice long after ture (USDA) and Canadian Food ference in loading procedures. Pigs, Of course, pre-trip inspections in- main routes are cleared. (It’s why I Inspection Agency (CFIA). Prov- for example, are easily spooked and volve a few extra steps when work- always took a few minutes to kick inces and territories pile their own have a natural herding instinct. They ing with living freight. Drivers with the snow off the edge of a laneway rules on top of the CFIA’s Health will generally move back if a small these specially designed trailers – before approaching a property for of Animals Regulations – Part XII, board is placed in front of them, and equipped with features such as non- the first time). which govern every shipment. shift forward if the board is placed slip floors – are expected to ensure The careful trip planning does And while dry freight is loaded behind their shoulders. One stub- the animals have fresh bedding, are not end there. Something as sim- with forklifts or pallet jacks, the born animal may resist at first, but well divided, and secured behind ple as a stop at a wrong barn could drivers involved in this work are of- it will eventually follow the others. latched gates. lead to an extended delay if the equipment has to be washed down to isolate any diseases and meet bio-security rules. Meanwhile, this living, breathing freight needs to be monitored along every route. Squealing pigs that are pressing against the sides of a trailer on a hot summer day, for example, may be competing for a cooling flow of air and need to be hosed down. Drivers also need to remain aware of the environments where the deliveries are made. I remember one plant where fans from the barn could blow heat onto a parked trailer, and that was compounded by the fact that the parking area left little room for air to circulate. Cold weather presents its own challenges. Animals have been known to bunch together in an effort to stay warm, but those at the bottom of the pile could suf- focate. This makes the insulating value of winter panels particularly important. And when it comes time to unload the freight, truckers who move the livestock deserve some protection of their own, and that can come in the form of personal protective ap- parel such as hard hats, safety boots, masks and work gloves. They also need to be aware that every action can affect the reputation of their entire industry. Animal rights activ- ists, armed with nothing more than a cell phone camera, could capture images taken while a driver is strug- gling with his cargo, and post the video online for everyone to see. Indeed, safe handling practices can’t be sacrificed when working with a stubborn animal. I know one livestock hauler who put the entire process into this perspective: “If it’s their last ride,” he said, “let’s make it their best ride.” n

– This month’s expert is Jason Shiell. Jason is a senior risk services consul- tant for Northbridge Insurance, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the trucking industry as a driver, certified fleet driver trainer, risk manager and more. Northbridge In- surance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer built on the strength of four companies with a long-standing history in the marketplace and has been serving the trucking industry for more than 60 years. You can visit them at www.nbins.com.

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By Lou Smyrlis five years old. That means carri- see uncertainty be a hamper on mobility rate (the fraction of LAS VEGAS, Nev. – US freight ers looking to update their fleets growth, but I don’t think we will the US population who moved volumes will likely go “sideways” need to finance $105,000 of the go over the fiscal cliff.” in the last 12 months) is down over the next few months as the sticker price for each truck where- The housing market drives a to 12% from the historical aver- US economy suffers through a as before the recession, with lower good deal of activity for motor age of about 18%. That indicates slowdown, according to Ameri- prices for new trucks and better carriers and there are some posi - people are not improving their can Trucking Associations chief prices for used, they would only tive signs there, said Yun. Home economic situations and moving economist Bob Costello. have to finance $45,000. As a re - sales are stabilizing, albeit at a to bigger homes and better neigh- “As far as freight volumes go, sult, many small carriers are turn- low level. Housing starts are also borhoods, Yun explained. the trucking economy is pretty ing in two trucks to purchase one. improving, but still remain well The other area of concern: mixed right now,” Costello said • A slow growing and still vola- below the historical average. much of the housing activity is during the All Eyes on the Econ - tile economic rebound is making “It’s welcomed that the housing coming from investors rather than omy panel at the ATA’s annual carriers nervous about large in- market is improving, but it could new home owners. Many young conference. “Some groups, like vestments in new iron. be better,” Yun said. families with good credit are tank truck and flatbed, are doing “I think equipment is becoming There are a couple of wor - still being denied by the lending very well, while, conversely, you the new diesel fuel for the indus- risome trends, he added. The institutions. n have other areas like dry van that try. It has the potential to drive are underperforming.” more capacity out of the industry. Costello spoke alongside Law- Some fleets with older trucks may Driver pay not answer to driver shortage rence Yun, chief economist and have a hard time hanging on to senior vice-president of research drivers who are concerned about dilemma, US fleet execs claim at the National Association of Re - (the impact of older equipment altors, and Gregory Daco, senior on) their CSA scores,” Costello By Lou Smyrlis driving more attractive? Leathers economist at IHS Global Insight. said. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Driver pay said it’s not easy to come up with Costello shared ATA research For carriers to consider making may be an important issue, and a number. which shows freight volumes from larger investments in new equip - perhaps the one that gets the There are 140 different pay September 2011 to August of this ment, they have to feel secure most attention when addressing packages in his company rang - year are up 0.5% for large TL and about the direction of the econ - the driver shortage, but it’s not ing from around $30,000 for a LTL firms, but down 4.6% for omy. But Daco from IHS Global the best answer, according to a first year driver to up to $60,000 small TL carriers. Tank freight didn’t have particularly encourag- panel of US trucking executives for experienced drivers on diffi- is up 6.6% and flatbed freight is ing news about the state of the US speaking at the American Truck- cult runs. up 5.7% during this timeframe, economy. He expects US GDP to ing Associations (ATA) Manage- But here is where it gets com - while temperature-controlled grow 2.1% this year and to slow ment Conference. plicated: “There are places in our freight is down 0.6% and dry van to 1.8% in 2013 as the economic Placing drivers in quality equip- network where people are mak- down 2.6%. recovery is dampened by an ex - ment and getting them home more ing $30,000 and the turnover is If freight volume growth does pected slowdown in Chinese eco- often are just as important, if not almost zero. It could very well be slow, one thing that will help mo - nomic growth and continued re - more so, than raising pay, said that the highest paying packages tor carriers is that capacity re - cession in Europe. Derek Leathers, president and in my fleet may be the ones most mains fairly tight. Costello said “The economic outlook is good COO of Werner Enterprises. needing of incentives,” Leathers that capacity in the LTL sec - but not great,” Daco said. “The Werner reworked its network said, explaining that it’s the com - tor and for large TLs is up just US is the best looking horse in to get more of its drivers home plexity of certain runs that deter- around 1% compared to Decem- the glue factory.” on a weekly basis. Back in 2008, mines turnover. ber 2011 but down about 1% for Costello’s outlook was more only 38% of its drivers were get - He also questioned the wisdom small TLs. And when looked at muted. He said that better than ting home on a weekly basis; now of industry thinking of moving to- over a longer time frame, going expected growth would be a sur- it’s up to 71%. Werner hires a lot wards pay by the hour for drivers. back to the pre-recession days of prise and that the risk of slower Dec. 2007, capacity is down about growth – or worse, a return to re- 5% for large TL, about 9% for cession – were more likely. An - ‘It could very well be that the highest paying small TL carriers and about 12% other area of concern for Costel- for LTL. lo is the “sharp deceleration in packages in my fleet may be the ones “I don’t want to give the impres - manufacturing orders” which, he sion it’s really tight out there, but believes, will limit manufacturing most needing of incentives.’ if the economy were to surprise us output and put a damper on truck Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises on the upside – with, say 3% GDP volumes in coming months. growth for several straight quar- “The biggest risk to trucking ters – we would not have enough would be a backslide into reces - of drivers out of driving school so “It’s dangerous to disconnect trucks to handle the correspond- sion either because of the collapse its turnover rate is around 85%, how drivers are paid from how ing increase in freight,” Costello of the Euro, or more likely, uncer- but getting more of them home the carrier is paid. Shippers will said. “This speaks to the contin - tainty related to the “fiscal cliff” on a weekly basis helped keep the continue to want to pay us by the ued threat of our current quanti- at the end of the year,” he said. turnover rate from climbing higher, mile,” Leathers said. tative driver shortage of 20,000 to “It is very likely that Washington Leathers said. What would help with both re - 30,000 drivers potentially getting simply punts on resolving the is - “This is hard work that we are cruitment and retention is reduc- worse in the future.” sues surrounding the fiscal cliff asking them to do and I would ar- ing the upfront training costs for The average age of a Class 8 into 2013, thus eliminating GDP gue that with the new generation new drivers, which can range from truck in the US is now up to seven growth to less than 2% until late it’s not just the trucking they don’t $4,000 to $7,000. years – the highest since such has in the year.” want to do; it’s the hard work they Yet the panel also heard there data been collected. During the The “fiscal cliff” Costello is don’t want to do,” Leathers said in is a drastic drop in government boom times of the previous de - referring to is a combination of explaining that concentrating on funding for truck driver training. cade, the average age was around expiring tax cuts and new gov - more home time also helps with The panelists were also not too four to five years. With so many ernment spending reductions, recruitment. keen on leveraging technology as older trucks on the road result - which would take about $422 Kevin Burch, president of Jet either a recruitment or retention ing in higher maintenance costs, it billion out of the US economy or Express, agreed that pay is not the tool. makes sense to anticipate a push to 2.6% of GDP. If US politicians most important factor in driver Burch questioned how fleets update equipment. But, Costello fail to take action to prevent the retention. He said how a carrier can spend millions on dispatch explained, that push is being coun- US from reaching this fiscal cliff goes about recruiting drivers goes software yet spend no time train- tered by several factors: by the start of 2013, Daco esti - a long way towards reducing the ing dispatchers how to commu - • The average price of a Class mated it could take 0.1% off his likelihood of turnover. nicate effectively with drivers? 8 truck today is about $125,000, GDP growth projections for the “Drivers want to be told what They didn’t see automated trans- thanks to the added cost of meet - next year. they are going to be doing and missions as particularly helpful ing the latest engine emissions “We need Congress to act. The how they are going to be doing either. regulations. That’s a sizeable in- current lame duck Congress could it eye to eye. There are too many “Deciding to focus on switch - crease from the average $95,000 probably kick the can down the companies passing the buck,” ing to automated transmissions sticker price back in 2006. road to July 2013 so the new Con - Burch said. on a large scale would be more • At the same time, the average gress can deal with it, but kick - Yet even if driver pay is not the dependent on the resale value of seven-year old tractor may have a ing uncertainty down the road top issue, it is still a critical one. the trucks because we don’t see resale value of just $20,000, com - doesn’t take away uncertainty,” The panelists were asked what them as a big draw for recruiting,” pared to $50,000 had it been only Daco said. “You will continue to a carrier needed to pay to make Leathers said. n

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November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 23 fleet news opinion dog in countless ads, as stuffed toys Bison wins ATA’s and on posters. The marketing team Happy Birthday, Bulldog! at Mack has done a wonderful job top safety prize in maximizing the bulldog legacy. One of trucking’s most widely rec- There’s even a life-size version made WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison ognized symbols celebrated a birth- Publisher’s of a sand material that at first glance, Transport has been awarded the day earlier in the month. The Mack you’d swear is the real deal. American Trucking Associa- bulldog turned 80 on Oct. 11. Comment The bulldog was certainly a hit tions’ (ATA) President’s Trophy I had the pleasure of meeting at Truxpo, Truck World, and at Rob Wilkins for its outstanding safety record the old guy when I dropped by the every other truck show I’ve seen and programs. Mack booth last month during the him at. They are indeed a unique For the second consecutive Truxpo show. He was, of course, the killed in a Navy airship crash in 1933 breed, and this one has taken on a year, Bison has attained the low- centre of attention. Busy chomp- so he never understood the impact his celebrity status. est US Department of Transpor- ing on ice cubes, he was groomed little creation had on the breed or the I doubt bringing my dog Maddie tation recordable accident rate in and looking like he had just left the brand. It was that same year that his (a golden retriever) to a show would its division and mileage category: Abbotsford Spa for Paws franchise. bulldog began appearing as a hood or- have the same impact as Mack’s 100 million mile line-haul. Bison If there were any lady bulldogs in nament (which also functions as a grip Hank the Tank bulldog. also received the ATA’s Safety attendance, they wouldn’t have to open the hood) on Mack trucks. Young or old, I believe you’d be Improvement Award for its re- stood a chance. When I first started in the business, hard-pressed to find anyone in the duction in workplace accidents I did a little background research two of my sales associates had bulldog trucking industry that doesn’t asso- and injuries. into my little buddy – okay, I admit, desk ashtrays. Very cool. Maybe inap- ciate the bulldog with a Mack truck. The awards were presented it wasn’t hard since we published propriate in today’s society but back Happy birthday, Mack Bulldog. during the ATA’s Safety and this information on our Web site – in the early ’80s it wasn’t uncommon Your dad Alfred would be very Human Resources National Con- and found that a gentleman named to smoke in the workplace. proud of you! n ference and Exhibition. Alfred Fellows Masury, a Mack em- I believe the ashtrays were part of “We are proud of our people ployee, carved the bulldog figure some sort of promotion that Mack – Rob Wilkins is the publisher of who lead the industry in safety out of a bar of soap back in 1932. was running at the time. Truck West and can be reached at practices and management, es- Unfortunately for Alfred, he was Over the years, I’ve seen the bull- 416-510-5123. pecially our professional drivers who play a major role in road safety,” said Garth Pitzel, director of safety and driver development at Bison. n Caravan wheels into Winnipeg WINNIPEG, Man. – Caravan Logistics, in partnership with Ris- dale Transport, has opened a new terminal in Winnipeg. The new location, which joins Caravan’s Oakville, Ont. head office and Vaudreuil- Dorion, Que. locations, combines 450 sq.-ft. of office space with 15 trailer spaces available in the yard. “We are excited to announce the opening of our Winnipeg office as it represents an amazing opportunity to develop a local footprint in the growing markets of Western Can- ada,” said Caravan Logistics president John Iwaniura. “We look forward to continuing to deliver our quality services to our customers and expanding Caravan Logistics’ service presence across Canada.” The terminal is located at 68 Ber- gen Cutoff Road in Winnipeg. n

Mullen announces northern oil and gas partnership OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mul- len Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understand- ing with two northern business partners to provide oilfield services, transportation and logistics services in the Sahtu Settlement Area of the North- west Territories. Its partners include HCI Hold- ings and Red Dog Mtn. Contract- ing. The companies have agreed to jointly develop oil and gas fields in the region over the next number of years. The MOU has resulted in the formation of Canol Oilfield Ser- vices, which will operate as a standalone company, with Mullen being a 45% stakeholder, the companies announced. n

Client: IMPERIAL OIL Docket: IMP-2365 File Description: CVL Consumer Print Ad Date: SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 Size: 7.875”x10.75” (1/2 PG ISLAND) Colour: CMYK Publication: TRUCK NEWS OCTOBER pg 23 tw nov v3.indd 23 This ﬁ le was prepared by T 403.539.2000 F 403.264.2705 12-10-18 9:56 AM Page 24 TRUCK WEST November 2012 industry It’s time to wake up to obstructive sleep apnea compliance requirements

Driver wellness is an increasingly their commercial drivers. are some of the key ones: important issue. It is recognized as With growing evidence of a return If I adopt a sleep apnea program, such in the report from the CTA Industry Issues on investment, some carriers have vol- will I run afoul of Canadian labour Blue Ribbon Task Force on the untarily established an OSA program laws or union contracts?: You could Driver Shortage. for their drivers or are looking at doing if you don’t design your human re- And, it is behind the motivation DaviD BraDley so. Others will wait for government to source policy correctly. Will the sleep for CTA developing a testing and regulate. And, this is likely to happen apnea firm knocking on your door treatment program for obstructive program, not only would a company sooner than later, at least in the US. assist you with that? The CTA-OSA sleep apnea (OSA) amongst truck be able to retain a productive and val- In a speech in September, Anne Canada program is already working drivers. Yes, we were also concerned ued employee, but you could give that Ferro, administrator of the Federal with a leading national law firm to en- about what would happen to Canadi- driver his life back. What could be bet- Motor Carrier Safety Administration sure that these issues are properly ad- an cross-border carriers if the Amer- ter than that in terms retaining good (FMCSA), confirmed what most of dressed. icans moved to regulate sleep apnea drivers? The carrier’s motivation is not us already knew – the agency is busy How am I going to screen all my testing and treatment. to identify drivers with OSA to weed working on new sleep apnea guide- drivers for obstructive sleep apnea?: We don’t want the industry left high them out; just the opposite, in fact. lines, to be introduced by December You could use the Canadian medical and dry, such as it was when drug test- CTA has partnered with OSA Can- of this year. The guidelines are very system. However, the average wait ing was introduced in the 1990s. And ada (program administrator) and Pre- likely a precursor to a regulation man- time for an appointment with a sleep of course we were concerned about cision Pulmonary Diagnostics, a Tex- dating OSA testing and treatment. clinic ranges dramatically from prov- the growing number of post-accident as-based company which has already Regardless of whether a carrier is ince to province. lawsuits being aimed at carriers where screened over 40,000 drivers in the planning to voluntarily adopt an OSA In some provinces the wait time for sleep apnea is a factor. US, to develop a full-service program program or wait until the requirement an initial appointment can be four to But there was more to it than that. created exclusively to assist Canadian for such a program is mandated, there six weeks in regions where the services The major reason was a strong feeling trucking fleets in implementing, ad- are a number of questions that carri- are underutilized. In the more popu- that it was the right thing to do – that ministering and monitoring obstruc- ers should also be asking themselves lated areas where demand is high, wait by getting a driver with OSA into a tive sleep apnea programs for all of and potential service providers. Here times can easily extend to six months or more. Moreover, in the overnight clinics, two separate appointments are required to obtain an initial diagnosis and prescription. The CTA-OSA Canada program does not rely on sleep clinics. In fact, those drivers that need to be tested never have to leave their own bed. Drivers are screened at your facilities, tested using the latest mobile diagnostic equipment, and if diagnosed with OSA they are equipped with a CPAP machine and mask, all within 72 hours. Okay, I’ve tested my drivers and identified those with sleep apnea and equipped them with the appropriate machine; I’m done right?: No. The sleep apnea program supplier should be providing you with a monitoring system that will be fully compliant with both US and Canadian legal requirements. If you are not monitoring compliance (in other words, you are not sure if the driver is complying with the prescribed treatment) you are leaving your fleet exposed. OSA Canada will offer clients multiple monitoring options and personal assistance to ensure compliance. (Let’s say, for example, the CPAP mask doesn’t fit your driver. No problem. OSA Canada will keep fitting him and replace the mask if required to make sure he is comfortable and using the equipment). Does my maintenance shop need experts who can fix these machines and deal with maintenance issues?: Not with the CTA-OSA program. If there’s a problem with the machine or mask, they’ll be replaced, no questions asked. And, they have a scheduled maintenance program, which means no inventories and fuss or worries for you or the drivers.

There are no doubt many other questions you will be asking yourself when planning your OSA testing and treatment program and choosing a service provider to work with. If you would like to find out more about CTA’s program, contact OSA Canada by call - ing 289-337-9629 or by visiting www.osacan.com. n

– David Bradley is president of the Ontario Trucking Association and chief executive officer of the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

pg 24 tw nov v1.indd 24 12-10-18 9:52 AM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 25 british columbia out there in the system, but may be turned into an operating business Getting to know: Greg Munden when someone has a problem with another NSC number.” Munden said they’re also work- The BCTA elected a logger from the B.C. Interior to head ing with the government on fixing the NSC’s rating system for operating carriers. the association. Will the fresh perspective pay off? The BCTA has also had success working with governments on rules By Jim Bray that will be applied across the west- LANGLEY, B.C. – The newly-elect- ern provinces and “making sure that ed chairman of the British Columbia our interests in B.C. are covered off Trucking Association (BCTA) hopes in the agreement they’re working on,” to help bring more focus and per- Munden said. spective from the B.C. Interior to the Perhaps the main focus over the organization. past couple of years is TransLink, Not that Greg Munden thinks it has Metro Vancouver’s regional trans- been lacking so far, but he sees op- portation authority. portunities for even more outreach “We are sought out on new Port beyond the Lower Mainland to help Mann issues,” Munden said. “Our make the group more relevant and opinion is looked to on tooling issues attractive to members and potential and things which are now becoming a members alike. concern to industry and probably the The third generation family public at large. So we’re fortunate that trucking company operator lives in our reputation is such that the govern- Kamloops, and brings that perspec- ment is looking to us for feedback and tive to his new gig. And he comes opinion before enacting something.” by it honestly. Munden said the BCTA is also in- “My grandparents started haul- volved with other provincial associa- ing logs back in 1967 in and around tions that have similar interests, such Savona,” he told Truck West, “and a as the B.C. Ready-Mix Concrete As- short time later we spread into Ka- sociation and Central Interior Log- mloops and have really been doing ging Association. “We’ve kind of that ever since.” spread our wings a little bit in terms Munden’s dad and uncle eventual- of where we can help the logging as- ly took over the business, split it into sociations,” he said, “particularly on two and, after they retired, it was split policy regulation, quad-axle rate re- further, into three separate businesses duction issues and the like. They look he and his two brothers now operate. for our help there.” So it’s sibling rivalry now, as they The association is also doing well compete with each other? Not really. at recruiting new members as well as “The log hauling business is a lit- expanding its reach: Greg Munden, chair of the BCTA, says the servicing its existing base. tle different than the over-the-road, association will broaden its horizons to better represent the interests of all the “Retention is incredibly important cutthroat typical trucking operation,” province’s truckers. to us,” Munden said. “Making sure Munden said. “We share facilities and that we serve the people well that are work together a lot. Our wives are all make sure that we reach out beyond comeback, after several challenging already members of the BCTA. But involved, so it’s a real family affair.” the Lower Mainland area.” years. “The industry is tentatively we see a big opportunity to reach out Munden’s fleet consists of 27 trucks It isn’t as if the association hasn’t optimistic,” he said. “Some sectors – as companies considering growth may based in Kamloops and a Merritt op- done that traditionally, he pointed such as the logging/forestry side – are have the justification or the need for eration the company acquired last out, but “being from the Kamloops seeing a huge resurgence of business information and the other things we year. It also includes a log harvest- area, I always thought we can do even and opportunity, and talking to my can provide. We can offer compa- ing division with a contract for West more of that. So if I’m pushing the colleagues in certain sectors, they’re nies that aren’t already members Fraser Timber. association in any direction, it’s to seeing some of the same stuff.” some really good value.” “We cut about 175,000 metres make sure we reach the membership The other side of the coin is that Besides the abovementioned per- a year and do a bunch of our own all over the province.” the comeback is sure to exacerbate sonnel issues, Munden sees the big- hauling for that,” he said. “It’s kind Munden is pushing for such dis- the driver shortage that Munden said gest issue for the trucking industry of an interesting mix, but it seems to tance outreaches as offering Web- has been kind of hidden because of over next two years as how new equip- work for us.” based training, or “outreach programs the economic downturn. ment will affect the people who use it. Munden also comes by his service or day conferences that are out in oth- “I’m sure that if you surveyed our “The new technology in the trucks to the BCTA honestly. “My dad was er areas.” He noted that there’s one membership that would be probably and equipment is a concern in terms involved for quite a few years on the such conference – focusing on driver one of the big impediments to tak- of emission regulations, diagnostic board and I’ve always had an inter- wellness – scheduled for Kamloops ing advantage of opportunities and systems, sensors, things that are are est in being involved in the indus- in early November, and he hopes to growth,” he said. “It’s going to be all coming out on the new engines,” he try beyond just owning a company; see more “because I think at times about the people, and those compa- said, “so uptime and driver satisfac- I guess in some ways, trying to give – right, wrong or otherwise – some nies who find a way – or a different tion as a result of that are a fairly big back if possible.” members haven’t felt that close. It’s way – to bridge that gap are going to concern to the industry.” Munden Sr. left the BCTA when a provincial association; I just don’t do very well over the years.” He noted that the industry faces he started getting out of the business, know if we couldn’t do more to make Munden said the BCTA itself has another set of new rules in 2013 and, and son Greg said the organization sure that message is out there.” been fortunate to have very little turn- while there may not be a lot of hard- asked him to get involved “to kind The organization is also looking over to date, with “some really strong ware changes, “there are certainly of take over what he was doing with into exploiting today’s technology as people on the policy and communi- a bunch of sensor changes and how them.” From there it was a steady pro- a way to help get those outside the cations side.” those sensors are going to react and gression from board member to alter- Lower Mainland more involved. Still, Munden expects that as the the tolerances that they’re set at.” nate executive member, then eventu- “We’ve talked about video con- economy comes back and companies And since the 2010 engines end- ally to vice-chair before, as he put it, ferencing – and we actually have the look for new opportunities, it will also ed up impacting the industry both in getting “the honour of being asked to equipment now to do that,” he said. result in the BCTA’s resources being downtime and in trying to attract and chair the association this year.” “We have also talked about making stretched. retain people, “we’re really looking His two-year term will lead into a our board meetings available publicly “We’ll probably be looking for peo- for the manufacturers to make these term as past chair, after which he not- to members who want to see what’s ple to help shore up the back end of next-generations robust and to allow ed self deprecatingly: “I think they’ll happening at that level.” our association as we take on more the equipment to run even when it’s kick me out; they’ll have had enough The BCTA also has one “out of membership concerns, more advoca- slightly out of spec’ – at least allow us of me by then.” Langley” board meeting per year. cy work,” he said. to get somewhere and get it looked Munden takes the helm of an or- “It’s good,” Munden said. “You As for the advocacy work, “we’ve after without shutting us down,” ganization he says is strong but, as get out and see and talk to people been spending a lot of time on Munden said. “That would help a lot.” with the industry itself, not without you otherwise wouldn’t.” It seems National Safety Code Reform,” Munden hopes trucking compa- challenges. to work, too; Munden reported that Munden said. nies will realize that there’s strength “Under Paul Landry, the BCTA last year’s Kamloops meeting was the “There’s been lots of concerns in numbers. “Use your association,” grew to be a well-respected asso- most well attended they’ve had. raised with the workings of the is his advice. ciation,” he said, “and the role I’ve Munden thinks the province’s Code and how many unused Nation- “We’re here, we’re available, the played has been to really push it to trucking industry is poised for a al Safety Code numbers are floating staff is there to assist you.” n

pg 25 tw nov v3.indd 25 12-10-18 10:54 AM Page 26 TRUCK WEST November 2012 opinion its drivers’ health and well-being with comprehensive wellness programs. Driver health and wellness: A fine balance Take CPx for example, which has I recently checked my Canada Call- tate Cancer Canada, and the Canadi- been honoured by the B.C. Medi- ing notes to see what we were talk- an Breast Cancer Foundation as well. cal Association with the Council ing about five years ago, the first year Voice of In Abbotsford, the absolute on Health Promotion Award of Ex- of our twice-weekly gig on the Dave the O/O star in our booth was Life Clinic’s cellence for the company’s wellness Nemo show on SiriusXM radio. It HealthChek station that measures programs. The very cool HealthChek won’t come as any surprise that many Joanne Ritchie blood pressure, heart rate, weight, kiosks are just the tip of the iceberg. hot topics on the list – costs, rates, reg- BMI, body fat, and blood oxygen. This company takes the health and ulatory burden, and the ubiquitous up to the plate (or away from it) and The main message we’re trying to wellness of its drivers and staff very driver shortage – are still top-of-mind focusing on making their own health bring to drivers with our wellness ac- seriously. Walking Club members issues today. and well-being a priority. tivities is that it really is possible to track their steps with state-of-the- But one thing that almost no one Our driver wellness activities at steer away from a long-haul lifestyle art pedometers and are rewarded for was talking about five years ago was Truck World in Toronto last spring of poor food, weight gain, and dete- meeting their goals; healthy break- driver wellness. Wellness programs were such a hit that we replayed them riorating health. There’s no denying fasts and lunches are available for certainly weren’t on the list of en- at Truxpo in Abbotsford in Septem- that the sedentary life of an over-the- drivers at company terminals on Fri- ticements carriers offered in recruit- ber. In both cases, we teamed up with road driver is a litany of compromis- days. And there probably aren’t too ing ads, and when they talked about the Canadian Diabetes Association es in diet, nutrition, and exercise. many terminals where bowls of fresh fitness, it was all about regulatory (CDA) who put together remarkable Add stressors like heavy traffic, tight fruit and healthy snacks are part of compliance. crews of volunteers: nurses, dietitians, schedules, and fatigue, and it’s not the decor. Happily, that’s changing. Many of and pharmacists. They did blood sug- hard to believe the research that sug- Another company that gets a the trucking magazines and radio ar testing, checked blood pressure, in- gests the average lifespan of a profes- thumbs-up from us for its commit- shows feature regular columns and troduced drivers to an abundance of sional truck driver is 61 years. ment to improving the health of its commentary on the importance of nu- practical health and wellness infor- In addition to a driver’s willpower employees is Erb Transport. The New trition, exercise, proper rest, and phys- mation, and dispensed great swag and a resolve, though, a key factor in Hamburg, Ont.-based company was

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pg 26 tw nov v3.indd 26 12-10-18 10:55 AM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 27 road test In the refuse truck market, a new star is born Navistar acquisition of E-Z Pack brings total integration to the business By James Menzies also allow the chassis and body TOOELE, Utah – One man’s to communicate more effectively, trash is another’s treasure, partic- providing benefits such as the abil- ularly if that other man is in the ity to notify operators when a light business of hauling trash away to is out on the body via a message landfill sites and recycling depots. displayed inside the cab. The part- Or, for that matter, in the busi- nership is also great news for In- ness of selling and servicing refuse ternational dealers. Refuse trucks trucks. With that in mind, Navistar typically cost $20,000-$25,000 per International has barged into the year to maintain, providing a new refuse truck market with the im- revenue stream for dealers. pending launch of its new low cab E-Z Pack, based in Lexington, forward LoadStar. Constructed of Ky., currently owns about 7% of the stainless steel, the LoadStar has refuse truck body market and man- been designed to better withstand ufactures a variety of rear, side and the highly corrosive and punish- front loaders. When the acquisition ing refuse truck environment and is concluded, the body will still be it also boasts a number of driver- offered on other truck makes while friendly features that will make it Navistar will offer alternative bod- new player: At only 6,000 units a year, the LCOE refuse truck market isn’t popular with operators. ies as well on its LoadStar. huge. But Navistar made a hefty investment in hopes of taking a big bite out of it. More importantly, however, On the track Navistar has recently acquired re- ately appreciated the large, flat other materials.” fuse body manufacturer E-Z Pack As for the LoadStar, it is sure to floor area, which is unencumbered Stainless steel is 40% stronger with an eye to completely chang - earn plenty of attention among re- by steering wheel or floor-mount- than galvanized steel and 62% ing the way refuse trucks are sold fuse truck owners and operators, ed pedals. stronger than aluminum, Gilli- and serviced. Currently, waste which tend to be a 63-37% split be- The view from the cab is phenom- gan claimed. Owners will need to collection companies tend to buy tween private collection companies enal, thanks to a 3,000 sq.-in. wind- be mindful that it requires a self- trucks and bodies separately, and and municipalities, respectively. shield, the largest in the class. The etching primer when paint repairs then must have any problems at- I recently had the opportunity Mack TerraPro provides slightly are necessary. tended to by either the truck or to drive a Mack TerraPro, Autocar better forward visibility, but overall, Interestingly, when the Load- body dealer. ACX-64 and Peterbilt 320 as well the LoadStar offers an impressive Star is first launched in July 2013, This arrangement often results as the new LoadStar on a make - field of vision. It also boasts a tight the only power option will be the in finger pointing, a shirking of re- shift course at Miller Motorsports 40-degree wheel cut, so operators Cummins ISL G natural gas en- sponsibility and for the operator, in- Park near Salt Lake City. The can safely navigate a cul de sac with- gine. Diesel offerings will follow creased downtime and frustration. LoadStar was a dual drive con - out having to put the truck into re- four to six months later. Through its acquisition of E-Z Pack, figuration (left hand, right hand verse. Nothing good can come from Gilligan said Navistar’s transi- announced earlier this year and to and right stand-up drive configu- reversing a trash truck in a residen- tion to selective catalytic reduction be consummated in February, In- rations will also be offered), and tial neighbourhood. (SCR) technology within its own ternational will now be able to sell was fitted with a 40-yard E-Z Pack LED lighting, which lasts 10 engine line threatened to delay the a fully integrated refuse truck with front loader. times longer than incandescent rollout of the LoadStar, and since body and then provide one-stop At this point, there’s little I can bulbs, is standard inside and out up to 50% of the refuse truck mar- parts and service shopping for cus- say about the performance of the of the cab. ket will soon be powered by natu- tomers. E-Z Pack wins too, thanks LoadStar, since the truck I drove It was a warm day in Utah when ral gas, the company opted to in- to instant access to International’s was a prototype and as such, still I drove the LoadStar, so I appre - troduce its NG version first. expansive dealer network. had some wrinkles that will be ciated that the air-conditioning Currently, one in four refuse Jim Rogers, vice-president of ironed out before production com- was highly effective, thanks to the trucks are powered by compressed sales and marketing with E-Z Pack, mences. The fan was constantly on, truck’s industry-leading 14 vents. natural gas, E-Z Pack’s Rogers said the partnership will revolu- giving no real sense of interior noise The LoadStar is the only trash noted, and that’s expected to climb tionize the refuse truck industry. and the steering was stiff, again a truck to offer tilt and telescopic to 33% next year and 50% by 2015. “From this day forward, we’re byproduct of its prototype status. steering and it boasts a spacious, “We originally planned to launch changing the business model in What I can attest to, howev - 92-inch wide cab. Power locks and with the MaxxForce 9, 10 and 11,” North America,” Rogers said. er, is its operator-friendly interi- windows are available – not to Gilligan explained. “We changed “We’re going to integrate the body or and ease of entry and egress. spoil drivers, but to provide a flat our engine strategy and moved into and the chassis together, provide The 16-inch offset step height al- door panel and reduce the likeli- the SCR realm and we didn’t want one-stop shopping for our custom- lowed me to climb easily into the hood of operators’ coveralls get- to delay this program. Our customers and they’ll have service like cab through a large door with a ting caught as they climb in and ers started telling us they’re look- they’ve never seen before.” 90-degree-plus opening. Well-po- out of the cab. ing at natural gas harder every year. Previously, Rogers said, the re- sitioned grab handles made climb- The cab itself may be the Load- We didn’t want to slow down the lationship between body builder ing in and out a piece of cake, Star’s strongest attribute; it’s made launch of this truck.” and truck manufacturer was prac- which will be a luxury for single of 4100 stainless steel. The low cabover engine (LCOE) tically non-existent. operators when applicable. In con- “The biggest thing about stain- refuse truck market is relatively “The only time we’d talk to each trast, climbing in and out of the less steel is that it’s almost im - small, with just 30,000 such trucks other is when we get into a finger Pete 320 took some athleticism mune to perforation,” said Steve sold in North America over the pointing exercise and the poor cus- that not all trash truck operators Gilligan, vice-president, vocation- past five years. The segment leader tomer is sitting in the middle say- possess. The Mack and Autocar al marketing with Navistar. “If is Mack, followed by Autocar and ing ‘I just want my truck to run’,” fell somewhere in between. you scratch it, it’s not going to con- then Peterbilt. With its partnership Rogers admitted. Once inside the cab, I immedi- tinue to perforate like some of the with E-Z Pack and rugged, driv- There are other benefits to the er-oriented design, International new marriage as well. Installation hopes its LoadStar will be one of of the E-Z Pack body onto an In - the front-runners in this segment ternational LoadStar chassis will International LoadStar spec’s: in the years ahead. be simplified thanks to Interna- Model: International LoadStar 6x4 The truck itself is very well de - tional’s Diamond Logic electri- Body: E-Z Pack Front Loader (40 yard) signed and the benefits of com- cal system. The truck and body Front Axle: 20,000-lb Meritor MFS-20-133A plete integration between the chas- will each have a wiring harness Front Suspension: 23,000-lb Spring, Taper Leaf sis and body are difficult to ignore. designed to plug into each other, Rear Axle: 46,000-lb, Meritor RT-46-160P Add to that the comfort most In- providing a plug-and-play solution Rear Suspension: 46,000-lb Hendrickson HMX-460-54 ternational dealers have with bid- that Rogers said could slash in half Transmission: Allison 4000, six-speed automatic ding on municipal tenders and it’s the typical mounting time of 60- Engine: MaxxForce 11, 390 hp easier to understand why the com- 80 hours. Fuel Tank: 80 gallon pany is so enthusiastic about jump- Navistar’s highly regarded Di- Loaded Weight: 39,460 lbs n ing into a relatively small market amond Logic wiring system will segment. n

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But Channel 19 comes alive when The CB radio is deeply entrenched in the trucking culture. there’s a wreck or an emergency. This week I heard about a truck here’s a look at the rich history of the CB radio and why fire that had closed Hwy. 401 half an hour before I got there. The CB can be invaluable during road reports of its death may have been greatly exaggerated. closures. The scanning function on the The modern trucker has an array CB at home. radio picked up all kinds of pri - of communications technology at The home base sets were rarely vate conversations on other chan- his or her fingertips. I’ve heard one turned off. nels. It’s nice to hear so much estimate that half of long-distance On-Road Editor At the time, it was an exciting French spoken; the francophone drivers carry laptops, 80-90% have new way to express oneself and truckers running the corridor usu- cell phones, and some even pack harry rudolfs whole families enjoyed the technol- ally contact each other on Chan- iPhones. ogy. Housewives would chat with nel 12, while Channel 10 is used This is not to mention compa- trucker. each other and exchange recipes. as a call channel in Quebec. ny-issued equipment like satel- The stereotype of the rugged, The next afternoon the 401 was We’re moving into an active lite-tracking, electronic on-board frontiersman-like trucking hero finally re-opened. Since my truck time of sunspot activity and some recorders (EOBRs) and two-way caught the public’s imagination, was wrecked and impounded, I instances of skip these last few radios. and was reinforced by Holly- arranged for a ride with a Cana- weeks have been notable. But the faithful CB remains an wood which cranked out movies dian Tire trucker back to Toronto Recently, I’ve picked up signals important part of the highway like Convoy and Smokey and the – and all of this done over the CB. from big radios in Napa Valley, driver’s tool kit. Bandit, and TV series like Mov- I remember him clearly to this Calif., Flagstaff Ari., and even Ja- One would have thought this ar- in’ On. CB radios and the accom- day, his handle was “Peter Goat” maica. A friend of mine who runs chaic and low-tech device would panying jargon gave everyone a and he owned a classic Dodge a 50-ft. dipole antenna connected be obsolete by now, if nothing else chance to discover their “inner cabover, which were becoming to software on his computer, reg - because of the nationwide fetish trucker.” rare, even back then. ularly picks up calls from Europe for hands-free devices. But al - CB stores sprang up overnight One has to remember how per- and the South Pacific. most universally across the con- and the units sold like hotcakes. vasive CB culture was in those It’s worth noting that many of tinent, jurisdictions have granted In 1978, another 17 channels were days. Signs along the highway the home base operators have exemptions for the commercial use added to the original 23, for a to - informed us that the police were moved on to “freebanding,” uti- of two-way radios. tal of 40, which is how it remains monitoring Channel 9. lizing frequencies usually slightly The CB is still the best way for to this day. Over the years I can recall re - above the allotted 40 channels. truck drivers to communicate The innovation of single side- ceiving a couple of calls from the The practice exists in a kind of with each other while they’re roll- band allowed the splitting of OPP from their big towers along “grey area” assigned to other ra - ing down the road. those 40 channels into upper and the 401 warning of road closures dio services, including HAM. But I suspect that the Ontario lower modes, giving discerning or wrong-way vehicles. The advantage of freebanding government’s recent five-year ex- users more distance and clearer “It never went away,” a techni - is that it gives one a clear channel tension wasn’t done because they frequencies. cian at Durham Radio in Whitby, that can reach much further than admire CB radios. During the blizzard of ’78, when Ont. told me. the limited range of the standard Rather, business communica- a huge weather bomb blanketed Truckers are his steady cus - 40 channels that are awash with tion tools like two-way radios and eastern North America, I was tomers, and he estimates that his static. mic phones fall in this category stranded in Woodstock, Ont. My company sells several CBs per Typically, freebanders will and a disruption in these services little Hino wouldn’t run after the day, and they usually repair a few make contact on the international would be unthinkable. van had been almost split in half during the same time. call frequency 27.555 Mhz (slight- This should give the industry by a grocery chain tractor-trailer And the demographics of CB ly above CB channel 40 at 27.405 and equipment suppliers more that ran into the back of me. culture has shifted as well. The Mhz), and move to another fre - time to solve the problem of It was bitterly cold and the 401 big manufacturers like Uniden, quency to chat, somewhere above hands-free microphone use. was a wrecking yard with three- Galaxy and Midland are still in Channel 40. Bluetooth technology has been foot drifts between the rubble. Of business but the pie has shrunk. It is strictly illegal to transmit a boon to drivers wanting to talk course a major catastrophe like Cobra Electronics, for instance, on the 10-meter band without a and drive, but FCC regulations this sparked the snowmobilers no longer makes home base units. HAM radio licence, and this ac - prohibit the use of wireless mics and CB clubs in Woodstock into Instead they’ve turned to aug - tivity drives the licensed opera- during CB operation (Canada action. menting the basic 40 channels by tors crazy. is in lockstep with the FCC on Earlier in the day, I’d borrowed adding Bluetooth and weather Enforcement is lax in this neth- this one). a Schneider driver’s CB and man- channels. erworld, though, and some truck- A few products are currently aged to finagle an invitation from And yes, they still offer a Chan - ers have tricked out their sets. available for hands-free CB trans- a home base operator who offered nel 9 flip switch for “emergency Freebanding is a growing phe - mission, but these are wired so - me a place to stay. communications.” nomenon and has attained a cult- lutions with remote microphones So that night, when a front-end For this story, Cobra sent me like status among some truckers. and buttons, not activated by loader and a passenger van came its 29XL model with Bluetooth, Years ago, you had to be an Bluetooth. down the highway to take us all which is a souped-up version of its electronics whiz to figure out how So for the next five years (in to the Blandford Mall, I talked a standard 29 model. It paired eas - to access these frequencies. But Ontario, at least) truckers will be snowmobiler into giving me a ride ily with the factory-issued CB aer- the process is much easier nowa - able to grab the microphone and to that address. ial package in my 2012 Volvo and days, and all you need is a high- yap away to their heart’s content. For the next day-and-a-half, I I was getting 8-10 kms of range on end set that can easily be convert- And really it’s nothing different stayed with a young couple and the highway. If it was a permanent ed by snipping a wire. There’s also from what they’ve been doing their kid in a Woodstock town- installation I’d connect it to an a huge black market in this field, for more than 40 years: talking house. They weren’t prosperous external speaker, but the existing just check online. about Smokey bears, road condi- (the young man was a gas pump speaker was adequate enough for Lastly, if you’re really inter- tions and whether or not the chick- jockey) but they fed me and were slip-seating. ested in staying abreast about en coops are open; blabbing about good company. The airwaves are a lot quieter what’s happening on the roads, their big iron; bitching about their Their neighbours had also tak- than I remember. Many of the dab- you might want to invest in a digi- jobs; and complaining about en in stranded truck drivers and it blers and hobbyists have moved tal scanner. It’s completely legal other drivers. seemed everyone had a solid state onto the Internet and cell phones. to have one of these in your truck; But baby boomers will remem- just ask any tow truck driver. ber the golden age of the CB ra- They’re not cheap, though. A dio. For about 10 years in the modern “trunked” scanner, which 1970s, the general public connect- ‘Baby boomers will remember the golden is what you need to monitor po - ed with the romance of trucking, age of the CB radio. For about 10 years in the lice and emergency calls, starts and the Citizen’s Band radio was at $300. part of the package. 1970s, the general public connected with the And although it’s legal to lis - In those days, “Breaker One- ten to police, ambulance and fire Nine” was as likely to draw as romance of trucking, and the Citizen’s Band calls, you’re not allowed to tell quick a response from a four- radio was a part of the package.’ anyone what you hear. Be care - wheeler with a 20-foot whip ful, or you might end up in slam - aerial, as it would from a fellow mer, yourself! n

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Shell Canada Products.indd 1 12-10-17 9:16 AM Page 30 TRUCK WEST November 2012 global trucking Daimler touts benefits of powertrain integration, details roll-out plans for DT12 ern Star trucks, with 60% having Detroit front axles and 40% spec’d with the company’s rear axles. With the company’s DT12 automated manual transmission coming on-stream next year – it will be available with the DD15 engine next May, the DD13 in November 2013 and the DD16 in early 2014 – Buchner said the company is aim- ing for a penetration rate of 15%. Buchner also said it will be easier to meet impending GHG14-17 emissions requirements via a fully combination (of Detroit engine, integrated powertrain. transmission and axles) has enor- Daimler’s Kassel axle plant is mous potential not only for our the largest in the world, produc - customers, but also for ourselves.” ing more than 500,000 axles and integration a global goal: Above, workers at Daimler’s Kassel, Buchner said having ownership 212,00 propshafts each year. Germany axle plant assemble a front axle. At right, a robot laser welds a ring gear. of both the engine and transmis - The plant was initially opened sion is key, as it allows the com - in 1810 as a foundry for building By James Menzies officials speaking at a tour of the pany to access and interpret the cannons and bells. KASSEL, Germany – With 50% company’s Kassel, Germany axle software data generated by both Daimler-Benz took over the of a commercial truck’s value plant said the company will be systems and optimize them to plant in 1969 and began build - equation belonging to the power- advocating for increased vertical work together as efficiently as ing trucks there. The facility was train, Daimler has emphasized its integration, now that it offers its possible. dedicated to axles, propshafts and intent to push for further vertical own engines, axles and automated “No OEM shares all their soft- gear sets in 1980. integration in the North Ameri- manual transmission. ware data,” Buchner said. He Some of those components are can market. “For us, the powertrain is the claimed customers could achieve shipped to North America for North America is unique in driving force for a successful mod- up to 7% better fuel economy installation in Freightliner and that it is the only market in the ular strategy and also for realizing by choosing a fully integrated Western Star vehicles. world in which customers still economies of scale,” said Stefan powertrain. Eighty per cent of the plant’s spec’ components from various Buchner, head of global power- How far will vertical integra- 2,900 employees are skilled work- manufacturers. train, procurement and manufac- tion go? Buchner cited market ers and Daimler offers interesting While that practice won’t be turing engineering with Daimler. penetration goals of 85% Detroit incentives, such as a kindergarten stopped anytime soon, Daimler “We are deeply convinced this engines in Freightliner and West- for employees’ children. n Around the world, customers focused on total cost of ownership: Daimler

By James Menzies to four years,” Renschler said. HANOVER, Germany – An- The hybrid was launched in Japan dreas Renschler, member of the in May and will soon be deployed Daimler AG board overseeing in Europe. Renschler said custom- truck and bus operations, says ers are achieving fuel savings of he remains “cautiously optimis- up to 23%. tic” about the industry’s pros - Still, Renschler said, “it’s clear pects, even in light of lingering that for the foreseeable future, economic concerns in many parts the combustion engine is and will of the world. remain the most important lever Speaking at the International when it comes to ensuring that Motor Show in Hanover, Germa- transportation and distribution ny, Renschler said strong sales in remain as clean and efficient as Northern Europe are helping off- possible.” set decreased volumes in the trou- Renschler said Daimler was bled southern part of the conti - the first OEM to offer a Euro nent. And he highlighted North VI-compliant truck, referring to America as a bright spot. new emissions standards (equiv- “Demand for trucks and vans alent to EPA2010) slated to take in North America, on the oth - effect in 2014. er hand, is expected to increase The Euro VI standard will see between 10-20% in 2012,” Ren - delivering an roi: Daimler executives at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) schler said. “Daimler Trucks was boldly proclaimed the company’s Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid is the first commercial added to selective catalytic re - actually able to outperform this hybrid to deliver an acceptable payback. No word yet on when, or if, the hybrid duction (SCR), which the North forecast by achieving a sales in - will come to North America. American experience suggests crease of 27% in the NAFTA re- would result in some fuel econ - gion through August – possibly a show that whether you’re talking heavy-duty trucks alone will ex- omy degradation. But Renschler new record.” about trucks, buses or vans, we’ve pand by around 50% over the next said “The Euro VI engine in the The Japanese truck and bus been able to significantly expand 10 years.” new Actros consumes around market is expected to grow by our position in many markets Daimler continues to focus on 4.5% less fuel than its Euro V 20% this year while the BRIC na - since the beginning of the year,” globalization, as evidenced by its predecessor.” tions (Brazil, Russia, India and Renschler said. mantra: “As global as possible, as As Daimler goes forward with China) remain relatively strong. The long-term picture looks regional as necessary.” broadening its product portfolio, China represents the largest truck rosy for Daimler and other truck “This has been our approach Renschler said the emphasis will market in the world while India manufacturers. for years and our strategy is in - always be on offering the lowest is challenging the US for the “Although markets may be vol- creasingly paying off,” Renschler total cost of ownership for truck second spot. atile today, all experts who look said. buyers. This has been a goal for “In short, the sun isn’t exactly beyond the short-term agree that Turning his attention to prod - Daimler dating back to 1905 when shining everywhere, but the over- our sector is and will remain a ucts, Renschler said Daimler’s the company created a profitabil- all outlook is solid,” Renschler growth sector,” Renschler said. Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid (not cur- ity calculator that compared the said. “Gross domestic product world- rently available in North Ameri- costs of operating a truck against Through the first eight months wide is expected to rise by around ca) is the first commercial hybrid that of using a horse-drawn cart. of 2012, Daimler has increased its 30% between now and 2020. We to provide a reasonable payback “The result: With an operating truck sales globally by 20% com - all know that when the economy to customers. cost of just under 10 pfennigs per pared to the same period in 2011. grows, the demand for transport “Customers will be able to re - ton-kilometre, our truck was the “Our market share statistics services increases. As a result, coup the additional cost for the prime choice even at that time,” are unambiguous, and clearly global demand for medium- and new Canter Eco Hybrid in three he said. n

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Daimler unveils ‘Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer’ for European market By James Menzies HANOVER, Germany – Daimler’s European business has strayed outside its normal comfort zone, designing a trailer optimized for maximum efficiency with the company’s own Actros tractor. The Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer, unveiled at the International Motor Show last month, will reduce a semi-trailer’s fuel consumption to less than 25 litres per 100 kilometres, officials said, representing a fuel savings of 4.5%. Wind resistance has been reduced by 18% through the de - sign, which was developed in partnership with European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargo- bull. The fuel savings take into account a gross weight of 40 tonnes in a five-axle configuration that is representative of mainstream Eu- ropean road transport applications. When running 150,000 kms per a holistic design: Daimler’s Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer (above) and Aerodynamic Truck are examples of how year, the tractor-trailer combo could OEMs are now looking to maximize aerodynamics across the entire vehicle configuration. reduce fuel consumption by some 2,000 litres per year. “At the same

time, CO2 emissions into the envi - ronment are reduced by more than five tonnes – all with just one semi- trailer,” said Georg Weiberg, head of truck product engineering with Daimler Trucks. Also introduced at the show was a solo (straight) truck for long-distance and distribution transport with purported fuel savings of 3% at highway speeds. The Aerodynam- ics Truck and Trailer spent more than 2,600 hours in the wind tunnel to validate Daimler’s fuel-saving claims. Based on those projected fuel savings, Weiberg said that if the entire German trucking industry adopted the Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer, more than 300 million litres of diesel would be saved each year – equal to the amount transported by a full super-tanker and effectively reduc-

ing 800,000 tonnes of CO2 from the environment. The main contributor to the fuel savings is a 400-millimetre boat tail that’s credited with a 7% improvement in aerodynamics. Weiberg said the European Union commission in Brussels – which oversees length restrictions – is recom- mending an increase to the maximum allowable length to be extended by 500 mm to accommodate such boat tails. Daimler plans to conduct on- road testing of the new concept in the coming months to mea- sure real-world fuel consumption figures. It will be selecting customers to test the new semi-trailer on the road in 2013 and plans to roll out the combination commercially soon thereafter. While the specially-designed trailer could cost as much as 6,000 Eu- ros more than today’s designs, Daim- ler is projecting a payback of within two years. But don’t expect to see this tractor-trailer combination on North American roads anytime soon. There are complications in applying the technology to our market, notably the rearward location of the trailer axles and the wider gap between the tractor and trailer. Still, the very idea of a truck manufacturer designing a trailer for opti- mum performance with its own vehicles is interesting and something that could conceivably be applied in North America should the European experi- ment pay off. n

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By James Menzies with EGR was not the wrong deci- petitive, having absorbed the cost of er, more complicated EGR coolers; SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Navistar sion, but the decision to go it alone researching, developing and imple- EGR piping; turbochargers; and cool- International won’t apply SCR to its was the wrong decision. What real- menting two very costly technolo- ing systems. 15-litre MaxxForce engine and will ly, in the end, created the biggest is- gies (advanced-EGR and now SCR), “We can downsize the DPF now instead lean on Cummins for its high- sue was not EGR, it was that we ran Hebe admitted it will be a concern for and there are a lot of things we can horsepower requirements, Jim Hebe, out of time and we ran out of credits. Navistar in the near term but empha- do to take costs back out over the next the company’s former senior vice-pres- two years,” Hebe said, adding doing so ident of North American sales opera- should result in improved fuel econo- tions confirmed during a press brief- ‘The decision to go with EGR was not the my. While Hebe vowed Navistar will ing here last month. (Hebe retired wrong decision, but the decision to go it be more open and transparent in its from Navistar soon after the event). communications with industry going It was the first official confirmation alone was the wrong decision,’ forward, the main focus of the Voca- that the company won’t pursue its own tional Boot Camp was on the compa- 15L engine once it uses up its remain- Jim Hebe, Navistar ny’s broad vocational truck portfolio. ing emissions credits and can no lon- The company had 55 trucks on- ger pay non-conformance penalties If we had stuck with a partner in the sized the costs won’t be passed onto hand for dealers to drive – including for engines that don’t meet EPA2010 engine business, we would have had customers. Within about two years, competitive models – and showcased emissions standards. more time to develop our in-cylinder Hebe said, many of the costlier com- recent additions to the company’s “Our intention is to continue to solution and probably at the end of the ponents of the company’s advanced- product line, notably a sloped-nose build them as long as we can and day, we would’ve gotten that. That’s EGR system can be removed from the WorkStar and new, higher-end inte- then phase into the Cummins ISX15,” water over the dam now.” equation. riors. Hebe said the idea was to train Hebe told a small gathering of truck Navistar hosted more than 700 deal- “Theoretically, we should be able to sales folks on the strengths and weak- journalists. “It’s a shame, it’s a great er reps at its Vocational Boot Camp in eliminate some of the costs incurred nesses of all vehicles in the market- engine.” Salt Lake City over the past few weeks, in the engine technology when we go place, so that they’re better equipped Hebe said anticipated demand for and Hebe said dealers are clearly more to SCR,” Hebe explained. “A lot of to provide credible information to cus- the 15-litre MaxxForce would not sup- comfortable with the company’s cur- the stuff that was instrumental in ad- tomers. He also said the company is port the cost of further developing the rent path. vanced-EGR will go away. For the first renewing its focus on the vocational engine and applying SCR exhaust “We’re headed in the right direc- year, we’ll be challenged and our cus- truck market, where Navistar has tra- aftertreatment to it. tion, with the right strategy in terms of tomers are not going to bear the cost of ditionally been very strong. International will focus on its higher engines,” Hebe said. “They’re (deal- that. Our intent is to do what we have “We have made the absolutely con- volume MaxxForce 13 engine, which ers) confident in the financial posi- to do to keep ourselves competitive in scious decision that we’re not going to will now feature selective catalytic re- tion of the company and these guys the marketplace until we can eliminate give up our leadership position in the duction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment, are willing to do whatever it takes to a lot of the expensive componentry re- vocational markets and that’s why as do all other big bore engines in the help this company be successful.” quired for advanced-EGR.” we’re here,” Hebe said. North American market. Navistar has When asked by Truck West how Examples of costly technologies For more on Navistar’s Boot Camp, dropped usage of the term In-Cylinder the manufacturer will stay cost-com- that can be scaled back include: larg- see pg. 33. n Technology Plus (ICT+) to describe its SCR/EGR package. Officials indicated Navistar is al- Daimler execs remain optimistic despite drop in new orders ready building International trucks with Cummins engines and that the By Lou Smyrlis sales for the year will not quite reach than 4,000 better than the five-year existing Memorandum of Under- LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Monthly the lofty projections made a year ago. average and significantly better than standing between the two companies Class 8 truck sales in Canada and in He told press journalists gathered the 13,355 sold to that point in 2011 will soon become an official supply the US have been strong in 2012, show- for an executive briefing on the state and the 10,435 sold to July in 2010. agreement. Hebe provided some in- ing regular year-over-year growth. of the market that Class 8 US sales will “Incoming orders have softened a sight into what went wrong with Navi- However, new truck orders have de- likely come in at around 185,000 rather bit lately: We are watching the situa- star’s EGR-only emissions strategy. clined on year-over-year basis in the than the 205,000 projected a year ago. tion closely,” acknowledged Daum’s He still believes pursuing a non-SCR US for eight consecutive months. Is It’s important to keep in mind, howev- boss, Andreas Renschler, head of emissions solution was the right call, the industry’s market share leader on er, that even the tempered figures for Daimler Trucks, but he added there however he admitted it was a mistake both sides of the border worried about 2012 represent a significant improve- is good reason to be confident. “Au- for the company to put all its eggs in the future? ment over the 107,000 Class 8 trucks gust looked better than July. And I one basket. Martin Daum, president and CEO sold back in 2010 in the US market and heard just yesterday that this trend is “Two decisions were made in this of Daimler Trucks North America, also a healthy improvement over the continuing in September.” company in August 2008,” Hebe said. believes truck sales for the last four 171,000 sold in 2011. The Daimler executives also believe “One was to go EGR and the other months of 2012 will not prove as strong In Canada, the 18,365 trucks sold there is a good deal of “deferred de- was to go it alone. The decision to go as during the first eight and total US after the first seven months are more mand” for Class 8 trucks in the marketplace as fleet owners wait for the right economic conditions to once again start growing their fleets. The magnitude of that “deferred demand,” they believe, will be strong Getting a new job enough to bring the industry back to the record-breaking sales years expe- is life-affirming! rienced between 2004 and 2007 in the US and Canada. “We don’t know when that will start exactly. We only know that it will start,” Daum said. In the meantime, Daimler Trucks North America is not ramping down production, despite the downward Guess who found trend in new orders. DTNA was the only North American manufacturer without layoffs or major production a new job?Are you stuck in a job, and adjustments through the first three looking for something new? quarters of 2012, Renschler said. Well, you too can find a job in There will be a limited number of shutdown days at DTNA sites this 2012 on www.truckops.ca, October and it will adjust production a job website for transportation schedules to recent market develop- and supply chain professionals. ments, namely unstable demand due to volatile freight trends in the US, higher www.truckops.ca is brought to you by: diesel prices, and a slower overall econ- Your ad will appear simultaneouslyJob Postings omy. But Daimler wants to keep its on three jobs websites: plants ready. Motortruck Are Free! “DTNA is poised to meet the FlCANADA’See BUSINESSt Ex MAGAZINEecu FOR FLEETti OWNERveS www.truckops.ca, www.transportplanet.com and www.hirelogistics.ca expected increase in demand,” Daum said. n

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Navistar bolsters vocational product line; puts dealers through boot camp By James Menzies This is the third year in a row production. Navistar also enhanced SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Navi- Navistar has hosted dealer boot the interiors of its vocational trucks, star International is looking to as- camps: the first, in 2010, focused on offering the high-end Eagle interior sert itself as the vocational truck medium-duty vehicles; last year’s on the WorkStar and PayStar. market leader and over a four- showcased highway trucks and this Other new additions include: a week period that concluded in late year’s was focused entirely on the ProStar truck, for truck and pup September, put more than 700 vocational truck and engine market. applications; improved wiring for dealer reps through a Vocational Navistar brought together more body upfitters; drop center frames Boot Camp to ensure they’re up to than 50 vehicles – including compet- on certain models; and an 18,000-lb the task. itive models – and gave dealers de- front axle on the WorkStar. During the final round of deal - tailed training on each of them. The As it transitions its engine tech- er meetings, former senior vice- goal, said Hebe, was not to attack nology to selective catalytic reduc- president of North American sales the competition but rather to high- tion (SCR), Navistar provided the operations, Jim Hebe, told dealers light their strengths and gain a bet- following roll-out dates: The Maxx- they’ll be the difference-makers if ter understanding of how Interna- now available: International now Force 7 will get SCR in January International is to retain its leader- tional’s vocational trucks stack up. offers a sloped hood WorkStar. 2015; the DT, MaxxForce 9 and ship position in the market. He ac- “What we’re doing here is teach- MaxxForce 10 will receive SCR in knowledged Freightliner has come ing our salespeople as much about took part said they felt that by the January 2014; and the MaxxForce on strong in the vocational truck competitive products as we do our end of Boot Camp, they were as in- 11 and 13 will be updated with SCR market and said no manufacturer own,” Hebe told journalists who timately familiar with competitive in April 2013. can count on product alone to win sat in on Boot Camp. “We don’t products as they were their own. Cummins engines will be rolled the battle. just tell them ‘This is how you At the same time, Navistar was out across the International truck “We have one competitor in par- sell against this product,’ we tell giving its dealers new products to line as follows: the ProStar will get ticular, who is working harder and them what’s good about it. If you sell. Chief among them, and com- the ISX 15 in October of this year investing more and providing us a can tell your customers something ing in at the lighter end of the spec- (300 ProStars with the ISX 15 are bigger challenge than we’ve ever good about the competitor’s prod- trum, was a long-awaited 4x4 Terra- already in production); the Tran- faced in this business, and that’s uct – something that the competi- Star, which will enter production in Star will get the ISL G in January Freightliner,” Hebe said. “We’ve tive salesperson didn’t even know February. Navistar delayed produc- 2013; the 9900 will get the ISX 15 given a lot of thought over the – that gains you instant credibil- tion of the 4x4 version of its Class in April 2013; the 5900 SBA will past 18 months to how we deal ity. We walk these guys through, 4/5 TerraStar so that it could offer get the ISX 15 in May 2013; and the with that.” teach them what’s good about their a more robust drive axle as well as new International LoadStar refuse Hebe said there are three ways an products and what’s good about our a gear-driven transfer case. truck will be introduced with the OEM can gain an edge: price; prod- products.” Also new is the LoadStar, a low ISL G in July 2013. ucts and technology; and how they In addition to putting trucks of cab forward refuse truck that’s Bob Mann, vice-president of manage customer relations. Hebe all makes and models through their constructed of stainless steel and dealer sales with Navistar, admit- said International has no plans to paces on a variety of courses – in- boasts numerous driver-oriented ted SCR will be accompanied by engage in a price war and even ad- cluding a sprawling off-road course amenities. 400 lbs of additional hardware, but mitted there’s no sure way to main- that replicates some of the harsh- Another addition was a previous- noted trucks with the SkyRise roof tain a product-based advantage in est conditions vocational trucks will ly announced sloped nose Work- cap will gain 100 lbs back, thanks to such a fluid market. Instead, he said face – participating dealers were Star, which is just now going into a new lightweight design. n the key will be in how dealers man- able to examine engine teardowns age their relationships with custom- of various models and the findings ers and in the expertise they can of comparative fuel consumption provide. Enter Boot Camp. test results. Some sales reps who

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Isuzu has an- “We have a reputation for offer- nounced it is now offering an en- ing the best warranty coverage in hanced extended warranty on its the industry,” said Shaun Skinner, diesel-powered trucks in both the executive vice-president and gen- US and Canada. eral manager of Isuzu Commercial The new warranty applies to the Truck of America. “Our new extend- 2013 Isuzu N-Series diesels sold on ed warranty for 2013 diesel trucks or after Oct. 1, 2012. The warranty will strengthen that reputation while has been expanded to include fuel it provides additional protection and injectors and high-pressure lines, peace of mind for our owners.” the common rail, turbocharger, al- Isuzu’s basic limited warranty ternator, starter, water pump, rear covers up to 36 months, regardless drive axle, front I-beam axle and of mileage. cross-members. Plans are now avail- “Our new extended warranty al- able to cover 60 months/150,000 lows owners to increase their war- miles or 60 months/200,000 miles, ranty coverage based on their own whichever comes first. individual usage,” Skinner said. n

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Daimler says global strategy paying off Mack’s bulldog mascot turns 80 By Lou Smyrlis GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks’ iconic bulldog hood ornament is LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Daimler’s glob- celebrated its 80th birthday this month. The bulldog first became associ- al presence has matured to the point ated with Mack Trucks during World War I, after British soldiers nick- where the company is capable of off- named the Mack AC models used in the Allied effort “Bulldog Macks” setting weaker markets with stron- because of their tenacity. The bulldog moniker stuck from that point on, ger ones, and able to stick to its sales according to the company. targets despite short-term uncertain- Years later in 1932, Alfred Fellows Masury, a chief engineer at Mack Trucks, ties, according to its leader, Andreas was in the hospital for surgery. During his recovery, Masury hand-carved the Renschler. first model of the now iconic bulldog hood ornament out of a bar of soap. Despite the lingering economic un- Once released from the hospital, Masury applied for a patent on his certainty, the globe’s leading truck design. The patent was granted Oct. 11, 1932. Masury was killed in the manufacturer aims to sell 500,000 crash of US Navy airship Akron in 1933, the same year the bulldog hood units in 2013, more than 500,000 units global strategy: Daimler is ornament began adorning Mack trucks. in 2015, and 700,000 units in 2020. expanding its global footprint, as The hood ornament functions as a grip for opening the hood of the truck. “We used to be at the mercy of evidenced by its BharatBenz entry into “For 80 years, the bulldog hood ornament has been a symbol of the market cycles. Today, we are pret- the Indian truck market. durability and reliability customers expect from Mack,” said Kevin ty good at riding them out,” Ren- Flaherty, president of Mack Trucks North American sales and marketing. schler said during an executive press “We’re proud of our heritage and that the bulldog has become so widely briefing here in conjunction with the tive price,” Renschler added. recognized – and we tip our hats to Alfred Masury for his contribution American Trucking Associations He pointed to the Freightliner to our legacy.” n Management Conference & Exhi- Cascadia Evolution – considered the bition. “There might be economic company’s “next big thing” as a prime headwinds on our way. But we can example. also count on some tailwinds. We are Thanks to aerodynamic improve- Jonjo buys Thermo King Eastern Canada the market leader in the profitable re- ments and the Detroit DD15 engine, gions of NAFTA and Europe. We are the truck consumes up to 7% less fuel MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Jon- level of service and support,” said John leading the field in Turkey. We are than its predecessor, under real-world jo Transportation Refrigeration O’Dwyer, president of JTR. number one with Euro V vehicles in conditions, Renschler claimed. (JTR) has purchased Thermo King “JTR’s exceptional customer focus, Brazil. And we expect to sell more Asked whether the flip side to a Eastern Canada (TKEC) from local market experience, and long-term profitable heavy-duty trucks in Asia.” global and integrated platform is not Ingersoll Rand. Jonjo is an indepen- stability made them the obvious choice Renschler said Daimler is enjoying strained relationships with suppliers dent transport refrigeration sales, ser- to become the partner that will enable sales growth in Europe despite weak- such as Eaton, Meritor and Cum- vice and parts company with more our continued growth in Eastern Can- er demand in southern Europe, de- mins, Martin Daum, head of Daimler than 25 years in the industry. ada,” said Ken Hartman, director of mand in Brazil, although weakening, Trucks North America, said it doesn’t Thermo King Eastern Canada dealer development for Thermo King is still at a high level, sales are show- have to be. offers service to customers from sev- in North America. ing very strong growth in Japan and “Cummins is as much a global com- eral locations in Ontario and Quebec Jonjo officials say they will use Indonesia, US sales growth so far in pany as we are. We benefit in the US as well as Moncton, N.B. and Dart- Thermo King’s existing locations, 2012 is up about 25% and Canada is from their expertise and we are very mouth, N.S. product offerings and “leverage knocking it out of the park this year close partners when it comes to those “The combination of TKEC with TKEC’s strengths to provide in- with 56% growth. innovations,” Daum said, pointing out our years of industry experience will dustry-leading solutions to all of its “There is some serious growth in that working with partners when pos- provide our customers an unparalleled customers.” n the NAFTA region. The good thing sible also helps in riding out market is, our growth is outpacing the mar- highs and lows. ket’s. Our sales went up by almost a Daum’s remarks also revealed third compared to last year.” that the time when Daimler will be He added that even more important so integrated with its own products than sales growth is market share, and it would no longer need other com- Daimler Trucks North America is the ponent manufacturers is not in the market leader in the Classes 6-8 seg- near future. ment. Renschler says the company’s “They are our largest suppliers to- List of Advertisers philosophy is helping drive the im- day and they will be our largest sup- Ancra Canada ...... 31 pressive performance and it’s a simple pliers in the future,” Daum said. one: As global as possible, as local as One area where Daimler is leaning Arnold Bros. Transport ...... 10 necessary. on suppliers is in the move towards Bison Transport ...... 7 That creates a broad range of ad- natural gas engines. 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Mark Dalton: Owner/Operator Collision Course By Edo van Belkom Mark had been doing a lot of lo - the car at somewhere between 15- cal driving the past two weeks as 20 km/h. The car shot out in front he’d been recruited to be one of a of him, then rolled on for several few dozen drivers moving the con - dozen metres. tents of an entire warehouse – stock It was a hard hit. and fixtures – from an old building Hopefully it wasn’t deadly. down by the lake in Toronto to a Once the thunder of the impact new facility in northeast Brampton. was gone, everything seemed eerily By Mark’s count he’d made the quiet and calm. Mark was aware of trip 46 times and he was wonder - his Cummins still rumbling in front of ing if he would make it an even him, but all other sound had been 50. There were fewer drivers mak- muted by the shock of the impact. ing the runs these days and the As he watched the wrecked car old warehouse – which would in front of him slow to a halt, Mark Illustration Glenn by McEvoy be transformed into movie and wondered what the heck had just television studios and offices for happened. The road in front of him some 20 companies – was looking had been clear for several hundred pretty bare. metres. There hadn’t been any rea - The move coordinator had told son for the car to stop, and certainly him there would be at least two not so quickly. more days of shipping, but asked It was almost as if… Mark if he could keep a third day Just then, one of the rear doors open just in case. Mark didn’t mind of the car opened up and a pas - hanging around the city for an ex- senger got out. The man stumbled Traffic slowly began to snake couldn’t be more than a few thousand tra day, but whether it was two or a few steps, then fell to the ground around Mark’s truck and the car dollars to repair.” three days, he’d be needing another as if something were broken on his he’d just hit, everyone stretching their “And the car was full of people?” load once this job ended. body. A second passenger got out necks to see what had happened. A “Yeah, five of them.” Mark pulled off Hwy. 410 at the same door, limping and holding few drivers honked and one irate man “And they’re all walking around Steeles Avenue and headed east his back as if it too were broken. behind the wheel of a panel van gave like they’ve been shot, right?” toward Torbram Road. He picked Then the door on the other side of Mark the finger. “How’d you know?” up his phone from the centre con - the car opened and another pas - “Yeah, pal. You’re number one with “You’re not the first driver of mine sole and was about to dial the num - senger got out holding his neck with me too,” Mark muttered. who’s been the victim of a staged ber for his dispatcher Bud, when both hands and lifting his head to He checked his mirrors and saw accident. They’re happening a lot he realized his Bluetooth wasn’t on. the sky. that there was already a long line in that part of the GTA.” Sure, he could have turned on Three passengers, and that was of cars and trucks forming along Mark was silent, growing angry. the speaker of his phone but that just in the back seat. Steeles Avenue all the way back to Finally, he said, “What do I do?” wasn’t truly hands-free, and be - A second later the front passen - the 410. He knew he should call the “You got your cell phone, right?” sides, traffic could get heavy along ger-side door opened, just a crack at police, maybe even request an am - “Yeah.” Steeles at a moment’s notice and first, but then it blew open as a body bulance for the people who’d been “And a pen and paper?” he should probably be concentrat - fell out of the car onto the road - in the car, but even though that was “Okay.” ing on his driving. way. The man lay there for a mo - the right thing to do, Mark felt it “Call the cops. Take lots of photos, He placed the phone back into ment, then tried to get up onto his could wait. Before anything else, he and get everybody’s name.” its cradle on the console and hands and knees. No luck. He sat needed to call Bud.He picked the “Then what?” geared up as the traffic in front back down on the road, resting his phone up off the console and dialed “Can you still drive your truck?” of him cleared, leaving an open back and head against the side of the number. “Yeah, sure.” road between himself and the next the car. Finally, the driver opened “Hello?” “Then deliver your load,” Bud stoplight. his door and got out of the car, one “Hey Bud, it’s Mark.” said. “This thing is going to take He was shifting between fourth limb at a time. “Mark who?” months to play out. In the mean - and fifth gear when it happened… “Five people,” Mark whispered. “I don’t have time for that time life goes on.” An early model four-door sedan “Where the hell are five people go - right now,” Mark said. “I just hit Mark thanked Bud for his help, pulled in front of him from the cen- ing in a single car in the middle of somebody.” then left Mother Load idling as he tre lane and stopped dead in the the day?” “Who? How?” got out of his truck to assess the roadway. They couldn’t possibly be going to “I was driving along Steeles, no - damage. n Mark slammed on the brakes, but work, he reasoned, since no factory body around for a mile when a car with a full trailer, he wasn’t stop - or warehouse he knew of had a shift pulled in front of me and slammed – Mark Dalton returns next month ping nearly quick enough. He en - that started at 1:30 in the afternoon. on the brakes.” in Part 2 of Collision Course. gaged the trailer’s brakes and the Using the same rationale, they “You rear-ended them?” whole rear end of his rig began couldn’t be going out to see a game, “Yeah.” Did you know that there are two full-length bouncing off the asphalt, all eight and judging by the way they were “Nice car?” tires desperately trying to dig in. dressed, they weren’t headed to “No. Not at all. It’s like a 10-year- novels featuring Mark Dalton?: Mark Dalton But it still wasn’t enough. the club. old Buick or something.” “SmartDriver” and Mark Dalton “Troubleload.” BANG! Mark just shook his head and sighed. “Damaged?” For your free copy register with ecoENERGY for He slammed into the rear end of “This doesn’t look good. At all.” “I’d slowed down quite a bit be - Fleets (Fleet Smart) at fleetsmart.gc.ca. Both fore I hit. 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pg 36 tw nov v3.indd 1 12-10-18 11:03 AM November 2012 TRUCK WEST Page 37 new products either compressed or liquefied form, the company announced. The latest offering will enter production in 2015 and will be aimed at medium-duty and vocational truck markets. Aerofficient has added two new products to its line of aerodynamic fairings: a fairing for intermodal chassis and a lower-cost fairing for dry van and refrigerated trailers. The intermodal chassis fairing was developed in partnership with Daimler Trucks North America is SmartTruck celebrates milestone; “one of North America’s largest now offering tire pressure moni- railroads” and is designed to with- toring technology as part of its af- stand the abuse that occurs when termarket offerings on Freightlin- introduces new model for pup trailers containers are loaded onto a chas- er and Western Star trucks. The LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Just two years after launching the Trailer sis, thanks to a flexible top section system allows real-time tire pres- UnderTray System, SmartTruck says it has deployed 20,000 units. that bends to absorb shock. The sure monitoring for improved fuel It also has expanded its product line, with a new pup trailer version second new product is the Aeroffi economy and safety. It delivers re - introduced at this year’s American Trucking Associations Management cient Basic, which is similar to the al-time air pressure and tire air Conference. company’s hinged design, minus the temperature data while driving “We introduced our company and product two years ago at this hinge. The Basic model can bend or parked, allowing drivers to ad- ATA show,” said Mike Henderson, CEO of SmartTruck. “To have inward and outward to negotiate dress issues before they result in a grown to this point and hear the savings and durability reports from obstacles as high as 18 inches, the blow-out. Exterior sensors screw our customers is a testament to the success of our aerodynamic and company says. For more info, visit onto the standard tire valve stems mechanical design strategy. We are using the air to the vehicle’s www.aerofficient.com. and communicate wirelessly with advantage and placing the UnderTray components safely inside the • a central control unit. For more footprint of the trailer. This gives us maximum performance and Freight Wing has introduced what details, visit a Freightliner or durability.” it claims to be the only CARB- Western Star dealer. SmartTruck says fuel savings range from 5.5-10+%, depending on verified box fairing on the market, • application and the system that’s used. designed to work with van trail- Freightliner is offering a free ex- It also says durability has improved, with replacement rates of less ers with drop-down storage box- tended warranty for its Business than 1%. es. They can improve fuel econ- Class M2 106 trucks with Cummins One happy customer is Con-Way Truckload. omy in these applications by up ISB engines, which will cover five “We have installed 1,800 of the UT-6 UnderTray Systems on our to 5%, the company says. A pay - years or 250,000 miles. To qualify, trailers with zero dollars spent on maintenance,” said Randy Cornell, back can be achieved in slightly trucks must be ordered from dealer vice-president of maintenance, Con-way Truckload. “These systems more than 35,000 miles, according inventory by year-end, the company are contributing to increased fuel efficiency, and our drivers can to the company. For information, announced. The warranty can also still get under the trailer easily to conduct proper pre-trip safety visit www.freightwing.com. be registered on trucks purchased inspections.” since Aug. 30 of this year. For de- Meanwhile, SmartTruck expanded its offerings at this year’s ATA tails, speak to a Freightliner dealer. conference with the introduction of its newest model, designed for use with 28-ft. pup trailers. “Pup trailers present a similar challenge to 53-ft. trailers,” said Henderson. “We are applying the same UnderTray design strategies that have worked so well on 53-ft. trailers, using our CFD analysis Cummins Westport has an - techniques to understand the different flow field that exists with nounced it plans to offer a mid- the pups. We are applying that knowledge to the adaptation of our range natural gas engine based Calgary-based Danatec has intro- UnderTray system to provide similar performance for pup opera - on Cummins’ 6.7-litre ISB. The duced three new lift truck training tors. The pup UnderTray systems will have the same ruggedness and engine will use Cummins West - products, developed in partnership durability with very quick installations that our customers have come port’s spark-ignited, stoichiomet- with Online Learning Experience. to expect.” ric cooled exhaust gas recircula- The Safe Lift Operators Participant’s Fuel savings will range from 2-3% on drop frame trailers using the tion (SEGR) technology. Exhaust Guide (online and workbook versions) aero rain guard and side fairings, up to 8-9% when deploying the aero aftertreatment will be provided and the Safe Lift Operators Leader’s rain guard, side fairings, nose system and forward undertray on straight by a three-way catalyst. The Guide are now part of the company’s frame trailers, the company reports. The Canadian distributor of the ISB6.7 G will run off compressed safety training materials portfolio. For system is Northern Aerodynamic Solutions, which can be found online at natural gas (CNG), but the fuel more details, visit www.danatec.com www.NorthernAerodynamic.com. n can be stored on the vehicle in or www.forklifttrainingonline.com. n

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pg 37 tw nov v1.indd 37 12-10-18 11:42 AM Page 38 TRUCK WEST November 2012 of the MTA, Riva Harrison Execu- tive Director, Marketing and Commu- nications CentrePort Canada, MLA Mohinder Saran and others. The company runs upwards of 75 Jim’s Brayings trucks across Canada, offering team Community news from the western provinCes by J im brAy and single service and specializing in LCVs across the west. Congrat- ulations, and welcome to the new Welcome to Jim’s Brayings, a quick look neighbourhood. 4Tracks’ new lo- at some interesting community news cation is at 374 Eagle Drive, just a items from across the west that we hop and a skip north of Winnipeg’s think will interest you. If you have some James Armstrong Richardson In- news you think will be a good match ternational Airport. for this column, pop me off an e-mail at [email protected]. We can’t run everything, of course, but we’ll try to get in as much as space permits…

Summer has slipped away for another year, but not without a lot of activity in Western Canada’s trucking indus- BCTA’s new “face” try. Here are a few shout-outs about some honours and events that took The British Columbia Trucking As- place over the Dawg Daze. sociation (BCTA) heads into its cen- tennial year looking both forward Yanke’s Angels new digs: Staff celebrate the opening of 4Tracks in Winnipeg. and backwards, thanks to a new Two of Yanke’s professional trans- logo and a book celebrating the port operators were honoured as ba athletes, family members, friends, dressed in “their best Canadian 80’s last 100 years of trucking through Highway Angels by the Truckload colleagues and law enforcement folk. gear” (according to the organizers). the mountains, lower mainland and Carriers Association after they After lunch, they were regaled with a Teams included the Burnaby Fire- Vancouver Island (see the feature “road” to the rescue of a family program featuring Special Olympics fighters, Ernst & Young, McCarthy on new BCTA head Greg Munden who’d been involved in an accident Manitoba athletes. Tetrault, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, on pg. 25). on a lonely stretch of northern On- There was also face painting (I as- WPCG Consulting, KPMG, Ventana “Our old logo has served us well,” tario highway. sume it was for the kids!), a perfor- Construction, Hilton Vancouver Me- the organization said, “but it is time According to the company, on mance by local country artist David trotown, Triple O’s, River Rock Casi- for a new look, one that reflects the June 29, Olegas Milevskis and Lau- Pestrak, and special guest appearances no Resort, Ritchie Bros. Financial Ser- broader scope and the expertise we rent Pennacchio noticed a woman by Boomer the Police Dog Mascot and vices and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. have gained since our founding.” and two children standing near a Mickey Moose of the Winnipeg Jets. Must have been an “auction- The new logo is cleaner and simpler vehicle that had just hit a moose. Mastoid, er, Master of ceremonies was packed” day! than the old, mountain-and-truck-fo- The father, inside the vehicle, wasn’t QX104 personality Brody Jackson. cused one. AMTA opens new moving, apparently because of The World’s Largest Truck Con- Centre of Excellence Peterbilt pulled in Personitoba injuries. voy began in 2001, and before this (just being politically correct!) The woman was understandably up- year’s version had already raised As a proud adopted Calgarian, I set, and was having trouble describ- $4,013,343 for Special Olympics have trouble putting the words “ex- Have you ever really wanted to have ing the location of the collision to the in Canada and the US. Last year, cellence” and “Edmonton” in the some pull where you work? 911 operator at the other end of her 834 drivers raised more than half a same thought, but that obviously Well, some folks in Manitoba cell phone call. Pennacchio took over million loonies and greenbacks in doesn’t matter to the Alberta Mo - know what it’s like now, after the and gave the details to the operator 29 convoy events. This year, there tor Transport Association. third annual Truck Pull for the Unit- so emergency personnel could be dis- were 116 trucks registered for the That’s ’cause the organization took ed Way was held at Winnipeg’s Polo patched. Then the Yanke duo comfort- Manitoba event. And that is, in- the wraps off its new Centre of Excel- Park Shopping Centre. ed the woman and got the two children deed special! lence in the City of Champignons, err, According to the Manitoba out of the cold, with Pennacchio tak- Champions, on Sept. 20, a 5,300 sq.-ft.- Trucking Association, the assem- Kids stuff ing them into their warm truck while plus office where six employees will be bled tug of warmongers had to pull Milevskis directed traffic and wait- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, as pre- chained to their desks. On hand for a 2013 Peterbilt 386 (tipping the ed with the woman until emergency viewed in this column a few months the festivities were Edmonton Ellerslie scales at nearly 19,000 lbs) over a crews arrived. ago, held its third annual Corpo- MLA Naresh Bhardwaj and WCB VP distance of 100 feet. Sounds like a The Ontario Provincial Police rate Kids Challenge and live char- Dieter Brunsch. According to AMTA real drag to me! (a.k.a. “the OPP Cops”) contacted ity auction in mid-September, and executive director Don Wilson, “The Each team had to contain at least Yanke shortly after that, praising the saw some great items donated for new office will be the face of AMTA three women, as well as pay $500 for PTOs for their help, noting that “In sale – including a vintage collec- in the northern part of the province. the privilege of stretching their arms this isolated section of highway – and tor’s car (not that the collector had It will allow us to consolidate our Ed- so they can now adjust the passenger certainly after dark – few people are to be that old!), a 1983 Excalibur monton staff in one location and has side outside mirror without leaving the willing to assist people in need. Cell with a rumoured worth of $50,000. training and meeting rooms in which driver’s seat. phone service is spotty, which delays There was also a NASCAR dream we can better meet the educational Sysco Foods’ Lorrygaggers grabbed the response time of emergency crews, trip, Vancouver helicopter tour and needs of the bus and truck industry first place, with a time of 14.43 seconds. so any initial help is important.” plenty more. The event, to benefit in this part of Alberta.” Maxim Truck and Trailer’s Maxx Yanke boss Russel Marcoux ex- KidSport BC, helps underprivi- According to the group, there was a Force team copped second place hon- pressed pride in his PTOs, saying “It’s leged children participate in orga- packed house of well-wishers on-hand, ours (15.28 seconds), while the Blazing operators like Olegas and Laurent that nized sports. including the AMTA board of direc- Bison (Bison Transport Inc., natural- make Yanke the outstanding compa- According to Pet Quevillon, Kid- tors, who kicked off life in the centre ly) filled out the podium with a time ny that is it today,” and he commend- Sport BC Director, it was the biggest by holding their fall meeting in con- of 15.53 seconds. ed both of them for “being brave and fundraiser of any KidSport chapter junction with the bash. Before this lo- Also on hand were Team Big Freight selfless in their actions.” in Canada, and saw Olympic athletes cation came on stream, the AMTA (Big Freight Systems Inc.) and Payne Well done, Olegas Milevskis and and local celebrities participate in the hung its hat temporarily at Rosenau Transportation LP’s team, “No Payne, Laurent Pennacchio! Take a bow! sports day challenge on various cor- Transport’s Edmonton office after va- No Gain.” porate teams. cating a small office elsewhere in the The MTA also singled out the Boy, those must Olympians invited to the event in- capital. The AMTA says the move was team from Dr. Hook Towing who, be some BIG trucks! cluded two-time long distance swim- prompted by the booming Alberta because of the weather and road con- “The World’s Largest Truck Con- ming medal winner Ryan Cochrane, economy, which forced it into larger ditions during the event, saw the ma- voy,” an international project of Canada’s most decorated Olympian quarters. Quarters? Heck, they may jority of its team called out, leaving the Law Enforcement Torch Run Cindy Klassen (speed skating), gold even be halves! them without enough members to in conjunction with members of the medal speed skater Denny Morrison compete, which was definitely tow And how’s this trucking industry and the Manitoba and rassler Carol Huynh. bad for them. n for openers? Trucking Association, was held on Other celebrities included two-time Saturday, Sept. 15th to raise funds CFL all-star defensive back and TV Rosser, Manitoba’s 4Tracks Ltd. cut – That’s it for this month. As always, if and awareness for the Special Olym- host Tommy Europe (he hosts The the ribbon on its new digs on Sept. you have an item you think would fit pics. The Manitoba convoy rolled out Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp, Bulging 26, with the Honourable (well, we well in this little rant and rave revue, of Oak Bluff and went counterclock- Brides and Tommy Europe Fitness), assume he is) Steve Ashton, Mani- please feel free to get in touch with me wise around the Perimeter Highway and retired NFL and CFL star corner- toba’s Minister of Transportation, at [email protected]. We (Hwy. 101), returning to Oak Bluff – at back Davis Sanchez. performing the ribbon cutting. don’t guarantee that every item will get which time the participants were wel- The 22 corporate sponsor teams Some 250-300 people attended the in (space is limited, of course – and comed by Special Olympics Manito- consisted of 10 to 15 members each, bash. Also on-hand were Terry Shaw we have lawyers!), but we do our best.

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