CANADIAN TRUCKING MAGAZINE 84TH EDITION by CTM MAGAZINE

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. See you down the road.

What an exciting month with hitting all the truck stops and talking to you on Chrome & Steel Radio and attending the Canadian Trucking Show & the Chrome for Kids in Mission BC Show this past month. On the COVER is exciting, 3 big named Stars in entertainment TV, Darrell Ward, Ice Road Trucker, and Jennifer Brennan and Marc Springer of Shipping Wars. These are real life truckers that dedicate themselves off the normal road to entertain the world with these hit shows. More over the years I have got to know them and call them friend and watch as these are real people friendly and do a great job at truck shows meeting and greeting and telling thier stories. This month all 3 at the same place at GATS and looking forward to meeting you if you can attend, signing the centerfold here and getting a selfie with you holding the magazine. I always get a selfie with the magazine so I can show people I just did not sign it myself,,,LOL. Chrome for Kids in Mission at the Mission Raceway Park by ZZ Chrome was an awesome success.

Thank-you ZZ Chrome and Gang for such an awesome fun show that raised over 100,000$ for the Childrens Hospital Foundation. Imagine Johnny from ZZ Chrome who put on this show, was not there to sell you something in fact did not even have a Chrome Sales tent there. ZZ Chrome put this on for the industry and to raise money for Kids and did a dam great job doing it! More about Chrome for Kids in the Expanded Web Edition. There are many more shows of all sizes on my schedule but not the time to write on every one right here. But if you watch my travels on FaceBook I will be sure to tell you where and why I am going. Watch for my Fergus Posts. See more in the digital magazine and the next few pages, digital does not limit the amount of good stuff we can provide you! Read on ,,,,,

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Canadian Trucking Show was the BEST one EVER!!!! Take a look at the Expanded Web Edition for pages that show a great time and stay tuned for the 2017 Date! Bottom right on the next page,shows the floor packed with people that had a great time. To the right here pictures taken from the Volvo stuck on Hwy 1 BC Canada with construction on roads and water sheds. The delays are long and hot so make sure you have loads of fuel and snacks and water. So tip time here,!!!! How many of you have travelled the Hwy 5 from Kamloops to Edmonton?? If you have a load to Winnipeg or further east from the beach, if you turn north on Hwy 5, it is just and extra 200K, however, you are flat valley land, no big pulls or chain ups, and can set the cruise at 100K. If you think about the delays in construction right now,, the varied speeds and hard pulls, I bet you average about 70K at the best on Hwy 1. Hwy 5 I bet you average 95K and better fuel mileage. In fact if I was an O/O I would be tempted to take 5 to Calgary from the beach as it is an extra 400K but I bet without delay, pulls and varied speeds you save more fuel still and make better time. I did it last trip driver so I know. I checked BC Highways and congestion and saw up to 4 hours worth of delays and sitting in the

heat wasting fuel, so turned up Hwy 5 to Edmonton and then down to Calgary. Made some people scratch thier heads but calculating the time against another driver on Hwy 1, I won on 5.

If you are not on our Facebook, you would not know, CTM has hit a reach of over 1.5 million viewers on FaceBook with over 258,000+ fully engaged. WOW Hard to wrap my mind around that and now 21,000+ LIKES to the CTM FB Page and 75,000+ on the Chrome & Steel Radio FB Page. We now broadcast live videos on the FaceBook Pages from the events we attend for your entertainment If you are on FB, please LIKE our page and get news, entertainment and first release of the web editions plus awesome videos and so much more. Your input built this magazine for you. It is made so you can pick it up, read it, and keep it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Truckingâ&#x20AC;? is our middle name Small enough to fit your pocket but big enough to entertain.

I travel in a big truck pulling a load so I can feel what is happening in our industry. Plus I have Diesel in my viens and love the road and trucking. I look forward to the truck stops on the way to the shows and meeting and greeting my Brothers and Sisters of the road and getting your input for the Canadian Trucking Show, the magazine and Chrome & Steel Radio. Freight might be down a pit now and lot of you are spending more time sitting than turning wheels but that will change, it always does, because everything moves by truck. I like to say again thanks for reading CTM and I look forward to hearing from you, than about you. See you on the road..... Be safe my friends! Keep On Trucking, All the Best!!!!!!

Happy Trails.....

Dave

Safety Measurement System By Dave MacKENZIE

Within the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Operational Model, the Safety Measurement System (SMS) quantifies the on-road safety performance of carriers and drivers to identify candidates for interventions, determine the specific safety problems that a carrier or driver exhibits, and to monitor whether safety problems are improving or worsening. The large companies have extensive safety departments that handle all aspects of training and enforcement to ensure they meet the requirements of SMS. A great deal of skill and training is needed in order to maintain levels acceptable should an audit come in play. Blackthorn on the following page offer services to those companies that seek to be compliant in a cost effective way with experience Blackthorn members to run programs that meet and exceed CSA requirments from the skills that have manifested in these Blackthorn members from years of being compliant. SMS keeps you the driver safe on the road turning wheels making a living while not putting your health and safety at risk. SMS has replaced SafeStat in the new Operational Model.

SMS uses a motor carrier’s data from roadside inspections, including all safety-based violations, Statereported crashes, and the Federal motor carrier census to quantify performance in the following Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). CSA BASICs: • Unsafe Driving — Operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by drivers in a dangerous or careless manner. Example violations: Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane change, and inattention. (FMCSR Parts 392 and 397) • Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance — Operation of CMVs by drivers who are ill, fatigued, or in non-compliance with the HOS regulations. This BASIC includes violations of regulations pertaining to records of duty status (RODS) as they relate to HOS requirements and the management of CMV driver fatigue Example violations: HOS RODS, and operating a CMV while ill or fatigued. (FMCSR Parts 392 and 395) • Driver Fitness — Operation of CMVs by drivers who are unfit to operate a CMV due

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 carrierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 1-844-323-6515 or visit us on the web at www.blackthornsafety.com

to lack of training, experience, or medical qualifications. Example violations: Failure to have a valid and appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL) and being medically unqualified to operate a CMV. (FMCSR Parts 383 and 391) • Controlled Substances/Alcohol — Operation of CMVs by drivers who are impaired due to alcohol, illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Example violations: Use or possession of controlled substances/alcohol. (FMCSR Parts 382 and 392) • Vehicle Maintenance — Failure to properly maintain a CMV and/or properly prevent shifting loads. Example violations: Brakes, lights, and other mechanical defects, failure to make required repairs, and improper load securement. (FMCSR Parts 392, 393 and 396) • Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance — Unsafe handling of HM on a CMV. Example violations: Release of HM from package, no shipping papers (carrier), and no placards/markings when required. (FMCSR Part 397 and Hazardous Materials Regulations Parts 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 179, and 180)

• Crash Indicator — Histories or patterns of high crash involvement, including frequency and severity. It is based on information from State-reported crashes A carrier’s measurement for each BASIC depends on the following: • The number of adverse safety events (violations related to that BASIC or crashes) • The severity of violations or crashes • When the adverse safety events occurred (more recent events are weighted more heavily). After a measurement is determined, the carrier is then placed in a peer group (e.g., other carriers with similar numbers of inspections). Percentiles from 0 to 100 are then determined by comparing the BASIC measurements of the carrier to the measurements of other carriers in the peer group. A percentile 100 indicates the worst performance. Now that we have covered the SMS in these short pages if you don’t have a dedicated safety department to meet or exceed these requirements have your company contact Blackthorn and get those ducks in a row. Blackthorn a CTM top rated Safety provider.

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Bondy also noted that Rutherford has exTrucker gets 10-year sentence for trying to pressed remorse and taken responsibility for his crime. smuggle cocaine and meth over border

.A bankrupt trucker who smuggled $6 million worth of drugs into Canada, in a desperate attempt to reverse his fortunes, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison. Wayne Douglas Rutherford, 63, who had been free on bail, was taken into custody as his wife sobbed in the gallery of a Windsor courtroom. “I know I broke the law, I know I made a mistake,” Rutherford, who is from Colborne, Ont., told the judge before sentencing. “Most of my life I never broke the law and I always tried to help my friends. I know I made a mistake and I know I have to pay for it.” Rutherford pleaded guilty in March to importing almost 47 kilograms of cocaine and 17 kilograms of methamphetamine, as well as possession of both drugs for the purpose of trafficking. The drugs combined had a street value of more than $6 million. Federal prosecutor Richard Pollock asked the judge to sentence Rutherford to 14 years in prison. Rutherford’s Toronto lawyer, Joseph Caprara, was asking for nine to 12 years. Superior Court Justice Christopher Bondy said he believed Rutherford, who has been married 30 years and has three kids, was motivated by profit after losing his trucking business, two farms and his home to bankruptcy. The judge said it appeared Rutherford wasn’t smuggling the drugs in search of some high-flying, glamorous lifestyle, but rather to regain the life he had before his business went bankrupt.

But Bondy added that a strong sentence was required for Rutherford, who had no previous criminal record, because cocaine and meth have “devastating effects” on users and society in general. Rutherford is also facing drug conspiracy charges in Quebec and has said he intends to plead guilty there. The trucker was caught Aug. 4, 2013 trying to cross the Ambassador Bridge with the drugs hidden behind a false panel in the trailer of his big rig. Court heard in March that Rutherford had driven to California with friend Warren William Jeffrey, of St. Catharines. They were carrying a load of PVC pipes manufactured in Ontario. Court heard they delivered the pipes, then the drugs were loaded onto the truck in Sacramento. The two friends also picked up a load of Montreal-bound tomatoes on Aug. 2. Rutherford dropped Jeffrey off in Michigan as he headed to the Ambassador Bridge. Border officers X-rayed the truck and spotted an anomaly. They took out the tomatoes and found the false panel where the bricks of drugs were hidden. After the sentencing Monday, Pollock withdrew charges against Jeffrey. When he pleaded guilty in March, Rutherford said his friend didn’t know anything about the drugs.

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

By; Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women in Trucking United States Together, we can ensure that WisconSenator Ron sin trucking continues to have a positive impact Johnson experi- on the state.” enced a glimpse Matulle has been a professional driver of life on the road for almost four years, working for H.O. Wolding from the perspec- since she entered the industry. In 2014, Julie tive of a female was honored as the Mike O’Connell Memorial driver. Recently Trucking’s Top Rookie award. She drives more Women In Truck- than 2,600 miles each week hauling paper proding Association’s Image Team Member Julie ucts between Wisconsin and southern states. Matulle gave the Wisconsin Senator a short ride Women In Trucking Association prowhere attendees at an event sponsored by the vides legislators and regulators with the opporWisconsin Motor Carriers Association welcomed tunity to ride in a tractor-trailer with a female them upon arrival. professional driver to bring attention to the opMatulle, a professional driver for portunities for women employed in the trucking H.O. Wolding, Inc. based in Amherst, Wis- industry. consin, had the opportunity to share her Women In Trucking Association, Inc. thoughts and concerns with the legislator is a nonprofit association established to encourduring the ride from Menasha to DePere, age the employment of women in the trucking inWisconsin. Johnson observed a pre-trip industry, promote their accomplishments and spection and learned the proper way to enter minimize obstacles faced by women working in and exit a tractor-trailer. the trucking industry. Membership is not limited “We need to drive economic to women, as 17 percent of its members are men growth to create good Wisconsin jobs, and who support the mission. Women In Trucking is to do that we need to make sure we're doing supported by its members and the generosity of all we can to fuel our trucking industry,” Ron Gold Level Partners: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Johnson said. Systems, Daimler Trucks North America, BMO “As an Oshkosh manufacturer, I know Transportation Finance, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt how much of an impact trucking has on Wiscon- Transport, Ryder System, Inc., U.S. Xpress, and sin. 90 percent of manufactured goods and 70 Walmart. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or percent of all goods and services in Wisconsin LinkedIn. For more information, visit are moved by truck. http://www.womenintrucking.org

Always consult your compliance, DOT, MOT as this is meant for information purposes and a guide only as HOS changes regularly.

TERRORISM: A NEVER-ENDING STORY By: Dawn Truell, President, Cross Border Services

When we turn on the news everyday we hear a myriad of disaster stories from all around the world. Unfortunately, inflicting terror fuels those catastrophes. We need to stop this cycle of incitement before it destroys our ability to unite as a world absent of devastation. From the Taliban to ISIS, Boko Haram to the ever-present sadistic Mexican Cartel, Terrorism is all around us and continues to amplify. Terrorism includes any act of violence or force towards another human being or property there of in order to terrorize or pressure a government or citizens to further one’s social or political objectives. Terrorism has been going on for over 2000 years from the Romans to the Europeans. Wall Street in New York, at the hands of Italian Galleanists, back in 1920, a horse-drawn wagon containing 45 kg of dynamite shattered the JP Morgan Financial District building killing over 40 people.

Not unlike the 9/11 2001 World Trade Centre in New York Terrorist attack where approximately 3000 people met their deaths. Terrorists today are considered more dangerous and kill far more people than their predecessors. Terrorism not only includes weapon attacks and bombings but also narco-drug smuggling, human trafficking, governmental population control, right and left wing political fights, racism and even religion. In Canada we have our Counter-Terrorism through Global Affairs Canada; we admit that we are not immune to terrorism and in fact there are quite a few international and domestic terrorist groups right here in Canada. These groups are active both in our country and abroad posing a threat to all of us. Canada’s efforts to fight terrorism include increased border presence with our CBSA Border Officers along with our Military presence and our Border Security Initiative programs such as the PIP Partners In Protection, Canadian FAST Free And Secure Trade and the CSA Customs Self Assessment program. In order to utilize the FAST lanes coming into Canada, secure trusted traders expeditious border crossings for the commercial industry, a company must be part of the PIP, FAST and CSA programs. Canada instituted these programs back in 1995 as part of Canada’s security initiatives amidst in-

ternational trade. The PIP partners around the world with U.S.A., Japan, Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union. CBP, CBSA, TSA and CATSA Officers have all been assigned the arduous task of conducting lengthy security screening on all individuals and vehicles. For both the Transportation and the Importer/Exporter Industry, Terrorism poses not only threats on lives but creates obstacles for shipments of goods to and from their destinations. Whether it’s crossing the Land borders or shipping via Air or Sea, additional security scrutiny slows these industries down. Every commercial and/or passenger vehicle is subject to additional secondary screening as are all passengers and shipments travelling internationally by air or sea. This of course is for our protection but impedes our daily business functions. When approaching any US border crossing port we have all experienced the gridlocks due to security screening. Securing a Commercial FAST Card or a passenger NEXUS Card, form of identification authorizing admissibility, will aid in the acceleration of your crossing time and apply to both Canada and the U.S.A. FAST Card is for commercial land traffic only while the NEXUS is for persons travelling land, air or sea. The TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential is required for all Maritime Transportation in the commercial environment. The U.S.A. post 9/11 initiated the CTPAT Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program; it’s intent was to identify trusted trade partners and to precipitate border crossings. This program is 100% a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in NYC. Likewise the U.S. FAST Free And Secure Trade program also was devised to expedite commercial traffic border crossings and was 100% due to 9/11.

Terrorism in not going away and there are no tangible quick fixes. Leaders talk of War, some say why can’t we just annihilate all of the terrorists; neither option is feasible. The inconveniences that we are all facing whilst travelling whether personal or commercial are caused by these terrorists’ threats and attacks. We can choose to do our due diligence and become part of the solution or we can choose to ignore what is going on in the world and opt out of any program that could possibly aid in this fight against terrorism. At the end of the day it’s all up to each one of us as individuals. If we are approached by someone asking us to carry drugs for them or carry a suitcase as a favour while in an airport or even to join a group that has a “cause” for some sort of political or social gain but that could potentially cause harm to others, let us stand back and remember that these are acts of terrorism and there are no irrefutable conclusions. We all need to be vigilant. For the past 15+ years I have been directly involved in helping persons and companies join all of the aforementioned programs to aid in the fight against terrorism and to facilitate our international trade.

For more information about these programs please contact Cross Border Services at www.crossborderservices.ca dawntruell@gmail.com

The Yellowhead Inn by Dave MacKenzie

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More than just a Truck

Welcome to the Yellowhead Inn, a mark of history on the Trans-Canada Highway. I stay at the Yellowhead every time I go through Edmonton and if I am pulling a load in a big truck there is plenty of parking and some pet friendly rooms. The Yellowhead Inn has been a vital part of Edmontonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry since its construction in 1972. Since then, it has played host to the men and women who have laboured to make this province and this city as great as they are today. Many have come for the convenience of its location and the allure of its affordable room rates, and many more have come back for the friends they have made with the exceptional staff and guests. The Yellowhead Inn offers an experience that no other hotel can boast of. With 153 rooms, the Yellowhead Inn is among the largest of the hotels in West Edmonton. With rates as low as $85, the hotel is the most affordable and most reliable in the city. Make sure to ask for your CTM, Trucker Discount.

Its pride is also held in its numerous facilities, ranging from the full-service restaurant to banquet facilities, a bar, and brandnew VLTs in the lounge. It has been cared for with great consideration, as it boasts of its complete room renovations in the West Wing, the lobby, and public areas. In time, The Yellowhead Inn will be among the newest hotels in the city, as they continue to plan for the complete renovation of every room and public space. And will still be the most affordable hotel in the city. Come and enjoy a wedding in the Veronica Ballroom. Come and put your feet up in Luckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge after a long day. Come and experience the comfort of getting the nicest room in the city for a price beyond compare, just mention CTM. Come and experience the Yellowhead Inn, because they are better and very trucker friendly. All rooms come equipped with refrigerators, television, ironing board, hair dryer, complimentary wifi internet, individual heater/air conditioner,Keurig coffee maker, desk, and phone. Please make sure to tell them CTM sent you as the Yellowhead supports your magazine lets support them.

MyDenny’s App Adds Value for Frequent Diners

It's all about you. Your preferences, your tastes, your cravings. It's your Denny's, so why not have it all? Make Denny's yours with MyDenny's, the only app that earns you perks with every bite you take. Denny’s Restaurants has been a staple of Canadian dining for the last 45 years, providing classic diner fare, an inviting atmosphere, and great value for all their guests. With 59 locations across the country, many located along major transit routes, Denny’s is a dining staple for drivers, providing a bit of comfort and familiarity when away from home. Denny’s has always placed a high importance on being a good value, but with their recently relaunched Loyalty Program they have found a way to make dining an even better deal, especially for their loyal customers. With a simple download from Google Play or the App store, the free MyDenny’s mobile app allows guests to earn points for every purchase at participating stores. Every purchase also earns a stamp on their digital loyalty card. Once the card has been filled in, members earn a special $5 reward coupon and a new card is started automatically. One of the big questions about the app, has been how hard is it to get enough points to get the rewards? Well the answer is it’s easy, and there are lots of added incentives to sign up! New members automatically get 50 points for registering and there are opportunities to earn bonus points by completing polls on the app and entering promo codes that are posted on social media or emailed to their members. It doesn’t take long to earn enough points to redeem for rewards such discounts on purchases or free food and beverages. Every week Denny’s is giving away one thousand points to a new member, so there is an added incentive to sign up. With over 45,000 members and growing quickly, the app is proving to be highly successful for both Denny’s and their customers. One of the cool new upgrades to the app is the ability to scan a QR code on the bottom of each receipt, making it quick and easy to add the points to your account. Members can also use the app to send invitations to meet up with friends and share points back and forth with other members. For the non-smartphone users, there is a desktop version of the loyalty program available at www.mydennys.ca providing all the perks, promotions, and contests available through the app. If you are a Blackberry user, you can use the mobile web version on your phone’s Internet browser, also at mydennys.ca.

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It seems like yesterday but 40 years ago Jack Shields and his 3 sons (Clarence, Jim & John) started their first restaurant an A&W, in a small northern town called Fort McMurray. At that time there were less then 5,000 people living in that community. From there they expanded to include the Fort’s first Smitty’s Pancake House & Diary Queen franchises, the Garden Cafe, Willies and Oriellys & the Stags Head Inn. As Fort McMuuray continued to grow so did the Shields family business. In 1986 after the introduction of the Liberal National Energy Program the family lost all their business and were forced to start all over again. Some 25 years ago Jack and Clarence started all over again by operating a restaurant located the Nisku Truck Stop. From there they continued to grow acquiring the Airways Country Inn and numerous other business interests. Brother Jim and his wife Jody ventured off to start a successful greenhouse operation, while John continued on with an award winning career in radio. Blackjacks Roadhouse and Games Room is a brand new building been created to host Clarence’s latest vision, this outstanding and beautiful building features amazing truss work and a 2nd floor grand stage over- looking our room. They boast the best buffet in the area, as well as a great Canadian & Chinese cuisine menu. Our games room is furnished with 25 V.L.T.s, 5 Minute Keno, Sports Select. Watch and play all the sports from our comfortable lounge. Trucker Friendly Please come by anytime and enjoy our menu and great service. Open 24 hours a day featuring specials daily. Spend some time wandering around looking at one of the largest collection of oilfield, trucking and car racing memorabilia dating back some 100 + years. BLACKJACKS always look forward to the opportunity to be of service.