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“If you bought it, a truck brought it”

January/February 2013

Table of Content: APTA Updates……...1

Industry News…........3

Upcoming Events..…7

Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Newsletter

APTA Updates

ATLANTIC TRUCK SHOW 2013

THE TRUCK STOPS HERE! The Atlantic Truck Show will be rolling into the Hub City on June 7 – 8, 2013. The Moncton Coliseum will play host to Atlantic Canada’s largest and most inclusive trucking show. See the latest products, equipment and big rigs available to the trucking and logisitics industry!

If you would like to be an exhibitor, reserve your space today. Spaces are still available but limited. Don’t wait, contact Master Promotion today!

We look forward to seeing you in June!

Visit www.atlantictruckshow.com for updates and all the exciting details!

Master Promotions Ltd. Direct: 506-658-0018 Toll Free: 888-454-7469 Fax: 506-658-0750

Email: INFO@MPLTD.CA

Reminder: New Products Available

Vehicle Inspection Report Books

Employee files (bilingual)

Contact our office for me info or to place an order.1-866-866-1679 (506-855-2782) apta@apta.ca

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(February 1, 2013) TORONTO — Valentine’s Day is your last chance to nominate a 2013 Highway Star Of The Year. Truth be told, the deadline is one day later — Friday, Feb. 15. But the very act of submitting a nomination — even if the driver doesn’t win — is a lovely and inexpensive way to show him or her how much you love their work.

We’re looking for some terrific individual out there; we’re talking about an experienced, safe, conscientious driver who is a credit to the name on the door as well as to the community at large. The winner gets $15,000 in prizes (including 10 grand in folding money) and a free trip for two to Montreal to the Highway Star of the Year Awards Ceremony, coinciding with ExpoCam 2013. Nominating your driver is cheap and easy, and of course you can nominate yourself if you prefer. The competition is organized by Newcom Business Media (the company that owns this website and ExpoCam), and co-sponsored by Freightliner, Meritor, Espar, Cummins, Chevron, and the Owner-Operators Association of Canada (OBAC). Past winners have come from across Canada and included company drivers as well as owner-operators. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 15. A panel of judges will consider all the nominations and will be contacting qualifying candidates and nominators after that date. To get the process started, click here. Good luck! And if you’ve any questions, email Peter Carter at peter@newcom.ca

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New California regs forcing trucks off the road (January 1, 2013) California rang in the New Year by placing certain truck engines, trailers, tires and even entire vehicles on its environmental out list — requiring motor carriers to spend tens of thousands of dollars on new equipment that may never meet the state's ambitious objectives. The new rules apply to trucks registered in other states — and even other countries. “The state is forcing certain trucking companies and operators to make investments that are going to add cost with no return with regard to fuel efficiency, and therefore no impact on their desired policy operative,” said Steve Laskowski, senior vice president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The regulations are part of the California Statewide Truck and Bus Rule, actually a lengthy set of rules on a staggering enforcement schedule approved by the California Air Resources Board in 2008. The new regulations affect about 1 million trucks, according to Karen Caesar, information officer for CARB.

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Industry News

Quebec Thaw Zones and Periods update The Ministère des Transports du Québec informs you that FORECASTED dates for the 2013 thaw period in Québec are published in the “thaw zones and periods” page of the ministère’s web site: http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/accueil_en. You can reach this page by selecting tabs: “Companies – Trucking – Vehicle load and size – Spring Thaw “ or by clicking the following link: http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/entreprises_en/camionnage/charges_dimensions/periode_degel/zones_periodes_degel Please note that FORECASTED dates represent most likely dates for the beginning and ending of each of the three zones. Depending on changing weather conditions, the beginning and ending of the thaw period can be forestalled or delayed.

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Effective Jan. 1, 2013, new regulation requirements for trucks and buses in California take effect.

Please see the memo for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (866) 634-3735 or email.

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Message TSU12-031 You can expect the scheduled maintenance outages on the following weekends, generally in the early morning between 05:00 and 08:00 a.m. ET:

January 19-20 February 16-17 March 16-17 April 20-21 May 11-12 June 15-16 July 20-21 August 17-18 September 14-15 October 19-20 November 16-17 December 14-15

The dates of these outages are based on information available at time of publication and are subject to change. Updated and more detailed information will be communicated by bulletin in advance of the outage. In addition, clients can expect additional outages for the migration of system releases, but exact dates/times have not been determined. Please do not reply to this email, as this account is intended for outbound emails only. For any questions regarding the content of this message or if you do not wish to receive these messages anymore, please call the EDI Hotline at 1-888-957-7224 option 2.

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Canada increases and harmonizes low-value shipment threshold with the United States Ottawa, Ontario, January 8, 2013 — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Canada and the United States have increased and harmonized the value thresholds for expedited customs clearance to CDN$2,500 and USD$2,500 respectively. This is an increase from the current levels of CDN$1,600 for Canada and USD$2,000 for the United States. In addition, Canada has increased the low-value shipment threshold to CDN$2,500 for exemption from North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin requirements, aligning it with the current threshold of the U.S.

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Carrier Feedback on ACI Implementation Requested

CBSA eManifest Presentation

Government of Canada seeks bids in support of Beyond the Border Action Plan

ATA state law Newsletter

Scheduled maintenances Outages for 2013

The following is the scheduled maintenance outages for CBSA systems that will impact the submission of the Highway Carrier trade documents (EDI and Portal).

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January 2013 New and used truck orders slide: ACT Fuel Surcharges continue to rise for shippers Survey: speed reduction, training highest fuel efficiency ROI Idle no more - Protest Action at Border Crossings DEF to be available at the pump at 1,000 N.A. truck stops by mid-February NAFTA surface trade rises 7.9% in October Toll rates to increase in Pennsylvania FBI launches 'CanScam' Investigation webpage Survey points to carriers hiring young drivers Low value shipment (LVS) threshold increase from $1,600 to $2,500 CAD 1,000 Stations with bottles of DEF on the road ... Pa. Turnpike truck traffic declines as tolls rise DOT Freight Transportation Index rebounds EC proposes to extend Biodiesel Exemption for Maritimes Let's talk tires OTA Market Watch 34-hour HOS restart rule front and center for ATRI survey Idle No More targets North Amercia's busiest Border Gasoline rises 6.7 cents to $3.325, Lundberg survey reports Diesel declines 1.7 cents to $3.894 a Gallon First Nations Protesters block rail lines as demonstrations roll out across Canada Carrier confidence not high for 2013: TCP CSA changes place more attention on Maintenance items Sleep Apnea testing, education available Reports foresee trillion-dollars spending gap for U.S. infrastructure Hundreds rally in Windsor, ON, near Ambassador Bridge to support First Nations California high on gas tax, low on user-financed transportation SCL Canada partners with Trucks for Change network The future potential of truck telematics Shippers conditions index drops, pointing to 2013 environment Canadian transportation sector to stay strong in 2013 Canada's first-ever self-contained secondary school truck and coach program US truck tonnage closes 2012 with consecutive gains U.S. study looks at sleeper berth alternatives ATA asks for delay of HOS rule ahead of court decision Trailer order volume in December strongest since March 2006: report Canadian Carriers growing more interested in purchasing new trucks Fork in the Road: uncertainty spreads among truckers

Fuel and freight costs decrease, CGFI shows OTA Business Survey points to divide in market conditions Oceanex-Halterm contract good news for Halifax UCR compliance checks begin February 1

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NL Trans Labrador Highway to be Widened and Resurfaced Motorists, residents and businesses across Labrador will soon benefit from major improvements to the Trans Labrador Highway.

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Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council - WHSCC Statutory Review Public Consultations

NB Investments to be made in buildings, bridges, highways and rural roads

The provincial government will invest $279.6 million in buildings, bridges, highways, rural roads and equipment in fiscal 2013-14.

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One-Job Pledge initiative launched to stimulate economy

NS Province Takes Another Step to Support Good Jobs in Shipbuilding The province and Irving Shipbuilding are taking another step to prepare for the 30 years of opportunities and good jobs that the federal shipbuilding contracts will bring to Nova Scotia.

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February 2013 NRC Study on low rolling resistance tires and winter traction performance

Carriers remain cautions about capacity: TCP

NAFTA Surface Trade rises 6.2% in November

New Champlain Bridge could carry tolls

Feds commit $19.9 million for Deltaport Overpass

Ambassador Bridge seeks approval to carry more hazardous materials

EPA Proposes Biofuel Mandate

Ottawa gives nod to west-to-east oil pipeline

Pipeline proposal is a 'realistic' option, experts say

OTA members worry about sector's future

New CARB Diesel Compliance Webinar

ATA renews calls for FMCSA to implement crash accountability

Transport Quebec axes permit requirements for certain configuration

Canada's Truck Drivers say lack of quality parking affects operations, health

APTA preferred Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

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Atlantic News

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Mark your calendars… The full details for these events will be made available in the coming months.

Upcoming Events, Seminars, Webinars and More …

Visit our website for daily updates www.apta.ca

Clean Nova Scotia is always supporting green initiatives, particularly with transportation efficiencies and they are currently offering FREE programs, education, and support for:

Vehicle fleet & fuel management Eco-driver presentations & in-vehicle sessions Idle-free resources & solutions Preventive maintenance tools Green procurement planning ... & more!

Click Here for more information

Did you know that APTA offers a Job Posting Section on our website? Call the office for more information at 506-855-2782.

Building your HR capacity

A conference for HR professionals in the Trucking Industry

February 21, 2013 - click HERE for details

APTA Annual General Meeting - October 23-25, 2013 in Charlottetown, PEI

The Atlantic Driving Championship 2013 will be held June 1st.

2013 Atlantic Truck Show - June 7th & 8th at the Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB.

The Charity Lobster Diner & Silent Auction will take place on June 7th at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel downtown Moncton, NB.

If you have any suggestions on topics and/or speakers for our upcoming AGM this fall, we would like to hear from you. Send us an email at apta@apta.ca

For ideas on possible speakers, you can visit: www.thelavinagency.com

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Upcoming Seminars/webinars: Let us know what seminars and training you would like to see. Contact us at (506) 855-2782 or apta@apta.ca.

Click Here for the full list of upcoming Seminars

Webinars

OTA 2013 Webinar Series (Click for information)

Don't miss out on these educational webinars!!!!

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Next Generation Transportation Seminar presented by Marsh Canada Click HERE for info & registration form

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza, Moncton, NB Join the APTA and Marsh Canada for a half-day educational seminar on

Insurance Telematic and Driver Shortage. Deadline to register is February 15th, 2013 at 5:00pm

Practical Loss Control Leadership Course presented by Safety Services NB – Click HERE for more information

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