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It started with Mansfield
Dear Editor:
Re: Trailer companies should be applauded for safety improvements, April Truck News
If you didn’t know already, you may find it interesting to learn that the rear impact guards were a con- sequence of the death of Jayne Man- sfield, who had the misfortune of driving under a large car. Under some circumstances, any protection won’t compensate for the physics of mass in motion.
Bruce Williamson
It comes down to pay
Dear Editor:
I’ve always enjoyed your magazine. You do a good job of keeping me up to date on the industry.
There are a number of articles in recent editions dealing with driver recruitment. None of them mention compensation!
Is this purposely left out? To explain to a man or woman that they’re going to work incredibly long hours away from their family and incur the expenses involved with liv- ing on the road is difficult enough. Now, tell them that this lifestyle will bring them $45,000 to $65,000 annu- ally. It’s no wonder it’s difficult to bring new blood into the industry.
Michael Cain
Like the new look
Dear Editor:
I can honestly say in brief, that I do find the approximately one inch narrower and 1.5-inch shorter version of Truck News much more compatible to read when opened up in a space that’s a tad confining.
There’s not too much different with the new design. But I’m sure if I was wearing a Truck News cap on my 70-year-old head, my buddies would smile and say ‘That Dean features a new look!’
Dean Butterfield Kilburn, N.B.
Corner-cutting causing
wheel-offs
Dear Editor:
As a wheel installation instructor, I often see technicians in classrooms with great interaction who seem grate- ful to receive new information on keep- ing wheels on – especially hub piloted wheels. But later, they return to their old habits.
It is very discouraging to see this, as it is as if they are attending only because their boss wants them there, and not because they want to be in the classroom.
Secondly, I have seen refurbished wheels going on trucks or trailers that were clearly not inspected well before painting. Some refurbishing compa- nies do a great job, but clearly the low- priced ones are cutting corners on their work. This provides a real false sense of security for fleets.
Robert Goodwin
Slow down in bad weather
Dear Editor:
I have been a truck driver for 40 years. The company I work for hauls dangerous goods in dump trailers.
I was caught in that accident on Hwy. 401 near Prescott that occurred back in March. The weather was really bad. I was empty with a food grade tanker coming back from Montreal that day.
The roads were never salted. The Ministry knew the weather was going to be bad, but I never saw any salters or liquids being sprayed on the roads. I blame the accident that occurred on road conditions because the road was never salted.
I was caught in that accident for a couple of hours. And then they had the stopped vehicles turn around and take a detour. Everyone drives far too fast, even in bad weather. I believe 90 km/h should be the law for bad weather and in city limits.
John Freeman
Support the truck stops
Dear Editor
Re: Pay to park, April Truck News Truck stops live on revenue from the restaurant, the convenience store, and the garage. Fuel is a cus-
tomer convenience only.
I have been in too many restau-
rants that have been almost empty at only 7 p.m., but the parking lot is full. When the restaurant goes broke, it will take the entire operation with it, including the parking.
We were told to save our money and buy coolers. Use the microwaves provided by truck stop.
They aren’t greedy for more money. They are desperately looking for a different revenue stream to stay alive. TN
David A Galbraith
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