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january 2012 from the road atlantic provinces trucking association newsletter apta updates update for carriers here are some of the initiatives the apta is currently working on marine atlantic rate increases as you are all very aware we received notice on jan 12th that marine atlantic were raising th their rates effective february 13 more specifically a 4 increase on the general rate a $50/load increase for drop trailer this represents a 24 increase and a new charge of $3.50 per shipment as a security charge to date i have had numerous conversations with mai and also the marine committee has had the chance to speak with marine atlantic during a conference call to ask questions regarding these increases as a result we are not satisfied with the answers we received so we are pushing to have a sit down meeting with them we have also escalated the issue to the federal government as these increases are unjustified and it would seem they were imposed on marine atlantic we have published two press releases and issued a letter to minister denis lebel last week a message was sent to the head of marine policy development for minister lebel regarding our concerns this is a very hot issue and we are looking for everyone`s support on this matter we will keep you informed see our website for the press releases www.apta.ca meeting with public safety th jean-marc and some of the executives had a meeting on january 17 with john lunney of public safety these meetings occur a few times a year unfortunately mike johnston director of public safety had to cancel at the last minute nevertheless we had a very productive meeting and some of the topics discussed were carrier profile hos record requirement on p/d drivers who don`t leave the 100 miles radius weight tolerance and what will be their final decision super single tires and weight anything new being done on harmonization between the atlantic provinces and other small items this was a very receptive meeting from public safety and they will be looking into these matters and get back to us please let us know if you have any other concerns and we will bring them forward at our next meeting with public safety tolls in nb last week there was an article published in different nb papers which highlighted a feasibility study that the nb province has been involved in regarding the possibility of tolls for our province minister higgs came out with some numbers and they didn`t look good for the trucking industry or the general public for that matter the province is considering a fixed rate for cars or another option is a three cent per kilometer fee at that rate a round trip between saint john and the u.s border would cost about $6.50 or $22 between saint john and edmundston at three cents per kilometre the toll would raise about $50-million for the new brunswick government a large sum but it still represents less than 10 per cent of the $545-million deficit plaguing the government continue next page if you bought it a truck brought it table of content apta updates 1 atlantic news 4 national news 6 events 8 from the road advertising advertisement details for more information call the office at 506-855-2782 or e-mail apta@apta.ca

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page 2 update for carriers continued from the road jean-marc did approximately 6 interviews over the course of last week on this matter and he expressed the concerns of the industry on tolls but not too aggressively we have to realize that the government is going through the motion of doing their analysis based on public recommendation but at the end of the day they will need to engage in a referendum if tolls are to be implemented jean-marc spoke to some people close with minister alward and they have told him that the appetite is not huge for tolls but we will still keep a close eye on it maine interaxle spacing a letter was sent before christmas to two maine government officials and we haven`t heard anything yet a follow up was done last week with commissioner david bernhardt who is the person that will have the most impact if anything is to be done jean-marc was able to speak with his assistant and he should be getting back to us with a response this week eobr s in conjunction with the cta we will be seeking input from our members on their perspective of the importance of eobr`s for the trucking industry some of you might have received an email from cta and we encourage you to participate in the survey meeting with group health global over the last couple of weeks we had a meeting with our new benefits provider group health global and we are very excited with the partnership that we have created with this company we are working on some marketing material to provide our members but in the meantime if you would like to receive more information on their products please contact the office and we will be happy to assist you pip a meeting with representatives from partners in protection cbsa took place last week and we will be working with them to give a seminar this year and have them speak at our next summit deloitte jean-marc had a meeting with representatives from deloitte to explore the possibility of having them speak at a board meeting or even at the summit the people he met with have done extensive work with the ota and some of their members and they specialize in u.s tax and also mergers or takeovers please advise if you would like to meet with them high risk driver seminar we are also putting on a new seminar in february called the high risk driver this should be very interesting for all your personnel that deal with drivers on a day to day basis again check our website www.apta.ca for more information or to sign up we are proud to offer the johnson home and auto insurance plan to atlantic provinces trucking association members you will have access to their exceptional products and benefits and convenient customer service including preferred extras for preferred customers dedicated service representative interest free monthly payments live help ­ 24 hours ­ seven days a week call johnson today for a no obligation quote 1.877.933.2269 or visit www.johnson.ca provide your group id code zb

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page 4 atlantic canada news from the road page 4 atlantic employer of choice employer of choice is a new program being launched through the trucking human resource sector council atlantic at the recent atlantic provinces trucking association annual general meeting the council officially launched the program ­ developed by industry for industry many employers really do not understand the importance of becoming an employer of choice the phrase is more than just a buzzword it is representative of a new corporate culture it means that people will choose to work for you and dedicate themselves to your success it means that people will choose to stay with you even when they are being courted by competitors in the years ahead workforce stability will be a company s competitive edge in these challenging and ever changing times you will be continually challenged to locate attract optimize and retain the talent they need to serve their customers the most successful employers will be those who legitimately inspire talented workers to join them and to stay with them eassons transport limited is a family run organization that has been in business since 1945 considered a leader among the trucking industry in canada ­ eassons transport limited is committed to working to ensure that their customers receive the highest level of service they have come to expect we at eassons transport limited feel that being an employer of choice eoc isn t just a slogan it is a responsibility our mission continues to be preferred carrier preferred employer as we believe that serving the needs of both our employees and customers are number one priority the steps to achieve the eoc designation are very manageable with a self-audit and employee surveys being the main means of feedback required to determine if the standard is met we also feel that this is an important designation for the trucking industry and commend the trucking human resource sector council for providing a tool to carriers in the atlantic that will showcase good management practices and principles it is a positive for our industry and we are proud to be part of this initiative trevor bent human resource risk manager eassons transport limited at the end of the day what matters most is how your people employees and customers feel about their day-today dealings with your company if you are interested in learning more visit our website www.thrsc.com source autoatlantic.com january 2012 the trucking human resource sector council atlantic is very proud to introduce and acknowledge the fist employer to be recognized in this program ­ eassons transport limited out of berwick nova scotia driver license verification for the trucking industry brochure service overview click here to sign up today!

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page 5 from the road page 5 th bayview kenworth receives business excellence award at 27 annual outstanding business achievement awards st john new brunswick ­ bayview kenworth was recently honored with the business excellence award th presented by the saint john board of trade at its 27 annual outstanding business achievement oba awards the saint john board of trade is a nationally accredited business organization dedicated to fostering an economic climate that enhances growth prosperity and an improved quality of life in the community with more than 1,000 members representing 600 small medium and large businesses and organizations and therefore the interests of more than 30,000 citizens the board is a dynamic advocate and the principal voice for the business community of greater saint john it offers a variety of programs activities services and networking opportunities designed to enhance the business prospects of members and the overall business climate of the area kenworth truck company is the manufacturer of the world s best® heavy and medium duty trucks kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions the company s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the environmental protection agency s clean air excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products in addition the fuel-efficient kenworth t700 equipped with the lowemission paccar mx engine was named the 2011 heavy duty commercial truck of the year by the american truck dealers kenworth s internet home page is at www.kenworth.com kenworth a paccar company kenworth received the highest numerical score for heavy-duty truck dealer service in the proprietary j.d power and associates 2011 heavy duty truck customer satisfaction studysm heavy-duty study based on 1,651 primary maintainers of 2010 model-year class 8 heavy-duty trucks and measuring 4 manufacturers proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of primary maintainers surveyed in april-may 2011 your experiences may vary visit jdpower.com from left to right are kenworth s vern dowdall and garry kellner bayview kenworth s bill ervin lisa mclaughlin michael nagle and his mother jane nagle tom racette of paccar leasing steve stanley of bayview kenworth and rick tapp and peter roy of paccar leasing we re very honored for bayview kenworth to receive the prestigious business excellence award from the saint john board of trade said michael nagle president of bayview kenworth which is based in st john and also operates dealerships in fredericton moncton st stephen and sussex new brunswick the award is especially a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our employees who provide excellent customer support on a daily basis the kenworth dealer network s constant commitment to superior satisfaction is also demonstrated by kenworth receiving the 2011 j.d power and associates award for highest in customer satisfaction for heavy duty truck dealer service the annual business excellence award recognizes established companies that have significant achievements in management quality sales growth community relations marketing and leadership kenworth truck company news release from the road advertising advertise your company in the apta newsletter click here for advertisement details or for more information call the office at 506-855-2782 or email apta@apta.ca

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page 6 national industry news from the road page 6 federal red tape commission releases final report recommendations include several matters pertaining to trucking january 18 2012 ottawa the harper government s red tape commission issued its final report today titled cutting red tape freeing business to grow the commission is made up of a dozen mps and business stakeholders including denis prud homme former owner of prud homme trucking and past president of the saskatchewan trucking association the report reviews the burden federal regulations place of canadian businesses and highlights areas for potential reform in 2011 cta along with its members appeared before the commission to recommend areas where reducing red tape can improve business efficiency and job growth to read the submission the cta made to the commission in 2011 click here key recommendations in report pertaining to trucking include eliminate administrative burden on small businesses transport canada implement plans to exempt small businesses that use smaller trucks locally from the administrative requirements in relation to hours of service including the maintenance of logbooks increase the uniformity in the enforcement of the transport of dangerous goods regulatory regime and reduce administrative burden transport canada accelerate initiatives designed to effect improvement in the consistency of application of program delivery and their communication to regulated parties provide a predictable and uniform business environment across canada for the trucking industry and to reduce current compliance burden and associated costs transport canada engage its provincial and territorial counterparts with concrete proposals to advance the harmonization of regulations that pertain to the national safety code including hours of service the department should aim to eliminate unnecessary compliance burden on interprovincial truck commerce stemming from differences in regulatory requirements across jurisdictions provide businesses with greater certainty and predictability through reasonable timelines and service standards transport canada streamline its processing of exemptions under the motor vehicle transport act to read commissions full report click here additionally the commission echoed many of the initiatives already announced by the harper government in the recent border action plan including harmonizing trusted trader programs with the u.s and reducing border wait times by improving programs such as free and secure trade fast cta looks forward to discussing with transport canada and other government departments regarding the implications of the red tape commission`s final recommendations on the trucking industry marco beghetto vp of communications new media ontario trucking association/canadian trucking alliance

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from the road more news headlines january 2012 workers compensation rates for trucking industry to increase 2 in 2012 cta s bradley disappointed in us hos rewrite new rules could add costs to canadian carriers cellphone restrictions for us truckers in effect surface trade up 2 year over year nova scotia welcomes shipbuilding agreement marine atlantic announces implementation of security fee as part of rate structure for 2012 marine atlantic hits trucking industry with massive rate increases alward government debating highway tolls in nb the federal government needs to step in and halt the recent marine atlantic rate increase page 7 december 2011 canada us unveil border security deal halifax gateway will benefit from canada-us border deal with increased efficiency of cross-border trade minister lebel meets with us counterparts to discuss transportation initiatives apta presents annual appreciation awards motor carriers submit infrastructure priorities lists to feds upgrades to be made to transportation infrastructure 2012-13 canada drops gloves on detroit-windsor bridge bayview kenworth wins business excellence award winter ferry service across the straits made permanent province to move ahead with new highway re-alignment in churchill new haven and bonshaw us truck tonnage edges higher in november notice to all trucking companies personal protective equipment at halterm container terminal limited all truckers stepping out of their truck on the terminal are required to wear their steel toe safety footwear and ppe clothing no matter what the job they are performing on the terminal click here to view memo moncton miracles buy 1 get 1 free the moncton miracles invite you to come and be part of the magic today january 30th we are extending a special offer for those affiliated with the transportation industry as members of apta the moncton miracles are pleased to offer a 2 for 1 admission to the game click here to find the 2 for 1 offer coupon.

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page 8 from the road visit our website for daily updates www.apta.ca upcoming events seminars webinars and more new one day seminar the high risk driver thursday february 16th 2012 future inns hotel moncton nb more information registration form don t wait register today upcoming seminars/webinars we are always planning new seminars and we want your input let us know what seminars and training you would like to see contact us at 506 855-2782 or apta@apta.ca february 2012 monday tuesday wednesday 1 thursday 2 friday saturday 3 sunday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 high risk driver seminar ­ future inns moncton nb 17 18 19 20 21 organizational risk management seminar apta office dieppe nb 22 organizational risk management seminar ­ apta office dieppe nb 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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from the road coming up april 29th 30th and may 1st at casino nb in moncton nb more information coming soon page 9 apta transport technology and maintenance conference online training alcohol and drugs in the workplace ­ program description ­ pricing ­ register now workplace violence program description pricing ­ register now customs-101 e-manifest ­ program description pricing ­ register now new online driver training available the online training service powered by carriersedge includes more than 35 different training modules in english and french covering topics such as defensive driving practices hours of service for both canada and u.s cargo securement transportation of dangerous goods and vehicle inspection among others members interested in trying this service can sign up for a free trial account click here to start your free trial new member of the apta the following company has joined the apta carrier -aok trucking inc big boost to trucking s image trucking s image is about to get another big boost the highway angel music video by lindsay lawler is now live on youtube watch the video at www.youtube.com/highwayangelvideo and forward the link to everyone you know brought to you by tca communications image policy committee welcome atlantic provinces trucking association 105 englehart st suite 800 dieppe nb e1a 8k2 phone 1-866-866-1679 506-855-2782 fax 506-853-7424 e-mail apta@apta.ca we re on the web see us at www.apta.ca and follow us on twitter apta_trucking

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