PACT-Ottawa launches feedback survey for TruckSTOP campaign

OTTAWA, Ont. -- PACT-Ottawa is launching a feedback survey to determine the effectiveness of its TruckSTOP campaign, an awareness initiative that provides truck drivers and frequent travellers with information to help identify suspected cases of human trafficking and alert law enforcement.

The campaign has been active in Ontario since April, and materials have been distributed via truck stops and truck shows. PACT-Ottawa officials say they hope to distribute TruckSTOP materials across the country in the near future.

“Survey results will be invaluable in evaluating the success of the campaign and determining any required modifications to campaign materials,” officials said in a release.

PACT-Ottawa is asking truck drivers, truck stop employees, and other individuals involved in the transportation industry to complete the survey.

The survey will be open from now until Oct. 31. Individuals who complete the survey will be entered into a draw for gift cards from Chapters, iTunes, and Tim Hortons.

To complete the survey, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pact-truckstop. For more information on PACT-Ottawa or the TruckSTOP campaign, go here.

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Detroit Diesel launches new driver training video series

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has launched the first of its new, four-part driver training video series. Officials say the videos were developed to help drivers enhance their engine's performance.

The four videos include general product background on Detroit Diesel's DD13, DD15 and DD16 family of engines; guidelines on driving for optimal fuel economy and power; specifics on BlueTec SCR Emissions Technology; detailed information about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF); and updates on DDEC, Detroit Diesel's proprietary electronic engine monitoring system.

The videos also provide step-by-step guidance for drivers on using Detroit Diesel's products, as well as information on driving trucks with older versus the newer engine models, detailing the differences in engine characteristics.

"Detroit Diesel's products are among the most reliable and fuel-efficient engines available today. We want to help our customers further maximize their performance by providing them with useful tips," said Brad Williamson, director, engine and component marketing for Detroit Diesel.

The new videos are part of Detroit Diesel's library of multimedia resources available here.

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ATDynamics launches campaign to sell 50,000 trailer tails

DALLAS, Texas -- Trailer tail manufacturer ATDynamics announced at the American Trucking Associations convention, an ambitious goal to have another 50,000 trailer tail devices deployed on US highways by 2014.

The devices, not yet approved in Canada, are US EPA SmartWay-verified. Currently, about 5,000 trailer tails have been sold into the US market.

The 'Campaign for the next 50,000 tails' aims to grow that number tenfold over the next three years. ATDynamics is launching several initiatives to help make it happen: increasing options for factory-installed trailer tails at OEM facilities; launching an expanded 2012 swing door TrailerTail product line for low and high mileage dry vans and reefers, including drop deck and rolling tarp trailers; launching a roll door product line in 2012; and expanding an existing Fleet Trial Program that allows carriers to test up to 200 TrailerTails at no risk.

"ATDynamics' TrailerTail has redefined the shape of the modern semi-trailer," said Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of ATDynamics. "With more than 5,000 TrailerTails sold, we will work with the most profitable fleets in the industry to deploy over 50,000 tails on America's highways by 2014. TrailerTails have become a highly visible sign of which fleets are operating with the greatest fuel efficiency."

"The side skirt successfully established in the minds of fleet owners and executives the legitimacy of trailer aerodynamics as a major opportunity to save fuel," added Kyle Houston, ATDynamics vice-president of sales. "Skirts save fuel, and tails double those savings. Ordering fuel-efficient trailers for 2012 means ordering trailers with skirts and tails. Non-aerodynamic trailers will burn 14 gallons more fuel per 1,000 miles at highway speeds than those with tails and skirts."

The company estimates deploying 50,000 trailer tails will deliver to industry US$800 million in fuel savings over the next decade.

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