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Scania Press Release / April 18, 2016 In early April, Spain became the latest country to see a 25.25-metre (82.84 feet) and 60-tonne (132,277 lb) truck and trailer combination on its roads, with the maiden voyage of a Scania R 450. A consortium led by Spanish car manufacturer Seat, and promoted by the Catalan Automotive Industry Cluster (CIAC), oversaw the truck’s journey to Seat’s headquarters in Martorell. Seat Logistics director Enric Martí says, “We are very proud to lead this pioneering initiative in Spain, which will have a direct impact on the efficiency and sustainability of the logistics processes at the Martorell plant.” Martí adds that the success of the pilot test makes him optimistic about being able to cover three routes on the Iberian Peninsula with these longer trucks in the months ahead. Environmental benefits of longer truck combinations Spain’s parliament approved the legislation allowing longer trucks and trailers in December 2015. The country is just the latest addition to the steadily-growing ranks of nations that are recognising the sustainability of the European Modular System, which increases transport efficiency through longer and heavier tractor and trailer combinations. “It is highly pleasing to note that more and more countries have realised the economic and environmental benefits of permitting longer truck and trailer combinations,” says Erik Dahlberg, Head of Vehicle Regulations at Scania. “We have for many years advocated legislative changes to pave the way for longer vehicles and are now starting to see results. With longer trucks and trailer combinations, we can achieve a substantial reduction of CO2 emissions without compromising economic growth and the need for transport.” “Necessary first step” CIAC President Vicenç Aguilera views the maiden voyage as a very positive step for Spanish transport, saying, “We are very pleased to have achieved this milestone. It is the necessary first step in both improving logistics and transport and promoting competitiveness in our country”. The next journey after the maiden voyage will be for the promoters of the initiative to reach the point where 25.25-metre trucks are a regular presence on Spain’s roads. At present, these types of vehicles are only allowed to travel with prior permission from the National Department of Traffic or by the Catalan or Basque traffic authorities. The European Modular System has been in use in Sweden and Finland since decades and is also permitted in Denmark and the Netherlands. The advantages are obvious when three trucks on the road can be replaced by two. .

Antoine Geffray Scania Press Release / April 30, 2015 ”We’re proud to keep the V8 legend alive” Extreme truck makeover. After six years of hard work and lots of tender loving care, our April profile Antoine Geffray and his employees are proud to present their refurbished “King of the Road” – a vehicle identical to the Scania LB 141 of the 1980s.

Leif Eriksen Scania Press Release / January 30, 2015 Years have gone by. But they keep going. Miles after miles. Leif Eriksen, July personality for the 2015 Scania Calendar, and his Scania 142 have traveled 4,147,000 km together (2,576,826miles).

Sebastiaan Steyn Scania Press Release / April 30, 2015 “The little rhino was crying, but I calmed him down” A poacher killed the baby rhino's mother and left the calf to die. And he probably would have died, if not for Sebastiaan Steyn. Sebastiaan is a member of WRSA Private Rhino Owners, a non-profit organization that works to protect South Africa's rhinos. Join us at Sebastiaan’s farm, Goliatskraal, and meet our calendar profile of June – a champion of rhinos.

Among other things, one gets the impression of a morale issue at Volvo's Mack brand Macungie assembly plant (Lehigh Valley Operations in Volvo speak). Zenon Hansen would probably say, "The ability to lead a company to success, is done so through earned respect". Some ethics, morals and values remain ageless. The truck industry is a cyclical business. And the generations of talented Mack truck assemblers in the Allentown area are well aware of that. Employment at times requires adjustment. But "how" you go about that, is the key to steady labor relations. "I had a very fine relationship when I was in Allentown with Mack employees. They were absolutely super, and also with the Mack union (United Auto Workers)." Zenon C.R. Hansen, former chairman of the board and CEO - Mack Trucks, Inc. .

Thank you for laying that out. If true...........he handled himself in a manner.......typical of Volvo management. Volvo alleges the 400 men were laid off......not terminated. Local 677 has a different opinion. (http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43123-mack-trucks-laying-off-400-workers-at-macungie/#comment-315947)

Minimum truckie pay un-Australian: MP AAP / April 18, 2016 Imposing minimum pay rates on owner-driver truckies deprives them of achieving the great Australian dream of being their own boss, a Nationals MP has told parliament. Mark Coulton says a road safety tribunal pay decision is forcing drivers to park their trucks because they can't compete against bigger transport companies. Employed truck drivers were not covered by the minimum pay decision, which only covered drivers who own their own vehicles - making it cheaper for bigger companies who employ drivers. Mr Coulton, who holds a heavy vehicle driver's licence, said owner-drivers would have to charge a higher rate than the average to comply with the rules. They had two options: break the law and hope they weren't caught or charge the higher rate and miss out on the job. "This is not about safety, this is about anti-competitive behaviour," he said on Monday. The decision was un-Australian because it forced owner-drivers to abandon the great Australian dream of being your own boss. Cabinet minister Christopher Pyne earlier introduced legislation to abolish the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal - a creation of the Gillard government - during a special session of parliament. Mr Pyne argues there is no tangible safety outcome from the tribunal. Labor disagrees, saying there is a direct correlation between minimum pay rates and road safety. Scrapping the tribunal would make roads less safe for all Australians. Mr Pyne says it's vital to abolish the body to ensure owner-truck drivers can keep working. "This is about those operators who just want to earn a living so they can continue to sponsor their local sporting club, St John's Ambulance or their children's school without having their livelihood threatened," he told parliament. If the abolition bill isn't passed, the government's back-up plan is to freeze a minimum pay rate decision for owner-drivers which the coalition says puts 35,000 businesses at risk. Mr Pyne also introduced that legislation on Monday, but highlighted it was not the government's preferred option. Opposition employment spokesman Brendan O'Connor told the parliament Labor would not support the bills in their initial form. It appears the government has enough support in the Senate to pass at least the freeze.

Toddler meets 'rubbish truck guy' The New Zealand Herald / April 16, 2016 A Tuakau toddler has met the rubbish truck driver who inspired a heartfelt open letter from his dad. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aaron Brown thanked a nameless "rubbish truck guy" who always took the time to smile and wave at his 2-year-old son Alex on Tuesday mornings. Now a delighted Alex has met the driver, Darryl Walker, 55 from Wattle Downs, at EnviroWaste's depot in Penrose, Auckland. He even got to sit behind the wheel of Mr Walker's truck. "Alex was wary of getting in the truck at first but when he saw the steering wheel that sealed it," said mum Elaine. "He was a bit confused about all the attention at first but he loves it now." Mr Walker, who has been a driver for 15 years, said he was delighted to meet Alex. "He waves at me every week and it's lovely to finally say hello, " he said. "I like to say hello to everyone when I'm driving around because it is nice to be friendly and it makes my day." After seeing his touching message, Mrs Brown shared the open letter on the Franklin Grapevine community page, where it attracted more than 7000 likes and 900 shares. Mr Brown looks after his son Alex in the mornings, getting him ready for preschool and dropping him off while his wife works an early shift. On Tuesdays their rubbish is collected, and as soon as Alex hears the truck he makes a dash for the door. In his letter Mr Brown said: "Now you could just carry on oblivious to a man and his son in the driveway but no. What you do is take a small moment of your time and wave and say out the window 'hi boy!' with the biggest smile. "It took Alex about a year but then the day he waved back you were so happy and it made Alex laugh. "Now every Tuesday morning, Alex runs to the door and leads me out so he can watch and wave at you and as always, you wave back with a huge smile. "So I thank you Tuakau rubbish truck guy. You might think it's nothing but it makes Alex so happy." Video - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11623736

ATA thanks drivers and pollies for convoy success Australasian Transport News (ATN) / April 18, 2016 MPs and senators line up to get into trucks as repeal confidence rises The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) expressed confidence Senate crossbenchers would support the end of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) after yesterday’s convoy and rally in Canberra. The convoy, estimated at about 200 trucks, mostly prime movers running bobtail, proved irresistible for quite a few members of parliament and senators, it reports. ATA CEO Christopher Melham said there could be no doubt of the trucking industry’s backing for the abolition of the RSRT, and welcomed the support of ministers, senators and other members of parliament at today’s event. "The Road Safety Remuneration System isn’t about safety – it’s about creating a two-tier payment system, where owner drivers and small operators are legally restricted from being able to negotiate their own rates," Melham says. "But this doesn’t apply to large fleets. This means that rather than having owner drivers paid more, they are losing jobs as they can no longer compete on price. "We know there are third and fourth generation family transport businesses who are going out of business as a result of the tribunal. These are livelihoods and careers on the line. "As Minister Chester said at the rally this morning, you shouldn’t have to drive to Canberra to fight for your job. But hundreds of drivers did travel to Canberra to deliver a clear message – abolish the RSRT, and abolish it now. "Owner driver Mick Boland really hit the nail on the head when he said that owner drivers are scared for their futures under the tribunal – but they’re fighting, and they’ll keep fighting to save their businesses while they still can. "It was fantastic to have such strong support from the Government and crossbenchers for the industry at this morning’s event. "Having Minister Chester, minister Cash and senator John Williams address the rally, along with senator Lazarus, senator Day, Senator Wang and senator Xenophon, really shows their understanding of the pressure that is being put on our owner drivers. "Senator John Williams took delivery of the ATA’s petition to abolish the RSRT to introduce it to Parliament today. John even jumped behind the wheel himself in this morning’s convoy, while owner-driver Greg Hollis took the passenger seat." Melham applauded MPs and senators who took the time to ride in the convoy with members of their electorates, including: - Senator Fiona Nash - Sussan Ley - Keith Pitt - Wyatt Roy - Michael McCormack - Senator John Williams - Senator Chris Back - Michelle Landry - Brett Whiteley - Scott Buchholz - Senator Glenn Lazarus. "The trucking industry already has a safety body – it’s called the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator," Melham says. "The Road Safety Remuneration System is putting owner drivers and family operations out of business, and it needs to be abolished now." Asked about the rally in against the tribunal he was instrumental in setting up, Opposition leader Bill Shorten put industry anxiety down to uncertainty and backed a delay in the RSRO’s implementation. "Well I think what’s happening is that there's been a lot of confusion about the implementation of new minimum rates and I can respect the concern that causes," Shorten says. "But the solution, if there's detail about minimum rates of pay, isn't to get rid of the independent umpire. "The solution to road safety in this country isn't to deregulate the wage rates of owner drivers so it's just the law of the jungle applying in terms of what people get paid." Shorten reiterates that the opposition is looking for a nine-month delay for the RSRO. "Absolutely, we've said that we think the independent tribunal should delay some of the new minimum wage orders until the first of January next year," he says. "That's how you fix things." "Image if the independent tribunal passes a minimum wage case for workers and Mr Turnbull doesn’t like that. Imagine if the independent umpire decides to increase casual loadings that people receive or penalty rates. "What is Mr Turnbull now going to do if a few 100 people complain about the national independent umpire for wage rates? Mr Turnbull is only doing this to keep the right wing of his political party happy. He has no consistency of interest in the issues of road safety that I’ve seen him speak about."

Owner/Driver / April 12, 2016 Following another successful event in 2015, the Penrith Museum of Fire will again be hosting the Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 29. This will be the sixth running of the event, which will again showcase of huge range of classic trucks, buses, fire engines and vehicles of yesteryear. As in previous years, enthusiasts are expected to arrive from the greater Sydney region, as well as those involved in historic vehicle associations from around NSW and beyond. As well as the fascinating nostalgia on display, there will be live entertainment from Beatles tribute band Beatle Magic. Children will be especially enthralled by the Matt Falloon and his Trained Balloons and, of course, the free rides. However, Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show’s centre of attention will be the solid rubber boneshakers of 1914 through to the kings of the highway of the ’60 and ’70s. For those wishing to take a journey back in time, a vintage double decker bus will offer rides around Penrith. In addition, Fire and Rescue NSW will present live fire demonstrations of their ‘Kitchen Fire Simulator’, and of course there are the fascinating displays of the Museum of Fire itself. Admission prices start from $15 for adults $15 (which includes up to three children under 16 free with paying adult). Concession tickets are $10. These prices cover all rides and entertainment throughout the day. Gates open at 8am until 3pm For further info on the Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show visit www.museumoffire.com.au or contact the Museum of Fire on 02 4731 3000. To see what all the fuss is about, check out the video from the 2015 event. Keep up to date on the industry by signing up to Owner Driver's free weekly newsletter.

Coalition puts name to legislation ditching RSRT Australasian Transport News (ATN) / April 18, 2016 Big day in Parliament follows rally as anti-RSRT legislation joins effort to create building watchdog The Coalition is moving to introduce legislation abolishing the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) and redirecting Tribunal resources to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) on a pivotal day for the federal government. The Road Safety Remuneration Repeal and Road Safety Remuneration Amendment (Protecting Owner Drivers) to the Parliament on a day when mainstream and other media report that the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) would face trouble getting past the Senate, thereby bolstering its arguments for a double dissolution. However, there seems few doubts the RSRT’s contentions Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016 (RSRO) would be delayed at the very least or "suspended", which is the government’s fall-back position. Less confidence surrounds the abolition of the tribunal, though that might hinge on as few as one crossbench senator. With a mob-hand of tie-less ministers, including prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, queueing up to be on the RSRT case, the government is refining its rhetoric and message. "There’ll be $4 million a year saved by the abolition of the RSRT and that will all go in to support the work of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to ensure that there is real support, practical support for safety," Turnbull tells yesterday’s owner-drivers’ rally in Canberra. "We are all committed to safety on the roads, in the workplace, on construction sites, everywhere. "We’re all committed to safety. "But what this Tribunal was, as you know, was essentially a pretext. Safety was used as a means of undermining independent family businesses at the expense of a big union and the best answer we’ve got to that is to abolish it this week. "Thank you so much for being here. "Your courage, your determination to stand up for your family businesses is inspiring." Infrastructure and transport minister Darren Chester told owner-drivers protesting, saying the RSRT had failed to make the intended difference while the NHVR was the correct repository of transport safety. "In 2012, the Labor Government established the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, suggesting that if you pay a truck driver more, they’ll drive slower and work fewer hours," Chester says. "The tribunal was intended to make the road transport industry fairer and safer, but after almost four years in operation, the evidence shows that the Tribunal has not achieved either of these aims. "Small operators are telling us that the remuneration system risks harming their businesses, without doing anything to improve the safety of the industry. "A tribunal of industrial umpires cannot claim to be experts in road safety. "It is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – a combined effort of the Australian Government and most state and territory governments – that has the expert knowledge and understanding needed to bring about improvements to the safety of the road transport industry." Employment minister Michaelia Cash spoke in support of Chester. "Assuming successful passage of the necessary legislation, the tribunal’s resources will be redirected to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator," Cash says. "The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will be tasked with prioritising ways in which road safety can be materially improved. "To determine how best this resourcing can be used to re-prioritise and strengthen safety measures that will work at the roadside, the Australian Government will be consulting with state and territory governments and with industry. "Everyone supports a safer heavy vehicle industry, but clearly the answer is not to put tens of thousands of owner-drivers off the road through a central wage fixing policy. "A better resourced National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, working together with Government and with industry, is the best mechanism for achieving real safety outcomes for the heavy vehicle sector and the broader community." In response, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) continues to bring new truck-related fatalities to bear on its arguments against RSRT abolition. "My thoughts are with the families left devastated by these tragedies which have to be fully investigated," TWU national secretary Tony Sheldon says. "This has been a black weekend for the trucking community and the wider community which bear the brunt of these horrific crashes. "I am appealing to the Government not to abolish the one body tasked to examine the pressure in trucking which leads to so many tragedies. "What other proof does the Government need that there is a problem with safety on our roads involving trucks? "We know that a deadly cycle is at play in transport with major retailers and manufacturers squeezing transport operators and drivers with low cost contracts to the point that our roads are not safe." In the meantime, the union has sought an RSRT delay on the RSRO. Opposition leader Bill Shorten reiterated that the RSRT’s creation was all about safety and took Turnbull to task over a lack of previous commitment to owner-drivers. "Mr Turnbull's never really shown any interest in truck driver safety ever in his parliamentary career," Shorten says. "A search of Mr Turnbull's parliamentary words in the parliament show that he's used the work truck only on eight occasions and never, and never in regard to safety or remuneration. "Mr Turnbull probably has the votes of the crossbenchers to secure his abolition of an independent tribunal. "Mr Turnbull should explain what he intends to do to improve the safety of truck drivers and motorists in Australia. "What he's doing is creating a free-for-all in terms of a race to the bottom of wage rates. "We will see truck drivers cutting corners, forced through their very low pay to take risks which will jeopardise the safety of themselves and other motorist and Mr Turnbull has shown no interest in explaining the detail of his measures to improve truck drivers’ safety and motorist safety on the roads of Australia."

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / April 15, 2016

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In the US market, the D11 (MP7) and D13 (MP8) get common rail. The US market D16 (MP10) will oddly soldier on with unit pump injection. In the global market, the D16 does has had common rail since 2014. (http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/kuwait-market/en-kw/newsmedia/pressreleases/pages/pressreleases.aspx?pubid=17405) http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44540-volvo-trucks-announces-us-market-common-rail-other-powertrain-enhancements/#comment-328779

Back to the future Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 Today’s aerodynamic Scania “Streamline” is the essence of our efforts. Tag along for a ride down memory lane to find out how we ended up here.

Pump it up Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 You can put a Scania industrial engine to work almost anywhere and it will not let you down. Even after pouring sand in the machinery.

A ticket to ride Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 Vabis produced its last train coach in 1911. It marked the end of a successful era and the beginning of an exciting future.

All inclusive Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 The easy and carefree charter concept attracted more and more Swedes in the late 1950's. A trend the bus company Erik Larsson joined early on.

Topdog Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 In 1932, Scania-Vabis delivered its first bulldog bus. It became a triumph for the company. But who was behind the success?

A bin on wheels Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 A story of Mombasa’s waste disposal issues. And the citizen who threw the solution to the problem in the trash.

Keep on T-trucking Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 The 100-year-old production of bonneted (conventional cab) Scania T-trucks finally came to end in 2005, or did it? Long live the T-truck.

Fire and Steel Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 From horses to the modular system. Join us on a historic journey through decades of fire fighting from all around the world.

Without you, Scania wouldn’t be the same. Drivers, designers, fleet managers, service engineers, purchasers, passengers, fans – we are all part of making Scania what it is. Our calendars celebrate this. They tell your stories, our stories, the stories that make Scania. And since it involves all of us, we simply call it, “We. Scania.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 Years. But who’s counting? Scania Press Release / April 15, 2016 The first Scania truck ever built in Argentina is still going strong. And so are the gentlemen who actually put it together.