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80 Page Fergus Edition! Special Reader Prize Draw Announcement! Settlers Creek Band Profile Dawn Truell Border Issues Arise

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Carl Sveinson Editor Canadian Trucking Magazine Giving back, and a Pat on the Back for the MCEO!

The alarm went off at 5:30, I got up, looked outside, and shook my head. I had spent the previous day helping set up the road course for the MTA Truck Driving Championships, and it had rained most of the day. Now on the morning of the event it was raining, and the forecast was calling for a heavy watering today. It looked like it was going to be another ten hour day standing in the rain. As I was getting to get ready to go out that Saturday morning my wife asked how much longer I planned to volunteer for this event. Of course on days like this you start pondering that yourself. Then I remembered why I come back out. I have been in the industry, whether driving truck, twisting wrenches, or driving a desk in a trucking office (no road test for that), and the industry has treated me pretty well over the years. Because of this, I never want to become one of those guys that is willing to suck money out of the industry, but is not willing to give something back to it. People like John White, of Pro-Trucker Magazine, are a shining light in this industry. An honest guy that has put his time in, has experienced success in the industry, and puts back into it. There are people in Canadian Canadian Trucking Trucking Magazine Magazine

this industry that have never put any miles in over the road, never experienced what it is like to spend weeks, and even months away from home in an 8 x 6 cubicle. But they are sure to stand there smiling, and talking about their “time in the industry”. For Pete’s sake, what contribution have you made to the industry? So for this reason I grab my rain gear, hop in the truck, and head to Timmies for a double/double on the way to the track. Volunteering to work for a cause that draws attention to the skills these drivers have spent years honing is a pleasure. We all know that the people are quick to blame a truck driver whenever things go wrong, and certainly remember when they make a mistake. How often do we take the time to appreciate the skills they possess? Here’s an atta boy/girl from me. Some love For The Scale People! The next time you folks are driving through an inspection station, give the folks in there a wave, and a tip of the hat. I say this because when I was standing in line that Saturday morning waiting to register, I noticed about a dozen uniformed fellows gathering in line around me. I

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glanced at the shoulder patches and saw they were Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers. These fellows were spending a Saturday volunteering to help make sure this event went smoothly. These people are one of the areas of the industry that gets less recognition than drivers do. Let’s face it, drivers aren’t keen on them, and carriers don’t certainly don’t send them Christmas cards. When was the last time you heard of a Trucking Association that held “Inspector of the Month” Awards? (Something to ponder, Mr. Dolyniuk?)

Darren Christle, you should be proud of the job your staff did on Saturday. I would like to offer a compliment to the lady who had the monumental task of organizing the event. It was not without glicthes, but nothing serious. Susan Green, with the MTA, and in her first year steering this four headed monster, did a remarkable job. And congratulations to all of the drivers that participated in this year’s event. Whether or not you won was not the point, you came out, and as always, gave everything you had to give.

Seriously, what would the system be like without these people? Sure they enforce the rules, but someone has to! But also consider that they are there to provide guidance in the event you are uncertain of a rule enterpretation. I had the pleasure of spending the day with one of these fellows at my station, and we bantered back and forth – the old driver versus scale guy stuff. I have a news flash for you folks, these guys and gals are actually real people! So thank you Rick Vanderpol for an entertaining day in the rain. (I probably spelt his name incorrectly) The next time I am driving my Suburban past a Manitoba Inspection Station I plan to roll across the scales for a giggle. And no, Rick was not aware that I write for a transport magazine. No doubt he will be trying to recall whether he let any trade secrets slip to the enemy!

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Give the workers a break! This month our CTM center page features a plea to slow down when passing construction workers, emergency vehicles, vehicle breakdowns, and any other person working ont he side of the road. Remember these people are try to get a job done, and don’t need to have their butts shaved off, or worse. Drive Safely folks. See you in Fergus!

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CTM at the Stirling Truck Show!!

Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it figure that the morning of the show greets us with a steady rain. Stirling, Ontario is a quaint little town nestled in the hills North of the 401. It has a certain Mayberry appeal to it, where everyone you meet is happy to meet you. For a couple of Westerners it was like being at home.

of our time wandering the grounds taking in everything there was to see there, with the intention of spreading the news of this big little truck show to the rest of Canada. Our display booth sat mostly abandoned during the day, with magazine racks for the people to grab magazines from. If people wanted to talk to us, we could be found strolling the grounds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just look for Jake and Elwood!

We arrive in Stirling, and are quickly introduced to the good folks running the show. Dave and Ruth Potts provided us with stellar hospitality the whole time. It

may have been raining out, but the people of the Stirling Truck Show would not allow the weather to dampen their spirits. While the corporate support was down from last year, driver and show-truck attendance was very good. We spent most Canadian Trucking Magazine

I think we connected well with the organizers because we had a lot in common. CTM and the Stirling Truck Show were more or less new kids on the block. At the end of the day on Saturday they featured a full course turkey dinner that July 2009

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would have made your momma weep.

In all honesty, if you want an opportunity to see a Truck Show at the grass roots level, you need to attend Stirling next year. We certainly plan to return!

Convoy for a Cure members L-R Joanne Ritchie, RachĂ¨le Champagne, Joann Millen

Then to put the cherry on top they had an array of cheesecakes and other desserts to finish the dinner with. Needless to say Dave and I had to partake in that! We had to or we would have had our CDLs revoked! It is a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to eat a balanced meal, and cake is part of a balanced meal. I had one cake in each hand which balanced perfectly!

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Letters to the Editor talk about this and laugh together. So after that incident, I kept my eyes and ears open, and learned more "language". But then.....

learning the lingo...... Hello there! I haven't had my Class 1 license all that long (It will be 2 years at the end of August), but I have wanted to be a truck driver since I was 6 years old. The opportunity came up that I was able to get one on one training, and I took it. Now here I am two years later driving these big rigs. A DREAM COME TRUE for sure. Well before I got into the truck, I had already knew some of the CB language out here. Not much, mind you, but some. I knew the different type of train set ups, what a "bear" was, a "smokey", the "rocking chair" and "ears on". But once I got into the truck, well, everything changed!!!! We were in the lovely state of Montana, one time, and someone came over the CB saying "Gator on the zipper at mile marker 125". Well, I glanced at my hubby and he didn't look worried at all. Well, I wanted to see this gator, especially since it was in Montana - someplace they should never be. Well, as we were getting closer and closer to mile marker 125, I inched up closer on my seat. I was watching for the gator. Well, needless to say, we passed the mile marker and no gator was seen. I must have said something as my hubby asked what was wrong. I said that I was looking for the gator --- well, he started to laugh so hard that he was crying. He was finally able to stop laughing/crying long enough to say that the gator was a piece of blown tire, and the zipper twas the dotted line the highway. Man did I feel like a fool... We still 10

We were cruising along in Minnesota and we heard over the radio, "Mother bear with cubs at 222". I'm thinking, oh this is going to be cute...little bear cubs. Oh boy was I wrong on that one too (didn't I say that I knew what a bear was? Well, the roots were showing on this girl that day). This turned out to be a speed trap. The mother bear had the radar, and the cubs were chasing and stopping the speeders. The first time I heard the term "four wheelers", I thought to myself that they must be crazy to drive their ATV's on the interstate highways. Once again, the roots were showing!!!! Well, there are a lot of other terms out here but I don't want to bore you with how silly my brain thinks as I am sure you are all laughing and /or crying at this right now and saying..."Man, is she ditzy". The next time you hear, "the bears are having a picnic and you all are invited", it just may be saying that. So please watch yourselves and behave at theDOT check stop. Keep them all shiny side up!!! Lisa Welder Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Lisa, I am glad to hear that my longwinded training classes didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scare you away from trucking! Next time you are in town, stop by and I will give you a TDG refresher. It seems that Otis did a fantastic job of teaching you the ropes. (continued........)

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As for the language barrier, fear not Lisa, there will come a day when Lloyd plants a foot in his mouth, and it will be your turn to belly-laugh at his expense! I am glad you are still trucking, and still having fun doing it. Play safe out there. Dear Carl. Just picked up your magazine, and just wanted to say it is awsome! It has been many years since we talked, and then it was mostly by radio with me sending you on tire changes and dolly calls. (haha) While you were working hard I would let my husband sit in his booster truck and relax! Anyways this little magazine is really something and we read it faithfully as my husband works at the Husky in Headingley, and before that was a driver up and down the highways. Just wanted to let you know this. Take care Always, Ray Johnson Lisa Johnson Editor’s note: Ray and Lisa, it has been a loooong time. When was that, 1986? I have to tell you that since the creation of this magazine I have been reunited with scores of people I haven’t seen in years, sometimes decades! I am glad you folks enjoy the magazine. I will have to come out to the Husky for coffee with Ray. Perhaps we will have to do a “Driver have you seen this person” feature on him. It will give me a chance to tell him I was right about me getting all the lousy tow jobs on those cold winter nights!! Who says dispatchers aren’t biased?!?!?!

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Driver to Driver Dave MacKenzie Director of Client Services Canadian Trucking Magazine The month of June was extremly busy! Not only did I once again have the pleasure to hit the road delivering magazines across Western Canada, but turned East, and covered Ontario as well.

Carl and I had the honour to cover the 29th (cough, cough) birthday party of a

Carl and I were able to take in the Stirling Truck Show while in Ontario. The Stirling &

District Lions Club with Ruth and David Potts at the helm put on a banner show. Ray Wellman known for his D Syl products and the Pit Crew Challenge was a great sponsor. There should be a Pit Crew Challenge in every show. Read more about it on our special Stirling Truck Show coverage. One last point about Ruth and Stirling. Carl and I love Food! Ruth and gang cooked up, and

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beer delivery driver (loud cheer), Tony Oldland, at Keating Channel Pub & Grill located in the Ports of Toronto, just off Cherry Street by of course Keating Channel. If you ever get stuck in downtown Toronto, or have a pick or drop at the port, be sure to stop in. There is plenty of truck parking on the street out front and great food. Shaq, and his family and staff, really make you feel at home. So much so that Carl and I dropped by in the evening and stayed till they moved us out. We all know closing times in Toronto. Read about it more in Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article. Speaking of wait time. . MTO is in the process of making significant improvements to the 402 in both directions including adding two new westbound lanes, adding changeable message signs to alert motorists of traffic issues, adding concrete barriers separating traffic, and improving bridges and interchanges that connect with Highway 402. The work will now all have to be done during the daytime when local, commercial and tourist traffic volumes are at their peak, which according

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to the OTA could cause traffic chaos in the approach to the second busiest commercial border crossing between Canada and the United States. Just what you want to hear right! Cross during the night driver. The Stirling Truck Show was full of great

people, Ally Howatt – singer/songwriter was there signing autographs, and putting on another great show Saturday night. Last month you may have noticed the two page spread for Convoy for a Cure. While at Stirling I was able to spend time with

to be a place to park. It amazes me how many drivers push into Regina late to park knowing the spots are gone by 10 o’clock. Stop a few minutes prior for hassle-free parking. Just a suggestion and an observation, I have slept here a few times.

Shay’z Rockstop Café is the hidden secret of Tompkins SK. Sitting on the South side of #1. How many of us have driven right past without stopping? This is a gem that once you have stopped for a home cooked meal, it will always be on your schedule. New owner manager Shay’z looks after you like family. Loads of parking so even the worst of us can put a rig in here. I recommend you put this on your try list, and let me know how it turned out for you. If I am there, coffee is on me.

Joanne Ritchie and Rachele Champagne. Two great people working for great causes.

Back to western Canada, how many of you have every pulled into the Eastbound Prairie Oasis in Moosejaw SK. Good people, good food, showers, and always seems Canadian Trucking Magazine

Stayed at the Roadking in Calgary again this delivery, so good to spend time there as I always bump into a lot of old friends and the new ones through this magazine. I like the Roadking it is like an old friend, it’s been there a long time, and I know what to expect, plus it has everything you would need. Heading West the next day July 2009

was a treat. First time in a long time I did not check with BC highways, and you bet, a overturned lumber truck in Golden sat me 3 hours on the highway. No cell service, no internet, in a four wheeler, I can turn around, but what if it clears. It happened at noon and took till 6:30 to clear. Thank-you road workers, it could have been much longer. I walked up and down the line and handed out magazines. Once again I have to say seeing the Golden Husky means again clear sailing, only after their home made apple crisp. I had my three youngest kids with me this trip so had to drop into LegenZ for some good milkshakes, burgers, and fries. Hey if you ever have a driver to order, and finish the big one there, take pictures, lots, and send them for me to print. You will get a CTM cap and a box of Tums. I like to mention the Wells Gray Inn on the Hwy 5 as it is a great Stop. The rooms are priced right, the diner is open 24 hours, it’s very driver friendly. If you have a load from the beach going East, and you are paying the fuel, try taking Hwy 5 to Edmonton, then 16. You don’t have the heavy pulls and I have never hit the highway being shut down. Wells grey Inn is a great place, Log book-wise, to stop for the night. Maybe you will see me there, and I will buy coffee. I hope to see a bunch of you at the Fergus Truck show. The CTM gang will be hanging out in booth M9 with 14

our special draw items on display. Over 100 items with be drawn to lucky readers. At CTM we keep hearing over and over again how drivers did not get a copy of our magazine before they were all gone. To accommodate those readers, the collectors, as well as our readers from other countries, we have started a subscription service of our free magazine so you just pay the shipping. This is normally around 20 bucks domestically, more for out of country. However during the Fergus Truck Show we are only collecting 10 bucks for the shipping, and entering the readers name to win a New HERD Defender FLT built to fit their truck which includes shipping of the defender FLT to any major city business location in Canada. That a value worth over $3000 bucks! CTM is so excited to bring this offer to our reading audience. I have written before on how the moose bumpers on my trucks have saved me the big bucks, from poor white tails, to when I got hit in a truck stop. Each time the grill guard has saved me from down time and expense. It is so good the see HERD quality at an affordable price in these economic times. If you want to get in on this just email me at Dave@canadiantruckingmagazine.ca or call 204 997 8876, we will accept Visa or MC. Visit our office in Winnipeg, or catch us at a truck stop. On Sunday, July 26th, at Fergus, the Settler’s Creek Band will be on hand to help draw the prizes. Happy Trails, Dave

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Susan Green Member Services & Training Coordinator Manitoba Trucking Association

2009 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship Deemed a Success In spite of the inches of rain that fell throughout the course of the day, Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional truck drivers showed up at Peterbilt Manitoba on Saturday, June 27, to show their skills and professionalism at the 2009 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship. Thirty-nine competitors and over fifty volunteers withstood the rainy conditions to ensure that the day went off without a hitch. 16

The day began at 6:30 am with registration and wrapped up at 4:00 in the afternoon. Competitors participated in a number of challenging obstacles, including the track, defects, and written test. The evening wrapped up with the 2009 Driver Awards Banquet. Winners from the 2009 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship include: ď&#x201A;§ Step Van: Garth Deschamps (Canadian

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Freightways)  Straight Truck: Gene Wertepny (TST Overland Express)  Single/Single: Brian Hrabarchuk (ConWay Freight Canada)  Single/Tandem: Frank Klassen (Penner International Inc)  Tandem/Tandem: Ed Eagle (Canada Safeway Ltd)  Super B Train: Ken Wiebe (EBD Enterprises) The J.O. Dutton Memorial Award was

morial was Brian Hrabarchuk of Conway Freight Canada, and the night’s Grand Champion was Ed Eagle of Canada Safeway Ltd. Also presented was the 2009 Driver of the Year Award, sponsored by Volvo Canada. This year’s winner, Mr. Dennis Barkman of Penner International Inc, has over 27 years of driving experience. His commitment to safety is shown in his clear driving record, as well as other awards he has received for his millions of accident-free kilometers. According to Jac Doerksen (Driver Relations and O/O Business Development Manager for Penner International Inc), Dennis is, “the type of driver every fleet would like to have on board. He is very productive and on-time, every time.” The organizers of the 2009 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championship would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, and drivers who came out to this year’s event to make it a success. A special thank you goes out to the event’s major sponsors: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Manitoba Public Insurance, Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd, and Beaver Truck Centre.

also presented to Ken Wiebe of EBD Enterprises for his excellent showing at the 2008 National Professional Truck Driving Championship. The First-Time Entrant award winner was Matthias Maassen of Penner International Inc, and the top team honours went to Team TST Overland Express (Howard Thomson, Gene Wertepny, Ron Poirier, and Denis Roberts).

The strong support for this event, not only this year but also in previous years, from so many members of the community is a clear indicator that people see the value in events such as this. As Earl Coleman (president of the Manitoba Trucking Association) stated in his address at the Driver Awards Banquet, “as an industry, we are going to continue to face challenges, but, as an industry, we will work not only to meet those challenges, but to overcome them.”

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On Saturday night in Toronto, Dave and I were in need of a refreshing ice tea, so Dave introduced me to a fabulous establishment called the Keating Channel Pub

As you can see from the images it is has a waterfront patio, which features a fantastic

and Grill. This establishment is popular with the local drivers, as it in the Port of Toronto, and is easily accessed.

view of downtown Toronto.

Shaq, the owner of the Keating, serves only angus beef so as to ensure the highest quality, and believe me, the steak is delicious! Shaqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to detail, and the wonderful serving staff he employs ensures that your experience is superb. While sitting with us for a bit, his eyes were darting around the room to make certain that no customer went unattended. Take it from us, you will never experience poor service at the Keating. While enjoying a few ice teas, we discovered a birthday party taking place. We dis-

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covered that a local driver, that also happened to be a musician, had arranged for a bunch of his friends to gather at the Keating to jam and celebrate his birthday. It was a wonderful gathering of different musical styles that changed throughout the night. Being a bass guitarist myself, I

thoroughly enjoyed it. As a result, when I gathered the folks up for the pictures I had to ensure the bass player got some love and was brought to the front where he be-

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longed! Us bass players have toiled in the darkness of the primadonna lead guitarists for too long! Bass players rise up, in the name of John Entwistle we take this stage!

If you have the opportunity to make it down to the Keating for dinner, make sure you tell Shaq and the family that Carl and Dave sent you. Or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, just go down and enjoy a great steak in a great pub. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret it.

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Fergus Performer Spotlight Settlers Creek Autograph session at CTM Booth July 26, 2009 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Performing On Stage at 2:00 p.m. One show you do not want to miss this summer is that of Settlers Creek Band. They will be performing Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Fergus Truck Show at 2 p.m. and will be the opening act for Canadian Country Star George Canyon.

This high-energy band has entertained thousands of audiences since their forming in 2000. Along with headlining large fundraising dances throughout Ontario, they have also shared the stage with many of today’s top Canadian talent including The Roadhammers, The Wilkinson’s, Julian Austin, and George Fox. In 2004 after only four years together, they were awarded second prize in the Canada-wide Country 95.3 Battle of the Bands competition. These five guys have worked hard to gain the reputation of a first class band and they’re only getting started.

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Currently, they are writing for their debut album which is scheduled to be released next spring. “After nine years of playing shows with the same guys night after night, you’re bound to come up with something to write about.” Says Luke

Trucking Event in North America and having the chance to open for multiple Juno and CCMA award winning artist George Canyon is a great opportunity for any group. “It’s a great show and greatgig.” Says Luke. “We’re going to put on the best show we can. The same as we would at a dance, a bar or any other show for that matter. We have to have fun!” You will be hearing much more about Settlers Creek Band in the future. Do not miss their 2 p.m. performance at the Fer-

Rogerson lead singer for the group. When asked why it has taken them so long to record an album Luke states, “We didn’t have anything to say! Now we feel we’re at a point where we do. We didn’t want to be another band that gets together, makes a record and then tries to go out and get gigs and sell copies and then vanishes. We gus Truck Show on Sunday, July 26, 2009. They will also be stopping by the Canadian Trucking Magazine booth between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon for a meet and greet. For more information please visit www.settlerscreekband.com, or join the Settlers Creek Band Facebook group. focused on building our chops, building our show and becoming a band. We were all really young players when we started and we needed to grow and figure out who we are as artists. It’s always an ongoing process but it took us nine years to get to the point where we can say, Okay, let’s do this.” Being part of the Leading Family Entertainment & Canadian Trucking Magazine

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Down The Road By Drew Thornson The shape of things? Hi folks, I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather finally! It seems lately that most everyone is talking about the economy! Now I’ve been through a few recessions in the past, as we all have. I sure didn’t think that this one could have lasted as long, and gone so low as it has. In the trucking industry, we’ve watched as the volume of freight dropped. I see so many trucks “up against the fence”, and look at how the rates have been hit too! Scary stuff to say the least! There’s no problem finding a good parking spot at your favorite truck stops these days! We’ve watched as some of the major fleets have reduced in size, and some even closed the doors. And the stories of Owner Ops that have sold or lost their equipment to Canadian Trucking Magazine

Now we all know that things will eventually turn around and get better. The big question is when? Most of the folks I’ve been talking to lately seem to think that we are looking at another 6 months to a year before we all see our economy getting back to normal. I’m starting to think that they might not be far off the mark. In the last few months, I’ve been seeing more miles, and a better “bottom line” each statement. Still not as much as I’d like to see, bet a darn sight better than this time last year! I’m starting to think it might even be a good time to upgrade some equipment! Right now, pricing is still really good, and interest rates are very competitive! Now those of you that know me, also know that I’m a Volvo guy, since I bought my first WIA back in 97’. The folks over at Beaver Volvo here in Winnipeg have always taken very good care of me! From all the guys in sales, (and I’ve known John Oades since my sand box days!), to Howie, and all his guys in the service department and on the shop floor, and even the guys in the parts department, that have always gone out of their way to answer all my questions! And when you see the owner Barry, expect him to say July 2009

hello, and greet you with a smile and a handshake! All in all a great bunch of folks, with some great products! A little something different! A little while ago, a bunch of us at CTM got together to get set up for the Stirling, and Fergus truck shows. Now everyone knows that, little brother Dave and I are close to the same vintage. Younger brother Carl on the other hand, well lets just say that he’s younger, and still learning some of the ropes. What started this conversation was a gab about truck stops. Specificly the one in Carl’s Corner, Texas. (Seems the poor fellow has never stopped in at most of the “old school” truck stops!) Now this is a common thing with novice drivers, as they usually only stop at those big name places.

Editor’s note: And you knew there would be one. I am glad that you and Dave finally recognize that I am waaaaay younger than you silverbacks. I am proud to say that nobody has ever mentioned my name in the same sentence as “vintage”. As for learning the ropes, I must confess that I guilty of having never graced the inside of Carl’s Corner, (I am egocentric enough to want to be there) nor have I had the misfortune to visit Boystown, and I have also never had to pull a tree out of the front of my trailer........Dave! By the way, can I borrow that chainsaw this weekend? I have some trees to trim, but I don’t have truck to do it with. Now to Drew, one word.... DITCH! (grin) There’s an experience I haven’t had either. So yea, I have missed out on some of the finer(?) things on the highway, but I don’t think I am too deeply scarred over it. See you in Fergus!

So, seeing as Dave is writing about some of the great Canadian truck stops that we both know, like Gloria’s in Chilliwack, I’m going to start introducing our readers to some of the great stops in the US! I hope that everyone will enjoy reading about these great stops in the next issues! Until then, keep it safe out there! 26

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quotablesâ&#x20AC;? Marriage is an attempt to solve problems together which you didn't even have when you were on your own. - Eddie Cantor People are still willing to do an honest day's work. The trouble is they want a week's pay for it. - Joey Adams I've always wanted to go to Switzerland to see what the army does with those wee red knives. - Billy Connolly When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty. - Norm Crosby I've been on a diet for two weeks and all I've lost is two weeks. - Totie Fields Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill. - Johnny Carson All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner. - Red Skelton Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas. - Paula Poundstone

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Dr. Hook Towing Services is “Proud” to announce Canada’s First 5- Axle 75 Ton “Rotator” Tow Truck. If you have the misfortune to have a breakdown or worse, a collision on Manitoba’s highways, there is a behemoth waiting to rescue you. Dr. Hook Towing Services has introduced a goliath of a truck that features two steer axles, and three (yes, that’s right, it’s a tri-dem!) rear axles. Due to the trucking industry employing longer vehicle combinations and greater overall weights, when the vehicles have an incident the highway closure times are great due to the limitations of normal heavy duty tow trucks. Dr. Hook’s new “Rotator” truck has the ability to park parallel to the ditch, deploy its outriggers, rotate its massive recovery boom over the side, and reach up to 40 feet away. This enables the truck to do its work without blocking the entire highway like conventional tow trucks. The truck then fastens up to five winch lines to the casualty, resulting in an astonishing 400,000 pounds of winching power. Once fastened securely, the casualty vehicle can then be up-righted, and/or winched to the roadway. All the while traffic is allowed to flow freely, but at a reduced speed – one must remember that there are workers present during the recovery process. When using normal heavy duty tow trucks to perform this recovery process, multiple tow trucks are often required to stabilize the casualty vehicle, which results in traffic blockage. It is easy to see how this unit will benefit the transport industry, law enforcement, and the general motoring public. Nothing irritates a driver more than a lengthy highway closure!

Cool Stuff ! (Spec Sheets) Truck: Engine: Cummins ISX 550 Hp. Trans: Fuller 18 Speed Front Axles: 40,000 lbs Twin Dana Spicer 20,000 lb. Rear Axles: 69,000 lbs Tri Dana Spicer 23,000 lb. Full Locking Diffs: 6- way lock up, Alcola Aluminum Rims Length: 12.5 Meters (41 feet) Weight: 75,200 lbs. ON Board Weigh Scales Ali – Arc Custom “Moose” Bumper Twin 90 Gallon Fuel Tanks Canadian Trucking Magazine

Wrecker: Century 1075S 360 Degree Rotation Main Winches: 60,000 lbs x 2 Auxiliary Winches: 20,000 lbs x 2 Deck Winches: 50,000 lb x 1 Led Lighting, Led Strobe Emergency Lighting, Radio Proportional Wrecker Controls. Boom lift Capacity’s: Retracted 150,000 lbs @ 30 degrees Extended 36,000 lbs @ 30 degrees Max Hook Height 40 .5 feet Reach Past Tail Board 25 feet July 2009

garding Cross Border Activities, C-TPAT, PIP, FAST, CSA, Bonded Carrier, etc. please don’t hesitate to contact our office. c ro s s b o r d e r s e r v i c e s @ c o g e c o. n e t www.crossborderservices.org 905-9739136.

Dawn Truell President Cross Border Services C-TPAT and Border Issues It has come to my attention that the requirements of C-TPAT have changed and may affect your company. All that I can tell you at this point is to please call our office to further discuss this siiue, and to gain knowledge as to who can comply with the new regulations as set forth by C-TPAT, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Our Canadian PIP (Partners In Protection), Canada Border Services Agency also has revised their system of approvals and certifications, however they are not turning any of us away. The FAST program on both sides of the border has also been revisited and changes have been made there as well. If you have any questions pertaining to any issues re30

Cornwall, Ontario, June 01, 2009 – As a result of a risk to the health and safety of the travelling public and Canada Border Services Agency employees, CBSA closed the Cornwall (Ontario) Port of Entry Office, located on Cornwall Island, as of 11:45 p.m., May 31.Travellers are urged to use either the Prescott, ON/Ogdensburg, NY port of entry or the Dundee, Quebec/Fort Covington, NY port of entry to enter Canada from the United States. CBSA’s Arming Initiative: Government of Canada has equipped Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers with firearms. In total 4,800 CBSA officers at all land and marine ports of entry, as well as officers who perform enforcement functions within Canada, will carry a firearm in the line of duty. There are currently 917 armed officers that have been trained and deployed throughout the country. Providing CBSA officers with duty firearms enhances border security and helps protect our communities. It improves their effectiveness at the border by enabling them to have a broader range of options when responding to dangerous sit-

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uations, and to pursue enforcement activities to a greater extent. Trained border services officers will begin carrying their duty firearm on June 1, 2009, at the Port of Cornwall. H1N1 virus: What to expect at the border. Border services officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work closely with quarantine officers, who are employed by the PHAC. Border services officers refer anyone showing symptoms of illness to a quarantine officer. The CBSA is distributing health alert notices to travelers arriving at land border ports of entry and airports. These notices provide information about the H1N1 virus (Human Swine

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Influenza) and explain what to do if you are experiencing or develop symptoms. Speech From The Throne, 26 January 2009, Ottawa, Ontario - In these uncertain times, when the world is threatened by a struggling economy, it is imperative that we work together, that we stand beside one another and that we strive for greater solidarity. Canadians face a difficult yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2022;perhaps several difficult years. In the face of such uncertainty, our Government has developed a clear and focused plan. Our Government will spend what is necessary to stimulate the economy, and invest what is necessary to protect our future prosperity.

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Spankie Code Man’s version of a speed limiter

Deuce Official pooch of the Truck Driving championships!

Jasmine Is the keeper of the Chilliwack Esso

Peanutt Don’t let Peanutt’s size fool you. She keeps laurie MacPhee safe at night

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1st Annual Alberta Convoy For A Cure

The 1st Annual Alberta Convoy For A Cure is being held on October 3, 2009! What is Convoy For A Cure? It is an ALL FEMALE DRIVER truck convoy to raise money for breast cancer research. All proceeds will go to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Did you know that in Canada, in 2009, an estimated 22,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 5,400 will die from it. An estimated 180 MEN will be diagnosed, and 50 will die. On average 437 women will be diagnosed per week, and 104 will die EVERY DAY! Thats 1 in 9 women that will develop it, and 1 in 28 that will die from it. Think of how many women (and men) you know, and do the math. Convoy For A Cure is a great way to raise money for the cause, and a great way to celebrate ladies in the trucking industry. The convoy will start at the Husky Truck Stop in Acheson, AB travel through Edmonton on the Anthony Henday, and finish up at the Roadking Travel Centre in Sherwood Park, AB. This will take us over a 65 km route. There will be prizes, live entertainment, guest speakers, food and more! There will be lots of media attention too due to 34

the unique nature of the convoy. Last year, the 1st ever convoy for a cure, held on Ontario, raised $15,000!! This year the convoy is being held here in Alberta, again in Ontario and in Texas! It is catching on fast and looks to become a huge event in the near future. This is the only all female driver convoy in the world. Guys don't think you can't participate. If you want to join in the convoy, all you have to do is find a lady driver to go with, and accompany her as a 'swamper'. Or you can just come out to the truck stop, and show your support. There will still be lots for you to do there. The people participating will get to have a great day of fun, and the satisfaction of knowing they used their professional driving abilities for a great cause. It will also help improve our tarnished image with the public. Sponsors will get lots of advertising, and recognition, as well know they helped the cause. To get more information on Convoy For A Cure go to http://albertaconvoyforacure.ca or email convoyforacure-ab@live.ca or you can find us on Facebook. Our wish list: LADY DRIVERS!!! -Sponsors -Donated items to be used as prizes -A live band Volunteers -Promotors

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RachĂ¨le Champagne, Founder of "Convoy For A Cure" Provides Details for Upcoming Convoy For A cure Events! This is , Founder of "Convoy For A Cure" (CFAC) The only ALL female Truck Convoy in the world :o) I thought I'd send you all the info for this year's event, it would be very generous of you to publish something to help us promote ;o) thanx in advance, here's all the info: As you know last year was the 1st ever ALL female Truck Convoy in the world! I had the idea last july and three months later (October 18th 2008) 29 female truck drivers were rolling down the 401 in Ontario, with $10,000 in sponsorships and close to $15,000 raised for the "Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation" (C.B.C.F), the event was a huge success!! It was such a success that not only is there going to be a 2nd annual "Convoy For A Cure" in 2009 but there is also 3 other convoy's including one in the U.S.A, yes!!! my dream of seing "CFAC" go international 36

has already come true and all this in under a year... There will be a CFAC in Edmonton AB (Oct. 3rd), Moncton NB (Oct.17), Dallas TX (Oct 24th) and of course Cardinal ON (Oct 3rd) As you might of noticed they are all in October because October is "Breast Cancer awareness month" The Cardinal ON convoy will be the same schedule as last year....we meet at 8am at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Cornwall ON (Hwy 401 exit 792), complementary breakfast for all the female drivers, then we wash and decorate our trucks...followed by a photoshoot and then we leave at 12 noon sharp! to arrive at the 730 Cardinal Truck Stop in Cardinal ON ((Hwy 401 exit 730) at approx 1 pm. By popular demand, we will have the same guest speaker as last year "Anna Capobianco Skipworth" or as

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we call her "Anna Banana" Anna had a double masectomy AND also had her ovaries removed after having ovarian cancer, she tells her very moving story with a touch of humour that leaves the crowed crying and laughing at once...this year along with Anna, Elaine Scarborough, my very own Aunt / Godmother will also be a guest speaker, to tell her stoty, Elaine had a lumpectomy approx. 10 years ago... Again we will have a Huge BBQ (All proceeds go the the C.B.C.F) followed by prizes and contests and games for the kids...it's a family day of fun :o)

<http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=65N8BWM6PVA> http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?gl=Au&hl=en-GB&v=0ul5S S H G v E <http://www.youtube.com/w atch?g l=Au&amp;hl=enGB&amp;v=0ul5-SSHGvE> http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=jbBW9o4Kh1E <http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=jbBW9o4Kh1E> I can be reached at 819-213-2552 at all times if you need any more info... Thanx for you time :o)

You can visit my web site at w w w. c o n v o y f o r a c u r e . c a <http://www.convoyforacure.ca/> for more info...you can also click on the flags for the other convoy's and you will see all the info you need about their convoy's including a picture of the Organisers and there's a link to their website (except NB)

Sincerely yours... RachĂ¨le Champagne "Cocotte" Founder / Organiser Convoyforacure.com

What people can do to help: Well, we always need sponsorships, donations, volunteers and of course spread the word!!! Here's 3 links to "youtube" video's of the convoy, really worth the watch :O) Enjoy :o) http://www.youtube.com/wat c h ? v = 6 5 N 8 B W M 6 P VA Canadian Trucking Magazine

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Budweiser Dodge, performs a burnout after winning his first road course race -- Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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loop Data Tabs Stewart As The Driver To Beat As the Race to the Chase begins, two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart (No. 14 Old Spice Chevrolet) leads the series standings heading into Sunday’s LENOX Industrial Tools 301. If statistics hold firm, he may occupy that position when the Race to the Chase ends at Richmond. That’s according to NASCAR Loop Data from 2005 through the current season at the 10 tracks featured in the Race to the Chase. Per that Loop Data, Stewart owns the top Driver Rating (106.1). He also claims the top Average Running Position (10.545) and the secondbest Average Finish (12.5) behind Jeff Gordon’s (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) 12.2. Stewart (75.3) again trails only Gordon (76.5) in Percentage of Laps in the Top 15. Gordon, the four-time series champion, is right there statistically with Stewart. Second in the standings (he trails Stewart by 84 points), Gordon leads all of the current top 15 drivers with 35 wins, 114 top fives and 164 top 10s in 266 career starts in the 10 tracks that make up the Race to the Chase. He also has the top average start (9.7), the highest percentage of laps led (12.2) and a top average of 136.3 points scored. Stewart ranks second in average number of points scored (134.8) in events at the 10 tracks included in the Race to the Chase. Reigning and three-time series champion Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s/KOBALT Chevrolet) has the third-highest driver rating at Race to the Chase venues — 130.8. 44

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Joey logano, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota and a New England native from Middletown, Conn., celebrates with a local delicacy, a lobster, on Sunday after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series lENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in loudon, N.H. (Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR) Canadian Trucking Magazine

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‘Race To the Chase’ Rolls Into 2nd Week, At Daytona One week down, nine more to go in the “Race to the Chase” which serves as the prelude to NASCAR’s “playoffs” – the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.” The top 12 is thus the main focus as the schedule rolls on, with the start of the Chase, set for Sept. 20 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Race to the Chase features some of the most historic tracks in all of racing: Indianapolis, Watkins Glen, Bristol – and this week, Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR’s premier facility in terms of both history and prestige. Restrictor-plate racing throws a wild card into the deck that’s sure to be stacked with excitement for Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola. Tony Stewart (No. 14 Burger King Chevrolet) is the series points leader – and a two-time winner of Daytona’s summer race. Stewart leads Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) by 69 points but an even more intense battle rages further down in the top 12. From eighth place to 14th, the separation is only 71 points. From 10th to 14th, the gap is merely 17 points. “The heat is really on in that range,” said 11th-place Mark Martin (No. 5 Kellogg’s/CARQUEST Chevrolet). In the middle of that maelstrom is none other than Juan Pablo Montoya (No. 42 Target Chevrolet), holding down the tenuous 12th-place position for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, somewhat surprisingly. Montoya, the 2000 Indianapolis 500 champion and former Formula One star, is in his third NASCAR season and appears to be acclimating. This is the first year of a merger between the former Chip Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates organization and Dale Earnhardt Inc. “When I came here my expectations were not that high,” Montoya said. “I think the ability is there [now] and the momentum is there ... we’ve just got to keep the ball rolling.” Canadian Trucking Magazine

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Proof positive!! Bluelake Enterprises introduces Power D-Syl designed for Superior Performance “Power D-Syl” introduced by Bluelake Enterprises is designed for superior performance and to overcome the deficiencies in ULSD. Research shows that Power D-Syl bridges the gap in the varying diesel fuel quality by increasing the properties of diesel fuel such as increasing combustion efficiency, excellent low temperature performance, optimized cetane levels and adding significant lubricity. In essence, consumers have a premium diesel fuel when Power D-Syl is added to standard diesel fuel. Issues with incomplete combustion occur when fuel fails to burn completely. Three things can happen: power decreases, emissions increase because of unburned fuel exits through the tailpipe, and fuel economy decreases. In other words, performance suffers and costs more money. Canadian Trucking Magazine

THE Power D-Syl Solution Power D-Syl is formulated to cover ALL issues with engines such as extreme cold start up, extra lubricity and optimized cetane levels. Superior” clean-up performance” makes up the optimized combination so your engine and fuel will operate at maximum performance. All this at one simple treatment rate with very competitive pricing. Diesel injector additives are common and have been for a number of years. Using Power D-Syl at the recommended dosage in the fuel can control or even remove these deposits, restore optimum combustion efficiency and associated performance as well as reduce emissions. By using Power D-Syl your engine will have excellent cold start performance, added lubricity, optimum cetane levels, significant combustion efficiency, and can clean up the fuel systems so your engine will perform as good as new. Canadian companies have found that their engines July 2009

have more power and run quieter, emissions are reduced and many are realizing improved fuel economy! Power D-Syl is very cost competitive and by far the best value in market today! The real answer is Power D-Syl does what it says. You will not question Power D-Syl after you use it! Wilburn Archer Trucking, a leading fleet now chooses to use Power D-Syl as a bulk treatment since their trucks have never had more power and as a fleet of 60 International trucks, have increased their fuel economy by over 0.5 miles per gallon says Bobby Archer. Similar results have been found by Sylvite Transport, Upper Canada Minerals, Hutchinson Fuels, Woods Farms and many other trucking, construction and diesel owners! Bluelake Enterprises Inc. offers a variety of other products. An emerging problem is corrosion and sludge formation in fuel tanks. This is what many call premature corrosion issues and more sludge is a significant concern for many today. Bluelake Enterprises Inc. also offers unsurpassed fuel tank corrosion protection and sludge removal with a product called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fuel Rightâ&#x20AC;?. With quarterly treatments you can stop corrosion in its tracks and slowly eliminate sludge. Fuel Right has proven to be very effective in Home Heating fuel tanks, Marine fuel tanks and of course commercial fuels tanks across North America. Bluelake Enterprises Inc. is pleased to offers these world-class products as viable and economical solutions. For more information contact Ray Wellman at 1-613395-3516 or send an email to: Rwellm2007@sympatico.ca or Sylvite Fuel & Lubes, 519-485-6006 att: Tim Rodger. 50

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blind eye. Regardless of how you justify it – as waste, spillage, shrinkage or a perk – it is still theft. Fuel theft costs companies hundreds of thousands of dollars. In a recent issue of Truck News Magazine, one company reported tens of thousands of litres in diesel fuel stolen over only a few weeks. The thieves had carefully planned their robberies, with electric pumps, a generator and large plastic fuel tanks. They drove off with thousands of litres of fuel three separate times – their haul val-

Jack lee President/CEO 4Refuel Inc. Is Fuel Theft OK?

ued at $18,000, $27,000 and $50,000! Imagine the impact on the businesses affected. Whether it’s your staff casually helping

Do you accept theft in your company? This may seem like a silly question, but let me explain. Let’s look at a small construction company for example.

Over the years the

business has grown from a friendly partnership to a thriving enterprise managing millions of dollars in annual projects. At first it was no big deal for the boys to help them-

themselves to your fuel or organized thieves stealing fuel to re-sell it – it’s a problem. But it’s not beyond your control. The first situation is more common than you may want to admit. Sure, some fuel goes missing but it’s not huge so you write it off. But when it’s stolen in bulk, the police are notified and you beef up security. But is one sit-

selves to some materials or even fuel. The

uation really any different from the other? In

occasional fill up on the company was viewed

most cases, they add up to the same over

as an employee perk and part of the cost of

time. Look at it this way: every dollar spent

doing business. As business grew and more

on fuel should provide a return on invest-

staff were added new policies took over. It

ment. You can actually calculate that return

was no longer acceptable for fuel to be taken

if you track your fuel consumption. But con-

by employees, but guess what? It hasn’t

sider that every litre of fuel that disappears

stopped. Old habits die hard, entitlement

due to theft has to be replaced - effectively

lives on and it’s always been easier to turn a

doubling your cost and halving your return.

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4Refuel Ltd has the answer to Fuel Theft.

your people, and your fuel better. Fuel theft is history. It is not impossible to cut refuelling

Track your fuel accurately and theft will dis-

expenses by 15% or more.

appear. Total Fuel Management is a concept that can

Do you use your own fuel storage tanks?

help you to eliminate theft, increase account-

Total Fuel Management takes fuel tank mon-

ability and minimize other risks associated

itoring to the next level. Remote tank moni-

with refuelling. Its greatest benefit is helping

toring and prevention devices are attached

you to measure the return on your fuel in-

which advise managers when a theft occurs.

vestment.

Here is how it works.

Fuel Tanks are

equipped with digital software that is actiTFM gives you the tools to control fuel costs

vated each time the tank is open. An alert

while helping you measure and manage prof-

text message or email can be set up to let you

itability from one project to the next. Fuel

know when each refuelling happens. In ad-

theft effects your bottom line. It is part of

dition each fuel tank can have an alarm and

your total cost of refuelling just like the cost

warning beacon attached which activates if

of labour, the time spent refuelling, insurance

there are any after-hours or unauthorized fill-

etc. Because refuelling is done by certified

ups. Both systems have proven to eliminate

professionals wheel to wheel, your employees

fuel theft.

are no longer part of the refuelling process. When your vehicles and equipment are refu-

Remote tank monitoring also has other ben-

elled by an independent company you know

efits. Each fill up measures to the exact

when and exactly how much fuel went into

amount along with a date and time stamp.

each tank. In fact positive identification soft-

Positive identification of equipment and ve-

ware can tell you which vehicle, tank, or

hicles work in tandem to give you exact re-

piece of equipment was filled. You can meas-

fuelling information by piece of equipment

ure and manage each drop of fuel, so you are

so you can gauge efficiency and productivity.

guaranteed that there will be no unautho-

Data capture software at point of refuelling

rized fill ups.

streamlines your accounting too with instant accurate data for simple reconciliation. For

A complete TFM system includes proven

multi-location users all this information can

software that allows you to set operating

be delivered to one office via email for im-

thresholds for each machine and you quickly

mediate reporting.

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measure each refuelling you will continue to

Jack Lee is CEO of 4Refuel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the largest on-

pay for losses every month. For many com-

site fuel management company in Canada

panies, fuel is the second largest cost next to

and a global leader in technology designed

labour, so you must pay attention to even the

to help businesses reduce their fuel expenses.

slightest fuel theft. With new more stringent

Got a question about fuel? Ask the fuel ex-

fuel management policies you will send a

pert by emailing Jack at AskTheFuelEx-

message that theft, of any kind, is not accept-

pert@4Refuel.com

able. 4Refuel Ltd, is the leader in fuel Management.

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Mission: Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women in trucking. The organization is an active group that finds opportunities to promote the accomplishments of women in the industry. This organization has been created for you, both men and women, who are either involved in the industry, or have a career interest in being a part of one of the largest networks of professionals in North America. Nearly one out of fourteen workers are already employed in jobs that support the transportation industry, but the need for drivers and other trucking professionals continues to increase. You can become a member of Women in Trucking by completing the application. Your support of this non-profit organization will help us provide the needed resources to encourage women to become employed in the trucking industry. Additionally, your dues will help us to motivate the transportation industry to look closely at any obstacles that might prevent women (and men) from considering a career in trucking. Our goal is to provide a greater understanding of some of the special challenges women face on the road. From restroom parity at loading docks, to ergonomically designed cabs in the trucks, women often find themselves faced with obstacles that might not be obvious to those who found them acceptable in the past. Thank you for your interest in Women In Trucking. We look forward to serving you and supporting your career in the transportation industry. Ellen Voie President/CEO Women In Trucking PO Box 400 Plover, WI 54467-0400 1-888-GO4-WITA (1.888.464.9482)

Kelly Anderson President Impact Transportation Solutions

Gentleman Start your Engines – Recruiting and Retention are Gearing up I’ve asked several carriers how business is going and the standard answer I’m getting from non-flatbed carriers is, “We’ll have a couple of good weeks and we think ‘here it goes’ and then the third week is dead.” They go on to say they are receiving increased requests for rate quotes. However, substantial downward pressure remains on freight rates. Flatbed freight remains nearly non-existent and they don’t expect any major increase in freight volumes until 2010. A couple of people have told me they are still skeptical about the turnaround and they believe things are getting better when we have three good weeks in a row. My answer to them is: think back two months ago when you didn’t have two good weeks in a row. I believe the economy is bouncing on the bottom as evidenced by the good weeks we’re having followed by bad weeks. This is a start to steady improvement. I just received the Weekly Economic Recap from the ATA. Bob Costello, ATA Chief Economist, reports that durable goods are up and the Fed held the rates steady. Capital Goods orders increased at their fastest rate since September of 2004. The Manufactured Durable Good orders increased 1.8% in May, which matched April’s gain, which is the third gain in the last four months. Wachovia and Global Insight analysts both predict an economic turnaround by late Canadian Trucking Magazine

summer or at the latest the fourth quarter of this year. Given the conservative nature of the Wachovia Analysts, this gives me quite a bit of hope. Several carriers have reported to me that driver turnover is starting to ease back up. Furthermore, although they continue to get a large number of applications, the quality has gone from very good to about 50/50 good vs. bad. Dale Reagan, Vice President at Tenstreet (in my opinion - the absolute best driver application software system in the industry), monitors the number of consumer reports being ordered as an indicator of carrier hiring activity. Dale told me last week that he has seen a substantial increase in the number of reports being ordered. I see three reasons for the increase in ordered reports: Increased Turnover; Fleet’s growing their fleets; and as Chris Anderson, Vice President of MCT, told me, they were ordering more consumer reports because they had to process more applications to find the drivers he wanted to contract due to reduced driver applicant quality. Jay Wommack, President of Vertical Alliance Group (BubbaJunk.com, Truckertrucker.com, and 1099trucker.com) and Brian Thomforde, President of TruckDriver.com have both had multiple unsolicited carriers’ call requesting internet July 2009

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to get back to aggressively recruiting again.

Ken Schaffer of PocketCard Networks has also received several calls from carriers wanting to start their advertising in preparation for later this year.

With regard to the last point, I believe recruiters have become complacent as they’ve had an over-abundance of high quality drivers calling and asking for a job. Moreover, you didn’t have to process the application quickly because the driver wasn’t going anywhere. One Vice President told me he had over 100 of the highest quality drivers he’s ever seen on a waiting list. I believe that list will evaporate once carriers start hiring.

Scott Shaver of Recruiting Edge, USA, which provides 3rd party recruiting services, has received calls from 3 carriers asking him to start recruiting for their companies. Based on the conversations above and the economic reports I am very optimistic the economy is starting to improve and will continue to improve. With it we will see a significant spike in turnover as drivers search for greener pastures and carriers start filling idled equipment. We are facing several challenges. First is the decision of when to start our advertising campaigns. Second is communicating with our driver fleets to impress on them that they are in the greenest pastures to control your turnover. Finally, to motivate our recruiters

I believe we are about to enter the toughest recruiting environment we’ve ever seen due to an incredible driver shortage caused by drivers that have left the industry, drivers leaving due to their age, and CSA 2010. The carriers with the drivers will win. To get the drivers they will have to get their recruiters fired up again to compete in this ever changing industry. Kelly Anderson, President – International Society Recruiting and Retention Professionals

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It’s eight thirty on a Saturday night and your driver blows a tire in Blind River, Ontario. (a.k.a. the middle of nowhere). Your trailer is loaded, and you have no time to waste if the load is going to make it to Calgary, Alberta, on time. If you miss your appointment, there’s an $800.00 penalty. Are you panicking yet? Are you thinking about all the money this breakdown is going to cost your company? Your driver and customer are just going to have to wait. It’s not like you have someone to call for help, right? Wrong!! Not anymore. There is someone to call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all your breakdowns across Canada and the U.S. Their name is Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc. (E.R.S.Canada) and over the last two and a half years, E.R.S.Canada has been building a nationwide fully bilingual Emergency Roadside Assistance company that caters to the trucking industry. E.R.S.Canada’s concept is simple. Customers make one call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to a toll free number, 1-877-377-2262, and E.R.S.Canada does all the rest. Their network includes mobile truck/trailer repair companies, tire repair/replacement companies, towing companies, and reefer/heater repair companies. They also handle out of fuel calls, lock-outs and boosts. As there are no membership fees to become an E.R.S.Canada customer, you only pay a small coordination fee when you need them and they do not mark up the service provider’s invoice. The advantages of using the services provided by E.R.S.Canada are numerous. The least of which is reduced equipment downtime. On average, E.R.S.Canada gets a service provider to the breakdown scene in one hour. The reason they are able to do this is because they draw from Dawn’s vast network of over 8000 service providers. Another area where companies save money is through reduced administrative downtime. When a breakdown occurs, someone has to drop what they are doing and begin the process of finding a service provider. If you do not have a vendor that you use in the area of the breakdown, it can literally take you hours to find an available service provider. Why not get back to what you do best and let E.R.S.Canada do all the work for you. Customers also save money by controlling their overall service call costs. By obtaining the rates from all of their vendors, excessive charges are virtually eliminated by E.R.S.Canada. Imagine never having to give your credit card number again to a stranger in the middle of the night only to be taken advantage of in a time of need. If a service call should be $200.00, it is $200.00, not $500.00. All service provider invoices are also audited to ensure accuracy. Quite simply, E.R.S.Canada would like to become a part of your ‘emergency road service solutions team’. Their mission statement says it all, “To provide the fastest, most cost effective emergency road services in order to reduce our customer’s equipment downtime and administrative downtime”. Canadian Trucking Magazine

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Permits, Road Conditions, and Weather Resources BC Road Conditions BC Permits

1-800-550-4997 1-800-559-9688

Alberta Road Conditions Alberta Permits

http://www.drivebc.ca/

http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/611.htm 1-800-662-7138

Saskatchewan Road Conditions http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions/ Saskatchewan Permits 1-800-667-7575 Manitoba Road Conditions http://tgs.gov.mb.ca/roadinfo/Default.aspx?AreaID=100&ln=en-CA For access by telephone call (204) 945-3704 or 1-877-MBRoads (1-877-627-6237). Manitoba Permits Phone: (204) 945-3961 Toll-Free: 1-877-812-0009 Ontario Permits http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/oversize/index.html Head Office Tel: 416-246-7166 or 1-800-387-7736, Dept 4 Fax: 905-704-2545 Ontario Road Conditions http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions/ Quebec Permits 514 873-7620 in MontrĂŠal or 1 800 361-7620. http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/accueil_en/faq/permis_speciaux Nova Scotia Permits http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/smp/ Phone: 1-800-898-7668 (Toll-free in NS) or (902) 424-5851 Nova Scotia Road Conditions http://www.gov.ns.ca/tran/winter/roadconditions.asp New Brunswick Permits https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb7001/e/2000/2006e_1.asp New Brunswick Road Conditions http://www.gnb.ca/0113/roadcond/dist-map-e.asp 1-800-561-4063 Newfoundland Road Conditions http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/cameras/default.stm PEI Road Conditions http://www.gov.pe.ca/roadconditions/index.php3?map=off NWT permits http://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/services_commercial_permits.aspx NWT Road conditions http://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/roadConditions.aspx yukon Road conditions http://www.511yukon.ca/ Canada Weather http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html u.S. weather http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ 72

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Alvis Violo C.E.O. Emergency Road Services Inc. Have You Checked Your Driver’s Abstract Recently? Imagine driving along one day and getting the surprise of your life. We all take for granted that the government agencies we pay our hard earned dollars to will notify us if they make a decision that will affect our lives. The truth is, when it comes to suspending your drivers license is concerned, the Ministry Of Transportation, at least in Ontario, does not have to notify you. How do I know you may ask. Well, it happened to my wife Dawn last month. Dawn was driving her vehicle in Mississauga, a little too fast I might add, when she was pulled over by the police for speeding. The officer asked for her driver’s license, ownership and insurance and went to his car. All of a sudden, after a long delay, another police car arrived and parked in front of Dawn’s vehicle. Then another police car arrived and parked behind Dawn’s vehicle. Finally, the police car that had pulled her over, drove up beside Dawn’s vehicle and stopped. The three police cars had boxed her in like she was a criminal. The officer proceeded to ask Dawn for her keys and demanded that she step out of her vehicle. The officer then advised 74

her that she was driving with a suspended driver’s license and that he had to wait for a report that would explain why Dawn’s license was suspended. This is where the story gets interesting. The report that the officer received said that Dawn’s license had been suspended for an unpaid fine that Dawn had received in December 2004. That’s right, four and a half years ago. The officer then proceeded to tell her that the Ministry Of Transportation had suspended her license but they had not served her the suspension notice. The actual report said, drivers license suspended- not served. The officer continued to explain that it was quite common for the Ministry Of Transportation to suspend peoples driver’s license’s without serving them with a suspension notice. What this means is that the Ministry Of Transportation did not make a mistake in Dawn’s case and that hundreds or maybe even thousands of people are driving around right now with a suspended driver’s license unknowingly. Ready for another twist to the story.

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When Dawn went to the Provincial Court to pay the outstanding fine, the court confirmed that she was issued a fine for $ 42.50 in December of 2004. The court agent then proceeded to tell Dawn that the fine had been paid in full but the payment was processed eleven days late and the court had issued a $ 20.00 late fee that was not paid. After Dawn paid the $ 20.00 (No interest charged), she was told that it would take three to four days for the court to notify the Ministry Of Transportation of the payment. On the fourth day, she went to get her license back and she was informed that because her license had been suspended for more that three years, she was now considered a new driver and she would have to start all over just like a sixteen year old. The Ministry Of Transportation says that most people find out their license is suspended when they go to renew their license or when they go to get their yearly license plate stickers. In Dawn’s case, her driver’s license did not expire until August of 2009 and she does not have any plates in her name as they are all in my name. The bottom line, Dawn was driving around with a suspended driver’s license for over four years and she did not know it. The scary part is that if she would have gotten into a serious accident and hurt or killed someone, her insurance company would not have covered any claims as Dawn’s driver’s license was suspended. She would have gotten sued personally and it could have ruined us financially.

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My tip this month is therefore, make it a habit to check your drivers abstract at least once a year. Also, if you or someone in your family does not have any license plates in their name, try to transfer a set of plates into their names so that they have to go to the Ministry Of Transportation once a year to get a new sticker. If you have a similar story or would like to join our crusade to get the current laws changed, please let Dawn or me know. Dawn can be reached at Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc. at 1-877-377-2262 and her email address is dawnviolo@ersofcanada.com. Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous. Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc., a coast to coast national roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada. For more information visit www.ersofcanada.com or call 1877-377-2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvisviolo@ersofcanada.com.

Hey Driver, do you know who this is? Go to page 59. July 2009

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CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time

- A driver cannot drive after being on duty for 14 hours in a day, unless the driver is deferring off-duty time to the next day. - The driver also must not drive exceed 13 hours of drive time in a day. - The driver cannot drive after the 16 hour window has ex pired. - The driver may not start a new work shift unless 8 con secutive hours off-duty have been completed.

Off-Duty Time

- Drivers are required to take at least 10 hours off-duty time each day. - At least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty must be taken be fore commencing the driver’s work shift. The 2 additional hours of off-duty time can be taken in minimum 30 minute increments. A period of off-duty that is 15 minutes or less must be logged as on-duty.

Splitting the Sleeper Time - A single driver is allowed to split the sleeper berth time into two breaks, providing that the two breaks equal 10 hours, and that neither split is less than two hours in length. - Team drivers are allowed to split sleeper time into 2 breaks as well, but the total time taken must be at least 8 hours, The 2 breaks must each be 4 hours in length, and the additional 2 hours must be taken during the day in minimum 30 minute breaks. It is acceptable for the driv ers to take the breaks in the sleeper berth. 16 Hour window

- A driver may not drive after 16 hours after the work shift began. If the driver started a shift at 6:00 a.m., all driving, and other on-duty activities must be completed by 10:00 p.m.

Off-duty deferral

- Providing the driver has taken 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time, the 2 hour time remaining can be delayed until the next day. Total driving time for the 2 days must not exceed 26 hours, and total off-duty time must equal at least 20 hours.

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July 2009

It’s Cheryl from the Calgary Husky

It’s Holly and Tracy from the Esso in Lloydminister!

Mellissa from Sicamous Husky!

It’s Nick from The Oak Point Restaurant in Winipeg!

Stacey from the Husky in Golden! 78

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U.S. HOURS OF SERVICE SUMMARY Driving/On-Duty Time

- A driver may drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking 10 consecutive hours off duty - The driver cannot drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty, follow ing 10 consecutive hours off duty - The driver may not drive after 70 hours in 8 days.

Off-Duty Time

- A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more con secutive hours off duty. - CMV drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecu tive hours in the sleeper berth, plus 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

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