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  • Alberta Cutting Outdated Commercial Carrier Permits

    Alberta’s government is eliminating 10,000 commercial carrier permits to cut red tape for truckers while maintaining safety on provincial highways.
    The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation specifies the legal size, weight and configuration limits for commercial vehicles on Alberta roads. The limits in the regulation have not been updated in decades and do not reflect modern vehicle configurations and equipment.
    As a result, commercial drivers in Alberta have to obtain permits for equipment that is allowed in most other jurisdictions, including trucks hauling multiple vehicles, mobile treatment centres, toter-homes, and wide-base single tires. Alberta Transportation routinely grants these permits for standard equipment, making them redundant.
    Updating the regulation means commercial carriers will no longer have to get permits for some standard equipment and practices.
    “Cutting red tape and getting rid of barriers that keep Albertans from getting their jobs done is a fundamental part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan to create jobs and get Albertans back to work. We issue these permits virtually every time someone applies for them because the regulations include outdated vehicle weights and dimensions. Rather than making job creators apply for an outdated permit every time they need one, it makes more sense to simply update the regulations to reflect today’s truck configurations – and eliminate 10,000 permits in the process,” said Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation.
    “This is another step Alberta’s government is taking to make it easier to do business in our province. By cutting red tape and updating this outdated regulation, we’re saving truckers and companies both time and money so they can stay focused on creating jobs and supporting our economy,” quoted Grant Hunter, Minister of Red Tape Reduction.
    “Trucking is an essential service, and demand is growing as commerce shifts online. The safe and efficient movement of goods across our province is critical to Alberta's economic recovery. These changes reflect the types of innovation that are driving the future of the transportation industry. Ensuring regulations keep pace with advances in technology, training, and standard business practices makes the commercial trucking industry more resilient and more efficient,” stated Chris Nash, president, Alberta Motor Transport Association.
    “We applaud the Alberta government for the reduction of red tape policies impacting carriers like Rosenau, who bring innovative solutions to lessen the environmental footprint while improving on-road safety and efficiency. These changes are welcome and deliver consistency between provincial and municipal roadways, creating an environment of effective trade corridors for the industry driving the Alberta economy,” said Jude Groves, director, Safety & Training, Rosenau Transport.
    “Solutions like new generation wide-base single tires offer improved stability, safety, better miles per gallon (reduced greenhouse gases) and fewer tires in our landfills,” stated Grant Mitchell, chief operating officer, Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) / Westcan Bulk Transport.
    Alberta’s government is helping create thousands of good jobs for Albertans by building schools, roads and other core infrastructure that benefits Albertans and communities. It will further diversify our economy by helping sectors grow and succeed and return investment to our province by ensuring we have the most competitive tax environment in Canada.

    Quick facts
    •    By Jan. 1, 2021, more than 15,000 outdated provincial commercial carrier permits will have been eliminated to streamline processes and reduce costs for carriers while maintaining safety.
    •    Alberta is home to about 25,000 commercial carriers and 136,000 commercial vehicles.
    •    Transportation and warehousing contribute $11.2 billion annually to Alberta’s GDP and accounts for 5.4 per cent of the province’s jobs. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Women In Trucking Announces Its September 2020 Member Of The Month

    September Member of the Month Leigh Foxall, founder and CEO of Truck Parking Reservations.

    The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Leigh Foxall as its September Member of the Month. Foxall is the founder and CEO of Truck Parking Reservations and a 30-year veteran of the trucking industry. She has experience leading large and small businesses into and through tremendous growth phases. It is said she has diesel in her blood.
    After moving to Portland, Oregon in 1986, Foxall began working for the Jubitz family at Dial-A-Truck/DAT Solutions. The Dial-A-Truck offices were housed in “the brown broker building” at the far corner of the Jubitz Truck Stop parking lot. Trucks parked within inches of the building and the only way to get to the Ponderosa for lunch was to walk through the fuel island. There and then is where the diesel got into her blood.
    Foxall has worked side-by-side with several successful technology pioneers in the transportation industry. Al Jubitz, who recognized a pain point for shippers and brokers looking for truck drivers to move their loads, and Scott Moscrip, who starting his company by employing his family and their friends to build what is now Truckstop.com, are a few of them. 
    After spending over 20 years with these colleagues, it is no surprise that Foxall started building Truck Parking Reservations. The solution allows a driver the ability to search for safe and secure reserved truck parking. 
    Just ask an over-the-road truck driver how long it takes to find truck parking in or around a major city, or if they can find a spot after 6pm, and you’ll see there is a truck parking crisis. In fact, over the past few years, American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) studies have shown truck parking as a top critical issue for truck drivers. 
    “The pandemic has caused an even greater truck parking crisis for the trucking industry. Due to the lockdown, property owners in major cities with safe and secure overnight parking are no longer able to serve the trucking industry with much needed available, reserved truck parking spaces,” said Foxall.
    Working for technology companies has been Foxall’s full-time career path, but her passion for WIT runs deep. For six years, she served as chairwoman on the board of directors. She also helped staff the WIT trade show booths, attended conferences, and was always there to support and encourage Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO, while she was building the association. 
    “I will never forget the first ‘Salute to Women Behind the Wheel’ event with WIT. When the doors opened, we had no idea what to expect. Female drivers, their families, and supporters streamed in through the doors for what seemed like 30 minutes,” said Foxall. “Some women had tears running down their face as they thanked us for honoring them. It was an amazing day and I am fortunate to have built relationships with women who too have diesel in their blood.”
    To find out more about Truck Parking Reservations visit truckparkingreservations.com. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Always Ready To Challenge The Dragon’s Fire

    Fighting fires on the West Coast and beyond with Conair Group
    Article by Ronald G. Mullins

    Canada has experienced a consecutive number of years of extreme wildfire behaviour. This has resulted in a 10-year average of approximately 5,600 fires destroying almost 3 million hectares of forest as well as urban lands and structures, costing governments multimillions of dollars in suppression efforts. However, 2020 has been one of the quietest wildfire years in decades. Regrettably, this has not been the case for our neighbours to the south as the states of Washington, Oregon and California have experienced record setting wildfire behaviour resulting in the charring of millions of acres, destroying several communities and the loss of more than 30 lives. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Talbert Manufacturing’s 55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer Offers Optimum Towing and Recovery Capabilities

    Talbert Manufacturing’s 55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer Offers Optimum Towing and Recovery Capabilities

    Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, offers the 5553TA traveling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity. With a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigned piggy-back cylinder for over 25% more power to move axles in adverse conditions, the 55-ton 5553TA excels in moving low clearance and dead loads, making it ideal for towing and recovery operations. An industry-leading 36-inch loaded deck height and low 6-degree load angle provide safe, efficient loading and unloading for a number of additional applications in industries such as rental and general construction.
    “Talbert strives to manufacture trailers with our customers’ needs in mind,” said Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Manufacturing. “The 5553TA brings our signature durability and versatility to a number of industries where these attributes are key to safety and success.”
    While other manufacturers use worm gear winches, the 5553TA comes standard with a 20,000-pound planetary winch that uses a direct-drive system and offers up to twice the loading speed of alternatives. The winch is controlled with a six-function wireless remote, allowing a single operator to adjust the movement of the axles, winch and deck height from any position around the trailer — including from behind the wheel of inoperable vehicles or machinery being loaded. The remote also allows operation from the offside of the trailer, limiting exposure to traffic and increasing safety. The remote is rechargeable through a USB port, and features a range of well over 200 feet.
    Like all of Talbert’s TA Series trailer models, the 5553TA features Talbert’s signature piggy-back cylinder. With an industry-leading 5-inch diameter, the cylinder allows faster axle travel and more power in adverse conditions. This allows better traction for trailer movement in mud or off-road settings.
    The 55-ton, 53-foot trailer is rated at 100,00 pounds distributed and 80,000 pounds concentrated in 10 feet. Constructed with one-piece, 4-inch I-beam crossmembers on 9-inch centers, the 5553TA trailer has the strength and durability to accommodate any load — from large tour buses or shipping containers to skid steers, mini-excavators and other smaller equipment. Multiple double keyhole tie-down slots come standard for greater loading ease and additional flexibility for securing loads. This feature allows users to effectively secure and haul multiple pieces of small to medium equipment like forklifts and manlifts.
    The trailer’s traveling axle enables a low 6-degree load angle for easy loading, making it ideal for equipment with low ground clearance, such as rollers, pavers and other small- to mid-size construction equipment. The low deck height provides additional clearance under bridges and tunnels when transporting tall equipment and offers a superior view of the equipment and surroundings to maximize safe operation.
    Additional features include two large capacity lockable toolboxes — one curbside and one driver’s side. The toolboxes — which include built-in chain racks and weather-resistant door seals — are user friendly and provide increased storage for tools, chains and other necessary gear for the job.
    Like all its trailers, Talbert manufactures the 5553TA trailer with heavy-duty T-1, 100,000-psi minimum yield steel and the 1½-inch Apitong deck flooring for extreme durability and longevity. Trailers are standard with Valspar R-Cure 800 paint to prevent corrosion, for a long-lasting finish and better return on investment.
    For more information about the 5553TA and Talbert’s entire series of traveling axle trailers, visit www.talbertmfg.com. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • 90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing

    90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing

    When it comes to beer and beverage distribution, one thing is consistent. There is always demand. “In good times and bad, beverage consumption always seems to be stable,” said Keith Palmer, Eagle Rock Distribution’s fleet manager. “Our distribution changed a bit due to the current climate. We had a drop in restaurant and bar deliveries, but an increase in demand at grocery, convenience, and big box stores. So, our volume is about the same.”
    With a fleet of 97 trucks – a combination of box, side-load straight trucks, and tractor-trailers, Eagle Rock has been a mainstay for beverage distribution in Atlanta and outlying areas since 1930, first delivering non-alcoholic beer and Dry Ginger Ale during Prohibition. It utilizes mostly Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks purchased through MHC Kenworth - Atlanta.
    Today, it’s a well-rounded business. The company delivers beer, wine and spirits throughout the state, along with non-alcoholic beverages. “But beer sales represent 90 percent of our sales and we have distribution in 19 counties, and service more than 5,000 accounts,” said Palmer.
    According to Palmer, the company is moving away from using side-door beer trucks and instead going with box trucks with 20 and 22-foot bodies and liftgates. “Those are all Kenworth T270s and we have 22 of those,” he said. “These are single driver operations and since we don’t need a CDL driver behind the wheel, it opens up who we have operate the trucks. The driver typically delivers 400 to 500 cases a day and makes five to seven stops. On heavy weekends and holidays, the driver might need to go back to our distribution center to re-load, but typically it’s one trailer load per day.”
    The beer is distributed at convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants and bars, “and the driver is responsible for delivering, rotating and merchandising the product,” said Palmer. “So there’s more to it than just driving a truck.”

    90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing
    The company runs 66 medium duty tractors, including Kenworth T370 single and tandem axle tractors in its bulk hauling beverage operation. Using primarily 36 and 40-foot trailers, along with some 48-foot trailers, the company delivers to big box stores, high-volume grocery stores, plus delivers to Calhoun – the company’s other distribution center in northern Georgia, in a cross-dock operation. From Calhoun, beverages are parceled for box truck deliveries.
    The company began using Kenworth medium duty trucks in 2015 and according to Palmer, it’s been a great match. “The quality of the cab and the durability of the truck helps set Kenworth apart from our other trucks, and it’s why they’ve become our truck of choice,” he said. “We have very little turnover and we know the drivers like the truck – the comfort and the visibility is outstanding. The Kenworths also have a very good turning radius, which is important in our operation.”
    Palmer said the company typically keeps its power units for seven to 10 years, and image is an important component to their trucks, as it is for most beverage haulers. “Part of our marketing is promoting the brands we distribute,” he said. “The trucks have to convey the right message of quality, and the Kenworths certainly do.”
    From an operational standpoint, Palmer said he’s been pleased with the fuel economy, “which is better than the other trucks we run. And it’s great working with MHC Kenworth - Atlanta and Byron Franklin, our salesperson. He’s really good on specs. He takes the time to analyze our operation and routes and then makes suggestions on how to build a better truck for us. He’s been a great resource.”
    Most of the Kenworths are powered by the PACCAR PX-9 engine, rated at 260 hp, and are driven through Allison automatic transmissions. “That combination gives us plenty of power and a smooth drivetrain,” said Palmer.
    Outside of beverage distribution, the family-owned company gives back to the community. Its signature charity is Operation One Voice – which provides financial support to families of fallen and wounded members of Special Forces military personnel.
    And, if you’re a fan of the Netflix hit show, “Ozark,” much of what you see filmed is right across the lot from Eagle Rock Distributing’s headquarters. “Five years ago our owners got into the movie business by building the largest indoor stage complex, all under one roof, in the country,” said Palmer. “It has more than 470,000 square feet of space and we’ve had all kinds of productions come shoot here. But, it’s been really fun to have the Ozark people here -- they do a lot of filming onsite that we get to see.” 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Hendrickson Acquires Business from STEMCO

    Hendrickson acquires the Motor Wheel Brake Drum & Crewson slack adjuster business segments, based in Chattanooga TN and Berea KY, from STEMCO® and parent company EnPro Industries.
    The business segments will operate as a division of Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems.  The Motor Wheel & Crewson names will be kept and used as a product name going forward.
    “This acquisition will provide a platform for Hendrickson to advance our light-weight drum brake system performance and provide components that will complement our existing product portfolio. We look forward to working with our new associates and strengthening our business ultimately serving the commercial truck and trailer industry,” stated Gary Gerstenslager, president and chief executive officer Hendrickson.
    Hendrickson, a Boler company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle and brakes systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axles systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry. Hendrickson, based in Itasca, Ill., USA, continues to meet the needs of the transportation industry for more than 100 years. Visit Hendrickson at www.hendrickson-intl.com, eu.hendrickson-intl.com. 

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    Sep 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

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