Dave brings 45 years of valuable and interesting experience in transportation, management, safety, business and compliance. Dave has driven in every condition across North America and overseas as Military, Police, Company Driver to an Owner Operator to transportation management. Now our Celebrity Editor Publisher of Canadian Trucking Magazine bringing you articles and entertainment in print and on the web. Join Dave on Face Book for real time updates and meet at your favorite stop or truck show! Be Happy to say Hi and maybe get a picture or two. See you down the road.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone as we hit 2020! Who would have thought and what a year the Canadian Trucking Magazine Family had. We hit an amazing 34,000+ people to LIKE our FaceBook Page and 35,000 Following with a Top Reach so far of 10m (10,000,000) , yes I said 10 Million Reach confirmed to people out there. We did our first ever 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway and it was Fantastic! Thanks to the Great People at Pilot Flying J, Blueparrot, Nextbase, Tim Horton’s Oakbank MB, Odor Medicine, TrukrStik , ToughTested, Road King Wok n Grill and Restaurant and Bar, Hooters, Trukkers Restaurant, Garden inn Truck Stop, Oakpoint Restaurant and I know I am missing someone here. We are going to do another giveaway at Valentines Day too so watch the CTM FaceBook Page each night at 9pm Central. On the page here pictures of some of the Great Co Hosts for our Videos such as Monster energy, OYO Hotel & Casino and of course Hooters who have supported the magazine and show for years!
I Truck, as I can also report on Truck Stops, Alerts, Road & weather Conditions were I am at. I am a real Trucker out there delivering real loads, I walk the Talk. See more in the digital magazine and the next few pages, digital does not limit the amount of good stuff we can provide you! So every month we print you a 48 page hold in your hand glossy magazine and then add to it on the Web Edition up to 100+ pages of entertainment and detail, built for you, by you! If you have any ideas, this being your magazine, please let us know. Watch for LIVE VIDEO notifications and set your FaceBook up so you see Canadian Trucking Magazine first. Look forward to meeting up with you Over the Road, looking forward to hear from you, than about you. Read on ,,,,,
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So I wonder why I don’t loose weight when I am always eating! But the cool thing is I am doing product and restaurant reviews when I am doing all this eating and have saved some of you grief and have found some pretty awesome spots. This month I am not going to tell you where or who I am with right off the hop as usual but going to see how many of you might reconize these spots. When I say product reviews we are talking about almost anything and everything because this readership are consumers and my goal is to find you the best products and try to get you a deal on them. Right now a mail focus is on Dashcams like the one on page 22 n 23 inside, nextbase. I did a LIVE Video with a box opening of the Nextbase and it has the features you need. Don’t go cheap on something that can save your Drivers Licence and insurance, the Camera has to work when you need it. On Page 18 n 19 inside is a MAGNUM Ad as you know I have one on my PFM Truck and besides feeling Safe it makes my driving feel so much better in all weather and conditions knowing I have this Moran Masher on the front. We have all sorts of things going on in 2020 and look forward to bringing you along with me via Live Video and Live Chat. I will do everything I can to put a smile on your face each day bring you Entertainment n News.
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Wondering how does Dave get around to all these awesome places? Well we wheel that Pretty Freaking Marvelous Truck “PFM”, that is Professional Freight Management Truck around North America like a real truck driver. PFM also supports your Magazine here on the back cover and pages 14 & 15 looking for drivers and owner operators that want to have fun, make miles, and make money driving like I do Canada & USA. I had some of my kids with me this past year and it was a blast! You have to have fun Trucking or it becomes work and a famous person once said, if you love your Job, you will never work a day in your life. I Love my Job! I can say I especially appreciate our Canadian Trucking Magazine Family that on Facebook has 34,000+ likes with No Drama and No Hate allowed and a reach of over 1,000,000+ thats 1 MILLION, Love saying it.
Canadian Trucking Magazine Has Something for Everyone! Check out our Web Edition & Our Social Media Pages Enjoy
Above Hooters have always supported our Magazine n Shows and in my Truck is World’s Miss Hooters and gals that have been in the magazine. It’s great our Magazine gives people who want to model a chance to be published.Some of them have already used the CTM Shoots as a step up to the catwalks of the world. I love giving tips on great stops and places to eat economically with great people and great food. Watch my LIVE Videos on the CTM FB page and follow along please. I like to say again thanks for reading CTM and I look forward to hearing from you, than about you. See you Over the Road..... Be safe my friends! Keep On Trucking, All the Best!!!!!!
Happy Trails.....
Dave
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Wanted by the CBSA
By Dave MacKENZIE over 40 years LawEnforcement Experience The Canada Border cocaine, weighing approximately 50 kiloServices Agency grams total. The CBSA seized the suspected co(CBSA), Southern Ontario Region, and caine and arrested the driver. The London the Royal Canadian RCMP Border Integrity Team attended and Mounted Police took custody of the subject and evidence. (RCMP), London De- The RCMP charged Guo Bing Zhao, 52 yearstachment, an- old, with: Importation of a controlled subnounced today the seizure of 50 bricks of suspected cocaine at stance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and the Blue Water Bridge and the arrest of a Substances Act; and Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Markham, Ontario, resident. On November 18, 2019, a lone male Drugs and Substances Act. Mr. Zhao was remanded in custody driving a tractor trailer arrived at the Blue Water Bridge Commercial Operations in and has a bail hearing scheduled for DecemPoint Edward, Ontario, and was referred for ber 12, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia, Ontario. a secondary inspection. During the examination, border The investigation is ongoing. services officers discovered an inconsisIf you have information about sustency in the weight of some of the boxes • picious cross-border activity, please contact contained in the shipment. The boxes were examined and the CBSA Border Watch Toll free Line at 1found to contain 50 packages of suspected 888-502-9060.
CALL BORDER WATCH~ 1.888.502.9060
Note from Dave!
If you see suspicious activity, persons asking you for a ride across the border in your vehicle, a loose lipped driver talking about smuggling loads of weapons or drugs, do us all a big favour and contact authorities. Try to get as much information as possible without becoming involved and shut these bad guys down. They are bad for our business. 10
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RED SHIRT FRIDAY ~ On Friday’s please wear Red to thank those who run towards Danger as others Run Away ! Thank our Military, Veterans , Law Enforcement, Police, Fire, Rescue, Border Protection, DOT, MOT, Everyone who puts on a uniform in service for us!
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Dave MacKenzie our Canadian Trucking Magazine Celebrity Publisher Editor Hosting Live Video everywhere n anywhere to bring you Entertainment, News, Jokes , Product Reviews, Events, Alerts, Weather on the Social Media FaceBook with a No Hate, No Drama Page with something for everyone! Like n Follow the FB Page and be informed and entertained and Prizes !
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PFM International - Proud of our People By Dave MacKenzie
Many companies have key phrases that they believe tells all readers what they are about. Sometimes they are true and sometimes they are not. At PFM, we truly are Proud of our People! From drivers, to dispatch, to office staff and management, all put 110% into the job and do it well. PFM was founded in 1998 by Sheldon and Mark Koslovsky. They grew rapidly from 1 truck and 2 trailers to over 30 trucks and 35 trailers because of their philosophy of making their company a family orientated business. The trucking industry is likely one of the most legislated industries out there. As a carrier, there is no way around all the red tape, rules are rules and they must be followed. However, as an employer, we can make this experience an easier one on the driver, with a mandate to ensure that the driver has a good pay cheque each and every payday.
We at PFM have succeeded in making a business plan that is both successful for the staff, management and most of all for the Driver and Owner Operators. Over the years, we have grown our business with technology and continue to improve our working experience and improved results to our customers. Recently we have implemented a training program for newer drivers. PFM is a premium refrigerated carrier, our lanes are specific. We have chosen to service Western Canada to the TX corridor and the Carolinas. Our customers and our drivers appreciate working with a well-established solution provider managed by very experienced people. Just like any new advertiser we at CTM like to check them out by me (Dave) taking a ride in thier truck and doing a full tour on the road. PFM passed in spades,, as one of the Best Trucking Companies I have had the pleasure to turn a wheel with. Come check them out!
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– Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Jessica Luttrell as its December 2019 Member of the Month. Luttrell is a professional driver for Umpqua Dairy in Roseburg, Oregon. When Luttrell was 30 years old, she moved to Oregon in search of a new career. She noticed a lot of trucks in her area and researched what it would take to become a driver. Luttrell did no grow up around trucks, but had always been fascinated with them. So, she felt becoming a professional truck driver was a good career choice.
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By; Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women in Trucking After obtaining her CDL, she started driving over-the-road solo. Most memorable during this time was transporting rescue animals who were close to being euthanized to new cities and states to foster homes. Later, Luttrell’s husband followed in her footsteps, also obtaining his CDL. They drove team over-theroad for two years. At that point, Luttrell made a choice to drive locally so that she could be closer to her children at home. Driving locally gave Luttrell the opportunity to drive a dump truck for a construction company and even a tanker for a farm company. She is currently running a refer unit in the Pacific Northwest and is able to be home every night. “The company I currently work for has been around since 1931, and I am the first female truck driver hired here,” said Luttrell. “I feel like my job performance is setting the bar for future female drivers within this company.” Luttrell’s goal is to move into a trucking management position and become the first female truck driver in a management position. Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org.
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Rescue dogs and lost pets who need a ride home have a new group of allies in Canada: truck drivers. A group based in Thunder Bay, Ont., will help coordinate rides for animals who are heading from one part of the country to another. Furry Hobos and Hiway Heroes is the creation of Margaret Foster. A former truck driver, she took it upon herself to help coordinate rides for those with four legs. "It actually gives them something they feel good about. I mean, you go up and down the road here, you see the accidents and everything else that happens," said Foster. She said nearly 300 dogs have been transported through the group to their new homes, anywhere in Canada. She said some trucks in the United States are also now part of her 'network', allowing
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for international movement of the animals in need. Foster said drivers are not compensated, but she asks for a donation of home baking, or a gift card for coffee. Help from the community Foster said many of the drivers have their own animals in their trucks, that they refer to as 'An Ambassador.' The one ambassador cat of the group, named Turtle, recently got out of a truck in Granby, QC. Foster said she's overwhelmed, as it seems the whole community wants to find the cat. She said the Ambassador animals are a key part of the program. "The dogs are so relaxed, they introduce them before they come into the truck." " They show them the bunk, like 'this is where we can lay and
Margaret Foster, the founder of Furry Hobos and Hiway Heroes, along with her Ambassador Dog, Pickles pose outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. (Jeff Walters/CBC)
sleep' and it just keeps them really really calm and collected. And, they enjoy it." As for continuing to help ferry rescue animals, or those who are lost and found to their proper homes, Foster said most drivers can't get enough of it. "[One driver], he gets a hold of me all the time and says, 'Margaret, I'm getting tired of laughing at my own jokes, you'd better give me a dog.'" Visit on FaceBook; Furry Hobos N Hiway Hero"s. Dog gone Truckin! Thanks Margaret!!
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Konquer ® Motorcycles & Drag Specialties
In Partnership With Heroes Hockey Challenge
And The PPCLI Foundation Will Be Auctioning Off A Customized Military Themed Motorcycle As Part Of The HHC Gala At The Hockey Hall Of Fame Mar 2020!
Konquer® Motorcycles is pleased and honoured to announce our partnership with the PPCLI Foundation and Heroes Hockey Challenge. The opportunity for Konquer® to support the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, and all veterans is a privilege. This is something we have always wanted to contribute to, and we are very excited. The mission statement of PPCLI Foundation is “For the Soldier, the Wounded, the Fallen and their Families”. Konquer® will hold this statement to the highest degree in all we do for the Foundation and Heroes Hockey Challenge. Custom Motorcycle Auction Konquer® has customized and will be auctioning, in partnership with the PPCLI Foundation and Heroes Hockey Challenge committee, a Military themed custom Harley Davidson™ Street Bob®. The motorcycle is a one off tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces and Heroes Hockey Challenge. The bike will be auctioned live on-line streamed across Canada at the Hockey Hall of Fame on March 6, 2020 during the Heroes Hockey Challenge Gala.
FOR INFO ON MAKING A DONATION OR BIDDING ON THE MOTORCYCLE VISIT WWW.FORTHESOLDIER.COM
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MyDenny’s App Adds Value for Frequent Diners
It's all about you. Your preferences, your tastes, your cravings. It's your Denny's, so why not have it all? Make Denny's yours with MyDenny's, the only app that earns you perks with every bite you take. Denny’s Restaurants has been a staple of Canadian dining for the last 45 years, providing classic diner fare, an inviting atmosphere, and great value for all their guests. With 59 locations across the country, many located along major transit routes, Denny’s is a dining staple for drivers, providing a bit of comfort and familiarity when away from home. Denny’s has always placed a high importance on being a good value, but with their recently relaunched Loyalty Program they have found a way to make dining an even better deal, especially for their loyal customers. With a simple download from Google Play or the App store, the free MyDenny’s mobile app allows guests to earn points for every purchase at participating stores. Every purchase also earns a stamp on their digital loyalty card. Once the card has been filled in, members earn a special $5 reward coupon and a new card is started automatically. One of the big questions about the app, has been how hard is it to get enough points to get the rewards? Well the answer is it’s easy, and there are lots of added incentives to sign up! New members automatically get 50 points for registering and there are opportunities to earn bonus points by completing polls on the app and entering promo codes that are posted on social media or emailed to their members. It doesn’t take long to earn enough points to redeem for rewards such discounts on purchases or free food and beverages. Every week Denny’s is giving away one thousand points to a new member, so there is an added incentive to sign up. With over 45,000 members and growing quickly, the app is proving to be highly successful for both Denny’s and their customers. One of the cool new upgrades to the app is the ability to scan a QR code on the bottom of each receipt, making it quick and easy to add the points to your account. Members can also use the app to send invitations to meet up with friends and share points back and forth with other members. For the non-smartphone users, there is a desktop version of the loyalty program available at www.mydennys.ca providing all the perks, promotions, and contests available through the app. If you are a Blackberry user, you can use the mobile web version on your phone’s Internet browser, also at mydennys.ca.
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How many can you count from above in the picture on the right?
Did you know that Robin Meade from HLN all sings at Nascar!
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FIRST CLASS TRAINING CENTRE
STARTING OR ON THE JOB FCTC HAS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU By Jim Campbell The first thing you need a lot. to know about getting into What kind of wage can I trucking is the age require- get once I have my class 1 liment. cense? To drive a class 1 vehicle Great,, you graduated from in Canada you need to be 18 your 244 hour training program. years of age and 21 years old if Don’t get to excited quit yet. you would like to drive south of You still have a ways to go. You the border into the US. will need to do more training with You will also have to hold the company that hired you on. a valid class 5F and have to This hands on company have a commercial medical done training can be anywhere from two from a doctor so that Manitoba weeks to 13 weeks of further trainPublic Insurance have it on file. ing before that company feels When is a good time of comfortable sending you out on year to learn how to drive your solo trip. truck? It has alDuring this additional trainways been my opinion the best ing that companies will be spendtime to train anyone for truck ing or better terms investing driving is in the dead of winter. approximately $10,000 to $15,000 I know that sounds kind of on your training. So chances are scary but let’s face it, you will run that you will not be earning top into a lot more difficult challenges driving wages. in the winter compared to sumI’ve always told people mer driving. that has asked me that question You will get hands on to go after the experience first training as you train on snow and then the money will follow. covered road and icy intersecEvery companies is differtions. ent when it comes to wages. Your Driving truck you need yearly earnings can be anywhere to be prepared for all seasons. from $40,000 to $70,000 a year or W o r k i n g more. This is all going to depend through your first winter will be on what you are hauling, where so much easier with a profes- you are hauling and what type of sional trainer with you. equipment you are working with. I get asked this question 38
You can make your truck driving license whatever you want it to be. You can be a company driver, owner operator or eventually a fleet operator. There is nothing like sitting behind the wheel of a big rig. The size and the feel of all that horse power. The feel of freedom driving that open road. New scenery and challenges with every day is different. You will have the option of driving local, reginal, winter roads or hitting the highway on long haul. Driving long haul and running North America you will see so much out there. I remember by the time I was 30 I’ve seen more country then most people I knew. You get the chance to meet great people from all over. Trucking has always been a truly fascinating job.
For more information on First Class Training Centre and all that we offer, be sure to check out our website at www.firstclasstrainingcentre.com
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Freedom is not Free, Remember to We
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