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FREE VOLUME 7 bull ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 2010
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DisclaimerAll advertisements andor editorials are accepted by ROAD TODAY on the representation that the advertiser its advertising company andor the supplier of the editorials are authorised to publish the contents and subject matter thereof The advertiser its advertising company andor the supplier of the editorials agrees to protect the publisher against legal action based upon libelous or inaccurate statements unauthorised use of photographs or other material in connection with advertisements placed in ROAD TODAY The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising which in his opinion is misleading or in poor taste Press Releases are expressly covered within the definition of editorials The opinion expressed in the articles and columns are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of ROAD TODAY management ROAD TODAY magazine and people associated with it are not responsible for any claims made by the advertisers amp do not endorse any products or services advertised in the magazine ROAD TODAY magazine is in the business of selling space and the claims made by the advertisers are not testedconfirmed by an independent source
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Award Winning Trucking Magazine
Publisher amp EditorManan Gupta
editorroadtodaycom (416) 451 0040
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Manan Gupta416-451-0040editorroadtodaycom
ldquo From The Editorrsquos Desk
elcome to the December 2010 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the
award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz Road Safety Tips Entertainment Health Column Kids Corner and much more
The planning for the 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show is in advance stage This two-day trucking extravaganza to be organized at the Powerade Centre in Brampton on May 28 and 29 2011 will include plenty of activities including Inside amp Outside Trade Show Show amp Shine Competition Job Fair Educational Seminars Excellence Awards Family Entertainment Ethnic Food and lots more We thank all major players of the trucking industry for their ongoing support and patronage towards the success of this unique show
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more efficient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington We welcome the new HOV lanes as they will ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality
The 2010 Holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program directed towards the detection and elimination of individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive has been launched extensively by the police services and will run throughout the holiday season Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada Please think before you drink and drive it is not worth risking life Road safety is a shared responsibility and it starts with you
Operation Red Nose - a unique program dedicated against drinking and driving is available in many communities across Canada The program is a volunteer driving service provided during the Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle It is an original and free way of getting a safe ride in onersquos own vehicle without driving it For more information visit wwwoperationrednosecom
Donrsquot forget to tune in to lsquoGood Morning Todayrsquo our weekly radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM radio dial at 830 am for latest trucking and transportations news laws and regulations
Road Today Media Group extends Holiday Greetings to all readers patrons and industry friends Drive safe and see you in the New Year Manan Gupta Editor
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ROAD TODAY is published monthly and available FREE at selected locations
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The Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe The conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Partnerships and Innovationrdquo was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to improve how goods are moved
The Peel Goods Movement Task Force is a partnership of private and public sector stakeholders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region The Task Force was established to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
DAIMLER TRUCKS AND WALMART DEVELOP HYBRID ELECTRIC CASCADIA
FLEET SAFETY COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GEORGE LEDSON WINS 2010 SHAW TRACKING-OTA SERVICE TO INDUSTRY AWARD
The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial results from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlink freight matching data This will be the fi rst installment in a four-part educational series
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington They will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold icy and snowy conditions
ISSN1712-7602 Vol7 Issue 12
DECEMBER 2010
Road Today
Bollywood Beauty
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Trucking Quiz
Dr Christopher Singh
TRANSPORT INSTITUTE AND TRANSCORE RELEASE INITIAL RESEARCH FINDINGS ON SPOT MARKET FREIGHT
HOV LANES OPEN ON QEW BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND OAKVILLE
DRIVE SAFELY THIS WINTER SEASON
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International Truckload Services ndash Moving Ahead in Style
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
COUNTERMEASURES Ontariorsquos conference on impaired driving
Peel Regional Police launches 2010 Holiday RIDE Campaign
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
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NEWSFEATUREIn Every Issue
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PEEL GOODS MOVEMENT CONFERENCE TACKLES GRIDLOCK
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Team Road Today wishes its Readers Advertisers Patrons
amp Industry Friends aHappy Holiday Season amp
Merry Christmas
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build
the rst-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia is truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative green technologies
Developed based on a Walmart specrsquod truck the 72-inch raised roof Detroit Diesel DD15-equipped Cascadia features a parallel hybrid system based on an electrically-driven second drive axle e system uses an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage and advanced electronic control algorithms that were developed in collaboration with the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center in Japan
With this advanced hybrid technology the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning In addition initial assessments of fuel e ciency further indicate the potential of this technology
ldquoStarting with our advanced wind tunnel testing facility DTNA has long been dedicated to develop-ing the industryrsquos most e cient and environmentally-friendly technologies and this new Cascadia marks the next evolution in hybrid electric solutions for heavy-duty vehiclesrdquo said Wilfried Achenbach senior vice president engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoOur customers look to us for advanced solutions in every application and we will continue to deliver at every turnrdquo
Long-time customer Walmart will work closely with DTNA engineers to create new products that will ultimately serve as a roadmap to future innovations
ldquoWalmart is partnering with our suppliers like Daimler Trucks North America to develop technologies that will improve the e ciency and lessen the impact of our operations ese partner-ships help to prove out these technologies and speed up the time to
marketrdquo said Chris Sultemeier senior vice president of transporta-tion for Walmart ldquoWe look forward to working with DTNA on this and other projectsrdquo
ldquo e new advanced engineering partnership with Walmart highlights our commitment to green technologies as well as our desire to work closely with core customers to continue developing alternative fuel vehiclesrdquo said Mark Lampert senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoWe look forward to seeing what else this joint venture will result in and to providing Walmart and all of our customers with the right tools that will positively impact their bottom linerdquo
DTNA already o ers products powered by alternative tech-nologies including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid and the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas lineup
Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart Develop Hybrid Electric Cascadia
New truck marks beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart
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The 2010 JD Power and Associates study which ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance is based on interviews with nearly 1300 primary maintainers of medium duty trucks (Class 5 6 and 7) Kenworth performed particularly well in the service facility factor which helped lead to
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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FREIGHT SOLUTIONS
ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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The Toronto Chapter of ATSSA
organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
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Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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ldquo From The Editorrsquos Desk
elcome to the December 2010 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the
award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz Road Safety Tips Entertainment Health Column Kids Corner and much more
The planning for the 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show is in advance stage This two-day trucking extravaganza to be organized at the Powerade Centre in Brampton on May 28 and 29 2011 will include plenty of activities including Inside amp Outside Trade Show Show amp Shine Competition Job Fair Educational Seminars Excellence Awards Family Entertainment Ethnic Food and lots more We thank all major players of the trucking industry for their ongoing support and patronage towards the success of this unique show
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more efficient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington We welcome the new HOV lanes as they will ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality
The 2010 Holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program directed towards the detection and elimination of individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive has been launched extensively by the police services and will run throughout the holiday season Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada Please think before you drink and drive it is not worth risking life Road safety is a shared responsibility and it starts with you
Operation Red Nose - a unique program dedicated against drinking and driving is available in many communities across Canada The program is a volunteer driving service provided during the Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle It is an original and free way of getting a safe ride in onersquos own vehicle without driving it For more information visit wwwoperationrednosecom
Donrsquot forget to tune in to lsquoGood Morning Todayrsquo our weekly radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM radio dial at 830 am for latest trucking and transportations news laws and regulations
Road Today Media Group extends Holiday Greetings to all readers patrons and industry friends Drive safe and see you in the New Year Manan Gupta Editor
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The Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe The conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Partnerships and Innovationrdquo was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to improve how goods are moved
The Peel Goods Movement Task Force is a partnership of private and public sector stakeholders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region The Task Force was established to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
DAIMLER TRUCKS AND WALMART DEVELOP HYBRID ELECTRIC CASCADIA
FLEET SAFETY COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GEORGE LEDSON WINS 2010 SHAW TRACKING-OTA SERVICE TO INDUSTRY AWARD
The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial results from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlink freight matching data This will be the fi rst installment in a four-part educational series
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington They will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold icy and snowy conditions
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DECEMBER 2010
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HOV LANES OPEN ON QEW BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND OAKVILLE
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Team Road Today wishes its Readers Advertisers Patrons
amp Industry Friends aHappy Holiday Season amp
Merry Christmas
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build
the rst-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia is truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative green technologies
Developed based on a Walmart specrsquod truck the 72-inch raised roof Detroit Diesel DD15-equipped Cascadia features a parallel hybrid system based on an electrically-driven second drive axle e system uses an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage and advanced electronic control algorithms that were developed in collaboration with the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center in Japan
With this advanced hybrid technology the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning In addition initial assessments of fuel e ciency further indicate the potential of this technology
ldquoStarting with our advanced wind tunnel testing facility DTNA has long been dedicated to develop-ing the industryrsquos most e cient and environmentally-friendly technologies and this new Cascadia marks the next evolution in hybrid electric solutions for heavy-duty vehiclesrdquo said Wilfried Achenbach senior vice president engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoOur customers look to us for advanced solutions in every application and we will continue to deliver at every turnrdquo
Long-time customer Walmart will work closely with DTNA engineers to create new products that will ultimately serve as a roadmap to future innovations
ldquoWalmart is partnering with our suppliers like Daimler Trucks North America to develop technologies that will improve the e ciency and lessen the impact of our operations ese partner-ships help to prove out these technologies and speed up the time to
marketrdquo said Chris Sultemeier senior vice president of transporta-tion for Walmart ldquoWe look forward to working with DTNA on this and other projectsrdquo
ldquo e new advanced engineering partnership with Walmart highlights our commitment to green technologies as well as our desire to work closely with core customers to continue developing alternative fuel vehiclesrdquo said Mark Lampert senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoWe look forward to seeing what else this joint venture will result in and to providing Walmart and all of our customers with the right tools that will positively impact their bottom linerdquo
DTNA already o ers products powered by alternative tech-nologies including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid and the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas lineup
Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart Develop Hybrid Electric Cascadia
New truck marks beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
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ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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38 w w w r o a d t o d a y c o mR O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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ldquo From The Editorrsquos Desk
elcome to the December 2010 edition of Road Today and thanks for your continued interest in the
award-winning magazine for the changing trucking industry Inside you will find the latest developments and updates related to the trucking industry plus all regular features like Trucking Quotient Quiz Road Safety Tips Entertainment Health Column Kids Corner and much more
The planning for the 3rd Annual Road Today Truck Show is in advance stage This two-day trucking extravaganza to be organized at the Powerade Centre in Brampton on May 28 and 29 2011 will include plenty of activities including Inside amp Outside Trade Show Show amp Shine Competition Job Fair Educational Seminars Excellence Awards Family Entertainment Ethnic Food and lots more We thank all major players of the trucking industry for their ongoing support and patronage towards the success of this unique show
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more efficient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington We welcome the new HOV lanes as they will ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality
The 2010 Holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program directed towards the detection and elimination of individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive has been launched extensively by the police services and will run throughout the holiday season Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada Please think before you drink and drive it is not worth risking life Road safety is a shared responsibility and it starts with you
Operation Red Nose - a unique program dedicated against drinking and driving is available in many communities across Canada The program is a volunteer driving service provided during the Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle It is an original and free way of getting a safe ride in onersquos own vehicle without driving it For more information visit wwwoperationrednosecom
Donrsquot forget to tune in to lsquoGood Morning Todayrsquo our weekly radio program broadcast every Sunday on CJMR 1320 AM radio dial at 830 am for latest trucking and transportations news laws and regulations
Road Today Media Group extends Holiday Greetings to all readers patrons and industry friends Drive safe and see you in the New Year Manan Gupta Editor
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The Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe The conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Partnerships and Innovationrdquo was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to improve how goods are moved
The Peel Goods Movement Task Force is a partnership of private and public sector stakeholders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region The Task Force was established to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
DAIMLER TRUCKS AND WALMART DEVELOP HYBRID ELECTRIC CASCADIA
FLEET SAFETY COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GEORGE LEDSON WINS 2010 SHAW TRACKING-OTA SERVICE TO INDUSTRY AWARD
The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial results from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlink freight matching data This will be the fi rst installment in a four-part educational series
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington They will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold icy and snowy conditions
ISSN1712-7602 Vol7 Issue 12
DECEMBER 2010
Road Today
Bollywood Beauty
Bruce Outridge
HindiPunjabi
Trucking Quiz
Dr Christopher Singh
TRANSPORT INSTITUTE AND TRANSCORE RELEASE INITIAL RESEARCH FINDINGS ON SPOT MARKET FREIGHT
HOV LANES OPEN ON QEW BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND OAKVILLE
DRIVE SAFELY THIS WINTER SEASON
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Peel Regional Police launches 2010 Holiday RIDE Campaign
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
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Team Road Today wishes its Readers Advertisers Patrons
amp Industry Friends aHappy Holiday Season amp
Merry Christmas
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build
the rst-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia is truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative green technologies
Developed based on a Walmart specrsquod truck the 72-inch raised roof Detroit Diesel DD15-equipped Cascadia features a parallel hybrid system based on an electrically-driven second drive axle e system uses an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage and advanced electronic control algorithms that were developed in collaboration with the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center in Japan
With this advanced hybrid technology the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning In addition initial assessments of fuel e ciency further indicate the potential of this technology
ldquoStarting with our advanced wind tunnel testing facility DTNA has long been dedicated to develop-ing the industryrsquos most e cient and environmentally-friendly technologies and this new Cascadia marks the next evolution in hybrid electric solutions for heavy-duty vehiclesrdquo said Wilfried Achenbach senior vice president engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoOur customers look to us for advanced solutions in every application and we will continue to deliver at every turnrdquo
Long-time customer Walmart will work closely with DTNA engineers to create new products that will ultimately serve as a roadmap to future innovations
ldquoWalmart is partnering with our suppliers like Daimler Trucks North America to develop technologies that will improve the e ciency and lessen the impact of our operations ese partner-ships help to prove out these technologies and speed up the time to
marketrdquo said Chris Sultemeier senior vice president of transporta-tion for Walmart ldquoWe look forward to working with DTNA on this and other projectsrdquo
ldquo e new advanced engineering partnership with Walmart highlights our commitment to green technologies as well as our desire to work closely with core customers to continue developing alternative fuel vehiclesrdquo said Mark Lampert senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoWe look forward to seeing what else this joint venture will result in and to providing Walmart and all of our customers with the right tools that will positively impact their bottom linerdquo
DTNA already o ers products powered by alternative tech-nologies including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid and the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas lineup
Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart Develop Hybrid Electric Cascadia
New truck marks beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart
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The 2010 JD Power and Associates study which ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance is based on interviews with nearly 1300 primary maintainers of medium duty trucks (Class 5 6 and 7) Kenworth performed particularly well in the service facility factor which helped lead to
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
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George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
Coming Year
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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Name ________________________________________
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Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe The conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Partnerships and Innovationrdquo was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to improve how goods are moved
The Peel Goods Movement Task Force is a partnership of private and public sector stakeholders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region The Task Force was established to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
DAIMLER TRUCKS AND WALMART DEVELOP HYBRID ELECTRIC CASCADIA
FLEET SAFETY COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GEORGE LEDSON WINS 2010 SHAW TRACKING-OTA SERVICE TO INDUSTRY AWARD
The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial results from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlink freight matching data This will be the fi rst installment in a four-part educational series
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington They will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold icy and snowy conditions
ISSN1712-7602 Vol7 Issue 12
DECEMBER 2010
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Merry Christmas
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build
the rst-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia is truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative green technologies
Developed based on a Walmart specrsquod truck the 72-inch raised roof Detroit Diesel DD15-equipped Cascadia features a parallel hybrid system based on an electrically-driven second drive axle e system uses an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage and advanced electronic control algorithms that were developed in collaboration with the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center in Japan
With this advanced hybrid technology the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning In addition initial assessments of fuel e ciency further indicate the potential of this technology
ldquoStarting with our advanced wind tunnel testing facility DTNA has long been dedicated to develop-ing the industryrsquos most e cient and environmentally-friendly technologies and this new Cascadia marks the next evolution in hybrid electric solutions for heavy-duty vehiclesrdquo said Wilfried Achenbach senior vice president engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoOur customers look to us for advanced solutions in every application and we will continue to deliver at every turnrdquo
Long-time customer Walmart will work closely with DTNA engineers to create new products that will ultimately serve as a roadmap to future innovations
ldquoWalmart is partnering with our suppliers like Daimler Trucks North America to develop technologies that will improve the e ciency and lessen the impact of our operations ese partner-ships help to prove out these technologies and speed up the time to
marketrdquo said Chris Sultemeier senior vice president of transporta-tion for Walmart ldquoWe look forward to working with DTNA on this and other projectsrdquo
ldquo e new advanced engineering partnership with Walmart highlights our commitment to green technologies as well as our desire to work closely with core customers to continue developing alternative fuel vehiclesrdquo said Mark Lampert senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoWe look forward to seeing what else this joint venture will result in and to providing Walmart and all of our customers with the right tools that will positively impact their bottom linerdquo
DTNA already o ers products powered by alternative tech-nologies including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid and the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas lineup
Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart Develop Hybrid Electric Cascadia
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The 2010 JD Power and Associates study which ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance is based on interviews with nearly 1300 primary maintainers of medium duty trucks (Class 5 6 and 7) Kenworth performed particularly well in the service facility factor which helped lead to
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Kenworth Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Dealer Service in JD Power and Associates Medium Duty Truck Study
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
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Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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The Toronto Chapter of ATSSA
organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
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TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
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Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Merry Christmas
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build
the rst-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia is truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative green technologies
Developed based on a Walmart specrsquod truck the 72-inch raised roof Detroit Diesel DD15-equipped Cascadia features a parallel hybrid system based on an electrically-driven second drive axle e system uses an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage and advanced electronic control algorithms that were developed in collaboration with the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center in Japan
With this advanced hybrid technology the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning In addition initial assessments of fuel e ciency further indicate the potential of this technology
ldquoStarting with our advanced wind tunnel testing facility DTNA has long been dedicated to develop-ing the industryrsquos most e cient and environmentally-friendly technologies and this new Cascadia marks the next evolution in hybrid electric solutions for heavy-duty vehiclesrdquo said Wilfried Achenbach senior vice president engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoOur customers look to us for advanced solutions in every application and we will continue to deliver at every turnrdquo
Long-time customer Walmart will work closely with DTNA engineers to create new products that will ultimately serve as a roadmap to future innovations
ldquoWalmart is partnering with our suppliers like Daimler Trucks North America to develop technologies that will improve the e ciency and lessen the impact of our operations ese partner-ships help to prove out these technologies and speed up the time to
marketrdquo said Chris Sultemeier senior vice president of transporta-tion for Walmart ldquoWe look forward to working with DTNA on this and other projectsrdquo
ldquo e new advanced engineering partnership with Walmart highlights our commitment to green technologies as well as our desire to work closely with core customers to continue developing alternative fuel vehiclesrdquo said Mark Lampert senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America ldquoWe look forward to seeing what else this joint venture will result in and to providing Walmart and all of our customers with the right tools that will positively impact their bottom linerdquo
DTNA already o ers products powered by alternative tech-nologies including the Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid and the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas lineup
Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart Develop Hybrid Electric Cascadia
New truck marks beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
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ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
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Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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the JD Power and Associates 2010 Medium Duty Truck
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ldquoKenworth is honored to receive
the prestigious 2010 Medium Duty Dealer Service
Award from JD Power and Associatesrdquo said Bill Kozek Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president ldquoThis achievement is due to the commitment and dedication of Kenworth dealers and employees who take great pride in delivering the highest quality service and products to our customersrdquo
The 2010 JD Power and Associates study which ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance is based on interviews with nearly 1300 primary maintainers of medium duty trucks (Class 5 6 and 7) Kenworth performed particularly well in the service facility factor which helped lead to
the award ldquoItrsquos gratifying that customers recognize the outstanding sup-
port they receive from more than 300 Kenworth dealer locations in the US and Canada and from the Kenworth PremierCare Customer Center which operates 24 hours a day seven days a weekrdquo said Kozek
Kenworthrsquos medium duty product line features the Kenworth T170 T270 and T370 which offer outstanding performance durability and low-life cycle cost for beverage and food haulers fire departments towing and recovery operators propane and fuel fleets general construction and landscape firms and dry refriger-ated and side-curtain van operations The T270 and T370 are also offered as diesel-electric hybrid trucks and tractors
Kenworth Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Dealer Service in JD Power and Associates Medium Duty Truck Study
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The 2010 JD Power and Associates study which ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance is based on interviews with nearly 1300 primary maintainers of medium duty trucks (Class 5 6 and 7) Kenworth performed particularly well in the service facility factor which helped lead to
the award ldquoItrsquos gratifying that customers recognize the outstanding sup-
port they receive from more than 300 Kenworth dealer locations in the US and Canada and from the Kenworth PremierCare Customer Center which operates 24 hours a day seven days a weekrdquo said Kozek
Kenworthrsquos medium duty product line features the Kenworth T170 T270 and T370 which offer outstanding performance durability and low-life cycle cost for beverage and food haulers fire departments towing and recovery operators propane and fuel fleets general construction and landscape firms and dry refriger-ated and side-curtain van operations The T270 and T370 are also offered as diesel-electric hybrid trucks and tractors
Kenworth Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Dealer Service in JD Power and Associates Medium Duty Truck Study
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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The Toronto Chapter of ATSSA
organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
Coming Year
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
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Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
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the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
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ever I see onerdquoLast wish
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Guy Broderick a professional truck driver with APPS Transport has been named the 2010 Ontario Trucking
AssociationVolvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year Guy was se-lected from an impressive pool of nominees for his awless driving record commitment to safety and community involvement
ldquoSafety is always my number one priorityrdquo said Guy ldquoI truly enjoy promoting safety initiatives and educating the public on how together we can improve road safetyrdquo
Every year this award is presented to an outstanding transport driver who has a collision free driving record and exhibits profes-sionalism both on and o the road Guy was presented his award on November 19th by Brent Weary of Volvo Trucks Canada during the luncheon of the Ontario Trucking Associationrsquos convention As part of this honour Guy will receive a trophy and cash prize
ldquoGuy is an exemplary professional driver both on and o the roadrdquo said OTA President David Bradley ldquoHe should be proud of the numerous accomplishments that earned him this prestigious award
Guy has driven almost three million collision-free kilometers throughout his 25 year career He is also a member of the 2009-2010 Road Knight Team As a Road Knight Guy is an ambassador of the trucking industry and educates the public on how to safely share the road with a truck He also visits schools and career events
to inform students of the exciting career opportunities available in the trucking industry
In addition to his work as a driver and Road Knight Guy continually takes part in work-related training and shares his knowledge of safety with his peers Guy also works to raise the pro le of the industry by contributing articles to trucking industry publications Guy is an active member of his Cambridge commu-nity through his involvement as a so ball coach and fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the CIBC Run for the Cure
APPS Transport Driver Guy Broderick Named 2010 Ontario Truck Driver of the Year
Brent Weary Regional Vice President Sales amp Marketing Volvo Trucks Canada handing Guy Broderick of APPS Transport the OTAVolvo Trucks
Canada Driver of the Year Award
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Telephone 416-452-7007Fax 905-450-0719
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
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Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
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the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
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ever I see onerdquoLast wish
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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ldquoI love truckingrdquo Thatrsquos usually how George Ledson founder and president of Cavalier Transportation Inc of Bolton ON and recipient of the prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 often starts or ends a conversation
2010 marks Georgersquos 53rd year in the trucking business and his passion for the industry is as strong today as it was in the beginning He started his trucking career as a credit clerk for Intercity Truck Lines where over the next twenty years he continued to move up the ladder from traffic manager to costing manager to vice president operations and Toronto terminal manager
In 1978 he started his own business Cavalier Transportation which started out as a consulting company with its offices at the Ledson familyrsquos kitchen table but quickly evolved into a successful load brokerage which continues to this day In 1985 the company expanded to include a licenced for-hire trucking company provid-ing local cartage and regional service in the GTA In 1990 Cavalier Logistics was formed which includes a large warehouse operation
From those humble beginnings around the kitchen table our recipientrsquos companies now employ over 180 people operate a fleet of 85 trucks and 265 trailers providing domestic and international service in Canada and the United States as well as over 250000 square feet of state of the art storage space
In addition to building a successful family business George has also served for many years on the board of directors of both OTA and the Canadian Trucking Alliance From 2002 to 2004 he served as chairman of OTA which he claims was such an honour it was like winning an Oscar In 2007 he was inducted into the OTA Pioneerrsquos half-century club He also continues to serve on the board of trustees of the OTA Education Foundation
George and his wife Bonnie are long-time residents of the CaledonOrangeville area He is very active in several charities in his community In fact an entire wing of the Headwaters Health Care Centre is named after him He is also past chairman of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Meals on Wheels
George is an avid horseman owning and training thorough-breds In fact Cavalier Transport is named after his fatherrsquos favorite horse
Mike Ham vice president business services at Shaw Tracking says ldquoGeorge exemplifies commitment contribution and dedica-tion to the Ontario trucking industry and to OTA he is a most deserving recipientrdquo OTA president David Bradley echoes Hamrsquos sentiments ldquoGeorge is passionate about the trucking industry and is one of the most respected people in the businessrdquo
George Ledson Wins 2010 Shaw Tracking-
OTA Service to Industry Award
Recognized for Over Half Century
of Passion for Trucking
George Ledson
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organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The Toronto Chapter of ATSSA
organized an informative and well-attended monthly meeting on November 11th at the Paradise Banquet amp Convention Center in Concord The dinner evening was sponsored by TICO of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions Inc
TICO of Canada offered an insight into their unique shunt truck According to company officials TICO has the strongest frame in the industry with over 46 million RBM and also the strongest boom in the in-dustry with boom cheeks that are 1 frac12rdquo thick on each side TICO is also the only shunt truck to offer a Driver Training Seat complete with a seat belt
At the recent TRUXPO in Abbotsford BC TICO announced the introduction of introduction of two new PRO SPOTTER composite cabs The first new cab will have a door opening height
of 68 14 with an interior height of 72 14 and will be available starting with deliveries in December 2010 The second com-posite cab will have a door opening height of 72 14 with an interior height of 76 14 and is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter of 2011
TICO of Canada also is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Grip One Snow Traction Belt which is perfect for shunt tractors and a great replacement for chains
The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light medium and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operat-ing across Canada and the US The purpose of the ATSSA is to provide information and expert advice by manufacturers to people responsible for the maintenance of trucking fleets
TICO Canada sponsors ATSSA Monthly Meeting
Todd Hudson Managing Director Element Financial Corporation (extreme L) Aidan Boger President TICO of Canada (centre) and Walter Coupland
Director Business Development TICO Canada (extreme R) and rest of the TICO team
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has delivered the fi rst turnkey natural gas truck upfi tted with a vacuum
body Developed in collaboration with VAC-CON the Freightliner Business Class M2 112V Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-powered auxiliary-mounted engine that powers the truckrsquos water system
Jacksonville Fla-based VAC-CON provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets throughout the world Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to eff ectively clean both sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure VAC-CON tapped Freightliner Trucks to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfi ll VAC-CONrsquos unique specs and need for a turnkey chassis solution
ldquoTh erersquos a tremendous green movement happening now and our customers are looking to us to provide effi cient products with alternative fuel optionsrdquo said Tom Jody marketing manager for VAC-CON ldquoFrom the beginning the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept and in its successrdquo
Th e truck will include an Allison 3000RDS transmission for optimum performance and effi ciency Th e ideal transmission for alternative fuel vehicles Allison transmissions include patented torque converter technology that results in improved startability at the launch of the vehicle full power shift s and a better performing engine
Th e Freightliner M2 112V also features a 2500 square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility outstanding maneuverability and a roomy interior for exceptional driver comfort
ldquoVAC-CON strives to provide our customers with the best blend of cleaning equipment and chassis and because our focus is on the cleaning equipment it makes our relationship with Freightliner Trucks extremely importantrdquo said Jody ldquoTh e CNG project was truly a partnership and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to further refi ne this and other natural gas productsrdquo
VAC-CON and Freightliner Trucks Develop First Turnkey Natural Gas Truck Upfi tted with Vacuum Body
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The Ontario Government has announced that when its law designed to get tough on people caught driving with a sus-
pended licence by impounding their vehicle for seven days comes into force on December 1st commercial vehicles will be treated diff erently than cars
Under the regulations announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) if the driver of a commercial vehicle is caught driving under an HTA-related suspension including de-fault of family support the vehicle will not be subject to a 7-day impoundment if the driverrsquos licence has been suspended for less than 100 days As a result any carrier that checks the status of their driversrsquo licences every three months should be able to catch any suspended drivers in time to ensure that they do not run the risk of having their equipment impounded
OTA President David Bradley reacted to the release of the new regulations by saying that ldquothe new rules provide a reasonable balance between ensuring that carriers do their due diligence to ensure that their drivers are properly licensed and recognizing that itrsquos simply impractical to expect them to verify the status of all of their drivers every single dayrdquo
MTO Announces Rules for Commercial Vehicles When Vehicle Impoundment Law Takes Effect December 1st
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
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industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
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With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Hon Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation
Emil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
e Peel Goods Movement Task Force brought together 300 private and public sector leaders to discuss goods movement in Peel Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe e conference ldquoDelivering the Goods Meeting Freight Challenges through Part-nerships and In-novationrdquo held on November 3rd at Walmart Canadarsquos head oce in Mis-sissauga was a major milestone for the Task Force as it works to im-prove how goods are moved
e Peel Goods Move-ment Task Force is a partnership of private and pub-lic sector stake-holders involved in the movement of goods within and through Peel Region e Task Force was estab-lished to foster collaboration communication and action on goods movement issues
Kathleen Wynne Ontario Minister of Transportation high-lighted the need to both partner and innovate to move people and goods in better ways and to build a modern transportation system that will benet Peel Ontario and Canada Minister Wynne cited
the development of the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy as a collaboration that brought together transportation service providers shippers municipalities trans-portation authorities and other stakeholders to plan how to connect
Ontario and Que-bec to North America and the rest of the world in new dynamic productive and sustainable ways
M i n i s t e r Wynne also spoke to the success of the Long Com-bination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Pro-gram noting that there have been more than 17000 LCV trips in the Wi n d s o r- G TA-Quebec corridor and that industry
sees the benets an LCV program can
deliverEmil Kolb Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Move-
ment Task Force spoke about the importance of goods movement to Peelrsquos economy and the Regionrsquos role in goods movement Mr Kolb noted that the Region works to foster a positive goods move-ment environment As examples of this he cited an extensive net-work of arterial roads and highways involvement in highway and
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Ruth Snowden Executive Director Canadian International Freight Forwarders AssociationFred Pernal Windsor Terminal Manager Chrysler CanadaBruce Burrows Vice President ndash Public and Corporate Aairs Railway Association of CanadaBack (L to R)Doug Switzer Vice President ndash Public Aairs Ontario Trucking AssociationChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government Aairs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Jamie Wright Chair ndash Urban Mobility Committee Canadian Courier and Logistics Association
(L to R)Allan ompson Town of Caledon Councillor member of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceEmil Kolb Peel Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Goods Movement Task ForceLesley Smith Vice President ndash Logistics Walmart CanadaHazel McCallion Mayor City of Mississauga
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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road expansion projects and support for Pearson International Air-port a major rail intermodal terminal and the LCV Pilot Program
Leslie Woo Metrolinx Vice President spoke to Metrolinxrsquos goal of fundamentally transforming how people and goods move across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) While addressing the impacts of congestion Ms Woo noted that the annual cost of congestion in the GTHA in 2006 was $6 billion (and that if nothing is done to improve the transportation system these costs could rise to $15 billion by 2031) Ms Woo also noted that Metrolinx is de-veloping a GTHA Urban Freight Strategy that will complement the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
Gerald Rawling a freight consultant spoke to the formation and ongoing work of Chicagorsquos Intermodal Advisory Task Force providing lessons and encouragement for the Peel Goods Movement Task Force
Mario Iacobacci Director of Economics at AECOM spoke about productivity growth in Canadarsquos freight modes
Industry and government panel discussions addressed chal-lenges and opportunities for the movement of goods in Peel and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Key points raised include
Congestion and the unpredictability of tra c delays are major issues that hinder economic competivenessDelays at the Canada-United States border need to be re-ducedOptimizing the use of existing transportation infrastruc-ture and making targeted investments in new infrastruc-ture are criticalInnovative solutions will need to be developed andIndustry and government need to work together to address goods movement issues
For more information visit wwwpeelregioncamovinggoods
Peel Goods Movement Conference Tackles Gridlock
Front (L to R)Linda McAusland Director ndash Transportation Policy Ontario Ministry of TransportationTom AppaRao Director ndash Transportation Planning Peel RegionWendy Alexander Director ndash Transportation and Infrastructure Planning City of MississaugaBack (L to R)John Higham Regional Director ndash Coordination and Policy Transport CanadaChristine Bomeacute Manager ndash Government A airs Walmart Canada (Panel Moderator)Daniel Haufschild Director ndash Policy and Planning Metrolinx
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter motorists need to take extra precau-tions and adjust their driving hab-its to cold icy and snowy conditions
Th e Ministry of Transportationrsquos Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road condi-tions For example
drivers should remember tobull Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is ldquowinter readyrdquo with a maintenance check-upbull Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full top up your windshield uid and clear snow and ice from windows lights mirrors and
roofbull Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roadsbull Be visible - switch on the vehiclersquos full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions Do not rely on the vehiclersquos daytime running lights Th e booklet includes other tips on winter driving and infor-
mation about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads
Get up-to-date information on road conditions construc-tionprojects and traffi c conditions on major highways through MTOcameras Or call the ministryrsquos road information line at 416-235-4686 toll-free at 1-800-268-4686
Drive Safely This Winter SeasonWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
bull Each year in Ontario there are 60000 traffi c collisions during the winter months many involving motorists who fail to adjust their driving habits to weather conditionsbull In Northern Ontario residents and visitors staying less than 30 days (between October 1 and April 30) can legally use studded tires during the winter months to help with braking on slippery surfacesbull Using winter tires in good condition provides better traction and handling and can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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CarriersEdge Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With
Exponential Growth Through Recession
CarriersEdge the provider of online driver improvement tools recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its launch
in the Canadian marketplace serving out more than 100000 train-ing modules to drivers across the country Originally launched in the fall of 2005 with a basic set of safety and compliance titles CarriersEdge now includes more than 40 modules in English and French covering both Canadian and US regulations and industry best practices
ldquoWersquore delighted to see so many Canadian fleets integrating CarriersEdge into their training programs and wersquore extremely pleased to celebrate five years of serving the industryrdquo said Mark Murrell President of CarriersEdge ldquoWersquove been growing steadily at about 70 year-over-year through the recession and most of that has come from referrals and recommendations As we continue to expand the library with more titles - like the recently released Winter Driving course - we expect that growth to continuerdquo
The CarriersEdge online driver improvement system includes training modules covering hot topics such as defensive driving hours of service vehicle inspection and dangerous goods along with professional development topics like owner-op business skills driver wellness and fuel efficiency
More than 100000 served in first five years
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
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The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
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industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
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Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
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the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
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ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The University of Manitoba Transport Institute and TransCore Link Logistics have announced the initial re-
sults from their joint research project looking at Canadian trucking and logistics trends using TransCorersquos Loadlinkreg freight matching data This will be the first installment in a four-part educational series
Loadlinkrsquos database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers owner operators freight brokers and intermediaries Over 13 million full loads LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually As a result of this high volume TransCorersquos data is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border traffic This data is also used on a monthly basis for the Canadian Freight Index
ldquoUsing this unique data set provides us a particularly compel-ling view into the Canadian logistics marketrdquo said Paul Larson director of the Transport Institute at the University of Manitoba ldquoObservations that in the past might have been more intuitive in nature are now backed with qualitative and quantitative assess-ment both confirming and expanding our understanding of the dynamics at play in the Canadian market This information also supports UMTIrsquos commitment to the Innovative Freight Practices project to reduce empty backhaul miles and GHGsrdquo
TransCorersquos Link Logistics General Manager Claudia Milicevic adds ldquoBy identifying patterns of freight movement within Canada and across the US border Canadian transportation companies can make valuable insights to improve their operating efficiencies It can also assist carriers with better load planning by optimizing their trip scheduling and reducing empty milesrdquo
Research Results - highlights from initial findings include bull Postings originating in the United States bound for Canada
amounts to more than 61 percent of total freight volume and 39 percent of equipment volume
bull Outbound postings from Canada to the United States ac-counts for 13 percent of load volumes and 31 percent of equipment volumes
bull Domestic freight within Canada is 218 percent and equip-ment is 30 percent
bull The top sources of freight by province or state are (in descending order)
1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Ohio 4 Pennsylvania 5 Illinois 6 California 7 Alberta 8 British Columbia 9 Texas 10 Indiana 11 Missouri 12 And New York bull The top twelve freight destinations by province or state are (in descending order) 1 Ontario 2 Quebec 3 Alberta 4 British Columbia 5 Manitoba 6 Saskatchewan 7 New Brunswick 8 New York 9 Nova Scotia 10 Texas 11 Pennsylvania 12 California bull The top five source cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Chicago bull The top five destination cities for freight are 1 Greater Toronto Area ndash including Toronto Mississauga Brampton amp Concord 2 Montreal 3 Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg bull Year-over-year load postings have recovered dramatically
from the lower than average values of the summer of 2009 Year-to-year postings have increased from 30 percent to 52 percent
bull Year-over-year equipment postings have decreased between 12 and 18 percent
bull Year-over-year recovery in the loads from July-Sept09 to July-Sept10 was greater in the transborder market The reduction in capacity may be hitting the Canadian domestic market harder than the transborder market One possible explanation is since the transborder load market recovery has been proportionally greater than that of the Canadian domestic market trucks have been diverted to the transborder market at the expense of the Canadian market
bull Year-over-year load postings in the domestic Canadian market increased between 30 and 48 percent whereas domestic equipment postings decreased between 10 and 36 percent
bull Year-over-year load postings in the transborder market increased between 29 and 55 percent whereas equipment postings only decreased by 12 to 20 percent
Transport Institute and TransCore Release Initial Research Findings on Spot Market Freight
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the
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Arrow Truck Sales Inc is North Americas leading source of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks Arrow carries all makes and models maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2000 over-the-road tractors vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers Arrows commitment to integrity quality value and selection has earned the business of fleets and owner-operators across North America since 1950 Arrow is headquartered in Kansas City MO and has 19 retail locations throughout the US and Canada Arrow Truck Sales Inc is part of the Volvo Group of companies The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks buses and construction equipmentequipment drive systems for marine and industrial applications aerospace components and services and is one of the worldrsquos leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter) The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service The Volvo Group which employs about 100000 people has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets Volvo Group sales amount to over 46 BUSD The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Goth-enburg Sweden Volvo Shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US For more information visit wwwarrowtruckcom
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Information Tools[ [Name Contact Numbers WebsiteCAA South Central Ontario 1 800 268 3750 wwwcaascocom
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators 613 736 1003 wwwccmtaca
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
Road Today Magazine 905 487 1320 wwwroadtodaycom
Transport Canada 613 990-2309 wwwtcgcca
Workplace Safety amp Insurance Board 1 800 387 5540 wwwwsibonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
breath John said ldquoI dordquoFor sale
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the worldrsquos largest and most respected environmental organizations whose vision is to stop the degradation of the planetrsquos natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
The WWF Climate Savers Program is mobilizing multinational companies to cut their emissions of CO2 The ldquoClimate Saversrdquo companies promise to reduce their CO2-emissions in accordance with an agreement between the WWF the company and independent technical experts
The agreement between The Volvo Group and WWF will apply for the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companiesMack Trucks Volvo Trucks Renault Trucks and UD Trucks and states that
bull The total amount of CO2 emitted dur-ing their lifetime by trucks manufactured and sold between 2009 and 2014 will be cut by 13 million tons compared with 2008 models by introduction of cutting edge fuel economy technologies The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months
bull Volvo will produce a truck prototype with 20-percent lower fuel consumption than the equivalent 2008 model
bull Volvo will be able to offer trucks in the commercial market that run on renew-able gas before 2014
bull The Volvo Group will also reduce CO2-emissions from its production plants by 05 million tons (12 percent) before 2014 compared with 2008
Independent technical experts will an-nually monitor and oversee that the Volvo Group complies with its undertaking
In 2007 the Volvo Group presented the worldrsquos first CO2-neutral vehicle plant in Ghent in Belgium with wind-generated electricity The long-term ambition is that all plants will be CO2-neutral
The Volvo Group will be the worldrsquos first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Naturersquos (WWF) Climate Savers Program As a WWF partner the Volvo Grouprsquos truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manu-
factured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons Independent technical experts will oversee the results ldquoThe partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our
products says Volvorsquos CEO Leif Johansson Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral It wonrsquot be easy but if anyone can do it ndash Volvo canrdquo
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
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COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council 613 244 4800 wwwcthrccom
Industry Canada 1 800 328 6189 wwwicgcca
Ontario Ministry of Transportation 1 800 268 4686 wwwmtogovonca
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
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Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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C O U N T E R -MEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Im-paired Driving was held successfully on November 21-22 in Toronto e confer-ence was hosted by arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg an organi-zation that provides leadership and pro-grams to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario
e conference brought together 150 profession-als and volunteers working in the im-
paired driving issue to discuss and review newest legislation and prevention strategies
Speakers at the conference included Amrit Mangat MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ontario
Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey Vice Pres-ident Research Trac Injury Research Foundation Ward Vanlaar Drug Recognition Evaluation Ocers Crown Counsels and many other professionals in the issue
e event provided a platform for twenty experts in their respective elds to speak on Bills 118 126 and 203 Drugs and Driving o-road impaired driving social media best practices for prevention and more
e DRIVE SOBER Media awards were also presented during the conference to recognize individuals stations and companies who provide outstanding and eective coverage of impaired driv-ing related collisions and charges cover announcement and media events regarding legislative change and other related categories
Notable recipients of the awards included Manan Gupta Edi-torPublisher of Road Today Media Group and Sergeant Dave Woodford of Ontario Provincial Police
Sgt Woodford received the ldquoCareer Achievementrdquo award to recognize his diligence and dedication for his ongoing eorts in getting the message out to Ontarians about impaired driving
Manan Gupta EditorPublisher of Road Today Media Group was presented a Media Excellence award in recognition of his con-tinuing eorts to create community awareness about impaired driving through print and electronic media
For more information about arrive alive DRIVE SOBERreg and the OCCID go to wwwarrivealiveorg
COUNTERMEASURES XVIII Ontariorsquos bi-annual conference on impaired driving
Sergeant Dave Woodford (OPP) and Manan Gupta (Road Today) with their Awards
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Ontario Trucking Association 416 249 7401 wwwontruckorg
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
Meritor WABCO Launches SafetyDirectO ers Fleets Greater E ciency with Comprehensive Real-Time Safety and Data Reporting
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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ever I see onerdquoLast wish
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Merry Christmas
The annual Fleet Safety Council conference and trade show was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Niagara Falls from October 22 to 24 is yearrsquos conference theme was ldquoCHARGEABLE NODonrsquot fall for itPreven-tion is the keyrdquo e program featured a host of thought-provoking speakers from law enforcement insurance and safety sectors Conference topics included
Work
e Fleet Safety Council is an association of Driver Trainers and safety professionals working in cooperation with the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario to promote safety within the transportation and transport industry
e Fleet Safety Council represents approximately
objectives are to stimulate knowledge through training to improve driver behaviour and to increase the safety and eciency of highway transportation operations
Chapter meetings are held monthly Members have the opportunity to learn more about safety within the transportation industry by sharing ideas and information with other companies and individuals
e Fleet Safety Council is open to all individuals con-cerned with promoting safety within the transportation industry Current members include
safety
Members must be employed in the motor vehicle transportation industry as a safety supervisor driver trainer driver supervisor or associated with any govern-ment sponsored agency including insurance companiesChapters have representation from local regional and OPP police forces as well as from the Ministry of Trans-portation
More information about the Fleet Safety Council is available at httpwebthsaooncadocscouncilhtml
2010 Fleet Safety Council
Conference
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Driving for Profit Seminar in Mississauga Well
Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
416 854 9413
Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
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ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
wiping edge of the blade is no longer sharp but rounded in shape or appearance the wiper will smear the water across the windshield instead of clearing it off Th is causes cloudy
and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
across the windshield Among the choices you have for replacing worn blades a new
hybrid blade has just come on market Michelin Stealth hybrid wiper blades (wwwmichelinstealthbladecom) featuring new patent-pending hybrid technology that provides superior contact with the windshield for improved performance are now available at Costco Canada warehouses
Signs of Wiper Blade Wear
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Attended
Approximately 100 industry professionals gathered at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on November
9th to hear presentations from some of the industryrsquos best David Bradley Canadarsquos trucking leader opened the event with a look at the past and gave insight to the future of trucking from his perspective
The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
Driving for Profit is a joint effort of KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc and NAL Insurance and are made possible through tremendous support of the industry SelecTrucks Pearson Dunn Insurance and TruckNews play a major role in making these semi-nars possible
Plans for the 2011 seminars are under way For more informa-tion about the Driving for Profit go to wwwdrivingforprofitcom
Alliance Parts a provider of new and remanufactured replacement parts for the commercial transportation
industry now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers New Alliance bumper options include chrome painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models
With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
Alliance Adds Bumpers to its Affordable Parts Line
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Daily Canadian News
Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
Presented By Program ProducerAmandeep Benipal
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
Iteris LDW ndash a lane-departure warning system that uses a camera and onboard computer to track visible lane markings and detect when a vehicle dri s toward an unintended lane change
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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(NC) ndash Keeping yourself and your family safe on winter roads can be diffi cult but did you know that driverrsquos vision is a factor in more than 40 percent of all vehicle crashes While there are many factors outside of our control in winter driving like snowfall and water or slush splashing on the windshield from other traffi c maintaining wiper blades in good repair can provide the best vis-ibility possible and is something cost-eff ective and easy to address
But how do you know if your blades are in good repairMany factors can contribute to wiper blade wear including
use extended exposure to temperature extremes ozone road salt oil and even automatic car washes according to wiper blade expert Robert Peers Blades can also become damaged by ice snow and debris removal To avoid the risks of driving with limited visibility it is important to recognize the warning signs of wiper blade wear and damage
StreakingVisual inspection of the wiper blade reveals rubber that has
hardened andor cracked due to exposure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet rays tree sap and road tar automotive chemicals like oil brake fl uid coolant and road grit Bands of water remain aft er each wip-ing stroke
ChatteringExtreme hot or cold temperatures or extended periods of
non-use can cause blades to exhibit chatter Th e blades may skip and vibrate Th e characteristics to look for include a choppy wiping action or an overall performance set or curve to the blade rubber in one direction and smeared windshield appearance while wiping
Worn RubberWhen the
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and impaired visibilityBent Wiper ArmAutomatic car washes and the wear and tear that results from
aggressive removal of snow and ice build up can cause considerable damage to the wiper arm assembly and blade and negatively impact its performance as the blade loses contact with the windshield
SqueakingTh e old or worn rubber of the blade does not move quietly
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The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
The morning concluded with three legal experts in the trans-portation industry Miriam Isenberg Douglas Marcello and Carol McAfee Wallace being interviewed one at a time on some timely industry issues
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With so many options available Alliance offers a convenient bumper configuration tool on its website allowing drivers to select the shape size and cutouts that best meet their needs With a couple of clicks visitors can create a bumper design that perfectly comple-ments their truck Once the design is complete they can print it out for order at any including Freightliner Sterling or Western Star dealer
Dan Haggerty director of Parts and Service Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America LLC points out that a new Alliance bumper is an affordable option for fixing a small dent or simply shining up your truck for the next big show
With fast delivery to minimize truck down time completely customizable Alliance bumpers are made in the USA
Alliance Parts offers a range of new and remanufactured reli-able parts and accessories at an affordable price to the commercial transportation industry Alliance brand parts are available at more than 1000 retail locations including Freightliner Sterling Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the US and Canada
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
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Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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Name ________________________________________
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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The President and CEO of Liberty Linehaul Brian Taylor followed Bradley with a new segment of ldquoHow We Did Itrdquo in an interview format with industry expert Lou Smyrlis Loursquos questions to Brian weaved the audience through Liberty Linehaulrsquos decades in business and Brian gave the audience some critical advice on running a successful trucking company
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
630 to 800 AM
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Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Peel Regional Police has launched the 2010 Festive Season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
Campaign with a goal to reduce impaired drivingThe Festive Season RIDE Campaign
focuses on detecting and removing those individuals from our roads who choose to drink and drive It runs throughout the holiday season commencing from November 25 2010 until Saturday January 1 2011
Although Peel Regional Police conduct RIDE checks throughout the year the annual holiday campaign is marked by an increase in enforce-ment levels through the deployment of additional officers These additional officers come from all five Divisions and Traffic Services
Peel Regional Police maintains a zero tolerance policy with respect to drinking and driving related offences and this commitment is reflected in the number of officers assigned to the program
Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the
public that changes have been made to administrative suspensions for 2010 A Warn indication on an approved screening de-
vice reflects a blood alcohol content of 05 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
No longer will a 12-hour suspension be issued for a ldquoWarnrdquo indication on an ap-
proved screening device Instead a Warn indication will now result in a three-day suspension escalating to a 7-day suspension for a second offence and a 30-day suspension for a third offence
Changes have also been made to allow for a vehicle impoundment for the same offences A suspension
will also require the driver to retrieve hisher licence from the Ministry of
Transportation at a fee of $15000 Impaired driving remains one of the
leading causes of crime-related death in Canada The education and apprehension of
those who choose to commit this type of criminal offence is a policing priority for Peel Regional Police
Similar RIDE campaigns are also underway by other police forces including Ontario Provincial Police
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE LAUNCHES 2010 HOLIDAY RIDE CAMPAIGN
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Listen at 770 AM radio dialMon - Fri
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Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of SafetyDirect at the 2010 American
Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition SafetyDirect is immediately available for order for all North American commercial vehicle eets seeking to simplify delivery of detailed trend data as well as instant noti cation of vehicle safety and performance
SafetyDirect allows customers to use as a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on brak-ing stability control following distances collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers as well as the entire eet e comprehensive reporting includes event location date time speed odometer reading and safety trending data
ldquoWe are pleased to launch SafetyDirect to our North American customers We fully expect the system to revolutionize the way eets monitor report and capture safety datardquo said Jon Morrison president and general manager Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems ldquoBy integrating data from our companyrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems into Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect and lane-departure warning systems itrsquos easier for eet managers to collect the information they need to meet and improve safety and business goalsrdquo
SafetyDirect works by combining the technologies in Meritor WABCOrsquos SmartTrac and OnGuard active safety systems with their
partner Iterisrsquo SafetyDirect an online application for analyzing data generated by Iterisrsquo data logger and lane departure warning system e SafetyDirect application uses information transmitted from the vehicle by the eetrsquos onboard mobile communications system via leading telematic providers such as Qualcomm and PeopleNet
Safety systems supported by SafetyDirect include SmartTrac ndash a suite of active safety systems that can assist
the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle in response to an impending loss of directional or roll stability
OnGuard ndash a forward-looking radar-based collision safety system that can detect objects in a vehiclersquos path and automatically engage the throttle engine retarder and service brakes when it senses an impending collision thereby assisting the driver in avoid-ing rear end collisions
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
What If
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
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A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
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ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
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ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Not too long ago I was watching a movie called ldquoInvictusrdquo Th e movie featured one of my favorite actors Morgan Freeman playing the
exceptional Nelson Mandela Th e movie basically told the story of how Mandela changed the face of Africa through changing the attitude of one person at a time It got me thinking about how this might apply to the transportation industry
What if you were the next Mandela What if you changed just one personrsquos attitude Now I know yoursquore laughing hysterically in your chair but take a minute and think about it Th e FMCSA is starting the ball rolling by bringing in CSA 2010 By doing that they are putting the awareness on the driver to step up to the plate Measures like that are usually meant to deal with the bad drivers in our industry but how many of us are the good ones
What if you were one of the good ones and stepped up to the plate as a true professional driver and promoted the industry Th ink of it like this a friend cleans and cleans his truck and starts to get attention with new chrome bumpers extras for his truck and so on by the company So you decide you like the way he is being treated and start doing the same At some point you start getting noticed with perks for yourself in the way of special assignments truck accessories and more Th en another driver starts doing
the same and as the saying goes so on and so on and so on Now what yoursquove done is improved yourself which improved your companyrsquos image which improved their client base and driver retention for the future Can this seriously be done you ask and the answer is yes You have just changed another personrsquos attitude and belief system
Now letrsquos expand that scenario for a larger purpose What if you not only aff ected your company with a positive attitude but you aff ected a whole industry What if the next time you spoke with someone about our industry you remained positive Stop the whining and belly aching we hear all the time If something is wrong about your position at the company see management and off er a positive suggestion to the problem Letrsquos assume yoursquove infl uenced the other drivers and they begin to see the industry in a positive light and send that message out to other drivers Th en you will have done the same thing that Nelson Mandela did with Africa Th e trick for him is that he used sports to unify the nation Wersquoll be using trucks
Now I realize that this is a very optimistic view for the future I also realize there will be many drivers that donrsquot care and refuse to participate Th atrsquos fi ne I can live with that wersquore all human But what would happen if we changed a portion even as little as 10 With an industry that has
around 400 000 drivers nationwide ten percent can make a big diff erence Ten percent would be 40000 drivers Suppose it caught on and even more drivers believed that professionalism is worth working for Letrsquos say we can positively convert 50 what would that do for our industry Th e eff ect would be truly amazing
So how do you get started on such a mission Well yoursquore not going to do it in a day a week or even a month Itrsquos something that will take time and a consistent eff ort Th e secret is not to change everyone just try to change you If yoursquore happy being a driver then show it otherwise fi nd another job Try this exercise for the next 30 days try to speak positively about the industry to other people in day to day conversation When you fi nd yourself talking negative then your 30 days begins again If you successfully hit the 30 days then try for another 30 days Itrsquos said that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit Th e second thing to do is to make sure your own house is in order Are your equipment attitude and behavior refl ecting the industry in a positive way
With CSA 2010 you already have a reason to be better but I ask you these questions ndash What if you were the next Mandela for the transportation industry What if you had the power to change the world Only time will tellhelliphellip Happy Holidays to you and your family
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
Brian Taylor
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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Name ________________________________________
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Brian Taylor founder and president of Liberty Linehaul Inc has been named chairman of the board of directors
of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for the 2010-12 term Brian formed Liberty Linehaul in 1987 as an LTL and truckload carrier specializing in international freight between Canada and the United States The company currently has a fleet of 48 tractors and 95 trailers operating out of its Ayr ON terminal In 1997 a subsidiary company Liberty Linehaul West Inc which operates out of Montebello California was established
Shortly after starting the company Brian joined the Ontario Trucking Association He recalls that one of his first roles with OTA was to become involved in what became known as the ldquowheel-off crisisrdquo of the mid-1990s where he drew on his background as a former mechanic to try and help find solutions Shortly thereafter he was elected to the OTA board and was ultimately appointed to the associationrsquos executive committee In recent years Brian has also become a member of the Canadian Trucking Alliance board of directors
ldquoI have always felt it is important that carriers support their industry through OTArdquo he says ldquoAs a small carrier I was pretty intimidated when I was first elected to the board but the rest of the board -- including the big carriers -- was very welcoming I remember feeling somewhat amazed that my opinion counted and still doesrdquo
OTA president David Bradley says that is ldquojust Brian being his modest self He impressed everybody right from the beginning and earned their respect for his balanced thoughtful and progres-sive approach to issuesrdquo
Brian says he doesnrsquot think he needs to be an advocate for small carriers since most of OTArsquos members are small carriers already but he is living proof that ldquoit is not how many trucks you have that determines your influence itrsquos what you have to say and your com-mitment to improving the industry that countsrdquo He says ldquothere are some small carriers out there that may have some preconceived notions about OTA that are simply not reflective of the reality Everyone has a voice at OTArdquo
He also says that ldquohaving the opportunity to network with so many successful carriers ndash small or large -- has certainly helped my business no questionrdquo
As for his chairmanship at OTA Brian says that he will
continue the progressive agenda the association has staked out over the past several years ldquoI think the policy groundwork has been laidrdquo he says ldquoThe pursuit of measures to make all operators accountable in terms of safety and practical actions to reduce GHG emissions through improved fuel efficiency will continue to be a key focus OTA will be pro-active both provincially and with CTA in helping to shape the new EOBR standards GHG reduction regulations etcrdquo
One area that Brian feels is deserving of more attention is the relationship between carriers shippers and 3PLs and the obliga-tions of the parties to each other ldquoI believe strongly that where third parties add value to the equation in terms of cartage services warehousing or other value-added services then everyone benefitsrdquo He says his company has fostered excellent long-term relationships with those sorts of 3PLs However he says ldquowhere the 3PLrsquos role is purely transactional there simply isnrsquot enough profit in the system to warrant more fingers in the pierdquo He is also concerned about ldquothe lack of balance in many current contracts and the disrespect afforded the conditions of carriage by some shippersrdquo
Finally Brian says he also intends to continue the dialogue on what needs to be done to recruit and retain quality people in the industry lsquoAt Liberty we have many long-term customers because we strive to give them more than they expect in terms of service and we accomplish this by hiring and training the best people available We provide our drivers and other employees with the best equipment maintained to our exacting standards We realize the value of great people We commit to give them a safe clean work environment where they will receive fair compensation realistic assignments and recognition for good performancerdquo
ldquoFor the industry as whole I really think we have a great future As the economy turns back up I think there is a lot of opportunity for people and businesses in our fieldrdquo he says
Brianrsquos wife Lorna is a former trucking company owner They have 4 grown children and five grandchildren Both Brian and Lorna are avid golfers and Brian also plays old-timers hockey
Liberty Linehaulrsquos Brian Taylor Becomes OTA Chairman
Living Proof That Small Carriers Have a Voice
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
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Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
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A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
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A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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A TrueB False
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Friday October 7 2005
WeekEnd
lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
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All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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lsquoHindi movies are overratedrsquoPast allegations of underworld links controversies down South her failed relationships and a
career in Bhojpuri films BT gets actor Nagma in the hot seat
Actor Nagmarsquos not beenaround for a while She hasbeen travelling a lot anddoing regional movies BTcaught up with the actor
On keeping a lowprofile of lateMy sister Radhika is inAmerica I was holidayingthere with my family Apartfrom that I was very muchhere working Wersquove startedan NGO thatrsquos focussing onwomen and childrenrsquosissues Also Irsquove been busywith Bhojpuri films Myfirst movie that releasedthere was a blockbusterWhat a lot of people donrsquotknow is that Bhojpuri filmshave a huge market in UPand Bihar One film isdirected by Saroj Khan Inthe other film Irsquom working
Rumours that atop south starfinished her careerthereNothing of that sorthappened These weredifferent kinds of rumours
Itrsquos just that at that time Itook a break went into artof living started teachingit When you are on topand quit speculationsarise It was my wish Iwanted to do somethingelseAllegations aboutunderworld linksthat came upsometime agoAllegations are justallegations Itrsquos all a partof life One has to takethem with a pinch of saltIf Irsquove done no wrong Ihave nothing to worryabout The law will takesits own course if it has toEnd of herpolitical careerWhen the controversy
OUT OF ACTION Actor Nagma
THE GLASS CEILING Mandira Bedi dazzles in the contemporary diamond jewellerycreated by MAIA mdash the soon to be launched fine jewellery store in Khar
on Amitabh Bachchan andHema Malini will make guestappearances Therersquos also aPunjabi film that Irsquom doingTill now I have worked in ninedifferent languages and I wantto work in the remaininglanguages as wellWhat went wrongdown southI had the number one positionfor 12 years in the South Indianfilm industry There comes apoint when you want to moveon and do something differentI wanted to do Hindi filmswhich I am doing Just that attimes I feel Hindi movies areoverrated Maybe because theygive national and internationalfame But regional moviesemphasise tradition andculture My Bhojpuri moviesalways have a social message
erupted I wascampaigning for theCongress I consciouslydecided to step awayfrom what I was doingThere were parliamentarysessions going on Butnothing about me cameup or became an issue Ibelieve in doing mywork About a career inpolitics if it has to it willhappen I had neverplanned anything in lifeAs long as I live I wouldlike to make a differencePersonalrelationships notworking outI am truly blessed As aperson I am completelysatisfied and fulfiledEach experience of minehas taught me to live lifein a more enrichedmanner I thank God forsimply bringing each andevery person into my lifeand teaching me thevalue of relationships
Jalebi junctionApplied for a visa Go get your desi skills first
Lakshmi Mittal the steelbaron made the NRI dreama reality when he became thethird richest man in theworld Wonder if Mittalwould have made it so bighad he decided to packagethe recipe of his favouritemango pickleinternationally Maybemaybe not But manyenterprising immigrants-to-be in their quest to makemega bucks abroad havestarted learning achaarchutney recipes as well asthe Yoga asanas evenbefore their visas get theapproval stamp A short-termcrash course is all it takes tohave the firangis eating outof their hands
Says Raj Suri a mediaprofessional who hasapplied for immigration to
Canada ldquoMy wife is asoftware expert but Irsquominto the media line whichis not so well-payingabroad So Irsquove signed upfor Yoga classes and forthe next three months Irsquollperfect my asanas so thatI can make some moneywhen we finally moverdquo
So also with mintchutneys kundru achaarschicken tikka masala et althe Great Curry Western hasbeen initiated in a big wayAccording to SulakshanaArya who runs cookeryclasses in Malad ldquoItrsquosinteresting that in the lastone year I have enrolledaround 80 per cent studentsfor the traditional cuisinesegment And out of thesealmost half of them are eitherin the process of relocatingout of India or are planningtordquo
The logic is simpleWhen in the global villagesell your speciality Agreesentrepreneur SherylGonsalvez who runs agarment business ofLucknowrsquos chikan work inAustralia ldquoMy craft isessentially Indian Andbefore leaving for AustraliaI attended a sixmonthdesigning course inchikankari Now I designaccording to what myclientele wants and then getthe final garments finishedin my workshop in Lucknowand sent back I reallylucked out by specialising inthe very ethnic craftrdquo
Strategising at theoutset is another thinghopeful NRIs do Take forinstance Vishal Mishra a
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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Ontario Government Easing Congestion Boosting Economy
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Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
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Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
GET CONNECTEd wiTh rOad TOday
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For Advertising Call
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In only 17 business days we canturn your dream into reality
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ACE PROCESSING CENTRE
C-TPAT
INCORPORATIONS
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BONDED CARRIER STATUS
FACTORING
FUEL TAX
R - PERMITS - DIVISIBLE LOADS
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Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
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What is an HOV LaneHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes
are designed to help move more people through congested areas HOV lanes o er users a faster more reliable commute while also easing congestion in regular lanes - by moving more people in fewer vehicles
HOV lanes on Highway 403 and 404 are the inside (le most) lane and are identi ed by signs and diamond symbols on the pavement e HOV lane is separated from the other general tra c lanes by a striped bu er zone Vehicles carrying at least two people may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points clearly identi able by wide and closely spaced white broken lines and diamond symbol pavement markings
Who can use HOV lanesHOV lanes on provincial highways are
reserved for any of the following passenger vehicles carrying at least two people (o en referred to as 2+)
bull Car bull Commercial truck less than 65 metres long bull Minivan bull Motorcycle bull Taxi or limousine bull Bus A bus of any type can use an HOV lane
even without passengers is helps buses keep to their schedules and provide reliable e cient service
Emergency vehicles are permitted to use the HOV lanes at all times
Which vehicles are NOT allowed to use HOV lanes
bull A vehicle with only the driver bull Motorcycles with only the driver bull Commercial trucks greater than 65 metres in length or with a gross weight of more than 4500 kg bull Taxis or limousines without a fare Who counts as a passengerFor the purposes of HOV lane travel
adults and children occupying a seat are considered passengers ere are no restrictions on the age of a passenger in the HOV lane
HOV lanes open on QEW between Burlington and Oakville
Drivers in the GTA will enjoy a more e cient and reliable commute on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that opened November 29th on the QEW
More than 16 kilometres of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes - the longest stretch in the Greater Toronto Area - are now operational on the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington ey will also ease congestion encourage carpooling and improve air quality in the region
Since 2007 more than $380 million has been invested to improve and widen the QEW from six to eight lanes including HOV lanes in both directions About 4400 jobs have been generated
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39w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
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Trucking uotient - 70
Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
ROAD TODAYROAD TODAYCongratsJoel Dalefor winningRoad Today Toy Truck
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ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
breath John said ldquoI dordquoFor sale
An interesting advertisement For Sale Wedding dress size 8 Worn once by mistake
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
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AZ Drivers Needed 17
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Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
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Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
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Merry Christmas
39w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Provincial host Ontario Safety
League and provincial sponsor Insurance Bureau of Canada launched the 2010 Operation Red Nose campaign - the sixth in a row that the two organiza-tions have partnered on - in Ontario early November e 2010 campaign again o ers safe rides home to party go-ers in 12 communities in the province from November 25 to December 31
ldquoOperation Red Nose helps reduce drinking and driving IBC commends the ORN volunteers and local host organizations for their dedication to this program and to keeping roads safe at a busy time of the yearrdquo said Ralph Palumbo Ontario Vice-President Insurance Bureau of Canada
As in past years a local host organization in each community will recruit volunteers to help run the program with the goal of making roads safer for all during the holiday season In 2009 close to 3800 dedicated volunteers provided more than 5340
rides throughout Ontario In 2010 the program runs in Bolton Borden Brampton Burlington Chatham-Kent Hearst Kingston Newmarket-Aurora North Bay Quinte Sudbury and under Bay
ldquoLike all those engaged in the ght against impaired driving we will never know how many people are posi-tively in uenced by these public awareness initia-tivesrdquo said Brian Patterson President and General Manager Ontario Safety League
Operation Red Nose is available in 109 communities in eight Canadian provinces
in 2010 Last year more than 50900 volunteers provided 73193 rides throughout Canada
In Brampton the Operation Red Nose hotline number to call and ask for a free ride home is 905-459-2440 More details are available at wwwornbramptonorg
2010 Operation Red Nose campaign launched in Ontario
From le Manan Gupta Chair Brampton Road Safety Committee Regional Councilor Gael Miles Cathy Skidmore board chair of St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Brampton Branch Manager Lisa Rowe and Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla at
the kick o ceremony of Operation Red Nose in Brampton Rudy the programrsquos mascot also joined the group
Advertise Above Everyone Else
including blimp equipments and services
Are you trying to expand yourmarket share
Place your advertisement on an RC blimp forDynamic Results
Maximize your advertising dollars Get more Visibility
Get the Results you want
Airships are fun Airships make you look
647-299-7244rsahijetairshipscom
JET AIRSHIPSwwwjetairshipscom
for only 900$
For more information
Trucking uotient - 70
Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
ROAD TODAYROAD TODAYCongratsJoel Dalefor winningRoad Today Toy Truck
41w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
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Complete Mechanic Shop Specialists For VOLVO
MTO Licensed Inspection Station
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wwwjustriteca
TIRE amp AUTO BODY SHOPJUST - RITE
Sand Blasting Body ShopWheel Balancing Open 7 DaysNew amp Used Tires of All Brands
5815 Datsun Road Mississauga ON L4W 1V8Call KENNY or RAJ 905-564-3004
wwwjustriteca
For a stress free mortgage
call me
The Mortgage Practice
Cell 416 669 1764Ph 905 458 4222Toll Free 1 888 458 4222
MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY
Sukhi GuptaMortgage Agent Lic M10001740
sguptavtmpca
2425 Matheson Blvd East 8th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K4 Brokerage Lic 11156
ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
breath John said ldquoI dordquoFor sale
An interesting advertisement For Sale Wedding dress size 8 Worn once by mistake
43 R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
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Tru
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Ont
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519
-421
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4E-
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
GET CONNECTEd wiTh rOad TOday
Serving Since 2004
For Advertising Call
905 487 1320w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m
wwwtwittercomroadtoday
wwwyoutubecomroadtodaycanada
wwwfacebookcomroadtoday
Starting Your Own Trucking Business
WE GUARANTEE IT
1-800-401-9138 WAYNE NOFTLE
Start with Stateside
In only 17 business days we canturn your dream into reality
We will provide all the original documents that must be kept in your vehicle to guarantee full Legal Compliance with FMCSA USDOT amp MTO
With over 30 years experience in the Transportation amp Insurance Industry
(Full Compliance throughout North America)
(247 amp Lightning Fast)
(If you donrsquot join yoursquoll be left behind)
(No fees when applying for Full Authorities)
(Usually within 1 day)
(Immediate registration)
(Canada US amp Post Audit)
(Gross 117000 lbsin New York State)
(No Set Up Fees amp No Recourse)
(Includes NY KY NM amp OR Road Tax)
Stateside is Canadarsquos Only ldquoONE STOP SHOPTMrdquo For Truckers
Fax 1-888-795-2258wnoftlestatesideconsultingcom 6705 Tomken Rd Suite 219 Mississauga ON L5T 2J6
wwwstatesideconsultingcom
US amp CANADIAN AUTHORITIES
ACE PROCESSING CENTRE
C-TPAT
INCORPORATIONS
IRP amp IFTA REGISTRATION
FDA - FEDERAL DRUG ADMIN
BONDED CARRIER STATUS
FACTORING
FUEL TAX
R - PERMITS - DIVISIBLE LOADS
Call for a consultationFREE
Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
Delvac 1300 S 15W40 CJ4
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
Now Available at Centerline
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
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2396
Merry Christmas
Trucking uotient - 70
Hello KidsThis is your column All you have to do is send us
a colourful sketch of your favourite truck For those who havenrsquot seen a truck from close just flip through the pages of ROAD TODAY and you will find many interesting pictures
Send in your entries with your name age grade home phone and complete address by post to - ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 Make sure that the entries are not mutilated or spoiled during the transit The best entry received during the month will be published in the next issue of the magazine and the winner will receive a miniature Toy Truck courtesy The Toy Truck Place
Note All submissions will become the property of Road Today Management and can be used in future for promotional marketing and related activities
Winners of Trucking Quotient - 681 JKJAK Trans Express 2 Kulwinder Singh3 Param Mangat 4 Manpreet
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS
Correct AnswersQ1 C Q2 C Q3 C Q4 A Q5 BPlease contact Road Today 905 487 1320 for prizes
and allow 4-6 weeks for processingAll the Best
Q1 The new HOV lanes have been opened on
A Hwy 410 B QEWC Hwy 400
Q2 COUNTERMEASURES XVIII a bi-annual Ontario Conference on Impaired Driving was held on November 21-22 in
A TorontoB MississaugaC Ajax
Q3 The November 2010 meeting of the ATSSA was sponsored by
A TICO of CanadaB Cummins CanadaC Mack Canada
Q4 The prestigious Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2010 has been presented to
A Pat LumbsdenB George LedsonC Adam Martini
Q5 Damler Trucks North America and Walmart have collaborated to build the first-ever hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia
A TrueB False
Participate in Trucking Quotient The quiz includes questions the answers to which are available in the magazine itself So what are you waiting for Read the magazine answer the questions below and win prizes
How do you get ROAD TODAY magazinenDirect MailingnTruck Stop (Specify)nDealership (Specify)nOthers (Specify)
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Contact Phone ________________________________
Answers Q1 _____ Q2_____ Q3 _____
Q4 _____ Q5 ____ 70
All correct entries received in time will be added to a draw Four lucky winners will win a Miniature Toy Truck and their names will be announced in the FEB 2011 edition of ROAD TODAY Incomplete and multiple entries sent in single envelope will not be included in the draw The decision of ROAD TODAY management is final and binding
Post your entry to ROAD TODAY 32-180 Wilkinson Road Brampton L6T 4W8 or send us via email at contactroadtodaycom mentioning the Quotient Number Closing Date 31st December 2010
ROAD TODAYROAD TODAYCongratsJoel Dalefor winningRoad Today Toy Truck
41w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Truck Service (2000) LtdJUST - RITE
Complete Mechanic Shop Specialists For VOLVO
MTO Licensed Inspection Station
5758 Dixie Road Rear Building Mississauga ON L4W 1E7Call KENNY or RAJ 905-564-0373
wwwjustriteca
TIRE amp AUTO BODY SHOPJUST - RITE
Sand Blasting Body ShopWheel Balancing Open 7 DaysNew amp Used Tires of All Brands
5815 Datsun Road Mississauga ON L4W 1V8Call KENNY or RAJ 905-564-3004
wwwjustriteca
For a stress free mortgage
call me
The Mortgage Practice
Cell 416 669 1764Ph 905 458 4222Toll Free 1 888 458 4222
MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY
Sukhi GuptaMortgage Agent Lic M10001740
sguptavtmpca
2425 Matheson Blvd East 8th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K4 Brokerage Lic 11156
ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
breath John said ldquoI dordquoFor sale
An interesting advertisement For Sale Wedding dress size 8 Worn once by mistake
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
GET CONNECTEd wiTh rOad TOday
Serving Since 2004
For Advertising Call
905 487 1320w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m
wwwtwittercomroadtoday
wwwyoutubecomroadtodaycanada
wwwfacebookcomroadtoday
Starting Your Own Trucking Business
WE GUARANTEE IT
1-800-401-9138 WAYNE NOFTLE
Start with Stateside
In only 17 business days we canturn your dream into reality
We will provide all the original documents that must be kept in your vehicle to guarantee full Legal Compliance with FMCSA USDOT amp MTO
With over 30 years experience in the Transportation amp Insurance Industry
(Full Compliance throughout North America)
(247 amp Lightning Fast)
(If you donrsquot join yoursquoll be left behind)
(No fees when applying for Full Authorities)
(Usually within 1 day)
(Immediate registration)
(Canada US amp Post Audit)
(Gross 117000 lbsin New York State)
(No Set Up Fees amp No Recourse)
(Includes NY KY NM amp OR Road Tax)
Stateside is Canadarsquos Only ldquoONE STOP SHOPTMrdquo For Truckers
Fax 1-888-795-2258wnoftlestatesideconsultingcom 6705 Tomken Rd Suite 219 Mississauga ON L5T 2J6
wwwstatesideconsultingcom
US amp CANADIAN AUTHORITIES
ACE PROCESSING CENTRE
C-TPAT
INCORPORATIONS
IRP amp IFTA REGISTRATION
FDA - FEDERAL DRUG ADMIN
BONDED CARRIER STATUS
FACTORING
FUEL TAX
R - PERMITS - DIVISIBLE LOADS
Call for a consultationFREE
Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
Delvac 1300 S 15W40 CJ4
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
Now Available at Centerline
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
reg
reg
reg TM
2396
Merry Christmas
41w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Truck Service (2000) LtdJUST - RITE
Complete Mechanic Shop Specialists For VOLVO
MTO Licensed Inspection Station
5758 Dixie Road Rear Building Mississauga ON L4W 1E7Call KENNY or RAJ 905-564-0373
wwwjustriteca
TIRE amp AUTO BODY SHOPJUST - RITE
Sand Blasting Body ShopWheel Balancing Open 7 DaysNew amp Used Tires of All Brands
5815 Datsun Road Mississauga ON L4W 1V8Call KENNY or RAJ 905-564-3004
wwwjustriteca
For a stress free mortgage
call me
The Mortgage Practice
Cell 416 669 1764Ph 905 458 4222Toll Free 1 888 458 4222
MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY
Sukhi GuptaMortgage Agent Lic M10001740
sguptavtmpca
2425 Matheson Blvd East 8th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K4 Brokerage Lic 11156
ldquoEverything that happens to us is a reflection of who we arerdquo Deepak Chopra
ldquoYou wonrsquot be happy with more until yoursquore happy with what yoursquove gotrdquo Viki King ldquoOne day is worth a thousand tomorrowsrdquo Benjamin Franklin
ldquoWinning is not everything but the effort to win isrdquo Zig Ziglar
ldquoNever look back unless you are planning to go that wayrdquo Henry David Thoreau ldquoCourage is knowing what not to fearrdquo Plato
ldquoWhen everything seems to be going against you remember that the airplane takes off against the wind not with itrdquo Henry Ford
OUT LoudLaugh
Full competitionThe flight home from a recent business trip was pretty
empty So the pilot made a simple request of the passengers
ldquoWe have a little extra room tonight folksrdquo he said over the PA system
ldquoSo if you wouldnrsquot mind please take a window seat so the competition thinks the plane is fullrdquo
Surgical errorA surgeon goes to return some books he borrowed from
the library The librarian quips after checking the booksldquoSir your books are always returned with the last page
missing in every single bookrdquo The surgeon replies ldquoI canrsquot stop myself from removing an appendix when
ever I see onerdquoLast wish
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully ldquoGive me one last request dearrdquo he said ldquoOf course Johnrdquo his wife said softly ldquoSix months after I dierdquo he said ldquoI
want you to marry Bobrdquo ldquoBut I thought you hated Bobrdquo she said With his last
breath John said ldquoI dordquoFor sale
An interesting advertisement For Sale Wedding dress size 8 Worn once by mistake
43 R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Dr C
hrist
ophe
r H S
ingh
C
hiro
prac
tor
runs
Tra
ns C
anad
a C
hiro
prac
tic a
t 230
Tru
ck S
top
in W
oods
tock
Ont
He
can
be re
ache
d at
519
-421
-202
4E-
mai
l ch
ris_s
ingh
sy
mpa
tico
ca
Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
GET CONNECTEd wiTh rOad TOday
Serving Since 2004
For Advertising Call
905 487 1320w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m
wwwtwittercomroadtoday
wwwyoutubecomroadtodaycanada
wwwfacebookcomroadtoday
Starting Your Own Trucking Business
WE GUARANTEE IT
1-800-401-9138 WAYNE NOFTLE
Start with Stateside
In only 17 business days we canturn your dream into reality
We will provide all the original documents that must be kept in your vehicle to guarantee full Legal Compliance with FMCSA USDOT amp MTO
With over 30 years experience in the Transportation amp Insurance Industry
(Full Compliance throughout North America)
(247 amp Lightning Fast)
(If you donrsquot join yoursquoll be left behind)
(No fees when applying for Full Authorities)
(Usually within 1 day)
(Immediate registration)
(Canada US amp Post Audit)
(Gross 117000 lbsin New York State)
(No Set Up Fees amp No Recourse)
(Includes NY KY NM amp OR Road Tax)
Stateside is Canadarsquos Only ldquoONE STOP SHOPTMrdquo For Truckers
Fax 1-888-795-2258wnoftlestatesideconsultingcom 6705 Tomken Rd Suite 219 Mississauga ON L5T 2J6
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wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
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Now Available at Centerline
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Hello everyone I know that I have discussed the common cold in the past however a little review never hurts anyone Now that the weather is changing our bodies are forced to
adjust to the cooler temperatures Unfortunately this signals the start of cold season e common cold can creep up on us at any time and in any season however it is more prevalent during this time of the year It is usually a harmless infection in the upper respiratory tract that is more of an annoyance than anything else In this article I will discuss the causes symptoms and treatments of the common cold as well as some simple preventative measures Letrsquos get started
Although there are more than 200 di erent viruses that cause the common cold the rhinovirus is by far the most common among humans is virus is highly infectious and contagious In most cases the virus enters the body through the mouth or nose usually by means of droplets in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes Another method of transmission is through hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by using shared objects such as utensils towels toys or telephones
Now that we know what causes the common cold and how it is transmitted let us discuss the di erent risk factors Children are especially susceptible to colds due to their immature immune system ey have yet to develop resistance to most viruses that cause colds To add to this they tend to spend a lot of time with other children who
are not always diligent about washing their hands or covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze As you age you develop immunity to many viruses that cause common colds us you will have colds less frequently than you did as a child Both adults and children are more prone to colds during the fall and winter months when children go back to school and we spend more time indoors Other common beliefs about how you can catch a cold such as going outside with wet hair during cold temperatures are starting to be studied by researchers to determine whether there is any truth to them
I think that it is fairly safe to say that most people are aware of the signs and symptoms associated with a cold ese symptoms usually occur one to three days a er exposure to the virus and could include the following runny stu y nose itchy sore throat cough congestion body aches headaches sneezing watery eyes low fever or mild fatigue As well nasal discharge becomes thicker and has a yellowish to greenish colour Note that the common cold does not usually produce high fevers extreme fatigue vomiting severe headaches ear pain and persistent coughing Colds usually run their course in a week or so however if symptoms do not begin to clear up within that time frame you should consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a bacterial infection in your lungs sinuses or ears
Unfortunately there is no known cure for the common cold at this time Antibiotics are not e ective in treating a cold Also over-the-counter medication will not speed up your recovery however they will help to
relieve some symptoms such as a runny nose and coughing If you do take over-the-counter medication please ensure you read the labels before driving or using heavy machinery as some medication can cause drowsiness
Finally here are a few preventative strategies that are simple and easy to do e easiest and most e ective thing you can do to prevent yourself from catching a cold is to wash your hands thoroughly and o en especially before eating Make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least thirty seconds If you do not have access to water an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative Another thing to keep in mind is to always sneeze and cough into tissues Always discard used tissues right away and wash your hands carefully You may also want to consider some dietary supplements such as Vitamin C Zinc or Echinacea Although the e ectiveness of these supplements is still controversial some preliminary research has produced promising results However make sure to check with your physician before taking any supplements especially if you are currently taking other prescription medications
Well that is about all I have to say about the common cold I think this article gives you a basic understanding about the possible causes and treatments of colds So next time when you feel under the weather you will know what is going on inside your body I hope you found this article both informative and interesting Until next month drive safely Happy Holidays
The Common Cold
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With over 30 years experience in the Transportation amp Insurance Industry
(Full Compliance throughout North America)
(247 amp Lightning Fast)
(If you donrsquot join yoursquoll be left behind)
(No fees when applying for Full Authorities)
(Usually within 1 day)
(Immediate registration)
(Canada US amp Post Audit)
(Gross 117000 lbsin New York State)
(No Set Up Fees amp No Recourse)
(Includes NY KY NM amp OR Road Tax)
Stateside is Canadarsquos Only ldquoONE STOP SHOPTMrdquo For Truckers
Fax 1-888-795-2258wnoftlestatesideconsultingcom 6705 Tomken Rd Suite 219 Mississauga ON L5T 2J6
wwwstatesideconsultingcom
US amp CANADIAN AUTHORITIES
ACE PROCESSING CENTRE
C-TPAT
INCORPORATIONS
IRP amp IFTA REGISTRATION
FDA - FEDERAL DRUG ADMIN
BONDED CARRIER STATUS
FACTORING
FUEL TAX
R - PERMITS - DIVISIBLE LOADS
Call for a consultationFREE
Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
Delvac 1300 S 15W40 CJ4
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
Now Available at Centerline
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
reg
reg
reg TM
2396
Merry Christmas
45w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m R O A D T O D A Y D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0
Advertisers Index (A-Z)ABSA Canada 19
Ajay Lekhi CGA 35
Amplex Insurance Brokers 15
Arrow Truck Sales 48
Awaaz Watan Di Radio 30
AZ Drivers Needed 17
Brampton Library 35
Bryson amp Associates Insurance 13
Centerline Truck Lube 46
Day Night Cargo 22
DCAFF - Debt Consolidation 29
Diesel Truck Centre 08
Doroga Road 22
Dr Christopher Singh 35
Duniya Aaj Tak 35
Fit N Trim 35
Freight Solutions 10
Fuel Lock 27
Genesis Express amp Logistics 13
Global Spring Service 30
Good Morning Today 44
Gujarat Express News Weekly 37
Industrial Diesel amp Turbo Service 02
Insurance ndash Puja Gupta 16
International Truckload Services 15
J D Factors 26
Jet Air Ships 39
Just Rite Auto Body 41
Just Rite Truck Service 41
Kenworth Toronto 07
Krown Rust Control 10
Midweek Newsweekly 35
Moonstone Transport 16
Multiplay Wholesale (Chevron) 09
Operation Life Saver 28
Outridge Consulting 28
Peterbilt of Ontario 17
Photoland Studio 43
Pol Truck Centre 28
Power Dsyl 47
Punjab Star News Weekly 36
Rang Punjabi Magazine 36
Reefer Sales 12
Road Today Pages 33
Road Today Truck Show 21
SelecTrucks Toronto 11
Sharda Homeopathy 37
Smart Trucker 38
South Asian Pulse 35
Stan Niemczyk Truck Service 30
Stateside Consulting 45
Suman Ahuja Law Office 35
The Mortgage Practice ndash Sukhi Gupta 41
The Toy Truck Place 18
Truck Careers 20
Truck Insurance ndash Pavneesh Bhalla 29
Truck Stop Equity Partner 32
Trux Solutions 03
Vikas Gupta - Used Trucks 23
Watkin amp Associates 29
GET CONNECTEd wiTh rOad TOday
Serving Since 2004
For Advertising Call
905 487 1320w w w r o a d t o d a y c o m
wwwtwittercomroadtoday
wwwyoutubecomroadtodaycanada
wwwfacebookcomroadtoday
Starting Your Own Trucking Business
WE GUARANTEE IT
1-800-401-9138 WAYNE NOFTLE
Start with Stateside
In only 17 business days we canturn your dream into reality
We will provide all the original documents that must be kept in your vehicle to guarantee full Legal Compliance with FMCSA USDOT amp MTO
With over 30 years experience in the Transportation amp Insurance Industry
(Full Compliance throughout North America)
(247 amp Lightning Fast)
(If you donrsquot join yoursquoll be left behind)
(No fees when applying for Full Authorities)
(Usually within 1 day)
(Immediate registration)
(Canada US amp Post Audit)
(Gross 117000 lbsin New York State)
(No Set Up Fees amp No Recourse)
(Includes NY KY NM amp OR Road Tax)
Stateside is Canadarsquos Only ldquoONE STOP SHOPTMrdquo For Truckers
Fax 1-888-795-2258wnoftlestatesideconsultingcom 6705 Tomken Rd Suite 219 Mississauga ON L5T 2J6
wwwstatesideconsultingcom
US amp CANADIAN AUTHORITIES
ACE PROCESSING CENTRE
C-TPAT
INCORPORATIONS
IRP amp IFTA REGISTRATION
FDA - FEDERAL DRUG ADMIN
BONDED CARRIER STATUS
FACTORING
FUEL TAX
R - PERMITS - DIVISIBLE LOADS
Call for a consultationFREE
Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
Delvac 1300 S 15W40 CJ4
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
Now Available at Centerline
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
reg
reg
reg TM
2396
Merry Christmas
Located on the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop - 25 South at 40 Chisholm Drive Milton (905) 876-3339OPEN MON-FRI 700 AM ndash 1200 MIDNIGHT bull SATURDAY 800 AM-400 PM
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
CENTERLINE TRUCK LUBE INCThe Original Oil Change and Lubrication Specialists Since 1986
REMEMBERto grease your truck between oil changes
wwwcenterlinetrucklubecom
Receive oneFREE COMPLETE TRACTOR LUBRICATION
AND LEVELS CHECK COUPONwith every oil change at Centerline
VALID ANYTIME NO EXPIRYA $20 DOLLAR SAVINGS
SHELL
Rotella T Triple
DELO TOPS UP SUPERIOR PERFORMANCEReceive 1 free jug of Delo 400 LE 15W-40 Oil
with every Delo Oil Change at Centerline Truck Lube
DELO DELIVERS CONFIDENCE
Receive a
to apply against your nextoil change at Centerline
NO EXPIRY
with every oil change$10 OFF COUPON
SYNTHETICGEAR
OIL CHANGE$37999
Includes both differentials amptransmission (fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
(fi lters extra if required)Featuring Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic OilsFeaturing Synthetic Oils
Delvac 1300 S 15W40 CJ4
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
Now Available at Centerline
Castrol Tection Extra15W40 CJ4
reg
reg
reg TM
2396
Merry Christmas
2396
Merry Christmas