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  • Southern California Edison Begins Testing Of Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia

    Southern California Edison Begins Testing Of Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia

    Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electricity supply company for much of southern 
    California, recently welcomed a Freightliner eCascadia from the Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet to begin a three-month testing trial of the battery-electric Class 8 truck.
    “SCE’s testing of the eCascadia is a major step down the path of achieving our company’s fleet electrification goals,” said SCE principal manager of Fleet Asset Management Todd Carlson, who manages the company’s fleet of more than 6,200 vehicles.
    SCE is the first utility to test an electric truck from Freightliner and will use the eCascadia for material transport, moving heavy equipment like transformers, wire reels and switch gears from an Irwindale, California warehouse to SCE service centers and storage yards. SCE’s parent company, Edison International, recently published the 2030 goal to electrify 30 percent of their medium-duty vehicles and pickup trucks and eight percent of their heavy-duty trucks.

    Southern California Edison Begins Testing Of Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia
    Freightliner’s CX Fleet is partially supported by a partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) which focuses on improving air quality in large portions of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley.
    “Projects like Freightliner’s CX Fleet are helping to demonstrate the viability of all-electric heavy-duty trucks and showing companies that zero-emission options will soon be here to meet their truck replacement needs,” said Wayne Nastri, South Coast AQMD’s Executive Officer. “These demonstrator fleets are a critical step for transitioning trucks to cleaner technologies and helping us to achieve our clean air goals for the South Coast Basin.”
    When it enters series production in 2022, the eCascadia will be sold by Freightliner dealers like Velocity Truck Centers who operate seven new truck dealers in Southern California and support the Freightliner CX Fleet by providing vehicle service and fleet management.
    “The future of zero-emission trucks is approaching quickly and Velocity is proud to lead the charge, along with our great customers, and our partners at Freightliner and Daimler Trucks North America,” said Scott Zeppenfeldt, senior vice president of operations, Velocity Truck Centers. “While there are a lot of unknowns in transitioning to an electric fleet, supporting our customers in these types of projects are an integral step to starting the journey.”
    Freightliner’s CX Fleet is comprised of eight early series development trucks meant to test the integration of battery-electric vehicles into large-scale fleet operations. Feedback from Freightliner customers will help fine-tune final driving parameters like battery management software. Early examples of customer-driven eCascadia design include charging port placement on the truck, human-machine interface (HMI) controls and more. To-date, a diverse array of commercial trucking fleets including the nation’s largest for-hire fleets, grocery distributors, and less-than-load carriers have participated in the CX Fleet, with more customers participating in advance of series production.
    “It’s critical that we collaborate with customers across multiple segments to further our understanding of how commercial battery-electric trucks will be part of a long-term solution in CO₂-neutral transportation,” said Richard Howard, senior vice president, on-highway sales and marketing, Daimler Trucks North America. “Our customers provide important, continuous feedback that contributes to our ongoing design and purposeful innovation of these trucks, and together we will lead the future.” 

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    Jan 19, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Brokk 200 Offers Increased Safety, Versatility And Productivity In Mining Operations

    Brokk 200 Offers Increased Safety, Versatility And Productivity In Mining Operations
    The Brokk 200 provides industry-leading power and productivity with zero emissions, making it ideal for the deepest, most challenging mining applications.

     

    Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers the Brokk 200 for ultra-deep mining applications. With SmartConceptTM — the company’s signature system for improved performance and uptime — the machine provides industry-leading power and productivity with zero emissions, making it ideal for the deepest, most challenging applications. Compactness, combined with the power of a machine three times its size, revolutionizes efficiency and safety by reducing the need for large crews with handheld equipment.
    “Demand for gold and other mined ore has pushed mining operations deeper than ever before,” said Lars Lindgren, president of Brokk Inc.  “As shaft depth increases, so does the risk to workers. Electric, remote-controlled demolition machines provide superior productivity as well as a safer alternative to handheld equipment by removing operators from the hottest, most physical tasks.”
    As part of Brokk’s Next Generation of remote-controlled demolition machines, the Brokk 200 is ideal for all-electric mines. It incorporates the SmartConcept system, which consists of three features: SmartPower™, SmartDesign™ and SmartRemote™. SmartPower senses when the power supply is poor or faulty then compensates before damage to components occurs, allowing mining operations to use the machine with generators or unreliable power sources. SmartDesign extends machine life and provides unprecedented ease of maintenance, even in extreme environments. This feature includes 70% fewer cables, hardened components, LED headlights and easily accessible grease points and hydraulic hoses. An ergonomic remote control, the SmartRemote, incorporates adjustable straps, intuitive controls and professional-grade radio technology with a 984-foot (300-meter) working range.                                                                                          
    The Brokk 200 is capable of carrying heavy tools, such as breakers, rock drills, buckets and shotcrete attachments. It’s ideal for heavy duty, difficult-to-access projects and applications. 

    Source: Ironclad Marketing

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    Jan 18, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Govt Depts Confirm Driver Inc. Enforcement Will Have Sharper Teeth

    Govt Depts Confirm Driver Inc. Enforcement Will Have Sharper Teeth

    Canada’s Transport and Labour Ministers recently confirmed to CTA that both departments are busy sharpening their tools aimed at increasing enforcement of Driver Inc. companies.
    In a letter to CTA, Labour Minister Filomena Tassi issued perhaps the Labour Ministry’s most forceful outline to cracking down on Driver Inc. and confirmed it will soon begin targeted enforcement, roll out penalties and even name-and-shame certain non-compliant companies.
    Minister Tassi said ESDC continues to work with CTA, Transport Canada, Revenue Canada to protect the integrity of tax, safety and labour laws and is taking measures legislatively and operationally to ensure Driver Inc – specifically the scheme to misclassify employees and independent contractors – does not undermine the law as well as the comprehensive modernization of the Labour Code.
    “New compliance and enforcement tools will enable the Labour Program to impose penalties and publicly name violators who do not comply with the regulations Under the Code. Furthermore, new legislation will prohibit employers form treating individuals as if they were not employees, especially those who do so in order to avoid obligations or deny employee rights,” the letter stated.
    Minister Tassi cited targeted inspections of suspected Driver Inc. companies as one instrument in Labour’s toolkit. In the meantime, Labour has ramped up communication to inform employers and employees of their roles and responsibilities regarding labour standards and occupational health and safety.
    Similarly, Transport Minister Marc Garneau also wrote CTA and acknowledged data from industry and government which shows a clear connection between Driver Inc. companies and their poor on-road safety performance. In the correspondence, Minister Garneau expressed his commitment to continue to work with CTA to improve truck safety on a number of fronts. CTA had recently sounded the safety alarm for Driver Inc. companies based on an analysis of the numerous fleets assessed by Ontario’s WSIB for Driver Inc. violations.
    “As we all know, a culture of non-compliance is seldom isolated to just one set of rules,” said CTA Chair Jean-Claude Fortin. “It’s much deeper than that. These unscrupulous practices are often ingrained in the business models of these companies, pushing them to cut corners wherever and whenever they can.
    “CTA is pleased to see both ministers acknowledge that Driver inc. is a problem and that they are working with their counterparts in other departments to take a comprehensive and proactive approach to enforcement.”
    Meanwhile, the Minister of National Revenue also confirmed to CTA that CRA has initiated actions related to Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) and Driver Inc. noncompliance. CRA confirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of the tax system, including launching several onsite visits to certain trucking companies.
    The news complements CTA’s new Cost of Compliance, shipper awareness campaign on Driver Inc, which aims to educate customers of freight services within the supply chain on how to choose responsible transportation providers and identify whether freight carriers are cheating on taxes; cutting corners on safety; polluting the environment and otherwise putting shippers at risk of liability and public scrutiny. 
    Source: CTA

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    Jan 15, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals

    Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals
    With the reach on his 821, picking material from his flat deck and moving it for processing, is a snap!

     

    When Boris Grinstein took over the reins of his father’s recycling business, in 2018, his first goal was to develop new business and clients. 
    Action Metals has been serving the Dallas / Fort Worth area since 1994. The younger Grinstein could see that the business was in need of some renewal, and increasing the volume of material in the yard would underwrite his plan to invest in new equipment.
    Step one of the plan was highly successful. More material was getting processed and revenues were on the rise. The second step, however, became problematic.
    Grinstein recalls. “We got an excavator and a company converted it for scrap handling. They raised the cab, extended the boom and added a counterweight.”
    But the crew at Action Metals soon learned that the converted excavator was absolutely not the solution they had hoped for. 
    “It was an awful experience,” says Grinstein. “It wore out real fast. The conversions took the machine ‘way out of spec’. Everything was vibrating. The cab was swinging like a pendulum. We tried welding in some reinforcements for the cab but they didn’t help.” 
    Looking for a better idea, Grinstein reached out to a nearby branch of ASCO Equipment, the Dallas area’s distributor for Sennebogen purpose-built material handlers. “Around Dallas, you see Sennebogen everywhere,” says Grinstein. “One yard has five of them running. They have a good name. When you see the green, you know the work is going to get done.”
    Grinstein had actually looked into earlier models of Sennebogen machines several years ago, but he had some reservations about their design at the time. He was pleased to see that, with the new E-Series models, his concerns had been addressed. After comparing three models in the lineup, he placed his order for a crawler-mounted 821 R-HD scrap handler.
    “We looked at the 818 but decided on the larger 821, for its higher capacity,” he reports. “The 825 would have been a good option too, but the size of the 821 is a better fit for our yard.”

    Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals
    From his vantage point, the operator has a clear view of the trailer, making it safe and easy to unload.

     

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    Jan 14, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • BCCSA Launches Construction Safety Program

    BCCSA Launches Construction Safety Program

    SiteReadyBC, the first construction site safety orientation program built in BC specifically for the province’s construction employers, launched this summer.
    Created by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), the program is already showing encouraging enrollment and widespread industry adoption. The new online education program was launched in mid-July to replace the formerly used CSTS-09 and any other certifications designed to instruct workers on construction site safety requirements.
    SiteReadyBC was designed to provide the most up-to-date content covering BC laws and regulations, worker rights and responsibilities, an employer’s responsibilities, the role of a supervisor, expectations of worksite behaviour, identifying and controlling workplace hazards, personal protective equipment, and the use of common tools. The program performs double duty, simultaneously certifying workers under Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015), which governs the identification of controlled products. The course is also designed to help employers meet their obligations under OHSR Part 3.23, which requires them to provide vital safety information to new and young workers.
    “We didn’t want to wait until COVID-19 was entirely in the rearview mirror before our launch,” says Mike McKenna, executive director, BCCSA. “There was a demonstrated need for the program and we felt that this launch date offered an excellent opportunity for workers to become certified as they anticipate a robust industry recovery going forward.”
    At the end of August, more than 500 people had registered for SiteReadyBC, exceeding the Alliance’s expectations.
    “We’ve also seen SiteReadyBC become mandatory for all workers employed through British Columbia Infrastructure Benefits and for other major projects and employers,” says McKenna. “We’re very encouraged by the initial reception and response.”
    The program is designed to evolve along with the needs of employers and reflect the feedback of students who have completed the certification, says Erin Linde, director, health and safety services, with BCCSA.
    “In addition to uptake by employers, we feel that the course will continue to demonstrate traction with individuals,” says Linde. “This could include people who are looking to find employment in the construction industry for the first time, those who want to upgrade their skills so they can qualify to be employed on projects where SiteReadyBC is mandatory, and workers who are returning to the industry after an absence and want to update themselves on safety orientation.”
    BC Road Builders are part of BCCSA’s SiteReadyBC affiliate program, and you can find the course listed under the Training section of BCRB’s website.
    Learn more about BCCSA at www.bccsa.ca.

    Source: BCCSA

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    Jan 13, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Western Star Puts Next Generation Truck Through Hell

    Western Star Puts Next Generation Truck Through Hell

    Western Star’s all-new vocational truck is set to be the toughest Western Star yet after being subjected to the extreme and grueling testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). When it arrives, the next Western Star will have the undisputed honor of being the most tested truck in Western Star’s history.
    Born on the backwoods logging roads of British Columbia, Western Star trucks have a storied reputation for delivering tough, dependable reliability for the most demanding of vocational tasks. Supported by the global engineering of Daimler Trucks and state-of-the-art testing facilities of DTNA, the next Western Star is set to carry the brand’s legacy forward.
    “Vocational customers work in the most challenging environments in the world; places where durability and uptime are crucial,” said David Carson, senior vice president, Vocational segment, DTNA. “We have put the next Western Star through its paces to ensure this truck surpasses their expectations. We have a hard-earned reputation for dependability, for reliability, and for toughness that our customers know they can count on when they get to the job site and on the journey there. And we have delivered for them.” 

    Un”shake”able Composure  
    The structures lab at DTNA houses both full vehicle and cab-only shaker tables to accelerate durability testing and find breakage in the lab, years before vehicles get to testing on the road or in the field. Capable of violently manipulating the vehicle on both X- and Y-axes to simulate a lifetime of extreme use in customer hands, the shaker tables can replicate approximately 1 million miles of real-world use in under two months of testing in the lab. For a vocational truck, the validation of the next Western Star’s cab and chassis components started early in the development process and yielded new, internal standards for durability.
    For different loading conditions, a ‘bed plate’ test simulated extreme maneuvers on the chassis and specific components to ensure full capability, while a ‘frame twist’ test cycle was repeated 10,000 times to provide a solid foundation for the new truck and make sure it could withstand the rigors of the toughest vocational operating environments regardless of application or body equipment installed.  
    In order to match the unyielding strength and durability requirements with a maximum focus on driver safety, the PVE team at DTNA destroyed numerous cabs with multiple cab crushing tests. The pendulum test imparted force to the top corners of the cab while the roof strength test applied extra force to the roof to exhaust its strength. Both tests yielded invaluable test data for the new, lighter cab design to ensure it matched and surpassed the performance of other Western Star trucks. Cab impact tests are conducted while the trucks are equipped with a number of sensors and cameras to collect 200 unique data points, all of which are used to deliver safety-focused vehicles to customer fleets and their operators.  

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    Jan 12, 2021 - 5 years ago

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