March 2017

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

Message from MTA President Gary Arnold ........................ 2

MTA Out & About ............... 3

Advocacy Update................ 3

Welcome New Members .... 4

RPM News .......................... 5

From the CTA ...................... 6

Industry in Canada ............. 9

Freight Indexes ................... 10

Human Resources ............... 12

VMC Corner ........................ 13

MTA Special Promo ............ 14

Mark Your Calendars .......... 15

The Back Page .................... 17

Our Advertisers .................. 18

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Greg Arndt (Jade Transport Ltd), MTA President Gary Arnold (Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd)

Newsletter

Jade Transport Ltd First Company to Achieve SAFE Work MB Certification Through RPM

Congratulations to MTA members Jade Transport Ltd for being the first company in Manitoba to achieve SAFE Work Certification through the trucking industry’s safety program, RPM.

Jade Transport Ltd was one of the first companies to express an interest in the program. With a strong safety program and culture already in place at their organization, staff at Jade worked through the steps - application, , training, implementation and assessment, and audit - to obtain certification. Next steps for the company will include maintenance audits on an annual basis to continue this certification, and re-certification audits and action plans in order to re-achieve certification every three years.

Congratulations to everyone at Jade Transport Ltd for achieving this milestone!

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2016-2017 MTA EXECUTIVEPresident: Gary ArnoldArnold Bros. Transport Ltd.

1st Vice President: John Erik AlbrechtsenPaul’s Hauling Limited

2nd Vice President:

Members at Large: Bernie DriedgerPortage Transport Inc.

Jason DuboisLen Dubois Trucking Ltd.

Ed DillonKleysen Group LP

Past President:Greg ArndtJade Transport Ltd.

Associated Trades DivisionChairman: Tom AldridgeInvestors’ Group

Vice Chair:Jim DevlinBridgestone Commercial Solutions

Message from MTA President Gary ArnoldThe Annual General Meeting of the Manitoba Trucking Association is fast approaching, and I would like to take this time to strongly encourage all members to attend. This is an oppor-tunity to hear from the MTA about the activities we have been involved in over the course of the past year - advocacy efforts, working with government on various initiatives, community involvement, and a whole host of events. We are a very active association, something we try to communicate to our members over the course of the year through communications such as the newsletter and eBulletin. However, over the course of the year, progress may not seem as fast as any of us would like it to be! When it is all packaged together in one report, though, you will see just how much the MTA has achieved in a short twelve months.

As well, at this year’s AGM, we are excited to host a panel discussion titled “The Future of Trucking”, where we will discuss the impacts of shifting demographics and new technologies on our industry. This event will be moderated by Lou Smyrlis of TruckNews. Additionally, there will be a keynote luncheon address by Angela Splinter of Trucking HR Canada. Finally, the day wraps up with our annual Spring Gala, this year entitled “Laughs and Dance Shoes”.

This event is always a great way to meet new people from our industry, say hello to old faces, and just enjoy an evening off! I hope to see many of you there, whether it is at the AGM, the panel discussion, or the Spring Gala.

Find out during two engaging panel sessions, moderated by Truck West editors, and a keynote luncheon address from Trucking HR Canada’s Angela Splinter. All at MTA’s 85th Annual General Meeting.

April 7, 2017RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg

THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING: An inside look at the start of a new era

Game changing technologies combined with tumultuous shifts in workplace demographics will soon greatly transform our industry.

What strategies and practices will Manitoba’s motor carriers need to adopt to thrive in the future?

Also join us for a night of comedy and dance at the Spring Gala.

To find out more and to register call: 204-632-6600

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MTA Advocacy Update

March 1 & 2: Attended the Women with Drive Summit, hosted by Trucking HR Canada

March 5 to 9: represented industry at Rotary Career Symposium in Brandon

March 6: ATD Executive Committee meeting

March 8: meeting of the working group to discuss carrier profiles and safety ratings; Certified Occupation meeting

March 9: AGM Committee Meeting; attended CITT Manitoba Women in Supply Chain Panel Discussion

March 14: MTA Board of Directors’ Executive meeting

March 14 to 16: represented industry at Rotary Career Symposium in Winnipeg

March 15: Tire Stewardship Manitoba Advisory Committee meeting; Manitoba Employers’ Council meeting; MTA Bulk Milk Haulers meeting

March 23: organizational meeting of the 2017 Professional Truck Driving Championship committee

March 26 to 28: CTA Annual General Meeting, including discussions on distracted driving policy for commercial drivers, Blue Ribbon Task Force on Driver Shortage

March 31: VMC meeting

MTA OUT & ABOUT a review of what MTA and RPM staff

were up to in the past monthCanadian Trucking Alliance Annual General Meeting: discussions were had on a number of issues that impact our industry nationally, including a discussion on findings from the CTA on overtime policies (please see more on this on page 8), distracted driving, the Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage, and anticipated new regulations on fall restraint systems put forth by ESDC.

Made in Manitoba Carbon Pricing: we have been approached by a number of groups, including the Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association and Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, to discuss our carbon pricing proposal. We feel that the policy we have put forth balances the needs of industry with other green initiatives and environmental goals. We look forward to sharing our proposal more widely, with a variety of stakeholders from a cross section of industries, as we know that a carbon policy will be introduced by the government at some point in the future, so why not have as much input and support for one that works for our industry as possible?

Human Resource Issues: over the past month we have been promoting the industry at career fairs, working hard to generate interest in careers in trucking. As well, The MTA has been contacted by the province to coordinate a roundtable discussion with members. The initial request was primarily on the Provincial Nominee Program but staff have arranged for a broader discussion to occur, covering items such as the Certified Occupation of Commercial Truck Driver, Mandatory Entry Level Driver Training, Sector Council supports and more. These meetings are being tentatively booked for early May so watch upcoming e-Bulletins for more details.

Safety Ratings Reciprocity: we are anticipating progress on this issue by the end of the month (this newsletter will be distributed prior to receiving notification); of course, we will share an update on this important issue with our members as soon as we are able.

Towing Operators Working Group: The MTA was contacted this month to discuss issues related to the provincial tow truck industry, specifically infrastructure requirements. More to follow on this item.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! THE MTA IS PLEASED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:Carrier MembersPembina Hills Transfer LtdThornhill, MBEmail: phtlimited@outlook.comPhone: 204-801-1156

Ronald RoussinMcCreary, MBEmail: ozzylbird@gmail.com Phone: 204-447-7453

BS ToywerkersWinnipeg, MB Email: nrotm@mts.net Phone: 204-330-9537

ATD MembersFreedom 55 Financial124 Nature Park Way

Winnipeg, MB

Phone: 204-955-7777

Contact: Dan Hutton

Email: dan-hutton@f55f.cm-benefits plans, financial services, insurance

Rasco FR1372 Mountain Ave

Winnipeg, MB

www.rascofr.caPhone: 204-291-1621

Contact: David Thomas

Email: davet@rascofr.com- promotional items/awards/wearables, safety/security, safety clothing (FR & high-vis)

ATD MembersWells Fargo87 Invermere St

Winnipeg, MB

www.wellsfargo.ca/financingandcred-it#equipmentloansandleases

Phone: 204-229-6944

Contact: Blair Ladyman

Email: blair.ladyman@wellsfargo.com- financial services, leasing/financing

Coast 2 Coast Pages#235 - 8138 - 128th St.

Surrey, BC V3W 1R1

Phone: 403-498-9222

Contact: Ken Hood

Email: ken@coast2coastpages.com

- driver services, printers/publishers, recruiters

MEP Brothers725 Century St

Winnipeg, MB

www.mepbrothers.comPhone: 204-330-7548

Contact: Jamie GuralEmail: jamieg@mepbrothers.com- clothing & uniforms, container sales, environmental products/services, fuel/lubricants, safety/security, storage, trailer accessories, trailer parts, truck accessories, truck & trailer wash, truck wash equipment, hose (hydraulic & industrial), sheet rubber - gaskets

2017 ATD Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE

This year’s tournament will take place Monday, June 5th at Pine Ridge and Elmhurst Golf Course.

Registration commencing at 9:30 with Tee-off at 11 am.

Look to the next issue of the MTA Newsletter for registration info!

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SAFETY PROGRAM UPDATE

APRIL

We are pleased to announce that RPM will be in attendance at the Westman Safety Conference on April 12 in Brandon. This event will be held at Houston’s; for any members in the western part of the province, we would love to see you there so we can discuss the program one-on-one.

We continue the search for a new director for the RPM program, as well as for an instructor. We are entering into a new phase of the program now that the core content is established. Next steps, once everyone is in place, will include creating more industry-specific safety training.

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CTA Lauds Legislation to Strengthen Vehicle Recall ProcessThe Canadian Trucking Alliance is pleased the federal government is adopting the Alliance’s recommendation that Ottawa strengthens how it manages vehicle recalls.

In 2015 the Canadian Trucking Alliance met with over 400 members from coast-to-coast to discuss the upcoming second phase of the green-house gas regulation. One of the leading issues discussed was the issue of equipment reliability and the ability of carriers to have these issues addressed.

In a recent white paper outlining how the Government of Canada should approach the Phase II GHG-reduction regulation and address equipment reliability issues for new model commercial vehicles, CTA suggested the integrity of Canada’s vehicle recall system needs to be reinforced. CTA says Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s legislation, Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act (Bill S-2), does just that.

“Bill S-2 will grant the federal transport minister new powers to order manufacturers and importers of the majority of power units and trailers sold in Canada to issue recall notices and order the correction of any issues of non-compliance, which the minister believes is in the interest of safety,” said CTA Senior VP Stephen Laskowski. “While that suggests the scope of the policy may be somewhat limited to matters of safety, this is a positive development for purchasers of heavy-duty trucking equipment.”

The bill proposes these new provisions be applied to any vehicle/equipment

manufacturer whose product receives a national safety mark; anyone that sells a vehicle/equipment to which a national safety mark is applied; and/or imports any vehicle or equipment of a class for which standards are prescribed.

The MVSA or regulations do not specifically define what might be considered “in the interest of safety”, but, according to research conducted by Gowling WLG on behalf of CTA, a number of Transport Canada websites and publications provide guidance of what the Minister could consider when assessing whether certain equipment defects or matters of non-compliance falls under the definition of “interest of safety.”

“There are several factors at play here but it really comes down to a problem that occurs with little or no warning and is not due to everyday wear and tear, a lack of maintenance, or negligence by the owner,” says added Laskowski. “This definition appears to be limited in scope to defects that directly endanger the safety of a person, rather than defects that cause some indirect safety-related issue.”

Transport Canada has developed the above definition, through various examples, which could likely determine a future policy position where safety related defects bear a quality of immediacy or sudden risk to the safety of a person. Previous policy in this area also seems to indicate that a safety defect is not one that develops gradually, over time.

CTA will be working with Transport Canada to further clarify the full scope of the recall provisions when the bill is passed.

FROM THE CTA

CTA Call to Action: Help Make the Case to

CBSA for Changes to AMPS Penalty System

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) have been working cooperatively to put Advanced Commercial Information requirements (ACI) in place. The second phase of ACI compliance was introduced in 2015, and included the introduction of the Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) regime. Under AMPS, penalties are issued to carriers who do not meet CBSA’s ACI reporting requirements. For the last few months CTA and CBSA have been examining ways to better administer the enforcement of AMPS.

In 2016, the CBSA, in cooperation with CTA, introduced several AMPS mitigation policies, including the temporary capping of penalty amounts. These mitigation policies were put in place to recognize the transition process fleets were undergoing while adapting to these new processes. As is the case with any new system changes, such as those associated with ACI, in order to “get it right” the supply chain and government require time to adjust their processes.

In 2017, the CBSA removed almost all forms of mitigation and began to fully enforce all aspects of the AMPS penalty system, including the return to a graduated AMPS penalty system. CTA expressed concern at the time; and based on continued reports from carriers, the concerns remain valid.

CTA has heard multiple reports from carriers, including those with very high ACI compliance rates, who

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have received thousands of dollars in AMPS penalties since January 1, 2017. CTA has maintained that CBSA needs to develop a system based on volumetrics, where carriers’ frequency of crossing the border and high compliance rates must be a factor in the issuance of penalties. While this proposal was not rejected by CBSA, there are challenges with such a system being introduced.

At the end of March, the CTA Board will be examining alternative policy options for CBSA to consider, including the possibility of turning trucks around for major AMPS violations, which can lead to $2000 fines or more. This approach of turning trucks around is often adopted by US Customs Border Protection when there are issues with a truck’s paperwork.

To help the CTA Board understand the issues at hand, CTA is asking carriers to take part in an AMPS penalty survey. This survey will add context to the issues with AMPS penalties, and will capture your fleet size, exposure to the border, ACI compliance rate and the number of AMPS penalties you have received in 2017. (Respondents info will remain anonymous).

If your fleet continues to have issues with AMPS penalties and ACI compliance, please get involved by taking part in this survey. To fill out the survey please click here or visit:

http://survey.ontruck.org/t/ALNnrZYcnk.

For questions regarding the survey please contact Terry at the MTA office.

(from previous page)CTA Mission to Washington DC/Border Issues

The guessing game over the Trump administration’s approach to NAFTA, Canada-US trade and the border continues. CTA continues to work with the Canadian govern-ment, trade groups and others to ensure the trucking industry’s concerns are front and centre. The following is a report on efforts this month:

CTA mission to Washington DC. David Bradley (CEO of the CTA), Gene Orlick (CTA Chair) and Scott Smith (1st Vice Chair of the CTA) met with

• ATA – New president, Chris Spear; Bill Sullivan, Executive Vice President Advocacy.

• Canadian Embassy -- The Minister (Economic Affairs); Transport Counsellor; the Counsellor (Trade Policy); and two of Alberta’s representatives to the United States.

• Joint ATA-IRU-CTA Meeting with USCBP – joined by the International Road Union’s (CTA is a member) VP for the Americas,Martin Rojas, and ATA’s Senior VP and chief economist, Bob Costello (who will be playing a more prominent role on trade issues) at a meeting with CBP’s Director, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT); the Director, Manifest & Conveyance Security and his deputy executive director; and the Management and Program Analyst, Outreach Coordination in the Office of Trade Relations.

• Canadian-American Business Advisory Council – Special advisor, Scotty Greenwood, who you may have seen on Canadian TV recently interpreting what is going on politically stateside and CABC’s deputy director.

• Rideau Potomac Strategy Group – Met with RPSG’s president. One of his clients is the Treasury Board which is now in charge of Canadian representation on the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council.

Meeting with US Secretary of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly David Bradley was invited to a small meeting at the US embassy with the Secretary of DHS while he was in Ottawa for a short meeting with Canada’s Minister of Public Safety. (He was joined by the Commissioner of USCBP and the person in charge of the Canada desk at DHS among others). Bradley was quite pleased with the Secretary’s approach to the Canada-US border, which was recognized as being very different from the US’ approach to the US-Mexico border. Bradley used this opportunity to discuss foreign empty trailer repositioning and the explain the difference between “pre-inspection” and true “pre-clearance.” The manager of the Peace Bridge – which is where the recent pre-inspection pilot took place – also spoke very effectively to this. The Association of Canadian Importers and Exporters spoke to the need for more tangible benefits for trusted traders.

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TC Research on Toxic Gas Supply Chain and PART 7 Pre-consultation Discussion PaperEarlier this month, CTA was contacted by Transport Canada to make industry aware of two additional efforts they will be working on as it pertains to TDG in the coming months.

The first was a heads-up that they will be embarking on a research project to better understand the supply chain in Canada as it pertains to toxic gases. The letter (dated in February, this letter can be obtained by contacting Terry at the MTA office) explains more about the study TC is undertaking and why. You may recall a similar supply chain analysis that was contracted by Transport Canada last calendar year on the Oil Refinery Industry. The selected consultant, Cheminfo Services Inc., represented by Angelo Proestos, may be reaching out to the trucking industry in the next few months to seek supply chain

information. CTA is in the process of confirming with Transport Canada whether the consultant plans on contacting carriers directly and also what types of information they may be looking for assistance with. As details become available, they will be shared. From CTA’s perspective, this is a research gathering exercise that may assist Transport Canada in future decisions – nothing immediate will result from this research. We also know that in terms of priorities identified by Transport Canada (post Megantic) that Flammable Liquids were priority 1 and that this would be followed by a further understanding of toxic by inhalation gases.

The second item relates to a proposed regulatory path forward for enhancing the regulatory framework for emergency response assistance plans (ERAPs –

PART 7 of the regulations) based on input from TC Emergency Response Task Force (established after Megantic). This discussion paper highlights the recommendations and how Transport Canada feels they could be incorporated into future regulations. ERAPs are primarily the domain of shippers and first responders, however, if you would like to provide feedback to CTA on this document, please do so by no later than May 1, 2017. The feedback CTA provides will be considered by Transport Canada in the development of proposed regulatory amendments and guidance material. Once developed, the proposed amendments will be posted in the Canada Gazette, Part 1, for a 30-day comment period. For a copy of this paper, please contact Terry at the MTA office.

The regulation of overtime for truck drivers – specifically, the 60-hour threshold; how and when it must be paid; reconciling productivity-based pay vs an hourly-based regulation; different forms of payment for different types of work; defining city vs highway drivers, etc. – is a long-standing issue for the trucking industry. In turn, the federal department responsible for the regulation, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), has traditionally enforced the rules on a complaint-driven basis. Evidently, the rules are not clear to many carriers and the industry’s pay systems do not easily lend themselves to consistent enforcement. Both the CTA and ESDC recognize this is likely a contributing factor of non-compliance.

To help lead the industry, CTA has organized a Carrier Committee on Overtime to act as a sounding board. As a first step, CTA surveyed Committee members to discover where the largest gaps in understanding exist. The bulk of the respondents indicated they have never been visited by ESDC or had any interaction with the Department on this issue. However, those who did interact with ESDC on this issue indicated the opposite was true. Many of those carriers are now unsure of how to proceed and some feel ESDC’s directions do not coalesce with industry practices.

Many carriers in the open section of the survey asked – in one way or another – for an explanation from ESDC on why this is such an

issue since they have not had any problems with their employees in this area. While from ESDC’s perspective this issue seems apparent, some in the industry are struggling to understand how they might not be compliant. Perhaps relatedly, others expressed the view that inconsistent enforcement is the real issue. In this area, large carriers feel particularly targeted while “the guy down the street keeps getting away with it.”

With that said, CTA and our members are approaching this issue in the spirit of collaboration. The message CTA consistently receives from carriers is they want to do the right thing; they are simply unsure how their current practices may or may not be appropriate. The need for additional guidance is clear.

In an industry as competitive as trucking, maintaining a level playing field is always a prime concern for carriers. While CTA understands providing answers to some of these questions may be difficult, we suspect the answers may be relatively straight forward in other cases. Whatever the situation, it is CTA’s hope this document and the key questions raised will lead to a meaningful dialogue and additional guidance on this issue.

For a complete copy of this report, please contact Aaron at the MTA office.

Results of CTA Carrier Committee on Overtime Survey

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INDUSTRY IN CANADA

CTA’s ‘Canadian Advantage’ Reflected in Federal GHG RegulationsThe Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) advocates that any new carbon targets for new heavy-duty vehicles must be based the recognition Canadian and US trucking industries operate very different fleets, with Canadian trucks being more efficient than the U.S. in carrying capacity and configuration allowances. With its release of the proposed Phase II regulation, Environment and Climate Change Canada is now prepared to enshrine this important distinction into regulation.

‘The Environmental Regulation recognizes this fact by creating a new CO2 vehicle emission standard called heavy-line haul tractors,” said CTA VP of Operations Geoff Wood. “The existence of this category recognizes load maximization and other efficiencies as it assists the Canadian trucking industry in hitting its GHG emission targets through new technologies.”

CTA will be working with Environment and Climate Change Canada during the consultative stage of the regulation to explore the department’s willingness to expand coverage of the heavy-line haul tractors to those units operating between 80,000-120,000 lbs.

The balance of the regulation is for the most part in alignment with the EPA Phase II rule released in 2016. As in the U.S., Canada is also introducing regulatory controls for trailers which will include mandatory low rolling resistance tires; tire pressure monitoring or automatic tire inflation systems.

However, CTA has expressed safety concerns with the idea of mandating certain tire technologies as some tire systems are unsafe for winter weather operations. Furthermore, requiring certain technologies would rob carriers of their ability to spec vehicles based on their own operational experience and expert knowledge.

“Regulating tire selection is a tricky business,” said Wood. “We are happy the new recall bill S2 will assist with some of these issues; but our concerns remain that tires need to be spec’d for both safety and the environment. No one policy objective should trump the other.”

CTA expects Transport Canada’s new tire market survey, currently in the planning stages, to assist in achieving the necessary balance between traction and fuel efficiency while guiding responsible regulation.

Examples of other advanced tractor technologies that will qualify as carbon reducing under the new regulation, include: idle reduction technology, predictive cruise control, speed limiters, and driveline, axle and transmission efficiencies.

“CTA has been pushing for a so-called living regulation that includes newer technologies that go beyond aerodynamic improvements. The new regulation recognizes the need to embrace such technologies,” added Wood.

Celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week 2017

The goal of NAOSH Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the work-

place, at home and in the community and we invite MTA members to celebrate NAOSH Week in their organizations! This year, Manitoba NAOSH Week (May 7 to 13) marks its 20th

Anniversary - register to attend the launch and celebrate your commitment to safety!

Monday, May 8, 2017 // 8:30 am to 11:00 am // Pinnacle Lounge at Investors Group Field

Register today!

Contact Laura La Palme at lauralapalme@gmail.com for more info.

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Livestock Identification and Traceability Program - Personal Information BankUnder Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations, every person who owns, or has the possession, care or control of a bison, bovine, ovine or pig must report animal identity, location, movement and custodianship information to a responsible administrator. Personal information banks (PIBs) are descriptions of personal information that is organized or intended to be retrievable by a person’s name or by an identifying number, symbol or other particular assigned only to that person. The personal information described in the personal information bank has been used, is being used, or is available for an administrative purpose and is under the control of a government institution.

Treasury Board Secretariat has developed Standard Personal Information Banks to describe personal information that may be found in records created, collected and maintained by most government institutions to support common internal functions, programs and activities. Institutions may register one or more of these Standard Personal Information Banks, and publish them in their chapter rather than develop

institution-specific Personal Information Banks.

InfoSource provides information about the functions, programs, activities and related information holdings of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. It provides individuals and employees of the government (current and former) with relevant information to access personal information about themselves held by government institutions subject to the Privacy Act and to exercise their rights under the Privacy Act.

InfoSource of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is available at the following website:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountabili-ty/other-activities/atip/infosource/ eng/1388355218800/1388355393470.

FREIGHT INDEXESTransCore Registers Strong Canadian Freight Volumes in FebruaryTransCore Link Logistics Canadian and cross-border loads had strong volumes in February, earning the ranking of second highest recorded volumes in the month of February since the record was set in February 2014.

Compared to last year, February’s volumes increased 34% year-over-year; however, these volumes were five percent lower compared to January 2017.

Intra-Canada loads represented 26% of the total volumes and rose 29% compared to February 2016.

Cross-border load postings averaged 71% of the total data submitted by Loadlink’s Canadian-based customers and was higher compared to last year:

• Loads leaving Canada increased 13%, and

• Loads coming into Canada skyrocketed 55% year-over-year.

Equipment Capacity

Equipment capacity has continued to be stable after three

consecutive months of nearly two trucks for every available load. This capacity trend is not only impressive but continues to be promising news for the industry, a leading indicator that more trucks are hauling consumer goods with fewer empty miles.

Compared to the previous month, there was no change in February’s truck-to-load ratio. Compared to last year, the truck-to-load ratio improved 38% to 2.11 from 3.42 in February 2016.

Truckload spot rates in specific areas can be accessed from TransCore’s Rate Index truckload rating tool, and real-time and historical data on total truck and load volumes, as well as ratios in specific areas can be accessed from TransCore’s Posting Index. TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index accurately measures trends in the truckload freight spot market. The components of the Freight Index are comprised from roughly 5,500 of Canada’s trucking companies and freight brokers; this data includes all domestic, cross-border and interstate data submitted by Loadlink customers.

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Manitoba Activity within Canada for FebruaryOutbound Truck-to-Load Ratio (Month over Month)

The truck-to-load ratio leaving Manitoba (outbound) to destinations within the rest of Canada increased by 3% to 3.40 from 3.31 in January.

Inbound Truck-to-Load Ratio (Month over Month)

The truck-to-load ratio entering Manitoba (inbound) from origins within Canada decreased by 6% to 2.33 from 2.49 from January.

Manitoba Activity Cross Border for FebruaryFor three consecutive months, the truck-to-load ratio for loads entering Manitoba from the US was above 1:1.

Outbound Truck-to-Load Ratio (Month over Month)

The truck-to-load ratio leaving Man-itoba and entering the United States increased 18% to 1.30 from 1.10 in January.

Inbound Truck-to-Load Ratio (Month over Month)

The truck-to- load ratio entering Manitoba from the United States decreased 4% to 1.17 from 1.22 January.

February Truckload Spot Rates Comparisons (Highlighted Average Rates per Mile To and From the Winnipeg Market)

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Prior to the March 2017 Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) meeting, CTA asked members of its Board of Directors and Board members from the provincial associations to complete a survey on their local labour market conditions and their current approach to driver recruitment and retention.

Carriers with operations across the country responded to CTA’s survey. Of those, 42% of respondents self-identified as a truck load carrier, 28% as less-than-truckload, 12% as tanker, 10% as flatbed, and 8% refrigerated. Within each of these major segments, there was also a strong balance between international and domestic carriers. Of those that responded, 70% reported they are currently experiencing a driver shortage. In turn, over 73% reported they have been exploring new compensation packages and recruitment techniques. In this, carriers have been focusing their strategies primarily on improving wages and work-life balance. While carriers from every Canadian province report they were experiencing labour shortages, the problem was said to be most acute in Ontario and least acute in British Columbia. After drivers, carriers said they are experiencing the most severe shortages with technicians, dispatchers, and operation & safety managers.

The shortage of professional drivers is real across Canada. Carriers also confirmed the shortage is most severe in the long-haul and cross-border segments. Technicians, dispatchers and operations & safety personnel were also said to be in short supply. Over 73% of carriers have reported they have been exploring new compensation packages and recruitment techniques. Carriers have been focusing their internal recruitment and retention programs mostly on wages and lifestyle.

Getting tough with customers who appear to mistreat drivers is still considered somewhat of a challenge. Some feel things may even be getting worse in this area. Those who have made some progress,

however, have done so by sitting down with customers to talk about driver treatment. With that said, there are still challenges when it comes creating more intricate programs with customers, such as overnight parking programs.

Recruitment continues to be an area carriers have been focusing their efforts, to varying degrees of success. There’s also a sense it’s important in the long

term that the occupation is deemed as a skilled profession. In all, carriers reported the driver shortage continues to be a real challenge for their business.

As one carrier put it - “We need to keep Canada rolling!”

For a complete copy of this report, please contact Aaron at the MTA office.

Blue Ribbon Task Force: Labour Market Conditions, Recruitment & Retention Strategies

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VMC CORNERRequest for Information to Support National Heavy Duty Tire Market Study

Transport Canada (TC) and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) are requesting input from CTA members to support a national Heavy Duty Vehicle Tire Market Study.

As you know, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recently proposed a second phase of regulations to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, and one of the technology options available for complying with GHG emission requirements is low rolling resistance (LRR) tires.

Transport Canada understands (based primarily on feedback provided by CTA) that Canadian stakeholders may have different preferences for LRR tires than in other jurisdictions, and has retained Cheminfo Services Inc. and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to conduct a Heavy Duty Vehicle Tire Market Study. The attached letter of authorization from Transport Canada explains in detail the nature of the research.

This is your opportunity to share tire requirements with the Government of Canada.

CTA strongly encourages you to contact John Cameron at Cheminfo Services Inc. to participate in the study. John will send you a short questionnaire designed to gather information on your business, fleet, and tires. John can be reached by e-mail at jcameron@cheminfoservices.com, and will be happy to discuss the project with you.

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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MTA SPECIAL PROMO

April 7, 2017 MTA Annual General Meeting

Fast Forward: An inside look at the future of trucking

AGENDA 9:45 Registration 10:30 AGM Begins 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Keynote Speaker 12:30 Future of Trucking

Major technological changes HR & Operations

2:45 Board Meeting

$50 per person (plus tax) REGISTER VIA THE MTA WEBSITE

RBC Convention Centre - 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB Trucking in Canada is witnessing the start of a new era. The entrepreneurial genera-tion that shaped the industry since deregulation is approaching retirement and the torch is about to be passed on to the next generation of industry executives. At the same time, trucking is facing great change both on the technology front with innova-tions such as autonomous trucks, platooning and intelligent safety systems and with workplace demographics that could greatly transform the industry.

What practices and strategies will Manitoba motor carriers need to adopt in order to not only survive but to thrive in the future?

What new approaches to management will the new generation of fleet executives bring?

How will all this be shaped by future technology?

Spring Gala - Laughs & Dance Shoes Join us for a night of comedy and dance at the RBC Convention Centre - April 7, 2017

Reception 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm

Table of 10 $1300 Individual tickets $150

Register via the MTA website

AGM Sponsored by

These are the types of questions we will dig into with this hour-long panel session, moderated by Lou Smyrlis.

Reception SponsorDanny Kramer Band

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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St. Matthew

s Ave.

Empress St.

Omand’s Creek

CPR LaRivière

Assiniboine R

iver

CF Polo ParkShopping Centre

Eastway

Westw

ay Empress St. East

St. John Ambulance Way

Empress St.

Bluestem Nature Park

Portage Ave.

Empress St. Overpass

STUDY AREA

The City of Winnipeg began a study in fall 2016 to develop a preliminary design for this project. Key opportunities and considerations include:

Roadway & Overpass ImprovementsIntersection DesignPedestrian & Cycling Routes

Greenspace FeaturesExisting Natural HabitatsCreek & Riverbank Stabilization

PublicEngagement

Empress Street and Overpass Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Study

Public Open House

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Do you travel in the Polo Park area?

Do you anticipate using this area for cycling, walking or commuting?

Questions? Contact: Scatliff+Miller+Murray 204-927-3444 winnipeg@scatliff.ca

Those who require alternate formats or ASL interpretation in order to participate should contact Cheryl Dixon by March 31, 2017 at cdixon@scatliff.ca or 204-927-3444.

Come and see what this project is all about!

Wednesday, April 5, 2017CF Polo Park Shopping Centre

Centre Court1485 Portage Avenue

Come & Go:4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information, visit us online at: www.winnipeg.ca/empress

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HOW TO CONTACT THE MTA

#truckingMB

Manitoba Trucking Association

Manitoba Trucking Association

THE BACK PAGE

EMAIL US:

Terry Shaw (Executive Director): tshaw@trucking.mb.ca

Aaron Dolyniuk (Business Operations & Policy Development): adolyniuk@trucking.mb.ca

Don Stewart (Senior Business Development Manager): dstewart@trucking.mb.ca

Vanda Curden-Ogbonnaya (Accounting/Office Administrator): vandao@trucking.mb.ca

Danielle Ruttan (MPI Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program Administrator): training@trucking.mb.ca

Alyssa Ruttan (Receptionist): reception@trucking.mb.ca

Morgan Minter (Safety Program Advisor): mminter@rpmsafety.ca

Andrew Tonog (Safety Program Coordinator): atonog@rpmsafety.ca

Mike Thiessen (Safety Program Administrator): mthiessen@rpmsafety.ca

Visit Us:25 Bunting StreetWinnipeg, MB R2X 2P5

Phone Us:(204) 632 - 6600 or1-866-820-1317

Fax Us: (204) 694 - 7134

Online:www.trucking.mb.ca

Rotary Career Fairs - THANK YOU!The Manitoba Trucking Association would like to give a big thank you to Beaver Truck Centre and Custom Truck Sales Inc for providing equipment and drivers during the Rotary Career Symposium in Winnipeg and Brandon. We’d also like to thank our volunteers: Shanlee Rutherford (Gordon Food Service) and Eugene Huley (Gendi Driver School) for assisting in answering questions on the industry and facilitating students touring the truck.

2017 MANITOBA PROFESSIONAL TRUCKING DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AT PETERBILT MB LTD (WINNIPEG)

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW....

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