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What Is Vehicles and Licensing In 1975, there were 582,992 licensed commercial vehicles on the roads of Ontario ranging in size from 12 ton pick-up trucks to tanden-axle trailers. Of these, 61,134 were operated by the regulated trucking industry. 45,621 were PCV licensed, with the re- mainder used in strictly urban pick-up and deliver. Licensed "for-hire" carriers account for 49 per cent of all, registrations for tractors of 15 ton gross vehicle weight and over; 74 per cent of all trailers registered at 16 tons and over. The Role of OTA The Ontario Trucking As- sociation has, for 50 years, provided strong leadership in the regulated trucking indus- try. Lt represents some 1,500 "for-hire" carrier members as well as 82 private carriers. It's membership also includes representatives of close to 300 major manufacturers and suppliers of automotive equip- ment and services to the industry. While the OTA membership represents substantial truck- ing concerns, only 35 of the members operate fleets in excess of 100 vehicles. Since approximately 72 per cent of the carrier membership Regulated operates fleets of 10 vehicles or less, it is obvious that the majority of it's members are small, independent truckers who choose to operate within the law by applying for PCV licenses and accepting the responsibilities of the public trust that are inherent in licensing. The OTA is truly representative of the cross- section of regulated carriers. Any idea that the Association is dominated by, or primarily interested in, only the large transport companies is com- pletely false. Competition and Service There are about 6,200 in- dependent, PCV licensed, businessman who op'erate their own vehicles. These men conduct their business in a reputable way and fulfill responsibility to their operat- ing authority as granted by the Government. Such is quite a contrast to the so-called "independent trucker" who openly deifies the law and is nothin g more than a scaven- ger of freight revenue which would otherwise be retained by the regulated industry in it's effort to operate as law abiding citizens. Regulated Trucking is Community Oriented Trucking Ail munities in Ontario. 71 per cent of these rely exclusively on trucking service to obtain the essentials of business and society. The remaining 29 per cent or 943 communities are serviced by both regulated trucking and rail. Even this smaller number relies exten- sively on trucking, since the rail service is primarily carload rather than transpor- tation of small shipments. Monopolies in Regulated, Trucking In 1975. the Ontario High- way Transport Board receiv- ed a total of 1,444 applications for PCV licenses with 75 per cent of these being granted. If applications that were with- drawn are deducted from the 1,444, then 85.5 per cent of all applications resulted in the grant of a license. It is said that only existing carriers are able to expand their business by obtaining additional types of authority. The*facts clearly show that new entrepreneurs are entering the industry every year. They are able to observe requirements of the PCV Act through operating within the law In 1975 alone, the OHTB received 329 ap- plications strictly from new entrants. Of these, 86 per cent or 284 were granted. The same About? scale of new entrepreneurs has existed for many years. The Meaning of "Deregulation" The Public commercial Vehicles Act was proclaimed on September 17, 1928. If identified the Ontario Munici- pal Board's authority to try to remedy the trucking industry as resulting from it's rapîd growth. in 1933, the Act was amended to require a certi- ficate of "public necessity and convenience" from the Onta- rio Municipal Board prior to the granting of an operating license. Definition of "Owner-Operator" This is an individual wio is the registered owner of a tractor (and possibly a trailer as well), who contracts with a public or private carrier for exclusive use of his vehicle and service. Members of Ontario Trucking Association, for instance, currently employ 2.900 such "independents". They either transfer the registration of their vehicle to the PCV licensee under an agreement which is approved by the Minister of Transporta- tion and Communications. In either of these circumstances, the licensee is enabled under Section 12 (2) of the Act to place a PCV vehicle license on the "leased" vehicle and to employ it and it's driver exclusively under the operat- ing authority which he enjoys. Similarily, a shipper may hire such an individual and his equipment on an exclusive basis. The individual goes on the shipper's payroll, brings his own vehicle to the job and is employed exclusively in the service of that shipper. Growth of 'Illegal Trucking" The OTA estimates ( that "illegal trucking" is syphon- ing off at least $120 Million gross revenue annually from licensed carriers. This slice of lost revenue is bound to increase if more and more individuals are allowed to enter the illegal market. The "Organization of Independent Truckers" says that it bas proven there is a demand and market for this type of irresponsible operation. It is seeking to have the laws changed so as to make the activity legal. The full effect of such a rash move means more than lost revenue for regulated carriers. In most cases, it represents better and more profitable traffic. It is the total livelihood for many responsible, smaller, regulat- ed truckers and their employ- ees. Regulated Trucking Costs The licensed trucker main- tains terminal faciities an staff, including freight hand- lers, dispatchers, rating clerks, tracers and claims personnel, as Well as exten- sive communication facilities. As with any other type of Can ad a Postes Post Canada Have On September 1, 1976, major postal rate changes me into effect. But, when -".u consider all the facts, we think you'll agree that the new rates are still a first-class bargain. For one thing, these rates have not been increased in ver four years. For another, current postal rates in most Western countries exceed Canada's new postal rates. Anyone usingthe Canadian postal service will find many changes in rates. E Letters or postcards up to 1 oz., for delivery in Can- ada, change from 8¢ to 10¢ as of September 1, 1976, and to 12¢ as of March 1, 1977. 17 Greetingcardsupto 2 oz., for delivery in Canada, change from 6¢ to 8¢ as of Septem- ber 1, 1976, and to 10¢ as of March 1, 1977. Al greet- ing cards should be sealed. E Rates for special services such as Registered Mail, C.O.D. and Special Deliv- ery, Postal Insurance and Money Orders have aiso changed. Major adjustments have been made in parcel rates to create a more equitable rate structure by relating the rates more closely to the distance travelled and the weight of the parcel. E Innsome cases, parcel rates have been reduced. -171First class parcels (over 1 lb. and up to 66,Ibs.) receive our best service.' El More than ever, "Parcel Post" is the low-cost way to reach any address in Canada. The new Canadian Postal Rates deserve your attention. When you post both letters and parcels, check with your Postmaster and be sure of the proper rates. Correct postage plus the Postal Code will give you better service. business providing a proper and stable service, the cost of doîng business is higher and must be reflected in it's charges. Since the illegal trucker has virtually none of these responsibilities, his rates for specific shippers on identified loads may well seem to be more economical. The only way that a trucker is able to operate "illegally" is through the assistance of a shipper who is prepared to co-operate in one or more devious types of arrnagement. While he may appear to be saving money, the total result is actual destruction of a continuing and reliable "for- hire" trucking service in Ontario. OTA Recommendations In recommending that there should be only two kinds of inter-city truck transportation in Ontario, the OTA identifies "private carriage" as com- panies which operate their own fleets, for their own exclusive use. "Public car- riers" should be those who move other people's goods for compensation under responsi- bilities set by Provincial legisiation. The OTA has recommended continuance of existing license classifications for public car- riers. Only commodities exempt from regulation would be products of the farm moving from the farm, and products of the forest movîng from the forest, as now existing. Also, it suggests that the present exemption be clarified and enforced more rigidly. Lease Bandits Rob Trucking Industry "Our governments have granted to us, the regulated motor carrier, the privilege of transporting goods for hire. At the same time, they have charged us with the responsi- bility of establishing and maintaining a non-discrimina- Section Two The Canadian Statesman,1 Police Credit Seatbelt Use For Drop Traffic fatalities and in juries have shown a consider able decline since seatbelt laws were brought into effect this year, figures released by the Durham Regional Police indicate. The police have recorded a tory transportation system for the benefit of the public at large. We cannot pick and choose from among our custo- mers. We must hold ourselves available and ready to serve their needs, be they large or small, convenient of inconve- nient, profitable or not. Our rates are filed with govern- ment agencies and once fixed (only after we have been able to justify them) we must apply them uniformly to ail. "Our government agencies rely too heavily on the regulated carriers to act as policemen, but legitimate car- riers have neither the re- sources, the time nor the powers to fill, this role. Much more effective highway in- speçtion programs must therefore be developed. "The Shipper in the mean- time, is left with the impres- sion that he has done nothing wrong and can't understand the fuss. He sees the situation only through his own eye glass and draws the conclusion that regulation is bad. Why? Be- cause it upsetsbis accomplice who had no legal right to exist in the first place. And if his illegal carrier is eventually forced out of business under one name and can't restart the operation the same day under another, as many do, the shipper simply turns else- where, and there are more than enough illegal operators, to go around. in Traff ic Deaths 40 per cent decrease in the number of deaths from traffic accidents and a further 10 per cent drop in injuries from collisions so far for 1976. Regional Police Chief Jon Jenkins cited both seatbelt regulations and better police enforcement as the reasons for fewer deaths and injuries on regional roads this year. "There is no doubt seatbelts have been a factor in curtail- ing and reducing fatalities and personal injuries," the police chief said last week. Nine people have been killed in traffic accidents over the past eight months compared with 15 deaths that were reported during the sarne period in 1975. With 656 traffic-related ac- cidents resulting in 895 in- juries this year, there have been 99 fewer people hurt and a 16 per cent reduction from last year's figures as well. Along with the decline in personal injuries came a jump of 75 property-damage acci- dents over those reported in 1975. New methods for spotting drinking drivers may be responsible for the 27 per cent rise in the number of those found with high alcohol con- tents while driving. Of the 770 people charged, 121 persons were called to court for impaired driving. The police figures also show' a 12 per cent inorease in common assault and 227 nore assaults causing bodily harm than last year for an alarming overall 50 per cent rise in the number of the offences. There were 969 incidents of shoplifting reported for an increase of 49 per cent in The Regional Municipality of Durham OTIC! 0FWATERANDAT SEWE• RATE ICREASE BOWMANVILLE The Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham has recently adopted a new Uniform Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate program, effective January 1, 1976. This rate adjustment is the first increase mnitiated since the establishment of the Region on January 1, 1974. All prior biwI ýngs for these essential services have been based on the existing area rates that were in effect as of December 31, 1973. The new Uniform Regional Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates will be phased in over a five year period, the first rate adjustment commencing July 15, 1976 with additional rate ad- justments each January ist over the next succeeding four years. The following Rate Schedules are in ettect July 15, 1976 to December 31, 1976. MONTHLY WATER RATE SCIHEDULE FIRST 0 to 1,600 cu.ft. per month .154 per 100 cu.ft. BLOCK SECOND 1,601 to 160,000 cu.ft. per month .102 per 100 cu.ft. BLOCK THIRD 160,001 cu.ft. per month and over .071 per 100 cu.ft. BLOCK BASIC COSTS ($ PER MONTH) SERVICE CHARGE STD 1" 1 ½1/ 2" 3" 4' 6" 8" ME TE RE D SERVICE .93 1.71 3.44 7.17 12.48 24.65 45.63 77.48 UNMETERED SPRINKLER - 1.05 2.35 5.75 10.15 20.60 38.95 67.50 SERVICE MIN.BILL 1.37 2.51 4.85 9.29 16.00 31.71 57.98 95.10 RESIDENTIAL FLAT RATE $2.16 per month UNMETE RED SUMMER COTTAGES $22.10 per year per cottage MONTHLY SEWAGE RATE SCHEDULE FIRST 0 to 1,600 cu.ft. per month .865 per 100 cu.ft. BLOCK SECOND 1,601 to 160,000 cu.ft. per month .589 per 100 cu.ft. BLOCK BLRD 160,001 cu.ft. per month and over .422 per 100 cu.ft. MINIMUM CHARGE $2.89 per month per customer RESIDENTIAL FLAT RATE $6.91 per month LATE PAYMENT GROSS BILL IS 5% HIGHER individual area rate cards and a brochure explaining our Water and Sanitary Sewer Programs will be enclosed with each biîllîing after July 15, 1976. We urge you to read this brochure carefully, for it has been designed to answer most of your questions regarding these programs. Any inquiries should be directed to the Finance Department, Water Billîng, Customer Service at 668-7711. THE ABOVE RATES ARE UN EFFECT UNTIL JANUARY 1, 197 charges for crimes property. The number of cas Bowmanville, September 29. 1976 9 obstruction increased by' 69 for a 75 per cent jump with offensive weapons charges going up about 33 per cent also. Break and enter incidents dropped 25 per cent for a total against of 399 reporteso far this year 2twhileuthose for theft under $200 were up to 1,794, a 10 per ýses of cent increase. S c o R.K. McARTHUR is pleased to announce that eSusanne Grennel WiII be joining in the practice 0f GENERAL DENTISTRY For Appointment Please Cal 73 King St. Newcastîe ATTENTION FARMERS! SAVE ON PREMIUM QUALITY GAS - DIESEL FUEL MOTOR OIL Prompt Delivery Please Call Collect bDLWHITBY M 668338 M MUR - -- --------- 1:1.ým Newcastle