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July 2014 Issue 74

—S e rv i n g Q u é b e c & Atl a n ti c P r ov i n c e s—

The Transmission & Power Train Specialists

By Marek Krasuski

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his year, 2014, marks a red letter year for Jensen’s Powertrain as it celebrates its 40th year in business. Jensen’s Powertrain was founded on providing reliable service and quality parts in 1974 by David and Kathryn Jensen. They started with just one bay and two people – David and Kathryn. Jensen’s now has three locations and thirty employees where the tradition of quality and service can still be found.

Jensen’s is still truly a family business with their three children involved in the daily operation of the business. Stephanie is the controller for the companies, David Jr. is the parts, machine shop, drive shaft and torque converter operations manager and Stephen, a licensed mechanic, manages the service and technical side of the operations.

Their son-in-law, Sebastian, works in the Service Department. As well, a significant number of Jensen’s staff has been with the company for more than twenty-five years.

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Theme: Truck Accessories

Barb Woodward

Halina Mikicki

Rick Woodward

Chris Charles

Carl McBride

Marek Krasuski

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Administration

Distribution Manager

Art Director & MIS

Account Executive

Editor in Chief

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Tires & Wheels

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New Products & Services

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Products & Services Directory

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Truck Stop Directory

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A Drive Back in Time

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Employment

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Traction-TruckPro Directory

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Spotlight on... Jensen’s Powertrain

Celebrating 40 Years of Successfully Servicing the Truck, Heavy Equipment & Industrial Drive Train Markets Jensen >> Jensen’s Mactaquac location is configured for service and repair for the truck, bus, construction, heavy equipment and industrial drive train markets while the other two locations serve the automotive markets. At Mactaquac they service and rebuild all types of transmissions for highway trucks, fire equipment, motor homes, recreational and military vehicles, mining, logging and construction equipment, garbage trucks, forklifts, transit buses, utility company service trucks and airport vehicles, among others. Jensen’s growth can be attributed to their emphasis on 100% customer satisfaction, high quality parts, exceptional service, warranties and being responsive to customer needs. Their customers in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and Maine have come to appreciate these characteristics upon which Jensen’s Powertrain has built their esteemed reputation.

Gordon Wheaton of the Trius Group had this to say about their reliance on Jensen’s expertise: “Jensen’s is a reliable resource for our company. We’re happy with their fast service, quality products and knowledgeable staff.”

In 2010, Jensen’s Powertrain moved its truck and heavy equipment business to a 21,000 square foot (1950 square metre) building in Mactaquac, New Brunswick. This state of the art facility is equipped with 4 overhead cranes and is perfect for better serving their customers quickly and efficiently. As an Authorized Allison Overhaul Dealer for over 25 years, Jensen’s Powertrain has built some

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of its reputation on the servicing and repair of Allison Transmissions. All Allison Transmissions are furnished with OEM parts and serviced by Jensen’s technicians trained at the Allison Indianapolis Training Facility. To ensure top quality rebuilds and repairs, Jensen’s uses Allison supplied specialized tools. Allison 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Series electronic transmissions are in stock for shipping. As well, Jensen’s repair, rebuild and test hydraulic pumps and PTOs customers, too, have come to rely on Jensen’s Powertrain Road Service utilizing two service trucks which cover New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, and their on-site truck inspection station at Mactaquac.

Jensen’s Powertrain provides worldwide coverage, including global shipping, is ISO 9001 Certified and is registered with the Canadian Government’s Controlled Goods Program. This longstanding drive train specialist also applies its expertise to the drilling industry, supplying modified (Powershift) Allison AT545, MT643 and MT653 models, which are usually in stock. Engine adapters for commonly used engine combinations are available at competitive price points. These transmissions are in service in the USA and as far away as South America, Mongolia, China and Russia.

David Jensen Sr., owner of the company, draws attention to the calibre

of transmission service.

“Our units are Dyno tested, are built with OEM parts, and in most cases, come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.” The Dyno, also known as a Dynamometer, is a highly sophisticated diagnostic tool that tests the operation and functionality of each transmission. After repair or rebuilding, transmissions are tested on the Dyno, not available in every transmission shop, to ensure that transmissions do not leave

light automotive and racing requirements. All units are built with high quality parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications and they can offer one day service in many cases. These converters are pressure tested for leaks and computer balanced for long lasting top performance.

Jensen’s also

shaft repair and building facility, stocking a complete line of drive line products such as U Joints, Stub Shafts, Slip Yokes, Rear End Yokes, Transmission Slip Yokes and 4x4 Shafts. All parts come with a one or two year warranty and all shafts are computer balanced i n t h e c o m p a n y ’s ongoing efforts to serve the heavy duty

the shop until they pass rigorous benchmarks.

Jensen’s also operates Fredericton Torque Converter at its Sunset Drive location, a torque converter remanufacturing facility capable of building and balancing the complete range of torque converters from truck and heavy industrial through

operates a complementary business, ABI Bearing Services, at its Prospect Street location. They sell all types of bearings, seals, pulleys, chains and sprockets, industrial belts, pillow blocks and PTO’s. Jensen’s complement of services also includes a full service machine shop and drive

truck, industrial, agricultural and automotive markets.

In addition to the aforementioned services, Jensen’s also provides flywheel resurfacing, aluminum welding, and custom machining for the heavy equipment, industrial and agricultural and automotive sectors. Local

pickups and deliveries are also available. Jensen’s is also a distributor for rear end and transmissions parts, rebuilt transmissions and transfer cases, and is an Authorized Parts and Service Dealer for Workhorse Custom Chassis for RVs and commercial vehicles.

Jensen’s carries a complete inventory of parts for automatic and standard transmissions, rear ends, transfer cases, drive shafts and torque converters. More parts are available for industrial use.

A premier specialist supported by four decades of successful customer service, count on Jensen’s Powertrain to provide exceptional service for your heavy truck and industrial drive train and automotive needs.

Fleets, too, can look forward to attractive pricing and information programs for automotive, industrial and highway applications.

For transmission, driveshaft, engine, and torque converter repairs and related services, contact any of these three Jensen’s Powertrain locations: 175 Sunset Drive, Fredericton, 827 Prospect Street, Fredericton, 1040 Rte 105, Mactaquac. Cotact us by phone at: 800.663.1918 or 506.453.1900 or 506.363.2808 (Mactaquac).

You can also contact Parts by email at davejr@jensenspowertrain. co. Contact Service at swark@jensenspowertrain.com.

Remember, “An ounce of prevention from a man named Jensen.”Visit www.jensenspowertrain. com.

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Eastern Update

A Sad Episode for Moncton

By George Fullerton

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he Annual Banquet marking the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Transportation Club of Moncton began at 6 pm in the Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Moncton. The mood was decidedly celebratory, with eager chatter prior to a piper marching in the head table for the commencement of the banquet.

However, by the end of the evening attendees were emerging into a community that was dramatically and indelibly changed. Shortly following the commencement of the Banquet five officers of the Kodiak RCMP (Moncton City police Force) were shot by a lone gunman. Three of the officers died of their wounds and two underwent surgery for their injuries. Upon emerging from the banquet and driving out of the city, drivers encountered police road blocks on main arteries and helicopters flying a concentrated grid over the northwest of the city. Repetitive road blocks combined with the witnessing of police casing a commercial building on the city’s main drag – Mountain Road – with a riot gun at the ready demonstrated the seriousness of the situation. Finding Mountain Road blocked with a pair of seconded tractor trailers confirmed the city was dealing with a very serious situation.

A local commercial radio described the shooting and advised residents of a northwest subdivision to remain locked in their houses.

That lockdown advisory, along with traffic halts, school and business closures, stayed in effect into early Friday, ending with the apprehension of the gunman. A regimental funeral for constables Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Dave Joseph Ross, and Douglas James Larche was conducted June 10

and attended by thousands of RCMP and other law enforcement officials from across Canada and beyond. The mourners included the two Mounties who were wounded in the shootings, constables Éric Stéphane J. Dubois and Marie Darlene Goguen.

Transportation Club of Moncton Celebrates 40 Years The Transportation Club of Moncton celebrated forty years of service to the transportation industry during National Transportation Week with an annual banquet and awards ceremony on June 4 in Moncton. The Transportation Club of Moncton is a non profit organization inviting transportation industry employees and anyone associated with this sector. The Club promotes itself as a networking opportunity for people in the industry, promoting education on transportation issues and supporting needs in the greater community.

Moncton’s heritage as a transportation hub dates back to the region’s early history when it was recognized for wooden ship building and cargo transport. In more recent times Moncton became an important rail centre and regional headquarters for the Canadian National Railway. As road networks developed Moncton also became a highway transport centre and is headquarters for several major trucking fleets.

Most recently, Moncton has established itself as an air transport centre for both passengers and cargoes.

The founding of the Transportation Club of Moncton reaches back to the 1970s, according to Raymond Dufour with College Communautaire New Brunswick in Dieppe, who served as president in the early 1990’s. He recalled that the Club came about by the efforts of the first president, Ellie Richard. Ellie’s work

transferred him to Moncton from Montreal where he had enjoyed events, camaraderie and fellowship with the Montreal Traffic Club. According to Ray, Ellie set out to establish the Transportation Club of Moncton and gained support from people in the industry, becoming its first president in 1974.

Raymond explained there have been several ups and downs with the Club over the years. As an example, when the CN Shops closed it meant the loss of several dozen members. He added that cyclical industry downturns mean companies tighten up corporate support, resulting in short term membership declines. “But despite the periodic setbacks, the Club’s leadership has always promoted an outreach policy that maintains a strong membership basis. Membership is open to anyone involved in, or with an interest in transportation. That invitation extends to manufacturers and suppliers in the value chain who use transport goods or services. Our membership extends well beyond greater Moncton, for example, The Port of Belledune in the north of province has representatives who are members of the Club,” Raymond said.

The Transportation Club is guided by an executive of volunteers elected from the membership.

Raymond said that while the elected term is for one year, officers typically stay in a position for at least two years.

The Annual Banquet The Fortieth Annual Banquet invited past presidents of the Club who were presented with rose lapels and were introduced by the Master of Ceremonies. Head Table guests of the Banquet included Councillor Brian Hicks – City of Moncton, The Honorable Claude Williams, Transportation

and Infrastructure Minister Province of New Brunswick, Daniel Babineau – President of the Transportation Club of Moncton, Councillor Ian Macdonald – Town of Riverview, Ernest Thibodeau – City of Dieppe, and Rodney Hamilton – Vice-President of the Transportation Club of Moncton and Chair of the National Transportation Week Dinner.

MTC took the opportunity during the Banquet to present a $5000 check to Moncton to assist with the purchase of a bus to support their work with families at risk. The organization, Head Start, represented by Mary O’Donnell, graciously accepted the donation and proceeded to give a passionate account of the efforts of the organization to build individuals’ self confidence and support healthy family lifestyles.

Another major highlight of the evening was the award presentations to individuals making contributions to the transportation industry and the greater community.

The President’s Award was presented by Daniel Babineau to Rob Robichaud, the retiring CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport.

Prior to serving with the Airport Authority, Rob led a decorated career in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Rob sits on the Boards of the Canadian Airports Council, the Canada East Air Cargo Gateway Group, the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, is Vice- Chair of the Southern New Brunswick Gateway Council and is soon to be Past-President of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association. He was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his “contributions to Canada” in 2004.

The TCM Humanitarian Award recognizes a person involved in improving the quality of life of others. The candidates

may have performed and acted as a good samaritan, performed an act of bravery, or volunteered in organizations with a mandate to help others.

Dave Miller presented the 2014 TCM to Pat Armour.

The Award of Achievement is a joint award given between the Transportation Club of Moncton and the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce, recognizing a person who, through their innovation and initiative brought about positive and measureable improvements or significant and enduring benefits to the Transportation and/or Logistic Industry in the Greater Moncton area. Carolle O’Reilly, CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce, presented the Achievement Award to the Moncton Transportation Discovery Center.

The Transportation Person or Group of the Year Award is presented to recognize an outstanding contribution to the betterment of the transportation and logistics industries in the greater Moncton area. The contribution may contribute to safety, education, awareness, policies, leadership, operations, or corporate development. Former president of TCM, Raymond Dufour, made the presentation to Ted Bartlett, representing the Transportation Action Group, which worked to maintain passenger rail service connecting New Brunswick with Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada.

Education Initiatives The Transportation Club of Moncton fills their education mandate in part by hosting expert speakers to monthly luncheon meetings. The luncheon schedule begins in October, and extends to the following summer months. The 2013-2014 speaker list included Michel J. Johnson, Director of the Healthy Driver Research Group at Université de Moncton, speaking on the challenge

of literacy in the labour f o r c e . T h e N ov e m b e r luncheon welcomed Steve B i l a s , Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t Sales & Marketing for Oceanex Inc., who introduced Oceanex’s newest shipping fleet member, the Oceanex Connaigra.

Santa Claus filled in the December luncheon, delivering season wishes along with gifts.

The following January luncheon hosted Andrew de Freitas, Account Manager, Sales & Marketing for Canadian National Railways, who spoke about CN and their “CustomerFirst” initiative. The event presented Ted Bartlett, the Acting President of the advocacy group, Transport Action Atlantic, who spoke about Developments and Challenges in freight and passenger rail service to New Brunswick.

In March, Dr. Eric D. Hildebrand, Professor, Transportation Group Coordinator, Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Brunswick, took the podium with a presentation entitled “Engineering Dramatically Safer Highways for Tomorrow”. The April luncheon welcomed Wes Armour, President & CEO, Armour Transportation Systems, who spoke about his company’s history and coming challenges and opportunities. In May, Isabelle Moreau, a Lawyer with Cox & Palmer, delivered a presentation on the Legal Aspects of Preparing Contracts for Export Markets.

In addition to being a representative to the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce and the Transportation Club International, the Transportation Club of Moncton presents scholarships to students enrolled in the transportation field, and makes donations to charitable and education efforts, including JDRF, Food Depot Alimentaire, Field of Dreams and the Transportation Museum.

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Theme: Truck Accessories

Diversity of Accessories Limited Only By Personal Choice & Pocketbook

By Marek Krasuski

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y many accounts sales of Class 8 orders are showing a strong resurgence. According to FTR, a freight transportation forecasting company, net orders demonstrate a “14% yearover year increase and the strongest May since 2006.”

This is good news for everyone, including manufacturers and suppliers of truck accessories.

It wasn’t too long ago that some of these companies closed their doors in the face of recessionary times, the shortage of drivers, tougher regulations and retirements. While the driver shortage persists, better times are likely to recharge the accessories market. There’s never a shortage of chrome parts, seat covers, visors, fairings and related aerodynamic components readily available from OEM and aftermarket suppliers to fill a need, which can be driven by a desire to sculpt a corporate identity, or by projecting a particular image that reflects personal preference. “People want to be identified by their brand. They want people to look at their truck and notice the lights and decals and paint jobs. All of these things create an impression and establish a market position,” noted one industry spokesperson.

Owner-operators with a personal stake in developing an image are more likely to opt for outfitting their rigs with cus-

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tom accessories, while in contrast larger fleets with dozens or even hundreds of units prefer a more cost effective approach in which all vehicles are marked the same way with few added features.

Others, like police and fire departments, emergency services and municipalities typically customize vehicles with specific lighting configurations and other signature features in order to establish a specific brand.

Canada has no shortage of aftermarket accessories suppliers. Shield Truck Accessories, based in Aylmer, Ontario offers a range of stainless bumpers, battery box covers, stainless coolant pipes, grilles, lighting options and fibreglass fenders and other accessories. The company also provides custom laser cutting and machining for integrating logos and names onto trucks. Shield uses 304 #8 mirror finish stainless materials, considered to have quality properties.

Products can be custom made and come with warranties.

A major supplier of stainless steel parts, TRP uses 304 or 403 - grade steel that resists corrosion while providing plating that leaves an even and attractive finish. The company’s inventory is extensive, offering a variety of accessories that include fenders, bumpers, kick panels, skirts, tool boxes and interior components such as knobs and panels.

Further afield in eastern Canada, Never Enuf Chrome has been making inroads in the accessories market by sourcing and providing distinctive lights and chrome accessories with unique characteristics which co-owner, Dan Boudreau, says “bring special character and appeal to trucks.” Boudreau and his partner created

the business in the belief that the market would support another company offering a wider range of specialty chrome products at competitive price points. This dealer literally takes its show on the road by transporting a showroom-equipped trailer to functions and other industry events. The unit is decked out with an eye-catching airbrushed exterior and an interior sporting a tasteful amount of stainless steel panels, shelving, and displays of polished truck hardware and lighting products. The New Brunswick-based company has been appointed Atlantic Canada dealer for Lincoln Chrome.

The Vaughan-based supplier, Class Eight Manufacturing, is known for its high quality fender products, mud flap hangers and accessories. A high end fender machine produces quality, made-tomeasure products and the company says its carefully packaged fenders ensure that products are intact upon delivery, thereby addressing longstanding customer complaints about damaged shipments in the industry. Class Eight Manufacturing services OEM and aftermarket parts suppliers in North America.

Some discussion has focused on the best quality material for fenders - typically the choice between traditional metal and polymer plastic. The mirrored stainless steel classic fender continues its appeal with a gleaming reflective shine. Steel fenders generally do not crack when reinforced material is added. Plastic fenders have their proponents too since they don’t dent and are less vulnerable to scratching.

One company, Minimizer, has attempted to blend the best properties of both types into a new product.

This firm’s poly fender is constructed with a poly HDPE composite material which the company says is the only manufacturer with proprietary thermoform technology to construct the Minimizer poly fender. Its reported attribute is resilience - it won’t crack, dent or rust, and some models come with a metallic appearance as well.

Aerodynamic technologies are capturing more attention in the accessories market as every owner tries to whittle down fuel costs. Largely considered essential only to trucks, research has since shown aerodynamic drag created by trailers accounts for nearly three quarters of total drag on a tractor trailer combination. Companies today are looking at the whole picture and considering various trailer designs and incorporating them into their fleets. A combination of fuel prices, emissions reduction regulations, pressures to adopt a “greener” corporate profile, and growing aware-

ness are strong incentives for companies to reassess the cost-benefit ratio of trailer technologies.

The company, Airtab, has patented unique wishbone-shaped vortex generators designed to increase vehicle aerodynamic performance and fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic pressure drag at two key locations; the tractor-trailer gap and the rear facing surface (the base area) of any commercial or private square backed vehicle or trailer that routinely attains highway speeds. These devices are peeled and attached to targeted areas and require no hinges, brackets or other attachments.

Mounted on both tractors and trailers at the crucial drag production points, Airtabs will reduce turbulence, improve vehicle stability, and reduce drag by changing the direction of the dominant wind flow pattern. Airtab installation requires one man hour per unit.

Solus Solutions is another business that de-

velops advanced truck and trailer aerodynamic drag reduction technology to reduce fuel consumption.

The company says all its innovations “are aerodynamically robust and address the high drag areas on the target vehicles. All products satisfy the usability and durability criteria demanded by the trucking fleet owners and operators and have been verified by and are compliant with state and federal requirements and regulations.”

The diversity of interior and exterior accessories can be about as far ranging as the costs. Full tilt makeovers of Class 8 trucks, for example, are known to cost in excess of $100,000 with rigs sporting everything from gleaming exhaust systems to stainless steel tank wraps. The costs may seem excessive - even paint jobs can run a cool $30,000 - but not surprising considering the amount of work, expertise, time and creativity invested in transforming a regular rig into an eyecatching work of art.

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In Business “Cash is King”

By Bruce Sayer

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here is an old saying in business that “Cash is King”.

Have you ever wondered if you’ll have enough cash to make this week’s payroll or to pay your tax remittances, most truck company owners do at one point or another! By regularly forecasting your business’s cash flow, you’ll know and will be able to plan accordingly. So how does a company perform meaningful financial forecasting? The answer lies in accurate monitoring, reporting and analysis.

The Statement of Cash Flows, one of the main financial reports, identifies the cash that is flowing in and out of the company. It integrates information from the balance sheet, income statement and other reports to provide an overview of the company’s financial status. Because the income statement is prepared under the accrual basis of accounting, all revenues reported may not have been collected. To

current status of your company’s finances, you now need to consider the Accounts Receivable Aging Schedule. This report categorizes a company’s accounts receivable according to the length of time an invoice is outstanding. Accounts receivable aging is a vital report that helps to determine the financial health of your customer base and therefore the health of the company.

If the accounts receivable aging for a trucking company indicates that receivables are being collected much slower than normal, this may be a warning that business is slowing or that the com-

credit risk in its customers.

If you discover that a significant percentage of your customers are slow in paying their bills, you should re-evaluate your credit and collections policies and make some changes.

Invoice Factoring is an ideal solution to overcome this situation.

When you factor, there’s no more guessing as to when a customer may get around to paying you.

Instead you know you will receive cash, usually within 24 hours of issuing your invoice, allowing you to forecast cash flow with greater certainty. Having a steady, dependable stream of cash flow lets you manage your business’s payables simply and with considerably less stress.

The benefit of Factoring reaches well beyond the ability to quickly convert invoices to cash.

When you factor with a reputable and knowledgeable firm like Accutrac

also benefits from professional Accounts Receivable Management, unlimited access to credit reports and a dedicated Accounts Manager to help you understand the information. This will help you reduce bad debt and keep your cash flow healthy.

Finding the right alternative financial provider to factor your invoices is highly critical. Look for a reputable firm that discloses the needed details upfront to make an informed decision. Reviewing your Accounts Receivable Aging Schedule with the factoring company prior

services is vital to making the right decision. You may have $100,000.00 in receivables from various customers, but if your factoring company does not consider all your customers as credit worthy, you may discover not all your invoices will receive funding. In other words, you may only receive $40,000.00 or $50,000.00 in advances, the remaining receivables are considered un-fundable.

Too many trucking companies have signed up with a factoring provider only to find out that a portion of their receivables

utable factoring company, like Accutrac Capital, will assess all your financials, including the Accounts Receivable Aging Schedule to ensure you have a clear understanding of how much cash you can expect to have advanced to you from your customer base. Further, Accutrac also provides you with tools, resources and practical advice on the best ways to forecast, track and manage your cash flow.

For more information about financial services for the trucking industry, visit www.AccutracCapital. com.

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Cross Border Services

Travelling Cross Border With Pets

By Dawn Truell

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ur summer holiday season has arrived, and as we begin making plans for travel with our families, many of us bring along our pets because they are an important part of our family and we choose not to leave them behind. Often we wonder what, if any, are the requirements when we cross the borders Canada – U.S. or international

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borders. When crossing any Canada-US border by land the same rules apply for both countries.

All pets are subject to heath, quarantine, agriculture and wildlife requirements according to the guidelines set out by Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Center for Animal Welfare and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry, except for puppies younger than 3 months. A dog with an unexpired health certificate meets these requirements. These conditions apply to service dogs as well. Unfortunately, if you do not comply your dog must be confined for 30 days (it takes that long for the vaccination to take effect) and you have to sign

a confinement agreement.

For air travel you must have a certain sized dog carrier according to the guidelines of the specific airline. Since they are all different it is advisable to contact your air carrier for size details. Only small dogs are allowed in the cabin on planes and are confined to a soft-sided airline approved carrier.

Medium to large dogs must go in the cargo section with baggage in an airline approved hard shell carrier.

Cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry.

If they appear to be ill they may be denied entry and subject to further examination by a licensed Vet at the port of entry at the owner’s expense. Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination. For air travel, cats also have to be confined to a small soft-sided airline approved carrier in the cabin.

Cats and Dogs that are being imported into Hawaii will be quarantined for 130 days.

Transporting birds requires owners to fill out a USDA Import Permit, provide a current health certificate by a licensed veterinarian. Birds must be quarantined for 30 days at owner’s expense in a USDA animal import center when entering the US. Horses require that owners complete a Veterinary Health Certificate and have it signed by an Equine Vet. A HA1964 form is valid for 30 days and a Coggins Test is valid for 6 months. Be prepared to show documentation that your horse will only be in the US or Canada for a short period of time.

When transporting any pet do not use bedding such as hay, straw, grass or other natural materials as they are not allowed due to the risk of harboring various plant pests.

Exotic animals are a whole other ball game, so you will need to contact the CDC for those regulations.

When travelling by Air with your pets you must fill out a Canadian International Health Certificate, issued by the CFIA. A copy of this form can be printed by accessing the inspection.gc.ca website.

Requirements listed above are the same.

In case you were wondering about food restrictions, I decide to address that topic as well. You must declare all food products; failure to do so can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

Restricted items include meats, fruits, vegetables,

plants, soil, and products made from animal or plant materials.

One topic that I get asked frequently about is travelling with children. If your children have passports please bring them with you. (To obtain a passport please go to passport.gc.ca. All passports issued after July 1, 2013 are now ePassports which are equipped with digital chips.) IN lieu of passports, birth certificates are required. Parents who share custody of their children must carry copies of legal custody documents. If the

other parent is not travelling with you, or if you are travelling with minors for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, we recommend you carry a letter of consent authorizing you to take the child on the trip.

For information regarding any topic listed above or anti smuggling, anti human trafficking and anti terrorism initiatives such as PIP, FAST, C-TPAT, CSA please contact Dawn Truell of Cross Border Services 905.973.9136 dawntruell@gmail.com www.ctpat-certified.com.

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Kenworth

T680 Advantage Road Tour Announced

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irkland, Washington - Truck operators interested in maximizing their fuel economy will have an opportunity to explore the new Kenworth T680 Advantage during a 3-month tour announced by Kenworth Truck Company.

The new Kenworth T680 Advantage is Kenworth’s most fuel-efficient truck. It begins with the optimized powertrain combination of the 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine and the Eaton Fuller Advantage™ 10-speed automated transmission, and incorporates fuel-economy drive axles (such as a 6x2 configuration) and special factoryinstalled aerodynamic package. As a result, the T680 Advantage with 76inch sleeper offers up to a 5 percent fuel economy improvement* compared to last year’s T680 76inch sleeper with 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine,

Eaton UltraShift® PLUS LAS 10-speed transmission, and Dana DSP40 6x4.

The Kenworth T680 Advantage Road Tour will visit 36 Kenworth dealer-hosted events in the United States and Canada.

The two-country tour begins June 23 at Worldwide Equipment in Lexington, Kentucky. The doubleexpanding, 53-foot tour trailer features an interactive, self-guided exhibit. Visitors can learn more about the T680 Advantage, new Kenworth T880 vocational truck, and 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine, and Kenworth history.

The tour trailer also includes the 2.1-meter wide cab used by the T680 and T880, new 52-inch sleeper complex reflector headlamps, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, electricover-air dash switches, trim levels, exterior paint color samples and inter-

The Kenworth T680 Advantage Road Tour will visit 36 Kenworth dealer-hosted events in the United States and Canada.

The double-expanding, 53-foot tour trailer features an interactive, self-guided exhibit. Visitors can learn more about the T680 Advantage, new Kenworth T880 vocational truck, and 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine, and Kenworth history. ior fabric options, and the Kenworth NavPlus® system. There are videos on the T680 and T880 design process, robotic cab construction, Kenworth history, and a display of Kenworth’s prestigious awards.

For more information visit Kenworth’s Internet home page at www.ken-

worth.com. *Individual fuel economy improvement will

vary depending on use, road conditions and other factors.

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KENWORTH T680 ADVANTAGE ROAD TOUR SCHEDULE JUNE

June 23: Worldwide Equipment – Lexington / Lexington, Kentucky June 25: Truck Enterprises – Harrisonburg / Harrisonburg, Virginia June 27: Kenworth of Pennsylvania – Dunmore / Dunmore, Pennsylvania June 30: Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey – Dayton / Dayton, New Jersey

JULY

July 1 MTC Kenworth / Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

July 4: Kenworth Ontario – Ottawa / Ottawa, Ontario

July 7: Kenworth Quebec / St-Nicolas, Quebec

July 9: Kenworth Maska – La Présentation / La Présentation, Quebec

July 11: Kenworth Montreal / St-Laurent, Quebec

July 14: Kenworth Hamilton / Stoney Creek, Ontario

July 15: Kenworth London / London, Ontario

July 18: Kenworth of Buffalo / Buffalo, New York

July 21: MHC Kenworth – Greensboro / Greensboro, North Carolina

July 23: Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina – Greenville / Greenville, South Carolina

July 25: MHC Kenworth – Atlanta / Atlanta, Georgia

July 28: MHC Kenworth – Chattanooga / Chattanooga, Tennessee

July 30: Truckworx Kenworth – Birmingham / Birmingham, Alabama

AUGUST

August 1: Kenworth of South Louisiana / Lafayette, Louisiana August 4: Performance Truck – Baytown / Baytown, Texas August 6: Kenworth of South Texas – San Antonio / San Antonio, Texas August 8: MHC Kenworth – Dallas / Dallas, Texas August 11: MHC Kenworth – Little Rock / Little Rock, Arkansas August 13: MHC Kenworth – Kansas City / Kansas City, Missouri August 15: CIT Kenworth Chicago – Mokena / Mokena, Illinois August 18: Kenworth of Indianapolis / Indianapolis, Indiana August 20: Wisconsin Kenworth – Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 22: Rihm Kenworth – St. Paul / St. Paul, Minnesota August 25: Sioux Falls Kenworth / Sioux Falls, South Dakota August 27: Kenworth of Omaha / Omaha, Nebraska

September 3: MHC Kenworth – Denver / Denver, Colorado September 8: Kenworth Sales Company – Salt Lake City / West Valley City, Utah September 11: Inland Kenworth – Phoenix / Phoenix, Arizona September 15: Papé Kenworth – Fresno / Fresno, California September 17: NorCal Kenworth – Sacramento / Sacramento, California September 22: Papé Kenworth – Portland / Portland, Oregon September 24: Kenworth Northwest – Lakewood / Lakewood, Washington

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

HACCP & Safe Washing of Trucks

By Jack Jackson

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ransportation of food products is becoming more of a target by consumer groups and government whose actions are driven by the insistence on cleanliness. What does this mean to the industry? The pressure from customers to ensure the proper distribution and handling of food products is more apparent based on the number of issues that have caused illness and tampering in the past.

The number one concern with transporting food is maintaining the correct temperature to ensure that the product doesn’t spoil and bacterial growth is minimized. The truck’s condition, then, becomes paramount. Many truck companies offer LTL services for various products, from food to chemicals.

Was that truck loaded with hazardous materials prior to the loading of food?

How does the industry ensure the proper cleaning of vehicles to minimize risk?

“The food industry has invested heavily during the past 20 years in improving the safety of its products. Segments of the industry have voluntarily embraced the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) approach to food safety.

In the same period, the government has been very active in developing and implementing regulations intended to protect and preserve the public health status of the food supply, both at home and abroad.

In 1990, due to concerns for contaminating the food supply during transportation, the U.S. Congress passed the Sanitary Food Transportation Act. This

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legislation, while seriously flawed, focused attention on the need for food safety transportation programs,” this report noted in Food Safety Magazine, Glendale, California.

We have customers that require their trucks to be washed and sanitized, inside and out, after every delivery of their food products. Others require their trucks be washed once per week, inside and out. It is becoming apparent that customers are requesting more and more from their trucking companies to eliminate any issues with the transportation of food.

As we hear more about e-coli, product recalls and other problems, the industry is reacting with 24/7 temperature monitors accessible in real time, with records that are kept for months or years to ensure compliancy.

As technology advances, not only is temperature monitored on trucks, but so is humidity, speed variations, time travelled and more. It’s also revealing how long the truck has sat idle while waiting to be cleaned.

The aforementio ned magazine goes on to advise: “Preventive Measures (Category 1 Hazards). Perform detailed inspection of the trailer for evidence of chemical contamination. Look for oily fluids, white powders, off-odors or other chemical residues. If residues are found, consult the manifest and contact the shipper of the previous load for assistance in identifying the compound and its source.

Review the appropri ate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Remove and dispose of compounds according to the requirements of the MSDS. Ventilate the trailer with doors open fully and notify management of a Category 1 hazard. Hold the trailer for disposition. If no residues or odors are found, sweep, clean, hot-water wash and sanitize floors and walls.

Air dry completely.”

Today’s opportunities to wash and clean a HACCPrequired trucks or trailers are many. Do you have a plan?

The Food Safety Magazine says that the major impediment to the successful implementation of such a program is the lack of available washout stations nationally. Most trucking companies operate cleaning and inspection gantries. The

gantries are terminal-based and for exclusive use with company-owned trailers.

The typical gantry has a hot water supply, cleaning chemicals, high-pressure cleaning units and other sanitation materials. However, public washout stations or gantries along U.S. roads and highways are virtually nonexistent. Consequently, if a company wanted to clean

a container prior to taking on an incompatible shipment, it would be hard pressed to find a location that could accommodate its trailer.

It’s a changing world and when your customer asks for the HACCP program and needs details on your washing, it should be documented and understood. Why not begin to research and discover before your customers

ask? Be proactive by ensuring you have proper wash facilities at your company with the appropriate chemicals required to sanitize.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. “We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.” Email: jjackson@awashsystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website at www.awashsystems.com.

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July 2014 11

Legal Matters

Attitude Charges

By Mark Reynolds

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hen a driver is stopped by an officer for an alleged offence, very often the driver will receive a ticket or sometimes a number of tickets.

When I see multiple tickets written to the same driver for the same traffic stop, I can usually tell if there has been some kind of heated dispute between the driver and the officer.

This is not the conclusion that I jump to every time a driver receives multiple tickets, but when I see for example, one ticket issued for a safety violation and another six for things like not having the registration signed in ink, or no name on the commercial vehicle etc., I can generally assume that the driver and officer have had words, or at least the driver had

some choice words for the officer.

Back when I was an MTO officer, there used to be a saying that went, “you keep talking and I’ll keep writing”. What that means is that the officer has the entire Highway Traffic Act listing a multitude of offences, both minor and major, and there is a pretty good chance that most drivers have not complied with these requirements 100%. As a result, there are any number of charges that the officer can lay when dealing with a driver.

It may feel good at the time of the traffic stop to unload on the officer, and heap whatever verbal abuse or education that the driver feels is appropriate at the time. The officer on the other hand, often sees fit to “educate” the driver in regard to just how many violations the driver has committed by showing the driver these violations in writing on a multitude of traffic tickets.

In the end, the officer will recover from the verbal education provided by the driver (usually in a matter of minutes) and

the driver will remember the encounter for some time thanks to the many reminders issued by the officer. (I have had clients come to my office with as many as 15 traffic tickets from the same stop).

When you are stopped by an officer for an offence, or even for a random stop at the Inspection Station, it is in your best interest to remain calm and in most cases say as little as possible. If you feel that the officer has identified an offence for which you do not believe you are guilty, there is nothing wrong with explaining your position to the officer, although many times the officer will simply tell you to dispute your charge in court. This may not sound reasonable at the time, but if you decide to give the officer a piece of your mind, try to remember that instead of disputing one charge in court, you could be disputing a number of them.

Officers deal with many drivers every day, and tend to develop a fairly thick skin when it comes to criticism of their work.

Often they will respond to

Government of Prince Edward Island

Greenvale Bridge Opens to Traffic

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new structure on a well-traveled stretch of Route 2 in Greenvale (east of Hunter River) is open to traffic, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.

“This new bridge structure will help make for safer passage on one of our province’s main highways,” Minister Vessey said. “We are pleased that the project was completed in time for visitors to begin touring our Island for the season.”

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opened on Thursday, May 22nd in the afternoon. A final asphalt seal will be placed during the next two weeks that will cause minor interruptions to traffic.

The original bridge was built in 1968. After structural damage was discovered during one of the department’s routine road patrols, work

began in February on the replacement structure following a community information session in Hunter River.

Six other bridges are being replaced in 201415. They include structures in Greek River, Augustine Cove, Clinton, Rocky Point, Souris and Montague.

Since 2007, the provincial government has replaced or completed major repairs on 51 bridges throughout Prince Edward Island, for a total investment of more than $60 million.

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this criticism as indicated above. Given that even minor tickets usually carry a fine of over $100.00 each, the luxury of telling off an officer is something most of us can ill afford.

There is nothing to say

that you cannot dispute the officer’s actions, but during the traffic stop when tempers may be elevated is probably not the time to “educate” the officer.

Mark Reynolds is a li-

censed paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at 416.221.6888 or email MarkReynolds@ OTTLegal.com.

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Maritime Report

Atlantic Region Truck Events

By George Fullerton

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gain in 2014, drivers and volunteers who are connected to the trucking industry across Atlantic Canada are committing countless hours to planning events to celebrate the industry and to support important community causes. These events reflect those volunteers’ commitment to important community needs and a chance to have some fun in a truck related event.

On the June 1 weekend the Newfoundland trucking industry, represented by the Just for Kids Transportation Group, organized two truck convoys to support Janeway Children’s Hospital. This year the Teddy Rear Convoy based in St. John’s was delighted to be joined with a sister convoy in Corner Brook. The Teddy bear Convoy has been running for fifteen years and has raised nearly $300,000.

Funds were raised by the combination of drivers and other employees securing pledges and corporate donations. The Teddy Bear Convoy proceeded through St. Johns around the Janeway Hospital and

the check was presented at the Telethon, broadcast on Newfoundland Television.

This year the donation totalling nearly $35,000 was presented by Charlie Smallwood and Leeann Fudge with support from a number of grandchildren of employees of the trucking industry.

Jocelyn Miller works in the dispatch department for Eascan Transport and has worked with the twelve member organizing committee for several years.

She said the Corner Brook Convoy got underway under the leadership of Marvin Way with Armour Transport. “We shared our ‘Convoy’ organizational experiences with Corner Brook and they had a great turnout with about twenty trucks and raised $9000 for the Janeway.”

A couple other trucking events of note in June included Driver Appreciation Day held June 19 and 20.

This event was held at the Big Stop in Salisbury and offered a BBQ, prizes and gift bags for truck drivers who stopped by. The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) spon-

sored their Annual Charity Golf Tournament June 25 at the Mountain Golf and Country Club in Truro NS. This team event featured a variety of contests with proceeds going to several deserving charities targeted by the APTA Committee.

Lobster Bash, July 4 – 6 Digby, Nova Scotia will, in addition to providing Lobster, feature a truck event including show and shine, truck-focused vendors, light show and a burnout display. Organizers were working on loaded trailer drag races at press time.

For more information contact lobsterbash@hotmail. ca From July 31 through August 3 the annual Roadeo du Camion will take place at Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec. This is one of North America’s premier truck events with a huge line up of live entertainment, shiny trucks, truck events\competition and hospitality. Check it out at elrodeo.com.

Cocagne Truck Show goes again this year on the September 5 – 7 weekend at Village Park on the bank of the Cocagne River. In

addition to a Show and Shine, look for some antique trucks, a BBQ, and commercial entertainment display, together with lots of meeting and talking with folks. Contact www. facebook.com/CocagneTruckShowShine.

Convoy for Hope – Atlantic will take place September 6 with a variety of activities. The Convoy will begin at the Salisbury Big Stop and proceed to the Aulac Big Stop where additional activities will take place. The Convoy for Hope directs its funds to breast, colon, prostrate and lung cancer research and education efforts in New Brunswick. Joanne Phillips is one of the key organizers for the Convoy for Hope and she and her team are visiting trucking companies in southern New Brunswick to recruit participation for this cause which impacts so many families.

“I have been approaching other businesses to support our efforts and specifically seeking a sponsor for a major prize awarded to the driver who collects the highest pledge

amount. The Convoy for Hope provides a gift bag to every truck registered, the value of which, generally, exceeds the cost of registration. Funds raised stay in New Brunswick to support education research and prevention.

Convoy for Hope information is available by calling 888.518.1110 or www. convoyforhope-atlantic.ca.

Nova Scotia Convoy for Special Olympics (World’s Largest Convoy) is scheduled for September 20, and organizers are delighted to have the star of History Channels’ ‘Ice Road Trucker,’ Alex Dobogorski, scheduled to attend and act as parade Marshal. Alex D became a folk hero and personality after starring in the History Channel’s award winning reality TV series Ice Road Truckers which follows the exploits of drivers’ hauls on ice roads in the Canadian Arctic.

While TV has depicted Alex as a larger than life character behind the wheel on ice roads, Convoy’s Anne Marie Shannon said that Alex is a very down to earth character with a

huge and giving heart. “We were contacted by Alex’s management after one of our Special Olympics Convoy Facebook followers pointed out on Alex’s Facebook that the Convoy might be an event Alex would be interested in supporting,” Anne said, adding, “Not only is Alex coming on board and participating in the Convoy, he is actively collecting pledges and generating support for the Special Olympics through his own contacts.”

Shannon said interest is growing and by mid June many trucks were registered. “This year we have to limit the number of trucks to 140 units in order to manage traffic for the day. It is a very important day for the Olympians and an important day for our trucking supporters and their families.”

Again this year the Special Olympics Convoy thanks CFB Shearwater for hosting the convoy and staging social events. The route will travel through the streets of Dartmouth and Cole Harbour. For more information contact: truckconvoyns.ca/ or 866 299 2019.

up their weekend to make the driving competition a success.

Sullivan also extended his thanks to Nova Scotia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement personnel who volunteered their time. He extended thanks to Ken MacDonald from Commercial Enforcement, who acted as Course Marshal, picking up the reins from Bob Gay who has acted as Marshal for past twenty years. Bob was on hand for the day, available to offer his insights if needed, and also enjoying the proceedings in a less stressful role.

This year the APTA Safety Committee formed a subcommittee with Joe Roy as Chair, specifically to organize driving competition. Sullivan explained this has allowed the Safety Committee

to focus more effectively on a number of critical safety initiatives, including a weather warning system and truck parking facilities at Wreckhouse in Newfoundland.

Truck cab smoke detectors and distracted driving education were also addressed.

“It is always a pleasure to be involved in the Driving Competition. We see the best of the best drivers in the industry displaying skills that they rely on in their day to day work. Those drivers are truly professionals, and they are focused on success and safety every day. They are our industry leaders, and they set the bar for professionalism in our industry. The competition is certainly a bright spot for me and I look forward to it every year,” offered Sullivan.

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Atlantic Driving Championships

By George Fullerton

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orty eight drivers competed in the Atlantic Driving Competition held at the Commercial Safety College campus in Masstown, Nova Scotia, June 7. The winners in the competition will form the Atlantic Provinces team and compete in the national driving competition later this year in Quebec.

In the straight truck division, first place went to James Chambers with Armour Transportation Systems, second place to Roy Mattinson and third spot to Arthur Burns with Connors Transport. Roy Mattinson has been a professional driver for sixty-four years and has been involved in the Atlantic Driving Competition for more than twenty years.

He took home the 2014

professionalism award in the class.

The four axle class saw Herb Peters with Day and Ross taking the first place honours as well as professionalism award, followed by fellow Day and Ross driver, Steve MacPhee, earning second place. John Chambers of Armour Transport filled out the third place spot.

The five axle class first place went home to Robert Richard with Midland Transport. Second and third spots went to Armour drivers Norm Gallant and James Neal. The Professionalism award in five axle went to Armour driver David Falcitelli.

In the B–Train class, first spot was taken by Robert Stevens with Home Hardware Stores Ltd. Second place, and the profession-

alism award, went to TDL Group driver Glen Fisher.

The third place finisher was Troy Snow with Day and Ross.

The Team award went to Day and Ross Transport and the Rookie of the Year Award went to James Neal with Armour Transportation Systems.

In addition to driver skill testing, the competition also hosted a Show and Shine event for working trucks. Top unit selected was Daniel Bazinet’s tractor working for Eassons Transport Ltd. Second spot went home with Rick Baker with Home Hardware, and third place was secured by Ken Swinamer operating for Connors Transfer Limited.

Joe Sullivan (Senior Director Safety – Day and Ross Transport) chairs the APTA

Safety Committee and he congratulated the drivers, their families and a team of about forty five volunteers associated with the trucking industry who dedicated their time and energy to ensuring that the Atlantic Driving Championships was a success.

“I am always impressed with the energy and dedication that our professional drivers bring to the Atlantic Driving Championships, and just as importantly, the team of volunteers who act as course marshals and judges, and complete the record keeping for the event,” said Sullivan.

He said that in addition to volunteers from APTA and trucking companies, a number of individuals from business and industries serving the trucking industry give

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Business Insurance Matters

Within the Perimeters of Immigration Laws

By Linda Colgan

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oods flow in domestic or international comm e r c e, a n d t h e p o i n t to point movement by foreign based commer-

cial vehicles must adhere to the regulations entrenched in various statute laws. These laws were imposed to protect the movement of freight by foreign domiciled transportation operations. On this side of the border the CBSA enforces the Customs Act and Customs Tariff of the goods in transit.

Equipment based in the United States with an American driver is permitted to bring legal goods into Canada for deliveries respecting that the goods

are being delivered under incidental international commerce. In retrospect, a Canadian carrier with a Canadian driver is also permitted to traffic legal goods under incidental international commerce.

The technical issues engulf the pick of loads within the intended route of travel, the equipment being used which is deemed import (unless consideration has been extended the vehicles must leave within 30 days of entry), and the driver who falls within the perimeters of

immigration laws.

The implementation of these regulations is strictly for economic reasons and the protection of jobs on both sides of the border.

There is a grey area around goods manufactured in Canada and stored in US facilities. Once these goods are stored on US soil it becomes more of a transportation issue and where the goods have been manufactured becomes increasingly irrelevant. The DOT recognizes goods manufactured by a foreign entity and

harboured at a US facility fall within the category of immigration laws.

Also, goods cannot be picked up by a commercial business in Canada, travel through the US to deliver the same goods to another location in Canada. The same laws apply to the US. A US truck cannot pick up in California, pick up in British Columbia, travel through Canada and deliver to Detroit.

There is a quagmire of rules and regulations involving cabotage. The best rule of thumb is, if there

are any questions; do not assume the responsibility of interpreting the laws.

Best practice would be to enlist the advice of legal counsel who are qualified and study cabotage laws.

It’s money well spent.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and is Senior Account Executive with Bryson and Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. To contact Linda call at 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

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Coca-Cola®

Canada Cartage Presented with Coca-Cola Award

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oronto, Ontario – Coca-Cola® presented the first ever Canadian Carrier of the Year award to Canada Cartage – the country’s largest dedicated fleet provider, at their Carrier Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This year marks the first time Canadian carriers were invited to the corporate conference, and included in consideration for the national award.

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The Canadian Carrier of the Year award is presented to the carrier that scores the highest in a series of evaluations and criteria. Winners in each category are determined through the submission of independent scores from Coca-Cola business owners, procurement, and field teams across Canada.

“Canada Cartage achieved high scores in

each of the major categories,” says Mario Di Rocco, Transport Planning Manager for Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada.

“Most notably, Canada Cartage won out over other carriers because of their flexibility, capacity and ability to respond to load demands.”

Other criteria included scores out of 10 for on-time percentage, tender acceptance, cost efficiency and customer service. With such a large dedicated fleet and attention to on-time delivery, Mario says Canada Cartage scored very well among evaluators, “Canada Cartage had an ontime delivery record of 100%, which had a large

impact on their customer service ranking.”

Tim Evans, Senior Director, Business Development at Canada Cartage accepted the award in

person, and says the company is honoured to be the first Canadian company to receive this distinction from Coca-Cola. “We hold ourselves to very high

service standards and this award reinforces the fact that we are achieving our goals by delivering exceptional service to our customer.”

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CFMS

Annual One Day Trade Show Attracts Hundreds

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he Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) held its 51st annual trade show on June 18 at the Paradise Banquet Hall i n C o n c o r d , O N. P r o gramme Chair, Brian Sibbald, described the event as chock full of displays by exhibitors across the industry spectrum. “Hundreds of visitors passed through, taking in information from the 51 booths inside the hall and another 18 with displays outside,” Sibbald said.

Sponsors included, but were not limited to, Haldex, Kenworth, Volvo, Abrams, and Texis Truck Exhaust, among many ot he rs . A num b e r of presentations contributed to the show’s variety, including topics ranging from innovative new products, the telematics

digital age, vocational vehicles, and a presentation by keynote speaker, Rof VanderZwaag, on the College of Trades and PMVI adoption.

Lloyd DeMerchant won the distinguished Volvo Trucks Canada Fleet Maintenance Manager of the year award. DeMerchant is Penske Leasing’s mainten-

ance manager for eastern Canada.

Established in 1963 by the ATSSA, the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar provides opportunities for industry members to participate in these annual events and related shows.

For more information, contact: www.cfmseminar.com

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C.H. Robinson

New Approach with Robinson Fresh®

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den Prairie, Minnesota – In an effort to raise visibility for their expertise in fresh produce, C.H. Robinson has created a new global business brand named Robinson Fresh® that speaks to the company’s focus on fresh products and offers a clear identity within the produce industry.

Throughout its history, C.H. Robinson has been firmly rooted in the fresh produce industry. Originally founded as a wholesale produce brokerage house in 1905, C.H. Robinson has evolved through innovative product marketing strategies, grower development, strategic acquisitions, exclusive nationally recognized brands, and proprietary seed development to become one of the largest produce companies in the world.

The launch of Robinson Fresh ® unifies the C.H. Robinson, FoodSource, Rosemont Farms, and Timco Worldwide entities under one global business brand. Combined, Robinson Fresh® is a market share leader in key consumer driven categories such as asparagus, corn, dry vegetables, greens, melons, and tropical.

Robinson Fresh® is the exclusive marketer of respected consumer brands such as Mott’s®, Welch’s®, Tropicana®, Green Giant® Fresh, and Glory Foods®.

In addition, Robinson Fresh® offers Melon Up!®, Rosemont Farms®, Happy Chameleon®, and Tomorrow’s ® Organics proprietary brands to ensure quality, increase efficiency, and offer variety to give retail consumers the fresh options they demand.

To complement the new branding, Robinson Fresh® launched a new website, www.robinsonfresh.com, which contains downloadable content consisting of consumer trends, category insights, and market data.

Robinson Fresh got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of North America. Today, Robinson Fresh is one of the largest produce companies in the world and offers the highest quality products. Robinson Fresh packs in many well-known private label and consumer brands well as a full line of conventional and organic produce through a worldwide network of regional and local growers. For more information about Robinson Fresh, visit www. robinsonfresh.com.

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Health & Fitness

The Pillow That’s Right For You

By Dr. George Traitses

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good pillow for sleeping should be comfortable to lay your head upon, but most importantly it must support your neck keeping it in alignment with the rest of your spine.

There are many different pillows on the market today from traditional feather and fiber ones to shaped pillows, memory foam and buckwheat pillows. It can be difficult to know what to choose.

There is no one “best” pillow for everyone. Try these tips to pick the pillow that’s right for you.

Choose a size of pillow suitable for your body size or frame. The pillow should cover the entire back of your neck to avoid putting pressure on your spine.

Try out the pillow. Most pillows are packaged in a plastic wrapper so you can lay it on a display bed in the store and put your head on it. This is the best way to find out if you are on the right track.

A hypoallergenic pillow is a must if you suffer from allergies, but it is also a good choice for anyone.

Buckwheat filled pillows

Technology

How Technology Can Improve Truck Drivers’ Work Lives

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emand for in-cab technology is expected to grow significantly as fleets look for new ways to recruit and retain drivers by reducing paperwork burdens, making their lives more comfortable and keeping them in touch with family.

“Giving truck drivers the ability to work with the technology that they use and are used to seeing in their everyday life while on the job shows an investment in the individual to help them perform their role and shows an awareness of what technology can do to help move the [trucking] business forward,” Pol Sweeney, Chief Technology Officer for Airclic, told Fleet Owner magazine.

“A driver will also be a lot more receptive to tracking orders, signature captures, reconciliations of returns, etc., on a mobile device than maintaining a paper manifest - a practice that today’s tech-savvy workforce will not have the patience for,” he added.

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about 17% of the driver population is under 35 and one possible way to entice younger drivers to join the industry is to provide them with the same handheld experience that they have in their personal lives.

“Younger drivers don’t expect to read information off of and maintain a paper manifest,” Sweeney said. “That’s why the ‘consumerization of technology’ is catching up with trucking.”

At the same time, there’s also a potentially significant cost savings opportunity for fleets.

“The elimination of paper and manual processes from the supply chain lend themselves to significant savings opportunities, with companies citing their ROI [return on investment] achievement through improved order accuracy, reduced costs related to paper and paper processing and an improved revenue flow through ‘clean’ invoicing,” he explained.

P r ov i d e d c o u r t e s y o f t h e O n t a r i o Tr u c k i n g Associations.

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have become increasingly popular. Buckwheat is hypoallergenic, it will mold to the contours of your head and neck providing good support, but it will also change shape when you move.

A good quality, supportive pillow provides many benefits including a better night’s sleep, improved circulation, fewer

aches and pains and even reduced snoring. Take your time and choose carefully. Your neck and

back will thank you for it!

For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Associ-

ation, a voluntary professional association whose mission is to serve our members and the public by advancing the understanding and use of chiropractic care 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.

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Editorial

Is Ontario a Driver Friendly Place to Work?

By Marek Krasuski

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omplaints continue to surface online, in workshops and places where t r u c k e r s g a t h e r, t h a t Ontario, despite its high concentration of freight volume, is not trucker friendly. These stories are

largely anecdotal mind you, but driver perceptions are important as they play a role in determining whether they will remain in the profession or move on.

Here’s a list of the most common complaints: T h er e a r e t o o m a n y

MTO weigh scales along the 400-series corridors that take up too much time and threaten delivery schedules. Drivers in the GTA region also have to contend with congested traffic flows while grappling with low freight rates from the Big Smoke

into the US. Another Toronto-centric grievance is the lack of overnight truck parking and the difficulty of dealing with other industry reps whose thickly-accented English makes understanding difficult.

The high price of diesel, and the difficulty of accessing “user-friendly” cardlock facilities by American truckers add to the list of complaints.

Speed limiters and wheelbase restrictions also create a system that is not harmonious with other regulations across the country. Indeed, the constitutionality of speed limiters was brought into question when in 2012 a Justice of the Peace said that limiting the speed of large trucks to 105 km/ hr went against Charter guarantees to life, liberty and the security of the person. That decision, though, was later over-

turned by a higher court which ruled there was no breach of the right of security, and that the provincial government was within its rights to impose speed limiters in order to reduce emissions and increase road safety by imposing lower speeds.

Alongside these complaints is the recent decision by the MTO to introduce a CVOR written test for new operators in the Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Registration (CVOR) program. This one time requirement compels new operators to demonstrate knowledge of Ontario’s safety laws with the intention of reducing collisions and safety violations by these novices.

Perhaps disenchantment rings loudest around the diminishing number of truck services and rest stops the farther north a

trucker travels. Drivers are hard pressed to find available spots in the North and some that are open demand fees for the privilege of parking - not unreasonable, truckers say, as long services such as washrooms, showers and security are available. Furthermore, fewer rest stops increase the risk of violating hours of service limitations. Appeals for more rest stops continue by truckers and organizations acting on their behalf.

Are these complaints legitimate? Are the restrictions and lack of services too onerous for drivers, or are they reasonable safeguards that ensure a well-functioning industry while maximizing safety?

Tell us whether Ontario is a trucking friendly place to work or not.

Email your opinions to marek@woodwardpublishing.com.

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Western Star & Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association [OOIDA]

OOIDA’s Spirit of the American Trucker Hits the Road

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ortland, Oregon – After unveiling the first-ever truck to be built from the ground up through fan votes on social media channels, the Western Star “Design Our Star” show truck is now on the road, pulling the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association “Spirit of the American Trucker” tour trailer to truck shows, conferences and truck stops throughout the United States.

Western Star 4900EX is a new classic rig helmed

by Boise, Idaho-based Jon Osburn, a driver with more than 20 years of experience. Osburn, who was a U.S. Navy Hospital corpsman and served with

the United States Marine Corps as a flight medic and later a paramedic, also spent two years behind the wheel of “The Merv” – a medical educational and resource vehicle that provides medical screens for truck drivers.

“The entire package is absolutely stunning – the truck attracts a lot of attention everywhere we go,” said Osburn. “But the truck is more than just great looks – the Western Star is fantastic to drive, and the Detroit™ DD16® engine has already been achieving impressive performance. It’s an honor to be behind the wheel of such a fantastic truck.”

With more than 16,000

votes during the year-long campaign, fans selected the truck model, application, engine, interior and exterior options. The truck includes a “big and bold” chrome accessory package, a custom paint job, and a plush Ultra High Stratosphere Sleeper decked out in premium leather.

“The Design Our Star truck really captures what our fans love about Western Star – the bold and custom features combined with a powerful truck,” said Andy Johnson, Brand M a n a g e r f o r We s t e r n Star. “We’re so pleased to partner with Jon and OOIDA to bring the Spirit of the American Trucker

tour trailer on the road to promote the business of trucking.”

For a complete schedule of appearances, go to www.OOIDA.com or w w w. F a c e b o o k . c o m / OOIDA. For additional information, and to find a local dealer, visit WesternStar. com or call 866-850-STAR (7827).

Western Star Trucks Sales, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, produces heavy-duty custom trucks for longhaul and vocational applications. Western Star is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets Class 4-8 vehicles and is a Daimler company, the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

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OOIDA’s Spirit of the American Trucker Hits the Road for Western Star and OOIDA.

Can-Am Bridge Project

Can-Am Bridge Project Obtains Final Approval

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he proposed new bridge linking Windsor and Detroit appears to have jumped through its last regulatory hoop.

The long-awaited binational border crossing obtained a permit from the U.S. Coast Guard this week - the last reported regulatory approval needed to press start on the project.

The Coast Guard issued the permit almost immediately after a U.S. Circuit Court in Washington, D.C., rejected an attempt by the competing Ambassador Bridge to get an injunction and block the approval.

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In its opinion, the court concluded there is no evidence the Coast Guard permit would cause irreparable harm to private Ambassador Bridge’s own interests.

“We now have the presidential permit, signed off on by nine (federal) agencies in the U.S. We have the Coast Guard approval and the court case dismissed,” said Gary Doer, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. The next step involves funding for a U.S. customs facility, which must happen before shovels hit the ground. However, as the Globe & Mail reported this

week, this won’t be easy either and ambiguity persists.

Despite Canada agreeing to pick up the $3.4 billion tab to build the bridge on both sides of the border, Washington continues to shrug off paying a $250-million (U.S.) to pay for its own customs plaza on the Michigan side of the bridge.

According to the Globe, “Ottawa has understandably drawn a line in the asphalt”, over paying for another government’s customs checkpoint.

Article courtesy of t h e O n t a r i o Tr u c k i n g Association.

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Western Star “Design our Star” truck helmed by Boise, Idaho-based Jon Osburn, a driver with more than 20 years of experience.

Canadian Trucking Alliance

CTA Objects to US Agriculture Inspection Fee

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oronto, Ontario - The Canadian Trucking Alliance has formally taken aim at a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to substantially raise the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) fees imposed on trucks crossing the border.

In comments filed recently in response to the USDA’s

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), CTA acknowledges “the Government of the United States of America has every right to protect its food supply and agricultural industries and communities from insects and pests imported with food shipments,” but “strongly objects to the way in which the APHIS program is administered,

applied and funded.”

According to CTA, the APHIS program exacts a heavy toll on all U.S.-Canada trade. APHIS fees are applied to all trucks crossing the border, regardless of whether the goods being imported are food and agriculture-related or not (or whether the trailer is loaded or empty). Nor does APHIS use a risk assess-

ment approach, thereby eroding the return on investment carriers have made to comply with binational trusted trader programs.

CTA cites the example of auto parts moving back and forth across the border on plastic pallets, which are subject to the APHIS fees. “What possible threat does that pose?” The Alli-

ance asks. “What possible rationale can legitimize imposing APHIS fees on those shipments?”

CTA points out that advance cargo information, which is now required under e-Manifest, provides a mechanism where carriers could indicate whether the commodity is being transported on wood pallets, enabling APHIS to better target conveyances where risk is present. “Goods that present no risk should not be subject to APHIS fees.”

In fact, CTA believes the fees may be illegal under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which prohibits customs user fees, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which says that all fees and charges shall not represent an indirect protection to domestic products or a taxation of imports or exports for fiscal purposes.

According to APHIS, the fees are meant to fully fund the actual costs of running the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) program and be borne by those using the services.

It claims current revenue from fees charged has been insufficient to cover all costs. Under the plan, transponder fees would increase from US$105 to US$320 per year, per truck - a 205% increase. Including the $100 CBP portion, the total cost would be $420 per truck. Trucks without a transponder will see an increase from $10.75 to $13.50 per crossing, or 52%.

CTA says the proposed increases are excessive. And since there is no thought to gradually introducing

the increases over time, it will be next to impossible for motor carriers - who operate under very tight margins - to pass any reasonable portion of the increased costs along to the customer. “The lack of consideration to the realities of the industry is shocking.”

Furthermore, there is no onus on APHIS to maximize its efficiency or effectiveness in administering or applying the program, CTA explains, arguing that if resources were applied more strategically according to risk, the associated costs to APHIS could be recovered without having to apply such an egregious increase to truckers.

Even more fundamental, CTA questions why carriers should be the ones to have to pay the fees, since they are not the actual owners of the goods, nor are they the users of APHIS services. CTA contends the fees are imposed on carriers simply because it’s easier to go after the truck and its owner than the person who owns the product.

“That is not a credible premise for imposing the APHIS fees on the trucking industry,” says the CTA submission. “Commodities that present risk are the responsibility of the importer and the application of fees should be strategically allocated to importers based on the level of risk the goods present.”

“APHIS’s approach is diametrically opposed to everything we have been told over the last decade in terms of a more efficient and secure border,” says CTA President David Bradley. “Whether they’ll listen, remains to be seen.”

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Tires & Wheels

Retread Tire Association (RTA)

Knowledge is Power – Especially When it Comes to Taking Care of Your Tires

By Harvey Brodsky

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have been associated with the tire industry for nearly forty years and during this time I have written numerous articles about retreading, as well as about the importance of proper tire maintenance.

Many of my articles have

appeared in this magazine, in addition to a number of other trucking and tire magazines, both in Canada and worldwide.

You can also find copies articles written by me by Googling my name. But why do I tell you this?

Because if you read trucking and tire magazines regularly, you know that the old saying, ‘there is nothing new under the sun’, really is true when it comes to reading articles about the economic and environmental benefits of proper tire maintenance.

Yet, all you have to do is drive down any highway in Canada and the U.S. and before long you will see ugly road alligators

littering the highways.

What’s going on, you might ask?

The sad fact is that too many of the articles written about the importance of proper tire maintenance (more about that later) are ignored by far too many drivers and fleet owners. Over the years I have spoken to many hundreds of truckers and fleet owners and far too often when I ask whether they read their trade magazines, the answer I hear breaks my heart, especially when they tell me they are too busy to read and they “just can’t afford the time.”

But the truth is they really can’t afford NOT to read the important articles to

be found in every issue of every trucking and tire magazine.

The title of this article is Knowledge Is Power, and it really is!

Articles about the latest in tire sizes (ever heard about wide based tires?), SmartWay tires, what’s new in alignment, advances in retreading, and how today’s retreads can save you serious money, stand alongside others such as Chinese tires, tire pressure monitoring systems and so on. They are often accompanied by great ads informing readers about the latest in all kinds of products available to truckers.

But you will never learn about the above unless

you take – or should I say MAKE – the time to read!

Here’s a suggestion. If you have a spouse or a significant other, bring home trucking magazines and tire magazines and ask them to go through the publications and mark those articles they think may be helpful to you.

That way you involve your family in helping you stay abreast of the latest news in your industry.

You are reading this in ONTARIO TRUCKING NEWS, a fine magazine, but there are others as well, and they all can help you stay ahead of what is new in your industry. A good thing to remember is: The more you learn, the

more you earn!

For the names of other fine trucking and tire magazines send an email to info@retreadtire.org and we will be happy to send you a complete list of trucking and tire magazines along with their contact information.

As I close this month’s article, I want to leave you with this: Remember, Knowledge is power, and the more you learn the more you earn. You’re not driving long hours for a hobby, are you?

Next month we will discuss a few fuel saving tips and proper tire maintenance. But you won’t learn about them unless you READ!

ing Europe, Latin America and the United States.

Besides its three manufacturing plants in Brazil, it also maintains authorized retread companies, permanent regional teams and its own Distribution Centers (DC) in strategic locations, to ensure full support to international customers. In Colombia, the company has a branch office and DC. It also has

units in the United States, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Slovenia, Australia, Argentina and Chile.

Another important strategy is the company’s presence at international fairs and events., such as Colfecar - Congresso Nacional del Transporte (National Transport Congress), which takes place in Cartagena, in October of this year.

Quality of Vipal’s DV-UM3 Treads

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iudad Movil S.A., a leader in passenger transport in Bogota, Colombia has adopted the DV-UM3 tire treads for its fleet. The tread is an exclusive design of Vipal, the Latin American leader and one of the world’s most important manufacturers of products for retreading tires. Aimed at the city bus and truck segment,

the tread generates up to 15% more per kilometer travelled. This is because it provides greater contact with the road, automatically generating fuel savings, with greater performance and yield.

According to Dario Bendeck, part of Ciudad Movil’s maintenance department, the company has been using the Vipal brand for retreading its

fleet’s tires for at least five years.

The DV-UM3 tire tread has grooves designed to minimize the retention of stones and other foreign objects, ensuring greater protection of the tire carcass against damage.

Another unique feature is the “S” shaped shoulder format, generating less heat and thus contributing to the preservation of

the carcass and greater service life of the tire. The efficiency of the DV-UM3 is available in the traditional and ECO lines, the latter of which is able to reduce fuel consumption and preserve the environment thanks to its cutting-edge technology.

Vipal is responsible for supplying around 90 countries throughout the world, with the main markets be-

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Peterbilt

Peterbilt 579, 567 Now Available With SmarTire

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enton, Texas Helping provide improved fuel economy, safety and tire life, the Bendix SmarTire

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is now available for Peterbilt’s Models 579 and 567, the company recently an-

nounced.

The TPMS system monitors the pressure and temperature of each tire on the vehicle in real time and will warn the operator of potential problems. The system helps operators keep tires properly inflated, which improves fuel economy and reduces tire wear.

“Peterbilt is pleased to offer this technology to our Model 579 and 567 customers as another costsaving feature on these already high ROI vehicles,”

said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Tires are one of the largest expenses for fleets and the SmarTire TPMS can help reduce this cost, as well as save money through reduced fuel costs, less downtime and safer operation.”

The SmarTire TPMS includes sensors mounted on the wheel inside of each tire and an in-dash display within the main instrument cluster. In addition to communicating warnings, the display can

provide the operator with on-demand tire pressure and temperature information.

The Bendix SmarTire system sends alerts for tire pressure deviation, critically low pressure and high temperatures. The system provides instant visual alerts and has an optional audible alarm.

In March, Peterbilt introduced the new EPIQ package for the Model 579 that includes the SmarTire system. The EPIQ package can increase fuel efficiency by

up to 10 percent through improved performance of key components and an optimized spec that utilizes the most fuel efficient options available. In addition to SmarTire, it includes the PACCAR MX-13 Engine, Fuller Advantage UltraShift PLUS transmission, aerodynamic fairings and enhancements, Low Rolling Resistance Tires and optimized drivetrain software.

For more information about Peterbilt, visit www. peterbilt.com.

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New Products & Services

TruckersBooks

New Online Diesel Fuel & Meals Expense Filing System for Truckers

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t’s no secret that truckers face a unique challenge in the management of the small cash register receipts they receive daily as they truck across Canada and the United States.

These small receipts are costing truckers thousands of dollars from expense deduction losses which results in truckers having to pay more tax than they should each year.

Truckers are so busy with regulatory paper-

work, driving and managing their equipment; they overlook the problem they are having with the management of the small receipts they receive when they purchase diesel fuel and meals.

The ink on these receipts usually fades fast and cannot be used by accountant as a deductible expense.

If the expense amount printed on the receipt cannot be read, or if the receipt has faded to blank, it cannot be included as a

deductible expense. As a result, truckers are giving up thousands in deductible expense due to faded receipt and are paying more tax than they should as a result.

To fix this problem, TruckersBooks created an online diesel fuel and meals expense filing system, to allow truckers to capture the expense amount printed on these receipts from anywhere, anytime before the ink fade and the receipt become non-deductible.

The online receipt expense filing system is easy to use, requiring no bookkeeping or software experience and no software to buy, to learn or install. All that is required is a computer or mobile device and an internet connection.

No fancy username and password to memorize.

Truckers simply go to the website, enter their diesel fuel and/or meals expense amounts from the receipts and click the submit link.

The system immediately sends the trucker a detailed verification report of the expenses entered to their email address on file with instructions to attach the receipts entered to the report and file away to support future tax audits.

This report also allows truckers to send their accountant or bookkeeper their Diesel Fuel and Meals expense information as data instead of paper for bookkeeping processing and tax filing.

Read more about the

system at: www.truckersbooks.ca/receiptsonline. htm.

To find out more about how the system works, go to: www.truckersbooks. com/products/tbonline/.

For more information contact Ron Johnson, Tr u c k e r s B o o k s S o f t ware and Bookkeeping Support Services at 888.456.6504 or email ronj@truckersbooks.com, go to TruckersBlog, visit www.truckersbooks.ca or www.truckersbooks. com.

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Evans Cooling Systems, Inc.

New Website Spotlighting Advantages of Waterless Cooling Technology

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uffield, Connecticut – Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. (www.evanscooling.com), patent holder and manufacturer of the ONLY commercial waterless engine coolants, has launched a new website designed to spotlight the economic, maintenance, and performance advantages of its revolutionary engine cooling technology.

The new website pro-

vides easier navigation, an improved mechanism for locating a dealer, and updated technical information. Evans advanced waterless coolant technology prolongs the life of liquid cooled engines, offering increased reliability for cars, trucks, motorcycles and generators.

Having a boiling point of 375°F, Evans waterless coolants perform under extreme conditions, well

past the failure temperatures of water-based coolants. Evans waterless coolants provide a huge separation between the operating temperature of the coolant and its high boiling point. Any vapor generated locally within the coolant jacket condenses immediately into surrounding coolant that is much colder than its boiling point. With the absence of vapor, Evans

operates at a much lower, safer pressure, reducing stress on the cooling system. The jacket metal is always in contact with liquid coolant for improved heat transfer. Evans coolants will not boil over regardless of load, ambient temperature or altitude.

At the other end of the temperature scale, Evans protects against freezing to minus 40°F. Evans stops corrosion

and electrolysis problems, preserving metals and engine components. In heavy duty engines, Evans has been shown to be the most effective coolant for preventing cylinder liner cavitation erosion. Evans is a permanent and maintenance free fluid; there is no need for supplementary coolant additives and, absent leaks, no need for top ups. Evans combines performance and econom-

ic advantages with a safe formula that contributes to a better environment.

Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., headquartered in Suffield, CT, has focused on engine cooling for over 25 years.

For more information on Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. visit www. evanscooling.com.

Dealer inquiries welcome at 888.990.COOL (2665).

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American Trucking Associations (ATA)

ATA Adds U.S. Bank Carrier Solutions to Featured Product Program

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rlington, Virginia - American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce that U.S. Bank’s carrier-focused payment solutions have been added to the group’s ATA Featured Product program.

“Moving America’s freight is a cash-intensive enterprise,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “We’re pleased to welcome U.S. Bank to ATA’s Featured 22 July 2014

Product list and look forward to them helping our members and our industry keep not just the goods but the cash moving.”

“As an active participant in the transportation industry for two decades, we understand the challenges carriers face,” said Lynn Heitman, Senior Product & Marketing Officer for U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems. “We offer products and services that

provide benefit across the entire organization, including drivers, accounts receivable and procurement. From payments to financing, carriers can count on us.”

As a Featured Product, ATA offers U.S. Bank Carrier Solutions, including U.S. Bank over the Road Card, the Over the Road plus Card, Freight Payment, Fuel Financing and Equipment Finance to its members

via its commercial arm, http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com other communications.

ATA’s Featured Product list is available at www. atabusinesssolutions.com or by calling 866-821-3468.

For more on U.S. Bank’s transportation solutions, call 866-274-5898 or email intouchwithus@usbank. com.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $371 billion in

assets as of March 31, 2014, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. The Company operates 3,083 banking offices in 25 states and 4,878 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. (usbank. com).

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry.

Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industryrelated conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook.

Trucking Moves America Forward.

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New Products & Services

Kenworth

New Kenworth Medium Duty Cabovers

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i r k l a n d , Wa s h ington - The new Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with extensive new exterior and interior enhancements are now available for order.

Kenworth’s K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers are for pick-up-and-delivery operations, food and beverage companies, furniture hauling, landscape businesses, and street sweeping and striping, among other applications.

The Kenworth cabovers are especially ideal for city and neighborhood applications, where tight turning and a shorter overall length are required.

New additions to the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a fresh exterior, new dash and gauge cluster, front air disc brakes, electronic braking module, Allison 6-speed transmission, push-button

control shifter, and Dana rear axles.

“With these key enhancements, Kenworth is bringing a new level of excellence of quality, innovation and comfort to the medium duty market,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth’s Medium Duty Marketing Manager.

Powell noted that truck operators running medium duty conventional trucks in metropolitan areas are also considering cabovers because of a better turning radius, extra payload room, and changing urban length laws.

“Compared to a typical medium duty conventional, the K270 and K370 offer up to a 30 percent better curbto-curb turning radius, a 63.4-inch BBC with an extra 45 inches of payload room, and a 35-foot overall length which is rapidly becoming the new norm in major cities,” Powell said.

The K270 and K370 are standard with the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine rated at 220-hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, and the Allison 2100HS 5-speed transmission. Both truck models feature a standard air ride driver’s seat and 2-person bench seating with storage underneath. A new option is single driver and passenger seats with a large console with storage and cup holders in between.

Available with wheelbases ranging from 142 to 242 inches in 12-inch increments, the Kenworth K270 and K370 can accommodate bodies from 16 to 28 feet. A large 2,500-squareinch wraparound windshield combines with large side windows to give optimum visibility.

For specialized applications, the Kenworth cabovers offer a new “clear rail” package that relocates the air tanks, DEF tank, bat-

Kenworth offers a new Class 6 Kenworth K270 cabover and a new Class 7 Kenworth K370 cabover, pictured here, with exterior and interior enhancements. The enhanced cabovers feature a new dash and gauge cluster, front air disc brakes, electronic braking module, and a fresh exterior. Powered by the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, which has power ratings from 200 to 250-hp, and up to 660 lb-ft of torque, the Kenworth cabovers are available with a 6-speed Allison transmission or 5-speed transmission. tery box, and exhaust after treatment up behind the cab. This new option opens

up room for custom bodies, such as street sweepers.

Kenworth’s Internet home

page is at www.kenworth. com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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Lightweight T680 52-Inch Mid-Roof Sleeper

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irkland, Washington - Operating a lightweight vehicle is a ‘must-have’ for many over-the-road operators in the trucking industry, especially in LTL and

regional haul applications.

To address that need, Kenworth Truck Company announces the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper.

“We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and truck operators were very impressed to find that

the scale weight of that truck was close to 15,000 pounds. The positive response demonstrated that there’s a definite place in the market for this type of lightweight chassis con-

Meritor

New Axle Ratios to Improve Fuel Efficiency

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r o y, M i c h i g a n Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) is meeting the commercial vehicle industry’s demands for increased fuel efficiency by adding optimized axle ratios to its proven 14X rear-drive axle portfolio.

Meritor’s 14X tandem drive axles with a 2.79 ratio will be available for production in June, and a 2.85 ratio will be ready later this summer. When used in combination with the Cummins and Eaton

SmartAdvantage™ Powertrain, the new axle ratios will improve fuel efficiency for linehaul applications through “downspeeding,” a process that maintains vehicle speed at lower engine rpms.

“With these new axle ratios, drivers will experience a fuel-economy ‘sweet spot’ at road speeds of 62 to 65 mph,” said Ken Hogan, General Manager, Axles, North America for Meritor. “We’ve optimized this engine-transmissionaxle combination to de-

liver uncompromising performance and efficiency.”

To maximize fuel economy and vehicle performance, fleets should consider the entire drivetrain, including engine parameters, transmission and rear-axle gearing and tire sizes, according to Hogan.

He suggests fleets consult their OEMs, local engine distributors or Meritor representative to review exact vehicle and application needs. The 14X axles with 2.79 and 2.85 ratios are supported by

DriveForce™ and OnTrac, Meritor’s industry-leading organization of 110 dedicated support professionals.

“The new axle ratios specifically target the needs of fuel efficiency-minded customers and are another example of how we are continually creating and updating our offerings to better-serve the industry,” Hogan said.

For important information, visit the company’s website at meritor. com.

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figuration,” noted Brett VanVoorhis, Kenworth On-Highway Marketing Manager.

Key weight-reducing components are the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX13 engine, Eaton Fuller Advantage™ series transmission, Kenworth AG380 suspension, MX optimized hood (119-inch BBC), 6x2 drive axle, rear wide-base single tires, aluminum rear

wheels, air disc brakes, and aluminum fifth wheel.

“These weight-savings features for the T680 52inch mid-roof sleeper offer an excellent opportunity for truck buyers to spec light and increase payload, while operating a quality Kenworth truck with excellent driver comfort in the 2.1-meter wide cab and sleeper,” said VanVoorhis.

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For LTL and regional haul applications, Kenworth announces the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. The scale weight of the truck is close to 15,000 pounds.

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Section FranÇaise

Pénurie de Main-d’Oeuvre

La pénurie de main d’oeuvre exige des solutions proactives de tous les secteurs de l’industrie Par Marek Krasuski

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es statistiques servent d’habitude à amplifier et/ou à clarifier les suppositions ou les hypothèses, mais quand on s’intéresse à la pénurie de conducteurs, elles nous laissent perplexes plutôt qu’instruits.

En voici la preuve : une étude par Ressources humaines camionnage Canada (RHCC) affirme que l’industrie du camionnage va devoir trouver jusqu’à 319.900 « nouveaux employés au cours des dix prochaines années si elle veut que les roues continuent à tourner. » Cependant le Conference Board du Canada a publié une étude en Février 2013 disant que la pénurie de conducteurs n’atteindrait que 33.000 d’ici 2020.

Il y a une énorme différence entre 33.000 et 319.000, même si l’on considère que le chiffre de la RHCC représente la pénurie de tous les ouvriers nécessaires pour subvenir aux besoins de l’industrie.

Puisque les camionneurs représentaient 82% de la force ouvrière en 2011, il est raisonnable de supposer qu’ils continueront à occuper la plus grande part de la force ouvrière. Quatre-vingt deux pourcent du déficit projeté par la RHCC signifie que l’industrie requerra presque 220.000 nouveaux conducteurs; cela est toujours une immense différence par rapport au déficit de 33.000 emplois prédit par le Conférence Board, même en prenant en compte les gains de productivité.

Encore plus énigmatique, il n’y a pas de pénurie de conducteur qui fait problème. En fait, la demande d’emplois dépasse l’offre par plus du double. Selon les rapports de l’industrie cités par Yvette Lagrois, présidente 24 July 2014

d’Ontario Truck Training Academy (École de camionnage de l’Ontario), le Canada comprend actuellement 662.400 conducteurs au chômage.

Seulement, personne ne veut d’eux. « Nous n’avons pas une pénurie de conducteurs, nous avons une pénurie de conducteurs qualifiés, » dit Lagrois, pour expliquer les milliers d’appels qu’elle reçoit chaque année de la part de conducteurs commerciaux ayant un permis mais cherchant à améliorer certaines manœuvres particulières, comme entrer en marche arrière dans des quais de stockage ou apprendre à conduire des véhicules à transmission manuelle.

Car il faut le savoir : certaines écoles de conduites n’instruisent leurs étudiants que sur transmission automatique, laissant le soin à leurs diplômés de chercher par eux-mêmes un enseignement sur manuel plus tard. Lagrois dit que le problème est systémique et que tandis que certaines écoles certifiées fournissent un entrainement de pointe, d’autres, certifiées ou non, fournissent un entrainement au mieux médiocre. La Blue Ribbon Task Force, sous l’égide de l’Alliance canadienne du camionnage, offre son soutien à l’existence d’un standard minimum obligatoire pour la formation des conducteurs à l’échelle de l’industrie pour amoindrir l’écart en finesse technique entre différents diplômés ayant leur permis.

Peu importe les nombres, la Blue Ribbon Task Force identifie quatre raisons générales pour expliquer la pénurie de conducteurs.

L’une d’entre elles est décrite comme le tsunami démographique en vertu duquel l’âge moyen d’un

camionneur dépasse de 4,2 ans la moyenne de l’âge de la main d’œuvre canadienne. De plus, les conducteurs vieillissent plus vite que l’ouvrier moyen, et des dizaines de milliers approchent l’âge de la retraite. La compensation salariale est une autre question épineuse. Les salaires sont comparables à la moyenne nationale, mais les conducteurs travaillent plus d’heures pour le même salaire, et la traditionnelle rémunération à la pièce, encore commune à l’industrie, oblige les conducteurs à encaisser le cout des inefficacités qui leur sont imposées par les autres. La Task Force recommande que les conducteurs reçoivent des offres salariales compétitives, et soient à même de prédire avec plus de certitude leur salaire hebdomadaire, et qu’ils soient rémunérés pour toute tâche accomplie ainsi que pour les dépenses remboursables.

Il y a 67 écoles de camionnage en Ontario. Les étudiants qui s’inscrivent dans des écoles certifiées par le ministère de la formation et des collèges et universités de l’Ontario ont la possibilité de recevoir des bourses de la part du gouvernement et sont assurés avec la police d’assurance de l’école. Les collèges non-certifiés fournissent typiquement une formation en moins de 40 heures et à un prix de moins de 1000 dollars, et Lagrois dit qu’il n’est pas garanti que ces collèges aient une police d’assurance.

Pour contrer la réticence des employeurs à embaucher des conducteurs qui ne répondent pas aux attentes de l’industrie, Lagrois suggère qu’ils prennent eux-mêmes l’initiative en allant rencontrer les 100 meil-

leures flottes marchandes pour identifier ce à quoi ils s’attendent de la part de jeunes entreprises en tant que futurs employeurs. Une connaissance préalable des attentes de l’industrie peut aussi guider les futurs conducteurs vers la formation qui va leur offrir le plus de débouchés après leur graduation.

En effet, prendre l’initiative est une tactique recommandée pour tout secteur de l’industrie.

Al Thompson est professeur et coordonnateur de programme au Centennial College, School of Transportation. Son conseil à ses étudiants inscrits dans le programme de technicien est de se familiariser avec les employeurs potentiels et avec ceux qui sont en position d’embaucher. « Sur un groupe de 60 techniciens étudiants, combien d’entre eux vont à la rencontre d’une entreprise pour demander un emploi? Sans doute aucun, » dit-il, songeant au manque d’interface entre employeurs, écoles et étudiants.

Cependant, le manque de communication en-

tre ces chainons clés de l’industrie va dans les deux sens. Les entreprises, par exemple, expriment leur intérêt pour visiter les écoles de commerce, mais les pressions des affaires et le manque de temps les empêchent de visiter les écoles pour présenter leurs entreprises aux étudiants. De plus, la prolifération des infrastructures de sécurité tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur des installations des entreprises peut avoir l’air intimidant. « Un périmètre entouré de barbelés, caméras et autres dispositifs de protection n’est peut-être pas l’image que les entreprises devraient avoir envie de projeter.

Reste que cela peut impressionner un étudiant qui aura l’impression de paraitre ridicule en demandant un emploi. » Thompson explique que le manque d’interaction entre les membres de l’industrie, voulue ou non, est dû en grande partie à la nature changeante de l’industrie. Finis sont les jours où une jeune personne apprenait son métier en aidant son père à réparer une voiture dans l’allée de la maison ou

en trouvant de l’emploi dans une station de service du quartier où le mécanicien enseignerait à son apprenti quelques manœuvres de base. Les jeunes d’aujourd’hui ont peu d’expérience avec l’industrie, de telle sorte que ceux qui poursuivent une carrière comme technicien ou même comme conducteur ont typiquement un ami ou un membre de leur famille qui les expose aux multiples opportunités dans l’industrie.

Et même là, « les jeunes d’aujourd’hui n’ont pas la possibilité d’acquérir les compétences de base et le métier leur est étranger, » explique Thompson.

Les idées de Thompson s’appliquent aussi bien à la pénurie de formations suffisantes pour les conducteurs. Par le passé, les nouveaux conducteurs s’amélioraient à la faveur d’une expérience professionnelle progressive, d’abord en conduisant des camions-porteurs à essieu simple et puis en apprenant à conduire de plus gros véhicules. Aujourd’hui, on s’attend à ce que le conducteur novice se mette >>

Section FranÇaise >> tout de suite au volant d’un tracteur à semi-remorque, alors qu’ils manquent toujours dans certains cas les compétences pour gérer tous les aspects de son opération.

Malgré les défis, les techniciens ont plus de facilité à trouver un emploi rémunéré à l’issue de leur formation. « Aujourd’hui, il y a une abondance de débouchés et de formations de qualité qui sont disponibles aux techniciens. Quand vous êtes employés par un magasin,

de l’aide et des conseils sont souvent disponibles.

La faculté de l’employeur à former ses employés l’aide beaucoup à garder une force ouvrière stable. Les gens ont envie de croire en >>un futur stable, » dit Thompson.

Les techniciens bénéficient aussi d’une courbe d’apprentissage très structurée. Trois niveaux d’éducation sont requis dans un programme d’apprentissage dans lesquels les étudiants sont confiés à un employeur qui les aident à coups de conseils à développer leurs

compétences. Un accord tripartite est signé entre l’individu, le ministère provincial et l’employeur en vertu duquel une expérience professionnelle pratique est fournie par l’employeur, tandis que la portion scolaire du programme est fournie par les professeurs à Centennial ou dans d’autres collèges certifiés. Le cours prend typiquement cinq ans à compléter, après quoi il faut passer un examen provincial pour être pleinement certifié.

Comme avec la plupart des choses dans

l’industrie du camionnage, des changements ont été apportés aux critères d’apprentissage des techniciens. Avant, les étudiants devaient remplir un certain nombre d’heures pour répondre aux exigences standard. Aujourd’hui, l’apprentissage est basé sur un livre de 92 compétences, chacune desquelles doit être connue de manière satisfaisante et notée avant de passer à la prochaine.

Que ce soit pour répondre à la pénurie de conducteurs ou de techni-

ciens qualifiés, les experts demandent un changement de paradigme. Et ce changement requiert des canaux de communication plus fluides entre employeurs (actuels et futurs), employés, agences de régulation et centres d’apprentissage.

S’attendre à ce que le gouvernement redessine lui-même la compartimentation de l’industrie n’est pas réaliste. C’est un défi qui relève largement du secteur privé, mais qui, selon Al Thompson, en vaut bien la peine. Une multitude d’opportunités

et une foule de positions lucratives et excitantes attendent les conducteurs et les techniciens. En effet, de dire Al Thompson : « J’ai commencé en tant que simple technicien ; mais dans mon dernier emploi, je sillonnais le pays d’un bout à l’autre pour régler des problèmes.

Si les gens croient qu’ils vont êtres coincés dans une boutique graisseuse, ils se trompent. Cette industrie génère beaucoup de personnes remarquables et des opportunités remarquables, » a-t-il conclut.

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Transports Canada

Le gouvernement du Canada affecte des fonds pour améliorer l’efficacité du camionnage

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a n c o u v e r , C o l o m b i e Britannique L’honorable Lisa Raitt, ministre des Transports, a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada accorde un financement de 3 millions de dollars pour réduire le temps d’attente des camionneurs en ayant recours à de nouvelles technologies pour mieux articuler les activités entre les quatre terminaux de Port Metro Vancouver.

Le projet d’interface commune de données aidera à mieux coordonner et planifier les mouvements des camions porte-conteneurs en apportant des capacités technologiques pour : recueillir des données sur les activités aux portes et aux terminaux, des renseignements qui aideront à coordonner les activités réalisées à

plusieurs équipes et qui sont d’autant plus nécessaires aujourd’hui du fait du projet pilote pour les heures prolongées (en anglais seulement) récemment annoncé pour les terminaux; élaborer un système commun de réservation amélioré (c’est-à-dire un dispositif centralisé de planification des rendezvous pour les camions porte-conteneurs), qui réduira les temps d’attente et améliorera l’efficacité du camionnage; mesurer les performances opérationnelles et la mise en application en recueillant des données de positionnement (au moyen de la technologie GPS) qui aideront le Port à élaborer des normes appropriées et à les faire appliquer.

Ce projet, dont le coût e s t e s t i m é à e nv i r o n

6 millions de dollars, bénéficiera d’un financement de 3 millions de dollars sur deux ans qui sera versé dans le cadre de l’Initiative en matière de transport propre liée aux activités portuaires du camionnage de Transports Canada, l’autre moitié de ce financement étant assuré par le Port.

La mise en œuvre de ce projet était un engagement pris dans le cadre du plan d’action conjoint, de concert avec la province de la ColombieBritannique, le Port et d’autres partenaires. Il a été conçu afin de réinstaurer une stabilité pour l’industrie du transport de conteneurs par camion à Port Metro Vancouver.

L’annonce d’aujourd’hui honore cet engagement et on prévoit qu’elle facilitera la mise en place d’éléments importants

de ce système commun de réservation amélioré avant l’année prochaine.

Port Metro Vancouver est le premier port en importance au Canada.

En 2013, le port a manutentionné un nombre record de 135 millions de tonnes de marchandises, une augmentation totale de 9 % par rapport à 2012.

Environ 2 000 camions qui détiennent une li-

cence de Port Metro Vancouver desservent le port et déplacent les conteneurs dans tout le Lower Mainland.

L’industrie locale du camionnage transporte environ 1,3 million d’EVP* par année à Port Metro Vancouver. D’après les chiffres tirés de l’étude de 2011 sur les répercussions économiques, la valeur de ces mar-

chandises se chiffrerait à environ 46 milliards de dollars ou à environ 885 millions de dollars par semaine * L’ u n i t é é q u i v a l e n t vingt pieds (EVP) est une mesure standard pour décrire la capacité de chargement d’un navire ou la capacité de manutention des marchandises d’un terminal d’expédition.

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Gouvernement de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard

Le pont de Greenvale est maintenant ouvert à la circulation

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n nouveau pont sur un tronçon achalandé de la route 2 à Greenvale est maintenant ouvert à la circulation, de dire le ministre des Transports et du Renouvellement de l‘infrastructure, Robert Vessey.

La nouvelle structure permettra de circuler de façon plus sécuritaire sur une des grandes routes de la province, de souligner le ministre. Nous sommes heureux d’avoir achevé le projet avant l’arrivée des visiteurs qui parcourront l’Île pendant la saison

touristique. » Le pont, qui a été construit au coût de 950 000 $, a été ouvert à la circulation cet après-midi.

Une dernière couche de scellement en asphalte sera posée d’ici deux semaines. Les travaux perturberont légèrement la

circulation.

Le premier pont a été construit en 1968.

Lorsque des dommages structuraux ont été découverts dans le cadre du programme d’inspection des ponts du Ministère, des travaux ont été entrepris en février dernier

pour remplacer le pont à la suite d’une séance d’information publique tenue à Hunter River.

Six autres ponts seront remplacés dans la province en 2014 2015, soit à Greek River, Augustine Cove, Clinton, Rocky Point, Souris et

Montague.

Depuis 2007, le gouv e r n e m e n t p r ov i n c i a l a remplacé ou réparé substantiellement 51 ponts à l’Île du Prince Édouard, représentant un investissement total de plus de 60 millions de dollars.

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FBC

“Canada’s Small Business Tax Specialist”™ “Year-Round Tax Planning, Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping. We come to You – We’ll meet you at a time and place convenient to you.”

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

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Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca Air Brake Instructor Support

FLO Components Ltd. “For Total Lube Solutions, Go With the FLO!”

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

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

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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.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.745.9220 Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003 Fax: 416.759.5890 Charlie@cdcparts.com www.cdcparts.com

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

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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 Torque Master Clutches.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Toll Free: 800.677.9038 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759.5890 pmorale@filmorautomotive.com www.filmorautomotive.com

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

cargo control products

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

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

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

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 driverjobs@drakkar.ca www.drakkar.ca

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Kee Human Resources

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

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 factoring, finance & foreign exchange

DPF Cleaning Specialists Clean and Care of your DPF is our only business with replacement of popular part numbers.

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

“Accutrac provides cash flow solutions structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and affordable with one low cost, all in.

Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.”

74 Mississaga Street East Orillia, ON L3V 1V5 Toll Free: 866.531.2615 Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651 Bruce@accutraccapital.com www.AccutracCapital.com

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“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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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

Merrit Capital Corp.

“New & Used Truck & Trailer Financing.

Contact us today to get started & call toll free 866.964.6932, email at solutions@merritcapital.ca, or visit www.merritcapital.ca.”

3380 South Service Rd., Suite 303 Burlington, ON L7N 3J5 Tel: 289.635.1916 Fax: 289.816.0346 steve@merritcapital.ca www.merritcapital.ca fuel additives & lubricants

Cross Border Services

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

7515 Kimbel Street Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7 Toll Free: 800.363.0639 Tel: 416.750.4610 Other Tel: 905.405.1275 Fax: 905.505.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com www.feeneyhardware.com

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, MC, DOT, CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training Programs & Seminars.

Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy 1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005 Burlington, ON L7M 4A3 Tel: 905.973.9136 crossborderservices@cogeco.net www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com

F.B. Feeney Hardware “Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”

financing Companies

DPF Cleaning

Driveshafts

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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

driver services, recruitment & employment

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc. 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

ICC The Compliance Center Inc.

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compliance services

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

compliance services

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

clutch products

J D Factors

Pat’s Driveline “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

Ontario #1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.438.3155 Tel: 905.564.3155 Fax: 905.564.3166 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com Alberta 14715-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8826 Tel: 780.453.5105 Fax: 780.452.3555 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com

315 Matheson Blvd. East Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Toll Free: 800.263.0664 Tel: 905.501.5000 Fax: 905.501.0395 CanadaSales@JDFactors.com www.JDFactors.com canadasales@jdfactors.com

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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

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

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

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

Pressure Washers

towing services

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group “The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.”

Blue Water West Ltd.

Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil Lubricants to all sizes of businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land or at sea.

3232 Underhill Avenue Burnaby, BC V5A 3C7 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 dchristie@bluewatergroup.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca

6715-8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Toll Free: 866.472.0721 Tel: 403.241.2288 Fax: 866.399.3177 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

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Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. What you want to protect the most.We protect the best!

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

Alternative Coverage to WSIB, Group Benefits Consultants, Life, Investments, Travel.

2550 Matheson Blvd. East Suite #130 Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1 Tel: 416.748.9992 Fax: 416.748.9994 lina@lmdinsurance.ca www.lmdinsurance.ca

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insurance brokers

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

TruChoice Div. of LMD Insurance

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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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

Hotsy Pressure Washers Pressure Washers, Parts Washers, Parts, Accessories and Biodegradable Detergents.

16712-118th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1P7 Toll Free: 800.328.1555 Tel: 780.451.4521 Fax: 780.455.3920 sales@hotsyab.com www.HotsyAB.com

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Krown Corporate

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

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

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

“For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs. Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. Same Day Quotes up to 10 units.”

Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 905.426.4959 dbundock@brysoninsurance.ca www.brysoninsurance.ca

“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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NOCO Lubricants LP “Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality.”

2 Bradpenn Road Toronto, ON M8Z 5S9 Toll Free: 800.414.6626 Tel: 416.232.6626 Fax: 416.201.9880 orderdesk@noco.ca www.noco.ca

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

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

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

2150 Islington Avenue Toronto, ON M9P 3V4 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.521.6713 Fax: 416.259.7178 michelles@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

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

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

HUB International Ontario Ltd.

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Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Tel: 416.424.2300 Fax: 416.424.2303 john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.com www.stellarroadside.com

Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.

Permits & services

24 Seacliff Drive East Leamington, ON N8H 0C2 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. Tel: 519.326.9339 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com Tel: 416.486.0951 www.hubinternational.com Fax: 416.489.5311 jasonj@cibi.ca ••• www.cibi.ca

We offer service to your light & medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario, 24/7.

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Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

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Transportation Insurance

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6

tarps & tarping systems

ON-Board truck Scales

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

lubricants

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

Rust Preventive Products

The CG & B Group Inc.

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

A Towing Service Ltd. Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on!

RP Oil Limited

1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3 Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Toll Free: 800.335.6623 Tel: 905.666.2313 Fax: 905.666.2761 larryharris@rpoil.com www.rpoil.com lubricants (synthetic)

730 Permit Services 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

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

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

Toll Free: 888.667.5438 Tel: 416.398.2500 www.abrams.ca

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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.action-towing.com

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Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

C.U.T.C. Inc.

Counteract Balancing Beads

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

70 Watson Parkway South, Unit 8 Guelph, ON N1L 0C3 Toll Free: 800.572.8952 Tel: 519.837.3331 Fax: 519.837.3088 info@counteractbalancing.com www.counteractbalancing.com

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 July 2014 27

towing services

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Transport Companies

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Truck & Trailer Repairs

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J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd Cambridge Truck & Trailer Ltd. We are a family run business offering services such as Battery Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Towing and Light Duty.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

11 Glen Scarlett Road Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 Toll Free: 866.527.8225 Tel: 416.203.9300 Fax: 416.203.9303 dispatch@jptowing.com www.jptowing.com

690 Fountain Street North Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Toll Free: 800.267.7371 Tel: 519.653.7371 Fax: 519.653.4037 dispatch@cambridgetruck.com www.cambridgetruck.com

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Fort Garry Industries

KBW Truck Transfer Service

3700 Weston Road

Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Cambridge Truck and Trailer has been Toll Free: 866.857.5166 a family-owned and operated business Tel: 416.667.9700 for more than 40 years.

Serving clients throughout Ontario we Fax: 416.667.8272 have built our loyal customer base on info@carmentransportationgroup. value, reliability and commitment to get com the job done. www.carmentransportationgroup.

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K.B.W. Towing

Carmen Transportation Group

Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more.

Heavy & Medium Towing,

trailers@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/trailers

Flatbed Specialists.

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Erb Group of Companies

Refrigerated Transportation Specialists.

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

Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Bedard Tankers Inc. Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. Head Office 36 Cardico Drive Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Milton Branch 8155 Lawson Road, Milton, ON Cambridge Branch 1295 Dickie Settlement Road, Cambridge, ON Toll Free: 866.482.5311 Tel: 905.888.6363 Fax: 905.888.6061 info@gtatrailer.com www.gtatrailer.com

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5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 btinc@aei.ca www.bedardtankers.com

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

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 322 North York, ON M3J 2P6 Toll Free: 888.473.5557 Tel: 416.787.3213 Fax: 416.787.6819 kevin@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

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 28 July 2014

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

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service-Custom Re-Line 7707 – 54th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 4R7 Tel: 403.837.2871 www.fleetbrake.com

Trailer Parts & Service

Call Karen at 905.212.9898 English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

Edmonton

recruiting@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca

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4005 – 9th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6H6 Tel: 403.327.2626 www.fleetbrake.com

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service 4841 – 78th Street Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Tel: 403.343.8771 www.fleetbrake.com

8010 – 44th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 4L2 Tel: 403.724.0061 www.fleetbrake.com

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 18504 – 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2V4 Tel: 780.455.0559 www.fleetbrake.com th

Truck Trailer Transit Service 17303 – 114th Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9 Tel: 780.453.8706 www.fleetbrake.com

Fort Garry Industries Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.

info@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/parts/

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

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Manitoba

Winnipeg

Truck Automotive Trailer Parts Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Ltd. “A great service company knows & Service how to keep YOU rolling.” Immediate

Saskatchewan

Regina

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 705 Henderson Drive Regina, SK S4N 6A8 Tel: 306.347.3470 www.fleetbrake.com British Columbia

Kamloops

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

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

Canada’s largest cargo tank and

790 Montrichard Avenue

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

Calgary

International Truckload Services Inc.

Lethbridge

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

540 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6 Tel: 204.632.5184 www.fleetbrake.com

Alberta

tank-trailer manufacturer for the and liquid products.

Transportation Training

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Tremcar Inc.

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc.

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

Kee Training Academy

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

Alberta

Red Deer

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

Transport Companies

transportation of a large variety of dry

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HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

Toll Free: 866.616.6379

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

The Rosdale Group

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1

Star Van Systems

575 Athabasca Street Kamloops, BC V2H 1C5 Tel: 250.314.0019 www.fleetbrake.com

emergency “callout “service. Ready to help 24 hours, 365 days a year. Fixed price, no hidden costs, 25 years in business – all work guaranteed and excellent customer service.

1900 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S1 Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 905.677.9861 Fax: 905.677.6919 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com Now Open

Sousa Truck Trailer Cambridge 1075 Industrial Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 519.624.8090 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com truck CUSTOMIZING

Ontario

Mississauga

Truck Trailer Transit PartsCustom Re-Line 2200 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1B1 Tel: 905.670.2784 www.fleetbrake.com

Quality Custom

QuÉbec

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

St. Laurent

truck delivery

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 1223 Montee de Liesse St-Laurent, QC H4S 1J7 Tel: 514.331.6662 www.fleetbrake.com Truck & Trailer Repairs

Truck Trailer Parts & Service LandStar Systems Inc.

Landstar – The Freedom to Run your Business Your Way.

13410 Sutton Park Drive South Jacksonville, FL 32224 Toll Free 800.435.4010 Tel: 855.549.0707 Fax: 800.774.2347 recruiter@landstar.com www.lease2landstar.com

3904 – 78th Ave Edmonton, AB T6B 2W4 Tel: 780.465.5522 www.fleetbrake.com

Grande Prairie

Truck Trailer Tank Parts & Service 8401 – 99th Street Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Tel: 780.567.4407 www.fleetbrake.com

Greig Truck & Trailer

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

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 delivery

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

truck lighting & accessories

Grote Industries Co.

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

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truck parts & supplies

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

Alberta

calgary

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

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

Fort Garry Industries

Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more.

truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

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

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

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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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

Mississauga

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

The Truck Exhaust Place

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

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

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

Surgenor Truck Centre

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

261 Binnington Court Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Toll Free: 877.548.1101 Tel: 613.548.1100 Fax: 613.548.4990 Mike.Gallant@SurgenorTruck.com www.surgenortruck.com

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

regina

saskatoon

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

Gerry’s Truck Centre “Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres.

London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com www.gerrystrucks.com

Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd. Truck, tractor & trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing & asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc & Red Hill Expressway).

721 Mud Street East

Stoney Creek, ON Tel: 416.801.3142 Fax: 905.643.8256 psims0307@yahoo.ca Truck tire sales & service

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.”

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

3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.564.3116 Tel: 905.564.3116 Fax: 905.564.3119 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.canadawideparts.com

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

Fort Garry Industries 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

Ontario Regional Office

Truck Storage Rentals

Saskatchewan

red deer

Manitoba 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.

Fort Garry Industries

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

Truck tire sales & service

Ontario

thunder bay

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd.

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Authorized Allison overhaul dealer, authorized Funk Service Centre & clutch service. 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

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Ontario #

Ontario 15745-118th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1B7 Toll Free: 800.665.7671 Tel: 780.454.5115 Fax: 780.453.3460 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.canadawideparts.com truck Wash Systems

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

Benson Tire

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.

Domar Transmission Ltd. “When it comes to transmissions... think DOMAR.”

130 Skyway Avenue Rexdale, ON M9W 4Y9 Toll Free: 800.837.4883 Tel: 416.675.2268 Fax: 416.675.2435 rickscarpone@hotmail.com www.domar.ca

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

••• Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc. 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 July 2014 29

Alphabetical Li st of Adv e rti s e r s Advertiser

Page Publication

A

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Aero Auctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Western Trucking News Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Eastern Trucking News

B

BD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News

C

C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Canada Wide Distributors Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eastern Trucking News Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News

D

Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 5 Ontario & Western Trucking News Day & Ross Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 19 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44

E

Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Western Trucking News

F

Fergus Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. .16

G

Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ontario Trucking News

H

HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News

I

International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News

J

J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ontario Trucking News Jensen Powertrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4 Eastern Trucking News

K

Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Western Trucking News

L

Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Eastern Trucking News Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lou’s 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

M

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . 9

S

ServiceStar Freightways Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario Trucking News SGI Cargo Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario & Western Trucking News Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

T

Teamsters Local 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . 1 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 48 Tremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 TRUXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Western Trucking News Ontario Trucking News Ontario & Western Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

U

UFA Co-operative Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Western Trucking News

V

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

W

Westcan Bulk Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Western Trucking News Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario Trucking News Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

X

Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking News

Y

YOW Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News

30 July 2014

Adv e rti s e r s by Product or S erv ice Advertiser page publications Air Conditioning & Heating Sales & Service Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auctioneers Aero Auctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Clutch Products Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. .16 Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 19 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Employment Opportunities Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 43 Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 38 Day & Ross Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 43 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 38 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ServiceStar Freightways Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 45 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 48 Westcan Bulk Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Insurance – Cargo SGI Cargo Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lubricants Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . 9 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Polishing Products Lou’s 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Power Train Sales & Service Jensen Powertrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4 Pressure Washers Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service Tremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trade Shows Fergus Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 TRUXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Training YOW Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Transmission Sales & Service Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Parts & Accessories Canada Wide Distributors Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 5 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Turbochargers BD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Unions Teamsters Local 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Women In Trucking, Inc.

Connecting Female Pilots & Professional Drivers

By Ellen Voie

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he trucking industry is a male dominated one, but it shares this reputation with other modes of transportation that typically employ mostly men.

Lillian Miller, who works for the Federal Aviation Administration, wanted to explore ways to attract more women into transportation careers.

She recently released her research, “Women in Transportation are Moving the World.”

Miller compared the airline industry and its efforts to attract and retain women to the trucking industry. Female pilots comprise 6.3 percent of all airline pilots and number about 6,000, while the trucking industry lags at 5 2 percent female drivers, or about 180,000.

Although a professional driver must reach age 21 to operate in interstate commerce, a pilot must be at least 23 years old

to transport passengers.

Both the trucking industry and airline industry are experiencing a need to attract more professionals, as more than 23 thousand pilots are needed each year (international figures) and the trucking industry has similar needs to fill seats.

Through interviews with female drivers and pilots, Miller compared these two roles, which she describes as “nomadic lifestyles.” While both groups must pack clothing and toiletries to last several days (or weeks), pilots must take into account the size and weight of their luggage, as well as the effect a pressurized cabin has on these items.

The author describes the training scenario for female drivers who must often share a cab with an unrelated male trainer. “It’s hard enough to share a small space with a female, let alone a male stranger,” Miller writes.

The lack of restroom facilities in the cab creates an even greater strain on a female driver.

For pilots, restrooms (lavatories) are nearby and there are many hours of instruction from the airlines in regard to crew management. Miller suggests the need for high absorbency “containment trunks” used by astronauts as an option for

Air Canada’s first flight with two female pilots several years ago, shortly before they retired their last 737-200’s. The flight was from Whitehorse to Yukon.

female drivers. She also advocates a 24 hour hot line for drivers to call in the event a “situation” arises, which the airline industry has in place.

One definite difference between female pilots and female professional drivers is the ability to be accompanied by a pet.

She spoke with drivers who have pets for both safety reasons as well as companionship. Airline pilots with pets either have a family member or neighbor available to care for their dogs or cats when they are traveling.

Miller sites a National Sleep Foundation study comparing the sleep habits of all transportation professionals that found a similarity between drivers and pilots. They both have the longest duty shifts, with nearly half working nine to twelve hours each day. Only 43 percent of the pilots reported receiving eight to twelve hours off between shifts, compared to 53 percent of drivers. To add to the time traveling, most pilots must travel to and from their work site, either by air or automobile travel.

Female airline pilots sleep in hotels, and are trained to enter a room in pairs to reduce the risk of harm. Female professional drivers often travel alone and park in a truck stop, which brings its own hazards. From attacks from other customers (both drivers and nondrivers) to the danger of walking around moving vehicles, drivers have the added issue of being awakened by knocks on their doors from prostitutes.

The trucking industry is an unhealthy environment when it comes to eating and exercising.

Miller writes that many pilots bring their own lunches or pack healthy snacks, but often have the

luxury of a hotel breakfast or dinner. Professional drivers may bring food from home, but the need to socialize brings them into the truck stop restaurant at times. Healthy choices are more common today, but the driver has to make conscience decisions to choose these (usually) more expensive items instead of the quick energy boosters, including soda and candy bars.

One interesting point Miller omitted concerns time away from home.

Drivers often cite this as a reason to leave the industry. However, since the airline have a predominantly female flight attendant population, that argument was not even mentioned as being an issue with pilots.

Miller concludes the report with recommendations for both the truck-

ing and airline industries and suggests that female drivers and female pilots make an effort to connect and learn from each other. An interesting idea, and one that could help both groups increase their presence in the transportation industry.

You can contact Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women in Trucking, Inc. at Ellen@WomenInTrucking.org.

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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

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Sherwood Park

Golden

Morris

Grand Falls

Woodstock

Petro Pass

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca

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.

Calgary

Murray’s Truck Stop RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

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

Strathmore

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

Hope

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

RoadKing Travel Centre

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre 436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Tel: 403.934.3522 Fax: 403.934.3555 Email: hk7969@popmail. huskyenergy.com Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers.

Leduc

Chilliwack

British Columbia

Morris Husky Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca

315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca

Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am – 1pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

convenience store, showers, laundry

Winnipeg

parking & CAT scale.

Drivers’ lounge & game room, facilities, internet services, showers,

Moncton

Dogwood Valley Husky Services 27051 Baker Road Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

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

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 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.

Petro Canada 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

Osoyoos

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 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.

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

Chilliwack Petro – Pass

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).

Cool Creek Agencies

7985 Lickman Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Tel: 604.795.5335 Fax: 604.794.5080 sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Delta

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.

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

Sicamous

Husky Travel Centre 1340 Trans Canada Hwy. Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 Tel: 250.836.4675 Fax: 280.836.2230 Contact: Shelley Arvandel www.myhusky.ca Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am – 10pm), convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax machine.

Manitoba

Brandon

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

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

Tobique One Stop Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store,

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca

showers, laundry, parking & free high-

EDMUNdstON

Nova Scotia

Enfield

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K) 6757 Hwy #2 Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am – 11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.

Truro Heights

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

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.

speed internet.

Salisbury

Salisbury Big Stop 2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083

Ontario, Eastern

Arnprior

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

Belleville

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game

Edmundston Truck Stop Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 Tel: 506.737.2010 Fax: 506.737.2015 georges@etruckstop.ca www.edmundstontruckstop.com

room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Waasis

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com

Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – centre, seafood & burger restaurant 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, convenience store, hair salon, drug store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry testing, showers, parking, Esso Card facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, store, showers, laundry facilities, free Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale. overnight parking. fax & photocopier.

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Belleville

Ottawa

Sudbury

Drumbo

LEAMINGTON

Woodstock

Trucker’s Haven

Ultramar

Ultramar

25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538 (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755

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, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

Cardinal

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’ lounge.

Deseronto

Spencerville

Angelo’s Truck Stop 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.

Quick Stop

Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, full-service islands, Subway, convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.

Dunvegan

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.

Joyceville

Herb’s Travel Plaza 21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 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.

Ontario, Northern

Bradford

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

Ultramar

2154 Riverside Drive Timmins, ON Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca

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.

Grimsby

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, ATM & showers.

Waubaushene

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

Ontario, Western

Beamsville

Beamsville Relay Station 4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 relaystation@bellnet.ca

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 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, fullservice fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

Hamilton

Belmont

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop Bradford Husky Travel Centre Hwy 400 & 88 Bradford, ON Tel: 905.775.5794 www.myhusky.ca

Nairn Centre

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

Fort Erie

Timmins

Esso Truck Stop

Vankleek Hill

215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449

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, Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli convenience store, washrooms, drivers’ & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking. lounge, showers & short-time parking

730 Truck Stop 2085 Shanly Road, Hwy 401 Exit 730, Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3019

Sudbury Petro Pass

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

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

North Bay

Bay Truck 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

London Husky Travel Centre

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

Bowmanville

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

2475 South Service Road, (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109

Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service), ATM, propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ Open 24-7, full-service islands, truck parking capacity, motel (smoking restaurant, convenience store, showers, & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock. parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12 am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

Kitchener

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 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.

Quebec

Montreal

London

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

Irving 24 5918, Rue Notre Dame Est Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910 Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.

Saskatchewan

Estevan

Milton

Estevan Husky Travel Centre 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 & nonsmoking), & lottery tickets.

Port Hope

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 & short-time parking.

201 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0T5 Tel: 306.634.3109 www.myhusky.ca

Regina

Husky Bulk Sales 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

Saskatoon

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.

Swift Current

Windsor

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.

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

1510 South Service Road West (Trans Canada Hwy 1 West) Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1 Tel: 306.773.6444 www.myhusky.ca July 2014 33

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A Special Kind of Mustang Love

By Wendy Morgan-McBride

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t’s the last few days of spring, and yes, we made it to summer.

The air is warmer and my day has started at 5:30 a.m. I am going in every direction today, but none of these directions seem to be providing any focus. I have to resign myself to accepting that this is just me being me, getting myself involved in too many projects and looking for the reward at the end of the day. But today, a Monday, I did find my reward - a sweet indulgence in Napanee, Ontario, where it is my first visit to the weekly cruise night at the No Frills.

I travel to cruise nights and show & shines, spot classics in parking lots and chase down old model vehicles in the hopes of writing about the warm and fuzzy sides of these special cars and trucks.

I am also out to find my dream car, and I have fallen in love with many over the years, but there is a story be-

hind my true dream car that started when I was young. My godfather is also one of those people, but he also goes to auctions all over North America in search of specific vehicles and delivers them for a price. So I had the good fortune to be exposed to many of these vehicles at a young age. I had always taken a fancy to Mustangs, but always in search of that special one. Yes, I admit it is a Ford, and if you follow my editorials you know I am not a Ford fan, but the Mustang - well that is different! It is the only Ford I would ever consider owning.

I was born in 1966. Don’t hold that against me. My godfather, who is also my uncle, told me that when I turned 30 he would get me a ‘true’ 66 Mustang. Well, I am still holding at 30, so you can tell where that story begins and ends.

My uncle’s definition of a ‘true’ Mustang meant that the car was actually built during the time I

was born; because just a month after I came into this world they changed the design. Bet you did not know this, but the taillights on the Mustang were square right up until June of 1966. Afterward they were rounded and marketed as the new look for 1967.

Meanwhile, back at the show my husband sees a rear end of a car and casually says, “Oh look, a ‘66 Mustang.” I give him that gentle swat imploring him not to tease me. As we make our rounds back up the other aisle, sure enough it’s a ‘66 Mustang and it’s FOR SALE. My heart skips a beat, and I’m compelled to feature this car in my editorial.

Cheryl Fagg has owned the car for just over a year, but the ownership of it means more to her than just her love for mustangs, which is deep, but also reflects her affection for dear friends who owned the car from 1970 - 2007.

They loved it back then and purchased it as the wife’s car for errands and kids stuff. Sadly, the husband got sick and the car had to go.

The Fagg family was looking for another classic when husband Martin spotted it on the internet. He knew right away whose car it was and they purchased it in 2013.

It was still exactly as they remembered it when they first spent time with the Toronto Mustang club and became friends with its previous owners.

The exterior, which was re-painted to the original in the ‘90’s, had never been touched. The rich Ivy Green Metallic still emanates a magnificent luster in the light of the sun or moon. The De-

luxe Pony interior leather seats still remain, with each stitch accounted for both in the seats and the original vinyl top. With just over 116 000 miles this car was a dream come true for Cheryl and Martin. It brought them back to the days when they met in 1982. Martin owned a ’72 Mustang Grande, so the decision was easy to bring the 1966 Mustang into their collection.

The floor and brakes were in need of replacement. Martin reminisced about bringing it home.

It needed a quick trip to the corner station for a fill up, which turned into an adventure. “Two deer ran out in front of me;” Martin recalled. “I thought I was going to have a Flintstone car in the end with no brakes and a rotten floor and then I thought Cheryl won’t let me come home if I wreck it. Since the car had a good body we put in new frame rails, torque boxes and the floor. I worked with blood, sweat and tears to put it back together.”

The car has a 289 V8 4BBL 4 speed manual motor, deluxe dual consoles and ice cold original air conditioner. The rally pack gauges and recent tune up, with new disc brakes and shoes, makes this baby hum. It has been appraised at $24,000 but they are ready to sell it at $22,500 certified, or trade it for a Boss 302. If anyone is interested please contact me and I will pass the information on for them to contact you personally.

Martin says he would like to get the carbonator rebuilt ac-

cording to the original, but can’t find anyone around that still tinkers with those kind of things anymore.

They find it a pleasure to drive for a trip out to the ice cream shop or a run to a cruise night show. They enjoy hearing memories of those that see it or getting that ‘thumbs up’ from kids while cruising around town. “These kids will yell out ‘nice car’ without really understanding how these cars are part of our history or what they are really looking at. So that makes me smile,” Cheryl said, adding, “All I want

is to know is that this car will go to a good home, that it will be taken care of the way the long time owners did. I would love for it to go to another Mustang fanatic because that is where it belongs.”

Well, enjoy your summer and stay safe, drive responsibly. No drinking or texting please, and contact me at cwmcbride@ cogeco.ca if you have an awesome classic or if there is a cool ride I can search out and feature.

See you at cruise night, and remember, any night is a good night to look at history and dream.

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C.H. Robinson

New Approach with Robinson Fresh®

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den Prairie, Minnesota – In an effort to raise visibility for their expertise in fresh produce, C.H. Robinson has created a new global business brand named Robinson Fresh® that speaks to the company’s focus on fresh products and offers a clear identity within the produce industry.

Throughout its history, C.H. Robinson has been firmly rooted in the fresh produce industry. Originally founded as a wholesale produce brokerage house in 1905, C.H. Robinson has evolved through innovative product marketing strategies, grower development, strategic acquisitions, exclusive nationally recognized

brands, and proprietary seed development to become one of the largest produce companies in the world.

The launch of Robinson Fresh ® unifies the C.H. Robinson, FoodSource, Rosemont Farms, and Timco Worldwide entities under one global business brand. Combined, Robinson Fresh® is a market share leader in key consumer driven categories such as asparagus, corn, dry vegetables, greens, melons, and tropical.

“Robinson Fresh reflects our progress over the past 100 years as a high quality fresh product supplier and provides our customers, growers, and employees with an identity closely

aligned to fresh food,” said Jim Lemke, Senior Vice President at C.H. Robinson. “The launch of the Robinson Fresh brand signifies our ability to adapt to the marketplace, raise our visibility, and market our products while still leveraging all of the services provided by C.H. Robinson.”

By combining a global network of growers spanning across 36 countries with a broad portfolio of product offerings that includes exclusive licensed, proprietary, and private label brands, Robinson Fresh® continues to meet the demands of the fresh product market that is growing in terms of size and complexity.

Robinson Fresh® is the exclusive marketer of respected consumer brands such as Mott’s®, Welch’s®, Tropicana®, Green Giant® Fresh, and Glory Foods®.

In addition, Robinson Fresh® offers Melon Up!®, Rosemont Farms®, Happy Chameleon®, and Tomorrow’s ® Organics proprietary brands to ensure quality, increase efficiency, and offer variety to give retail consumers the fresh options they demand.

“Robinson Fresh will connect our customer’s needs and desires with the collective expertise of an organization that, for over a century, has developed unique products by utilizing talent,

processes, and technologies that can improve business outcomes in unexpected ways,” said L e m k e . “ T h e s e r v i c e, value, quality, and innovation customers have come to expect from all our businesses will continue to grow through Robinson Fresh.”

To c o m p l e m e n t t h e new branding, Robinson Fresh ® launched a new website, www.robinsonfresh.com, which contains downloadable content consisting of consumer trends, category insights, and market data.

As well, Robinson Fresh will support a LinkedIn page and Twitter feed to promote company messages, news, and videos

in order to provide followers with updated relevant content.

Robinson Fresh got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of North America. Today, Robinson Fresh is one of the largest produce companies in the world and offers the highest quality products. Robinson Fresh packs in many wellknown private label and consumer brands well as a full line of conventional and organic produce through a worldwide network of regional and local growers. For more information about Robinson Fresh, visit www. robinsonfresh.com.

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Top Fleet Employers Program Recognizes Best in HR

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en of the best workplaces in the Canadian trucking industry have earned honours through the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada has announced.

Fleets of every size were rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention. Related reviews included a comprehensive online application, employee surveys and follow-up interviews.

The 2014 Awards Were Presented to: • Bison Transport • Erb Group of Companies • Home Hardware • J&R Hall Transport, Inc. • Kindersley Transport • Kriska Transportation • Logikor Inc. • MacKinnon Transport Inc. • SLH Transport • Transpro Freight Systems Ltd. “These 10 fleets clearly recognize the value of sound human resources

practices,” says Angela Splinter, Chief Executive Officer of Trucking HR Canada. “They have demonstrated their comm i tm en t to pr o g r a m s which play a vital role in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce.

Work like this will become increasingly important as the trucking industry grapples with its intensifying shortage of employees and job candidates.”

The program recognizes a fleet’s broad portfolio of human resources initiatives, but several best practices were also recognized during the evaluation process. In terms of employee engagement, for example, Bison Transport reaches out to personnel through a monthly newsletter, Transpro Freight Systems surveys employees whenever it introduces a new initiative, and J&R Hall Transport has a confidential, open-door policy to ensure that any employee concerns are addressed.

Compensation programs such as Kriska Transportation’s deferred profit sharing plan, Logikor’s group

Retirement Savings Plan, MacKinnon Transport’s fuel bonus, and Home Hardware’s performance bonus demonstrated approaches which look beyond rates per kilometre.

High-scoring recognition programs included Erb

Group of Companies’ honours for retiring employees, Kindersley Transport’s VIP recognition program, and SLH Transport’s recognition of milestone anniversaries.

More information about the fleets visit www.truck-

ingHR.com.

The program’s vigorous selection criteria reflects Canadian human resources issues, trends and working environments, and has been validated by a panel of trucking industry experts and a Cer-

tified Human Resource Professional (CHRP). It also echoes Trucking HR Canada’s standards of excellence and considers every position in a fleet.

Article courtesy of C a n a d i a n Tr u c k i n g Association.

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Kane Is Able, Inc.

Kane Is Able Expands Transportation Fleet with Natural Gas-Powered Trucks

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cranton, Pennsylvania - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE www.kaneisable.com) is pleased to announce that

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it is expanding its transportation fleet with seven compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks.

The commitment to fuelefficient CNG-powered

trucks is an important part of KANE’s sustainability initiative to reduce costs and minimize its carbon footprint.

KANE’s new CNG-pow-

ered trucks are being manufactured by Volvo Trucks at the New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia. The Volvo VNL daycab models fea-

their petroleum-fueled counterparts. Advances in vehicle technology now make it feasible to use CNG-powered commercial trucks for long hauls and

said Pete Westermann, President and CEO of KANE. “Volvo Trucks is an acknowledged industry leader in natural gas-powered vehicle technology.

ture a 12-liter CumminsWestport ISX12 G engine, and are designed to have excellent maneuverability. Each truck’s range is approximately 425 miles between fueling.

Due to its abundant supply, domestically produced natural gas is less expensive and cleaner burning than other fossil fuels. The CNG-powered vehicles will produce up to 20 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and significantly less smogproducing pollutants than

in the mountainous terrain of the northeastern and western states.

A team of KANE officials recently visited Volvo’s Dublin plant for a review of the trucks while they are in assembly. The team i n c l u d e d C h r i s K a n e, Mike Albert, Senior Vice President of Operations, Larry Catanzaro, Director of Transportation, and Alex Stark, Director of Marketing.

“KANE has a longstanding commitment to sustainable operations,”

Adding these natural gas trucks to our fleet makes good fiscal and environmental sense.”

Delivery of the trucks is expected by August. KANE manages 21 distribution centers across the United States, and operates more than 200 power units in its fleet. The CNG-powered trucks will operate out of KANE’s Scranton, Pennsylvania, business campus.

Kane Is Able is a thirdparty logistics provider that helps consumer goods manufacturers and their retail partners efficiently and effectively distribute goods throughout the United States.

KANE’s value-added services include integrated distribution, workforce management, packaging, and transportation solutions. Visit KANE at www. kaneisable.com.

The Volvo VNM, VNL, V N X , V H D a n d VA H trucks are assembled in the United States at the New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, while Volvo engines for North America are assembled in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Visit Volvo Trucks at www.volvotrucks. us.com.

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Healthy Living

Bee Pollen, Natures Fountain of Youth

By Brenda Ricker

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here are many naturalist doctors and natural health practitioners that regard bee pollen as nature’s “fountain of youth” because of its amazing

health benefits such as age reversing, diseasefighting, and healthboosting effects.

Bee pollen, containing super nutritional properties, is a fine powdery substance collected by honeybees from the stamens of flowering plants and stored in honeycomb hives. It is regarded by many as a highly nutritious and complete food — one which contains a rich supply of the Bcomplex vitamins and folic acid, vitamins A, C,

E, carotenoids, amino acids, some essential fatty acids, and a wide variety of minerals.

Some nutritionists even insist that one can live on bee pollen alone. This must be one reason why 10,000 tons of bee pollen is consumed every year by people all over the world.

Bee pollen’s medicinal use dates back to the early Chinese and Egyptian societies where it was used for its near-miraculous ability to rejuvenate and heal. Bee pollen was often

entombed with Pharaohs.

The Romans and Greeks called bee pollen “the lifegiving dust”.

Even Hippocrates — the physician who is recognized as the father of modern-day medicine and one of the most authoritative figures in the history of medicine — favored bee pollen as a natural medicinal solution over 2,500 years ago.

Bee pollen has long been known to consistently produce more energy, vigor, and physical and athletic stamina in people who consume bee pollen

as part of their daily diet.

Athletes regard it as the legal sports enhancer.

That’s because bee pollen contains as much as 40% protein, as well as all 22 amino acids. With almost twice the amount of protein in beef, twice as much iron than any other food, and substantial amounts of highlyabsorbable vitamins and minerals, thousands of world-class athletes take bee pollen as their competitive advantage. When taken internally, it has been shown to immediately destroy dangerous

bacteria that cause infection and disease, and it has also been proven to prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Most people who first start taking bee pollen experience a significant increase in energy and a greater sense of wellbeing immediately. Many have reported that over time regular use helps alleviate various health disorders and retard the aging process.

For a full story on Bee Pollen you can reach me at health_you_deserve @ yahoo.ca.

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Ontario Trucking Association

Truckers’ Good Mood Picks Up Where it Left Off

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oronto, Ontario - There’s no denying it: The trucking industry in Ontario is returning to health as carriers report successively stronger freight and rate counts while projecting more optimism than they have in over half a decade.

Undoubtedly, Ontario’s diversified trucking industry is reflecting the increased stability and economic growth elsewhere, specifically south of the border and interprovincially.

In the Ontario Trucking Association’s second quarter 2014 survey of business conditions for the bellwether sector, carriers picked-up right where they left off last time - in what was a very positive 1Q14 survey - expressing even higher unprecedented levels of business improvement in all four sectors monitored by OTA (IntraOntario, inter-provincial, southbound US, northbound US). Moreover, for

the second straight quarter, carriers indicate that rates are keeping pace with volume increases something of a rarity since the 2008 recession.

Freight Volumes After surprisingly strong results last quarter (during what’s supposed to be a slow freight season), reported freight volumes in the 2Q14 survey were even better as carriers headed towards the spring-summer “new peak” shipping season. Sixty-five percent of carriers said southbound freight volumes improved in the previous three months - the highest percentage ever recorded since OTA started the survey in 2008 and four times higher than the number of carriers who indicated improvements this time last year. It was also a 17-point increase over last quarter’s record high. Remarkably, not one respondent reported that volumes fell.

After remaining flat in the last survey, carriers

who indicated that intraprovincial volume had increased jumped to 59%, the second highest level recorded. Sixty-two percent of carriers saw a surge in U.S. northbound lanes - a rate unmatched since 2011 and 18% higher than last quarter. Domestically, the number of carriers who suggested inter-Ontario freight had increased remained at 41%, which is still double the number this time last year.

However, carriers clearly expect Ontario lanes to start catching up at some point in 2014. Sixty-three percent of carriers predict volume escalation within provincial lanes over the next six months - a fouryear high. Not that they think the rest of Canada or U.S. exports will let up: Intra-provincially, 77% of carriers expect volumes to keep climbing - a third more than who felt the same way last quarter.

Southbound, 73% anticipate growth - a whopping 19-point increase from the last survey and highest level ever recorded

by OTA. Amazingly, not one carrier respondent believed volumes would retreat in any of these

three sectors over the next six months. The 61% who were positive about northbound U.S. business was the highest level since early 2010.

Rates It appears that last survey’s robust characterization about the rate environment was not an anomaly. In fact, after bearish reports in most quarters since the recession, carriers now report unprecedented back-toback rate progression.

The number of carriers indicating increases to US southbound rates skyrocketed to 62% - more than double the previous all-time high of 29% last quarter and a far cry from the single-digit grades between 2008-2010. Carriers who felt rates in all other lanes also improved significantly q-q: InterOntario 23% to 31% (all all-time high); Intra-provincial 47% (matching high in 3Q11); and northbound US from 32% to 41%.

Capacity Reflexively, the ripple of near universal volume increases brings with it ever-tighter capacity.

There’s more indication that companies want to add drivers and owner-

ops (58%), but just where those drivers will come from remains in question as the driver shortage will only get more acute as economic activity and freight continues to pick up. Rumbling tectonic plates underlying the trucking labour market are further shaking the supply balance as 58% of carriers reported capacity contraction - nearly triple the reports from the 2Q13 survey and, once more, the highest number of carriers OTA has ever recorded.

Only 22% report flat capacity - the lowest level so far. Looking ahead, 46% expect further tightening 10 points higher than last quarter and about double this time last year.

While tightening capacity is starting to lead to a few demands for longer-term contacts, the pace that shippers prefer to lock-in contracts is still remarkably slow considering the current environment. Despite a capacity crunch and higher transportation costs for customers, over 80% of carriers indicate contract timeframes are not changing.

Carrier Costs As the competition between carriers to keep

good drivers heats up, so are wages. Ninety percent of carriers indicate wages for both drivers and owner-ops have gone up. While most driver raises were in the 2-4% range, more than a quarter said wages crossed the 5% mark. About half of carriers indicated higher owner-op rates with about 50% of that in the 5%-range.

The cost of fuel expectedly came down since this year’s brutal winter ended (only 12% reported fuel cost hikes of 15% or more, compared to 38% who said so in 1Q14). Still, three in four carriers report overall fuel price increases in the 5-10% range. The relatively relaxed fuel price environment of 2013 is a memory right now.

Ongoing Concerns Only 14% of carriers in this survey indicated the economy was their top concern going forward (compared to 46% who fretted most about the economy this time last year). Instead, the driver shortage has replaced the economy as the overwhelming number one concern (63% of carriers), followed by capacity/rates (22%).

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Manac

Manac Acquires Peerless Specialty Trailer Manufacturer

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aint-Georges, Quebec - CNW Telbec/ - Manac Inc. (TSX: MA) (“Manac”), a North American leader in the design and manufacturing of specialty trailers, is pleased to announce the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Peerless Limited (“Peerless”) for $14.75 million in cash, subject to certain net working capital adjustments.

Established in Penticton, British Columbia, Peerless is a designer and manufacturer of highly specialized trailers and chassis for a variety of industries,

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including oil and gas, mining, forestry, logging and construction. Peerless had been operating the Mobile Solution division of McCoy Corporation (TSX: MCB) since 2004.

“This completes a good f i r s t s t e p i n M a n a c ’s targeted progress and growth. The reputation of the Peerless brand, its product line, the quality of the work force and its geographic location fit very well with our vision and our values. We will now start the implementation of a well-defined Operating Agenda and capitalize on all of the identified syn-

ergies; and this starts right now.” says Charles Dutil, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manac.

“Not only will we provide strong support to the local leadership team, but Peerless will also profit from Manac’s core strengths, including gaining access to Manac’s know-how and resources which are considered key assets to our success in the trailer industry.” added Charles Dutil.

About Manac Inc. Manac is the largest manufacturer of trailers in Canada and a leader in the manufacturing of

specialty trailers in North America. The Company offers a wide range of vans, flatbeds and specialty trailers such as dumps, low beds, grain hoppers, chip and logging trailers, all of which are sold in Canada and the United States under the recognized brands Manac®, CPS®, Darkwing®, UltraPlate® and Liddell Canada®. Manac services the heavy-duty trailer industry for the highway transportation, construction, forestry and agricultural sectors and manufactures its trailers in facilities located in

Saint-Georges, Quebec as well as Oran and Kennett, Missouri.

Manac is listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MA). For more information on Manac, please visit www.manac.ca.

About Peerless Limited Founded in 1944, Peerless is a highly specialized trailer and chassis designer and manufacturer for a variety of industries including oil and gas, mining, forestry, logging and construction. Peerless’s innovative and high quality products are key factors explaining how Peer-

less has risen to the rank of premier manufacturer of custom chassis and oilfield trailers. Peerless offers products under two well-recognized brands in the heavy haul and custom chassis market: Peerless in Western Canada and Scona in the United States. The Peerless production facility is located in Penticton, British Columbia, and has been part of the McCoy Corporation (TSX: MCB) since 2004. In addition to its Canadian manufacturing plant, Peerless uses contracted manufacturing facilities in the Southern U.S.

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Transport for Christ

Are You Looking In The Right Places?

By Chaplain Len Reimer

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od never promised us days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. But He did promise strength to get through each day, comfort for the tears, and light to guide our way. As you provide care, comfort, energy, finances or support for an aging parent, or a disabled

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family member, a young child, or a friend in need, God is the only place to turn for lasting strength and hope.

Even though you might not find answers for the reasons you and your families are facing difficult challenges, if you seek God, you will definitely find Him. He promises to hear your prayers and meet your needs. He is your source. He is the One who will make the impossible possible. He has so much for us. But you see, we have to look in the right places. The answers and peace He has specifically for you won’t be found in a bar, in food, an affair, money, pornography, kids, status, health, or anything else on this earth.

One of our biggest faults is gullibility as we are tricked into looking in the wrong places or for the wrong things to attain peace. Amazingly, after looking in those wrong places, we are surprised we can’t find the peace and long term comfort we so desire and yearn for.

We wonder where? Where

is His love, peace, grace, forgiveness, or instruction? Where to look seems so simple, but why is it such a mystery to us that to find all He has, we need to look into His places.

Spend time with Him, talk to Him, listen to Him, go to His instruction manual – the Bible. These are the places where peace

and all the trimmings are found.

I mistakenly look at myself for answers rather than in all His provisions.

Oftentimes, we try and do it ourselves. After all, God did give me the gift of problem solving, so I try and do it myself.

Then, feeling frustrated and having reached the

end of my resources and skills, I call on God. Too often, we exhaust ourselves with our own efforts before we ask God for His help.

God wants us to pray to Him for the strength, wisdom, and resources to accomplish His will.

He will help us. He does deliver.

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In Memoriam

LACK, Morley George - Peacefully surrounded by love, in Brockville on Saturday, May 31st, 2014 in his 76th year. Beloved father of Greg (Murielle), Tammy, Calvin (Joann) and Sheldon (Alison).

Loving grandfather of Lorie (Mark) & Jason (Nicole); Shannon (Steph), Ashley (Joe) & Daniel; Shawn & Holly; and Ellee & Will. Cherished great grandfather of 11 great grandchildren. Brother of Merle (Wendy), Shirley, Sandra (Dalton), Robert (Debbie) and Reg (Jo-

anne).

As the founder of FlexMor Industries in Bolton, he touched the lives of many in the trucking industry. A Funeral Service was held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 11 King St. W. in Colborne on Wednesday, June 4, at 1 pm.

Visitation was held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 am to the time of service. Interment followed at Colborne East Cemetery. A celebration of his life was held on June 7, 2014 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Morley’s home.

Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mary McMillian and all the staff and care givers of the Brockville Medical Teams. Condolences received at www.

MacCoubrey.com.

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The Complacency Coach

Lane Management: Fact or Fiction?

By Bruce Outridge

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t is amazing to me how we forget the basic rules of the road after driving for a while. There

used to be respect and consideration for others on the roadways, but today that has changed drastically. The biggest thing I have seen is that attitudes have overtaken courtesy. We are all in a hurry to get where we are going but we need to get back to courtesy on the roadways.

Much of that starts with training. Most people getting their licenses these days are taking some type of training course, whether it is for a basic license or a commercial designation. So my question is what are they

being taught? Are they being thought to tailgate people on the highway, are they being taught to drive in the left lane even if no other cars are present? From what I have seen this seems to be the mainstay of how people drive these days.

Recently on returning from a business trip in Windsor, Ontario I was amazed at how many people are driving blindly down the road without any regard as to who is travelling around them.

They don’t move over when driving in the left lane after passing some-

one, they don’t look in their mirrors, they tailgate or use their vehicles to bully others, and many are still using cell phones and technology while driving down the road.

Have we gotten to the point where laws, respect, and common sense are overruled by our own need to hurry to where we need to be? Hey, you don’t have to believe what I say, just take a look around you. Even social media recently showed a truck passing

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a stopped school bus on the right shoulder of the road while it picked up kids. What was that driver thinking?

So what is the solution?

Heck, if I knew that I would be the Minister of Transportation, but here is what I feel we should be doing. We need to start with the individual.

We need to begin with ourselves. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, as the joke says. We need to change our driving habits one person at a time. Start with yourself. Do you use your cell phone while driving? If so, make a pact with yourself not to use your phone while driving. Are you one of those people that are always rushing and running late?

Work on leaving earlier so that you have more time to follow the rules of the road. Do you stay in the left lane and never move out of the way for other vehicles? Then it is time to learn proper lane

management and do your best to stay off to the right when not passing others.

Some will argue that you can’t conduct proper lane management on the QEW in Toronto, and I would give the benefit of the doubt for that area, but I see the same thing happening out on the open road. If you forget to move back over, then that means you are not paying attention to your driving. If you’re an instructor, let’s start teaching our students the proper way to operate on the roadways. Let’s start teaching the basics of road courtesy and get our roadways back to where they used to be before life became so hurried.

Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant with over 30 years of experience and author of the books Driven to a Drive and Running by the Mile.

More information can be found on his website at www.outridgeenterprises. ca.

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Canadian Trucking Alliance

Truckers Applaud Agreement to Resume In-transit Truck Shipments Through US

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oronto, Ontario - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says an agreement between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a big step towards realizing one of the key outcomes of the Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan - the restoration of carriers’ ability to conduct in-transit movements of Canadian domestic shipments through the United States.

It was revealed earlier this week the two agencies had reached a harmonization agreement on the data required for domestic goods transiting through the other country. Under the Action Plan, the two countries agreed to develop by June 2012 “common sets of data elements required for … domestic

shipments which transit through the other country,” with implementation by December 2013.

“This data harmonization agreement is an overdue but extremely important development,” says David Bradley, CTA’s President and CEO. However, CTA is not claiming victory just yet.

Implementation could be delayed if the customs agencies require both countries’ systems to be able to accept each other’s information electronically, something the Alliance has been told could take years.

Consequently, CTA is proposing the introduction of interim measures - e.g., a pilot project or trial - which would utilize the harmonized data set and allow for resumption of in-transit truck shipments at least on a limited basis.

“It would be a shame to

see the true benefit of the agreement - the resumption of in-transit movements - delayed indefinitely over systems issues,” says Bradley. “The agreement demonstrates a commitment by both CBSA and CBP to move forward, so we are hopeful they will be receptive to exploring interim measures to accommodate in-transit shipments.”

For many years, instead of moving domestic shipments (e.g., Toronto-Calgary) across the top of the

lake head, it had been common practice for Canadian carriers to transit through the United States on safer, multi-lane divided highways to avoid inclement weather, reduce wear and tear on vehicles, improve fuel efficiency, and provide drivers with more access to rest areas. Since the goods were not entering the US for consumption or being offloaded or stored, they could enter with minimal documentation. At the same time, many US domestic shipments (e.g.,

mail entering Canada at Buffalo, re-entering the US at Detroit) also move in-transit through Canada.

H o w e v e r, U S p o l i c y changed in the aftermath of 9/11 to classify in-transit shipments as international loads, subject to full documentation and advanced e-manifest submission to CBP. This effectively ended in-transit shipments through the United States for Canadian carriers.

(Canada did not follow suit, which created an uneven playing field where US do-

mestic shipments could still move in-transit through Canada while Canadian domestic shipments were denied similar access to the United States).

The restoration of intransit shipments is one of two key measures CTA has been championing since before the BTB process.

The other, which also has the support of the American Trucking Associations and business groups on both sides of the border, is relaxing the restrictions on foreign drivers from repositioning their own empty trailers.

“The current rules which determine when a foreign carrier can use one of its drivers to reposition its own empty trailers in the other country are inconsistent, inefficient and incompatible with modern logistics practices,” says Bradley.

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From the

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

Automatic Transmissions

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ith all the new additions being put into trucks, the automatic transmissions are proving to be the most interesting. A lot of old school drivers believe new drivers will only be able to drive automatics. Well, they are wrong!

The new transmissions must be driven as a standard for at least four weeks so that the driver can program the computer in the automatic transmission with his sift patterns.

Our question this month is: “What do you think about the new automatic transmissions being used in today’s trucks?”

Philip Savard drives for Mammoet Transport based in Montreal, QC; “I have not tried an automatic yet. I am looking forward to my first automatic truck. If possible I would like to have a Mack Truck with an I drive transmission. This truck would have to be dedicated to me only.”

Reg Purdy drives for TD Smith Transport in Mount Forest, ON; “I have not tried an automatic yet.

I guess when I get a new truck it will be automatic. I am looking forward to the future of driving.”

Dale Macdonald drives for Glen Tay out of Perth, ON; “I like the sounds of the new trucks with automatic transmissions. My son has one and he just loves it. I have been driving for 58 years and I still love it.

Bring on the new trucks.”

Rojan Sot drives for Citizen Logistics based in Brampton, ON; “I don’t really know much about them, but I am looking forward to driving one.

From what I understand they are very easy to drive in heavy traffic. We need that in the GTA.” If you have a question or topic you wish to be discussed, please contact me at 613.902.5324 or via email at carl@woodwardpublishing.com.

Be Safe Out There!

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