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Sikh truck drivers reach accord in religious discrimination case involving a major shipping company Los Angeles Times / November 15, 2016 After a seven-year federal investigation, authorities announced Tuesday that a national shipping company has agreed to change its employment practices and pay $260,000 in damages to four Sikh truck drivers in California who complained of religious discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached a settlement with trucking giant J.B. Hunt to resolve allegations that three men were denied work because they refused to cut their hair for pre-employment drug tests. A fourth Sikh claimed he lost his job offer because he declined to remove his turban when asked to provide a urine sample. According to the case, all four requested other types of drug tests and told company representatives that they must keep their hair unshorn and wear turbans because of their faith. Headwear and jackets were not allowed to be worn when urine samples were taken. “I am relieved by this resolution because no one should have to face humiliation because of their religious beliefs,” said Jagtar Singh Anandpuri, a trucker from Union City. “I have been driving a truck for years, and I know there is nothing about my faith that interferes with my ability to do my job.” J.B. Hunt representatives and the company attorney could not be reached for comment Tuesday. The drivers are followers of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. There are five symbols of faith — uncut hair wrapped in a turban, a wooden comb, cotton undergarments, an iron bracelet and iron dagger. About 500,000 Sikhs live in the United States. Roughly half are in California. The other truckers in the case are Lakhbir Singh, 50, of San Joaquin County and Palwinder Singh, 66, of Tracy. One driver requested that his name not be used. He has moved from the Modesto area to Indiana. In addition to the $260,000 payment, the settlement requires J.B. Hunt to retrain its hiring personnel, change its practices to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws, allow the Sikhs to reapply for work, and submit progress reports to the EEOC during the next two years. Although each had a good employment history, the drivers said J.B. Hunt rescinded their job offers after they requested that exceptions be made for their religion. Three were informed of the reversal at a company orientation in South Gate while the fourth was told over the telephone. The U.S. Department of Transportation, which regulates the commercial trucking industry, does not require testing of hair samples for employment. Other forms of drug testing are available, such as examining nail samples. “Our clients repeatedly asked for alternatives within the drug testing regimes that would allow them to follow their religious tenets, and those requests were denied. Thankfully, J.B. Hunt has finally switched gears and moved into the right lane to comply with federal anti-discrimination law,” said Harsimran Kaur, legal director of the Sikh Coalition, a national civil rights organization. While the payment for damages only alleviates some of the drivers’ wage losses, the coalition contends the settlement will positively affect other Sikhs who might face religious discrimination in the workplace. "This settlement encourages Sikh Americans everywhere, including at J.B. Hunt, that they can maintain their articles of faith without sacrificing their livelihood — as is their right,” said James A. Sonne, director of the Stanford Law School Religious Liberty Clinic, which joined the coalition in representing the drivers.

Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) / November 17, 2016 Carrier giant J.B. Hunt has reached a $260,000 settlement with four Sikh truckers who claim the carrier discriminated them based on their religious beliefs when they refused to comply with Hunt’s pre-employment hair-sample drug testing program. One of the five articles of faith for Sikhs is maintaining uncut hair, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who announced the settlement Nov. 15. The EEOC argues J.B. Hunt (No. 6 in the CCJ Top 250) failed to make religious accommodations for the four men during the hiring process after they requested an alternative to hair sample testing. Three of the four applicants were denied employment at the company and another was screened out of the hiring pool prior to an interview. The lack of accommodation for their religious beliefs led to the denial of their hire, the EEOC says, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. J.B. Hunt agreed to enter into a two-year conciliation agreement with EEOC and the alleged victims, thereby avoiding litigation. J.B. Hunt has revised its written policies and procedures regarding religious accommodations and established an alternative to the drug testing by hair sample for those who need an accommodation. Aside from the monetary relief, the company will extend a conditional offer of employment to all complainants in this case. .

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S. A. Press Release / November 17, 2016 Toyota has long maintained that hydrogen fuel cell technology could be a zero emission solution across a broad spectrum of vehicle types. The scalability of this technology is enabling the automaker to explore a semi-trailer truck application for a California-based feasibility study. The Toyota Mirai will continue to provide a zero emission driving solution for global customers; a heavy-duty truck sized fuel cell vehicle creates a potential zero-emission freight transportation solution for the future. Additional details on the study, and the continued evolution of a hydrogen society, will be announced in the coming months. .

The United States Constitution applies to citizens and legal residents of the United States. "We the people of the United States," It does NOT apply to illegal immigrants, criminal foreigners illegally on our soil.

In the days of the former Mack Trucks, in such a situation, your dealer could request a copy of the blueprint from Mack parts operations, from which you could accurately reproduce an NLA (no longer available) part.

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The "Giant" Profit Machines .

Which of the three types of people am I ?

No, I have no intention of paying for it. Of course, the government should seize their assets. Any money earned as an illegal immigrant working in the United States shall be seized, and become the property of the U.S. government. It sends a strong and firm message that will deter other foreigners from entering the United States......illegally. Our "legal" immigration channels are wide open, and reasonable. Our door remains open. However, we must have a zero tolerance policy regarding "illegal" immigrants.

JP Morgan pays $264m to settle China 'bribery' probe BBC / November 17, 2016 US bank JP Morgan Chase is to pay $264 million (£212m) for hiring the children of highly placed Chinese communist officials to gain business in China, in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Department of Justice called the scheme "bribery by any other name" and said it threatened national security. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice began an investigation in 2013. The bank will pay the SEC $130 million for violations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It is also expected to pay $72 million to the Department of Justice and $61.9 millio to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. JP Morgan purposely hired otherwise unqualified candidates for prestigious investment banking jobs solely because they were introduced to the bank by officials who could give it business. Job candidates were hired on the understanding that the job was linked to the award of specific business, amounting to corruption. The SEC said that over seven years, about 100 interns and full-time employees were hired at the request of foreign government officials, enabling JP Morgan to win or retain business that generated more than $100 million in revenues. It said: "JP Morgan employees knew the firm was potentially violating the [Foreign Corrupt Practices Act], yet persisted with the improper hiring program because the business rewards and new deals were deemed too lucrative." The SEC’s Kara Brockmeyer said the misconduct was "so blatant that JP Morgan investment bankers created 'referral hires vs revenue' spreadsheets" to track the money flow. The DoJ's William Sweeney said: "When foreign officials are among those involved in the bribe, the international free market system and our national security are among the major threats we face."

The U.S., if you take it at face value, operates as a quasi republic and democracy. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/01/united-states-republic-democracy/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/05/13/is-the-united-states-of-america-a-republic-or-a-democracy/ I support the termination of the Electoral College, and the beginning of direct elections, in which, inherently, each person's vote literally counts. Which of the three types of people am I ?

Aiding and abetting criminals, i.e. illegal immigrants. I don't use the politically current term of late, "undocumented immigrant", which was deliberately conjured up to rebadge a criminal element, transforming them into into a softer and gentler non-issue. "Undocumented" makes it sound as though its okay for them to be here, however they haven't completed all their paperwork. That connotation couldn't be farther from the truth. Anyone who intentionally enters a country illegally is inherently a criminal and must be immediately deported. Otherwise, and particularly in the case of the U.S., we'll have all of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and much of Asia at our doorsteps tomorrow.

At the University of Michigan on Wednesday, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson urged Barack Obama to pardon Hillary Clinton to help heal the country. “President Ford said we don't need him for trophy. We need to move on. President Nixon wasn't convicted of a crime. He didn't apply for a pardon. (Ford) did it because he thought it would be best for the country.” “Hillary Clinton has not been tried, but there are those who want to drag her for the next three years. It will not stop until they find a reason to put her in jail. That would be a travesty.” .

Britain's scavenged second world war ships not our fault, says Indonesia The Guardian / November 17, 2016 Jakarta says it cannot be expected to have protected sunken second world war warships destroyed by illegal scavenging Indonesia has refused to take the blame for the disappearance of at least six British and Dutch second world war shipwrecks that investigators believe were scavenged for scrap metal, arguing that it could not be expected to protect them. Two Dutch warships that sank in 1942 in the Java Sea are completely gone, a third has large parts missing and three British ships and a US submarine have also been destroyed by illegal scrap metal scavengers. The UK Ministry of Defence has said it condemns the “unauthorised disturbance of any wreck containing human remains” and requested that Indonesian authorities take “appropriate action”. Bambang Budi Utomo, the head of the Indonesian National Archeological Centre, part of the education and culture ministry, said on Thursday that Indonesia could not be expected to protect the sites without assistance. “The Dutch government cannot blame the Indonesian government because they never asked us to protect those ships. As there was no agreement or announcement, when the ships go missing, it is not our responsibility. Indonesia’s navy said the ships should not have been disturbed but it was not its responsibility to protect them. “The Indonesian navy cannot monitor all areas all the time,” navy spokesman Gig Jonias Mozes Sipasulta told Agence France-Presse. “If they ask why the ships are missing, I’m going to ask them back, why didn’t they guard the ships?” Amateur divers discovered the long-lost wrecks of three Dutch ships in 2002, 60 years after they sank while in action against Japanese forces. However, an international expedition that sailed to the site to take video footage in preparation for next year’s 75th anniversary of the battle was shocked to discover that the wrecks had vanished. The Dutch defence ministry said this week it had found empty space where HNLMS De Ruyter, HNLMS Java, and HNLMS Kortenaer used to be. A preliminary report seen by the Guardian, believed to be from the same expedition, also showed that the wrecks of HMS Exeter, a 175-metre heavy cruiser, and destroyer HMS Encounter had been almost totally removed. Using equipment that creates a 3D map of the sea floor, the report showed that where the wreck “was once located there is a large ‘hole’ in the seabed”. A 100m destroyer, HMS Electra, had also been scavenged, the report found, although a “sizable section” of the wreck remained. The 91m US submarine Perch, whose entire crew was captured by the Japanese, had been totally removed, the report said. All sank during operations in the JavaSea in 1942, when Japanese forces overpowered Dutch, British, American and Australian sailors. The battle was one of the costliest sea skirmishes for the allies during the war and led to the Japanese occupation of the entire Dutch East Indies. Some 900 Dutch sailors died in the battle, including Rear Admiral Karel Doorman, a war hero in the Netherlands. Exeter had a crew of about 700 men, most of whom were rescued by the Japanese to become prisoners of war. The Ministry of Defence said 54 men died when it sank. Encounter and Electra both had crews of 145 men, although they were significantly overloaded with sailors rescued from other ships sunk in the JavaSea. Eight men died on Encounter before it sank. Most of Electra’s crew are believed to have been killed. The potential worth of metal-built shipwrecks is estimated at hundreds of thousands of pounds. Some of the propellers, often the first items to be stolen, are made of phosphor bronze scrap metal, valued at over £2,000 per tonne. Crews posing as fishermen and using long rubber hoses to stay underwater for hours have scavenged the waters around Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, locating the wrecks and stealing parts, including steel, aluminium and brass. Andy Brockman, an archaeologist and researcher in maritime crime, said the UK government had not done enough to stop undersea looting. “My feeling is that the Ministry of Defence files the issue of taking active steps to protect historic Royal Navy wrecks under the heading of too difficult and too expensive,” he said. “However, I think it is becoming ever more clear that this attitude is not acceptable to the wider public, not least to veterans and their families.”

The Mack part number for B-model cab interior metallic green in gallons is 312SX19P2. The part number for spray cans is 312SX19P6. The Kirker Chemical (Mack's supplier) number is 812.

In Europe and elsewhere, the owner of the trailer usually is the operator.

Cummins chooses Valvoline Big Rigs / November 17, 2016 Cummins' 15-litre ISXe5 on-highway engine now has oil drain intervals of up to 60,000km thanks to the recently released Valvoline Premium Blue 8100 oil. Cummins announced the release of the new Valvoline Premium Blue 8100/7800/7700 diesel engine oil range, saying it has been updated to meet the latest Cummins Engineering Standard approvals and global oil registration process, and include a new technology formulation specially designed for Cummins engines. The extended oil drain intervals require the use of Fleetguard's fuel filter and its patented nanonet technology for oil filtration. "The extended oil drain intervals further support our focus on delivering industry-leading total cost of ownership with the ISXe5," said director of on-highway business for Cummins South Pacific Mike Fowler. The announcement of the extended oil drain intervals for the Australian and New Zealand markets follows the most extensive oil validation field testing ever carried out by Cummins Inc. The project began in November 2014 and included over 12 months of field testing and over seven million kilometres. The new product brand names have been introduced to reflect the Cummins Engineering Standard number applicable to each oil and further demonstrate Premium Blue as 'The Only One' Cummins recommends and endorses for its engines. "We wanted to ensure that any new lube oil product release would be thoroughly tested and validated to truly understand performance benefits for our customers," said Mike Fowler. .

2017 Brisbane Truck Show launched Prime Mover Magazine / November 16, 2016 The fourth annual Brisbane Truck Show will be held once more at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 – 28 May. The Show will feature up to 300 exhibitors displaying the latest trucks, trailers, components, equipment, accessories and technology, according to organisers. “We have a waiting list of prospective exhibitors that we are trying to accommodate,” said Show Manager, Noelene Bradley. “What that guarantees is an exciting experience for visitors with new truck brands, new models, new trailers, new technology, new equipment and components all on display. “We are excited about some of the announcements that will be coming over the next couple of months.”

KamAZ Trucks Press Release / November 16, 2016 KamAZ-Leasing has delivered the second batch of tractors for the construction of highway M-11. Twenty model 65806 6x4 tractors for the construction of the M-11 high-speed toll highway went into service with the road builder under a lease agreement. In September this year, KamAZ-Leasing concluded a lease contract for the supply of 45 KamAZ heavy trucks for the construction of the Moscow - St. Petersburg highway (M-11). That same month, KamAZ-Leasing delivered the first five model 65222 dump trucks, with the rest of the order to be supplied by the end of November. The model 65806 tractors represent Kamaz’s latest generation, and are equipped with new modern cabs, 428 horsepower Mercedes-Benz OM457LA Euro-5 engines, 16-speed ZF 16S2220 transmissions, SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment, ABS, ESP and ASR, air conditioning, auxiliary heating and other options. The tractors are paired with Kassbohrer dump trailers (https://www.kaessbohrer.com/). For more information about leasing programs of "KAMAZ" on the website www.kamazleasing.ru . .

KamAZ Trucks Press Release / November 16, 2016 Rostec subsidiary KamAZ Trucks has concluded a contract for the sale of 2,400 heavy trucks to Cuba. The agreement also includes comprehensive after-sales support. The deal has the support of the Russian export center, providing loans to Cuban consumers and insurance transactions within the Russian exporters support programs. The first shipment of trucks will arrive in Havana at the end of November. .

GAZ Group Press Release / November 16, 2016 Yaroslavl Motor Works (aka Avtodiesel), the engine and transmission producing unit of GAZ Group (Gorky Automobile Factory), has begun production of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled YaMZ-530 series emissions [near EPA2007] diesel engines. Available as a 4.4-liter four cylinder (YaMZ-534) and 6.7-liter six cylinder (YaMZ-536) rated from 150 to 312 horsepower, the CNG YaMZ-530 range is the most advanced powerplant of its size in Russia. The timing of the launch of GAZ’s new engines was paired with the celebration of the 100th anniversary the Yaroslavl Motor Plant at which Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with employees. The operational cost of the engines is 40 to 50 percent lower than comparable diesel powerplants and help to lower the CO2 emissions by 5 to 6 times. Jointly developed by the Yaroslavl Motor Works and AVL List GmbH of Austria, the engines will be available in both Euro-5 (near EPA2007) and Euro-6 (near EPA2010) emissions ratings. The Yaroslavl Motor Works (YaMZ) supplies truck engines to MAZ in Belarus, Kamaz, RM-Terex and Ural in Russia and AutoKrAZ in Ukraine. I congratulate the citizens not only of Yaroslavl but also of Russia with the one hundredth anniversary of Avtodiesel. This plant, born under the decree of Nicholas II, is today one of the most leading-edge plants not only in our country but also worldwide. I would say one of the best in the world - especially if we assess the level of the production and product quality at the new site producing medium-duty YAMZ-530 engines. I have seen here the most modern practices and effective technologies. This is a good example of the state support we rendered to the plant in 2008 that was correctly utilized by the company and its employees. Yes, we have always supported and will support the hi-tech industries, however, the success of YaMZ, including the launch of natural gas engine production today, became possible thanks to excellent work of all GAZ Group employees and the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. I am sure the new engine has an excellent future. Vladimir Putin Related reading: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39695-truckmaker-gaz-supplying-engines-to-terex/#comment-286758 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40317-gaz-introduces-next-generation-ural-truck-range/#comment-292160 . .

MItsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Press Release / November 14, 2016 Sold in more than 160 countries worldwide, we know that at any point in time, our FUSO trucks are on the road, all around the world. And how do we make this happen? With a dense dealer network, spread across the globe. Our customers and drivers can rest assured that we will take care of their vehicles and offer continuous support regardless of where they operate from. .

Heavy Duty Trucking / November 16, 2016 Kenworth has introduced its Certified Pre-Owned Program,which is exclusive to Kenworth dealers and Paccar Financial Used Truck Centers. The new program offers customers quality, pre-owned and certified Kenworth Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and Canada. Qualifying trucks are late model and low mileage and will come standard with engine and aftertreatment warranty coverage. Each Certified Pre-Owned truck must pass a 150-point inspection, which includes engine, aftertreatment, interior, exterior, chassis, electronics, and safety devices, and complete a road test. Each truck must be certified by a Kenworth dealer technician, carry DOT certification, and receive a full diesel particulate filter cleaning and an oil and filter change. Customers will be able to search for Kenworth Certified Pre-Owned trucks on the Kenworth homepage. Information will include vehicle specifications, photos, and dealer location. “Kenworth trucks are recognized and respected for their excellent quality, fuel efficiency, and durability,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. “With the new program’s official launch in January 2017, truck buyers will receive a high level of confidence when buying pre-owned Kenworths that have undergone thorough inspections and are certified according to Kenworth’s high standards.”

HGVUK / November 17, 2016 Lancashire – based operator GBA Services has added a further 22 Krone (http://www.krone-trailer.com/english/) trailers to its fleet as demand for the company’s services in the pharmaceutical and high-value, time-critical logistics sectors continues to expand. The order includes 10 Dry Liner box trailers, 10 Profi Liner curtainsiders with sliding roofs and two, twin evaporator Cool Liners. “We invested in 10 Krone trailers five years ago,” said Mark Hailwood, Fleet Manager at GBA Services, “and that was the result of a thorough evaluation programme against other leading trailer manufacturers. The whole-life-cost analysis was competitive and the projected investment has since proved very accurate. “Following that initial acquisition,” he said, “we’ve enjoyed five years of trouble-free service. Reliability is the key to our time critical operation and Krone’s latest ‘fridge, box and curtainsider tri-axle products are built to the highest quality. They are also designed and built specifically for the European market which also suits our business abroad and at home. So, it was a ‘no-brainer’ when we came to review our trailer fleet in 2016. “The European focus that Krone provides,” added Hailwood, “combines with a genuine customer care ethic, which gives us real peace-of-mind.” GBA Services has an extensive depot and partner network throughout the UK and Europe, with a subsidiary based in Poland. Operating 365 days of the year, the company provides worldwide coverage for priority freight with bespoke solutions, including 3PL warehousing. .