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June 2013

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Diesel Spec Inc.

Canadian Leader in Performance & Fuel Economy By Marek Krasuski

he commercial transportation industry is faced with harsh business realities. Chief among them is that carrier rates are rarely aligned with operational costs, forcing fleets and owner/operators to survive on razor thin margins. There are, however, industry leaders whose innovative efforts help to reduce costs. One such individual is Christian Fournier, President of the Montreal-based Diesel Spec Inc. Fournier and his team of mechanics have carried on the Fournier family tradition of servicing diesel engines. But several years ago, in an effort to help the industry lower operating costs, Fournier began working on the characteristics of ECMs (electronic control modules) that control the injection of fuel. Since then, Diesel Spec Inc. has serviced thousands of diesel engines by fine tuning their ECMs, and in the process reducing fuel costs and improving engine performance. ECMs have been integral to engines since the early 1990s when they replaced mechanical pumps as the engineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fuel supply. Manufacturers typically calibrate Diesel Spec, page 4 >>

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Front Page Feature

Theme: Load Covering Devices

Barb Woodward

Halina Mikicki

Rick Woodward

Chris Charles

Carl McBride

Marek Krasuski

President & Account Executive

Administration

Distribution Manager

Art Director & MIS

Account Executive

Editor in Chief

New Products & Services

Tires & Wheels

A Drive Back in Time

Products & Services Directory

Truck Stop Directory

Employment

Traction-TruckPro Directory

June 2013 Western Trucking News, Ontario Trucking News & Eastern Trucking News are published monthly by Woodward Publishing Inc. Head Office: Cherry Valley, Ontario, Canada, 877.225.2232 Head Office: (Sales) Barb Woodward, barb@woodwardpublishing.com Sales: Carl McBride, carl@woodwardpublishing.com Art Director/MIS: Chris Charles, chris@woodwardpublishing.com Administration: Halina Mikicki, halina@woodwardpublishing.com Distribution: Rick Woodward Editor-in-Chief: Marek Krasuski, marek@woodwardpublishing.com Photojournalists: Wendy Morgan-McBride, George Fullerton & Mike Howe French Translation: Kay Redhead Visit us on the web at: www.woodwardpublishing.com Copyright © 2011 Woodward Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Publication Agreement: No. #40806005

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Diesel Spec Inc.

Increased Fuel Economy & Engine Performance with ECM Tuning Diesel Spec, Front page >>

with standardized, preset parameters to accommodate all applications of the thousands of engines that come off an assembly line. This method of copying and pasting a standardized file to each new engine enables the engine to run - but not at maximum performance and efficiency. As Christian Fournier explains, preset characteristics programmed into an ECM do not take into account the specific applications of each truck. “If a thousand engines come off the assembly line they will all be calibrated for a particular temperature range, for example. But if a customer needs better torque at lower rpm, the ECM needs to be calibrated for the driver’s specific needs.” Since manufacturers cannot invest the time and resources to write custom tuning programs for each engine, Diesel Spec Inc. is one provider who has become expert at fine tuning ECM controls for the specific needs of each customer. So how is fuel economy achieved? Christian Fournier explains: “We read the ECM, decrypt the calibration inside, and we change the fueling maps and timing maps

so that fuel consumption is reduced and engine performance enhanced.” Fine tuning the software program that controls the engine fuel management system yields measurable results. Fournier continues, “We can help reduce fuel costs from 5% to 25% on your engine. A fuel economy of 1 MPG on a truck that has driven 200,000 kilometres per year will save the operator between $12,000 and $15,000 per year in fuel. A fleet of 10 trucks benefit from a savings of $120,000 per year.” Adjusting control modules has no negative impact on engine life, and fuel economy is guaranteed to meet all North American opacity norms (except California). Each of Diesel Spec’s four mechanics has 20plus years servicing diesel engines. The company, therefore, is equipped to repair any mechanical or electronic problem and offers a wide selection of services such as diagnostics, troubleshooting, tune ups, injection problems, engine leaks, overhauls, and high performance parts installations. It also specializes in rebuilding ECMs and maintains a large inventory of new and used models which can also be calibrated to high horse-

Electronic Control Modules (ECM’s) have been integral to engines since the early 1990’s but the preset characteristics programmed into an ECM do not take into account the specific applications of each truck

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power upgrades. Adjustments to ECMs, however, require no mechanical changes. All modifications are made electronically. To this end Diesel Spec Inc. has made the process easy for customers far removed from the company facility with the introduction of the DSI tuner. The tuner is a tool that allows all adjustments to ECMs to be made remotely. Ideal for fleets, the DSI Tuner holds up to 300 calibrations. Gone are the days when the ECM had to be shipped to the facility for adjustments and returned several days later while trucks, meanwhile, were waylaid in yards. Today, any customer with a DSI Tuner simply plugs the connecter into the truck dash to take a reading of the existing calibration. The information is transmitted through a server to Diesel Spec where it is then recalibrated. The new upgraded calibration is returned to the driver who plugs the tuner back into the dash and replaces the original calibration with a rewritten programme. The entire process takes just one hour. Of equal importance to drivers and carriers is vehicle performance, another customer demand

that Diesel Spec assiduously works to meet with its tuning program that is guaranteed to safely improve power and torque. Christian Fournier summarizes the benefits: “The increase in power and torque that is gained using ECU remapping provides a much smoother drive with increased flexibility throughout the rev range, thereby allowing for smoother acceleration and better overtaking. Through ECM adjustment, we can control how much horsepower to add. If a fleet is looking for marginally higher power, we can add 25 more horsepower. If the demand is higher we can raise it to 100 horsepower,” he said. As with fuel economy, performance tuning does not require modifications or parts replacements to engines. ECM tuning generates more power up to 30% - and greater engine response while yielding fuel savings, even in high-performance engines. Standing alongside performance tuning is Diesel Spec’s range of PDI performance parts which include camshafts, turbos, crank dampers, manifolds and clutches. The company is proud to be the official performance tuner for

racer Mario Racicot who finished first, with more than 2,500 horsepower under the hood, in the Open Class at Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce in both 2011 and 2012. Diesel Spec Inc. also offers ECM tuning for off-highway applications, some of which may require component replacement or engine modifications to turbos, manifolds and exhaust systems. When choosing an ECU tuner caution is advised. “Beware of cheap imitations,” Christian says, a reference to companies that download substandard mapping programs from the internet. These are generic files which are sold to unsuspecting customers who are unaware that the stock program is not tailored to the client’s individual requirements and engine damage can result, Fournier says. Diesel Spec‘s promise to deliver fuel economy

Company founder Eddy Fournier

and engine performance is reinforced by a proven track record and commitment to capital investments. Indeed, Christian attributes the firm’s core principles to his father, company founder Eddy Fournier who to this day retains part ownership of the business he established in 1987. “My father’s commitment to innovation and customer service laid the foundation upon which all later successes were built,” Christian said in deference to the man who made it all possible, both for Christian and current and past employees. In this spirit of continued advancement, Diesel Spec recently spent over $250,000 in tooling purchases, and with more than 2,000 trucks tuned each year by certified staff, customers have grown to expect best results, competitive pricing and access to a wide range of products and services. The company also welcomes prospective dealers to join its growing family of 75 resellers across Canada, USA, Mexico, France, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, contact www.dieselspec. ca.

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Accutrac Capital

Flat Fee Factoring – A Simple, Easy & Affordable Solution to Cash Flow By Bruce Sayer

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ash flow challenges can make it tough to keep your trucks rolling. Imagine how much more successful your trucking business would be if you had your invoices paid the same day you delivered your loads. Accutrac Capital introduces Flat Fee Factoring, a unique financial product designed specifically for the trucking industry. It is simple to understand, easy to manage and extremely affordable. Factoring is commonly

try and easy to obtain even when you would not otherwise qualify for a traditional business loan or line of credit. Flat Fee Factoring is a simple yet powerful form of factoring where your fees are based up front, on an agreed upon percentage of your invoice amount. There are no additional fees, no variables like days outstanding to impact how much you will net from the transaction. Flat Fee Factoring is growing in popularity as the simplest and most affordable means of

size trucking companies. Like its name suggests, Flat Fee Factoring provides immediate cash for one small cost, one time, ALL IN! Benefits of Flat Fee Factoring include knowing your fees upfront - no surprise costs, simple to qualify for, simple to understand, one small fee no matter if your customer takes 30, 60, or 90 days to pay and available as Recourse or Non-Recourse. There are two main differences between Flat Fee

toring. How your fee is calculated. With Flat Fee Factoring, your fee is just one small cost. It is a defined percentage of your invoice amount, regardless if your customer takes 30, 60 or 90 days to pay. With regular factoring, your fee is also based on an agreed upon percentage, but it is calculated daily and accumulates each day that your invoice is outstanding. It is typically a complex system of multiple fees and service charges that

of your factoring. With regular factoring, you will not know the total cost until after your customer makes final payment on the invoice. When your fee is paid, for Flat Fee Factoring, your fee is deducted upfront from your advance amount. For example: Assume a $1,000 invoice is flat fee factored at 2.99% with a 95% advance. The flat fee of $29.90 would be deducted from your 95% advance ($950.00 minus $29.90) to give you cashin-hand of $920.10 as soon

When the customer pays your invoice, you’d receive the balance of the $50.00. For regular factoring, your fee is unknown and is not deducted until your customer pays, making account management unpredictable and confusing. Flat Fee Factoring is a simple, easy and affordable cash flow solution to keep your trucks rolling. For more information contact Accutrac Capital at 866.531.2615 or visit us online at FlatFeeFactoring. com.

FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI)

Trucking Conditions Index Continues Upward Trend

loomington, Indiana - FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for February as reported in the April 2013 Trucking Update reflected an increasingly improving outlook for trucking with another month-overmonth increase of 2+ points to a reading of 12.9. The upward movement of the index is a strong sign of positive momentum in the truck industry. The TCI

is designed to summarize a full collection of industry metrics, with a reading above zero indicating a positive environment for truckers. Readings above 10, as they are now, signal that volumes, prices, and margins are likely to be in a solidly favorable range for trucking companies. It is now predicted that there will be no delay in the July implementation of the revised Hours of Ser-

vice (HOS) rules. This and other regulations affecting hauling capacity along with improving freight will tighten capacity, allowing truckers to push rates higher. The TCI upward movement is expected to peak during the summer but remain strongly positive for some time. Jonathan Starks, Director of Transportation Analysis for FTR, commented, “The majority

of indicators through the early part of 2013 have been solidly favorable for trucking. The lone outlier is truck freight rates, which have been stable but have shown very little growth since early 2012. We expect that situation to change once the new HOS rules go into effect in July. Industry capacity and demand for truck freight services are currently very close to equilibrium and

it will not take much to move the needle to a supply shortage that should benefit truckers.” The Trucking Update, published monthly, is part of FTR’s Freight Focus Series and reports data that directly impacts the activity and profitability of truck fleets. As part of the Trucking Update, FTR forecasts expected trends in this data and the probable short and

long term consequences. April’s Notes by the Dashboard Light commentary discusses how long the current stable trucking environment is likely to last. For more information on how to subscribe to the Trucking Update or other publications within the Freight Focus Series, send an email to cdavis@ftrassociates.com or call Clay Davis at 888.988.1699, ext. #1.

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Theme: Load Covering Devices

Variety of Load Covering Devices Available for All Types of Applications

By Marek Krasuski

arping systems range from fully automated power designs to manual roll and hand crank options. Whether designed for dump trucks, trailer bodies, or other transportation applications, they fill important functions. They protect cargo and save time. Covering loads with an automatic tarping system takes less time than manually covering a container. Fully automated hydraulic systems take just 45 seconds compared to 15 minutes to hand tarp a load. Consider the time involved in climbing up onto the load, unrolling the tarp, climbing down the side of the load, unpacking the straps and securing them to the container. Automated systems, in turn, keep the driver from scaling loads, increase productivity, and ensure driver safety. At 10 loads per day, it is estimated over two hours can be saved in choosing an automated system over a manual alternative. Suppliers across Canada provide standardized and custom built tarpaulins. Manufacturers access vinyl, tension fabrics, polyethylene and mesh products from around the world for tarp construction. Generally, vinyl products with higher gauges are more resilient. A 14-ounce vinyl, for example, lasts only half as long as its 18-ounce counterpart. Some manufacturers are careful to produce the best tarp possible, in part by heat

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sealing pieces together to ensure strength and waterproof capability and then by sewing at the borders in order to reinforce the tie downs. Without the added strength, the tarp can rip under the pressure of strapped tiedowns, potentially causing damage to anyone in the vicinity. Engineered sliding systems are a popular choice for flatbed, drop deck and utility trailers and function well as enclosures on truck bodies. Load Covering Solutions Ltd. is one Canadian company that specializes in the manufacture of sliding, roll up curtain systems and various cover designs. According to a video presentation on the company’s website, the Look Sliding Systems design offers unique benefits. It has 28 wheels that slide on a track, compared to 54 and up to 84 wheels common in the industry. When open, the cover accordions into 9 feet at the head or the end of a 48 or 53 foot trailer. The modular Up-Lift Bow Assembly allows for a folding action that provides strength to the overall frame and ensures greater inside clearance, particularly in the upper corners. The system also slides to the rear for front deck loading. Check the company website for more details: www.loadcoveringsolutions.com. Roll-Rite is another leading manufacturer of tarps for multiple applications. Its most recent product line is the adjustable covering for roll offs. The DC350 Systems features a heavy duty gear motor for high torque tarping demands. The company says it is unique to the industry as it reaches peak performance with only half the amp draw. The entire system weighs less than 800 pounds, and the

integrated housing aerodynamic design reduces overall weight and increases tarp capacity and protection. A new geardriven spring design allows for a lightweight fully adjustable system and versatile range, among other benefits. A number of power kits with direct drive gear motor technology are designed to increase efficiency and promote driver safety. More information is available online at the company’s website, www.rollrite. com. While front-to-back tarping systems are the industry’s favourite, side-toside designs are as equally effective and operate on the same general principles as the front-to-back models by using metal arms to pull the tarp back and lock it in place. Both manual and automatic systems are available. Aero Industries, another leader in the tarping industry, offers a range of product choice, including tarp systems for flatbed, dump, refuse, and grain trucks. In 2011 Aero partnered with the Brantford, Ontario-based Trison Tarp Inc. to compete for market share by providing mechanical tarp systems. Trison Tarp Inc. provides rack kits, rolling systems, tarp replacements, steel and lumber tarps, cable systems and side rolls. Aluminum products such as bulkheads, headache racks, storage/step boxes and chains and binders are also available through this family run company. Another provider is the Hamilton, Ontario-based Ve r d u y n Ta r p s w h i c h carries a complete line of products for securing and tarping flatbed loads. Chief among their products is the Eagle Retractable Tarp System. The company claims that the Eagle’s aerodynamically designed round cornered

headboard saves up to 5 percent in fuel costs compared to square cornered headboards. The system can be opened and closed from the ground without the driver having to climb on the deck, yielding benefits of lower insurance premiums and reduced compensation claims. Money saved through reduced tarping time pays for the system within two years, Verduyn says. Design notwithstanding, tarping systems, like everything else, have a shelf life. “It’s a fair estimate to say that tarp frames last about 10 years and tarps about five,” says Kinedyne’s Canada Sales Manager, Allan Boomer. Kinedyne manufactures cargo control products - winch straps, beam systems, tie downs, etc. - in the US, Canada, Mexico and China. Kinedyne’s products include a full line of winch straps, all of which conform to CHP and Cargo Securement Standards in North America. Made from resin coated polyester, these straps are shielded against deterioration from ultra violet rays and resistant to vibration. Allan advises drivers to take heed of load bearing regulations which “are written in government English, are very stringent and are constantly

changing.” He cautions drivers about inspectors who may interpret the standards according to their own understanding which may or may not be correct. Even if inspectors make errors, drivers still pay the price since the infraction is still recorded on their CVOR. Kinedyne’s success is measured most recently by the introduction of the Polar and Tiger tiedowns. The tarp ties are made from natural rubber which in most cases is the weakest part of the mechanism that, when compromised, renders the tie-down unusable. Kinedyne says that product testing demonstrated that their rubber straps never failed. Crimped ends are also standard on all Polar and tiger tarp ties. Experts in the industry are quick to caution that tarps are load covering, not load bearing devices. With this in mind loads

should be properly tied down inside. Though tarping does not actually hold the load, it is still subject to damage and care should be taken to prevent it. Tarps that scrape along wall surfaces or against other trailers in limited space conditions will likely tear. Tarps should also be kept as tight as possible. Life expectancy can be drastically reduced if they are left flapping in the wind. Similarly, straps should be protected at edges and corners by placing pieces of carpet at these sharp points. Whether searching to cover loads using manual or automated systems, front-to-back or side-toside models, tarping systems are a worthwhile investment. An internet search or discussion with local dealers will yield a number of tarping companies capable of providing any number of specialized needs.

Trison Tarps

Where Customer Service Excels By Marek Krasuski

sk Paul Vandenberg to explain his success in the transportation tarp industry and he will respond with a brief slogan commonly found on company assets: Where Customer Service Excels! On this business value, briefly encapsulated, lies the success of Trison Tarps, a mid-sized manufacturer of tarps, tarp systems and trailer accessories. Established in 2005, the company’s rise to prominence is supported in part by Paul’s exemplary background in customer relationship building, an abiding value developed over a 35 year business

career. In the early days as a fresh meat and produce retailer, Paul quickly learned the importance of distinguishing himself among many competitors. “It’s essential to treat people right, first by understanding their wants and needs, and secondly by taking whatever measures are necessary to ensure they are met.” Decades later, this foundational principle continues to guide every operational facet of Trison Tarps. When it comes to product value, quality always trumps cost. “We pride ourselves on integrity and quality and keep our prices in line,” say the company founder. Paul and his staff

will search worldwide, often at trade shows, for the highest quality of vinyl fabric. All tarps are made in house at the 18,000 square foot facility with four drivethrough bays strategically located at 130 Copernicus Blvd. in Brantford, Ontario, just minutes from Highway 403. Plans are underway however, and Trison Tarps will be expanding for the third time - this time to a larger facility - by the end of the year. One of the distinguishing features of Trison Tarps is the quality of the material used in the manufacture of the tarps. “We use the best quality vinyl and manufacture our tarps in order

to produce the best value product on the market today,” Paul says, “never compromising quality for cost price. Quality is the driving factor.” The management team and employees are often involved in communication with the customers, diminishing the risk of misunderstanding through multi-tiered communication levels. This produces the signature brand of quality found in the delivery of customer satisfaction. While tarps are a major seller, they are by no means a singular success. The company also supplies the transportation industry with a wide selection

of tarp systems, teaming up with companies such as Roll Rite, a supplier of electric and hydraulic motors and Aero Industries, supplier of the Easy Cover and Conestoga 2 and Conestoga XP systems. Along with that, the showroom is always stocked with a wide range of trailer equipment

such as chains, binders, cargo straps, rubber straps, oversize signs and flags, etc… The consummate business owner, Paul Vandenberg has, along with his employees, (a number of them with the company from its inception), a wealth of product knowledge, manufacturing expertise and unconditional business ethics. Indeed, a committed workforce is the foundation upon which Paul attributes Trison Tarp’s success. “The key to our success is the hard work and the dedication of our employees to the company. They are a devoted crew always looking to improve their expertise and expand their product knowledge base. Not only the management team, but all of Trison Tarp’s employees share a high level of commitment and loyalty to Trison Tarps and their customers. A family-run management team with all members aspiring to the same level of customer satisfaction, superior employee relations and product excellence collectively earmark Trison Tarps as a forerunner in meeting the tarping and cargo needs of the transportation industry, while supporting the company mission statement “To excel in competent customer service and provide a wide range of quality merchandise for the trucking industry in a pleasant and professional manner” More information about the company and its products can be found at www. trisontarps.ca or by calling their toll free number 866.948.2777.

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Legal Matters

What Can I Do About the Convictions on my Driver CVOR Abstract?

By Mark Reynolds

ne of the most common inquiries I receive from truck drivers is what can be done to contest charges where the driver has paid the ticket. The short answer in most cases is “not much”. When you receive a ticket and send in your payment for the fine, you are essentially pleading guilty. Once you have pled guilty, the matter cannot be reopened because a reopening is approved only when you

are convicted through no fault of your own. As for appealing the matter, this would go before a Judge who would need to consider why your appeal should be granted. In the vast majority of cases, the reason for appeal would be that you willingly pled guilty to the offence and when you later realized the impact on your CVOR abstract, you hoped to challenge the ticket. A judge would be hard pressed to grant an appeal. Not only are the grounds for such an appeal unsound, but granting one would open the floodgates to the entire population of drivers that regret their decision to plead guilty and pay their fine. The best advice I can give to drivers who are

charged with offences is to always complete the back of the ticket, selecting option #3, NOT GUILTY. Then follow the instructions to have the ticket filed in court for a trial date. (Make certain to keep a copy of the front and back of the ticket). The ticket will also have another option - option #2, Guilty with an explanation. Do not select this option. If you do, you are pleading guilty to the original offence, and if that offence carries demerit and or CVOR points, those points will be applied. The justice may be able to reduce the fine based on your explanation, but is certainly not obligated to do so. Option #2 is, in my opinion, misleading and has caused many people to forgo their opportunity

Peterbilt

Parts & Service Dealer of the Year

enton, Texas Exceeding goals and excelling in customer satisfaction, Camions Excellence Peterbilt - Laval led the way in aftermarket performance in 2012, earning Peterbilt’s North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year Award. The award was presented during Peterbilt’s annual Dealer Meeting held at the PACCAR Engine manufacturing facility (Columbus, Mississippi) to Nicole and Dany Lussier, Dealer Principals of the Quebec, Canada dealership. “ We a r e c o m m i t t e d to providing every customer with the best possible service and support throughout the life of their vehicles,” said Nicole Lussier. “We invest in the technologies, tools and personnel that set us apart and allow us to help customers maximize their uptime and minimize their costs.” 10 June 2013

The dealership, according to Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Bill Kozek, achieved top scores in every Standards of Excellence category. They had the highest parts and service financial score and achieved an excellent absorption rate. “The service area of Camions Excellence Peterbilt - Laval is always full and they are well known as the best shop in the area,” Kozek said. “They embrace all available training, the full parts catalogs of TRP and PACCAR Parts, and the MX-13 engine. They have a fiercely loyal customer base who knows that they will be treated professionally, fairly and quickly.” “The team at Camions Excellence Peterbilt - Laval is known for superior support of Peterbilt trucks and the PACCAR MX-13 engine,” said Darrin Siver, PACCAR Vice President and PACCAR Parts general

manager. “They maintain an outstanding parts inventory and are dedicated to excellent customer service.”

to challenge their charge. Be aware that anything that results in you paying your fine, whether intentionally or accidentally, is to the benefit of the jurisdiction that receives the fine payment. Courts create many of their own rules to discourage you from challenging your ticket, or at least make it as difficult as possible to do so. An example of this would be the Windsor court (I have mentioned this previously) where you must file the ticket in person or have someone file

it for you. Windsor court will not accept tickets being filed in other courts and will not accept tickets being filed by mail. Not a huge issue if you happen to live in Windsor, but in the case of most truck drivers these rules make things somewhat difficult. I can have these tickets filed for clients that retain OTT to defend them, but otherwise the defendant is left to their own devices to get their ticket filed for a court date. These types of methods are becoming more common as courts create new rules that in

my view are designed to discourage you from exercising your rights. In the end, you should always seek some legal advice regarding any charges you receive, so that if you plead guilty to your ticket you will not regret it later. Mark Reynolds is a licensed paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, and provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at 416.221.6888 or MarkReynolds@OTTLegal. com.

BD Diesel Performance:

Maintenance & Performance Products for Highway Trucks commercial as well as the rebuilding of turbo’s for the class 8 market, one of the company’s principal activities. Quick turnaround, top quality and good pricing are hallmarks of BD Diesel Performance. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Routing your exhaust for re-burning in your combustion chamber requires the exhaust to be cooled before it re-enters the engine. The EGR coolers see exhaust gas temperatures of up to 1200 degrees cooled by 180 +/- with engine coolant. The system is challenged by wide temperature changes which can

BD Diesel Performance has focused on servicing diesel engines for 41 years.

Diesel Performance is a diesel power train specialty manufacturer and distribution center with 100 employees, located in Abbotsford, BC. The company, originally called Valley Fuel Injection Ltd., is celebrating its 41st year in business. The BD Diesel facility covers 65,000 square feet with eight specialty divisions that manufacture and distribute a wide range of products specifically engineered for working and performance diesel applications. BD manufactures a broad line of power train and suspension products for automotive diesels, and, is a large rebuilding center for the heavy duty diesel turbocharger and fuel injection market place. The BD catalog of products includes turbochargers, intercoolers, transmissions, torque converters, suspension kits, exhaust brakes, fuel systems and much more! Visit our website at www.dieselperformance.com or call 800.887.5030. Econo-Boost The main feature of this product is the big improvement in fuel economy for highway tractors – of course the more miles you put on the quicker you get your money back to underwrite the purchase price. I m p r ov i n g f u e l economy through efficiency through years of expertise on mechanical fuel injection systems and high h o r s e power engines for competitive use, BD Diesel Performance reassessed the engine’s mechanical and electronic injection systems. The valve train and combustion cycle, along with the timed injection cycle, develops the horsepower required to move your load. When the injection cycle starts a few degrees earlier in the compression cycle, with the engine up to operating temperature, the result is a longer fuel burn as the piston is driven down on a power stroke. The extra time results in a cleaner burn in the combustion cylinder, a departure from un-burnt fuel which typically causes a delayed burn to occur in the exhaust manifold, demonstrated by high exhaust and coolant temperatures. No extra fuel needs to be added! The new Econo-Boost timing module picks up engine data from the cam timing and engine rpm and then communicates with the ECM on the injection timing process. Easy plug-in installation takes up to an hour to complete.

Turbochargers The growth of BD Diesel Performance into the biggest and best quality turbocharger builder in the North West has been a lifelong journey. Our roots date back 40-years when many of our current technicians were just starting to service the turbo industry. Though some

of our people attempted their own ventures, they have since returned in the last 7 years to create a top quality remanufacturing facility and factory outlet for all Turbochargers. It is quality that the people and the product they produce have in common. Turbocharger offerings cover small gas engines, stock diesel engines and high performance automotive diesels, industrial, agricultural,

Owned and managed by father & son (Brian & Christian Roth) with many other families that all work together.

c a u s e cracking and failures. We rebuild the coolers by inserting more durable stainless steel tubes that are impervious to cracking while cooling inlet temperatures, unlike like factory-made units. Engine Emergency Shut Down This emergency unit shuts your engine down by closing off the intake air with a compact butterfly for 2” to 4” intake pipes post turbo. If your diesel sucks in Methane and other foreign gas at refineries or gas wells, it can run out of control and engine revolutions of 5,000 plus can cause your engine to grenade. Intercoolers / Charge Air Coolers High efficiency and durable Bar and Plate designed coolers withstand vibration and larger temperature deviation without cracking – big and tough enough to handle trucks working in all environments. Fuel Injection The company’s fuel injection division, started in 1972, takes care of all Diesel fuel injection systems. BD Diesel Performance now has specialized equipment to service all Common Rail Injection systems found on many engines on the road today, including Bosch, Cummins and Caterpillar fuel systems. High quality, consistent calibration and on-hand stock are available when you call. Exhaust Manifolds Cracked manifolds compromise valuable turbo drive pressure, thereby causing poor fuel economy and hill climbing power. BD Diesel Performance designs manifolds for all sizes of diesel engines. These units are made of cast stainless steel and expansion joints that withstand 2000 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that no cracking occurs. Exhaust manifolds must maintain temperatures and drive pressure in order to drive the turbocharger. BD Diesel Performance has focused on servicing diesel engines for 41 years. For quality service and parts contact us at www.dieselperformance.com, or by phone, 800.887.5030, 604.853.6096.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Safety & Washing Your Vehicles

By Jack Jackson

his month we are looking at the safety of washing trucks. That, of course, only applies to those who want to wash trucks at their site. In speaking to prospects, everyone

would like to be able to wash their vehicles at their own facilities. There are many factors to account for why this can’t happen, primarily the cost and availability of space on site. Most companies did not build with a wash bay in mind. Generally, the cost to wash is buried in the maintenance budget with the majority of companies relying on external providers to wash their vehicles, primarily with tankers and assorted chemicals that spray down vehicles in yards late at night or over the weekend. Most Transportation

Managers cringe when asked about their washing costs and level of satisfaction with work performed. However, it’s the other alternative that makes Transportation Managers look the other way - the cost of installing a proper wash bay in their facility. Not many have a budget these days to invest in the infrastructure needed. It is the Transportation Manager responsible for the facility and the need to regularly wash trucks that has the toughest decisions to make. With a pressure washer, long handle brush and a ladder, staff members are often obliged to

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Assembly Plant Receives Environmental Honour

irkland, Wash., May 16, 2013 – The Kenworth Truck Company assembly plant in Renton, Washington, recently received a 2012 Gold Award presented by the King County (Wash.) Industrial Waste Program. The award is for compliance with the plant’s industrial wastewater discharge permit. The award recognized the plant for one year of no wastewater violations of any kind covering discharge, permit, ordinance, reporting, self-monitoring, and King County monitoring. “The Kenworth – Renton plant maintains a comprehensive environmental stewardship program, which consistently produces excellent results,” said Judy McTigue, Kenworth – Renton plant manager. “As part of their daily efforts to produce high quality Kenworth trucks, Kenworth’s employees take our environmental initiatives very 12 June 2013

seriously. The 2012 Gold Aw a r d f r o m t h e K i n g County Industrial Waste Program is recognition of their efforts in the environmental arena.” K e n w o r t h ’s p l a n t s in Renton, Wash., and Chillicothe, Ohio, both hold the prestigious ISO 14001:2004 certification for effective environmental management systems established to help build Class 8 trucks in an environmentally sustainable manner. Kenworth’s medium duty products are produced at the PACCAR manufacturing facility in Ste. Therese, Quebec., which also holds ISO 14001:2004 status. This year, the Kenworth – Renton plant celebrates its 20th anniversary. Kenworth Truck Company, which marks its 90th anniversary this year, first began building Kenworth trucks in the Seattle area in 1923 at its assembly plant then located on Mercer Street near Lake Union in Seattle.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufac turer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

wash tractor trailers by hand. The most difficult, or should I say most important washing are those trucks that haul food or livestock. With government regulations and H AC C P r e q u i r e m e n t s , washing the inside of trailers is imperative. This adds to the time and cost of washing as well as the strain on the individuals that must accomplish these tasks. Worker safety becomes an issue when high pressure hoses, ladders and chemicals are used in confined spaces. Injury and fatigue are common-

place due to environment and the lack of proper equipment. Working with any supplier of washing equipment systems will help enhance the experience of workers equipped with ergonomically placed drop guns, proper equipment, and the most efficient systems for washing trailers. Today’s vehicle washing technology is advancing quickly, almost as fast as government regulations on the disposal of grey water. There are many options that companies have to deal with, including the cost and time required to invest in proper methods.

Chemical companies are focusing their attention on the alignment of products and affordable machinery to help alleviate worker compensation issues. By ignoring washing issues money is literally going down the drain in labour costs. Water and chemical costs are rising to a premium most don’t even realize. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@awashystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www. awashsystems.com. North America’s Leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

FLO Components Ltd.

New Southern & Eastern Ontario Territory Sales Managers Announced

utomatic Lubrication Systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. continues to expand its resources to better serve construction, road building, aggregate, trucking, manufacturing and processing companies in Southern and Eastern

Ontario. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Pottruff as Territory Sales Manager - South Western Ontario and Dave Secord as Territory Sales Manager Eastern Ontario. Their primary focus will be to increase local availability

of technical support to our customers and to build FLO’s client base in their territories. Based in London, Greg has acquired extensive training and knowledge in direct sales and marketing over the last 18 years in various sales pos-

itions. His experience covers a variety of areas, and has allowed him to establish strong relationships with companies from the construction, automotive, agricultural and manufacturing industries. Most recently, as account manager at a bulk fuels and lubricants distributor, Greg managed a large Southwestern Ontario territory that spanned from Woodstock to Chatham and North to Exeter. Working out of Oshawa, Dave brings over 13 years’ experience in both sales and sales management positions in the industrial equipment, manufacturing, and automotive sectors - both nationally and internationally. Over the last 5 years, Dave, in his position as the Canadian District manager for a major manufacturer of

Greg Pottruff (left) as Territory Sales Manager for South Western Ontario and Dave Secord (right) as Territory Sales Manager for Eastern Ontario lubrication equipment and systems, used his lubrication systems and solutions experience knowledge to help customers improve equipment reliability and reduce unscheduled downtime. Commenting on the new appointment, FLO Components Sales Manager, Mr. Steve Matheson said; “Dave and Greg will make an excellent addition to our team of lubrication solutions specialists. Both these gentlemen bring a whole new level of energy and extensive sales and industry experience that will help to further strengthen the relationships with FLO’s existing clients in their respective territories. Their technical

knowledge and proven work ethic are in sync with FLO’s basic foundation of “Meeting Customers’ Needs Better”, making them well suited for providing our customers with unparalleled technical and sales support. Dave and Greg will work with our key partners in the industry developing lubrication solutions that address their equipment breakdown related pain and increase machine uptime and profitability.” For more information contact Gabriel Lopez of FLO Components Ltd., call 800.668.5458 or visit our web site at www.flocomponents.com. For Total Lube Solutions, Go With The FLO!

FTR Associates

Rebound in Class 8 Orders for April

loomington, Indiana - FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing April Class 8 truck net orders at 23,026, 6% above March numbers. Orders for Class 8 trucks have now been above 20,000 for five consecutive months with April o r d e r s 3 7 % i m p r ov e d from a year ago. Even with the one month dip in March orders, the last three months annualize to 270,400 units. Prelimin-

ary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs. Jonathan Starks, FTR’s Director, Transportation Analysis commented “orders continue to remain at a healthy level, coming in at the high end of our expectations.” Final data for April will be available from FTR later in the month. Contact FTR Associates at ftr@ ftrassociates.com or call 888.988.1699 ext. #1 for more details.

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Cross Border Services

Smuggling is Smuggling, No Matter What the Contraband

By Dawn Truell

BSA Canada Border Services Agency seized more than $5 million of illegal tobacco in three operations from trucks at border crossings between Quebec and upstate New York. Three drivers could face smuggling charges for these incidents at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle and Herdman border crossings. CBSA officers found 48,000 kilograms of tobacco in commercial trucks whose drivers said they had either empty loads or were carrying general freight. On March 6, 2013, a Canadian driver who was returning from a delivery in New Jersey at the Herdman crossing was found with 16,555 kilograms of loose tobacco after stating that he had an empty load. On March 11, 2013 another Canadian resident showed up at the Lacolle crossing with what he said was an empty load from a trip to Champlain, N.Y. however, CBSA officers found 132 cardboard boxes with 16,800 kilos of tobacco and $11,340 in cash. It is illegal to carry more than $10,000 and even that must be claimed at the border crossing to CBSA. On March 12, 2013 at Lacolle, a Canadian driver whose load he identified as “ink”, it was actually 132 boxes with 14,480 kilos of tobacco. “Any anomaly and our officers do spot checks for verification,” said Jacqueline Roby, a CBSA spokes-

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woman. These drivers face criminal charges. Akwesasne Mohawk Territory in New York is unfortunately responsible for much of the contraband tobacco being smuggled across the St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, ON according to RCMP reports. The contraband tobacco industry is valued in the billions, and studies indicate that as many as one out of every three cigarettes smoked in Canada is purchased illegally. News of the tobacco seizure came as federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel announced a $47-million investment in the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing Wednesday. This funding is expected to revamp the crossing’s infrastructure and expedite the flow of traffic into Canada. Twenty one billion dollars in two-way trade and an estimated 780,000 vehicles pass through this border crossing each year. British Columbia Supreme Court Judge, Justice John Truscott, has acquitted a Surrey, B.C. truck driver of attempting to smuggle cocaine across the border into Abbotsford, B.C. in July 2009. Amritpal Singh Narwal, 30, was found not guilty in New Westminster of one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of unlawfully importing cocaine. Narwal, who worked for a Surrey, B.C. trucking company, was stopped at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing on his way into Canada on July 19, 2009 in a 2003 Kenworth tractor pulling an apparently empty commercial trailer. While he presented documentation it was later found to be fictitious, indicating that he had delivered a load of peppers from a farm in Delta to a grocery store in Auburn,

Washington when in fact evidence showed that Narwal had actually travelled from Surrey, B.C. to Los Angeles, California. During a secondary inspection truck, the CBSA Officer noticed that two washers holding screws to a metal plate at the back of a refrigeration unit appeared scratched, evidence of tampering. While searching behind the screws the officer discovered two kilograms of cocaine. CBSA completely removed the plate which then displayed part of the fridge had been hollowed out. A total of 144 kilos of cocaine was discovered. The street value of the drugs was estimated to be $5 million. Narwal’s defense was that he had no knowledge of the cocaine. He said he had been instructed by a dispatcher for the trucking company to take a tractor unit from the Surrey, B.C. yard, and drive to a specific truck stop in Washington State and pick up an empty trailer there. (Just me, but wouldn’t that make you wonder right there? Hmm) He said he was told to drive to Los Angeles, California with the empty trailer to pick up a rush load of produce for return to B.C. Narwal said the order was then cancelled when he arrived in California and he returned with the empty trailer. He made a few stops on the way there and back. He said that he provided fictitious documentation at the border so as not to have shown that he was over his allowable driving hours. Justice John Truscott concluded that whoever loaded the cocaine on the trailer did so without Narwal’s knowledge “so that the accused would not appear nervous at the border or disappear with the cocaine.” In Mississauga, Ontario on May 15, 2013 CBSA

seized over $78,000 in undeclared luxury goods at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. When two travelers were called over for secondary examination their information provided was inconsistent and further examination revealed that they falsely declared their goods. The total value for duty exceeded $78,000. Both travelers were charged under the Customs Act for smuggling, making false statements and the evasion of duties and taxes. “Undeclared or falsely declared goods can be seized permanently or trigger a penalty to secure their release. Penalties can range from 25 to 80 percent of the value of the goods seized and result in a record of the infraction in CBSA systems,” said Goran Vragovic, Regional Director General of the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area. “A full and honest declaration and payment of any duty and taxes owed is always the way to go.” Know your personal exemptions, including those for alcohol and tobacco. Declare all purchases made (including duty-free purchases), and have your receipts readily available upon your return to Canada, be it by land, sea or air. If you take the chance and are caught, penalties include huge fines and or jail time. My advice - don’t take the chance anymore. In 2012, CBSA Officers across Canada made 11,017 drug seizures, including 360 cocaine seizures. Update on the border crossing for summer 2013 at Fosterville, New Brunswick: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce that the Fosterville port of entry will be extending operational hours for the

Seized bulk tobacco.

Seizure of 14,480 kg of tobacco at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle.

High end goods seized by CBSA officers. summer season, beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Fosterville is located in western York County, New Brunswick, on Route 122. Processing an average of 33 cars a day, the port is used by local residents, seasonal residents and businesses on both sides of the border. Last year, 14,520 travelers entered Canada at the Fosterville port of entry, and CBSA officers are preparing for another summer season. On another note, the U.S.A. is going through a lot of significant issues

including, as we all know, the recent terrorism attack in Boston, Massachusetts. Therefore, all southbound borders wil be carefully scrutinized resulting in time consuming inspection procedures. So be warned and allow for the extra time. For further information on the fight against smuggling, terrorism, C-TPAT, FAST, and PIP, please c o n t a c t D aw n Tr u e l l , President, Cross Border Services, at: www.c-tpatcertified.com or www. crossborderservices.org 905.973.9136.

Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar [CFMS]

CFMS Launches Leaner Transportation Fleet Maintenance & Trade Show By Marek Krasuski

he Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar launched its 50th annual seminar on April 24th at the Paradise Conference & Banquet Hall in Concord, Ontario. This year’s one-day event marked a departure from

previous trade shows which were typically two and a half days long and included the participation of more branches of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendent’s Association (ATSSA), the organization behind the seminar. This

John Haines Winner of Volvo Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year.

year, the Toronto chapter shouldered the responsibility in the wake of the ATSSA’s restructuring. It was a leaner affair fees reduced to $135 per person - but no less engaging, according to Program Director and Harper Truck Centre employee, Brian Sibbald. “The seminar was well-attended with an increase in the number of delegates and sponsors from previous years. In total there were 48 indoor displays and 18 outdoors.” Sibbald described the three seminars held throughout the day as generating a lot of interest and exchange between speakers and audience members. Ed Roeder of SLH Transport led the first panel session entitled, “Are Your Fault Lights Keeping You Up At Night?” The theme

was prompted by the excessive display of fault lights appearing on truck dashboards. The problem, experts agreed, seems to have become acute after the introduction of emissions controls mandated by the EPA beginning in 2007. Panel members from major manufacturers were on hand to apprise maintenance managers in attendance of the difficulties and offer advice on reducing the problem. Vi c Wi n t j e s o f V w Transcon Service moderated the second panel session, “Mandated Annual Safety InspectionCompliant with NSC-11B Standards.” Presenter Rolf VanderZwaag of OTA addressed MTO MVIS (Mo-

Carl McBride of Ontario Trucking News talking to Norm West of DPF Cleaning Specialists at this year’s CFMS. tor Vehicle Inspection Stations) adopting the NSC-11B Standards when doing a (PMCVI) Periodic Mandated Commercial Vehicle Inspection. A subsequent eight member panel lead by Haldex’s Jack Shantz addressed new products

introduced into the market and training issues. The Fleet Maintenance M a n a g e r o f t h e Ye a r Award Presentation following the dinner banquet honoured John Haines of Canada Cartage as this year’s Maintenance Manager of the Year.

Legal Way for Drivers to Change Speed Limiter

ontinuing with its commitment to be compliant with local laws and regulations, Bully Dog Technologies, a world leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, is pleased to announce that their HDGT (Heavy Duty Gauge Tuner) and HDWD (Heavy Duty Watch Dog) have both been recognized as legal devices that can alter the speed limiter before entering the providence of Ontario. Currently Ontario law requires the speed limiter to be set at 65 mph or 105 kph for class 8 tractors operating in the province. Law enforcement personnel

in the province have been trained on how the HDGT and HDWD change the speed limiter settings. Both the HDGT and HDWD can modify the speed limiter settings on Caterpillar ® C11, C13 and C15 engines; Cummins® ISM, ISX, ISX12 and ISX15 engines; De-

troit Series 60®, DD13 and DD15 engines and Paccar® MX and MX13 engines. The ability to change the speed limiter is one of many different features that the HDWD and HDGT

offer to owner operators and fleet owners. Bully Dog is an industry leader in developing full-featured aftermarket enhancements for an unprecedented number of vehicle applications. Founded in 1999 and guided by the idea that every vehicle possesses untapped potential, Bully Dog equips g a s , diesel and heavy duty drivers with the tools to unlock their rides’ potential power and economy gains. For more information about Bully Dog contact Greg Cox, National Sales Manager at 855.844.1713 or to find a local dealer call 855.844.1713 or visit bigrig.bullydog. com.

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Making Your Miles Count

To Delete or Not to Delete – Part II

By Robert D. Scheper

s stated in part one, for all those who may participate in the “underground highway” (manipulating or deleting emission controlling equipment), without a principle-based, educated and articulated defense of tampering, what you are doing will probably be viewed as simple lawlessness rather than righteous civil disobedience. Civil disobedience may well be a “crime”, (complete with consequences equal to or greater than lawlessness) but it may also be one of the most moral and ethical actions a human can engage in (remember slavery’s underground railway and hiding “political dissidents” in WWII Germany). Deleting may not be a direct act of saving a life, but it may well be an act of financial self-preservation. The financial impact of malfunctioning and functioning pollution devices is catastrophic - increased maintenance/downtime, costs and fuel consumption. The extent of impact is so great that in some cases entire families can be decimated in less than a year (the average in 2-4 years). Any financial threat to a family’s income must be taken seriously, “taken” meaning “…understood, defended, and aggressively/proactively managed…”. This means some form of proactive activity. Civil disobedience requires some form of active participation and confrontation with lawmakers, otherwise it’s simple lawlessness. (An exception would be those who belonged to the underground

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rail road). Publicly defying bounty hunters, who had the law on their side, would not have been advisable. Simple deception would have been the best route to protect the integrity of the railroad and the oppressed. However, there were still many other open forms of political action against slavery laws and the respective legal enforcement system. When a new truck comes off the line, the federal laws govern all emission standards. However, once the truck is sold into private hands it has been made clear that the federal government is NOT responsible for further enforcement and therefore allows purchasers to retain personal property freedom (at least initially). Since the feds will not push enforcement any further than the end of the assembly line, those who delete should view the Conservative Party as more of an ally (a non-sympathizer of my enemy is my friend). Manufacturers and dealerships have been very clear that tampering will void warranty and should not be done. Practically, however, tampering is usually only considered once the warranty has expired. Dealerships however do battle with public perception of a conflict of interest due to lost maintenance revenue when someone deletes their system. I doubt whether the industry will hear any other message from them, other than maybe token sympathy or minor compensation. Trucking Associations may well present one of the biggest problems for those who wish to exercise their freedom over personal property. The Canadian Trucking Alliance has actually publicly pressured provinces to enforce emission compliance standards according to original specs. This is actually a confusing position on several fronts. It conflicts with their principled stand against the Biodiesel mandate. CTA understands the bad sci-

ence on Biodiesel, exposes it, and keeps pressure up against the mandate. If they understand the bad science on Biodiesel, why wouldn’t they stand against the horrible assumptions and inferences in “climate science”? Standing AGAINST tampering, on the grounds of “leveling the playing field”, is also a twisted form of logic, implying equal suffering produces justice. It totally ignores the injustice of the law itself. Applying that kind of extreme “logic” in Somalia would require every citizen’s hand to be chopped off in mutual support of the child who was caught for petty theft. The position totally ignores confronting the extreme law. CTA’s logic would have abandoned the abolitionist movement against slavery and promoted a more expansive and inclusive field of victims, maybe Orientals, Native Americans or gays/ lesbians (all to support “a more level playing field”). It ignores the lies and accepts defeat in the presence of tyrannical laws. In short it is a cowardly position. It doesn’t defend an industry, it embraces its abuser. Enforcement will be left

to individual provinces. Which province will enforce and which will ignore? The national outcome, at least initially, will become rather schizophrenic. For those who would like to see a history of Canada’s schizophrenic enforcement policies, simply research prohibition laws in the 1930’s (Ve Villa Bronfman Family). Supply and demand will dictate that safeties on tampered equipment will be conducted by the closest and least offending province. Owners of tampered vehicles will become much more “educated” as to where and how to maintain and operate their unique equipment. Never underestimate the sophistication that a couple thousand dollars a month will bring the underground highway. Each province will have to weigh the financial and political costs of enforcement. Let the lobbying begin. The radical environmentalists can be pushed back. They don’t have nearly as strong a foothold as many think. Without radical immediate enforcement, operators may be able to divert exposure or wait out the political environment till prudent minds prevail. Every day more ”real sci-

ence” is exposing “climate science” fallacies and radicals are losing steam. The United States political environment may also be critical to surviving this encroachment. If the U.S. swings back to the center right (as they historically have done every decade or two) the EPA onslaught may be halted, or even overturned, depending on media exposure. Canada can never stand completely alone. It will almost always follow U.S. direction. The question is to what length. We must thankfully acknowledge that our federal conservative government has only submitted to U.S. pressure to a point. Other political parties could have devastated our situation even more. We must not distance ourselves from any party that mitigates our damages. A brief look at history can provide a range of responses, some wise, some not. Consider two highly successful responses that created meaningful change. With the abolition of slavery and the removal of British rule of India, both situations fought unjust laws with education, boldness and clarity. The US needed rivers of blood to eventually

purge the land of injustice, India not nearly as much. But both reactions required a stern resolve for success. Each participant must be armed not with guns and swords but with knowledge, respect and care. If those who delete wish to prevail they need to stand on science and principles. Make sure every level of government knows your position in the conflict and they know that all organizations and associations who support abusive laws do not represent you. Politicians must know that you truly wish to be a law abiding citizen but will stand firm to feed your family and pay your taxes first. Without a clean moral stand on truth, those who delete will only be perceived as selfish hooligans. Robert D. Scheper operates an accounting and consulting firm in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrconsulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can email him at robert@ thrconsulting.ca.

Trailer Wizards Celebrates 50 Years of Dependable Service by Giving Back to Local Communities

ississauga, Ontario – Trailer Wizards turns 50 this year and is celebrating with customer appreciation events across the country. The company started with a single CanCar trailer purchased in British Columbia on April 30, 1963 and has grown to include over 300 employees, 16 Total Customer Care Centres and over 20,000 trailers, making the company Canada’s largest and only one-stop-trailershop, coast to coast. “On behalf of the Trailer Wizards family, I want to say ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has contributed to our success over the last 50 years,” Doug Vanderspek, President of Trailer Wizards, stated. “We wouldn’t

have been able to do it without the hard work of our employees and the support of our customers.” To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Trailer Wizards’ employees elected to give back to the communities in which they live and serve. They chose to partner with Food Banks Canada and as an official sponsor of Hunger Awareness Week (May 6-10, 2013), Trailer Wizards will donate $25,000 to support national programs. Trailer Wizards’ branches will also be organizing their own food drives to support local food banks during their 50th anniversary customer appreciation events with the hopes of raising an additional $25,000 of food and money for a total of $50,000. Invited guests

will be encouraged to bring canned or non-perishable food items. Any money or food that is raised locally will stay with a local food bank charity. The public and media are invited to attend any of Trailer Wizards’ 50 Year customer appreciation days: - May 15, 2013: Langley, BC (20289 102nd Avenue Langley, BC) - May 29, 2013: Calgary, AB (9559 40 St. SE Calgary, AB) - May 30, 2013: Edmonton, AB (13111 126th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB) - June 6, 2013: Mississauga, ON (1880 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON) - June 7 & 8, 2013: Moncton, NB (at the Atlantic

Truck Show) - June 12, 2013: Regina, SK (445 Winnipeg Street Regina, SK) - June 13, 2013: Saskatoon, SK (2 Miles N of 71st St on Hwy 12 N, Saskatoon, SK) - June 19, 2013: Montréal, QC (2150, 46th Avenue Lachine, QC) Food Banks Canada is the national charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Our Members, Affiliate Member food banks, and their respective agencies serve approximately 85% of people accessing emergency food programs nationwide. Our mission is to meet the short-term need for food and find long-term solutions to reduce hun-

ger. Please visitwww.foodbankscanada.ca for more information. For 50 years, Trailer Wizards Ltd. has been delivering professional commercial trailer solutions with fast, customer-friendly service while continuously driving out costs. As Canada’s largest and only national com-

mercial trailer rental, leasing and sales company, Trailer Wizards Ltd. provides “Local Service… Nationwide” to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Montréal and Moncton. To learn more about Trailer Wizards Ltd., please visit www.trailerwizards.com.

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Health Insurance Matters

Creative Ways to Cover Your Income

By Lina Demedeiros

f you have an accident and/or illness the amount of the monthly benefit that is paid to you at the time of claim may be reduced by benefits such as the Canada Pension, the Automobile Insurance Act, Group Disability or other forms of income if you purchased a plan not

underwritten for medical or income purposes. A disability insurance contract, sold in the transportation industry as an alternative coverage to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board, is based on the gross income you earn. If you bought your insurance policies a few years ago, and have since decided to collect a pension with your spouse as a result of an income split, this is considered income. Your benefit amount will be reduced in proportion to the now- reduced qualifying gross earnings. Calculating the monthly benefit amount you qualify for is very simple. The qualifying benefit amount

is assessed by taking your gross earnings, divide it by 12 months then multiply it by 75%. For example if you earn $150,000.00 annually divided by 12 months is $12,500.00 multiplied by 75% qualifies you for monthly benefit for $9,375.00. The maximum benefit amount sold is traditionally $4,000.00 for replacement income. If you have gross earnings equal to the amount of benefit you qualify for, you will not receive your full benefit amount. For example, an annual income of $70,000 divided by 12 is $5,333.33. The maximum sold is $4,000.00 annually. If you are receiving $900.00 per

month from the Canada Pension Plan, your qualifying benefit amount will be reduced proportionately to the earnings you are receiving relative to your qualifying benefit amount. The only way around this is by purchasing a policy that offers no integration of benefits. This means the insurance company issues a benefit amount that does not integrate with any other benefits you receive. Typically this is $1,000.00 per month as sold by some insurers. The first $1,000.00 is paid out without any integration and the balance is integrated with other benefits. These contracts are available and offer

the flexibility of accident only and accident plus illness coverage. Many of our flatbed and car hauler clients enjoy this option. An alternate option is to cover your personal line of credit, bank loan, or car loan with a chartered bank or credit union with bank loan insurance. The only problem is that accident only coverage is not available and the age limits are between 18 and 59. Lastly, a Loss of Time policy! Many years ago some companies offered such an insurance option. These contracts are worth their weight in gold. There is no qualifying for the amount of benefit, and they pay irrespective

of any income. The maximum sold under these contracts is generally $700.00 per month. These contracts, however, only cover short periods of time like 6, 12 or 24 months. Although the majority of claims are short term you cannot avoid the necessity of a long term disability contract to cover you, at least to the age 60 or age 65 that addresses claims lasting more than 18-30 months, or those that last beyond retirement. For more information on this article or our services please visit our website at www.lmdinsurance. ca, your Truchoice to all your risk management needs.

Fleet Safety Council nd

22 Annual Educational Conference, October 24-26, 2013

he Fleet Safety Council’s Annual Educational Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener Ontario, October 24 to 26, 2013. This event brings together fleet safety professionals from the truck, bus and courier industries as well as insurance and many other related businesses to discuss the latest in driver training, staff

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development and risk management techniques. Our Theme this year is “Predictive Behaviour Analysis Seminar: Preventing Incidents Before they Happen”. The Annual Educational conference brings together professionals from across Ontario, representing a transportation sector workforce of over 68,500. We are assembling a powerful group of

people to host a series of seminars and workshops including: Incident Analysis, Profiling Behaviour Causes with Linkage, Influence of Monitoring on Attitudes and Behaviour with a special focus on Management and Enforcement and Recognition and Risk Indicators. Our final session will be a panel discussion on the future of Behaviour Analysis including experts

from Insurance, Enforcement and Telematics. Our delegates will leave full of ideas to take home and implement within their own organizations. As a Bonus this year, we are offering a Pre-Conference session entitled: Explore Transportation Careers – Fast tracking Grade 11 and 12 Students into the Transportation Industry. This Bonus session will include leaders of

Transportation Education from Secondary, College and Trade Schools and will be free to all delegates and people within the transportation industry that have an interest in encouraging our youth make a career the Transportation Industry their first choice. Our delegates will leave this year’s conference with a Certificate in Predictive Behaviour Analysis and a comprehensive set of skills

and material that they can immediately use. For more information on attending or sponsoring this event, please contact Betty Taylor at 800.263.5024 ext. 7936, Lori Van Opstal by email at lorivo@execulink.com or Rick Geller by email at rdgeller@rogers.com or visit our website at www. fleetsafetycouncil.com. Yours in Safety, Conference Committee Fleet Safety Council.

Harper Government Supports Architectural Quality in Design of New Bridge for St. Lawrence

ontreal, Quebec - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada is working with the City of Montreal to ensure the new bridge for the St. Lawrence has architectural quality.

“Our government took note of the participants’ comments during the roundtable on the architectural quality of the new bridge held on February 18,” said Minister Lebel. “We all want the new bridge to reflect the values of the community, to showcase its role as the most important gateway to Montreal, and to preserve the spectacular view of downtown from the bridge. Our government will work with local

experts to make this vision a reality, while respecting timelines and budget.” Next steps in this process will be to: Develop options to integrate architectural quality as part of a public-private partnership, taking into account the project’s timeline, budget, and functional criteria; Discuss these options with local and international experts to validate and refine them; Present the options to

local stakeholders to invite their comments; and Submit a report to the Minister for consideration by late summer 2013. Since last fall, Transport Canada representatives have held a series of meetings with stakeholders to discuss the design of the new bridge and several other important aspects. The project is going well and the original timelines are being met. The Government of Canada will continue to work with

its key partners, including representatives of the Government of Quebec and the Cities of Montreal, Brossard and Longueuil, to advance the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project. On October 5, 2011, Minister Lebel announced that the Government of Canada would be building a new bridge corridor to replace the Champlain Bridge. This six-lane bridge is one of the busiest in Canada. With an estimated $20 billion in

international trade crossing it each year, the Champlain Bridge is a crucial corridor for the regional economy and the economy of Canada as a whole. The project also meets the objectives of Canada’s gateway strategies. To learn more about the new bridge for the St. Lawrence, please visit www. tc.gc.ca/nbfsl. For information on Canada’s gateway strategies, please visit www.canadasgateways. gc.ca/index2.html.

Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, delivered an update on the new bridge for the St. Lawrence project and outlined the new long-term infrastructure program announced in Economic Action Plan 2013 - the new Building Canada

plan. “The new bridge for the St. Lawrence is a top priority for our government and I am moving this project forward quickly, efficiently and responsibly,” said Minister Lebel. “Since committing to build a new

bridge for the St. Lawrence in October 2011, our government has been hard at work consulting with municipal and provincial officials so we can deliver this important infrastructure project within a very tight timeframe.”

“New infrastructure projects are key enablers for economic growth and job creation,” added Minister Lebel. “Our government is investing $70 billion in federal funding over 10 years for infrastructure through the new Building

Canada plan that will create jobs and boost economic growth, thus improving the quality of life of Canadians.” For more information about the new bridge for the St. Lawrence, please visit www.tc.gc.ca/nbfsl.

V Minister Lebel Discusses New Bridge for St. Lawrence

ontreal, Quebec - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and

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Trucking Industry Foundation Offers More Scholarship Opportunities

arents and their university and college-aged children are urged to check out the many scholarship opportunities offered by the OTA Education Foundation under its endowed scholarship program. These scholarships have been established by trucking and service supply companies through endowments that are managed by the Foundation. The Foundation offers a wide array of scholarships that reflect the priorities

and values of the companies that endowed the funds and then worked with the Foundation in developing unique scholarship opportunities. The Foundation’s Chairman, Scott Smith of J. D. Smith and Sons, encourages students to take the time to review all the scholarship opportunities that the Foundation offers. “Students can apply for as many scholarships as they want, and are eligible to win more than one”, says Smith. The scholarships

are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available exclusively to children of parents who work in trucking and trucking-related companies. Recipients are chosen by the Foundation’s Selection Committee. Applications are available to download from the Foundation’s website (www.otaef.com) for the following scholarships: Bison Transport Scholarship: Awarded to a fulltime student enrolled in

a recognized Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources or Business program at a Canadian University or College. The Erb Group of Companies “Service to Community” Scholarship: Awarded to a first-year post-secondary student enrolled in a recognized college or university, who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community, through his/her involvement in community and/or charitable volunteer work.

J.D. Smith & Sons “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship: Awarded to a university student who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community, school or other volunteer undertaking while demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities. OTA Allied Trades Division Scholarships: Awarded to one university student and one college student, who has completed at least one year of postsecondary education, and who has demonstrated

a strong commitment to his/her academic performance. OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship Award: Awarded to one university student each year who is the son or daughter of a professional commercial truck driver. For more information and to download application forms, go to the Foundation’s new website at www.otaef.com, and click on Endowed Scholarships under the Scholarship heading.

Trucking Related Highlights of 2013 Ontario Budget

ntario Finance Minister Charles Sousa delivered his first budget. The highlights from a trucking perspective were as follows: Should government implement a toll on a roadway or increase fuel taxes in the future, these increased revenues would have to be dedicated to improving traffic flow in the province. This will not end the debate regarding the funding roads vs. transit projects but it is a significant move towards improving overall Ontario transportation funding. OTA will be heavily involved in such discussionss. The province is committing to converting select high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes in the GTHA

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into high-occupancy toll ( H OV / H O T ) l a n e s , i n which carpooling drivers would continue to drive for free, but other drivers would be able to choose to drive in these lanes for a toll (see below for future HoV expansion). This model is utilized in some US states like Florida, Texas and California. The province will be consulting with stakeholders and plans to bring recommendations forward by the end of 2013. OTA will be seeking clarification as to commercial vehicles’ ability to pay to gain access to these lanes in the future. The Province plans to move forward with a number of new highway projects including: (i) improvements to Highway 17 in Renfrew County, to

Highway 401 in Waterloo Region and Northumberland County, and to Highway 66 in northeastern Ontario (ii) Extension of Highway 427 to major Mackenzie Drive in York Region (iii) New HoV lanes on sections of Highways 410, 404, 410 and 427 in the GTHA. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will convene an ‘Employers Table’ in the spring of 2013. Through this, the government and employer community will work together to better support employer immigration needs and explore ways to improve labour market outcomes for Ontario’s immigrants. OTA will be involved in these discussions. Ontario has withdrawn its tax emption status for

biodiesel effective April 1 2014. However, the province will consult with stakeholders on a provincial mandate for greener diesel fuels, including discussions related to the amount of renewable fuel

content as well as GHG requirements. OTA already met recently with several departments within the Ontario Government expressing its objection to any introduction of a provincial biodiesel re-

quirement. The budget announced the reduction in auto insurance rates by 15 per cent on average. OTA will examine the impact of this measure on commercial rates.

Extension for Transition to New Safety Inspection Standard

he Ministry of Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n (MTO) has informed OTA that they have extended until January 1, 2015 the transition period for carriers to comply with National Safety Code Standard 11B “Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections.” The extended transition has been provided because of revisions to the existing standard currently underway. Ontario was scheduled to implement the existing national standard (2006 version) by July 1, 2013. However, since there are revisions being made to the national standard, MTO has determined it makes more sense to wait for the standard to be updated rather than to introduce the 2006 version, and then follow up with the updated version in such a short period of time.

MTO has also notified all Motor Vehicle Inspection Station locations of the extension. The revisions currently underway to the national standard will not add any significant inspection requirements. However, it will add clarity and consistent language that is lacking in the current standard. The new standard will be published by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). OTA has also developed educational and reference materials that can aid fleets and maintenance facilities in adjusting to the national standard-type inspection processes. OTA will also be offering a voluntary training and certification program for fleets and service technicians in the coming months. During the transition period, vehicles can be in-

spected to the inspection requirements of Regulation 611, Schedules 1, 2 and 4, as they were in effect June 30, 2011; the National Standard 11B - 2006 version or once published; and the updated National Standard 11B (expected late 2013). Vehicles can be inspected to any of the inspection criteria until December 31, 2014 provided all the requirements for the chosen standard have been met. It is important to note that all the current standards under the Highway Traffic Act that apply to commercial vehicles operating on a highway,

including on-road inspections, will remain as they are. The changes outlined above only apply to the annual, semi-annual and SSC inspections conducted by mechanics registered to licensed MVIS. Background The National Standard provides the inspection criteria for annual, semiannual and safety standards certificates (SSC) for the following types of commercial vehicles: • Trucks, trailers and converter dollies alone or in combination with a total gross weight, registered gross weight

or manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 4,500 kilograms (kg); • Buses designed for 10 or more passengers, excluding those with a manufacturer’s GVWR of 4,500 kg or less used exclusively for personal use; • Accessible vehicles designed or modified to be used for the purpose of transporting persons with disabilities, excluding those used only for personal purposes; • School purposes vehicles operating under contract with a school board or other authority in charge of a school being

used for the transportation of six or more children or adults with a developmental disability. Publication of the updated National Standard will be announced on the CCMTA and MTO websites. OTA will ensure members are also made aware of all relevant updates. Upon release of the updated National Standard, copies will be available for purchase on the CCMTA website. OTA will also have updated materials based on the revised standard when it is released to complement its training and certification programs.

Driver Shortage Task Force

h e C TA B l u e R i b b o n Ta s k Force (BRTF) on the Driver Shortage says

the introduction of an electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) mandate in Canada could be a “game-

changer” by forcing some carriers to start dealing with driver issues. “ A n E O B R m a n d a t e, if enforced, would not only enhance highway safety through improved compliance with the hours of service regulations, it would also force more carriers to deal with driver issues,” the BRTF, which comprises eleven CTA board members from across Canada, said in a recently released statement. “In the current environment, where compliance with the hours of service rules is dependent upon the easilymanipulated paper log system, the fallout from inefficiencies caused by delays, paperwork errors and other issues have too often been pushed down to the driver.” By putting drivers in the position of not being able to earn income from all the time they spend on the job, “some drivers feel pressured to take action to try and make up for it in other ways rather than the carrier intervening on their behalf,” states the BRTF. “When everyone is required to use an EOBR, all carriers will have to deal

with their customers and will have the data to show where drivers are being delayed and for how long. The onus will be on all carriers to manage their businesses. In particular, those that overlook or depend on drivers to manipulate their logbooks to make their deliveries or to get their miles in will have to change their business practices. It is hoped that in the future all carriers will compete more on the basis of efficiency and value added service, as opposed to service levels artificially created by drivers over-extending themselves with regard to hours of service.” The Conference Board of Canada study, Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap and Implications for the Canadian Economy - which forecast a driver shortage of as many as 33,000 drivers by 2020 - highlighted the need for improved wages and working conditions as well as a reorganization of trucking activity and supply chains in order to reduce pressures on long haul truck drivers and make better use of their time.

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New Products & Services

Great Northern Battery Systems

Master Distributor of Odyssey Batteries Exceptional Overall Power & Long Service Life By Marek Krasuski

reat Northern Battery Systems is the proud distributor of several battery manufacturers and Master Distributor of the well known product line of Odyssey, The Extreme Battery. As Canada’s largest distributor of battery systems, this company has embraced the opportunity to become Canada’s premier representative of the Odyssey brand. “We recognized the need for commercial transportation to access a dependable, long lasting battery that would power a range of on-board accessories and still deliver reliable starts. More importantly, the pure lead design of the Odyssey line offers a life term of up to 10 years compared to an average of three years for traditional batteries,” explained company president, Erroll Fisher, adding, “no one is building a pure lead design battery of this quality.” The foundation of Odyssey’s success grew from the US military’s need to source a battery that would stand up to extreme hot and cold climates. It approached a leading manufacturer of stored energy solutions who designed and manufactured the AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Odyssey battery to fill the military’s demanding applications. The multiple benefits of the Odyssey – longer cycle and shelf life, faster recharge, vibration resistance and maintenance free features – created the demand for use in heavy duty and commercial applications as well. An expert in battery

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technology, Erroll Fisher carries on the tradition of family ownership of Great Northern Battery Systems which began in 1958, the year his father assumed control of the company. Odyssey batteries are equipped with an absorbed glass mat (AGM) design, also known as dry cell batteries. But even within the dry-cell family, not all batteries are the same, Erroll ex-

plains. “Not all batteries are created by the same chemical engineering process. In typical dry-cell designs, alloys and other elements such as magnesium and calcium are added. The addition of these properties causes a corrosion effect so that even a new battery decays and ages as it sits on the shelf. Pure lead, by contrast, does not corrode in sulphuric acid because there are no impurities to cause corrosion.” Indeed, the glass mats, or flat plates, are made of pure virgin lead, unlike other dry cell

batteries that typically include corrosion-promoting alloys. What makes the Odyssey such an effective alternative is the purity of material – 99.99% virgin lead - coupled with the glass mat design. Conventional free-flowing batteries contain liquid sulphuric acid which splashes around inside the battery. In contrast, acid in the Odyssey series

is absorbed by the glass mats which, Erroll says, “allows for a chemical reaction that produces higher amounts of electricity and performs better in extreme hot and cold temperatures.” Fully 92% of the sulphuric acid is absorbed into the glass mats. Lead plates made of pure lead, which only Odyssey provides, can be made thinner so that more of them are used in each battery. More battery plates create a larger plate surface which translates into increased power, as

much as twice that of conventional batteries. Since more of these thinner pure lead plates are packed into the battery there is no “dead space” commonly found in traditional “sixpack” cylinder designs. This unique engineering feature enables the welded intercell connections to stand up to extreme vibration without disruption of the acid which is fully absorbed into the glass mats. This

drawing attention to the expenses incurred by a truck waylaid by weak batteries. “It could cost a thousand dollars to have a truck towed to a garage for the replacement of batteries. The additional expense to outfit a truck with superior batteries that will stand up to extreme climate conditions would be paid for with just one towing charge.” The Odyssey Performance Series batteries guarantee reliability

means that batteries can even be stored on their side without risk of acid movement. Larger plate surface means twice the overall power and three times the life of conventional batteries. Traditionally designed batteries, for example, lose 50% of starting power at freezing point temperatures. The Odyssey loses just 15 percent. Erroll Fisher confirms the popular phrase, “pay now or pay later,” by

witho u t t h e high cold cranking amps (CCA) or reserve capacity (RC) that many truckers may not require. In short, Odyssey batteries provide a suite of benefits for commercial trucking, as well as for the marine, automotive and power sports sectors. Limited 3 year and 4 year full replacement warranties are available. A longer service life of 3 to 10 years saves consumers

time, money and aggravation. A 70% longer cycle life over conventional deep cycle batteries is provided. A longer shelf life means that batteries can be stored up to two years without recharging, and that recharges are faster than on any competing sealed lead battery. Unique design features reduce mechanical vibration and allow for multiple positioning. Glass mats fully absorb sulphuric acid, thereby eliminating the need to add water and rendering acid spills impossible. Chief among the benefits for any user is the starting capabilities of the Odyssey PC1200 to 31-PC2150 model series in which operating temperatures run from as low as -40 degrees C to 80 degrees C. As Canada’s largest battery distributor and singular Master Distributor of the Odyssey Performance Series batteries, Great Northern Battery Systems maintains the largest inventory of Odyssey batteries with an expansive stockpile capable of serving the needs of this country’s OEMs and dealers. Great Northern Battery Systems guarantees that all enquiries will be addressed by trained battery technicians who will ensure you get the right product and advice the first time – every time. For more information about the benefits of the Odyssey Series batteries visit www.gnbsystems.com or contact Great Northern Battery Systems by email at sales@absolutebattery. com, or by telephone at 905.549.1679 or toll free at 877.549.4454.

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New Products & Services

New 36” Rider Sweeper from Kärcher

ississauga, Ontario - Kärcher, the world leader in cleaning technology is pleased to introduce the new KM 90/60 R Bp ride on sweeper. The KM 90/60 R Bp is the latest model to be added to the Kärcher sweeper line up that now includes 5 walk behind and 3 ride on models. This battery operated compact sweeper has a 36” cleaning path with the side broom engaged. It is extremely quiet, has

great site lines and is very easy to use. The KM 90/60 R Bp has excellent dust control capabilities by way of a 4 sq. meter polyester self-cleaning filter. It is designed for hard floor sweeping but can be equipped with an antistatic carpet broom for the surface cleaning of commercial carpet. The KM 90/60 R Bp can clean from 40,000 to 54,000 square feet per hour. Both wet cell and AGM batteries are available.

The KM 90/60 R Bp features include automatic filter cleaning, manual filter cleaning switch, excellent stability, corrosion free frame, side brush bumper protection, storage platform behind driver seat EASY operation display, 1 pedal drive / operation, automatic braking system and foot operated bulk waste flap.

There is easy entry from both sides of the ma-

chine, comfortable adjustable seat, floating main s we e pin g br u sh an d debris hoppers on both sides of machine capacity of 30 litr e s e ach and main brush and filter can be changed without any tools. Typical applications include warehouses, light manufacturing facilities,

schools, universities, hospitals, recreation facilities, large retail stores, resorts, hotels, exhibit halls, office complexes, condominium buildings, food processing, garden centres, shopping malls, etc. The KM 90/60 R Bp is available from authorized Kärcher Floor Care Equipment Dealers across Canada. For more information visit www.karcher.ca, email saleskci@ karcherna.com or call 888.705.9444.

New Feature Set for Loadlink Freight

oronto, Ontario - TransCore Link Logistics rolls out new LoadlinkNet, LoadlinkWeb and LoadlinkMobile product features exclusively for its subscribers. Loadlink subscribers already have access to the most robust freight matching network in North America, and now with the latest announcement, they have the addition of multiple enhancements that include - posting to 270 cities in Mexico, new vehicle types for more matching capabilities, 14 posting attributes for greater lead filtering ability (i.e.,

hazmat, tri-axle, frozen), updated provincial codes to meet official Canadian standards, and improved communication tools. “The functionality of our Canadian freight matching system continues to advance at a rapid pace,” says Claudia Milicevic, General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics. “These latest Loadlink enhancements expand the performance and scope of the benefits derived from freight matching systems.” TransCore’s technical team began development of these updates in direct response to customer

input. One of the most appealing enhancements in this release is the new LinkMail™ tool tip feature that replaces the pop up window in the previous version so users will no longer experience an interruption when working within the program. “ We d e v e l o p e d t h i s latest release based on customers’ requests,” explains Claudia. “We knew it would meet the evergrowing needs of our subscribership and expand the resources to quickly find freight.” Designed for carriers, owner operators, freight

brokers and intermediaries, Loadlink enables users to find loads, truckloads, trucks and freight on the largest and most trusted source of information for available loads and trucks throughout North America. With the optimizations introduced in this release, subscribers will experience a greater robustness with the system. Existing Loadlink subscribers will see these enhancements as part of their current subscription. Released in two phases, the majority of TransCore clients who are on LoadlinkNet will have immedi-

ate access to the added functionality, with additional phases occurring on all three product versions next month. TransCore’s Loadlink freight matching database constitutes the largest Canadian network of carriers, owner operators, freight brokers and intermediaries and has been available to Canadian subscribers since its inception in 1990. Over 13 million full loads, LTL (less than truck load) shipments and trucks are posted to the Loadlink network annually. As a result of this high volume, TransCore’s

Canadian Freight Index is representative of the ups and downs in spot market freight movement and provides a historical account of the domestic and cross border spot market freight movement. The Loadlink network provides Canadian based companies with the largest online database of available loads and trucks, unlimited access to the network and integrated services and guaranteed payment. For more information contact Barbara Catlin at 972.740.7150 or email Barbara.catlin@transcore. com.

New Line of Clutch Replacement Parts

enton, Washington - TRP announces a new line of durable clutch replacement components including clutch brakes, pilot bearings, clutch release yokes and clutch installation kits. Among the components offered, the new line features hinged locking clutch brakes and high temperature pilot bear-

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ings that withstand hotter temperatures. The hinged locking clutch brakes, including torque limiting and two-piece clutch brakes are available in 1 3/4-inch and 2-inch sizes. “The purpose of the clutch brake is to slow down or stop the transmission input shaft from rotating when the clutch pedal is depressed,” said Hughes. “With hinged

locking clutch brakes, truck operators can replace worn or damaged clutch brakes without the added expense of removing the transmission. By using TRP, truck operators get durable replacements that meet or exceed OEM standards.” TRP also offers standard pilot bearings and high-temperature pilot

bearings for hightorque en-

gines that operate at low RPMs and higher temperatures. The pilot bearings come in 2.833-inch by 1.179-inch and 2.440inch by .985-inch sizes. “The grease in hightemperature pilot bearings is specially formulated to increase product life, exceeding the engine manufacturer’s requirements,” Hughes

said. “For heavy haulers, loggers and other operators who use trucks with high-torque engines, TRP high-temperature pilot bearings are the clear choice.” For more information visit www.trpparts.com or call or visit a preferred authorized TRP retailer, which includes Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships.

New Products & Services

HI-TECH ORIGINAL SEAT COVERS

ach day, and in all seasons, seat fabrics exposed to humidity are vulnerable to deterioration by the onset of microorganisms such as bacteria. The result is diminished durability and the presence of unpleasant odours. Our investigations revealed that the use of metallised silver coatings

Comfort & Durability on space suits effectively eliminated bacteria by blocking oxygen-transporting enzymes. The adoption of this technology has enabled HiTech Original Seat Cover to manufacture 100 percent polyester, breath-

able and hygienic seat covers free of humidity and unpleasant odour. Te s t i m o n i a l s from drivers applauding the comfort and design of these products demonstrate their quality and effectiveness. Hi-Tech seat covers,

proudly made in Canada for over three years, fit any type of truck, including pick-ups and SUVs. For more information, c o n t a c t H i - Te c h O r i ginal Seat Antimicrobial Cover by phone at 418.845.0737, by fax at 418.845.1453, by email at info@hitechoriginal.ca or visit us online at www. hitechoriginal.ca.

Mack Trucks ®

Bulldog mDRIVE™ Transmission Fluid

reensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks has introduced the Bulldog® mDRIVE™ Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80, a new transmission fluid for its mDRIVE automated manual transmission. Engineered specifically to complement the exceptional performance and productivity of the mDRIVE, the transmission fluid is a fully synthetic, heavy-duty transmission lubricant. Bulldog mDRIVE transmission fluid delivers the lubrication, component protection and fuel economy demanded by the mDRIVE and is formulated to meet the exacting Transmission Fluid 97318 specification.

Key Benefits Include: - 75W-80 viscosity grade - High viscosity index - Exceptional shear stability - Excellent load carrying capability. - Outstanding thermal durability and oxidation resistance - Stable, optimized friction properties - Approved for up to 500,000-mile oil drain intervals. Bulldog mDRIVE Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 is available in both fivegallon pails (P/N 9853120550) and four, onegallon jugs (P/N 9853120551). For more information about Mack, visit our Web site at www.macktrucks. com.

Volvo Trucks

Transmission Fluid for I-Shift

olvo Trucks will now offer Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid, a fully synthetic SAE 75W-80 transmission lubricant, engineered specifically for the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission which is now standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market. Depending on vehicle and application, I-Shift transmission fluid is approved for drain intervals up to 500,000 miles, which helps reduce operating costs. Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid’s 75W-80 viscosity grade helps it maintain its fuel efficiency benefits through reduced viscous churn, smoother gear meshing and easier pumping and filtering. The high viscosity index allows for outstanding low-temperature fluidity for quicker starts, easy shifts and reduced wear during cold start-ups while providing strong lubricating films at higher temperatures

Stable, optimized friction properties ensure smooth and rapid gear shifting, reducing stress on the driveline and tires With its exceptional shear stability and load carrying capacity, I-Shift Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 maintains effective viscosity and film strength for better wear protection under all operating conditions, even severe, throughout the life of the transmission. The transmission fluid offers outstanding thermal durability and oxidation resistance, which helps protect against deposit formation and contributes to long seal life. Volvo I-Shift Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 is available in both fivegallon pails (VP0120548) and four one-gallon jugs (VPO120549). For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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Tires & Wheels

Yokohama to Build Tire Plant in North America

okohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has signed an agreement to build a commercial truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi. The facility, which is expected to produce one million tires starting in 2015, will have an initial capital investment of $300 million and potential plant expansions could reach up to four times the original employment and investment levels. “This is a historic day for Yokohama,” said Hikomitsu Noji, President and Representative Director of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., YTC’s parent company in Japan. “Since our entry into the U.S. market over 40 years ago, along with the subsequent acquisition of our plant in Salem, Virginia in

the 1980s, Yokohama has been on a continual growth. Now we will build a factory in the United States for the first time. It re-affirms our commitment to the North American market and to the continued mutual success of Yokohama and its business partner - our dealers. I would like to thank Gov. Phil Bryant and the State of Mississippi for their dedication in bringing this to fruition. I’d like to thank Mississippi as well for a very warm welcome.” Noji, along with Gov. Bryant and officials from the state, participated in the signing ceremony at the West Point Ritz near the site of the future company plant, about 149 miles from Jackson, Mississippi, the state capitol.

“I am honored Yokohama has selected our state for its newest U.S. tire manufacturing facility,” said Gov. Bryant. “This new plant will have a tremendous impact on the Golden Triangle region and on our state as a whole, and I welcome this highly-respected company to Mississippi and look forward to our partnership in the years to come.” “Yokohama’s decision to locate in West Point is a testament to our eager and hard-working community,” said Joe Higgins, Chief Executive Officer for the Golden Triangle Development LINK. “We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Golden Triangle and look forward to a long, successful relationship.” “West Point and Mississippi offer the optimal

mix of cost and operating conditions advantages that Yokohama is seeking to achieve,” said Darin Buelow, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP and leader of Deloitte’s Real Estate & Location Strategy practice. The plant will be built on over 500 acres of land with construction expected to begin in September and completion two years later. Yokohama expects to hire approximately 500 employees to work at the facility. Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. For more information on Yokohama’s extensive

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, Hikomitsu Noji, President and Representative Director of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., and Yokohama Tire President Yasushi Tanaka sign documents during a signing ceremony in West Point, Mississippi where Yokohama will build a commercial tire plant. product line, visit www. yokohamatire.com. Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers Associ-

ation and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Safety” section at www.yokohamatire. com.

Grand Opening of New Goodyear Global Headquarters

kron, Ohio - Cutting a ribbon featuring the pattern of a tire tread, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held the “Grand Opening” of its new Global Headquarters. Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer,

Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic made brief remarks before leading a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the tire company’s new offices. One of the Goodyear associates participating in the ribbon-cutting cere-

mony was Paul Sandstrom, who joined the company in 1967. He was selected to represent Goodyear’s 69,000 associates at the event due to his embodiment of the company’s heritage and innovative spirit. A polymer chemist, Sandstrom holds nearly 1,400 patents.

Kramer said the company’s new Global Headquarters represents many positive attributes of both Goodyear and its hometown. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on the plaza outside of the entrance to the Global Headquarters, approximately

100 feet from where the company held its groundbreaking on April 18, 2011. The 639,000 square foot Global Headquarters building is home to nearly 2,000 corporate and North American Tire associates. The new building is connected to Goodyear’s existing Innovation Center

and serves as a central campus for the company in Akron. The Innovation Center is currently home to almost 1,000 associates. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to w w w. g o o d y e a r . c o m / corporate.

X®Line™ Energy D Pre-Mold™ Retread

reenville, S.C.– Michelin Retread Technologies today announced the launch of the MICHELIN® X® LINE™ ENERGY D Pre-Mold™ retread, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® verified drive tread for line haul applications. This retread delivers exceptional fuel economy with breakthrough levels of tread life and out-

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standing traction, providing significant value and performance for over the road fleets. The exceptional value that the MICHELIN® X® LINE™ ENERGY D PreMold™ retread delivers is backed by a guarantee of 25% more mileage versus other SmartWay ® verified drive retreads. The new retread follows the August 2012 introduction of the MICHELIN®

X® LINE™ ENERGY D tire for highway applications and is the first dual casing MICHELIN® ON MICHELIN® retread offering. MICHELIN ® ON MICHELIN ® is a designation that signifies you are buying a premium retread that utilizes Michelin’s most advanced designs and compounds to deliver significant value to the fleet. MICHELIN ® ON MICHELIN® designated

retreads are only available for retreading on Michelin brand casings. With 10 total SmartWay Verified retreads to be submitted by the third quarter of 2013, Michelin is committed to maintaining our leadership by offering a wide range of products that deliver fuel savings, excellent mileage, and traction. The Dual Compound Tread helps to make the

MICHELIN ® X ® LINE™ ENERGY D Pre-Mold™ retread a winning combination of fuel efficiency and long tread life. The top layer of tread rubber delivers enhanced wear resistance while the bottom layer incorporates a cool running tread rubber which minimizes internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing life.

“The MICHELIN® X® LINE™ ENERGY D PreMold™ retread is the first line haul energy drive dual retread to employ Michelin’s Matrix™ Siping Technology,” said Ted Becker. Details of the MICHELIN® ON MICHELIN ® mileage guarantee for the MICHELIN® X® LINE™ ENERGY D Pre-Mold™ retread can be found at michelintruck. com.

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Sweet on the Street, ‘55 Nash Metropolitan Shines By Wendy Morgan-McBride

o start my spring off with a bang I had the pleasure of visiting a unique and much loved Drag Strip Memories car show that took place in a very original location, the Canadian Warplane museum in Hamilton, Ontario. Every year this show, I am told, is a crowd pleaser that sports many finds and styles of drag cars from every level of racing. It was a great Sunday in April to get excited about all the classics that will be out touring the roads all season long. Featuring drag cars and war planes in the same hanger exudes an atmosphere rich in history. Each car and plane not only defines the era in which it was made, but each makes a vital contribution to the world we now live in. I received a real education on how both the planes and

cars are restored and how the research and work complement each other in the restoration and recreation of these relics. Jack Bond has been a long time dragster and just over a year ago felt he had reached the time in his life to slow down and enjoy life. That being said, he was not prepared to walk entirely away from the racing scene. So when this “Sweet Pea” 1955 Nash Metropolitan became available he jumped on it. Just like many of the warplanes being reconstructed at the museum, this car was rebuilt using two cars from the same era. The car was finished when Jack purchased it in DePue, near Moncton, New Brunswick. Painted “Ford Focus Green” and “Chocolate White Mist,” it reminded Jack of Popeye and that sweet adorable

baby, Sweet Pea. He is leaning towards naming the car after the cartoon character, but a close second choice is based on his recollections of the car on Mr. Magoo. Although a nickname has not yet stuck, the car does have many special features to make you go aweeee. Under the hood you will find a Hemi 5.7 2005 Chrysler truck motor and under that, sitting on the handmade 2x3 tubing chassis, is a 904 Chrysler transmission. The car has between 5000 - 6000 miles as a drag racer and all Jack really wants to see is how fast can it go. He says “it’s in the blood, I need to get the maximum, but it is so much fun on a new level of racing.” When purchased, the car was appraised at $28,000, but when they were first produced between ’53 and ‘61 they sold in the range of $1,500.00. The 2 door hardtop 3-speed was the first Americandesigned car built in Europe by the Austin Motor Company, now part of the BCM, for Nash, and the American Motor Company, which initially was only sold in the United States and Canada from 19541962. Also known as the Hudson Metropolitan, or the Austin Metropolitan, it conformed to two classes of vehicles the economy car and the subcompact car and was available both as hardtop or convertible. The different models from the Ambassador down to the Metropolitan utilized very similar design features, such as fully enclosed front wheels, notched “pillow” style door

pressings, bar style grilles and several standard features that were optional on most cars of the era. Among these were the map light, electric windshield wipers, cigar lighters and even a rear mounted spare tire with cover. The seats had luxury interiors with Bedford cord upholstery trimmed with leather. It was very unlikely that a Metropolitan could have been purchased without a heater and radio as all vehicles left the factory with both items fitted. In the opinion of many auto journalists the 1200 cc Metropolitan was quite a stylish car that was ahead of its time and performed well against the competition. A 1959 model was tested for acceleration, running from 0-60 mph in 22.4 seconds; the time for the standing start quarter mile was 21.9 seconds, making this Nash a muscular competitor on the drag strip. One marquee enthusiast says that the Nash’s subcompact was the Smart car of the 1950’s. Although the Metropolitan was not suitable for long journeys, it could cruise at 50 mph and get a top speed of 75 mph. While they are considered a good deal to be had, their value remains constant, but sharply escalated in the last five years while other 1950s American collector cars have leveled off or simply remained flat in price. Parts are not a problem with these cars, and neither is popular support. Just returning the waves

and smiles you get while driving a Met can be extremely exhausting. Jack has done very little to the car. He replaced the brakes - a regular maintenance issue, and has since changed the rear end gears from the 521s down to 370s to make it more streetwise and fuel efficient. He says he would love to make it faster since he sold his ’32 Austin Bandem roadster to buy it. His favorite feature is the car’s size. “Considering its size I find it the easiest

car to get in and out of, as well as driving around town. But changing the tires is a huge challenge because you need to remove the entire rear end to get to them.” Jack responds to the fact that it is an odd car with a laugh and a simple comment: “I like them the uglier the better.” Watch for a couple of additional dragsters in the coming months from this same show, and check out the unpublished photos of this and other cars on our Facebook page, “A Drive Back in Time.”

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Section Française

Les Systèmes de Suspension

Les Avances Dans Suspension Technologies Améliorent la Stabilité, le Confort et la Charge Utile By Marek Krasuski

n système de suspension agit comme un intermédiaire entre le châssis d’un camion et les essieux. Sans elle, il n’aurait pas de coussin pour absorber le choc du châssis contre les essieux. La suspension a plusieurs fonctions. Elle stabilise le camion pendant son trajet sur les surfaces, elle amortit le châssis de la route, ce qui permet au conducteur de diriger le véhicule plus facilement, maintenir l’écartement des essieux et l’alignement et crée un trajet lisse aussi bien quand le véhicule est chargé que quand il est vide. Dans la recherche du confort maximal, les manufacturiers offrent une variété de configurations de suspensions en essayant de gagner leur part du marché. Récemment, par exemple, Mack a lancé les systèmes Twin Y et mRIDE au Mid America Trucking Show en Mars 2013. Le modèle Twin Y, ainsi nommé pour sa conception en acier inoxydable en forme de Y, est le premier système à être utilisé pour les suspensions à air. Il fournit un trajet plus confortable, plus stable, et plus économe, en partie en raison des poids total qui mesure plus de 400 livres de moins que d’autres modèles. Les bagues d’essieux supérieures et inférieures assurent un meilleur contrôle du mouvement latéral et une manipulation plus facile. La suspension à ressort mRIDE de chez Mack offre un meilleur dégagement pour les pneus de taille plus grosse et les composants de freins pour les camions utilisent pour des tâches spécifiques. Des pignons aux angles parallèles sur les essieux et une suspension sans graisse prolongent la vie des articulations et réduisent les coûts de

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l’entretien. La stabilité est assurée en utilisant des ressorts à feuilles installé plus de quatre paquets de blocs de caoutchoucs séparés. Ridewell Corporation, un des plus grands fabricants des suspensions, manufacturier de trajet à air, de trajet à caoutchouc et de systèmes de suspensions mécaniques pour des applications spécifiques lourdes. Ridewell est connu pour l’invention de son système de direction forcé hydrauliquement contrôlé qui est capable de télécommander jusqu’à trois essieux de remorque en utilisant un manche à balai à main ergonomique qui est capable de manœuvrer l’entrée et la sortie du véhicule dans des espaces étroits. Les systèmes de suspension de camions Ridewell vont de 8K à 22,5K et les deux roues simples et doubles modèles conforment aux règlements SPIF. (En 2011, l’Ontario a lancé le SPIF, Safe Productive, Infra Friendly, programme qui exige que toutes les remorques approuvées restent sur la surface de la route afin de répartir uniformément le poids du fret en réduisant ainsi les dommages infligés à l’infrastructure des routes de l’Ontario causés par la concentration de poids excessif. En plus, toutes les remorques SPIF-conformes doivent être équipés de roues de la remorque auto-direction, une caractéristique qui beaucoup prétendent aidera à prévenir les pneus à partir de déchirer les virages. En 2012, Ridewell a lancé la remorque suspension à air RAR -240 à utiliser avec les essieux à trace étroite invertis. Comme pour ses prédécesseurs, la monture des amortisseurs se situe dans le siège de l’essieu, ce qui

permet d’utiliser un siège plus court pour la transmission de l’essieu du travers. Pour les essieux de transmission Ridewell salue le RD202S comme le meilleur système spécifique dans l’industrie avec une capacité de 38.000 à 75.000 livres. Ce système de suspension à usage industrielles utilise pour des applications sévères comprenant les déchets, les militaires, les pomp-

iers, l’exploitation de bois et la construction. Ses angles articulatoires indépendants assurent une traction, une stabilité et une sécurité améliorées. Pour plus d’informations adressez-vous à www. ridewellcorp.com. Hendrickson, un manufacturier mondial, fournit actuellement ses produits aux marchés spécifiques. Récemment il a introduit le système de suspension Ultimaax à usage sévère en caoutchouc qui a des capacités de 46.000, de 52.000 et de 60.000 livres. Les ressorts progressifs fournissent un équilibre entre la stabilité d’un véhicule chargé et le trajet lisse d’un véhicule vide. La compagnie précise, “comme la charge augmente, les ressorts progressifs font dévier plus pour pouvoir porter une plus grande portion de la charge en augmentant la raideur de la suspension sans faire de changement brusque au rythme du trajet.” Un balancier soudée par robotique fournit un profil étroit pour un gain

de poids, distribue le poids entre les essieux de façon égale et offre jusqu’à 17,5 pouces de diagonale articulation pour une meilleure mobilité et une meilleure traction. Des bagues en caoutchouc n’ont pas besoin de graissage et offrent une vie de service prolongée. À coté du lancement récent par Hendrickson de l’Ultimaax se trouve la technologie du Zero Maintenance Damping (ZMD) disponible sur certain

modèles à air intégrés de Vantraax. Le ZMD élimine les amortisseurs, ce qui évite les coûts d’entretien et la possibilité de pénalités aux moments des inspections sur la route. La compagnie dit que le trajet et la vie des composants de remorque sont prolongés grâce aux ressorts à air du ZMD qui “échangent l’air pressurisé par moyen des canaux qui connectent des soufflets et le piston de ce ressort (à brevet en cours d’homologation). Les ressorts à air ZMD fournissent une amortissement continue à un taux consistant pendant la vie de ce ressort à air.” Pour plus d’informations, adressez-vous à www. hendrickson-intl.com. L’année passé, Meritor Wabco a introduit deux nouvelles suspensions à sa ligne de suspensions de remorque montées en bas. Le MTA25 avec une capacité de 25.000 livres et le MTA30 avec une capacité de 30.000 livres ont rejoint le précédent MTA23. Conçus pour des applications spécifiques comme des camionsciternes, des tombereaux

à charge latérale ou arrière, et des camions pour l’exploitation de bois, ces nouvelles suspensions sont de poids léger, durable, et “ont un essieu enveloppe unique qui porte un brevet en cours d’homologation,” la fondation pour une connexion sécuritaire et durable,” selon la compagnie. Comme le MTA23, les additions récentes sont disponibles avec la trousse d’élévation facultative qui est capable d’élever certains essieux pour prolonger la vie des pneus. Meritor s’engage également à des composants de remise à neuf. Au cours des dernières années, il a investi plus de $12 millions pour la manufacture de nouvelles versions et opérations partout dans le monde. Plus récemment, la compagnie a annoncé que le Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) est disponible sur des installations OEM et des éléments mis aux normes après-marché. ECAS en fournissant “un transfert de charge intelligent” améliore la traction et réduit l’usure des pneus. La compagnie cite les avantages suivants de l’ECAS: le contrôle de la hauteur de caisse entre les essieux et châssis, réduit la consommation d’air et une meilleure économie de carburant, le transfert de charge rapide, un processus de couplage rapide en raison d’une inflation plus rapide et le dégonflage de coussins d’air, la vitesse protection transmission activé et réduit la résistance au roulement. Pour plus d’informations de la compagnie visitez le website à www.meritor. com. SAF Holland est un autre manufacturier de systèmes de suspension et d’autres lignes de produits associés, tels l’équipement d’atterrissage, des pivots

centraux et des produits d’accouplage. Une grande gamme de suspensions mécaniques et à air vous offre des possibilités sans limite d’applications véhiculaires pour des camions et des remorques. La série ADZ de suspensions pour camions et pour autobus sont signalés à améliorer la durabilité et la performance. Un poids plus léger jusqu’à 250 livres par essieu comparé aux modèles précédents améliore la charge et l’efficacité opérationnelle. Une meilleure stabilité et une manœuvrabilité améliorées sont fournies par un module inférieur intégré avancé et la stabilité latérale a augmenté de 17%. La compagnie a également appliqué son traitement anticorrosion Black Armour aux systèmes CBX air de suspension des essieux, suspensions mécaniques et les trains d’atterrissage. Ce processus antirouille liais avec le métal qui forme une peau protectrice qui résiste à l’eau et à la pénétration chimique. La compagnie dit cet inhibiteur de corrosion ne rétrécit pas et est suffisamment souple pour éviter les dommages causés par le gravier. Les technologies de suspension d’aujourd’hui offrent le confort, la stabilité et une manœuvrabilité facile tant que les surfaces de route accidentée sont lissées par des avances dans la conception et la fonction des suspensions. On ne peut que s’attendre à l’arrivée de nouveaux développements. Les technologies de suspension d’aujourd’hui offrent confort, stabilité et facilité de manipulation tant que les surfaces de la route, même bruts sont lissées par les avancées dans la conception et la fonction des suspensions. On ne peut que s’attendre à l’arrivée de nouveaux développements à venir.

Section Française

Le Gouvernement Harper Souligne les Avantages du Plan d’Action Par-Delà la Frontière

ttawa, Ontario L’honorable Vic Toews, ministre de la Sécurité publique, et l’honorable Steven Fletcher, ministre d’État (Transports), ont fait état des progrès réalisés jusqu’à présent dans le cadre du Plan d’action Par-delà la frontière ainsi que des avantages qu’il procure à la conférence de l’Alliance canado-américaine sur le trafic frontalier, qui a eu lieu à Ottawa. « La mise en œuvre du Plan d’action Par-delà la frontière demeure une grande priorité pour notre

gouvernement, et nous avons réalisé des progrès considérables jusqu’à présent, a déclaré le ministre Toews. Nous améliorons l’efficacité de la frontière en renforçant la sécurité et en facilitant le commerce. Ainsi, les voyageurs et les entreprises en profiteront. » Le Plan d’action Pardelà la frontière, qui a été annoncé le 7 décembre 2011 par le premier ministre Harper et le président Obama, vise à faire face aux menaces en matière de sécurité le plus rapidement possible et à faciliter la circulation légitime des

personnes et des marchandises, ainsi qu’à faciliter la prestation de services entre le Canada, et crée un partenariat à long terme visant à améliorer la gestion de la frontière commune aux deux pays. « Des postes frontaliers modernes et efficaces sont importants pour le commerce, les déplacements et l’économie canadienne, a affirmé le ministre Fletcher. Le gouvernement a récemment annoncé que des améliorations seront apportées dans quatre postes frontaliers stratégiques, et nous tenons à assurer la

sécurité et l’efficacité de nos points d’entrée terrestres. » Le ministre Fletcher a également fait état des progrès réalisés dans le cadre du projet sur le passage international de la rivière Detroit, lesquels contribueront à assurer une capacité suffisante dans le but de répondre à la croissance prévue du trafic au passage frontalier le plus achalandé du Canada. Le Canada et les ÉtatsUnis profitent de la plus importante relation commerciale du monde. Le Plan d’action Par-delà la frontière aidera à renforcer

la sécurité et à favoriser la compétitivité économique et la prospérité grâce à de nombreuses mesures, dont la diminution des temps d’attente et l’amélioration des infrastructures aux principaux passages frontaliers dans le but d’accélérer le commerce et les déplacements légitimes. L’ A l l i a n c e c a n a d o américaine sur le trafic frontalier est une organisation binationale composée d’organisations des secteurs public et privé qui travaillent dans le domaine du commerce, du transport et du tourisme dans

les deux pays. Près de 50 participants de différentes organisations des secteurs publics et privés canadiens et américains étaient présents. Suivez Sécurité publique Canada (@securite_canada) sur Twitter. Transports Canada est accessible en ligne à l’adresse, www.tc.gc.ca. Abonnez-vous aux Nouvelles en direct ou restez branché par l’entremise de RSS, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube et Flickr pour demeurer au courant des dernières nouvelles de Transports Canada.

Saint-Laurent. « La construction du nouveau pont pour le SaintLaurent demeure une priorité. Ces informations sont clés pour assurer la conception et la construction d’infrastructures résistantes et durables », a dit le ministre Lebel. « Nous continuons de consulter les intervenants et à travailler sur l’évaluation environnementale ainsi que le dossier d’affaires, et ce, tout en respectant l’échéancier de ce projet d’envergure. » La demande de propositions vise plus particulière-

ment la réalisation des services techniques suivants : forages dans les sols et dans le roc; investigations portant sur la qualité et les propriétés des matériaux aux approches du nouveau pont et le long des chaussées existantes; essais en laboratoire sur des échantillons prélevés sur le site pour évaluer les propriétés mécaniques du roc et des sols de même que pour déterminer la qualité environnementale des sols, des sédiments et de l’eau souterraine; certaines investigations géophysiques

afin d’identifier des particularités géologiques; et autres services de laboratoire variés. Ces informations serviront à nourrir les prochaines étapes de développement et de planification du projet et serviront également comme intrants importants pour la conception définitive du nouveau pont pour le Saint-Laurent. La demande de propositions, sous la gestion de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, est affichée sur MERX, le service électro-

nique d’appels d’offres du gouvernement (www. merx.com). L’attribution du contrat devrait être annoncée à la fin juin 2013. Le 5 octobre 2011, le ministre Lebel a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada procéderait à la construction d’une nouvelle infrastructure pour remplacer le pont Champlain, l’un des ponts les plus achalandés au Canada. Le pont Champlain, où transitent chaque année des marchandises internationales d’une valeur d’environ 20 milliards de dollars, est

un corridor crucial pour l’économie régionale et pour celle du Canada tout entier. Le projet répond également aux objectifs des stratégies des portes d’entrée du Canada. « Notre gouvernement continue à se concentrer sur quatre éléments prioritaires pour notre population, tels que les a exposés le premier ministre : la famille, la sécurité dans les quartiers, la fierté d’être un citoyen de ce pays et, bien sûr, la sécurité financière personnelle », a conclu le ministre Lebel.

V Le Ministre Lebel Annonce Une Demande de Propositions Concernant le Nouveau Pont Pour le Saint-Laurent

ttawa, Ontario - L’ h o n o r a b l e Denis Lebel, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, ministre de l’Agence de développement économique du Canada pour les régions du Québec et ministre des Affaires intergouvernementales, a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada a lancé une demande de propositions pour des services de laboratoire et d’études géotechniques en vue de la construction du nouveau pont pour le

Le Gouvernement Harper Veut Intégrer la Qualité Architecturale dans la Conception du Nouveau Pont pour le Saint-Laurent

ontréal, Québec - L’honorable Denis Lebel, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, ministre de l’Agence de développement économique du Canada pour les régions du Québec, et ministre des Affaires intergouvernementales, a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada travaille de concert avec la Ville de Montréal pour veiller à la qualité

architecturale du nouveau pont pour le SaintLaurent. « Notre gouvernement a pris bonne note des commentaires des participants à la table ronde au sujet de la qualité architecturale du nouveau pont qui a eu lieu le 18 février dernier », a dit le ministre Lebel. « Nous voulons tous que le nouveau pont tienne compte des valeurs du milieu, qu’il soit à l’image de sa vocation de plus im-

portante porte d’entrée de Montréal, et qu’il préserve la vue imprenable sur le centre-ville. Notre gouvernement travaillera avec les experts locaux pour faire de cette vision une réalité, dans le respect des échéanciers et des coûts. » Les prochaines étapes de ce processus prévoient : l’élaboration d’options pour intégrer la qualité architecturale dans le cadre d’un partenariat public-privé tout en tenant

compte de l’échéancier, du budget, et des critères fonctionnels du projet; une discussion de ces options avec des experts locaux et internationaux afin de les valider et les bonifier; une présentation des options aux parties prenantes locales afin de solliciter leurs commentaires; la soumission d’un rapport au ministre pour considération à la fin de l’été 2013.

Le 5 octobre 2011, le ministre Lebel a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada procéderait à la construction d’un nouveau passage pour remplacer le pont Champlain. Ce pont à six voies est l’un des plus achalandés au Canada. Le pont Champlain, où transitent chaque année des marchandises internationales d’une valeur d’environ 20 milliards de dollars, est un corridor crucial pour

l’économie régionale et pour celle du Canada tout entier. Le projet répond également aux objectifs des stratégies des portes d’entrée du Canada. Pour en savoir davantage au sujet du nouveau pont pour le Saint-Laurent, visitez le www.tc.gc.ca/ nppsl. Pour plus de renseignements sur les stratégies des portes d’entrée du Canada, visitez le www. portesducanada.gc.ca/ index2.html.

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compliance services

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. Rumanek & Company Ltd.

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances Toll Free: 888.644.2333

••• TruckersBookkeeping.com Helping Truckers Professionally Manage the Bookkeeping and Tax Accounting-Side of Trucking. Visit www.truckersbookkeeping.com. Markham, ON Toll Free: 888.456.6504 Tel: 905.477.7773 bookkeeping@trucktax.ca www.truckersbookkeeping.com

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1280 Finch Ave. West, Suite 714 North York, ON M3J 3K6 Tel: 416.665.3328 Fax: 416.665.7634 Jordan@rumanek.com www.Rumanek.com Bookkeeping Software

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“Don’t talk the talk when you can walk the walk with the extra foot.” Box 78114, Heritage RPO Calgary, AB T2H 2Y1 Toll Free: 877.293.7688 Tel: 403.585.9234 Fax: 403.452.9288 ron@shamrockagency.com www.theextrafoot.com buildings - all steel pre-engineered

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A-Z Technical Building Systems Inc.

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ICC The Compliance Center Inc. Dangerous Goods Supplies & Services. 205 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 7 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Toll Free: 888.977.4834 Tel: 905.890.7228 Fax: 905.890.7070 sales@thecompliancecenter.com www.thecompliancecenter.com

A Canadian Company with Hundreds of satisfied Customers since 1978 both domestic and internationally. 299 Mill Road, Unit 1510 Etobicoke, ON M9C 4V9 Toll Free: 877.743.5888 Tel: 416.626.1794 Fax: 416.626.5512 a-ztech@sympatico.ca www.a-ztech.on.ca

A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own. 81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Toll Free: 800.677.9038 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759.5890

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Resurfacing all types of flywheels and repairing lugs. A good line of clutch related components including clutch brakes, clutch forks, drive lugs, release bearings, pilot bushings/bearings, master/ slave cylinders, flywheels and alignment tools.

P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive Milton, ON L9T 4Y9 Toll Free: 888.812.0099 Tel: 905.693.0660 Fax: 905.693.0332 clientservices@itrcanada.com www.itrcanada.com

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People Tracks Inc.

Contrast Logistics Software

RATE-N-ROLL© is a family of costing and pricing products for the trucking and logistics industry. 451 Donegal Street, Apt. 3 Peterborough, ON K9H 4L7 Tel: 705.977.2120 info@contrastlogistics.net www.ratenroll.com

“Your preferred Employment Screening Firm. Confirming the facts, one step at a time.” 6102 - 6th Line Orton, ON L0N 1N0 Tel: 519.855.9405 cheryl@peopletracks.com www.peopletracks.com factoring, finance & foreign exchange

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DPF Cleaning Specialists

C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, Bonded Carrier, NAFTA, Customs Brokerage and SAPP. 4130 Foxwood Drive Burlington, ON L7M 4L3 Tel: 905.973.9136 Fax: 905.315.7427 crossborderservices@cogeco.net www.crossborderservices.org

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Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.” 6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com

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ITR Canada Inc.

The Extra Foot FLO Components Ltd.

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

clutch products

“Changing the way you train since 1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training & Services.” 201-11450 29 th Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5 Toll Free: 800.465.3366 Tel: 403.232.6950 Fax: 403.232.6952 info@danatec.com www.danatec.com

Kee Human Resources

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6 Farnham Crescent London, ON N6K 1K1 Tel: 519.641.6770 ron@freinmeister.com www.freinmeister.com

6176 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L4C 1W2 Toll Free: 800.668.3773 Tel: 905.670.4488 Fax: 905.670.2748 info@movers3.com www.movers3.com

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Air Brake Training for Mechanics

Freinmeister Group Inc.

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

driver services, recruitment & employment

Clean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of popular part numbers. 5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

“Accutrac provides cash flow solutions structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and affordable with one low cost, all in. Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.” 74 Mississaga Street East Orillia, ON L3V 1V5 Toll Free: 866.531.2615 Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651 Bruce@accutraccapital.com www.accutraccapital.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

fuel additives & lubricants

insurance brokers

Prolab Technolub Inc.

J D Factors 315 Matheson Blvd. East Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Toll Free: 800.263.0664 Tel: 905.501.5000 Fax: 905.501.0395 CanadaSales@JDFactors.com

4531 Rue Industrielle Thetford Mines, QC G6H 2J1 Toll Free: 800.795.2777 Tel: 416.423.2777 Fax: 418.423.7619 info@prolab-technologies.com www.prolab-technologies.com fuel Economy Products

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Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. “Large Account Service” to small fleet & start-up companies.” 176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 519.326.4047 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP 825 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 1H8 Toll Free: 800.263.3030 Tel: 416.778.8000 Fax: 416.778.4492 lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com www.bairdmacgregor.com

insurance brokers

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

Rainbow Insurance Brokers Inc

“The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.” 14-600 Crowfoot Cres. NW Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 Toll Free: 866.472.0721 Tel: 403.241.2288 Fax: 866.399.3177 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

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“In the Truck Insurance Business for 18 years.” 40 Division Road North, R.R. 3 Cottam, ON N0R 1B0 Tel: 519.839.6588 Fax: 519.839.6087 trishd@xplornet.com www.rainbowinsurancebrokers.com

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oil furnace sales & Service

De-On Supply Inc.

1595 Lobsinger Line, R. R. #1 Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com ON-Board truck Scales

••• G.A.P. Big Rig Power Inc. 17313 – 106 th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5T 5L4 Toll Free: 855-BIGRIG1 Toll Free: 855.244.7441 www.gapbigrigpower.com Fuel & Lubricants Direct

Baizana Insurance Brokers 806 Greenbank Road Ottawa, ON K2J 1A2 Toll Free: 877.791.1682 Tel: 613.825.5575 Fax: 613.825.5624 info@baizanainsurance.com www.baizanainsurance.com

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Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. What you want to protect the most. We protect the best! 30 Queen Street North Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2 Toll Free: 800.265.2634 Tel: 519.579.4270 Fax: 519.741.1977 cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.com www.erb-erb.com

The CG & B Group Inc. Package policies for both local and long haul fleets. 120 South Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 Fax: 905.479.9164 cgb@cgbgroup.com www.cgbgroup.com

Vulcan On-Board Scales #11-1642 Langan Avenue Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5 Toll Free: 800.663.0854 Tel: 604.944.1481 Fax: 604.944.1482 www.vulcanscales.com Permits & services

lubricants

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730 Permit Services

Blue Water West Ltd. Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil Bryson & Associates Insurance Lubricants to all sizes of businesses Brokers Ltd. large or small, stationary or on the Bryson Insurance & Financial go, on land or at sea. F.B. Feeney Hardware Services Ltd. 3100 Underhill Avenue “Serving the industrial and trucking “For All Your Trucking Insurance Burnaby, BC V5A 3C6 aftermarket since 1952.” Needs. Transportation Insurance, Tel: 604.420.4331 7515 Kimbel Street Fleet Safety Management Services, Fax: 604.420.4137 Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7 Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life rfeeney@BlueWaterAgencies.ca Toll Free: 800.363.0639 www.bluewatergroup.ca & Disability Insurance. Same Day Tel: 416.750.4610 Quotes up to 10 units.” Other Tel: 905.405.1275 GPS SYSTEMS Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 905.505.0616 Fax: 905.426.4959 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com dbundock@bryson-insurance.com www.feeneyhardware.com www.bryson-insurance.com

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Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. “The Transit Authority” 10 Konrad Crescent Markham, ON, L3R 8T7 Toll Free: 800.492.4070 Tel: 905.475.4070 Fax: 905.944.0273 trucking@hallmarkins.com www.hallmarkins.com

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C.U.T.C. Inc.

1295 Carol Crescent Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Toll Free: 866.927.8294 Tel: 450.687.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 pvoelker@sympatico.ca www.cutcinc.ca Pressure Washers

AC GLOBAL Systems

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Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Toll Free: 877.778.4440 Tel: 204.694.1777 Fax: 204.633.0133 gbennett@powerservice.ca www.powerservice.ca

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AC Global Systems provides fleet owners the tools they need to get the maximum efficiency out of their “Serving fastener needs HUB International Ontario Ltd. mobile assets. Using GPS fleet for Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Insurance management our typical customer Maintenance Trades.” 33 Princess Street, Suite 501 Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. saves 20% on their annual fuel 1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5 Leamington, ON N8H 5C5 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 costs. Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 2795 Highway Drive Tel: 905.677.5088 Tel: 519.326.9339 Tel: 416.486.0951 Trail, BC V1R 2T1 Fax: 905.677.4917 Fax: 519.326.0128 Fax: 416.489.5311 Toll Free: 877.364.2333, ext 14 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com brendachu@multilinefasteners.com jasonj@cibi.ca Fax: 250.483.6493 www.hubinternational.com www.multilinefasteners.com www.cibi.ca dan@acglobalsystems.com ••• fuel additives & www.acglobalsystems.com ••• lubricants

Bennetts Power Service Products

NOCO Lubricants LP “Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality.” 2 Bradpenn Road Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9 Toll Free: 800.414.6626 Tel: 416.232.6626 Fax: 416.201.9880 orderdesk@noco.ca www.noco.ca

Box 755, 2085 Shanly Road Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Toll Free: 800.410.4754 Tel: 613.657.1244 Fax: 613.657.1453 info@730permitservices.com www.730permitservices.com

Dican Instruments Canada Inc. 1100 Burloak Drive, Ste. 300 Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 Toll Free: 866.884.7569 Tel: 905.937.9652 Fax: 905.938.7405 dianes@dicaninc.com www.dicaninc.com

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs. 35 Stone Church Road Ancaster, ON L9K 1S5 Toll Free: 888.385.8466 Tel: 905.648.3922 Fax: 905.648.2640 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

Can-Clean Pressure Washers

RP Oil Limited 1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3 Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Toll Free: 800.335.6623 Tel: 905.666.2313 Fax: 905.666.2761 larryharris@rpoil.com www.rpoil.com

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lubricants (synthetic)

Kärcher Canada Inc.

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor 2150 Islington Avenue Toronto, ON M9P 3V4 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.521.6713 Fax: 416.259.7178 lindac@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

6790 Davand Drive, Units 13 & 14 Mississauga, ON L5T 2G5 Toll Free: 888.568.8001 Tel: 905.568.4868 Fax: 905.565.8821 info@can-clean.com www.can-clean.com

Sinwal Enterprises Inc. 5656 Bell Harbour Drive Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3 Toll Free: 866.326.7645 Tel: 416.520.5527 Fax: 905.814.1802 lubedealer@rogers.com www.sinwal.com

Established in Canada in 1985, Kärcher Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsiduary of Alfred Kärcher GmbH and Company a family owned business located in Winnenden, Germany. 6535 Millcreek Dr., Unit 67 Mississauga, ON L5N 2M2 Toll Free: 888.705.9444 Tel: 905.672.8233 Fax: 905.672.3155 sales_kci@karcherna.com www.karcher.ca June 2013 35

Rust Preventive Products

Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd.

“Exclusive Canadian distributor of Tectyl® industrial Rust Preventive Products.” 106 Colborne Street P.O. Box 1088 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Toll Free: 800.934.7771 Fax: 800.563.8078 dwells@cc-coatings.com www.cc-coatings.com

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tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

tarps & tarping systems

Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

Cramaro, for all your tarping needs. 206 Arvin Avenue Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8 Toll Free: 800.565.8277 Tel: 905.662.2757 Fax: 905.662.4811 sales@cramarotarps.ca www.cramarotarps.com

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

“Keeping You Covered” 5499 Harvester Road Burlington, ON L7L 5V4 Toll Free: 800.465.8277 Tel: 905.335.2012 Fax: 905.335.8499 www.loadcoveringsolutions.com tire & wheel service & equipmenT

Hofmann Balancing Techniques Ltd. 6500 Millcreek Drive Mississauga, ON L5N 2W6 Toll Free: 800.267.2185 Tel: 905.821.0799 Fax: 905.821.2073 info@hofmann.ca or bill.lecomples@snapon.com www.hofmann.ca

towing services

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery

Pat Rogers Towing

Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more. trailers@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/trailers

HawksHead Systems Inc.

Real-time pressure & temperature readings; wireless to the driver’s seat; for semi-trucks, trailers, RV’s & more. Alarms for deflation & temperatures. 10381 Parkwood Drive Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Toll Free: 888.321.TPMS Fax: 888.909.9857 sales@HawksHeadSystems.com www.tpms.ca Tools

Krown Corporate

35 Magnum Drive Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Toll Free: 800.267.5744 Tel: 905.939.8750 Fax: 905.939.8710 info@krown.com www.krown.com

towing services

“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile Mechanic on staff to assist you while on the road.” P. O. Box 126 Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Toll Free: 800.551.6151 Tel: 613.394.4924 Fax: 613.394.2428 action@reach.net www.actiontowing.com

towing services

24 Hour Emergency Service Kingston, ON Toll Free: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572 www.PatRogersTowing.com Traffic Offences`

Gervais Towing & Recovery 1485 Startop Road Ottawa, ON K1B 3W5 Toll Free: 888.689.2170 Tel: 613.747.4666 Fax: 613.747.8323 info@gervaistowing.com www.gervaistowing.com

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“Being off the road will cost you time & money. Fight your tickets and keep your driver’s abstract clean. For free consultation contact us by phone or visit our website.“ 94 Indian Road Toronto, ON M6R 2V4 Tel: 416.201.1195 Fax: 416.907.1683 jgangadin@mgparalegal.com www.torontoparalegalprofessionals. com trailer manufacturers

Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on! 185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Toll Free: 800.773.7952 Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 carole@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

Shop 5238 Hwy. 69 South Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1 Toll Free: 800.261.4252 Tel: 705.523.2341 Fax: 705.523.2817 gobbotowing@bellnet.ca

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Head Office – 36 Cardico Drive Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Toll Free: 866.482.5311 Fax: 905.888.6061 j.ciciretto@gtatrailer.com www.gtatrailer.com

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Smartway Trailer Rentals 2891 Sideroad 10 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Toll Free: 888.747.7667 Tel: 905.775.6700 Fax: 905.775.7250 info@smartwaytrailers.ca www.smartwaytrailers.ca

••• Titan Trailers Inc. 1129 Hwy #3, R. R. #3 Delhi, ON N4B 2W6 Tel: 519.688.4826 Fax: 519.688.6453 info@titantrailers.com www.titantrailers.com trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd We are a family run business Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd. offering services such as Battery 185 Bartley Drive Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching Bedard Tankers Inc. Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified We offer service to your light & Towing and Light Duty. Available 24 Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road medium duty vehicles in most Tanker Trailers. hours a day, 7 days a week. areas of Ontario, 24/7. 5785 Place Turcot 11 Glen Scarlett Road Simply dial... Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 Tel: 514.937.1670 Tel: 416.424.2300 Toll Free: 866.527.8225 Fax: 514.937.2190 Fax: 416.424.2303 Tel: 416.203.9300 btinc@aei.ca john.mackenzie@stellarroadside. Fax: 416.203.9303 www.bedardtankers.com com dispatch@jptowing.com www.stellarroadside.com ••• www.jptowing.com

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tire balancing

Counteract Balancing Beads 13029 – 8th Line Georgetown, ON L7G 4S4 Toll Free: 800.572.8952 Tel: 905.873.3339 Fax: 905.873.3088 info@counteractbalancing.com www.counteractbalancing.com

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Abrams Towing

“Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing Toll Free: 888.667.5438 Tel: 416.398.2500 www.abrams.ca

Canada’s largest cargo tank and tank-trailer manufacturer for the transportation of a large variety of dry and liquid products. 790 Montrichard Avenue St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Toll Free: 800.363.2158 Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 tremcar@tremcar.com www.tremcar.com

3700 Weston Road Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Toll Free: 866.857.5166 Tel: 416.667.9700 Fax: 416.667.8272 info@carmentransportationgroup. com www.carmentransportationgroup. com

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Erb Group of Companies

Refrigerated Transportation Specialists. 290 Hamilton Road New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2 Toll Free: 800.665.2653 Tel: 519.662.2710 Fax: 519.662.3316 info@erbgroup.com www.erbgroup.com

Transit Trailer Ltd. 22217 Bloomfield Rd., R. R. #6 Chatham, ON N7M 5J6 Toll Free: 877.995.5999 Tel: 519.354.9944 Fax: 519.354.9782 info@transittrailer.com www.transittrailer.com Transport Companies

International Truckload Services Inc.

107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487 ChrisMcMillan@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca

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Atlantis Transportation Services Inc. P.O. Box 6001, 6500 Silver Dart Drive, Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2 Toll Free: 800.387.7717 Tel: 905.672.5171 Fax: 905.672.7652 Debby@atlantis-airlink.com www.atlantis-airlink.com

Star Van Systems

10 Kerivan Court, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P6 Toll Free: 800.263.4884 Fax: 905.643.8700 kens@starvansystems.com www.starvansystems.com

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Tremcar Inc.

K.B.W. Towing

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••• KBW Truck Transfer Service Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists. 1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 edkbw@hotmail.com

R. R. #2 Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Tel: 519.836.5821 Fax: 519.836.9396

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GTA Trailer Rentals Inc.

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. A Towing Service Ltd.

Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.

Carmen Transportation Group

MG Paralegal Professionals

Tiger Tool International Inc.

Unique, specialized tools to service the needs of the Light & HeavyDuty Equipment Industry. 34434 McConnell Road, Unit 160 Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P1 Toll Free: 800.661.4661 Tel: 604.855.1133 Fax: 604.855.4424 Info@tigertool.com www.tigertool.com

Fort Garry Industries

Transport Companies

Best Transfer 6 Winer Road, R.R. #3 Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Tel: 519.767.5555 Toll Free: 800.862.1470 Fax: 519.767.5105 blair@besttransfer.com www.BestTransfer.com

The Rosdale Group

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 877.588.0057 Tel: 905.670.0057 Fax: 905.696.4630 steveh@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

Transportation Training

truck CUSTOMIZING

Quality Custom

Crossroads Training Academy Belleville

Centennial College Looking for a career? Apprenticeship Training: Truck, Coach & Heavy Equipment Technicians. P. O. Box 631, Station A Toronto, ON M1K 5E9 Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606 dormiston@ centennialcollege.ca www.centennialcollege.ca

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Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.” 6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com

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Alpine Truck Driver Training Contact: Jack Lochand 595 Middlefield Road, Unit 10 Scarborough, ON M1V 3S2 Toll Free: 855.869.1222 Tel: 416.869.1222 Fax: 416.869.0222 info@alpinetruckdrivertraining.com www.alpinetruckdrivertraining.com

Commercial Heavy Equipment Training Ltd. Contact: Dwight Nelson 2421 Cawthra Road Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7 Toll Free: 800.297.4322 Tel: 416.456.2438 Fax: 905.281.9637 dwight.nelson@musket.ca

Crossroads Training Academy - Barrie Contact: Read Conley or Diane Austin 49 Truman Road Barrie, ON L4N 8Y7 Toll Free: 866.446.0057 Tel: 705.719.2419 Fax: 705.719.2438 crossroadstruc1@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Contact: Al Dykstra 53 Grills Road Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Toll Free: 888.771.1495 Tel: 613.771.1495 Fax: 613.771.1495 info@crossroadstrainingacademy. com www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Crossroads Training Academy Kingston Contact: Robert Barclay 1525 Centennial Drive Kingston, ON K7L 4V2 Toll Free: 888.282.6605 Tel: 613.389.6000 Fax: 613.389.1998 info@crossroadstrainingacademy. com www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Crossroads Training Academy - Ottawa

Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly 2020 Bantree Street, Suite 200 Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 erica@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Crossroads Truck Training Academy - Smiths Falls

Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly 10 - 12 Maple Avenue Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5 Toll Free: 866.529.1113 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 erica@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

Danbro Truck Training

Jay’s Professional Truck Training Centre

Contact: Jay Pootha or Chandrika Fernando 589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11 Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6 Toll Free: 877.611.1511 Tel: 416.299.9638 Fax: 416.609.9814 jaystruck@bellnet.ca www.jaystrucktraining.ca

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson 172 Argyle Street N., Upper Level Caledonia, ON N3W 2J7 Toll Free: 800.771.8171 Tel: 905.765.3445 Fax: 905.765.1444 krts@krway.com www.krway.com

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson 634 Ireland Road Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K8 Toll Free: 800.771.8171 Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232 Fax: 519.428.3112 krts@krway.com www.krway.com

Modern Training Ontario

Contact: Kathy Korakas 308 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Toll Free: 866.443.7483 Tel: 905.573.9675 Fax: 905.573.6425 info@moderntraining.com www.moderntraining.com

Northern Academy of Transportation Training Contact: Brian Pattison 25 Vagnini Court Lively, ON P3Y 1K8 Toll Free: 800.719.9334 Tel: 705.692.9222 Fax: 705.692.9256 bpattison@tpsgroup.ca www.northernacademy.ca

Ontario Truck Driving School - Tri-County Voc. Driver Training Niagara-on-the-Lake Schools Inc. Contact: Jim Campbell 281 Queenston Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Toll Free: 855.265.5627 Tel: 905.685.1117 Fax: 905.641.0533 niagara@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School Oldcastle Contact: Gus Rahim 2155 Fasan Drive Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0 Toll Free: 866.410.0333 Tel: 519.737.7890 Fax: 519.737.1733 windsor@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School Owen Sound Contact: Gus Rahim 1051 – 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 1S3 Toll Free: 877.378.0444 Tel: 519.376.0444 Fax: 866.800.6837 owensound@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School - Sarnia Contact: Gus Rahim 141 Mitton Street South Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5 Toll Free: 800.799.5627 Tel: 519.332.8778 Fax: 519.337.5911 sarnia@otds.com www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Training Academy - Brampton Contact: Yvette Lagrois 76 SunPac Blvd. Brampton, ON L6S 5Z8 Toll Free: 800.753.2284 Tel: 905.367.0066 Fax: 905.792.0985 yvette.lagrois@otta.ca www.otta.ca

Northstar Truck Driving School

Contact: Thiru or Dhas Mahalingam 850 Tapscott Road, Unit 9 Scarborough, ON M1X 1N4 Toll Free: 855.414.3837 Tel: 416.291.9075 Fax: 416.291.1144 friendlydriving@yahoo.com www.friendlydrive.com

Contact: Gus Rahim 1005 Richmond Street Chatham, ON N7M 5J5 Toll Free: 866.985.0077 Tel: 519.355.0077 Fax: 519.355.0066 chatham@otds.com www.otds.com

Contact: Yvette Lagrois 365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3 Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3 Toll Free: 800.939.1463 Tel: 705.743.1888 Fax: 705.743.1875 yvette.lagrois@otta.ca www.otta.ca

Contact: Gus Rahim 427 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.799.5627 Tel: 519.858.9338 Fax: 519.858.0920 gusrahim@otds.com www.otds.com

Contact: Mike Hummel & Kathy Buttars 1485 Rosslyn Road Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6W1 Toll Free: 855.247.4213 Tel: 807.476.1746 Fax: 807.476.1875 mhummel@taranis.ca www.taranistraining.ca

Friendly Truck Driving School

Greater Ottawa Truck Training Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahi 5 Caesar Avenue Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8 Toll Free: 877.468.8229 Tel: 613.727.4688 Fax: 613.727.5997 gott@2gott.com www.2gott.com

Contact: Yvette Lagrois 199 Wentworth Street East Oshawa, ON L1H 3V6 Toll Free: 800.753.2284 Tel: 905.723.1237 Fax: 905.723.1245 yvette.lagrois@otta.ca www.otta.ca

Ontario Truck Driving School - Ontario Truck Training Academy Chatham - Peterborough

Ontario Truck Driving School - London

triOS

Taranis Training Ltd.

truck delivery

College - Brampton

Contact: Martha Jansenberger 252 Queen Street East Brampton, ON L6V 1C1 Toll Free: 888.282.3893 Tel: 905.450.2230 x. 1610 Fax: 905.450.3041 martha.jansenberger@trios. com www.trios.com triOS

College - Oshawa

Contact: Deborah Jollymore 200 John Street, Suite C5 Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4 Toll Free: 888.718.7467 Tel: 905.435.9911 x. 2010 Fax: 905.435.9985 deborah.jollymore@trios.com www.trios.com

Truck Training Academy of Stoney Creek

Contact: Tanya Smajlagic 298 Grays Road, Unit 1 Stoney Creek, ON P3P 1L9 Tel: 905.573.3635 Fax: 905.573.8911 tta@cogeco.net www.trucktrainingacademy.ca

Valley Driver Training

Contact: Jamie Fitchett 99 Cote Blvd. Hanmer, ON P3P 1L9 Tel: 705.969.8848 Fax: 705.969.0584 jamie-vdt@live.com www.valleydrivertraining.ca Truck & Trailer Repairs

Ontario Truck Training Academy - Oshawa

Contact: Brent Nantais or Krista Gray 505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. 1, Unit 1 Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2 Toll Free: 800.273.5867 Tel: 905.575.7606 Fax: 905.388.6699 brent@danbro-training.com or krista@danbro-training.com www.danbro-training.com

Contact: Robert Labute 5044 Walker Road Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.967.0444 Tel: 519.737.0444 Fax: 519.737.0445 northstartruck@bellnet.ca www.northstartruckdrivingschool.com

Contact: Richard Wynia 480 Waydom Drive Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.265.0400 Tel: 519.653.1700 Fax: 519.622.4002 info@tri-countytruck.com www.tri-countytruck.com

12 Clarke Blvd. Brampton, ON L6W 1X3 Tel: 905.451.8550 Fax: 905.451.7627 info@qualitycollision.ca www.qualitycustom.ca

Fort Garry Industries

Acadian Driveaway

185 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5N5 Toll Free: 800.668.1879 Tel: 416.679.1977 Fax: 416.679.1988 info@AcadianDriveaway.ca www.AcadianDriveaway.ca

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Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc.

P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main 16693 Old Hwy 2 Trenton, ON K8V 5R5 Toll Free: 888.992.9676 Tel: 613.392.9676 sales@compassvehicledelivery. com www.compassdelivery.com

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Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. 23 Industrial Drive Caledonia, ON N3W 1H8 Toll Free: 866.425.4440 Tel: 289.285.3021 Fax: 289.285.3026 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com truck equipment

Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more. info@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/parts/

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MTT Repair Services Inc. 1868 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1J6 Tel: 905.677.2771 Fax: 905.677.2774 info@mttrepair.com

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Niagara Truck & Trailer Inc. Specializing in walking floor repairs. Open weekdays 7am-midnight 2170 Allanport Road Allanburg, ON L0S 1A0 Tel: 905.227.8782 Fax: 905.227.8789 niagaratruck@talkwireless.ca

Fort Garry Industries

Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more. truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

Texis Truck Exhaust

“Diesel Performance Specialists” 1850 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2 Toll Free: 800.267.4740 Tel: 905.795.2838 Fax: 905.678.3030 texis@bellnet.ca www.texisexhaust.com June 2013 37

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truck parts & supplies

Alberta

grande prairie

The Truck Exhaust Place

Since 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining industry. We have been helping fleets, owner-operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time. 1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 Fax: 905.670.8128 james@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com truck lighting & accessories

Grote Industries Co.

230 Travail Road Markham, ON L3S 3J1 Toll Free: 800.268.5612 Tel: 905.209.9744 Fax: 905.209.9757 Toll Free Fax: 800.267.9024 mark.paul@grote.com www.grote.com truck parts & supplies

Discount Truck Parts Ltd. Quality truck parts at discount prices. 11633 – 156 th Street Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8 Toll Free: 800.661.5051 Tel: 780.454.5050 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.discounttruckparts.ca

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Alberta

calgary

Fort Garry Industries 5350-72nd Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 4X5 Toll Free: 800.661.3126 Tel: 403.236.9712 Fax: 403.236.7249 calgary@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

16230-118th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6 Toll Free: 800.663.9366 Tel: 780.447.4422 Fax: 780.447.3289 edmonton@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com 38 June 2013

Fort Garry Industries 10610-82nd Avenue Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Toll Free: 866.424.5479 Tel: 780.402.9864 Fax: 780.402.8659 grandeprairie@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

lloydminster

Fort Garry Industries

5701-63rd Avenue Lloydminster, AB T9V 3B8 Toll Free: 800.661.9709 Tel: 780.875.9115 Fax: 780.875.1403 lloydminster@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

truck parts & supplies

Saskatchewan

saskatoon

Fort Garry Industries 3455 Miners Avenue P. O. Box 1848, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9 Toll Free: 800.772.4599 Tel: 306.242.3465 Fax: 306.933.4850 saskatoon@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

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red deer

Fort Garry Industries

Levy Steering Centre Ltd.

Manitoba Alberta

1409 Shawson Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4 Toll Free: 800.565.5389 Tel: 905.564.1899 Fax: 905.564.1911 orderdesk@levysteering.com www.levysteering.com

brandon

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7947 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Tel: 403.343.1383 Fax: 403.347.8275 reddeer@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

Fort Garry Industries 1440 Highland Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A7 Toll Free: 866.883.6120 Tel: 204.571.5980 Fax: 204.571.5982 brandon@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

winnipeg

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster Blvd. R. R. #2 Stn Main Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

Shield Truck Accessories P. O. Box 281 Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9 Toll Free: 866.617.0201 Tel: 519.765.2828 Fax: 519.765.2821 hans@shieldtruckaccessories.com www.shieldtruckaccessories.com

thunder bay

Fort Garry Industries

915 Walsh Street West Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5 Toll Free: 800.465.5044 Tel: 807.577.5724 Fax: 807.475.9033 thunderbay@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com Saskatchewan

Gerry’s Truck Centre “Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.” 4049 Eastgate Cres. London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com www.gerrystrucks.com

Truck Storage Rentals

Truck, tractor and trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing and asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc & Red Hill Expressway). 721 Mud Street East Stoney Creek, ON Tel: 416.801.3142 Fax: 905.643.8256 psims0307@yahoo.ca Truck tire sales & service

The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario, offering over 15 locations equipped with 24 hour emergency service vehicles to handle all of your tire needs. 700 Education Road Cornwall, ON K6H 2W8 Toll Free: 866.623.6766 Tel: 613.933.1700 Fax: 905.689.3381 info@bensontire.com www.bensontire.com

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1523 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4N 7E5 Toll Free: 800.552.8044 Tel: 306.757.5606 Fax: 306.781.7926 regina@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R. R. #1 Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0 Toll Free: 800.267.0633 Tel: 613.546.0431 Fax: 613.546.4206 www.morgan-diesel.com

Ontario Regional Office

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada. 520 Abilene Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 LHardy@oktire.com www.oktire.com

truck Wash Facilities

C & R Transmission Service Ltd. We service clutches also. 13 Anderson Blvd. Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Toll Free: 888.297.0682 Tel: 905.642.4556 Fax: 905.642.2293 manager@crtransmission.com www.crtransmission.com

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GTA Pressure Cleaning & Restoration “We work best under pressure!” 6755 Columbus Road, Unit 1 Mississauga, ON L5T 2G9 Tel: 647.444.3384

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

Canada’s Leading Supplier of Powertrain Components. 1261A Shawson Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4 Toll Free: 877.564.3116 Tel: 905.564.3116 Fax: 905.564.3119 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.canadawideparts.com

Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd.

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc.

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

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regina

Fort Garry Industries

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, and one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Brockville, Pembroke, Gatineau, and two in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, and parts delivery. 261 Binnington Court Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Toll Free: 877.548.1101 Tel: 613.548.1100 Fax: 613.548.4990 Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com www.surgenortruck.com

Benson Tire

Mississauga

731 Gana Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1P2 Toll Free: 888.456.6567 Tel: 905.564.5404 Fax: 905.564.8455 mississauga@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

Surgenor Truck Centre

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Ontario

Fort Garry Industries

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

gtapressurecleaning@mail.com truck Wash Systems

Awash Systems Corp. Automatic Wash Systems & Water Treatment Recycling Systems

Domar Transmission Ltd. When it comes to transmissions, think DOMAR 130 Skyway Avenue Toronto, ON M9W 4Y9 Toll Free: 800.387.4883 Tel: 416.675.2268 Fax: 416.675.2435 domar@fcibroadband.com www.domar.ca

customized to your requirements. 2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070 Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com

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B. Andrews Truck Service Centre Ltd.. . . . . . . . . BD Turbo Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . Best Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 52 Eastern Trucking News C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Day and Ross Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dican Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drakkar Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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E.T. Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ontario Trucking News Emergency Road Services Corporation. . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern & Western Trucking News

Fergus Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

G.A.P. Big Rig Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 GTA Pressure Cleaning & Restoration Ltd. . . . . . 22 Ontario Trucking News Gorski Bulk Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ontario Trucking News Great Northern Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . . 24,25

Hi-Tech Original Seat Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ontario Trucking News Hotsy Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Western Trucking News

IMT Corporation (Ingersoll Axles). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ontario Trucking News International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 56 Ontario Trucking News

J D Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Kärcher Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Kindersley Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Ontario & Western Trucking News

Laidlaw Carriers Van LP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Eastern Trucking News Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

Maitland Transportation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

Ontario Truck Driving Championships. . . . . . . . . 48

Parkland Fuel Corporation (Bluewave Energy).18,19 Ontario Trucking News Prolab Technolub Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 13

Riviera Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ontario Trucking News Rumanek & Company Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario Trucking News

Shell Canada Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Siemens Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ontario Trucking News Sirius XM Canada Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ontario Trucking News

Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tiger Tool Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,60 Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Trison Tarps Inc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tunit & Bully Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 TVM Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News

Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

YOW Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,4 Ontario & Western Trucking News

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page publications

Air Conditioning Sales & Service Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bankruptcies & Debt Consolidation Rumanek & Company Ltd... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Sales & Service Great Northern Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . . 24,25 Diesel Performance Products Tunit & Bully Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Emergency Road Services Emergency Road Services Corporation. . . . . . . . . 1 Employment Opportunities Atlantis Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Best Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Day and Ross Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Drakkar Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 E.T. Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Gorski Bulk Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 56 Kindersley Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Laidlaw Carriers Van LP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Maitland Transportation Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Siemens Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 The Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,60 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 J D Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Riviera Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fuels Parkland Fuel Corporation (Bluewave Energy).18,19 Fuel Saving Products Airtab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5 G.A.P. Big Rig Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fuel Treatment Products Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Prolab Technolub Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,13 GPS Systems Dican Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lubricants Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pressure Washers Hotsy Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kärcher Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Seat Covers Hi-Tech Original Seat Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Steering & Clutch Products Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Suspensions IMT Corporation (Ingersoll Axles). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tarps & Tarping Systems Trison Tarps Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tools Tiger Tool Inc .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trade Shows Atlantic Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Fergus Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Truck Driving Championships. . . . . . . . . 48 Training YOW Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,4 Truck Exhaust A & A Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Parts & Accessories Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 52 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Repairs B. Andrews Truck Service Centre Ltd.. . . . . . . . . 12 TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Washing Facilities GTA Pressure Cleaning & Restoration Ltd.. . . . . . 22 Turbo Chargers BD Turbo Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Alberta

Airdrie

Flying J Cardlock 85 East Lake Cres., Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5 Tel: 403.948.4193 Parking for 10.

Brooks

Flying J Travel Plaza 1260 Cassils Road East, Brooks, AB T1R 1B7 Tel: 403.362.5594 Parking for 20, Showers (2). Cinnabon location.

Calgary

Flying J Travel Plaza 11511 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1L4 Tel: 403.720.0904 Fax: 403.720.4937 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak. Hot food available. Denny’s.

Flying J Travel Plaza 4216 – 72nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 Tel: 403.236.2404 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak. Hot food avalable.

Flying J Cardlock 2525 – 23rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7M1 Tel: 403.250.3835

Flying J Dealer 4949 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.569.6250 Fax: 403.235.5095 7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9), CATScales.

Drayton Valley

Flying J Cardlock 5505 Jubilee Avenue, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3 Tel: 801.725.1370

Edmonton

Flying J Cardlock 15609 – 121A. Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Tel: 708.413.9116

Flying J Dealer 16806 – 118th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1M8 Tel: 780.455.1111 Fax: 780.482.4448 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (8), CAT Scale.

Edson

Flying J Cardlock 2520 – 2nd Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1N9 Tel: 780.723.4744

Fort McMurray

Flying J Cardlock 345 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.3545

Grande Prairie

Flying J Cardlock 9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 40 June 2013

Alberta

Grassland

Rycroft

Flying J Dealer

Flying J Travel Plaza

1st Avenue, 1st Street, Grassland, AB T0A 1V0 Tel: 780.525.2295 Fax: 780.525.2297 10 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 75, Showers (2).

Hanna

Flying J Dealer Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Tel: 403.854.5000 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).

High Level

Flying J Travel Plaza 10529 – 96th Street, High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 Tel: 780.926.2066 Parking for 25. Hot food available.

Hinton

Flying J Cardlock 294 Kelly Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1H2 Tel: 801.725.1370

Lethbridge

Flying J Cardlock 1005 – 43rd Street, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7B8 Tel: 403.328.4735

Lloydminster

Flying J Cardlock 5109 – 63rd Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7 Tel: 780.875.2990 Parking for 12, Showers (2).

Nanton

Flying J Dealer 2810 – 21st Avenue, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 Tel: 403.646.3181 Fax: 403.646.2872 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant and Papa Johns, CAT Scale.

Nisku

Flying J Travel Plaza 302 – 20th Avenue, Nisku, AB T9E 7T8 Tel: 780.955.3535 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 8, Showers (2), Pizza, TripPak, Hot Food available.

Red Deer x

Flying J Travel Plaza 6607 – 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4 Tel: 403.346.2842 Fax: 403.346.2852 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot food available.

Redcliff

Flying J Cardlock 115 Lockwood Street, Redcliff, AB T1A 7T9 Tel: 403.526.2669

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0 Tel: 780.765.3740 Fax: 780.765.3748 Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.

Sherwood Park

Flying J Travel Plaza 50 Pembina Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9 Tel: 780.416.2035 Fax: 780.416.2084 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales, TripPak & Bulk Diesel.

Whitecourt

Flying J Cardlock Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road, Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9 Tel: 780.778.3073 British Columbia

Abbotsford

Flying J Cardlock 929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 Tel: 604.850.1594 Showers (1).

Annacis Island

Flying J Travel Plaza 1291 Cliveden Avenue, Annacis Island, Delta, BC V5M 6G4 Tel: 604.521.4445 Parking for 4, Showers (1), TripPak and hot food available.

Chilliwack

Flying J Travel Plaza 7970 Lickman Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9 Tel: 604.795.7265 Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Cranbrook

Flying J Cardlock 2209 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H4 Tel: 250.426.3763

Creston

Flying J Cardlock 1411 Northwest Blvd., Creston, BC V0B 1G6 Tel: 250.428.7131

Dawson Creek

Flying J Cardlock 1725 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1P5 Tel: 250.782.3111 Showers (2).

Fort St. John

Flying J Cardlock 9407 – 109th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6K6 Tel: 250.785.3052

British Columbia

hope

Flying J Dealer

Ontario, Eastern

Lancaster

Tilbury

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

63100 Flood Hope Road Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.886.6815 Fax: 604.886.6821 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway and other hot food available.

20382 Old Highway #2, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0 Tel: 613.347.2221 Fax: 613.347.1970 11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

Flying J Dealer

Ontario, Northern

Kamloops

175 Kokanee Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2 Tel: 250.573.3027 Fax: 250.573.7820 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).

Merritt

Flying J Cardlock

2190 Douglas Street North, Merritt, BC V0K 2B0 Tel: 250.280.1555

New Westminster

Flying J Cardlock

24 Braid St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3P3 Tel: 604.522.6511

Prince George

Flying J Travel Plaza

4869 Continental Way, Prince George, BC V2N 5S5 Tel: 250.563.1677 Showers (3).

Vancouver

Flying J Cardlock

8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3 Tel: 604.454.9578 Manitoba

HEADINGLEY

Flying J Travel Plaza

4100 Portage Avenue, Headingley, MB R4H 1C5 Tel: 204.832.8952 Fax: 204.832.9104 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales & Bulk Diesel.

Portage La Prairie

Flying J Travel Plaza

Highway 1 East, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 Tel: 204.857.9997 Parking for 40.

Winnipeg

Flying J Travel Plaza 1747 Brookside Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2C 2E8 Tel: 204.633.0663 Showers (2), TripPak.

Flying J Cardlock

131 Warman Road & Hwy. #59, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3R3 Tel: 204.231.5485 Ontario, Eastern

Napanee

Flying J Travel Plaza

628 County Road #41, RR 6, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Tel: 613.354.7044 Fax: 613.354.3796 12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

Ontario, Western

KAPUSKASING

Flying J Travel Plaza 410 Government Road East, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7 Tel: 705.337.1333 Fax: 705.337.1208 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Sault Ste. Marie

Flying J Cardlock 987 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Tel: 705.759.8280

Schreiber

Flying J Cardlock Hwy #17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0 Tel: 807.824.2383

Sudbury

Flying J Cardlock 17 Duhamel Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 4N1 Tel: 705.692.5447 Ontario, Western

AyR

Flying J Travel Plaza 2492 Cedar Creek Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Tel: 519.624.9578 Fax: 519.624.2587 Parking for 30, showers (4), Papa Joe’s & Hot Kettle, CAT Scales.

Etobicoke

Flying J Travel Plaza 1765 Albion Rd. & Hwy #27, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S7 Tel: 416.674.8665

London

Flying J Travel Plaza 3700 Highbury Ave. South, London, ON N6N 1P3 Tel: 519.681.6859 Fax: 519.686.8629 12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

Mississauga

Flying J Travel Plaza 1400 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C8 Tel: 905.564.6216 Parking for 80, Showers (3).

Pickering

Flying J Cardlock 2000 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 4A1 Tel: 905.428.9700 Fax: 905.428.9633 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50, Showers (7).

19325 Essex County Road 42, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel. Québec

Bernieres

Flying J Travel Plaza 1196 Chemin des Olivieres, Bernieres, QC G7A 2M6 Tel: 418.831.3772

Berthierville

Flying J Travel Plaza 1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve, Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: 450.836.6581 2 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

Napierville

Flying J Travel Plaza 1 Rang St. Andre, Napierville, QC J0J 1L0 Tel: 450.245.3539 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10, Showers (1) & hot food available.

Ste. Helene

Flying J Travel Plaza 569 rue Principale, Ste. Helene, QC J0H 1M0 Tel: 450.791.2232 Fax: 450.791.2495 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10 Showers (4) and hot food available. Saskatchewan

Moose Jaw

Flying J Travel Plaza 370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9 Tel: 306.693.5858 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20, Showers (4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.

REGINA

Flying Cardlock 1511 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4R 1J2 Tel: 306.721.0070 Parking for 12, Showers (3).

Saskatoon

Flying J Travel Plaza 3850 Idylwyld Dr. N., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1 Tel: 306.955.6840 Fax: 306.955.6846 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot food available & bulk food.

Yorkton

Flying J Cardlock 1910 York Road West, Box 794, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8 Tel: 801.726.8288 Showers (2).

Welcome to our complimentary Truck Stop Directory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination. For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Strathmore

Golden

Morris

Moncton

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

5602 – 54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

26 Strathmoor Drive Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6 Tel: 780.417.9400 Fax: 780.417.9449

Jepson Petroleum Ltd.

Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 ladine@jepsonpetro.com Open 8 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

Hope

2525 – 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

RoadKing Travel Centre 4949 Barlow Trail SE Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.569.6251 Fax: 403.235.5095 www.roadking.ca

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre

436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Dogwood Valley Husky Services Tel: 403.934.3522 27051 Baker Road Fax: 403.934.3555 Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Email: hk7969@popmail. Tel: 604.869.9443 huskyenergy.com www.myhusky.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers. British Columbia

Chilliwack

Leduc

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre 61850 Flood – Hope Road R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.869.9214 www.myhusky.ca

Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre Nisku Truck Stop

Suite 201 – 8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers, scale.

Lloydminster

Husky Travel Centre

5721 – 44th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3 Tel: 780.872.7089 www.myhusky.ca

Medicine Hat

Husky Travel Centre

561 – 15th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2 Tel: 403.527.5561

Petro Canada Card Lock

AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales 1802 – 10 Avenue, SW Medicine Hat, AB Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.529.1660 Showers.

Woodstock

Murray’s Truck Stop

Calgary

Calgary Husky Travel Centre

New Brunswick

9206 – 97th Street R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 Tel: 250.495.6443 www.myhusky.ca

Sicamous

500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking.

928 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking New Brunswick

Aulac

Husky Travel Centre

Delta

Brandon

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd.

Brandon Husky Travel Centre 1990 – 18th Street North Brandon, MB R7C 1B3 Tel: 204.728.7387 www.myhusky.ca

Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Tel: 506.859.6000 Fax: 506.859.6005 Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.

Perth – Andover

Nova Scotia

Enfield

Tobique One Stop

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

Grand Falls

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K)

6757 Hwy #2 Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 506.273.9682 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 506.273.9682 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24-7, full-service islands, Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am store, showers, laundry, parking & 11pm), convenience store, showers & parking. free high-speed internet.

Salisbury

Salisbury Big Stop

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

1340 Trans Canada Hwy. Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 Cool Creek Agencies Tel: 250.836.4675 7985 Lickman Road Fax: 280.836.2230 Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Contact: Shelley Arvandel Tel: 604.795.5335 www.myhusky.ca Fax: 604.794.5080 Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am sdufault@coolcreek.ca - 10pm), convenience store, Full-service islands, drivers’ lounge showers, laundry facilities, parking, & game room, convenience store, photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax showers, laundry facilities, parking machine. & CAT scale Manitoba

10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

Husky Travel Centre

45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm (washrooms).

Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon.- Fri. 6am - 1pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

Osoyoos

7620A Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8 Tel: 604.858.5113 www.myhusky.ca

Chilliwack Petro – Pass

Petro Canada Morris Husky

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.

2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Waasis

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I - 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking. x

EDMUNdstON

Truro Heights

Truro Heights Circle K 86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499 Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Arnprior

Antrim Truck Stop 580 White Lake Road, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003 Fax: 613.623.1003 Toll Free: 866.334.4775 jack@antrimwesternstar.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

Belleville

Edmundston Truck Stop

Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 10 Acre Truck Stop Tel: 506.737.2010 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Fax: 506.737.2015 Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 georges@etruckstop.ca Petro Pass Tel: 613.966.7017 www.edmundstontruckstop.com 315 Ouellette Street Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at Open 24/7 365 days, full service Grand Falls, NB 613.966.4740 islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, Tel: 506.473.5575 10acrekmurphy@gmail.com lubricants, driver’s lounge and Fax: 506.475.9816 Web: www.10acre.com business centre, seafood & burger Toll Free: 800.361.8322 Restaurant & Store - Mon-Fri 6 restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), guypass@nb.sympatico.ca am-11pm, Sat & Sun 7 am-8pm, convenience store, washrooms, Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, showers (4), laundry facilities, convenience store, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail parking for 75 trucks, double car laundry facilities, internet services, wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities fax & photocopier. showers, parking & CAT scale. and CAT Scale. June 2013 41

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Joyceville

Bradford

Beamsville

Fort Erie

London

Beamsville Relay Station Ultramar 25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538 (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

Cardinal

730 Truck Stop 2085 Shanly Road, Hwy 401 Exit 730, Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3019 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’ lounge.

Kingston Husky Truck Stop Joyceville Road, (Hwy 401 Exit 632) Joyceville, ON Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

Kingston

Esso – Kingston Hwy 401 Exit 611 Kingston, ON Tel: 613.384.8888 Fax: 613.634.3162 Open 24-7

Cornwall

4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Bradford Husky Travel Centre Tel: 905.563.8816 Hwy 400 & 88 Fax: 905.563.4770 Bradford, ON relaystation@bellnet.ca Tel: 905.775.5794 Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience www.myhusky.ca store, laundry facilities, ATM, Hwy 144 @ 560A showers & parking

Watershed Car & Truck Stop Hwy 144 & 560A Tel: 705.655.4911 or 705.523.4917 Fax: 705.523.4160 jim_blackbearhunting@live.com

Nairn Centre

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant 220 Highway 17 West Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 Tel: 705.869.4100 Fax: 705.869.6796

Belmont

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 1901 McConnell Avenue, Hwy 401 Exit 792 Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6 Tel: 613.933.8363 Fax: 613.932.3952 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, fullservice fuel islands, convenience store fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+ truck parking, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, Bell Canada internet kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving cardlock.

Deseronto

1993 Hwy 15, Exit 623 Kingston, ON K7L 4V3 Tel & Fax: 613.542.7971 AkashIndia@hotmail.com Open 24/7, fast-food, convenience store, ATM, overnight parking.

London Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401) Belmont, ON Tel: 519.644.0200 www.myhusky.ca

Bowmanville

Ottawa

Ultramar 3199 Hawthorne Road, (Exit 110 off Hwy 417) Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, drivers’ lounge, showers & shorttime parking

Spencerville

Angelo’s Truck Stop Quick Stop 215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6 am - 10pm, 7 days, full-service islands, Subway, convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.

2025 County Road 44 Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 Tel: 613.925.5158 Fax: 613.925.5158 Open 7 days, game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & CAT scale.

Vankleek Hill

Dunvegan

Herb’s Travel Plaza Esso – Dunvegan 1515 County Road #20, (Hwy 417 Exit 51) Dunvegan, ON Tel: 613.527.1026 or 613.627.2100 Fax: 613.527.2726 Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience store, parking & ATM. 42 June 2013

BayTruck Stop 3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 baytruckstop@bellnet.ca Web: www.transportmall.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, Ontario Toll Free: 800.593.4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 suzie_vink@yahoo.ca Open 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

Sudbury Petro Pass 3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280 Open Mon - Fri. 6 am - 11pm, Sat. 8 am - 8 pm & sun. 10 am - 9 pm, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

Waubaushene 21 Quarry Road, Box 419, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0 Tel: 705.538.2900 Fax: 705.538.0452 bramji@sympatico.ca

Grimsby

398 North Service Road, (Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton) (Casablanca Blvd. Exit) Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 Tel: 905.945.0300 Fax: 905.945.1115 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco & Irving cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

2475 South Service Road, (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Hamilton Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109 Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Marshall Truck & Trailer gasoline (self service), ATM, Repair & Truck Stop propane, convenience store at fuel 336 Kenora Avenue bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock, Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 full-service fuel islands, restaurant, Tel: 905.561.4712 private showers, laundry facilities, Fax: 905.561.7757 drivers’ lounge & arcade room, wayne@marshalltruck.com 100+ truck parking capacity, Web: www.marshalltruck.com motel (smoking & non-smoking), Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving am - 12 am Mon - Fri, 7 am - 5 cardlock. pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, Dorchester showers & parking

Kitchener

Milton

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320) Milton, ON L9T 3G9 Tel: 905.878.8441 Fax: 905.878.9376 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ parking, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

Pickering

Husky Travel Centre 200 Clements Road Pickering, ON Tel: 905.428.9700 www.myhusky.ca

Port Hope

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

3305 Dorchester Road, (Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London) Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 Tel: 519.268.7319 Timmins Fax: 519.268.2967 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, blue beacon truck wash, drug testing centre, gasoline (self serve), Esso Truck Stop ATM, take – out food, open roads 2154 Riverside Drive chapel, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, Timmins, ON full-service fuel islands, restaurant, Tel: 705.268.3400 private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge, 150+ parking Fax: 705.267.7231 capacity, motel (smoking & bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca non-smoking), arcade room, Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience convenience store. store, ATM & showers.

Waubaushene Truck Stop

Ultramar

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’ lounge.

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

North Bay

Ultramar

Flying M Truck Stop 7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

Drumbo

Trucker’s Haven Hwy 401, Exit 250, 806607 Oxford Road, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0 Tel: 519.463.5088 Fax: 519.463.5628 amdroit1990@hotmail.com

Petro – Pass Kitchener

120 Conestoga College Blvd. Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

LEAMINGTON

Johnny’s Gas Bar

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Ultramar 2211 County Road 28 (Hwy 401 Exit 464) Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4 Tel: 905.885.4600 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & shorttime parking.

Windsor

Windsor Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 Exit 14, Tecumseh, ON Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

Ontario, Western

Quebec

Woodstock

Ultramar 535 Mill Street (Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site) Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & overnight parking.

Saskatchewan

Estevan

Montreal

Irving 24

Estevan Husky Travel Centre

Montreal, QC H1N 2C5

201 – 4th Street,

Fax: 514.259.0910

Saskatchewan

Regina

Saskatoon

Swift Current

Husky Bulk Sales

5918, Rue Notre Dame Est Tel: 514.257.8626

Saskatchewan

Estevan, SK S4A 0T5

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience

Tel: 306.634.3109

store & laundry facilities.

www.myhusky.ca

210 North McDonald Street Regina, SK S4N 5W3 Tel: 306.721.6880 www.myhusky.ca

Regina Husky Travel Centre 1755 Prince of Wales Drive Regina, SK S4Z 1A5 Tel: 306.789.3477 www.myhusky.ca

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 402 – 51st Street East Saskatoon, SK Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

Husky Travel Centre 1510 South Service Road West (Trans Canada Hwy 1 West) Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1 Tel: 306.773.6444 www.myhusky.ca

Kenworth’s 90 Years of ‘Muddy Boots’ Heritage Benefits Customers Today

i r k l a n d , Wa s h ington - During the early years of Kenworth’s 90-year history it was said that “Kenworth Engineers Wear Muddy Boots.” “The Muddy Boots name symbolized that Kenworth engineers and salespeople weren’t afraid to go in the field, crawl under trucks and get dirty. As we celebrate Kenworth’s 90th anniversary, we see history repeating itself. We still get our boots muddy and work closely with customers to see how Kenworth can build a better truck to meet their needs,” said Alan Fennimore, Kenworth’s Vocational Marketing Manager. Stories and pictures remind the company of its past. According to Kenworth’s early archives, “Kenworth engineers had earned a reputation for solving problems in the field, often driving trucks or inspecting them in the middle of a muddy road for signs of failure. John Holmstrom (then Kenworth Chief Engineer and later the company’s General Manager) would routinely visit logging sites, crawling underneath vehicles and making notes on how to

improve truck design to better withstand the rugged conditions.” Ve r n o n S m i t h , w h o began a 30-year career as Kenworth’s Vice President and Sales Manager in 1923, traveled to Hawaii in the mid-1930s and trod through muddy sugar cane fields in search of new business. “Smith found that sugar cane was being hauled by rail over temporary tracks laid in muddy fields. He told the plantation owners that Kenworth engineers could come up with a better solution - gas-powered, high load capacity six-wheel drive cane trucks - quite a feat for that era. He got the

order on the promise and within 10 years Kenworth trucks were being used in 13 of the 14 sugar plantations.” John Czarniecki, one of Kenworth’s Engineers, was quoted in the 1998 book “Kenworth - The First 75 Years,” as saying: “This group was very capable and always able to rise to the occasion. No matter what the problem, we could still solve it. I think it was because we had an open mind and were willing to talk to each other.” Today, challenges still exist, especially in the vocational market, where Kenworth offers a wide range of Class 8 vocational

trucks, including the C500, K500 cabover, T800, T880, W900S, W900L and the 963. “Competition is fierce for our customers, particularly in construction, so if they can make more money using our product, then they’re ahead of the curve. Our job is to understand what they need, and figure out how to spec it. That way, we’ll both come out on top,” said Fennimore. Building upon that illustrious, well-earned motto is Kenworth’s Muddy Boots Academy, an intensive three-day ‘boot camp’ training course for Kenworth dealer salespeople which prepares them to

work with customers in vocations ranging from quarries and mining to construction, heavy haul and mixers. During the course, Kenworth salespeople learn more about customers’ vocational and equipment needs, and are updated on various regulatory restrictions. “It’s not just about how to sell a truck anymore,” said Fennimore. “Salespeople need to know a myriad of federal and local regulations, be able to do calculations for bridge formula and proper vehicle weight distribution, use creative spec’ing, and understand new technologies that we’re always bringing to

the table. Those Kenworth dealer salespeople who go through the course come away appreciating our Muddy Boots heritage and how Kenworth has always worked with customers to better their operations.” Ke n w o r t h ’s o n g o i n g Muddy Boots philosophy throughout its 90-year history would certainly bring a smile to Kenworth legends Vernon Smith and John Holmstrom. Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best(R) heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth. com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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Sudbury TMTA

Denmark-Based Sense-Tech Weighing Systems Event Sponsor By Marek Krasuski

he Sudbury chapter of the Transportation and Maintenance Technology Association (TMTA) held its monthly meeting on May 9th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Publicity Officer, Wes Govier, apprised members of the inaugural TMTA-sponsored conference that was held at the Kingbridge Conference Centre in King City, north of Toronto. Govier cited the venue as terrific and drew attention to the discussion panels. TMTA president, Stewart McBain, elaborated on the content of individual presentations from various stakeholders in the transportation industry, describing in some detail the professed features and benefits of new products. Following dinner, Tech

Talk spokesman, Dave Klus, suggested procedures that participants should use in checking fans and air conditioning systems. Safety Chair, Mike Hamel, followed with examples intended to remind members of safety practices, particularly around heavy equipment. Safety suggestions included: using only qualified personnel to operate machinery, demonstrate alertness at all times, use a spotter when working with such equipment, maintain eye contact, wear high visibility clothing and avoid distracting practices such as texting and cell phone use. The evening’s sponsor was Erik Kjaergaard, Director of the Denmarkbased company, SenseTech weighing systems. Sense-Tech is described as

an expert in the development of the Klimax system which provides a quick overview of truck and trailer weight with precision ratings within a 1 to 2 percent margin of error. Klimax weighing systems can be tailored for new vehicles or existing convoys regardless of product brand or vehicle age. The Klimax 1 product brand provides a simple and precise overview of axle pressure for both individual and group axle groups. The Klimax 2 summarizes total vehicle weight, load and individual axle pressure. It also offers weighing slips for easy documentation and more combinations regarding setup on multiple suspension systems. The Sudbury TMTA is one of several groups of fleet maintenance profession-

als across Ontario actively running light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month from Septem-

ber to June at the award winning Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sponsors are encouraged to support the monthly dinner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage

in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Manitoulin Island and points between and beyond.

PACCAR Parts

PACCAR’s 40th Anniversary

enton, Washingt o n - PA C C A R Parts celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 1st, marking four decades of global leadership in commercial vehicle parts and service. In 1973, PACCAR Parts opened its first parts distribution center (PDC) in Renton, Washington. To d a y PAC C A R P a r t s ’ worldwide network spans 15 PDCs on five continents and champions new technologies in parts distribution. PAC C A R P a r t s i n creased its global reach in the 1990s, expanding to Australia, Mexico and throughout Europe and South America. As the division grew, its focus on technology continued, including an advanced electronic catalog system and groundbreaking inventory-management systems. The exclusive

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TRP line of all-makes aftermarket parts was launched in Europe, and has become a worldwide brand. This focus on leadingedge products and services brings PACCAR Parts customers world-class support as well. PACCAR Parts Fleet Services supports fleet customers in North America and Europe. CONNECT online maintenance and inventory software enables control over parts inventory and service scheduling for customers and repair shops. “ Te c h n o l o g y h a s a l ways been at the center of PACCAR Parts’ success and excellent reputation with customers,” Siver said. “Systems such as Managed Dealer Inventory, as well as distribution technology such as voice-activated order picking, have stream-

lined supply-chain operations and created value for customers around the world.” As PACCAR Parts celebrates its 40th year, the division looks forward to continued growth and success, recently opening a new world-class, state-of-the-art PDC in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. “It takes clear, well-defined, strategic goals to set the direction for the continued growth of PACCAR Parts,” Siver said. “Our achievements and results are made possible by the hard work and ingenuity of all PACCAR Parts employees. Together, we will continue to set new records.” For more information on PACCAR Parts visit www.PACCARParts.com and for more information on TRP Parts visit www. TRPParts.com.

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GPS Systems

The Power of Prevention By Diane Shirchenko

hey are out there. Bad drivers, lurking in your blind spot, driving while distracted and crossing multiple lanes, cutting you off and slamming on their brakes, talking and texting on their phones and potentially causing a wave of near misses or accidents in their path.

D i C A N ’s veh i c l e da s h camera “DiCAM” will protect you and your fleet from potential liabilities these types of drivers present. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is priceless. Insurance companies do not absorb the cost of fraudulent claims. Instead, they pass these

costs on to you by increasing your rates. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates $500 million is lost annually due to fraudulent claims. T h e DiCAM DashCam offers the

following features: A 1.5 inch High Resolution LCD display with 120 degree wide angle lens, full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution, advanced

H.264 video compression technology, 6 Mega Pixel still frame picture capability, HDMI Out for viewing recordings directly on your monitor or TV, 30/60 fps for smooth video flow, compact form factor and suction cup mounting for ease of installation, built-In GPS logger records speed that integrates with Google

Maps to display location and speed during playback (when using supplied software), and optional audio recording. Protect yourself from fraud with the DiCAN DashCam. For additional information visit our website at www.dicaninc.com or call us Toll Free at 866.884.7569.

McLeod Software

Version 11.2 of LoadMaster Now Shipping

irmingham, Alabama - McLeod Software has a lot of momentum in the marketplace right now, mainly due to rapid growth over the last few years, which has fueled significant investment in the company’s enterprise application software products. With the release of LoadMaster, PowerBroker, and LoadMaster LTL

version 11.2, the company has delivered significant new functionality and business process automation for carriers and logistics companies. LoadMaster and PowerBroker systems now give McLeod customers the ability to operate with true multiple currency transaction capabilities and non-US taxes. This new capability now makes

the McLeod enterprise software solution available for Canadian Transportation and Logistics companies. Enhanced Capabilities and More Automation for McLeod Customers LoadMaster and PowerBroker now include a powerful new Radius Search capability. For brokers, finding the best carrier using the carrier

history search now includes a radius search on both the origin and destination for every load to allow them to find the best options quickly. This feature also makes it easier for carriers to find the right backhaul opportunities during their planning process. A new tab for Market Rate Guidance makes it simpler for brokers to get

rate guidance by combining information from TransCore DAT and Internet Truckstop with the customer’s own historical data on rates for a particular lane in a single easyto-use location. The new Continuous Moves feature in PowerBroker makes it easier for brokers to keep their carriers moving by booking them on the next

available load, near the next location their tractor is scheduled to deliver out. McLeod has also enhanced the carrier insurance monitoring options in PowerBroker, by adding new integration interfaces with Carrier Performance Check and Internet Truckstop in this release. LoadMaster and PowerBroker 11.2 deliver enhanced Key Performance Indicator reporting with the expansion of McLeod’s Vital Signs real time KPI reporting feature. There are new built in analytics that help carriers pay closer attention to how many miles their drivers are getting. New off-the-shelf integration products for a wide array of solutions from the company’s industry partners have been released, including enhancements for Manhattan Associates’ optimization tools, support for batch fuel and check advances from U.S. Bank, expanded capability with TCH fuel purchasing integration, more features for CarrierWeb mobile communications, plus enhanced trailer tracking capabilities from Skybitz. LoadMaster LTL version 11.2 brings new capabilities to streamline a wide range of day-to-day operations and EDI activities for LTL carriers. For more informatio n , co n tact McLe o d Software toll free at 877.362.5363.

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Transport For Christ

What Happens When We Praise God?

By Chaplain Len Reimer

erhaps no book exemplifies the spirit of praise and

worship more than the Book of Psalms. It records more verses of praise than any other book of t h e B i b l e . O b v i o u s l y, God wants the praise of His people. God tells us to give Him thanks in everything (I Thess. 5:18), even when things press against us. We may not understand what is happening; we may never understand. But God’s will in each circumstance is that we praise and thank Him. But why? It’s because

praise is the clearest and most direct means by which you declare your dependence on God. It repeats your trust in Him in the midst of darkness. It confesses your allegiance and devotion to the One who was crucified for you and to whom you are eternally joined. Consider a few of the specific benefits we receive by praising the Lord. Praise magnifies God: praise puts our focus on God, not on our problems. God’s power,

p r e s e n c e, a n d a b i l i t y transform our thinking. Praise humbles us. When we worship God, we gain a right view of ourselves. Praise deflates excess pride and ego. We gain a healthy self- image based on God’s view of us. By removing pride, praise strengthens us against temptations. Praise reveals our devotion to God. If I love Christ, I will praise Him. If He has first place in my life, I will honor Him with worship

and thanksgiving. Praise motivates us to holy living. Praise opens our hearts to want to live the way God desires – holy and separated unto Him, to do His will above our own, to want to be like Him more than like anyone else. The more we worship Him, the more like Him we become. Praise increases our joy. Joy is the constant companion of praise. If we feel depressed or discouraged,

praising God will soon bring us joy. Praise establishes faith. The greater we see our God, the smaller we see our problems. Praise elevates our emotions. Worry, fear, and doubt cannot survive for long in an atmosphere of praise. If you want an improved relationship with Christ, begin to praise Him now. Even when you feel like giving up, praise Him, and you will experience the fullness of God’s joy.

Somerville Hino Dealer of the Year

ississauga, Ontario Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (HMC) is pleased to announce that Somerville Hino of Toronto, Ontario was the top Hino dealer in Canada for 2012. Somerville Hino not only achieved the top sales position in Canada, it also received the highest ranking in H M C ’s a n n u a l D e a l e r Evaluation, a comprehensive measure of the dealer’s total business; Sales Management, Service Support, Parts Performance and Overall Facility. According to Eric Smith,

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Vice President, Sales for HMC, “The Management and Staff of Somerville Hino have worked very hard to earn this recognition. Achievement of this award is the result of Somerville’s strong commitment to customer support for all aspects of their business. Combined with other Hino D e a l e r s , S o m e r v i l l e ’s outstanding results helped Hino Canada to gain substantial market share and achieve a new sales volume record in 2012.” HMC will be pleased to formally present Dealer Principal, Bill Somerville

with this top honour on a Dealer Reward Trip next month. Hino Motors Canada, L t d . , a To y o t a G r o u p Company, produces and distributes light and medium duty commercial trucks in Canada and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with assembly operations in Woodstock, Ontario. Service is provided through its extensive coast-tocoast dealership network and is backed by its industry leading customer care protection program. For more information, please visit us at www. hinocanada.com.

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Healthy Living

Name That Food, What We’re Really Eating

By Brenda Ricker

hen you walk through the grocery store, it’s the front labels that get your attention. What would happen if you chose food by reading the in-

gredients instead? Here are four products most people know and probably buy because of advertising or because they think they are good for them. Look over the ingredients and see if you can imagine a food with such ingredients. It’s tough to decide, mostly because most foods contain essentially the same cheap ingredients – refined carbohydrates plus oil and/or sugar. Product Number One: Contains unbleached en-

Canada Cartage

Canada Cartage Awarded Maple Leaf Foods Contract

anada Cartage, Canada’s largest and most experienced provider of dedicated, customer-located trucking fleets, is pleased to announce that it has won a contract with Maple Leaf Foods Inc. to provide fleet-related services for the Company’s prepared meats distribution throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The contract begins in the summer of 2013. “The project is a win-win partnership for everyone involved. We were able to provide a solution that will help Maple Leaf save costs, benefit from our experience and expertise and will allow them to focus on their core business,” says Jeff Lindsay, President and CEO of Can-

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ada Cartage. With a proven track record and innovative solutions, Canada Cartage is the country’s largest and most experienced specialized provider of dedicated trucking fleets and complementary last-mile logistics solutions. About Canada Cartage Founded in 1914, Canada Cartage provides a complete range of transportation services, specializing in the provision of customer-located, dedicated trucking services. Canada Cartage is the largest provider of dedicated fleet solutions in the country, managing the transportation needs of both small and large firms. For more information, visit www.canadacartage. com.

riched wheat flour, palm oil, liquid brown sugar, salt, malted barley flour, flour, yeast, hydrogenated soybean oil, vinegar, soy lecithin, color, artificial flavor, and citric acid. Product Number Two: Ingredients include: enriched wheat flour, vegetable oil shortening (vegetable, modified palm, modified palm ker-

nel), sugar, salt, glucosefrutose, malt flour, sodium bicarbonate, amm o n i u m b i c a r b o n a t e, monocalcium phosphate, soya lecithin, soybean oil with TBHQ and citric acid, amylase, protease, papain, yeast, sour dough culture. Product Number Three: Rice, wheat gluten, sugar/ glucose-fructose, defatted wheat germ, salt, Malt

(corn flour, malted barley), vitamins (thiamin, hydochloride, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, d-calcium pantothenate), iron. Product Number Four: Includes wheat flour, sugar/glucose-fructose, corn starch, modified palm oil, canola oil, malt syrup, salt, modified milk ingredients, glycerin, baking soda, am-

monium bicarbonate, soya lecithin, natural flavor, sulphites. Don’t all those ingredients just make your mouth water? It is very important to get to know what the labels say. Next month I will give you the answers to the four products. Until then, Be Healthy! Email: health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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Health & Fitness

Managing Your Health: Flexibility Exercises By Dr. George I. Traitses

ost Canadians understand that exercises such as running, swimming, weight lifting, and squats are essential components to a healthy lifestyle. Flexibility training and stretching, however, are often neglected. Dr. Traitses says that flexibility is essential to pro-

tecting your body from injury, especially if you spend most of the day sitting in front of a computer. Flexibility not only reduces stiffness in the body, but it also helps your body to pump blood to your muscles and nerves, helps alleviate the possibility of aggravating or reinjuring yourself if you have any musculoskel-

etal problems and helps maintain good range of motion of your joints. Poor flexibility has been linked to general stiffness in the body and low-back pain in particular. Dynamic Warm-Up It’s important to warm up before attempting a walk, run or exercise program. To avoid injury caused by exerting cold

muscles, try the following dynamic warm-up to increase your core temperature, muscle flexibility and heart rate. Toe-touch. Standing straight up, hold your arms out directly in front of you and walk forward, kicking your legs up and trying to touch your toes to your hands without lowering your arms. Re-

peat 10-20 times for each leg. It’s OK if you can’t reach your hands when you first start out - just kick your leg up as high as it will go. Inverted toe-touch. Standing straight up, lean forward and reach your arms down to the ground while you lift your right leg behind you. Keep your back straight and return to start. Repeat 10-20 times on each leg. Again, if you can’t reach all the way down to the ground, simply go as far as you can without losing your balance. Knee hug. Standing up straight, bring your right knee to your chest and squeeze with your arms. Get your knee as close to your chest as possible without losing your balance and hold for about 5 seconds. Repeat 10-20 times with each leg. Lunge Step forward with your left leg, bending your right knee until it touches the ground. Be sure that your left knee stays in line with your ankle. Repeat 10-20 times on each leg. Groiner. Start off with a lunge with your left leg forward. Bring your left elbow down to meet your knee and then your ankle, sliding along the inside of your leg. Repeat 10-20 times on each leg. If you can’t get your elbow to touch your ankle just yet, that’s OK. You can start with simply bringing your elbow down to your knee and gradually progress to your ankle as you continue to incorporate these stretches into your everyday routine.

Stretches for Back If you’re experiencing back pain or if you have a back injury, try these stretches to help facilitate movement in the affected muscle or joint. Stretches should be held for 15 to 30 seconds. Hamstring stretch. Lie on your back with one leg straight out and one leg bent at the knee. Lift your straight leg up in the air. If you want, you can loop a towel or exercise band around your foot and gently pull the band toward your chest. Repeat three times on each leg. Piriformis stretch. This can be completed either lying down or standing straight up. With one leg straight, pull the other knee into the chest toward the opposite shoulder. Repeat three times on each leg. Cobra. Lying on your stomach, gently push your upper body off of the floor, hold and then return to start. Repeat this stretch three times. Consult your chiropractic doctor prior to attempting any of these exercises or stretches and before starting any new exercise program. He or she can help you develop an individualized program and provide instruction on proper technique. For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273. You can contact Dr. George I. Traitses at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinitehealth.com.

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From the

Driver’s Seat By: Carl McBride carl@ woodwardpublishing.com

New Additions

he trucking industry is developing more and more new equipment for trucks and trailers to improve fuel and mileage. From improved engines and transmissions in trucks to skirts and boat tails on trailers, new items are being tested all the time. Our question of the month is very simple. “Are all of the new additions being put on trucks and trailers working and are the drivers getting better mileage using them?”

Catlin Rogers drives for Bulk Carriers based in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island: “There has not been enough time given for drivers to see any results, either good or bad, as far as fuels savings are concerned. Speed limiters do not work on hills and just increase fuel consumption. Skirts on trailers work great in good weather but cause problems in snow storms.”

Jacques Martin drives for C.A.T. based in Napanee, Ontario: “Skirts on trailers do work but you must slow down on snow covered roads. In yards with a lot of pot holes, skirts bottom out and become damaged very easily. In bad conditions you must drive slowly and use common sense. The new computers on trucks that monitor motor operations are showing fuel savings. The computer helps with preventive maintenance. A correctly tuned motor saves on fuel.”

Troy Bielowski drives for C.A.T., also in Napanee, Ontario: “Most of the new equipment needs more road testing by drivers. We need better direction on how to monitor our mileage and under different road and weather conditions. We all want to see fuel savings that directly affect our earnings across the board, if you know what I mean.”

Peter Graham drives for Kriska Transport based in Prescott, Ontario: “Having skirts on your trailer is not only good for fuel savings. In windy conditions like cross winds, skirts help to stabilize your trailer. They keep you steady on the road and stop the wind from getting under the trailer. This helps to prevent possible rollovers. The MaxxForce engine in my truck works well. It has the power when I need it and my overall miles per gallon have improved quite well.” Contact me with at any questions or comments at carl@woodwardpublishing.com.

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BWS Manufacturing

BWS Trailers Expands Manufacturing Facility By George Fullerton

n May, Centreville New Brunswick trailer manufacturer, BWS Manufacturing celebrated their expansion into a newly renovated manufacturing facility next door to their existing shop. The new shop floor adds 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space to the existing 60,000 square foot plant. “We are in a competitive marketplace where efficiency and innovation will be the keys to our success,” said company President and Chief Executive Officer Randy McDougall. “Research and development, co-operative initiatives and better relationships between industry and academia are critical for advancing our industries.” The New Brunswick government has invested $813,500 through the Department of Economic Development’s Financial Assistance to Industry Program, and the federal government provided a $750,000 loan for BWS’s expansion through AC OA’s B u s i n e s s D e velopment Program. BWS Trailers, originally established as Bernie’s (MacDougall) Welding Shop in the 1960’s, serves the regional agriculture and forestry industries with repairing and fabricating equipment. As time went on, BWS established themselves as competitive manufacturers of top quality log trailers and expanded into manufacturing heavy duty commodity transport trailers and floats and the ‘EZ-2LOAD’ brand suited for construction applications. BWS sales are conducted through a network of ten dealerships across Canada, and another ten dealers in the Eastern United States. The company is constantly evolving its engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver the best trailers in the industry,” said Todd Saunders, BWS Human 52 June 2013

Resources representative. Their ultimate goal is to lower the overall cost of ownership through engineering and design developments that save customers time and money. BWS trailers have an industry leading three year main-frame warranty, underscoring their commitment to quality. BWS uses standard industry components which are readily available at trailer dealers throughout the United States and Canada. The manufacturing facility expansion allows the original shop to maintain blast, paint and finishing processes, while sub assembly fabrication and final assembly is carried out in the new shop. The expansion project included construction of a new road between the two shops for efficient production cranes and a ninety-foot automated sub arc beam welder. The expanded facilities also allows for indoor storage of materials and components. Saunders said that they recently went from a two shift schedule to a single day shift, which is already providing them an overall increase in efficiency. “Our talented workforce is our most important asset. We currently employ 117 talented people, and we remain solidly committed to maintaining capacity and employment in northwest New Brunswick.” The BWS product line includes tag trailers, machinery and equipment trailers, end dumps, highway trailers, oilfield trailers, and forestry trailers. BWS has developed and been awarded a patent on a state-of-the-art, detachable gooseneck trailer rated at either 35 or 50 tonne capacity. The cost saving air mechanism avoids the necessity of the tractor being equipped with a hydraulic wet kit. The system allows for a safer work-

place for the operator, and avoids violent hook up procedures that can damage equipment and components. BWS’s tag trailer line ranges from a simple utility 20 Ton Non-Tilt Tag to a 25 Ton model with Tilting Deck, Air Ramps and optional Air-Ride Suspensions. Industry specific models include the 25 Ton

Paver Special with an industry leading six-degree load angle, the lowest load angle in the industry for a non-hydraulic trailer. This trailer ensures a safer environment for the operator with an easy to see loading area and lower deck heights. BWS has won the admiration of western Canada customers with their

114” wide, Extra Heavy Duty No-Ramp Tag popular in the oil patch. BWS has firmly established itself as a reliable and performance oriented product line in oil field applications. Their oilfield line includes 40 / 50 Ton, 10’ Wide Tridem Scissornecks, 55 Ton Tridem Lowboy Rigidneck, and a 50 Ton 51? Tridem Float

available as 102”, 114” or 120” wide models. With the manufacturing expansion, BWS will continue to focus on development of innovative products and partnerships. Having additional capacity, BWS Manufacturing will seek out new marketing opportunities and take their products into more markets.

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Western Report

Social Media in Trucking By Michael Howe

ocial media has, u n t i l r e c e n t l y, largely been considered a fad of the internet. Times have changed though and more and more individuals, businesses, and organizations are utilizing a variety of social media outlets to deliver their messaging. Interestingly, the trucking industry has a heavy presence on social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more. Social media, or Web 2.0, has become just another device in the toolbox for effective communication. The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is one such organization that relies on the social media community. MTA is a relative newcomer to the social media scene though, having been using it for just under two years now. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Laura LaPalme, Marketing & Business Development Manager for MTA, indicates the Association has found social media to be an effective way to communicate. “We engage with our members and non-members of the MTA, but even those who are not even in the trucking industry leave comments, or “likes,” on industry news we post, or they will re-tweet the information,” says LaPalme. MTA is cognizant, however, of the need to be cautious about what is posted - just as one would be with any other means of communication. “We are very careful not to post anything that may offend anyone or start a negative discussion, but at the same time we also welcome opinions and feedback, which we always respond to,” says LaPalme. Those concerned about what others might post to their sites shouldn’t be too worried, says the MTA. “From time to time

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we have had some weird comments or something posted on our Facebook wall in poor taste that we have removed, but so far we have not had to go to the extent of blocking anyone from our sites,” explains LaPalme. Even companies that service the trucking industry are actively working to communicate with the industry via social media. Shell Rotella, for example, launched a Facebook and Twitter page in 2011. The launch was during the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, which is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. This event drew a lot of interest to their social media efforts. Chris Guerrero, Rotella Brand Marketing Manager, says, “Both Facebook and Twitter are effective ways to reach our customers and to keep in touch with the trucking industry.” For Shell Rotella, Facebook is more conversational and allows the brand to interact with truckers. Twitter helps Shell Rotella share news and connects with the industry as a whole. “There, we provide updates about our attendance at trade shows and other industry events or provide links to news on Rotella.com and information about the MyMilesMatter rewards program,” says Guerrero. “Facebook is the primary way we interact with hard working truckers and others interested in the brand,” says Guerrero. Information and pictures about the travels of the Shell Rotella Road Show are updated along with other events and trade shows. The primary event for Shell Rotella, which generates the most attention and conversation, is Shell Rotella SuperRigs. “We post news leading up to the event and post galleries of photos each day during SuperRigs,” says Guerrero. “The number of likes for the page

increased dramatically leading up to and during the 2012 SuperRigs.” Of course, some commentators and other trucking advocates use social media to get their message out quite effectively. Allen Smith of AskTheTrucker.com has been blogging since 2006, and then in 2010 began using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “We use Facebook extensively as a way to communicate with others in the industry,” says Smith. “We create relationships with people and by doing so express concerns and share messages on a personal level. Relationships promote sharing of ideas and create camaraderie among individuals who would otherwise be strangers.” Many times social media is a source of information by others which can easily be shared, creating awareness and sharing knowledge throughout the internet. Smith finds social media to be very effective, and he states that with emphasis, “The key to using Facebook is to get a message out, wording it so

that others will want to share it; and this is how it will go viral,” says Smith. “I see so many people who will have a great point to make or a message that needs to be shared, and they will just post a link. What you want to do is say something about the article/link to create interest enough for others to either comment, “Like” or “Share.” I n t e r e s t i n g l y, A l l e n started a convention in the U.S. devoted to social media in 2011 and is holding it again in 2013. “It was a vision I had years ago, to see truck drivers uniting together, being informed and having a voice with one another and the industry,” says Smith. “It wasn’t until Social Media became popular that the vision was all of a sudden a possibility and then, of course, eventually a reality. Hence, it became the Truck Driver Social Media Convention. The proof of the power of social media is the success of the convention itself.” The 3rd Annual Truck Driver Social Media Convention will be held October 11-13 in Kansas City, Missouri this year. Learn

more at http://truckingsocialmedia.com/. The future of social media appears to be on solid footing, but that does not mean there won’t be changes. “Social Media will continue to grow as long as there are people who have: A passionate message, a product, or service for others. It is the quickest and least expensive way to network and connect with a targeted group of individuals,” says Smith. “Social Media will continue to grow because of those who have a need to stay connected with one another, and there are millions who fit this drivers being a large part of this group.” On using social media, there are wide arrays or resources to find tips. The key is to get started.

“Truckers and the industry are becoming very active with social media and it is a great way to have a conversation with them and learn about your customers,” says Guerrero. And from LaPalme of MTA, “I suggest if your company or organization is not on with social media yet, do so and do it quickly. I witnessed it these past two days at the career fair. There was not one person that came through that convention that did not have a mobile device. We even had kids come tell us that they follow us on Facebook and reminded us of some of the past posts we had that they enjoyed.” Follow Mike on Twitter @TruckingDC. Like Mike on Facebook at www. facebook.com/Trucking PoliticsMore.

Employment

Western Report

Social Media in Trucking – Success Story By Michael Howe

ven though th e popularity of social media in general, and specifically in the trucking industry, is relatively new there have been multiple “success stories” associated with Web 2.0. One of the more inspiring stories out there is that of Hope Rivenburg, who tra-

gically lost her truck driver husband, Jason, when he was shot and killed – in part as a result of where he was forced to park his truck. Hope Rivenburg began the crusade of advocating for more safe truck parking and ultimately came up with “Jason’s Law” in the United States.

The last four years of her life have been devoted to this cause. Allen Smith, Founder of the Trucking Social Media Convention, says, “Even though her husband was dead, Hope vowed to fight for more safe truck parking”. U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) presented the bill, Jason’s Law, to the U.S.

House of Representatives and that’s when the real social media effort began. Three years of national call-ins to Washington, DC and Hope Rivenburg going to Washington and lobbying for truckers, the trucking community now had “hope” for a situation that was “hopeless.” Prior to this, 20 years of U.S. Fed-

eral Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) studies confirming that there was a lack of truck parking, didn’t seem to motivate anyone to remedy the situation. “It took a young widow with 3 children all under 3 to create a movement,” says Smith. How did social media help? “I am convinced that Social Media, which created a viral awareness within the trucking community, was responsible for Jason’s Law making it into the Transportation Bill, MAP21. Social Media and Hope’s supporters, (in the beginning it was Allen and Donna Smith and Desiree Wood) who started tweeting on Twitter and blogging, eventually caught the attention and gained the support of drivers and trucking organizations,” says Smith. Hope Rivenburg was the winner of the 2011 Making a Difference Award at the First Truck Driver Social Media Convention. The award is now named the “Jason Rivenburg Making a Difference Award.” But Hope Rivenburg is not done! DOT is supposed to do a survey to determine where the funding for Jason’s Law is most needed. She believes that truck drivers should be the main part of this survey and has decided to begin the survey herself. Learn More about Jason’s Law here: http://jhlrivenburg.com/cgi/wp/. Another great success story of how social media has impacted the trucking industry is with the group “Truckers Against Trafficking.” This group essentially started to expose human trafficking issues in the United States. “This is a group that began with a dream - to end the atrocities of modern day human slavery in the United States”, says Smith. Arguably, very few really even know or knew what human trafficking was, so this group set out to educate the trucking industry and anyone else

that would listen. It was all about “educating an entire industry regarding the billion dollar business of forced prostitution and labor, and the trucking industry has embraced this education and is supporting it from all ends.” Truckers Against Trafficking has used Twitter and Facebook as a large part of their campaign

Hope Rivenburg to create awareness and educate the masses. Truck Drivers are now reporting suspicious prostitution of underage girls at truck stops. Kylla Leeburg, one of the founders of Truckers Against Trafficking, was even a speaker at the 2012 Truck Driver Social Media Convention, sharing the awareness of human trafficking and how social media plays a part in that awareness. “She will return again this year as our special guest at the convention. She is also a two-time candidate and outstanding achievement award winner at the convention for the “Jason Rivenburg Making a Difference Award”, says Smith. Because of social media, in large part, Truckers Against Trafficking is now known worldwide. Learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking at www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org. Follow Mike on Twitter @TruckingDC, Like Mike on Facebook at www. facebook.com/trucking PoliticsMore.

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Employment

The Complacency Coach

Work for Owner/Operators. Are You Covered?

By Bruce Outridge

s people try to come into our industry many decide to work for owner/ operators as drivers. There is nothing wrong with doing that as long as you have done your homework first and know exactly what you are getting yourself into. Everyone is in business to make a buck, but making money off someone else by not paying them for the work they do can be a sure way of putting yourself out of business. Recently I have heard of a few owner/operators that have created small mini fleets with the carrier they are attached to. They hire drivers for each truck thinking things are going fine - until the drivers get together and talk. They find out they are being paid well below the industry standard and they leave. A worst case scenario is when they are being told to wait to be paid because of cash flow problems or some other problem developed by the owner/ operator. Often times an owner/ operator will be successful with one truck and think by expanding they will

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make more money. The truth is that expansion is a different ball game to owning and operating a truck on your own. If you are doing things right, you will hopefully have the passion and willingness to take care of your equipment and ensure that your business is running profitably. When you hire that driver however, they are not thinking the same way, they don’t have a stake in the truck, or care about your cash flow for that matter. They just want a job. Because expenses can be high in transportation it doesn’t take much to get behind in meeting excessive fuel costs, large variable expenses, and other factors can take a profitable business under very quickly. So many operators think they can save a few bucks by paying the driver less than industry wages. The drivers take the job in hopes of gaining much needed experience. This is a practice restricted to small operators. It makes me crazy when I hear what

some well established carriers are paying. Wages in some cases are lower than they were 15 years ago. In my course for owner/ operators I go through the scenario of expansion. How will they handle that? What do they look for? What pitfalls are out there? There are many problems on both sides, so it’s important all sides do their homework before embarking on a for-hire agreement. Owner/operators should make sure they understand all the costs associated with taking on employees such as payroll, worker’s compensation, and other expenses. You should have a cash flow built up to cover employment costs and pay a decent wage to the driver. If you can’t match industry wages then you shouldn’t be expanding. As for the driver it is important you check out that owner/operator. Ask for references from their vendors, mechanic, or anyone else they’ve dealt with. Talk to the carrier.

If the owner/operator is indebted to the carrier, chances are down the line you may not be paid either. Have a signed agreement in place covering payment schedules and benefits, and make sure the proper insurances are in place. Know what is expected of

you and what duties are the responsibility of the owner. I am not saying all owner/operators are bad. I know of many that do a good job, however there are many that run by the seat of their pants and that can be trouble for those looking to make a name for

themselves as professional drivers. Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant and author of the book Running by the Mile. For more information on other products and services please visit his website at www.outridge. ca.

Employment

40% Decrease in 2012 Full-Load Thefts

reen Bay, Wisconsin - For the sixth consecutive year, premier truckload, logistics and intermodal provider Schneider National is reporting declines in cargo theft rates, continuing the company’s track record of continuous improvement in theft prevention. The company’s 2012 security results - including a 40 percent decline in fulltruckload thefts and a 50 percent reduction in total value per load stolen - far exceed national industry rates for 2012. According to FreightWatch’s International 2012 Annual Cargo Theft Report, the overall number of nationwide stolen freight incidents decreased by 0.5 percent. While industrywide cargo theft rates have risen dramatically in recent years, until dropping slightly in 2012,

Schneider has conversely experienced consistent reductions in cargo thefts. Schneider has realized a reduction from 25 thefts in 2006 to just eight last year. For a company that moves almost three million loads of freight each year, the results are impressive. Director of Safety and Enterprise Security, Walter Fountain, CPP, CSP, CCSP, says Schneider’s formula for success is no secret. The company concentrates on making ongoing improvements to its technology and training programs while emphasizing situational awareness and a load-specific communication strategy across its fleet of 13,000 company drivers and independent contractors. “I’ve always believed our proactive planning makes Schneider’s security program a success story year

after year,” Fountain said. “It’s all about knowing the ins and outs of the freight we’re moving, keeping our customers updated, and arming our drivers with exceptional training and information.” Fountain, who recently served as the chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Supply Chain Security and Loss Prevention Council, adds that it’s crucial for the industry to work together

to buck the climbing national trend. “Not only do we keep communication as clear and transparent as possible internally, but we also feel a sense of responsibility for helping guide the entire industry in a safer and more secure direction,” Fountain said. “We recently started work on designing a custom lock to keep loads even safer; we champion the idea of creating tailored security solutions that help

keep customer freight safe and secure.” In addition to emphasizing security-based training and situational awareness with its drivers, Schneider also works hand-in-hand with its customers to engineer security processes into loads before they’re on the road. Advance communication and use of team drivers on highvalue loads, layers of security procedures, and both high- and low-tech

security solutions are also critical in keeping freight safe. For more information about Schneider National’s commitment to freight security, please visit www. schneider.com/truckload/ Security. For a case study, white paper, presentation and podcast on Freight Theft Prevention, visit Schneider National’s Knowledge Hub at www.schneider.com/ KnowledgeHub.

Canada Cartage Appoints National Vice President of IT

oronto, Ontario Canada Cartage announces new Vice President of Information Technology (IT). Effective April 1st, Daniel Roy will lead the IT de-

partment for Canada Cartage on a National basis. Daniel comes to Canada Cartage with a successful track record of more than 25 years in the Information Technology industry offering a unique diversity of experience and portfolio qualifications across a broad range of industries, including transportation and telecom. Most recently Daniel was an Executive Consultant hired to lead the deployment of all

Cloud-based services for Pathway Communications, Canada’s largest independent ISP. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Information Technology for Stock Transportation. In this role, he was responsible for developing technology strategies and solutions for North America’s second largest school transportation organization with over 22,000 employees and 17,000 buses.

Daniel brings experience in senior levels of IT as both a consultant and an executive. He will be responsible for leading the growth and strategic development of IT projects nationwide for Canada Cartage, Canada’s largest dedicated trucking fleet provider, celebrating 99 years in business. For more information, visit www.canadacartage.com or see Canada Cartage’s LinkedIn profile.

Trucking For A Cure

Returning Community Event Award

aturday, April 27, 2013 was a big day in Toronto Ontario. You may think because Prince Philip from England was not only in town, but in the same hotel and same floor as the Community Event Awards, but the real show was Trucking for a Cure was awarded winner of the Returning Community Event raising over $52,000 dollars last year. CTV host Beverly Thomson also an Honorary Chair of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was the emcee for the awards

gala. It was a sweet win at the Award Ceremony for the Community Event Awards for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation as Trucking for a Cure had their own media outlets on hand. Representing Trucking for a Cure was

Bruce Outridge Productions, Trucker Television, and The Rear View Mirror. Organizer Joanne Millen-Mackenzie and Laura Horner were present to accept the award on behalf of the Trucking For a Cure Team.

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Employment

The Safety Tip Adviser

Air Conditioning Can Be Hazardous

By Alvis Violo

ith the summer months having arrived, we need to remind ourselves of the hazards of air conditioning. Most of us could not live without it. In hot, humid climates it is more than a modern comfort. Air conditioning is an essential element in getting through hot, sweltering, sticky days. But, like most modern conveniences air conditioning has its down-sides. Are those disadvantages sufficient to make you think twice about having an air conditioner in your home, office or vehicle? Many researchers believe they are. Let’s find out why. A building’s air-conditioning system can be described as the lungs of the building. The air-conditioning system draws in outside air, filters it, heats, cools or humidifies, circulates the air around the building, then expels a portion of it to the outside environment. The quality of the air many people breathe at work or at home is totally dependent on the operation of the building’s airconditioning system. Substandard air-conditioning will lead to poor indoor air quality which leads to irritable and potentially very sick people. The cost of poor airconditioning is enormous. Studies show that increased sick leave and lower productivity related to poor air-conditioning costs millions of dollars each year. The human costs include viral illness, respiratory problems, and deadly Legionnaires Disease (or Legionella). What are the health effects of poor air condi-

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tioning systems? Often the cause of respiratory and nasal symptoms is not properly diagnosed, therefore the work-related nature is not recognised. There are three major categories of health problems: The first is lung and respiratory tract problems evidenced by runny or blocked nose, coughing, sore throat and sneezing. The second are virus and bacteria reactions such as fever, chills, headaches, muscular ache, nausea and vomiting. Diseases include influenza, bronchitis and Legionnaire’s Disease. Allergic reactions fall into the final category. They are manifested through an itchy nose, watering eyes, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughs. Illnesses include sinusitis, asthma and humidifier fever. It has also been proven that the body undergoes a certain amount of stress when it is forced to go from a boiling hot environment into an air conditioned one. Shifting from an outside temperature of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit to an inside temperature of less than 78 degrees is bound to play havoc with one’s health. Large numbers of people are at risk. People who spend a great deal of time in their homes such as the elderly, workers in air-conditioned buildings such as office staff, cleaning staff and security staff are vulnerable. So too are people in air-conditioned venues such as hotels, museums, aquariums, gaming venues. Truckers and others who spend long periods of time in air conditioned vehicles can run into trouble as well. Indeed, air conditioners in cars or trucks have their problems. Micro-organisms have been found within air conditioning units that may cause breathing difficulties. Researchers at Louisiana State Medical Center identified eight different types of mould living inside of 22 of 25 cars tested. Vehicle

air conditioning units can also circulate air-borne diseases, most famously Legionnaire’s Disease. If the unit has cheap filters or is not properly maintained, it will simply re-circulate pollutants. Of course, there are also positives to air conditioning. It creates a pleasant atmosphere inside, regardless of what is going on outside. It may eliminate heat rash and help hay fever sufferers by removing pollens from the air. The removal of dirty and dry air is also accomplished by air

conditioning. The decision to use air conditioning is, of course, yours. Having weighed the pros and cons you may decide that the best option is to use it, but do so sparingly, and not going below 78 degrees. Then, hopefully, we can all enjoy the benefits of air conditioning and avoid the detriments at the same time. Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous. Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Corporation, a coast to coast 24 hour bilin-

gual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada and the U.S. For more information, visit www. emergencyroadservices.

com or call 877.377.2262. Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvis@ emergencyroadservices. com.

Ontario Trucking Association

Private Fleets Outpacing For-Hire Carriers for Capacity

rivate fleets are adding more driver capacity and equipment and at a faster rate than forhire fleets, according to the Q2 2013 Fleet Sentiment survey by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR). The Survey showed half of the private fleets were adding capacity, and 40 percent of the power units they plan on purchasing

were being designated for added capacity. For the same time period, just a third of for-hire fleets said they were adding capacity averaging just 6 percent of power units directed to growing their vehicle population,” CKCVR reported. “For-hire fleets have a much, much larger problem with a shortage of driv-

ers so adding capacity is hard,” said Chris Kemmer, Principal at CKCVR. “The private fleets in our advisory group generally don’t have that issue. They have an incentive to add capacity to be sure their products get shipped and the ability to do so because they can fill the trucks with drivers.” Kemmer also expects the looming hours-of regula-

tion adds to the urgency to solidify hauling capacity. The survey also showed that a majority of the fleets have sufficient capacity to meet their freight demand, but there is a growing majority that says they need more equipment. Forty-two percent of fleets surveyed are currently testing a product or technology.