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March 2015 Issue 82

—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—

New Technology Reduces Particulate Matter By Marek Krasuski

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eruse the website of Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and a wide range of products for multiple applications are displayed. Engine oils, greases, transmission products, fuel additives and lubricants of various kinds add to the variety of products available for the passenger vehicle, motorcycle, marine, performance racing and heavy duty trucking sectors. Product choice and product quality reflect the commitment of company founders, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, to “provide the highest quality products to keep commerce running.” In 25 years Lucas Oil has grown from a start-up company to a major producer and supplier of oils, lubricants and related products. Today, it has two manufacturing plants, one in Corona, California, another in Corydon, Indiana, is equipped with a state-of-the-art product testing facility, and services the automotive Lucas page 4 >>

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Spotlight on... Lucas Oil

Serving the Trucking Industry With Superior Product Choice for 25 Years Lucas Oil >>

industry, nationally and globally, with over 250 fully formulated products, both aftermarket additives and water-based solutions. In keeping with the Lucas commitment to “make products work and solve problems,” these oil treatments offer important advantages to their many customers worldwide. Of particular interest to commercial trucking are the nine product offerings geared to this sector, each providing distinct features and benefits. Critical to all commercial operators is controlling costs, especially major operating expenses like fuel. To this end the company offers Lucas Fuel Treatment (UCL). A Lucas innovation developed during the company’s growth trajectory, this treatment improves fuel economy and reduces NOx emissions. Unique additive chemistry properties lubricate the upper cylinders to improve performance in HD diesel trucks and off road vehicles. Additional applications include military equipment, stationary engines, 4-stroke gasoline marine motors, and some motorcycles, snowmobiles and lawn equipment. Lucas Fuel Treatment (UCL) is the best-selling additive in its category. Commercial carriers also yield savings, both in fuel economy and extended DPF life, from Lucas Oil’s newest product innovation, Lucas Diesel Deep Clean. Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) become restricted through soot build-up which over time stresses DPFs and diminishes engine performance. Mark Negast, Lucas Oil’s Technical Director, explains the function and benefits of Lucas Diesel Deep Clean. “ D P F ’s g o t h r o u g h

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a high temperature regeneration phase to reduce soot levels and extend the life of the DPF. At some point the DPF will have to be removed and physically cleaned. Lucas Diesel Deep Clean is designed to clean up dirty DPF systems prior to regeneration and keep DPF systems clean. This minimizes the amount of regeneration phases and extends the life of the DPF, which means reduced costs to the operator and less downtime for maintenance. Studies with one of our major additive companies and a major engine testing lab have shown particulate matter reduction of up to 32% along with reduced NOx emissions and lower back pressure. NOx is the leading contributor to smog

formation. We are presently developing data to validate improvements in fuel economy,” he said. Standing alongside these cost savings products are this company’s engine oils, notably the Lucas Oil Magnum SAE 15W-40 API CJ-4/SM Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils, and the Synthetic SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4/SM. SAE 15W40 Heavy Duty Truck Oils contain a unique additive chemistry not found in competitive products. These oils are manufactured with the highest quality Group II paraffinic base oils, come with stateof-the-art detergent inhibitors and shear stable viscosity modifiers. Mark

Negast explained that these oil properties account for extended drain intervals of up to 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometres) while minimizing wear and prolonging equipment life cycles. He added, “Our SAE 15W-40 oil provides excellent cold temperature properties, is shear stable and has demonstrated high temperature high shear viscosity bearing protection at 150°C compared to competitive products. Our product has a very high viscosity index compared to competitive products to provide less viscosity change with temperature.” The Lucas SAE 15W-40 is designed for use in Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Volvo, Caterpillar, Mack Trucks and automotive diesel and gasoline applications. Thanks to additive chemistry acquired through extensive research – more about that later – there is greater protection against cylinder

and piston wear, reduced corrosion in bearings and overall engine cleanliness. The Synthetic SAE 5W-40 offers similar performance benefits and is designed for protection in cold temperature climates down to -30 degrees Celsius. Reinforcing the high performance characteristics of the SAE 15W-40 and the Synthetic SAE 5W40 HD engine oils is the Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer, the best-selling oil additive in its category today. This thick oil additive, also with unique chemical properties, improves compression, reduces smoke, eliminates internal oil loss, provides protection at dry starts, and increases film strength between cylinder wall and piston rings. Best suited for temperatures down to -15 degrees Celsius, Lucas Oil recommends its own Pure Synthetic Oil Stabilizer for cold temperatures exceeding this level. An additional accompaniment for cold weather protection, especially in these northern climes, is another product Lucas Oil recently introduced to the market – the AntiGel Cold Weather Diesel Treatment. Engineered to prevent fuel gelling in low temperature applications, cold filter plugging point is reduced to -22°F depending on fuel quality. A double dose can reduce the cold filter plugging point even further, down to -40°F in many cases. This product contains an additional element that removes small amounts of moisture in the fuel by emulsifying the water and removing it through the combustion process. In its ongoing efforts to achieve better overall protection, Lucas Oil has reformulated its Synthetic SAE 50 Trans-

mission Oil to achieve maximum operability at temperatures as low as -48 degrees Celsius. Its low pour point, low Brookfield viscosity and high viscosity index provides all-climate, year round performance. Because it does not contain any sulfur or phosphorous components, it has excellent corrosion inhibition properties. While an unrelenting commitment to premium products and superior customer service has guided Lucas Oil’s growth trajectory it has invested equally in ensuring that all products are of premium grade. To this end it owns a high definition production studio and has established laboratories with stateof-the-art testing equipment at both the California and Indiana sites where products undergo testing. Additional testing is outsourced to independent third parties. Client partners also participate through their own evaluations of product performance. Further, all oils, lubricants, greases and additives are licensed and approved through the appropriate regulating agencies such as the American Petroleum Institute (API), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Worldwide distribution is achieved through a network of automotive retailers and international distribution sites, thereby assuring easy access to the complete line of Lucas Oil products. For more information on how these and other products save money, enhance protection and maximize per forman ce capabil ities, visit the company website at www.lucasoil. com.

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Editorial

The Hard Winter Blues By George Fullerton

he winter of 20142015 came in like a lamb across the Atlantic Provinces with cool temperatures and a notable absence of snow accumulation. Then at the tail end of January and early February it roared like a lion. Newfoundland continued with fairly pleasant weather up to the second week of February when they received significant snow which closed a lot of businesses and schools in St. John’s, according to Trudy Ryan with East Can Transport. She added there were a number of delayed ferry connections with the mainland and sailing postponements due to wind conditions. But on average service was fairly good. Donna Kitson (Kitson Transport) lives outside Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and she agreed the winter started

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out pleasantly, but then the province finally got its fair share of winter. “We have had a lot of snow and cold in February. The storms came in quick succession and crews got behind on handling it. There has been no melting, and the snow banks are very high, so getting into traffic requires a lot of caution,” she said. Her husband Roger has a contract delivering to provincial liquor stores where, in addition to poor visibility and slippery roads, he witnessed yards and parking lots shrink as snow piled up, making it a challenge in many cases to get the trailer to delivery doors. In New Brunswick, one pre-Christmas snowfall followed by liquid precipitation led to the closing down of the Trans-Canada highway around Moncton, New Brunswick. The result was a lot of trucks,

especially west bound, looking to get off the road to a parking lot, and a few looking for a tow to get equipment back on the road. But overall there was little snow accumulation and crews for the most part were keeping the roads in pretty good shape. That all changed towards the end of January with copious accumulations along with cold temperatures, especially in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Nova Scotia, on the other hand, experienced huge amounts of snowfall along with ice pellets and later precipitation that created brutal crust surfaces and icy roads. Saint John, New Brunswick, for example, tallied up 1.6 metres of snow in three back to back storms/blizzards So much fell that the city declared a state of emergency which eliminated on-street parking. The storms were fol-

lowed by severe cold in the minus teens and twenties. At the tail end of the February storm, Morley Ward, city shunt driver for Armour in Saint John, bumped into a Tim Horton’s. Streets and customer yards were clogged and narrowed which made maneuvering a fair challenge. With his casual grin, Morley advised caution and patience was the order of the day. Dave Black, President of Black’s Transfer, an eighteen tractor operation in Saint John, said his company is dealing with a hard winter. He was unsure whether they had the capacity to store any more snow. “The snow banks are as high as they have ever been, and it stays bitterly cold. We usually see a week cold, then milder for a week, but there does not seem to be a break this winter. It just makes things hard. Trucks don’t start, air lines freeze up, brakes freeze on parked trailers, and tarps are hard to handle. We are simply not as productive. A truck that would typically make two trips a day to the Nackawic mill out of Saint John makes only one. That means same expenses at half the revenue. This weather sure makes it hard.” Dave Lockhart, President of East Coast International, agreed that this winter started easy but came on with a vengeance. “This consistently bitter cold is hard on the industry and trucks are left idling more often just trying to keep the cab warm,” he pointed

out. East Coast services a significant snow plow and highway maintenance fleet, and Lockhart said their fleet was doing very well until the big snows and deep cold temperatures hit. They have witnessed increased service calls with some of the equipment showing up in their service centres. “This recent bad weather is very demanding on both equipment and the operators,” commented Lockhart. He also felt the impact in the yard at their headquarters in Moncton. So what are the key elements to getting a truck fleet ready for winter? Lockhart had this advice: “I can address that with our maintenance strategy for our lease and rental fleet. Late in the autumn we bring equipment in the shop and check over things like battery cable corrosion and load test batteries. We also check belts and the charging system for performance integrity and corrosion. We ensure the cooling system and antifreeze consistency are up to specifications. Our maintenance plan covers things like fuel filters, which is critical as winter approaches. Get it done early and avoid the panic that comes when a truck is shut down on the side of the road with a slush filled fuel filter.” Indeed, weather-related corrosion increasingly impacts the trucking industry, Lockhart continued. “We see increased pre-storm salt on highways and increased use of salt brine. The products are kicked

up by tires and the result is trucks and trailers with increasing deposits on their electrical systems that cause component failures.” Lockhart promotes rust protection for minimizing corrosion impact. If there is an upside in the trucking industry in this nasty winter, it would have to be the dump truck operators who have picked up lots of-mid winter work trucking snow for municipalities and snow plow contractors. The day before deadline for this edition of Eastern Trucking News another blistering blizzard slammed the Maritime provinces, dumping more snow on top of past accumulations, with the promise of freezing temperatures to follow once the snow stops blowing around. Happy trucking! Postscript: Winter continued to punish the Maritime provinces with residents waking up Sunday, February 15, to a full on blizzard that shut down many highways, stranding motorists and adding 40 cm to Saint John, 50 plus cm to Moncton, and 60 cm to Charlottetown. Nova Scotia saw snow shut down highways, followed by heavy rain in areas that turned snow to ice. Temperatures remained in the minus teens with more wind. On Monday night weary truckers were overflowing parking lots in Fredericton and Moncton (and other places as well no doubt) waiting for highways to improve before heading to their destinations.

Factoring

Five Tips for Finding the Right Discount Fuel Card Program By Bruce Sayer

enerating revenue growth is, undoubtedly, the number one focus for most business owners. But, after all is said and done, does revenue growth have the strongest impact on your bottom line? A dollar gained in re venue i s a grea t thing, but only a small portion reaches your earnings. Conversely, a dollar saved from costs goes directly to the bottom line. When trucking companies include cost saving methods into their overall strategies they gain a financial advantage that immediately improves profitability. There are many expenses and many types of costs involved in running a trucking company; direct costs, over-

head costs, variable and fixed costs. Of all these, the cost of fuel is by far the largest expense. Employing fuel efficiency strategies such as utilizing technology, controlling driver’ habit, regular maintenance and reducing idle time can all have a positive result on your bottom line. There is an additional strategy that every truck company needs to consider. Adding a strong, high value dis-

count fuel card program to your company’s financial toolbox will generate not just one, but two distinct advantages for your fleet. First and foremost, a discount fuel card program that provides significant discounts at the pumps will naturally improve your bottom line. Secondly, a discount fuel card program that is partnered with high quality full service truck stops will have a beneficial effect on driver satisfaction. As the cost of recruiting a new driver is estimated at $5,000.00, it makes perfect business sense to protect your existing driver pool. Providing access to clean and convenient services at the end of a long day’s run will help improve driver satisfaction and retention leading to even further savings for your trucking company. With many providers on the market, how do you

choose the right discount fuel card program to best meet the needs of your trucking company? Following are 5 of the key features truck company owners and fleet managers look for when choosing a high value fuel card program: Significant Fuel Discounts Some fuel cards offer just a few cents of the pump price, while other cards provide major discounts allowing you to compete with the big boys! Look for a provider that offers significant fuel discounts in both Canada and the USA. No Transaction Fees Many fuel card providers charge a fee per transaction; others offer a “No Fee” service. There’s a big difference when it comes to paying the bill! Conveniently Located High Quality Full Service Truck Stops Some fuel cards give access to discounts at poorly equipped facilities while others are partnered with full service truck stops. Ensure your drivers can

stop, fuel, and receive discounts at major full service truck stops conveniently located along the lanes of your run. Enhance driver satisfaction by providing access to clean services such as restaurants, ample parking, showers, laundry, entertainment and more. Terms That Benefit Your Company Not all fuel card programs feature credit terms, so find a provider that does. It is always better to pay later rather than immediately. Customer Support Have a readily available and dedicated accounts manager who knows you and your company and will keep things efficient and easy to manage. Accutrac Capital provides one of the best financial services to the trucking industry. Our unique cash flow solution programs are designed to be simple, easy and convenient providing many ways to maximize your profitability. Our Discount Fuel Card program has proven to be

a powerful financial tool to both large and small trucking companies. Never pay pump prices again! Save thousands of dollars each month (savings vary depending on fleet size and fuel consumption) with aggressive discounts on the cost of fuel. Partnered with Pilot Flying J, the largest network of full service truck stops across North America, Accutrac Capital provides huge cost saving benefits and superior driver amenities. Accutrac Capital’s Discount Fuel Card program is packed with enhanced features and benefits unmatched in the Canadian trucking industry. No Fee transactions, detailed online reporting, convenience and security are all features of this important cost saving program. To learn more visit us online at www.AccutracCapital. com. To receive a Free Fuel Analysis and discover how much your trucking company will save each month, call us today at 855.838.7575.

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Canadian Trucking Alliance

Aging Demographics to Fuel Driver Shortage

ore than half of truck operators in the U.S. are 45 or older, according to data presented last by the American Transportation Research Institute, placing even more stress on the systematic underpinnings of an already problematic driver recruiting and retention problem. In a conference call by Stifel Capital Markets, ATRI President Rebecca Brewster outlined the shifting age demographics among truck operators. As reported by CCJ magazine, ATRI states the number of drivers in the 25-34 age group “have decreased significantly” while the industry’s current “greatest generation” of truck operators will be retiring within the next decade or so. However, the industry’s shift to older employees is a more recent trend than previously thought, Brewster said.

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Brewster reinforced ideas that have been discussed among carrier advocacy groups to tackle the issues, such as the “graduated CDL” idea to bridge the eligibility gap between high-school graduation and age 21, likewise a push for more vocational education in high school about careers in transportation, inc lu ding tru c k o per ation. But she also noted data sources that could help carrier operations teams better plan routes to help improve the driver’s experience on the road, avoiding the pitfalls on long-distance hauling. One such tool is ATRI’s report on the top freight bottlenecks in the nation. Dive into that study and you’ll find ideal times for traversing those bottlenecks, when the average speed has historically been highest.

The battle with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over the hours of service’s restart restrictions saw a certain amount of concurrence between drivers’ and carriers’ concerns, and illustrated how important hours’ flexibility had become for drivers navigating an increasingly congested highway system. The situation is not dissimilar in Canada, where truck drivers represent the highest pool of workers aged 45 or older. The Conference Board found in a landmark study that the average truck driver (44.2 years-old, with 20% being over the age of 54) is older than the average Canadian worker (40.2) and the driver population is aging more rapidly than the rest of the labour force. The Conference Board predicts Canada could

experience a shortage of 25,000 to 33,000 forhire truck drivers by 2020,

disrupting not only the trucking industry, but the Canadian economy and

ultimately affecting the well-being of consumers as well.

Theme: Oil & Lubrication Products

Quality Oils & Lubricants Critical to Effective Operations

By Marek Krasuski

eavy duty engine oils have undergone considerable changes, especially since the introduction of higher emission standards. After discovering that sulfur, ash and phosphorous accumulate in diesel particulate filters, engine manufacturers and the oil industry partnered to develop a new standard of oils, CJ-4. These products generate lower levels of sulfur ash and phosphorous which help to extend the service life of diesel particulate filters (DPF’s). Manufacturers and distributors of oil and lubricant products continue to refine the quality of their products to meet the increasing demands of industry. Yet despite these efforts there is the need to push back against elements in the industry that tarnish a hard won reputation, particularly in the related sector of additives and conditioners. There are some suppliers of additives and fuel conditioners who make outrageous claims of huge savings on fuel consumption. Generally, though, these can be excellent products for maximizing performance, especially in cold weather, by removing water which condenses in the engine and results in gelling, reduced pressure and engine loss. Conditioners also clean fuel from impurities which inevitably accumulate during the process beginning from initial extraction to refin-

ing and final delivery to fuelling stations. Particles accumulate in filters that, with time, form a layer of varnish on the inside walls of the fuel system which compromises engine performance. Not all oils are all things to all customers. Purchasing decisions are governed by the operating conditions of each consumer. Are they doing long haul or short haul? Are they leasing? Is it more important to extend the life of the fleet or reduce daily operating expense? Answers to these questions dictate purchasing decisions. Oil preferences are also determined by climate. Low temperatures call for brands with lower viscosity levels. The lower the temperature, the thinner the oil should be. With thinner oils, less time is required to warm engines. In addition, less fuel is required, engines run better in harsher climates, and engine life is extended. Viscosity levels are indicated by numbers. The lower the number - 5 W 40 for example – the thinner the oil. Synthetic oils are the preferred choice for many. Synthetic products, in contrast to conventional mineral based engine oils, are made from the same crude that comes from the ground. The difference lies in process. Synthetics undergo a more advanced refining method resulting in fewer impurities. A purer product yields higher levels of performance and engine protection. Mineral oils are generally thicker and require engines to work harder and less efficiently. A thinner oil, therefore, enables the engine to reach peak performance levels in shorter time. Reduced amounts of impurities, namely sulfur and unstable hydrocarbons, translate into a cleaner, environmentally friendly product.

Imperial Oil provides a range of Mobil Delvac products for the heavy duty trucking industry, offering several engine and transmission oils that the company says enhance performance of engines and powertrains. The Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 0W-40 Synthetic engine oil, for example, protects against engine wear, is

formulated for cold weather starts and is suitable for low emission engines, including those with DPF’s. Transmission fluids, such as the Synthetic Fluid 50 and the ATF reduce wear and provide longer gear life through outstanding load carrying capacity, antiwear and EP performance. Product information is available online at www.mobil.ca. Shell Rotella offers a synthetic product which the company describes as the best engine oil yet and is designed specifically for truckers. The Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic oil provides protection through up to 36 percent soot control, helping the oil to flow freely in cold weather conditions. (See the Shell Rotella profile in this edition). Visit www. shell.com. Chevron Canada offers a range of products noted for their quality and performance. Chevron’s Havoline motor oils protect against harmful deposits and maximize fuel economy. Delo premium motor oils address a wide range of on and off road uses. Delo products use Chevron’s proprietary technology that, combined with base oils and additives, is said to rival synthetic lubricants. The

company’s fuel system cleaner, Techron Concentrate Plus, removes deposits from fuel injectors, carburetors, valves and combustion chambers. Chevron lubricants are sold through a network of marketers and retailers. More information is available at www.chevron.com. Petro Canada’s Duron heavy duty engine oils protect engines and control soot. Duron products are CJ-4 compliant and in the case of the Duron-E

Domestic Product (GDP). In recent years there has been a push toward automated lubrication systems (ALS). Though existent for decades, the industry has been reluctant to embrace this technology. Common complaints include flaws in the distribution and provision of updated services. Maintenance personnel, moreover, are preoccupied with other priorities and remain uncon-

are d e signed to disperse over two times more soot than the industry standard. The company says DURON-E provides exceptional protection against increased engine wear, sluggishness and shortened engine life – all costly effects of soot. Contact the company for more information at www.lubricants.petrocanada.ca. The need for trucks to run efficiently calls for the right engine oil as well as the right lubricants. There are numerous moving parts in trucks and studies have shown that common industry pitfalls include the premature breakdown of bearings due to improper lubrication practices. Too much, too little, the wrong type, and the potential for machinery and vehicle failure rises dramatically. The premature wear of surface bodies that deteriorate prematurely from improper lubricant use is estimated to cost between 1 and 2 percent of Gross

vinced t h a t automated systems are superior to conventional manual practices. There is also comfort in the familiar, and adopting new practices is rarely the preferred choice. ALS proponents, however, encourage a costbenefit analysis of the two approaches. Manual lubrication, they say, requires extended downtime periods and presents increased risk to technicians who have to climb on, in, and around trucks and machinery to effectively service all lubrication points – a comparatively inefficient, risky and costly method. Manual methods are also criticized for targeting only one spot on a bearing. The expectation is that once it begins to move, the grease will spread over the entire surface. It’s an assumption undermined by recent studies showing that improper lubrication methods account for 53 percent of all bearing failures. Common to most auto-

mated lubrication systems are five major components. These include a controller or timer powered by 12 or 24

volts that activates the system, a pump and reservoir that dispenses lubricant into the system, supply lines that connect the pump to metering valves or injectors, metering vales that measure and dispense lubricant to application points, and feed lines that carry lubricant from the metering valves to the application points. Two types of ALS dominate the industry; progressive and parallel. The former consists of a pump which applies lubricant to each point through metering vales and feed lines. If any line or bearing is not receiving grease the system shuts down and signals the operator to take corrective action before damage results. The latter provides lubricant through a single supply line to multiple branches of injectors, each of which operate independently and can be individually adjusted to dispense varying amounts of lubrication to different application points. There is still the temptation to purchase lower end oils and lubricants, believing that cost savings will accrue. But as with almost anything, you get what you pay for. Higher end products may cost more initially, but in the long run provide better performance, last longer, and are more resistant to environmental conditions.

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Theme: Shell

Rotella T6 Full Synthetic HD Engine Oil Yields Multiple Benefits in All Weather Conditions By Marek Krasuski

t may not be the case that one product can meet all needs, but when it comes to lubricants the Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic delivers a wide range of benefits to meet the high pressure demands of commercial trucks. Trucking is more than a job; it’s an investment in your financial well-being – which is why Shell developed this fully synthetic heavy duty engine oil, their best engine oil yet in a long list of Shell’s product innovations. Among its many benefits Shell Rotella T6 is formulated to perform optimally in all weather conditions

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ac ros s the con tin ent. Even at temperatures as low as -34 degrees C, this product continues to flow well, surpassing flow rates of conventional 15W-40 oils. Faster flow rates are critical in these frigid temperatures. Even in extreme conditions, Shell Rotella T6 is capable of penetrating critical e n g i n e p a r t s q u i c k l y, thereby helping to prevent wear and maintain durability. Being able to ensure that your engine receives proper lubrication when in operation also helps to protect the durability of the starter and battery in harsh winter climates. Shell Rotella T6 is equally effective

at opposite weather extremes by offering up to 70 percent better oxidation resistance than leading 15W-40 oils in the API CJ-4 category. Superior flow characteristics and higher resistance levels tell only part of the story. Standing alongside these important benefits is improved engine protection. Shell explains: “Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic helps control the impact of soot on your engine through increased levels of high-performance ashless chemistry that keeps soot particles apart – up to 36% improvement in soot control at typical engine-oil-soot levels.*

This helps keep the oil free flowing for good startup and continued energy efficiency, and helps prevent sludge, deposits and wear.” Critical to the financial well-being of any operator of a diesel powered vehicle is cost control, especially expenses like fuel. Here again, Shell Rotella T6 delivers with potential fuel savings of up to 1.5 percent, demonstrated in 2009 fuel testing of medium duty trucks driving 100,000 miles per year. Equipped with a low-viscosity synthetic oil base, this premium synthetic formulation lowers engine friction without compromising durability.

Indeed, annual savings based on trucks driving 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) reached 250 gallons, or $750 per truck, per year, based on a $3.00 US price point per gallon. Shell Rotella T6 takes the lead among other API CJ-4 oils in protection against shear stability degradation by maintaining constant viscosity and oil pressure in the engine, delivering on average up to 34 percent better wear protection. In addition, special molecules in the oil resist compression that helps keep moving parts separated. This increases protection, particularly in high stress areas of the

engine. Thanks to unsurpassed engineering efforts from Shell, these benefits are now combined and featured in one engine oil – Shell Rotella T6, a multi-functional, lowash additive technology in a highly responsive synthetic product that delivers fuel economy, extended drain capability, improved low temperature flow and high temperature protection, engine cleanliness and superior wear protection. For more information on how Shell Rotella Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Engine Oil surpasses expectations, visit: www. rotella.com.

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Theme: Imperial Oil

Catching Up On Trends in Commercial Vehicle Lubrication Q& A with Stephanie Jaworski CLS

s a senior field technical advisor for Imperial, Stephanie Jaworski works with leading equipment manufacturers and successful trucking fleets all across Canada. Every day Jaworski sees how original equipment manufacturers are advancing new engine designs and how fleets are embracing alternative engine technologies, such as natural gas. Recently, she has been fielding questions from fleets, mechanics and owner-operators about the upcoming PC-11 lubricant specification. We sat down with Jaworski, a lubricant expert with 15 years of experience and a Certified Lubrication Specialist at STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers) to discuss how these regulatory and technological changes may impact the commercial vehicle market, as well as how she and her team help fleets optimize their oil drain intervals.

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Q1: Why do we need a new diesel oil standard like PC-11? Isn’t CJ-4 enough? Jaworski: The lubricants industry responds to changes mandated by OEMs who must respond to the EPA in terms of emission and fuel economy standards. For PC-11, the next proposed commercial vehicle oil category, the major focus is on fuel economy, due to NHTSA regulations and the Government of Canada’s strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving average fuel economy. Q2: What’s the progress on the PC-11 specification? Jaworski: The timing and category name have not been finalized, but PC-11 will focus on fuel economy meeting future greenhouse gas emission and fuel efficiency standards. This new category will be split into

two distinct sub-category viscosities (Historical High Temperature/ High Shear Viscosity and Low High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity) targeted for enhanced fuel economy. The new category will ensure engine durability is maintained with improvements in oxidation stability, aeration, and shear stability of the engine oil. The first licensing is scheduled for early 2017; however, there is a desire from some engine manufacturers to advance the timing to late 2016. Q3: Still looking to the future, do you see naturalgas engines becoming more common? If so, will that impact the market for diesel engines? Jaworski: Long-term, we see the global trend toward natural-gas engines continuing to grow. As a result, we have developed Mobil Delvac™ CNG/LNG 15W40, which is designed for use in spark-ignited compressed natural-gas (CNG) and liquefied natural-gas (LNG)

engines. However, diesel will continue to be the most common and widely used engine technology for a number of years to come. When it comes to diesel engine technologies, we see OEMs continuing to focus on introducing engines that deliver greater fuel economies and offer the potential to reduce emissions, typically through the incorporation of exhaust aftermarket devices. That’s one reason why we are seeing growing interest in low-viscosity synthetic diesel engine oils, like our Mobil Delvac 1™ LE 5W-30, which is formulated to help deliver optimal protection for advanced engines and their exhaust aftermarket devices. Q4: Despite all these regulatory and technology changes, aren’t fleets concerned with optimizing fuel economy and oil drain intervals above everything else? Jaworski: These are – and will continue to be – two pri-

Stephanie Jaworski, CLS [Certified Lubrication Specialist] is an Oil & Grease Expert and Field Technical Specialist in Eastern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces at Integrated Oil & Gas Company, Old 4th Hop Yard. mary concerns for fleets from an operational standpoint. Obviously, when it comes to fuel economy, there are many factors that can impact results – including engine type, driver habits, speed, and lubricant choice (synthetics are typically better than conventionals). As for optimizing oil drain intervals, we’re always challenging our customers to look at how they do their business. We use a comprehensive, data driven approach to analyze how equipment is doing in real-world service conditions. Our goal is to help identify the oil drain interval that will yield the lowest total operating cost without sacrificing engine reliability – or the resale value of trucks. For example, we worked with the maintenance team at Danfreight Systems (DFS), a Quebec-based fleet, to determine a lubricant solution capable of helping the company reduce both operating costs and environmental impact.

Our analysis of their fleet supported the switch to Mobil Delvac 1TM ESP 0W40 synthetic diesel engine oil. By making the transition to a synthetic engine oil, the company was able to successfully extend oil drain intervals to an average of 100,000 kilometres, reducing fuel consumption and lowering maintenance costs. Used oil analysis showed that even with the extended oil drain intervals, the engines were exhibiting no more than normal wear, with some places showing no wear at all. By engaging our customers’ engineering and maintenance teams, as well as their OEM partners from the start, we can ensure alignment among all key stakeholders throughout the process. This helps simplify the evaluation phase, and helps our fleet customers extend their oil drain intervals with confidence. To learn how Stephanie and her team can help your fleet optimize oil drain intervals visit mobildelvac. ca.

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Announcement

Rigid Industries Announces Its Acquisition by Truck-Lite

igid Industries® LED Lighting, the world’s leader in forward projecting LED lighting via its patented optic systems and torturetested housing, announces its acquisition by TruckLite Co., LLC of Falconer, New York, a member of the PENSKE Corporation. Together, Rigid Industries and Truck-Lite will now offer the complete package of DOT, off-road and accessory LED lighting for not only on and off-road vehicular markets, but markets the world over in a wide variety of heavy-duty and commercial vehicle categories. Jason Christiansen, CEO of Rigid Industries, said, “We’re excited to join the Truck-Lite team. We look forward to partnering and combining our industry experience, and will continue

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to deliver the same high quality products that have made Rigid the industry name it is today. Our two companies are a perfect fit as we both focus on long lasting products, state-ofthe-art technology, and a commitment to worldclass customer service.” According to Brian Kupchella, CEO of Truck-Lite, “Rigid Industries provides an ideal platform for TruckLite’s further expansion into the off road, power sport, agricultural, marine, industrial, and mining markets. It positions Rigid to grow as a major player in the LED lighting industry while maintaining its own distinct brand identity. Rigid has proven themselves a unique and successful company with superior quality, innovation, and a high level of customer interaction.”

Both Truck-Lite and Rigid Industries take pride that their products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA. With Truck-Lite’s 59 years in existence, they have evolved and expanded their technology with headlights, safety lights, signal switches and emergency lighting. Rigid Industries has seen extremely fast paced growth as a leader in forward projecting lighting and it is approaching its 10th year in business. Total employment for the two companies is over 2,400. With customers already in 40 countries, both TruckLite and Rigid Industries look to expand their presence in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand in 2015. Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Rigid Industries.

Rigid Industries® Thanks to its unparalleled patented Hybrid™, Specter™ and Hyperspot™ optics and its torture-tested housings, Rigid Industries® is a world leader in the forward projecting LED lighting industry. Rigid Industries® ranked 316th on the Inc. 500 list for 2014 and ranked as the fastest growing off-road LED lighting manufacturer in America. Rigid LED lighting products can be used in a plethora of

applications across industries such as: agriculture, construction, emergency response, industrial, marine, military, mining, and, of course, off-road and power sports. Rigid Industries® is committed to providing top-notch, innovative technologies and always guarantees a quality product which has been designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA. Truck-Lite Truck-Lite Co., LLC is headquartered in Falconer,

New York, with additional U.S. manufacturing facilities in Wellsboro, Coudersport, and McElhattan, Pennsylvania and Saline, Michigan. Truck-Lite is a major producer of safety lighting, forward lighting, wiring harnesses, mirrors, turn signal switches, and safety accessories to the heavy-duty truck, trailer, and commercial vehicle industries. To learn more about Truck-Lite, visit their website: www.truck-lite. com.

Cross Border Services

Detroit/Windsor Border Alert

By Dawn Truell

he Detroit/Windsor Border has been targeted for extra screening so please ensure that you have the proper documentation in order, including proper authority numbers such as MC, DOT, SCAC, CVOR. It has been discovered by C B P ( U. S . C u s t o m s & Border Protection) that some persons and/or companies have been using others’ authorities illegally. This is causing backup border delays, forced turnarounds and even the risk of possible

suspension from the CTPAT, FAST and PIP Programs. Also, you should be aware that once CBP knows and puts forth a charge or suspension or forced turnaround, CBSA is advised. You would then have trouble getting back across the Canadian borders. I should also point out that ACE Manifests are mandatory and it is imperative that they be filled out in their entirety and accurately, otherwise you will be forced to be turned around at the border point entering the U.S.A. ACI for Canada’s borders has been put into place but it’s still a relatively new program so we are still operating under a grace period. Here is a misconception regarding compliance programs such as the C-TPAT: If a company belongs to the C-TPAT program it is assumed that company

does not have to belong to the PIP program as well. This is incorrect. You must belong to both programs if you are going to do either. Also, please be aware that you must be truthful in the information that you put forth to both the U.S. CBP and Canada’s CBSA. You will be audited by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and/or Central Intelligence Canada. It has recently come to my attention that there are persons and/or companies selling “binders” full of documents claiming that these will get you through the C-TPAT and PIP Programs. Be aware that this is false information and that both CBP and CBSA Officers are aware of this. Be reminded that what you are presenting is your company to both the U.S. Dept. Homeland Security and the Canadian Central Intelligence. I advise you of this in order to save

face as I know personally our businesses are very hard working and we must present ourselves with honesty and integrity. Of course, I encourage anyone wanting to gain status in the MC licensing, DOT, SCAC, etc. as well as the anti-terrorism

initiative programs like C-TPAT, PIP, FAST, and CSA, to contact me and I will happily guide you through the appropriate steps. Whoever you contact please be sure you know exactly what you are getting and who you are getting it from. Again,

I can certainly guide you in the right direction. For further information regarding all of these programs please contact Cross Border Services at www.c-tpat-certified. com, crossborderservices@cogeco.net or 905.973.9136.

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Editorial Follow-Up

Mount Allison University Takes on Driver Recruitment By George Fullerton

hree teams of students in Dr. Jane Mullen’s third year Human Resource management course took home some hard cash for their efforts to provide the trucking industry with strategies to improve driver recruitment. Dr. Mullen decided there was a real life learning opportunity for her Mount Allison University Human Resources class after she heard a presentation outlining the difficulties to recruit professional drivers. Mullen designed a team-based exercise for her students to investigate and design a strategy to augment driver recruitment. For the exercise, Mullen divided her third year class into seven teams and then invited stakeholders to come to Mount Allison to present an overview of the industry, their company, and the challenges and the recruitment barriers they face. The teams began with an environmental analysis, and then researched

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various companies, their mission statements and goals, HR challenges, and current recruitment strategies. The students also considered legal requirements, budgets, and evaluation criteria to determine the effectiveness of the strategies. The three main issues challenging the industry to recruit young drivers were identified as lack of awareness of opportunities for a professional driving career, negative perception of the industry, and the small number of women working in this profession. Each team drafted written proposals which were reviewed by a panel of industry staff members who selected the top three teams. These winners detailed their initial findings and strategies, and made individual presentations to the industry panel whose members included Dave Miller and Victoria Armour, Armour Transportation; Pamela McEwing, Tim Horton’s Distribution; Jean Marc Picard, APTA; and Kelly Henderson, THRSCAtlantic.

The three teams shared $4,000 in prizes gifted by the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic. Kelly Henderson, Executive Director THRSC-A explained the top three teams had gone beyond expectations in terms of researching and drafting out a recruitment plan. Their efforts included developing a video, surveying high school students, and drafting comprehensive recruitment materials. The winning teams’ recommendations suggested the industry more effectively promote the diverse career opportunities in the trucking sector, including the benefits of becoming

a professional driver, the earning potential for recruits, and employer health and wellness programs. The top team created a strategy, with video presentations focusing on recruitment through social media and the difficulty of finding industry information online. While companies and trade organizations have websites, they are not easy to track down, and as such, relevant industry data is limited in scope. One insight trucking companies might wish to consider in recruiting young people is suitable social media tools. For example, many students were unfamiliar with Kijiji, a website commonly

used by companies seeking drivers. Rather, students most often look for employment opportunities through Facebook. “We approached this initiative with the goal of spreading the word about our industry”, commented Kelly Henderson. She said that the project engaged a talented group of young people who view the trucking industry as an opportunity for a rewarding profession. “We learned how much our industry has to offer to this group of future leaders. Their enthusiasm and their work ethic exceeded our expectations. I’m excited for any employer who gets the opportunity to hire

from this university class. These young people are our future, and our future looks very bright!” Indeed, optimism echoed from both sides: “This was an amazing opportunity to be given in my third-year class at Mount Allison,” said Megan LeBlanc, member of the winning team. “It was a challenging project that required many group meetings and an exceptional amount of time. Working with the trucking industry to create a recruitment strategy that will be used by professionals was very rewarding. I look forward to hearing how our strategy has benefitted the industry in recruiting drivers.”

Atlantic Truck Show

Atlantic Canada’s Largest Truck Show

oncton, New Brunswick This June will see thousands of visitors

flock to the Moncton area for the return of the Atlantic Truck Show, providing a significant economic

boost to local hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that cater to visitors. Taking place at the Moncton Coliseum Complex June 5-6, 2015, this is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most-inclusive trucking show, and the only national truck show east of Montreal. More than 12,000 buyers attended the 2013 edition of this event, and with industry reports pointing to a healthy market for sales of medium and heavy trucks, show organizers are anticipating a sold out show, along with a robust audience for 2015. “We’re seeing strong sales to date, bolstered by the massive success of the 2013 show,” said Mark Cusack, National Show Manager. “This edition is sure to be another soldout event, with hundreds of exhibitors from across Canada.” The Atlantic Truck Show includes both indoor and

outdoor displays featuring trucks, trailers, engine components, and parts manufacturers, as well as services catering to the heavy and medium duty truck industry. It is THE event where members of the industry meet to find new products and see the latest in commercial truck and transportation equipment. Fleet managers, truck buyers, and distributors will be in attendance to talk to sales and technical staff face-to-face, and key industry decision makers will be sourcing their next trucking and logistics purchases. This is an exceptional business opportunity for exhibitors looking to generate new leads, build relationships with existing customers and most importantly, increase their sales. For complete details on the 2015 Atlantic Truck Show, visit www.AtlanticTruckShow.com.

Legal Issues

Hearing Only What We Want To Hear

By Jaycen Olavario

hen prospective clients come to our office or phone us and ask what their chances are of winning their case when all we’ve heard is their side of the story, the conversation feels more like fortune telling than consultation. Most just want to hear us say it,

the guarantee that we can get them off their traffic violation(s) that we can get their charges withdrawn, or that we can get their charges dismissed. Sometimes it becomes difficult to get these prospective clients to hear us out and listen to what else we have to say after we tell them that we cannot guarantee the outcome of their cases. I’ve mentioned this before: we give them our initial assessment of their matter but follow up quickly by the phrase “we cannot guarantee the outcome”. This is because our initial assessment is based solely on the statement of the prospective client, and because we still have to get full disclosure in order to give a more complete

assessment of the matter. Our agents have a lot of experience in all the Ontario Provincial Offences Courts so we know what the likely resolution may be, depending on the case and the court where it is to be heard. So, it’s not that we don’t know what the likely resolution is going to be, it’s just that we cannot guarantee that the same

resolution or outcome will or should apply to them. Sometimes telling them that the only thing we can guarantee is that we will do our best to get them the best possible resolution to their matter is just not enough. There have been a number of times when I have to tell callers that I’m not going to tell them what they

want to hear just so I can sign them up to a contract. There are agents out there, who will be willing to do that, but OTT has built a reputation of honesty and we will not give in to a prospective client’s wish for guarantee just to get them to sign a retainer. Providing legal services, especially in traffic ticket matters, is a competitive business, but

that does not mean that we will sacrifice our reputation just so we can sign up a few more clients. Not guaranteeing an outcome is not just about protecting ourselves from our clients when we cannot deliver that guarantee; it’s about respecting the legal system, the laws, the Law Society of Upper Canada and the paralegal profession.

Meritor, Inc.

Euclid Suspension Line Growth Continues

a s Ve g a s , N e v ada - Meritor Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ‘15 (HDAW) it is carrying on its 75-year tradition as a trusted and reliable brand by expanding its Euclidbranded suspension product line, adding 200 new parts to its portfolio of more than 2,000 in-stock parts. “Euclid has been an invaluable part of the heavyduty aftermarket for 75 years, and the expanded suspension line continues our heritage of offering quality products in the unmistakable yellow packaging,” said Terry Livingston, General Manager, Category Management, Aftermarket for Meritor. Whether customers are looking for a specific part for a repair or stocking inventory, Euclid’s suspension portfolio covers a wide range of product requirements, such as equalizers, shock absorbers, bushings, hanger brackets and height control.

“Our customers depend on the trusted Euclid brand,” Livingston said. “By expanding our suspension offering for the Euclid brand, we’re to ensure our customers’ continued success by offering quality products that are readily available when they’re needed. And, if we don’t have a part they need, we’ll help them determine exactly what they require and source it for them as part of the Meritor Special Order Service (SOS) program.” The suspension portfolio expansion is supported by an updated Euclid Suspension Catalog (700D), which includes refreshed suspension diagrams and images, updated stocking guides and an improved format to more easily identify higher-volume components. Customers can order the catalog through Literature on Demand on meritor.com. For more informatiov visit www.meritor. com.

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Government of Canada

Harper Government Announces Funding for Key Upgrades to the Port of Montréal

ontréal, Quebec - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, was joined by Sylvie Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montréal Port Authority, to announce a major investment in key enhancements to be made at the Port of Montréal. The three main components of the project involve expanding container capacity in the Viau sector, deepening vessel berths, and improving truck traffic flow in and around the port. This work is expected to significantly increase the Port’s handling capacity, facilitate the accommodation of larger ves-

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sels, and greatly improve traffic flow for the more than 2,500 trucks that pass through the port daily. The Port of Montréal will receive up to $43,666,667 through the National Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund for these key upgrades. This is the first funding announcement under the National Infrastructure Component and the first project to be funded under this program in Québec. Designed to support projects of national significance that have a strong impact on Canada’s economic wellbeing, such as transportation and trade corridors, the National Infrastructure Component is a vital part of the federal government’s New Building Canada Plan. The project will help ensure the already very busy

port facilities can support growth and meet increasing demand, particularly the additional business expected from the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union. This historic trade agreement will open new markets to our exporters throughout the EU, expand two-way trade and generate significant benefits for all Canadians. The work will help the Port reinforce its status as a vital global shipping link while stimulating economic activity and development at the local, regional and national level. Quick Facts: • Connected to over 80 countries, the Port of Montréal is a major transshipment centre and hub of world trade that handles more than 30 million

tonnes of diverse cargo per year. It is the secondlargest container port in Canada, after Vancouver, and the fifth largest on North America’s east coast. • The Government of Canada is providing onethird of the eligible fund-

ing for this project up to a maximum of $43,666,667 through the National Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund. • The Montréal Port Authority will be responsible for the remaining cost of the project, which is esti-

mated to be $132 million. Through the $4-billion National Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund, the Government of Canada is providing financial support for projects with far-reaching benefits for all Canadians.

Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Myths of Vehicle Washing

By Jack Jackson

any people have many myths about washing vehicles. The fleet and car washing industry actually have two distinct focuses.

The retail car wash industry is a revenue generating business to satisfy consumer demands for an experience when washing cars. You may notice the elaborate chemicals and marketing that goes into the advertising of getting a car wash by consumers. Fleet washing is the opposite. It is generally an expense to the company that requires the most prudent thoughts on ROI. This is where myths collide in the two industries, generally confusing the public

on what is correct. What is correct for both industries are what these myths try to clarify on washing, in general. Take out marketing and advertising and the general rules are the same. Myth – use lots of soap, it cleans better. Fact – more soap causes more rinsing, thus increasing costs and labour. Cleaning of fleets does not require the fragrance smelling, rainbow colouring effects that the retail car wash requires. There are machines available to wash your trucks

using less than an ounce of soap per gallon of water. Generally, you should be able to wash your trailer for less than $1.00 of soap cost. Myth – soap is soap, just use the least expensive. Fact – there is a direct correlation between the soap you use and the water you have. Hard water requires more soap and soft water requires less soap. It is prudent that you use the right soap with the water to ensure the most effective wash. Also, the less ex-

pensive the soap generally means the more water in the dilution. Do you want to pay for some company to send you water when you have a relatively cheap supply. Look to purchase a concentrate and use your own water to dilute. You will save on shipping, storage and truly control your outcome. Myth – Washing by hand is the least expensive wash. Fact – this is the most inconsistent and typically the highest “cost per wash” metric. With the availability

today of automated systems as low as $20,000.00, you can achieve a consistent wash every cycle in a fraction of the time hand washing takes. There are many more myths we will visit in upcoming editions. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@awashsystems.com or call 1 800.265.7405. Visit our w e b s i t e w w w. aw a s h systems.com. North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

Announcement

Navistar Announces Uptime Mission

isle, Illinois - Navistar is pleased to announce its new mission centered on

maximizing customer uptime, illustrating the company’s shift toward the future and its renewed

emphasis on keeping customers’ trucks on the road. A new marketing campaign for the Inter-

national® Truck brand focused on uptime will be launching concurrently. “Uptime means more than designing and building trucks to stay o n t h e r o a d l o n g e r, ” said Bill Kozek, Navistar president, Truck and Parts. “It’s our renewed commitment to the industry to deliver innovation, tools and services that keep our customers moving.” Uptime is a commitment built on multiple levels. Emotionally, ‘Uptime’ speaks to the mindset and obligation of our dealers and employees as they deliver on the promise of keeping customers’ trucks up and running. Rationally, ‘Uptime’ speaks to what International Truck can offer its customers, including: Truck design and approach to integration Navistar’s team of expert engineers collaborate with the industry’s most trusted and proven component suppliers to design vehicles with superior performance. International® ProStar® ES, the company’s industry-leading fuel efficiency package, combines the ProStar’s best-in-class

aerodynamics with proven, fuel efficient drivetrain and axle components. Manufacturing - The company puts tremendous rigor around its processes at its manufacturing facilities, using real-time quality metrics and progressive quality validation. Each vehicle goes through a comprehensive quality control process throughout assembly to ensure vehicles leave the plant defectfree. Parts and Service International Truck has the industry’s broadest, most capable parts distribution and dealer network with more than 800 service locations, more than 10,000 trained technicians and over 8,000 service bays to keep customers on the road. Technology - Navistar continues to enhance its capabilities in technology-driven uptime with OnCommand™ Connection. OnCommand Connection remains the only open architecture remote diagnostics system that provides customers visibility to the health of their entire fleet through a single portal. “Uptime is a pledge by

our people to deliver beyond expectations, and it’s their drive to be better every day,” Kozek added. “The entire International team has an unrelenting passion for delivering on our mission of uptime.” The brand’s new call to action, “It’s Uptime at International,” speaks both to International Truck’s revitalization as well as its dedication to enabling its customers to work better, harder and faster. The initial advertising campaign will reinforce International’s commitment to building defectfree trucks that stay on the road longer, supported by a top-notch dealer network delivering fast service and the industry-leading OnCommand Connection vehicle monitoring system. New advertising will start this month in print and online publications. In addition, “It’s Uptime at International” will be showcased at a series of trade shows over the next several weeks, including the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. Additional information is available at www. Navistar.com.

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Announcement

C.A.T.’s New Door to Door Intermodal Service

anadian Ameri c a n Tr a n s p o r t (C.A.T.) Inc. announces a new, door to door intermodal service for clients shipping to all points within North America. The new offering effectively combines their asset and non-asset based network to provide added value to their North American client base. The intermodal service commenced earlier this year and provides added capacity, economy and a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional,

over the road transport. Intermodal, by definition, is the combination of any two modes of transport. In this case, C.A.T. will coordinate the transport of 20’, 40’ and 53’ full load container shipments to and from the rail ramp. The containers are then transported by rail throughout the USA by utilizing the various class one railways. Final delivery is executed by the C.A.T. logistics team, providing seamless, door to door delivery for their clients.

Both dry and temperature controlled commodities are being transported and the goods shipped range from consumer goods to industrial commodities. To oversee the sales and operations, industry veteran Derrick Broome has been appointed to head up the intermodal service offering. President of C.A.T., Daniel Goyette explains, “Derrick Broome is a welcome addition to our team and a great asset to our company. As Vice President-Intermodal,

Derrick will head up the specialized intermodal division and will be based out of Columbus, Ohio”. Mr. Broome is a long time Ohio resident and holds an International Business degree from Ohio Dominican University. His transportation career is extensive and he has held several senior positions with leading USA carriers. When asked about this new opportunity Derrick remarks, “I have been involved with most aspects of transportation including

American Trucking Associations

ATA Pleased with Improvement in Truck Crash Rate

rlington, Virginia – Officials with the American Trucking Associations highlighted the release of new federal data showing a drop in the large truck-involved crash rates in 2013. After the release of data from the Federal Highway Administration of estimated miles traveled by large trucks in 2013, ATA was able to calculate the large truck-involved crash fatality rate as 1.44 per 100 million miles traveled – a 1.6% decline from the 1.465 per 100 million miles traveled in 2012. With 2013’s decline, the fatality rate has plummeted 39.2% over the past decade. The injury rate saw a 34.2% decline over the past decade as well. “The trucking industry’s efforts to improve safety on our highways are showing results,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “While there is still much work to do, we should feel good that because of the efforts of ATA and others in the industry, our highways are safer, even as our trucks deliver more goods all 20 March 2015

across our nation.” ATA c a l c u l a t e d t h e fatality and injury rates using the figure for truck miles traveled – 275,018,000,000 miles in 2013 according to FHWA – and the number of truck-involved fatalities and injuries – to calculate the rates. “Safety isn’t just job one for trucking, its jobs one, two, and three,” said ATA Chairman Duane Long, Chairman of Longistics, Raleigh, N.C. “The commitment that carriers like mine have made to ensure that not just our drivers, but everyone on the road arrives safely, is producing results.” Just last week, ATAmember Werner Enterprises highlighted the industry’s impressive safety record, pointing out areas where the industry and the federal government could collaborate to do more to reduce crashes (go here for more: www.trucking.org/article.aspx?uid=a831ae6ce37f-4ed1-9d976619f9a12d0b). “For years, as our industry was driving more miles and involved in fewer crashes, ATA has

been urging the federal g ov e r n m e n t t o b e t t e r focus on the known causes of crashes,” said ATA First Vice Chairman Pat Thomas, Vice President, UPS. “From petitioning NHTSA on speed limiters, to urging more traffic enforcement to prevent aggressive driving, ATA will continue to press regulators to implement the most effective highway safety countermeasures.” The Federal Highway Administration implemented an enhanced methodology for estimating registered vehicles and vehicle miles traveled by vehicle type beginning with data from 2007. As a result, involvement rates may differ, and in some cases significantly, from earlier years. American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow

ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.

rail, road, dray, sales and operations. This position gives me the opportunity to use all these skills but more importantly, allows me to use my years of experience to drive further efficiency into our customers’ supply chain”. This new offering is on the heels of C.A.T.’s fall announcement of the purchase of 100 new Freightliner trucks. The CNG fueled vehicles are arriving soon and will reduce the company’s footprint by an additional 17%. Daniel Goyette adds, “This new intermodal service is ideally suited for full load shipments outside the 500 to 700 mile radius of Montreal. That’s where the savings really kick in compared to road. Whether it’s road or rail, long haul or short haul our team is focused on what’s best for our clients and the environment”.

Derrick Broome has been appointed to head up the intermodal service offering. Canadian American Transport (C.A.T.) was founded in 1978 and offers a blend of transportation, logistics and warehousing services. Their core market is truckload service between Canada and the USA and they are one of a handful of carriers serving the Mexico market on a regular basis. For more information visit their website at www.cat. ca.

Business Insurance Matters

Ubertaxi Grasping for a Foundation in North American Cities

By Linda Colgan

berTaxi is popular in European cities and has been relentlessly grasping for a foundation in many North American cities. Initially the vast difference between a normal cab and ubertaxi is the method in which a taxi is “hailed.” Using the “dated” method known to most of the population, you reach for the phone after identify-

ing the cab company of choice (at one time the number was selected from the yellow pages!), providing them with your location and your destination. The alternate method is to “hail” a cab by waving ones hand in the air (sometimes frantically depending on the weather) capturing the attention of the available driver. Once inside the cab, the meter started and the fare was visible for the duration of the journey. The cab rates are intensely guarded by the municipality. There are grueling licensing requirements and deviation from any of the written code of conduct will inflict harsh penalties or suspension of plating. The latter rending the cab inoperable. Furthermore, in order to quality to operate a licensed taxi cab, minimum

insurance requirements must be demonstrated to the municipality. Within these documents protection is afforded in the event of cancellation of coverage. The permit to operate ceases with the insurance or violation of the code of conduct. With Ubertaxi there are three categories. They are UberX (minimum age 21), Uberblack (commercial driver’s license and more upscale vehicle) and Ubertaxi (taxi driver). The process to “hail” a cab is more modern. An Uber app is downloaded to your mobile phone and with the press of a button you hail the category of choice and a car is assigned. The “fare” can track progress of the Ubertaxi now on its way. Sounds simple but alarms are triggered regarding the governing of the licensing,

transparency with fares being charged and last but not least – who is going to ensure that the insurance on the individual is valid? On an automobile application there are questions that, if answered incorrectly, can deem an insurance contract void. For example, at the time of signing an automobile application the applicant states that the vehicle is not driven to and from work and the annual mileage is less than 5,000 kilometres. The rates will be dictated based on the minimum exposure. Circumstances change a couple years down the road and driving

for Uber casts an appealing thought. After researching qualifications to drive for Uber, the registration process is completed. The risk changes dramatically from the details recorded on the original automobile application on file with the Insurer. Material change in risk! One question on an auto application directly targets if the vehicle will be in use to receive compensation. The automobile insurance must be reflective of the most current changes in risk. Not many people think about the automobile application originally signed and how lifestyle changes

can affect their auto insurance policy – i.e. underage driver, driving to and from work, pleasure or business use. Until the process is more refined I appreciate the older method of calling/hailing a cab knowing there are regulations and that the insurance is governed by the Ministry. 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 416.809.3103, or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

Detroit-Windsor Trade Crossing

Agreement on New Detroit Bridge Plaza

oronto, Ontario Vehicle tolls will reportedly be used to pay for a $250-million U.S. Customs plaza needed for the planned new binational New International Trade Crossing under a tentative deal worked out between Ottawa, Washington and Michigan. According to the Globe & Mail, a government source confirmed that a deal has been worked out. Final details are still being worked out, with a formal announcement expected to be made next month. The customs plaza on the U.S. side of the crossing was considered the last major hurdle before work on the $2.1 billion New

International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor is able to move forward. “It’s been a long time coming, and we await the finer details, but on the surface this is excellent news,” said Ontario Trucking Association President David Bradley, who commended the efforts of governments, stakeholders and business groups on both sides of the border in getting a deal done. It remains unclear whether Ottawa will also now put up the $250-million for the plaza and pay itself back through a toll funding formula, or whether privatesector partners will front the money.

Despite Canada agreeing to pick up the $3.4 billion tab to build the bridge on both sides of the border, Washington balked at paying for its own customs plaza on the Michigan side of the bridge. And the president’s $4-trillion (U.S.) budget failed to include any money for the plaza for a second consecutive year. The source suggested that Washington’s refusal to change its position forced stakeholders to accept tapping toll revenues to finance the customs plaza. The project, which spans the busiest trade crossing between the two countries, is slated to be completed in 2020.

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Announcement

Train Trailer Opens New Montreal Facility & Appoints District Account Manager for Quebec

rain Trailer has just opened a transport trailer rental, lease and maintenance facility in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec. The service centre has 6 mechanics and inside support staff to effectively service the Quebec region. The bilingual Train Trailer team has decades of experience and carry a wide range of equip-

ment types to serve their customers. President & COO Rick Kloepfer states, “We’ve been looking at opening in Montreal for some time now. Our philosophy is to have our own people in place to ensure we can carry on the same quality operation as our other facilities across Canada. We strive for the same cus-

tomer experience at each location. We’re excited about having the additional facility in Montreal so that we can better serve and grow our Quebec based business”. Currently the company has 4 locations strategically positioned in Calgary, Toronto, Cornwall and Montreal. The company boasts diversification of

Announcement

Federal Minister to Address Women with Drive Leadership Summit

r. K. Kellie Leitch, C a n a d a ’s M i n ister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, will be among a growing list of high-profile speakers at Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit. “We are honoured to welcome the Minister to our event,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “Her participation demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to the Women with Drive initiative.”

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The March 5 event, hosted at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, is designed for everyone who recruits, retains or mentors women in Canada’s trucking industry. The agenda includes panels and presentations by women who hold senior roles in the trucking industry, representatives of other industries looking to draw women into non-traditional roles, and a keynote presentation by Brenda Andress, Com-

missioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. Topics include mentorship programs, best practices from other industries, the Women with Drive Project, personal success stories, and steps to hone leadership skills. There will also be a networking reception to salute International Women’s Day. Seating is limited. Register today at www.TruckingHR.com. Article courtesy o f O n t a r i o Tr u c k i n g Association.

equipment types, a comprehensive service menu and a personalized and consistent product offering as their strengths. According to Mr. Kloepfer, “Along with having the right facility, staff and equipment in place, the appointment of Nick Pereira as District Account Manager for Quebec completed the package.” Nick has an extensive background in the leasing industry with both auto and semi-trailer experience. A Montreal native, Nick is fluent in speaking and writing in 3 languages; French, Portuguese and English”. After graduating from high school, an inquisitive Nick Pereira attended Concordia University in Business Management and travelled the world extensively. During these travels, he also picked up

a comprehensive understanding of 3 additional languages including Spanish, Italian and Creole. Nick currently resides in Laval with his wife Priscilla and two young children, Shawn and Victoria. Nick explains, “I’ve experienced many cultures and various positions within the transportation industry. Sales and service is my passion. I love meeting people and solving their equipment challenges. And, I also understand the process of engineering equipment to specific standards when that situation arises.” Train Trailer officially opened its door in Montreal on February 9, 2015. Rick Kloepfer sums up the journey thus far, “There has been a lot of integration in the industry. Some big players have left the Canadian market and

have created service gaps that we can fill. Providing a quality service and being responsive to the needs of our clients is what Train Trailer is all about. We are extremely appreciative of the customers who continue to appreciate and embrace what we have to offer the trailer rental, lease and maintenance industry.” Train Trailer has a history of customer satisfaction dating back to 1971. They are known for offering customers more choice in equipment types, trailer leasing, rental and maintenance programs. With strategic locations in Mississauga, Calgary, Cornwall and Montreal, they have extended their reach to serve customers across Canada. For more information, please visit their website at www. traintrailer.com.

White House Focuses on Hiring American Veterans

By Ellen Voie

t’s no secret that the trucking industry is experiencing a need for qualified drivers. Many carriers have made a commitment to hire more veterans for both driving and managerial positions. However, the unemployment rate for veterans continues to be an area of concern for both employers and the government. Did you know there were over 500,000 unemployed veterans as of December 2014 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

They also reported that 1.5 million veterans were only employed in part time positions. Why can’t the transportation industry embrace, attract, and retain these unemployed and underemployed veterans? The Department of Transportation is focused on finding the answer and recently hosted a “Joining Forces Veterans Employment Forum” at the White House. Industry representatives from carriers, associations, and the federal government came together to identify challenges and share best practices for overcoming this problem. Women In Trucking (WIT) Association President Ellen Voie was invited to participate, along with WIT board member Stanley Hampton, Vice President of Corporate Driver Personnel of J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Voie

and Hampton were asked to share best practices to attract, retain, recruit, and hire veterans. While J.B. Hunt has already shown a commitment to hiring veterans, Hampton arrived with an open mind and an interest in expanding their commitment. According to J.B. Hunt’s website, they already have nearly twenty percent of their driving force identified as veterans. They ranked number seven in G. I. Job’s Top 100 Military Friendly Employers List and are named as an Employer in Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Women In Trucking Association embraces diversity and has many former military personnel as members, but Voie realized there is more the association can do to promote greater diversity for our veterans as well.

Women In Trucking (WIT) Association President Ellen Voie (right) with WIT board member Stanley Hampton, Vice President of Corporate Driver Personnel of J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. If you are an employer and you want to hire more veterans, there are many resources available for you that the federal government wants you to be aware of. Here are a few we learned about at the White House event. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden have launched “Joining Forces,” which is a national program to support our military members and their families through initiatives to “inspire, educate, and spark action from all sectors of society.” Steve Parker, Executive Director of the organization, welcomed the attendees at the event. The initiative has addressed employment by launching the Veterans Employment Center and created public-private partnerships through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. In addition, they are addressing education and homelessness issues for veterans. The event focused on how the private sector can partner with government resources to find partnerships in hiring and promoting our veteran workforce.

If you are a carrier and are looking to hire veterans, visit www.dol.gov/ vets/aha. This site offers a step-by-step toolkit for employers. You can design a strategy for hiring veterans, prepare your workplace and learn how to recruit former military personnel. Start with this resource and inform your hiring department about the site. You can post job openings at www.ebenefits. va.gov/jobs. This website is a service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. You can search veterans’ profiles and post jobs and find upcoming veteran job fairs. There is even a link to better understand the military experience. The American Job Center network has a website for employers looking for employees in their area. Check out www.servicelocator.org and click on Career One Stop (www. careeronestop.org) to obtain a toolkit for recruiting and hiring qualified candidates. There are links on this site for tax credits and worker training resources.

One of the new initiatives introduced at the meeting was the Department of Defense SkillBridge resource. It started in 2014 to allow returning service members to participate in job training for up to six months BEFORE their service obligation is complete. This means you can bring active duty service members into your facility while they are still employed by the United States Government. Currently the military installations participating are limited; check out www.dodskillbridge.com for locations near you. While the attendees at the White House meeting worked on identifying industry challenges, they also offered best practices. One of the most practical pieces of advice offered that day was to hire a former military recruiter for your driver-recruiting program. They understand, more than anyone, what their veteran colleagues want and need in an employer. Simple, but powerful. Hiring a veteran is the right thing to do. Let’s do it right.

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Mack Trucks

Mack to Offer GuardDog Connect Uptime Support for Concrete Pumpers

reensboro, North Carolina – In an effort to simplify service needs for customers in the highly demanding concrete pumper application, Mack Trucks now offers specialized Uptime support. Mack ® GuardDog ® Connect, its integrated telematics solution, will be standard on Mack TerraPro® concrete pumper models ordered as of April, making it the first such proactive support service available in the trucking industry for pumper applications. Included in Mack’s concrete pumper solution is specialized body builder support, also unique to the industry. Designed to maximize uptime by streamlining service needs, Mack’s concrete pumper support combines the expertise of Mack OneCall ™ , Mack’s 24/7 customer support service agents, and technical and dealership experts with

specialized body builder knowledge. The result is a simplified network of focused customer support, minimizing potential customer downtime. “This is just another example of how we at Mack remain committed to Uptime,” said Stephen Roy, President of Mack North American Sales and Marketing. “As soon as a critical fault code is detected, the body builder support team is on the case, making the communication proactive, seamless and comprehensive.” Mack GuardDog Connect has been standard on the Mack Pinnacle™, Mack Granite® and Titan by Mack models since 2013. GuardDog Connect is Mack’s proactive diagnostic and repair planning system. It monitors fault codes that could potentially shut down a truck or lead to an unplanned visit to the dealer. GuardDog Connect enables quick diagnosis of issues,

Kenworth Truck Company

Class 8 Extended Warranty Program

irkland, Washington – Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial. Under the program, Kenworth customers may receive a 3-year / 480,000-kilometer basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 8 trucks with a basic vehicle warranty. “This excellent program combines competitive financing packages and services from PACCAR Financial and The World’s Best® 24 March 2015

trucks from Kenworth. Qualifying Kenworth Class 8 customers can benefit by receiving an additional two years and 320,000 kilometers of warranty coverage valued at $6,350,” said Jason Skoog, Kenworth Assistant General Manager for Sales and Marketing. The offer is available on Kenworth trucks ordered between January 1 and December 31, 2015, and financed through PACCAR Financial no later than March 31, 2016. There is a maximum quantity of 20 units per customer. Contact your local Kenworth dealer (www.kenworth.com) or nearest PACCAR Financial office (www.paccarfinancial.com) for program terms and conditions.

proactive scheduling for repairs and confirmation that needed parts are in stock and ready to install, all while the truck is still on the job. Combined with the support of the Mack OneCall agents, dealership personnel and tech and body builder support, Mack’s comprehensive concrete pumper support program is unmatched in the industry. Once an issue is detected, a case is automatically opened in Mack ASIST, Mack’s web-based fleet service management platform, the owner or fleet service manager is contacted and the repair planning process begins through a customerchosen dealer. ASIST ensures timely information sharing, communication and tracking of a service event among the customer, dealer and support staff. Mack GuardDog Connect for TerraPro concrete pumpers will be available for order in April. Please contact your local dealer for further information. For more information visit www.macktrucks. com.

Mack® GuardDog® Connect, Mack’s integrated telematics solution, will be standard on Mack TerraPro® concrete pumper models ordered as of April, making it the first such proactive support service available in the trucking industry for pumper applications.

Tires & Wheels

Imagine a World Without Retreads

By Harvey Brodsky Retread Tire Association

et’s think about a world where retreading didn’t exist. What would it be like, and how would it affect your trucking fleet? First of all, if you think new tire prices are high now, as the old saying goes, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” That’s because retreads put a brake on new tire prices. In a world without retreads, new tire manufacturers could charge whatever they wanted because there would not be any

lower price alternatives. You would have no choice but to pay the higher price for the tires you need to keep your trucks on the road. Next, you would no longer have a choice of tread patterns available for the unique needs of your fleet – tread patterns that are now only available by retreaders for your use. The typical top quality retreader in Canada has more than a dozen tread patterns available which is far more than new tire manufacturers offer. And if your retread dealer doesn’t have the particular tread pattern to suit your needs, he can readily obtain it for you within a day or two. For example, suppose you go on and off the road in all kinds of weather and require a set of tires that can handle the different road conditions you encounter every day. Without retreads you would have no choice but to compromise with a

new tire design that might not be exactly suited for maximum performance. Now let’s have a look at the food budget for your family. Unless you live on a farm and grow all of your own food, you or someone in your family buys your foodstuffs in a nearby supermarket. Virtually 100% of the food on the shelves in that local supermarket arrived by truck, and since the cost incurred by the trucking fleet who delivered the food is likely higher than it would have been had the truck been using retreads, those additional costs have to be paid by someone, and guess what, that someone is you! The list goes on. When you think about nearly everything else you buy, from clothing to garden supplies, appliances and even the car or pickup truck that you drive, it is the consumer that gets dinged for

the extra delivery costs by delivery trucks that are not driving on retreads. And what about the negative impact on the environment if there were no retreads? There would be far more scrap tires to be disposed of, and since few landfills today accept those scrap tires, the cost of disposal would increase while the additional discarded rubber would contribute further to environmental degradation. That is something that has a negative impact on all of us and we would have to pay the price had there not been retreads in our world. Something that you might not know is that, although a retreaded tire might look round and black, it is really very green, having one of the highest post-consumer contents of any recycled product in the world. Retreading is truly recycling! As grim as this picture is, now it’s time for the good

news. Happily, retreads do play a large part in the world in which we all live and where millions of retreaded tires are produced every year. These save Canadians millions of dollars, all the while having the exact same safety record as higher priced comparable new tires. Retreads provide the same performance, and handling features are comparable to those higher priced new tires. And here is another happy fact to consider: The adjustment/ failure record for top quality retreads is not as low as it is for new tires; it is actually lower! Are you concerned that what you have read so far is just hype? Well it is not. However, don’t take my word for it; instead let us prove it by allowing us to arrange a tour of a modern retread plant for you and your associates. We know that once you see how much care and attention

goes into the retread process you will come away as a believer and a convert to using retreads on your fleet. Here’s the best part. If you do agree to have us arrange for you a visit to a modern retread plant near where you live and you come away thinking it was a waste of your time, contact us at 831.646.5269 or by email to info@retreadtire. org and we will send a cheque for $100 to any legitimate charity of your choice in your name. To learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of top quality retreads, contact us by telephone or the email address above and we will send you a complete Retread Tire Information Package. It is chock full of interesting brochures and articles about retreads, tire maintenance for both retreads and new tires, and will provide you with lots of good reading.

Bridgestone Commercial

New Dayton Truck Tire Website

ashville, Tennessee – Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, has unveiled a new website for its Dayton™ com-

mercial truck tire line, DaytonTruckTires.com. The new site is accessible across all devices (desktop, tablet and mobile) for ease of use throughout a trucker’s work day.

Other site features include a Find-a-Dealer tool and an expanded resources page. To learn more, visit www.DaytonTruckTires. com.

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Michelin

Michelin Tire Care Added to Their Commercial Service Network

r e e n v i l l e , South Carolina - Michelin Americas Truck Tires is pleased to announce the launch of MICHELIN® TIRE CARE™, the only fully digital, nationwide fleet tire monitoring program. This new monitoring program is overseen by trained MICHELIN® Commercial Service Network™ technicians who employ state-of-the-art equipment that captures truck tire data electronically, nationwide. The program is regularly audited by Michelin to ensure consistent, high-quality work. Fleet operators use the valuable data to maximize fleet uptime and control tire-related costs. The program promises to benefit fleets by reducing road service calls, improving Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores, maximizing fuel econ-

omy and increasing tire mileage. All of the maintenance data captured through the national network is made available to fleets in real-time via direct integration with their asset maintenance system. “Fleet operations and maintenance managers are looking for consistent, trustworthy tire monitoring and evaluation. MICHELIN TIRE CARE gives them the valuable information and technical insights they need to ensure they are getting the best ROI from their tire assets,” said Vic Koelsch, Chief Operating Officer, Michelin Americas Truck Tires Division. “TIRE CARE is a valuable new component of our existing service offers - all of which are aimed at improving a fleet’s performance and ultimately its bottom line.” MICHELIN TIRE CARE Offers Two Programs to

Choose From: • Fleet Ready maximizes uptime by providing regular tire monitoring for air pressure, tread depth, valve caps, irregular wear, plus a full visual inspection

casting, budgeting and tire optimization by vehicle. As an additional benefit for Fleet Ready & Fleet Fit customers, TIRE CARE includes access to Road Ready - over the road tire

scheduled at a pre-determined frequency chosen by the fleet. From this information, technicians provide actionable summary reports that highlight immediate needs and project tire replacement. • Fleet Fit maximizes uptime and controls tire related costs by bringing fleets all the benefits of Fleet Ready, plus guidance on tire by wheel position and application, tire fore-

monitoring to help fleets protect their vehicles on the go. Currently, Road Ready is exclusively available at Love’s Travel Stops in their TIREPASS fuel lanes. TIRE CARE is backed by a guarantee. Michelin stands behind the fact that TIRE CARE will reduce road service calls, improve CSA scores, increase driver satisfaction and/or maximize tire per-

formance. MICHELIN TIRE CARE is the latest Michelin service offer provided via the strategic MICHELIN Commercial Service Network, which provides a nationwide total commercial fleet solution for tires and services. It is already setting the standard in the trucking industry with the recent launches of ONCall 2.0™ expanded emergency road service and MICHELIN® TRUCK CARE™ preventative maintenance services. ONCall 2.0 offers a variety of emergency road service support, including light mechanical repair work, towing and recovery, Livetrack™ real-time vehicle tracking, FixPix™ visual proof and tire service. TRUCK CARE includes mobile maintenance, consistent nationwide pricing, an integrated fleet maintenance system and the assurance of high quality

parts. Launched in 2010, the network is a response to the industry’s changing needs and is trusted by thousands of fleets every day for consistent, highquality service and reporting on a nationwide basis. Delivering top-quality tires, services and information for over-the-road, super-regional, regional, urban, on/off road and recreational vehicle (RV) applications, Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is the commercial truck tire division of Michelin North America. MATT provides original and replacement commercial truck tires, retreading products and services through Michelin Retread Technologies, Inc. (MRT), and a host of services tailored to the needs of owner-operators and fleets of all sizes. Visit us at www.MichelinTruck.com.

SkyBitz

SkyBitz® & PSI to Integrate Tire Pressure & Location Information

erndon, Virginia – SkyBitz ® , the leader in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, and PSI the world leader in automatic tire inflation systems, announced a strategic collaboration resulting in an integrated trailer solution. Joint customers will be provided with integrated tire inflation data alongside asset information for managing their fleets. Tires are the top maintenance cost for fleets and tire under-inflation is the biggest issue affecting tires. Now with the ability to monitor tire pressure events and trailer location in real-time, customers can benefit 26 March 2015

from various maintenance improvements such as minimizing tire related roadside service calls, improving fuel economy, and reducing early tire removal due to irregular wear. “Trailer tires historically have the poorest air pressure on an 18-wheeler. By providing tire fault alerts into SkyBitz’s system, customers can monitor tire pressure in real-time and avoid costly roadside breakdowns,” said Al Cohn, Director, New Market Development & Engineering Support, PSI. “We are excited to work alongside SkyBitz to help solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges.” Through this new part-

nership, enhanced tire status and asset information from PSI and SkyBitz will be delivered through SkyBitz InSight, a Web application that provides a complete, real-time view of assets and cargo status and location information. Both the driver and the dispatcher will get real-time notifications if there is a tire system fault. Having this information allows for better maintenance of tire wear and ensures that the tire is taken care of the next time the trailer is taken into the shop for maintenance. Dispatchers can benefit from this information by helping them find and direct drivers to their company’s pre-

ferred maintenance shop in closest proximity to the affected trailer, resulting in cost savings. “We are pleased to add more value and a higher level of service through our integrated solution

for customers,” said Henry Popplewell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, SkyBitz. “Together, SkyBitz and PSI solutions now allow our mutual customers to closely monitor their

trailer tires for optimized maintenance as part of our overall comprehensive asset management solution.” Additional information can be found at www. skybitz.com/tires.

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New Products & Services

Fontaine Fifth Wheel

Easily Reduce Chassis Weight with New Fontaine Fifth Wheel Adjustable Plate Mount

russville, Alabama – Recognizing that even a small amount of excess weight can make a big difference when it comes to truck efficiency, Fontaine Fifth Wheel is replacing two of its adjustable plate mount fifth wheel brackets with a single lightweight model. The new PML Adjustable Plate Mount is an average of 10 lbs. lighter than Fontaine’s PMA and APB models, but it delivers the same load capacity. “We are always looking for opportunities to save weight in our fifth wheel components,” says Aaron Puckett, Fontaine

Fifth Wheel Director of National Fleet Sales. “The new PML bracket offers all the features of the PMA and APB brackets, but with a new reinforced cast steel design that cuts weight. Drivers will not notice any difference in capability, but at the end of the month, fuel usage will be measurably lower.” The PML Adjustable Plate Mount is composed of fixed brackets that sit on a steel plate base. Each side of the base has six mounting holes. The multiple mounting holes allow the fifth wheel assembly to be moved forward or backward in two-inch in-

crements to help balance any load. Since there is no sliding mechanism, the fifth wheel assembly is lighter, and there are less

moving parts to maintain. To further minimize maintenance needs, the PML mount’s brackets feature greaseless liners.

The new PML Adjustable Plate Mount from Fontaine Fifth Wheel is approximately 10 lbs. lighter than previous adjustable plate mount models, providing an easy weight savings for truck fleet operators. (PRNewsFoto/Fontaine Fifth Wheel)

The liners ensure there is no metal-on-metal contact between the top plate and the bracket, which reduces wear and extends the life of the fifth wheel assembly. Dual durometer bushings aid in shock absorption to provide a smooth ride. The PML mount is compatible with Fontaine’s No-Slack® II 6000, 7000 and 7000CC top plates for standard- to moderate-duty on-highway use. When paired with a 6000 top plate, the PML assembly has a 50,000 lb. vertical load capacity. A PML assembly equipped with a 7000 or 7000CC top plate can handle a vertical load

of up to 55,000 lbs. “Switching to an advanced lightweight fifth wheel mount is an easy way to cut weight from a chassis,” says Puckett. “The PML mount offers flexibility and ease-of-use in a lightweight package. It also consolidates two previous options into one product, so our line of fifth wheel mounts is simpler to understand.” To learn more about the PML Adjustable Plate Mount or other weightsaving products from Fontaine Fifth Wheel, contact your local distributor, visit www.fifthwheel.com or call 800.874.9780.

Truck It Smart, LLC

Truck It Smart App on Rand McNally’s TND Tablet

aines City, Florida – Truck It Smart, LLC the world’s most user-friendly load board announces the availability of their latest freight-matching software preloaded on Rand McNally’s new TND™ Tablet. This revolutionary tab let has a sharp 8 ” screen using the Android platform and is uniquely designed for the professional driver who is looking for a single device that does it all for the truck, for business and for life. “I am delighted to participate with Rand McNally in the launch of this game-changing product,”

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said Nick Shaughnessy, President/CEO of Truck It Smart. “They are a nationally recognized brand with superior products and a record of innovation. I look forward to helping our mutual customers in the trucking industry grow their businesses faster.” The tablet has advanced TND™ truck GPS technology, and can access social media and download entertainment in addition to having preloaded best in class business solutions including fuel, accounting, document management and Truck It Smart’s version 3.5, which has significant feature enhancements.

“The new TND™ Tablet answers the professional drivers’ call for the ‘one product that does it all’,” said Dave Marsh, Rand McNally, Vice President of Research and Development, “Superior, pre-loaded applications such as Truck It Smart’s load board provide unique benefits to the driver that other tablet devices just don’t – for in the cab, for business, and for life off-duty.” Priced at $499.99, the TND™ Tablet is available at retail truck stops and travel centers and select online outlets. Rand McNally (Skokie, IL) is the country’s most trusted source for maps, navigation, and travel content. For more than 75 years, Rand McNally has been an innovator in the Commercial Transportation market – from providing mileage and routing software to truck navigation and E-Logs to mobile fleet management solutions. TND is a trademark of RM Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Rand McNally. Tr u c k I t S m a r t , L L C

(Haines City, FL) is a modern freight matching solution that connects users to a database of trucking

professionals. Our solution allows users to access a large network of North American shippers, truck-

ers, distributers, freight brokers and forwarders to post or locate loads or trucks.

Tracer Products

Heavy Duty Kit Features True UV LED Flashlight

estbury, New York – Tracer Products has a heavy duty kit that easily pinpoints all refrigerant and fluid leaks quickly and efficiently. The OPTI-PRO™ Plus/ EZ-Ject™ Heavy Duty Kit (Part No. TP-8657HD) features the OPTI-PRO™ Plus, a cordless, ultra-compact, true UV (violet light) leak detection flashlight with convenient on-board recharging. With power comparable to high-intensity 125 watt lamps, the highoutput UV LED provides optimal fluorescent dye response and contrast, causing each and every leak to glow brilliantly! Included in the kit are an

EZ-Ject™ A/C dye injector with hose/coupler and purge fitting, two EZ-Ject universal A/C dye cartridges, and an 8 oz twinneck bottle of Dye-Lite® All-In-One™ concentrated oil dye for oil, fuel ATF, power steering and hydraulic leaks. Also included is an 8 oz twin-neck bottle

of Dye-Lite® water-based dye for coolant and truck/ trailer body leaks, an 8 oz spray bottle of dye cleaner and fluorescence-enhancing glasses. All components are packed in a rugged carrying case. For more informationv i s i t w w w. t r a c e r l i n e . com.

New Products & Services

Volvo Trucks

New Volvo Long-Haul VAH 630 Autohauler

dding to its lineup of Volvo Autoh a u l e r ( VA H ) models, Volvo Trucks in North America introduced the Volvo VAH 630, a premium sleeper version for long-haul operations. The VAH family, which Volvo Trucks launched in March 2011, already includes day cab and smaller sleeper VAH models for local and regional automobile transport applications. “We are pleased that we now have a solution specifically tailored to the long-haul segment of this highly specialized market,” said Göran Nyberg, President, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “As with other VAH models, the Volvo VAH 630 is designed to maximize payload capacity while still delivering the efficiency, driver productivity and Uptime bene-

fits that all customers expect from Volvo Trucks.” The new VAH 630 model, which is now available for order, provides long-haul drivers the room they need for rest, meals and paperwork duties. It features a 61-inch sleeper, offering a full-sized bunk, ample storage cabinet capacity and space for comfort and entertainment amenities. The model is available with either Volvo’s D11 or D13 engine. The D11 features 355 to 405 hp and 1,250 to 1,420 lb.-ft. of torque, while the D13 features 375 to 500 hp and 1,450 to 1,750 lb.-ft. of torque. The Volvo VAH 630 is also available with the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. Other models in Volvo’s VAH lineup are the VAH 200 day cab and the VAH 430, which features a 42inch sleeper and full-size

bunk. All VAH models incorporate unique features, such as deep-drop front axles, low-height Volvo Air Ride rear suspensions and reduced-height cab options provided by Fontaine Modification Company designed to reduce overall height and provide optimal loading flexibility. The lower overall height offers the flexibility to position a vehicle as large as a minivan over the truck’s cab to maximize payload. In addition, a clean top-of-frame behind the VAH cab allows for easier body mounting and trailer hookup. Uptime is critical for automobile transportation, and the VAH 630 model comes equipped with Remote Diagnostics, Volvo’s telematics-based proactive diagnostic and repair planning system. Remote Diagnostics has been standard

The Volvo VAH 630 model offers a 61-inch sleeper and the space drivers need to live and work comfortably on long-haul trips without sacrificing payload. The VAH 630 premium long-haul sleeper model joins the VAH 430 regional sleeper and VAH 200 day cab models to provide a complete lineup of solutions for all automobile transport applications. on all Volvo-powered models since 2013. Volvo Action Service personnel at Volvo’s Uptime Center are available 24/7 to assist and communicate

proactively with customers and dealers. For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are

using your mobile phone. For further information, please contact Avery Vise, Volvo Trucks, phone 336.393.2143, email avery. vise@volvo.com.

Mack Trucks

mDRIVE™ HD to be in the Granite®

as Vegas, Nevada – As further evidence of Mack’s commitment to application excellence, Mack Trucks unveiled a heavy-duty version of its game-changing Mack ® mDRIVE ™ automated manual transmission. The mDRIVE HD will be available as standard equipment on orders as of March in the rugged Mack Granite® model, offering improved performance for demanding on- and off-road applications.

Mack made the announcement during World of Concrete 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “Our construction customers told us they wanted a heavy-duty version of the mDRIVE designed specifically to handle rough jobs in tough conditions,” said Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks North American Sales and Marketing. “We listened to them and developed a reinforced rugged trans-

Mack Trucks unveiled a heavy-duty version of its game-changing Mack® mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission. The mDRIVE HD will be standard equipment on orders as of March in the rugged Mack Granite® model.

mission that will help our customers deliver power, performance, enhanced durability and improved driver satisfaction in a time when the industry is experiencing a driver shortage.” The mDRIVE HD is designed and engineered to work exclusively with Mack MP7 ® and Mack MP8® engines. The 12-speed mDRIVE HD has an automated clutch, so no clutch pedal is required. Operation of the transmission is controlled through a dash-mounted shift pad by selecting drive, neutral or reverse. For more demanding jobsite maneuvers, the premium shift pad can be operated manually to hold a gear, downshift or upshift. Available in overdrive a n d d i r e c t d r i v e, t h e mDRIVE HD continuously monitors changes in grade (both up and down), vehicle speed, throttle position, acceleration, torque

demand and gross vehicle weight. It automatically chooses the best gear for the road condition, allowing drivers to focus on the terrain rather than shifting gears, increasing safety on worksites. The mDRIVE HD is based on the innovative design of the standardduty mDRIVE, a proven performer that Mack made standard in the Mack Pinnacle™ model in October 2014. Compared to conventional automatic transmissions, the mDRIVE HD requires less service, significantly reducing maintenance needs. In the event the mDRIVE HD does require attention, the transmission can be serviced at any Mack dealer, eliminating the additional time and hassle of visiting a third party service location. In addition, the mDRIVE HD is supported by Mack’s Uptime services, which reduce downtime and maximize

productivity through realtime monitoring and proactive repair scheduling. Ke y f e a t u r e s o f t h e mDRIVE HD include: The mDRIVE HD is lightweight. Including transmission oil, the mDRIVE HD is up to 237 pounds lighter than other transmission offerings, enabling customers to haul even more payload. It features reinforced internal components. With stronger gears and synchros, the mDRIVE HD is built to withstand more frequent shifting that is often needed in construction applications. The mDRIVE HD uses a transmission-mounted oil cooler. The mDRIVE HD’s oil cooler helps maintain an optimal operating temperature, despite repeated, heat-generating shifts common on a jobsite. Unique software packages, specific to the customer application, are available with the mDRIVE

HD. The “Enhanced Construction” package provides optimal on/off-road capability and gives the driver full control over any terrain. “EZ Shift” delivers smoother shifts for sensitive payloads like livestock or bulk liquids. The mDRIVE HD offers a Rock Free feature. Should the vehicle become stuck, this feature allows the driver to rock the truck back and forth simply by pumping the accelerator. It features Grade Gripper. Working with the truck’s ABS system, Grade Gripper allows the vehicle to momentarily hold a hill, giving the driver time to move their foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal without rolling backward. The mDRIVE HD will be available for order in March. For more information contact your Mack dealer or visit www.macktrucks. com.

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Section FranÇaise

Innovations du Moteur

Les innovations en matière de moteurs font avancer l’industrie Par Marek Krasuski

n Octobre 2014, grâce à son moteur Euro 6 MX-11, PACCAR a remporté en Irlande le concours d’innovation pour camion. Le Moteur de PACCAR a remporté le concours pour sa technologie de pointe, sa fiabilité, son rendement énergétique et sa capacité de charge optimale. De tels prix sont emblématiques de la volonté de l’industrie de fournir des véhicules peu gourmands en énergie et avec des capacités de charge optimales. Le MX-11 partage certains attributs que l’on trouve sur le plus gros moteur MX-13, y compris un bloc en fonte, une tête cylindrique en pièce unique et un système d’injection de carburant. En plus, le moteur comprend un turbocompresseur à géométrie variable et un filtre à particules avec des intervalles de nettoyage de 500 000 kilomètres. À compter de l’an dernier, Peterbilt fournit un nouveau système antivol pour ses modèles 579 et 567 équipés avec des moteurs PACCAR MX-13. Le système est intégré avec le MX-13 et le centre d’information pour conducteurs, qui exige un code d’accès unique pour faire démarrer le moteur. Les mots de passe peuvent être modifiés, et, au besoin, le système peut être activé et désactivé par le concessionnaire Peterbilt. Les conducteurs doivent simplement entrer le code dans le bouton de contrôle du menu sur le centre d’information pour conducteurs quand ils veulent faire démarrer le camion. Le même système antivol est disponible sur les modèles Kenworth T680 et T880. Les matériaux légers fournissent un moteur avec un impressionnant rapport poidsp u i s s a n c e . Au s s i , o n parvient à un faible taux d’émissions de gaz grâce 30 March 2015

au système d’injection de carburant, qui déploie 36000 psi de pression au bout de l’injecteur, ce qui résulte en une combustion complète et donc un faible taux d’émissions. Le vilebrequin du MX-13 est placé bas dans le bloc moteur pour réduire le bruit. PACCAR donne aussi l’exemple à suivre en matière d’innovation environnementale à travers la réduction de la consommation d’énergie, de la production de gaz à effets de serre, de la consommation d’eau et de la production de déchets. Ils ont investi 160 millions de dollars dans des projets consacrés à l’efficacité énergétique et furent les premiers à employer un système robotique de peinture à châssis pour améliorer la qualité de la peinture et amoindrir les quantités de peinture utilisées, les déchets et les émissions de gaz. Le prix Frost & Sullivan pour meilleur camion poids lourd fut accordé en 2014 à un autre fabricant de moteurs à diésel de pointe, Cummins Inc. Cummins se distingue par le fait qu’elle offre la plus large gamme de moteurs pour ouvrages lourds sur le marché. L’entreprise a été largement reconnue, suite à des sondages en profondeur, pour son rendement énergétique optimal, son efficacité opérationnelle et sa fiabilité. En particulier, son réseau de soutien d’échelle nationale est considéré comme le plus développé parmi tous les fabricants d’équipement pour camions poids lourds. Cummins a acquis une réputation pour son moteur ISX12 G, le moteur pour ouvrage lourds à gaz naturel le plus disponible sur le marché aujourd’hui. L’ISX12 G est disponible en des calibres allant de 320 chevaux à 400 chevaux avec 1450 livres par

pied de torsion; il partage de nombreuses pièces avec son homologue au diésel et fonctionne uniquement au gaz naturel, un combustible propre et bon marché. Bien que des réserves abondantes de ce combustible bon marché gisent dans le sous-sol terrestre, l’accès y est encore limité. L’accès restreint a incité certains à retarder leurs acquisitions de moteur au GN ou à intégrer des options à double carburant dans leurs flottes. Cela dit, on s’attend à ce que l’accès augmente en anticipation d’un mouvement vers l’usage plus général des moteurs à gaz naturel. Pour certains, cependant, ce mouvement sera sans doute reporté jusqu’à ce qu’un moteur à plus gros cylindres, capable de gérer toutes les applications de camionnage, apparaisse sur le marché. Certains transporteurs utilisent des trains routiers, dont la loi exige qu’ils utilisent des moteurs de 425 chevaux, soit 25 chevaux de plus que la puissance du ISX12 G. Le retardement de l’apparition d’un plus gros moteur pourrait s’accentuer depuis la décision de Cummins de retarder encore leur développement d’un moteur de 15 litres au gaz naturel. Cela mis à part, les transporteurs sont satisfaits de la performance de l’ISX12 G. Les entreprises affichent des économies considérables, autant que 30 pourcent sur le carburant, et approuvent la propreté et l’opération silencieuse du moteur. L’ISX12 G utilise un turbocompresseur à limiteur de pression de suralimentation à géométrie fixe avec un boîtier de palier refroidi à l’eau, ce qui ajoute à sa durabilité. Les CME sont pleinement connectées avec Cummins Insite et les outils de diagnostiques

Quick Check, et le système d’allumage offre une meilleure performance et de plus longs intervalles entre chaque opération d’entretien. Freightliner Trucks est le plus récent constructeur à installer, à compter de 2015, le moteur à gaz naturel ISX12 G en guise d’option pour son camion 114SD, qui est conçu pour les applications lourdes. L’entreprise affirme que le moteur à gaz naturel s’allie bien à ce modèle. « Le 114SD, une fois allié au moteur ISX12 G pour applications lourdes de Cummins Westport, fournira à nos clients professionnels une option verte pour leur tâches les plus exigeantes. Toute notre gamme de produits à gaz naturel - du 114SD au M2 112 et au Cascadia113 - est non seulement écologique, mais durable, productive et puissante, » affirme Mary Aufdemberg, porte-parole de l’entreprise. En 2014, Eaton a combiné son ensemble de motopropulseurs intégrés avec l’ISX12 G, fournissant ainsi à leurs clients le premier moteur à transmission automatique et à allumage par étincelle sur le marché nordaméricain. John Beerin, le vice-président principal et directeur général d’Eaton, a affirmé ce qui suit : « nous sommes fiers de pouvoir fournir aux flottes nord-américaines clientes la première transmission automatique à être intégrée dans un moteur au gaz naturel allumé par étincelle, et qui démontre aussi le niveau de dévouement à la satisfaction des clients de nos équipes. » La transmission automatique UltraShift PLUS offre une capacité de puissance maximale, une accélération supérieure et une manœuvrabilité à faible vitesse. Cet alliage de la transmission automatique avec l’ISX12 G illustre la

tendance vers l’adoption de transmissions automatiques dans les flottes. En ce moment, 20 pourcent des classes 8 en ont. On s’attend à ce que cela monte à 30 pourcent dans les quelques années à venir. L’automne dernier, Mack Trucks a introduit son plus récent calibre de moteur avec le MP8 505C+, disponible en modèles Mack Pinnacle. Contrairement à de nombreux moteurs conçus, pour des raisons d’économie d’essence, pour résister au couple de sortie, ce moteur-ci est « tout en puissance et en performance. » Conçu pour terrain fortement accidenté et pour la puissance, le MP8 505C+ est un moteur à plus petit cylindre, plus léger, et qui est économe en carburant. Tard en 2014, Navistar, un autre grand fabricant de camions commerciaux et de moteurs, a dévoilé le véhicule DuraStar polyvalent conçu pour des matières de secours. Ce produit est équipé d’un système d’épuration d’eau qui épure jusqu’à 5000 gallons d’eau potable par jour. Ce camion contient aussi de l’équipement pour lutter contre les incendies et une unité médicale mobile. Selon Navistar, le système d’épuration d’eau monté sur le véhicule élimine les particules, turbidités, bactéries, virus et cistes de virtuellement n’importe qu’elle source d’eau, y compris les rivières, lacs, ruisseaux, étangs, puits peu profonds, et même les eaux souterraines contaminées par les eaux de surface, la pluie, d’autres sources, ou d’autres contaminants issus d’équipement municipal non sécuritaire. En Décembre 2014, International, filiale de Navistar, a annoncé un nouvel ensemble efficace pour le ProStar ES qui

offre une aérodynamique à la pointe de l’industrie, un motopropulseur avec un régime moyen très réduit, et « les essieux arrières les plus efficaces dans l’industrie. » International a testé des centaines de véhicules et de combinaisons de transmissions de puissances avant d’aboutir à l’ensemble de spécifications optimal, qui offre le meilleur rendement énergétique. Plus tard cette année, Detroit Diesel, un autre grand fabricant de moteurs, et sa filiale Daimler Trucks North America LLC, intégreront le système Intelligent Powertrain Management (gestion intelligente de motopropulseur) sur toutes transmissions automatiques Detroit DT12 appariées de n’importe quel moteur pour œuvres lourdes fabriqué par Detroit. Detroit affirme que le système de gestion aide le motopropulseur à opérer de la manière la plus efficace possible en utilisant l’inertie du camion pour réduire la consommation de carburant. Selon Brad Williamson, gérant en marketing pour les composantes et moteurs de Daimler Trucks North America, « la technologie intelligente de gestion de motopropulseur se comporte de manière très semblable à un conducteur expérimenté, mais dans de nombreuses situations, il emploie des manœuvres que même le conducteur le plus expérimenté serait incapable de mettre en œuvre, comme enclencher eCoast avant de grimper une pente. Au bout du compte, de telles actions aideront les conducteurs à être plus efficaces et à éprouver moins de fatigue, » dit-il. En 2016, Daimler offrira des moteurs Detroit pour œuvres moyenneMoteur >>

Section FranÇaise

Train Trailer

Train Trailer s’installe à Montréal et nomme un directeur de comptes régional pour le Québec

rain Trailer vient d’ouvrir des installations de location, de location-bail et d’entretien de remorques à Coteau-du-Lac, au Québec. Le centre de service compte six mécaniciens et un personnel de soutien interne qui peut répondre avec efficacité aux besoins du Québec. L’équipe bilingue de Train Trailer possède des décennies d’expérience et met une vaste gamme d’équipement au service de sa clientèle. Le président et chef de l’Exploitation Rick Kloepfer affirme : «Nous cherchions un endroit où nous installer près de Montréal depuis quelque temps déjà. Notre philosophie consiste à met-

tre en poste nos propres employés afin de continuer à offrir la même qualité d’exploitation que dans nos autres installations au Canada. Nous voulons offrir partout la même expérience-client. C’est avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme que nous ajoutons des installations à Montréal afin de mieux servir et de faire croître notre clientèle du Québec.» À l’heure actuelle, la société dispose de quatre emplacements situés à des endroits stratégiques à Calgary, à Toronto, à Cornwall et à Montréal. La société est fière de la force que lui procurent la grande diversité des types d’équipement proposés, son menu com-

plet de services, et son imposante offre de produits personnalisés. M. Kloepfer ajoute : «En plus d’avoir à notre disposition les bonnes installations, le personnel et l’équipement, la nomination de Nick Pereira au poste de directeur de comptes régional pour le Québec vient compléter le portrait.» Nick possède une longue expérience de l’industrie de la location à bail, tant le domaine de l’automobile que des semi-remorques. Natif de Montréal, Nick parle et écrit couramment trois langues, soit le français, le portugais et l’anglais. À la fin de ses études secondaires, Nick, qui est

curieux de tout, a fréquenté l’Université Concordia en administration des affaires et voyagé partout dans le monde. Au cours de ses voyages, il a aussi appris à bien se débrouiller dans trois autres langues, soit l’espagnol, l’italien et le créole. Il vit à Laval en compagnie de son épouse et de ses deux jeunes enfants, Shawn et Victoria. Nick explique : «J’ai fait l’expérience de plusieurs cultures et occupé divers postes au sein de l’industrie du transport. Les ventes et le service sont ma passion. J’adore rencontrer les gens et résoudre leurs défis en matière d’équipement. Et je comprends le processus qui consiste à modi-

fier l’équipement selon des normes précises lorsque des besoins de ce genre se font sentir.» Train Trailer a officiellement ouvert ses portes à Montréal le 9 février 2015. Rick Kloepfer résume son itinéraire jusqu’à aujourd’hui : «Il y a eu plusieurs intégrations dans l’industrie. De gros joueurs ont quitté le marché canadien, ce qui a laissé des lacunes de service que nous sommes en mesure de combler. Un service de qualité et la capacité d’intervenir quand il le faut pour répondre aux besoins de nos clients sont la raison d’être de Train Trailer. Nous sommes très reconnaissants envers les clients qui

continuent d’apprécier ce que nous avons à offrir à l’industrie de la location, de la location à bail et de l’entretien de remorques. Train Trailer donne satisfaction à ses clients depuis 1971. Nous avons la réputation d’offrir à nos clients un plus grand choix de types d’équipement et de programmes de location, de location à bail et d’entretien. Nous sommes stratégiquement situés à Mississauga, à Calgary, à Cornwall et à Montréal et nous avons étendu notre portée pour servir notre clientèle partout au Canada. Pour plus de renseignements, consultez son site Web à www.traintrailer.com.

C.A.T. Inc.

Nouveau service intermodal porte-à-porte

.A.T. Inc. annonce un nouveau service intermodal porte-à-porte pour ses clients qui expédient des marchandises vers toutes les destinations en Amérique du Nord. Le nouveau service combine avec efficacité le réseau du transporteur fondé sur l’actif ou non et ajoute de la valeur pour sa clientèle de l’Amérique du Nord. Mis en œuvre plus tôt cette année, le service intermodal permet une plus grande capacité, fait réaliser des économies, et réduit le bilan carbone comparativement au transport routier classique. Par définition, le terme intermodal désigne

l’association de deux modes de transport de n’importe quel type. Dans le cas présent, C.A.T. coordonnera le transport d’envois en chargements complets de conteneur de 20 pi, 40 pi et 53 pi à destination et en provenance de rampes ferroviaires. Les conteneurs seront ensuite transportés par rail dans l’ensemble des États-Unis par divers chemins de fer de catégorie 1. La livraison finale est exécutée par l’équipe de la logistique de C.A.T., qui procure un service de livraison porte-à-porte transparent à ses clients. Ce service permet à la fois le transport de marchandises sèches et à température contrôlée, et

les marchandises transportées vont des biens de consommation grand public aux produits de base industriels. Derrick Broome, qui possède une longue expérience du domaine, a été nommé à la direction du service intermodal et supervisera les ventes et l’exploitation. Daniel Goyette, président de C.A.T. explique : «Derrick Broome est un ajout très apprécié à notre équipe et sera un atout précieux pour notre entreprise. En tant que vice-président, Intermodal, Derrick dirigera la division du transport intermodal spécialisé et travaillera à partir de Columbus, en Ohio.» M. Broome vit en Ohio

depuis de nombreuses années et il est titulaire d’un diplôme en commerce international de l’Ohio Dominican University. Sa carrière en transport s’étend sur plusieurs années et il a occupé plusieurs postes de cadre supérieur au sein de grandes entreprises de transport américaines. Lorsqu’on lui demande ce qu’il pense de ses nouvelles fonctions, Derrick affirme : «J’ai pris part à presque tous les volets de l’industrie du transport, y compris le transport par route et par rail, le factage, les ventes et l’exploitation. Ce poste me donne l’occasion de superviser tous ces aspects, mais plus encore,

convient parfaitement aux envois de chargements complets hors du périmètre de 500 à 700 milles autour de Montréal.

C’est là que les économies se font vraiment sentir par rapport au transport routier. Que ce soit par route ou par rail, sur courte ou longue distance, notre équipe concentre ses efforts sur ce qui convient le mieux à nos clients et à l’environnement.» Pour plus de renseignements, consultez son site Web à www.cat.ca.

Moteur >>

les plus faibles couts totaux d’appropriation. La production initiale commencera dans l’usine de l’entreprise en Allemagne, et c’est leur intention de commencer à produire en Amérique du Nord à partir de 2018. Daimler, pendant ce

temps, a tourné son regard vers l’avenir avec le développement du premier camion MercedezBenz à conduite autonome, qui fut dévoilé au public en Allemagne en juillet dernier. Daimler affirme que le camion pourrait être sur les routes

d’ici 10 ans. Guidé par un système de pilotage autoroutier, le camion peut se conduire lui-même à une vitesse de 80 kilomètres par heure grâce à une multitude de détecteurs, caméras, systèmes de sécurité et technologies de communication inter-

véhicules. Il présente aussi une solution possible à la pénurie chronique de conducteurs. Les innovations dans les conceptions à la fois de camions et de moteurs continuent à faire avancer l’industrie grâce à des développements tels

que des moteurs plus légers, avec des rapports puissance-poids améliorés, d’excellents rendements énergétiques, une efficacité opérationnelle, des transmissions automatiques et, à terme, des véhicules autoguidés.

ment exigeantes, ce qui agrandira la gamme de produits de Detroit. Les DD5 et DD8 promettent d’être exceptionnellement économes en essence, fiables, performants ; ils affichent

il me permet d’employer mes années d’expérience à rendre la chaîne d’approvisionnement de nos clients encore plus efficace.» Cette nouvelle offre de service fait suite à l’annonce de C.A.T. de l’automne dernier concernant l’achat de 100 nouveaux camions Freightliner. Les nouveaux véhicules au gaz naturel comprimé arrivent bientôt et permettront à C.A.T. de réduire son bilan carbone de 17 % de plus. Daniel Goyette ajoute : «Le nouveau service intermodal

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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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#1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.438.3155 Tel: 905.564.3155 Fax: 905.564.3166 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com Alberta

14715-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8826 Tel: 780.453.5105 Fax: 780.452.3555 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com driver services, recruitment & employment

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.

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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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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J D Factors

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

Merrit Capital Corp.

“New & Used Truck & Trailer Financing. Contact us today to get started & call toll free 866.964.6932, email at solutions@merritcapital.ca, or visit www. merritcapital.ca.”

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

Bennetts Power Service Products

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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

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

fuel Economy Products

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 855.295.6605 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com 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

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

“Same-day and weekend funding, customized personal service, equipment leasing.”

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

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

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

“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

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

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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.

“Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.”

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 March 2015 33

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Truck & Trailer Repairs

TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

MTT Repair Services Inc.

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing Toll Free: 866.934.5744

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

Kee Training Academy

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

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

As a transportation and warehousing service provider since 1969, The Rosedale Group, has a proud history of meeting the industry-specific requirements of our customers. We, as a company, have a fundamental belief that our people make the difference in how we consistently deliver total customer satisfaction.

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 877.588.0057 Tel: 905.670.0057 Fax: 905.696.7373 timd@rosedale.ca or recruiting@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

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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 34 March 2015

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

“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

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

Winnipeg

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

British Columbia

Alberta Ontario

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

Edmonton

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

Truck Trailer Transit Service

Grande Prairie

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

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

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Greig Truck & Trailer

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

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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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 Fort Garry Industries

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

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

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

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

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

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc.

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd.

Let US see to your Repair Needs! Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

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truck lighting & accessories

Truck & Trailer Repairs

Lethbridge

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

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

Truck Trailer Transit PartsCustom Re-Line

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

Acadian Driveaway

Mississauga

2200 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1B1 Tel: 905.670.2784 www.fleetbrake.com

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

The Truck Exhaust Place

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

Kamloops

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

truck delivery

Regina

Calgary

Trailer Parts & Service

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

Truck Trailer Transit Parts

Alberta

7707 – 54th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 4R7 Tel: 403.837.2871 www.fleetbrake.com

Quality Custom

Saskatchewan

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

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service-Custom Re-Line

truck CUSTOMIZING

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

Truck Trailer Parts & Service

TransX Limited HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

6760 Davand Drive, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5T 2L9 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Toll Free Fax: 866.329.5331 Fax: 905.670.3436 ea@keehumanresources.com

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The Rosdale Group

Red Deer

Truck Automotive Trailer Parts & Service

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

Western Canada

Carmen Transportation Group

Transport Training

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Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

Transport Companies

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

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

Contacts: Ontario & Eastern Canada

Joe Quaresma jquaresma@transcourt.com

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.

Alberta

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

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

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

truck parts & supplies

Alberta

Manitoba

calgary

brandon

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

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

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

winnipeg

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

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

Alberta

Ontario

grande prairie

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

lloydminster

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

Mississauga

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

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

Saskatchewan

saskatoon

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

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Truck tire sales & service

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Ontario Regional Office

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

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

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

520 Abilene Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 LHardy@oktire.com www.oktire.com truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Gerry’s Truck Centre

C & R Transmission Service Ltd. Authorized Allison overhaul dealer,

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres. London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100

thunder bay

Fort Garry Industries

info@gerrystrucks.com

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

www.gerrystrucks.com

Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

Saskatchewan

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts

regina

& Service Inc.

Fort Garry Industries

1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R.R. #1

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

Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0

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authorized Funk Service Centre & clutch

Barry Humphrey Enterprises Ltd. Truck, tractor & trailer storage with 14 acres of metal fencing & asphalt base. (3 minutes to the Linc & Red Hill Expressway). 721 Mud Street East

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

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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Toll Free: 800.267.0633 Tel: 613.546.0431 Fax: 613.546.4206 www.morgan-diesel.com

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

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.”

Ontario

Mississauga

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

Alberta

Edmonton

Truck Storage Rentals

Fax: 519.652.6593

red deer

Fort Garry Industries

truck parts & supplies

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

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

Awash Systems Corp.

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

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

Windshield Cam

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

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

Ingersoll Axles

Ingersoll Axles Underslung Suspension System

ngersoll, Ontario - Ingersoll Axles is excited to announce its latest in advancement suspension technology with the addition of the industry’s first fully integrated Underslung Suspension to its product line. The versatile Underslung Suspension is perfect for an improved performance in Drop Decks, Low

Boys, and Specialty Vans & Auto Haulers. The new Underslung Suspension is designed to be fully compatible with all brands and sizes of disc brakes, fully compatible with all sizes of drum brakes. The fully wrapped & integrated design provides 100% disc brake compatibil-

ity and a Zero Maintenance axle connection. Features: • Low Ride Height and Heavy Haul Applications ; Such as Drop deck, Step Deck, Lowboy, Gooseneck & many more • Industry standard components • Commonality of parts through ISS Models

• Capacity: 25,000 lbs • Available ride heights 6.5” to 10” • Compatible with all sizes of Disc Brakes - 17.5”, 19.5”, 22.5” • Compatible with all sizes of Drum Brakes - 16.5”x7” and 12.25”x7.5” • Compatible with both drum and disc self-steer axles

Benefits: • Fully integrated axle connection • No U-bolts translates to lower maintenance costs! • Fully compatible with Ingersoll Axles’ Drum & Disc Brake SSA “The Underslung Suspension is another example of how customers drive innovation at Ingersoll Axles.

We listen to our customers’ needs and monitor the industry, in order to continuously improve our products, and make sure our technology is on the cutting edge.” – Cheryl Hacking, VP-Marketing, IMT. For more information contact Ingersoll Axles at www.ingersollaxles. com.

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Alberta

Airdrie

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

Brooks

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

Calgary

Flying J

11511 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1L4 Tel: 403.720.0904 Fax: 403.720.4937

Alberta

British Columbia

Grassland

Sherwood Park

New Westminster

Flying J

Flying J Cardlock

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

Whitecourt

Hwy 9 & Hwy 36 South, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Tel: 403.854.5000

Hwy # 43 & West Mtn. Road, Whitecourt, AB T7N 1S9 Tel: 780.778.3073

3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 100, Showers (2).

British Columbia

Hinton

Abbotsford

Flying J Cardlock

Lethbridge

Flying J Fuel Stop

Flying J Cardlock

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

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Flying J Dealer

4949 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.273.4949 Fax: 403.235.5095 7 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 80, Showers (9), CATScales.

Drayton Valley

Flying J Cardlock

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

Edmonton

Flying J Cardlock

15609 – 121A. Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Tel: 780.413.9116

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Flying J Dealer

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

Edson

Flying J Cardlock

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

Fort McMurray

Flying J Cardlock

345 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.3556

Grande Prairie

Flying J Cardlock

9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 36 March 2015

Flying J Fuel Stop

Flying J Cardlock

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8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 140, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pepperoni’s, CAT Scales, TripPak & Bulk Diesel.

Hanna

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (9), CAT Scales, TripPak. Hot food available. Denny’s.

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak. Hot food avalable.

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

Flying J Dealer

294 Kelly Road, Hinton, AB T7V 1H2 Tel: 780.817.1150

4216 – 72nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 Tel: 403.236.2404

50 Pembina Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G9 Tel: 780.416.2035 Fax: 780.416.2084

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

Lloydminster

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

Nanton

Flying J Fuel Stop 2810 – 21st Avenue, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0 Tel: 403.646.2810 Fax: 403.646.2872 3 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 130, Showers (3), Humpty’s Restaurant and Papa Johns, CAT Scale.

Nisku

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

Red Deer

Flying J Travel Plaza

Flying J Cardlock

929 Coutts Way & Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4N2 Tel: 604.855.0665 Showers (1).

Annacis Island

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

Chilliwack

Flying J Dealer

7970 Lickman Road., Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9 Tel: 604.795.7265 Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Cranbrook

Flying J Cardlock

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

Creston

Flying J Cardlock

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

Dawson Creek

Flying J Cardlock

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

Fort St. John

Flying J Cardlock

6607 – 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4 Tel: 403.346.2785 Fax: 403.346.2852

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

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 26, Showers (4), Pizza and other hot food available.

Flying J Dealer

Redcliff

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

Rycroft

Flying J Fuel Stop

hope 63100 Flood Hope Road Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.860.4601 Fax: 604.886.6821 8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50 Showers (4), CAT Scales, Subway and other hot food available.

Kamloops

Flying J Dealer

Hwy #49 & 2, Box 73, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0 Tel: 780.765.3740 Fax: 780.765.3748

175 Kokanee Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6Z2 Tel: 250.573.3032 Fax: 250.573.7820

Parking for 8, Pizza and other hot food available.

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 125, Showers (5).

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

Vancouver

Flying J Cardlock 8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5S 4H3 Tel: 604.454.9578

Ontario, Northern

KAPUSKASING

Flying J Fuel Stop

5906 Oil Heritage Road, Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0 Tel: 519.854.3249

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 40, Showers (4) and hot food available.

Québec

Sault Ste. Marie

Flying J Cardlock

Berthierville

Schreiber

1181 Ave. Gilles Villeneuve, Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: 450.836.6581

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

Flying J Cardlock

Manitoba

HEADINGLEY

Flying J Cardlock

Flying J

8 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (9), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales & Bulk Diesel.

Portage La Prairie

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

Winnipeg

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

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

Bainsville

Flying J Dealer

Wyoming

Flying J Dealer

410 Government Road East, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7 Tel: 705.337.1333 Fax: 705.337.1208

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

4100 Portage Avenue, Headingley, MB R4H 1C5 Tel: 204.832.8952 Fax: 204.832.9104

Ontario, Western

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

Flying J Dealer

2 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

Napierville

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

Sainte Helene de Bagot

AyR

Flying J Dealer

Flying J

569 rue Principale, Sainte Helene de Bagot, QC J0H 1M0 Tel: 450.791.2232 Fax: 450.791.2495

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

BranTford

Flying J Cardlock

11 Sincair Blvd., Brantford, ON N3S 7X6 Tel:

Etobicoke

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

London

Flying J

3700 Highbury Ave. South, London, ON N6N 1P3 Tel: 519.686.9154 Fax: 519.686.8629

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10 Showers (4) and hot food available.

Saskatchewan

Davidson

Flying J Dealer Hwy 11 & Hwy 44 Junction, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0 Tel: 306.567.3222

Moose Jaw

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

6115 4th Line Road, Bainsville, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.347.2433

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 230, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

Cardinal

Mississauga

Flying Fuel Stop

Flying J Fuel Stop

1511 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4R 1J2 Tel: 306.721.0070

Flying J Dealer 2085 Shanly Road, Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3155

Lancaster

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

Flying J

Pickering

20382 Old Highway #2, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0 Tel: 613.347.2221 Fax: 613.347.1970

Flying J Dealer

2000 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 4A1 Tel: 905.428.9700 Fax: 905.428.9633

11 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 110, Showers (9), Denny’s, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 50, Showers (7).

Napanee

Tilbury

Flying J

628 County Road #41, RR 6, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Tel: 613.354.7044 Fax: 613.354.3796

19325 Essex County Road 42, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221

12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

REGINA

Parking for 12, Showers (3).

Saskatoon

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

Yorkton

Flying J Cardlock 191 York Road West, Box 794, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W8 Tel: 306.782.2645 Showers (2).

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

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Sherwood Park

Golden

Morris

Grand Falls

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

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

RoadKing Travel Centre

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

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

Strathmore

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

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

Leduc

Chilliwack

British Columbia

Woodstock, NB

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.

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre

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

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

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

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

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

Lloydminster

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

Medicine Hat

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

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

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

Husky Travel Centre

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

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

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

lounge & game room, restaurant, facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales

facilities, internet services, showers,

& service.

Winnipeg

parking & CAT scale.

Nova Scotia

Truro Heights

Truro Heights Circle K

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

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

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

New Brunswick

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

Ontario, Eastern

Arnprior

Tobique One Stop

Antrim Truck Stop

Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682

580 White Lake Road, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’

Fax: 613.623.1003

Aulac

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

Toll Free: 866.334.4775

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

satellite TV, convenience store, showers,

jack@antrimwesternstar.com

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

laundry, parking & free high-speed

Open 24-7, full-service islands,

internet.

restaurant, convenience store, showers,

Salisbury

overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT

Sicamous

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, full-service islands, drivers’

convenience store, showers, laundry

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Nisku Truck Stop

gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca

convenience store, showers, laundry

Dogwood Valley Husky Services

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre

Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@

Drivers’ lounge & game room,

Moncton 27051 Baker Road Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

Tel: 506.328.2994

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

Osoyoos

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

Woodstock

Murray’s Truck Stop

Hope

Calgary Husky Travel Centre

New Brunswick

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

EDMUNdstON

scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

Belleville

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

10 Acre Truck Stop

restaurant, convenience store, showers,

902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Belleville, ON K8N 5A2

Waasis

Tel: 613.966.7017

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K

Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at

415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24,

613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug

drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

testing, showers, parking, Esso Card

store, showers, laundry facilities, free

Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry

overnight parking.

facilities & CAT Scale.

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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

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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

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Employment

DiCAN Inc.

Raised Dump Boxes Cause Damage to Property, Vehicles & People

hy take a chance with property or the safety of both your operators and innocent bystanders? Instead, enjoy the added safety and peace of mind that equipping your trucks with the DBSA-12 raised box sensor affords. An audible and visible alarm notifies the operator that the box is still raised –

and at under $400 per unit, it just makes sense. The DBSA-12 DUMP BOX SENSOR is an enclosed programmable timer that receives feedback from a magnetic switch to indicate when the equipment is in a “raised position,” notifying the operator both visually and audibly of potential impact. The utilization of this reliable technology aids in avoid-

The DBSA-12 is an enclosed programmable timer microprocessor that receives feedback from a magnetic switch to indicate the position of the dump box on equipment such as snow plows, dump trucks, packers and any other type of equipment where position notification is required.

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ing costly accidents to equipment, structures, property, and at times, people. The DBSA-12 has been designed for multiple applications with proven success and is suitable for any type of equipment for which “box up” or “raised position indication” is required. Not only dump boxes or garbage packers that are left raised, but also boom trucks can benefit from this technology. By utilizing the DBSA12 on the boom at the cradle rest, the operator will be instantly reminded that the boom is not in the “down” position when preparing to drive off. Components: The compact control panel is self-contained – no requirements for putting holes in the dash or having wires all over the cabin. The panel incorporates a bright red incandescent lamp and a 90dB continuous buzzer for immediate notification to the operator that the box is raised during transit. Included is a pre-wired magnetic switch cable with 20ft (6.5M) leads and a standard Weatherpack® quick disconnect for proper sealing. When the box is raised more than 2”, the alarm and light in the

Damage like this can be avoided. control panel will activate. DiCAN has worked with multiple clients to provide a solid-state solution, with no moving parts, able to withstand the rugged environment of the roads and construction industry that has been tried, tested and true. Testimony: Dufferin Construction requires all contractors to use a dump box raised sensor on their sites. Ryan Smith at Cardi Construction is one of those contractors, and he says, “We have won 2 other contracts besides Dufferin because a box up warning system was required on the tender and we were able to meet spec.” He also stated “…to use his name and company to promote [our] DBSA-12.” Reports: Accidents caused by

raised dump boxes cause d a m a g e t o p r o p e r t y, vehicles and people. One would assume that it is a rare occurrence, but surprisingly enough, it’s more common than you think and results in unnecessary time and money wasted, not to be regained. On July 31, 2014, a truck with the box raised struck the Burlington Bay Skyway while travelling in the Toronto-bound lanes. Not only did this accident threaten life and limb of both fellow motorists and those working on the bridge at the time, but also it caused extensive costs in direct structural damages. Multiple millions of dollars were lost to the economy due to the fallout that snarled traffic for an entire long weekend. MTO spokesperson Astrid Poei said, “If the driver of

the truck is found guilty, he will be responsible for the bill.” September 19, 2012, Niagara Falls, Ontario – a dump truck driving south on the QEW with the box in the elevated position struck the concrete Lundy’s Lane overpass. The speed of the truck and the force of the impact caused the box to completely shear off the chassis, hit a vehicle travelling behind it and cause lifethreatening injuries to the driver. On top of that, millions of dollars were lost to the economy due to traffic issues related to the accident. Conclusion: Certainly, not all accidents are of a nature that threatens lives and affects the economy, but these are not the only problems to consider. Think about the bottom line of your budget and perhaps even your insurance rating. Garage door headers, trusses, power lines and telephone lines, etc. are common targets of raised boxes, and they are very costly to replace. Damage can quickly mount into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Equipping your trucks with the DBSA-12 raised box sensor is a sound business decision that will bring safety and peace of mind. For more information call 866.884.7569, email Diane at dianes@dicaninc. com or visit our website at www.dicaninc.com.

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

Page Publication

A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 AirTab, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ontario Trucking News

B Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ontario Trucking News Brian Pite Freight Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Ontario Trucking News Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ontario Trucking News

D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario & Western Trucking News DiCan Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Eastern Trucking News Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 17 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 52

E Expocam 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

F Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. . 6 Fleet Safety Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

G G. Zavitz Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking News Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Eastern Trucking News Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . 15 GTI Specialized Transportation. . . . . . . . . . 50 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News

H Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . 51 Ontario Trucking News

I Imperial Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 54 Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 55

K Kärcher Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Keypoint Carriers Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Ontario Trucking News Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ontario & Western Trucking News

L Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Eastern Trucking News Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,4-5

M MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 21

P Pat´s Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario Trucking News

R RM2J Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ontario & Western Trucking News

S Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

T T. E. Smith Transport & Logistics Ltd. . . . . 46 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 56 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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V Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News

W Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ontario Trucking News Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Ontario Trucking News 42 March 2015

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. . 6 Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 17 E-Cigarettes Vapeman Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pat´s Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Employment Opportunities Brian Pite Freight Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 51 G. Zavitz Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 GTI Specialized Transportation. . . . . . . . . . 50 HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 51 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 54 Keypoint Carriers Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Kindersley Transport Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 T. E. Smith Transport & Logistics Ltd. . . . . 46 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Engine Tuning Advanced Tune-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . 15 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 55 Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fuel Economy Products AirTab, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 RM2J Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GPS Systems DiCan Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Heating & A/C Sales & Service Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Insurance Brokers Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . 1 Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . 19 Lubricants Imperial Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,4-5 Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 21 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pressure Washers Kärcher Pressure Washers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tanker Leasing Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 56 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Trade Shows Expocam 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fleet Safety Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Transmission Sales & Service Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 52 Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Truck Parts & Accessories Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 8 Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Caution! Temperature Rising By Wendy Morg an Mc Bride

s par for the season - cold, flu and virus season, that is - I always seem to get my dose, and this year is no exception. But in a bitter twist I am at a loss for words, literally, meaning a barely audible voice. I had an interview ready to go, and when my health returns I will take the photographs, then conduct the interview

and write a story more in keeping with the previous features in my column. In the meantime, with no real voice to speak of, pun intended, that means no article and no interview for this edition. Instead, I turned to doing some research on a topic that has fascinated me and made for many awe-inspiring moments while out on the beat. Hood Ornaments, their history, their beauty, and the true reason for them will be my happy alternative. For those of you who think this might be boring, stay tuned. For those that think they are in the know, I will try and enlighten and entertain you with a fundamental education. OK, enough misappropriated humor. Instead, be prepared to be amazed. “A hood/ bonnet ornament, radiator cap, motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company

like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.”, as quoted from Wikipedia, “According to the author of A History of Cars, the first hood ornament was a sun-created falcon (to bring good luck) mounted on Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen’s chariot.” In 1912, The Boyce MotoMeter Company patented radiator caps with thermometers that could be seen by the driver. These measured the heat of the water vapors and became a focal point for the drivers as well as leading to the vehicle’s branding and décor. Hood ornaments became popular from 1920-1950, fading out in the 60’s when legal restrictions came into effect. As well, water pumps assisted in the cooling system, making it less necessary to keep a constant monitoring of the temperature. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. The early vehicles of yesteryear had the radiator caps outside of the hood and on top of the grille, which assisted in maintaining control of the water temperature and flow in the motor. These thermometers were added to assist in getting a more accurate and reliable reading that was visible to the

driver at all times. To put it bluntly, many considered them ugly but necessary. The caps came in many different models, from the midget priced at $3.50 and up to the Deluxe with chain for $15.00. They were first manufactured for automobiles and later for trucks and tractors. Hood ornaments have been known to be cast from brass, zinc, or bronze and finished in chrome plating. During the years when chrome was unavailable, they were plated in silver or nickel. Some also sported materials such as plastic, Bakelite, or colored glass, with light bulbs for illumination at night. The radiator cap was transformed into an art form and became a way of individualizing the car. Manufactures began to look at how to change the look of these caps and make them their own. Branding became popular so logos and mascots were created by the companies to enhance the labeling of the vehicle while hiding the ugly lollipop radiator caps. Companies brought vision which spoke volumes about the car and its owner. Examples of such include, but are not limited to, wings that represented the soaring speed and comfort you might experience from a particu-

lar vehicle. Another example was the big horn ram’s head by Dodge which symbolized the vehicle’s ruggedness and ability to master the trail while demonstrating the fearlessness of other animals. Mercedes-Benz wanted their symbol to represent land, water and air, so the 3 pointed star was born to signify the mobility their cars could endure. Rolls-Royce wanted to promote the luxury and grace related to their vehicles by creating what has been referred to as “The Spirit of Ecstasy”, “Flying Lady”, “Silver Lady”, and “The Graceful Little Goddess.” Just to name a few, the list of designs, mascots and emblems and the stories they represent are endless and fascinating. That history is what made, and in some cases broke, many a mould and many a company. I have photographed a few

hood ornaments over the years for their design, beauty and the pure luxury they bring to the vehicle. I hope you enjoy this theme. Feel free to contact me with any questions at cwmcbride@cogeco.ca or via the Facebook fan page, where you can find archives of all my articles and photographs.

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Employment

Health & Fitness

Keep Happy in the Winter: How to Avoid Seasonal Depression By Dr. Georges Traitses

easonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is when people experience symptoms of depression during the fall and winter months (winter depression) or spring and summer months (summer depression). It is thought to occur due to the changes in duration of sunlight which then affects our circadian rhythm, serotonin levels and our melatonin levels. These factors have an impact on our mood and if a person already has bipolar disorder or depression, they can still have SAD on top of that where it worsens their usual underlying baseline symptoms. For those without depression or bipolar disease, you may notice a low mood and symptoms of depression only during the

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months where the hours of sunlight are shorter than other times of the year. What’s interesting is that most people think SAD is only during the winter time but it can also occur during summer. Whenever shifts in season affect levels of serotonin, melatonin and our sleep cycle, and the circadian rhythm, it is typically termed seasonal affective disorder. Some of the risk factors for SAD are being female, living farther from the equator, family history of SAD or depression or bipolar disease, and also prior history of depression or bipolar disease. If you suspect that you may have this issue, you need to first seek the advice and help of a psychiatrist to help you confirm the diagnosis or clarify if your symptoms are from another cause.

Once you have established that you do have SAD, there are some options for therapy. Many patients ask about light therapy or phototherapy. That is a viable option and in my opinion a great one since it involves something that targets the root of the problem which doesn’t involve taking drugs and potentially dealing with drug side effects. So, I am a fan of phototherapy, but other also very helpful and potentially essential therapeutic options are psychotherapy and medications. The main thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone in your concerns a nd s y m p t om s . Ma ny people have variations of this disorder, so don’t be shy about speaking up or even just questioning whether your symptoms

can be helped with some of the therapeutic options. If you don’t bring it up, how would we as healthcare practitioners ever know how to help you. So, this winter season, if you are not feeling your best and you think you

may have SAD, ask your doctor about it. You may notice that you might just be one therapeutic session away from feeling bright and sunny, even when it’s not bright and sunny outside. 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.infinitehealth.com.

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WIT February Member of the Month

Werner’s First Female Freedom Driver By Ellen Voie

elicia Berggren was climbing the ladder in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) when truck driving started calling her name. At the time, she was working three jobs to pay her bills, but wanted to advance. Advancement meant more schooling, which required more money. She needed the three jobs to pay for school, but didn’t have the time while working three jobs. She was at a crossroad. In a short amount of time, Berggren’s path crossed with three others beginning their pursuit of a CDL and a truck driving career. This piqued her interest. While weighing her options, she looked at the classified ads for the first time in her life. It was flooded with ‘truck driver needed’ ads. Berggren knew this was a sign and took the next step.

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She researched the companies and their training programs and decided on a truck driving school in Indiana. Just three days into the three-week training, she had 10 pre-hire letters in hand. She reviewed her options and did heavy research into each company. Training, reputation and references were the most important to her. Werner Enterprises was consistent across the board with what they offered drivers and what their associates said about them. Werner was built by a driver, for a driver; she knew Werner was the best choice. Werner’s thorough training program gave Berggren the peace of mind she needed as a beginner. They also offered a team program, which gave her relief knowing she would be with someone else as she got used to being out on the road. Berggren was the only

female and graduated at the top of her class. After eight months of driving solo, Berggren became a trainer. Her first trainee later became her team partner. She enjoyed sharing the experience with others and loved teaching them what she had learned. Werner approached her about doing a training video for the company. While shooting the video, she was introduced to Jim Morbach, a retired military veteran with more than 21 years of military experience and Werner’s senior director of Student & Government Recruiting. With Werner consistently recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Top Military Employer and Top Military Spouse Friendly Employer, this was not surprising. However, for Berggren, what became of that meeting was surprising. She received the news that she was selected to drive a Freedom truck with Oper-

ation Freedom, Werner’s military-themed fleet that travels on regular freight routes in addition to being showcased at truck shows, recruiting events and specific veteran ceremonies. Berggren has a special connection and appreciation for those in the military, as her father served in the Army and her brother served in the Navy. “I am honored to have this prestigious opportunity,” said Berggren. “I do my best to represent the families of veterans while driving that truck.” Berggren visits truck driving schools across the country and speaks with them about opportunities at Werner. Students have the chance to see first-hand the type of truck (aside from the military wrap) that they will receive as a Werner professional driver. “I want to show that women can do this job. Trucking doesn’t have to fit

Photo of Felicia Berggren compliments of Werner Enterprises.

a stereotype,” she said. As a woman, she admittedly had reservations at first. However, she had the support of family and friends, which made the difference for her. She does take added precautions to ensure safety. For example, if the load permits, she starts her day around 4-5 a.m. so that when she is finished for the day the truck stops are still fairly empty and she can get a good spot close to the front of the parking lot in a well-lit area. She makes

sure to finish up inside the facility before it gets dark and sticks to a strict sleep schedule to guarantee she is well rested for the next day’s work. If a load requires her to start her day while it is still dark outside, she moves her truck to a well-lit area with security cameras to perform her pre-trip. “My testimony to other women is that they do not need to be afraid of truck driving,” Berggren said.

Healthy Trucker

How Much Water Is Enough?

By Melodie Champion CHC, AADP

ow much water should you drink e a c h d a y ? I t ’s a simple question with no easy answers. The old suggestion to drink eight to ten glasses a day was nothing more than a guideline, not based on scientific evidence. In truth, your own fluid requirements depends on many factors, including your current health, how active you are and the climate you live in. Water is an essential component to your overall health. No single formula fits everyone but, knowing more about the body’s need for fluids can help you determine how much water you need to drink every day. Benefits of Water Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water to function properly. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, and is essential for maintaining your health overall. Dehydration is a condition that occurs when you don’t have

enough water in your body to carry out normal functions and is caused by insufficient fluid intake. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired and cause unnecessary food cravings. Does Proper Hydration Aid In Weight Loss? Can it be as easy as drinking a few more glasses of water to shed a few pounds? Studies have shown that drinking 2 litres daily can increase energy expenditure by about 96 calories per day. Drinking a glass of water about half an hour before meals may also reduce the amount of calories consumed in a day, resulting in weight loss over time. How Much Do I Need? We are constantly losing water from our bodies, primarily from our breath, perspiration, and urine. For your body to function properly you must replenish its water supply by consuming water as well as other beverages and foods that contain water. Everyone has heard the advice, “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.” That’s about 1.9 liters. Although the “8 by 8” rule isn’t supported by medical research, it is a very simple guideline that anyone can follow. Keep in mind that fluids do not come from water alone. On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake. Although water is best, consuming juice, fruit, vegetables and broth soups all add up towards your total fluid intake for the day. Your fluid intake may need to be modified according to how active you are, the climate you live in, and your current state of health. Exercise, illness (including vomiting or diarrhea), or hot or humid weather may increase urination and more rapid breathing which decreases your fluid reserves. The amount of water needed to bring you back to a

state of adequate hydration dramatically goes up! Generally, the best way to know you are getting enough fluids from water and your diet is if your urine is colorless or light straw yellow. To ward off dehydration make water your beverage of choice first and foremost! To keep it simple, here are a few guidelines to follow:

Drink when you feel thirsty, drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal, drink water before, during and after exercise, bring water with you in your truck or have it within arm’s reach at your desk in the office. During intense exercise or high heat, drink a little extra to compensate for additional fluid loss.

A common concern among our truck drivers who don’t have the opportunity to stop when they want for frequent washroom breaks is to drink around your planned stops. Have a glass of water 30-45 minutes before all of your planned stops so you don’t have to change your schedule, but still

maintain a healthy state of hydration! If you don’t enjoy the taste of plain water, flavour it with fresh cut fruit or vegetables such as lime wedges and cucumber slices or oranges and strawberries. Let it sit overnight to let the water get infused with the natural flavours!

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Kenworth Truck Company

T880 Named 2015 ATD Truck of the Year

irkland, Washington - The Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was named the 2015 Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) at the annual ATD Convention and Expo in San Francisco, California. This year’s competition focused on the vocational and heavy haul/severe duty truck category. During the competition, a panel of judges conducted test drives and evaluated each truck entry in key categories, which included innovation, design, safety, driver ergonomics and comfort. Available in day cab and 52-inch sleeper configurations, the Kenworth T880 is for vocational customers who require a durable, reliable and productive truck for demanding dump, mixer, heavy haul, oilfield, logging and refuse applications. Customers can expect longer service intervals,

increased uptime, lower operating costs and high resale value. The T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500-hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. The PACCAR MX-13 provides a lightweight, fuelefficient engine for vocational applications, including dumps and heavy haul applications over 100,000 pounds. The T880 can be ordered with a 116.5-inch BBC hood optimized for the PACCAR MX-13 engine and providing enhanced visibility, or with the standard 122.5-inch BBC hood.

The 2.1-meter wide, stamped aluminum cab is robotically assembled at Kenworth factories. The quiet cab has triple-sealed and robust doors and provides a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats. The T880 also includes an air-assisted hydraulic clutch, complex reflector headlamps, and lightweight, factoryinstalled lift axles. Kenworth earned the 2013 and 2011 ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year for its T680 and T700 models, respectively. ATD represents more

MHC Kenworth - Colorado

2014 Dealer of the Year

irkland, Washington - MHC Kenworth - Colorado received the 2014 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Aw a r d f o r t h e U n i t e d States and Canada at the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Phoenix, Arizona. The award encompasses MHC Kenworth locations in Colorado Springs, Denver, Grand Junction, Greeley, and Pueblo, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. MHC Kenworth - Colorado previously received the 2010 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award. MHC Kenworth - Colorado was selected as Kenworth Dealer of the Year from among Kenworth’s six Gold Award winners for 2014. Other Gold Award winners are: Kenworth of Indianapolis, 48 March 2015

MHC Kenworth - Kansas City, Truck Enterprises Harrisonburg, Wisconsin Kenworth, and Worldwide Equipment. During the Kenworth Dealer Meeting, Kenworth also honoured its 16 Silver Award winners: Canada - Amos Kenworth, Edmonton Kenworth, GreatWest Kenworth, Kenworth Maska, and Kenworth Montreal. United States - Central Illinois Trucks, Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey, Kenworth of Jacksonville, P a p é Ke n w o r t h , M H C Kenworth - Arkansas, MHC Kenworth - Georgia, MHC Kenworth - North Carolina, MHC Kenworth - Oklahoma, MHC Kenworth - Tennessee, and MHC Kenworth - Texas, and Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina.

than 2,000 medium and heavy duty truck dealers. ATD members share in

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) programs, services and

benefits. For more information, visit www.atd. org.

Employment

Editorial

New Brunswick Floating Tolls By George Fullerton

onnie Fillmore, Chair of the Atlantic Provinces Tr u c k i n g A s s o c i a t i o n (APTA), feels that implementing tolls on New Brunswick highways is not the optimum method for raising funds to address the New Brunswick large fiscal deficit. New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant has publically stated that he is not ruling out reinstating highway tolls as a means of addressing the province’s fiscal deficit. The government believes a consultation process inviting citizens to address three questions on the economy will provide direction in fixing their fiscal woes. New Brunswick had a brief experience with highway tolls in the 1990’s, after which they were eliminated as an election

promise by the Bernard Lord Progressive Conservative government in 1999. The APTA’s Fillmore had this to say about the toll proposal: “The trucking sector feels that considering tolls as a means to address the deficit would not be an effective approach. Tolls would have an immediate and costly impact on the trucking industry which is already struggling with many challenges, including the third highest diesel fuel taxes in Canada.” Fillmore pointed out that increases to diesel taxes were promoted as a means to raise funds to improve highway infrastructure. He questions the fiscal management which may not have been thought out as well as it might have since the province has ended up with three partnership highways.

“There is so much we don’t know about the concept for implementing tolls and what the consequences might be. For example, where do they propose to install tolls, at the borders? How would that impact tourism and other industries? How much would it cost to build the infrastructure to collect tolls? Who is going to mow the grass and plow the snow at toll plazas? How much would it cost to keep the heat and lights on,” Fillmore questioned, pointing to reciprocity agreements as an additional problem to be addressed. Fillmore also expressed concern for costs to the industry. “If tolls are implemented, the trucking industry will see a significant increase to their cost of operating and that cost will have to be passed on

to their customers. What impact will that increased cost of shipping raw materials and finished products have on producers and manufacturers in New Brunswick? How will it impact their competiveness with industries operating in other jurisdictions which do not carry the cost of tolls? I am concerned that implementing tolls might look like a

situation where we spend $80 million to generate $20 million. That kind of deal is no good for New Brunswick.” Fillmore points to the possibility of increasing the HST as a more effective means toward addressing the provincial deficit. He suggests that a 2% increase in the HST would generate revenue that would cover one

half of the current deficit in one year. While there are means other than tolls to generate revenue, he noted, the province deserves greater oversight on how the government spends and allocates its revenues. “There is plenty of opportunity to find efficiencies in the civil service and the way the province does business”.

Editorial

Nova Scotia Increases Fines for Drivers Using Handheld Devices By George Fullerton

ate in January 2015 the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal announced increased fines and additional demerit point losses for drivers convicted of using handheld devices while driving. The new rules mean that each time a driver is convicted they will be fined and lose four demerit points from their driver’s license. In a press release Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal said, “Distracted driving has become a very big issue in our province, as serious as impaired driving, and we take road safety s e r i o u s l y. ” M a c L e l l a n said bigger fines and the addition of demerit point losses are an added motivation to put away these

devices while behind the wheel. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal anticipate that increased consequences for use while driving will help influence driver behaviour. The new regulation exempts cell phone use for emergencies. This change will significantly impact new drivers since they have fewer allowable demerit points. The consequence for beginners would mean they could lose their licence quickly if convicted. For drivers currently in their learner phase, it would take just one conviction for using a handheld device to lose their driving privileges. Fully licensed drivers can lose their licence for six months once they accrue ten demerit points. Bernadine Chapman,

officer in charge of RCMP Traffic Services and member of the provincial Road Safety Advisory Committee, said that texting and driving is a lethal combination, but this message is still not resonating with many drivers. The law enforcement community sees the devastating consequences of distracted driving. She went on to add that anything that might deter drivers from texting or talking while behind the wheel is welcome. Fines in Nova Scotia for first conviction using a handheld device while driving increases from $176.45 to $233.95; a second conviction fine increases from $233.95 to $348.95, and third conviction penalties spike to $578.95. The increased fines and new demerit point rules mean that Nova Scotia

has some of the strongest penalties in Canada for using handheld devices while driving. Conviction penalties across the nation: Newfoundland and Labrador, $100 – $400, 4 demerit

points; Prince Edward Island, $250 – $400, 3 demerit points; Nova Scotia, $233.95 – $578.95, 4 demerit points; New Brunswick, $172.50, 3 demerit points; Quebec, $115 – $154, 3 demerit points;

Ontario, $280, no demerit points; Manitoba, $200, 2 demerit points; Saskatchewan, $280, 4 demerit points; Alberta, $172, no demerit points; and British Columbia, $167, 3 demerit points.

Transport for Christ

Night and Day By Chaplain Len Reimer

riends, be encouraged! Though difficult circumstances may weigh on your heart, there is great hope for you because God is your helper and deliverer. Psalm 30:5 has this to say: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” And it’s true, the issues that seem so insurmountable at night, after you have had a long difficult day and are

tired, are not so unsolvable in the morning. Your situation will always appear gloomier at night when it reflects the darkness of the midnight sky. Yet, when the sun rises and you spend time in God’s powerful presence, you will feel a renewal of God’s strength and will receive His fresh wisdom for the day. God will bring you joy. As swiftly as God chan-

ges night into day, He can transform your cries of sorrow into a reason for happiness. Though He may not remove the situation, He will certainly show you His powerful hand in it. Therefore, trust Him. Remember that, “With God nothing will be impossible”. Sing His praise with faith that as the sun makes its appearance on the horizon, God will show His faithfulness in your situation.

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Employment

Sleep Issues

WBV & the NBT? By Robert MacMillan

river fatigue and its’ management and prevention is currently a matter of considerable industry attention. And, a significant antidote for driver fatigue is sleep. While the lack of quality sleep not only affects a driver’s “next day” performance and decision making, it also affects the body’s ability to repair itself, thus safety and long term wellness are matters of concern.

But what about when a driver is actually driving? What are the additional safety and wellness issues that arise? It has been shown that exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) causes motions and disrupting forces within the human body which bring on discomfort, adversely affect performance, aggravates pre-existing injuries, and present a health and safety risk. As vibration is transmit-

APTA

NB Tolls: Solution or Desperation Move?

ieppe, New Brunswick - The Gallant Government have said publicly that tolls are on the table again as an option to generate more revenues. But is it the right move to reduce our deficit and stabilize the province? Is adding road tolls a viable solution considering our situation today? Is the cost benefit analysis so good that it would clear the path towards financial stability again? Jean-Marc Picard, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Executive Director stated, “Nobody is talking about an HST increase, why? It would be the smartest and most efficient solution to increase revenues! A simple 1% increase would generate $125 million in net revenue in the first year alone. If we mirror our neighbouring province, Nova Scotia, and raise it 2%, we would generate $250 million the first year, half the money the province is actually looking for to reduce the deficit. Not only that, it would be a move that’s good for business and a contribution from all citizens instead of one sector or industry. Tolls would generate maybe $20 million or so, but at what cost for citizens? How much would they have to 50 March 2015

pay to cross these tolls? As well, there would be an expectation from the population that this money would be to improve our roads!” “One thing is certain is that the trucking industry would be the largest contributor towards tolls, and not a good business move because we already contribute immensely to the province. An industry that pays millions in taxes today (3rd highest diesel tax in Canada), $3 Billions in contribution to the GDP, employ tens of thousands of New Brunswickers and for every $1 million in truck transportation revenue, 7 jobs are created.” “In business or your household, the first thing you do when you spend more money than you make is control your costs, which is what the province should focus on immediately. Once they do that, let’s look at all those great opportunities to increase revenues and have a good return on investment. We understand why the province is looking at all opportunities and as a major industry, and employer in this province; we want to work with them to improve our financial situation and create some opportunities that will generate revenues.”

ted to your body, the effect can be amplified by a number of factors such as body posture, type of seating and frequency of the vibration. Human body parts have their own resonant frequencies. This explains why after a long drive we continue to feel as if we are still moving - even after the vehicle has stopped. It also causes increased

muscle tension from voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction. They become tense in order to dampen the vibration. Examples of this type of tension include having your foot fall asleep while pressing the accelerator pedal or experiencing a tingling sensation in your hands from gripping a steering wheel too tightly.

Vibration can impair the collection 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). Drivers should be taking action that will eliminate or reduce their exposure

to whole-body vibration wherever possible. Take rest breaks to avoid constant continued exposure. Modify your seat and add a back rest support and seat cushion constructed with materials that diminish vibration. It may be that in dealing with driver wellness and safety WBV is the Next Big Thing (NBT).

Employment

Healthy Living

Energy Foods Instead of Sugars

By Brenda Ricker

o you have those afternoon slumps and you reach for coffee or a candy bar? Start your day by making

smarter choices about what you’re using to fuel your body. Consider making the change to whole foods and feel the difference they make. Natural raw honey: a spoonful of honey is nature’s equivalent of an energy drink. This natural sweetener acts as a time-released muscle fuel and can be used on or in almost any food. Oranges: High in Vitamin C, potassium and folate, this citrus fruit ra-

tions out energy steadily over time instead of giving back a quick sugar rush. Peel and eat an orange whole to benefit from the pectin and fiber in the fruit’s membranes. Bananas: Because they are composed mostly of sugars and fiber, bananas are a fool proof energy food. Top them with peanut or almond butter, a well-rounded snack, or slice one in your morning cereal for an extra boost that will keep you going

until lunchtime. Apples: Not only will an apple a day keep the doctor away, it will give you a

powerful jolt of energy. High in fiber, apples take longer to digest so they’ll give you a more

prolonged lift than any other fruit. Other energy foods are: sweet potatoes, eggs, whole grains, spinach, beans, yogurt, nuts, salmon (not the farmed kind), hot peppers, spices, coconut and, of course, water. Real whole foods are the answer for good health and provide the energy you deserve. I can be reached at health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

OTA

HOS Restart Fix

ermanently repealing certain aspects of the 34hour restart provision of the U.S. hours-of-service rules remains a top priority of the American Trucking Associations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended for one year parts of the reset rule, effectively reverting back to its original reset provision when the HOS rules were enacted. David Osiecki, ATA’s Executive VP and Chief of National Advocacy, addressed the 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual

meeting this week, saying the association will focus on getting a permanent resolution - although it would likely be a challenge. “It took significant lift to even get a one-year suspension of those [HOS] restart provisions, so trying to get a permanent fix will be very difficult,” he said, as quoted as by Fleet Owner magazine. Osiecki also said the driver shortage is an issue demanding greater level of attention. It’s “as bad as it’s ever been,” and something the industry “needs to place greater emphasis upon.” Another issue ATA plans to focus on in 2015 is establishing a “standard speed” for speed limiters. “The industry is already using speed-limiting technology, but some are governing their trucks at 62 mph while others govern them at 71 mph,” he pointed out. “We’d like to see a single standard speed set.” “There is a pattern to presidential administrations; and both parties do this” he explained. “In the third year [of a four-year presidential term] the administration does as many rulemakings as they can. But by year four, that regulatory pipeline slows to a halt.”

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Employment

The Complacency Coach

How Much Is That Free Ride Worth?

By Bruce Outridge

et’s face it! Trucking can be very cool from the standpoint of seeing the country. Oh sure, much of what we see is back alleys and building docks, but there is some really cool country in between. As a driver it can be hard to explain all the things we see while on the road and sometimes that causes us to want to take people with us. That however may be the time when you are putting yourself into more problems than you care to manage.

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Many new drivers may not understand that taking people, dogs, and the like along in the truck can be putting yourself and the company at risk on the road. I have seen many new drivers take girlfriends and family members along, not realizing they are jeopardizing company security policies, F.A.S.T. policies, and more. Letting the company know is one thing, but often the company doesn’t know. Whether you are taking someone with you or picking someone up on the way can mess up your trips for the week. When you take someone with you as a regular passenger and an incident occurs in which that person gets hurt or becomes ill, you can be causing yourself all kinds of problems. They may not be insured properly. Most passengers are not FAST approved which will either limit your load

choices and or slow down your clearance process. If you are taking children with you, you may have more to worry about. Letters from the other parent are usually required for Customs and it may cause you delays at the border. The other fact is what you do when you reach the customer. With so many regulations and security measures in place, having a child in the truck may be even more problematic. Will you leave them alone in the truck while you are loading? Do they require the proper safety wear that many company locations require? Don’t think that those pets are off the hook. Pets often need certain documentation showing that they have had the appropriate shots, and safety issues for inspectors at Customs and inspection stations can be an issue. Again, questions will come into the equation. Many feel their pet is harmless but there have been many stories of people being bitten from pets in a truck. So, just saying to your girlfriend on the week-

end, ‘would you like to come on the run with me next week’ may not be the best scenario. If you are going to take a passenger along it is important that you have that discussion with your company first. Realize it may slow down the miles you receive that week due to load choices. Make s ure y our p as s e nge rs have the proper documentation for leaving the country, including

letters from spouses or parents. Make sure the passenger has proper medical insurance when leaving the country. With C-TPAT and FAST regulations, taking passengers is even more difficult than in the past. Much of the problem is how a company is insured. Taking a passenger along without knowledge of the company may cause problems with insurance coverage should an accident hap-

pen. Make sure you’ve taken the proper steps, are prepared, and both you and your passenger will enjoy the trip much more. Bruce Outridge is an industry expert with over 30 years of experience and author of the books Driven to Drive and Running by the Mile. To learn more about Bruce and his work or products, please visit his website at www.outridgeenterprises.ca.

Employment

Benefits of Natural Gas From ENN Canada By Marek Krasuski

he Sudbury Chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its monthly meeting on February 12th at the Caruso Club, the new venue for future TMTA meetings. T h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ’s president, Stewart McBain,

opened the meeting and briefly cautioned drivers to be aware of black ice and hard-packed snow that can lead to collisions. Communications Officer, Wes Govier, reminded audience members of the Ladies’ Night dance that took place at week’s end on February 14th at the same venue. Door prizes

were generously provided and included I-pads and spa tickets. Every woman in attendance received a gift. The evening’s sponsor was Phil Carrick from ENN who presented information on the company and the benefits of conversion to natural gas use. Carrick said that NG fuel prices are

up to 40 percent less than diesel/gas alternatives, and that reserves of this cost efficient fuel in North America will last about 100 years. Reliance on domestic fuels, he noted, render North America less vulnerable to political and economic imbalances, namely in the Middle East, which dramatically affect

the supply and cost of conventional fuels. There are LNG fuelling stations in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Carrick highlighted one Quebec carrier which has converted to natural gas use and the benefits the company has received in transporting their goods along the 401 corridor. Some in attendance questioned the adoption of natural gas, particularly in more remote regions where NG fuelling stations thus far are either sparse or nonexistent. Carrick acknowledged the challenge, claiming that all sectors of the industry need to work together to bring about a wider distribution network of stations and availability. ENN has a long standing history in the distribution of natural gas with over twenty years of experience across multiple sectors in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. As it continues to expand its network in Canada customers are experiencing the benefits that natural gas has to offer. ENN Canada helps

customers with a full range of natural gas solutions including: liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, LNG station construction and operation, and assistance in transitioning fleets, offroad vehicles, and industrial customers to use LNG. Natural gas, the company says, is the future fuel for transport companies as it represents significant economic and environmental benefits and is often referred to as the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels. 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. Sponsors are encouraged to support these monthly dinner meetings as they are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Manitoulin Island.

FTR

December Trailer Orders at Near Record Level

loomington, Indiana – FTR reports December U.S. Trailer net orders at 45,500, the second highest month ever recorded, just 1.5% below October, 2014. Trailer orders for 2014 totaled over 360,000, by far the best order year ever. Dry Van orders set an all-time record as OEMs aggressively sought orders to book into the third and fourth quarters. Refrigerated van orders were also at an impressive pace. D o n A k e , F T R Vi c e President of Commercial Vehicles, commented,

“The trailer market is blazing hot as fleets continue to lock-up future build slots in anticipation of a strong freight environment this year. Fleets are placing orders for vans and flatbeds out through the end of the year. Manufacturing capacity is still tight, however several OEMs have plans to increase build rates during the year.” To contact FTR, send an email to sales@ftrintel. com or call 888.988.1699 ext. 1. For more information visit www.FTRintel. com.

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Employment

From the

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

Trucking Associations

am beginning to hear more and more about the Ontario Ministry of Transportation working closely with the Ontario Trucking Association. We have trucking associations in every province as well as a Canadian Trucking Association. In reference to these organizations, my question is: “Do the trucking associations of Canada do anything for drivers?”

Andy Martel drives f o r Fa rq u h a r M a s s e y Wholesale Ltd. based in Massey, Ontario: “In plain and simple English, NO! Drivers, not only in Ontario but across Canada, get no help from the trucking associations. We need help. Drivers must do for drivers.”

Claude Ruel drives for Trans Nat based in Plessisville, Quebec: “It would be nice to have a drivers’ association to speak for all the drivers in Canada. So you know my answer to your question is No, the trucking associations do nothing for the drivers at all. They forget without us there would be no trucking industry.”

Ken Ouwendyk drives for Gaylain Whether Car Carrier based in Georgetown, Ontario: NO! Trucking associations do nothing for drivers in Canada. In order to get any help I joined the O.O.I.D.A – Owner/Operator Independent Association in the United States. They do get results for their members.”

Dann y Ro u ss e au drives for Oceanex based in Montreal, Quebec: “Drivers in Canada get no help from the trucking associations. I am a proud Canadian and I had to join the O.O.I.D.A in the United States. As a member I know my voice is heard.” ••• If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact me at carl@woodwardpublishing.com or call me at 877.225.2232, ext. 304. R e m e m b e r, s t a y s a f e out there, winter is still here.

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