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January 2015 Issue 80

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

January Theme

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Products

By Marek Krasuski

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anadians have much to be proud of when it comes to developments in natural gas technologies. According to the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance, Canadian companies were the first to develop an engine capable of meeting the 2010 emission standards three years ahead of schedule, the first to build a natural gas engine capable of matching the efficiency of a diesel engine, and ensure the safe indoor refuelling of transit buses for the first time. Canadian companies produce natural gas engines, storage tanks, vehicle components, fuel dispensers and natural gas refuelling stations.

There are currently about 15 million natural gas vehicles worldwide, and that number is growing rapidly.

In the US, natural gas engines represent a paltry lessthan one percent of vehicles on the road, but given natural onshore reserves, that number too is expected to climb. North America has been dubbed the Saudi Arabia of natural gas reserves. More recently those reserves have become more accessible due to newer horizontal drilling techniques that have allowed extraction of natural gas from shale. This represents a considerable boom to the natural gas industry which, until recently, has LNG page 4 >>

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Theme - LNG Products

Abundant & Low Cost Energy Supplies Fuel Demand for LNG Trucks LNG >>

progressed only haltingly over the last two decades.

Still, there are challenges to widespread adoption, chief among them are refuelling stations.

Canada does benefit from better LNG penetration compared to the US. This is due in part to government support north of the 49th parallel in the way of grants and other supportive programs. Cheap and plentiful, natural gas infrastructure is still limited. Some pockets of the country are well equipped with fuelling stations. British Columbia is one area thanks to incentives from the provincial government in an effort to convince fleets to make the transition. Accordingly, 400 trucks and buses now run on natural gas in that province, reducing gas emissions by 37,000 tonnes per year.

One major provider, ENN Canada, is in the process of opening four fuelling stations; two in Ontario in London and Woodstock, and two in British Columbia in Chilliwack and Merritt. Some fleets have been installing their own LNG filling stations, but tend to service only their own vehicles, a practice which disappoints industry watchers who believe that allowing public access to these private facilities would prompt growth in the LNG industry. Despite the shortage of fuelling stations, natural gas yields attractive incentives. According to ENN Canada, fuel cost savings can add up to 30 to 40 percent, and while petroleum costs rise, supplies of lower-priced natural gas continue to grow.

Natural gas engines are cleaner and safer, and are good promotional tools for securing contracts with shippers sensitive to environmental concerns.

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In an effort to address the shortage of natural gas stations, some manufacturers are stepping up to the plate by introducing dual fuel systems that operate on both diesel and natural gas. When the natural gas runs out the engine switches over to diesel.

In addition to scant refuelling infrastructure, the natural gas industry faced another setback last year with the decision by Cummins Westport to discontinue production of the popular ISX 15 LNG engine. The lack of available 15 litre LNG engines for heavy haul applications, if continued over the long term, is prompting some carriers to reconsider their commitment to the adoption of natural gas.

Cummins Westport is the major producer of natural gas engines adopted by North America’s leading truck manufacturers.

And though the temporary suspension in the production of 15 litre LNG engine has diminished growth in the heavy duty truck market, other LNG models are available, some with diverse capabilities. The 11.9 litre ISX12 G, available in CNG and LNG models, is ideal for regional haul and LTL distribution.

The company says that “five ratings from 320 hp to 400 hp (239-298 kW), engine braking and manual or automatic transmission capability provide trucking customers with the performance to meet fleet requirements.” This LNG alternative shares many parts and components as its diesel counterpart.

The LNG fuel systems look much like the storage tanks for diesel fuel. These insulated tanks store fuel at minus 250 degrees.

The fuel components then convert the liquid back to a gas before it is injected into the engine.

Both LNG and CNG models

are equipped with shut off valves to separate the fuel from the engine, enabling maintenance and servicing to be performed safely. Cummins Westport says refuelling procedures are as simple as refilling a vehicle with gasoline.

Refueling is also safe.

Given that gas leaks are normally undetectable fuels, specifically in the CNG model, systems are injected with a chemical that exhibits an odour in the event of a leak. In LNG models, several methane sensors are stored throughout the vehicle which will detect a gas leak and alert the driver through alarms.

Despite similarities between diesel and NG engines, drivers need to be aware of differences in the engine oil. Natural gas engines require a specific engine oil; failure to use the right kind can result in valve torching, piston scuffing and reduced spark plug life.

In contrast to the ISX12 G, the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine is available in ratings from 250 to 320 hp and up to 100 lb/ft torque. As with the ISX 12 G, most parts are the same as in its diesel counterpart, including the block, oil pan, flywheel housings, starters, alternators and air conditioning compressors.

Where it differs from the diesel engine is in the ignition system, fuel system, turbocharger, ECM and piston geometry. Natural Gas engines, in fact, have adopted the use of two ignition systems.

The main fuel components in an LNG fuel system are the storage tank and LNG vaporizer to convert liquid to warm gas, pressure regulators, and filtration systems. When the liquid passes through the vaporizer heat is added and the liquid is transformed into a warm gas

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which is then fed into the engine as fuel.

With the benefit of significant fuel cost savings and emission reduction standards, major truck builders have introduced natural gas product lines.

Freightliner offers the Cascadia 113, the 114S for severe duty applications, and the M2 112 designed for a variety of uses. Kenworth’s recent additions include natural gas engines for its industry leading T680 model and the T880 vocational truck. Peterbilt too has equipped several models with LNG engines capable of meeting a wide range of operational requirements.

More recently, Volvo will be introducing in 2015 its D13-LNG compression natural gas engine; this in contrast to the spark ignition engine available in VNL and VNM models.

Despite obvious benefits of natural gas alternatives such as fuel economy which is the second largest expense next to wages, diesel engines are likely to grow in popularity with the passage of time. Transitioning to natural gas engines has not been easy though.

Fleets complain that LNG trucks can’t carry enough fuel for long distance runs, lack of fuelling stations remains a persistent problem, and temperature changes can interfere with fuelling operations. Moreover, industry watchers predict that diesel engines will become cleaner and more efficient, stealing the thunder from natural gas alternatives.

That being said, the future still looks bright for natural gas engines as demonstrated by industry activity. The sale of

heavy duty trucks that run on natural gas has risen from 1 percent to about 5 percent. Some national carriers already under transition predict that 30 percent of their fleets could be running natural gas trucks within five years. Natural gas is relatively cheap and is less harmful to the environment, producing less carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur pollution compared to gasoline and diesel counterparts. The biggest challenge remaining is the lack of fuelling stations. But as infrastructure expands and start-up problems, common to any major technology shift, are resolved, demand for LNG and CNG transportation products is likely to grow and respond to the tremendous opportunities available with this low priced fuel source.

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Eastern Report

Lockhart New Owner of East Coast International

By George Fullerton

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ave Lockhart speaks with confidence and optimism about the outlook for truck sales and service. Dave has been Owner and President of East Coast International for just over one year, and it is obvious that he is fully engaged with the day to day operations.

He is accessible to his staff and customers. In fact he has situated his office on the edge of the very busy foyer of East Coast’s headquarters in the Caledonia Industrial Park in Moncton.

When Dave speaks about building a business culture focused on customer service, it is obvious he is walking the walk.

Managing the business from the busy parts and sales centre of the East Coast International headquarters goes a long way toward that customerbased focus and engagement. Indeed, a person does not have to talk very long with Dave Lockhart to understand his goal is to develop a philosophy centred on client care.

“It is not about Dave Lockhart taking over and running a business. It is more about all the people at East Coast International coming together and working with a committed focus toward customer service”, explained Dave.

“I am totally confident in International truck products. They have had their challenges in the past, and they have turned the corner on those issues. The

future of the International brand, and the Navistar parent company, is on track.”

Dave Lockhart spent a good portion of his formative years working in his family’s building supply business. That introduction to business, he explained, instilled in him the importance of customer service. Later, he set out on his own business career in 1997 with the purchase of the Nova Scotia-based Provincial Western Star. In 2001 he purchased Evangeline Truck (Sterling trucks), and the two businesses merged into the newly formed Lockhart Truck Centre.

After nearly sixteen years in the truck sales and service business in Nova Scotia, Dave sold his interest in Lockhart, which had facilities in Dartmouth and Westville. Lockhart Truck Centre then merged with Nova Enterprises (Freightliner) which had several established outlets in Nova Scotia. He saw great potential with East Coast International.

The business has four sales and service centres; Moncton and Saint John in New Brunswick, and Dartmouth and Truro in Nova Scotia. The East Coast International operations had previously been corporately managed, but with his new business acquisition Dave moved to Moncton and manages the company from there.

“Moncton is certainly a hub for the trucking and logistics businesses. There

is a lot happening in this city and it is also a central point from which to serve and manage our other outlets”, he said, adding that the increased emphasis on customer service has been embraced by employees as well, giving them the opportunity to expand their skill set and perform to the highest possible standards. Dave salutes his employees for their support and dedication.

High quality service requires continual technical upgrading and training.

East Coast continues to invest in technical education for the entire staff in each of their specific specialties.

In addition to investing in technical knowledge building, East Coast also supports employee health and wellness programs.

“We want to make East Coast International the work place of choice for the truck service industry.”

East Coast services all brands of trucks, and a walk through the service shop reveals a variety of makes and applications, including long haul, city and regional, vocational, school bus, snow plows and military.

Toward the end of 2014 East Coast employed fiftyone technicians at their four locations. The Moncton and Saint John shops operate two shifts per day and are open Saturdays. Lockhart has plans to bring the other two service centres onto the same schedule which means hiring more personnel.

The four centres are supplied with parts from the

Moncton headquarters and East Coast keeps their own truck on the road to ensure prompt delivery of parts. This dedicated truck enables East Coast to move specific parts from one inventory stock to another in the interest of completing customer service as quickly as possible.

East Coast International is also a dealer for Ideal Lease, and as part of the 338 outlet network has products and programs to serve any size business for their trucking needs.

In addition to leasing, the company has a major used truck business featuring most truck brands. “We buy and sell any brand of used truck, and we make deals to sell them across town or across the continent”, Lockhart said.

Expansion has continued with the addition of a wash bay at the Moncton facility. Similarly, East Coast also provides an in

shop DPF cleaning service.

Lockhart pointed out that manufacturers recommend disassembly and cleaning of DPF units at 400,000 kilometre intervals. Proper maintenance helps customer trucks run

clean and efficiently.

Dave Lockhart concluded by saying, “Our goal is to provide the most complete, fast and accurate service to keep customer trucks working and profitable.”

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Dave Lockhart is the Owner and President of East Coast International.

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6 January 2015

How to Get a Large Influx of Cash Into Your Business

By Bruce Sayer

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ndoubtedly, one of the biggest challenges facing new and growing truck companies is the managing of working capital. How do you make sure enough money is coming in to match the money needed to go out? For many trucking company owners the answer can lie in taking cash advances on loads or factoring an invoice. But did you know that you can also leverage the value of the equity that you have in your trucks and trailers?

Cash Advances are ideal for freight carriers having to deliver a load but lack the immediate funds for over the road expenses. Invoice Factoring is commonly used throughout the trucking industry by owners and fleet managers to turn aging accounts receivable

into immediate cash. Both these financial options are sound business practices employed by trucking companies to get cash out of your short term assets.

But what about a trucking company that has a greater financial need? Perhaps there is insufficient cash in your accounts receivable to meet all of your obligations. Where do you find the additional cash? Many times fleet owners forget they have built up equity in their equipment over time.

What if you could turn this equity to cash? Equipment Financing is required to accomplish this task.

Equipment Financing is an extremely powerful funding option. Used by trucking companies to leverage the value of their equipment, equipment financing provides a large influx of cash to your

business. In most cases it is extremely difficult for trucking companies to utilize older equipment to secure against financing. For Accutrac Capital customers this is simply not the case.

As an industry leader of financial services to the trucking industry, our flexible lending terms and easy qualification processes are designed to accommodate the rugged nature of the transportation industry.

No matter its age, Accutrac Capital will accept your company’s used tractors and trailers as collateral to extend credit when conventional lenders won’t.

Raising cash by providing your truck and trailers as collateral is a growing trend with companies.

Trucking companies of various sizes and business stages choose this financial option to raise cash to fund growth, leverage opportunities, purchase more equipment or pay overdue bills.

For trucking companies, this form of asset-based lending offers numerous advantages: Flexible terms and repayment schedules, your equipment used as collateral security, an ab-

sence of restrictive covenants or borrowing base monitoring, fast access to large cash reserves, and a qualification process that is easier than traditional lending.

How does it work? Very simply, your trucking business grants security interest to Accutrac Capital in your company’s equipment in order to secure a loan. Accutrac reviews the equipment, assesses its financial worth, and provides up to 65% of the appraised value.

Who uses Equipment Financing? Fast growing companies that experience rapid expansion, trucking firms needing to augment their existing fleet with newer equipment, transportation companies that experience significant fluctuations in cash flow and need greater liquidity, and turnaround companies.

Based on the example of fleet equipment below, Accutrac Capital will provide up to $264,550.00. With this cash reserve, the trucking company can now purchase new equipment and upgrade its fleet, pay off bills or perhaps purchase supplies in bulk to take advantage of purchase discounts. Really, the choice is yours.

Accutrac Capital is an Invoice Factoring company dedicated to the Trucking Industry. Our full line of financial products and services are specifically designed to meet the cash flow challenges that trucking companies face every day. We combine the cheapest freight factoring with cost-saving services to maximize your profitability. With best in class customer service our experienced team of industry experts is dedicated

to ensuring reliable funding, professional management of your accounts, and trusted advice. Accutrac’s unique package of financial services for trucking companies has raised the standard for quality in our industry. Package features include: Cash B4 Delivery, 3 Invoice Factoring products to meet your exact needs, discounted fuel cards, higher currency exchange rates for trucking companies, free credit searches to mitigate risk, and equipment financing.

Accutrac Capital provides integrity and transparency combined with simple and convenient services designed to save costs and improve access to cash.

For more information about equipment financing, invoice factoring and cost saving services, visit us at www.AccutacCapital. com.

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Example Case: Fleet of 5 Power Units and 10 Dry Van Trailers: 2009 Volvos (VNL780, Cumm ISX, 10 Speed) - Qty 3................................... 60,000.00 ea 2009 Freightliner (CL 12064 ST, Detroit, 13 Speed) - Qty 2.......................... 49,000.00 ea 2006 Utility Dry Van (53 ft., Tandem Axle) - Qty 10....................................... 12,900.00 ea

407,000.00 Assessed Market Value: $407,000.00 x 65% = $264,550.00 January 2015 7

Gaz Métro

Saint-Hyacinthe: First City in Québec to Convert its Vehicles to Natural Gas

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aint-Hyacinthe, Québec – Gaz Métro is delighted with the initiative of its partner – the city of Saint-Hyacinthe – the first municipality to recover organic materials via biomethanization and to use the renewable natural gas produced to meet its energy needs. Gaz Métro is also proud to include the city of Saint-Hyacinthe as its first client municipality to have selected natural gas to fuel its municipal vehicles. Note that this fall Gaz Métro announced the signing of an agreement in principle with SaintHyacinthe for the purchase

of surplus renewable natural gas produced by the city’s biomethanization centre for injection into its distribution network.

This project was submitted to Québec’s Régie de l’énergie for approval.

To date, it is the organic materials of citizens and businesses of the 23 municipalities taking part in the brown bin program that could be processed to supply the first municipal vehicle fleet with renewable natural gas, in addition of being the privileged source of energy to heat municipal buildings.

“Gaz Métro is proud to

use its gas network for this promising project, to allow all its clients to take advantage of locally produced renewable natural gas,” states Martin Imbleau, Vice President, Development and Renewable Energies at Gaz Métro. “Choosing this energy to fuel vehicles is another step toward the intelligent and systematic recovery of organic materials in Québec, by creating an infinitely renewable cycle.

We hope that this project will inspire many other municipalities to follow suit.”

Note that natural gas

Kenworth

2015 Kenworth Calendar

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irkland, Washington – The 2 0 1 5 Ke n w o r t h Calendar featuring The World’s Best® trucks is now available for order ( w w w. s h o p k e n w o r t h . com). The new calendar offers captivating images of Kenworth’s aerodynamic, vocational, traditional and medium duty trucks in scenic surroundings.

The six-page, 2015 Kenworth Wall Calendar showcases the Class 8 T680 Advantage, T680 76inch sleeper, T680 family (day cab, 52-inch regional sleeper and 76-inch sleeper), T880 dump truck, and T880 52-inch sleeper tridrive, each equipped with the fuel-efficient and quiet PACCAR MX-13 engine.

Kenworth’s medium duty trucks are represented by the K270 cabover van and T370 conventional van with the PACCAR PX-7 engine. The large, poster-size wall calendar is 26-1/4 inches tall by 28 inches wide.

The 2015 Kenworth Appointment Calendar highlights a Kenworth Truck of the Month. These trucks 8 January 2015

include the six wall calendar photographs. Also featured are the T440 and T470 extended day cab with the PACCAR PX-9 engine, compressed natural gas T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, T700 75-inch sleeper, T800 62inch sleeper, W900L 86inch Studio Sleeper, and Super 963 with a carrying capacity of 122,000 lbs.

The appointment calendar is 9-3/4 inches tall by 13 inches wide.

To order, visit your Kenworth dealer or go to www.shopkenworth.com and click on “New Arrivals” on the left. Cost is $16.95 (US$) for the 2015 Kenworth Wall Calendar and $11.95 (US$) for the 2015 Kenworth Appointment Calendar. Prices do not include shipping and handling.

Ke n w o r t h ’s I n t e r n e t home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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generates savings on fuel of up to 40% compared with diesel, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 25%. By opting for renewable natural gas as a fuel, GHG emissions decrease by more than 99.4%, considering the fuel’s complete life cycle.

Gaz Métro has been working with many partners and road transport companies since 2010 to make sure Québec carriers benefit from the major economic and environmental advantages of switching from oil products to natural gas. To date, there are 350 natural gas vehicles on Québec’s roads.

About Gaz Métro With more than $5 billion in assets, Gaz Métro is a leading energy provider. It is the largest natural gas

distribution company in Québec, where its network of over 10,000 km of underground pipelines serves 300 municipalities and more than 190,000 customers. Gaz Métro is also present in Vermont, where it has more than 305,000 customers. There, it operates in the electricity production market and the electricity and natural gas distribution market.

Gaz Métro is actively involved in the development of innovative, promising energy projects such as

the production of wind power, the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel and the development of biomethane. Gaz Métro is a major energy sector player that takes the lead in responding to the needs of its customers, regions and municipalities, local organizations, and communities while also satisfying the expectations of its Partners (GMi and Valener) and employees.

For more information visit our website at www. gazmetro.com.

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Editorial

Sub Standard Training Mirrored in Questionable Testing Standards in Ontario

By Marek Krasuski

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arlier this year Ontario Trucking News (OTN) reported on the alleged shortage of drivers in this province, including statements by industry spokespeople that contradicted this perception. The problem, they said, was not a shortage of labour, but a shortage of skilled labour, particularly qualified truck drivers. The story also referenced the Blue Ribbon Task Force, authored by the Canadian Trucking Alliance, which supports the need for a mandatory, industry wide minimum standard of truck driver training to even out the discrepancies in skill level among licensed graduates.

Recent updates seem to confirm that the problem rests with not only poor training, but also poor testing standards governed by the Ministry of Transportation. Following an investigation by the

Toronto Star in the Fall of 2014, it was discovered that the testing centre in Woodbridge, Ontario – the only licensing centre for commercial trucking in the province – does not regularly test drivers on hi-speed highways and merge lanes where most trucking takes place. Many of the tests photographed by the Star during its investigation showed trucks that were not taken on highway routes where the speed limit was 80 km/h or higher, and actual road test time was just 15 minutes; the remaining 45 minutes dedicated to backing up and uncoupling trailers.

Criticism of the practice came from across the industry, including sentiments from Brian Patterson, CEO of the Ontario Safety League who described the current practice as “mind boggling,” and from OTA President David Bradley who thought the lack of highway testing to be “bizarre.”

In a previous interview with OTN, Yvette Lagrois, President of the Ontario Truck Training Academy (OTTA), decried the lack of consistency in driver training at Ontario schools.

Some, she said, deliver excellent training – even if those well honed skills are not demanded on the provincial exam – while

others provide inadequate education.

Poor training centres, or to be blunt, training centres that are ripping off unsuspecting students, are derisively referred to as “licensing mills” that charge under $1,000 for training.

The thousand dollars is

the cut off point whereby courses offered for $999.00 or less are exempt from provincial oversight. Even then, the final price tag is usually higher as additional training modules, air bag training for example, are added to the final price tag. Poor driver training

and alleged inadequate testing underline the reasons why “qualified” and certified drivers can’t get hired: Reputable carriers are simply not prepared to hire them without demonstrated professional skills.

In response to the Star’s investigation, Ontario’s

Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Luca, is now calling for a mandatory level of training for Class A truck drivers in Ontario, a move that prompted OTA’s President David Bradley to hail it as “a watershed moment for the trucking industry.”

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Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Luca, is now calling for a mandatory level of training for Class A truck drivers in Ontario.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

The Impact of Road Salt on Your Trucks

By Jack Jackson

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t has been a long struggle to eliminate or prevent salt from corroding important components of trucks and

buses. But what does this really mean in terms of life expectancy? According to a recent survey across North America in the bus industry, there were some stunning results. In the survey, 81% of the respondents encountered salt on their roads, 19% did not. The impact on the average bus retirement age was different by nearly 25%. The average large bus retirement age was 14.1 years with salt and 18.3 years without salt.

What does this mean?

For anyone washing and

eliminating salt from their vehicles this is an opportunity to extend the life of your fleet by 25 percent - and promote a positive corporate image to the public by driving your clean vehicles down Canada’s highways.

How you wash and eliminate salt depends on the methods you are willing to invest in.

A mobile spray company in your yard works to some extent, but is not the preferred method as this cleaning approach may not remove that fine film

of salt that is beginning to oxidize on your metal.

Also, note that most of the time the back of the truck is not accessible, thus the most visible part of the truck stuck in traffic is the dirtiest!

Public Washes undertaken by professional companies you drive to use a variety of methods: Touchless is one and maybe a bit better than the mobile company, but it still leaves a film. The brush method, either by hand or mechanical assistance, will remove that

film. Consider though how much it costs in terms of fuel and paid time to do this?

Owning your own wash bay can be the best alternative. You can determine your needs, your cost and equipment type best suited to satisfy your image and prolong truck life. Significantly, it’s not as expensive as you think to have a wash bay or to convert an area to wash automatically. Water restrictions and costs are minimized with the adoption of readily available

low cost water recycle systems.

How do you wash your trucks today? Can you do better? There are so many options available that cost far less than replacing a vehicle 25 percent sooner than you should!

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

“We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.”. Contact Jack by email at jackjackson@ awashsystems.com, by phone at 800.265.7405 or visit www.awashsystems. com.

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Announcement

Polaris Transportation Announces New VP for U.S.

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he management at Polaris Transportation Group is excited to announce the appointment of David Bush as VP of Business Processes. The newly created position will focus on improvements to the U.S. infrastructure for the fast growing Transborder LTL carrier.

As a Canadian based operation, Polaris saw a need to add a senior person with a strong U.S. carrier background.

President Larry Cox explains, “David Bush came to us through our

partnership with his former employer. He’s great with detail and has a comprehensive blend of ops, sales, technology and carrier relationship experience. He is the ideal candidate to fine tune and expand the U.S. markets we serve.”

D a v i d ’s p a s t c a r e e r accomplishments have seen him in senior roles with A. Duie Pyle, Translogistics and most recently with Land Air E x p r e s s . D a v i d ’s n e w position will see him on the road extensively as he assesses and imple-

ments the changes he feels will boost Polaris’s position in the U.S. David states, “I’ve been told I’m relentless when I come across something that isn’t working like it should. I have always been able to see the broken links in processes and operational procedures and I don’t give in until they’re fixed and working properly.”

David resides in Birdsboro, PA, a small community of 5,166 people a nd as a p oi nt of i nterest, hometown to YouTube founder Chad

Hurley. Dave Cox, EVP & COO at Polaris states, “David Bush and I hit it off immediately. He was great to work with as a carrier partner and he liked our company’s business approach as well. When the opportunity came up to bring him on as a VP with our c o m p a n y, w e j u m p e d at it.”

David Bush starts his new career with Polaris Transportation Group on December 8, 2014.

At this time, he will be based out of Birdsboro and his immediate plans

include a trip to meet the Polaris Team at their head office facility in Mississauga, Ontario, previous to the holiday season.

Founded in 1994, Polaris is best known for its scheduled LTL service between Canada and the USA, specializing in the shipment of dry goods.

Making life easier for the shipping community is a core company value.

Polaris offers a full suite of services while providing customers with realtime shipment updates and EDI interface. For

more information on Polaris visit their website a t w w w. p o l a r i s t r a n s port.com.

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Thermo King Eastern Canada

Thermo King Eastern Expands Their Montreal Service Centre

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ontreal, Quebec - Thermo King Eastern Canada (TKEC) is pleased to announce that we have moved to a new Montreal service centre in the heart of Montreal’s trucking hub, located at 6100 Chemin Saint François, St. Laurent.

“Our new, larger premises will allow us to grow and provide better service to our customers,” says

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Jacques Labrosse, General Manager for TKEC Quebec. “We will also deliver better value to customers by having all our employees on the Island in Montreal work out of one location. The end result will be streamlined workflow, faster customer turnaround times, and increased employee satisfaction.”

TKEC provides leading edge transport temper-

ature control solutions for trucks, trailers, buses, rail cars and shipboard containers - from refrigeration and heating for transport fleet owners and catering companies to cab comfort solutions for truck drivers - ensuring the integrity, quality and safety of goods during transit.

Employees from the two current Fisher Avenue locations transitioned

to the new site over the weekend of November 8, 2014. Vaudreuil employees are slated to relocate in February of next year and the Boucherville Service Centre will continue to operate as a separate location.

Thermo King Eastern Canada (TKEC - a division of Jonjo Transport Refrigeration Limited - an O’Dwyer Group Company) sells, services and

reconditions all major brands of transport equipment to manage temperature control environments for food and other perishables. Our temperature control solutions encompass both transport and stationary refrigeration and heating requirements.

As a leading OEM transport refrigeration sales, service and parts facility, TKEC offers comprehen-

sive service programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each temperature control customer. For more information, visit thermoking.ca.

For more information, about the O’Dwyer Group (ODG) visit odwyergroup. ca.

For more information, about Ingersoll Rand and Thermo King visit ingersollrand.com or thermoking.com.

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Cross Border Services

Make Sure You Do Your 17 Point Inspections or Spend the Next 25 Years in the Federal Pen!

By Dawn Truell

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ruck drivers please hear this. You absolutely must do your 17-point inspections as well as your standard walk around safety check for your logs. The amount of drug smuggling that is targeting the trucking industry skyrockets daily.

If you are stopped for secondary screening and any drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, tobacco, excessive amounts of cash or weapons are on board, be prepared to be handcuffed

and taken away immediately!

Rulings by Customs and Border Protection on both sides of the national divide are far different from the presumption of innocence in police matters. When it comes to border security, count on “guilty until proven innocent.” The reason for the importance of the completed, signed and dated 17 point inspections is that you will be checked.

This simple piece of paper can help to save your butts!

Prior to every load take the necessary extra 5 minutes to complete your 17-point inspections and carry them in your truck with your trip information. If anything is found in your tractor or trailer you can honestly say that upon your inspection those items were not present. Every border has hundreds of drug busts each day, severely tarnish-

ing the reputation of the trucking industry.

Unfortunately the first person border security personnel pinpoint for wrong doing is the truck driver. The drug lords of the world know this fact and prey on drivers. Here are some things to look out for: If someone you don’t know approaches, offering a free ticket to a hockey game or a gift certificate for a free dinner at an expensive restaurant, beware! This is a way for the drug smugglers to test your willingness to take a bribe. Now they know you will be approachable and tempted by an offer of $1,000 per kilo of cocaine, for example, and once you’ve agreed, even just one time, they now have you in the palm of their hands and will continue to use you for drug trafficking.

Should you choose to

say yes, be aware that drug smuggling is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment. Saying no is the obvious choice.

Be careful as they may threaten you, your possessions, or worse still, your family. These drug people have so many sources it’s scary. They can and will find out anything about you to use as threatening tactics. What you should do if you are ever approached for drug trafficking, assuming you are able to avoid harm to you or your loved ones, is to call 911.

If you are headed southbound into the US, contact CBP at 800-BE-ALERT; northbound into Canada call CBSA 888.502.9060. If possible dial 911 and drop your phone on the floor of your cab, state carefully that you are in trouble and, if possible, give a brief explanation of what’s going

on. Leave your phone on so that the police can track you and hear what is going on for your safety.

The first call is always to save you. If you ever notice a vehicle has been following you for quite a long time, call 911 or police, report as much information as you can such as description of vehicle, colour, make, model, license plate if you can see it, and a profile of the driver, if possible. In the drug world these followers are called “wolves.” They are following you until you cross the border or until you reach your destination. Once you are out of the truck they will come to grab the drugs they have stashed on/in your truck.

Regarding the rulings for carrying alcohol, no alcohol is allowed in a commercial truck. Rulings for carrying tobacco are slight-

ly different. You may carry only enough cigarettes for personal consumption, and customs will check your trip distance to determine appropriate amounts. In conclusion, I hope that you can see the importance of conducting your 17 pt. inspection prior to every trip in order to ensure that no contraband has been hidden on or in your tractor-trailer.

I wanted to take a moment to remember Mr. Paul M. Davison who passed away in October this year; Paul was an influential member of the transportation industry who will be sorely missed, God Bless.

For further information regarding this article please contact Cross Border Services at: www.ctpat-certified.com, crossborderservices@cogeco. net 905.973.9136.

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Legal Matters

Fight Every Traffic Ticket

By Jaycen Olavario

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here are some people who are lucky enough to have never gotten a traffic violation ticket. Whether it is due to the fact that they have never violated any traffic rules and regulations or that they are just fortunate enough to have never been caught while in violation of one is another matter.

But not all of us can be that lucky. A good number of us are likely to get

a ticket or two or more in our lifetime. That is why I want to talk about fighting each and every traffic violation ticket. The need to fight every ticket is even more pressing for all commercial vehicle drivers for companies that have Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR). The drivers of these companies do not just get demerit points; they and their respective companies or carriers also incur CVOR points. These are points that can accumulate and if not managed properly can ultimately lead to the company’s demise.

Let’s take the offence of speeding for example.

A commercial driver receives a certificate of offence for going 95 km/ hour in an 80 km/hour zone. A 15 km/hour over the speed limit for someone with a G1, G2 or G license and for anyone who is a non-CVOR holder

means 0 demerit points, but for someone driving a commercial vehicle for a CVOR holding company, this means 0 demerit points with 3 CVOR points for the company/carrier. A prudent carrier will do the right thing and fight this ticket. A non-prudent one will take the points and pay the fine. The former is most likely to get the speed reduced to 10 over and get a 1-point reduction in his CVOR, so the CVOR points will be reduced from 3 to 2 or it could even be withdrawn depending on the evidence. The latter on the other hand gets his full 3 points. By the way, the latter also misses its chance at having someone like OTT Legal Services defend its driver and/or the company itself in court, which increases their chance at a favorable resolution.

The carrier also misses its chance at a very rare, but possible, officer no show.

Let’s talk about the noncommercial drivers this time, particularly those with G1, G2, M1 and M2 licenses or more commonly known as “novice drivers”.

Did you know that convictions on charges such as speeding 30 km/hour over the limit results in 4 demerit points? Follow too closely (4 demerit points); fail to stop for school bus (6 demerit points); careless driving (6 demerit points); and fail to remain (7 demerit points) will result in license suspension under the escalating sanctions being imposed by the Ministry of Transportation.

That is a fact, and that is why we always encourage prospective clients to fight their tickets, most especially if they fall under the “novice driver” category.

Saving 1 point could mean the difference between getting suspended and being able to continue to drive.

Receiving multiple related tickets is another great reason to fight tickets. There are times when companies and even individuals come to us with multiple traffic tickets and the question they always have is “How can we get rid of these charges”? The chances of getting them all withdrawn or getting 0 points from those tickets is slim, but the chances of saving some points are very good. We don’t have a magic wand to make the charges disappear, what

we have is a team of paralegals who will do their due diligence to make sure that we represent you in court to the best of our abilities. Your chances go up and down based on the facts of the matter; the merits of the case; and our due diligence. The end result you want is also the end result we want, Let’s fight those tickets.

Jaycen Olavario is a Licensed Paralegal with OTT Legal Services. He can be reached at jaycen@ ottlegal.com.

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Mack Trucks

Mack Historical Museum Celebrates 30 Years

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llentown, Pennsylvania - The Mack Trucks Historical Museum celebrated its 30th anniversary on November 9. Incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1984, the museum commemorates 114 years of Mack history through photos, memorabilia and a collection of vintage Mack truck models.

“Through its many exhibits and displays, the Mack Museum brings to life the rich history of Mack Trucks,” said Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks North American Sales and Marketing.

“From Mack’s beginning in Brooklyn to our current truck models, the museum chronicles how Mack became the American truck you can count on.”

The museum is known worldwide as the ultimate source for information about Mack and Mack 12 January 2015

products. Nearly 6,000 people from all parts of the world visit the museum each year. Mack enthusiasts from Australia and the Netherlands are the most frequent foreign visitors.

Mack’s connection to Hollywood movies such a s C a r s , Tr a n s f o r m ers and Die Hard with a Vengeance is on display, as well as the oldest existing Mack vehicle: a 40-horsepower, 28-passenger sightseeing bus.

The museum also helps host Trucktoberfest, an annual appreciation event for the antique truck club organizations that support the museum. More than 300 people and 100 vintage trucks take part in this celebration of Mack heritage.

The Mack Trucks Historical Museum is housed in the Mack Customer Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Mack Customer

Center offers a memorable experience that explores the history of Mack.

The Mack Trucks Historical museum is open Monday, Wednesday and

Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

For more informa-

tion please visit www. macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org.

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Kroger Company

Kroger Announces Delivery of First LNG Trucks

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he Kroger Co. and its division of Fred Meyer Stores marked the delivery of the first 11 Freightliner trucks which will be fueled by liquefied natural gas at a press conference in Clackamas, in the Greater Portland area on December 4, 2014. The new LNG

trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver product from Corvallis, Oregon, and as far north as Longview, Washington.

“The trucks are out there running now and they’re doing well,” says Fred Meyer Fleet Manager Nick Brocato. “They are

Kroger’s first LNG trucks are now in operation and are doing well, says Fred Meyer Fleet Manager Nick Brocato.

delivering a variety of loads - everything and anything that Fred Meyer Stores offer.”

According to a press release, the trucks will average approximately 175 miles (282 km) per day, six days a week, 52 weeks a year. They are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 755 metric tons per year, which equates to removing approximately 159 passenger cars from the road annually. The trucks are manufactured at Freightliner’s North Carolina plant.

“We think it’s great that Kroger has selected the Westport iCE PACK™ LNG Tank System for its fueling needs as it replaces part of its diesel fleet with natural gas,” says John Reece Westport’s iCE PACK Western Region Sales Manager. “Fleets like Kroger are showing

Each of Fred Meyers’ new LNG trucks will drive approximately 175 miles (282 km) per day, six days a week, 52 weeks a year, delivering products along routes which run from Corvallis, Oregon, to Longview, Washington. leadership amongst their peers in diversifying their fueling needs and taking advantage of the benefits of the range and emissions benefits of liquefied natural gas.”

Kroger has invested $6.5 million in the project and has received a $490,000 grant from the Federal Highway Ad-

ministration for the LNG infrastructure.

I n M a y, K r o g e r a n d Westport announced their partnership to meet the retailer’s sustainability goals with an order for 40 iCE PACK systems.

“The Kroger Company has a strong commitment to finding energy efficient solutions for

business operations, and to reducing our carbon footprint,” says Ashley White, Logistics Sustainability Manager at The Kroger Co. “Adopting liquefied natural gas for transportation with the Westport iCE PACK™ LNG Tank System makes both environmental and economic sense.”

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Business Insurance Matters

Drivers Are Company Ambassadors

By Linda Colgan

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ecently I had the experience of dealing with a driver (who for reasons known to all involved) could not be insured. I welcomed the opportunity to talk to the driver directly with the mere hope of explaining litigation and credibility issues from a defendant’s perspective.

In the event of a serious loss, immediate information will be required.

This is the point at which the scrutiny of the driver falls under a microscope.

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The historical content of employment can be used in a court room and can be manipulated to the benefit of the plaintiff.

Erosion of driving habits can clearly be displayed through methods such as a driver’s abstract, commercial vehicle driving record, CSA and other public sites.

An Insurer has a duty to defend their Insured in a motor vehicle accident.

The underwriter must assess and determine the insurance premiums based on the underwriting facts presented. If there is evidence that elements of a risk have deteriorated, there is a methodical process in how to efficiently deal with the process. If a driver has multiple infractions on their abstract, the definition of “professional” is questioned. This is better discussed and acted upon at a company safety level or under-

writing platform than in a courtroom defending a large loss.

A driver’s abstract is a visible resume. It speaks volumes of the actions of the individual. It is encouraged that any infractions be challenged – don’t accept the infrac-

tion! Challenge it or engage a facility to deal with defending the charge.

Furthermore, as an owner operator or driver for a company you are a presence representing a company. You are an ambassador of your employer. Make sure your

attitude and skills are refined to represent your employer properly. All your skills and professionalism are needed to be successful, to be seen as successful and professional in every aspect of your working relationships.

Linda has been a transportation insurance Broker since 1986 and is currently Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Contact Linda at 416.809.3103 or email lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.

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Ontario Trucking Association [OTA]

Registration for OTA Next Generation Certificate Program is Now Open

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ll the buzz you’re hearing is true: The OTA Next Generation Certificate program is an absolute hit. And now, by popular demand, it’s back and better than ever!

The Next Generation Certificate program kicks off once again in February 2015. Delivered by the highly esteemed Humphrey Group, the program

is designed as an intensive leadership development initiative for the trucking industry’s future leaders. The main objective of the fourpart certificate program is to strengthen a future leader’s ability to communicate effectively and inspire action in others they work with – from drivers, to customers, to executive teams.

Are you a company em-

ployer with an up-andcoming manager ready to take the next step? Don’t miss Tandet’s Ryan Tilley’s appeal for company CEOs to get employees involved in the program.

“If you do not make an investment in your future – you cannot expect to see an increased return,” he says.

For more information

about the program please go to ontruck.org To sign up, simply fill out this registration form by clicking on the link; 2015 Next Generation Registration Form_public and send back to lak.shoan@ ontruck.org.

Register early to reserve your spot – the training is provided in small groups, so space is limited.

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Sudbury TMTA

Sudbury TMTA Wraps Up Year End With Presentation By Ontario College of Trades

By Marek Krasuski

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he Sudbury Chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its last meeting of the calendar year on December 12th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Significantly, the last meeting of the year is also the last time the meeting will be held at this venue. The new location for meetings beginning in January 2015 is the Sudbury Caruso Club.

TMTA President, Stewart McBain opened the meeting and Mike Hamel, TMTA Safety Officer, followed the introductory remarks with a presentation on the hazards of aggressive driving, an apt discussion at this time of the year when patience frays as Christ-

mas approaches. Hamel advised members to maintain a respectful distance behind slow moving vehicles. Following too closely can result in accidents in the event the driver ahead makes sudden moves. Hamel also suggested that other drivers on the road should be given the benefit of the doubt by treating them with greater consideration. By assuming a more relaxed and patient position concerning others, driving is less likely to be stressful.

Following dinner, Gregg Neamtz, Enforcement Officer for the Ontario College of Trades (OCT), apprised members of the College’s role in the administration and enforcement of trades in Ontario.

Neamtz told audience members that the public

has every right to demand from hired trades people proof of their license and membership in the College before signing contracts. The public can also access a Public Registry to confirm trade qualifications and membership.

The OCT works towards establishing a level playing field by diminishing the underground economy. It responds to con-

cerns reported by the public, ensures proper certification and training of trades people, investigates complaints related to professional misconduct, and seeks to protect the public. As an enforcement body, the OCT officers have the right to enter any business during normal working hours and examine documents during their inspection,

including payroll records, employee schedules, and registered training agreements.

The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday

of each month from September to June at the Sudbury Caruso Club starting in January 2015. Sponsors are encouraged to support the monthly dinner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Manitoulin Island.

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Announcement

SmartTruck Announces New Cdn Business Development Manager

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reenville, South Carolina SmartTruck Systems, a leading developer of cutting-edge aerodynamic solutions for

the trucking industry, announces John Manchulenko as its new Business development manager for its Canadian division. Replacing Northern Aerodynamic Systems DBA Smart Truck Canada, SmartTruck Systems will now directly serve dealers in the Canadian market.

Manchulenko brings more than 20 years of trucking industry experience to the SmartTruck team. He has a robust background in developing strong dealer

relationships and profitable dealer networks.

Under Manchulenko’s new guidance, S m a r t Tr u c k w i l l c o n tinue to supply quality aerodynamic products to the Canadian mark e t . S m a r t Tr u c k p r o vides proven, efficient and extremely costeffective solutions to counter ever-increasing fuel costs, while also supporting sustainability efforts in the trucking industry.

SmartTruck’s aerodynamic systems signifi-

cantly reduce trailer drag translating into proportional fuel savings. The innovative new TopKit system provides a costcompetitive, nearly invisible alternative to side skirts and boat tails. The TopKit can go virtually unnoticed at approximately one-inch thick, providing a 5.5 percent highway fuel savings and weighing only 72 pounds.

SmartTruck is headquartered in Greenville, S.C. For more information, visit the SmartTruck website.

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Aeroserve Technologies Ltd.

“It’s Supposed To Save Fuel But…”

By Kent Smerdon BSc.

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he story goes about the man who thought he had a winner… the streamlined motor cycle helmet. Less drag and less head buffeting, it looked much like the long tapered helmets that elite Olympic sprint cyclists wear. All was well until he needed to check his blind spot out on the highway and found he couldn’t turn his head no matter how hard he strained! The rule of unintended consequences had struck, where reality can out gun the best of intentions.

Tr u c k a e r o d y n a m i c s can appear a complex issue. It’s a big complicated vehicle. Or, it may be simplicity itself. After all, a Class 8 truck is the vehicular equivalent of the proverbial blunt instrument. From an aerodynamic perspective and without altering current shape and dimensions, there is a limit to what can be done to improve an 80,000 pound, 18 wheeled box that travels 65mph all day. That is reality.

Presently, there is quite an array of devices on the market that claim to reduce truck aerodynamic drag including some who now have the EPA’s Smartway “Good Housekeeping” seal of approval. They’ve all been tested thoroughly by private “for profit” test centers using approved test protocols and results are then handed to the authorities for their official blessing or rejection. The “authorities” are not in the testing business, only the results business. I’ll leave that with the reader.

Some devices speak of “Invisible Shields”, “aviation technology” or that their device is modelled after a jet fighter’s intake.

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invoke smooth tapered aircraft tail section imagery in their marketing material. Believe me, the last thing a trucker needs is a trailer like the tail section of an aircraft. Explanation later.

Many of these devices achieve their savings through the addition of smooth panels or under trays in various locations thereby increasing the over-all surface area of the rig in efforts to streamline the vehicle. And they do work…the tests show they do…but in little or no wind. Could these surface additions, while improving fuel economy, make things worse for the drivers at times? Think motor cycle helmet. A 53 foot trailer is already quite the sail. Is it wise to hoist more? Could these devices possibly create handling issues in sudden strong cross winds and/or degraded road surface conditions? Is there a greater roll over or loss of control potential with them than without them? Has anyone tested for this? One loss of control accident will destroy a fleet’s entire fuel saving investment, apart from the potential for fatalities.

How and why are these devices tested? The why is for fuel savings and emissions, the holy grail of the EPA and its bedfellow, the environmental movement. The how is via wind tunnels, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), or track and road tests using strict protocols…especially where wind and weather is concerned. Conventional wind tunnels are not designed to produce gusts nor are many capable of adequately testing base area flow mechanisms with full sized vehicles. CFD to date lacks the computing capacity to accurately map gust effects and any gusts that exceed stated limits void track tests. Test results for various aero devices may even show a reduction in drag coefficients (Cd) at

increasing steady state wind yaw angles over the baseline “clean” vehicle.

Fine! What they don’t include, what they can’t include is the increase in side force moments, tire scrubbing (rolling friction) and driver steer corrective action from sudden wind shocks in the total vehicle drag numbers. In other words, drag forces out in the real world where weather beyond strict test limits is the norm.

The underlying question becomes twofold: How often does a truck operate in “test” (i.e. light) wind conditions and how does it behave when the wind is howling?”

While a device that has proven itself as a fuel saver by artificial (i.e. wind limited) or computerized means, the potential handling and safety issues are simply dropped in the driver’s lap. To my knowledge, none of these devices are tested for safety or handling issues. Why not?

To be fair to the testers of the world, they must adhere to the “all else equal…this does or does not work” theory and strive to reduce to an absolute minimum all variables that can muddy the data. Of course, weather remains one of the uncontrollable variables. But a handling test should be devised ASAP if claimed government “safety first” mantras are to be believed.

The explanation, as promised! Aircraft pilots consider route winds for flight planning and fuel purposes. That is a necessity. But the only time a pilot really cares about what the wind is doing is during take offs and landings where he must manipulate the controls to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway regardless of the current winds and not be blown off the runway. From personal experience, strong cross wind landings can be a brief but heart pumping

exercise in hands and feet dexterity. But once airborne, the wind issue goes away. Regardless of from where or how strong the wind is, the pilot simply alters aircraft compass heading into the wind to ensure that a straight compass track over the ground is maintained from A to B. The physical structure of the aircraft, while affording the pilot the required takeoff/landing control, does not create handling problems once airborne.

But the trucker (or any

large vehicle driver) enjoys no such relief. His track is fixed by the roads he travels and can possibly, in a single trip, have to deal with several road condition changes plus strong winds and gusts from all directions. Do aerodynamic additions improve or worsen handling?

Millions are spent making pilots’ lives better and safer. Why are we not testing to confirm we’re not making drivers’ lives worse?

Some considerations when choosing aerody-

namic devices; (aside from ROI) 1. Research: Who did the testing, and what test was used and under what conditions?

2. Ask “What if it’s damaged? Can I continue? Can I fix it on the shoulder?”

3. Ask “Is it possible that, some day, this device could make a bad situation worse?”

4. Ask “Will it work at 4:00 am in a blizzard on a mountaintop?”

Beware of “good in theory” unintended consequences.

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TMTA Sudbury

TMTA Sudbury Puts Safety Message on the Road

By Marek Krasuski

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he Sudbury chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) has taken on a sole initiative toward improving road safety with messaging that advises motorists to slow down and move away from vehicles stopped on roadsides, particularly highways. The message is pointed and succinct: “Lefty Sez Move Over For Vehicles In Distress,” the sign says. Two years ago the TMTA erected two highway signs on Sudbury’s bypass advising motorists to proceed with caution when approaching stopped vehicles. The initiative came in the wake of a suggestion by Tim Brouse, a TMTA member and part of the Sudbury Road Safety Committee, who drew attention to the importance of heightening public awareness on the dangers of driving too

closely and quickly past stationary vehicles. The TMTA membership agreed and began the campaign.

Most provinces and states across the continent have on the books ‘move-overlaws’ designed to better protect first responders and emergency vehicles. The message put forth by the

which began with the two highway signs, has gained momentum. The caricature on the sign delivering the cautionary note was designed by TMTA member and artist, Gary Wren. Other members and spouses helped with additional details. Despite widespread volunteer par-

TMTA not only reinforces the law in Ontario, but promotes broader coverage. The TMTA hopes that the Ontario move-over-law would apply to all stationary vehicles, and not only emergency and service vehicles.

The ‘Lefty Sez’ program,

ticipation, costs have been substantial. For example, the production cost for the two highway banners, not including the signs, was $1,600; this, in addition to expenses associated with renting space from a private provider on the highway. The TMTA has

since removed one sign for the time being, but the other remains on the westbound lane of the Sudbury bypass heading toward the community of Lively. This sign was scheduled for removal last October after expiration of the contract, but given the ‘community service’ message it promotes to passing motorists, the service provider generously allowed the TMTA to keep the sign standing, free of charge, until an unspecified future date.

TMTA President and contributing organizer to the sign program, Stewart McBain, highlighted its importance in an interview with Ontario Trucking News.

“There is a general concern among our membership that vehicles passing stationary service trucks and private cars on highways are going too fast. We want to make the public aware that running so close and too fast alongside stopped vehicles whose drivers may suddenly jump out of their cars and trucks is very dangerous. We hope this message will remind drivers to approach vehicles safely by slowing down and moving over, if possible, when passing,” he said.

The campaign has been well received by the trucking community. Participants at Truck World 2014 in Toronto took notice, as

did TMTA chapters from other Ontario cities, some of whom have purchased $10 reflective stickers to distribute to their members.

These miniature 11 x 6 inch versions of the highway sign are easily attached to the doors and tailgates of trucks.

Still evolving, the Sudbury TMTA hopes to ratchet up the campaign with more media exposure through the distribution of press releases and the participation of newspapers and television news clips to push forward this safety message.

For more information, contact info@tmtasudbury. org.

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Announcement

New Mack Canadian Regional Vice President

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reensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks has named Dayle Wetherell its new Regional Vice President of Canada effective January 1, 2015.

In this role, Wetherell will be responsible for driving sales and increasing market share and profitability in Canada.

Wetherell has more than 20 years of experience in

the heavy-truck industry, and has served as the Vice President of Strategic Projects and Business Development for Volvo Group North America since 2013. Prior to that role, he spent seven years as the president of UD Trucks North America.

Wetherell will be based in Mississauga, Ontario.

He succeeds John McQuade, who retired.

For more information visit our website at www. macktrucks.com.

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Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels

Three Important Things a Trucker Needs to Know

By Harvey Brodsky

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he first is the cost of fuel. It goes up and down (thankfully down these days) but you really can’t do much about it. Yes, you can drive a little slower and not speed up and down like a crazed road racer. You can also keep your tires properly inflated and check them regularly, at least once a week with a calibrated tire gauge.

Underinflated tires not only wear out faster, but they create drag and make your engine work harder, which contributes to more fuel being used.

The second is the cost of paying your driver, or

yourself as an owner operator. Whether you have a fleet of one truck or one thousand, the driver must be paid regularly. If he or she isn’t, that driver won’t hang around and your truck will be sitting idle.

The third is the cost of your tires, and this is where you can really save important money. Tires are expensive, and since they are the only part of your truck to touch the highway they need lots of loving care. As stated above tires need to be checked regularly – at least once weekly – with a calibrated tire gauge and the proper amount of air for your load needs to be kept in each tire.

Otherwise, your tires will not perform the way they were intended to and they will wear out prematurely.

Proper inflation and care can avoid many problems.

If you aren’t already using retreads, take a lesson from virtually every major trucking fleet in Canada and the rest of the world. Large fleets wouldn’t dream of not

using retreads, especially when they may have many thousands of tires on the ground. They understand (and so should you) that retreads being produced in top quality retread factories today have a failure rate not even as low as the best comparable new tires, but a defect rate that is actually lower.

Thanks to new non-destructive testing technology in today’s modern retread plants, only the best casings will be retreaded, and then only after they pass very stringent tests, ensuring that they will be suitable for another over the road life cycle.

If we look at the cost of a typical top quality new truck tire (11R22.5 or 295/80R22.5), we are looking at approximately $500 per tire. Multiply that by the number of tires in your fleet and we are talking about serious money!

Even if you elect to buy a lower grade imported tire, the cheapest tire you can find will still set you back a few hundred dollars and the old saying,

“you get what you pay for” applies here since the cheap tire will often wind up costing you more than you bargained for. Cheap imported tires didn’t get the reputation of being not worth the money for nothing.

The smartest thing you can do is not consider the upfront cost of a truck tire, but instead look at the life cycle cost. Example: If you buy a cheap, “no name” truck tire for $350 and it lasts for only 75,000 miles before it begins to give you trouble and is not a candidate to be retreaded, are you better off than if you bought a top quality new truck tire for $500 that gave you 250,000 trouble – free miles during its first life? Then, assuming proper tire proper care was given, could easily pass the rigid inspection of a quality retreader and give you yet a second, or even third life cycle, for which you paid less than half the cost of your original purchase price of the new tire. The math makes financial sense.

This brings us to the question of whether you should have your own tires retreaded or buy tires that have already been retreaded by a reputable top quality retreader. If you know how well you have cared for your own tires and they are a top quality major brand, it would be a good idea to have your own tires retreaded.

However, this may not be the best course of action if it means tying up your truck for the few days it would take to get your tires back.

There is another option.

That is to buy retreads from a quality retreader who will give you a credit for your worn tires, provided that they pass rigid inspection standards.

That way you can be on your way in a matter of a couple of hours.

Here is an offer that can save you money and make you a believer. Let us arrange for you to take a tour of a modern retread factory near where you live and if you come away thinking it was a waste

of your time, let us know by email or by telephone and we will send a check for $100 to any legitimate charity of your choice in your name. We make this offer because once you see how much care goes into producing a top quality retread; we believe you will be convinced that retreads should be part of your future tire program.

If you wish to take us up on our offer send an email to info@retreadtire.org or call us at 831.646.5269.

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Finally, here are a few words about the importance of keeping the proper amount of air in your tires, especially your steer tires. Jim Park is a well know Canadian writer about tires and he recently wrote a great article about the proper amount of air pressure to keep in your steer tires.

If you would like a copy of Jim’s article please let us know and we will see that you get one. You will find his article informative and useful.

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Michelin

Michelin to Manufacture its Airless Tire in U.S.

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ichelin has announced that it is opening a new facility in the US – in Piedmont, South Carolina. It is in this location that the new MICHELIN® X ® TWEEL ®, Airless Radial Tire will be manufactured. The tire will be original equipment on John Deere mowers.

The MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® is a tire with a radial design that does not use air. There is no risk of getting a flat with the Tweel!

It offers the following benefits: no need to check air pressure, easy to fit, stands up to tough conditions, ensures a more comfortable and less

tiring ride for the operator, greater productivity and longer life compared to a conventional tire.

The TWEEL concept was born at Michelin Americas Research Company in Greenville, S.C., one of Michelin’s three global technology centers, and now the Tweel will be manufactured

in Greenville. The first tire to be manufactured here will be the MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® TURFTM designed to equip John Deere ZTRAKTM 900 Series mowers.

The TWEEL airless radial tire is the industry’s first commercialized airless radial solution .

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Myers Tire Supply

MTS Xpress Inventory Management System

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any retread shops see the advantages that an inventory management system can provide including: reduced consumption, reduced inventory costs, automated reporting, and

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24/7 accountability and traceability.

The customizable machine can be stocked with frequently used products such as gloves, buffing blades, knives, tire crayons, tire repair material,

cutting tools, rasps and any other frequently used item within a retread shop. In addition to the “vending” style machines, we also have locker systems that allow retread shops to store high cost tools and

equipment such as hand held buffers, overstock of supplies, branders etc.

Inventory within the lockers are checked-out and checked-in by employees after entering an employee-specific code.

For more information on the MTS Xpress and other products and services from Myers Tire Supply just email sales@myerstiresupply.com or within the US call 800.998.9897, International customers

call 330.253.5592.

Following are downloadable links to a MTS Xpress Brochure and a video on the MTS Xpress, MTS Xpress Brochure pdf and www.youtube.com/watch ?v=xKrK7kWSpdU.

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New Products & Services

Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada

New, Value-Driven Learning Library

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amilton, Ontario – Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada has chosen Infinit-i Solutions as its technology provider to offer its customers a new online library of training resources.

It is a model presently utilized by an affiliated company, Great West Casualty Company, in the United States since June, 2013.

The program has been well accepted by Great West motor carrier customers south of the border and is positioned to have the same results in Canada.

Old Republic will utilize the Infinit-i Web Based Training platform to deliver its custom training library, along with a portion of the Infinit-i training library to all of its policy holders via the Old Republic Value Driven portal at http:// orican.infinit-i.net. From

there, customers can login and access any or all of the 150+ training videos with topics ranging from Hours of Service (US/Canada) to Defensive Driving and many others. Custom webinars are also available.

“We see this as a way to cement our leadership role as to customer relationships and innovative offerings within our industry. We have seen how successful this program (is) for our affiliate in the USA and it is a logical next step for Old Republic in Canada,” explains Tat Wong, Assistant Vice President, Underwriting, Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada.

“We are very pleased and fortunate to have this opportunity to work with Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada. We feel that there is an alignment in our values so to have the

chance to work together is very exciting.” comments Peter Charboneau, President, Infinit-i Solutions.

The roll-out has already begun and both companies will combine efforts to market and educate customers and brokers on how it works. Old Republic customers will also have the option of using the full version of Infinit-i, which will allow them to tailor their training to individual users and compile training records.

About Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada is part of the Old Republic Insurance Group, which in Canada, consists of Reliable Life Insurance Company and Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada.

Old Republic Insurance

Group is the Canadian operation for Old Republic International Corporation (“ORI” on the New York Stock Exchange), one of the 50 largest publicly held insurers in North America, with over USD $16 billion in assets and a market valuation of USD $3.8 billion. Old Republic is an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries market underwrite and provide risk management services for a wide variety of coverages, mostly in the property and casualty and title insurance fields.

For more information contact Mr. Tat L. Wong at 800.530.5446, Ext. 3266, twong@orican.com or visit www.orican.com About Infinit-i Solutions Infinit-i is a web-based Learning Management Solution for training and communications; which

provides the ability to create and deliver customized training in many formats, and gives access to a library of over 350 modules – all at a very affordable monthly price and without the need for IT. Current best practices prove how web-based communication helps to increase retention,

shorten hiring cycle and augment risk management practices. Infinit-i is used by over 600 trucking companies in the United States and Canada.

For more information contact Ed Novoa, General Manager at 800.416.8712 Ext. 5103 or by email at ed@otrgroup.ca.

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Livingston International

Mobile App That Moves at the Speed of Trade

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oronto, Ontario -Truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border have a new ally to reduce their wait time at Customs: the Livingston International Tracker app.

“They have counted on us for up-to-date PAPS and PARS tracking information for years. Livingston’s Tracker app now provides them with an even stronger solution to simplify their life at the border.”

The app is specifically designed for carriers, giving drivers the information they need on the clearance status of their shipments as quickly as possible. Both the U.S.

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Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) and the Canadian Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) are optimized for mobile on Livingston’s Tracker app, keeping drivers informed of their shipment’s status no matter where they are.

L i v i n g s t o n ’s S p e e d S c a n n er f u n c ti o n a l i t y enables truck drivers to use a simple barcode scan to check shipment status, with no need to type in barcodes.

For shipments without a barcode, the driver simply keys in the shipment information to find the shipment status. There is no longer a need to phone a dispatcher and wait for them to check

the status.

The app also features “set and forget” functionality for shipments entering Canada, so truckers can get PARS shipment alerts with the click of a button. For even more speed and convenience, carriers can also opt for SMS and/or e-mail shipment updates.

“All roads lead to our clients,” said John LaMancuso, SVP Global Sales and Marketing, Livingston International.

“They have counted on us for up-to-date PAPS and PARS tracking information for years. Livingston’s Tracker app now provides them with an even stronger solution to

simplify their life at the border.”

The Tracker app is avail-

able for download on iOS, Android and Blackberry.

Livingston has also up-

dated their tracking web pages so they are fully optimized for mobile.

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Phillips Industries

PERMALITE™ XT PC2 LED Lights

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anta Fe Springs, California – New three quarter inch PERMALITE™ XT PC2 rated round marker/ clearance LED lights that offer better configurations of light dispersal for vehicles over 80 inches wide are now available.

The new 3/4” PERMALITE™ XT PC2 rated round marker/clearance LED lights are manufactured with BOARDFREE® technology and are durable and corrosion resistant. For the new mark-

er/clearance lights, the BOARDFREE ® in-mold process utilizes a single LED, which is sealed in a compact acrylic housing that protects against damage from

moisture intrusion, harsh chemicals and UV exposure. Mounting accessories, sold in addition to the lights, include either an anti-theft mounting ring or mounting grommet. For more information about these and other PERMALITE™ XT products, visit PERMALITEHD.com.

Please visit us at w w w. p h i l l i p s i n d . com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.

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New Products & Services

Freightliner Trucks

Intelligent Powertrain Management on Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmissions

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etroit, Michigan - Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) has announced that the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system will be standard on all Detroit™ DT12™ automated manual transmissions paired with any heavy-duty Detroit™ e n g i n e, b e g i n n i n g i n March 2015. IPM helps the powertrain operate as efficiently as possible, based on the truck’s momentum generated by the terrain.

The new Intelligent Powertrain Management integrates pre-loaded terrain maps and GPS into engine and transmission functions to know the route ahead, up to one mile. The main goal of IPM is to use the momentum of the truck most efficiently

to reduce fuel consumption. It achieves this by preventing unnecessary shifts, predictively engine braking and fueling, shifting optimally, and precisely controlling eCoast events. IPM is automatically ‘on’ once the driver engages cruise control, so benefits of IPM are variable based on the percent of time the driver operates in cruise control, and the variably of the route traveled. Since Intelligent Powertrain Management uses the momentum of the truck to most efficiently move down the road, a route with varied topography (but no extreme change in elevations) provides the optimal opportunity for IPM to improve fuel economy.

IPM also integrates seamlessly with the new

Detroit Assurance™ suite of safety systems to provide virtually effort free driving when cruise control is engaged. Safety is always the first priority, so while Assurance operates in tandem with IPM, safety actions always take priority over fuel economy. With these two systems integrated together, the IPM, Active Brake Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control work to not only ensure the drivers safety but also to provide smoothest and most fuel efficient driving available today.

“Intelligent Powertrain Management technology employs many of the same behaviors that an

experienced driver uses behind the wheel, but in many situations take a c -

tions t h a t even the most experienced driver would be unable to employ such as engaging eCoast before cresting a hill. Ultimately actions like this will help all driv-

ers achieve greater efficiency with less fatigue,” said Brad Williamson, Manager, Engine and Component Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America. “We want to give our customers the most advanced technologies available to lower their Real Cost of Ownership, and IPM is a key part of that strategy.”

For example, when approaching a grade, IPM will increase road speed to allow the vehicle to climb the hill with the fewest downshifts possible. IPM will also engage eCoast or stop fueling the engine before cresting a hill, using

the truck’s momentum instead. When heading down a hill, IPM plans for this by automatically accelerating to increase the truck’s momentum, based on the approaching terrain. IPM will also keep eCoast engaged for longer periods of time with fewer interruptions, further benefiting fuel economy.

Noted Williamson: “Together, the DT12 transmission and Detroit engine combination already contribute to improved uptime and efficiency, and with the added innovations featured in IPM, drivers will experience an even higher level of driving comfort and fuel efficiency.”

For more information visit our website at w w w. D e m a n d D e t r o i t . com.

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Kenworth

New Kenworth Cabover Options

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irkland, Washington - Kenworth announces three important new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse customer applications and body customization.

The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings.

Kenworth’s clear frame rail package, introduced earlier this year, has been improved and provides nearly 12 more inches of space for body installations. The clear frame rail package and exhaust package gives body builders even more room for customization. It frees up frame space back-of-cab

and allows body builders flexibility with their components.

“The result is that Kenworth cabover applications have been extended - literally. This combination also allows for additional transmission PTO clearance, which is a plus, especially for construction applications,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director.

The K270 and K370 cabovers can now be specified with the PACCAR PX-7 engine at a new top rating of 260 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, in addition to a new 200 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque rating. The standard engine rating is 220 hp with 520 lb-ft of torque, mated with an Allison 5-speed transmission.

“More choices for engine ratings means finet u n i n g t h e Ke n w o r t h cabovers to a customer’s specific application,” explained Swihart. “These are work trucks and the more we offer, the higher the degree of customization we can provide.”

Compared to a typical medium duty conventional, the K270 and K370 offer up to a 30 percent improvement in curbto-curb turning, while a 63.4-inch BBC provides

an extra 45 inches of payload room. The Kenworth K270 and K370 come with 22.5-inch tire and wheel packages. Kenworth also recently announced a 19.5-inch tire and wheel option for the K270 for easier curbside pick-up and delivery.

Both truck models offer a standard air-ride driver’s seat and 2-person bench seating with storage underneath, with the single-seat option now also available. Wheelbases range from 142 to 242 inches in 12inc h inc reme nts, and Kenworth c a b ov e r s c a n accommodate bodies from 16 to 28 feet. A large 2,500-squareinch wraparound windshield combines with large side windows to give optimum visibility.

“We continue to evolve our Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers to serve new applications as these models gain customer recognition in the marketplace. There is almost no job these cabovers can’t do,” said Swihart.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at w w w. k e n w o r t h . c o m .

Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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Section FranÇaise

Polaris Transportation Group

Polaris nomme un nouveau vice-président, Exploitation pour les États-Unis

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a direction de Polaris Transportation Group annonce avec grand plaisir la nomination de David Bush au poste de viceprésident, Processus d’affaires. Le titulaire du poste nouvellement créé concentrera son attention sur l’amélioration de l’infrastructure américaine pour le transporteur transfrontalier de chargements partiels.

En tant qu’entreprise canadienne, Polaris a senti la nécessité d’ajouter à son équipe un dirigeant de haut niveau possédant une solide expérience du transport de marchandises aux États-Unis. Le président Larry Cox explique : « David Bush nous vient d’un partenariat avec son ancien employeur.

Il a un excellent sens

du détail et possède une expérience exhaustive de l’exploitation, des ventes, de la technologie et des relations avec les transporteurs. C’est le candidat idéal qui saura mettre au point et élargir les marchés américains où nous sommes actifs.»

Au cours de sa carrière, M. Bush a occupé des postes de cadre auprès d’A. Duie Pyle, Translogistics, et tout récemment avec Land Air Express. Son nouveau poste l’amènera à voyager fréquemment afin d’évaluer et de mettre en œuvre les changements qui devraient, selon lui, améliorer la position de Polaris aux États-Unis. David affirme : «On m’a dit que j’étais impitoyable lorsque je découvre quelque chose qui n’est pas au point.

J’ai toujours pu repérer

les maillons faibles au sein des processus et des pratiques d’exploitation, et je me rends jusqu’au bout, jusqu’à ce que tout soit corrigé et parfaitement opérationnel.»

David habite Birdsboro en Pennsylvanie, une petite collectivité de 5166 habitants qui est, soit dit en passant, la ville natale de Chad Hurley, fondateur de YouTube. Dave Cox, vice-président exécutif et chef de l’Exploitation de Polaris déclare : «David Bush et moi-même avons immédiatement été sur la même longueur d’onde.

C’était un plaisir de travailler avec lui en tant que transporteur partenaire et, de son côté, il aimait aussi nos méthodes de travail. Quand l’occasion de l’intégrer à notre équipe s’est présentée, nous n’avons pas hésité

une seconde.»

David Bush commence sa carrière avec Polaris Transportation Group le 8 décembre 2014. Il travaillera alors à partir de Birdsboro, et ses plans pour l’avenir immédiat consisteront à rendre visite à l’équipe de Polaris dans ses bureaux de Mississauga, en Ontario, avant la période des fêtes.

Fondée en 1994, la société Polaris est surtout connue pour son service de transport planifié de chargements partiels entre le Canada et les ÉtatsUnis et elle se spécialise en transport de marchandises sèches. L’une des principales valeurs de l’entreprise consiste à faciliter la vie des membres de la collectivité du transport de marchandises.

Polaris propose à ses clients une gamme com-

plète de services, dont une interface EDI et des mises à jour en temps réel de leur envoi. Pour plus

de renseignements sur Polaris consultez son site Web à www.polaristransport.com.

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Gaz Métro salue Saint-Hyacinthe

Première ville au Québec à convertir ses véhicules au gaz naturel

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aint-Hyacinthe, Québec - Gaz Métro se réjouit de l’initiative de son partenaire, la ville de SaintHyacinthe, la première municipalité à valoriser les matières organiques grâce à la biométhanisation et à utiliser le gaz naturel renouvelable produit pour ses besoins énergétiques.

Gaz Métro est également très fière de compter la ville de Saint-Hyacinthe comme première municipalité cliente à choisir le gaz naturel comme carburant pour ses véhicules municipaux. Rappelons que Gaz Métro a annoncé cet automne la signature d’une entente de principe avec la ville de SaintHyacinthe pour l’achat des surplus de gaz naturel renouvelable produit au centre de biométhanisation de la Ville et l’injection

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dans son réseau de distribution. Ce projet a été soumis à l’approbation de la Régie de l’énergie du Québec. À terme, ce sont donc les matières organiques des citoyens et entreprises des 23 municipalités visées par la collecte sélective des bacs bruns qui pourraient alimenter le premier parc de véhicules municipaux en gaz naturel renouvelable, en plus d’être la source d’énergie privilégiée pour le chauffage de bâtiments municipaux. « Gaz Métro est fière de mettre son réseau gazier à profit dans le cadre de ce projet porteur, afin de permettre à l’ensemble de sa clientèle de profiter d’un gaz naturel renouvelable et produit localement », souligne Martin Imbleau, vice-président, Développement de l’entreprise et éne-

rgies renouvelables chez Gaz Métro. « Le choix de cette énergie comme carburant pour les véhicules constitue un pas de plus vers une valorisation intelligente et systématique des matières organiques au Québec, en créant un cycle renouvelable à l’infini.

Nous souhaitons que ce

projet inspire plusieurs autres municipalités à évoluer dans le même sens. » Rappelons que le gaz naturel permet de réaliser jusqu’à 40 % d’économies sur les coûts de carburant en comparaison avec le diesel, en plus de réduire jusqu’à 25 % les émissions de gaz à effet de serre

(GES). En choisissant le gaz naturel renouvelable comme carburant, les réductions d’émissions de GES grimpent à plus de 99,4 %, en considérant le cycle de vie complet du carburant.

Depuis 2010, Gaz Métro collabore avec de nombreux partenaires et entreprises de transport

routier afin que les transporteurs d’ici bénéficient des avantages économiques et environnementaux importants qu’offre le gaz naturel en remplacement des produits pétroliers.

On compte à ce jour plus de 350 véhicules à gaz naturel sur les routes du Québec.

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Trans-West

Trans-West donner au suivant – une autre collecte incroyable!

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ontréal le 16 Décembre, 2014 Lachine, QC – C’est aujourd’hui que se termine la collecte de jouets que nous remettrons aux enfants en difficultés, afin de rendre magique leur fête de Noël. Nous vous rem-

ercions de tout cœur pour votre participation! Grâce à votre générosité, les enfants du Centre de la Femme recevront des cadeaux, de l’espoir et du réconfort.

Voici ce qu’il y avait sous l’arbre de Noël : • Jouets interactifs pour bébé

• Livres préscolaires • Livres pour enfants • Livres Disney • Ensembles de mega blocks • Jeux de société • Casse-tête • Animaux et jouets de peluche

• My Little Pony • Barbie • Jouets électroniques • Figurines • Jeux de quilles • Boule de neige en verre Merci à tous, encore une fois, pour vos dons.

Tania et Sophie

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Section FranÇaise

Fluides d’échappement Diésel

Éléments clés de la plus populaire technologie de réduction d’émissions de gaz nocifs Par Marek Krasuski

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a technologie de réduction sélective de catalyse (RSC) est en train d’avoir un impact positif sur la réduction des émissions de gaz à effets de serre et l’amélioration de rendement énergétique, selon Allen Schaeffer, directeur administratif du forum de technologie de Diesel. Des 250,000 camions poids lourds vendus en 2014, la grande majorité - 95 pourcent - utilise la TRSC pour se plier aux exigences de réduction des émissions de diésel de l’EPA. La recirculation des gaz d’échappements (RGE) est l’autre technique de réduction utilisée pour réduire les émissions d’oxyde d’azote (NO2).

La RGE requiert de l’urée de classe automobile, c’est-à-dire du fluide d’échappement de diésel (FED), qui enclenche une réaction chimique convertissant l’oxyde d’azote nocif en azote, eau et traces résiduelles de dioxyde de carbone, qui sont tous évacués par le pot d’échappement. Le FED est donc l’agent de réduction clé, qui permet à la RSC de réduire jusqu’à 90% les émissions de NO2.

Certaines études estiment que la réduction de particules de diésel et d’oxyde d’azote est de 110,000 tonnes par an.

Presque tous les fabricants de camions aujourd’hui ont choisis d’adopter la technologie de réduction sélective de catalyse (RSC) d’après traitement, qui gère les gaz d’échappements en aval du moteur, plutôt que d’effectuer des changements de configuration sous le capot. À l’origine, l’industrie du transport se montrait réticente à adopter ces changements massifs, anticipant les coûts élevés de la conformité aux régulations.

Les changements exigeaient que les moteurs à

diésel construits depuis 2010 soient équipés de technologies de réduction d’émissions. Cependant, la résistance collective a faiblit depuis que les transporteurs ont découvert que les importantes économies de carburant -environ 5 pourcent- étaient plus importantes que la somme

par rapport à la consommation de carburant. Il est estimé qu’un camion avec une cote de consommation de carburant de six miles par gallon utilise environ 1 gallon de FED chaque 200 miles.

Le FED a une durée de conservation d’environ sous de stables conditions de stockage. Cependant, l’espérance de vie est écourtée si le

De nombreux commerces de détail et de camions à travers le continent fournissent du FED dans des conteneurs ou par pompes; peu de fournisseurs en livrent directement aux installations des flottes. (La disponibilité augmentera sûrement étant donné que la majorité des fabricants de moteurs ont utilisé la technologie RSC - et donc le fluide

des investissements capitaux, coûts d’entretiens et de fonctionnement associés à la TRSC, et qu’il n’est difficile de s’occuper du FED. Le système RSC a quatre composantes majeures : un réservoir à fluide d’échappement diésel (FED), un doseur de FED, un catalyseur RSC et un catalyseur d’ammoniac ou d’oxydation; tous sont intégrés dans le système d’échappement. Le fluide d’échappement diésel avec oxyde d’azote, FED, est injecté dans le catalyseur où il est mélangé et réagit au NO2 dans le système d’échappement. Le processus de mélange produit du gaz d’azote et de l’eau - des éléments sans risques dans l’air que nous respirons - qui sont relâchés dans l’atmosphère par le pot d’échappement.

On rapporte que cette technologie est tellement efficace que certains fabricants affirment même que le processus purifie carrément l’atmosphère.

Les réservoirs FED sont habituellement placés à côté du réservoir de carburant, leur volume varie de 2 à 30 gallons et promettent de longs trajets avant de devoir être remplis. La consommation de fluide d’échappement diésel est mesurée comme

fluide est exposé directement à la lumière du soleil ou s’il est conservé à des températures supérieures à 30 degrés Celsius. Pour cette raison, il est important que le FED ne soit pas stockée dans des réservoirs en aluminium car ils nuisent à la conservation du produit. Seuls les réservoirs en en acier inoxydable ou en polyéthylène à haute densité sont adaptés. L’usage de tout autre matériel dans n’importe quelle partie du système de stockage ou d’approvisionnement contaminera le produit et causera des pannes sur la route.

Les conducteurs n’ont pas à craindre d’épuiser leur FED. Plusieurs indicateurs signalent que les réserves de fluide sont faibles. Les voyants sur le tableau de bord notamment alertent les conducteurs. Si un réservoir de FED se vide à 10% de sa pleine capacité, alors un voyant jaune s’allume.

Quand les réserves tombent à 5%, le voyant se mettra à clignoter. Si un camion épuise ses réserves, le moteur roulera à faible régime, limitant la vitesse du véhicule à juste 5 miles par heure jusqu’à ce que le réservoir de FED soit rempli.

d’échappement diésel requis - pour se plier aux exigences de réduction d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Il est estimé que la demande pour le FED passera audelà d’un milliard de gallons d’ici 2020.) L’une des plus grosses marques canadiennes est le H2Blu, fabriqué et distribué par Wakefield Canada. Le produit s’est distingué sur le marché grâce à une approche client efficace et à nombreuses facettes approche qui commence par le mélange sur place et conclut avec une bonne stratégie de distribution par les membres de la chaîne de distribution de Wakefield. Parmi les autres fournisseurs canadiens de flottes, il y a MacEwan Petroleum, basé en Ontario, et Irving Diesel Exhaust Fluid au Nouveau Brunswick.

En plus des réductions de 90 pourcent en NO2 - le catalyseur responsable du besoin de technologie RSC et de fluide d’échappement diésel - les standards de réductions d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre introduits

en 2010 et en 2007 par l’EPA ont aussi limité les émissions de particules de diésel (PD). Cela a nécessité l’installation de filtres à particules de diésel (FPD) qui emprisonnent et enlèvent la suie des conduits d’échappement diésel. Jusqu’à 90 pourcent des PD sont retenus par le filtre, ce qui nécessite un bon entretien et surtout un bon nettoyage pour extraire la suie et cendre qui s’agrège à cause de la combustion incomplète des lubrifiants de moteur.

Malgré le fait que la plupart des impuretés sont éliminés par le processus de régénération, la cendre rési-

duelle doit être nettoyée du filtre à une s t a t i o n de service FPD. Négliger le nettoyage des filtres à intervalles régulier - environ chaque 3000 miles ou 4500 heures pour camions HD - résultera en une plus forte contrepression, une plus forte consommation de carburant, une perte de puissance et une moindre performance. De plus, les coûts augmentent vite au fur et à mesure que le temps de repos augmente et les frais de remplacement se font plus fréquents. Un filtre OE de remplacement coûte environ 3000 dollars. À l’inverse, les nettoyages réguliers de FPS résultent en une plus longue durée de vie de filtre, maintiennent la puissance motrice, amoindrissent l’empreinte écologique et accroissent le rendement énergétique d’autant que de 3 ou 5 pourcent, selon certaines flottes. Les rapports suggèrent que les flottes avec 100 camions ou plus

équipés d’un FPD devrait d’avantage acheter leurs nettoyeurs FPD plutôt que d’embaucher une entreprise de sous-traitance à la place. Les facteurs à considérer dans l’achat de nettoyeurs FPD sont les résultats des produits aux tests, les méthodes de nettoyage, la taille du compresseur à air, la capacité de puissance et le degré de visibilité qui permet au technicien d’identifier les éventuelles pannes mécaniques.

La technologie diésel présente de nombreux avantages pour l’industrie du transport.

Les moteurs diésel à allumage par compression peuvent être 40 pourcent plus efficaces que leurs homologues à essence, selon le forum diésel. Ils effectuent plus de travail et avec moins de carburant que d’autres moteurs, requièrent moins d’entretien, souffrent de moins de pannes mécaniques, et ont une plus grande espérance de vie.

Et l’impact économique du diésel n’est pas moins significatif. Quatre-vingt pourcent des produits qui quittent et entrent aux États-Unis sont acheminés par des modes de transport qui utilisent la technologie diésel, ce qui contribue 3.2 points de pourcentage au produit national brut. En 2009 la technologie diésel a fourni 1.25 millions d’emplois aux États-Unis.

Le RSC est devenu la technologie dominante dans la réduction des émissions d’oxydes d’azotes et de particules nocives dans les moteurs diésel, et le fluide d’échappement diésel mérite bien sa réputation comme l’agent principal dans le processus d’élimination des émissions nocives, garantissant ainsi que les moteurs diésel continueront à faire tourner l’économie pour les années à venir.

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“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.”

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

50 Admiral Blvd.

Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1 Tel: 905.671.2355 Toll Free: 800.668.5458 Fax: 905.671.2358 sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com Components by:

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

386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2 Milton, ON L9T 1Y4 Tel: 905.878.7161 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com cargo control products

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 automated Lubrication systems

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

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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

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

clutch products

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

Beka Lube Products Inc. 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

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

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compliance services

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

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.

“Technology you can rely on.”

Driveshafts

Resurfacing all types of flywheels and Pat’s Driveline repairing lugs. A good line of clutch “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing related components including clutch Expertise” brakes, clutch forks, drive lugs, release bearings, pilot bushings/bearings, master/ Ontario slave cylinders, flywheels and alignment tools.

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

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Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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

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

“Changing the way you train since 1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training & Services.”

201-11450 29th 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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#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 driver services, recruitment & employment

financing Companies

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. “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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Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

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.

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

J D Factors

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

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

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Diesel Spec Inc.

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

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

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

Blue Water West Ltd.

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

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

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 insurance brokers

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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

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com

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

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

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

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. 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

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

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

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Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

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 ON-Board truck Scales

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Pressure Washers

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

towing services

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

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Toll Free: 800.773.7952 Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 carole@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca

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towing services

J P Towing Service & Storage 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

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Rust Preventive Products

The CG & B Group Inc. Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 Tel: 416.486.0951 Fax: 416.489.5311 jasonj@cibi.ca www.cibi.ca

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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 lubricants

Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd. Krown Corporate “Krown offers a superior line of rust inhibiting products and body maintenance programs to help keep your trucks on the road.”

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

Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd.

What you want to protect the most.We protect the best!

30 Queen Street North Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2 Toll Free: 800.265.2634 Tel: 519.579.4270 Fax: 519.741.1977 cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.com www.erb-erb.com

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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

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

Simply dial...

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

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

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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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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)

Bedard Tankers Inc.

Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.

730 Permit Services Inc. Established in 1992, our experts have detailed knowledge of the filing systems for permits, accounting and audits.

Cardinal 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

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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6885 Davand Drive, Unit #4 Mississauga, ON L5T 1J5 Tel: 905.670.2208 Fax: 905.670.0208 mdeyo@730permitservices.com

Woodstock 535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9 Tel: 519.537.8658 Fax: 519.537.7956 jgoff@730permitservices.com www.730permitservices.com

Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

5499 Harvester Road Burlington, ON L7L 5V4 Toll Free: 800.465.8277 Tel: 905.335.2012 Fax: 905.335.8499 www.loadcoveringsolutions.com tire balancing

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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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HUB International Ontario Ltd.

Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

24 Seacliff Drive East Leamington, ON N8H 0C2 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Tel: 519.326.9339 Fax: 519.326.0128 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com

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

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

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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Tremcar Inc.

Canada’s largest cargo tank and tanktrailer manufacturer for the transportation of a large variety of dry and liquid products.

790 Montrichard Avenue St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Toll Free: 800.363.2158 Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 tremcar@tremcar.com www.tremcar.com

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

C.U.T.C. Inc. Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

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

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Permits & services

Transportation Insurance

K.B.W. Towing

KBW Truck Transfer Service Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists.

tarps & tarping systems

Mississauga

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6

Counteract Balancing Beads

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

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

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Fort Garry Industries

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

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trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Transport Training

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc.

HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 320 North York, ON M3J 2P6 Toll Free: 888.473.5557 Tel: 416.787.3213 Fax: 416.787.6819 kevin@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

Kee Training Academy

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 Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

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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 Transport Companies

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

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

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Alberta

Calgary

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

Edmonton

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

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

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

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

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

Truck Trailer Parts & Service 3904 – 78th Ave Edmonton, AB T6B 2W4 Tel: 780.465.5522 www.fleetbrake.com

Grande Prairie

The Rosdale Group

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

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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 26 January 2015

8401 – 99th Street Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0 Tel: 780.567.4407 www.fleetbrake.com

Lethbridge

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service 4005 – 9th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6H6 Tel: 403.327.2626 www.fleetbrake.com

Red Deer

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Erb Group of Companies

705 Henderson Drive Regina, SK S4N 6A8 Tel: 306.347.3470 www.fleetbrake.com

British Columbia

Kamloops

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

Xan Systems Inc.

We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing since 2003.

16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214 Newmarket, ON L3X1W1 Tel: 647.933.2765 Fax: 647.933.2764 www.xansystems.com

4841 – 78th Street Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Tel: 403.343.8771 www.fleetbrake.com

Winnipeg

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

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

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Mississauga

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

St. Laurent

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

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

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Truck & Trailer Repairs

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, owneroperators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time.

1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 Fax: 905.670.8128 james@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com truck lighting & accessories

Grote Industries Co.

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

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. 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

1625 Stone Church Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5 Tel: 289.285.3022 Fax: 289.285.3026 Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com truck equipment

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Fort Garry Industries

Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

MTT Repair Services Inc.

truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

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truck CUSTOMIZING

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

Manitoba

Truck Automotive Trailer Parts & Service

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

The Truck Exhaust Place

Alberta Ontario

Truck Trailer Transit Service Star Van Systems

Truck Trailer Tank Parts & Service Carmen Transportation Group

Regina

Truck Trailer Transit Parts

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

International Truckload Services Inc.

truck delivery

Saskatchewan

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

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Smartway Trailer Rentals

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Quality Custom

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

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

Dawson International Inc.

We sell aftermarket replacement hoods, bumpers, doors, grills, headlights, fenders, and skirts on trucks from manufacturers such as Ford, Freightliner, GMC, Mack, International, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, Volvo, Western Star, and more.

3060 Irving Blvd.

Dallas, Texas 75247 Toll Free Tel: 800.938.4654 Tel: 214.630.9929 Fax: 214.630.2543 captdon2@aol.com www.dawsontrk.com

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Alberta

calgary

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

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

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

truck parts & supplies

Alberta

grande prairie

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

lloydminster

Fort Garry Industries

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

red deer

Fort Garry Industries 170 Queens Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 0R5 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Tel: 403.343.1383 Fax: 403.347.8275 reddeer@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com Manitoba

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

truck parts & supplies

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Ontario

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

Mississauga

4049 Eastgate Cres.

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

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Gerry’s Truck Centre

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

thunder bay

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

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Diesel Truck Parts 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

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regina

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

saskatoon

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

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

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

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

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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Truck tire sales & service

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc.

Saskatchewan

winnipeg

Fort Garry Industries

Truck Storage Rentals

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

Alberta

Edmonton 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

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.com

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

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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

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

Video recording equipment

Ontario

Windshield Cam is the leading Professional Vehicle Video Recording System available.

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.”

Ontario Regional Office Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

520 Abilene Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 LHardy@oktire.com www.oktire.com

Awash Systems Corp.

Automatic Wash Systems & Water Treatment Recycling Systems customized to your requirements.

Mississauga

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 #

Windshield Cam

4949 Barlow Trail S.E. (Road King Truck Stop) Calgary AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.616.6610 windshieldcam@hotmail.com www.windshieldcam.com

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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.

Osoyoos

Perth – Andover

Nisku Truck Stop

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

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

Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking

New Brunswick

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

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd. 10178 Nordel Court, Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca

928 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288

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

Tobique One Stop Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’

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

Arnprior

Antrim Truck Stop

Salisbury

Salisbury Big Stop

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.

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

satellite TV, convenience store, showers,

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

laundry, parking & free high-speed

EDMUNdstON

6757 Hwy #2 Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769

580 White Lake Road, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003 Fax: 613.623.1003 Toll Free: 866.334.4775 jack@antrimwesternstar.com

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

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Enfield

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K)

Ontario, Eastern

Aulac

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

Nova Scotia

Open 24-7, self service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Suite 201 – 8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

internet.

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

Belleville

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room,

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 Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, fax & photocopier.

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

store, showers, laundry facilities, free

Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry

overnight parking.

facilities & CAT Scale.

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Belleville

Ottawa

Sudbury

Drumbo

LEAMINGTON

Woodstock

Trucker’s Haven

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

Cardinal

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

Spencerville

Sudbury Petro Pass 3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280

Open Mon – Fri. 6 am – 11pm, Sat. 8 am – 8 pm & sun. 10 am – 9 pm, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

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

Fort Erie

Timmins

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

Deseronto

Esso Truck Stop

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.

Vankleek Hill

Quick Stop 215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, Subway, convenience store & parking.

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

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

7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com

Beamsville

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

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

store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco & Irving cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

Hamilton

Belmont

Bradford Husky Travel Centre Hwy 400 & 88 Bradford, ON Tel: 905.775.5794 www.myhusky.ca

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 Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

London Husky Travel Centre

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

Bowmanville

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

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+ truck parking capacity, motel (smoking & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock.

Kitchener

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

Quebec

Montreal

Irving 24

lounge.

Grimsby

Ultramar 535 Mill Street (Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site) Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144

London

Flying M Truck Stop

Waubaushene Truck Stop

Ontario, Western

Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms,

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

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca

showers, overnight parking & drivers’

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

Nairn Centre

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

Johnny’s Gas Bar

Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

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

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

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.

Regina Husky Travel Centre

Port Hope

Saskatoon

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.

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

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

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 January 2015 29

Alphabetical Li st of Adv erti s er s Advertiser

Page Publication

A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News

B Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ontario Trucking News Chatham Fuel Injection Service Inc. . . . . . 14 Ontario Trucking News

D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario & Western Trucking News Day & Ross Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 34

E Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Western Trucking News

G Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News

H Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario Trucking News HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . 32 Ontario Trucking News Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News

I International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43 Keypoint Carriers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News

L Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Eastern Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

M MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 14

Diesel Injection Systems Chatham Fuel Injection Service Inc. . . . . . 14 Ontario Trucking News Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 DPF Sales & Service Re-Flow Filter Cleaning Solutions . . . . . . . . 2 E-Cigarettes Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News Employment Opportunities Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . .

Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . .

Day & Ross Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HanM Transportation Management Ser. . .

International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . .

Keypoint Carriers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .

Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 37 38 38 32 42 39 37 34 42 43 35 41

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

Engine Tuning Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Insurance Brokers Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario Trucking News Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 14 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Pressure Washers Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News

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Bright Reflections from a Y2K Dodge 440

By Wendy Morgan McBride

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s another year is about to start a new chapter in our lives I am taken back, not to previous New Years, but to when I started this column back in 2011. I was not sure what I was doing, so getting started was my first challenge. I spotted the weekly cruise night happening at our local Zeller’s parking lot where I met a nice gentleman. He said he would go easy on me, that he also had articles published.

He allowed me to shoot the car, and as we were losing light I thought it best to start shooting. We discussed conducting my interview by phone. Remember, I did not know what I was doing back then, so I shot the car and forgot to get his phone number for the follow-up discussion. Don’t laugh.

As luck might have it I ended up taking more pictures over the last few years of this same car.

I am always out to get that ‘money shot’ and just did not feel I

had it yet. Furthermore, I never did get the chance to actually conduct the interview until this past summer when I was at a cruise night in Picton, Ontario. It also gave me the chance to get some more photos.

So finally I can introduce you to Millie - short for Millennium Project. Yep, this was a Y2K project for Don Dulmager. Millie is a 1963 Dodge 440, and a very nice car to look at. The white exterior was painted by Jamie Vandervelt and accented with red pinstripes. It was completed in 12 months to commemorate the year 2000, and the car has not missed a summer yet of everyday driving and touring shows. Under the hood you will find a 426 max wedge race engine re-built, the car featuring the same unibody frame and body as when first produced. It is equipped with a 777 transmission torque fight automatic.

The grill and all the chrome pieces on the car have been cleaned up and polished to

set off the picture of the perfect little racer. Although this car in its day was strictly a racer it can still bury the needle easily today. The tires were changed from their original 225 to 275s, making the vehicle tamer and street worthy. It can still give any dragster around a good run for the pink slip though.

The interior is uniquely set up with tones of tan covering the dashboard, and the seats in a two tone tweed and vinyl which is repeated on the door panels and carpet. The car also has all its original gauges, making it prime for any car enthusiast who loves to see the real thing.

This little 2 door had 56,000 miles on it when purchased and is now well over 100,000, proving one thing for sure - that Don loves to drive his Millie every day. The car has been appraised at $26 000 but Don says he has probably put about $13 000 in it since purchase. Like all classic projects there is always a cost, but the fun of it makes it all worth it.

So as I think about this coming New Years I have to wonder, or maybe try and remember, did I do anything to bring in the new millennium in the year 2000? I would have been married seven months at that time, with three girls we had taken custody of just three days prior to Christmas. Worrying about the world ending, as many were at the time, probably was not on my mind.

Do you remember what you were doing when Y2K threatened to stop the world? Since we have moved on to yet another century and today with 15 years hindsight,

I appreciate the many changes I have seen, the many things I have experienced, and the many challenges I’ve tried to meet.

And I would not change any of it.

I have learned many things over the years, but especially since starting this column. I can tell you that writers block does exist, and research can be a pain when you find a rare and unique vehicle.

Not everyone likes to talk, and finding those nice stories to entertain and write about might take some digging. Yet all the same there are the ones that also touch your heart, so much that you feel overwhelmed and frustrated because you just want to make the story and pictures perfect. Thank goodness for spell check, spouses, and editors. They catch all your flaws, grammar and the like, and can be your best or worst critics.

I totally believe in paying it forward and try every day to do so, but I see writing articles like this as another way of giving back because those that take the time to restore and show off these awesome relics of our history are giving back to our youth, those that may never get the chance to witness these vestiges of the past without someone taking the time to do so. So my challenge to all of you this New Year is to pay it forward, give back, and believe you are making a difference to those that might need it more than

you think.

To you and yours, have a safe and happy holiday and the best for 2015.

Happy New Years everyone! Please

be responsible, watch out for those that are not, and please don’t drink and drive.

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Health & Fitness

Alzheimer’s - Part I

By Dr. George Traitses

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he idea that Alzheimer’s is entirely genetic and unpreventable is perhaps the greatest misconception about the disease,” says Gary Small, M.D., Director of the UCLA Center on Aging.

Researchers now know that Alzheimer’s like heart disease and cancer, develops over decades and can be influenced by lifestyle factors including cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, depression, education, nutrition, sleep and mental, physical and social activity.

The big news: Mountains of research reveals that simple things you do every day might cut your odds of losing your mind to Alzheimer’s.

In search of scientific ways to delay and outlive Alzheimer’s and other dementias, I tracked down thousands of studies and interviewed dozens of experts. The results in a new book: 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss (Little, Brown; $19.99).

Here are 10 strategies I found most surprising.

1. Have coffee. In an amazing flip-flop, coffee is the new brain tonic. A large European study showed that drinking three to five cups of coffee a day in midlife cut Alzheimer’s risk 65% in late life. University of South Florida researcher Gary Arendash credits caffeine: He says it reduces dementia-causing amyloid in animal brains. Others credit coffee’s antioxidants.

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So drink up, Arendash advises, unless your doctor says you shouldn’t.

2. Floss. Oddly, the health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia.

University of Southern California research found that having periodontal disease before age 35 quadrupled the odds of dementia years later. Older people with tooth and gum disease score lower on memory and cognition tests, other studies show. Experts speculate that inflammation in diseased mouths migrates to the brain.

3. Google. Doing an online search can stimulate your aging brain even more than reading a book, says UCLA’s Gary Small, who used brain MRIs to prove it. The biggest surprise: Novice Internet surfers, ages 55 to 78, activated key memory and learning centers in the brain after only a week of web surfing for an hour a day.

4. Grow new brain cells.

Impossible, scientists used to say. Now it’s believed that thousands of brain cells are born daily. The trick is to keep the newborns alive. What works: aerobic exercise (such as a brisk 30-minute walk every day), strenuous mental activity, eating salmon and other fatty fish, and avoiding obesity, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, heavy drinking and vitamin B deficiency.

5. Drink apple juice.

Apple juice can push production of the “memory chemical” acetylcholine; that’s the way the popular Alzheimer’s drug Aricept works, says Thomas Shea,

Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts. He was surprised that old mice given apple juice did better on learning and memory tests than mice that received water. A dose for humans: 16 ounces, or two to three apples a day.

6. Protect your head.

Blows to the head, even mild ones early in life can increase odds of dementia years later. Pro football players have 19 times the typical rate of memory-related diseases. Alzheimer’s is four times more common in elderly who suffer a head injury, Columbia University finds. Accidental falls doubled an older person’s odds of dementia five years later in another study. Wear seat belts and helmets, fallproof your house, and don’t take risks.

7. Meditate. Brain scans show that people who meditate regularly have less cognitive decline and brain shrinkage – a classic sign of Alzheimer’s – as they age. Andrew Newberg of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine says yoga meditation of 12 minutes a day for two months improved blood flow and cognitive functioning in seniors with

memory problems.

8. Take D. A “severe deficiency” of vitamin D boosts older Americans’ risk of cognitive impairment 394%, an alarming study by England’s University of Exeter finds. Most Americans lack vitamin D; experts recommend a daily dose of 800 IU to 2,000 IU of vitamin D3.

9. Fill your brain. It’s called “cognitive reserve.”

A rich accumulation of life experiences – education, marriage, socializing, and a stimulating job, language skills, having a purpose in life, physical activity and mentally demanding leisure activities – makes your

brain better able to tolerate plaques and tangles. You can even have significant Alzheimer’s pathology and no symptoms of dementia if you have high cognitive reserve, says David Bennett, M.D., of Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center.

10. Avoid infection. Astonishing new evidence ties Alzheimer’s to cold sores, gastric ulcers, Lyme disease, pneumonia and the flu. Ruth Itzhaki, Ph.D., of the University of Manchester in England estimates the cold-sore herpes simplex virus is incriminated in 60% of Alzheimer’s cases. The theory: Infections trigger excessive beta

amyloid “gunk” that kills brain cells. Proof is still lacking, but why not avoid common infections and take appropriate vaccines, antibiotics and antiviral agents?

Next month’s issue will continue with what to drink for good memory and 5 ways to save your kids from Alzheimer’s now.

For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association 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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Healthy Trucker

Is Diet Soda Better?

By Melodie Champion, CHC, AADP

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iet-soda may seem like a great healthy choice over regular soda. It is a caloriefree version of regular soda, which can be defined as carbonated water, flavoring, and a sweetener.

While regular soda is usually sweetened with sugar or corn syrup, diet soda may contain a variety of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharine or sucralose. By switching to diet soda you can

save around 150 calories compared to the original versions. Unfortunately, while satisfying your craving for something bubbly and sweet, it is also laden with chemicals. I would like to share with you just a few health problems that can be linked to the consumption of diet soda.

Over time diet soda dulls our taste buds for naturally sweet foods like fruit because artificial sweeteners are hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than regular sugar. A very interesting fact is that sugar substitutes have been proven to have the same effect on your body as pure sugar.

The sweet taste of artificial sweeteners tricks your body into thinking sugar is on its way which, in turn triggers the release of insulin, telling your body to store fat and gain weight.

Insulin, to keep it simple,

can be called the fat storage hormone, which tells your body to store belly fat.

It also confuses and slows your metabolism down, so you burn less calories every day and it makes you hungrier and crave even more carbohydrates like bread and pasta.

In animal studies, rats that consumed artificial sweeteners ate more, their metabolism slowed, and they put on 14 percent more body fat in just two weeks, all while eating less calories. Another study found there was a 200 percent increased risk of obesity in diet soda drinkers. Not great information when your plan all along was to consume diet soda to keep your weight down!

Drinking only one diet soda a day is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, which is more than sugar-sweetened

ATRI

Alarming Demographic Trends for the Trucking Industry

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rlington, Virginia – The American Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s notfor-profit research organization, released a white paper that highlights a challenging future for the trucking industry based on demographic data and a dramatic shift in the age of the industry’s driver work-

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force. The findings document implications for the ongoing driver shortage.

ATRI’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that the trucking industry is disproportionately dependent on employees 45 years of age or older, many of whom will retire in the next 10-20 years. Complicating this is a sharp decrease over the past

20 years in the number of younger drivers that make up the industry, particularly those 35 and under.

The report discusses the issues impacting the industry’s ability to attract younger drivers, and offers solutions to the problem.

A copy of the white paper is available from ATRI’s website at www.atri-online.org.

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sodas. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition disc ov e r e d w o m e n w h o drank one 12-ounce diet soda had a 33 percent increased risk of type 2 diabetes and women who drank one 20-ounce soda had a 66 percent increased risk. One study even found that drinking diet soda more than doubled the risk of diabetes in women.

Since the most common artificial sweetener, aspartame, came on the market in the 1980’s it has been questioned whether or not artificial sweeteners in diet soda can predispose people to cancer.

Although this is yet to be proven in people, there are numerous studies in rats that may give the impression that consumption of aspartame can be linked to an increase growth in cancer cells. What we have been able to prove is other harmful reactions that are

quite common when consuming aspartame such as headaches, seizures, joint pain, digestive distress, and mood changes as extreme as severe depression.

Research shows that on any given day, 20 percent of North Americans drink at least one diet drink.

We can determine that although calorie-free and tasty, diet soda may be doing much more harm than good where your health is concerned. They increase cravings, cause weight gain, increase the

risk of diabetes and are addictive. So ask yourself: Is it worth it? Water is obviously the best choice for a beverage, we all know that. In an ideal world, nobody would drink soda, diet or regular. Water is still the best choice for a no calorie beverage and essential for many of our bodily processes. A gradual phasing out of diet soda is a great plan for eliminating it from your diet. If it is the carbonation you crave, try replacing it with soda water flavoured with fresh lemon or lime.

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Sleep Issues

“Go To Bed And Go To Sleep!”

By Robert Macmillan

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t’s probably been a while since a driver heard those orders, but today more than ever, this is good ‘advice’. Very few would disagree with the suggestion that the lifestyle of today’s professional trucker is not only one of poor sleep habits, but also poor diet, and very little exercise, if any.

Add to these an ever increasingly stressful work environment and sleep becomes a critical starting point - if the challenge of improving drivers’ health is to be met.

Many believe ‘sleep is sleep’ but this is simply not the case. What is needed is a ‘quality’ sleep - one that is not interrupted by ‘awakenings.’ Poor

sleep habits are too often the norm. These habits often include eating heavy meals and drinking caffeine before bed, inconsistent bedtime hours, and taking frequent naps.

Are you sleeping soundly from the moment you fall asleep until the second you wake up? A feat not easily accomplished in a sleeper cab.

Although you may not be feeling the side effects just yet, be assured a lack of quality sleep will eventually catch up with you!

A professional driver’s mattress must provide comfort and support in order to enhance their sleep experience. Key features to keep in mind when looking for a replacement mattress should revolve

around these questions: Does it have both a support layer and comfort layer? Does it resist absorbing odours? Is it durable? Does it resist getting too hot? If not, a driver’s sleep experience can be disrupted. And we all know sleep is not just a personal issue, it is a matter of public safety.

A cheap mattress is no more than a cheap mattress. Professional drivers need and deserve an above average mattress.

Their driving performance depends upon it. And driv-

ers know only too well the importance of having the right equipment. Your body repairs itself in many ways while you sleep, hence the lack of quality sleep affects a driver’s immediate and long term health.

Quality sleep on the road is now an affordable option!

Bob Macmillan is President of MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. He can be reached at BobM@MacDavidInc. com, 416.282.4435, ext.

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ATA

Survey Shows Trucking Provides Competitive Pay, Benefits

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rlington, Virginia According to new data released by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), median pay for drivers was on par with the national median for all U.S. households, and the industry offers drivers “competitive” benefits.

“The data in our Driver Compensation Study, which covered 130 fleets and more than 130,000 drivers, shows that now more than ever, trucking is an excellent career path,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Fleets are raising pay and offering generous benefit packages in order to attract and keep their drivers in the face of a growing driver shortage.”

Among the Study’s Key Findings: Median pay for drivers ranged from just over $46,000 for national, irregular route dry van truckload drivers to more than $73,000 for private fleet van drivers.

In seven of the nine categories of drivers covered by the survey, pay met or exceeded the U.S. median household income of just over $53,000.

While mileage-based pay

was a common method, three out of four fleets used multiple methods to pay drivers including the most frequent approach, paying some drivers by the mile and some by the hour.

Nearly 80% of truckload fleets offered drivers paid holidays.

And 80% of private carriers not only offer a 401(k) retirement plan, but match employee contributions.

“As the economy grows, we are seeing an ever more competitive driver market,” Costello said.

“The data in this report will be critical for fleets looking to recruit and retain the best drivers.”

To order the full report, visit www.atabusinesssolutions.com or call 1-866821-3468.

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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Keltic Transportation & ATDynamics

Keltic Transportation is First New Brunswick Fleet to Deploy TrailerTail® Technology

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oncton, New Brunswick and Hayward, California – On December 15, 2014: Keltic Transportation, a full service transportation solutions provider based in New Brunswick, Canada announced that it will deploy 90 TrailerTail ® Trident aerodynamic devices in its fleet by the end of 2014. The three-foot long, three-sided TrailerTail Trident has been proven in independent, third party tests to reduce tractortrailer fuel consumption by over five percent.

The Province of New Brunswick recently enacted a deferred enforcement policy on November 25, 2014 to officially allow full length, maximum efficiency “boat tail’ aerodynamic devices to operate within its territory as an interim measure in advance of official Provincial legislative changes. The Province of Ontario has also enacted a similar deferred enforcement policy and Nova Scotia has implemented a permit system making TrailerTails legal in those Provinces. The

remaining Provinces are currently reviewing their interim policies.

“Reducing the environmental impact of our operations through reduced fuel consumption was the primary driver of our investment in TrailerTail technology and so we acted as soon we were able to legally operate the equipment in our home P r o v i n c e, ” s a i d M i k e Clements, VP of Corporate Operations at Keltic Transportation. “We are early technology adopters and are keen to implement technology which gives us competitive advantage and adds value to our customers by keeping their shipping costs as low as possible. TrailerTails also benefit our drivers through better trailer handling, which reduces driver fatigue and improves their day-to-day work experience.”

In the last 60 days, leading trucking fleets across Canada have placed orders for over 1,000 TrailerTails, providing evidence of the strong demand from Canadian fleets to implement additional fuel saving and

emission reducing technologies in their operations.

Keltic Transportation is a Smartway Transport Partner and operates ultraefficient, ‘Enviro-Trucks’ equipped with APU’s, trailer side skirts and low rolling resistance tires in addition to speed caps and driver fuel efficiency incentives to maximize fuel efficiency. The company attributes its low driver turnover rate of 40 percent partly to its policy of investing in the most technologically advanced equipment that also delivers tangible driver benefits.

“The team at Keltic conducted thorough due diligence before moving for-

ward with this investment by speaking to fleets using TrailerTail technology both in the US and Canada to verify fuel savings, winter operation, durability and on-road safety,” said Allen Smith, Sales Director at ATDynamics. “They are now poised to benefit from a 5 percent fuel efficiency advantage over competitors as well as providing their customers with greener transportation solutions.”

About Keltic Transportation, Inc. Keltic Transportation was founded in 1997 and is a top tier, full service, asset based transportation solutions provider based in New Brunswick, Canada.

Keltic operates new tractors with dry van, refrigerated and flat-bed trailers.

In addition to providing freight services, Keltic also operates a Logistics division with additional offices in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Keltic Transportation is a SmartWay Transport partner and one of the first Canadian trucking fleets to earn this distinction for providing high efficiency freight transportation services. For more information visit: www. keltictransportation.com.

About ATDynamics, Inc. ATDynamics is the leading global supplier of semitrailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology. Its flagship rear-drag reduction

technology, TrailerTail, is part of a suite of products engineered to reduce the fuel consumption of the freight transportation industry. Based in Hayward, California, ATDynamics is the recipient of numerous innovation awards and is a founding member of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. ATDynamics is an affiliate of the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership, active member of the American Trucking Association’s Technology Maintenance Council and is a key partner in the DOE funded Super Truck initiative. For more information visit: www.atdynamics. com.

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Eastern Report

Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association Celebrates 15 Years

By George Fullerton

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h e N ov a S c o t i a Tr u c k i n g S a f e ty Association (NSTSA) celebrated fifteen years in December.

The Association was established on December 8, 1999 and over the past decade and a half has worked toward accident and injury reduction in the trucking industry through helping companies establish effective safety management systems.

Executive Director Linda Corkum commented that the Association will be

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celebrating their anniversary and will confer a special acknowledgement on Garry Alderdice, Aldercomp Health and Safety Associates Ltd., who has served as a Director since the NSTSA founding.

The NSTSA is member funded and directed. The organization coordinates health and safety programs and training for the trucking and transport industries, provides safety certification, and partners with industry, clients and government to deliver safety programs.

While their primary audience for their training and certification courses is the NSTSA membership, the sessions are typically open to non-members on a cost recovery basis. The NSTSA continually promotes focused safety and awareness programs such as ‘Help Break the Ice’ which keys in on operator responsibility around snow and ice buildup on trailers. Other campaigns have focused attention on brake adjustment and overhead power line risks for dump trucks.

NSTSA is currently gearing up for a number of training programs scheduled throughout early 2015. The Provincial Occupational Health & Safety Program will be presented on March 26th in Halifax, and again on April 15th in Truro. These one day sessions are directed toward provincially regulated carriers who work exclusively within the province of Nova Scotia or haul only their own goods across provincial borders. Cost to members is $100, as-

sociate members $300, and non-members $400.

The two day Federal Occupational Health and Safety course will be presented March 4th and 5th in Halifax. This course is directed toward federally regulated ‘for hire’ carriers who travel across provincial or federal borders, and as such, are regulated by the Canada Labour Code. This seminar will focus on the Canada Labour Code and will supply participants with a manual, data disc,

handouts, and lots of group discussion. Cost for members is $125, associate members $375, and non-members $500.

An Accident Investigation course is scheduled for February 18th and 19th in Halifax. More details are available through the NSTSA office. Additional courses and education sessions are being planned for the early part of 2015 and details will be posted to the NSTSA website, http:// nstsa.ca/, as schedules are finalized.

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Employment

Healthy Living

Eat Good to Feel & Look Good

By Brenda Ricker

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ow that you are beginning to understand the problems refined sugar creates and its widespread presence in virtually everything, it is now time to start adding some good whole foods as suitable replacements.

Dates are considered “Natures Candy,” are high in protein and fiber and chock full of vitamins and minerals. They promote healthy intestinal flora, regulate the nervous system, optimize glucose levels, are heart healthy and improve blood lipid quality.

Fresh or dried they are quite the fruit.

Pineapples, fresh or dried, are sweet and contain good sugars. They lessen the risk of hypertension, help lose weight and promote good eye health. They are rich in vitamin C and fight against lots of diseases. Pineapples

prevent plaque, keep teeth healthy, cure constipation and irregular bowel movements, and keep skin beautiful.

Did you know that bananas combat depression, make you smarter; and cure a hangover? Bananas relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can save the skin as it can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes.

In the next two weeks there will be Christmas parties and people will be

overindulging. Don’t get tempted and add to what you have lost. Limit yourself to the sweets section and liquors (loaded with sugar). At a meal, load up on vegetables and fruit so there is no room for lots of delightful sweets. You will get to the point where you won’t head directly to the sugar section.

Moderation is the key and good whole foods are the answer.

From health you deserve, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and may the upcoming year be the best yet.

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Women In Trucking

WIT Names Nicci Scott as December Member of the Month

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lover, Wisconsin – Women in Trucking (WIT) Association has named Nicci Scott as December 2014 Member of the Month.

Scott is a WIT member located in South Africa.

Scott began her journey when she was 22 years old. What started as a quest to help her family out of a difficult time, quickly turned into running her own business.

With no credit history, experience, or support, the odds were against her.

However, she could not ignore this opportunity.

“Perhaps it was ignorance, but my determination to succeed was so intense that I had the courage to

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proceed,” said Scott.

Within the first three years, she had expanded to three provinces and had about 120 drivers. It was at that point she began to face more obstacles. From an employee stealing from her, to saving her company from going under, she faced each challenge stronger than the last.

“Climbing the ladder is a lot easier than staying on top,” said Scott. “The approach is a lot more fun and exciting than defending.”

Scott noted that the industry has transformed radically in the last five years and has opened its doors to women. She believes women are settling into new roles and do not have to justify their intelligence, experience and motivation to grow.

Since 2010, Scott has won 6 business awards, ranging from Top Female Entrepreneur to Top Gender Empowered Company. “Although there are times that I feel that I am a tear away from giving up, I keep in mind what I had to go through to get to this point,” said Scott.

By the end of this year,

she hopes to be in a position where she can focus on the growth of her training academy. Commercial Training Academy will offer all forms of commercial driver training and focus on the development and training of female drivers and female fleet owners.

It is expected to be fully

operational by February 2015 and Scott looks forward to an exciting new future.

Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplish-

ments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 16 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Ben-

dix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Daimler Trucks NA, GE Capital Transportation Finance, Great Dane Trailers, U.S. Xpress, and Walmart. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www. womenintrucking.org or call 888.464.9482.

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Women In Trucking

International Education Models Offer Solutions to Driver Shortage

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n the 1993 children’s novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, all children are assigned to a career or job at the age of twelve. The community leaders determine who will be engineers, legislators, shopkeepers, and even surrogate mothers.

Although the author doesn’t address the role of professional driver, this is an assumption made based on the society’s effort to control the community by “assigning” a job according to the child’s skills and aptitude.

For those of us in the United States and Canada, we have the option to choose our life aspirations and to change those goals

as we mature. In fact, many of us made career choices in high school, but changed those ideals based on our experiences and circumstances.

Even those of us who entered college with a specific course of education in mind probably changed our major more often than we had anticipated. When addressing groups at a conference I often ask whether they had CHOSEN a career in transportation when they were younger. For most of them, the answer is “no.”

The common perception by the general public is that truck drivers often pursue the career as a last resort. Maybe they were laid off from a construction or factory job and they responded to a recruiting ad to obtain a CDL and become a professional driver. This perception isn’t entirely misleading.

The problem we have in the United States and Canada is that we are limited in focusing on teenagers as drivers because of the interstate restrictions that require a driver to be at

least 21 years old to transport loads across state lines. Add to that a twoyear experience requirement for many insurance providers and you’ve got a work force that starts at the age of 23.

While we don’t want to assign twelve-year-old children to the role of professional driver as depicted in The Giver, it would be difficult to make a prospective driver wait another nine years to earn a living in the trucking industry.

There are ways to encourage children to consider a career in the trucking industry, especially as professional drivers. Other countries are ahead of us in this effort.

In Sweden, education is mandatory for children ages seven to sixteen. Although there are classes for younger children, compulsory comprehensive school, named “Grundskola,” begins at the age of six or seven. While most schools are publicly funded, there are a few independent schools in Sweden that might have a different orientation than

their government counterparts.

Once the student has completed nine years of primary school, they can elect to enter secondary school, named “Gymnasieskola.” In this environment, they are given the option to prepare for higher education or to receive a vocation education. During this three-year education, the students are further divided into programs, or different educational pursuits. Those who choose vocational courses will receive at least fifteen weeks of workplace training over the three years.

While core courses are taught to all students in “Gymnasieskola,” the student is guided into program specific classes. One of those vocational training options is in “automotive and transportation.”

Sweden, like most of the transportation industries, was experiencing a need for professional drivers.

The percentage of females was very low; estimated at about two percent. With smaller trucks, shorter routes, and more home

time, the job should have been more attractive to both men and women.

However, efforts to address this need through secondary education have been successful, especially in northern Sweden at the Lapland Gymnasieskola.

Here, girls are guided into traditionally male careers at a rate that exceeds the boys, with forty to sixty percent of them preparing for jobs such as mining and transportation.

Female drivers are valued for their aversion to risk and their exceptional treatment of the vehicles, where, according to a TV Gallivere article, “they treat the large vehicles better than male colleagues, they force them not as hard and take [fewer] chances.”

Bill Rehn, of TYA Sweden, the Vocational Training and Working Environment Council, is excited about the efforts to encourage girls to consider careers in trucking. “We now have

eighteen percent of women in the secondary school for transport truck driving and that is very good.” He added, “Twelve percent of the employment of new truck drivers in Sweden [are] women.”

Although the Elders in The Giver didn’t give children the option to choose, they did make their determinations based on talents and skills. Perhaps we should look at the Swedish model.

With a projected 100,000 new drivers needed annually, we must reconsider the way we recruit and train the next generation of drivers. Encouraging the next generation to look at careers as professional drivers by prompting them into vocational programs during their high school years instead seems to be working.

Maybe Sweden’s model provides a needed solution to the future driver shortage.

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Announcement

Checker Flag Leasing Appoints New VP

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ississauga, Ontario - Checker Flag Leasing (CFL) is pleased to announce that James Blake has been appointed Vice President and General Manager. Blake brings to the role more than 20 years of leadership experience in sales, service and operations in the trucking and logistics industry.

“James is a well-respected and highly skilled industry professional who has many years of success in driving company growth,” says John O’Dwyer, President for CFL. “He has worked for some of the largest trucking and logistics companies in Canada, where he has established a proven track record as a highly competitive and

effective sales leader. We are pleased he has joined CFL as we pursue our own expansion efforts.”

Prior to joining CFL, Blake spent 10 years with Trans4Logistics where he served as Director of Business Development and Operations.

During his time there he built the fledgling division into a multi-million dollar entity.

Blake was previously a Contract Manager with TNT Logistics, where he was responsible for new business development and operations.

For more information about Checker Flag Leasing, contact Jesse Fernandes, Marketing Department at 416.526.2711 or email jesse@adbrane. com.

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The Complacency Coach

What Will the Future Hold?

By Bruce Outridge

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e now sits in a dark room wondering what his future will hold. He had high hopes for business success. He was enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to learn. That may be all gone now with recent events as he sits looking at the stack of papers on the table in front of him.

These papers are a mix of trouble. They range from repair bills to fines to legal summons, and this is only the beginning. He now wonders what to do and what will become of his partner?

You see, Paul was a star student in the truck driving program. He listened in class and seemed to take in the information. He rarely asked a question of the instructors. During the driving instruction he went through it very well and

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was certain that he wanted to be a business owner.

When he was road tested at the carrier he was very impressive to the point of skipping the full training program to start on the road. Everyone thought he was the one, so he began the process of becoming an owner operator.

He decided to team up and get into business with a friend. This friend was licensed and they began as a team operation. Both had a willingness to be great in their business, but would often hold different opinions on many issues. That was when the problems seem to start.

They began their operation in winter and within a couple of months racked up a number of incidents.

Although they could drive they didn’t understand the importance of trip planning. Trip planning and a lack of understanding of log book regulations got them into a lot of hot water. After travelling through a snow storm they found themselves in a terrible accident that left them with a lot of damage to their truck and the cargo they were hauling. They now sit wondering what will happen next.

Their options are very slim at this time, and for

a new team this has been a hard start. If the carrier they are with decides to cut their contract they may have bigger problems.

They may have to fix the truck on their own, pay the fines on their own, and likely have trouble finding a new place to call home due to their current safety record.

If the carrier keeps them on they could save their operation, but would still be paying the carrier back for a long time. They will be starting with much more debt than a new team can bear. Running hard may be the new standard for the business and it will be a while before their

safety record improves, making this carrier home base for a long time.

I can’t emphasize the importance of learning everything you can in the training segment and getting as much extra training on your own.

It may make the difference between success and failure. You never

know what the future will hold!

Bruce Outridge has been in the transportation industry for over 30 years and is the author of the books Driven to Drive and Running by the Mile.

To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t Bruce and his work visit his website at www.outridgeenterprises.ca

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Transport for Christ

A New Year Without Fear

By Chaplain Len Reimer

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or many of us 2014 had experiences and issues we found challenging and a bit difficult. But take heart – a new year has arrived. There is noth-

ing we can do about what happened, other than hopefully extracting important lessons from those experiences. You see friends; God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but instead has imbued us with power, love, and self discipline. We need to begin a new year with courage and self confidence, not lacking boldness. With a strong effort we want to make wise choices, seeking to win friends and influence people in positive ways.

The oldest book ever written has numerous encouraging verses. In Romans 8:31 we find,

“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?” If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Too often we do things without Him, and then wonder why it didn’t work out the way we wanted it.

Jeremiah 29:11 adds, “For I know the plan I have for you, says the Lord.” They are plans for good and not disaster, to give us a future and hope. God is the only one we can truly trust and depend on. We find in Geneses 35, the first book in the Bible, God and Jacob having a discussion and God convincing Jacob to do it God’s way, prompting Jacob to respond, “I will build an altar to the

God who answered my prayers when I was in distress, He has been with me wherever I have gone.”

Did Jacob experience difficult days? Yes, he did. He had family issues, worries about the nation, but he learned that to put his trust in God was the only way.

Later, we find Jesus’ discussion with His disciples in Matthew 6:33 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.” You see friends, in reminding you of Dale Carnegie’s words, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, we can see how this works at home, where things can become difficult. Walking

across the kitchen to put our arms around a loved one and say, “I’m sorry” is very difficult. To use kind, respectful words with your leader may not be what you’d like to do, but it pays huge dividends. It saved

my marriage and even helped me to get my truck ranked as a top 10 revenue generator.

So from our home to your home, Len & Sue Reimer wish you a Happy and successful New Year.

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Global Trucking Industry Loses a Legend

D. Mike Pennington, Passes Away at 64

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roy, Michigan – D. Mike Pennington, a significant presence in the North American trucking industry and retired Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) employee, passed away suddenly on December 5th, 2014.

“Mike’s contributions to Meritor during his 25-

year tenure, and over the past several years, were extraordinary,” said Krista Sohm, Vice President, Marketing and Communications. “He was passionate about the industry. His love for his work and drive for results was contagious.

Mike was a mentor, a friend and a gentleman,

and he left an impression on us that will not be forgotten. We are all better for having known him.”

The Memphis, Tennessee native earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Memphis in 1972. Pennington began his career as a reporter and editor for

the Southern Motor Cargo Magazine.

As a journalist for trucking publications, he gained the respect and trust of the industry both through his work and his engaging personality.

Pennington shifted gears in 1985 when he began working at Meritor – then

Rockwell International – as manager of Product Publicity & Business. In the years that followed, he held several roles of increasing responsibility in Marketing. Following the company’s spinoff from Rockwell in 1997, he was promoted to a Director responsible for Marketing Communications in North and South America, then globally, for Meritor.

Pennington retired from Meritor as Senior Director, Marketing Communications in 2010. He continued working in the industry after his official retirement by forming a consulting business, PenNotes. He served as an adviser and editor for various media publications and consultant for multiple industry businesses, including Meritor, which he continued to represent. He dedicated his time to many industry associations and encouraged others to do so as well. Most recently, he was President of ACT 1 (Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry) and Vice Chairman, Communications & Image Policy Committee, American Trucking Associations.

Pennington resided in Fernandina Beach, Florida with his wife Patsy, but was a longtime resident of Michigan. He was 64.

In memory of Pennington and his commitment to the trucking industry, the company will make a contribution to Trucker Buddy International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship between professional truck drivers and grades K-8 classrooms. Pennington served two terms on the board of Trucker Buddy and subsequently became an active member of the advisory board.

The Celebration of Life was held Friday, December 12th, 2014 at 11a.m at The Amelia Island Club in Florida.

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From the

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

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ore and more regulations are being changed weekly in the trucking industry, the most recent being LCV’s running during the winter months on the 400 series highways in Ontario. The acronym LCV stands for Large Commercial Vehicles (1 truck hauling 2 53’ trailers).

My question to begin the New Year is twofold: “Do you believe LCV’s should be allowed to run during the winter months, and are they safe to drive in snow storms?”

Dave Andrews, who drives for Muirs Transport in Concord, Ontario, had this to say: “This is my first year driving in Ontario. I moved here from British Columbia. I just have to say they are not considered safe to drive in B.C. during the winter, so they will not be safe to drive here during the winter either.”

Tony Bete works for Wheel King Transport from their terminal in Brampton, Ontario: “No, we do not need LCV’s running the 400 series highways during the winter months. With speed limiters on our trucks it is hard enough to pass other rigs in the summer.

To allow this in the winter months is crazy. The roads are slippery enough without having to worry about slamming into two trailers at the same time.”

Steve Matt drives for JRL Transport and runs from the company facility in Hawkesbury, Ontario: “The highways are not safe in winter weather. We have enough problems staying safe in our own trucks and watching for cars that lack common sense to slow down in bad weather. To have LCV trucks on the road in bad weather makes things go from bad to worse.”

Alain Boivin is a broker who owns three LCV’s under the name Transport DéMé Inc. He is based in Quebec: “Yes, I believe LCV’s can be run during the winter months. My drivers and I know that when the weather is bad we slow down. These rigs are much safer to control at a slower speed.”

••• If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, contact me at Carl@woodwardpublishing.com or call me at 877.225.2232 ext. 304.

My hopes and best wishes go out to all for a safe and happy new year.

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