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22 • January 15-31, 2021 Equipment THETRUCKER.COM b Volvo from page 21 b Model-year 2018 and older trucks can be adapted to allow DDA using a conversion kit that’s available in the Volvo Premium Tech Tool diagnostic application. Operators are not required to contact a Volvo Action Service agent or visit a certified Volvo Uptime dealer to update the vehicle, but support is available 24/7 through the Volvo Trucks Uptime Center, if needed. Fleet managers and owners can contact Volvo Action Service to have multiple qualifying vehicles updated simultaneously. 8 Courtesy: Volvo Trucks Volvo’s Driver Display Activation underwent multiple pilot testing phases, from dealer stock trucks to more than 500 customer trucks at 15 different over-the-road and vocational fleets. iStock Photo The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released final rules designed to improve and streamline emissions testing for heavy-duty vehicles. The agency is also seeking comments on a proposed rulemaking for model year 2022 and later vehicles. EPA announces final rule to clarify, streamline implementation of emissions regulations NEW STARTING PAY! Food-Grade Tankers Not getting the miles you need? Better pay & benefits - 401K match & paid vacation THE TRUCKER NEWS SERVICES WASHINGTON — On Dec 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two actions regarding technical adjustments to improve testing procedures for vehicle and engine emissions programs. According to a statement released by EPA, the amendments will increase compliance flexibility, improve harmonization with other requirements, increase clarity, correct errors, and remove outdated and unnecessary regulatory text. “The Trump administration continues its efforts to reduce the regulatory burdens on domestic industries that are vital to the American way of life,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “These changes help streamline EPA’s existing regulations while reducing the likelihood that manufacturers would need to duplicate certifications to comply with EPA, Canadian and California standards.” The first action is a final rulemaking that will reduce testing burden and improve accuracy of required emissions testing procedures for heavy duty vehicles and engines. The action also amends test procedures for exhaust emissions standards for light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, highway motorcycles, locomotives, marine engines, other nonroad engines and vehicles, and stationary engines. Many of these updates will take effect for model year 2021. EPA also issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking that would issue corrections, clarifications, flexibilities and adjustment factors to improve the Greenhouse gas Emissions Model (GEM) compliance tool for heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed amendments concerning GEM included in the notice would be required for model year 2022 and later vehicles, and optional for model year 2021. EPA will accept public comment on the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking for 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. 8 Driver requirements - 2 years experience - clean driving record - NO HAZMAT Courtesy: Toyota Motor North America Toyota Logistics Services and Southern Counties Express each will receive a Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck powered by a Toyota fuel-cell electric drivetrain. b Electric from page 21 b than ever, and the ZANZEFF project has been instrumental in getting us closer to that goal.” Development of the Kenworth T680 fuelcell electric vehicle (FCEV) is part of a $41 million ZANZEFF grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the Port of Los Angeles as the prime applicant. CARB has awarded those funds to the Port of Los Angeles for the ZANZEFF project as part of California Climate Investments, a California initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. GET THE MILES YOU NEED AND THE PAY YOU DESERVE! Starting pay is now $.62 cpm for OTR “The port is currently engaged in 16 different zero-emission demonstration projects to support development of on-road trucks that we expect will help bring feasible zero-emission technology to the marketplace,” said Chris Cannon, chief sustainability officer for the Port of Los Angeles. “Conversion of the port drayage fleet to zero-emission technology involves tremendous financial investment and will take the collaboration and commitment of many stakeholders — both public and private — to create a viable market for zero-emissions drayage technology,” Cannon continued. “We are proud of our continuing partnership under this project to deploy these trucks as an important step in verifying the capabilities and role of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the path to zero emissions.” 8 F Call Today! 800-366-1216, ext. 1 www.agtrucking.com
Features January 15-31, 2021 • 23 Wreaths Across America Truckers, volunteers turn out to honor the fallen nationwide Dwain Hebda SPECIAL TO THE TRUCKER WASHINGTON — The headstones at Arlington National Cemetery stand silent at their posts, aligned with military-grade precision to mark the final resting place of the nation’s heroes. The markers, each a stark, uniform white, stand at attention over veterans at rest, the simple carved lettering of each a dignified tribute. But in December, as it has for nearly three decades, the solemnity of this hallowed ground and its cadre of markers is brightened with emerald wreaths trimmed in scarlet ribbon. It’s the work of Wreaths Across America, a tradition that can only happen with the participation of the nation’s truckers. And happen it does, in more than 2,400 locations across the U.S., honoring fallen veterans from coast to coast. But nowhere does the image stir the soul as in Arlington. “Oh, man. It was one of the most humbling experiences that I’ve had throughout my trucking career,” said Sammy Brewster of Atlanta, an Army veteran who drove in the Arlington convoy for the first time in 2020. “It’s a memory that I’ll cherish and remember for the rest of my days, man. Being a veteran myself, it was a wonderful opportunity. “To meet those Gold Star Families to be able to be a part of it and with the way they embraced us, I could see and feel and tell how much it meant to them. It was an awesome opportunity, and it will stay with me the rest of my days,” he continued. “I’ve done a “ Oh, man. It was one of the most humbling experiences that I’ve had throughout my trucking career. It’s a memory that I’ll cherish and remember for the rest of my days.” — Sammy Brewster, an Army veteran who drove in the Arlington convoy for the first time in 2020 lot of things in my days in the trucking industry and I hate to pick a favorite, but this one here is right up at the top. You know what I’m saying?” Brewster joined Nate McCarty of Greeley, Colorado, a fellow Army vet and driver for ABF Freight, behind the wheel of the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) specially decaled rig that leads the Arlington procession every year. In 2020, that procession included dozens of semis loaded to the ceiling with evergreen wreaths. McCarty, who during Desert Storm spent six months in Saudi Arabia assigned to a prisoner-of-war camp detail, has driven with the program for six years; for five of those years, Courtesy: Schneider Schneider has donated a refrigerated trailer, equipped with a lift unit, to help Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin better serve those in need. Courtesy: American Trucking Associations The American Trucking Association’s specially decaled rig leads the Arlington procession every year. In 2020, that procession included dozens of semis loaded to the ceiling with evergreen wreaths. he has delivered wreaths to Arlington. He said the event hits close to home. “Nobody that I served with lost their life, so I’m lucky enough that I didn’t see anything so bad that cost me any of my brothers and sisters that I served with,” he said. “But I lost a real good friend of mine from high school in 2007, Staff Sgt. Shane Becker. He and I played high school football, and we used to hang out together all the time. He was inspired to join the Army after I did. He was trying to figure out what to do with his life. “We served for four years and he got out and THE TRUCKER NEWS SERVICES GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider celebrated the 2020 holiday season by helping food pantries in Northeast Wisconsin provide for those in need. The company donated a refrigerated trailer to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization. The 53-foot trailer will be used to transport fresh produce and other perishables. “Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a critical resource in our community,” said LuEllen Oskey, executive director of the Schneider Foundation. “We know that the use of food pantries during the pandemic has, sadly, grown exponentially, and we wanted to do our part to help. Giving them a safe, reliable refrigerated trailer that can get food to was working in the oil fields in Texas when 9/11 happened,” McCarty continued. “He was so moved by it he got back in the Army again and got back into an infantry unit. He was killed in 2007 in Iraq. When I do this wreath trip, I think about people like him and his family. He had two little girls when he got killed. It’s just a really good way for me to honor people like him.” Wreaths Across America began as a way for Worcester Wreath Co. of Maine to distribute surplus holiday wreaths. The event remained fairly modest from 1992 until 2005, when photos of See Wreaths on p24 m Feeding America: Schneider donates refrigerated trailer to help provide for those in need our neighbors more quickly was something we were excited to do.” The Schneider Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the company, which provides grants to eligible nonprofits to strengthen the communities where Schneider associates live, work and volunteer. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin initially approached the foundation requesting partial funding to purchase a used trailer. Schneider instead donated a trailer, valued at about $35,000, to the organization. In addition, Schneider installed a lift unit to make it easier for Feeding America to move food pallets in and out of the trailer. “This refrigerated trailer with a lift gate is a true gift to our organization,” said Patti See Donate on p25 m
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