Manitoba Trucking Association Newsletter Manitoba Trucking Association IN THIS NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2015 National Trucking Week is Just Around the Corner What do YOU have planned? For some, the last couple of weeks in August are the final few days to enjoy the long, hazy days of summer. You might still have a few vacation days left to use up, a few patio dates still planned, and some time set aside for camping or going to the lake. For MTA staff, however, these last couple of weeks in August are some of the busiest days as the MTA gears up to celebrate National Trucking Week, held annually across the country in September. “National Trucking Week is our opportunity to pause and recognize the achievements of those who make our industry what it is. Anyone not in the trucking industry is unlikely to understand how multi-layered and complex our industry is; furthermore, those outside the industry don’t see the contributions made by so many people within our industry. They see drivers heading down the road or backing into a warehouse; they don’t see the hustle and bustle of a dispatch office, or the enormous organization required of the warehouse, or the mounds of paperwork in driver services, or the 24 hour service provided by shops,” explains Terry Shaw, Executive Director of the MTA. “As the industry association in this province, it is our goal to ensure that those outside the industry understand and recognize what the trucking industry brings to the province of Manitoba; however, during National Trucking Week, it is our goal to ensure that those within the industry know just how much they are appreciated.” To that end, MTA staff have a lot planned over the next couple of weeks. Scale visits to thank drivers, the United Way Truck Pull, World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics, the VMC golf tournament, a special insert in the Winnipeg Free Press, and sending Team Manitoba to the National Professional Truck Driving Championships in Regina are just a few of the many events that will keep everyone busy. If your organization has special events planned for National Trucking Week, take a few pictures and send them to Laura at the MTA office for inclusion in next month’s newsletter. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and happy National Trucking Week from everyone at the Manitoba Trucking Association! National Trucking Week Greetings from MTA President Greg Arndt....2 National Trucking Week Greetings from The Honourable Steve Ashton...........................................3 National Trucking Week Greetings from David Bradley ........................3 Welcome to Our New Members....4 Welcome Amy Mazur to the MTA....4 Manitobans Not Compying with Emergency Vehicle Amendment....5 MPI Makes Changes to Air Brake Inspection Test..............................5 Reminders to MTA Members.........6 Congratulations to 2015 MTA Scholarship Winners......................6 Tackling New Cargo Theft Tactics...7 Cross Border Trucking Costs Jump Since 9/11......................................8 CBSA Launches System Outage Contingency Plan..........................9 Freight Indexes............................10 VMC Corner .................................13 MTA Special Promotion...............14 Mark Your Calendars!..................15 The Back Page............................16
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Manitoba Trucking Association Newsletter
Manitoba Trucking Association
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2015
National Trucking Week is Just Around the CornerWhat do YOU have planned?For some, the last couple of weeks in August are the final few days to enjoy the long, hazy days of summer. You might still have a few vacation days left to use up, a few patio dates still planned, and some time set aside for camping or going to the lake. For MTA staff, however, these last couple of weeks in August are some of the busiest days as the MTA gears up to celebrate National Trucking Week, held annually across the country in September.
“National Trucking Week is our opportunity to pause and recognize the achievements of those who make our industry what it is. Anyone not in the trucking industry is unlikely to understand how multi-layered and complex our industry is; furthermore, those outside the industry don’t see the contributions made by so many people within our industry. They see drivers heading down the road or backing into a warehouse; they don’t see the hustle and bustle of a dispatch office, or the enormous organization required of the warehouse, or the mounds of paperwork in driver services, or the 24 hour service provided by shops,” explains Terry Shaw, Executive Director of the MTA. “As the industry association in this province, it is our goal to ensure that those outside the industry understand and recognize what the trucking industry brings to the province of Manitoba; however, during National Trucking Week, it is our goal to ensure that those within the industry know just how much they are appreciated.”
To that end, MTA staff have a lot planned over the next couple of weeks. Scale visits to thank drivers, the United Way Truck Pull, World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics, the VMC golf tournament, a special insert in the Winnipeg Free Press, and sending Team Manitoba to the National Professional Truck Driving Championships in Regina are just a few of the many events that will keep everyone busy.
If your organization has special events planned for National Trucking Week, take a few pictures and send them to Laura at the MTA office for inclusion in next month’s newsletter.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and happy National Trucking Week from everyone at the Manitoba Trucking Association!
National Trucking Week Greetings from MTA President Greg Arndt....2
National Trucking Week Greetings from The Honourable Steve Ashton...........................................3
National Trucking Week Greetings from David Bradley........................3
Welcome to Our New Members....4
Welcome Amy Mazur to the MTA....4
Manitobans Not Compying with Emergency Vehicle Amendment....5
MPI Makes Changes to Air Brake Inspection Test..............................5
Reminders to MTA Members.........6
Congratulations to 2015 MTA Scholarship Winners......................6
Tackling New Cargo Theft Tactics...7
Cross Border Trucking Costs Jump Since 9/11......................................8
CBSA Launches System Outage Contingency Plan..........................9
Freight Indexes............................10
VMC Corner.................................13
MTA Special Promotion...............14
Mark Your Calendars!..................15
The Back Page............................16
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2015-2016 MTA EXECUTIVE
August 2015
President: Greg ArndtJade Transport Ltd.
1st Vice President: Gary ArnoldArnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
2nd Vice President: John Erik AlbrechtsenPaul’s Hauling Limited
Members at Large: Bernie DriedgerPortage Transport Inc.
Doug WittGardewine
Ed DillonKleysen Group LP
Past President:Norm BlagdenSearcy Trucking Ltd.
Associated Trades DivisionChairman: John OadesBeaver Truck Centre
Vice Chair:Tom AldridgeInvestors’ Group
Message from MTA President Greg ArndtIt is my pleasure to wish all of our members a happy National Trucking Week!
The trucking industry is an integral part of Manitoba, economically and socially. There are well in excess of four hundred for-hire trucking companies headquartered in Manitoba, directly and indirectly
contributing $1.47 billion to the provincial economy. Without the trucking industry, agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, and a variety of other industries would grind to a halt. Almost 100% of goods moved within Manitoba depend on trucks, and 80% of Manitoba’s merchandise trade is shipped by truck. In short, we make a significant contribution to Manitoba’s economic well-being.
Furthermore, we not only work in this province, but we live here, too, making various contributions to Manitoba’s social fabric. You will notice on the back page of this newsletter that we regularly feature member organizations giving back to the communities in which we live. Whether it is organizing a breakfast or golf tournament for charity, entering a team in a fundraiser, or supporting a specific event, such as Pink Shirt Day, our
members make this province a better place to live.
The reality is that our industry is incredibly fast-paced, with everyone constantly on the go. Sometimes, we don’t have time to stop and spend time with as many people as we would like. Drivers will have conversations on the radio with someone they haven’t seen for years, with the conversation lasting only as long as they have radio contact. Office and shop staff will give each other a pat on the back as one heads home and the other starts a new shift.
That is why the barbecues, the breakfasts, the coffee breaks and presentations during National Trucking Week are so important. As an industry, we give a lot - economically, socially - but we also take a lot, with high expectations of our industry members in what can often be a tough work environment. Please, take the time during National Trucking Week, even if it is just a few minutes, to think about the industry you have chosen. Thank a colleague, a customer, a driver, a mechanic, a dispatcher, for the work that they do for the industry. Take a few extra minutes at your company barbecue to visit before rushing back to the phone calls and emails. It really is a great industry in which we work, and I hope that all of you know how much your efforts are appreciated.
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National Trucking Week Greetings from The Honourable Steve Ashton,
Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation As Manitoba’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, it is an honour for me to address the Manitoba Trucking Association and its members during National Trucking Week again this year.
In order to remain competitive, we need to continue to collaborate with our partners in the MTA to ensure that we develop fundamentally sound transportation policy. These policies need to be based on the principles of compatibility, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, flexibility and consistency. And most importantly, they need to work for today, not yesterday.
As partners, I look forward to maintaining the close working relationship with the MTA and its members so that we have the necessary infrastructure and policies in place that will allow us to compete globally. I also look forward to working hand in hand with the MTA on provincial, national and international transportation safety
policy issues that have been identified by both the MTA and the Department as obstacles that need to be overcome. I have every confidence in the world that we will be successful.
This week is designed to honour your achievements and the long, hard hours you put in everyday on Manitoba highways. You are not only valued members of our provincial workforce, but you are also a big part of what makes Manitoba such a fantastic place to live.
It is with these thoughts in mind that I extend to you my sincere thanks. And on behalf of the Government of Manitoba and all Manitobans, all the best to you and your colleagues during National Trucking Week.
National Trucking Week Greetings from David Bradley, President & CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance
When I first proposed the idea of National Trucking Week to the CTA board and the provincial a s s o c i a t i o n s back in 1998, I was hoping it
would take root and become somewhat entrenched in the industry but I could never imagine the sort of momentum that would propel the nation-wide enthusiasm we’ve seen over the last 15 years. All across Canada, participation in employee appreciation events and public education and awareness initiatives during NTW continues to grow.
But we can never forget that respect for our industry and especially for the hard-working men and women who drive our nation’s economy shouldn’t end after this post-Labour day celebration. Truth be told, I am sensing some real progress on that front. The driver shortage is helping to focus all participants in the supply chain on the impact professional truck drivers and all the other people who support the movement of freight have on their businesses’ sustainability. I know for a fact that carriers and the more progressive of their customers are working in tandem to improve freight efficiency and productivity. There has never been such an intense focus on training, which
will serve to further enhance the level professionalism. The industry’s image is improving accordingly. The seeds have been planted and beginning to sprout. But like the concept of NTW itself many years ago, what we need now is some nourishment and momentum from the trucking industry and the supply chain in general. I know it can be done. In the meantime, enjoy National Trucking Week 2015. Don’t forget to remind your employees how much they are truly appreciated! And, don’t be afraid to let your friends and colleagues know how great an industry trucking is.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! The MTA is pleased to welcome the following companies:ATD MembersYokohama Tires (Canada) Inc#500-9325 200th StLangley, BC Y1M 3A7Main Phone: 1-800-810-YOKOWebsite: www.yokohama.caContact: Brad BernshinePhone: 204-688-4415Email: [email protected] tires/wheels
TEAM MANITOBA IS LOOKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Show your support for some of the best drivers in Manitoba by
choosing one of our sponsorship opportunities to help send Team
Manitoba to the National Professional Truck Driving Championship
in Regina, Saskatchewan on September 10 to 13.
Contact Laura at the MTA office for more information about this exciting opportunity!
Welcome MTA Staff Member Amy MazurThe MTA would like to welcome Amy Mazur to the team! Amy provides administrative support for the Association staff and is likely the first person you’ll see and hear when contacting our office. Her previous work experiences includes the benefits industry for construction and labour organizations, as well as providing supervision and management for supporting individuals living with disabilities. Amy’s education includes studies as an Administrative Assistant and in Art History. Amy is highly organized, creative, and enjoys assisting others. In her spare time Amy enjoys reading, art, being outdoors, music, and spending time with her daughter.
GOOD LUCK IN REGINA, TEAM MANITOBA!
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Protect your investment in the MTA. The information contained in the MTA newsletter is paid for by your membership dues.Please refrain from sharing this information with non-members.
Manitoba drivers are not paying attention to a September 2014 change to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to slow down coming upon emergency vehicles stopped on the highway.
Drivers on either side of an undivided highway, who pass emergency vehicles and other designated vehicles that are stopped with their beacons flashing, must proceed with caution and pass only when safe to do so. Drivers travelling on multi-lane highways are also required to move to a lane farther from emergency vehicles.
HTA changes call on drivers to slow down to 40 km/h on highways with posted maximum speed limits below 80 km/h; and 60 km/h on highways with posted maximum speed limits of 80 km/h.
In the fall of 2014 and again this spring, RCMP traffic services conducted two separate analyses to record the speed and volume of traffic passing by while police officers conducted staged traffic stops.
While the majority of vehicles moved over or changed lanes, over 90 per cent of motorists failed to slow down, an action punishable by a $300 fine and two demerits. Furthermore, 60 per cent of vehicles that did slow down to 60 km/h or less were commercial vehicles (i.e. transport trucks, construction vehicles).
Manitoba RCMP Sgt. Bert Paquet said in a press release last week, “An amazing one out of every six vehicles drove by officers and their police vehicles at a speed of 100 km/h or more.“Our officers know that policing is a dangerous and
unpredictable job, but they should not have to worry about ordinary citizens just driving their vehicles,” he said. “When you see a police or emergency vehicle with lights flashing, slow down and give them room.”
RCMP would like to remind motorists that beyond being a law, this amendment is to ensure the safety of all emergency vehicles, tow trucks, road side assistance vehicles and vehicles operated by government enforcement officers with their beacons flashing.
“In reality, we’re only asking drivers to delay their travels by one minute.” Paquet adds. “The first responders you see on the roadside might be helping someone you love.”
(source: Portage Daily Graphic)
Manitobans Not Complying With Emergency Vehicle Amendment
MPI Makes Changes to Air Brake Inspection TestEffective Aug. 24, 2015, new air brake testing practices were implemented to align the air brake inspection with the Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulation 95/2008. These changes will impact the critical steps (automatic failures) in the air brake test. In short, some of the current critical steps will no longer be deemed critical, and others that are not currently critical will be. A new marking sheet has been developed to reflect the recent changes and will be implemented on the effective date.
In addition, the Air Brake Manual has been revised to include a new Pre-trip Inspection Tear-Out Sheet. The purpose of the sheet is to provide high level information to applicants and help
keep them on track. Applicants are permitted to carry and refer to the sheet as they progress through the test. Under each of the inspection points, basic information is provided, however the applicant is expected to provide specific details and key points on the air brake system.
Please familiarize yourselves with the changes and contact Bob Fosty at 204-985-8770 extension 7929 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
A big thank-you to those driving school members who provided their subject-matter expertise on this item.
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NJ Seizing Trucks For Failure to Pay State
Corporate Business Tax
Tarp Straps / Bungee Cords are Not Load Securement Tiedowns
Recently there has been some confusion as to what tarp straps / bungee cords can be used for in regards to load securement. There has also been some confusion regarding these devices being marked with Working Load Limits (WLL).
CCMTA’s 2010 Load Securement Interpretation Guide states, “Bungee cords and tarp straps are not suitable for use as tiedowns, and are equally unsuited to having an assigned Working Load Limit. There is no intention to prohibit the use of these devices as supplementary restraint for light weight cargo and equipment.”
In Manitoba and Ontario, where an article is contained within a permanent structure of the vehicle and the tarp strap is used to provide the 20% downward force to keep the article from bouncing out, this use would be acceptable. In Alberta unless the bungee cord or tarp strap is a supplementary restraint in addition to an existing securement device it will not be acceptable and the carrier will be in violation of the standard.
At this point in time we are not certain where the other jurisdictions stand in regard to this matter. Once we have clarification we will advise our membership accordingly.
There has also been some notion that if a bungee cord / tarp strap has a WLL stamped on it, that I will be recognized as a tiedown device. This is incorrect. Even if a manufacturer stamps a WLL on a bungee cord / tarp strap it will not be recognized as a tiedown by any jurisdiction in North America.
REMINDERS TO MTA MEMBERS
We have again been reminded that the state of New Jersey is seizing trucks for failure to pay the state Corporate Business Tax. The example brought to our attention was a $7,700US amount levied with payment being required prior to the release of the truck and trailer. All members who operate in the state of New Jersey are being cautioned. Please ensure that, if you are going to continue servicing customers in that state, that your state tax obligations are current. If not you face a very genuine risk of having your equipment seized. Any questions on this item please contact Aaron at the MTA office.
Congratulations to the 2015 MTA Scholarship RecipientsCongratulations to all of the winners of the 2015 MTA scholarships. These deserving young individuals were recognized at the annual MTA Scholarship Luncheon, held on August 25. Several thousand dollars were distributed to these students, some in academic programs and others in apprenticeship programs.
If you know someone entering their final year of high school or in an apprenticeship program, make sure to direct them to the MTA website for more information about our scholarship program.
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Tackling New Cargo Theft TacticsFake trucking companies are but the latest twist to the tactics being used by criminals to steal cargo, according to Scott Cornell, director of the Specialty Investigations Group (SIG) at Travelers Insurance – twists that now include using residential homes to store ill-gotten freight.
As a result, he recommends that shippers, brokers, and even fellow motor carriers alike are being encouraged to practice more due diligence when contracting for truck capacity these days.
“If you are dealing with a brand new company, with no track record and no reference ‘pool’ of information to draw from, they need to be checked out in a little more detail,” Cornell explained to Fleet Owner. “The same goes for a carrier whose authority has lain dormant for several years and is now suddenly active.”
All could be well in either case, he stressed, but they are markers for a need to ask more questions.
“Many times we’ll see a new carrier based, say, in Nashville, TN, but all their phone numbers have Miami area codes,” Cornell noted; and, as Miami is a “hot spot” for cargo theft, that’s a “red flag” which shouldn’t be ignored.
Another new tactic: breaking up stolen loads and storing the pilfered goods in small storage units or even residential homes, rather than all in one warehouse.
“They are starting to shy away from using warehouses,” Cornell said. “Breaking up a load makes full recoveries harder to achieve and hiding it in residential areas makes stakeouts and other law enforcement activity more difficult.”
Cornell added that effective communication and networking within the freight transportation industry is critical to spreading the word about such new and/or altered cargo theft schemes, using as an example the recent Cargo Theft Summit held in Ontario, CA; a first for the Golden state and an event co-sponsored by the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Travelers.
“Intelligence sharing is the key to thwarting cargo thieves – communicating information quickly between the private sector, insurers, and law enforcement,” he explained.
It’s also about making direct contact with the “right people,” emphasized Cornell. For example, cargo theft detectives attending such meetings regularly hand out their cell phone numbers so motor carriers and others can get in touch with them immediately if a suspected theft
occurs.
“With cargo theft, time is of the essence,” he stressed. “Attending meetings puts you in touch with the people on the front lines. We’ve found that immediate BOLO [‘be on the lookout’] alerts are very helpful and getting in touch with the right people quickly is key to getting such alerts out faster.”
And efforts to foster more networking in regards to stopping cargo theft seem to be generating results, according to data tracked by FreightWatch International (FWI).
The firm recorded a total of 178 cargo thefts in the U.S. in the second quarter this year – 60 in April, 66 in May, and 52 in June – with the average loss value per incident pegged at $189,307. However, that represents both an 11% decrease in volume and a 27% decrease in value compared to the first quarter, with a 7% decrease in volume and a slight 1% increase in value compared to the same period in 2014.
FWI also noted that cargo thefts valued at over one million dollars dropped to zero in the second quarter, compared to seven in the first quarter this year.
(source: Fleet Owner)
MTA FALL AWARDS GALANovember 13, 2015
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 MTA Awards Gala. Awards given out include: • Payne Transportation LP-MTA Associated Trades Division Member of the Year
• RBC Royal Bank-MTA Service to Industry Award • MTA Pioneer’s Club
Also presented that evening: • SHAW Tracking-MTA Distinguished Member Award
Deadline for nominations is September 11. Please contact Terry at the MTA office if you have any questions.
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Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. it has become more expensive to move goods by truck across the Canada–U.S. border, according to Canada’s national statistical agency.
The recent study from Statistics Canada is based on the first data produced to estimate the costs associated with trucking goods across the border before and after 9/11.
In the wake of 9/11, a new security regime was implemented to regulate the movements of goods across the Canada–U.S. border, raising concerns that the cost of moving goods across the border would rise.
From 1994 to 2000, it cost, on average, 16% more to move goods across the Canada-U.S. border by truck than to move the same goods the same distance domestically.
After 2000, the premium paid to cross the border rose steadily to 25%
in 2005 and remained at about that level until 2009.
The two main factors in cross-border trucking costs are fixed costs per shipment of moving goods across the border and higher line-haul costs of trucking cargo over longer distances.
Delays at the border and other border compliance costs add to the fixed costs per shipment incurred by trucking firms, according to the study. These fixed costs include facilities cost, insurance and terminal costs, that is, loading and unloading.
Differences in fuel prices or difficulties finding backhauls can also add to the line-haul costs of shipping to and from the United States.
Whether these additional costs are imposed on the export or import leg of the cross-border journey depends on the balance of cross-border trips. The export leg bore these costs until about 2005 and, increasingly, the import leg thereafter.
In 2005, the premium on the export leg was 30%, while the premium on the import leg was 20.3%. By 2009, the premium on the export leg had fallen to 17.1% and risen on the import leg to 25.6%.
The extra cost associated with cross-border trucking added about 0.3% to the value of exported and imported goods, on average, from 1994 to 2000.
From 2005 to 2009, the extra costs of cross-border trucking added about 0.6%, on average, to the value of goods crossing the border. According to Statistics Canada, while these additional costs are relatively small on a percentage basis, their effect is larger for goods such as autos and auto parts that pass over the border several times as they move through the various stages of the production process.
(source: Today’s Trucking)
Cross Border Trucking Costs Jump Since 9/11
6th Annual Truck Pull for The United WayThe MTA invites you to support a great cause while having a little competitive fun in the Annual Truck Pull in support of the United Way.
When: Friday, September 11, 2015
Where: Polo Park Shopping Mall parking lot
Cost: $500/team of ten, with 100% of proceeds going to the United Way
For more information, contact Laura at the MTA office.
Protect your investment in the MTA. The information contained in the MTA newsletter is paid for by your membership dues.Please refrain from sharing this information with non-members.
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CBSA Launches System Outage Contingency PlanThe Canada Border Services Agency is pleased to announce the finalization and implementation of the System Outage Contingency Plan. This plan details requirements and procedures for all impacted parties during system outages that impede normal reporting procedures.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) System Outage Contingency Plan sets out the procedures for importing goods in the commercial stream that clients, including carriers, brokers/importers, freight forwarders and warehouse operators, may follow in the event of a CBSA system outage. This contingency plan is an alternative to the general procedures for the reporting of goods, in bond movements, release of goods and final accounting. This contingency plan is applicable only in circumstances where system outages have occurred.
The CBSA recommended contingency processes outlined in this document are based on the following key principles:
~Outages lasting more than one hour should revert to contingency plans as invoked via hotline and bulletins communication protocols. However, the CBSA and/or clients may choose to revert to a contingency plan sooner or as business lines and operations dictate; Outages lasting days should revert to CBSA business continuity plan;
~Cargo and conveyance data can be transmitted up to 30 days (and will be changed to 90 when Build 2 rolls out) prior to arrival;
~Clients are required to submit all trade documents, processed via the contingency process, electronically once the outage is resolved - thus the recommendation throughout the plan to continue transmission of electronic data for queuing to the extent possible;
~Clients are encouraged to put in place their own contingency processes that will allow them to continue processing Advance Commercial Information (ACI) electronically for partial outage scenarios. For example; if feasible, using the eManifest portal, contracting the services of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) service provider etc.; ~When utilizing another contingency method clients must keep in mind: ~All outgoing communication for trade documents submitted through EDI is sent back to the client through EDI as well as posted in the eManifest portal; and ~All outgoing communication for trade documents submitted through the eManifest portal is only sent back to the client through the eManifest portal, even if you are an EDI client.
~Electronic communication options may include the following: (provided the client is already set up) and depending on the outage scenario (i.e. whether functionality remains): ~Customs Internet Gateway ~Value Added Network ~Direct Connect ~Service provider ~eManifest Portal
~In scenarios where the client has opted not to transmit the ACI information via an alternate method of electronic communication or it is not possible, the client should transmit the ACI information within 24 hours once the system functionality is restored. ACI information includes cargo, conveyance, house bills, Bay plan, releases and conveyance arrival messaging:
~When outbound processing for client messages is not functioning or there are backlogs preventing clients from receiving the outbound messages, and the goods are being moved towards the border, clients are expected to assume the information submitted was received without error and is acceptable, OR use an alternate method to obtain outgoing messages e.g. eManifest portal OR contact the CBSA hotline;
~The CBSA recommends that clients transmit data to the CBSA at least 90 minutes prior to the start time of any scheduled outage to ensure that pre-arrival transmission timelines are met for all eManifest shipments expected to arrive at the border during the outage;
~The CBSA will attempt to process shipments in a timely manner during contingency plan situations where the ACI data was not able to be transmitted electronically and the client had to revert to contingency processes at the First Port of Arrival (FPOA), however, service standard levels may not be met due to high volumes, and operational conditions;
~CBSA will process electronic transmissions as soon as possible once systems have been restored; and
~Regardless of outage condition, requirements of OGDs/PGAs, e.g. permits, certificate, etc., must be presented in order for shipments to be release.
For more information about this contingency plan, including details of the fifteen types of outages and late accounting penalties, MTA members are encouraged to visit the CBSA website. Details on this plan can be found at:http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/contingency-urgence/menu-eng.html
Information Notice from US Customs and Border ProtectionUpon consultation with its trade partners, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s port of Port Huron, MI has elected to continue collecting single entrance user fees at one primary inspection booth from August 1 – November 30, 2015. During this four month period, any commercial vehicle not equipped with a Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS) decal, which reports for primary inspection at a booth not designated for user fee collection at primary, will be directed to report to the cargo secondary office to pay their single entrance user fee before proceeding into the United States.
As of December 1, 2015, all commercial vehicles not equipped with a DTOPS decal entering the U.S. at Port Huron will pay their single entrance user fees in secondary.
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May 2015 North American Freight Numbers
The value of U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $92.7 billion in May 2015 as all modes carried less U.S.-NAFTA freight than in May 2014, according to the TransBorder Freight Data released this month by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Year-over-year, the value of U.S.-NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 10.8 percent. Large decreases in the value of NAFTA trade by pipeline and vessel in May were due to the reduced unit price of mineral fuel shipments. A recession in Canada likely contributed to the double digit decrease of U.S.-NAFTA freight flows. Freight by ModeIn May 2015 compared to May 2014, the value of commodities moving by rail decreased by 7.4 percent, truck by 5.9 percent and air by 2.4 percent. Vessel freight values decreased by 22.4 percent and pipeline freight decreased by 45.4 percent mainly due to the lower unit price of mineral fuel shipments. Trucks carried 63.2 percent of U.S.-NAFTA freight and are the most heavily utilized mode for moving goods to and from both U.S.-NAFTA partners. Trucks accounted for $28.8 billion of the $48.3 billion of imports (59.7 percent) and $29.7 billion of the $44.4 billion of exports (67.0 percent). Rail remained the second largest mode by value, moving 15.8 percent of all U.S.-NAFTA freight, followed by vessel, 7.6 percent; pipeline, 4.8 percent; and air, 3.7 percent. The surface transportation modes of truck, rail and pipeline carried 83.8 percent of the total U.S.-NAFTA freight flows. U.S.-Canada FreightThe value of U.S.-Canada freight totaled $48.9 billion in May 2015, down 15.2 percent from May 2014, as all modes of transportation carried a lower value of U.S.-Canada freight than a year earlier. The Bank of Canada reported this month that Canada is in a recession after two consecutive quarters of negative growth in real Gross Domestic Product. Lower mineral fuel prices contributed to a year-over-year decrease in the value of rail freight, down 12.9 percent. Mineral fuels are a large share of freight carried by vessel, which was down 9.4 percent year-over-year, and pipeline, down 46.5 percent. The tonnage of mineral fuels imported by vessel increased 15.8 percent, somewhat offsetting the large price decline of the commodity. Trucks carried 57.3 percent of the $48.9 billion of freight to and from Canada, followed by rail, 16.9 percent; pipeline, 8.5 percent; vessel, 6.0 percent; and air, 4.4 percent. The surface transportation modes of truck, rail and pipeline carried 82.7 percent of the total U.S.-Canada freight flows.
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.3% in June from May, falling after a single month of growth, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS). The June 2015 index level (121.9) was 28.8% above the April 2009 low during the most recent recession.
The level of freight shipments in June measured by the Freight TSI (121.9) was 1.2% below the all-time high level of 123.4 in November 2014. BTS’ TSI records begin in 2000.
The May index was revised to 122.2 from 122.7 in last month’s release. The April and February indexes were also revised down slightly.
The Freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in freight shipments by mode of transportation in tons and ton-miles, which are combined into one index. The index measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight.
Analysis: The 0.3% decline in the index from May to June was due to declines in truck, water and rail intermodal shipments. For the April-to-June quarter, the 0.6% decline was the first quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2014, and the largest decline since the third quarter of 2012. In contrast to the Freight TSI, Passenger TSI grew 1.6% in the second quarter, the largest quarterly increase since the first quarter of 2007. Over a longer period, the 0.4% decline in the first half of 2015 was the first semi-annual decline since the second half of 2012 in Passenger TSI.
Trend: The June decline of 0.3% in the Freight TSI continued the trend that began after the index peaked in November 2014. The index has alternated months of increases and decreases with the months ranging from 0.6% below the November level to 2.1% lower. Following the decrease in June, the index was 1.2% lower than the all-time high. After dipping to 94.7 in April 2009, the index rose 28.8% in the succeeding 74 months.
Index highs and lows: Freight shipments in June 2015 (121.9) were 28.8% higher than the recent low in April 2009 during the recession (94.7). The June 2015 level was 1.2% below the historic peak reached in November 2014 (123.4).
Year to date: Freight shipments measured by the index were down 0.4% in June compared to the end of 2014.
2nd quarter changes: The Freight TSI rose 0.2% in the first quarter and fell 0.6% in the second quarter of 2015.
June 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index
Freight Indexes
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Cass Freight Index: Freight Volumes in Line with Seasonal Expectations
North American shipment volumes and their related costs both trailed downward in July, keeping in line withthe seasonal patterns of the last five years. July is traditionally a slow month for freight as it lies between the surges of back-to-school and the holidays. Although both indexes are below last year’s levels at this time, they compare quite favorably with prior years. There should be an element of caution when comparing 2015 results to 2014 since last year was the best year the freight sector has experienced since the recession.
Shipment VolumesThe number of freight s h i p m e n t s dropped 1.6 percent from June to July, following a small 0.2 p e r c e n t increasefrom May to June. With new orders down in April and May—
having slowed because inventories were high andthe summer months tend to see retail sales to make room for fall and holiday stock—lower shipping volumesnaturally followed. The Association of American Railroads reported carloads up 1.8 percent and intermodal traffic down 7.4 percent in July, while the American Trucking Associations reported June truck tonnage down 0.8 percent. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) slid down 1.5 percent in July; however, the New Order sub-index rose 0.9 percent and the Production sub-index was up 3.7 percent. The Backlog of Orders sub-index declined sharply at 9.6 percent. Inventories are beginning to fall, but not fast enough should interest rates begin to rise. Year to date, the number of shipments is up 5.8 percent. If recent trends hold true, expect a significant increase in August.
Freight ExpendituresF r e i g h t expenditures fell 4.5 percent, only the second drop this year. This decline mirrored the similar sharp decline of 3.9 percent in July 2014 and was not unexpected. Although the decrease in freight expenditures was larger than the decrease in the number of shipments, the trend in lower tonnage indicates that rates are fairly stable. Capacity pressures have eased somewhat during this lull which has kept spot rates fairly flat. The anticipated increase of freight in August and September could lead to tight capacity for trucking, but trucking companies have not been standing firm on recent rate increases.
Overall PictureThe recently released early estimate for second quarter GDP was an annual growth rate of 2.3 percent. This is higher than some economists had forecast given the poor showing of the first quarter. (Interestingly, the revised first quarter GDP growth rate of 0.6 percent was much higher than earlier negative readings). The second quarter rise is attributed to growth in personal consumption, another indicator that consumers are “back in the game.” Consumer spending was largely responsible for the banner year in 2014. There has been a lot of negative press about the current strength of the economy, but with many of those comparisons being against a strong 2014, it is no surprise they would not be favorable. Comparing to the previous several years demonstrates that the economy is exiting its prolonged dormant state and consumers are finally leading the way. For the remainder of the year, both imports and exports should pick up, domestic production will gain strength, and consumers will spend.
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TransCore’s Canadian Spot Market Truck Capacity Climbs to Nearly Four Times Available Loads in July
Following last month’s swell in truck capacity, TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Spot Market Truck Index saw another spike in in July.
The equipment capacity climbed sharply in July. Trucks posted were up 10 percent month-over-month and jumped 33 percent year-over-year. The equipment-to-load ratio nearly doubled the ratio year-over-year to 3.71 from 1.89 in July 2014, representing a 96 percent change. Month-over-month, the ratio increased from 2.53, representing a 47 percent change.
The equipment to loads ratio is the highest
reported since 2009.
While load volumes in July fell to the lowest levels all year, load volumes do traditionally decline over the summer months. July also had two fewer shipping days for separate holidays observed in Canada and in the United States. Volumes decreased 25 percent month-over-month, and 32 percent year-over-year.
Cross-border loads leaving Canada declined 20 percent, and loads coming into Canada dropped 42 percent year-over-year. These volumes averaged 66 percent of the total data submitted by Loadlink’s Canadian-
based customers, and were five percent lower than last month’s.
Loads moved within Canada increased six percent in July from the previous month. Intra-Canada load volumes represented 29 percent of the total volumes and were down 21 percent year-over-year.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index accurately measures trends from roughly 5,000 of Canada’s trucking companies and freight brokers, and includes all domestic, cross-border and interstate data submitted by Loadlink’s customers.
The outbound truck-to-load ratio from Manitoba to the rest of Canada increased 11% to 5.79 from 5.23 in June. This represents the seventh consecutive month of increased outbound volumes. The inbound truck-to-load ratio to Manitoba from the rest of Canada declined 1% to 3.25 from 3.28 in June.
The outbound truck-to-load ratio to the United States from Manitoba jumped 93% to 6.85 from 3.54 in June. The inbound truck-to-load ratio from the United States to Manitoba increased significantly by 61% to 3.34 from 2.07 in June.
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VMC CORNER
BFGoodrich® Tires Announces Safety Recall For Certain Commercial Light Truck Tire Sizes
BFGoodrich® tires announced it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 6,400 of the recalled tires were sold in the Canadian market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/4 and one ton pick-up trucks. This recall, which has been reported to Transport Canada, includes eight specific commercial light truck tire sizes that were produced under the following three product names: BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-
Season, BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season 2 and BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A. BFGoodrich has observed that a limited number of these tires experienced a rapid loss of air pressure due to a rupture of the sidewall in the bead area under severe usage conditions. This can result in a potential risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle crash. At this time, there have been no injuries or fatalities reported.
BFGoodrich recommends consumers remove these tires as
soon as possible in order to receive a similar product at no cost.To return and replace these tires at no cost, please visit an authorized BFGoodrich dealer for assistance. To locate a BFGoodrich dealer visit www.bfgoodrichtires.ca . For questions or concerns please contact BFGoodrich Consumer Care at 1 866-424-2638 (Canada).
In Canada, the BFGoodrich® tires brand is licensed to operate by Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.
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TIA Training Available at Red River College
Companies that wish to provide OSHA compliance training for new hires and experienced technicians can now enroll in the Basic CTS Program (200 Level). This is a 2 day course that is comprised of one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day of in shop training and certification testing. The instructor uses the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Instructor Guide to lead the class through videos and Student Workbooks that use lesson plans and module quizzes.
Following the training, the students complete a 50-question Final Exam and have to successfully complete the tasks specified within the OSHA Skills Demonstration form in the student workbook. These documents are then sent to TIA for final marking and successful applicants will then receive a Certificate of Completion (200 Level) from TIA.
All courses are delivered at the Heavy Equipment Transportation Center located in Building “Z” at the Notre Dame Campus of Red River College.
There are 12 modules that make up the Basic CTS 200 level Program. They cover such topics as safety, rims and wheels, OSHA regulations, jacking and lifting, torque, wheel-end safety, and single and multi piece mounting, demounting and inflating procedures.
To register on-line please visit the Continuing Education Website of Red River College (type TRAD 9009 in the website’s search engine).
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The SmartDriver for Highway Trucking (SDHT) program is designed to help achieve improved fuel effi ciency – as a way to save money, reduce emissions, and improve safety.
This course will cover:
ü The importance of fuel-effi cient driving to our industry;
ü Physical factors that affect how much fuel a truck consumes;
ü Best practices for fuel-effi cient driving; and
ü The kinds of vehicle care that help maintain good fuel effi ciency.
Classroom training • Online learning • On-road practice
SDHT is FREE to attend, however you must register at www.trucking.mb.ca/training/
This SmartDriver for Highway Trucking Training Pilot Project is made possible by a fi nancial contribution from Natural Resources Canada.
CLASS DATES FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2015 SEPTEMBER 17, OCTOBER 15, NOVEMBER 19, AND DECEMBER 17
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MTA Schwag Helps Reel in The Big OneMember of the MTA’s Board of Directors, Turk Enterprises’ President Dave Tyrchniewicz credits his “I love trucking” hat for bringing in the big fish. Claiming it’s his lucky hat from now on, he’s not leaving home without his MTA gear!
Beaver Truck Centre Opens Brandon LocationBeaver Truck Centre, Manitoba’s award-winning Volvo and Hino dealership, announced today the plan to open a new location in Brandon, Manitoba. Patrick Southall and Norm Verboom, who are respected professionals in the transportation industry, will lead the company’s move to serve customers in Brandon’s thriving market.
The recently completed Beaver Truck Volvo dealership is conveniently located at the Northeast corner of Highway 1 and Highway 10. The new state-of-the-art 16,000 square
foot facility boasts 10 service bays, a large open parts area and a truck sales department. As in Winnipeg, customers will have access to purchase new Volvo trucks and all makes of used trucks.
“We are very excited to see our team grow” said Barry Searcy, President of Beaver Truck Centre. “The opening of Beaver Truck Centre in Brandon is a natural outgrowth of the strong Volvo customer base we already have in that region. This new location strengthens our commitment with Volvo and our customers to build a lasting presence in Manitoba.” Norm Verboom - Sales & Patrick Southall -
Operations Manager
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