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February 2015 Issue 81

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

February Theme

Engine Innovations By Marek Krasuski

n October 2014 PACCAR won the Truck Innovation Award in Ireland for the MX-11 Euro 6 engine. PACCAR won for the engine’s state of the art technology, reliability, fuel efficiency and optimum payload. Such awards are emblematic of the industry’s drive to deliver fuel efficient vehicles with optimum payload. The MX-11 shares some design features found on the larger MX-13 engine, including a compact graphite iron block, a single piece cylinder head and fuel injection system. Additional features include a variable geometry turbocharger and particulate filter with cleaning intervals of up to 500,000 kilometers. As of last year Peterbilt provides a new anti-theft system for its Models 579 and 567 equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines. The system is integrated with the MX13 and the Driver Information Center which requires a unique access code to start the engine. Passwords can be changed and when necessary the system can be activated and deactivated through any Peterbilt dealership. Drivers simply enter the code into the menu control switch on the Driver Information Centre when wanting to start the truck. The same anti-theft system is available on Kenworth’s T680 and T880 models. Engines page 4 >>

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Products & Services Directory

Truck Stop Directory

A Drive Back in Time

Employment

Traction-TruckPro Directory

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February Theme

Engine Innovations Drive Industry Forward Engines >>

Lightweight materials deliver an engine with impressive power to weight ratios. Low emissions are achieved by a high pressure fuel injection system with pressure levels of 36,000 psi at the injector tip, resulting in complete fuel combustion a n d l o w emissions. The MX-13 crankshaft is placed low in the engine block to reduce noise. PACCAR is also taking initiatives in environmental leadership through the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste. It has invested $160 million in projects dedicated to energy efficiency and was the first to implement a chassis robotic paint system to enhance paint quality and decrease paint usage, waste and air emissions. Another leading manufacturer of diesel engines, Cummins Inc., was accorded in 2014 the Frost & Sullivan’s award for the overall best heavy duty truck. Cummins is noted for offering the widest range of HD engines on the market. The company received widespread recognition, based on in depth surveys, for fuel efficiency, operational effectiveness, and reliability. Of particular note was its nationwide support network, considered the most extensive among heavy duty truck original equipment manufacturers. Cummins has gained notoriety for its ISX12 G engine, the most widely available natural gas heavy duty engine on the market today. Though it is capable of handling most trucking applications, its 80,000 lbs GVWR poses some restrictions. The ISX12 G comes with a rat-

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ings range of 320 to 400 hp with 1450 lb-ft of torque, shares many of the same parts as its diesel counterpart, and operates solely on clean burning low cost natural gas.

development of a 15-litre natural gas engine. That aside, carriers are happy with performance measurements of the ISX12 G. Companies are reporting significant savings, as much as 30 percent on fuel, and praise the engine for a clean, quiet operation. The ISX12 G uses a fixed geometry Wastegate Turbocharger with a water cooled bearing housing that adds

PACCAR MX13 Engine

Though abundant reserves of this low cost fuel lie beneath the surface, access to fuel is still limited. Restricted access has prompted some to forestall their NG engine purchases or to integrate dual fuelling options into their fleets. That said, availability is expected to increase significantly in anticipation of a shift to more widespread use of natural gas engines. For some, however, that

durability. The ECM fully interfaces with Cummins Insite and Quick Check diagnostic service tools, and the high energy ignition system offers better performance and longer service intervals. Freightliner Trucks has been the latest in a list of builders to install the ISX12 G natural gas engine as an option in its 114SD severe duty truck, beginning in 2015. The company says the natural gas engine is a good match for this model. “The 114SD, when paired with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine, will provide our vocational customers with another green option for their toughest jobs. Our entire natural gas product line - from the 114SD to the M2 112 and

Cummins ISX12 G LNG Engine shift will likely be postponed until a higher displacement engine capable of handling all trucking applications comes onto the market. Some carriers use long combination vehicles (LCV) which require, by law, 425 hp engines, 25 hp above this engine’s capabilities. Postponement of a larger engine may be extended indefinitely in the wake of Cummins’ decision to further postpone

Cascadia113 - is not only environmentally friendly, but durable, productive and powerful,” said company spokesperson Mary Aufdemberg. In 2014 Eaton coupled its integrated powertrain package with the ISX12 G, providing customers with the first automated transmission paired with a spark-ignited natural gas engine in the North American market. Noted John Beering, Eaton’s Senior

Vice President and General Manager, “We are proud to be able to offer North American fleet customers the first automated transmission to be integrated with a spark-ignited natural gas engine which shows the level of customer commitment our teams are focused on providing.” The UltraShift PLUS automated transmission offers maximum power capacity, superior acceleration and low-speed maneuverability. The mating of the automated transmission with the ISX12 G exemplifies the trend toward the adoption of automated transmissions in fleets. Currently about 20 percent of Class 8’s have them. That number is expected to reach 30 percent in the next few years. Last Fall, Mack Trucks introduced its newest engine rating with the MP8 505C+ available in Mack Pinnacle models. Unlike many engines designed to restrict torque output for the sake of fuel efficiency, this engine “is all about power and performance.” Designed for rough terrain and power, the MP8 505 C+ is a lower displacement engine, lighter in weight, and improves fuel economy. In late 2014 Navistar, another leading manufacturer of commercial trucks and engines, unveiled the DuraStar Multi-Purpose Vehicle designed to aid in disaster relief. This unit is equipped with a water purification treatment system which can purify up to 5,000 gallons of drinking water a day. The truck a l s o features

firefighting equipment and a mobile medical unit. According to Navistar, the vehicle mounted water treatment system physically removes particulate, turbidity, bacteria, virus and cyst from virtually any water source including rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, shallow wells, groundwater under the direct influence of surface water, rain water, unsafe municipal supplies and springs. In December 2014 International, an affiliate of Navistar, announced a new efficiency package for the ProStar ES which offers industry leading aerodynamics, advanced drivetrain downspeeding, and “the most efficient rear axles in the industry.” International tested hundreds of vehicle and powertrain combinations before developing the optimal spec package that yields maximum fuel efficiency. Later this year Detroit Diesel, another leading engine manufacturer and affiliate of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, will integrate the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system on all Detroit DT12 automated transmissions paired with any heavy duty Detroit engine. Detroit says the IPM helps the powertrain operate as efficiently as possible by using the momentum of the truck to reduce fuel consumption. According to Brad Williamson, Manager, Engine and Component Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, “Intelligent Powertrain Management technology employs many of the same behaviors that an experienced driver uses behind the wheel, but in many situations

Eaton Automatic Transmission with Cummins engine.

takes actions that 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 drivers achieve greater efficiency with less fatigue,” he said. In 2016 Daimler will offer Detroit

Detroit DD8 engine medium duty engines that will expand Detroit’s product portfolio. The DD5 and DD8 promise exceptional fuel efficiency, lowest total cost of ownership, performance and reliability. Start-up production will begin at the company’s facility in Germany with plans to manufacture in North America in 2018. Daimler, meanwhile, has set its sights on the future with the development of the world’s first MercedesBenz autonomously driven truck which was unveiled to the public in Germany last July. Daimler says the truck could be on the road in 10 years. Guided by a highway pilot system, the truck can drive itself at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour thanks to a multitude of sensors, cameras, safety systems and vehicle to vehicle communications technologies. It also presents a possible solution to the chronic shortage of drivers. I n n ov a t i o n s i n b o t h truck and engine design continue to advance the industry thanks to developments such as lighter engines with improved power to weight ratios, fuel efficiency, operational effectiveness, automated transmissions and, eventually, self-driving vehicles.

Editorial

Falling Diesel Prices Brings Mixed Bag of Benefits & Costs

By Marek Krasuski

any Canadians are happy about the prices at the pumps these days. Gasoline prices have dropped 30 percent in the last year and diesel about 20 percent, and most of that in the last six months. According to FTR’s monthly trucking update, strong freight volumes in November 2014 are attributable to price declines in diesel. “The drop in diesel prices

is a dramatic change in the operating environment for carriers after a four-year span in which fuel prices were nearly stagnant,” it said. Whether lower rates will benefit shippers, and ultimately consumers in 2015, remains to be seen. Trucking companies, despite the moderate decline, complain that diesel rates are not falling in proportion to the drop in oil and gas. Experts cite seasonal fluctuations for the discrepancy between diesel and crude oil. Demand for diesel is stronger than gas, they say, because of the need for heating oil during the winter and stricter refining rules that slow the reduction in diesel costs. Yet even if prices continue to fall truckers may benefit in some areas, but not others. On the plus side,

fuel represents a high portion of operational costs. Any savings on $1,000 fill-ups is bound to help carriers put more money back into their pockets and improve their cash flow. On the other hand, if low prices are sustained over time, pressure by shippers will mount, forcing carriers in this highly competitive

industry to lower rates. Further, most trucking companies impose fuel charges on customers that go up and down according to fluctuating diesel prices. In a low-cost diesel market carriers are pressured to reduce their surcharges, thereby cutting into any profits anticipated by declining diesel prices.

Moreover, months can go by before any tangible affects of falling prices work their way through the supply chain. A wider perspective on the decline of oil and diesel shows that some are more impacted than others. Oildependent provinces such as Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador are hit the hardest. Oil sands workers are expecting slowdowns until the price of oil recovers, and some energy companies in oil-based parts of the country have forestalled further development in the wake of the decline. Government spending from revenues generated by the oil industry is likely to suffer too. On the other hand, truckers in Ontario who haul to the United States are poised to benefit from reduced fuel prices and a

low Canadian dollar. Some carriers with cross border activity report substantial business increases. However, experts say that the dollar would have to stay low for a long time before more trucking companies would think it worthwhile to start hauling to the US. Some economists say that the benefit of falling prices to Canadian consumers is moderate. The average saving at the pumps is between $15.00 and $20.00 per week per vehicle. Yet with oil representing nearly 15 percent of Canada’s total export volume, declining revenues flowing into government coffers from the oil industry, loss of jobs in the oil sector, and stalled development of energy projects, the short term gain Canadians get at the pumps may be at the cost of longer term pain.

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Cash Now: Get Your Money When You Need It Most By Bruce Sayer

n previous articles we have discussed the importance of calculating your working capital to determine if your company has the resources to meet financial obligations over the next 12 month period. Solvency (the ability of a company to meet its long-term financial obligations) is essential to staying in business, but a company also needs liquidity to thrive. It is one of the most perplexing and frustrating problems for many company owners to puzzle out; “why is my trucking company having financial difficulty when I run a profitable operation?” In many cases the answer is “Liquidity”; the ability to access your cash to meet immediate and short term financial obligations. In simpler terms, it is the ability to get your money whenever you need it, and in the world of trucking that means every day. Trucking companies require high capital investment and large amounts of cash flow each and every day your fleet is on the

move and pulling loads. Fuel costs, equipment maintenance, insurances, fees, payroll, taxes and other ongoing expenses are the immediate and short term obligations that must be paid daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly. This creates the constant and pressing challenge of maintaining reliable positive cash flow. Without it, no matter how profitable your trucking company appears on paper, operations will grind to a halt. Even the most successful trucking companies go through periods where their outgoing cash requirements exceed cash-on-hand. The traditional approach that companies take to overcome this dilemma is to request an operating Line of Credit from the bank to cover expenses when required. However, obtaining funding from conventional lending institutions is easier said than done. Following are the three main criteria that a tradition lender, like a bank, will consider before approving a loan or business line of credit for your trucking business:

Do you have the ability to pay? Do you have a history of paying? What collateral do you have if you can’t pay? “A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it,” said comedian Bob Hope. Although Bob Hope’s humour makes the banking system sound incredibly ridiculous, it is in fact incredibly accurate. After the economic crisis of 2008/09, banks have further tightened their already stringent qualification rules for financing. It can be arduo u s and

gut wrenching for companies in the trucking and transportation industry to find financing from traditional lenders. Fortunately for trucking companies, there are a select few alternative

financing institutions that are transportation industry specific and readily provide cash flow solutions to freight carriers. These financial providers are familiar with the difficulties common to the trucking industry and offer not just one, but often several funding options to meet company needs. Accounts receivable factoring companies that specialize in the transportation industry provide invoice factoring to trucking businesses provided they are doing business with creditworthy customers. Very simply, invoice factoring is the practice of selling your invoices

at a d i s count in exchange for immediate cash. It’s easier to obtain than a bank loan, does not incur

debt and provides quick turnaround of cash, usually within 24 hours of submitting your invoices. Most factoring services are similar, but significant differences separate them. These differences mainly relate to the cost structure, advance rates, administrative implementation and ease of use. Accutrac Capital, a leading financial service provider to the trucking industry, has designed unique factoring programs to improve cash flow, maximize your profitability and integrate easily with your office administration. Perhaps the largest differencing benefit that separates Invoice Factoring companies is the level of customer support and professional integrity provided to its customers. Accutrac Capital ensures a positive customer experience by taking a personal approach to addressing your company’s financial objectives. A dedicated Accounts Manager is assigned to your account and works with you on a daily basis. Your Manager’s duty is to facilitate the working process and ensure your company receives its

funds on time as required. Further, our experienced staff provides professional advice and industry knowledge to help mitigate risk and improve efficiencies. With additional service benefits such as free credit reports, multiple cost saving services to positively impact your bottom line, and significant fuel discounts at major truck stops across North America, Accutrac Capital is rapidly gaining market share as a leading financial provider to the trucking industry. Your trucking company may survive a “Cash-Flow Crunch,” but the wrong move can be fatal. What’s needed is a well crafted plan of action that will inevitably include reliable access to funds, riskmitigating measures, cost saving programs and full transparency to ensure controlled accounts management. For more information about Invoice Factoring, cost saving services, and significant fuel discounts for your trucking and transportation business, visit www.accutraccapital. com.

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Polaris Transportation Group

Polaris Welcomes New Canadian Vice President of Finance

o l a r i s Tr a n s p o r tation Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Saunders as Vice President Finance for the Canadian and U.S. operations, commencing January 26, 2015. In this role, Mr. Saunders will lead the firm’s acquisition and strategic initiatives, while providing oversight to the finance division. Mr. Saunders will be working out of the head office location in Mississauga, Ontario. Mr. Saunders states, “Transportation and logistics has always been a part of my DNA. My first job

after university was as a Supply Chain Analyst at Canadian Tire, which is where I met my wife. More recently, my experience at HSBC Bank was finding ways to support businesses grow their businesses globally. One of my best experiences was joining a supply chain and logistics trade delegation on a four city tour in Asia, organized by Bob Armstrong. At RBC, my mandate was working with high growth health care companies who were very active with a variety of acquisition strategies ranging from new start-ups to Private Equity backed consolidators.

While perhaps an unconventional background by industry standards, it fits the growth ambitions of Polaris and I am delighted to be joining such a strong team of dedicated professionals.” Jon holds an MBA with Distinction from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Mr. Saunders will play a key role in expanding Polaris’ North American footprint. Mr. Saunders expresses “Polaris is a company that has consistently grown during its 20 year history by listening to its customers and finding ways to better service them. The idea is to carry

Mack Trucks

Mack Expands Body Builder Support

reensboro, North Carolina - Mack Trucks broadened its already extensive support for customers and body builders by creating a body builder order manager position and a support team focused on ensuring effective collaboration among body builders, dealers and customers during the ordering and body installation process. “Mack has gained tremendous knowledge during many decades of working with body equipment manufacturers,” said Stu Russoli, Mack Vocational Segment Product Manager. “Our new body builder resources connect that insight to the order and body installation process to make sure critical information is shared from the time a truck is ordered to the time it’s delivered to the customer.” Mack named Gene Olenick the Body Builder Order Manager. Olenick is responsible for developing

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and coordinating customer specifications throughout the order process, which will result in a smoother integration of the chassis and body and reduced delivery times to customers. The body builder support group offers prompt access to Mack product experts who can answer questions that may arise from the body installation process. The group also addresses customer inquiries after a vehicle is put into service. The body builder support group is located within Mack’s recently opened Uptime Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, near Mack World Headquarters. Olenick and members of the body builder support group will be in attendance at the 2015 World of Concrete Expo Feb. 3-6 in Mack booth C-5203 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. From a chassis perspective, Mack’s wide

range of components and packaging options allows customers to select the optimal truck configuration for their specific body. Mack offers access to electrical signals and connections via conveniently located terminal points. In addition, Mack’s BodyLink and Control Link body builder electrical interface systems help simplify the installation of the body to the chassis. Mack body builder manuals are also available online as a free PDF download. The manuals offer general chassis information for the Mack® Pinnacle™, Mack Granite® and Mack TerraPro® models, built from 2010 through the present. Additional electrical and programming documents have been added for 2013 and newer models and are separately listed. For more information about Mack, visit o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. macktrucks.com.

forward that winning organic approach by adding complementary businesses and like-minded people to the Polaris team to better serve more customers”. His senior positions at HSBC and RBC will bring a fresh set of eyes and strategic thinking to the Polaris organization. Larry Cox, President of Polaris Transportation explains, “I’ve known Jon for a long time and have come to appreciate and respect his considerable expertise in the areas of finance and strategic thinking. Having him join our company now is perfect timing as we proceed with our plans for continued and controlled growth.” Please join us in welcoming Jon Saunders to the Polaris team at jsaunders@polaristransport.

com. 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 real-time shipment updates and EDI interface. For more information on Polaris visit their website at www.polaristransport.com.

Cross Border Services

There’s a New Vigilante in Town

By Dawn Truell

nti-Terrorism is an issue that we all should know at least a little bit about. There are Anti- Terrorism Programs out there, such as the ones most of you know by now that I represent such as C-TPAT, PIP, and FAST. Yet everyday there are more and more terror attacks that should alert our keen senses to pay attention. There is a new guy on the block aiding in the fight against terrorism. You may not have heard of him, he is called “The Jester”. Although he has been at this for five years now not many of us have heard of him. He’s a modern day vigilante of the

Internet. Jester, a former U.S. soldier and a computer security expert, is working on his own to aid in the fight against terrorism. He has become somewhat of a celebrity with 58,000 followers on Twitter and has personally taken down 179 terrorist websites to date. While not having any official authorization to do this, Jester has many contacts in U.S. intelligence agencies. The Jester has managed to take down dozens of websites that support jihadist disinformation and recruitment. He is known on Twitter as @th3j35t3r: Jester has used his computer hacking skills to shut down any website that he considers to be a threat to North America. A few examples: On June 18, 2014 he sent a public message on his Twitter account to GloboTech Communications in eastern Canada that they were hosting a website that was providing information to ISIS terrorists. He clearly identified the exact computer server involved. At specifically 9:19 p.m. he sent another message with what he calls his signature threats. “I respectfully urge u to review my last 2 tweets. U should take action, or if you prefer, I can. #30mins#TickTock#.”

Just minutes after this message was received the jihadist website was shut down. When Jester heard about the attacks at Charlie Hebdo he hacked into The Global Islamic Media Front, a jihadist website that teaches terrorists how to communicate privately. Jester quickly disfigured the website aiming to shut it down. Over Christmas

2014, Jester managed to take down a website of PlayStation and Xbox Live network hackers called Lizard Squad. It had affected more than 150 million lives by imposing disorder on popular gaming networks such as Battle.net, League of Legends, and even managed to make a bomb threat on Twitter that resulted in the diversion of

an American Airlines flight carrying a Sony executive. Obviously Jester knows what he is doing and the scare tactics he is utilizing are working with positive results. Whether we choose to look at Jester as a patriotic hacker or as a man on some sort of personal vengeance, he is helping in the fight against terror-

ism, something which we can all respect. There is no excuse for people in this world to be killing fellow human beings. Hats off to you Jester! For further information regarding this article please contact Cross Border Services at: www.c-tpat-certified.com, crossborderservices@cogeco.net or call 905.973.9136.

CTA

Funds for Fleets Guide

rucking HR Canada has published the second edition of its popular Funds for Fleets guide, identifying government funding available to employers in Canada’s trucking industry – and a related service will even help with the applications. Recent additions to the guide include details about the Canada Job Grant, which provides up to 2/3 of the cost of training, up to a maximum of $10,000 per grant. The Ontario Trucking

Association is supportive of this service and encourages any members who are interested in seeking funding or learning more about the programs to contact Trucking HR Canada. Copies of the free guide can be downloaded at www.TruckingHR.com. Initial consultations about eligibility for a program are also free. For more information about the related services, call 613.244.4800 or email info@truckingHR. com.

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Eastern Report

APTA Presents Multiple Awards By George Fullerton

embers of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) used the venue of their annual banquet on December 11, 2014 in Moncton, New Brunswick to celebrate and present awards to individuals in the trucking industry who have made significant contributions. The Service to the Industry award is the highest honour presented to a member of the APTA. Each year, this award is presented to an individual who has exemplified commitment, contribution and dedication to the industry. The 2014 award was presented to John Doucet, President and CEO of Day & Ross Transportation Group and was sponsored by Shaw Tracking.

John was recognized for his passionate commitment which he has demonstrated over his thirty four year career. John joined Day & Ross in 1992 as President, and in 1998 was appointed to his current position of President and CEO. Over the past twenty years John articulated a clear vision for the company and led Day and Ross to double their sales and earnings every five years. Under John’s leadership Day and Ross operations have grown from $85 million in annual revenues to $1.2 billion. John currently serves on the Board of Directors of the APTA, Canadian Trucking Alliance and McCain Foods. G o r d P e d d l e, Vi c e President of ADTS commented that he has worked with and known John Doucet through the dozen

The 2014 Driver of the Year award was presented to Robert Pratt, RST Industries.

The Dispatcher of the Year was awarded to Mario Cormier who has worked as dispatcher for 10 of his 19 year career with Midland Transport. 10 February 2015

or so years while participating in the APTA. “John is always ready to lend his comments to the discussion of industry issues. He has a positive approach and is passionate in his support for the industry”, commented Gord, adding, “John ensures that representatives of Day and Ross take an active role in committee work in the Association. While John is busy running a billion dollar operation he still keeps involved in APTA affairs.”

The 2014 Driver of the Year award was presented to Robert Pratt, RST Industries. Robert operates a B-Train, primarily from the loading racks at the Imperial Oil facilities in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and delivers to multiple destinations in Nova Scotia. RST has recognized several of Robert’s safety milestones and this year helped him celebrate 3,500,000 million miles of safe driving. The Dispatcher of the Year was awarded to Mario

Cormier who has worked as dispatcher for 10 of his 19 year career with Midland Transport. Mario is recognized by his co-workers and especially his drivers, for his positive attitude toward his work and his calm approach to the day to day challenges faced by drivers. Drivers recognize that Mario’s attitude to work underscores his willingness to take the extra steps to analyze and find solutions to problems. They pay tribute to him for not defaulting

to the ‘that’s not my job’ response to problems and stays on the issue until it is resolved. Mario is also recognized for his insights that help pre-empt situations that might lead to difficulties for drivers and/or customers. The Safety to Motor Transportation award was presented to John Cotterill, Clarke Road Transport, and the Good Samaritan award was given to a very deserving Brian Toole, also with Day & Ross Inc.

Parts For Truck Pro Stock Tour

Pro Stock Tour Schedule Release

alifax, Nova Scotia – The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is pleased to announce their 2015 racing schedule. The region’s premier stock car racing series will make stops in five major markets in all three Maritime Provinces during the 15th Anniversary Season. Race sponsors and support classes for each event will be released in the coming weeks. The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PST) is con-

sidered the highest level of stock car racing in Canada. For more information, call our administration Date Saturday, May 23 Saturday, May 30 Saturday, June 13 Saturday, June 20 Saturday, June 27 Saturday, July 4 Saturday, July 18 Saturday, August 1 Saturday, August 8 Saturday, August 22 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 19

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Legal Matters

The Right To Full Disclosure

By Jaycen Olavario

e often hear or read the phrase “the right to a full disclosure” when we are talking about real estate transactions. We also hear it in business transactions and even sometimes in prenuptial agreements. Let’s focus on real estate transactions. When you are buying real property, it is only wise to invest on having the house inspected by a professional home inspector. After all, a house is said to be the biggest investment most of us will ever make. Owning a property is on top of a lot of people’s wish list. It is therefore very important that the property we are putting our life savings into is free of major defects; defects that could turn our dream into a long and terrifying financial nightmare. This is where the right to a full disclosure comes in. In real estate, there is a thing a called “latent defects.” These are defects not discoverable by reasonable inspection; a hidden flaw known only to the sellers. It is a hidden flaw that buyers have a right to know in order to make an informed decision, a decision that can save them from financial disaster. A full disclosure is also of great significance in traffic ticket matters, believe it or not. Clients come to us with their traffic tickets and their stories of what happened. We listen to them, take notes and even sometimes write short narratives of what they just told us. We give them our preliminary assessment, possible resolutions and ways to

proceed with their matters, then we thank them for their explanation of what happened. But we constantly tell them that there are always two sides to every story and it is very important that we get the disclosure, including but not limited to the notes of the officer in charge, and only until after we have read the disclosure can we discuss a more definitive best possible way to proceed with their matter. Most of our clients understand this and they themselves would love nothing more than to know what they did wrong because a good number of them genuinely believe that they absolutely did nothing wrong, regardless of their reasons for believing so. We are successful

in discounting some of our clients’ beliefs after some explanations, but they still have the right to know through official disclosures as to what happened and how it happened. A disobeying stop sign charge is one of the most common traffic tickets that would elicit an “I did not commit the offence” reaction from our clients. This is a charge also commonly known to us as “rolling stop”. Drivers are required by law to come to a complete stop. Sometimes drivers feel that they have done that but the wheels never come to a complete stop and in most cases it takes the video from the officer’s on dash camera to prove the offence or to disprove the defendant’s belief that

he or she did not commit the offence. However, that same video can validate the defendant’s claim and prove that he or she did not commit the offence. Even inconclusive videos are important because they almost always work in favor of the defendant.

Disclosures, including videos are very important in balancing the justice scale in traffic tickets. How many defendants will readily admit their mistakes? Officers cannot be right all the time, they too make mistakes. A disclosure does not always help us deter-

mine the truth, but what it does is give us and our clients the needed information to make an informed decision. The same goes for unrepresented defendants. You have the right to a full disclosure, so do not miss this step before making a decision in court.

Maxon Lift Corp.

Maxon Lift Corp. Announces Addition to Its Sales Team

anta Fe Springs, California – Providing the best products and service in the industry is Maxon’s number one priority. We are pleased to announce the following addition to the Maxon Sales Team. Peter Collins has joined

the Maxon Sales Team and will be focusing his efforts in the Canadian Territory. Peter brings to Maxon over 25 years of transportation experience in sales, truck and trailer manufacturing, product development and business strategic planning.

Peter is very involved in the transportation community and a President of the Toronto Transportation Club. Peter can be reached at 416.543.6721 or pcollins@maxonlift. com. About Maxon Maxon Lift Corp. was

founded in 1957. That same year, owner Max Lugash invented the TukA-Way® liftgate, which remains the largest selling style of liftgate in North America. For more than fifty years, Maxon Lift Corp. has initiated and developed a variety of

innovative products that have become truck equipment industry benchmarks. More company information can be obtained from Maxon and local Maxon sales representatives at 800.227.4116 or www. maxonlift.com.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Clean & Green Acquires Clients

By Jack Jackson

oday many companies struggle with the best method to keep their fleets clean. Economics is always the first test in this struggle. Leaders in this industry are typically major corporations and governments that consistently budget for a clean image. The size and scope of these companies allow for the most efficient and cutting edge technology to keep their fleet in the best shape and to allow them

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to meet today’s stringent ecological requirements. Winter affects us all across North America, primarily because of the dirt and salt put on the roads that, at the very least, obscure company graphics and logos. When you drive these roads and highways the clean vehicles really catch your eye. Your rolling advertising on your clean truck delivers a “wow” impression to commuters everywhere. Imagine what your customers think? Are they proud to do business with you and do they care when they see your trucks shining in this winter weather? There is no better time of year to have the ROI of your logo and advertising on your trucks. With technology available today, many operators are choosing to have

control of their image with an ecological theme in line with the modern truck green movement. This includes bio-diesel, modern trucks, wind skirts, etc. Why not couple this with a green, clean graphic, logo or product mural on the side of your truck? Do you believe people want to do business with companies that work on that clean, green image? Most do, yet we don’t take the time to consider the competitive advantage this provides. Consider adding to your profile a green, clean image when presenting your company to potential clients. Put in your portfolio how green you are all around, including the regular washing of your vehicles to maintain the best image when arriving at your customer’s doors. The ability to offer green certification by washing

with the correct chemicals and most efficient water usage system can be offered by your chemical supplier. Look for that green certification and you will take something to a client that your competition may not be offering. Most large corporations and government facilities wash their own vehicles, not leaving their image to a third party that shows up on weekends (maybe) to pressure wash only the sides of trucks and neglecting the back door which is usually parked against a fence or building. What chemicals are used and where do those chemicals end up – in sewers, in the ground, or in your parking lot? Does your competition offer a green package to their customers on sustainability procedures, including washing that puts them

ahead of your company? Reduction of the carbon footprint has become mainstream and no one really has a competitive advantage, however, a discussion of your reduced water footprint with customers and prospects can work to your advantage. Is your competition demonstrating ecological benefits like reduced water usage? Washing your vehicles

with the most efficient wash system can give you that edge you may not be thinking of and put you in the league with top industry leaders. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. “We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.” Email jjackson@ awashsystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com.

Editorial

Winter Roads Lifeline for Northern Communities, Companies By Marek Krasuski

ub zero temperatures in our northern climate are always a good reminder of the realities the trucking industry contends with during winter months. Hazardous road conditions, frigid parts and components on rigs and trailers, and other challenges call drivers to be especially cautious in carrying out their many obligations. For those itinerant ice road truckers though, the occupational hazards can be especially daunting. And the challenges are equally daunting for those who build them, not least of which is the responsibility that the roads are safe to use. Ice roads can only be built during extremely cold weather and their usage timeline is something no one can accur-

ately predict. They need to be regularly flooded to ensure that the base is thick enough. Speed limits are determined by whether the road is constructed on a river, lake or icy terrain, and drivers and workers need to be especially mindful of frostbite and hypothermia. Drivers also need to be especially vigilant in informing authorities of unsafe conditions and practices. Safety conditions can change fairly quickly by the influence of air temperature, sun, wind, or water on the ice. Vehicle speed can also damage roads by creating waves that lift the ice and compromise ice integrity and strength. Drivers need to bring extra food and clothing on ice road journeys. There are no service centres to pull in to. In the case of Ontario’s

own James Bay winter road that hauls materials to the DeBeer’s mine site near Attawapiskat, driving speed is limited to 50 kilometers per hour. This 320 kilometer-long stretch of ice road requires an ice thickness of 43 inches before construction begins. In the case of loads exceeding 106,000 pounds, the maximum load a 43 inch base is capable of supporting, the ice base requires 60 inches. Much planning and work goes into a road project of such short duration. Commercial access lasts only about one month, yet a lot of hauling activity takes place during that time. Global warming is likely to shorten the road’s annual life cycle as ice melts quicker under warmer conditions. Several hundred loads of goods are transported to the mine

site along with about 10 million litres of fuel annually. Each year Debeers invests $5,000,000 in ice road construction and maintenance; the federal government contributes $900,000 to the project. The expense of the road is offset by the benefits it yields, not only to Debeers but also to surrounding communities. Return air fare from Attawapiskat to Timmins is about $1,400 and cargo space on planes is limited. The use of the ice road enables area residents to haul in larger quantities of supplies for far less. Further afield in Canada’s more distant northern climes the challenges are similar. A much longer stretch of ice highway – 600 kilometers – is formed by a series of lakes and portages stretching some 60

kilometers east of Yellowknife to western Nunavut. This ice passage presents a vital transportation link that supplies fuel, equipment, cement and other goods to remote mining and exploration sites. In all, the Northwest Territories is formed by a winter network of 2,200 kilometers of all weather highways, 1,400 of which are ice roads which truckers, communities and mining interests rely on for the delivery of goods during the winter. In ideal conditions trucks can haul in a year’s

worth of supplies for a fraction of the price it costs for air delivery. Yet again, climate change has delayed opening of some ice roads by as much as two weeks, a significant postponement given limited seasonal life cycles. Though out-of-sight for most Canadians, ice roads are hardly out-of-mind, particularly for truckers who take significant risks to negotiate these winter networks, and the communities and companies that benefit from their efforts.

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Volvo Trucks

Volvo Gains Record Canadian Market Share in 2014

olvo Trucks reached a company record share of 15.3 percent of the Canadian heavy-duty retail market in 2014, according to data compiled by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and IHS Automotive. Volvo also achieved a 12.4 percent market share for the combined U.S. and Canadian heavy-duty retail market, another all-time high for the company. The company attributed the high marks to customers’ continued positive response to Volvo’s fuelefficient products and Uptime services. Volvo market share climbed 2.2 percentage points in Canada, with a retail volume of 4,510 vehicles compared with 3,652 in 2013. For the combined U.S. and Canadian market, Volvo

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achieved a retail volume of 31,065 vehicles versus 24,310 in 2013. Volvo’s U.S. retail share, recorded by WardsAuto Group, was 12 percent in 2014 (26,555 vehicles), compared with 11.2 percent in 2013 (20,658 vehicles). “This achievement is evidence of the market’s acceptance of our aerodynamic trucks, fuel-efficient powertrains and commitment to maximizing Uptime

support for our customers,” said Göran Nyberg, P r e s i d e n t o f Vo l v o

Trucks North American Sales and Marketing. “Continuing our focus on these customer needs, as well as driver productivity and safety, will wellposition Volvo Trucks for the future as fleets

continue to seek products that increase their return on investment.” Nyberg said the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission and XE – eXceptional Efficiency –

powertrain packages were key drivers to the market share achievements. Volvo I-Shift penetration w a s a record 75

percent in 2014, and more than 28 percent of all trucks sold in 2014 featured an XE package. Vo l v o o f f e r s t h e X E powertrain package for its 11-liter D11, 13-liter D13 and 16-liter D16 engines.

XE packages improve fuel efficiency by lowering engine rpm at a given vehicle speed, a concept Volvo calls “downspeeding.” Made possible through the combination of I-Shift and a Volvo engine with modified software, XE allows the engine to cruise about 200 rpm less than the average truck sold today. Volvo’s focus on Uptime also was a key driver, Nyberg s a i d . Vo l v o r e c e n t l y opened its new North American Uptime Center, bringing together key support employees and technology under one roof to help ensure that customers’ trucks keep moving. The Uptime Center is the home for Volvo Action Service (VAS) staff, Volvo’s 24/7 support experts, who re-

ceive alerts via Remote Diagnostics when monitored fault codes appear. Remote Diagnostics is Volvo’s telematics-based proactive diagnostic and repair planning system that monitors critical fault codes. Remote Diagnostics identifies what parts will be needed and provides technicians with straightforward repair instructions – even before the truck arrives for service. Remote Diagnostics can reduce the diagnostic time by up to 70 percent and lower repair time by more than 20 percent. Over 50,000 Volvo trucks are equipped with the system, which has been standard on all Volvo-powered models since 2013. For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

Business Insurance Matters

Coffee House Courtroom

By Linda Colgan

love my job. Simply, it grants me the opportunity to meet interesting people, forge great friendships that will last long after business relationships have retired, think outside the box, and educate myself with information that is always at my fingertips. Throughout the years one day is never a direct reflection of the other. I love the interesting perspective individuals have on different subjects from the simplistic to the most complex.

Recently, while having coffee waiting for my next meeting, it was impossible not to overhear the coffee house courtroom being held by two individuals taking their break from driving. It was truly entertaining. The topic was an accident, though no one seemed to know the whereabouts of the incident. It was one of those conversations that started with “someone I knew….” Well, I smiled. Knowing the jurisdiction of the law that applies is important. Very important. But the coffeehouse courtroom carried on. It was interesting to know that this “case” started and ended within six months. Yes, the statement of claim was presented (not that it was mentioned, but I presumed this action was taken to initiate the proceedings after “someone I knew…”) and within 6 months “Buddy” won his

case. There was no mention of examination for discovery, no mention of mediation, no mention of notice for pretrial or even mention of pretrial conference. It was a much more simplified process, this coffee house courtroom.

Buddy just sued and in six months had his money. I walked away smiling. How could I, or anyone else within earshot of the conversation, not smile? If only life worked this way. Simplified, especially in the courts? I walked away

remembering that coffee shops are symbolic of the escape of life and provides the opportunity for great entertainment for only $1.90 (less if you purchase a small coffee!). Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the

transportation industry since 1986 and is Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. To contact Linda call her at 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

Legal Watch:

State of NJ Anti-Indemnification Rule

ew Jersey is the latest in a growing list of U.S. states to pursue anti-indemnification laws that can protect trucking companies from unfair liability contracts. According to U.S. trade media, two identical bills by Sen. Peter Barnes and Assemblywoman Annette Quijano are making their way up the legislative ladder in New Jersey. The bills effectively take the air out of indemnification clauses shippers set up in trucking

contracts to exempt them from any liability arising from the shipment - even if the shipper’s own negligence, actions or omissions may have caused or contributed to an incident. For example, Barnes’ bill states: “This bill makes void and unenforceable any provision in a motor carrier transportation contract (contract) that indemnifies, defends, or holds harmless the promisee to a contract from liability for loss or damage resulting from

the negligence, intentional acts, or omissions of the promisee. More than 30 U.S. states have so adopted anti-indemnification laws. While less common than the US, the presence of indemnity clauses in transportation contracts exist in Canada and continue to expand, providing impetus for the need of antiindemnification legislation in Canada as well. OTA and CTA continue to monitor the presence

and use of such clauses in Canada, and call upon governments to follow suit and amend the provincial and federal statutes and regulations in order to similarly annul clauses in freight contracts which indemnify shippers/3PLs from liability for their own negligence. Barnes’ bill, S1380, awaits consideration in the Senate Transportation Committee. Quijano’s bill, A3282, is in the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

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Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Celebrates Delivery of Historic One Millionth Truck

hillicothe, Ohio Kenworth Truck Company celebrated its historic One Millionth Truck produced in the company’s 91 years during a special ceremony Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Kenworth’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. The milestone truck is a Kenworth T680 Advantage

with the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine and factoryinstalled Kenworth aerodynamic package. The truck was presented to TransAm Trucking in Olathe, Kansas, before a large gathering of Kenworth employees. TransAm is one of the leading refrigerated carriers in the United States and operates 1,050 Kenworth

Class 8 trucks. “The production and delivery of our One Millionth Truck caps off an outstanding year for Kenworth,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “It’s appropriate that the milestone truck is the on-highway flagship Kenworth T680 Advantage, our excellent

TransCore Link Logistics

Canadian Freight Volumes Pummel All Past Records

oronto, Ontario - TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index closed 2014 with unprecedented record highs for annual load volumes, trouncing 2013 annual load volumes by 33 percent. The year saw historic volumes for 10 months, the most since TransCore Link Logistics started recording data. The two months that did not set records, August and November, barely missed reaching all-time high volumes. Load volumes for fourth quarter 2014 were 20 percent higher compared to

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the fourth quarter of 2013, and only three percent lower than the third quarter of 2014. December’s volumes improved 11 percent compared to November, representing the highest monthover-month percentage change since March and the third highest monthover-month increase for the year. Year-over-year volumes increased significantly, surpassing December 2013 load volumes by 19 percent. Cross-border load volumes for December averaged 70 percent of the total. Year-over-year, cross-bor-

der loads leaving and entering Canada to and from the United States increased 41 and 15 percent, respectively. Intra-Canada load volumes represented 26 percent of the total volumes for December and increased 10 percent year-over-year. Equipment postings showed no change in volumes compared to the previous year, but did decrease 8 percent compared to November. More information can be found at www.transcore. ca, @loadlink on Twitter, on YouTube and on LinkedIn.

fuel efficiency leader, and that TransAm, an excellent supporter of the T680 and PACCAR MX-13 engine, is our customer for this special honor.” “We’ve received excellent performance from our Kenworth T680s with the PACCAR MX-13 engine. As a result, the Kenworth T680 has become our truck of choice for its high outstanding fuel efficiency, driver comfort and reliability,” said Russ McElliott, President of TransAm Trucking, which purchases its Kenworth T680s from MHC Kenworth - Olathe. “Our partnership with Kenworth and MHC Kenworth continues to be very productive and successful, and it’s a privilege to be selected to receive Kenworth’s One Millionth Truck.” “TransAm is a leader among refrigerated fleets as a direct result of its dedication to customers. They rely on the T680’s features and fuel efficiencies, and MHC’s 7-day, 24-hour support in major markets. We appreciate the long-standing partnership with TransAm and the continued opportunity to support its fleets. We are honored to be a part of the dedication of Kenworth’s landmark truck,” said Tim

Russ McElliott, TransAm Trucking President (second from left), receives the keys to Kenworth’s One Millionth Truck a Kenworth T680 Advantage - from Gary Moore, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. Flanking the two at the far left and far right are executives Tim Murphy and Ken Hoffman of selling dealer MHC Kenworth. Murphy, CEO of MHC. Founded in 1987, TransAm Trucking operates a fleet of over 1,400 tractors and over 2,400 trailers throughout the United States out of its headquarters in nearby Olathe, Kansas. TransAm also maintains a fullystaffed terminal, driver’s center and maintenance facility in Rockwall, Texas. For more information, vis-

it the TransAm website (www.transamtruck.com). Kenworth was founded in Seattle in 1923. The company has grown from producing less than 100 trucks annually early in its history to more than 45,000 in 2014, its second highest total ever. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth. com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

TMTA Launches First Meeting of 2015 at New Location By Marek Krasuski

he Sudbury Chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its first 2015 meeting at the Caruso Club on January 15th. It was also the first meeting at the Caruso Club, the new venue for future TMTA meetings. TMTA President, Stewart McBain, opened the meeting and Mike Hamel, TMTA Safety Officer, followed with a presentation on travelling etiquette. Mike focused on air travel, popular at this time of the year, and drew attention to key safety points. Passengers should listen carefully to pre-flight instructions, keep seatbelts fastened in the event of unexpected turbulence, and be aware of emergency exits in case of emergency evacuation. TMTA Publicity Officer, Wes Govier, informed members that the annual

Ladies Night dance will be held on February 14th, Valentine’s Day, at the Caruso Club. Tickets are $90 per couple for the dinner and dance; many prizes will be available such as iPads and spa treatments. Each lady in attendance will receive a gift. Later in the evening a presentation was delivered by this month’s sponsor, Strategic Industrial Technology Inc. (SIT), by company founder and president, Jeff Malinowski. Strategic Industrial Technology Inc. provides innovative and advanced technological solutions for repair and industrial maintenance needs. From equipment protection to property maintenance and everything in between, Strategic offers cutting edge solutions that improve durability and performance. The company says its competitive advantage lies in the level

of expertise that keeps clients’ operations running smoothly and efficiently. The range of products and services include polymer products, biofouling protection, welding solutions, steam cleaning, and turbo machinery. SIT’s polymer products are ideal for equipment repair, resurfacing, and offer protection against wear and corrosion of shafts, hous-

ings. seals and steam cut flanges, as well as many other components. These polymer products, made of nuclear grade paste alloys, can be applied to a wide range of fluid flow related problems in all industries. In addition, SIT offers a range of new turbo machinery, including turbochargers, turbo pumps and shafts, as well as rebuilding services to

existing equipment. The full suite of services and products offered by Strategic Industrial Technology Inc. is available at www.strategictech.ca. 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 Caruso Club in the city’s west end. 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.

Sleep Issues

Clear as Night & Day, Or is It? By Robert Macmillan

any would agree that when you manage to get eight or more hours of rest your body is allowed the time it needs to rejuvenate itself in order to have full function and awareness. When your body is deprived of this time to restore it-

self, your muscle and brain functions become diminished - common side effects which occur when you only get up to six hours of sleep. Driving is not the only activity negatively impacted by insufficient sleep. Virtually any task or profession requiring alertness and sound judgment may be affected by too little sleep. Perhaps even more profound is the effect of poor sleep on judgement. Experts think this may explain why people typically have such a hard time recognizing their own fatigue. The tired driver is not always the best judge of his or her ability to operate a vehicle

safely. Several sleep-related factors can affect an individual’s ability to stay alert and perform a task safely and competently. The first however is the number of hours that person has been continuously awake. With each hour of wakefulness, the drive to sleep increases and alertness fades. So when a driver is actually driving, what are the additional safety and wellness issues that arise? In addition to the amount of time behind the wheel, the major concern is vibration. It has been demonstrated that exposure to wholebody vibration (WBV) causes motions and forces

within the human body that may cause discomfort, adversely affect performance, aggravate pre-existing injuries and present a health and safety risk. Vibration can impair the acquisition of information (e.g., by the eyes), the output of information (e.g., by hand or foot movements) or the complex central processes that relate input to output (e.g., learning, memory, decision-making). Two simple steps that can be helpful in preventing and managing fatigue sleep on a quality mattress, and sit on an anti-vibration cushion while driving. It’s as clear as night and day, isn’t it?

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Tires & Wheels

Tire Talk

Trucking Isn’t Easy, But You Do It Because You Love It

By Harvey Brodsky

hen I was a little kid growing up in Philadelphia my father had a business located on a very busy highway where I always enjoyed watching the big trucks go by. This was more than 60 years ago and trucks were nothing like they are today. I still enjoy watching those “big trucks” go by on our modern highways. In fact if you have heard me on one of the trucker channels on the radio or if we have had a chance to meet each other at a trucking show you might have heard me say that in my next life I plan on coming back as a trucker. Coming back as a trucker? Why would I want to do that? Not only because I love trucks, but also because my wife is mildly handicapped

and has a walking problem, and to help her walk we have a miniature horse named Lucy Blessing who lives with us in the house (believe it or not) much of the time and is trained to help my wife walk. By the way, Lucy loves to go for rides in our SUV and she ONLY rides on retreads. Because of my wife’s walking problem I am the only one in our family who does the grocery shop-

Although I stated above that you love it, I know that being a trucker is not an easy life or an easy way to make a living - unless you are driving for a hobby and money doesn’t mean anything to you. Because tires are one of the biggest costs for operating any truck, using retreads can save you serious money. And because today’s top quality retreads perform as well as the best,

ping and every time I visit our local supermarket and walk through the aisles I know that if it were not for truckers those shelves would be empty. Yet most people rarely think about the very valuable service truckers offer to all of us. Now you know why I intend to come back as a trucker in my next life.

and far less expensive than new tires, it is really a “no brainer” to use retreads and keep the money you save on your side of the table. Fact: If you have your own tires retreaded or if you trade your virgin tires in for a set of top quality retreads, you can actually reduce your tire costs by

up to 50%, and sometimes even more! But you need to know a few things first that apply to all tires, regardless whether they are retreads or new tires. Tire Inflation: Underinflated tires can result in a 2 to 3 percent increase in fuel consumption. Underinflated tires will wear irregularly, run hot and will wear prematurely. You need to check your tires with a calibrated tire gauge at least once weekly. To do less is going to cost you! Speed: As your speed increases so does the tire’s rolling resistance. Speed is the single largest variable affecting fuel economy. Speed should be a consideration when spec’ing tires and should be recognized as a factor as tire failures increase with a fleet’s speed. So slow down and take it easy. You will have less stress not only on

your tires but also on your well being! Alignment: Misaligned vehicles can reduce fuel economy by more than 2 percent, depending on the degree of misalignment, and since tires are being dragged down the highway instead of rolling straight, misaligned vehicles can result in irregular tire wear, loss of tread mileage and premature tire removal. Having your vehicle aligned on a regular basis is not a cost, it is an investment, and is money well spent! These are just a few of the issues that can save you money and headaches, but they are a good way to get started. Knowledge is power, we all know that and when it comes to taking care of your tires it also translates into savings. This is why you should read the above

comments carefully and share them with others in your company. For more information about retreading, proper tire repairing or if you have questions about all types of tires, both retreads and virgin tires, call us at 831646-5269, or send an email to info@retreadtire.org. We will be happy to send you a list of the best retreaders in Canada and all of them will welcome you to visit their retread plants so you can see for yourselves why retreads are for you. If a plant tour doesn’t convince you, nothing will! Let us arrange for the tour and if you don’t love it we will send a check to your favorite legitimate charity in your name. No Questions asked. Until next time, take a tip from Lucy the little wonder horse and only ride on retreads.

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.

Toyo Celebrates 70th

saka, Japan - On August 1, 2015, Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Osaka; Takuji Yamamoto, President) will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the company’s founding. Toyo Tires was born in August 1945 with the hopes of a new generation just prior to the announcement of the end of World War Two. Today, the company develops and

manufactures a wide range of products rooted in its proprietary technology, including automobile tires as its core product as well as anti-vibration rubber for automobiles, urethane products and industrial-use rubber products. Toyo Tires conducts business in over 100 countries and regions. For this occasion, we have designed a 70th anniversary logo. The “7” represents “an arrow stretching toward rapid future growth”

and the “0” symbolizes “connected teamwork.” We plan on using this logo in our calendars, advertising material and various other applications in order to convey our appreciation as Toyo Tires approaches its 70th anniversary. In conjunction with our 70th anniversary, Toyo Tires is building a new headquarters in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, and will relocate to the new premises in August 2015.

70th Anniversary Logo and Right - conceptual drawing of new company headquarters Front left - existing Tire Technical Center. 18 February 2015

Tires & Wheels

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New Products & Services

FLO Components Ltd.

FLO Components to Feature New LINCOLN Model 1550 Fuel Transfer Pump at NHES 2015

LO Components is now offering the new Lincoln model 1550 fuel transfer pump for construction, mobile equipment, agricultural and fleet applications. The model 1550 fuel transfer pump quickly delivers diesel, kerosene or mineral spirits from both mobile and stationary tanks. The durable cast-iron housing, long-life lowfriction vanes, special seal design, UL-listed motor and stainless steel outlet adapter provide reliability in even the harshest environments.

T h e p u m p ’s u n i q u e, three-piece, telescoping pick-up tube is suitable for a wide range of tank depths and designs, and its 360-degree, locking bung enables the operator to properly position the pump. The model 1550 delivers fuel at a rate of 15 gal./min. (57 l/min) and comes with a 13 ft. (4 m), commercial-grade, antistatic hose that is kink resistant for uninterrupted flow. In addition, the pump is pre-wired with a heavygauge, 18 ft. (5.4 m) cable for operator convenience. FLO will be featuring the model 1550 fuel trans-

fer pump at the National Heavy Equipment Show

matic greasing systems for heavy equipment, SKF

on March 5-6, 2015 at Booth #3849, along with the Lincoln brand auto-

MonoFlex brand of fluid grease automatic lube systems for trucks, and

garage bulk fluid handling and inventory control systems, with several different working demos and system experts on hand to answer questions. Established in 1977 and based in Mississauga, Ontario, FLO Components Ltd. is a lubrication systems specialist and a leading supplier of Total Lube Solutions and supplies to major construction, road building, aggregate, mining companies and manufacturers in Ontario. FLO has been a Lincoln Industrial Master Distributor for over 35 years and is the largest

Lincoln Systems House in Canada. In 2012, FLO became the first official SKF Lubrication Business Unit System House in Canada able to offer the entire spectrum of LINCOLN and SKF Lube Solutions, for all applications including onroad trucks and vehicles and off-road mobile and stationary equipment. For more information on FLO’s product or service offerings, please contact the Customer Service Department Toll Free at 800.668.5458, e-mail sales@flocomponents.com or visit us online at www. flocomponents.com.

BigRoad

BigRoad Announces 395.15-compliant Engine Connected Paperless Driver Log Solution

aterloo, Ontario - BigRoad, a leading provider of fleet applications for trucking and motorcoach, is pleased to announce the availability of its newest product: DashLink, an electronic logging device (ELD) that creates driver logs compliant with existing US and Canadian regulations, and provides fleets and owneroperators with an easy and low-cost upgrade for the upcoming ELD mandate. “We wanted to give the industry the easiest and most flexible way to get started with engine-conn e c t e d electronic logs,” says Terry Frey, BigRoad cofounder and C O O. “ U n l i k e existing embedded on-board recorders (EOBRs), we created DashLink so it can be installed in seconds for a very low cost. And it requires no contract to get started.”

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Fast, Easy & Affordable ELD Compliance - How DashLink Works DashLink is fully compliant with US AOBRD (395.15) and Canadian Electronic Recording Device (SOR-2005 313) regulations. It works in conjunction with the BigRoad mobile app to record driving time automatically ensuring that driver hours of service (HOS) logs are easily and accurately created. The DashLink device is plugged into the truck’s diagnostic port (or otherwise connected to the vehicle’s engine), and the BigRoad app is then used to configure the vehicle for use in engineconnected mode. “ B i g R o a d ’ s DashLink is by far the easiest ELD system we have tried.,” says Sherron Futrell, Safety/Compliance Manager at Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking.

Full Compliance with Upcoming ELD Mandate Frey goes on to say that when the ELD regulations are finalized, fleets and owner-operators using DashLink can be assured of compliance. If a driver installs DashLink prior to the two-year implementation deadline for ELD, BigRoad and DashLink can continue to be used as an AOBRD for an additional two years beyond the implementation deadline. Availability & Pricing BigRoad DashLink is currently available for Android mobile devices, and to use DashLink, drivers must be running the BigRoad Android mobile app with DashLink support. Support for iOS will be provided in an upcoming release. Most heavy duty and light duty trucks manufactured after 2008 are DashLink compatible. DashLink can be purchased direct from BigRoad for $10 per month per vehicle, and the BigRoad DashLink solution (BigRoad subscription + DashLink device) is available direct from BigRoad

for $25 per month. Over 200,000 drivers have downloaded BigRoad

on Google Play and Apple App Stores and 1,200 fleets are actively using BigRoad.

For more information, visit www.bigroad. com.

Smart Lite

Smart Lite Improves Road Safety

ccording to the most recent statistics from the United States Federal Motor Safety Administration (FMSA) there were 5,610,000 total crashes, 30,800 fatal crashes, and over 3,950,000 injuries reported on U.S. highways in 2012. In Canada, a country with a much smaller population, the numbers reported by Transport Canada were still relatively staggering, 122,140 personal injury collisions, 1,823 fatal collisions and 165,172 total injuries occurred in 2012. Marty Vanderhoek is lifelong trucker from Langley, B.C., Canada who has been on the highway since 1975, hauling everything

from fish to fruit. His 35 years experience behind the wheel has taught him the many dangers that commercial truckers face on a daily basis. One area is that front end blind spot that plagues every truck driver. How on earth can you see that car or motorcycle that is running beside you and a little ahead of your door? Essentially, you can’t, until now! Marty has invented the Smart Lite, a simple system which he says is “a breakthrough in commercial trucking that will save lives. The Smart Lite device is revolutionary in that it allows the operator to see what is occupying

the space in that front end blind spot. Before Smart Lite there was no device or system that allowed the operator to make a 100% visual determination of what was beside him and a little ahead of his door. With Smart Lite that problem is now solved.” Indeed, this simple yet revolutionary safety device is already being hailed by commercial truckers for its simplicity and effectiveness. The device has already received an endorsement by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) as a safety feature that greatly improves trucker safety. For more information contact Jameswoewoda@ shaw.ca.

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Section FranÇaise

Polaris Transportation Group

Polaris Accueille un Nouveau Vice-Président aux Finances

olaris Transportation Group annonce avec plaisir la nomination de Jon Saunders au poste de vice-président, Finances pour ses activités canadiennes et américaines. M. Saunders entre en service le 26 janvier 2015. À ce poste, M. Saunders dirigera les acquisitions et initiatives stratégiques de l’entreprise tout en supervisant le département des Finances. Il travaillera à partir des bureaux du siège social de l’entreprise situés à Mississauga, Ontario. M. Saunders déclare : «Le transport et la logistique ont toujours fait partie de mon ADN. À la fin de mes études universitaires, mon premier emploi était celui d’analyste de la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour Canadian Tire, où j’ai rencontré mon épouse. Plus récemment, mon travail avec la Banque HSBC con-

sistait à trouver des moyens d’aider l’entreprise à faire croître ses activités mondialement. L’une de mes plus belles expériences a consisté à faire partie d’une délégation commerciale du secteur de l’approvisionnement et de la logistique dans le cadre d’une tournée de quatre villes d’Asie, organisée par Bob Armstrong. À la RBC, mon mandat consistait à travailler avec des entreprises à fort potentiel de croissance qui se montraient très actives et exerçaient diverses stratégies d’acquisition, allant de l’entreprise en démarrage aux regroupements reposant sur le capitalinvestissement. Bien que mon expérience de travail puisse sembler peu orthodoxe si on la compare aux normes de l’industrie, elle saura parfaitement convenir aux besoins de Polaris. Je suis enchanté

de devenir membre d’une aussi solide équipe de professionnels dévoués.» Jon Saunders est titulaire d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires de la Richard Ivey School of Business. M. Saunders jouera un rôle essentiel dans l’accroissement de la présence de Polaris en Amérique du Nord. Selon les mots de Jon Saunders : «Polaris a connu une croissance constante au cours de ses 20 années d’existence, et c’est en restant à l’écoute de ses clients et en trouvant des moyens de mieux les servir qu’elle y est parvenue. L’idée consiste maintenant à poursuivre cette croissance organique en acquérant des entreprises complémentaires et en ajoutant à l’équipe de Polaris des personnes qui partagent les mêmes idées pour continuer à mieux

servir la clientèle.». Les postes de cadre supérieur qu’il a occupés à la HSBC et à la RBC lui permettent d’envisager la situation d’un œil neuf et d’apporter à Polaris la réflexion stratégique qu’il lui faut. Larry Cox, président de Polaris Transportation explique : «Je connais Jon depuis très longtemps et j’ai appris à apprécier et à respecter son expertise respectable dans le domaine de la finance et de la pensée stratégique. Il arrive à point nommé au sein de notre équipe alors que nous nous préparons à réaliser nos plans de croissance continue et maîtrisée.» Je vous invite à vous joindre à moi et à accueillir Jon Saunders au sein de l’équipe Polaris en lui écrivant à jsaunders@polaristransport.com. 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 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 trans-

port de marchandises. Polaris propose à ses clients une gamme complète de services, dont une interface EDI et des mises à jour en temps réel de leur envoi. Pour plus de renseignements sur Polaris, consultez leur site Web à www.polaristransport. com.

Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Entrée en vigueur prochaine d’amendes plus élevées et de nouveaux points d’inaptitude pour la distraction au volant

partir du 1er février, les NéoÉcossais qui utilisent un téléphone cellulaire ou un appareil portatif similaire tout en conduisant recevront des amendes plus élevées et verront des points d’inaptitude inscrits à leur dossier de conduite. « Nous prenons la sécurité routière au sérieux et la distraction au volant est un très gros problème dans la province, aussi grave que la conduite en état d’ébriété, a déclaré le ministre des Transports et du Renouvellement de l’infrastructure, Geoff MacLellan. Des amendes plus élevées et l’attribution 22 February 2015

de nouveaux points d’inaptitude constituent un incitatif additionnel pour mettre de côté votre cellulaire quand vous êtes au volant. Nous espérons que ces pénalités plus sévères influeront sur le comportement des conducteurs. » Selon les nouvelles règles, chaque fois qu’une personne sera reconnue coupable d’avoir utilisé un cellulaire ou un appareil portatif similaire tout en conduisant, quatre points d’inaptitude seront inscrits à son dossier de conduite. Des exceptions sont prévues quand on utilise un cellulaire pour rapporter une situation d’urgence.

Les nouveaux conducteurs encore inscrits au programme de délivrance graduelle des permis ne peuvent pas avoir beaucoup de points d’inaptitude inscrits à leur dossier de conduite. Ils peuvent donc perdre leur permis de conduire plus vite s’ils sont reconnus coupables d’une infraction. Quant aux apprentis conducteurs pris à utiliser un cellulaire en conduisant, ils perdent leur permis de conduire dès la première infraction. Les titulaires d’un permis de conduire doté de tous les privilèges perdent leur permis pour six mois quand ils ont accumulé dix points d’inaptitude.

« Envoyer un texto tout en conduisant est une combinaison mortelle, mais c’est un message qui n’est pas encore compris par certains conducteurs, a déclaré l’inspecteure Bernadine Chapman, chargée des Services de sécurité routière de la GRC en Nouvelle-Écosse, et membre du comité consultatif provincial sur la sécurité routière. Comme policiers, nous voyons les conséquences dévastatrices de la distraction au volant, et nous accueillons favorablement tout ce qui peut dissuader quelqu’un d’envoyer un texto tout en conduisant. Alors, s’il vous plaît, laissez vos cellulaires

de côté quand vous conduisez. Ça ne vaut tout simplement pas la peine. » L’ a u g m e n t a t i o n d e s amendes est comme suit: Pour la 1re infraction, l’amende passe de 176,45 $ à 233,95 $, Pour la 2e infraction, l’amende passe de 233,95 $ à 348,95 $, Pour la 3e infraction, l’amende passe de 348,95

$ à 578,95 $. Avec l’augmentation des amendes et l’attribution de nouveaux points d’inaptitude, les pénalités imposées par la Nouvelle-Écosse seront parmi les plus sévères au pays pour l’utilisation d’un cellulaire ou dispositif portatif similaire tout en conduisant.

Section FranÇaise

Produits de GNL

Des ressources abondantes et bon marché engendre la demande pour des camions au GNL Par Marek Krasuski

es Canadiens peuvent se vanter d’avoir bien contribué aux développements des technologies de gaz naturel. Selon l’Alliance canadienne pour les véhicules au gaz naturel, les entreprises canadiennes furent les premières à développer un moteur capable de se conformer aux exigences 2010 sur les émissions de gaz polluants avec trois ans d’avance sur l’horaire prévu. Ce furent aussi les premières à construire un moteur au gaz naturel capable de la même efficacité qu’un moteur à diésel, et elles sont les premières à assurer un ravitaillement sécuritaire en intérieur pour bus de transit. Les entreprises canadiennes produisent des moteurs au gaz naturel, des réservoirs de stockage, des composantes de véhicules, des distributeurs de carburant et des stations de ravitaillement au gaz naturel. Il y a actuellement environ 15 millions de véhicules au gaz naturel au monde, et le nombre croît rapidement. Aux États-Unis, les moteurs au gaz naturel ne représentent qu’un piètre pourcent des véhicules sur la route, mais étant donné les réserves naturelles offshores, on s’attend à ce que ce chiffre augmente. L’Amérique du Nord a été surnommée l’Arabie Saoudite des réserves de gaz naturel. Plus récemment, ces réserves sont devenues plus accessible grâce aux nouvelles méthodes de forage horizontal qui ont permis l’extraction de gaz naturel à partir de schiste. Cela représente un sérieux boom économique pour l’industrie du gaz naturel qui, jusqu’à récemment, n’avait connu qu’un progrès très saccadé au cours des deux dernières décennies. To u t d e m ê m e, d e s obstacles à l’adoption

générale du gaz naturel demeurent. Le plus important est celui des stations de ravitaillement. Le Canada bénéficie d’une meilleure pénétration du marché par le GNL que les USA. Ceci est dû en partie au soutien gouvernemental au nord du 49ième parallèle sous forme de subventions et autres programmes de soutiens. Bon marché et abondante, l’infrastructure pour gaz naturel est encore limitée. Certaines parties du pays sont bien équipées de stations de ravitaillement. La Colombie-Britannique en est une, grâce aux incitations du gouvernement provincial qui cherchait à convaincre les flottes de passer au gaz naturel. En conséquence, 400 camions et bus carburent désormais au gaz naturel dans cette province, réduisant les émissions de gaz par 37,000 tonnes par an. Un fournisseur majeur, ENN Canada, est en train d’ouvrir quatre stations de ravitaillement; deux en Ontario (à London et Woodstock) et deux en Colombie-Britannique (à Chilliwack et Merritt). Certaines flottes ont installé leurs propres stations de ravitaillement de GNL, mais ont tendance à ne ravitailler que leurs propres véhicules, une pratique qui déçoit les observateurs externes qui croient que de permettre l’accès publique à ces stations privées faciliterait la croissance de l’industrie du GNL. Malgré la pénurie de stations de ravitaillement, le gaz naturel présent de nombreux incitatifs. Selon ENN Canada, les économies en couts de carburant sont de 30 à 40 pourcent, and tandis que les couts de pétrole croissent, l’offre pour le gaz naturel (qui est moins cher) continue de grandir. Les moteurs au gaz naturel sont meilleurs pour l’environnement

et plus sécuritaires, et sont de bons outils publicitaires pour obtenir des contrats avec des expéditeurs soucieux de l’environnement. Pour essayer de résoudre la pénurie de stations de gaz naturel, certains fabricants ont introduit des systèmes capables d’opérer à la fois sur diésel et sur gaz naturel. Quand le gaz naturel est épuisé, le moteur se met à carburer au diésel. En plus d’une petite infrastructure de ravitaillement, l’industrie du gaz naturel a fait face à un autre obstacle l’an dernier: Cummins Westport a cessé de produire les populaires moteurs ISX 15 à GNL. La pénurie de moteurs de 15 litres au GNL pour poids lourds, si elle continue à long terme, incitera certains transporteurs à revenir sur leur décision d’adopter le gaz naturel. Cummins Westport est le fabricant majeur de moteurs au gaz naturel adoptés par les plus gros fabricants de camions en Amérique du Nord. Et bien que le hiatus temporaire de la production de moteurs au GNL de 15 litres ait amoindri la croissance du marché de camions poids lourds, d’autres modèles GNL sont disponibles, certains avec des capacités polyvalentes. L’ISX12 G de 11,9 litres, disponible en modèles GNL ou GNC, est idéal pour les transports régionaux et pour les chargements partiels. L’entreprise dit que « les cinq puissances allant de 320 chevaux à 400 chevaux (239-298 kW), freins moteurs et transmissions manuelles ou automatiques fournissent les clients avec les engins pour subvenir aux exigences des flottes. » Cette alternative GNL comporte beaucoup des mêmes pièces et composantes que son homologue au diésel. Les systèmes de carburant au GNL res-

semblent beaucoup aux réservoirs pour diésel. Ces réservoirs isolés stockent du carburant à une température de moins 250 degrés. Les composantes du combustible reconvertissent ensuite le liquide en gaz avant qu’il ne soit injecté dans le moteur. Les modèles GNL et GNC sont tous deux équipés de vannes d’isolement pour séparer le carburant du moteur, permettant ainsi aux travaux d’entretiens de se dérouler de manière sécuritaire. Cummins Westport affirme que les procédures de ravitaillement sont aussi simples que de remplir un véhicule au gasoil. Le ravitaillement est aussi sécuritaire. Étant donné que les fuites de gaz sont d’habitude des combustibles indétectables, surtout le modèle GNC, on injecte dans les systèmes un produit qui relâche une odeur en cas de fuite. Dans les modèles GNL, plusieurs détecteurs de méthane sont stockés dans le véhicule pour alerter le conducteur en cas de fuite avec un système d’alarme. Malgré les ressemblances entre les moteurs au diésel et au GN, les conducteurs doivent connaitre la différence entre les huiles de moteur. Les moteurs au gaz naturel requièrent une huile particulière; utiliser la mauvaise huile peut bruler les valves, érailler les pistons et réduire la durée de vie des bougies. Contrairement à l’ISX12 G, le moteur au gaz naturel ISL G de Cummins Westport est disponible en puissance allant de 250 à 320 chevaux et offre jusqu’à 100livres/pieds de torsion. Comme avec le ISX 12 G, la plupart des pièces sont les mêmes que dans un homologue au diésel; ainsi en est-il du bloc, carter d’huile, carter de volant, démarreur, alternateur et compresseurs d’air conditionné. Là où il diffère du moteur au diésel est dans

son système d’allumage, système de carburant, turbocompresseur, ECM et la géométrie de ses pistons. Les moteurs au gaz naturel, d’ailleurs, ont adopté l’usage de deux systèmes d’allumage. Les principales composantes de combustibles dans un système de carburant GNL sont le réservoir de stockage et le vaporisateur de GNL qui convertit le liquide en gaz chaud, ainsi qui les régulateurs de pression et systèmes de filtration. Quand le liquide passe à travers le vaporisateur, de la chaleur est ajoutée et le liquide est transformé en un gaz chaud qui est ensuite injecté dans le moteur comme combustible. Étant donné les normes de réduction d’émissions et les importantes économies d’essence apportées par les produits au gaz naturel, des fabricants majeurs de camions ont introduit leurs propres produits au gaz naturel. Freightliner offre le Cascadia 113, le 115S pour service sévère, et le M2 112 polyvalent. Les nouveautés de Kenworth comprennent des moteurs au gaz naturel pour leur modèle de pointe T680 et leur camion professionnel T880. Peterbilt aussi a équipé plusieurs modèles avec des moteurs au GNL capables de se conformer à une large gamme d’exigences d’opération. Plus récemment, Volvo va introduire en 2015 son moteur à allumage par compression au gaz naturel D13-GNL; ceci offrira une alternative aux les moteurs à allumage par bougie disponibles en disponibles en modèles VNL et VNM. Malgré les avantages évidents offerts par les alternatives au gaz naturel, tels les économies d’essence, qui représente la deuxième plus grosse dépense pour les flottes derrière les salaires, les

moteurs au diésel vont sans doute croitre en popularité avec le temps. La transition au gaz naturel n’a pas été facile. Les flottes se plaignent que les camions au GNL ne peuvent pas contenir assez de carburant pour des courses de longue distance, le manque de stations de ravitaillement demeure un problème persistant, et les changements de température peuvent interférer avec les opérations de ravitaillement. De plus, les observateurs de l’industrie prédisent que les moteurs au diésel peuvent devenir moins nocifs pour l’environnement et plus efficaces, ôtant ainsi leur attrait aux moteurs à gaz naturel. Ceci dit, l’avenir est plein d’espoir pour les moteurs au gaz naturel, comme en témoigne l’activité de l’industrie. Les ventes de camions poids lourds qui carburent au gaz naturel est monté de 1 à 5 pourcent. Certain transporteurs nationaux déjà en train d’effectuer la transition prédisent que 30 pourcent de leurs flottes emploieront des camions au gaz naturel d’ici les cinq prochaines années. Le gaz naturel est relativement bon marché; il est moins nocif pour l’environnement, produisant moins de pollution à base de dioxyde de carbone, monoxyde de carbone et soufre que les moteurs à diésel. La plus grande difficulté qui demeure est le manque de stations de ravitaillement. Mais au fur et à mesure que l’infrastructure s’agrandit, ces difficultés de démarrage, qui accompagnent tout changement majeur de technologie, vont se résoudre. La demande pour des produits des transports au GNL et GNC croitra sans doute en réponse aux extraordinaires opportunités offertes par ce nouveau carburant peu cher.

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automated Lubrication systems

clutch products

DPF Cleaning

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

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

DPF Cleaning Specialists Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

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FBC

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

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

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

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

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 clutch products

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

Beka Lube Products Inc.

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.

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

“Technology you can rely on.”

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Driveshafts

compliance services

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

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Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

“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

“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 financing Companies

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Grand Financial Management Inc.

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

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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

#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

43-100 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 5X1 Toll Free: 877.738.6661 Tel: 905.738.6661 Fax: 905.738.6631 info@grandfin.com www.grandfin.com

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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

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

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driver services, recruitment & employment

Bennetts Power Service Products

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

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

“Large Account Service” to small fleet & start-up companies.”

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. “Changing the way you train since 1985. Canada’s leading provider of TDG Training & Services”

201-11450 29 th Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5 Toll Free: 800.465.3366 Tel: 403.232.6950 Fax: 403.232.6952 info@danatec.com www.danatec.com

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

ITR Canada Inc.

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

Diesel Spec Inc.

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

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Kee Human Resources 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

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

“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

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

Blue Water West Ltd.

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

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

insurance brokers

lubricants (synthetic)

Permits & services

towing services

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

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

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Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

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“AMSOIL, the Premium Choice Diesel Oil”

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 Rust Preventive Products

Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

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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Krown Corporate Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

“It’s not what you pay; it’s what you GET for what you pay” Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services Bonds.

Toll Free: 800.661.5196 Tel: 905.426.8787 Fax: 905.426.4959 dbundock@brysoninsurance.ca www.brysoninsurance.ca

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Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

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

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MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc.

MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc. produces the Gel Master line of products. Having drivers’ health & wellness in mind, our product line includes mattresses, mattress toppers, seating & cushions.

27 Casebridge Court, Unit 3 Toronto, ON M1B 4Y4 Tel: 416.282.4435 info@MacDavidInc.com www.MacDavidInc.com

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

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 tarps & tarping systems

ON-Board truck Scales

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

Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

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

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

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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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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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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

“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

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

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K.B.W. Towing

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

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

“Keeping You Covered”

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

Bedard Tankers Inc.

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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

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

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

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

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

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

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GTA Trailer Rentals Inc.

Mississauga

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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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Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

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

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6

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.

“Built to Last”

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

Permits & Licencing Drug Collection

Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd

Counteract Balancing Beads 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

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. 85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

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 February 2015 25

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Transport Training

Smartway Trailer Rentals

International Truckload Services Inc.

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing Toll Free: 866.934.5744

Contacts: Ontario & Eastern Canada

Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487 Call Karen at 905.212.9898 English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

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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Alberta

Transport Companies

Calgary

Star Van Systems

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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Carmen Transportation Group

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

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Erb Group of Companies

Refrigerated Transportation Specialists.

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

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

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The Rosdale Group

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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

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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

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

TransX Limited

“The strength & commitment of our people provides TransX with the ability to respond effectively & creatively to the needs of our customers & an everchanging economy, & is the primary reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance records in the industry.”

7459 McLean Road Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Toll Free: 877.787.2679 careers@drivetransx.ca www.drivetransx.ca

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

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

Grande Prairie

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

Lethbridge

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

Red Deer

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

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

British Columbia

Kamloops

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

Truck Trailer Parts & Service

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HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service-Custom Re-Line

Edmonton

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

Regina

Truck Trailer Transit Parts

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

Western Canada

truck delivery

Saskatchewan

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

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

Joe Quaresma jquaresma@transcourt.com

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

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

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

2211 Brant Street, P.O. Box 20070 Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

Video recording equipment

Ontario Regional Office

Ontario

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

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

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

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.” Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

Mississauga

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

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,

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, Northern

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 February 2015 29

Alphabetical Li st of Adv erti s er s Advertiser

Page Publication

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Eastern Trucking News

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

C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News

Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario & Western Trucking News Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 39

Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Western Trucking News Expocam 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. 27.

Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . 5 GTI Specialized Transportation. . . . . . . . . . 38 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News

Adv e rti s e r s by Product or S erv ice Advertiser page publications Businesses For Sale Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. .27 Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 E-Cigarettes Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News Employment Opportunities Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 40 Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 39 Edge Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 GTI Specialized Transportation. . . . . . . . . . 38 HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 32 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 42 Kindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 T. E. Smith Transport & Logistics Ltd. . . . . 34 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

Engine Tuning Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . 5 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario Trucking News HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . 32 Ontario Trucking News International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43

Heating & A/C Sales & Service Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News

Kärcher Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Western Trucking News

Insurance Brokers Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario Trucking News

Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 14

Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 14 Maxon Lift Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pressure Washers Kärcher Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario Trucking News

T. E. Smith Transport & Logistics Ltd. . . . . 34 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 44 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tanker Leasing Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 44 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News

Ontario & Western Trucking News

Trade Shows Expocam 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Western & Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News Western Trucking News

Transmission Sales & Service Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 39

Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

Truck Parts & Accessories Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario & Western Trucking News Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News

Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News Wheel Polish Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News

30 February 2015

Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 8 Ontario & Western Trucking News Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News

Family’s Rich Heritage Began with Cars By Wendy Morgan-McBride

s we all endure the snow, dampness and bone chilling winds of winter, I thought it might be nice to introduce you to a car that escaped from the balmy temperatures of our southern friends in North Carolina, Kentucky and Florida - places where this car called home before coming north to Canada in 2010. This 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 now has a permanent address with a family that plans not to go anywhere

without this classic. The Siddall family has owned this car since the early 1990s when the father of Sean, the car’s current owner, purchased it when he lived in North Carolina. When his father passed away in 2004, Sean’s stepmother asked if he would like to buy the car from the estate, feeling that the eldest son should have the first opportunity to have this beloved family jewel. “At the time she was asking a lot for the car and I just could not justify the purchase plus the cost of transporting it to Canada,” Sean

explained. “In 2010, after much deliberation and the fact that my stepmother was planning on moving back to Florida, I felt it was the thing to do. So I purchased it from her for $6,000 and paid $ 2,500 to get it across the border into Canada,” Sean continued. The ivy green 2 door hard top was originally manufactured in Covington, Kentucky and sports the original deal spec sheet detailing all its features, where it was assembled, as well as the bottom line price of $3, 344.75, a steal in today’s world of cars. Proudly showcased on the dash, the specs can be viewed and examined by passersby. This car boasts a very neat and clean ride with all vinyl black studded seats and interior. The motor is a 289 2V 8 cylinder with a thunderbird 352 4V transmission and power steering, all original. The car has 53,000 original miles on it and today it has become an everyday drive for Sean during the warmer months here in Ontario. Sean, an at-home mechanic, likes to improve where he can without detracting from the car’s original features and splendor. He has installed a new electronic ignition and gauges and plugs, as well as the normal stuff that breaks down over time such as tires, brakes and a rad, all standard for safety. “There is no cooling system from the radiator to the transmission

because there was no need in the south, but I am keeping it as original as possible,” Sean stated. The car even has original 1965 plates. His paternal grandparents collected plates, so when he was getting the car he spoke with his grandfather about having plates to match the car. “My grandfather and I searched his place in Oshawa for them, but could only come up with one of the two required for Ontario. So I kept it.” Sean continued, “Shortly after getting the car here I received a package from my stepmother. In it were many items of the memory of my dad, and low and behold there was the matching ’65 plate. I have since registered them and they adore the vehicle just like they would have back in the day.” This car has much history and has travelled near and far, but as Sean says it is a survivor and he would like to keep it in the family, passing it on to his nephew. “It is a priceless part of our family’s history and a reminder of where I came from as a kid, growing up with respect and knowledge that only a dad can bring and receive.” If you would like to see more photos on this car or catch up on past articles, you can check out our fan page on Fa-

cebook, or contact me if you have a vehicle you think might be worthy of a feature in my column. E m a i l

cwmcbride@cogeco.ca, have a great Valentine and stay safe.

February 2015 31

Employment

Women In Trucking

Predictions for 2015

By Ellen Voie

s we ring in a new year, it’s time to look ahead to 2015 and the positive and negative challenges we will be facing as an industry. While many of these are beyond our control (oil prices!), there are some that beg for change in both attitude and current practices. Let’s look at some top issues for 2015 and how we can end the year in a

better position for 2016. The capacity crunch is a reality. Professional drivers aren’t as easy to find as they were in the distant past. What can this industry do to ease the pain? First, expand the driver pool by looking outside current demographics. Of course we need to recruit more women, but what about finding ways for immigrants to become professional drivers? Maybe this means accepting other language-speaking workers such as Spanish or French, to possibly even include sign language. (Just an idea!) Should we consider older workers and make the job less physically demanding and more about driving than loading, cranking, thumping, chaining, or other activities that might

create a physically limiting position? While we’re on the subject of age, what about those ages 18 to 21 who are looking for work? We usually think of a career as a professional driver being one that often separates a driver from his or her family for extended periods of time. Maybe we need to rethink that as well. Are there more ways to keep drivers closer to home? Maybe more of a Pony Express type operation would spread the distance between two or more drivers who could be home nightly. What about job sharing? Could a summer worker (golf courses, water parks, boat rentals) be crosstrained to drive only during the winter months? Would carriers allow part time drivers? What about

all those school bus drivers who have summers off? Our attitudes have been a limiting factor for entrylevel drivers as well. As a society, we often devalue careers in the trades. Many of us want our children to go to college instead of technical school. When will we finally understand that welders, electricians, plumbers, and skilled tradespeople have jobs that can’t be easily outsourced? This holds true for professional drivers (who ARE skilled workers!). You can’t operate a truck from overseas (at least not yet). When will we start teaching our teenagers the value of blue-collar jobs that might not mean a desk job, but it will probably involve computers in some capacity? Just look

Healthy Living

“Fruit of the Angels”

By Brenda Ricker

ow that Christmas and New Year’s is over and all the resolutions have been made, you have told yourself that 2015 is going to be the year, and so it should be. You have a good start now that you have shaken off the refined sugar, you should be feeling better and carrying yourself with some extra energy. I have one sweet fruit to tell you about that can do much for you; Papaya, also known as “fruit of the angels.” Papaya protects against heart disease, promotes digestive health, supports the immune system, contains anti-inflammatory properties, contributes to healthy 32 February 2015

eyes and fights bacteria. Papaya is high in phytonutrients and kills worms and parasites. Deliciously sweet with butter like consistency, it is no wonder that papaya was reputably called the “fruit of angels” by Christopher Columbus. Compared to many other fruits papaya has the most health benefits, from cardiovascular to colon health. Papayas are a rich source of vitamins A, B and C, potassium, magnesium, as well as dietary fiber. In addition, papaya contains an enzyme, papain, which plays a key role in digestive processes, including the breaking down of tough protein fibers. It is a great support for meat eating. Papain is also applied topically for the treatment of cuts, rashes, burns and stings. The black seeds are edible and have a spicy taste. They are frequently dried and ground in place of pepper. The small jelly-like seeds fight bacteria, prevent kidney failure, purge the liver and flush out toxins. Papaya

leaves can also be made into tea. Papaya can be purchased fresh and used as a sweet treat, dried and used instead of candy, or it can be

used in a tea. Try the “fruit of the angels.” You will be glad you did. I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

at the newer trucks and check out the technology! Maybe we should consider the European model of education that directs teens into technical or academic careers before high school. Training is based on aptitude and skill and is better suited to the intended career outcome. Moving to equipment challenges, truck cab designs will become more driver-focused and ergonomically adaptable. As more women enter the industry, the equipment will need to better accommodate a broader range of sizes. Adaptability will be important, especially for husband-wife teams. However, creating a tractor-trailer that is safer, more economical and more comfortable is the goal. Steps, seats, steering wheels, seat belts, and other parts of the cab will allow a wider range of body sizes so no one is prohibited from driving a truck due to his or her size. One very positive effect of the capacity issue is the attention shippers are giving carriers in order to get their products delivered. Trucking companies are starting to rate their cus-

tomers on dock time and driver friendliness and the “bad” ones are suffering from either higher rates or fewer carrier options. When shippers and receivers start valuing a driver’s time and respecting them as individuals, we all benefit. Watch for more positive interactions at the loading dock in the future. Perhaps the non-trucking public will finally begin to understand the importance of that eighteenwheeler on the road beside them. Instead of pointing at trucks as smoke spewing, pavement-wrecking behemoths operated by overtired and over stimulated drivers, maybe they will start to understand how that gallon of milk actually gets to the store shelves. Once drivers, carriers, and the entire industry gain the respect of those outside this sector (including regulators), many of our driver capacity issues will diminish. These changes won’t all occur in the coming year, but we can move toward addressing these challenges in 2015 and end the year better positioned for 2016.

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Health & Fitness

Alzheimer’s – Part II. What to Drink for Good Memory By Dr. George Traitses

great way to keep your aging memory sharp and avoid Alzheimer’s is to drink the right stuff. a. Tops: Juice. A glass of any fruit or vegetable juice three times a week slashed Alzheimer’s odds 76% in Vanderbilt University research. Especially protective: blueberry, grape and apple juice,

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say other studies. b. Tea: Only a cup of black or green tea a week cut rates of cognitive decline in older people by 37%, reports the Alzheimer ’s Association. Only brewed tea works. Skip bottled tea, which is devoid of antioxidants. c. Caffeine beverages. Surprisingly, caffeine fights memory loss and Alzheimer’s, sug-

gest dozens of studies. Best sources: coffee (one Alzheimer’s researcher drinks five cups a day), tea and chocolate. Beware of caffeine if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, insomnia or anxiety. d . R e d w i n e : I f y o u drink alcohol, a little red wine is most apt to benefit your aging brain. It’s high in antioxidants. Limit it to one daily glass for women, two for men. Excessive alcohol, notably binge drinking, brings on Alzheimer’s. e. Two to avoid: Sugary soft drinks, especially those sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. They make lab animals dumb. Water with high copper content also can up your odds of Alzheimer’s. Use a water filter that removes excess minerals.

5 Ways to Save Your Kids from Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s isn’t just a disease that starts in old age. What happens to your child’s brain seems to have a dramatic impact on his or her likelihood of Alzheimer’s many decades later. Here are five things you can do now to help save your child from Alzheimer’s and memory loss later in life, according to the latest research. 1. Prevent head blows: Insist your child wear a helmet during biking, skating, skiing, baseball, football, hockey, and all contact sports. A major blow as well as tiny repetitive unnoticed concussions can cause damage, leading to memory loss and Alzheimer’s years later. 2. Encourage language skills: A teenage girl who

is a superior writer is eight times more likely to escape Alzheimer’s in late life than a teen with poor linguistic skills. Teaching young children to be fluent in two or more languages makes them less vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. 3. Insist your child go to college: Education is a powerful Alzheimer’s deterrent. The more years of formal schooling, the lower the odds. Most Alzheimer’s prone: teenage drop outs. For each year of education, your risk of dementia drops 11%, says a recent University of Cambridge study. 4. Provide stimulation: Keep your child’s brain busy with physical, mental and social activities and novel experiences. All these contribute to a bigger, better functioning brain with more so-called "cognitive reserve". High cognitive

reserve protects against memory decline and Alzheimer’s. 5. Spare the junk food: Lab animals raised on berries, spinach and high omega-3 fish have great memories in old age. Those overfed sugar, especially high fructose in soft drinks, saturated fat and trans fats become overweight and diabetic, with smaller brains and impaired memories as they age, a prelude to Alzheimer’s. Excerpted from Jean Carper’s newest book: “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s.” 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.

Pilot Flying J

Pilot Flying J Announces 2014 Road Warrior

noxville, Tennessee - Pilot Flying J has announced that Sandia Park, New Mexico, resident and professional driver Kyle Cones is the 2014 Road Warrior winner. As the winner, Cones, a U.S. Army veteran and driver for Pride Transport, will receive a $10,000 check from Pilot Flying J. After months of honoring professional drivers by accepting nominations and telling their stories on the Road Warrior website and social media, public voting took place November

Caption: 2014 Road Warrior Winner Kyle Cones with his wife, Brittney Cones, and their dog, Daisy.

1 - 30. After receiving the most online votes, Cones won the 2014 Road Warrior inaugural campaign. “I can’t believe it,” Cones said. “I’m shocked and humbled to receive this honor. I am proud to serve alongside so many great drivers and to be part of an industry with a true sense of camaraderie and respect among us - which is one of the many reasons that professional driving was such a perfect fit for me after serving in the Army. “Each one of my fellow drivers is a Road Warrior, and I thank Pilot Flying J for recognizing those of us in this profession who work so hard every day.” Cones was nominated by his wife, Brittney, and received support and votes from colleagues, family and friends. After Cones was injured in Afghanistan, his job choices were limited, until he realized that driving a truck was the perfect lifestyle and career opportunity for him. Cones has been recognized for his commitment to safety, as well as to his fellow drivers, family and country. The Road Warrior program was launched by

Pilot Flying J earlier this year to recognize the hardworking men and women who serve as professional drivers. The U.S. economy depends on professional drivers to deliver more than 65 percent of all freight transported annually. This monumental task is not without hard work and sacrifice; many drivers spend more than 300 days a year

on the road. “A Road Warrior is a driver who goes above and beyond, who inspires us with their stories of generosity, bravery and dedication,” said Whitney Haslam Johnson, Director of Brand and Customer Experience for Pilot Flying J. “This year, we heard stories of drivers who have saved others’ lives while on the road, who

have served their country in the military, who volunteer in their communities, and who have dedicated years to keep America moving. “There are many unsung heroes in this industry who we hope to honor through this program, and Kyle Cones is a deserving representative of their collective impact on our country’s economy and our

daily lives. We salute all of them.” The Cones have a 7-yearold son, Lane, and three dogs: Daisy, Thor and Rylee, a service dog in training. To learn more about the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior campaign, visit roadwarrior.pilotflyingj.com. You visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

Pilot Flying J Expands Fuel Network

noxville, Tennessee - Pi l ot Fl y ing J continues to expand its fuel network by providing fuel to nine additional locations across the country. The nine locations include: Grayville, Illinois - 1776 S. Court St., at exit 130 off Interstate 64; six diesel lanes Marshall, Illinois - 2003 Illinois Highway 1, at exit 147 off Interstate 70; eight diesel lanes Sidney, Montana - 3150 S. Central Ave., off Highway 200; 11 diesel lanes Belgrade, Montana 6505 Jackrabbit Lane, at exit 298 off Interstate 90; nine diesel lanes

Mandan, North Dakota - 3825 Business Loop, at exit 147 off Interstate 94 and Highway 25; six diesel lanes Eagle Pass, Texas - 3002 U.S. 57, at exit 86A off U.S. Highway 57; six diesel lanes Enid, Oklahoma - 106 S. 42nd St., off U.S. Highway 412; four diesel lanes Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada - Junction of Highway 11 and Highway 44; two diesel lanes Wyoming, Ontario, Canada - 5906 Oil Heritage Road, at exit 25 off Ontario Highway 402; nine diesel lanes For more information on Pilot Flying J, visit www. pilotflyingj.com.

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Eastern Report

Truck Driver Provides Critical Assistance By George Fullerton

onsi stentl y, the most emotional award delivered at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s (APTA) annual banquet is the Good Samaritan Award sponsored by Marine Atlantic. And the 2014 Good Samaritan award received by driver Brian Toole was no exception.

critical assistance to a woman who had been involved in a single car crash, in severe cold temperature on a very lonely stretch of New Brunswick highway.” Brian immediately recognized the woman was suffering from the cold (minus 25 Celsius) and was bleeding profusely from a cut to her head. Brian

Good Samaritan Award on left Marine Atlantic making award to driver Brian Toole. In late January 2014 Brian was headed to Prince Edward Island on Route 16 between Port Elgin and the Confederation Bridge when he was alerted to stationary headlights facing him from the opposing lane ditch. When he identified a woman in obvious distress and waving him down he immediately brought his truck to a stop and went to offer assistance. Brian Toole explained, “I was in the right place at the right time to offer

assisted the woman, first by bringing her into the warmth of his cab and then providing first aid for the bleeding. He then called 911. Brian provided critical assistance to Darlene Kerr who had been travelling home to Prince Edward Island from the Halifax airport when her car lost control in patches of slush on the highway. The vehicle crashed into the opposing lane ditch, and in the subsequent rollover Darlene suffered a severe cut to

her head and was knocked unconscious. After she regained consciousness Darlene was unable to locate her cell phone. She recognized she was in serious trouble with profuse bleeding and subjected to sub-zero temperatures with no help in sight. Darlene extricated herself from the damaged car and attempted unsuccessfully to flag down the infrequent passing motorists. The stretch of highway between Port Elgin and Confederation Bridge is notably uninhabited, save for a healthy population of moose that makes the lonely stretch of road unappealing. As blood loss and severe cold sapped Darlene’s energy she became concerned that no rescue would reach her. After a time she recognized approaching lights when she again struggled to the roadway to alert the vehicle driver. Thankfully, this vehicle braked to a stop and Brian Toole emerged from his truck and approached her. Brian remained at the scene with Darlene, turned the heaters on full in his truck and waited until emergency response arrived when Darlene was taken to the Moncton hospital by ambulance. Upon arrival, she was rushed into emergency surgery and had a severe gash to

Five award recipients of APTA awards left to right; Brian Toole – Good Samaritan, John Doucet – Service to Industry, John Cotteril – Safety to Motor Transport, Mario Cormier – Dispatcher of the Year, Robert Pratt – Driver of the Year. her scalp closed with sixty stitches. Doctors confirmed that the injury was indeed ser-

ious and that she had lost a lot of blood. Following her release Darlene continued her recovery at her home

Northbridge Insurance making Safety to Motor Transport to John Cotteril

in Prince Edward Island. “I thank him from the bottom of my heart,” said Darlene to reporters. “He saved my life. He is a hero!” In an interview with the Eastern Graphic newspaper Brian Toole said, “If I had been fifteen or twenty minutes later, that poor lady might have passed out and frozen”. Brian Toole has worked as a commercial truck driver for more than twenty years. At the time of the incident he was driving a truck owned by C&J Trucking in Woodstock and contracted to Day and Ross Transport. Brian’s scheduled run saw him travel from his base in PEI to Moncton and Hartland, New Brunswick.

Government of Newfoundland & Labrador

Infrastructure Investments Support New Opportunities

he completion of one of the largest road infrastructure projects in the province’s history is a step closer today with the release of a tender for further paving of the Trans Labrador Highway. This work builds on the more than $500 million that has been invested in the key piece of transportation infrastructure in Labrador and will

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include a total of 140 kilometres of paving between Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Cartwright Junction and Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Churchill Falls. “Completion of the Trans Labrador Highway has been a major focus of our government’s commitment to ensuring there is a welldeveloped transportation network in Labrador. With investments totalling more

than $500 million over multiple years, we have developed and paved 463 kilometres of highway connecting communities and creating new opportunities for residents and businesses.” said Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works. The tender includes 60 kilometres of paving between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Churchill Falls and

upgrades to parts of the highway infrastructure and asphalt repairs on Route 520, Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay at various locations between Markland Road and London Street, which will be completed in 2014. The tender also includes 80 kilometres of paving between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Cartwright Junction that will be completed

by fall 2015. “This continued investment in the Trans Labrador Highway is not just an investment in road infrastructure, but an investment in bringing people together. It’s much easier to access other parts of Labrador than at any other point in our history. This is a great announcement for not just Lake Melville, but for all of Labrador.” said

Keith Russell, MHA for Lake Melville. Budget 2014 Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides more than $81 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, representing one of the largest investments to date to facilitate upgrades and enhancements to provincial roads, highways and bridges.

Employment

Eastern Report

Safety to Motor Transportation Award By George Fullerton

he Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Safety to Motor Transportation Award is presented annually to an individual in a managerial or supervisory position who is actively involved in promoting road safety. The 2014 Safety to Motor Transportation award was presented this year to John Cotteril, Manager, Safety and Driver Services, Clarke Road Transport. John began his career in the trucking industry as a professional driver which provided him with an intimate understanding of the ever increas-

ing responsibilities that professional drivers face daily. John has developed and continues to support innovative training and promotes driver professionalism. He is committed to arming drivers with the tools and resources needed to be successful at Clarke Road Transport. John’s commitment extends beyond Clarke, and he is recognized for bringing his expertise and commitment to several organizations. He works actively on numerous industry committees, including the APTA Safety Committee and the Trucking Human Resource CouncilAtlantic.

Kelly Henderson, Executive Director with Trucking Human Resource Council Atlantic, had this to say about John’s contributions: “John’s leadership and vision helped shape our organization and assured that safety issues were aligned with the human resource role.” Henderson continued by commenting that while John is committed to standards for safety, he can also look outside the box to find solutions to challenges facing the trucking sector. Kelly affirmed that John Cotteril is indeed worthy of the Safety to Motor Transportation award. While John is active and

committed to safety and human resources, he is also recognized for supporting and assisting other people in becoming actively involved in organizational and committee work. John was an early adopter of satellite technology, and has developed a driver scorecard that reviews driver behavior, thereby providing positive intervention strategies to improve practices. John has also developed C l a r k e ’s c o m p r e h e n sive driver orientation and training program. He also studies trending statistical data to analyze causes of incidents and

accidents. John’s comprehensive understanding of CVSA, CVOR and National safety Code data has allowed him to produce and continually refine driver training and awareness programs. He has pursued professional development, and has achieved Certified Director of Safety accreditation, completing, as well, Chartered Insurance Professional training. Chris Stortis, Safety and Compliance Administrator with Clarke Road Transport remarked that he had known John for many years and recognized that John is always willing to pitch in to help anywhere in the Clarke operation.

Noted Chris, “Whether it is his department’s responsibility or not, John can be called on to help anytime. From issues like complicated dangerous goods issues to cleaning up the yard, John helps out wherever there is a need.” Jim Langille, Vice President and General Manager of Clarke Road Transport congratulated John on his award. “I have worked with John a number of years and he has taught me a lot about safety and the value of a safe operation. Everyone in the Clarke team is proud of John and his achievements, and we wish him continued success.”

vide additional incentives for employment prospects who successfully take the course. These include reimbursement on part of their tuition fees and internship possibilities. The twelve week ‘Transport par camion’ training course consists of five weeks classroom training,

five weeks hands on driving training and two weeks interning with a qualified driver coach with a transport company. Successful students will have been instructed in all the necessary regulatory and practical elements required to pass the New Brunswick Class 1 driver test.

Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

CCNB On The Road Again By George Fullerton

ollège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick will wrap up a French language driver training course (Transport par camion) in Caraquet, New Brunswick by mid-winter. The next course is planned for March in Bouctouche in southeast New Brunswick. Carl Levesque, instructor with CCNB said that their open house in Bouctouche in early January was successful with more than a dozen potential students attending. “We had between ten and fifteen people interested in learning about the course, as well as interest from industry reps in attendance. Midland, Armour and O.C. Maillet Transport came to introduce their companies to the students and outline employment opportunities. Midland said they were looking for forty truck drivers and Armour indicated they had immediate demand for twenty to thirty drivers,” said Levesque. Prospective students were impressed by the employment opportunities the industry had to offer.

Levesque said that employment statistics of their initial graduating classes has been very positive, noting that graduates gained employment with Rossignol Transport in Edmundston and one graduate going on to work for Armour Transport. “We were delighted to see our graduates employed by these major carriers. It confirms for us when our graduates pass the employment tests with these employers that our training is preparing them for what the industry requires.” Levesque continued, “We had our simulator at the open house in Bouctouche. We use the simulator as a part of our training course which challenges students to accomplish certain skills before they proceed to getting behind the wheel in a training truck. At the open house the simulator attracted a lot of attention and it gives learners a good idea what the course provides and what challenges it offers.” Levesque expects to graduate ten students from the Caraquet course, and will have another full

complement of ten for the upcoming Bouctouche program which runs from March through May 2015. Kevin Roy with CCNB explained that people at the Bouctouche open house ranged in age from early twenties to mid-forties. “Some were looking to start a career and others

were looking to start another career. Our mobile driver training course has received a warm welcome from the municipality of Bouctouche. We will be using the facilities at their Visitor Information Centre.” Several trucking companies are willing to pro-

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Transport for Christ

It’s a Matter of the Heart

By Chaplain Len Reimer

ur hearts are a very significant part of our body and play an important role. Therefore it is cru-

cial that we treat it well with proper food intake, weight, exercise, etc. A few days ago my friend picked me up to go for lunch. We ordered our meal when he said, “I don’t feel well,” and I noticed sweat on his forehead. At that point I went and paid for our meal and we left for the hospital. Later I learned that he had a mild heart attack. He had been working on losing some weight, but this morning he cleared his driveway and the strain was too much. Our heart has other important roles; our hearts

In Memoriam

Ron Singer January 23, 1956 December 22, 2014

on Singer, beloved husband of thirty-three years to Rosalinda, of Calgary, passed away at the South Health Campus on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 58. Ron will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Jennifer (Gino Howe); son, Ron, and granddaughter, Isabel. He will also be dearly missed by sisters, Geradine (Stan) Poulsen, Elizabeth Singer; brothers, Patrick (Karen) Singer, Martin (Elly) Singer; Maureen Singer as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, family

and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Mary Helen Singer. Ron Singer established his business; Ron Singer Truck Lines Ltd. in 1975 based in Calgary, Alberta and was first and foremost a trucker by trade and very devoted to his job. A Celebration of Life was held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Ron’s name may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7). To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, Reception Centre & Crematorium, 1605 -100 Street S.E. (GPS: 242013100 Street S.E.), Calgary, Alberta.

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need to have room for Jesus. What we do with our heart determines our destination. It is like choosing the right road. The route we choose does two things, it determines where we are going and how we get there. In Matthew 7:1314 Jesus instructs us to: enter through the narrow gate for wide is the gate

and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it. Often, things that happen are determined by the things we do or choose. Our destination is certainly determined by what or who we allow to occupy our heart. God

knows your heart and is not concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. Make sure you choose the right road. Maybe you don’t know how to ask Jesus to forgive you and enter your life. You can say these words if you like. “Lord Jesus, I need you, please forgive me O Lord. Thank You for dying

on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my heart and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Make me the kind of person you want me to be and guide my life down the right road.” I encourage you to give these words some serious consideration.

Employment

Healthy Trucker

Three Daily Bad Habits to Break Now

By Melodie Champion

he start of a new year brings a new sense of optimism and motivation in reaching the goals you have set to achieve in the upcoming months. Unknowingly

some of the things you may be doing on a daily basis might be sabotaging your efforts to maintain a new level of health and wellness. The key to success is to slowly integrate change into your life. If you fall off track occasionally, don’t fret—it’s more important that you regain focus and get right back on. Drink Enough Water It is well known that water provides a never ending list of health benefits, but how many of us actually consume enough each day? Water accounts for 60 percent of our body so it’s not too surprising that drinking

water benefits your total health. Staying hydrated helps to keep your memory sharp, your mood stable, and your motivation intact. Maintaining adequate fluids help your body regulate its temperature, keep a healthy skin glow, allow your muscles and joints to work better, and remove toxins from your system. So, how much water should you be drinking? Aiming for 8-10 glasses is a great guideline but one size doesn’t fit all. The best way to know if you are properly hydrated is to pay attention to the colour of your urine. If it’s light straw yellow you’re drink-

ing enough. In general, drinking more water makes us feel refreshed and less tired, so drink up! Eating Less Calories You must have sweated off hundreds of calories during that workout session, so it’s okay to indulge in an extra treat when you get home, right? Not quite! Research shows that people tend to reward themselves with large portions and foods high in calories after exercising. The tendency to eat more calories than those consumed is all too common. This overconsumption can be up to four times what you actually burned off in your workout. Yikes! It is important to properly fuel the body for recovery after an intense workout, but before you chow down you have to understand your nutrition needs so you don’t end up

gaining weight despite all your hard work. One way to get a more accurate view on the calories burned is to use a heart rate monitor that calculates calories. There is also an app for an iphone or android device, called myfitnesspal, which can be used to calculate calories burned during exercise, as well as calories contained in the foods you eat. getting enough sleep Falling short on sleep is a serious problem. Research shows that not getting enough shut-eye may compromise your immune system, your judgment, ability to make decisions and your safety while driving. Being sleep-deprived may also fuel depression and make it harder for you to lose weight if you’re trying to improve your health. Did you know that sleep

deprivation may lead to increased cravings for carbohydrates? When you don’t sleep you may want to eat more and feel less satisfied when you do, proving that quality sleep and what you eat go hand in hand. Aim to get around 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, although there is no magic number, so be aware of your body’s requirements. Try to get the amount of sleep that your body needs to function at its best. Armed with these tips you are sure to get on track to a healthier lifestyle in 2015. Keep a food diary where you can and note your sleeping patterns and exercise sessions. Keeping record of these things helps to maintain motivation and clearly see patterns of good behaviour and areas where improvements can be made.

Canadian Trucking Alliance

Lack of Qualified Drivers Squeezing Capacity

n overwhelming majority of carriers surveyed say they are likely to increase wages while expanding their searches for replacement drivers as attracting and retaining operators continues to be a growing

challenge for the industry, reports Transport Capital Partners in its latest fourth quarter business expectations survey. As capacity tightens and costs rise, carriers are responding with higher rates. “However, carriers remain

hesitant to add capacity because of a shortage of experienced drivers,” observed Richard Mikes, TCP Partner and survey leader. In the latest TCP survey, over 90% of carriers reported driver wage increase expectations in the range of 6-10% . “Carriers are seeing potential applicants go to other sectors, like construction, where there is more predictable home time and where extra pay is not limited by Federal Hours of Service regulations.” added Steven Dutro, TCP Partner. Despite the shortage of qualified drivers, there has yet to be a major shift to hiring entry-level drivers. “It is likely that the shift to hiring more inexperienced drivers will continue. Larger companies are twice as likely to hire inexperienced drivers as smaller companies.” said Richard Mikes.

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Employment

The Complacency Coach

Make Money the Old Fashioned Way, With Good Trip Planning

By Bruce Outridge

here has already been much change this year in the hours of service regulations in the U.S. and I feel there will be more coming down the pipes as we move into electronic logs and the like. No matter how much talk there is about log regulations and how they affect driver’s sleep, there is still something to be said for the basics. I think all of the different regulations, advertising from companies about lane choices, and other aspects of the job make it hard to decide where to work and where to run. Add on the capabilities of GPS units and the technology they offer and it can be hard to decide to use the map book for the benefits it provides. Since the invention of the GPS the old fashioned way of using a map book to plan out your run has gone by the wayside. I see it all the time in my classes because I still teach using an atlas, road markers, and other items that are non technology based. I have no problem with technology and GPS units; in fact I use them myself. The reason I still believe in

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the old way of trip planning is because it left you in control of your route by giving you the whole picture. By looking at the whole picture you are forced to look at your destination and starting point, allowing you to see the different options based on weather, season, and road conditions. I have been observing a string of incidents at some carriers due to people just following the GPS, some of whom end up putting themselves in front of low bridges. Other drivers are losing precious miles because they are not planning for the whole week and are showing up at appointments whenever they decide to show up. I had one driver tell me that Dispatch was surprised he got to the customer so they didn’t schedule his return load. Many drivers are dismissing information in classes that is vital to being successful as a professional driver because they feel it is too old school or too hard to figure out. Sure, the GPS will give you all kinds of fancy numbers, but is it showing you the right route choice to begin with? Trip planning is the key to making money in the transportation industry. It helps determine fuel consumption, drive times under the regulations, home time, and how many miles you can get under your belt. I don’t care how much technology you have at your disposal, if you are not using your head and good judgement about your route choices you will not make money. The drivers that are good at

trip planning and making money have been making route choices based upon experience and other factors such as the load type they carry. Technology has a way of taking over our minds and making the

decisions for us and that is the opposite of how professional drivers should operate. Just like the shortest way may not be the fastest way, only the professional driver can make that decision. Don’t let technology

be your guide, let it be your assistant! Start trip planning for profit and you will see your income rise. 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. Bruce helps owner operators and new professional drivers through training and consulting. To learn more visit his website at www.outridgeenterprsies. ca.

Employment

Ontario Trucking Association

OTA Presents: The 2015 Symposium Series

utting your company in the best position to succeed means staying informed. But let’s face it, trucking is a busy job and you have a lot of stuff coming at you all the time. Sure, as a manager you do the best to stay on top of this rapidlyevolving industry with OTA’s flurry of updates and newsletters – and you try to network to gauge what other pros in your field are experiencing – but sometimes vital information is simply going to slip through the cracks. To help fill those gaps, OTA is launching the 2015 Symposium Series – a succession of lively, oneday conferences over the spring and summer, each focusing on a specific area of your operations. There’s something for everybody no matter what sector you’re in and what company department you work with. Join us for informative updates on regulatory and policy issues; expert insights and analysis on evolving trends; and absorb innovative strategies to prepare your business for change so you can help take it to the next level: April 29 – Building

Bridges: The 21st Century Can-Am Border As a result of the Beyond the Border Action Plan, there’s been a plethora of initiatives aimed at improving cross border processes in recent years. Those changes are continuing and new ones are always emerging. Join us for this exclusive opportunity to explore the impact recent cross-border initiatives have had on the highway sector and learn what else awaits trucking. (Moderated by CTA & OTA Vice President of Customs & Security Jennifer Fox). May 20 – What’s Up With That? A Roadmap for Regulatory and Safety Compliance Simply put, this event will make you run your business safely and more efficiently. All the key (and ever-changing) regulatory, safety and operational policy issues that impact the Ontario trucking industry, both domestically and internationally, will be covered. Areas of focus will be related to existing and future vehicle weights and dimensions, transportation of dangerous goods, hours of service compliance, carrier profiles/

safety ratings, roadside enforcement and much more. (Moderated by CTA & OTA Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Operations, Geoffrey Wood). June 24 – Inducing Labour: A Business Case for HR With the shortage of truck drivers and other staff in the transportation industry approaching its peak, recruitment and retention issues are as top of mind as ever for carriers. This exclusive symposium will focus on improving human resources management within your fleet. We’ll provide practical tips, strategies and case studies. Everyone will also leave with an HR Guide to help support your future HR efforts. (Moderated by Angela Splinter, President, Trucking HR Canada).

September 23 – Truck Ta l k 3 . 0 : E c o n o m i c Conditions & Trends in Trucking Often imitated but never duplicated, OTA’s business conditions symposium is where the trucking industry’s pulse is taken and ideas take shape. Back by popular demand, a fully interactive format will be led by a panel of North American freight market experts who will digitally engage audience member participation. As a group, we’ll review the conditions that breathed life back into trucking, while examining what the future holds. We’ll cover capacity trends; consolidation heating up; driver shortage pitfalls; rising costs; shifting peak seasons; who’s winning the CND-USD tugof-war, and loads more. For registration and addi-

tional information go to www.ontruck.org, click on the title and in the article where it says for registration and additional information, click here, do so and it will bring you to the page where it says 2015 Symposium Series. * More details for each event, speakers and guest panelists will be released as the event date approaches. Themes and specifics are subject to change somewhat as OTA wants to ensure we’re covering the most timely and relevant topics that matter most to you.

Pricing How’s this for great value: Each Symposium Series event is just $75 per person for a day of exclusive information, learning and networking that could save your company thousands of dollars. Each session is open to member and non-member carriers. Sponsorship OTA Allied Trade members wishing to sponsor or display materials at these events could do so at a cost of $1,500 per event. This opportunity is available to OTA members only.

Michelin

Mobile-Friendly Version of Michelin.com

o continue offering everyone a better way forward, Michelin is launching a mobile-friendly version of its Group website. The aim

is to offer more features, optimize the website for mobile use, provide exclusive content and improve the Brand’s digital experience.

A mobile-optimized website to reflect the Group’s innovative approach The new Michelin mobile website is a natural offshoot of the Group’s approach to innovation with its premium design, specific content and features specially designed for web users on the move. Getting to the heart and soul of the site This mobile version offers smartphone users two ways of consulting the site via segmented content. The first way - vertical navigation - gives immediate access to the main information found on the conventional michelin.com site optimized for mobile users: News and the related media, Main pages on Michelin’s flagship themes: sustainable development, innovation, finance, media, strategy and profile. The second way - horizontal navigation - lets

the user browse through a wealth of content where archive pictures and videos are exploited to the full in order to give the smartphone user an alternative experience of the website content. Users can access this unique digital experience either from the homepage menu or from the footers on all the website pages. Features to enhance user experience To anticipate its users’ needs and expectations, Michelin has created a number of mobile-friendly services and features. Users can access the following from the home page: the contact form, the calendar of events, subscription to email alerts, the relevant “Tire, products and services” module and, lastly, the Group’s various social network platforms. A comprehensive offer of services which blends perfectly into the Brand’s digital ecosystem.

February 2015 41

Employment

From the

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

Best HP

42 February 2015

ver-the-road drivers have a large task to perform each time they leave their yard with a new load. These drivers cross Canada in every direction and never know load size until the last minute. One load may be lightweight and easy to pull, the next trip could be hauling heavy cargo. This is why it is important to have the right amount of horsepower in the motor of the truck. My question this month is: “ W h a t i s t h e b e s t amount of horsepower to have in a long haul truck?”

Pao Vong works for Bison Transport from their Winnipeg terminal: “Because I travel all across Canada a 500 horsepower engine is necessary. I can leave my yard with a light load, but return hauling heavy. It is always better to be prepared with as strong an engine as possible to do the work.”

Tim Oldham is a broker for Landstar Transport from the U.S. He switches loads with U.S drivers in southern Ontario: “I never know what weight my loads are going to be. Having the strongest motor possible is always the best move. A 500 horsepower engine can always get the job done. The larger the motor the easier the pull and less wear and tear on the truck”

Raj Lidhar drives for S i m a r d Tr a n s p o r t i n Montreal: “A good strong truck should have a 500 horsepower engine. Canada, with its four seasons, makes driving conditions change all the time. In winter you must have a strong motor to get through snowstorms at their worst. The stronger the truck, the easier the pull.”

Tracey Smith drives for Titanium Transport from the Woodbridge yard: “A 500 horsepower motor is the best for all of your needs. A smaller motor puts more wear and tear on the truck. If your engine is too small you run the risk of turning down loads. That costs money.” ••• If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, contact me at Carl@woodwardpublishing.com or call me at 877.225.2232 ext. 304. And remember, keep the rubber on the road and stay safe out there.