Drivers Choice Magazine

DRDRIVER’S CHOICE Magazine

March/April 2011

FR

EE

TRUCKING JOBS

Langel

Tran

aar

tics

spor t Ltd .

is Log

.

Inc

Can Amex

Trucking Logistics Inc.

TRANSPORT INC.

SYDIA BROS. -

L KA AL A

Ent. Ltd.

A

Across

INTRINSIC

TRANSPORT INC. EDMONTON, AB CALGARY, AB

CANADA Driving Force DECKS INT’L LTD

www.driverschoicemagazine.com March/April 2011 www.driverschoicemagazine.com

P.R. DHALIWAL TRUCKING LTD. SURREY B.C. 1

2

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Steady work No start-up costs Low fleet insurance Mileage based FSC Tandem axle trailers only Paid all miles Extended health benefit package available Industry leading mileage rate

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

3

DRDRIVER'S choice Magazine

PUBLISHED BY COAST2COAST BUSINESS PAGES LTD.

HEAD OFFICE

#235 - 8138 128th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1R1 Ph: 604-598-9222 | Fax: 604-598-9264 Toll Free: 1-877-TRUX(8789)-411

Email: info@driverschoicemagazine.com • Website: www.driverschoicemagazine.com

DISCLAIMER Coast2Coast Business PageS Ltd is not responsible in any manner whatever for the unintentional inaccuracy in the advertisements. Advertiser is solely responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting to the user a license under any copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property right of Coast2Coast Business PageS Ltd. and or any third party. Any material contained on this service may include inaccuracies or errors. Coast2Coast Business PageS Ltd. has the right to make changes and updates to any information contained within this service without prior notice.

No portion of this publication may be reproduced or copied, in all or in part, without written permission from the publisher. All artwork, film and material produced by Coast2Coast Business PageS Ltd. is the exclusive property of the Coast2Coast Business PageS Ltd., publisher of DRIVER’S CHOICE magazine.

INTRINSIC

Competitive Rates

TRANSPORT INC. Looking for OWNER OPERATORS AND COMPANY DRIVERS for our service in BC, Alberta, Washington & Oregon

“Change is good” Owner/Op erators Always W elcome

Vans- Flats- Logistics 4

1-800-845-1153

Fax: 604-556-7463 E-mail: intrinsictransport@shaw.ca

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

5

From Driver’s Choice Magazine Welcome to our March/April issue of Driver’s Choice.

This has been a very odd winter season in Saskatoon. We have 5 or 6 days around the 0 mark and then a week of -25 to -35 degrees. No matter what the daytime temperature gets to the evenings always seem to go to -35 degrees. It is very hard to get used to.

The potential earnings for a driver are also very unpredictable. Rates are slowly headed upward, although they are still low. Manufacturing is on the rise slowly. On the down side transportation costs have risen 4.5 percent in the past year. Fuel is on the increase and subsidies are not keeping up with most companies. Tractors, trailers and parts are on the increase. I talk to a lot of drivers who say they are making good money but are taking much less home every cheque.

Companies are starting their growth period again and we have a number of new advertisers and also some advertisers that have not been with us for a while. We appreciate their business so when you are talking to one of them about switching jobs be sure to mention that you saw their advertisement in Driver’s Choice Magazine.

This is also a reminder that our 3rd annual Saskatoon Truck Show and Shine is scheduled for July 16 at the Husky. We are also proud to sponsor the 2nd APNA truck Show but it has moved to a new location at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. This show is scheduled for June 11 and 12.

Well, that is about it for now. Keep the shiny side up.

Until next time!

Frank McKeown Editor, Driver’s Choice Magazine

DRIV

www.driversch PH: 604-598-9222

FAX: 6

TOLL FREE: 1-877-8789(TRUX)-

UNIT 235, 8138-128TH

6

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Hiring Company Drivers & Owner Operators • Local & Interior BC Flat Deck Super B-Train Work • Minimum 3 Years Experience on Super B-Train • Above Average Rates • Great Late Model Equipment • Steady Year Around Work • Great Working Environment

Call Terry 604-580-1234 or fax Resume & Abstract to 604-580-1235

www.jetestrucking.com March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

7

Presents nd 2

JUNE 11th & 12th 2011 TRADE SHOW - SHOW & SHINE - ENTERTAINMENT

at TRADEX CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD, BC GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS IFIC INLA PACPOWER TRAIN LTD. ND

contact us at

604-596-9287

Email:info@apnatruckshow.com or visit www.apnatruckshow.com 8

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

C A an

mex Trucking Logistics Inc.

Service & Customer Satisfaction st

is our 1 Priority

Vancouver

H

IR

IN

G

Toronto

RIO & ed ONTA UVER bas O s C N VA Driver

California

s& erator- Toronto Run p O r e r Own ouve anc For V

* Steady Short & Long Haul Work * Operating 7 Days a Week| 363 Days per Year * Late Model Equipment Required - 2005 or Newer PLEASE REPLY WITH RESUME & ABSTRACT

Toronto Terminal Toll Free: 1.800.274.2976 Tel: 905.458.5363 Fax: 905.458.1240 www.canamexlogistics.com

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

9

16133 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C. V6W 0A3 Tel: 604-276-1370 Fax: 604-276-1371

We Have Opportunities for: Lease Operators

Join Our Growing Team!

Average Gross Revenue $1.60/mile Full Fuel Surcharge compensation over $.52/litre Paid: Loading & Unloading

Bonuses for On-time and Safety NO FEES for fuel cards Insurance and Licensing Access To Benefits Program WE WORK WITH YOU TO SUCCEED!

Company Linehaul

Vancouver or Okanagan Based Scheduled Daily Runs Four Day Work Weeks Late Model Equipment

Company Local

Excellent Pay & Benefits Package

4 Day Weeks, Day Shift Kamloops, Kelowna or Richmond Based

"

stry u d n i e everag b e h t g CALL "Servin

10

604-276-1370 www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

WE MAKE DIFFERENCE...

Specializing in

Refrigerated & Dry Freight

NOW HIRING

COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS

FOR WESTERN STATES & WESTERN CANADA

WE OFFER • EXCELLENT PERCENTAGE PAY PACKAGE • ALL FUEL SURCHARGES PAID • ALL LAYOVER PAID Contact: Bob or Najam

Tel: 604-599-3909

Fax: 604-599-3559 Email: acuratransport@shaw.ca

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

11

HIRING

Owner Operators ONLY for Dry Van Division in Western Canada & Western USA States

NG)

464(KI

449-5 1-888-

• Professional Dispatch • Paid Layovers

• Fuel Cards Provided • Paid Extra Picks and Drops

Ph:778-565-1787, Fax:1-888-900-3218, Email: unitedkingltd@gmail.com 12

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

The team you can trust.

Looking for Owner Op’s & Company Drivers to run in US & CANADA

FLATDECK, SUPER B & DRY VAN

6 NEW COMPANY TRUCKS COMING SOON

Serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Western United States

NEED TEAMS OR SINGLE

TO RUN CALIFORNIA (Strictly Dry Van)

We Have Approvals for work permit drivers

Company Drivers

Late Model Equipment, Up to .45/mi. for Super-B (loaded), Up to .42/mi. for Tri-Axle (loaded), Up to .30/mi. for empty, .02/mi. Safety Bonus, Paid Twice a Month Extra Picks, Drops & Tarps Paid, Satellite Dispatch

Owner/Operators

85% of Revenue (with own Super-B or Triaxle trailer), 84% of Revenue (with own Tandem trailer to run US), 100% of FSC to owner/operator Plates & Insurance Financed, Fuel Cards Supplied, POs Supplied for Repairs Extended Health Benefits Available

Want to joint the team?

Head Office (Raj Gill): 22654 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V2Z 2T8 Ph: 604-543-3221 | Fax: 604-543-3239 | raj@shergilltransport.com Edmonton Office (Terry Gill): 1039-39 St.NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 2K6 Ph: 780-690-7834 | Fax: 780-465-6912 | terry@shergilltransport.com

Toll Free: 1-888-543-3221

info@shergilltransport.com | www.shergilltransport.com March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

13

P.R. DHALIWAL NOW HIRING TRUCKING LTD. SURREY B.C. OWNER OPERATORS & DRIVERS

1st Choice of Owner Operators & Drivers

We Offer:

• Extra Drops & Pickup Paid • Late Model Equipment • Steady Year Round Work • $27.50/hr / $0.48 cents per mile (Team) • Extended Medical • Fleet Insurance • Fuel Cards Provided We Require:

• Minimum 3 Year Experience • Current Driving Abstract Serving Refrige ration & Dry Van Th roughout USA, Canada & Mexico.

Call for more info: Paul & Raj • Tel: 604-575-0273 • Fax: 604-575-0274 • Toll Free: 1-877-519-3399

Langelaar Transport Ltd. Super Train Operation Serving Canada

Hiring Owner/Operator with own Trailers We Pay 90% of Revenue We Pay 100% of F.S.C. Fuel Cards Supplied • Paid twice a month WCB Paid • Time off when requested

For more information Please Contact:

Ph: (306) 781-2728

Red Deer, AB 1-800-661-8277

Regina, SK 1-877-781-2728

dhall99@telus.net langelaartrans@sasktel.net 14

339 Park St., Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Fax: (306) 781-8447

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Immediate Need for 10 Owner-Operators 5 Company Drivers Primary Lanes: AB, BC, WA, OR Secondary Lanes: SK, CA, UT Owner Operators

Drivers

• Competitive rates • Fuel surcharge • One pick - one drop • Fleet insurance

• Competitive wages (Up to 44 cents/mi) • Flexible schedule • Time off at home

We Require

• Clean Abstract • Minimum 1 year’s highway experience • Mountain driving experience (preferred) • Ability to cross border • Positive attitude

Contact Nav Litt

Email: careers@nltl.ca

Toll Free: 1-877-595-5566 | Tel: 604-594-5566 | Fax: 604-594-6566 March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

15

KICK YOUR CAREER INTO HIGH GEAR!

is hiring OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS We Offer: • • • •

New, Attractive Pay Package Company Fuel Cards Direct Payroll Deposit Commitment To Safety

• Excellent Benefits Package • Satellite Dispatch • Excellent Home Time

We Require: • 2 Years Flat Deck or 1 Year Super B Hopper Experience • Clean, Current Abstract • Positive, Professional Attitude

1-800-479-9995 Phone: (306) 651-3540 Fax: (306) 242-9470 www.qlinetrucking.com Email: HR@qlinetrucking.com Box 110B, RR #4, Corman Industrial Park Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7 16

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

hiring owner operators & Drivers for Local & WA / BC Only / BC, AB Division

Super-B fleet ONLY

We Require

• Able to cross into USA Border • Excellent Safety Records

We Offer

• Excellent Rates • Steady Work • Regular Home Time • Picks Paid • Fuel card Supplied • Great Miles/Great Pay • Fleet Insurance

Contact Pardeep Gill / Parm Virk or Inderjeet Virk

Ph: 604-558-4445 | Fax: 604-558-4446| Cell: 604-729-4954

proimaget@hotmail.com #280-5489 Byrne Road Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1 March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

17

DECKX TRANSPORT has openings available for the following positions in our flatbed operation Western Division based in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta • Owner Operator Day Cab within Alberta • Owner Operator Line haul within Western Canada • Company Driver Day Cab within Alberta • Company Driver Line haul within Western Canada Linehaul Division based in Winnipeg, Manitoba • Owner Operator Line haul Canada and USA Eastern Division based in Aberfoyle, Ontario • Owner Operator Line haul between Eastern Canada and USA

We Offer • Top pay and fuel subsidy program • All pickups, drops, tarping paid • Guaranteed home time • Paid license & Insurance • Assigned Dispatcher • Paid tolls, bridges and faxes • 1 day orientation • Group benefit program • Driver friendly Operations team

Effective March 1, 2011 the following pay increases take effect: • $1.19/mile for all loaded and empty trip miles for Owner Operators in all Deckx Divisions.

• $45.00 per hour for Western Division Owner Operators under Day Cab contract.

• $21.00 per hour base pay for Western Division Company drivers under Day Cab pay schedule.

Current $3.00/hour safety bonus is in addition to the new base pay.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE POSITIONS, PLEASE CALL DECKX RECRUITING TOLL FREE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

(877) 558-9444 www.deckx.com

18

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

HIRING

FOR LONG HAUL

2 Owner Operators 2 Lease Operators 6 Company Drivers

We Do Ocean Freight & Rail Freight Services Across Canada, USA , Mexico & Asia

Also Looking For Experienced Salesperson

We Offer

Direct freight moving from Mexico to anywhere in Canada by Rail, Road & Ocean LTL Shipments, Warehousing & Distributors

Owner Operators: $ 1.30 / mile OR 75% based on real revenue

(with Tractor Only(2005 & New))

$ 1.40 / mile or 85% based on real revenue (with Tractor (2005 & New) & Trailer(2007 & new))

Long Haul Single Driver: $ 0.40-0.45 cents / mile Team Driver: $ 0.50-0.55 cents / mile

Local

$24/hour

$25/hour

* Extra Pickup & Drops Paid (Long Haul Drivers) * Fuel Surcharge Paid On Weekly Based Rates * Medical Coverage After 3 Months * All Meter Mileage Paid * Paid Twice A Month * Fuel Card Supplied * Fleet Insurance Covered * Financing Available for Used/New Trucks & Trailers (Some conditions apply) For More Information Call Dave

Toll Free: 1-877-791-2061 Fax: 604-591-9313

Email: royalcitytrucking@shaw.ca

www.royalcitytrucking.ca March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

19

ENTER YOUR TRUCK TO WIN CASH & PRIZES SHOW & SHINE ENTRY FORM Tradex Centre - Abbotsford, BC

Saturday, Sunday - June 11th & 12th, 2011 ADS SHOWS INC. #235 - 8138 - 128 ST., SURREY BC V3W 1R1 PH: 604-5969-ATS(287) FAX: 604-598-9264

Email: info@apnatruckshow.com www.apnatruckshow.com

Participant Information

Entry Form Required for Each Truck

Name: ______________________________________ Driver: __________ Year of Truck:

Owner/Operator ____________

_________ Make: ___________ Mileage in KM’s: ______________ Engine Make: ___________

Type of Trailer (Please Check): Van ____ Reefer ____ Flat Bed ____ Dump ____ Other (Please Specify) ____ Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Province: _________________________ Postal Code: __________ Telephone: __________________________________ Cell: ________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Current Employer: __________________________________________________ City: ____________________

Entry Fee

$50 per truck per class, $20 per class per truck for each additional class Special Package: $100 for 4 classes (Savings of $10)

Partial Proceeds from the SHOW AND SHINE will be donated to

Check the class(es) to Enter • BEST INTERIOR _______ • BEST EXTERIOR _______ • BEST LIGHTS _______ • BEST DUMP TRUCK _______ • BEST TRACTOR TRAILER COMBO _______ plus

• BEST COMPANY OWNED _______ • BEST OWNER OPERATOR _______ • BEST TOW TRUCK _______ • BEST FLEET ____• BEST ANTIQUE ____ • BEST WORKING TRUCK _______

BEST TRUCK OF THE SHOW PRIZES

Payment Information Please charge my ______VISA _____MC _____CHEQUE Card#______________________________________________ Expiry Date___________________ Printed Name on Credit Card_________________________________________________________

PLEASE FAX THE ENTRIES TO

604-598-9264

Participant Signature_______________________________________________________ Date_________________ Printed Name of Signature Above___________________________________________________________________ Important: Incomplete forms will not be processed. All entries - must be Licensed and Insured. Alcohol consumption will be completely prohibited during the show. It could lead to disqualification without any refund. By entering this show I hereby give the show committee the right to use likenesses of my truck and exhibitor or owner in further advertising. The show committee has the right to make any changes to policies or procedures that they deem necessary.

MOVE IN: June 10th, 2011 10:00AM onwards

20

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

WIN $20,000 IN CASH PRIZES WITH ATTRACTIVE TROPHIES

AT SHOW AND SHINE EVENT OF

June 11th & 12th 2011 At Tradex Abbotsford BC

Categories: • BEST INTERIOR • BEST EXTERIOR • BEST LIGHTS • BEST DUMP TRUCK • BEST TRACTOR TRAILER COMBO • BEST COMPANY OWNED • BEST OWNER OPERATOR • BEST TOW TRUCK • BEST ANTIQUE • BEST FLEET • BEST WORKING TRUCK

Partial Proceeds from the SHOW AND SHINE will be donated to

for more information call:

604-596-9287 www.apnatruckshow.com

Entry forms available at http://www.apnatruckshow.ca/pdf/ATS Show and Shine Contract 2011.pdf

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

21

HIRING FOR THE NEW YEAR FLAT DECK/HEAVY HAUL/OVER DIMENSIONAL FREIGHT

LEASE OPERATORS / COMPANY DRIVERS FOR Local & Long Distance * LEASE TO PURCHASE OPTION AVAILABLE

* NO PAINT CODE * NO START UP FEES * FLEET INSURANCE

1-800-663-1421 Email: boyd@shadowlines.com

22

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Select Classic Carriers invites you to take a look at us ...

We believe in a team approach between

Company and Driver / Owner Operators

Profit: Our number one concern is that our drivers remain profitable. At Select, we provide calculated costs on each route to determine actual profits for each load. Our open book policy shows the profit made by both Owner Operator and company.

Family owned: Our company is family owned and operated since 1995.

Benefits: Competitive Rates - Direct Deposit - Medical Coverage after 3 months -

Fuel Cards - After Hour Loading for most Loads - Paid Benefits for Company Drivers - Newer Equipment - Singles upto .40, Teams upto .48

Call us or drop in!

Phone: (306) 374-2733 Toll Free: 1-800-409-1733 March/April 2011

Select Classic Carriers Inc. 226A Portage Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 4C6

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

23

TRUCKER’S PAGES 6th Edition - 2011

Soon to be available at: Major Trucking Related Locations

ACROSS CANADA

To Order Your Free Copy Call:

1-877-TRUX(8789)-411 info@coast2coastpages.com

24

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Owner Operator

Teams in Western Canada Required • Excellent Mileage Rate • Fuel Premium Paid • Licensing Paid • Insurance Paid • Tolls Paid (Dispatch Directive) • Worker’s Insurance Paid • Motels Paid • No Paint Code • Excellent Maintenance Program Available

Call Bill Scott : 1-866-234-6167 Email: bscott@quickx.com Teams Average

20,000

Miles Per Month March/April 2011

Never Satisfied....until you are! www.driverschoicemagazine.com

25

Driving Force DECKS INT’L LTD

Serving The Pacific Northwest HIRING Lease Operators For New Contracts Super-B & Tridem Decks

We Offer:

• Steady Work • Friendly Environment • Good Rates • Weekends Off

call CAREY:

Toll Free: 1-888-514-1199 Tel: 604-514-1199 | Fax: 604-514-1020 Email: carey@drivingforcedecks.com

5671 Production Way, Langley BC V3A 4N5 26

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Currently Hiring

Owner Operators & Drivers

Specialized in hauling Over Weight & Over Dimensional loads Throughout North America

We Offer

We Require

• • •

Minimum 21 Years of age Clean Abstract and Safety Record Criminal Record Search

• •

Bi-weekly pay package Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Disability, life lnsurance

A -K

LAL

A

A

For more information on these positions feel free to contact Randy Becotte @ Phone: (306) 522-2211 | Toll Free: 1-800-420-2211 | Fax: (306) 522-9860 randy@richardstransport.com | www.richardstransport.com | REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

TRANSPORT INC. EDMONTON, AB CALGARY, AB

O/OPS We Pay 90% Of Gross

HIRING

We Offer

DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS For Reefer & Dryvan

• Late Model Equipment • Steady Year Round Work • $25.80/hr / $0.44 cents per Mile (Team) • Safety Bonus • Extended Medical

We Require

• Min. 3 year experience • Current Driving Abstract

for more info contact Jarnail

Toll Free: 1-877-507-0123

Ph: 403-532-9006 | Fax: 403-984-4345 March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

27

Service Throughout North America

Currently Hiring

We Provide

• Comparative Benefits Package • Fuel Cards & Phone Card • A true open door policy • Satellite Communications • Direct Payroll Deposit • A fuel program that works for your benefit • Weekly Expenses Advance • Rider Policy

Owner Operators/ Company Drivers

Please forward your resume to HR Manager:

Toll Free: 1-800-667-7080 Cell: (306) 220-4365 Fax: (306) 374-1751 Email: bob@titantransport.com

28

Our services include:

• Premium air ride equipment • Satellite Tracking of Shipments • Specialized equipment: - Double drops – tandems & Tri-axles - Mulit axle equipment - Trombone – Flat decks – step decks & Double drops

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

HIRING

OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS For Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto & Montreal Terminals

Logistics Inc. OWNER-OPERATORS :

Contact: S. Pannu

Reefer Experience Required Border Crossing Experience is a Must Minimum 2 Years Experience

1-877-730-0393

DRIVERS : US Teams Only

Email: spannu@lslinc.com

Must Have Some High School Education Minimum 2 Years Experience Wages : $54000 Per Annum

Website: www.lslinc.com

Fax :1-877-236-9633 psingh@lslinc.com

PLUS • Extended Medical Benefits • Flexible Time Off • Dispatch Through Satellite • Above All Family Atmosphere

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

29

2

COAST2COAST

BUSINESS PAGES LTD.

3rd Annual Truck Show and Shine

Saskatoon, SK

• Location:

• Date: • Timings:

Husky Truck Stop, Saskatoon, (315 Marquis Drive) July 16, 2011 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Partial Proceeds from the Show and Shine to be donated to Saskatoon Children’s Wish Foundation.

For More Information or Entry Forms Please Call: 604-724-8976 (Tony) or 306-384-5038 (Frank)

Ph: 604-598-9222 Fax: 604-598-9264 / 306-382-8383 #235 - 8138 128th Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1R1 30

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

HIRING IMMEDIATELY Owner/ Operators For Western Canada We Guarantee • 12,000 miles per month • Weekly Settlements

For more information Contact us:

Tel: 778-574-5577 OR

Email: operations@destinationtrucklines.com March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

31

Trucking Services

Drain your engine oil lve a V n i l Dra

QUICK & EASY

i

eO n i g n E

• One Touch Operation • Easy Installation • No Messy Hands or Cloths • No Hot Oil Burns • No Stripped Threads • No Stripped Oil Pans

CLOSED

OPEN

C A N A D A

• Cost Effective • Simple Installation • Proven Quality • Versatile FREE

Standard Valve

Hose Nipple

90o Hose Nipple

1-877- myezoil (693-9645) 32

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

ANALYSIS WITH PURCHASE OF VALVE For more info visit

www.ezoildrain.com March/April 2011

Trucking Services

GOLD KEY INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

Attention Trucking CoMPANIES New and REnew Prorate and Cargo fleets Ifta and Nsc Group Medical Disability

Bonds U/s exposure wholesale cargo private financing

WE CAN BEAT ANY PRICE IN CARGO we are exclusive correspondence agents for llOYd’s of london insurance company

5 Locations to Serve you CONTACT: SHARN - Cell:778.881.2646 | TONY - Cell:604.825.4517 GoldKey Insurance Services Ltd.

Ph:604-502-0441

#5- 8430 - 128th Street, Surrey, BC.

Mon to Fri: 9am to 9pm - Sat. 9am to 7pm - Sun. 10am to 5pm

Delta, BC.

Vancouver, BC.

Richmond, BC.

Abbotsford, BC.

Ph:604-502-7272

Ph:604-325-1241

Ph:604-278-3707

Ph:604-746-4888

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

33

Trucking Services

34

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Trucking Services INSURANCE – MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE Whether you are a leased operator, owner/operator, or fleet owner, it is critical that you have proper insurance protection and as insurance tends to be complicated, choosing your insurance broker could be the most important decision you make.

It takes more than technical insurance knowledge to properly assess transportation risks. The more transportation experience your insurance broker has, the better the advice they can provide. Has your insurance broker ever worked in the transportation industry? Have they ever held a Class 1A license? How long have they worked with transportation insurance? These are some of the questions that you need to be asking.

A seasoned insurance broker will have the right blend of transportation and insurance industry experience. They will spend the time to get to know your operation and identify the exposures you face. They will do a GAP analysis to determine if you currently have the coverage and limits you need.

Actual Cash Value, Deductibles, Excess Value, Waiver of Deductible, Loss of Use, Debris Removal, and Freight Charges are some of the insurance terms. Do you know what you have? Better yet, do you know what you don’t have? Let me help you get the best value for your insurance dollar.

Make the right choice. Call me today.

Hank Wolbaum Knight Archer Insurance

Saskatchewan’s Transportation Specialists Hank Wolbaum

• Commercial Auto & Cargo • US & Canadian Liability • Leased Operator’s Packages • Motor Licensing Services

Ph:(306)569.2289

512 Victoria Ave E, Regina, SK

Email: hwolbaum@knightarcher.com “Making Life Easier.... For Truckers” March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

35

Industry Updates SAFE AS SAFE CAN BE

Little Things Mean A Lot There are 2 questions that are simple and yet almost every professional truck driver never thinks about the answers.

1.

What is the most common cause of driver injury?

2.

Where are you most likely to have an accident?

The most common cause of driver injury is a fall. Sometimes we trip over debris we are working around, sometimes we fall getting in or out of the cab or trailer, and sometimes we fall off the deck or load we are trying to tarp or tie down.

One of the reasons that a fall is so common is that nobody takes them seriously.

Everyone has tripped or slipped or even fallen with the result being more embarrassing than physically injurious. However, some of these small falls can change your life. One of our drivers stepped down from a tractor onto a parking barrier and shattered his ankle. He was off for 4 months. One of my driver’s wives tripped on a misplaced sidewalk stone while walking one weekend and has been off work for a year and has had 3 surgeries.

Please be aware there is a real risk in these small falls. Wear supportive footwear with appropriate traction and maintain 3 points of contact when entering or exiting your cab..

The most likely place for an accident is a Yard, be it a truck stop, trailer yard or parking lot. As government agencies shorten the hours we can legally drive, we park more. The amount of parking space has not grown to keep up with the need. Truck Stops and Yards are crowded. with trucks interacting with pedestrians. Yards are private property and so traffic signage is often poor or not obeyed. Drivers are often tired, near the end of their day and focused on fueling or finding a spot to park. By design you have to come within inches of buildings and other trucks. All of these things add up to a higher risk of accident per mile that most drivers don’t even think about.

Like falls, parking lot accidents are often more embarrassing than painful. However, they can be expensive and even disable yours or another driver’s vehicle.

Last month someone backed into our truck in a truck stop when attempting to park. The corner of the other guy’s trailer went through our grill and radiator damaging the air to air and transmission cooler. In all, this accident cost almost 16 thousand dollars and 4 weeks downtime.

Be aware of the danger. Be careful in truck lots. Focus on the big picture of what is around you and not just on the single task of parking. It is less embarrassing to get out and look than it is to hit something.

Truck yard driving and climbing in and out you your rig are not the “glamour” activities in trucking. As a professional driver you need to be aware of the danger and hone your attitude and skills for the common dangers. …………………………………………

Ken Davey Director of Loss Prevention & IT Services| P:604.575.5578 F:604.575.7523 Ken Davey is the Director of Loss Prevention and IT Services at Accord Transportation Ltd. He has over 30 years of transportation experience.

36

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Industry Updates NEW COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT PROCEDURES MANUAL The Commercial Transport program monitors safety on the highways, promotes public safety and protects infrastructure through the development of standards and policies for heavy commercial vehicle weights and dimensions. The program also seeks to minimize impacts to industry by pursuing the harmonization of weights and dimensions standards and enforcement policies with Canadian and neighbouring USA and North American jurisdictions.

Commercial Transport establishes transportation policies and safety standards regarding the area of weights, dimensions, load security and vehicle configurations.

Under established conditions (policy) and for prescribed fees, permits to exceed legal limits are issued by Inspection stations (e.g. term oversize/overweight permits). Applications to move extraordinary size and weight loads are reviewed by Commercial Transport head office prior to permit issuance (e.g. heavy equipment, non-compliant vehicle configurations, 5 metre wide loads, etc.).

The Commercial Transport Act and Regulations and the Commercial Transport Procedures Manual provides inspectors with interpretation guidelines. Inspection stations (formerly known as weigh scales) are located in various districts throughout British Columbia.

You can get more detailed information regading the NEW COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT PROCEDURES MANUAL by visiting Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure website http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/CTPM/index.htm Jeffrey Monty, RPF Manager, Commercial Transport Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

AMTA ASSEMBLES WESTERN CANADA’S FIRST ROAD KNIGHTS TEAM The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has assembled the West’s first team of road safety ambassadors called the AMTA Road Knights Team. The team members were selected because of their collision-free driving record, commitment to safety and enthusiasm for the industry in which they have made their career.

AMTA Road Knights are professional transport drivers with flawless driving records who meet with community groups to share their knowledge about how to safely share the road with trucks. Their mission is to make our roadways safer by encouraging all road users to be partners in safety. The team also works to increase awareness of trucking’s economic importance and to promote the industry as a viable career choice.

Over the next two years, the AMTA Road Knights will appear at driving schools, business clubs, high schools, social clubs and other public venues.

The selection panel included representatives from: Alberta Transportation, Workers’ Compensation Board, Calgary Police Service, Corus Entertainment, Today’s Trucking magazine, Truck West magazine and AMTA. Candidates who were short listed for the program were required to deliver a well organized and clearly presented speech before the panel of judges, submit a detailed application outlining why they want to become a team member and then participate in a rigorous interview by the selection panel.

Team members will now undergo training to help them further prepare for their role as industry ambassadors.

March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

37

INDEX

Accord Transportation...........................39 Acura Transport.....................................11 A-Kalala Transport Ltd...........................27 Apna Truck Show.........................8, 20, 21 Big Freight Systems Inc........................40 Bison Transport.......................................5 Can Amex Logistics................................9 Commercial Logistics............................10 DeckX.................................................18 Destination Trucklines...........................31 Driving Force Intl. Decks Ltd................26 Edge Transportation................................6 EZ Oil Drain..........................................32 Gold Key Insurance Services Ltd...........33 Intrinsic Transport....................................4 Jete’s Trucking.........................................7 Knight Archer Insurance Brokers.........35 Langelaar Transport..............................14 Light Speed Logistics...........................29

Northern Lights Transport Ltd...............15 P.R. Dhaliwal Trucking...........................14 Pro-Image Truck Lines..........................17 Q-Line Trucking.....................................16 QuikX Transportation............................25 R.S.B. Logistics.....................................12 Richards Transport................................27 Royal City Trucking...............................19 RPM Motor Freight Ltd..........................3 Saskatoon Show & Shine.......................30 Select Classic Carriers.........................23 Shadow Lines Transportation Group.....22 Shergill Transport Ltd.............................13 Sydia Bros. Transport...........................38 Titan Transport Ltd.................................28 Trimac....................................................2 Truckers Pages.....................................24 United King Transport...........................12 ZZ Chrome............................................34

TRUCKING SERVICES on Pages 32 - 35 INDUSTRY UPDATES on Pages 36 - 37

JUNE 11th & 12th 2011 at TRADEX CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD, BC

604-596-9287

SYDIA BROS.

Requires Company Drivers in Saskatoon

Flexible Time Off Assigned Equipment Paid Layovers Paid Tolls

Excellent Pay Package Extra Drops and Pickups Paid Company Paid Benefits Canada and USA

Ent. Ltd.

Contact: Lorne or Omer Email: lorne.sydiabros@sasktel.net 38

1-800-470-2598

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

Each new day can be a new adventure......

If you live within an hour of Edmonton or Calgary, have a good abstract, a WCB account and highway truck, then we have a great opportunity.

Pay nothing to join our International fleet based on a one year contract.

Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Los Angeles Toronto

800-661-4400 ext.419 Fax: 604-575-7523 March/April 2011

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

39

NOW HIRING! Experienced Company Drivers & Owner Operators

• Excellent Paid Orientation Program • Competitive Pay Packages • Late Model Equipment • On-Site Maintenance Facility • Commitment to Safety • Benefits Package

NEW PAY PACKAGE Company Driver Earning Potential $53,000 - $73,000

BETTER DRIVERS....BETTER SERVICE

Murray Draper : 1-866-352-8335 Jim Penner : 1-800-665-0415 recruiting@bigfreight.com 40

www.driverschoicemagazine.com

March/April 2011

R