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—Serving Québec & The Maritimes—

The Day & Ross Transportation Group

Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program By Marek Krasuski

he Day & Ross Transportation Group is a full service national carrier which, since its inception over 60 years ago, has refined its operations to meet the varied needs of shippers across this country and points beyond. Originally established as a hauling company by its founders, Maritimers Elbert Day and Walter Ross, it has since evolved into a national organization with over 4000 tractors and trailers and a committed team of 5500 employees located in terminals across the nation. The Day & Ross success is based on their commitment to an extended family of loyal customers and, in equal measure, to its staff, drivers and owner operators who are treated with the “respect, courtesy and dignity” they deserve – a promise clearly articulated by the company’s leadership team. The Day & Ross commitment to customer service and to its family of employees is the reinforcement of the Lean/6 Sigma methodology, a philosophy that produces measurable results in the improvement of processes, the Day & Ross, page 4 >>

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Spotlight on… The Day & Ross Transportation Group

Theme: Compliance Services

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Administration

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New Products & Services

Tires & Wheels

A Drive Back in Time

Truck Stop Directory

Traction-TruckPro Directory

Products & Services Directory

Employment

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Spotlight on... The Day & Ross Transportation Group

Day & Ross Continues to Invest in Lean Engineering & Continuous Improvement Day & Ross from Page 1 >>

reduction of waste and the enhancement of safety. Day & Ross’ Lean/6 Sigma methodology calls for the widest participation of employees trained in utilizing skills from Lean/6 Sigma to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, and to work for the implementation of sustainable solutions. The Lean Engineering Team is dedicated to identifying the evolving needs of customers and working toward developing solutions to address customers’ supply chain and logistics challenges. This team strives to ensure that assets are optimized, productivity is enhanced and processes and standards are designed to yield maximum benefit. This is achieved by creating and implementing standard operating procedures, project management responsibilities, and monitoring quality management systems and information tracking. The program within which Day & Ross seeks to maximize service in key areas, including enhanced customer service, is through its Quality Management System (QMS) which encapsulates Day & Ross’ business principles and practices. These values, however, are nothing new to the company’s corporate ethic. What QMS does do is ensure that all processes and standards in the corporate structure are fully utilized for optimal results. Larry Rodo, President of Day & Ross Freight, explains how QMS ensures best practices at all levels of operations: “As counterintuitive as it sounds, poor service is more expensive than good service. Every time we take a corrective action, we incur unnecessary costs. In order to achieve sustainable results,

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we will continue to focus our efforts on what truly matters: improving service, not fixing errors. QMS permeates all levels within our organization, with senior leaders, management staff, and front-line employees held equally responsible for embracing and participating in improvement initiatives.” Key to the success of the QMS is the training and development of the Day & Ross people. QMS benefits employees in two important ways: Firstly, the amount of training and daily coaching they receive under QMS, such as product handling, standard operating procedures and safety practices, assist in developing employees into better freight professionals. Secondly, employees benefit from a process improvement feedback tool – the Kaizen Newspaper. Geared toward continuous improvement, this tool allows employees to submit ideas in writing which managers must read and respond to on a daily basis. This information forum provides an excellent opportunity for widespread employee participation as ideas and solutions are voiced, shared and developed further among all management teams and employees. In her role as Director, Lean Engineering, Korine Keyzer reinforces the participatory nature of this training program and the benefits it yields for all stakeholders. “ T h e r e ’s n o d o u b t that quality is a shared responsibility. The motto behind our QMS – ‘Quality i s E v e r y o n e ’s J o b ’ – exemplifies our culture of ownership, where everyone has a stake in delivering quality service. My role is to inspire others to lead or engage in improvement initiatives, which in turn drives discretionary effort that essentially differentiates us from other carriers. By

Korine Keyzer, Director of Lean Engineering engaging the hearts and minds of our employees, we can see our continuous improvement efforts brought to fruition when customers are delighted with our services.” The goal of QMS is to improve the overall customer experience. Improved service with on-time delivery and the reduction of damaged shipments, training in freight handling for employees, layered process audits, and a w e l l - o r g a n i z e d , s a f e, high performing work environment ensure that goods are delivered on time and damage free. Another key measure of the QMS program is the ability to meet the demands of the line haul schedule, meaning that doors are closed on time and trailers moved to destination points expeditiously. This is achieved by carefully monitoring freight flow through an internal system of processes which follows freight from point of pickup to delivery. The QMS layered audit process consists of a series of checks at all levels of op e r a t i ons , i nc l ud i ng auditing employees during daily activities. Training sessions support employee performance so that all tasks are properly executed. Operations Managers follow up with weekly audits and Lean Engineering team members carry out quarterly audits to confirm that training,

coaching and all activities are in accordance with expectations. Further, compliance is achieved through corrective action plans which take two forms. Verbal corrective actions, for instance, may be administered by dock supervisors during a behavioural audit. Their function is not punitive; rather, the intention is to seek out the root cause of a difficulty by using QMS problem solving strategies such as Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams and Root Cause Analysis, a question-asking technique used to explore cause and effect relationships underlying a particular problem. For example, a dock supervisor may notice that a forklift operator has failed to secure freight with dunnage. Rather than issuing a directive to use more dunnage with future loads, a series of questions designed to probe the underlying reason for the error would be asked. Indeed, there could be many reasons: the operator may not have been trained, sufficient quantities of dunnage were unavailable, or the location of more dunnage was unknown at the time. Written corrective actions, in contrast to verbal ones, could include a report completed by a Terminal Manager on a facility that has scored low on an audit. Success at Day & Ross hinges principally on the involvement

of all key stakeholders, particularly customers. This is why Service Level Agreements (SLAs) have been implemented so that customer expectations are fully understood and that the Operations team has clear documentation on customer requirements. SLAs are part of the Day & Ross Quality Library and as such are available to all employees. Supervisors review SLAs with staff during daily shift meetings so that front line employees understand and comply with all customer expectations. Such standardized documented procedures enable Day & Ross to deliver repeatable, reliable, and consistent service levels. “Our business is built upon our ability to deliver a consistently high level of service while keeping our cost to serve at market competitive levels. Any company can maximize service or cost at the expense of the other – we need to do both in parallel. QMS provides our people with the tools that they need to identify and eliminate ‘non-value’ activities from their work. This work does not happen on its own spontaneously, it takes a conscious effort and focus – that is why we continue to champion QMS within our operation,” explained Doug Tingley. In his capacity as VP Freight Operations, Doug will contribute to service level improvements and process practices that will lead to even higher efficiency standards. He will also focus on driving sales growth alongside the Sales team. Doug brings to Day & Ross a wealth of experience and skills critical to successfully leading the company’s freight operations. As part of the senior executive team, his previous experience in logistics, global procurement, and cost savings initiatives

within a large organization ideally positions him as a key contributor to the growth of Day & Ross. Lean Engineering and Quality Management Systems are robust initiatives aligned with Day & Ross’ ongoing efforts to respond to customer and market demands. The investment in documenting, auditing and training tools, reinforced through the Lean/6 Sigma philosophy and the QMS are just some of the practices that underscore the company’s commitment to superior customer service and employee training. The results are evident throughout the organization: Improved on-time service, reduction in exceptions and a significant improvement in their linehaul operations. Improvement in their administration, such as Invoice Accuracy, is also being realized. They continue to strive for excellence in communication with their partners and customers to ensure they have full visibility of their freight and full awareness if there are any concerns. The Day & Ross’s focus on providing the tools required to the front line employees for success is reflected in the tenure of their team members. Day & Ross is focused on their success and they in turn are contributing to the success of Day & Ross. The Platinum Member Designation with Canada’s Best Managed Companies is an emblem of pride and demonstrates the company’s outstanding business performance and innovative management. All of the tools in the Lean Toolbox, most significantly QMS and the focus on their entire team, will ensure Day & Ross’ continued success in the future. Success is a journey and their entire team is excited and proud to be a part of.

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Mack Trucks

Mack Showcases Support for Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Pinnacle™

reensboro, NC, – Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavyduty trucks and MACK® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive distribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks and diesel engines sold in North America are assembled in the United States. Mack manufacturing locations

are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations’ public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation’s roadways. Mack Trucks, Inc. is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete

solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 115,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2012, the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to $45 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and are traded OTC in the U.S. For more information about Mack, visit our Web site at www.macktrucks. com.

Mack Trucks is doing its part to help increase awareness of breast cancer by displaying a pink MACK® Pinnacle™ Axle Back model at its headquarters in Greensboro, N.C. The truck display is in conjunction with several employee events for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a luncheon for support and caregivers affected by breast cancer, an awareness fair of vendors with information about prevention, early detection and caregiver support, as well as a 5K celebration run.

Share the Road Cycling Coalition

Campaign to Promote Safer Sharing of the Road

oronto, Ontario – The Share the Road Cycling Coalition, Ontario’s cycling advocacy and policy organization, announced on September 19th the launch of a public education and awareness campaign aimed at both professional truck drivers and cyclists. The announcement was made with representatives from the campaign partnership which includes the City of Toronto, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), and To r o n t o a d v e r t i s i n g agency Top Drawer Creative. In launching the campaign Share the Road CEO Eleanor McMahon referenced the 2012 Ontario Coroner’s Review into Cycling Deaths (20062010) of which Share the Road was a panellist: “The Ontario Coroner’s Review outlined clear recommendations about the need for increased education and awareness campaigns to promote safe sharing of our roads, with key messages around cycling safety. The Review also 6 November 2013

recommended education targeted at professional truck drivers regarding awareness and avoidance of cycling dangers. This campaign is designed to reach both truck drivers and bicyclists with a view to enhancing safety,” said McMahon. “We hope that this campaign will prevent injuries and save lives. We are also very proud that it builds on the awardwinning campaign we launched last year in partnership with the CAA and Top Drawer. We are grateful for the generosity of our partners, and to Top Drawer Creative for their expertise in shaping this important message. We are also grateful to the input from our partners in the trucking industry whose advice and counsel guided the development of the campaign,” McMahon added. J e f f N e a l y, Te r m i n a l Operations Manager at trucking company Linamar Transportation spoke at the event. The 2012 Ontario Coroner’s Review into Cycling Deaths (2006-2010) noted

that eighteen of one hundred fatal cyclist collisions with a motor vehicle involved a heavy truck. “It is our hope that, in pointing out the dangers of cycling in a truck operator’s blind spot, we can enhance the awareness of these dangers with cyclists across

tribution of a “Stay Safe, Stay Back’ decal which will be placed on ‘the back of all City of Toronto trucks (and other trucks – including municipal fleet vehicles – across the province) warning cyclists of the importance of remaining visible, and

Ontario. Further, by reminding truck drivers of the importance of avoiding cycling dangers, we are educating drivers – and reminding them to be aware of cyclists,” McMahon said. “This ‘Stay Safe, Stay Back’ campaign emphasizes to both cyclists and truck drivers the importance of being aware, and taking care,” added McMahon. The campaign has the following main components: Development and dis-

the dangers of cycling into a driver’s blind spot. Print ads that encourage cyclists to stay back, stay safe – and be aware of blind spots. A 30-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) with messages focused on both target audiences: truck drivers and cyclists. Launch of a website: www.staysafestayback. ca, to serve as a resource hub on the issue of road safety for truck drivers and cyclists. The campaign launch

comes on the heels of the release of “#CycleON” on August 30, the first Ontario Bicycle Policy update in over 20 years. Share the Road led the development of a new provincial policy starting in 2008, and participated in stakeholder sessions convened by Transportation Minister Murray which shaped the final version of the Strategy. “The new Ontario Cycling Strategy is a critical step forward as an overall integrated vision and framework for a more bicycle friendly Ontario. As the Strategy points out increasing road-user education contributes to safer streets. We share the Strategy’s aspirational vision of zero fatalities and few serious injuries and look forward to continuing to design and execute strategies and campaigns which support that vision,” McMahon said. About the Share the Road Cycling Coalition The Share the Road Cycling Coalition is a provincial cycling advocacy and policy organization created to unite cycling

organizations from across Ontario, work with and on behalf of municipalities to enhance their ability to make their communities more bicycle- friendly and advocate for an enhanced provincial role. Core to the organization’s mission and mandate are safety, education and awareness campaigns. Since its inception, the Coalition has focused on outreach work across Ontario and has built partnerships with active transportation stakeholders notably: cycling advocates, local cycling clubs, municipal advisory groups, municipal and provincial leaders and officials, law enforcement, planners, public health professionals, and funders. For more information contact: Kaitlynn Dodge, Brown & Cohen Communications & Public Affairs Inc. 416.484.1132, Ext. 5, kaitlynn@browncohen.com (on behalf of Share the Road Cycling Coalition), or Steve Johnston, City of Toronto, 416.392.4391, sjohnsto@ toronto.ca.

An Uncertain Economy & the Driver Shortage By Bruce Sayer

or too many years, trucking companies have faced driver shortages. As they struggle to operate in this uncertain economy, the growing (and unmet) demand for qualified truck drivers continues to plague many companies, further hampering their ability to grow. That’s especially true for the smaller trucking business. A recent article in CNNMoney listed the 10 most difficult jobs to fill. Number one was software developers while number two was truck drivers.

A large pool of experienced truck drivers are now retiring at a time when fewer young people are choosing to enter the field. Add to this the fact that in 2012 the average long-haul driver turnover rate was 98%. It’s easy to see why the continued shortage of drivers has trucking companies looking for creative ways to attract newcomers and retain qualified drivers. Any smart trucking business owner is working hard to ensure his or her place of business is the preferred work environment for new and experienced drivers.

2 Tips to Keep Drivers Happy (and Retain Them) Nothing is better than a great place to work: It’s a fact that you’ll need to compete in wages and benefits to attract new drivers. But consider this; if money is the only enticement, you may attract drivers to your trucking company, but you won’t keep them. More than money or benefits, nothing keeps a driver loyal to your trucking business than making it a great place to go to work every day. Look for ways to recognize your drivers for their work. Listen to them and make

drivers feel like an important part of your company. And, ensure that they have the tools and resources they need to do their job effectively. Keep your promises: However you slice it, a paycheque is a promise. Making sure that drivers are paid accurately and on time is critical to keeping them. Cash flow management can be a tough balancing act for smaller trucking companies who are struggling simply to make payroll, let alone compete with the wages and benefits offered by larger trucking

companies. Have backpocket plans in place for times of cash flow lows to make sure that you always make good on your payroll promise. That can include solutions like a business line of credit, factoring, load advances or a factoring line of credit*. For many trucking companies, factoring is the preferred option because of the high value benefits it creates. Cash flow becomes predictable and immediately accessible, back-office costs are reduced and a sizable decrease in bad debt is realized.

There are different factoring products available with varying features and fee structures. A reputable factoring company will walk you through the process and benefits of each product. For more information about factoring your freight bills, load advances and a factoring line of credit* for your Canadian trucking, freight and transportation business, visit www.accutraccapital. ca. *A factoring line of credit is an alternative financing product exclusive to Accutrac Capital.

FTR Associates

Class 8 Orders Improve Only Marginally in September

loomington, Indiana – FTR has released preliminary data showing September Class 8 truck net orders at 19,777 units, 29% better than a year ago but just 3% higher than August orders. September is now the fourth consecutive month with Class 8 orders

below 20,000 resulting in annualized orders for the six-month period, including September, dipping to 240,600 units. Preliminary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs. E r i c S t a r k s , F T R ’s President, commented “The order data was gen-

erally in line with expectations. Activity is modest but still suggests a flat production and sales market over the next few months. We will be looking hard at the October orders to see if production expectations through the end of the year can be met.” Final data for Septem-

ber will be available from FTR later in the month as part of its North American Commercial Truck & Trailer Outlook service. To contact FTR, send an email to sales@ftrintel. com or call 888.988.1699 Ext. 1. FTR, located in Bloomington, Indiana, has been

a leader in transportation forecasting for over 20 years. The company’s U.S. Freight Model collects and analyzes all data likely to impact freight movement and is based on specific characteristics for over 200 commodity groups. FTR Associates’ forecast reports cover trucking and

rail transportation and include demand analysis for commercial vehicle as well as railcar. Specially designed reports are offered to participants in both industries to cover specific needs. For more information about FTR v i s i t w w w. F T R i n t e l . com.

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Theme: Compliance Services

Compliant Carriers Benefit From Adherence to Strict Cross Border Protocols

By Marek Krasuski

ver a billion dollars in trade crosses the 119 borders between Canada and the U.S. every day. That level of economic activity marks our two countries as having the world’s largest bi-lateral trading agreement. For us, it represents 73 percent of our total exports; the remaining 23 percent disbursed to other countries around the world. Even for our giant neighbour to the south, the need for an unimpeded, free flow of goods to Canada is paramount. 2009 figures show that America’s exports to Canada represent fully 63 percent of their total trade. Both countries have a vested interest in ensuring that this marriage of economic necessity continues, unimpeded by excessive regulation, criminal activity and terrorist threats. Over the years, and especially since 9/11, achieving optimal balance between trade liberalization, order and safety has become a daunting task, but the combined resources of both countries continue to refine protocols that achieve a workable solution. To this end commercial carriers have had to adjust to stiffer compliance standards. Following 9/11 the Department of Homeland Security and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). ACE attempts to streamline business processes, enhance trade and ensure compliance with US laws

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and regulations. All inbound shipments into the US, whether by truck, ship, train, freight forwarders or customs brokers, require an ACE manifest. Essentially a pre-border clearance document, ACE details information such as the name of the carrier, description of cargo, identity of the shipper and manufacturer, location of pick-up and destination points, as well as additional pertinent information. All carriers require an ACE manifest to enter the US; without it they will be turned back when arriving at the border. In addition, the manifest must be filed electronically to CBP officials at least four hours before the driver arrives. The driver, too, should have a copy of the manifest in the trip envelope. Dawn Truell is a columnist for this magazine and an expert on cross border compliance. Her consulting firm, Cross Border Services, provides information on, and assists with, virtually every trans-border initiative, including programs such as ACE, ACI, PIP, CSA, FAST and C-TPAT. Truell notes that failure of the trucking company or its representative to file the manifest beforehand may result in the truck being declined entrance into the US, even if the driver has a hard copy of the document in the cab. “A driver can potentially be turned away if the ACE manifest has not been electronically filed. That’s the rule and that is what happens. They may be told to return and get the proper documentation,” she said. Rules, however, are known to be bent from time to time, even in the hard-nosed world of cross border trade. A driver with a company that has not filed a manifest, but has on his person a hard copy of the document, may still get through, however, suspicions will be raised.

“A driver will probably get hauled over for secondary screening because border officials will want to know why the shipment information was not transmitted beforehand. Secondary screening in this case is almost certain,” Truell continued. Canada, meanwhile, is taking its cue from the U.S. by introducing its own version of the ACE manifest. The Advanced Commercial Information (ACI)

p r ogram, more popul a r l y known as the eManifest, was introduced by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in 2009. When fully implemented the eManifest will become mandatory for all transportation companies bringing commercial goods into Canada from anywhere in the world, including the U.S. It too will require the trade community to submit pre-arrival data to the border for risk assessment purposes. According to one CBSA official, some 19,500,000 shipments enter Canada each year, so it’s fair to estimate that millions of shipments also enter the U.S. from Canada and points beyond. Congested bottlenecks at Canada-U.S. border crossings was one reason underlining the decision to introduce the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program to help expedite the movement of goods across

borders. As the name implies another reason for this joint initiative between Canada and the U.S. was to enhance security. FAST is a voluntary program that trucking companies can apply to subject to certain conditions. Carriers must be in good standing, drivers must have no criminal records, and the shippers whose goods are being transported must also be FAST approved. Other caveats apply: “You can only get Fast approval once you become C - T P AT certified in order to use t h e FA S T lanes going southbound into the U.S. o r

northbound from Mexico into the U.S. FAST approval into Canada from the U.S., requires that companies become PIP (Partners In Protection) and CSA (Customs Self Assessment) certified,” explained Dawn Truell. C-TPAT – yes, another acronym – stands for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Largely an anti-terrorism initiative, C-TPAT develops measures to increase border security. Members who want into the program agree to provide American CBP border officials with a security profile outlining the security measures the company has in place. If successful, these companies are considered to be lower risk and, once certified, will receive FAST certification. The advantage to carriers governed by on time shipments is obvious.

The right to use the less populated FAST lanes at border crossings means companies get clearance quicker. The system is not perfect, though, as delays at FAST lanes occur also, but they are less frequent and the lineups are shorter. Moreover, membership in C-TPAT, a FAST requirement for travel into the U.S, means that importers are 4 to 6 times less likely to incur a security or compliance examination, according to the CBP website. Canadian border officials explain how the program works: “When a FAST-approved driver arrives at the border, he or she presents three barcoded documents to the border services officer (one for each of the participating parties: the driver, the carrier and the importer). The officer can quickly scan the bar codes while all trade data declarations and verifications are done at a later time, away from the border. . . drivers are cleared into Canada or the United States with greater speed and certainty, which reduces costs for FAST participants,” confirms the CBSA website. Another benefit of this special status is clearance even in the face of security threats. Dawn truell explains: “When there are any border alerts at any of the U.S.A. borders, which unfortunately happens frequently, any truck at any of those crossings will be turned away and sent back to Canada once the alert is issued. Only C-TPAT Certified carriers will be allowed to cross because they are a Trusted Trader as part of the C-TPAT program.” Not surprisingly, C-TPAT has a Canadian counterpart – the Partners In Protection (PIP) program. PIP and CSA (Customs Self Assessment) are to Canadian border officials what CTPAT is to their American counterparts, a require-

ment for use of FAST lanes coming into Canada from the U.S. This fact often falls under the radar of drivers and carriers, in part because FAST lanes into Canada do not inform drivers that they require CSA, PIP, FAST approval, and not a C-TPAT endorsement. Thus far, CBSA officials incline toward granting entry because of the difficulty of forcing a truck and trailer to back up and be redirected to general entry lanes. Though membership in many of these programs – FAST, PIP, C-TPAT – is voluntary, they are highly recommended. They provide heightened security, promote quicker movement across borders, and function as effective sales tools when courting business opportunities with large manufacturers who are also members of these programs. Membership, warns Dawn Truell, is taken very seriously by border authorities in this age of heightened sensitivity to terrorist threats, and any misrepresentations on applications yields serious consequences for applicants. “Companies must understand they have to be 100 percent honest about the information they provide. If Homeland Security comes knocking at your door and you lied about having a gate or fence when there isn’t one, you will be denied entry. Worst still, your company will be red flagged at every single border crossing and will have a tough time getting through.” More information on these programs and cross border protocols is available on Canada and US border websites: www. cbsa.gc.ca and www. cbp.gov. Dawn Truell can be reached at: www. crossborderservices.org, by email, dawntruell@ gmail.com, or by calling 905.973.9136.

Theme: Compliance Services

Cross Border Compliance By Dawn Truell Pres., Cross Border Services

f you look up the word “compliance” in the dictionary you will find this definition: “...the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do.” While none of us exactly enjoys being told what to do, the transportation business dictates that we must be compliant in numerous programs in order to conduct business, period! Compliancy may conjure socialist ideas to some of us, but if we want to gain success in an industry such as transportation, there are no side steps to compliancy. In compliance relating to the transportation industry we get bombarded by a series of acronyms

every day: CVOR, MTO, DOT, SCAC, BOC, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CBS, CSA, MC, H A C C P, PA P S , PA R S , BAC, DHS, CBP, CBSA, CIA, DVMT, DVRT, FOIA, FMCSA, NMFTA, GPS, etc. The plethora of programs and processes force us into conformity with official requirements so we can proceed with our business operations. It’s a necessary cost of doing business in the world today. These programs may seem overwhelming, but in reality they are essential to ensure our compliance with security measures while reinforcing our sales potential and thereby contributing to the success of our businesses and the protection of our citizens, communities and coun-

tries from the threat of terrorism. If everyone in the world conformed to what the ‘norm’ in society should be we wouldn’t have terrorism, drug manufacturing, dealing and smuggling, kidnapping and trafficking, weapons of mass destruction, murders and wars. The world would, indeed, be a better place – just as God had wanted it for all of us. In response to numerous queries regarding who should, and can, join the Compliancy programs, C-TPAT, PIP, FAST & CSA, this is a list of the business types that qualify: Highway Carrier – Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico, Importer/ Exporter – Worldwide but have a base office in Canada, U.S.A. or Mexico,

Consolidator – Canada, U.S.A. or Mexico, Warehousing & Distribution, Manufacturer, Air Carrier, Rail Carrier, Sea Carrier, Foreign Based Marine Port Terminal Operator – Canada or Worldwide, U.S. Marine Port or Terminal Operator, Licensed U.S. Customs Broker. PIP will also allow Canadian Customs Broker and Couriers. This does not apply, however, to C-TPAT or FAST. For CSA you must be a Canadian Bonded Carrier or Warehouse. Regarding PAPS & PARS, as discussed with both CBSA officials and Pat O’Brien of Barcode Canada, pat@barcodecanadainc.com, these bar codes must be present on customs documentation, including manifests.

To clear up FAST enrollment: For FAST truck drivers, this is your FAST Card. For transportation companies this is a 2-part program, for U.S.A. bound carriers, in order to use the FAST lanes you must have a driver who has a FAST Card. Your company must be C-TPAT & FAST Certified, and you must be carrying a C-TPAT Certified shipper’s load. For Canada bound shipments, FAST lanes drivers must have a FAST Card, and your company has to be PIP, CSA & Canada FAST Certified, and be carrying a CSA shipper’s load. To become Canada FAST Certified, you must be CSA Certified. For clarity, research information regarding these Compliancy programs and

their associated acronyms: PIP – Partners In Protection, a Canadian initiative; C-TPAT – Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, an American program; FAST – Free And Secure Trade, both an American and Canadian program; and CSA – Customs Self Assessment, a Canadian program. These are all cross border programs which require full understanding in order to successfully proceed with cross border transactions. For information regarding the above mentioned material, please contact Dawn Truell of Cross Border Services 905.973.9136, dawntruell@gmail.com, www.crossborderservices. org www.c-tpat-certified. com.

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Theme: Compliance Services

ITR: Trusted Consultants in the Provision of All Compliance Needs By Fr a n k Fa b i a n & Pe nn y Rabishaw

uccessful carriers, both large and small, understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to safety & compliance. Indeed, transportation companies are advised to review their respective policy and procedures manuals at least once a year to meet regulatory requirements and insurance industry standards. Many companies do have Policy and Procedures manuals, but they are often relegated to bookshelves or storage lockers and are largely forgotten. Other firms, too, rely on a hodgepodge of information cut and pasted together from a variety of sources. Closer examination of these documents may reveal that the material is lacking direct relevance to the carrier’s operation. Manuals lacking updated procedures and policies that address occupational hazards can result in some form of enforcement activity by regulatory agencies (Canadian and USA). These enforcement bureaus can alter a carrier’s safety rating; call for more serious penalties or in the very worst scenario, cancellation. Moreover, MTO officials, in particular, have the authority to access carrier establishments to ensure they are in full compliance with rules and regulations. Carriers are expected to produce well documented records that are ready for inspection. Such records should include information on: the driver hiring, driver training and monitoring pro-

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cess, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle maintenance, inspections, collision reports and any follow up records, dangerous goods requirements and all the C-TPAT requirements (where applicable). A carrier’s compliance office may be equipped to conduct a satisfactory internal review. However, the impartial eye of a third party may expose glaring errors or omissions that may save the carrier an expensive visit to the courts or a meeting with government officials. Indeed, compliance experts update clients about regulatory changes and industry trends, thereby ensuring that carriers are fully compliant with industry standards. In addition, they bring a new perspective to road safety and save time and money. To this end, ITR was created specifically to assist companies with compliance issues in all areas of operations, including ongoing training of industry employees. Because of the ever changing regulatory environment and the introduction of new technology and expanding markets, it is critical that employees are equipped with the tools and educational resources to successfully carry out their responsibilities. A trusted Canadian consulting and training resource company committed to providing exceptional products and services, ITR provides a wide range of safety & compliance services. Whatever the fleet size, ITR’s team can fill the compliance void. Whether d e -

veloping company policies & procedures, providing employee training and educational material, hours of service review, drug testing, or just answering a compliance question, ITR is here to help. For more information call 888.812.0099, or send an email to penny@itrcanada.ca or visit our website at www.itrcanada. com.

Western Report

A Conversation with Ric McIver, Alberta Minister of Transportation By Michael Howe

ic McIver has served as the Alberta Minister of Transportation since May 8, 2012, but this is only the most recent of his public service career. He started as an alderman on the Calgary City Council from 2001 to 2010, and was later elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 2012. The trucking industry relies on meaningful relationships with key policy and regulatory makers. Getting to know these policymakers is just as important for drivers as it is the industry’s political leaders. Special thanks to Minister McIver for taking the time to sit down and share his insights. Learn more about Minister McIver and the Alberta Transportation Ministry at www.transportation. alberta.ca. Q: Have you ever had the opportunity to experience what the life of an over the road truck (OTR) driver is like or work closely with the trucking industry? What are your views of truck drivers and the trucking industry?

I was fortunate enough to do a ride-a-long in Calgary with Trimax, in cooperation with the Alberta Motor Transport Association. It at least gave me a cursory view of what it’s like. Truck drivers are an essential service. Alberta is a trading province, whether it is things we are buying or things we are selling, a large percentage of them ride on a truck at some point in the distribution chain. So, the trucking industry is absolutely critical to the successful future of our Province. Q: How do you see the trucking industry, and in particular the individual driver, fitting into the new global / e-commerce economy? Is this an economy that will benefit professional truck drivers? The industry is integral to the success of the future. I just don’t know how the profession is going to be viewed in the future. There are two schools of thought. One is that the profession should be elevated to a professional status, whether it’s through a college degree, an apprenticeship program, or maybe a university degree. The other

school of thought is why would you want to add all that red tape to an industry that’s already working well. I’m interested in the push and pull of that, and am interested in working with the industry to help. I’m just not sure where it’s going to land. Q: Drivers and fleets are faced with increased government regulation. What is the role of government in the industry, especially with regards to regulations and taxation? Regulation and taxes are really the domain of the government, but it can become too much. With regulation and taxation, they both need to be right sized. You need enough regulation that you can make sure the drivers are qualified, the vehicles are safe, the training is correct and accurate, and not so much that you drown people with paperwork. Taxation is similar. If we don’t collect enough revenue to keep the roads in good condition it can actually be a negative effect on the trucking industry. On the other hand, if we tax truckers and shippers to death then we put a burden on the entire economy and industry that we may regret doing. There’s dynamic tension on that, but we won’t have a chance of getting it right unless we maintain strong communication ties with the industry. Q. The Alberta floods had a significant impact on transportation. Were you pleased with the response of the trucking industry and citizens in general? How is the “rebuilding” coming along? Everybody pulled together. The disaster really brought our community together, including the trucking industry and all Albertans. It may sound corny, but I’d like to see that spirit of cooperation and caring about our fellow Albertans carry into

the future. Having said that, I’m sure there are probably companies out there that made a fortune because they served a need in a vacuum where other companies may have had their vehicles out of service, and some may be fighting to get back into service. Overall, I am impressed with how everyone has worked together, and we are trying to sort through the remaining issues that come up. I think we’ll be dealing with this disaster for 3 – 5 years in some cases. Q: What is your view on the need for long term infrastructure funding and are current funding levels adequate? We have big pressure on funding levels. Right now, in Alberta, we are doing a pretty good job of getting the big jobs done. We have a lot of resources in the big projects that may need to be reemployed into different needs that may have gone wanting. In our 3 year capital plan, we acknowledge in black and white that we expect the conditions of the roads to deteriorate slightly. I would characterize it as a planned deterioration in the same way that you paint your house, but you don’t paint it every year but you do it a few years after it needs it again. We are coming to a point where we are going to have to increase the average pavement quality again. That’s coming up in the not too distant future. Q: Transportation industries rely on energy industries. Is increased domestic oil and gas production important to the future of Canadian business? It is. Alberta benefits the rest of Canada by billions of dollars per year in transfer payments that are largely based on the success of our energy industry. Those dollars across the country help supports schools,

hospitals, roads, social services – everything that is the underpinning of our quality of life. That energy industry needs to be protected and enhanced. I will say this, the Premier has done a brilliant job of going to the United States with the message of how important it is, going to the other Premier’s across this country, and even going overseas to make sure there are markets for our product when we can get it to tide water to get out to the world. Q: Has NAFTA benefited the Canadian trucking industry in your view? What can be done to further ensure NAFTA works like it was intended? In my opinion, NAFTA has benefitted Canada overall tremendously. On a more micro level, regarding the trucking industry, I think I would be better to take advice from the trucking industry on this. Q: What are the major transportation related issues we should watch for in the next year or two? I think that anyone that cares about Alberta will want to see the Premier be successful on our Canadian energy strategy that gets our energy more firmly into the US market and into the international

market. In Alberta we are launching consultations in late October on our Alberta transportation strategy to make plans 50 years out on what transportation infrastructure is needed. Those are things I am sure the industry will not only want to watch but also get involved with by advising the government. I want you to know we welcome that input, and frankly am counting on it. Q: Any other comments about the trucking industry? Truck drivers should feel good about the fact that they are a hot commodity. What I hear from trucking companies is that one company is stealing drivers from another because they are needed. We even feel this pinch in government because we get drivers trained up, but then they get picked off by industry. It occurs to me that if you are a truck driver right now you are in demand. One of the key issues we need to address is making sure we have enough truck drivers due to the key role that trucking plays in our economy and quality of life. That’s a challenge that needs to be addressed. Follow Mike on Twitter @TruckingDC. Like Mike on Facebook at www. facebook.com/trucking PoliticsMore.

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GPS Systems

DiCAN Dicam Dash Cameras By Diane Shirchenko

hey’re out there… bad drivers… lurking in your blind spot, driving distracted, crossing multiple lanes, cutting you off, slamming on their brakes, yacking on their phones and potentially causing a wave of near misses or accidents in

their path. Protect yourself from the liability issues these drivers present with the DiCAM in-vehicle dash camera. The benefits of covering your assets with video surveillance are many: Reduced liability, driver training, increased accountability, reduced ex-

posure to insurance fraud and unnecessary premium increases, etc. One DiCAM dash cam customer reported “...Since the cameras have been installed we have captured a head on collision involving our snow plow (data confirmed our operator’s accounting of what happened), a

vehicle rollover as a result of excessive speed (driver of vehicle neglected to share this detail in their statement to the police) and numerous other collisions. In one instance, following receipt of notice of pending civil action, our video data in support of the road conditions stopped

Espar

Espar Awarded General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award

spar Climate Control Systems was a recipient of the prestigious General Motors Supplier Quality of Excellence Award. Congratulations to the Espar Team on achieving this great honor. This is the second year that GM has hosted their Supplier Quality Awards. The ceremony took place at the Detroit Marriott in Troy, Michigan on October 1st, 2013. Accepting the award, on behalf of Espar were Ashu Aggarwal, Quality Manager and Ioan Albu, Operations Manager. Only top-performing suppliers who are compliant and meet the quality performance criteria and provide cross-functional support to GM are chosen for this award. General Motors is a corporation that strives for excellence and their goal is to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. Product quality, obviously, impacts their success and

through their diligence and perseverance GM earned the top spot in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. They plan to pass on acknowledgements to qualified recipients each performance year, which begins July 1st through till June 30th of each calendar year. As GM, Espar is adamant about quality excellence and has worked hard to achieve and maintain their standards. Espar offers a HYDRONIC D5 Z heater assembly along with two fuel pump assemblies and select service parts to GM. We look forward to a successful working partnership with GM. Espar Products is the manufacturer of fuel operated heaters, these heaters are known for their capability of reducing significant fuel costs and associated Green House Gases. They are designed for mobile applications such as truck, bus, off-highway, marine and automotive;

From left,GM’s Grace D. Lieblein, Beverly Gaski, Sheri E. Hickok; Espar’s Ioan Albu and Ashu Aggarwal. 12 November 2013

the systems utilize 12 or 24 volt battery systems and gasoline or diesel as an on-board fuel. They operate as diesel or gasoline furnaces with sealed combustion chambers. Espar Air heaters use forced air as a heating medium while the Espar Coolant heaters circulate the engine coolant to transfer heat. Espar also manufactures roof top mounted AC systems for the Motor Coach, Transit and School Bus markets as well as the IMobile Flex Cool Freezer containers. For more information about Espar’s extensive

product line, visit www. espar.com.

the claim before the County needed to retain outside legal representation...” The DiCAM dash cam is low profile, quickly mounts inside your vehicle on the front windshield with a suction cup mount and records what’s happening in front of you in full HD quality video. Video files are stored on a 32GB MicroSD card and are nonproprietary (.mov file type) so they can be played back using most video playback software (ie: Windows Media Player, Quicktime, VLC, etc) – no proprietary software required. The dash cam also comes with composite and HDMI

cables so you can play back the videos directly on your TV right from the camera. No more ‘he said, she said’ scenarios if you are involved in or witness an accident – with video evidence available you will be able to put the situation in proper perspective for law enforcement and insurance personnel. If pictures say a thousand words, video says a million. Get your DiCAM dash cam today! Call DiCAN at 866.884.7569, visit our website at www.dicaninc.com or email info@ dicaninc.com for more information.

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Stretching Your Miles

FITZY – A lesson from Niki Lauda By Peter Fitzgerald

f trucking can at all be genetic, it’s definitely in my DNA. My dad drove a truck for over 40 years. I learned the whistle of the turbo and the whine of the tranny from my early years. I even married a truck driver and had two wonderful kids with her, now even taking the entire family on the truck for the whole summer. It’s not just a job, it’s a part of who I am. I can hardly spend a week at home without at least thinking about the open road again. Learning how to drive is only the first step of many in becoming a good owner operator. My trip to being a successful operator began by first learning the basics. I learned the art of driving a truck – safely, and under any and all conditions, level terrain, heavy load, torrential rain, 7%grade (dry or icy), empty, snowy, van, deck or bobtailing. It

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didn’t, and shouldn’t, matter what the circumstance. Year after year I/we learn and relearn the dangers and risks of our industry. Every morning we get up to a new application of what we learned up to last night. The job is nothing if not a challenge. Only focusing on driving is not what makes a good operator. Keeping it between the ditches only assures us we’re not charged a deductible. Learning to be a good operator requires building knowledge on knowledge. It’s an intellectual milk run, a mental LTL, not just pin to pin or dock to dock trucking. If everything was as simple as pin to pin many more would be successful operators. I learned how to drive from my dad. I learned maintenance from my brother (licensed Diesel Mechanic), I became educated in truck expenses

as a lease operator (running cents per mile) and slowly learned fright rates and lanes before plunging into percentage (Owner Operator). I took the time to research the best tax savings system from my “Making Your Miles Count” accountant and saved huge dollars annually (over national averages). I follow the rules of success each step requires of me. I’d be the first to say I made mistakes... sometimes BIG mistakes... but rarely the same mistake twice (there’s no need to duplicate, you can make a new mistake every day for twenty years and still have more to learn). Without a doubt times have changed since I started 20 years ago. Fuel economy was rarely a factor when oil was $20 a barrel and maintenance much more predictable when power units didn’t have

pollution control devices strapped to our engines. However, success is still within our grasp if we accept the risks and then minimize it by what we are taught and have learned. In the new movie “RUSH” (the story of arch rivals Niki Lauda and James Hunt) Niki Lauda refused to accept any risk of death higher than 20%. The first time he did he crashed and nearly killed himself. The second time he refused to drive and ultimately lost the National championship. Risk is always a part of life, nobody can fully eliminate it. We just have to accept the level we calculate we can actively manage. At the end of the movie Niki Lauda also stated “… having you as competition (talking to James Hunt) made me a better driver… ”. Being truly a professional driver means we embrace all the good

Professional Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda refused to accept any risk of death higher than 20%. advice offered, taking full advantage of every opportunity to learn about our accepted craft, and live or die with the results. Our challenge may be great but that’s what drives us to be even greater. Peter Fitzgerald lives in Steinbach, Manitoba, an Owner Operator hauling specialty flat deck. He contributes on behalf of Mak-

ing Your Miles Count productions. You can view his articles and other free visual and POD cast resources at thrconsulting.ca. THR Consulting Group Inc. is an accounting and consulting firm specializing in Lease/Owner Operators. You can further research related topics at thrconsulting.blogspot.com or call at 877.987.9787.

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Sudbury TMTA

Preparing for Annual Trade Show By Marek Krasuski

he Sudbury chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its first monthly meeting of the new business year on September 12th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. TMTA president, Stewart McBain, welcomed members and gave an overview of highlights of the new year, including information on the annual trade show which will be held on December 13th at this same site located at 50 Brady St., Sudbury. The evening’s sponsor was Stemco and District Sales Manager, Dave Wallace, delivered a presentation on Stemco’s products and services. Stemco has grown in its 25-year his-

tory from a supplier of hub caps to complete wheel end products which are classified into four major groups: wheel end components which include seals, spindle fasteners, bearings, hub caps and mileage counters; suspension products which include king pins, spring pins, bushings and polyurethane components; brake adjusters and tire information systems. Dave’s talk covered Stemco’s range of hub caps which have been recognized for their tough and long lasting properties. The Sentinel hub cap, for example, provides a filtering system that eliminates contamination of the lubricant from grime, dirt and water. Another type, tire inflation hub caps, are available in both oil and grease for

several applications. The oil hub caps have a slide full plug and standard window with oil fill lines, whereas the grease hub caps do not have a slide fill plug and incorporate a gray opaque window with no markings. Dave Wallace also focused on tire inflation systems, known as Intelligent Transportation Systems [ITS]. Committed to improving fuel economy and increasing tire life, Stemco’s Aeris advanced automatic tire inflation system is designed to keep commercial trailer tires properly inflated using air pressure from the trailer’s braking system. The presentation also included the importance of torquing. Stemco’s Pro-Torque Advanced Axle Spindle Nuts control axial motion and

Tremcar Technologies Inc.

Tremcar Inc. Hires New V-P International

aint-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec – Mr. Jacques Tremblay, Chairman of the Board of Tremcar Technologies Inc., is proud to announce that Mr. Andy Mulvey, formerly of Fleetstop Trailers of Calgary, has joined the Tremcar Team as Vice-President, International. Mr. Mulvey will be focusing on developing the American market and will

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share his time between the head office in Canada and the Strasburg, Ohio office. Tremcar Inc. has 10 production plants and service centres located across North America. Mr. Mulvey, a DOT Design Certified Engineer originally from Glasgow, Scotland, comes to Tremcar Inc. with over 25 years of experience in the tank trailer industry. He was with Trimac for a num-

ber of years and worked in Michigan for 13 years with such companies as Quality Carriers and Mid Michigan Equipment Corporation.

hold bearing end play near zero while maintaining exact cup and cone adjustment on the spindle. On October 10th, TMTA’s second business meeting was held with Stewart McBain managing the proceedings. Publicity Officer, Wes Govier, reminded members of the upcoming Trade Show on December 13th, and encouraged industry reps to participate by securing exhibits to inform visitors of their products and services. Welfare Officer, John Ratushniak, apprised members of grease maintenance. Lines should be checked regularly to ensure they are packed with grease, filters cleaned to prevent clogging that impedes grease flow, and lighter grade lubricants used in preparation for the winter season, he said. Later, Andrew Burland, District Sales Manager for Baldwin Filters, the evening’s sponsor, spoke to

Baldwin’s position as industry leader in heavy-duty filters. Burland outlined the basics involved in filter efficiency. “Efficiency comes down to how effective a filter is in removing certain sized particles and the number of particles a filter can hold,” he explained, noting as a general rule that the more efficient a filter is, the shorter its lifespan. Unlike many competitors, Baldwin manufactures all filter components in house except the rubber and glue, and 95 percent of Baldwin products are manufactured in the U.S. Over the years, the company has expanded and refined its line of filters to meet the rising demands of the global market. Their products offer heavy-duty protection under tough operating conditions for over-the-road commercial vehicles, construction, mining, and logging equipment, as well as industrial, agricultural and marine

applications. Andrew Burland highlighted the company’s commitment to customer service, honouring warranties and best product performance, claiming that Baldwin filters always meet or exceed OE specifications. The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month from September 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 and Manitoulin Island.

Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Where to Wash Our Trucks

By Jack Jackson

ecently I met with a trucking company in the beverage industry who wanted to understand how they could wash their vehicles in a better way than they do today. As with all customers in trucking today, the cost of doing business continues to climb in all respects, so we had to solve their problem and not increase costs. When we discussed their

wish list their goal was to improve their image with a simpler system. Their trucks are a dark colour accompanied by their logo and a small bit of advertising. The public presentation was not up to the standards they wanted. Of course, they didn’t have a dedicated wash bay, nor could they afford to go to that level as both space constraints on their property and the cost to modify the building were too high. We spent an afternoon with them to understand their business. Trucks arrive at their distribution facility full of empties after delivering to their customers all day. The trucks enter a drive-through area in their facility where a team begins to unload the returns. After unloading, the shunter takes the trucks back out to the yard to

park for the night. The idea the customer had was to bring the trucks back into the facility during a quiet time before the night shift begins to reload the trucks for next day deliveries. The problem was the cost of a staff member and the facility to wash. The current system of washing in the parking lot is not environmentally sound and temperature ranges are inadequate. Enlisting the services of a mobile wash company is also not practical since the parking lot is too crowded, leaving no room between the trucks for a proper cleaning. Thirdly, there was not enough time to wash all the trucks during the quiet time by hand inside the facility. It would take about 30 minutes to wash the truck, thus only a handful could be washed.

With the dirty season about to arrive, which coincides with their busy season, they were perplexed as to what to do. We discussed the ability of the shunter staff to wash the truck right after it was emptied of returns. Unfortunately, time is an issue and, of course, the area cannot be restricted by washing that interferes with the flow of forklifts and personnel trying to unload the trucks. We were able to suggest a system that could be used for only 5 minutes per truck and conveniently tucked away and removed from staff or equipment. This also did not add any cost to the labour. The shunter and number of staff members during the offloading procedure made it feasible to take a quick five minutes to wash the

vehicle. The trucks were then parked in the parking lot, clean and ready for the night staff to load and of course enabling the morning driver to leave, highway bound, with a clean truck and gleaming company image. If you believe there isn’t a way to wash your vehicles the way you would like, just give us a call. Some-

times outside eyes can see the world in a different way. Awash Systems Corp. is the premier wash design company that solves washing where no one else can. Contact Jack Jackson, President of Awash Systems Corp., by email at jjackson@ awashsystems.com, or call 800.265.7405 or visit www. awashsystems.com.

Great Dane

Great Dane Builds Its 100,000th Trailer

avannah, Georgia – Great Dane’s manufacturing facility in Wayne, Nebraska recently celebrated the completion of its 100,000th trailer. The plant was the site of a ceremony on Thursday, October 3rd to commemorate the milestone. Attending were representatives of the Wayne plant; the town’s mayor, Ken Chamberlain; representatives from Great Dane’s corporate offices in Chicago and Savannah including Great Dane’s President, Dean Engelage; and Don Decker, President and CEO of Decker Truck Line. The Wayne manufacturing facility builds G r e a t D a n e ’s E v e r e s t SS refrigerated trailers, which are primarily used for long-haul truckload operations. The 257,000 square-foot manufacturing facility started up in 1986 with two production lines. Since that time

there have been five additions to the plant. Today, Great Dane’s Wayne plant employs more than 550 people and builds more than 5,000 trailers annually for some of the nation’s largest fleets, including Wal-Mart, Southern Refrigerated Transport, Associated Grocers, JCT, Martin Transport, Dynamic, ERB, Van Wyk, D&A, K&J, Interide, Harris, Midland Complete Equipment, California Overland, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Sargento and Bruenger. The 100,000th trailer to come off the line at the plant was an all-new Everest SS built especially for Decker Truck Line of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, a loyal customer of Great Dane’s since 1975. “We’re extremely proud to reach this historic production milestone here in Wayne,” commented Terry Hanson, manager of the Wayne plant. “It’s a clear testament to the quality of product that

we produce, and to the spirit of the hundreds of hard-working individuals who carefully craft these outstanding trailers for our customers on a daily basis. Their deep sense of pride and attention to detail is what makes our trailers the very best the market has to offer.” About Great Dane Great Dane, a manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated and platform trailers, has long been regarded as the industry leader in technology, innovation and quality. The company has division offices in Savannah, Georgia, and Chicago, Illinois, with manufacturing plants and parts distribution centers strategically-located throughout the United States. Great Dane’s network of company-owned branches, full-line independent dealers and parts-only independent dealers offer distribution points for both trailers and aftermarket parts across

North and South America. As a key partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership, Great Dane has developed performance specifications for new and existing trailers that achieve greater fuel efficiency. The company was

also recognized in 2013 by Food Logistics Magazine as a “Top Green Provider.” Great Dane can be accessed online at www. greatdanetrailers.com. Wholly-owned subsidiary Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, acquired in 2010, is the innovator and manufacturer of cus-

tom fiberglass, specialized refrigerated truck bodies and all-electric refrigeration solutions. Such markets include dairy, meat, frozen food, live poultry, and ice. Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies can be accessed on-line at www.johnsontruckbodies. com.

Great Dane recently built the 100,000th trailer out of its Wayne, Nebraska plant. Pictured (L-R): Chris Hammond, Great Dane Vice President of Dealer and International Sales; Darv Habben, Crossroads Trailer President; Mark Habben, Crossroads Trailer; Dale Decker, Decker Truck Line Vice President; Don Decker, President and CEO of Decker Truck Line; Dean Engelage, Great Dane President; Terry Hanson, Great Dane Wayne Plant Manager. November 2013 17

Ontario Trucking Association

Driver Shortage – A Game of Inches By David Bradley

ne man practicing sportsmanship is better than 100 preaching it – so said Knute Rockne, the Notre Dame coaching legend, who went on to be one of the greatest college coaches of all time. His point was that when it comes to inspiring others and influencing change, actions always speak louder than words. It was that sort of thinking that went into the launching of the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage. The task force, whose work is ongoing, comprises a group of carrier leaders who are making a comprehensive and honest attempt to tackle the industry’s biggest operational concern, the long-term chronic

shortage of qualified commercial drivers in Canada. It would be easy to dismiss what the task force is attempting to do. There is no shortage of cynics in the industry. And, yes I have heard the argument that there is no driver shortage, just a shortage of companies willing to pay more. There is no denying monetary compensation is a factor and it’s true in some sectors pay rates have not kept pace with the nature and demands of job – the task force has acknowledged that. But it’s also equally true that there is good (dare I say even very good) money to be made in this industry. Even the specialized, premium sectors of the industry where pay tends to be higher are not immune from human resource challenges. The

trucking industry isn’t the only sector facing a shortage of qualified workers but it is perhaps one of if not the most impacted. The underpinnings of the shortage are broad and systemic. But as the Conference Board of Canada concluded, they’re also generational, perceptual and socially reflected in the nation’s demographic trends. The Conference Board, as well as the BRTF, concludes that a number of strategies could help bridge the supply and demand gap. Wages and working conditions are obvious. A reorganization of trucking activity and supply chains in order to reduce pressures on longhaul drivers and make better use of their time is needed. Mandatory entry level driver training and

Business Insurance Matters

Conditions of the Markets By Linda Colgan

n reflecting on articles of the past it seems that the topic for the fall is typically insurance market conditions. So what has changed in the past year with the traditional transportation Insurers? The change from Markel to Northbridge has not seen many changes in fleet underwriters so familiarity remains for all Brokers and Insureds. The merge with the Markel sister companies allowed the product offering to become more enhanced. Property and casualty lines can be written in conjunction with the transportation programme, thereby fulfilling the need of one stop insurance purchasing. Intact has seamlessly orchestrated its merge with Jevco, but in doing so elimination of the speciality non-fleet coverages brought some turmoil to the carriers that had been an interesting portion of 18 November 2013

the Jevco transportation portfolio – i.e. car carriers. Fleet and non-fleet coverages continue to be offered through this valued traditional insurance market. Old Republic remains the only Insurer that focuses just on transportation insurance. They have not changed their appetite for U.S exposure for fleet or non fleet. It’s truly a familiar market with many as underwriters and claims staff members have been with ORIC for well over a decade. Zurich has had some changes in staffing and continues to focus on transportation as a large part of the Ontario speciality insurance market. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome back Chris Hemphill to the Zurich family. You were missed. GCNA has launched its expansion into the transportation insurance (not just bonding) sector and we extend our wishes

of success to the many familiar faces in the new underwriting, claims and loss prevention departments. Economical has some new initiatives and has cemented their foundation with seasoned fleet underwriters. Welcome, Don Williams, to the Aviva fleet team. I know you will provide great leadership in this arena. You have some amazing talent on your team and in the products being offered. The select umbrella markets still focusing on the transportation lines of business have been consistent and always a pleasure to deal with. This is a snapshot of the state of the traditional market during the past year. See you in the same place this time next year for another annual update. Linda Colgan is a Transportation Insurance Advisor with JDIMI. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or email lindac@jdimi.com.

upgraded licence standards to achieve a skilled occupation designation are also important. Some of these approaches will require cooperation from outside forces such as supply chain partners and government. But for the most part, the trucking industry will have to try and control its own destiny, which is not easy for an industry like ours. But as the task force has taken pains to state, carriers alone hire, fire, and pay their employees and set the rate for the services provided. Leadership for solving the driver shortage has to come from the carriers. There are things you can control now without relying on anyone else. Why not start by adopting and implementing the Core Values recommended by the BRTF in your human resource policies. I’ve listed a selection of the Core Values before in

this space, but I think some of them bear repeating: For example, truck drivers are our most important asset, the face of the industry – to our customers and to the public and they are deserving of respect. They should have an improved ability to predict what their weekly pay is going to be. Compensation packages need to be competitive with or better than alternative employment options and more transparent. Drivers should be paid for all the work that they do and earn enough to cover all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while on the road for extended periods. Their time at work should not be wasted – at shipper/consignee premises, waiting for their trucks in the shop, or waiting for a response to a question of their carrier. They should be able to rely on their carrier not to interfere with their personal time by

(for example) calling them back to work early. Driver wellness should be a top priority for employers. You can go to drivershortage.ca to see how carriers are implementing some of these actions into their company’s human resource policy. (And folks, if you don’t have a human resource policy, the Core Values are a good place to start). In many ways the trucking industry is one of the most innovative and technological industries there is. In other respects, it’s painfully old school and slow to adapt to new generational realities. In part this reflects the hypercompetitive nature of the industry where price is king and many carriers are just trying to survive. Changing that is difficult. Who wants to be the first canary in the coalmine? But there are times when it’s the right thing to do.

The Volvo Group

Volvo Group Opens Innovative Medical Center

he Volvo Group on September 24 celebrated the grand opening of the Family First Medical Center & Pharmacy at its Hagerstown, Maryland powertrain development and production facility. The first-class medical center, available to all Volvo Hagerstownbased employees and dependents enrolled in Volvo medical insurance plans, offers a convenient and innovative healthcare management option within the workplace. Located on the campus of the company’s 1.5 million square-foot research and manufacturing facility, the 6,000 square-foot center is designed to support Volvo’s continued efforts to promote wellness, manage healthcare costs and increase productivity for its workforce. The center and pharmacy offer the latest in healthcare technology,

including routine primary care, chronic condition management and physical therapy. It is open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and employs eight team members including a full-time physician and Walgreens’ pharmacist, as well as a nurse practitioner, wellness nurse, physical therapist and medical support personnel. Independently managed and operated by Take Care Health Systems, a Walgreens Health and Wellness Company and the nation’s premier provider of workplace-based healthcare services, the medical center offers convenient and confidential access to quality healthcare and pharmacy needs at the Hagerstown facility. “The health and wellbeing of employees is a priority for the Volvo Group,” said Wade Watson, Vice President and

Plant Manager. “Beyond its employee wellness benefits, we believe this center will also help us attract and retain top talent, while reducing costs for both our employees and the company.” “Employers are increasingly recognizing how investing in worksite health programs can be key in helping to reduce costs, while improving the overall health and productivity of their workforce,” said Trent Riley, Walgreens Divisional Vice President. “Walgreens is excited to launch our relationship with Volvo and look forward to helping its employees and their dependents get, stay and live well through an array of on-site health and wellness programs and services.” The Family First Medical Center & Pharmacy represents a $1 million investment by the Volvo Group, and is in keeping with the

company’s commitment to being an employer of choice. The Hagerstown facility has been a strong corporate member of the community and a major economic driver in the region for over 50 years. The site has been home to heavy-duty powertrain development and production since it opened as a Mack Trucks, Inc.

facility in 1961. The Volvo Group acquired Mack and the Hagerstown plant in 2001, and since then has invested more than $350 million to modernize the facility, and install new production capability to produce the world’s cleanest burning heavy-duty diesel engines and advanced transmissions. In 2012, the plant produced more than 45,000 engines

and 21,000 transmissions for Volvo Group brands. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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Eastern Report:

Armour Acquisition Increases Coverage in Newfoundland By George Fullerton

n September, Moncton, New Brunswickbased Armour Transportation Systems announced that they had completed the purchase of RJS Terminal Limited of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. This follows an announcement earlier in the summer that Armour had acquired Way’s Transport Ltd. of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Both Way’s Transport and RJS Terminal will operate as divisions of Armour Transportation Systems. Armour operates a total of twenty-four terminals in Atlantic Canada, in addition to terminals in Montreal and Toronto. The Way’s Transport acquisition brings into the fold 150 pieces of equipment including dry van, flatbed, refrigerated and container equipment in addition to fifty employees at terminals in Corner Brook and St. Anthony, Newfoundland. RJS’s business brings seventy pieces of equipment to the Armour family of businesses, including facilities in Corner Brook, Grand FallsWindsor and Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. Way’s Transport was founded by Clyde Way in 1976 and has been operating in recent years by his son Marvin. The Way’s subsidiary will continue to be managed by Marvin from the Corner Brook offices. In recent years Armour has also acquired O’Meara’s Transport in Prince Edward Island and Hillman’s Transfer from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, adding to the breadth of services Armour provides to regional customers and those further afield. In addition to highway truck transport, Armour has also developed comprehensive logistics and warehousing services, as well as cross dock and rail side services. Armour provides cargo container movement using their 20 November 2013

own trucks combined with ocean shipping services; this in addition to container stuffing and de-stuffing services. Armour is currently working on a 100,000 square foot expansion to their Dartmouth, Nova Scotia terminal to accommodate increased business and expect to have this addition operational in 2013. Armour Transportation Systems is one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and operates as one of the country’s leading transportation specialists by providing customers with an entire shipping solution. In 2013 Amour Transportation Systems was ranked as the 15th Top Company in Atlantic Canada, according to Progress Magazine’s Top 101 company ranking. The annual Top 101 survey analyzes the performance of Atlantic Canada companies. Armour made the top 10 shortlist in a number of specific categories. These standings included the number one spot for Most Balanced Company and another first for Excellence in Internal Perspectives. Armour placed fourth in Excellence in Governance and tenth in Excellence in Customer Orientation. I n O c t o b e r, A r m o u r Transportation Systems was awarded the “Community Service Award” by the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. The Community Service Award is given annually to a business that has made a significant contribution to the community through their support of charities, festivals, events, community projects and social responsibility and development. Armour dedicates a significant portion of these resources to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. On specific dates in November and December 2013

and January 2014, Armour will host award banquets

at seven locations across Atlantic Canada to cele-

brate their employees and the contribution they have

made to the company’s business success.

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New Products & Services

Volvo Trucks

Volvo ‘XE11’ Fuel Efficiency Package

olvo Trucks expanded its XE – exceptional efficiency – powertrain package lineup with the introduction of XE11 for its 11-liter Volvo D11 engine. Available on Volvo VNM and VNL models and rated up to 80,000 lbs. GCWR, XE11 is ideal for less-than-truckload, distribution, bulk haul and other regional applications. The powertrain package improves fuel efficiency by up to 3 percent. “Demand for XE powertrain packages continues to grow as customers increasingly look to com-

bat fuel costs through optimized truck specifications,” said Goran Nyberg, President of Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “XE11 delivers a proven strategy for reducing fuel consumption.” Volvo first introduced XE packages for its 13-liter D13 and 16-liter D16 engines. To date, more than 24 percent of all Volvopowered trucks ordered in 2013 also feature XE powertrain packages. The XE11 package includes the following components: Volvo D11 engine with 405 horsepower rating and 1550

lb.-ft. of torque, Volvo I-Shift overdrive transmission with a 0.78:1 ratio, axle ratios of 2.64 to 2.80 and proprietary software that facilitates seamless communication between Volvo’s integrated powertrain components. “Like our XE13 and XE16 options, XE11 ensures that the engine runs in its sweet spot without wavering at any road speed,” said John Moore, Volvo Trucks Powertrain Product Manager. “The intelligent Volvo I-Shift, coupled with XE’s proprietary software, controls the engine to maintain rpm as low as

1,150 while cruising at 65 mph.” XE packages improve fuel efficiency by lowering engine rpm at a given vehicle speed, a concept Volvo calls “downspeeding.” Possible through the combination of Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission and a Volvo engine with modified software, XE allows the engine to cruise about 200 rpm less than the average truck sold today. Fuel efficiency improves by about 1.5 percent for every 100 rpm of downspeeding, so customers spec’ing the XE package can expect

Volvo’s XE11 powertrain package, available for Volvo VNM and VNL models, provides up to a 3 percent fuel efficiency improvement when compared with another overdrive transmission in a similar operation. up to a 3 percent improvement when compared with another overdrive transmission in a similar operation.

For more information, visit www.volvogroup. com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

Transport Corporation of America

Freightliner In-Cab Training System for Fleet

ortland, Oregon – Transport Corporation of America, Inc. (Transport America), one of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, recently ordered the Freightliner In-Cab (FIT) System for a portion of its fleet. Developed by Freightliner Trucks in collaboration with Rolling Strong™, the FIT System is the first-ever OEM designed and integrated incab exercise and flexibility system. The FIT System provides drivers a simple and convenient exercise solution that encourages physical

activity in the comfort of their own cabs. It features a triple-grip handle, which enables users to interchange three bands to change resistance levels. The system uses existing seat tether and bunk restraint mounting points for installing custom brackets, which makes the system easy to attach and use. Transport America installed 200 of the FIT System units to support its Exercise Wellness Blitz, held during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “It is critical that we invest in programs to help

drive a higher quality, and healthier lifestyle for our drivers. Transport America is investing in wellness programs like the FIT System which will afford our drivers an opportunity to exercise while on the road and have an online support system to help with nutrition and fitness,” said Steve Royce, Vice President Human Resources for Transport America.” The FIT System is one of several initiatives from Freightliner Trucks that

support drivers maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on the road. Team Run Smart, which is designed

f o r drivers, features a “Health Smart” program, which provides exercise and nutrition tips. “By giving drivers accessible tools like the FIT System in the privacy of

their own cabs, we are helping them maintain their well-being at their own convenience,” said Mary Aufdemberg, Director, Product Marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “Freightliner Trucks wants to help keep drivers healthy and on the road.” Truck drivers have access to health, wellness and nutrition information, as well as a personal trainer, via the FIT Channel on www. RollingStrong.com and through blogs, videos and forums located on the Freightliner Trucks online

community at www.TeamRunSmart.com. The system is available as a factory-installed option in all Freightliner Cascadia® and Coronado® sleeper cab models and for retro-fitting in Century Class® and Columbia® sleepers. To purchase the FIT System, log on to www.RollingStrong. com. For more information on maintaining a healthy lif e style, go to w w w. TeamRunSmart.com. For more information about Freightliner Trucks, go to www.freightlinertrucks. com.

Kenworth

All-New T880 Vocational Truck Now Available

irkland, Washington – The all-new Kenworth T880™ – the flagship of Kenworth’s outstanding vocational trucks – is now available for order. Introduced at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show, the Kenworth T880 is especially suited for vocational customers who demand a durable and reliable truck, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy

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haul applications. The Kenworth T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. The PACCAR MX13 provides a lightweight, fuel-efficient engine for vocational applications, including dumps and heavy haul applications over 100,000 lbs. The T880 can be ordered with a 116.5inch BBC hood optimized for the PACCAR MX-13

engine or with the 122.5inch BBC hood. The Kenworth T880 features a panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility, quiet cab with triplesealed and robust doors, 5-piece Metton® hood for easier and faster repairs, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, complex reflector headlamps, excellent maneuverability, and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles. Kenworth designed

the T880 with distinctively sculpted lines that form an evolutionary, but uniquely Kenworth look. The T880 uses Kenworth’s 2.1-meter wide, stamped aluminum cab, which is robotically assembled. The cab has a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats. The T880 offers the premium Diamond VIT and Vantage trim levels and two interior color options

of Sandstone Tan and Slate Gray. The Kenworth T880 offer truck operators and fleets a very comfortable work environment for drivers, lower operating cost and enhanced productivity,” said Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. The new Kenworth T880 is featured in the current 2013 Kenworth Road Tour,

which also includes the new T680 52-inch sleeper and the PACCAR MX-13 engine. The tour is visiting Kenworth dealer locations in the United States and Canada. Visit www.kenworth.com/news.aspx and click on the September 10 press release “Kenworth Launches 2013 Kenworth Road Tour” to view the tour schedule. A T880 Blog is at kenwortht880tour. com.

New Products & Services

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Announces 5.0L V8 Diesel

olumbus, Indiana – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced on October 4th that it will begin producing the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes.

The ISV5.0 extends Cummins’ range of cleandiesel engines for North American vehicles, and features industry-leading technology that delivers performance and a low total cost of ownership to customers. “The ISV5.0 represents the next dimension in fuel economy and performance as Cummins

continues to broaden our on-highway product line,” said Dave Crompton, Cummins Vice President and General Manager – Engine Business. The ISV5.0 has been designed to easily fit where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine was previously installed. The ISV5.0 brings together a compacted graphite

iron (CGI) cylinder block, forged steel crankshaft, high-strength aluminum alloy heads, and composite valve covers to offer maximum durability in a lightweight package. These features, along with dual overhead camshafts, also reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Leading engine technology produces better fuel

efficiency and reduced emissions. With multiple injection events driven by integrated electronic controls, the ISV5.0’s fuel system and Cummins VGT™ Variable Geometry Turbocharger contribute to a very impressive peak torque of 560 lb-ft and quick throttle response. Ratings from 200 (149 kW) to 275 horsepower (205 kW) are available. A two-stage fuel filter system for the ISV5.0 features the latest NanoNet ™ media from Cummins Filtration, to ensure that the fuel system is fully protected against fuel contamination. NanoNet’s unique construction provides lower fuelflow restriction and traps greater than 99 percent of all particles as small as 4 microns, smaller than the naked eye can see. Cummins Filtration’s expertise also extends to a high-efficiency coalescing filter to eliminate crankcase hydrocarbon emissions and oil mist, further adding to the clean-engine credentials of the ISV5.0. The engine’s air handling and emissions control technology draws upon Cummins’ extensive expertise in emissions technology. The Company’s VGT Turbocharger, cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Cummins Emission Solutions’ Aftertreatment System, featuring a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), reduce the emission of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) to near-zero levels while delivering better performance and fuel economy.

“Every day, drivers will appreciate the smooth, quiet operation of the ISV5.0,” said Jim Katzenmeyer, Executive Engineer – V8 Program. “In addition, the fuel savings offered by the ISV5.0 result in fewer greenhouse gas emissions – a great environmental benefit.” The Cummins ISV5.0 will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to the near-zero NOx and PM emissions levels required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. The ISV5.0, along with the 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel for pickup trucks, will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant. Production of the ISV5.0 will start during the fourth quarter of 2014. “Our customers want the ISV5.0 engine to come with the world-class service network and customer support that Cummins already provides to them,” said Jeff Jones, Cummins Vice President – North American Engine Business. “The support of this engine will easily be integrated into Cummins distributors and authorized dealer shops, and into customer operations with fleets that are running the broad range of dependable Cummins power.” Follow Cummins on Twitter at twitter.com/cumminsengines and on YouTube at youtube.com/ cumminsengines.

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Tires & Wheels

FlexTrax™

User-Friendly Traction Device Out Performs Conventional Tire Chains

n the winter of 1994, Tony Bright was visiting an automotive parts dealership with a display featuring tire chains. Twenty six years of engineering experience led him to ponder the following question: Why do people buy these? They are difficult to install and they do not stay on. Once they fly off your tire they get tangled in your brake lines, causing major damage to your vehicle and likely the highway system. He found the only logical conclusion must be that people buy tire chains due to the lack of a better and safer option. With that Flex Trax™ was conceived. GoClaws™, an advanced engineered tire traction system for use in mud, sand, snow and ice, was

the ultimate solution. This technology, a unique injection-molded, highstrength and high-durability polyurethane assembly, represents a significant improvement over historical traction devices such as tire chains, snow tires and studded tires as well as autosocks. PositiveLocking Design – Once installed, it is impossible for the GoClaws ™ bolts and screws to ever come loose! Dual locking pins cannot disengage once pulled into the opposing keyhole slots. These improvements provide a smoother ride and add longer life through improved abrasion resistance and less damage to tires. They work great for many demanding applications.

SnoClaws™, the ratchet fastening system is the only difference between GoClaws™ and SnoClaws™. Due to new model vehicles having

smaller clearance, SnoClaws™ works well with every tire size from garden tractor for plowing driveways up to large SUV / Truck size tires for highway use. It does require that the product be test fit and adjusted

to the exact dimensions of your tire. It is essential that the links be custom-fit, especially on smaller tires on smaller vehicles. If not, it is possible that excessively long straps may interfere with the undercarriage during

use and cause damage to SnoClaws™. These innovations also eliminate road damage, exceed SAE clearance requirements for each vehicle class, and meet the

stricter laws enforced by many federal, state and local transportation departments and authorities. As an example, Canada has made studded tires and tire chains illegal for use in most regions, while giving full approval to our traction systems. GoClaws ™ and SnoClaws™ are available in sizes for passenger vehicles to those required for large trucks and tractor trailers. Our products are unique, built to last innovations that can be installed easily over tires without moving or jacking even if the vehicle is already stuck! As with any other traction device, drivers should always exercise caution and be observant of adverse driving conditions. The uses of these products

are not a substitute for safe driving or proper judgment by the vehicle driver. Use common sense!! The mission of FlexTrax™ is to change the way drivers view and deal with the impact of adverse weather conditions. Reducing stress and driver anxiety while improving travel safety in difficult traction situations. FlexTrax™ will continue to improve and enhance its product technology through research and development and by incorporating market use feedback. This progressive thinking will allow them to generate a constantly improving, high quality, and time saving userfriendly traction device. For additional Information visit our website at www.flextrax.com.

Cooper Tires

Cooper’s New Commercial Highway Discoverer HT3 Tire

indlay, Ohio – Cooper Tire is expanding its proven Discoverer line of premium products with a new addition – the Discoverer HT3. Available now at dealers nationwide, the Discoverer HT3 is specially engineered for premium commercial-grade performance and highway traction in all seasons and intelligently designed

to resist abnormal wear, making it one of the most dependable tires for business owners. “Cooper is excited to carry on the strong Discoverer heritage by introducing a dedicated light truck commercial tire,” said Scott Jamieson, Cooper Tire’s director of product management. “The Discoverer HT3 satisfies the needs of hard-working

business owners and provides a smart tire option covering approximately 96 percent of the most popular light truck highway market sizes.” The Cooper Discoverer HT3 is an exceptional commercial-grade product featuring advanced technology, including silica infused tread compound and full depth 3D microgauge siping to enhance

highway performance in all seasons. In addition, the Discoverer HT3 boasts a continuous shoulder rib providing superior resistance to irregular wear and a quieter ride. The durable HT3 offers the critical features and benefits needed

to perform in harsh urban highway conditions. The Discoverer HT3 is available in R and S speed ratings and is available in 17 sizes ranging from 15- to 18-inch rim diameters. It is designed for highway and commercial driving for today’s

light trucks and small fleet delivery vehicles, including Sprinter, Ford E-Series, Ram Cargo, Chevy Express and Nissan NV Cargo vans, as well as three-quarter one-ton pickup trucks. Visit www.coopertire. com for information on the Discoverer HT3, and connect with Cooper Tire on www.facebook.com/ coopertire and www.twitter.com/coopertire.

Michelin

Michelin Launches XDS 2 Pre-Mold™ Retread

reenville, South Carolina – Michelin Retread Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of the MICHELIN® XDS® 2 Pre-MoldTM retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. This next generation of exceptional traction

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comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS® Pre-Mold™. “The MICHELIN XDS 2 Pre-Mold delivers traction for the life of the tread, and with a 10 percent improvement in tread life, this translates into maximum customer value,” said Ted Becker, Vice President of Marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a

division of Michelin North America, Inc. “Its ability to provide excellent snow, water and mud evacuation makes the XDS 2 the ideal retread for demanding and changing weather conditions.” The XDS 2 Pre-Mold, at 25/32nd of depth, offers exceptional traction delivered using deep sipes with zig-zag groove walls,

a l o n g w i t h V- s h a p e d transverse shoulder grooves. These features provide biting edges for full life traction, as well as excellent evacuation of snow, stone and mud. The tread life improvement results from an engineered tread compound that delivers wear resistance in high scrub applications, a wide contact patch for

force distribution, and a directional tread that reduces heel/toe wear. Delivering top-quality tires, services and information for over-the-road, super-regional, regional, urban, on/off road and recreational vehicle (RV) applications, Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is the commercial truck tire division of

Michelin North America. MATT provides original and replacement commercial truck tires, retreading products and services through Michelin Retread Technologies, Inc. (MRT), and a host of services tailored to the needs of owner-operators and fleets of all sizes. Visit us at www.MichelinTruck.com.

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Thank You to Our Canadian Military By Wendy Morgan-McBride

t’s Thanksgiving Day and the talk is all about being thankful for the blessings bestowed on us throughout the year. I too am grateful for all I have – my home, my family, my friends and my health. As I listen, read and reflect, my mind is not just on this day of thankfulness, but also on the approaching Remembrance Day. As I write this column Remembrance Day is still a month away, but by the time you read this it will soon be upon us. While concentrating on this article I am mindful of how it relates to being blessed, thankful, and grateful to our soldiers. November 11th marks the day we all take a minute to remember the fallen soldiers, the unknown heroes and the veterans that vowed to serve and protect us and our great country. They gave us the privileges, rights and freedoms that are sometimes taken for granted today. Shouldn’t we more often remember, extend our thanks, and take note of the blessings we receive every-

day for all that we have, and not just during the brief minute that marks the 11th hour once a year? I was at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario, for the annual Drag Strips Memories Show. As I walked around checking out classic cars and antique warplanes, I came across a hidden treasure tucked nicely beneath the wing of a plane in the corner. Its stature projected importance, but at the same time left room enough not to overshadow the significance of surrounding displays. Just like many of our soldiers, it stood there almost blending into the background, not screaming for recognition or demanding any big hoopla. Instead, it stood humble, but valued for its worth. This circa 1950’s Triumph TRW Military Motorcycle with its cozy sidecar almost seemed to shudder with a pride that only a few would understand. It is not overly stylish or even sparkling and happy, it’s just a bike. But what this bike might have accomplished in its

lifetime may have been as important as the drivers that rode it. Simple but understated. I contacted David Pridham, the Interim Curator, asking the history of this bike. Here is his reply: “Triumph was founded by Mauritz Schulte and Siegfried Bettmann in 1885, originally as a bicycle company. Triumph contributed approximately 30,000 motorcycles to the Allied war effort in World War 1. The Triumph factory in Coventry, England was destroyed by a German air raid in 1940 and the factory moved to a temporary location, focusing its efforts on making wartime equipment. The Triumph TRW was designed in 1943, but by the time the bike was finished, the war was over and the military had a surplus of bikes left over. The TRW was sold to the British Army, as well as other branches of the military at home and abroad.” I found that these motorcycles were meant to be used for a range of duties from couriering dispatchers, escort and convoy and security work for patrolling reconnaissance areas. They were also used by both the Defense Schools & Royal Corps of Transportation, and if a sidecar was present they were generally used by Junior Officers of Regiments. When the Military asked for this particular bike to be designed they had detailed specifications. They were required to be simple in design, easy to maintain and repair in the field, and be equipped with quiet exhausts so as to not draw attention. Typically bikes had to be capable of off road running in various adverse conditions, including the ability to climb relatively steep grades and to transverse a stream with 15” of water. Hence

the ruggedness of build, durability and reliability were essential attributes of such machines. The motorcycles weighed approximately 280 lbs with 500 CC motors with twin side values. They were produced from 1950-64 with 15,939 turned out during that time. Now, I am not one to leave things alone. I like to find the warm and fuzzies for my stories. That being said, I asked around about this bike, how it came to be at the museum, and who owned it, but to no avail. I was unable to get any true blue answer. A couple of security personnel related this touching story. It was their belief the bike was donated by a recently widowed 80 plus lady. She had told them how, when her beau came home from the war, he was turning in his equipment and asked what would happen to all the surplus motorcycles. He loved his and they had become great companions during their tour. The clerk advised him they were being sold or destroyed and if he wished he could just take his with him when he left. The loving wife cried as she recounted how every Sunday her husband would visit this beloved bike which he stowed in the garage blanketed with a tarp. He would wash, polish and tinker with it while thinking of his comrades. She looked at the bike as tears ran down her face, explaining how it was his pride and joy, but also how it functioned as a repository for all his tortured memories. She smiled as she recounted how on special occasions they would take it out for a short ride, her in the sidecar and him on the bike with the wind brushing their faces and hair as they gave thanks for how that motorcycle

had brought them back together. There will be many ceremonies on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. Wherever you might be, please take a moment to remember who gave their lives so we might live as we do. But don’t stop there! Remember to

be thankful everyday because our soldiers deserve to be remembered and respected with honor for what they did for us. Thank you always to my Grandpa, Uncles and Aunts, I am grateful to you for being so brave.

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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

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

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

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.

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

Drayton Valley

Nanton

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Chilliwack

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Flying J Travel Plaza

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

Flying J Cardlock

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

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

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.

Grande Prairie

Redcliff

Fort McMurray

Flying J Cardlock

Flying J Cardlock 9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 28 November 2013

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

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

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.

Kamloops

Flying J Dealer

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, Eastern

Ontario, Western

Lancaster

Tilbury

Flying J Travel Plaza 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. Ontario, Northern

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).

Pilot Travel Center 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

Calgary

Hope

Calgary Husky Travel Centre 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.

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

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

Husky Travel Centre

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

Delta

Brandon

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd.

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

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

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

Woodstock

Murray’s Truck Stop

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.

New Brunswick

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

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. Nova Scotia

Enfield

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K)

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

Salisbury

Truro Heights Circle K

Salisbury Big Stop

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.

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

Ontario, Eastern

Arnprior

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

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 and CAT Scale. fax & photocopier. showers, parking & CAT scale. November 2013 29

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

Ultramar 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.

Ottawa

Spencerville

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. 30 November 2013

Watershed Car & Truck Stop

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.

Belmont

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

Jeremy’s Truck Stop &

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

Bowmanville

North Bay

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.

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

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), ATM, take – out food, open roads Esso Truck Stop chapel, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, 2154 Riverside Drive full-service fuel islands, restaurant, Timmins, ON private showers, laundry facilities, Tel: 705.268.3400 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.

Milton

London Husky Travel Centre

Country Restaurant 220 Highway 17 West Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 Tel: 705.869.4100 Fax: 705.869.6796

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

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

Nairn Centre

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

Angelo’s Truck Stop Quick Stop

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

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.

lyria, Ohio – As the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC endorses the goals and efforts of Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, which occurred on October 10th. Overseen by the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day was founded in 2001 to highlight ways to reduce the number of accidents on American highways. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistical projections for the first quarter of 2013 show an estimated 7,200 motor vehicle fatalities on U.S. roads, which would mark a 4.4 percent drop compared with the first quarter of 2012. NHTSA estimates there were 33,780 fatalities on U.S. roads last year – a 4.4 percent increase over 2011 that ended six straight years of annual declines. “While the advancements in today’s safety technologies help improve highway safety, the first line of defense in preventing crashes has al-

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

Bendix Offers Safety Reminders for Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day ways been the driver,” said Fred Andersky, Bendix Director of Government and Industry Affairs, and Director of Marketing – Charging. “With more than 3.1 million truck drivers on the road, America’s commercial vehicle industry is a powerful force for positively impacting the roadway safety landscape from behind the wheel. There is simply no substitute for safe drivers practicing safe driving habits and comprehensive driver training – including the crucial firsthand knowledge that experienced drivers can share with new drivers.” Through the development of high performance braking systems and active safety technologies such as stability and collision mitigation systems, Bendix strives to help good, safety-conscious drivers make the roadways safer for everyone. “On August 1st, NHTSA’s Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) mandate went into full effect, establishing a 30 percent reduction in stopping distance for most

commercial vehicles,” said Gary Ganaway, Director of Marketing and Global Customer Solutions for Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB). “The braking solutions we de-

mercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is also an ideal opportunity for fleets and drivers to focus

veloped to meet and exceed these new standards mean that a range of vehicles – straight trucks, buses, and motorcoaches, as well as tractor-trailers – now perform better and provide surer, safer stops than ever before.” BSFB is a joint venture between Bendix Com-

on the importance of upkeep, maintenance, and technical education to keep commercial vehicles on the road and in safe operating condition. Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and up-to-date knowledge of braking systems are all vital to ensuring highway safety.

Bendix’s pre-trip inspection recommendations include checking for leaks with a 90 to 100 psi brake application, examining brake shoes for cracks and lining thickness, and measuring chamber stroke on each wheel-end, in accordance with Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) and industry standard practices. For foundation drum brakes, fleets should follow the manuf a c t u r e r ’s instructions regarding the adjustment of slack adjusters. G e n e r a l wheel-end inspections should also include close attention to the rubber boots on brakes, where cracks or tears can allow moisture to get inside. Bendix also stresses the importance of maintaining brake systems with likefor-like replacement parts specifically engineered to meet the higher standards of the federal RSD mandate. To help keep fleets, drivers, and technicians equipped with the necessary knowledge of

today’s braking systems and active safety solutions, Bendix launched its On-Line Brake School (www.brake-school.com) earlier this year, offering easy and free access to its knowledge database and technical resources. Covering all aspects of electronics and air brake maintenance and product education, the site’s documents, videos, and interactive presentation modules are updated regularly to ensure the most current information is available. “From vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to drivers, technicians, fleets and owner-operators alike, everyone in the commercial vehicle industry can make a difference and improve roadway safety every day,” Andersky said. “Every step we take is important, and our collective efforts are what will save lives down the road.” For more information, call 800-AIR-BRAKE, 800.247.2725 or visit www.bendix.com. To learn more about career opportunities at Bendix, visit www.bendix. com/careers. Follow Bendix on Twitter at twitter. com/Bendix_CVS. Log on and learn from the Bendix experts at www.brakeschool.com.

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Employment

Editorial

Never Enuf Chrome, Moncton, New Brunswick By George Fullerton

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veryone likes to have a little bling when they are going down the road,” explained Dan Boudreau in the showroom of Never Enuf Chrome on the Irishtown Road, seven kilometres from the Route 2 exit in Moncton, New Brunswick. Dan and his partner JoAnne Phillips own and manage Jeramand Trucking which operates sixteen trucks brokered to Midland Transport, in addition to a truck service shop, a small construction firm, a Corporate Wellness Company and the Never Enuf Chrome shop. “We created this business, initially to source products to dress up our own trucks. I found that the ‘dress up’ product offerings from truck dealers was very limited and the cost was fairly steep, so we began to look around and talk to different suppliers and found there was an extensive industry out there offering very high quality products. I realized that lots of operators and fleets are looking for product. Recognizing we had a business opportun-

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ity to serve our fellow truckers, we established Never Enuf Chrome,” explained Boudreau, adding, “Lots of owner-operators and small fleets are looking for distinctive lights and chrome accessories to bring special character and eye appeal to their trucks.” Never Enuf Chrome relies on a number of suppliers from across North America to provide exactly what the truck owner is looking for. Boudreau started in the trucking industry twenty four years ago as a driver and fleet manager. Purchasing his own unit in 2000, he began with a single truck and has built the company to the present sixteen units with additional units on order for delivery in 20132014. The trucking business inspired the couple to build a service shop on their Irishtown Road property, initially to provide cleaning services, basic maintenance, and detailing for their own trucks. However, once the one hundred-by-fifty foot shop was outfitted, staffed and operating, it began extending these same services to the wider

trucking industry. The shop includes a covered wash bay with heated floor. In addition to service, maintenance and detailing, the staff dedicates time to installing Never Enuf Chrome products on customers’ trucks. The menu of maintenance services runs from one shot wash and service appointments to detail weekly and bi-weekly maintenance programs. Never Enuf Chrome also offers a detailed ‘pre-MVI’ inspection. Customers waiting for service are welcomed into a well appointed lounge/ waiting room next door in the office/showroom building. The lounge offers shower facilities and basic beverage and food service in a clean, comfortable, bright and inviting environment. The Never Enuf Chrome showroom includes a sales desk as well as a number of floor and wall displays featuring chrome, stainless steel and lighting products to ‘bling your ride’. In addition to displayed products, the sales staff relies on a shelf of product catalogues that pretty well meet any par-

ticular taste for dressing up the ride. The catalogue sales provide direct ordering from suppliers right across North America. Customers can speak with product consultants to hone in on exactly what they are looking for. The sales team points out products that fit the bill and offer advice on additional items that may enhance the desired effect. Customers can pick up their orders from Never Enuf Chrome offices and take them to their service shop for installation. Alternatively, they can arrange an appointment to have products installed by the Never Enuf Chrome team. In addition to showroom sales, Never Enuf Chrome operates an enclosed triaxle trailer, essentially a travelling showroom at truck shows and other industry events. The unit is decked out with an eye catching airbrushed exterior motif and an interior sporting a tasteful amount of stainless steel panels, shelving, and displays of polished truck hardware and lighting products. Product lines represented by Never Enuf Chrome in-

clude Air Weigh – on board scales, ATA trim products, steps and gear boxes, BFG grilles, Blue Magic cleaning and freshening products, Class Eight fenders and mud flap brackets, Dieters lighting products, Fiber Tech fiberglass products, Peterson lighting and mirrors, Truck Armour – lights, steps grilles, and Trux exhaust, wheels, mirrors and lighting. While Never Enuf Chrome headquarters offers a well appointed showroom and shop service, Boudreau is convinced there is opportunity to expand the business.

“We are actively looking for real estate on Route 2 in the vicinity of the (Moncton) Caledonia Industrial Park, with intentions to build a larger shop and showroom, an enhanced driver lounge and additional amenities. We are doing a great job servicing our clients at our present location, but I am pretty sure we can expand our business with a site offering greater visibility,” he commented. Boudreau said that opening additional retail locations in Eastern Canada is part of the long term goals for the business.

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Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

Bookkeeping Software

clutch products

compliance services

Emergency Road Services

TruckersBooks, Inc.

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

Wilson Instruments Ltd. 43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Toll Free: 877.467.4440 Tel: 705.653.2403 Fax: 705.653.5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com

Brake & Safety check Products

automated Lubrication systems

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The Extra Foot

TruckersBooks, Inc. Cut your Bookkeeping and Tax Services Cost with the TruckersBooks Software. Easyto-use Spreadsheet Bookkeeping Management System Software for Truckers. No Bookkeeping Experience Needed. Save up to $600 per Year in service fees. Toll Free: 888.456.6504 Tel: 905.477.7773 bookkeeping@trucktax.ca www.truckersbooks.com

Cut your Bookkeeping and Tax Services Cost with the TruckersBooks Software. Easyto-use Spreadsheet Bookkeeping Management System Software for Truckers. No Bookkeeping Experience Needed. Save up to $600 per Year in service fees. Toll Free: 888.456.6504 Tel: 905.477.7773 bookkeeping@trucktax.ca www.truckersbooks.com

Beka Lube Products Inc. “Technology you can rely on.” 2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4 Toll Free: 888.862.7461 Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 info@beka-lube.com www.beka-lube.com

“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 cargo control products

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Mover’s Equipment & Supplies FLO Components Ltd.

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

“For Total Lube Solutions, Go With the FLO!” 50 Admiral Blvd. Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1 Tel: 905.671.2355 Toll Free: 800.668.5458 Fax: 905.671.2358 sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com Components by:

Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc.

150 South Service Road Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6 Toll Free: 800.268.5076 Tel: 905.573.3101 sales@niagaraservice.com 34 November 2013

clutch products

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

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Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

6176 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1W2 Toll Free: 800.668.3773 Tel: 905.670.4488 Fax: 905.670.2748 info@movers3.com www.movers3.com

81 Tremaine Road Milton, ON L9T 2W8 Tel: 905.878.7161 Fax: 905.878.7730 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com

Specializing in all types of new and reman clutches, clutch components, new and used flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery within the GTA available upon request. Fast and friendly service since 1986. Mention this ad for a discount. 30 Baywood Road, Unit 7 Toronto, ON M9V 3Z2 Tel: 416.745.9220 Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003 Fax: 416.745.7829 rvenneri@cdcparts.com www.cdcparts.com

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. 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

ITR Canada Inc. 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 Computer Services & Software

Emergency Road Services Corporation

3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5 Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8 Toll Free: 877.377.2262 Tel: 905.277.2377 Fax: 905.277.2378 info@emergencyroadservices.com www.emergencyroadservices.com Employment screening

••• 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. compliance services

Contrast Logistics Software

People Tracks Inc.

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

DPF Cleaning

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

DPF Cleaning Specialists

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

Cross Border Services 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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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 driver services,

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. recruitment & employment “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

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Drakkar Human Resources 6303 Airport Road, Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L4V 1R8 Toll Free: 877.372.5527 Tel: 905.795.1397 Fax: 905.795.1391 drivers@drakkar.ca www.drakkar.ca

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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

“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

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

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canadasales@jdfactors.com

Kee Human Resources “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

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

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

GPS SYSTEMS

insurance brokers

lubricants

ON-Board truck Scales

AC GLOBAL Systems

AC Global Systems provides fleet owners the tools they need to get F.B. Feeney Hardware the maximum efficiency out of their Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. HUB International Ontario Ltd. 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 mobile assets. Using GPS fleet Transportation Insurance “Serving the industrial and trucking Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 management our typical customer aftermarket since 1952.” 33 Princess Street, Suite 501 Tel: 416.486.0951 saves 20% on their annual fuel 7515 Kimbel Street Leamington, ON N8H 5C5 costs. Fax: 416.489.5311 Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 2795 Highway Drive jasonj@cibi.ca Toll Free: 800.363.0639 Tel: 519.326.9339 Trail, BC V1R 2T1 www.cibi.ca Tel: 416.750.4610 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toll Free: 877.364.2333, ext 14 Other Tel: 905.405.1275 ••• dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com Fax: 250.483.6493 Fax: 905.505.0616 www.hubinternational.com dan@acglobalsystems.com tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com www.acglobalsystems.com ••• www.feeneyhardware.com

••• Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd. “Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.” 1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 brendachu@multilinefasteners.com www.multilinefasteners.com

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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

Bennetts Power Service Products 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 fuel Economy Products

Diesel Spec Inc. 1570 Richardson Street Montreal, QC H3K 1G3 Tel: 514.932.0060 Fax: 514.932.9741 christian@dieselspec.ca www.dieselspec.ca Fuel & Lubricants Direct

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

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Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

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

“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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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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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

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Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd. Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil “For All Your Trucking Insurance Lubricants to all sizes of businesses Needs. Transportation Insurance, large or small, stationary or on the Fleet Safety Management Services, go, on land or at sea. Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life 3100 Underhill Avenue & Disability Insurance. Same Day Burnaby, BC V5A 3C6 Quotes up to 10 units.” Tel: 604.420.4331 Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 604.420.4137 Fax: 905.426.4959 rfeeney@BlueWaterAgencies.ca dbundock@bryson-insurance.com www.bluewatergroup.ca www.bryson-insurance.com

#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

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730 Permit Services 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

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)

RP Oil Limited

TruChoice Div. of LMD Insurance

“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 Crois Carol Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Toll Free: 866.927.8294 Tel: 450.687.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 pvoelker@sympatico.ca www.cutcinc.ca

Alternative Coverage to WSIB, Group Benefits Consultants, Life, Investments, Travel. 2550 Matheson Blvd. East Suite #130 Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1 Toll Free: 800.236.5810 Tel: 416.748.9994 Cell: 416.704.0870 lina@lmdinsurance.ca www.lmdinsurance.ca

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Transure Insurance Inc. “In the Truck Insurance Business for 20 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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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 Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

Can-Clean Pressure Washers 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 Rust Preventive Products

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc.

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. produces the Gel Master line of products. Having drivers’ health & wellness in mind, our product line includes mattresses, mattress toppers, seating & cushions. 27 Casebridge Court, Unit 3 Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4 Tel: 416.282.4435 info@MacDavidInc.com www.MacDavidInc.com oil furnace sales & Service

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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

Pressure Washers

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Blue Water West Ltd.

“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

Vulcan On-Board Scales

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

insurance brokers

fuel additives & lubricants

NOCO Lubricants LP

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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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

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

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 November 2013 35

tarps & tarping systems

towing services

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A Towing Service Ltd. 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

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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 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 tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

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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J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd

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

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

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HawksHead Systems Inc.

Tools

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transit Trailer Ltd.

Tremcar Inc. 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 trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

We are a family run business offering services such as Battery 185 Bartley Drive Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 including Heavy, Flatbed, Float We offer service to your light & Towing and Light Duty. Available 24 medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario, 24/7. hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply dial... 11 Glen Scarlett Road Cambridge Truck & Trailer Ltd. Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 Cambridge Truck and Trailer has Tel: 416.424.2300 Toll Free: 866.527.8225 been a family-owned and operated Fax: 416.424.2303 Tel: 416.203.9300 business for more than 40 years. john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.com Fax: 416.203.9303 Serving clients throughout Ontario www.stellarroadside.com dispatch@jptowing.com we have built our loyal customer www.jptowing.com base on value, reliability and commitment to get the job done. ••• 690 Fountain Street North ••• Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Toll Free: 800.267.7371 Tel: 519.653.7371 Fax: 519.653.4037 K.B.W. Towing dispatch@cambridgetruck.com KBW Truck Transfer Service www.cambridgetruck.com Heavy & Medium Towing,

Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

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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

trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery “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

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

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

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

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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

24 Hour Emergency Service Kingston, ON Toll Free: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572 www.PatRogersTowing.com trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. 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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Bedard Tankers Inc. 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

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

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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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

Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.

Transportation Training

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“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

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

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

Smartway Trailer Rentals

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Transportation Training

Tiger Tool International Inc. Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers. 5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 btinc@aei.ca www.bedardtankers.com

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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Carmen Transportation Group

Pat Rogers Towing

International Truckload Services Inc.

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc.

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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

Transport Companies

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

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

towing services

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

Kee Training Academy

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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

Transportation Training

Truck & Trailer Repairs

truck equipment

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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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

Crossroads Training Academy Belleville 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/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 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

Friendly 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

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

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

Northstar Truck Driving School 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

Ontario Truck Driving School - London 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: 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

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

Ontario Truck Driving School - Tri-County Voc. Driver Training Schools Inc. Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

triOS

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

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 truck CUSTOMIZING

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

Let US see to your Repair Needs! Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526. 2 Foster Stearns Road Trenton, ON K8V 5R8 Tel: 613.394.5005 Fax: 613.394.2736 Brian.Greig@bellnet.ca or Derrick.Greig@bellnet.ca

Greig Truck & Trailer

Quality Custom

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

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

truck lighting & accessories

Grote Industries Co.

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.compassvehicledelivery. com

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

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Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. Fort Garry Industries

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

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

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

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Truck Training Academy of Stoney Creek

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

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

Niagara Truck & Trailer Inc.

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 & Trailer Repairs

Ontario Truck Training Academy - Oshawa

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

College - Oshawa

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

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

Taranis Training Ltd.

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

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

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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truck parts & supplies

Alberta

Manitoba Ontario

Saskatchewan

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 16230-118 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 th

grande prairie

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

red deer

Fort Garry Industries 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

brandon

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

regina

Fort Garry Industries

Fort Garry Industries 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

saskatoon

one in Ottawa, and one in Kingston,

Fort Garry Industries

as well as five service affiliates

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

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

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,

(Brockville, Pembroke, Gatineau,

Gerry’s Truck Centre

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Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

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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and two in Cornwall) providing

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 truck Wash Systems

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

“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 transmissions, differentials & pto’s

regularly scheduled maintenance

Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com

thunder bay

Fort Garry Industries

Surgenor Truck Centre

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

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

Truck tire sales & service

Benson Tire

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s

Ontario

Mississauga

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

www.surgenortruck.com Truck Storage Rentals

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 transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Awash Systems Corp.

Automatic Wash Systems & Water Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements. 2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070 Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com Turbochargers

Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd. C & R Transmission Service Ltd. Truck, tractor and trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing and

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc.

asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc

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

721 Mud Street East

& Red Hill Expressway). Stoney Creek, ON Tel: 416.801.3142 Fax: 905.643.8256 psims0307@yahoo.ca

Authorized Allison overhaul dealer, authorized Funk Service Centre & clutch servive. Call or visit web site for details on how to get FREE clutch adjustments. 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

BD Diesel Performance

“Consistent, Quick, Quality” 33541 MacLure Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2 Toll Free: 800.887.5030 Tel: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 sales@bd-power.com www.dieselperformance.com

Tracerline

LED Leak Detection Flashlight Spots A/C & Fluid Leaks

estbury, New Yo r k — T h e Tr a c e r l i n e ® OPTI-LUX™ 365 is a powerful LED leak detection flashlight that provides pure UV light for optimal fluorescent dye response. It’s ideal for all A/C and fluid system applications. The OPTI-LUX 365 produces a brilliant glow that makes all leaks easier to find, while slashing valuable diagnostic time! The flashlight is more than 38 November 2013

twice as powerful as most corded, high-intensity UV lamps, brightly fluorescing all dyes (both green and yellow). It even pinpoints high-mileage, dirty diesel engine oil leaks! The OPTI-LUX 365 is extremely compact and lightweight. With its powerful UV LED, the flashlight has an inspection range of 25 feet (7.6 m) or more. Powered by one rechargeable lithiumion battery (extra battery included in kit), it pro-

vides 4 hours of continuous inspection between charges. The rugged, anodized aluminum lamp body resists corrosion and stands up to years of heavy shop use. The flashlight comes complete with a lanyard, belt holster, two rechargeable batteries, smart charging cradle with AC power cord and UV-absorbing spectacles, all conveniently packaged in a padded carrying case. For more information

about the Tracerline® OPTI-LUX™ 365 (part no. TP8691) LED leak detection

flashlight, call toll-free 800.641.1133. Outside the United States and Canada,

call 516.333.1254. Website at www.tracerline. com.

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A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Airtab, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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B BD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18 14 25 Ontario Trucking News 47 Ontario Trucking News 50 Ontario Trucking News

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd. .. . . . . . . . . 20 Ontario Trucking News Cross Border Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

D Day & Ross Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 45 DiCAN Digital Instruments Canada Inc. . . . . . . . 12 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 14, 51 Drive Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News

E Emergency Road Services Corporation . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern & Western Trucking News

G Gorski Bulk Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News

H HWT Transportation Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Western Trucking News

I ITR Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 49 Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 JZB Road Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 46 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News

K Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

L Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Eastern Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

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Section Française

Inauguration du nouvel axe routier 73/175 dans la réserve faunique des Laurentides

aguenay-LacSaint-Jean, Québec – Le ministre de l’Infrastructure, des Collectivités et des Affaires intergouvernementales, et ministre de l’Agence de développement économique du Canada pour les régions du Québec, l’honorable Denis Lebel, le ministre des Transports et ministre des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l’Occupation du territoire, M. Sylvain Gaudreault, le ministre de l’Administration gouvernementale, président du Conseil du trésor et ministre responsable de la région du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, M. Stéphane Bédard, ainsi que le ministre délégué aux Affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes, à la Francophonie canadienne et à la Gouvernance souverainiste et ministre responsable de la région du Nord-du-Québec, M. Alexandre Cloutier, ont procédé aujourd’hui au Saguenay à l’inauguration du nouvel axe routier 73/175, qui relie les villes de Québec et de Saguenay sur 174 kilomètres. Annoncé le 22 août 2002 et débuté dès 2003, le réaménagement de l’axe routier 73/175 en une route à quatre voies et à deux chaussées séparées constitue sans aucun doute

un des grands chantiers les plus marquants de l’ère moderne du Québec. « Le gouvernement du Canada est fier d’avoir accordé 375 millions de dollars pour le nouvel axe routier 73/175, a déclaré le ministre Lebel. L’évènement d’aujourd’hui coïncide plus que bien avec le 175e anniversaire de la région du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, moment mémorable pour chacun de nous. Comme le démontre les dernières données statistiques sur la création d’emplois au Canada, notre gouvernement maintient le cap sur l’économie, et ce lien routier plus efficace et sécuritaire contribuera à améliorer la fluidité du trafic et il sera un moteur pour le développement économique de notre belle région. » « Les Québécois ont une fois de plus démontré leur savoir-faire en réalisant un projet colossal dans des conditions climatiques et géographiques souvent difficiles. Aujourd’hui, l’axe routier 73/175 représente un modèle mondial de développement durable : un lien routier parfaitement intégré dans son milieu, dans le respect de son environnement. Il faut en être fiers! », a affirmé le ministre des Transports et

ministre des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l’Occupation du territoire. « Il y a des bénéfices majeurs dans le réaménagement de l’axe routier 73/175 dans la réserve faunique des Laurentides dont les usagers peuvent maintenant profiter. La sécurité routière y est largement améliorée. Entre autres, les risques de collisions frontales ou avec la grande faune sont devenus minimes. La fluidité de la circulation se trouve également grandement bonifiée, que ce soit dans le cas d’un achalandage important ou pour la circulation des véhicules lourds. Il est indéniable que les liens entre la Capitale-Nationale et le Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sont désormais facilités », a souligné M. Gaudreault. « Je suis honoré d’avoir annoncé cette route en 2002, en compagnie des premiers ministres Bernard Landry et Jean Chrétien, que je remercie sincèrement. C’est une grande avancée pour toute la région, car cette infrastructure contribuera à l’amélioration de la sécurité de nos concitoyens et à notre développement économique. Cet investissement a été possible grâce à une longue lutte. Je tiens d’ailleurs à remercier tous ceux et celles qui se sont acharnés à la

De gauche à droite: Stéphane Bédard, ministre de l’Administration gouvernementale, président du Conseil du trésor, ministre responsable de la région du Saguenay-Lac-SaintJean, Alexandre Cloutier, ministre délégué aux Affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes, à la Francophonie canadienne et à la Gouvernance souverainiste et ministre responsable de la région du Nord-du-Québec; Sylvain Gaudreault, ministre des Transports et ministre des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l’Occupation du territoire, l’honorable Denis Lebel, ministre de l’Infrastructure, des Collectivités et des Affaires intergouvernementales, et ministre de l’Agence de développement économique du Canada pour les régions du Québec, Jean Tremblay, maire de la ville de Saguenay, et André Paradis, président de la Conférence régionale des Élus et maire de Saint-Henri-de-Taillon lors de l’inauguration officielle du nouvel axe routier 73/175. Crédit: Serge Matte, Transports Québec concrétisation de ce projet, mais également tous les travailleurs et entrepreneurs qui ont participé à sa réalisation », a indiqué le ministre responsable de la région du Saguenay-LacSaint-Jean, M. Stéphane Bédard. « Aujourd’hui, je veux rendre hommage à tous ceux et celles qui ont contribué de près ou de loin à la réalisation de ce projet grandiose, à tous les politiciens qui ont permis la concrétisation de ce lien routier de même que

tous les citoyens qui se sont impliqués, notamment le mouvement Accès-Bleuets. Le réaménagement de l’axe routier 175 constitue un exemple éloquent de grande réalisation collective dont nous pouvons être fiers. Le Saguenay-Lac-SaintJean dispose aujourd’hui d’une voie de communication moderne, efficace et sécuritaire qui, j’en suis convaincu, contribuera à améliorer la qualité de vie des générations actuelles et futures tout en

permettant à des milliers de visiteurs de venir profiter des beautés de notre magnifique région et de bénéficier du chaleureux accueil de ses citoyens. Il s’agit également d’un formidable outil de développement économique pour l’ensemble de la région », a conclu le ministre délégué aux Affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes, à la Francophonie canadienne et à la Gouvernance souverainiste, M. Alexandre Cloutier.

La ministre Raitt souligne l’importance d’une industrie du camionnage solide et dynamique lors de son discours devant le conseil d’administration de l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage

ontréal, Quebec – Dans le discours qu’elle a prononcé à l’occasion de l’assemblée semestrielle des membres du conseil d’administration de l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage, l’honorable Lisa Raitt, ministre des Transports, a fait ressortir l’importance de l’industrie

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du camionnage pour la croissance économique à long terme du Canada. « Le gouvernement du Canada reconnaît le rôle essentiel qu’a l’industrie du camionnage dans notre réseau de transport, dans l’économie canadienne et dans notre relation commerciale avec les ÉtatsUnis », a indiqué la min-

istre Raitt. « Nous continuerons à collaborer avec les autres gouvernements, les entreprises et les intervenants du milieu, comme l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage, pour rendre l’industrie du camionnage plus sécuritaire. » La ministre Raitt a aussi abordé d’autres sujets d’intérêt comme la régle-

mentation sur la sécurité et l’environnement, la pénurie de chauffeurs et les récentes contributions financières du gouvernement du Canada à l’infrastructure frontalière, à la technologie et à la sûreté. La ministre Raitt a réitéré l’engagement du gouvernement du Can-

ada à collaborer avec les autres gouvernements et les intervenants clés pour soutenir les projets d’infrastructure à long terme. L’Alliance canadienne du camionnage est une fédération d’associations de camionnage provinciales, qui représente un vaste échantillon de

l’industrie du camionnage, soit quelque 4 500 transporteurs, propriétairesexploitants et fournisseurs de l’industrie. Elle représente le point de vue de l’industrie sur les politiques nationales et internationales ainsi que sur les questions de règlement et de loi qui touchent le camionnage.

Section Française

Pneu et Roue Produits

Les fabricants de pneus cherchent à réduire la résistance au roulement, augmenter l’espérance de vie des pneus et amoindrir les coûts d’opération Par Marek Krasuski

ombreux sont ceux qui connaissent le dicton, « c’est pas ce qu’on gagne, c’est ce qu’on dépense. » Rare sont ceux, en revanche, qui affirmeraient que l’industrie du transport se plie formellement à cette maxime. La gestion des dépenses est un enjeu capital pour l’industrie, et les fabricants de pneus, comme d’autres dans différents secteurs de l’industrie, ont développé des innovations pour faire face au défi. La réduction de la résistance au roulement a longtemps été l’objet de recherche pour les fabricants cherchant à surmonter la compétition avec des produits qui offraient plus de rentabilité vis-à-vis de la consommation d’essence. Cela demeure une priorité, mais les flottes en exigent de plus en plus de leurs pneus et de leur utilisation sur le lieu de travail. Les produits conçus pour des tâches spécifiques deviennent une priorité pour de nombreuses flottes. Sélectionner le bon produit pour le bon usage maximise le potentiel d’investissement. Pour cette raison, l’usage de petits véhicules économes en carburant et des pneus pour camions commerciaux légers, lorsque cela est possible, se justifie comme alternative. Bien que les flottes en exigent toujours plus de leurs pneus pour camions commerciaux légers - plus grande capacité de poids, meilleure protection de flanc et meilleure manœuvrabilité en ville - les camions commerciaux légers ont un attrait supplémentaire. L’usage de véhicules plus petits permet aux flottes d’embaucher des chauffeurs sans permis de conduire pour véhicules commerciaux. En raison de la pénurie de chauffeurs commerciaux, la possibilité d’embaucher des conducteurs à partir d’un plus grand bassin de can-

didats tout en réduisant les dépenses salariales est trop attractive pour être ignorée. Il reste à voir cependant si des chauffeurs sans permis commerciaux se montreront à la hauteur des normes établies par leurs collègues professionnels. Les fabricants de pneus répondent à la demande accrue dans le secteur des camions commerciaux légers. Continental, par exemple, fabrique les pneus HSR (Heavy Steer Regional) et HDR (Heavy Drive Regional) pour le marché du transport routier et tout-terrain, et les deux pneus sont connus pour leur bande de roulement agressive spécialement adaptée pour le transport régional. L’entreprise a mis à jour cette année les deux modèles, améliorant jusqu’à 20 pourcent la résistance au roulement et le kilométrage, selon Libor Heger, directeur de Continental en technologies pour camions en Amérique. « La concaténation est le piller fondateur de notre amélioration des HSR et HDR. Nous avons fait des modifications structurelles aussi, qui résultent en une plus grande espérance de vie, un meilleur fonctionnement et des pneus plus économes en carburant qui font leurs preuves sur des circuits certifiés et sur les routes nord-américaines, » dit-il. Michelin, pour sa part, offre un pneu commercial routier et un autre tout-terrain dans la même catégorie. Le XPS Rib a une grande espérance de vie que l’on peut attribuer à la force de l’habillage en acier et des composés de la bande de roulement développés spécifiquement pour un usage commercial. La traction XPS intègre un composé qui résiste aux coupures et entailles dans la bande de roulement qui fournit résistance, traction et durabilité. L’entreprise affirme que les rainures d’épaulement ouvertes et

les éléments indépendants de blocs rigides améliorent la traction du pneu en conditions de tout-terrain et d’hiver. Yokohama, quant à lui, préconise d’équiper les camions commerciaux légers de ses modèles RY215 et Y788R. Le Ry215 est conçu pour de longs transports régionaux avec applications routières et tout-terrain à la fois pour camions et remorqueurs autoroutiers. On dit du TY215, vanté pour sa remarquable performance sur route mouillée, qu’il fend l’eau stagnante et qu’il est idéal pour des tâches légères et moyennement lourdes. Le Y788R est adapté à toutes conditions de conduite et il comprend une bande de roulement avec cinq nervures pour la stabilité de conduite et le kilométrage. Quant à Cooper Tire, celuici a étendu sa gamme de camions légers avec la mise au point du pneu Discoverer HT3. Le Discoverer, que l’on dit avoir été conçu pour une performance en règle avec les normes du commerce et pour une traction autoroutière toute-saison, présente une technologie avancée, qui comprend des composés de bande de roulement additionnés de silice, ainsi que des lamelles 3D de pleine profondeur pour micro-jauges qui améliorent la performance en toute saison. Un porte-parole de l’entreprise affirme que « le Discoverer HT3 est disponible en indices de vitesses R et S et en 17 tailles, dont le diamètre des jantes varie de 15 à 18 pouces. Il est conçu pour la conduite commerciale et autoroutière pour les camions légers d’aujourd’hui et les petits véhicules de livraison des flottes, comme Sprinter, les séries Ford-E, Ram Cargo, Chevy Express et les fourgons de cargaison Nissan NV, ainsi que les camionnettes de trois quarts de tonnes, ». Bien que l’usage de

véhicules commerciaux plus légers et de pneus à applications spécifiques soit une façon de contrôler les dépenses, Smartway informe l’industrie que des marques sélectionnées fournissent une moindre résistance au roulement, et donc des économies. Smartway est une collaboration entre la EPA et l’industrie du camionnage qui a pour but d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique et de réduire les émissions de gaz polluants. La désignation Smartway est peut-être la désignation la plus désirée dans l’industrie des pneus, et les pneus conformes aux normes du programme de technologie Smartway présentent une faible résistance au roulement sur semiremorques de transport de ligne 8. La EPA a établi que les modèles de pneus certifiés et pneus rechapés peuvent réduire de 3% ou plus les émissions de NOx et de carburant. L’économie prévue par Smartway monte jusqu’à 6 milliards de gallons de Diesel chaque année, ce qui représente des milliards de dollars d’économies. Une liste des produits approuvés par Smartway est disponible sur the site web du programme de technologie de Smartway : www.epa. gov/smartway/technology/tires.htm. La gamme de pneus Zenvironment de Yokohama, par exemple, réduit la résistance au roulement tout en maintenant l’adhérence à la route et l’espérance de vie. Le composé de caoutchouc dont sont faits les pneus est produit à basse température et à couple élevé, ce qui donne au produit final une dispersion de carbone plus élevée et plus uniforme et un taux d’oxygène plus faible. Yokohama donne une garantie de réduction de 15 pourcent par kilomètre aux acheteurs des produits Zenvironment pour long courrier, ce qui témoigne de la confiance de l’entreprise dans ses produits haute de

gamme. La technologie de rechapage est essentielle à l’industrie. Il s’agit là d’un processus de réparation qui remplace la bande de roulement sur les pneus usagés. Le rechapage est appliqué à la carcasse d’origine. Le bon état de la carcasse est donc essentiel pour que le pneu puisse être rechapé avec du nouveau caoutchouc. Les technologies de rechapage de Michelin promettent de fournir des rechapages fiables, grâce à de nombreuses procédures critiques, comme une inspection radiographique et un polissage précis pour s’assurer que la sous-chape soit convenable. L’entreprise a récemment introduit le XDS 2 Pre-Mold qui, en plus de fournir une meilleure traction et une amélioration de 10 pourcent sur son prédécesseur, est idéal pour un rechapage. Une présentation vidéo est disponible à www.michelintruck.com. Les pneus commerciaux de Goodyear, eux, offrent deux types de rechapages, Unicircle et Precure, pour pneus toutes positions, roues motrices et pneus de remorques. Les rechapages Unicircle adhèrent de près à la carcasse pour améliorer la traction et réduire les déchirures et l’arrachement, et ils comprennent un composé qui améliore la traction et l’espérance de vie de la bande de roulement. Le processus Precure fournit des rechapages qui correspondent aux conceptions de bandes de roulement de nouveaux pneus pour améliorer la performance. Goodyear est aussi connu pour sa technologie DuraSeal, introduite en 2008. De nombreux chauffeurs mécontents se plaignaient des frais de remplacement ou de réparation de pneus endommagés, et Goodyear à réagi en fabricant un nouveau produit d’étanchéité qui protège la bande de roulement des perforations d’un quart de pouce de dia-

mètre et moins. Les produits d’étanchéité d’après-vente existaient auparavant, mais il y avait des risques que la chambre à air prenne feu lors du rechapage. DuraSeal est la tentative par Goodyear d’éliminer le problème en appliquant le produit sous le revêtement du pneu pour que ce dernier puisse survivre au processus de rechapage. Plus d’informations sont disponibles à www. goodyear.ca. En 2013, les développements ont aussi porté sur des innovations dans les industries de la roue et de ses composés. Plus tôt cette année, TRP a produit des roues en aluminium disponibles pour toutes les marques de camions et de remorques qui présentent une réduction du poids et de la consommation de carburant. Les roues sont disponibles avec des finitions hautement polies et en tailles de 22.5 et 24.5 pouces et sont faites avec un matériau qui résiste à la corrosion. Le fournisseur de composés d’ingénierie, ConMet, a développé sa propre gamme de roulements « premium » en réaction aux demandes de FEO pour des pièces de moyeux de roues qui offrent des intervalles de services plus longs et des garanties sur les véhicules à la tête de l’industrie, selon le directeur général de ConMet, Mark Wagner. Les roulements « premiums » de ConMet sont disponibles sur les assemblages de moyeux PreSet Plus pour véhicules d’indice de classe 8. Étant donné que les demandes pour la rentabilité ne cessent de croitre, une plus grande tendance vers l’usage de camions commerciaux légers semble probable. Mais les camions commerciaux de long courrier occuperont toujours une place favorite dans l’industrie, et pour cette raison les fabricants poursuivront leurs recherches de conceptions de pneus et de roues plus rentables.

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Employment

Health & Fitness

Understand Your Body Mass Index By Dr. Georges Traitses

MI can be directly related to a person’s risk for many diseases. Knowing your BMI is as important as understanding your cholesterol and blood pressure. Body Mass Index, or BMI, is important to understanding the health consequences your weight has on your body. Researchers have found that BMI can be directly related to a person’s risk for many diseases. Because increased weight and obesity have such a profound effect on health, making it the leading cause in preventing many diseases, knowing your BMI is as important as understanding your cholesterol and blood pressure. Calculating Your BMI You can easily calculate your BMI based on your weight and height with the following equation: Step 1: Multiply your weight x 704 Step 2: Square your height (in inches) Step 3: Divide your weight from Step 1 by your height in Step 2 to determine your BMI. As an example: A woman weighing 155 pounds who is 5 feet 4 inches tall would calculate her BMI as follows: Step 1: 155 x 704 = 10,9120 Step 2: 64 inches2 =

4,096 Step 3: 10,9120/4096 = 26.6 In this example, the woman has a BMI of 26.6, consistent with being overweight. The Categories of Obesity According to the World Health Organization, there are 3 categories of obesity: • BMI 25 to 29.9 – Grade 1 obesity (moderate overweight) • BMI 30 to 39.9 – Grade 2 obesity (severe overweight) • BMI > 40 – Grade 3 obesity (massive/morbid obesity) A BMI of 27 or higher is associated with increased 42 November 2013

morbidity and mortality; this is generally considered the point at which some form of treatment for obesity is required. A BMI between 25 and 27 is considered a warning sign and may warrant intervention, especially in the presence of additional risk factors such as diabetes or cardiovascular conditions. Reach Your Target BMI To calculate your target BMI, use the following formula: Desired BMI x height squared / 704 = Goal weight If the woman in the example wanted to reach a healthy BMI of at least 24: 24 x 4096 / 704 = 139 lbs This means she would need a weight loss of 16 pounds to reduce her risk of many health-related weight issues. Musculoskeletal Conditions Associated with Overweight and Obesity BMIs that are higher than normal are strongly associated with arthritis. The younger people are when they become overweight, the greater their chances are of developing arthritis at a younger age, often adding to the need for surgical intervention such as hip and knee replacements. Obesity can complicate the overall success rate of these surgeries. Excessive weight in the neck and shoulder areas can cause reductions in movement due to the presence of neck folds. The reduction of motion can cause arthritic changes, aberrant muscle motion and subsequent muscle pain and pulling on adjoining joint structures. Carpal Tunnel: A condition caused by nerve impingement in the wrist causing pain, numbness and tingling in the fingers is associated with BMIs over 27. Knee Osteoarthritis: A leading cause of disability with aging. Weight loss of 5 percent produces a profound positive effect

in reducing knee pain. Joint forces in the hips and knees increase approximately three times that weight with normal walking. This means that 10 pounds of extra body weight is felt by the knees as an extra 30-pound load. Hip Osteoarthritis: A leading cause of hip replacements. Higher BMIs correlate with higher risk of hip replacements most likely because of the structural implications of increased weight and decreased activity. Ankle Osteoarthritis: Increased weight bearing leads to greater wear and tear on the ankle joints in addition to abnormal joint mechanics that can increase the incidence of osteoarthritis. Lower Back Pain: The deposition of fat, especially on the abdomen, prevents normal movements of the spine, such as side bending due to the presence of “love handles,” and increases the normal curvature of the spine resulting in abnormal and restricted motion of the spine. Because those with weight issues are also more sedentary, the core strength of the abdomen, known to be associated with a healthy back, is weakened and further exacerbates chronic lower-

back pain. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to effectively address your musculoskeletal complaints. They can also help you work on reducing your BMI through

nutritional intervention, increased physical activity and other lifestyle modifications. For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic

Association Web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273. Dr. George Traitses can be reached at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinite-health. com.

Employment

Healthy Living

Are Eggs Actually Healthy?

By Brenda Ricker

espite popular belief, eggs are actually low in

fat, with less than one gram and only 70 calories each. Some studies show that eggs may actually benefit those with high cholesterol, due to their omega fats, protein and antioxidants. The yolk of an egg contains a considerable amount of cholesterol but is high in lecithin which emulsifies the fat and blocks the cholesterol in the egg and

stops intestinal absorption, thereby keeping it out of the bloodstream. Here are five egg-cellent facts: 1. Eggs can prevent macular degeneration. Eggs contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent free-radical damage to our eyes as we age. 2. Egg yolks have vita-

min D. Consuming enough vitamin D during pregnancy could decrease a child’s chances of developing multiple sclerosis as an adult, so make sure you eat the whole egg. 3. Eggs help keep your appetite in check. Eggs are high in the amino acid tryptophan, which is used to synthesize serotonin (feel-good hormone) in

the brain and induce the feeling of satiety. 4. Eggs are high in antioxidants. Eggs have a lot of selenium, which is used to create one of our bodies’ most powerful antioxidants - superoxide dismutase (SOD). 5. Eggs can help reduce inflammation. Eggs are high in choline, a B vitamin shown to help reduce

inflammation. Are all eggs created equal? There are conventional eggs, free run, and free range, pastured raised and organic. Do you know what the labels on your eggs mean? Email me at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca for the rest of the story. Also follow me on Facebook and twitter.

In Memoriam:

Mike McGrath

President Of SKF & Vice Chairman of AASA Board, Passes Away

ichael “Mike” M c G r a t h , President of SKF and Vice Chairman of the AASA board of governors, passed away on October 11 of a sudden heart attack at the age of 54. “Mike was a friend and a valued leader of AASA,” said Bi l l Long, AAS A President and Chief Operating Officer. “Our prayers go out to his family and all those who are grieving with his loss.” McGrath was appointed President of the SKF Vehicle Service Market (VSM), North America in 2006. His automotive and heavy duty industry career spanned more than 30 years. In addition to his involvement in AASA and HDMA, McGrath was a member of the Automotive Warehouse Distributor Association (AWDA). Mike was highly respected and admired by his

friends and colleagues throughout SKF and the automotive and heavy duty industries. Most point to his leadership, generous spirit and gracious personality as traits that will be greatly missed. McGrath was preceded in death by his wife, the late Donna Frasco McGrath. He is survived by his children Jenna, Michael and Jaclyn and his siblings: William, Mary Susan (Ken) Wojcik, Kathleen (Tom) Platt, Daniel, James (Yvonne) and the late Julie. He was also a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

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Employment

Heritage Christmas

Support & Enthusiasm Grows for Heritage Charity Christmas Event By Marek Krasuski

ceptics who don’t believe in Santa Clause need to talk to Brad Brosseau. “Santa Clause does exist,” he says without a shred of lingering doubt. He ought to know. Brad has added a new venue and activity to Santa’s already busy December schedule. The budding relationship between Brad and Santa began in the autumn of 2012 after Brad discovered that the Country Heritage Park in Milton, Ontario was not fully utilized during the Christmas season. Ceasing on the opportunity, Brad proposed to park officials that he would develop a Christmas program chock full of activities for children of all ages. In return, the Park would receive a share of the proceeds from tickets while the remainder would go to the Sick Kids Foundation, a not for profit children`s charity that raises funds on behalf of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. “I love kids and Christmas,`` Brad explained, so the idea of raising funds for his partner’s favourite charity while enriching the season with a new program was a perfect fit. Despite scepticism from some who thought Brad and his partner’s plans were unrealistic, the first Heritage Christmas in 2012, so named after the Park, was a resounding success, generating $5,000 for the charity and the park. This year, with last year`s success in mind, another charity, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, will also receive a share of the funds generated from ticket sales and provide volunteers to help with the event. Short of flying to the North Pole, Santa`s permanent residence, this program is as good as it gets. ``What I created

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was the most realistic trip to the North Pole you could have. Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Clause in the Conestoga Room. There is a blacksmith who gives traditional demonstrations, rides on ponies or horse drawn wagons, and visits to the elves’ workshop are just some of the events for the children,`` Brad said. Volunteers will work as Santa`s elves while his own elves continue to make toys for the country`s children at the North Pole. Brad says there will also be miniature horses and reindeer – yes, real reindeer – at the park. A craft centre will be available for kids to make their own decorations, and a bazaar will house vendors selling their wares. Gift bags produced by the elves will be sold for $5.00 each, though each bag contains a product value above that. There will be magical coins hidden in some that provide the opportunity to win big-ticket items. Given the strain on Santa`s body – he is getting older – he may not be able to visit with all the children. So program organizers are selling 400 VIP tickets for each day, which will guarantee a visit with Santa and participation in many other events. In addition, visitors benefit from a one-fee payment. Once inside the park all events are free and guests can enjoy them at their leisure. Last year, Brad Brosseau hung 40,000 Christmas lights in the park singlehandedly while his partner was left to complete the interior decorating. This year he hopes to double that number and by year 5 he plans to light up the park with half a million lights. In his day job Brosseau is a shunt driver for

W.M. Patchett Trucking in Acton, Ontario. During off hours, weekends and down time when the company closes for Christmas, he dedicates his time and expertise, free of charge, to this cause, mindful of the sentiment that drives his efforts. ``Christmas is a time that pulls people together, and this event provides an opportunity where people can put aside their cares and ac-

tually believe in something,” he noted. The full measure of last year`s Heritage Christmas success is evident in the public response. “We’ve been getting phone calls since last January asking when tickets for this year will go on sale,`` Brad said. Tickets went on sale three weeks ago and already the phone calls have been pouring in. Success, indeed, builds on success. Last year the

program raised $5,000 for charity. This year Brad would like to see proceeds of $10,000 which will be shared among Sick Kids Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Country Heritage Park. The 2013 Heritage Christmas charitable fundraising event will run for three weekends leading up to Christmas – Dec 6th to 8th, 13th to 15th, and 20th to 23rd.

The Sick Kids Night will take place on December 6th and Cystic Fibrosis Night will be on December 13th. The Country Heritage Park is located at 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton Ontario. Sponsorship packages are available for companies and individuals willing to pledge their support. For more information, contact 905.878.8151, or email, heritagechristmas@hotmail.com.

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Employment

Women in Trucking

n the wake of “Lean In” and other recent books touting the need for more women in leadership roles, I wondered how some of their revelations could be applied to women in the trucking industry. Instead of focusing on the executive suite, how do some of these findings affect the rare (5 percent in the U.S. and 3 percent in Canada) woman who has chosen a career as a professional driver? First, research has revealed that men will apply for a position (and assume they can meet the criteria) when they have sixty percent of the qualifications listed for the job. For women, the number is one hundred percent. She won’t even apply for a job if she feels there is an aspect of the role that she hasn’t mastered. In effect, a man will assume he can learn the other requirements and a woman assumes she must already know them. How might this affect the driver population as a recruiting issue? While backing and shift-

Women in Business, Includes Women in Trucks! ing are two of the most difficult skills a driver must have (or learn), a man might go for the job and figure out a way to grow into the needed skills. For women, these skills might prove to be in the forty percent of the job requirement they feel they don’t already have and so she will refrain from applying. How can we convince these women they can and will master these skills? Another study found that men are often hired for their potential, but women are hired based on what they have accomplished. How might this affect your recruiting efforts? The days of hiring those strapping young farm boys are over. As more automation replaces the family farm, the kids who drove tractors, bailers, and corn harvesters at the age of twelve are gone. Today, many of the drivers recruited into the industry come from almost every walk of life, from attorney to nurse to construction worker. The guy with limited experience driving the forklift in a

warehouse may often be hired before his female co-worker from the assembly line. Experience trumps potential and for professional drivers, this attitude too often favors men. One more factor that affects hiring practices relating to gender relates to how we credit those around us. It has been found that men give themselves credit for their accomplishments, where women, too often, give credit to others.

How could this affect our hiring and the retention of female drivers? Is it more typical for guys to need the support of those around them or is that an attribute that women are more likely to experience? If it’s been proven that women look toward their peers for encouragement and advice, then we need to consider how this might affect them in their role as a professional driver. In fact, many women who enter the trucking industry find themselves

in an environment that is less than supportive and sometimes even hostile. Ask any female driver how SOME of her male colleagues treat her on the road or at the truck stop on the CB and you’ll hear stories about a few drivers who feel women shouldn’t be sharing the road in an 18 wheeler. How sad. Despite how remote the incident, no woman should ever have to listen to a peer harass her when she’s just doing her job.

Most drivers are supportive and accommodating, but the one or two vocal jerks on the road always seem to be the loudest. A supportive environment, an employer who understands how to remove bias in hiring, and a job that is free from harassment will help us attract and retain more women in trucking. You can contact Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women In Trucking, Inc. at Ellen@womenintrucking. org.

Canadian Trucking Alliance

Rates, Unseated Trucks Continues to Anchor Capacity Expectations

early two-thirds of carriers surveyed in the latest Transport Capital Partners (TCP) Business Expectations Survey indicated they plan to increase capacity – however the rate they expect to grow remains extremely modest. These numbers have

remained fairly constant since August 2010, reports TCP. “The balance between freight and trucks remains tight. It seems we must face up to the fact, early on, that drivers are truly a brake on truck supply, as well as on truck orders,” noted Richard Mikes, TCP

partner. The number of carriers expecting capacity additions of less than 5% has inched upward, from 22% in February 2011 to 45% today. For those intending to add more capacity (i.e., 6-10%), the trend has been downward, from 25% in February 2011 to 15% today. Smaller carriers are more conservative than larger carriers in their buying plans. Twenty-three percent of larger carriers intend to add more than 6% capacity, compared with only 15% of smaller carriers. With smaller carriers also less optimistic about volumes, it is unsurprising that they are less likely to add capacity. These smaller carriers may also be having a harder time finding financing for expansion than their larger competitors. “Tight credit remains a challenge for a lot of businesses, particularly for truckers, and especially those not well positioned,” observed Steven Dutro, TCP Partner. Among carriers intending to add capacity, the most common methods have

shifted. The percentage of carriers intending to add capacity through the use of independent contractors has decreased by 50% (from 30% to 16%), over the last three years. Continued reluctance to add new capacity stems, in part, from the fact that the number of unseated trucks continues to grow. The number of carriers reporting 6-10% of their equipment unseated grew from 10% in August 2011 to 26% in August 2013. Carriers reporting fully seated equipment declined, albeit slightly, from 25% to 22%. Smaller carriers are much more likely to seat all their trucks than larger carriers – 33% vs. 17%. “Typically, smaller carriers, have lower employee turnover due to shorter hauls and a more direct, personal approach. However, as smaller carriers cut health care benefits, this advantage may not last,” said Steven Dutro, TCP Partner. Fifty percent of larger carriers reported 1-5% of their trucks unseated, a number that does not bode well for future capacity for shippers.

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Employment

Volvo Trucks Safety Award

Tidewater & MCO 2013 Safety Award Winners

utstanding performance on the road and a focus on training with safety in mind earned Tidewater Transit Co., Inc. and MCO Transport, Inc. the 2013 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. The fleets were recognized at the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla. and presented $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities. Now in its fifth year, the annual Volvo Trucks Safety Award recognizes the outstanding safety achievements of North American fleets. Michelin America Truck Tires again joined Volvo Trucks as a supporting sponsor of the award. “Tidewater Transit and MCO Transport have made safety a top priority, and their outstanding performance reflects that commitment,” said G?ran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks

North American Sales & Marketing. “Like Volvo, the winners of this year’s award understand the importance of integrating safety into every facet of their operations.” Safety has been a core value of Volvo since its inception in 1927. A world leader in commercial vehicle safety, Volvo pioneered the three-point seat belt and today manufactures its truck cabs with high-strength steel, provides a standard driver’s side airbag and offers integrated enhanced stability and collision avoidance technologies. The Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, a standard feature on Volvo trucks, also helps improve driver safety by reducing fatigue and allowing drivers to give their full attention to operating the vehicle. “We’re proud to be part of an award that brings honor and recognition to the safest fleets in North

America and increased attention to the issue of safety,” said Mike Cain, Michelin vice president of Original Equipment. “Tidewater Transit and MCO Transport demonstrate the clear benefits of establishing a safety-first culture and providing drivers with the best training and equipment available.” All motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada with more than five Class 8 trucks are eligible to apply for the annual awards. Awards are given in two categories: one for fleets with less than 20 million miles of annual operation and the other for those with more than 20 million miles. Winning fleets are selected based on their accident frequency rates, using the U.S. Department of Transportation definition of a “recordable accident,” and their safety and accident prevention programs. Tidewater Transit Co., I n c . o f K i n s t o n , N. C .

(www.tidewater-transit.com) won the Volvo Trucks Safety Award in the over 20 million miles category. Family-owned and operated since 1949, Tidewater Transit operates 360 trucks throughout the eastern seaboard and gulf areas. The company primarily hauls dry and liquid materials. In 2012, Tidewater Transit recorded an accident frequency rate of just. 25 while logging 31,649,340 miles on the road. Tidewater Transit puts its new drivers through a “Top Gun” program, which

pairs new hires with a Top Gun trainer, a hand-picked driver who oversees the full training of the new driver and ensures they have the knowledge and skills needed to operate on the road. Additionally, Tidewater Transit recognizes safe drivers with a quarterly cash bonus program. MCO Transport, Inc. of Wilmington, N.C. (www. mcotransport.com) received the Volvo Trucks Safety Award in the under 20 million miles category. MCO Transport was established in 1975 as a commodities carrier trans-

porting containers to and from the local port. Today, they offer transportation and warehousing services for diverse local, regional and national clients. MCO Transport operates a fleet of 88 trucks and logged 5,976,962 miles last year with just one recordable accident, equating to an accident frequency rate of 0.167. MCO Transport’s hold mandatory quarterly safety meetings and utilize a recognition program for drivers who receive no violations during DOT roadside inspections.

Official Inauguration of Highway 73/175

aguenay-Lac-SaintJean, Quebec - On September 22nd in Saguenay, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Canadian Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec; Sylvain Gaudreault, Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Use; Stéphane Bédard, Minister of Government Administration, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-SaintJean Region; and Alexandre Cloutier, Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, the Canadian Francophonie and Sovereignist Governance and Minister responsible for the Nord-du-Québec Region, officially inaug46 November 2013

urated the new Highway 73/175 connecting Quebec City and the town of Saguenay over a distance of 174 km. The work to turn Highway 73/175 into a fourlane divided highway, which was announced on August 22nd, 2002 and begun in 2003, is without a doubt one of the most significant construction projects in modern Quebec history. “The Government of Canada takes pride in having contributed $375 million towards the new Highway 73/175,” said Minister Lebel. “This inauguration happily coincides with the 175th anniversary of the SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean Region, a memorable moment for us all. As the latest Canadian job creation figures show, our government remains focused on the economy,

and this upgraded and safer road will not only improve traffic flow but also drive economic development in our region.” “Quebeckers have once again demonstrated their know-how in carrying out this enormous project under often difficult weather and geographic conditions,” said the Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Use. “Highway 73/175 sets a model of sustainable development for the world. The road is a perfect fit with its environment, which it respects, something we should be proud of!” “The rebuilding of Highway 73/175 brings major benefits for users of the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve,” added Mr. Gaudreault. “Road safety has greatly increased. For one

thing, the risk of head-on collisions and collisions with large animals is now minimal. Traffic flow will

also now be greatly improved both at peak times and for heavy vehicles. Trips between the Cap-

itale-Nationale and the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Region will now definitely be easier.”

From left to right : Stéphane Bédard, Minister of Government Administration, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Region; Alexandre Cloutier, Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, the Canadian Francophonie and Sovereignist Governance and Minister responsible for the Nord-duQuébec Region; Sylvain Gaudreault, Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Use; the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Canadian Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec; Jean Tremblay, Mayor of the City of Saguenay; and André Paradis, President of the Regional Conference of Elected Officers and Mayor of Saint-Henri-de-Taillon at the official inauguration of Highway 73/175. Photo credit : Serge Matte, Transports Québec

Employment

Transport for Christ

How Can I Have God’s Peace?

By Chaplain Len Reimer

hat is this peace of God? It is an inner sense of calmness and quietness, regardless of what is going on around us. It is steadfast confidence in our unchangeable heavenly Father. It is the presence of happiness during difficult times. True peace does not merely dull our pain. Someone who has genuine Godly peace can endure a flood of hardship and difficulty

and still enjoy an inner peace that surpasses all human understanding because it is based on the fact that the Spirit of our holy, omnipotent, and never changing God lives within us. Enjoying God’s perfect peace does not mean that we will never feel the effects of the storms raging around us. But His peace is complete, and sufficient for anything we face. We can have perfect peace when we fix our mind on God. We must discipline ourselves to meditate on God’s presence and work. The more time we spend

thinking about a problem, the bigger it gets. Likewise, the more time we spend thinking about God and what He does, the greater He will become. We never need to worry about God acting too late. His timing and progress are perfect. His word is full of rock solid promises, many of which grant us peace. He will always honor them. Every believer should love God’s word and feast on it daily. If you love it, you are going to believe what it says, and then it will guide and anchor your life.

In Memoriam

Harold Reginald Morgan 04 February 1937 - 30 October 2003

When God Made Truck Drivers

hen the Lord was creating Truck Drivers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, “Have you read the spec on this order?”

“A truck driver has to be able to drive 10-12 hours per day, through any type of weather, on any type of road, know the highway traffic laws of 48 states and 10 provinces, he has to be ready and able to unload 40,000 lbs of cargo after driving thru the night, sleep in areas of cities and towns that the police refuse to patrol.” “He has to be able to live in his truck 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for weeks on end, offer first aid and motorist assistance to his fellow travelers, meet just in time schedules, and still maintain an even and controlled composure when all around him appear to have gone mad.” “He has to be in at all times, runand half-eaten have six pairs of

top physical condition ning on black coffee meals; he has to hands.”

The angel shook said, “Six pairs of

her head slowly and hands... no way.”

I t ’s n o t t h e ing me problems,” three pairs of eyes

hands that are caussaid the Lord, “it’s the a driver has to have.”

“ T h a t ’s o n t h e asked the angel.

standard model?”

The Lord nodded. “One pair that sees the herd of deer in the thickets 3 miles away, another pair here in the side of his head for the blind spots that motorists love to hide in; and another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at the bleeding victim of a drunk driver that crashed into his ICC bumper at 70MPH and say, “ ‘You’ll be all right ma’am,’ when he knows it isn’t so.” “Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve, “rest and work on this tomorrow.” “I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can drive 650 miles a day, without incident and can raise a family of five without ever seeing them, on 30 cents a mile.” The angel circled the model of the truck driver very slowly, “Can it think?”, she asked. “You bet,” said the Lord. “It can tell you the elements of every HAZMAT load invented; recite Federal Motor Carrier Regulations rules and regs in its sleep; deliver, pickup, be a father, offer timely advice to strangers, search for missing children, defend a woman’s or children’s rights, get 8 hours of good rest on the street and raise a family of Law respecting citizens, without ever going home ... and still it keeps its sense of humor. “ “This driver also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with delivery and pickup areas created from scenes painted in hell, coax a lumper to actually work for his money, comfort an accident victim’s family, and then read in the daily paper how truck drivers are nothing more than killers on wheels and have no respect for the rights of others while using the nation’s highways.” Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the driver. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.” “That’s not a leak,” said the lord, “it’s a tear.” “What’s the tear for?” asked the angel. “It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the flag, for justice, for the family without its father.” “You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. “I didn’t put it there.”

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Employment

The Complacency Coach

The Shorter the Sentence, The Stronger the Emotion!

By Bruce Outridge

t is funny how this works, but have you ever thought about how the shortest sentences in our language have the greatest affect? Think about the sentences for a minute, “I love You” or “Thank You” or “I’m Sorry.” All of these two to three word sentences have an impact on our lives. There are many others that I won’t repeat here, but even shorter sentences, if you want to call them that, have great affect. Changing the word “I” to “You” can have a huge affect on the focus of a speech or presentation. Whether you use these phrases or not, they can change the way your life is structured. Try never telling your wife you love her, or never saying thank you to people that help you out. Then see how that changes things in the future. They are the most powerful sentences or phrases in our language, we hear them all the time to the point that they don’t mean the same thing after a while, yet we can’t do without them. The secret is not so much the phrase but the timing. This is where many people go wrong.

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They say we will thank them later, or she knows I love her, I tell her every day. Saying one of these important phrases too much or not enough can change their sincerity. As someone that writes about business and leadership mainly in the transportation industry, you may wonder why I am writing about saying thank you. The truth is that it doesn’t matter what industry you are in or whether it’s business or personal, it is still important to remember to say these phrases at the correct time. With all the causes that many of us support and the competitive climate of business in most industries, it is important to remember to thank people for working with you or buying your products or services. I have been known to go overboard in the thank you department and expect that from others when offering them my time or expertise. I realize I am on a different wave length than most, but to me it is important to show others that I deal with how much I appreciate their business. Sometimes I say thank you through my service. For example, I may not charge a client in order to show appreciation for their business. When I do, I still make sure I say thank you for their loyalty. Companies have frowned on the gift exchange principal over the years and many firms even have a limit on how much a gift can be. I have had sales folks say that the company doesn’t al-

low gifts, so what can I do? I can say go say t hank y ou a ny wa y or buy a small coffee card. The amount doesn’t matter, it’s the sincerity that does. Electronics have made saying thank you passé, but people still need to hear it. Just make sure you mean it, or you may find yourself working alone or hosting an event by yourself in the future! About the Author

Bruce Outridge is a business and leadership consultant and author

of the books Driven to Drive, and Running By The Mile. More informa-

tion can be found on his work at www.outridge. ca.

Employment

The Safety Tip Advisor

Time to Get Ready For Winter

By Alvis Violo

arly predictions indicate that we are in for a winter colder than normal. As the season approaches, it’s that time again to get our vehicles ready for the snow and ice that’s coming. Unfortunately, most people who drive rarely make any preparations for the winter. While some drivers do get away with it, there are many others who are not prepared and end up paying a lot more money for unnecessary expenses. Getting your vehicle ready for winter is not an expensive undertaking, nor is it very time

consuming. The majority of these common preparations can be carried out by the vehicle owner, and include the following: Battery: The battery should always be inspected using specialized equipment to ensure that it has adequate power and that it functions properly. Windshield Wipers: A major frustration of winter driving is having wipers that do not work properly. Always replace old or worn out wipers. We should also check the wiper fluid reservoir as the last thing you want is to run into a mid-winter ice storm without any wiper fluid. Tires: Worn out tires can have a damaging influence while driving on wet or snowy roads. Traction is often at a bare minimum due to slippery road conditions. Properly inflated tires provide the highest contact between the tires and the road.

We should also change the vehicle oil to suit the winter. As the temperature drops, oil gets viscous and circulates poorly which means we need oil that is thinner and circulates well. Your owner’s manual will tell you which oil is recommended for winter driving. Vehicle Service: For those of us who have postponed getting the vehicle serviced during the summer, it is time to make sure that the old air and fuel filters are replaced

and that the engine is running smoothly. Switch on the heater and make sure it is working properly. Also, open the hood of the vehicle and inspect the belts and hoses. Despite the importance of anti-freeze, less than 30 per cent of vehicle owners rarely have it available when they need it. Buy the antifreeze early, top up the fluid level and place a spare jug in your vehicle. Lights: All vehicle lights should be checked and

burnt out bulbs should be replaced. In some cases, the light lenses may need to be scrubbed to remove grime and oil that has accumulated over the summer. This winter, make sure your vehicle is as prepared as you are. Going the extra mile by getting your vehicle ready for winter and learning what it takes to drive safely through ice and snow could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous. Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Corporation, a coast to coast bilingual 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.

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

Input on HOS Impacts Needed

rlington, Virginia - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) announced the second of two data collection efforts to measure impacts from the recent changes to the

Hours-of-Service rules, which went into effect July 1, 2013. In early September ATRI launched a similar data collection initiative for commercial drivers to weigh in on how the rules have impacted how

they operate. In this latest survey motor carriers are asked to provide input on the changes. “The response to the driver survey has been tremendous and we expect a lot of interest from motor carri-

ers in documenting how they have changed their operations to fit the new rules,” said ATRI President Rebecca Brewster. The confidential survey is online at www.atri-online. org.

November 2013 49

Employment

From the

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

WHMIS Certification

50 November 2013

henever there is a train derailment or chemical spill, safety issues dominate the news. Truck drivers who handle dangerous goods don’t have a crew to help them when there is an accident and need training to know how to handle the situation until help arrives. So most big rig drivers take training to become WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certified and carry a Certificate ID Card. My question for this month then, is: “How difficult is it to get your WHMIS certification?”

Mike March drives for B-Line Transport based in Belleville, Ontario: “Most transport companies have dangerous goods courses available. These courses are straightforward and are based on common sense. Once you have been certified it gives you a good feeling because this is one less thing to worry about. You now have the confidence to take charge at an accident scene.”

Rene Bouma drives for C.A.T. Transport based in Napanee, Ontario: “Our company provides a course in handling dangerous goods and the drivers become WHMIS certified. The course is simple and it is an open book exam. This allows drivers to share different ideas and actual situations that they have gone through.”

J i mmy B l anc h ard drives for Midland Transport based in Dieppe, New Brunswick: “As drivers at Midland we are required to take the course in handling dangerous goods every three years. Midland likes to keep their drivers up-to-date on what they are handling and to make certain all WHMIS cards are valid.”

Jeff Langford drives for Retriever Transport based in Bethany, Ontario: “We are a small company that considers driver training to be very important. Our drivers attend a course put on by a local truck driving school. When they complete the course they are WHMIS certified and have a better understanding of dangerous goods.” Please let me know of any questions or topics you would like to see brought to the attention of readers. Contact me directly by email at carl@ woodwardpublishing.com or call 613.902.5324.