Dave brings 40 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.
Front cover this month the lovely MADDY who spent hours in front of the lens of the camera to deliver the message of Xp3.. Xp3, Xp3, what is the big deal about this miracle stuff in a bottle, and why is CTM out Xp3 our fans out there at the stops. Page 12 has some of a bunch of you that came up to me at truck stops and said Xp3 me. If you follow the videos I put on the Canadian Trucking Magazine face book page you will see me driving a big truck and putting Xp3 into it. Results, more power, better fuel MPG and less DEF use as well as a cleaner burn, means savings that are mentioned in Marc’s article on Page 32, so I won’t use my space here. I give out $60 worth of Xp3 at each truck stop I go to the first driver that tells me to Xp3 them along with a CTM T Shirt. You too can win just watch for me or watch the CTM FB page for my movements. This way I have swag for the Fans and you have a minimum $100 worth of fuel savings in your hands and a great T-Shirt. You get to see what I witnessed first hand, unbelievable power and fuel savings right off the hop.
Claire Sinclair Playmate of the Year put on video and the CTM Face Book Page this month interviewed by Dave & the CTM Crew at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway ~ NASCAR!
Claire is on Page 37 & Page 43 in this edition with more pictures on the Expanded Web Edition available on the CTM Web site. If you have not gone to the web site and clicked on the front cover opening the Web Edition, please do, more stories, pictures, NASCAR and entertainment for internet access only. Also on facebook I give up to date reports on highways, products and events important to everyone. Enjoy the center page as Maddy had a blast doing pictures for your entertainment with more on the web edition. Maddy will be at MATS with pen handy to sign the star on the centerfold and meeting and greeting CTM fans with magazines.
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J’s WoknGrill in Calgary AB at my fav stop there the Roadking!
I have to put a plug in this magazine for J’s as not only is this a place I eat and enjoy the lounge on my rounders but they have also giving CTM Discount Coupons to hand out to CTM fans. If you have not giving J’s a whirl for a while, now is the time. When you see me or track me at stops other than the roadking I can give you a coupon. There are people that drive all the way south to other stops that don’t have all the interesting shops the roadking has nor the character. When I am in Cowtown, not only do I eat and play here, I sleep here too. I also make sure to hit Steve at the Roadking Chrome Shop to see what is new and thank him for having Xp3 there for my friends. Don’t know if you noticed on Page 3 chucky looking on to this writer beating up the Keno machine. Looking forward to 2 Truck Shows hitting in the next month. First the World’s Largest Truck Show in the World, MATS, Mid American Truck Show. Maddy will be there signing autographs and I will be visiting important Booths! Women in Trucking will be there again in Booth 40557!
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I have to say I don’t know what they were thinking putting DEF in North American Trucks. On this rounder I faced temps -60 and more and froze up my DEF. I had to do a parked regen to get moving and I tell you driving and seeing first the DEF light and then it flashing and waiting for that RED is very uncomfortable. I hear across the pond they are now getting rid of it and here we are starting it. Go Figure. 80% water?? Back to MATS, you can find MADDY signing at the Xp3 booth, 60148 and 4 State Trucks @ booth 14228 and I will be at my friends at 68044. Hope to see you all there to. Getting great Camera stories of saves from the lick and stick cameras from Seaforth and DABS Repair in Winnipeg. For 100 bucks what a great witness to have when something happens. You can order by telephone by calling Seaforth Page 29 with a Visa or MC or just drop into DABS on Logan in Winnipeg and pick one up. Read more from me on the web Edition and watch facebook for live reporting from MATS. Dave to say again thanks for reading CTM and I look forward to hearing from you than about you. Be safe my friends! Happy Trails..... Dave
www.canadiantruckingmagazine.ca Get more see more @ Web Edition
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Querel Trailers does it again 2 years in a row!
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Querel Trailers has another plaque to add to the many they already have on thier wall. Etnyre was on hand to shake hands with Bruce Querel & present Bruce and Richard Wiebe with thier well deserved award. This is a CTM favorite as Bruce has put an article in CTM in the past and more in the future I hope as he is in my opinion the trailer expert. Not only how they are built and what is junk and what not, but what you can legally use and what you should be using. Querel Trailers has been providing contractors, road builders, forestry professionals and long haulers with quality new and used semi-trailers for over seven years. With +35 years trailer sales experience behind it, Querel Trailers has the industry expertise needed to ensure its customers get top-quality products at reasonable prices. Querel's Trailers has a large inventory to choose from. The company stocks 50, 55 and 60 tonne lowbeds, C/W Jeeps and boosters, tandem steel and aluminum end dumps with box liners, tri-axle steel and aluminum end dumps and mechanical detaches. You might not be pulling one of
these now, but I bet you know someone who is. Querel also specializes in the forest industry. Through its manufacturers, the company has a wide range of pulp trailers including tandems, tri-axles and super Bs. Querel also has storage trailers and storage containers for sale. Querel is based in Manitoba, but can and does provide service across the country thanks to unrestricted territorial agreements with manufacturers. As part of its commitment to service, Querel will deliver trailers to its customers' home place of business, anywhere between Ontario and British Columbia. Querel staff offers extensive product and industry knowledge meaning an informed comparison can be done right in the shop. Not only will they provide everything a customer needs to know about the trailer and its components, but Querel staff is well-versed in regulation requirements and restrictions so customers can make sure they leave with the right purchase. Querel Trailers comes backed by a solid reputation that makes the company name synonymous with quality products and exceptional service. This is where I go to!
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By Dawn Truell ~ CBS ~ Truck Cargo – Canada & U.S.A.
As part of the Beyond the Border Action Plan, CBSA Canada Border Services Agency and DHS U.S. Department of Homeland Security have officially launched Phase 11 of the pre-inspection pilot for truck cargo, this takes place at the Peace Bridge both sides between Fort Erie and Buffalo. Both Western New York and Southern Ontario are very excited that this Phase 11 was sited at the Peace Bridge border; this will ease border traffic congestion, as well as make Secure Safe Passage. The pre-inspection process comprises radiation screening as well as basic primary processing; this does not however eliminate secondary screening should this be necessary based on the pre-inspection discoveries. This plan was released by Prime Minister Harper and President Obama in 2011 but didn’t actually go into effect until Spring 2013. This Beyond the Border plan was created to increase security and expedite cross border commercial traffic . Phase 1 of this pilot project began at the Pacific Highway Crossing in Surrey, British Columbia – Blaine, Washington, and has proven to be successful. Of course we do also have the heightened security efforts of the programs that are also joint initiatives between Canada – PIP – Partners In Protection and U.S.A. – C-TPAT – Customs Trade Partnership Against. PIP was created in 1995 by our Canadian government with its primary focus on promoting business awareness and compliance with customs regulations. After the events of 9/11, the PIP program's focus shifted to place a greater emphasis on trade chain security. C-TPAT became a program to help protect The United States of America after the horrific act of terrorism on September 11, 2001, combating the threat of terrorism became CBP’s number one priority.
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I joined forces in the fight against terrorism subsequently creating Cross Border Services and focusing primarily on the CTPAT, PIP, FAST and CSA programs.
In creating CBS my aim was to educate our noble amongst us, which the majority of us are. I strongly believe in doing everything that we possibly can to fight against these deplorable beings such as drug smugglers, murderers, human traffickers, terrorists. The following are some recent cases that I will share with you depicting some of the very reasons why I have set out on this crusade. Recently at the Cascade, BC/ Laurier, WA border crossing, a resident of our beautiful Kelowna, BC, Robert William Nicholson, was found in possession of three stun guns, four canisters of pepper spray and numerous batons in his vehicle. These are all considered prohibited weapons. In February 2014, B.C. Provincial Court sentenced him to five-year weapons possession prohibition, $1500 + $200 fines for smuggling, possession of restricted weapons and victims surcharge. On March 5, 2014, reported in the London Free Press, a violation of the right to a trial within reasonable time unfortunately ended a $6 million, fouryear cocaine trafficking charge case that was ongoing against two Toronto men aged 30 and 31, in Sarnia court. 47 kilograms in 39 bricks of cocaine packed in two boxes were found in their tractor-trailer after a border crossing security scan at the Blue Water Bridge. Superior Court Justice Joseph Donohue stated: "A world war can be fought and won in four years . . . This has gone on too long." The main reason for the trial delay was due to a lack of a proper interpreter.
February 20, 2014, 2.6 kg of heroin was discovered in a suitcase of a passenger named Mohamed Mubaraka, 23. He was on a flight from Belgium to Montreal. Once Mohamed claimed his suitcase and proceeded through the CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) at the Montreal International Airport, CBSA officers examined his suitcase and discovered a false bottom, x-rays revealed a mass in the bottom, you guessed it, this mass contained the heroin. RCMP charged Mohamed with importing a controlled substance. He will be facing prison time and severe fines. February 28, 2014, CBSA reported it had intercepted $1.7 million in fraudulent cheques found in a courier packaged that was headed to a residential address in Edmonton, AB. The package had originated in Africa and the declaration of contents stated documents. This is the largest interception of counterfeit monies in the Province of Alberta. In Steinbach, MB on January 3, 2014, a semi-trailer was pulled over by the RCMP; 114 pounds of Cannabis Marihuana was uncovered in the trailer. Two men were arrested and charged with drug trafficking, John Millen, 48 from BC and John Shannon, 51 from AB. This truck was destined for the East Coast of Canada. Recently a Toronto area trucker tried to have the evidence, 69 kilograms of cocaine, at his trial excluded, citing that it fell against his constitutional rights. Baldev Singh, 45 had been arrested at the Ambassador Bridge for possession and importation of cocaine. The Superior Court Justice Renee Pomerance ruled first week in March that Singh’s rights were not violated, the cocaine found in his truck cab was “properly admitted as evidence”. Singh had been carrying a load of oranges from California; he was the sole operator of this truck. The trucking company that owns the truck is East West Trucking Inc. of Mississauga, ON for which Singh was employed as a truck driver. A failed attempt at disguising the scent of the cocaine with oranges.
Cigarettes from China? As reported in the Windsor Star and shared with me by Ron Flowers, Intelligence Officer:
On February 12, 2014, CBSA officers at the Vancouver container exam area detected 2,700 cartons of cigarettes hidden inside a container filled with doors. The RCMP and CBSA arrested two Toronto area men ages 21 & 22. The cigarettes originated from China routing through Vancouver and on to Montreal and Toronto. They were charged with “receiving for sale improperly packaged and stamped tobacco products, and breach of probation.” (R. Flowers) They both were released on a $5,000 surety bond. Contraband tobacco is illegal.
For information regarding anything mentioned in this article or information on the fight against smuggling, terrorism, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP please contact
Dawn Truell Cross Border Services 905-973-9136 dawntruell@gmail.com www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com.
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.
CALL BORDER WATCH~
1.888.502.9060
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Results are Rolling in and Xp3 is Saving Drivers Money in Fuel & in DEF
Dave & Roger @ the Dog in Regina SK CDN testing Xp3
Dave our own CTM Celebrity Editor Publisher is on the trail with Xp3 & CTM T Shirts looking to help O/O’s save money on fuel & DEF and maintenance because of the cleaner burn Xp3 delivers. Dave has seen a lot of snake oil sales in the past 40 years on the road but when he saw the real tests for Xp3 and tried this miracle formula that has been around for 24+ years it was proven Xp3 works. So confident and wanting to share this CTM has brought full $60 jugs of Xp3 out to give to the first O/Op that comes up to Dave when posted on FB @ a stop and states ~ Dave Xp3 me! Proof by Drivers testing!
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Eight things your neighbor probably doesn’t understand about Professional Drivers by Ellen Voie CAE,President/CEO Women in Trucking
The public perception of professional drivers has often been based on misunderstanding due to the media and movie industry’s portrayal of these hard working men and women. Although there are numerous image campaigns in the trucking industry, most of them focus on the importance of the industry itself instead of trying to change the image of the person behind the wheel. Your neighbor might not understand what your life is like as a professional driver and more importantly, how your job affects their lifestyle. Here are eight things your neighbor probably doesn’t know about you, but should. This list isn’t comprehensive and I’m sure you can think of many more things you’d like your friends to know about your career, but this is a start.
#1. Driving a truck for a living is not an easy job. You can’t just hop into a tractor-trailer and take it out on the highway without extensive training. It’s not an unskilled job that just anyone can do. It takes time and effort to learn how to shift and how to turn corners and how to back into a dock. It’s not easy!
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#2. Being a professional driver isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. When your neighbor goes to work each morning and returns home at night, his or her kids might not even know if their mom or dad changes jobs or careers because it doesn’t affect them in the same way it will affect the child of a professional driver. It was years before my daughter learned that some daddies were home every Wednesday!
#3. Just because you are away from home a lot doesn’t mean you are unfaithful or that your marriage is in trouble. Your neighbor will judge your family situation based on their own. So, if they think you stay away because you’re unhappy, it’s their perception. Many folks still assume that you’re unfaithful because you travel often and have the opportunity to cheat on your spouse. Remind them that cheating relates to values, not time apart.
#4. You can’t just make plans for a week from Thursday because you don’t know if you’ll be home or not. This one was always one of the most difficult aspects of the trucking lifestyle to explain. No, I cannot RSVP to your daughter’s wedding next June, so it’s easier to decline the invitation. People just don’t understand how unpredictable your job can be when you’re delivering loads around the country.
#5. Remember who is the professional! If I had the choice of driving alongside a family in an SUV in a snowstorm, or running alongside an eighteen-wheeler, I would chose the big rig. I just don’t trust non-commercial drivers as much as I do those professionals who are well trained and more observant. When people complain about big trucks sharing the highway, I remind them that the professional is the one who is more capable and trustworthy on the road than those drivers with less training.
#6. Yes, trucks do own the road! Without trucks paying for the taxes that fund road projects, the highways wouldn’t be the same. From fuel taxes to IRS taxes, to tolls to mileage taxes, the trucking industry pays for the roads and their upkeep. Those four wheelers just don’t realize how little they pay, and don’t even think about how little those electric vehicles are paying for our roads!
#7. If your neighbor only understood that your job keeps his kitchen stocked, his car’s tank filled, and his children clothed. He doesn’t always understand the supply chain and how you and your truck allow him to enjoy the products he uses every day. Maybe he needs a lesson in the importance of the trucking industry and its effect on the economy.
Feel free to show this article to your neighbor the next time you feel misunderstood. You just might change his or her opinion of you, one neighbor at a time.
For more information visit;
www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482
Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO
Note from Dave~~ If you are a women in trucking support those who support you, call WIT today.
#8. You’re not driving a truck until you find something better. For some, being a professional driver is the job of last resort, but for most of you, it’s your career. Sure, there are people who are always look- Want More CTM ~ Visit the CTM ing for something that pays better and Expanded Web Edition @ allows you to have a different lifestyle, www.canadiantruckingmagazine.ca 15
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Blackthorn Safety Solutions Inc. was created with the vision to assist carriers with their ever demanding need to be compliant and to offer solutions tailored for their specific needs. In the fast paced world of transportation, carriers are not only under extreme pressure to meet client demands and generate revenue but are held to very high regulatory standards. Many small to medium sized carriers have challenges becoming compliant let alone staying compliant. Some carriers do not have the resources necessary to achieve what they need to and in turn find themselves facing audits or even worse, sanctions from governing authorities. This is where Blackthorn Safety Solutions can help! Blackthorn Safety Solutions is a business that is scalable to each carrier’s needs and can offer such services as consulting and fleet oversight from a very high level to driver training and compliance monitoring on a daily basis. As stated, these solutions are scalable and individually crafted for each business model. If preparing for a facility audit is needed, Blackthorn has very knowledgeable and experienced staff to assist in getting prepared. If programs and policies are required, we have these solutions available as well. We can also manage your day-today compliance needs too! Do you need your logs managed and maintained? We have a solution for that! We offer driver hiring and due diligence services to assist you in making the right hire from criminal background checks, reference checks, PSP and abstract searches as
well as US DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing solutions. Maybe you need assistance with or an outright outsourced solution for fuel tax filings? Blackthorn has very experienced fuel tax specialists that can relieve this burden, not to mention the ability to monitor and manage your permits and authorities. Collisions and claims are one of the largest issues faced by all carriers in the industry. Blackthorn can help with offering services to assist in managing your losses, recognizing the true costs to your organization and put in place measurables to effectively manage the risks and effectively train your fleet. Effective collision monitoring and management directly translates into lower risk with insurance providers which in turn, can translate into better insurance premiums and lower deductibles. This can be as little as consulting and recommending corrective measures to completely outsourcing the solution and have us manage the process for you! Blackthorn Safety Solutions is serious about safety and we can be a valuable resource for your existing safety program. If safety programs are an area that needs attention we can analyze your current program, identify gaps and assist in closing those gaps or can create a totally customizable solution for you. The choice is yours but whatever solution you choose, Blackthorn will work with you to make it happen! For more information contact Blackthorn Safety Solutions toll free at
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Five years ago the Women In Trucking Association kicked off the first annual “Salute to Women Behind the Wheel.” The goal then, which continues now, was to honor the women who travel the highways as a career. Whether she drives an 18-wheeler or a bus full of children (or tourists), the reason for the Salute is to honor the women who have professional licenses and earn a living while driving. On Saturday, March 29 at 11 am, the celebration will begin in rooms C201-204 (South Wing) at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. Drivers and their families, as well as members of Women In Trucking Association, will have the opportunity to meet with event sponsors, be entertained by Terry Wooley, and enjoy a special birthday cake to celebrate our Salute’s 5th year. The event will also include WIT’s signature chocolate fountain! Attendees can register for the Salute at the WIT booth #40557 in the North Wing Lobby at the show on Thursday or Friday, or outside rooms C201-204 in the South Wing on Saturday.
The Salute to Women Behind This year’s speaker is Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute, who is also the 2013 recipient of the “Influential Woman in Trucking” award sponsored by Navistar. She will be riding to Louisville from Atlanta as a passenger in tractor-trailers driven by our members, Stephanie Klang of Con-way Truckload and Monica Abdul-Rashid of Schneider. She will stop at Nashville TA/Petro along the way and have lunch with her drivers before heading to the Mid-America Trucking Show. In addition to honoring female drivers, Women In Trucking will be announcing its first, “Best Recruiting Ad” contest winner, sponsored by Arrow Truck Sales. The contest resulted in three finalists, Prime Inc, Republic Services, and Walmart, whose ads were chosen as the best by driver consensus. The winner will be announced at the Salute. The celebration will end with a group photo of all female commercial drivers in their red Salute t-shirts compliments of the event sponsors: Gold Level: Walmart Transportation and Truck Bucks,
the Wheel celebrates 5 years! Bronze Level: Arrow Truck Sales, FedEx Freight, Republic Services, Ryder, Trimac, and Volvo Trucks. Copper sponsors are AirtabÂŽ, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., TravelCenters of America/Petro Stopping Centers, LLC, and Waste Management. Nickel Sponsors are Brenny Transportation, Inc and Brenny Specialized, Inc., J.B. Hunt, Landstar, Meadow Lark Companies, Rand McNally, and Transportation Data Source. Women In Trucking was 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 sixteen percent of its members are men who support the mission.
Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Truck NA, Frito-Lay North America , Great Dane Trailers, Hyundai Translead and Walmart. Silver Level Partner is C.H. Robinson. Inc. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. For more information visit http://www.WomenInTrucking.org or call 888-464-9482. Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women In Trucking, Inc. P O Box 400 Plover, WI 544670400 Ellen@WomenInTrucking.org 888-464-9482 920-312-1350 Direct Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | You tube Sign up for our weekly newsletter here.
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Who Loves CTM Readers! Everyone!
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CloudHawk
Accurate, Affordable GPS Tracking
By Dave MacKENZIE,
If your business has vehicles and other assets to manage, you know that having visibility into where they are, utilization, and overall efficient operations is hard to get right. But yet it is a critical aspect of an efficient, profitable business. Developed by Spark Tech Labs, CloudHawk is an innovative and trusted GPS tracking solution for monitoring vehicles, fleets, trailers, cargo and equipment. With the ability to maintain a constant GPS signal on vehicles and assets while well concealed, CloudHawk provides valuable operational information, real-time visibility, and peace of mind. It is accessible anytime, on any browser or any mobile device. CloudHawk trackers are compatible with cellular networks globally. For customers in North America, standard subscription plans include coverage throughout Canada and US without roaming charges.
About Spark Tech Labs;
Spark Tech Labs is Waterloo, Ontario based technology company that got started in 2011 and is expanding thier product CloudHawk. They make a high performance GPS tracking solution that provides the flexibility of adding various sensors for any fleet vehicle or asset, including transportation and logistics based businesses, or construction equipment that is intuitive to use and super-fast to deploy. They help your business maximize productivity, and help increase efficiencies. Spark Tech Labs leadership team is an experienced group of thought leaders in wireless technologies, software development, and antenna design. The organization’s focus is on really listening and understanding the customer’s environment and business goals, and bringing together innovation and a differentiated in-house designed product than brings significant business value. Check out CloudHawk today and protect your investments! www.cloudhawk.com
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FEB CTM Gal Maddy ! Having Fun doing a St. Patrick’s
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More Jokes to make you laugh, share with your friends! See more on the CTM Expanded Web Edition
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Canada is now starting to see more truck drivers and owner operators smiling and feeling better about their businesses after they experience first-hand benefits of the new Xp3 Fuel Enhancer. Xp3 is a non-petroleum based, biodegradable blend of synthetic resins and organic compounds engineered to maximize the full potential of diesel by providing a more complete combustion of the fuel. It improves fuel economy, reduces soot, pollution and toxic emissions, safely and completely disperses water into a burnable fuel, lubricates and cleans injectors, removes sludge and carbon deposits, provides cold weather protection against gelling and waxing, improves pour point, protects against corrosion, stabilizes fuel, provides anti-algae protection, is an effective biocide, extends engine life and reduces maintenance costs including extended oil change intervals, contains no abrasive, toxic or harmful compounds and does not void engine manufacturer’s warranties. By enhancing the fuel’s combustion properties, Xp3 extracts more efficiency and power out of every combustion stroke, a more
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New 10-in-One Xp3 Diesel Fuel complete burn equals more power generated. This means better performance, less unburnt hydrocarbons and toxic emissions, improved DPF regen cycles, reduced DEF consumption and increased fuel economy. Dating back to 1989, Xp3 was created by Xp Lab Inc., in San Diego, CA to treat and enhance bunker fuels used in ocean freighters and marine ships. Today, Xp3 is currently sold in over 27 countries through appointed Master Distributors. In January 2014, Repstar Agencies Inc., a multi-line manufacturer’s rep firm from Ile Des Chenes, MB secured Master Distribution rights to Xp3 for Canada. “Xp3 is a unique and important product for many Canadian businesses operating diesel powered equipment” says Marc Palud, President of Repstar Agencies. “Being able to solve 10+ fuel related problems with a non-toxic, commercial grade concentrated formula is both convenient and profitable for all diesel equipment users in the Canadian economy”. Xp3 is sold through select Truck Stops, Warehouse Distributors and Dealers serving industries and customers operating all types of diesel powered equipment. For more information on Xp3 and for Dealer inquiries, call Marc Palud at 1800-507-4107 or email Marc@RepstarAgencies.com. www.Xp3Canada.com www.XpLab.com video.Xp3Canada.com
Enhancer Now Available in Canada
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Our Celebrity Publisher Editor Dave MacKENZIE with CTM crew Stephan & Marc were on hand Friday March 9th @ the LVMS for all the NASCAR Action! See more pictures on the web with the CTM Expanded Web Edition. @ www.canadiantruckingmagazine.ca
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Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then takes 1st in the Pole race placing him first in line on the Sunday start! Claire Sinclair Playmate of the Year presents the Pole and conducts a Video interview with Dave on the Canadian Trucking Magazine Face Book Page. See what Claire had to say to CTM readers. LIKE our Page.
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Dave our CTM Celebrity Publisher Editor @ the Las Vegas Motor See this Video on the CTM facebook Pa
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Mounta NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Disco after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Se Motor Speedway on March 8, 2014 in Las
ount Tire Ford, celebrates with a burnout eries Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas s Vegas, Nevada.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Test Enhances Forty-eight drivers from A 43-inch by 13-inch radithe NASCAR Sprint Cup Se- ator pan rounded out changes for ries turned laps at Las Vegas 2014. Motor Speedway Thursday to Fresh off his win at further build upon the 2014 in- Phoenix International Raceway termediate-track rules pack- last Sunday, Kevin Harvick was age that was formalized late at the top of the speed charts at last year. the conclusion of today’s test sesServing as the first official sion. The No. 4 Jimmy John’s NASCAR test with the new 2014 rules package in place, today’s Chevrolet logged a total of 42 four-hour session allowed teams laps with a top speed of 190.148 to prepare for Sunday’s Kobalt mph. 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – the series’ first visit to a “We were three or four tenths 1.5-mile track in 2014 – and be- off [at the start of the test] and yond. had to kind of abort on what we Included in the new inter- were doing and go a different mediate track rules package are route,” said Kevin Harvick, various physical changes to the who won last week’s race at car that were determined after Phoenix International Racemuch collaboration between way. NASCAR, the teams and the “The next route was not manufacturers. as good and the third route fiBased in part on two nally wound up being good. I lengthy test sessions at Char- think those are good things lotte Motor Speedway in Octo- that are, for us, important beber and December, NASCAR cause it gives us direction implemented chassis and aero- when we go to other mile and a dynamic adjustments into the half race tracks so we don’t setup specifications to encour- have to do like we did today. age more green-flag passing We can get to what has been and side-by-side racing. working for us and just go Changes to the package straight from there to progress include statically setting the race that package to make it even car ride height, a square leading better.” edge on the splitter, side skirt and rear fascia adjustments and an eight-inch rear spoiler.
Intermediate Track Rules Package “There’s a bit of a NASCAR consists of learning curve,” said Gene three national series (the Stefanyshyn, NASCAR vice NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, president of innovation and NASCAR Nationwide Series, racing development. and NASCAR Camping World “The package we put to- Truck Series), four regional segether is going to be used on all ries, one local grassroots sethe tracks except the super- ries and three international speedways, so at Phoenix we series. began to see a glimpse, but obThe International Motor viously since that’s only a mile Sports Association (IMSA) govtrack, the speeds are a lot erns the TUDOR United Sportslower. Car Championship, the premier They could probably only U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, harvest maybe 30 to 40 percent of the capability of the package, Fla., with offices in eight cities so really this will be the first race across North America, NASCAR where we get to see they can sanctions more than 1,200 races fully exploit the aerodynamic in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. and chassis changes.” Racing action will continue for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Kobalt 400 on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. ET. Live coverage will air on FOX, Performance Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, with additional coverage on NASCAR.com. About NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States.
For more information, visit www.nascar.com and follow NASCAR at www.facebook.com/NASCAR and Twitter: @NASCAR.
Where do you find Dave preparing for Race Day! In his Mustang looking for Donuts! You can retire a Cop but don’t take away his donuts!
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