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  • Canada And Ontario Strengthening Farmers And Food Supply Through Skilled Trades Training

    Canada And Ontario Strengthening Farmers And Food Supply Through Skilled Trades Training

    The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced they are investing in several projects that will support labour and training needs in the farming sector, including committing more than $180,000 for the development of a new college program that will provide education and training in the latest agricultural equipment.
    Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), the federal and provincial governments will assist Conestoga College in the creation, launch and delivery of a pilot program to expand the training opportunities for current farm sector employees and better prepare those interested in careers in agriculture to work on farms in key areas.
    Students will learn skilled trades in high demand areas such as spraying and fertilizing operations, custom tillage and harvesting operations. The project is one of several recently approved by the governments to help primary agriculture, food processing companies and food retailers to recruit and train workers who are critical in keeping the province's essential food supply functioning.
    "Access to skilled labour is critical on farms and in processing facilities and this pilot program will help farmers meet their labour needs while allowing more Canadians to obtain meaningful and challenging employment in the agricultural and agri-food sector," said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. "A skilled agricultural workforce will unlock the tremendous potential of our agri-food industry, and help our farmers and food processors to continue to drive our economy, create jobs and feed Canada and the world."
     "Helping to meet the labour and training needs of our agri-food sector is a priority for this government. Supporting those with a passion for a career in agriculture is key to our economy and ensures our food supply chain continues to produce healthy and nutritious food for Ontario families," said the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. "Our government is doing everything possible to ensure farmers both today and those in the future have the training and skills necessary to operate their farm operations effectively."
    "Ontario has a diverse agriculture and food processing sector requiring a wide range of skilled labour," said the Honourable Filomena Tassi, federal Minister of Labour. "We are pleased to invest now to support the food value chain for the future."
     "Agriculture is by far the biggest single industry in Brant and Brantford," said Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant. "To see the Governments of Ontario and Canada come together to support the development of a new college program to train in the latest agricultural equipment can only strengthen our goal of food self-sufficiency in Ontario."
    Through a targeted intake under the Partnership's Place to Grow: Agri-Food Innovation Initiative, the governments have also recently committed up to $594,000 to projects to boost labour supply and training in the agri-food sector. In addition to the Conestoga College program, the governments have approved:

    • 396,000 for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to develop a comprehensive support system for businesses in the agriculture and food sector to target communities affected by workforce shortages in the agri-food sector due to COVID-19, including a job matching and labour recruiting service;
    • $198,000 for Food and Beverage Ontario to develop and complete a six-month marketing campaign to build confidence with frontline food workers, support business continuity for Ontario's food and beverage processing sector, and support the operational stability of Ontario's food and beverage processing sector during COVID-19 challenges.

    "We greatly appreciate the province's investment in this important initiative," said John Tibbits, President, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. "As well as addressing critical workforce needs in Ontario's agriculture and food sector, the Agriculture Equipment Operator training initiative will provide opportunities for local residents to develop in-demand skills, advance their careers and contribute to the success and well-being of the community."
    Since June 2018, both the federal and provincial governments have committed support to more than 3,900 projects, through the Partnership, to help eligible Ontario farmers, processors, businesses and sector organizations innovate and grow.

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    Oct 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • What To Look For When Selecting A Concrete Mixer Truck: Front Vs. Rear-Discharge Options

    Front Vs. Rear Discharge Concrete Mixer Trucks

    Rear-discharge mixer trucks are the oldest, most popular and most iconic. Every major truck original equipment manufacturer produces a truck that can be equipped with a mixer body and can be customized for that application.
    Front-discharge mixers have been around for four decades, are only found in a few regions in the US, as well as niche markets abroad, but in the regions in which they are found, they tend to dominate those markets.
    Each truck has numerous options that owners can select in order to improve productivity, safety, convenience and comfort, increase machine longevity, and decrease downtime. Both types of trucks also need to meet state regulations and this helps drive the decision-making process.

    Concrete Mixer Truck Options
    Choices for mixer body on a rear-discharge mixer include: the manufacturer, standard or bridge model, and advanced controls option.
    A bridge model is specifically designed for working on bridges; its specifications are tailored to meet weight restriction and specific state roadway laws. McNeilus manufactures a Bridgemaster model that features a patented Bridgemaster load-distribution tag axle for higher legal payloads.
    McNeilus offers a new advanced control system for their mixers called FLEX controls. Two features that make these controls stand out are their diagnostic capabilities and automated features.
    Other options on McNeilus mixers include several washout systems, a choice between a flip-up hopper and an SAT hopper, a ZF drum drive upgrade, and several material choices for components such as the water tank and chutes.
    There is little choice when it comes to the size of the mixer; that is largely determined by the axle configuration, however, customers can choose lighter-weight chassis components and a smaller engine (nine litres instead of 13 litres) in order increase mixer capacity. If a smaller engine is chosen, the truck will not perform as well on grades and in other applications that demand higher horsepower.

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    Oct 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • New Sennebogen Scrap Handlers Made The Difference At Belson Steel

    Reach and visibility from SENNEBOGEN 835
    Reach and visibility from SENNEBOGEN 835

    Marc Pozan was frustrated!
    The owner and President of two scrap metal facilities near Chicago, Pozan had issues to resolve with his material handling machines as well as plans to upgrade his fleet – but he hadn’t seen or heard from his local dealer in months. “Service issues and a lack of responsiveness to my questions were the main reasons for looking elsewhere,” said Pozan. 
    A family-run business for 60 years, Belson Steel Center Scrap Inc. is a 16-acre scrap metal yard in Bourbonnais, IL. The business is complimented by Chicago Heights Processing, a specialty scrap processing and recycling operation. Between the two facilities, Pozan maintains a fleet of eight scrap handlers. Part of his plan to maintain his production levels and to meet the ongoing requirements of his major customers was to upgrade his fleet. For that, Pozan decided, he would have to find someone new.
    So he went shopping.

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    Oct 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • Western Star Introduces The Next Generation Of Tough With All-New 49X

    New Western Star 49X

    Western Star today introduced the all-new 49X, its next-generation vocational truck built from the ground up to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. Underpinned by a stronger, lighter chassis and equipped with an all-new X-series cab, the 49X delivers maximum versatility in a purpose-built package. The all-new Detroit DT12 Vocational series of transmissions and industry-leading Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems offer proven innovation for best-in-class safety, improved productivity and maximum uptime.
    “Our dealers, truck equipment manufacturers and, most importantly, our customers, rely on the dependability, reliability and sheer toughness of Western Star trucks,” said David Carson, senior vice president, Vocational segment, Daimler Trucks North America. “With the 49X, Western Star delivers on our promise of tough, while introducing segment-first safety features, an operator-focused experience and easier upfit solutions that will keep our customers’ businesses running smoothly.” 

    New Western Star 49X

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    Oct 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • Premium Truck & Trailer Announced As New Lode King Dealer For Central B.C.

    Premium Truck & Trailer Inc. is excited to announce their appointment as your Lode King trailer dealer for Central British Columbia. Lode King, a division of Triple E Canada Ltd. is a privately-owned trailer manufacturer based in Winkler Manitoba. Lode King, Canada’s Premier Trailer OEM offer a complete line of steel or aluminum commercial flat deck, drop deck and grain bulker trailers. Lode Kings commitment to quality and to product innovation over the last 40 years has propelled them to be Western Canada’s largest trailer manufacturer.
    Premium Truck & Trailer Inc. operates in 5 locations in Central BC. We have been in the truck & trailer business in BC for over 50 years and are headquartered in Prince George BC. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers Lode King parts, sales and service in Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George and in Terrace BC. Stop in to a Premium Truck & Trailer location near you and see how Premium Truck & Trailer and Lode King trailers can be the answer to your commercial trailer needs. 

    Lode King Steel Drop Deck
    Lode King Steel Drop Deck
    Lode King Steel Flatbed
    Lode King Steel Flatbed
    Lode King Steel Super B’s
    Lode King Steel Super B’s

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    Oct 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

  • CVSE Initiates Stakeholder Engagement On Electronic Logging Devices

    In April of 2020, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) invited stakeholders to provide feedback on the modernizing of safety regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV’s). Specifically, as of June 12, 2021, commercial vehicles that cross provincial borders must be  Equipped with an Electronic Logging Device (ELD). In response to these changes to the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, the province will need to decide what the requirements will be for CMVs operating within BC.
    The Log Truck Technical Advisory Committee (LTTAC), an industry-based group comprised of log hauling contractors, provincial agencies, FP Innovations, RCMP and the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) met via teleconference on April 21, 2020 to discuss the groups’ perspective on the implementation of ELDs in the log hauling sector. Members unanimously supported the implementation of ELD’s and their aim of improving safety in the sector.
    Although there are some concerns regarding monthly subscription costs and data privacy, the members were primarily focused on the safety benefits. Working collectively with licensees to support contractors and drivers in compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) can only assist industry as it continues its commitment and collaboration to reduce log hauling incidents.  
    The LTTAC is committed to working with the Trucking Harvesting Advisory Group (TAG) to support drivers and contractors to reduce this risk. For log hauling, industry needs to adapt to support the notion that drivers should not be working more than 15 hours in a day, the maximum duty day for log hauling, and in fact, should be targeting fewer than 15 hours to be practical.
    As an industry committed to improving safety in log hauling operations, we need to ensure drivers have plenty of time to fulfill their duty day even when things don’t go as planned without bumping into the 15 hour maximum. Pressure, resulting in rushing, can be a challenging problem in the sector. Until trucking contractors have confidence that cycle times will be realistically established, and not just under ideal conditions, and that they can approach the licensee with real data (such as is available from ELDs) with the expectation of cycles being adjusted accordingly, safety will continue to be an issue. ELD’s will help support trucking contractors and drivers with these issues. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

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