from the road - november 2012
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FROM TH E ROAD
“If you bought it, a truck brought it”
November/December 2012
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
From the
APTA staff
Table of Content: APTA Updates……...1
Industry News…........3
Upcoming Events..…7
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Newsletter
During a year where the economy hasn’t fully recovered to the level that we all had hoped, the trucking industry is obviously always the first to feel it. Therefore, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of your Association. The last year has been especially busy with all our events and our members were very supportive and generous as usual. We have also worked on numerous projects throughout the year, these will be highlight in this year’s Annual Report which is set to be circulated to all members in February 2013. Merry Christmas and drive safe during this holiday season!!
Jean-Marc Picard, Executive Director
APTA Updates
Traffic advisory Beginning 7:00pm Friday,
November 30 until 5:00am Monday, December 3 there
will lane closures on the MacKay Bridge, through the
toll plaza to the Victoria Road
Interchange. One lane open in each direction
will be open on the MacKay Bridge.
The lane closures are needed
to continue the roadside barrier improvement project. This
work is weather dependent.
If all goes as planned this
weekend there will be one more weekend of lane closures
to complete the project.
For more information please contact:
Alison MacDonald,
Communications Manager (902-463-2481)
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The Atlantic Truck Show Rolls into Moncton in 2013 Moncton, NB - The Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Hub City June 7—8, 2013. The Moncton Coliseum will play host to Atlantic Canada’s largest and most inclusive trucking show.
In 2011, nearly 12,000 visitors streamed through the gates during the two-day event and they did not leave disappointed. Visitors and exhibitors alike are still talking about the success of that edition and Show Management plans to meet or exceed that in 2013.
The 2013 event, which is the 15th edition, promises to be an outstanding business opportunity and will surely ramp up sales. The ATS is where decision makers come to source out new products and to see the latest in commercial truck and transportation equipment. Fleet managers, truck buyers and distributors want to talk with sales and technical staff face to face to plan their next purchase. This has become THE must-attend industry event.
“The market in Atlantic Canada is thriving,” says Show Manager Mark Cusack. “This was evident at the Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show in 2012 and if the last edition of the Atlantic Truck Show was any indication, this should be a banner year as well,” explained Cusack.
“Exhibit sales are way ahead of our last edition at this stage of the game. We are sitting at nearly 75% sold out at this point and we could not be more pleased,” said Cusack.
Many trucking and logistic companies in the region are in growth mode, which means they will be modernizing and expanding their fleets and facilities. Companies are hunting for new talent and the show will also return with the “Recruiting Here” feature. Visitors will be encouraged to come with resume in hand and to meet with HR representatives from companies who are hiring.
The ATS is the ideal venue to witness the launch of the newest and most innovative products on the market that are paramount to the trucking and transportation industry, including trucks, trailers, engine components and parts manufacturers, as well as services catering to the heavy and medium duty truck industry.
Visit www.atlantictruckshow.com for updates and all the exciting details! The truck stops here!
Media Inquiries:
Denise Levesque-Miller, Publicist, Master Promotions Ltd.
[email protected] 1-888-454-7469 www.masterpromotions.ca
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Study predicts far more new logistics jobs than qualified workers over next 4 years U.S. companies are expected to create more than 1 million logistics-related jobs in the next four years, but educational institutions are currently turning out a small fraction of the trained workers that will be needed, a new study shows.
The shortfall will make it more difficult for companies to expand sales and will raise product costs for consumers, said Page Siplon, executive director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, which conducted the study.
“The logistics industry is expected to create 270,200 job openings per year to keep up with demand and growth of the industry,” said Siplon. “The nation’s 7,642 educational institutions currently generate 75,277 formally trained, degreed or certified workers each year. This will fill about 28% of the related job openings that are expected to be made available every year.”
Transport Topics
Safety News: FMCSA Proposes Tough Sanctions for Carriers That Repeatedly Disregard Safety Rules Safety regulators want to impose the ultimate penalty, loss of registration, on truck and bus operations that show egregious disregard for the rules.
Read more... NTSB issues recommendations for improving truck safety The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) 2013 “Most Wanted List” includes recommendations in four areas that heavily impact trucking: Eliminatin Distraction in Transportation; Eliminating Substance-Impaired Driving; Mandating Mortor Vehicle Collision Avoidance Technology; and Preserving the Integrity of Transportation Infrastructure.
Read more...
Industry News
Fleets Should Expect Rising Premiums for Insurance Coverage, Experts Say Fleets should expect rising insurance premiums, especially for property/casualty and workers’ compensation lines, executives and insurance brokers said.
“Talk is out there that agents are telling carriers that the market is hardening,” said Ray Kuntz, CEO of Watkins & Shepard Trucking and chairman of American Trucking Associations’ Insurance Task Force. “The return on investment for insurance companies goes up and down, but now it’s pretty marginal. If those returns go negative or flat for an extended amount of time, then insurers have to make up for it in other ways.”
The exit of one major underwriter in October also has affected the overall market.
“There’s a firming of the market now. We’re seeing increases of 5% or more on premium rates across the board, year-over-year, on auto liability if you’re doing ‘OK’ on your losses,” said Ronald Inberg, executive vice president of insurance broker McGriff, Seibels & Williams. “It could be 15% to 20% if you’re not ‘OK’ on claims. For workers’ comp it’s more like 8%,” said Inberg, who specializes in trucking coverage.
Transport Topics
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Please find the questions and answers that were discussed during the November 1st Highway Carrier Implementation Webinar held by CBSA. Click Here Trucking Alliance pushes to get DRIC Bridge started, better streamline customs Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley pushed for expedited construction of the planned $1-billion government-backed bridge and better streamlining of the customs clearance process at the Canada-U.S. border during a hearing this week on the federal government’s omnibus bill.
Read More… C-TPAT Suspension Process Needs Fixing, says Bradley OTTAWA - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is asking the US Customs and Border Protection Agency to follow due process as it relates to C-TPAT suspensions and appeals.
Read More…
As toll hike is delayed, NY thruway's credit rating looms When it formally proposed a 45 percent toll hike on commercial trucks, the Thruway Authority was clear and direct in the state’s official register. “These toll rate adjustments will be fully implemented by October 2012.” That was in June, and October has since come and gone. More than three-and-a-half months after its full board last met and six months after unveiling its plan to hike tools, an expected end-of-the-year meeting with a major rating agency looms large as the authority struggles to maintain its credit rating.
Read More… Canada-US Safety Ratings: Reciprocity Cuts Both Ways The dictionary definition of reciprocity is the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.
Read More… Big Changes to CSA Around the Corner SMS 3.0, the latest rendition of CSA's scoring system, is scheduled to take effect early next month and, according to trade media reports, perhaps some of the changes could kick-in as early as next week.
Read More…
Ceres Terminal Reminder – Truck failing to stop Ceres Terminal are having safety issues with trucks not coming to a complete stop at the stop signs clearly painted on the asphalt ,as they are exiting the yard prior to entering the off ramp/gate. This terminal is extremely busy with heavy industrialized equipment continually on the move. As trucks are exiting when they fail to come to a complete stop they expose themselves & other workers to danger, coming out from between container sections, completely blind to the right & left.
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NOVEMBER 2012
Reminder about DRIVE CLEAN ACCREDITATION CHANGE
Trailer Wizards appoints new Atlantic region leader
Trucking loses $140 million per day because of Sandy
ATRI surveys carriers on HOS restart changes
Transport employment up 2.2% in October
NAFTA surface trade rises 2.6%
Help put the brakes on the Government's 70% increase in vehicle plate fees
Hours of Services, Regulations will worsen driver shortage
Gasoline pluges 21 cents to $3.55 a gallon
U.S. election a victory for new Bridge plan
Truckers say Michigan voters got it right on new Windsor-Detroit Bridge
ATA: Driver Shortage ready to 'Explode'
FMCSA Steps up game agains non-compliant carriers
CTPAT suspension process needs fixing; says Bradley
Transcore's Canadian Freight Index climbs 8% in October
N.Y. Thruway puts off decision on higher truck tolls
Gas prices drop 7 cents over past 2 weeks
Statistics Canada: Study - Trucking across the Canada-US Border (2004-2009)
US truck tonnage crunched by Hurricane Sandy
CTA Canadian Truckers sizzling over USDA move to shut down inspections of meat exports
The Atlantic Truck Show rolls into Moncton 2013
Trailer orders surge in October: ACT research
Fiscal-Cliff urgency and possible fuel-tax hikes
Truckers increasingly concerned over economy
CTA Chief appears before Senate Committee on Omnibus Bill
Trucking Alliance pushes to get DRIC Bridge started; better streamline customs
CTA renews call for due process on CTPAT suspensions
To grow or not to grow
Natural Gas drillers target U.S. truck, bus market
More News Headlines
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JOHNSON Home and Auto Insurance Plan for Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association members.
Call Johnson today for a no obligation quote 1.877.933.2269 or visit www.johnson.ca.
Provide your Group ID Code: ZB
Clean Nova Scotia is always supporting green initiatives, particularly with transportation
efficiencies and they are currently offering FREE programs, education, and support for:
Vehicle fleet & fuel management
Eco-driver presentations & in-vehicle sessions
Idle-free resources & solutions
Preventive maintenance tools
Green procurement planning
... & more!
They are very keen to work with the members of the APTA and their workplaces to develop and implement strategies to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and costs associated with your transportation operations.
Programs are currently underway, and run until March 31, 2014; by taking advantage of this opportunity to participate - free of charge - your team will receive helpful consultations, training, and resources to make measureable improvements to fleet performance while reducing impact on our environment.
To find out more about the program and to get involved, please contact:
Derek Gillis Clean Transportation, Program Coordinator Clean Nova Scotia [email protected]
Office: 902.420.7944 Direct: 902.880.3294 Toll free: 1-888-380-5008
drivewiser.ca fleetwiser.ca clean.ns.ca
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Upcoming Events, Seminars, Webinars and More …
Visit our website for daily updates www.apta.ca
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel 1005 Main Street, Moncton
REGISTRATION FORM
For more information, please contact the APTA office 1-506-855-2782
APTA preferred Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
East Coast Mobile Medical Inc. has in excess of 2500 medical clinic/collection site affiliates throughout
North America providing prompt and efficient service.
To learn more of the many services they offer click HERE.
For all your Tax questions Craig Wilmot, CA True North Tax Recovery Inc. 96 Bridge St Sackville, NB E4L 3P2
Phone : 902 669 0829 Fax : 506 364 8014 e-mail : [email protected]
We will be accepting non perishable food items or cash donations
to be donated to Food Depot Alimentaire Inc.
Cocktail Reception (Ballroom)
5:00-7:00 PM
Dinner & Award presentations (Ballroom)
7:00-10:00 PM
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Upcoming Seminars/webinars: Let us know what seminars and training you would like to see. Contact us at (506) 855-2782 or [email protected].
Click Here for the full list of upcoming Seminars
December 2012
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Webinars New Webinar Series! Presented by CTA (click for info & registration form)
Don't miss out on these educational webinars!!!!
January 2013
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21 22 23 24 Hours of Service Seminar – APTA office (Dieppe, NB)
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APTA Office Closed
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Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association 105 Englehart St. Suite 800
Dieppe, NB E1A 8K2
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