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TRUCKING INDUSTRY * USA & Canada
* Nevada - CSA No. 1 critical issue facing trucking, says ATRI survey
* California - Would EOBR’s Stand a Legal Test by the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sacramento,CAL,USA -Big Truck TV, by Rickey Gooch -25 Sept 2012: -- In California, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the issue of officers searching cell phones that contained GPS tracking systems. U.S. Justices ruled unanimously that it was unconstitutional for police to install and use a GPS device to monitor a vehicle’s movements without a warrant... Supporters said the privacy safeguards are critical as technology advances and cellphones become much more than simple devices to make phone calls. EOBR’s have the same technology as cell phones, and the tracking GPS technology being used in EOBR’s is used in some legal cases by both the government and attorneys...
Comment from Anonymous -3 Oct 2012: -- Ricky: ... Since 1989 the FMCSA regulations for using devices to automate driver daily logs say that they carrier can require the driver to use the device to keep his log. In other words, a driver employed by a carrier does not have the option to decide if he will keep a manual paper log instead of using the in-cab device. These devices are officially called Automatic On Board Recorders (AOBR). EOBR's do not yet officially exist in the approved and released regulations - though they soon will be. In 1989, AOBR's did not have the option of GPS - it did not exist for them at that time... Besides, the GPS receiver makes it a lot easier for the driver to automate his driver daily log... (Many thanks to Shahzaana Satar's comment in the group World of Trucks/Linkedin)
* Texas - Push for healthier truckers gains momentum
Dallas,TX,USA -The Associated Press, by JAMIE STENGLE -10 Oct 2012: ... From trucking companies embracing wellness and weight-loss programs to gyms being installed at truck stops, momentum has picked up in recent years to help those who make their living driving big rigs get into shape... Said Boyd Stephenson of the American Trucking Associations that, healthier employees help a company's bottom line... There's an additional incentive for truckers to stay in shape — their job might depend on their health... Every two years, they must pass a physical exam required by U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. They're checked for conditions that might cause them to become incapacitated — suddenly or gradually — while driving, including severe heart conditions, high blood pressure and respiratory disorders... But there are obstacles for truck drivers who are mindful of their health. In addition to being seated for many hours at a time, eating options are usually limited to places with parking lots big enough to accommodate their tractor-trailers — most often truck stops, which historically have not been known for wholesome food or workout equipment... TravelCenters of America, which operates under the TA and Petro Stopping Centers brands, launched a program two years ago called StayFit that includes placing small, free gyms in truck stops, offering healthier eating options and half portions, mapping walking routes near truck stops and building basketball courts in some locations... Pilot Flying J plans to add a function to their smartphone app to help truckers identify healthy food choices at their locations and fast food restaurants...
* California - 10 Best Practices: Driver Training Improves Safety and Bolsters Bottom Line
Torrance,CA,USA -Fleet Financials, by Sean Lyden -September 2012: -- Driving on company business is one of the most visible activities a company employee can take part in... Fleet executives must take steps to reduce the risk and frequency of company-vehicle incidents... According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average cost to an employer for an on-the-job vehicle crash is $16,500; if the accident results in an injury, the cost spikes to $74,000. If there’s a fatality, expect a financial hit of $500,000 or more... And, those figures don’t fully account for insurance premium hikes, legal fees, loss of business, and other potential fallout... How can fleet executives reduce the risk and frequency of company vehicle incidents to improve driver safety and protect their organization’s reputation — and bottom line? Follow these 10 best practices: ...
* Canada - What is the Cost to Wash Your Fleet?
Toronto,ONT,CAN -Big Truck TV, by Jack Jackson -1 Oct 2012: -- In general, most companies don’t have a determined cost per wash per vehicle... Washing isn’t usually on anyone’s priority list until one day the management or one of your customers complains. Everyone scrambles and works with the team to figure out the best way to use the pressure washer or hunt the internet for other methods... As most people realize, no friction from a brush means cleaning without scrubbing. Cleaning really requires the proper soaps and chemicals with the proper amount of friction to ensure all dirt and grime is removed. Pressure blasting as close as you can will finally remove that squashed bug, but what does it do to the clear coat on your paint or the decals you paid to advertise your company. To give you some statistics:
* A ¾” water hose under normal city water pressure (35-50psi) will discharge up to 17 gallons of water per minute. That is 33,000 gallons per day.
* A pressure washer will discharge 5 – 10 gallons of water per minute at 330 to 3000 PSI.
* An automatic truck wash will generally discharge between 30 to 300 gallons per minute depending on touchless or soft touch.
* There are power brush systems that will discharge 5 gallons per minute (25 gallons for a full trailer wash).
What is your water cost? Check out the water bill next time it comes in for the per gallon cost and don’t forget to check the sewer cost as well. Add those two numbers together and multiply by your gallons used. Step one complete... Now, take the labor you pay for washing per week and add the soap, brush and rag costs. It can become a staggering number when you take all these factors into consideration... (Many thanks to Shahzaana Satar's comment in the group World of Trucks/Linkedin)
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