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July 2015 ISSUE 86

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Healthy Products & Services BY MAREK KRASUSKI

ar be it from me to tell truckers that their profession brings with it a lot of risks. Aside from the usual occupational hazards – regulation breaches and penalties, cross border delays, accidents, theft – professional drivers face health challenges as well. Long work days, in particular, are responsible for the fact that trucker deaths in auto accidents account for 12 percent of all work related deaths in the United States. Long hours and the pressure to deliver shipments on time make it hard to eat healthy regular meals, prompting many overtired professionals to opt for nutritiously weak fast food alternatives. Time-driven schedules and irregular hours add to the difficulty of setting aside time for regular exercise. Under the best of conditions disciplined exercise is tough, for truckers a lot tougher to take the time for a walk or visit a gym for a workout. Keeping to scheduled health care appointments is no easy task either with long hours far from home. Limited options prompt many truckers to ignore symptoms until they become debilitating before finally seeing a doctor. Finding a place to sleep at night leads to stress as well, particularly in regions where overnight truck HEALTH 4 >>

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THEME - HEALTHY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Grim Picture of Trucker Health Paves Way for Better Alternatives

HEALTH 4 >> stops are in short supply, forcing trucks to park in empty lots to get a night’s sleep. And according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics trucking ranks as eighth in the 10 deadliest jobs in the US where many Canadian drivers earn much of their living. According to a 2014 survey by the American National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 69 percent of long haul truckers are obese and 17 percent morbidly obese. Additional studies confirm that transportation workers have the highest risk of chronic health problems. Then there’s the most alarming statistic of all. According to Melodie Champion, Nutritionist for Healthy Trucker and columnist for this magazine, the average life span for an American male is 78 years. For long haul truckers the average life span is – wait for it – 61 years. (Only US stats available.) That’s the bad news. The good news is that there are lots of initiatives underway to combat these unhealthy patterns. This magazine, too, has several columnists who each in their own way provide information and advice for truckers to live healthier lives. Brenda Ricker’s nutrition column focuses on one food or food group each month. Bob MacMillan draws attention to the risks of improper sleep patterns and products that help reverse these trends,

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and Melodie Champion in her column, Healthy Trucker, broadens the discussion with general advice on healthy eating habits and activities. The mission of the Healthy Trucker Program, Champion says, is to “motivate, educate and create change. It’s about making a choice to be healthier. We hope to motivate people across North America by creating awareness and instilling a desire to adopt healthier lifestyles.” One example for doing so is the healthy fleet challenge in which companies compete by tallying more steps per day than their competitors. This active and friendly competition has created a lot of buzz online where participants tease each other about their milestones. The Healthy Trucker Program began with a 13 Week Intense Weight Loss Pilot and ran for a 6 month period, In total, 491 pounds were lost, and 9.8 pounds lost on average per person with 51 driver participants. This Pilot was followed by a Corporate Wellness Program that drivers and office staff can access 24/7 – anytime, anywhere. The Mobile Wellness Program has been built based on feedback from the trucking industry and the successful participants in the pilot. The platform can be as simple as a Monthly Ongoing Health and Wellness Education Tool or a full Weight Management Program. For more information contact www. healthytrucker.com. Changing well worn habits is not easy for anyone. The temptation to blindly fall into ingrained behaviour patterns is much easier and psychologically safer, we think, than the risks we feel when trying something new. Trying new things for many of us invites vulnerability. But change can come in-

crementally. A 15-minute walk around a truck stop will get the body moving, the joints more fluid and heart rate pumping above its normal rate. No special equipment is required or formal plan needed. Good eating habits are crucial. Experts promote the 80/20 formula for weight loss; 80% proper diet and 20% exercise is key to weight loss. Research also shows that eating after a workout accelerates weight loss. Eating breakfast followed by snacks every three hours minimizes hunger and the temptation to binge when famished. What you eat, of course, is as important as when. For good nutrition advice refer to Brenda Ricker’s column in this magazine, Healthy Living, and Melodie Champion’s Healthy Trucker column. In general it’s a good idea to keep healthy snacks on hand. The tendency is to eat what’s available on the road, so make only healthy foods available.

For better meals on the road, Champion suggests a portable blender for mixing smoothies. An indoor/ outdoor grill can be used to grill lean meats and vegetables for a quick and healthy meal. In addition to walking as a health benefit, portable workout equipment can easily be loaded on board and used on the road. Kettlebells — weights with handles on top — are a good alternative to regular dumb bells and can offer a good full body workout. Champion also recommends resistance bands and a gravity gym which can be anchored to an immovable object and used to tone muscle, increase flexibility and core strength. Good habits are crucial for good health while awake. But they’re just as important when asleep. Bob Macmillan, our Sleep Issues columnist for this magazine, has a lot to say about the importance of sleep and health detriments brought on by poor

sleep patterns. “Many believe sleep is sleep, but this is simply not the case. What is needed is a quality sleep, one that is not interrupted by awakenings. Poor sleep habits are too often the norm. These habits often include eating heavy meals and drinking caffeine before bed, inconsistent bedtime hours, and taking frequent naps. Are you sleeping soundly from the moment you fall asleep until the second you wake up? A feat not easily accomplished in a sleeper cab. Although you may not be feeling the side effects just yet, be assured a lack of quality sleep will eventually catch up with you,” he advises. Macmillan cautions that a good mattress in a sleeper cab invites a good sleep, thereby allowing the body to repair itself during a proper, uninterrupted rest. Several sleep-related factors, he says, can affect an individual’s ability to stay alert and perform a task safely

and competently. The first is the number of hours that a person has been continuously awake. With each hour of wakefulness the drive to sleep increases and alertness fades. Macmillan’s monthly column provides a wealth of information on the consequences of bad sleep and the myriad ways to ensure proper rest and ultimately better health. Poor trucker health caused by the pressures they face daily is being challenged across the industry with access to consultants, health programs, advice on healthy eating and sleeping. More and more fleet terminals are getting on board with programs, health screenings, workshops and even fitness centres. Truck stops too are providing walking trails and other health promoting activities. Truckers, like the rest of us, can turn to many sources for help. All it takes is willingness to make that first step.

HEALTHY TRUCKER

Top 10 Healthy Trucker Tips

BY MELODIE CHAMPION

hen we are feeling motivated and plan to improve our health we try to figure out how we can make that happen, only to become overwhelmed and confused with the abundance of information available to us. I wanted to provide you with the basic tools required to get you on the road to better health. Here are the top 10 health tips required to help you reach your wellness goals, whether that is to lose weight or just improve your general health. 1. D rink Water. Keep in mind is that if you are thirsty you are already entering into a state of dehydration, not allowing your body to function efficiently. Water also

boosts metabolism to promote weight loss, flushes out toxins, maintains regularity, regulates body temperature and is calorie free! If you are not a fan of plain water try water infused with fruit such as strawberries and oranges. 2. Eat Carbs. This goes against a lot of fad diet programs that have been popular in the last few years. Carbohydrates are not bad but be sure you are eating the right ones! Get rid of all things white… white bread, sugar, white pasta, and white rice. They can be replaced w i t h w h o l e g r a i n b r e a d , coconut sugar, whole grain pasta and brown rice. The trick is to ensure there is at least 1-2 grams of fiber per serving on the nutrition label. 3. S leep. A good night sleep is more important than you think when weight loss is concerned. Lack of sleep can really speed up aging and deter

weight loss efforts by increasing the feeling of stress in your body. The brain craves carbohydrates when you are tired and can sabotage your weight loss efforts! 4. E xercise Your Body and Mind. Do what is in your power to reduce stress in your life. Over time, high levels of stress can lead to serious health problems. Don’t wait until stress has a negative impact on your health, r e l at i ons hi p s or y our quality of life. Start

practicing a range of stress management techniques today. Have you ever tried meditation? Also, ensure you are being physically active. Exercise also does wonders for decreasing stress. 5. Eat Breakfast. Break-

fast is how we “break” our “fast” and get our metabolism revved up in the morning. Studies show that skipping breakfast can increase your risk of obesity by over 4 times! If eating breakfast is a challenge for you, start with something little such as a small protein bar, yogurt, a piece of fruit or a smoothie. 6. E xercise Regularly. Healthy eating is important but it goes hand in hand with exercise when we attempt to improve our overall health.

Canadian Guidelines say we should aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week, but less than 49% of Canadian adults actually get enough. Exercise can be anything from walking, hockey, or chasing your

kids around a park! 7. C onsume Lean Protein. Protein is great for building muscle, keeping our heart and other organs healthy and it helps us feel satiated. A lot of meat contains a high level of saturated fat that can inhibit these healthy effects, so be sure to choose wisely. Lean meats such as turkey, chicken, and lean cuts of pork and beef can offer the health benefits of protein without the fat. 8. Eat Your Greens. Your mother has been telling you this since you were little and I am going to tell you again n o w - eat y o u r greens! Greens are ext r e m e l y nutrient dense, low calories and very versatile. Try adding spinach or kale to an omelette or smoothie for an extra serving of greens with minimal effort. 9. Eat More Frequently. Eating every 2-3 hours is the best way to maintain

normal blood sugar levels, decrease your risk of binge eating, and allows your metabolism to work most efficiently. Keep snacks to around 200 calories to not overeat at snack time! 10. Keep it Natural. Shop for food that is as minimally packaged and unprocessed as possible, just as nature intended. The easiest way to accomplish this is by only shopping the perimeter of the grocery store. That is where you will find the fresh produce, meats and dairy products. Learn to read labels, if you can’t pronounce it, you shouldn’t eat it! Now is the time to be honest and question your current eating and exercise habits. Determine the areas that need some fine tuning and where you can apply some of the tips mentioned above. These top 10 tips are not meant to be introduced all at once. For your best chance at being successful choose 1 or 2 tips to focus on and when you are comfortable move on and tackle another. Melodie Champion, CHC, AADP, PTS, can be reached at www.healthytrucker.com.

drates. The health benefits of rhubarb are many and can offer multiple benefits. It has been used for many years and has medicinal purposes with laxative

properties and helps digestion. So next time you are out pick up some rhubarb and have a happy healthy life. I can be reached at health_you_@yahoo. ca.

HEALTHY LIVING

Rhubarb’s Many Benefits

BY BRENDA RICKER

hubarb, a sour and sweet fruit has numerous nutrients and natural health benefits. The very name “rhubarb” sounds forbidding, which is perhaps as it should be considering both leaves and roots

are poisonous. Nor is it particularly appetizing to know that cooking rhubarb in your pots is a wonderful way to clean out stains. All this lore seems a bit unfair to a plant whose past extends back to the time of the ancient Greeks who named it after barbarians from the Rha River. Eventually rhubarb spread to northern Europe where it was cooked as a vegetable and used in omelets, soups and stews. Because of its high acid content, which could be offset with honey or sugar, rhubarb

became most popular in desserts. It can be transformed into delicious compotes, jams, cobblers, sauces and even wines. In North America rhubarb is cooked and folded into whipped cream, baked in a betty, and combined with other fruits for a relish. Rhubarb has a high nutritional value containing everything from sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, protein, vitamins and minerals. It is also known to have anti-oxidant, anti-inflamma-

tory and anti-allergy properties. It helps prevent deep vein thrombosis, can lower cholesterol, s t i m u late the

metabolic rate and reduce carbohy-

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HEALTH & FITNESS

The Many Health Benefits of Lemon Peels BY DR. GEORGE TRAITSES

emon peels have an enormous amount of health benefits, including the ability to boost your immune system; lower cholesterol and, even, help to prevent cancer. Often overlooked, lemon peels offer anti-microbial protection against bacterial (and fungal) infections - helping the body to eliminate internal parasites and worms. Scientists reveal that phytonutrients, found in nature, can outperform chemotherapy without the risk of harming the body. We know lemon peels have some compounds that trigger the immune system and have demonstrated its substances can mitigate certain ailments. 1. It has been shown t o i m p r ov e w e a k i m mune systems. People use lemon juice to boost immunity power because it contains vitamin C. Vitamin C allows body to resist infections. But do you know lemon peel contains more vitamin C and other vital nutrients than juice? So this time use lemon peel to boost your immune system. 2. Lemon peel contains some citrus bioflavonoids and Vitamin C which boost the immune system to get rid of various toxins from our body. 3. It contains many nutritional components that promote the liver and its functionality. Lemon triggers the nerve and hormone activation of the liver and improves the blood circulation. You can also use lemon juice to detox your liver. For this you can consume half lemon in lukewarm water in the morning for few days. 4. Rubbing lemon peels on your nails will whiten or brighten the dull nails. The mild action of the citric acid will do all the wonders. Just take a lemon after it’s squeezed. Rub it on your nails. 5. It also cures osteo6 July 2015

porosis, bone fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory polyarthritis, osteoarthritis, bone fracture, etc. on raw consumption as it contains calcium (which is necessary for good bones) along with Vitamin C. 6. The citric acid that is left in the lemon peel can also be used as a scrub to clean utensils. Put a handful of lemon peels into the dishwasher and you can get a set of very nice smelling dishes. Also you can use a lemon peel directly on some stubborn stains to get rid of them. 7. This is a super simple way to add citrus-y flavor to olive oil. Simply add 2-3 tablespoons of finely

grated lemon zest to a cup of extra virgin olive oil, place in a glass jar and allow to stand for two weeks, shaking occasionally. Pour the oil into a strainer and discard the zest and you’ll be left with delicious lemon flavored oil. 8. Lemon peel can be used to clean the cutting board. The fresh smell of lemon will make the smell of onion, garlic, etc. vanish and prevent them from mixing with other food materials. 9. Lemon peels places at windowsills, door entrances and any sorts of cracks will prevents pest and ants to get in. Ants particularly hate lemons.

So your ant problem is gone for sure. Also lemon peels will help you keep away roaches and fleas. 10. The lemon peels contain limonene and slavestrol Q40 which protects the body from cancer. Flavanoids also keep a check on cancer. It helps us in keeping a check on colon cancer, breast cancer and skin cancer. 11. Lemon peels contain Vitamin C which also neutralizes the free radicals. Free radicals result in a number of body ailments such as heart problems, swelling, aging and certain types of cancers. 12. The acid present in the lemon peel is the one responsible for all

the wonders. It dissolves dead cells, excess skin on the surface of the skin and helps in reducing acne. Acne reduction is mainly because of the anti-bacterial and antimicrobial properties of lemon peel. Hence it is an effective tool for acne management. 13. Add a handful of lemon peels to a jar of vinegar. Let it stand for 1-2 weeks. Remove the lemon peels and use it as a hair conditioner. Put a teaspoon of this solution in a mug of water and use it as a rinse after your hair wash. 14. You can make your own vitamin C powder by grinding up a variety of

dried citrus peels. Best of all, this homemade vitamin C still contains live enzymes unlike its store bought counter-parts. Place your lemons in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then take them out and grate. Now you can sprinkle the grated lemon peel on your meals, salads or in your drinks or grind your lemon peel (without freezing). For more information on health and safety visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association web site at www.chiropractic.on.ca or call 877.327.2273. Dr. George Traitses can be reached at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinitehealth.com.

What Will Your Customers Think If You Use Invoice Factoring? BY BRUCE SAYER

oday, more trucking businesses than ever, in all stages of development, utilize Invoice Factoring to support their working capital needs. As factoring becomes more mainstream, using an invoice factoring company has become less of a concern to the customers of trucking companies. A reputable and professional factoring company may even improve your working relationship with your customers. Experienced accounts payable professionals are most likely to be familiar with invoice factoring and appreciate working with the AR management work practices of a factoring company. All businesses require some form of financing, no matter what business development stage they are in. Your customers know that trucking companies use invoice factoring to maintain positive cash flow and to accelerate growth. Knowing your trucking business has secured ongoing financing

often signals strength and stability rather than weakness. Your company will be recognized as a financially healthy business, rather than one that is struggling day to day to manage cash flow. With factoring, your customers continue to give you their business knowing in advance that you are financially capable of completing the reliable delivery of their shipment. It is understandable that one of the greatest concerns with using Invoice Factoring is how it will affect your customer relationships. Most successful businesses grow by carefully serving their customers and managing their customers’ perceptions. Seasoned professional factoring companies understand the importance of your customers and place great efforts in maintaining healthy, positive relationships. It is in the best interest of the factoring company to deliver the highest levels of expertise and service, not only to your company but also to your customers. Professional, well-man-

nered communication is one of the hallmarks of a reputable invoice factoring company. Notification is common in invoice factoring. Notification occurs when your lender notifies your customers that their payments for the services you provide should be paid to your Factor instead of being paid to you. Many customers that are new to Invoice Factoring share a common concern; they have the perception that if the factoring company contacts their customers, they will think your trucking company is in trouble. But the truth is, because factoring has become more mainstream, especially in the trucking industry, your customer’s accounts payable departments deal with this all the time and take it in stride. How smoothly notification goes with your customers depends greatly upon the experience, methodology and professionalism of the factoring company you have chosen. Some factoring companies require that every invoice you issue needs

to be verified. This creates an invasive environment for your customers’ accounting departments and can affect your relationship with them. A reputable factoring company that specializes in the trucking industry has the experience and systems in place to avoid this potential difficulty. Based on industry knowledge and armed with reliable credit information, a qualified factoring company will have the ability to utilize a sampling approach to verify invoices. This approach will reduce the risk mitigating process to a comfortable level that your customers will appreciate. An experienced factoring company will establish a working relationship with your customers in which the verification process is tailored to integrate with the existing systems and work practices as established by your customers’ AP department. This approach creates an environment of enhanced credit protection with minimal disruption to your customer.

Rest assured that the benefits of Invoice Factoring are applicable for both your trucking company and for your customers. Many of your customers are likely to be larger firms that have worked with factoring companies before. They understand that a factoring company is well versed in the accounts receivable process and has years of experience in managing collections. This intimate knowledge of the invoice process makes your customers’ jobs easier to manage the flow of documentation, clarify information on charges, simplify any dispute resolution, and more. The obvious thing to avoid is choosing a factoring company that is less than professional or is overly aggressive in their collection efforts. Instead, carefully select a factoring company that thoroughly understands the complexities of the trucking industry and is capable of managing collection duties effectively with discretion.

Accutrac Capital is a highly reputable factoring company that specializes in providing the transportation industry with low cost funding solutions to imp r ov e c a s h f l o w. O u r cost effective services are convenient to use, simple to understand and easy to manage. A dedicated Accounts Manager ensures that both your trucking company and your customers receive superior customer service. You’ll benefit from trusted advice to help with credit decisions, expedited funding and professional accounts receivable management. Our specialized services include fuel discounts, load advances, preferred currency exchange rates and a free credit search tool to reduce risk and maximize your bottom line. For more information about convenient, cost effective funding solutions and cost saving services to improve your profitability, visit Accutrac Capital at: www.AccutracCapital.com.

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EASTERN REPORT

Atlantic Driving Championships BY GEORGE FULLERTON

he Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Safety Council hosted the Annual Professional Driving Championships on May 30 at the Commercial Safety College in Debert, Nova Scotia. A total of forty-nine professional drivers competed to gain a position on Team Atlantic, which will compete in the National Driving Championships hosted in Regina, Saskatchewan in September. At the end of a long day of written and driving tests and evaluations in the four competition categories, the winners were announced at a banquet at the Holiday Inn in Truro. The 2015 Team Atlantic is represented in the two axle category by Roy Mattinson, Roy B. Mattinson & Sons Trucking from Pugwash, Nova Scotia.

The four axle category will see Steve MacPhee, Day & Ross Transportation Group, behind the wheel. Five Axle competitor will be Norman Gallant, Midland Transport Limited. The B-Train driver will be Rob Stevens with Home Hardware Stores Limited. The Driving Championship is a comprehensive event with written and driving tests combined with a vehicle inspection test. All competing drivers are also evaluated for professional characteristics by a multitude of industry volunteers who act as judges, scrutinizers and several other support positions. The top three finalists in all four driving categories have shown themselves to be among the best drivers in the trucking industry, and are certainly worthy of the recognition. Second and third stand-

ing in the two axle competition was handed to James L. Chambers with Armour Transportation Systems, and Art Burns with Connors Transfer Ltd. and Art Burns was selected as top professional in the two axle class. In the four axle class Herb Peters, Day & Ross Transportation Group and John Chambers with Armour Transportation Systems, filled out the top positions. Herb Peters also took home the professionalism honours in four axle. In the five axle class Norman Gallant, Armour Transportation Systems took the Professionalism award, while Jean-Marc Detraz with Keltic Transportation Inc. and Ken Swinamer working with Connors Transfer Ltd., filled out the top finishers in the class. Second and third place finishers in B-Train were Bill Morrison with Sunbury Transport Limited and Allison Godreau, Day & Ross Transportation Group. The Professionalism award in B-Train went home to Bryan Higgins with the Day & Ross Transportation Group.

Counting up the award hardware hauled home, Day and Ross accumulated five top trophies, followed by Armour with four and Connors Transfer with three. The Team award for 2015 will hang on the wall at Midland Transportation and the Rookie of the Year went to Peter Connell with Home Hardware Stores. While the drivers and their skills are the focus of the Driving Championships, the event relies on a small army of industry people who gave up a weekend and also contributed a good deal of organizational time to make the event a success. Peter Connell has been a professional driver for sixteen years and thought participating in the Atlantic Driving Championship was something he should try. “I have co-workers who have competed through the years, and following their competitions they always reflect on it as a positive and fun experience. Their enthusiasm inspired me to give it a try this year, but I was totally surprised to be selected as Rookie of the Year,”

explained Peter. While recognizing that participation with a group of peers, and with an audience looking on, gave an edge to the competition, Peter said that essentially the challenge required the same skill set he uses every day at his work. Peter drives tractor-trailer for Home Hardware covering routes in the Maritimes and as far west as Montreal. “The written test covers basic elements that drivers use every day, things like logbook rules, brake adjustment, TDG rules and that sort of thing. I found the truck inspection challenging. We had to identify five defects on a brand new shiny truck in an eight minute time window, but it amounted to practical things like missing license plates,

missing wipers, loose wheel nuts and that sort of thing. I got my trailer in the alley dock pretty good, and I was happy with that. Only a half dozen or so of thirty-three drivers accomplished the alley dock successfully.” Peter acknowledged the Awards Banquet was also a lot of fun, with lots of people to meet, good conversation and a great meal. “I would highly recommend participating in the competition. If you really love your driving job, it is a very cool experience to test yourself in the competition. It is a great atmosphere, and all the participants are supportive of one another. I can’t wait until next year, I will be back again,” he concluded.

GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

PEI Leading the Way to Reduce Impaired Driving

h e G ov e r n m e n t of Prince Edward Island remains committed to making our highways safer by combating impaired and distracted driving says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “I mp ai red dri vi ng i s unacceptable in Prince Edward Island and we will work with law enforcement and community groups to change the laws, i ncrease publi c awareness of the penalties, and make Island roads safer,” said Minister Biggar. “These efforts include a continued partnership with MADD

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(Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada, the anti-drinking and driving movement in Canada.” Representatives from MADD Canada visited Prince Edward Island last week to continue the discussion about preventing impaired driving on Island roads. The Department of Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy has strengthened legislation and increased public awareness campaigns to help keep impaired drivers off Island roads. A summit held in 2013 was hosted by the department to meet with Island

law enforcement, MADD Canada, and justice officials, among others, to find ways to combat impaired driving. Since that summit, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has made some significant changes, including: ? Mandatory ignition interlock for first-time offenders and increasing the time repeat offenders must use the device; ? Impounding the vehicles of impaired drivers for longer periods; ? New suspensions for drivers impaired by drugs; ? A special license and license plate to assist law

enforcement in identifying repeat offenders; and ? Increased public awareness campaigns, including encouraging Islanders to call 9-1-1 to report impaired drivers. “PEI has led the way in Canada to develop innovative programs and sanctions targeting repeat drinking and driving offenders,” said Andy Murie, Chief Executive Officer, MADD Canada. “MADD Canada looks forward to the continued collaboration with the Government of Prince Edward Island to reduce the number of impaired driving deaths and injuries on Island roads,” Visit www.gov.pe.ca/

highwaysafety/ to learn more about Prince Edward Island’s efforts to

eliminate impaired, distracted and dangerous driving.

SPECIAL REPORT

Atlantic Truck Show 2015 BY GEORGE FULLERTON

ean Marc Picard, Executive Director, Atlantic Provinces Tr u c k i n g A s s o c i a t i o n (APTA) declared the 2015 Atlantic Truck Show “the best ever, and the organizers very happy with the results.” Picard went on to say that he had spoken personally with about one hundred of the show exhibitors and they, overwhelmingly, had positive comments for the show. Friday was a good day for conducting quality business with exhibitors, he said, while Saturday witnessed a lot more traffic. Attendance at the Atlantic Truck Show officially went over 12,600, making the 2015 event a record breaker, according to Kate Stilwell, Media Relations and Marketing with show producer, Master Promotions. Stilwell said Friday was essentially an industry dominated audience, while Saturday attracted more families and people otherwise at work on Friday. On Friday, greeters at the main entrance of the Moncton ColiseumAgrena Complex efficiently directed people to either visitor registration or the exhibitor desk to get passes. For this Show, Master Promotions had directed a lot of energy toward pre-registrations which reduced queuing up at registration desks and visitors moved quickly through.

Show Manager Mark Cusack was keeping an eye on the registration desks and had time for a friendly greeting before moving on with other show business. Atlantic Truck is the biggest trucking industry event east of Montreal, and he and his team had a lot of things to keep their eye on. The Coliseum concourse was packed with exhibitors and front and centre was the APTA staff and nearby THRSC-Atlantic, along with Brian Oulton, Executive Director of the PEI Trucking Sector Council. Further on, Eastern Trucking News’ Halina Mikicki, Account Executive (Bilingual) and her husband Carl Joly Account Executive (Bilingual) and Distribution Manager both eagerly supplied copies of Eastern Trucking News to the show visitors. Exhibitors on the upper concourse ranged from driver training, media products and service to the trucking industry, and a good number of trucking companies who were flying a ‘Recruiting Here’ poster. Both regional and national carriers were keen to engage potential employees. Hanging out at the Eastern Trucking News booth provided the opportunity to recognize, greet and introduce a number of characters, including Doug Morrow, President of Milltown Trucking, Chris Pryor with Rite Line Transportation, and Terry

and Roxanne Smith from Miramichi, who last year won the Truckload Carrier Association’s owner operator of the year award, just to name a few. Taking in the rest of the show, it was evident that the Master Promotions team had booked just about every available space inside the complex. Still, organization was well executed and traffic flowed well. The lower concourse was packed with small booths offering service and supplies and recruiting. Anne Marie Shannon with the World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia, welcomed visitors with a big smile. The centre of the ice surface was dominated by Daimler-Benz, with Western Stars and Freightliners, while the circumference exhibitors displayed a diverse assortment of products and services for the industry. Also on hand on the ice surface was the star of the show, Transformer and movie star Optimus Prime, resplendent in flame and blue paint job, glistening chrome and tiny mirrors. It is all about show. The new Western Star 5700 was on display, and it was obvious how it inspired Optimus Prime. The 5700 is a totally handsome truck, and it welcomed a lot of visitors during the show. Volvo held down their traditional spot at the entrance to the Agrena where they had a great se-

lection of trucks and lots of support with reps promoting their great products. In addition to the indoor display, Volvo also had their traveling technical training and product promotion unit in the outdoor show compound. The unit hails from their Greensboro headquarters and travels North America, setting up at industry shows and functions, in addition to hosting regional education functions for Volvo technicians, sales staff and customers. The unit is an expandable trailer and displays products. It also has a theatre and large screen to support presentations and seminars. Volvo held a few scheduled seminars of their products, including Telogis. BWS Trailers covered a lot of outdoor real estate with a variety of their trailer products. CEO Randy MacDougall is always welcoming and has time to chat. He said that while they are witnessing a slowdown on their oil patch business, they are seeing an improvement in forestry. They continue to develop new products to supply other sectors. Trout River Industries was another highlight in the outdoor compound which was dominated by trailer products. They manufacture live bottom trailers in Coleman, Prince Edward Island, and market across Canada and northeast US. They have a distributor in Europe and manufacture trailers under

license in Australia. Their ruggedly spec’d design has an enviable reputation for performance and reliability with customers. Shoreland Transport had a Kenworth tractor with a reefer trailer parked in the outdoor compound and driver Karen Spellman was working as recruiter. Karen is a consummate professional as truck driver, safety and recruitment person, and as independent business person. Karen, always a delight to speak with, runs the Shoreland rig into New York twice a week hauling Cooke Aquaculture salmon production from St. George, New Brunswick. Shoreland does well to have such a highly qualified professional to represent their company and industry. Never Enuf Chrome worked an inside booth promoting their bling lines of lights and chrome, with CEO Dan Boudreau in charge. Oddly, amongst the bling products was a mattress sample. Dan explained, “This winter I was training a driver for a dedicated fish run to Chicago and was impressed with the good sleep I got, so I had a look at the bunk mattress and it turned out to be one made by Springwall Sleep Products Inc., right here in Scoudoc. It was so comfortable, compared to some of those cheap mattresses they put in trucks at the factory, I went out and talked to the manufacturer and we add-

ed it to our product line.” Never Enuf Chrome had a mattress to test in their mobile showroom in the outdoor compound, and it indeed passed the comfort test. Because drivers often sit on their mattresses, Never Enuf orders added support on the left side. For drivers who spend a lot of time on the road, this product is worth checking out. The 2015 Atlantic Truck Show launched the Innovative Products Awards for the trucking industry. A committee made up of representatives from a number of carrier members of the APTA evaluated submissions. The winner was Parts for Trucks representing the Maxwell Engine Start Module. EasyKleen Pressure Washers took the runners-up honours. On the Friday evening of the Atlantic Truck Show, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) hosted a Lobster Dinner & Charity Silent Auction. With nearly 500 people in attendance, the event raised over $16,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The 2015 Show & Shine winner was Mario Gallant, a professional company driver with Atlantic Pacific Transport and the event raised funds for to the Children’s Wish Foundation. APTA’s Charity Pancake Breakfast, on Saturday morning, raised funds in support of the Convoy for Hope.

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TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

Transcourt Shines at Moncton’s ATS

fter showcasing at ExpoCam in Montreal, Quebec in April and at the Peace Region Petroleum Show in Grande Prairie, Alberta in May - Transcourt Tank Leasing, the Canadian leader in leasing and long-term rental of liquid and dry bulk tank trailers, continued on its cross-Canada trek on June 5 and 6 with a stop at the Atlantic Truck Show in Moncton, New Brunswick. The show which is held every second year

and is both customer and trade oriented, welcomed some 12,660 visitors over the two days, a new record. Transcourt has been setting the standard in tank trailer leasing since 1997 and offers a large fleet of high quality tankers in various configurations including new and used stainless steel chemical trailers, aluminum crude oil and petroleum tankers, pneumatic dry bulkers as well as propane/LPG units. In order to be able

The Transcourt table at the special Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraiser that was held on June 5th at Casino New Brunswick and organized by the APTA.

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to answer all customer requests, Transcourt acquires new tankers on a regular basis from the industry’s leading manufacturers. “Transcourt’s responsive sales and service team focuses on growth within the existing liquid and dry bulk segment while continuing to provide personalized and customized service to customers. Our belief in providing added value at every customer touch point has helped us cement long- term client relationships over the years”, says Tony Jelicic, Leasing Manager for Eastern Canada. A socially responsible corporation, Transcourt supports some half a dozen charitable organizations and responded positively to the Charity Silent Auction organized by APTA (Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association) at Casino New

Tony Jelicic, Leasing Manager for Eastern Canada; Charles El Ogeil, from Bédard Tankers and Delon Rashid, from Truck and Trailer Magazine are seen here at the Transcourt booth in Moncton, NB. Brunswick on June 5th, 2015, to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Transcourt Tank Leasing was founded in 1997, specifically to meet the leasing and long-term rental

needs of the liquid and dry bulk transport industry. Transcourt’s large fleet of tankers is available to customers across Canada. A wide selection of tank trailer configurations is available to a variety of

unique industry segments and includes stainless and aluminum tankers, propane btrains and tridems, crude oil and condensate tankers as well as dry bulk trailers. Visit us at www. transcourt.com.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Beauty & the Beast

BY DAWN TRUELL

ver the weekend of May 15, 2015 six tons of marijuana was discovered in a commercial truck carrying furniture; its value was $8.1 million. CBP Customs & Border Protection Officers in California at the Otay Mesa port of entry stopped a 1996 Freightliner tractor-trailer truck crossing the border with a manifested furniture shipment. After questioning at the border point

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they sent the driver over for secondary screening. One thousand, one hundred and sixty bundles of marijuana on pallets of furniture weighing sixtons were found by the port’s imaging system. A CBP detector dog sniffed the pallets and seemed to zone in on a certain area that alerted his partner officer. Upon search they found inside boxes and behind a false wall that was built into the front of the trailer 12,657 pounds of marijuana; street value $7.6 million. The driver was a 46 year old Mexican who was residing in Baja, California. He was arrested and U.S. Customs & Border Protection Department Homeland Security took him into custody. On May 16, 2015 Customs & Border Protection Officers, alongside their canine team, were screening vehicles where

the dogs drew attention to a 2007 Chrysler Sebring at the same port of entry at Otay Mesa. This vehicle too was sent over for secondary screening. Upon investigation the officers discovered 32 wrapped packages equaling 49 pounds of heroin that were actually found in the vehicle’s rocker panels. The street value was worth $600,000. The male driver was 57 years old, a U.S. citizen and lived in Las Vegas. He was arrested and Homeland Security took him into custody. In Riverside County, California, 350 pounds of cocaine was discovered in 156 brick sized packages that were found in a false wall in a trailer that had been found parked near 6th Street and 15 Freeway. The value of this cocaine was $5 million. Samer Karanouh, 44 years old, a Canadian

citizen, was arrested and held on a very large bail set at $1 million. Not likely he will be seeing sunshine anytime soon! On May 8, 2015 at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport, Canada Border Services Agency Officers discovered 344 kilograms of hashish in an air cargo container. They inspected 18 cardboard boxes that were sent from Lahore and destined for an address in Montréal. They had been declared on customs documents as containing shoe soles. When officers inspected these boxes they found Inside multiple bags of coffee which actually contained a pasty brown substance that, from the look, texture and scent, was obviously not coffee! After laboratory tests it was revealed that the substance was actually hashish. The RCMP is continuing the investi-

gation for further details and arrests. On June 3, 2015 at the Queenston Lewiston Bridge between Queenston Heights, Ontario and Buffalo, New York, CBSA seized 44.7 kilograms of cocaine. The 57-year-old driver was pulled over for secondary screening. While officers were searching his truck they found a package hidden inside a hand built compartment. While inspect-

ing this area they found 43 bricks of cocaine weighing 44.7 kilograms. The RCMP was called and the driver was arrested and taken into custody. For further information regarding anti-smuggling and anti-terrorism programs, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at www.c-tpat-certified. com, crossborderservices@cogeco.net or call 905.973.9136.

GRAND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC.

Grand Financial Management Keeps Trucking Moving With Suite of Factoring/Financial Services BY MAREK KRASUSKI

rand Financial Management Inc. is a family business established by brothers Michael and Roger Rakhnayev. Recognizing the need for the provision of financial services, this entrepreneurial family sold their large Allied Supermarket in New York and moved to Canada in 2002 where they established RBA Financial, a factoring and financing company. Today Grand Financial Management Inc. is a successor of that small RBA Financial company which Roger began in his kitchen. Recently, Grand Financial has since moved to a brand new large office with room for 75 people and continues to ascend a growth trajectory. Grand Financial’s success is rooted in a commitment to customer ser-

vice. The owners are on the job 24/7 providing an array of financial services to customers. These include invoice purchasing and processing, same day no-cost funding, loans to buy more trucks and trailers, fuel advances and fuel cards, and partner products such as TomTom Telematics fleet management solutions that include dispatch software, safety and compliance audits, and much more. At Grand Financial accounts are promptly established, usually within 24 hours. In addition, there are no limitations on debtors, contracts are open, and accounts are easily monitored online. Indeed, many advantages are provided to Grand Financial customers. Maximum cash advances are available just hours after invoice submission, and

Grand Financial promotes business growth by extending interest-free short term loans for asset purchases, expansion, and emergency situations. Access to a wide database of debtors provides customers the ability to check credit history and make wise business decisions. Below-rate financing options also enable clients to purchase real estate or make use of low rent offers. Factoring, one of Grand Financial’s specialties, provides two distinct advantages for the transportation industry and other sectors. First, factoring is flexible in that the amount a company can borrow grows with sales. This is essential to enable companies to fund that growth since they usually pay for supplies before they receive payment from

customers. The second advantage is that no other assets are needed to secure the funding. There is also a difference in the accounting for loans and for factoring. A loan is granted to a business that can demonstrate through historic financial records that it can service debt. It appears as DEBIT on the Balance Sheet of a business. Factoring is a sale of an asset (receivables), not a loan. No debit appears on the Balance Sheet (which is why it is sometimes called ‘’off balance sheet funding”). Because of that, factoring, if used as temporary relief, financial statements are improved, thereby allowing for a healthier balance sheet. In its ongoing efforts to add more value to its service options for clients, Grand Financial

introduced a new Broker History product, an easy and customer-friendly method of conducting credit checks on more than 85,000 brokers and shippers across North America. Features include credit ratings and risk recommendations, purchase and payment volumes and history, recommendations on invoice credit limits, a daily updated broker data-

base, and watch list for high-volume clients with email alerts to changes in credit scores. Coupled with a partner-provided free load board, brokerhistory.com is proving to be an effective tool for trucking companies. For more information on how the experts at Grand Financial Management Inc. can help you, visit www.grandfin.com.

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HARMAN HEAVY VEHICLE SPECIALISTS

Harman Heavy Vehicle Specialists Celebrates Milestones With New Cambridge Superstore BY MAREK KRASUSKI

arman Heavy Vehicle Specialists Ltd. has undergone several transitions during its 77 year history. The latest, and one of the most significant, is the company’s amalgamation of two previous locations into one superstore in Cambridge, Ontario. The previous Cambridge and Kitchener warehouses have since been consolidated at 645 Boxwood Drive in Cambridge, Ontario. The transition is more than a move; rather, an evolution in the company’s product and service structure. The new site boasts an expanded warehouse footprint of 23,000 square feet and a 3,000 square foot customized showroom stocked with superior product selection

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for the heavy duty truck and trailer aftermarket. An extensive inventory of brakes, filters, oil/lubricants, lighting products, exhaust parts and all things compressor related makes Harman’s a onestop superstore able to serve you even better. Harman’s sells and services the entire transportation industry from over the highway truck and trailer, to bus and coach, off road equipment, light and midduty utility trailers, pick-up truck and 4x4 all the way to shop consumables; this, in addition to health and safety products. From the largest fleet to repair garages, owner operators, and the general public, Harman’s services the entire industry. Additional efforts at service enhancement include more inventory and six

over-the-counter sales professionals at the new location. A total of eight drivers - five for local delivery, two for northern runs, and one dedicated Toronto driver - deliver products to customers in the greater part of south and southwestern Ontario. Opening in late 2014, the new upgraded facility, with offices above store level and 20-foot warehouse clearance, coincided with the partial purchase of the company by Ian Johnston who joined his father and company partner since 1984, as co-owner. The Johnston family has had partial ownership in Harman’s since the mid1950s beginning with Ian’s grandfather who worked his way from shop floor worker to partner. With the recent ownership restructuring, the Johnston family

has assumed complete control over the direction of the company. Under their care Harman remains committed to its customer base by offering the best service in the industry, free parts delivery to most customers, free information seminar nights hosted by industry professionals, and a focus on leveraging technology to better improve customer service. To this end both Ian Johnston and his father play an ac-

tive role in the industry by participation in various councils and committees. Ian currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada. Since its founding in 1938 Harman’s Heavy Vehicle Specialists Ltd. has grown from a general supply company to an automotive jobber and most recently to a full scale specialist in heavy vehicle parts. As it continues to

ascend a growth curve, expect to see even more improvements in its ongoing efforts to achieve customer service excellence. For more information contact the new Harman’s Cambridge Super Store at www.harmanhvs.com, by email at orderB@harmanhvs.com, or by calling 519.743.4378, 800.265.8701, Parts fax 519.743.1185 or 800.759.8333.

WOMEN IN TRUCKING

Is Perfectionism Holding Women Back in Transportation Leadership Roles? BY ELLEN VOIE

uthor Ann Wilson Schaef calls perfectionism “selfabuse of the highest order.” It could be a factor in why there are so few women in leadership roles in transportation. Although it has become

more common for companies to promote women into management areas, there is still work to be done to increase the percentage in transportation. For most industries, women comprise over half of senior leaders, but in the trucking industry, we’re

at about fourteen percent today. Sure, trucking has traditionally been a male dominated area, but so were other occupations such as law and medicine that have tilted the numbers into more positive ones for women.

Maybe there are some things we can point to right now that will help us bring more women, and untapped potential, into the trucking industry. First, be aware that women are less likely to even apply for a higher position, as research by

Hewlett Packard found that women feel they must have 100 percent of the job requirements before they will apply. For men, they’ll go for the role if they meet sixty percent of the stated requirements. Also, research by Babcock and Laschever found that women do not negotiate their salaries, and accept whatever is offered. To add to this dilemma, a 2011 McKinsey report found that women are often promoted based on their accomplishments, while men are promoted for their potential. Add all this to a traditionally male dominated industry and you’ve got a mixture of women with less confidence in their abilities and a culture that’s not always sensitive to these issues. Women are typically more prone to perfectionism as learned in childhood. We are the people pleasers who spend more time interacting verbally and focusing on collaboration than our brothers. We are the caregivers. We learned that it’s not nice to brag about our accomplishments and as the minority in this industry, we are aware that we are representing women who will come along behind us once we’ve blazed a trail for them. So, how does perfectionism harm our careers? Kathy Caprino, a success coach and author, cites five ways this need to be perfect is detrimental to our careers: 1. You’re difficult to be with as your need to be perfect alienates your coworkers. 2. You hurt people with your critical and judgmental thinking. 3. It taints your ability to manage people, as your standard of perfect is what you strive for. 4. It crimps your creativity, because the creative process makes you uncomfortable.

5. Your need for perfection pushes people away. Elizabeth Scott, a stress management expert cites these ways to identify whether you or a colleague are suffering from perfectionism. 1. Do you set goals and only accept a specific accomplishment? Anything less is failure? 2. Do you focus on small mistakes and forget the overall task and its goal? 3. Are you pushing or pulling? Perfectionists are pushed toward a goal through fear of not reaching it, where high achievers are pulled toward a goal with the desire to make progress in the right direction. 4. Are your standards unrealistic? 5. Do you become depressed if you fall short of a goal? 6. Do you procrastinate because you are afraid of failure? 7. Are you defensive? Perfectionists aren’t as likely to view criticism as a way of making better decisions. 8. Do you have low selfesteem? Perfectionists are often self-critical and unhappy which leads to lower self-esteem. Author Laura Vanderkam has written numerous books about the traits of successful people. She claims the “key to making myself happy is NOT to be a perfectionist.” Instead, we need to convince ourselves that it’s okay to apply for a higher position even if we don’t meet ALL of the criteria. We need to start the negotiation process in regard to salaries and benefits before we accept a position and we need to point out our accomplishments and successes to be sure they are noted. We need to stop expecting perfectionism from ourselves and learn to become more confident in what we can bring to this industry.

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LEGAL ISSUES

Heftier Fines & Three Demerit Points For Distracted Driving

BY JAYCEN OLAVARIO

ith distracted driving overtaking impaired driving as the leading cause of death on our roads, the province is taking actions to make sure that we get the message loud and clear. The amendment to the current distracted driving legislation is soon to take effect and violators will soon face fines of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and 3 De-

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merit Points. Novice drivers (G1 and G2 DL holders) will also be subject to escalating sanctions. We are yet to learn of its impact on the CVOR for commercial drivers and operators, but most of us suspect that there will be CVOR points assigned to it as well. This is an important and very necessary step to control the drivers who did not seem to have received the message the first time the distracted driving law came into effect, and again when the fines were increased just a few years after. Hopefully, the additional fines, the 3 demerit points, and the impact on insurance following a conviction plus the demerit points will be enough to get us all to let go our phones and concentrate on driving when we are on the roads. We as drivers owe it to the other users of the roads;

the cyclists, the pedestrians and our fellow drivers to stay focused on our driving and not to be distracted by technology. Let’s put away those cell phones and come home safely. Let’s be smarter than our smart phones and keep the roads safe. Cell phone lovers, would you rather buy the newest Smartphone or pay the fine? Aside from distracted driving, there are a number of other issues that our legislators tackled and new laws will soon take effect to deal with those issues. They are as follows: For distracted driving - Increased fines from the current range of $60 to $500 to a range of $300 to $1,000, three demerit points upon conviction, and escalating sanctions for novice drivers who are convicted. For drug impaired drivers

- Apply current alcohol-impaired penalties, escalating sanctions and mandatory counselling. Drivers will be required to let pedestrians completely cross the road before proceeding at school crossings and pedestrian crossovers. “Dooring” - Increased fines and demerit points for drivers who “door” cyclists. Drivers will also be required to maintain a minimum distance of one

metre when passing cyclists where possible. Cyclists will also be allowed to use the paved shoulders on unrestricted provincial highways. Unpaid fines - Municipalities will be expanding licence plate denial for drivers who do not pay certain Provincial Offences Act fines. This is designed to help the municipalities collect unpaid fines. Allow more qualified

medical professionals to identify and report medically unfit drivers and clarify the types of medical conditions to be reported. Allow more people with suspended driver’s licences to keep their licences as identification. Make time to read the details of these new rules even before they are officially enforced. Be in the know. Ignorance of the law is not a defence.

ONTARIO TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY [OTTA]

OTTA Wins 2015 Consumer Choice Award he Ontario Truck Training Academy (OTTA) is the proud recipient of the 2015 Consumer Choice Award for the GTA. The OTTA came first among many competitors in the category of Truck Driving School, an auspicious accolade that firmly positions the company as leader in the transportation training industry.

in each category, including transportation, are carefully selected, thereby ensuring that first place winners are competing with the best in their respective categories. The Consumer Choice Award provides additional incentives for continuous excellence by way of multiple year awards, another tool Brian Danjaw believes, “to be continuously diligent about what

include tax rebates, a 98% placement rate for diploma program participants, and a working relationship with over 400 trucking companies. The OTTA is a certified member of the Truck Training School Association of Ontario and offers certified AZ training with material provided by the Professional Truck Driving Institute, a recognized and respected organization

Brian Danjaw is OTTA Operations Manager for GTA West. His scope of responsibilities is broad, ranging from training instructors in skill development to purchasing equipment upgrades and working with new clients seeking truck training services. Danjaw highlighted the importance of the award to the OTTA. “The Consumers’ Choice Award for 2015 recognizes OTTA as the best truck training school in the GTA. Our company came in first in terms of the highest level of customer satisfaction. This, we believe, is significant given the highly competitive nature of the industry,” he said. Indeed, unlike other award winning groups, the Consumer Choice Award is the only organization of its kind that recognizes and promotes business excellence using results from an independent survey gathered from consumer choices of the companies nominated in each grouping. Competing companies

we do and how we do it.” The Consumer Choice Award in Business Excellence becomes part of the marketing strategy for each of the winners who are free to use the designation as they choose. Prospective purchasers of products and services from these award winning companies informs clients they are dealing with firms that have achieved a significant level of performance satisfaction. For Brian Danjaw and the OTTA, success and customer satisfaction with their product is rooted in the company’s training. “We are able to train at a high standard because all of our OTTA instructors exhibit high standards of professionalism and have an average of 20 years experience in the transportation industry.” In addition, the OTTA pre-screens for quality prospects first. It also provides one-on-one in-truck instruction and private simulator experiences. Other student benefits

within the Transportation Industry in North America. Only select schools are able to use this material to ensure that individuals receive training that conforms to the industry’s cur-

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rent standards, and safety requirements. For more information

on the Consumer Choice Aw a r d , g o t o w w w. ccaward.com.

To learn more about the OTTA, visit www.otta. ca.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Top Five Results of Clean Trucks

BY JACK JACKSON

here are many reasons to have a clean truck. Here is a list of the top 5 results a clean truck can do for your company. Company image is enhanced. The public view of your company defines your professional image. Cleanliness is truly caring about the way you are portrayed on the highways, roads and even at your customers’ locations. If you care about your image it is perceived that you care about your business, your employees and your customers. Employee morale increases. Just as anyone

who washes their car feels a sense of pride, for some reason the car just drives a little better. Most feel this is the same for your employees, especially your drivers. Imagine showing up to a dirty, dusty office building every day with grime and filth. Imagine if your computer screen, your window to the world in your office, was filthy and the screen was full of dead bug parts, covered in a film of dirt. Not a good feeling to start your day. Even employees who don’t drive the trucks have a sense of pride for the company when viewing crisp, clean trucks in the parking lot, ready to drive to their customers. Vehicles last longer. Ask any mechanic or auto manufacturer and they will tell you that never washing your vehicle only leads to issues, no matter which area of the continent you live in. Salt and dust, dirt and oil not only lead to rust on the body, the inner parts of your vehicle’s underside begin to feel the

VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo Safety Award Deadline Estended

olvo Trucks has extended its deadline for entering the 2015 Volvo Trucks Safety Award competition to July 17. Two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs will receive the annual award and $25,000 to be used for their safetyrelated activities. The Volvo Trucks Safety Award is open to all U.S. and Canadian fleets operating at least five Class 8 units. Fleets must have at least one Volvo tractor in operation to be eligible for the award. Entrants will be ranked by their accident frequency rates and will also be judged on their accident prevention activities. The two grand prizes will be awarded to the fleets

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with the best records in two divisions based on annual vehicle miles traveled: less than 20 million miles and more than 20 million miles. Award winners will be announced during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in October 2015 in Philadelphia. Michelin Americas Truck Tires again joins Volvo Trucks in sponsoring the annual award, which has been presented since 2009. Complete rules and entry forms are available at www.volvotrucks. us.com/safetyaward. For more information, visit www.volvogroup. com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

lack of care as well. People respect clean vehicles and will go out of their way to make sure they take care of them. It just makes common sense. Lowers overall cost of maintenance. As mentioned above washing adds life to a vehicle, but washing more often lowers the cost of maintenance on

brakes, body, handles and electronics - the list goes on. As for any machinery that is ignored, it breaks down sooner and costs more for replacement parts or complete vehicle replacement. Customer Referrals. By showing you care about your staff, your vehicles and your company, this

leads to caring more for your customers. Perception is reality. Check out the largest companies in the world that have a presence with their fleets. How did they get that big and have such a great customer base? Ask yourself the question, “What do their vehicles look like?” I think you will find the

answer based on how well their image is presented to the public. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@ awashystems.com or call 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.

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Sudbury TMTA Concludes 2014-2015 Season BY MAREK KRASUSKI

he Sudbury Chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its monthly meeting on June 11th at the award winning Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. TMTA president, Stewart McBain, opened the meeting with greetings to members along with best wishes during

the summer break before the TMTA resumes again in September. Publicity officer Wes Govier followed with the importance of bicycle safety on roads, citing vital statistics about the dangers of bike riding on roadways when motorists and cyclists alike are not driving safely. In 2012 Govier said there were 2,824 cycling accidents in Canada and

26 fatalities. Later, Tim Brouse, Road Safety representative, advised members that bicycles must be riding one meter away from the curb. Brouse said the TMTA will be working with the cycling community in the Greater Sudbury region. TMTA member, Peter MacLeod, then informed members of upcoming apprenticeship awards

with first, second and third place winners receiving $600, $400 and $200 respectively. He encouraged companies to submit applications on behalf of their apprentices. Tech Talk speaker, Dave Klus, then advised members of the importance of proper brake adjustments. Later, a representative from the commercial motor vehicles division of the

Greater Sudbury Police traffic enforcement division spoke to TMTA members with the view of raising awareness of licensing and traffic infractions. The Sudbury TMTA is a group of fleet maintenance professionals actively running light, medium, and heavy fleets in the province of Ontario and operating across Canada and the U.S. It holds monthly meetings

on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at the award winning Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sponsors are encouraged to support the monthly dinner meetings. These are unique opportunities to engage in one place with transportation fleet maintenance and distributors from Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Manitoulin Island.

WOMEN IN TRUCKING

Women In Trucking June Member of the Month

lover, Wisconsin – Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces Tina Evans as its June Member of the Month. Tina is an owner/ operator that has been driving an expedite truck for 14 years with her husband Tom.

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They chose expediting because it was common for a husband to be able to train his wife. With Tom’s background, this was the best choice for them. Once they purchased a truck, Tom went out on the road to gain more experience. Tina used Tom’s home

time as an opportunity to practice her driving skills in their truck. After getting her license, they went on the road together. In 2011 they leased onto Load One. After working with Load One, they realized how successful they could be with them. They decided to fulfill

their dream of owning a fleet and expanded to four expediting trucks. They are doing so well with Load One that they hope to buy two more trucks this year. “We are hoping to be home more as we grow as a company. We have two small grandchildren that we adore, and at this stage of the game, we like being home a little more,” Tina said. One of the hardest things Tina had to adjust to when entering trucking was attention from men. “The attention I garnered when in truck stops was hard to deal with for a while; but I got used to

it. The other hard thing was being patronized by some of the shippers and receivers,” Tina said. As many women in trucking who run with their husbands, Tina takes care of paperwork including making financial decisions. Tom, on the other hand, takes care of working with their drivers and all mechanical things. This does not mean Tina does not know mechanical; she can handle anything required on the truck. To read Tina’s full story visit the Women In Trucking website. Tina and Tom will be working at the Expedite

Expo both at the forums and the Load One booth (B4). To learn more about expediting and to meet them, plan on attending the 2015 Expedite Expo on July 2425 in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Convention Centre.

NEWMAN INSURANCE

Newman Delivers Value for Fuel Haulers BY ERIC DAVIDSON

new insurance and risk management program from Newman, Oliver and McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd. offers fuel haulers in Ontario an alternative to rising insurance premiums. This unique insurance product is an affordable solution for fuel transportation companies that are committed to adopting industry best practices. Peter Goyer, Newman’s Transportation Insurance

Specialist, has 15 years of experience working with fuel hauling, long haul, and tanker companies. Peter places a high value on customer service and is quick to point out that Newman’s fuel hauler insurance program works directly with customers to improve practices by providing access to custom risk management, loss prevention training and communication programs. “We can provide much more than lower insur-

a n c e p r e m i u m s , ” M r. Goyer says. “Through our program, we can help companies meet and exceed industry standards. We provide a dedicated risk manager who works to improve practices for safer operating. This can include providing a truck driving simulator for training exercises and assistance with writing policy and procedures to comply with government regulations.” For Ontario fuel haulers, Newman Insurance’s

program is good news. As the number of insurance companies writing policies for fuel haulers has shrunk, prices have increased dramatically. The rising cost of premiums has made it difficult for companies to remain competitive. Newman Insurance’s fuel hauler insurance program offers: • insurance premiums based on actual loss experience, not on the loss experience of industry peers

• a strict risk assessment compliance audit to help companies operate more safely and efficiently • an inclusive claims process that is fast, efficient, and fair While accidents do happen, companies that adopt loss prevention programs can better protect themselves financially while reducing insurance premiums. By working with Newman Insurance, companies can focus on delivering

fuel without worrying about insurance. About Newman, Oliver and McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd. Founded in 1871, Newman Insurance is based in Campbellford, Ontario and has ten locations across Eastern Ontario. The company has access to over fifteen major insurance markets, as well as several specialty insurers. For more information, please visit www. newmaninsurance.ca/ fuels.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Trucking Industry Celebrates Vote on Gardiner

oronto, Ontario The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding Toronto City Council’s vote on June 11th to redesign the eastern portion of the Gardiner so that it respects the needs of road users and pedestrians while also continuing to improve Toronto’s waterfront skyline and open it up for development. “Today’s vote showed leadership and vision on the part of Mayor John Tory and supporting members of City Council,” said OTA’s Senior VP Stephen

Laskowski. “All Ontarians, both those who reside inside and outside of the City of Toronto, will benefit from council’s decision to support the hybrid redesign, which is without question the safest, most efficient, and least disruptive option for city traffic and Toronto’s economy.” Council today approved the so-called ‘hybrid’ option rather than tear down the eastern portion of the highway and replace it with a traditional boulevard as some interests and city officials had been pressing for.

While details have yet to be ironed out, the hybrid concept instead calls for establishing a continuous freeway link between the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, while also maintaining at-grade, east-west traffic flow to and from the downtown core. OTA, through its membership of the Don’tCutMeOff.Net Coalition, strongly supported the hybrid plan as the only available option that satisfied as many requirements as possible for businesses, transporters, residents and developers.

“Today’s support by Council of the hybrid redesign avoids the removal option - a plan that knowingly would have made traffic conditions much worse for commercial operators

servicing the city and led to a competitive imbalance for businesses in downtown Toronto,” said Laskowski. “The hybrid option will improve the appeal of Toronto’s skyline as

many Torontonians would like to see, but not at the expense of commuters and those trying to service the ever-increasing number of residents and businesses in the area.”

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TIRES & WHEELS

Does Hot Weather Affect Your Tires?

BY HARVEY BRODSKY

hether you are an owneroperator with one or just a few trucks, or a fleet manager in charge of hundreds, you need to know that the tires on your vehicles will perform differently in hot weather. Extreme heat caused by improper speed and inflation can adversely affect your tire’s performance. And in the summer when temperatures can get extremely hot, the problems become more pronounced. This is why it is more important than ever to keep your speeds down and not drive like a cowboy being chased by a wild bull.

Excessive heat buildup in your tires will generate problems, including more stress on the tire body than it was designed to handle, and this can lead to premature failure, often while driving and causing all kinds of damage to your vehicle and to others, including catastrophic damage that can lead to death. We all know, or should know, that maintaining the proper amount of air pressure in your tires is the single most important thing you can do to prolong the tire’s life and to keep the tire from failing prematurely. But it is doubly important in hot weather. A good rule of thumb is to check the air pressure in all of your tires at least once weekly, and this should be done with a calibrated tire gauge. Speaking of calibrated tire gauges, they are meaningless unless the calibration is checked on a regular basis, at least once a month. For more specific information about calibrated tire gauges and where to get them checked for proper calibration,

send us an email to info@ retreadtire.org and include your complete mailing address. We will send you a free packet of information about the economic and environmental benefits of retreads, including information about calibrated tire gauges (where to buy, master gauges, etc.). An example of good tire maintenance in hot weather and the time and expense it saves comes from a large fleet in Wisconsin. This fleet has one of the best tire programs we have ever learned about. They run 100 tractor-trailer pup units hauling soda ash 24 hours a day. They run multi-axle set-ups and haul extremely heavy loads at high speeds and in extreme weather conditions, including 4 months of very hot weather. The fleet also runs retreads on all wheel positions except steers. Thanks to a vigorous and well-enforced tire maintenance program, they have next to no tire failures, even in the hottest months of the year! Their secret is simple - a good

tire program and a good tire maintenance team, all trained to follow the tire program to perfection! The positive effects that proper tire maintenance and proper tire pressure have on tires are endless! But are retreads really for you? Absolutely! By using retreads, whether you have your own tires retreaded or buy a tire already retreaded - known as a “cap and casing” - you can easily cut your tire costs by as much as half and you won’t sacrifice safety, performance or handling. But, and this is a big but, you must deal with a top quality retreader. Just as with any other product you buy, there are dealers who are less than the best. So, before you spend your hard earned money on retreads, be certain you are dealing with the best retreader/tire dealer you can find. And remember, retreads will perform exactly the same as new tires in any kind of weather, including the very hot climate we live with during summer months.

We can help you find a top quality, reputable retreader in your area and will be happy to do so. All you have to do is contact us by telephone at 831.646.5269 or by email, info@retreadtire.org. We will furnish the names and contact information of one or more top quality retreaders/tire dealers in your area. A top quality retreader is proud of his retreads and would never hesitate to use them on his company and personal vehicles. I too happen to drive on retreads on all wheel positions on both of my family cars and have been doing so for 40 years! With the exception of two flat tires caused by driving over a

bunch of nails, I never had a single problem! Not bad for 40 years. For more information about the economic and environmental benefits of retreads in all kinds of weather, and to receive more information about calibrated tire gauges, please call 831.646.5269 or send an email to info@ retreadtire.org. We will send you a complete free Retread Tire Information Packet with our compliments. Now enjoy the summer and remember that unless you are trucking for a hobby, retreads are the way to go, even in the hottest weather. Keep the money you will save on your side of the table!

COOPER TIRE CORPORATION

Cooper Tire’s New Logging & Mining Tire

indlay, Ohio - Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is pleased to announce that it has added a new size to its popular Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line to meet the demands of severeduty applications, such as logging and mining.

The Roadmaster RM230 HH tire is designed to withstand stone penetration, with 18-ply rating (load range J) construction, tread depth of 22/32inch, cut and chip resistant compounding, and an offroad design with lugs and a stone protector ledge.

The new size available is 275/70R22.5. According to Gary Schroeder, Cooper’s Director of Commercial Vehicle and OEM Sales, the new size offering was inspired by the tire maker’s visits with Canadian loggers, who expressed a need for

a robust trailer tire. “Our new RM230 HH has a very deep tread at 22/32nd’s while most highway trailer tires are in the range of 12/32nd’s to 16/32nd’s. With the deeper tread, we can help ward off tire damage from offroad challenges, such as

shot rock and tree roots. Plus, our special compounding helps in combatting scrubbing once the tire is running on pavement.” said Schroeder. The RM230 HH features a high tensile strength four-belt package to help promote multiple retreads.

“The tire also comes with a six-year, two retread warranty,” said Schroeder. “It demonstrates the confidence we have in this tire.” For more informat i o n o n C o o p e r, v i s i t www.coopertire.com of w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / coopertire.

YOKOHAMA TIRE CORPORATION

Kenworth Now Offers Yokohama Tires

irkland, Washington - Kenworth has introduced a wide selection of all-position Yokohama tires for new Kenworth heavy and medium duty conventional trucks. Kenworth customers can 22 July 2015

now specify Yokohama’s 101ZL, 703ZL, 709ZL, MY507, RY023, RY617, and TY517 tires when ordering their new Kenworth trucks. The tires are available in a variety of common sizes for truck use in on-highway and off-highway applica-

tions. All Yokohama overthe-road tires are verified low rolling resistance tires by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay® program. Tires with this designation can help reduce fuel use and provide cost savings to truck

fleets and operators when used as instructed and kept properly inflated. Yokohama tires are designed to improve the bottom line of fleets and truck operators by delivering superior performance and fuel efficiency.

“Truck tires are an integral part of any trucking operation, and Kenworth’s addition of Yokohama tires offers another fuel-efficient, cost-effective option for customers who purchase quality Kenworth heavy and medium duty

trucks,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. For more information, contact your Kenworth dealer or visit Yokohama Tire Corporation’s website (www.yokohamatire. com).

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

Transcourt à l’Atlantic Truck Show de Moncton

près s’être remarquée lors de son passage à ExpoCam à Montréal au mois d’avril et au « Peace Region Petroleum Show », de Grande Prairie en Alberta au mois de mai, Transcourt a poursuivi son aventure à travers le Canada en faisant une escale à Moncton, au NouveauBrunswick, pour l’Atlantic Truck Show les 5 et 6 juin 2015. La société Location de citernes Transcourt (Transcourt Tank Leasing), chef de file canadien de la location à court et long terme de citernes routières pour des liquides et du vrac, participait à ce salon ouvert à l’industrie

et au grand public qui se tient à toutes les deux ans et qui a accueilli un record de 12 660 visiteurs cette année. Transcourt est un spécialiste de la location à court et à long terme de citernes routières de qualité dans une multitude de configurations, y compris des remorques nouvelles et usagées en acier pour le transport de produits chimiques, en aluminium pour l’essence et le pétrole brut, des pneumatiques pour le vrac sec ainsi que des unités pour le propane. Afin de répondre le plus rapidement et le plus adéquatement possible aux demandes des clients,

La table de Transcourt lors de l’encan silencieuse de l’APTA au bénéfice de la Fondation de la recherche sur le diabète juvénile, au Casino du Nouveau-Brunswick le 5 juin dernier.

Transcourt agrandit sa flotte en achetant de nouvelles citernes routières de tous genres, fabriquées par les meilleurs manufacturiers, sur une base régulière. « L’équipe des ventes et du service de Transcourt est orientée sur la croissance organique à l’intérieur du segment de marché existant du vrac solide et liquide tout en offrant un service personnalisé sur mesure à nos clients. Nous sommes convaincus de l’importance d’offrir de la valeur ajoutée à tous les points de contact avec la clientèle et cette façon de faire nous a permis de cimenter nos relations avec nos clients au fil des années », dit Tony Jelicic, directeur de la location pour l’Est du Canada. Une entreprise avec une conscience sociale bien développée qui contribue à une demi-douzaine de causes sur une base régulière, Transcourt ne s’est pas faite priée pour participer à l’encan silencieuse caritative organisée par l’APTA (Atlantic

Sur cette photo prise dans le stand de Transcourt à Moncton, on reconnait Tony Jelicic, directeur de la location pour l’Est du Canada ; Charles El Ogeil, de Citernes Bédard et Delon Rashid, de la revue Truck and Trailer. Provinces Trucking Association - Association du camionnage des provinces de l’Atlantique) le 5 juin dernier au Casino du Nouveau-Brunswick, qui avait pour but de recueillir des fonds pour la Fondation de la recherche sur le diabète juvénile. Location de remorques

Transcourt a été fondée en 1997 spécifiquement pour répondre à la demande de location à court et à long terme de citernes routières pour transporter des liquides et du vrac. L’impressionnante flotte de Transcourt est accessible aux clients de partout au Canada. La

flotte comprend de multiples configurations de semi-remorques citernes en acier inoxydable et en aluminium, bi-train propane et tridem, pour du pétrole brut et des condensats ainsi que pour tous types de vrac. Visiteznous à www.transcourt. com.

CONSOLIDATED FASTFRATE INC.

Fastfrate Nomme Larry Rodo au Poste de PDG

oodbridge, Ontario - Ron Tepper, président exécutif de Consolidated Fastfrate Inc., un des principaux fournisseurs de services de transport et de logistique au Canada, a annoncé la nomination de Larry Rodo au poste de président et directeur général de Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. et de ses société affiliées. Cette nomination entre en vigueur le 15 juin 2015. M. Rodo possède une vaste expérience de l’industrie nord-américaine du transport et de la logistique. Il occupait jusqu’à tout récemment le poste de président de Day & Ross Freight pour l’Amérique du Nord. Il a

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également une grande expérience du commerce et de l’exploitation, tant au Canada qu’aux États-Unis. M. Rodo est un diplômé de l’Université de Toronto et il a également obtenu les certifications P.Log, CCLP et CMILT. «Nous sommes très heureux de compter sur un dirigeant du calibre de Larry Rodo au sein de notre entreprise», a déclaré Ron Tepper. «Larry apporte à Fastfrate son expérience et ses compétences en gestion, des qualités qui joueront un rôle essentiel dans notre réussite à venir alors que nous naviguons dans le milieu concurrentiel qui caractérise le domaine du transport et que nous

continuons de faire croître notre entreprise. En tant que président exécutif, j’ai très hâte de travailler à ses côtés.» Consolidated Fastfrate est l’un des plus grands fournisseurs de services de transport et de logistique appartenant à des intérêts privés au Canada. Forte de plus de 2000 employés, l’entreprise transporte plus de deux milliards de livres de marchandises par an. Fondée en 1966, Fastfrate a grandi et est devenue un entreprise de transport diversifiée qui offre entre les autres services suivants : transport de chargements partiels et complets vers toute destination à l’intérieur du Canada,

services nationaux de factage, d’entreposage, de transbordement, tant sur la côte ouest que sur la côte est, programme spé-

cial d’expédition directe pour certains détaillants sélectionnés, et logistique de tierce partie. CFF possède des terminaux en ser-

vice d’un océan à l’autre partout au Canada. Pour tout savoir sur Fastfrate, visitez www.fastfrate. com.

SECTION FRANÇAISE

THEME - LES INNOVATIONS DES NOUVEAUX CAMIONS

L’industrie est propulsée vers l’avant par des hauts standards d’innovation PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

ue ce soit de gré ou par nécessité, les innovations technologiques continuent à mener l’industrie du camionnage. En partie pour répondre aux régulations cherchant à améliorer la sécurité routière, la performance des conducteurs et l’économie d’essence, le progrès s’est montré important dans virtuellement tous les secteurs de l’industrie. Parmi les innovations les plus connues sont celles en matière de gaz naturel. Bien qu’il soit vrai que la différence de prix entre diésel et gaz naturel diminue, ce secteur va de l’avant en misant un renversement des différentiels de prix. De plus en plus d’FEO produisent des moteurs à gaz naturel en série, avec plus de 50 modèles disponibles aujourd’hui et des paramètres de performance - puissance et couple comparables à ceux des moteurs au diésel. A cause d’un manque de stations de ravitaillement facilement disponibles à l’échelle nationale, cependant, les moteurs au gaz naturel sont mieux adaptés pour des flottes à corridor régional ou local. On prédit que plus l’infrastructure au gaz naturel s’agrandira, plus les camions au gaz naturel long-courrier se populariseront. Le secteur gaz naturel présente de nombreux avantages : des économies d’essence de jusqu’à 40% par kilomètre, des réductions d’émissions de gaz à effets de serre jusqu’à 25%, une plus large gamme de moteurs à gaz naturel de série par rapport aux alternatives d’après marché, des véhicules plus silencieux dans un environnement urbain, et des réductions de toxines nocives à la santé humaine. Les systèmes de soutien aux conducteurs existent

depuis quelque temps et ont été adoptés par tous les FEO. Ces systèmes aident à surveiller le comportement de conduite en mesurant l’accélération, le freinage et le rayon de braquage pour évaluer le comportement de conduite. Certain développeurs sont allés plus loin et offrent des systèmes de soutien en temps réel qui conseillent en direct les conducteurs pour qu’ils fassent des meilleures décisions routières. Parmi les autres applications de surveillance, il y a des dispositifs qui évaluent la vigilance du conducteur durant un long-courrier. Ce système s’est montré efficace en attirant l’attention des conducteurs au fait qu’ils étaient trop fatigués, et ce en mesurant leur rythme cardiaque et leur fréquence de clignotement des yeux. Tard l’an dernier, Peterbilt a présenté sa version de technologie de conduite assistée au congrès international ITS sur un camion Peterbilt modèle 579. Un ingénieur de Peterbilt, Bill Kahn, à noté « comment ces technologies peuvent s’intégrer pour devenir la prochaine génération de régulateurs de vitesse et de fonctions automates. » Les technologies de Peterbilt comprennent un régulateur adaptif de vitesse à base de radar qui régule automatiquement l’accélération/ décélération pour atteindre des distances inter-véhiculaires optimales, et qui avertissent les conducteurs quand le camion vire hors de sa voie. L’autocorrection du véhicule est possible grâce à l’intégration d’un système de pilotage électronique et la fonction de régulateur adaptif de vitesse. Kahn à ajouté : « mises ensembles, ces technologies - bien qu’elles continuent

à évoluer - augmentent la sécurité grâce à une connaissance continue de la situation, une réduction de la fatigue des conducteurs et une justesse de conduite améliorée pour réaliser une meilleur économie d’essence. » Le plus gros obstacle à l’implémentation générale de ces technologies est souvent la réticence. Il est difficile de convaincre les conducteurs de l’importance de ces technologies, surtout quand elles sont conçues pour évaluer leur performance. Les entreprises aussi évitent d’acheter des outils supplémentaires qu’elles n’estiment pas essentielles aux opérations. Sinon, d’un intérêt plus récent pour les futuristes du camionnage, un nouveau partenariat s’est établi entre Shell Lubricants et Bob Sliwa, propriétaire de l’entreprise de camionn a g e A i r F l o w. S l i w a puise dans ses années d’expériences en tant que conducteur et créateur de voitures de course pour développer la soi-disant «Starship,» un remorqueur de classe 8 conçue pour un rendement énergétique supérieur. Shell utilisera ses ressources financières et son expertise technique pour assister Sliwa dans la création d’un camion avec une nouvelle conception aérodynamique, une technologie de motopropulseur avancée, et des lubrifiants synthétiques à faible viscosité. Par exemple, les nouvelles fonctions aérodynamiques comprennent un tracteur et remorqueur intégré qui réduiront la trainée aérodynamique. Les jupes latérales de remorque, capot, et extrémité avant ont été reconfigurées pour atteindre l’objectif de Shell, qui est « d’optimiser le rendement énergétique et d’autres choses encore. » Le prédécesseur du Starship, le camion fusiforme, a été testé en 2012 en

roulant à travers le pays avec 65,000 livres de PBV et a réalisé une cote de consommation de carburant record de 13.4 miles par gallon. Si l’on peut se fier aux images déjà parues, attendez-vous à voir un camion futuriste et profilé digne du surnom de « navette spatiale. » Tôt dans le printemps à la Mid-America Trucking Show, Freightliner a dévoilé sa version du camion du futur avec le prototype « Supercamion, » l’aboutissement d’un processus de développement de cinq ans en partenariat avec les fabricants et fournisseurs. Freightlinger affirme que le Supercamion peut se vanter d’une amélioration de 115 pourcent en efficacité de fret, une grande augmentation de frein moteur, une réduction de plus de 50 pourcent en trainée aérodynamique, et un rendement énergétique de plus de 12 miles par gallon sous certaines conditions. Bien qu’encore un prototype, certaines fonctions du supercamion ont été adoptées par d’autres camions Freightliner. Cummins était aussi au Mid-America Truck Show, où Cummins a introduit une gamme d’améliorations de produits « ADEPT », une nouvelle technologie qui améliorera l’économie d’essence de jusqu’à 3 pourcent pour utilisateurs du ISX15 avec transmissions manuelles automatiques, selon Cummins. Les premières itérations de produits ADEPT sont SmartCoast et SmartTorque2. Selon Cummins, SmartCoast « opère quand le véhicule roule librement en pente en désactivant la transmission et faisant ainsi tourner le moteur au ralenti pour réduire l a t r a i n é e, c o n s e r v e r l ’ i n e r t i e d u v é h i c u l e, améliorant donc ainsi l’économie d’essence. » SmartTorque2 élimine

les rétrogradages nonessentiels et maintient le moteur à son point le plus efficace. Cummins a aussi dévoilé l’ISX15 2017 et un système de modules après-traitement avec une réduction de dimension de 50 pourcent et une réduction de masse de 40 pourcent. Avec une gamme HP de 400 à 605, le modèle ISX15 2017 présente un turbopropulseur plus efficace. Tard en 2014, le groupe d’innovation de performance et transport appartenant à FRInnovations, une organisation d’ingénierie et de recherche à but non lucratif pour l’industrie du camionnage en Amérique du Nord, à rencontré des fabricants s’intéressant au testage de leurs nouvelles technologies au Canada. Par exemple, certains fabricants sont concentrés sur la conception de produits capables de prévenir l’accumulation de la neige et de la glace sur les toitures des camions. Composés de bâches à air, les toitures sont soulevées dans le milieu de la remorque par un système pneumatique qui, d’une simple pesée de bouton, gonfle la bâche avec de l’air provenant des systèmes de bord de compression d’air. Conçus à l’origine pour les remorques à bâches coulissantes, certains de ces systèmes peuvent être adaptés à des fourgons. La possibilité d’installer des éléments de chauffage pour prévenir l’accumulation de neige fait aussi l’objet de projets de recherche. Un autre domaine dans lequel on s’attend à des améliorations conséquentes est celui des conceptions de remorques à faible traînée aérodynamique, la traînée étant un contributeur majeur à la consommation d’essence et à l’usure du camion. Le gouvernement

fédéral collabore avec l’industrie sur des projets mutuellement définis pour atteindre des objectifs spécifiques, dont un est une meilleure performance aérodynamique. En assistant les entreprises plus efficaces, le Conseil de recherche national (CRN) fournira des tests routiers, des calculs de dynamique des fluides, et des tests de soufflerie pour aider les entreprises à créer des camions et remorques plus aérodynamiques. Parmi les nouvelles conceptions, on compte des remorques plus effilées de tous les côtés pour diriger plus efficacement le vent autour des tournants et le faire mieux adhérer aux surfaces du camion. Les fabricants envisagent également, parmi de nombreuses modifications possibles, à rendre plus lisses les dessous de caisses et l’arrière des remorques. Autre exemple de modification envisagée: des remorques rétractables qui amincissent les parois et toitures et qui constitueraient une façon de réduire l’espace perdu, surtout dans les camions à court courrier qui voyagent souvent à moitié vides durant leurs trajets. Si des modifications de technologies existantes ont déjà rendu possibles des améliorations graduelles, ce sont les idées radicales auxquelles il faut surtout s’intéresser. Pensons au Peterbilt sans conducteur et à l’événement MATS 2015, où un public stupéfait a assisté à la vidéo d’un prototype de camion classe 8 se garant luimême dans un hangar de chargement. De tels développements ne verront peut-être pas le jour demain la veille, mais ces bonds en technologies placent la barre très haut pour les autres et poussent donc l’industrie vers l’avant.

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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.”

Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: SALES & SERVICE

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:

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

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

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Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

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

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

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

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ITR Canada Inc.

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

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Clutch Distribution Centre 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.

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

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

Beka Lube Products Inc.

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own Torque Master Clutches.

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

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“Technology you can rely on.”

2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4 Toll Free: 888.862.7461 Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 info@beka-lube.com www.beka-lube.com 26 July 2015

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

J D Factors

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

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Danatec Educational Services Ltd. RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

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

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. “Same-day and weekend funding, customized personal service, equipment leasing.”

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

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

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

DPF CLEANING

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

DPF Cleaning Specialists

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

“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.”

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

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

DRIVESHAFTS

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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

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F.B. Feeney Hardware

“Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”

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

FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

Pat’s Driveline

Grand Financial Management Inc.

ONTARIO

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

#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

Lubricants to all sizes of businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land or at sea.

3162 Thunderbird Cres. Burnaby, BC V5A 3G4 Tel: 604.420.4331 Fax: 604.420.4137 Mobil1BC@bluewatergroup.ca www.bluewatergroup.ca INSURANCE BROKERS

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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Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay; it’s what you GET for what you pay”

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

“Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.”

1100 Courtney Park Dr. E., Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 brendachu@multilinefasteners.com www.multilinefasteners.com FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

“Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

Blue Water West Ltd. Suppliers of Esso Fuel and Mobil

Bennetts Power Service Products

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

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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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

INSURANCE BROKERS

LUBRICANTS

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

730 Permit Services Inc. Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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

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

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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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

Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

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

TOWING SERVICES

TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

Transcourt Tank Leasing

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

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

Shell Lubricants

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. “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

The engine oil that works as hard as you.

910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 Toll Free: 800.237.8645 www.rotella.com LUBRICANTS (SYNTHETIC)

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

K.B.W. Towing 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 TOWING SERVICES

PERMITS & SERVICES

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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 ]

C.U.T.C. Inc. Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

2375 Skymark Avenue Mississauga, ON L4W 1Y6 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.521.6713 Fax: 416.259.7178 michelles@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

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Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

“AMSOIL, the Premium Choice Diesel Oil”

Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

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

MATTRESSES (CAB & DOMESTIC)

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

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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The CG & B Group, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 Fax: 905.479.9164 cgb@cgbgroup.com www.cgbgroup.com LUBRICANTS

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

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

ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 administration@bedardtankers.com www.bedardtankers.com TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems “Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.”

“Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality.”

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

#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

“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.actiontowingtrenton.ca

Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com TRANSPORT COMPANIES

Carmen Transportation Group

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

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HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

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

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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

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

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The Rosdale Group

Smartway Trailer Rentals

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.

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

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

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery NOCO Lubricants LP

Contacts: Ontario & Eastern Canada

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

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

Toll Free: 866.934.5744

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TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

TransX Limited

A family-owned & operated business that has been providing quality repairs & services since 1975. We operate out of a 14,000 sq. ft. building with 11 bays including a truck & trailer paint bay & 2 sand-blasting bays. We are also an accredited vehicle inspection station that allows us to conduct annual safety inspection to all of your trailers.

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

ONTARIO

CALGARY

THUNDER BAY

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc.

“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

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

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••• Ontario Truick & Bus Transmission & Differentials at Unbeatable Warranty & Prices, Installed. Fly-Wheel Machining. We use genuine Eaton Clutches.

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

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

Kee Training Academy

10-470 Collier MacMillan Drive Cambridge, ON N1R 5Y7 Tel: 519.267.3600 emailservice@onttruckbus.com www. onttruckbus.com TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

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

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

info@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/parts/ 28 July 2015

Texis Truck Exhaust

“Diesel Performance Specialists”

1850 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2 Toll Free: 800.267.4740 Tel: 905.795.2838 Fax: 905.678.3030 texis@bellnet.ca www.texisexhaust.com

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The Truck Exhaust Place

Since 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining industry. We have been helping fleets, 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 mitch@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com

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

EDMONTON

Fort Garry Industries

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

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

Grote Industries Co.

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

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Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd. 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

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

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

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

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REGINA

Fort Garry Industries 1523 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4N 7E5 Toll Free: 800.552.8044 Tel: 306.757.5606 Fax: 306.781.7926 regina@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

SASKATOON

Fort Garry Industries 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

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

520 Abilene Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 LHardy@oktire.com www.oktire.com TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

RED DEER

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

BRANDON

Acadian Driveaway

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

Fort Garry Industries

MANITOBA

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

Greig Truck & Trailer

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

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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

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

Fort Garry Industries

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

Fort Garry Industries 1440 Highland Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A7 Toll Free: 866.883.6120 Tel: 204.571.5980 Fax: 204.571.5982 brandon@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

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

4049 Eastgate Cres. London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com www.gerrystrucks.com

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

13 Anderson Blvd. Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Toll Free: 888.297.0682 Tel: 905.642.4556 Fax: 905.642.2293 manager@crtransmission.com www.crtransmission.com

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WINNIPEG

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster Blvd. R. R. #2 Stn Main Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

Surgenor Truck Group

MISSISSAUGA

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.

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

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

ONTARIO

Fort Garry Industries

ALBERTA

CALGARY 7170 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, AB T2H 2M1 Toll Free: 800.661.1378 Tel: 403.252.3880 Fax: 403.252.6308 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

EDMONTON 14811-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8825 Tel: 780.452.6933 Fax: 780.455.8612 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

VEHICLE DELIVERY

VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT

Windshield Cam Windshield Cam is the

Awash Systems Corp. ONTARIO

NEW BRUNSWICK

MISSISSAUGA

MONCTON

#3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 Fax: 905.564.5449 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

Unit 5, 191 Henri Dunant Street Moncton, NB E1E 1E4 Toll Free: 844.701.GEAR Tel: 506.855.GEAR Fax: 506.859.GEAR sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

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

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

leading Professional Vehicle Video

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc. P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main 16693 Old Hwy 2 Trenton, ON K8V 5R5 Toll Free: 888.992.9676

Recording System available.

4949 Barlow Trail S.E. (Road King Truck Stop) Calgary AB T2B 3B5

Tel: 613.392.9676

Tel: 403.616.6610

sales@compassvehicledelivery.com

windshieldcam@hotmail.com

www.compassvehicledelivery.com

www.windshieldcam.com

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

How Can We Be Sure Of God’s Love?

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

he words of Psalm 23:6 say that “surely” God’s goodness and unfailing love will pursue us. Surely - not

maybe, or perhaps. But how can that be? How can we be sure of God’s goodness and love? The man

good or happy, but rather an assurance that the God of mercy will follow us through the good and the

but a ‘surely’ that is rooted in the proven promises of God. Such certainty is the reliability of the good and

day, whether He leads us through the dark valleys in the shadows or on the high hills in the sunshine.

It is not always fun, but He’s always there and on time. Have a safe and blessed month of July. It

who wrote those words, King David of Israel, experienced God’s goodness and mercy all his days and nights. Whether the sun was shining or it was midnight in his soul, David was able to say, “surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me.” It’s much easier to say ‘most days’ or ‘some days.’ Yet the verse promises us all the days of our lives. This is not a promise that all our days will be

bad days, the rich and the poor days, the sick and the well days - all the days of our lives. When we believe this promise, we bring His presence into our problems. It is His presence in all of our nights that rings from our lips the certain cry, “Surely!” His sweet friendship lights up the good days and makes them even better. So we do not have a ‘maybe,’ or a ‘perhaps’ or a ‘hopefully,’

loving Shepherd of our soul; it grows trust day by

Really friends, through my experience this is true.

will be over before we know it.

SPECTRONICS CORPORATION

Multi-LED, UV Lamp for Leak Detection

he Spectroline® T R I TA N ™ 3 6 5 (Part No. TRI365HB) is a powerful, multi-LED, broad-beam UV leak detection lamp. When used with Spectroline ® fluorescent dyes, it pinpoints fluid leaks in a wide range of industrial systems such as hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes, fuel

systems and much more. The TRITAN 365 features three ultra-hi-flux UV LEDs for fluorescent leak detection, plus a white light LED for general component inspection in dimly

lit areas. The lamp’s broad-beam profile

provides extra-wide area coverage – 45 inch (114 cm) diameter at a 20-foot (6.1 m) distance – making it ideal for quick leak checking of large surface areas. Extremely compact and lightweight, the TRITAN 365 weighs just 16 ounces (454 g). The lamp provides twice the output of conventional 150-watt lamps and has a 100,000-hour LED service life.

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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Flying J Cardlock

5109 – 63rd Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E7 Tel: 780.875.2990

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 30 July 2015

Flying J Fuel Stop

Flying J Cardlock

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

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.

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

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

AYR

Flying J

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

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

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

32 July 2015

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

A Trip Down Memory Lane BY WENDY MORGAN-MCBRIDE

s some of you might remember from past articles, I mentioned that I have cancer. I am still doing alright for the most part, but I have developed

mobility issues which are making it difficult to continue doing photo shoots and conduct interviews. Photo journalism fell into my lap. I had always loved taking photos so my husband purchased a good quality camera for me and s a i d , “ G o m a k e s o m e money.” I laughed and went out and m a d e m o n e y, d o i n g what I loved. It all came naturally. I took a couple classes, played with different styles, and I went on my way! My husband curr e n t l y writes our monthly column called, “From t h e Driver’s Seat”. He was asked if we could revive t h e “Cool Rides” c o l u m n . He in turn with no warning said to me, “ W e n d y, you can do that. You know how to m a k e t h i n g s

smile.” Over the past four years I have been writing this article only missing one month. With over 45 articles published, 18 were Fords, with a peppering of Dodges, Pontiacs, Chevrolets, GMC’s and a few British cars. We also featured many trucks such as an International, Durant, and of course, my favorite, a “Mack” truck. During these past few weeks, I have been reading through my articles. Although every feature I did was special, I decided to share with you some of my favorite excerpts and quotes. If you want to view any of my past articles, please visit the Archive Section on our website at www.woodwardpublishing.com. A trip down memory lane… “… ‘you have swollen nuts’, I could understand her embarrassment, the mechanic arrived….” Bandit Firebird Trans Am Rides Again, September 2011 - John Adlington, 1977 Firebird Trans AM ‘… this truck came with a factory flaw. There are two emblems on either side of the truck hood, one has Ford 95 and the other has Ford 85. They were both supposed to be Ford 95 signifying the trucks 95 horse power.’ Thankful for this Ole Girl’, October 2011 - Francis Courtney, 1939 Ford ½ Ton “…, a county resident and retired trucker with an incredible story about his larger than life scrap yard dog. This hand painted red and black flatbed has history on so many levels,” In the Kindest Respect and Honor, November 2011 - Bart Haskman, 1958 MACK “The boys then went to work, while the 8 year old tore out the interior, the 10 year old cut off the roof making it into a

convertible. Red laughed, we did all the work except the paint job. I never knew what I would come home to but the boys stayed busy.” Here Comes Santa Claus, December 2011, Red Thompson, 1938 Phaeton “Although it was purchased strictly for the purpose of use in parades”, Jim explained, “we did not think there was anything special about it; it’s just a neat truck. It is believed to have been a farming truck in its day. It’s a classic old truck with great lines.” New Year’s Eve - A Time to Reflect, January 2012 - Jim LaPalm, 1946 International KB5 “…the interior lights and side mirrors came from a chopper and the steering wheel is from a boat…” Gold Rush, March 2012 Kevin Walsh, 1927 Model T Coupe “…trumps the competition on adventure, cuteness and fun…” MINI connection from Across the Pond, April 2012 - SherryLyn & Paul Albanese, 1962 Austin Mini Anyone wishing to have their car, truck, motorcycle or any other vehicle featured, I can still do phone interviews. All you have to do is provide some digital high quality photos via email. Please make sure they are of a good size, at a minimum of 300dpi resolution sent as jpeg, tif, pdf or png files. I can call anyone anywhere on my dime to get the job done. Call our office at 1-877225-2232, ext. 304 or ask for Wendy at the switchboard. Be sure to check out our FACEBOOK Fan page. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Have a great month, stay safe and remember to be patient! Not everyone has as much experience on the highways as you may have!

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G Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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H Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 HanM Transportation Mgmt Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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I Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Integrated Training Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Insurance - Cargo Ontario & Western Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ontario Trucking News

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Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9

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Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Trade Shows Chrome for Kids Truck Show & Shine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fergus Truck Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Truck Driving Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Truck & Trailer Repairs Ontario Truck & Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Truck Driver Training

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Truck Exhaust

Ontario Truck Training Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 16

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V Eastern & Western Trucking News

Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Truck Polishing Products Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Lou's 222 Metal Polish Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Truck Repairs TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Truck Stops

X Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Z ZZ Chrome Mfg Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Integrated Training Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Insurance Brokers

Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News

Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 XTL Transport Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

GPS Systems

CBRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Grand Financial Management Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47

Satellite Radio

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Lou’s 222 Metal Polish Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 16 The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Rosedale Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tiger Tool International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 48 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9

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Permits & Waivers

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Factoring & Finance

Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ontario Truck & Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ontario Truck Driving Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Truck Training Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47

Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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SGI Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Day & Ross Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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EMPLOYMENT

MACK TRUCKS

Mack Named 2015 Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year by TU-Automotive

reensboro, North Carolina - TUAutomotive, a leading organization focused on the connected vehicle technology segment, recognized Mack’s ongoing commitment to offering state-of-the-art uptime and telematics

solutions with the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year Award. Mack received the award for Mack® GuardDog® Connect, its integrated telematics solution, and Mack Fleet Management Services during the TU-Automotive Detroit

Aw a r d s c e r e m o n y i n Novi, Michigan. “Mack is honored to have been selected as the TU-Automotive Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year,” said David Pardue, Mack Vice President of Aftermarket Business Development. “Our ground-

breaking approach to telematics and data integration is enabling our customers to effectively and efficiently manage their operations and improve vehicle uptime.” GuardDog Connect is a proactive diagnostic and repair planning solution

that monitors critical fault codes that could potentially shut down a truck or lead to an unplanned visit to the dealer. Available and standard in Mack Granite®, Pinnacle™, Titan by Mack and TerraPro® concrete pumper models, GuardDog Connect now monitors more than 25,000 Mack models and has maximized customer uptime by reducing diagnostic and repair times by 70 percent and 21 percent respectively. Mack Fleet Management Services, also launched in 2014, combines data from the integrated GuardDog Connect telematics hardware with cloud-based intelligence software, initially offered through Telogis, to help fleet owners enhance their operational performance, reduce costs and increase safety. To f u r t h e r s u p p o r t customer uptime, Mack opened its Uptime Center

in late 2014. Located near Mack headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, this unique facility houses personnel from every customer support function and connects them to Mack customers and dealers through Mack ASIST, a web-based service management system that enables faster repairs by connecting fleet managers and service providers in real time. The TU-Automotive Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the connected vehicle industry, featuring 12 award categories and more than 500 entries from around the world. A panel of six independent judges evaluated all entries before determining a winner for each of the 12 categories. For more information about Mack, visit our website at www.macktrucks.com.

TU-Automotive, a leading organization focused on the connected vehicle technology segment, recently named Mack Trucks its 2015 Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year. The award recognizes Mack for its innovative uptime and telematics solutions, including Mack GuardDog Connect and Mack Fleet Management Services. July 2015 35

EMPLOYMENT

TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS

Traction’s Grand Reopening of Remodelled Flagship Store BY MAREK KRASUSKI

raction Heavy Duty Parts will be hosting a Grand Reopening July 7 at its Mississauga location. The refurbished facility at 5915 Atlantic Drive reinforces Traction’s commitment to customer service with an expanded showroom reconfigured to more readily accommodate the needs of walk-in clients. According to Traction’s Ken O’Brien,

Regional Vice President - Central, “We added extra square footage and completely renovated the showroom to respond to customer need,” he said, adding that the renovation was designed for its largest customer base, Owner Operators who typically purchase their products over the counter. Indeed, the July 7 Grand Reopening, in addition to a redesigned facility to

enhance customer satisfaction, also pays tribute to Traction’s loyal clientele. “It’s a grand opening and at the same time an appreciation event for both our retail and wholesale customers,” O’Brien continued. The refurbished showroom at the Atlantic Drive Mississauga location is home to Traction’s largest store in the country, and Traction Heavy Duty Parts

ranks as the largest aftermarket heavy duty truck and trailer parts supplier in Canada. Over 100 locations spread from coast to coast provide efficient, accessible service to the commercial transportation industry. Retail and wholesale customers, Owner Operators, and national fleets have come to depend on Traction’s stellar reputation marked by product quality, competitive pricing and service excellence, key differentiators, O’Brien says, from many competitors. “Together these have earned Traction loyalty from a longstanding customer base.” Traction traces its beginnings back to 1963 when the first store opened in Canada. As the number one supplier of Canadian aftermarket parts for truck and trailers, Traction of-

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fers a complete range of parts to a highly diversified clientele, some of whom will be present at the July 7 Grand Reopening to showcase their products and services. This represents an opportunity for visitors to network with a range of transportation suppliers. The event will also feature refreshments, BBQ, and provide opportunities to take advantage of special offers. One lucky winner will win a trip for two to Las Vegas. Traction Mississauga, and its 100-plus Traction partners nationwide, is served by three distribution centres with a combined total of 275,000 square feet, and offers over 250,000 parts for trucks and trailers from over 200 of the most widely recognized suppliers in the market. It offers a range

of quality products from name brand suppliers in the following categories: brakes, chemicals, drive systems, exhaust, filtration, hauling, lighting, lubricants and shop supplies. Its national presence also assures easy access to a Traction store in most parts of the country with a cadre of professional staff happy to serve. After all, Ken O’Brien concludes, “we are a complete solutions provider for the heavy duty aftermarket truck and trailer industry.” Traction Mississauga’s Grand Reopening Event will run from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on July 7 at 5915 Atlantic Drive, (Units 6-7) in Mississauga. For more information contact Regional Vice President Ken O’Brien at 905.672.3288 or Ella Lech at 905.612.0898.

EMPLOYMENT

BTC EXPRESS

BTC Express Builds Tradition as a Driver Centered Employer Offering Customer Service Excellence BY MAREK KRASUSKI

he Brantford based carrier, BTC Express has gained a reputation as an expert in the efficient delivery of freight to its many customers in Canada and the US. It provides temperature controlled transport with up to the minute GPS tracking for instant location identification. With complete supply chain management - truckload, LTL and cross dock services - customers have come to rely on service excellence for over 20 years since the company’s inception. BTC specializes in the delivery of meat products to western Canada and the US midwest as well as fresh and frozen produce. BTC Express is distinguished in equal measure by attention to both customer and employee need, according to Kamila Mancuso, the company’s Safety, Compliance and Human Resources Officer. “We have always exercised a personal touch with our clients as well as our drivers. What sets us apart from other companies is the family atmosphere from the minute you walk in through the door. We take special care in knowing our drivers’ needs and

their families,” she said. To be sure, those needs extend to the provision of vehicles for all drivers, computer/internet access, an employee entertainment lounge, as well as shower and laundry facilities. A mid-sized family operation with 60 trucks and twice as many reefer trailers, BTC Express has also set itself apart with state-of-the-art equipment. Each truck and trailer is equipped with satellite, Kamila Mancuso says, thereby ensuring tighter security. “We can control temperature of reefers from our office at the customer’s request and monitor it all times. This, in turn, has resulted in zero cargo claims.” Adding to the company’s assets is a 5-bay garage to ensure on-site servicing and maintenance of all equipment, trucks and trailers. Drivers enjoy the benefit of immediate attention to any difficulties that may arise. Further, BTC Express has a driver liaison on hand to assist drivers ranging in matters from state regulations, client policies and procedures, to the best eating establishments in a particular region. Dispatch services with 24/7 access is available

as well as an onsite HOS specialist who provides one-on-one instruction regarding road regulations, confirms Kamila Mancuso, “no question goes unanswered.” BTC Express is bonded and approved in PIP, CPTAT, FAST and CSA,

thereby ensuring seamless cross border services to its clients across the continent. This transportation specialist with stateof-the-art technology, driver-focused services and facilities, and on site repair shop for immediate

mechanical repairs, continues to recruit skilled company drivers and owner operators with a view to customer service excellence. It offers a competitive wage package ranging from $.40 to $.45 per mile along with company benefits.

For more information on employment opportunities at this prem i e r c o m p a n y, v i s i t www.btcexpress.ca, or call 519.754.0100, fax 519.754.1916. They are located at 15 Papple Road, Brantford, ON N3T 5L4.

ANNOUNCEMENT

TruckPro Welcomes Three New Members

ruckPro is proud to announce three new members to their network. There is Prairie Diesel Inc. in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. in Two Hills, Alberta and the first member in the Yukon, Kulan Mechanic-

al in Whitehorse, Yukon. Since 2014, TruckPro has grown from 73 to 103 members, which makes it the largest network of heavy vehicle repair centres in Canada. Consult the website to see all their services available at www.truckpro. ca.

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EMPLOYMENT

SERVICE FREIGHT SYSTEMS

Logistics Company Ships Entire Staff to Mexico for Company’s 20th Anniversary

urlington, Ontario – Service Freight Systems orchestrated a very special delivery to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Burlington-based company, which co-ordinates customized freight deliveries all across North America on a daily basis, packed up its 18 service team members and shipped them to Mexico for a long-weekend beach vacation. “Our company is built

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around a Culture of Care philosophy, and we wanted to do something extra special to show our employees how much they are appreciated,” said Vice President Rob Ten Brinke, a one-time social worker who today oversees day-today operations of the fastgrowing freight logistics company. “We truly care about our employees, who in turn truly care about our clients. One aspect of

caring for our employees is recognizing that their family life is as important as their work life. If they need time to deal with issues at home, it’s never an issue here. We know that happy people produce great results, and that’s what has been driving growth in our business.” Burlington native Randy Stanbury founded Service Freight 20 years ago this month with a commitment to service, client communications and caring. “Logistics companies were good at moving cargo from point A to Point B,” explained Stanbury, who had been working in the trucking industry for three years before creating his new business out of the bedroom of his home. “What they weren’t good at was

keeping their clients informed.” That commitment to keeping clients up to date about the good, the bad and the ugly has been a solid recipe for success. “No one can guarantee on-time delivery 100 percent of the time. Issues are inevitable in shipping – weather, equipment failures, and traffic. What we can guarantee is our commitment to extreme

communication so that there are no surprises.” Ten Brinke said all of the Service Freight’s clients were supportive of the company’s plans to ship employees out for the weekend. “As always, we started telling them about it well in advance so that all orders would be in on time. It’s great that even our clients care.” Stanbury noted Ser-

vice Freight Systems is on track to more than double its volumes over the next five years with 70 percent of its business in the U.S. “I think we’ll have quite a crowd on our 25th anniversary trip.” For more information, please contact Rob Ten Brinke, Vice President at 905.319.6565, ext. 221 or email robtr@servicefreight.com.

SPECIAL REPORT

Big Rigs. Big Hearts. Big Results at the Special Olympics Truck Convoy BY GEORGE FULLERTON

pecial Olympics Nova Scotia is gearing up for another “World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics” on Saturday, September 19. Anne Marie Shannon, Executive Director for Special Olympics Nova Scotia, said that again this year a small army of volunteers and truckers are getting plans underway for the big event. The soul of the Convoy is truckers and trucking companies coming out to support Special Olympic efforts. Trucks are already registering to participate and drivers have been speaking with friends and business clients to register pledges. This year the Convoy, which is part of a continent wide fundraising event, will feature a new banner; Big Rigs. Big Hearts. Big Results – the World’s Largest Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia. The event engages the trucking industry and they support this important cause wholeheartedly. The Convoy and the cause

also gain a good deal of attention since people line the route to witness the big trucks making their way through urban streets. Last year’s Convoy with 152 trucks raised more than $69,000. The Special Olympics movement provides sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability. Special Olympics helps participants develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. Olympians improve physically, mentally and socially. Participants make new friends and discover new abilities and skills that will serve them well in their life. This year Irving Oil will be the presenting sponsor, and again this year Ice Road Trucker Alex Debogorski will lend his efforts, standing in as the Convoy Grand Marshall. “Alex is a very generous man” explained Anne Marie Shannon. “He has a special place in his heart for the Special Olympics and

he has agreed to come and support our convoy again this year.” Alex Debogorski grew up in northern Alberta and after moving to Yellowknife, NWT began gaining winter employment trucking cargo and equipment into remote mines and communities over ice roads. Alex got his big break into the entertainment business when the History Channel began making the Ice Road Truckers series and they needed characters to face the cameras. Alex is a very big personality and not accustomed to keeping his opinions to himself. In addition to celebrity status by way of the Ice Road Truckers Show, Alex has run for political office and authored ‘King of the Road’ in 2010. Alex is father of ten children, is a collector of special vehicles, an independent contractor and part time placer miner. “Alex enjoyed his time in Nova Scotia in 2014,” explained Anne Marie, “even though he was following a very tight schedule. His itinerary on the first day included a radio spot to

promote the Convoy and then he made a public appearance at an Irving gas bar in metro Halifax. At noon he was at another public appearance and barbecue at Wolseley Canada, one of our major sponsors. His evening was another two hour appearance at the Enfield Irving Big Stop. Whenever he makes a public appearance he stays at it until he has spoken to everyone who wants to meet him,” she said. Again, this year organizers expect to accompany Alex to a variety of public events where his fans can come out and meet this

invincible trucker. Alex’ passion for Special Olympics comes through a friendly relationship over a number of years with a Special Olympian. The goal for this year is 150 trucks, which seems to be the number which can be comfortably handled through the streets of Dartmouth. Law enforcement organizations, including the Halifax Regional Police, the RCMP and Vehicle Enforcement, will again lend their support to Convoy for Special Olympics, handling traffic control and other logistics. “The funds by the Con-

voy and other efforts support many Special Olympics events including our Summer Games, by keeping registration costs low so participation is accessible for a large number of participants. The funds also support our healthy athlete event, which is a clinic to check Olympian health. Funds also support public speaking training for Special Olympians,” Anne Marie concluded. Truckers can register for the Convoy by contacting Anne Marie Shannon at 866.299.2019 or 902.429.2266 ext. 2 or by emailing amshannon@ sportnovascotia.ca.

GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Gateway to Complete Rehabilitation Projects

redericton, New Brunswick - Parts of Route 1 will receive lighting upgrades as well as paving and other structural maintenance this summer. Gateway Operations, which is responsible for the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of Route 1 located between St. Stephen and River Glade (excluding the Saint John Harbour Bridge limits), will complete the work as part of their capital improvement plan. “ O u r g ov e r n m e n t i s pleased that Gateway is

maintaining infrastructure more effectively by respecting asset management principles to make s t r a t e g i c, e v i d e n c e d based decisions,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Roger Melanson. “We are proud that Gateway will be investing in improvements to energy retrofits as part of their agreement with the provincial government.” The company will be replacing existing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights with new Light Emitting Diode (LED)

lights. “Current HPS light fixtures along Route 1, between Exit 114 and Exit 141 of the Saint John Throughway and Kennebecasis Valley, will be replaced with new LED fixtures,” said Emily Richard, Communications Manager for Gateway Operations. “The new LED fixtures will reduce energy consumption and help to minimize our carbon footprint on the environment, both being key objectives for electricity efficiency for the province.” Route 1 will also re-

ceive road surfacing and structural improvements this summer as part of planned rehabilitation projects. The road resurfacing program consists largely of paving operations scheduled at various locations between Sussex and Saint John, including nine road kilometres of new road surfacing, westbound, between the Saint John Harbour Bridge and the Lorneville exit. The structural improvements will include various concrete repairs to existing underpasses within

the Saint John Throughway and the replacement of the waterproofing membrane on the westbound on ramp structure at Exit 122. Gateway Operations has a 30-year Public-Private Partnership contract with the Province of New Brunswick, managed through the Route 1 Gateway Project Company and expiring June 30, 2040. “Our government is focused on strategic infrastructure investments to boost our economy in the short-term through job creation and in the long-

term through the maintenance and rehabilitation of our infrastructure resources,” said Melanson. “Rehabilitation projects and infrastructure renewal is essential to maintaining an efficient transportation network in our province.” As summer construction projects have begun across the province, New Brunswickers are reminded to take precautions and reduce their speed in construction areas to ensure their own safety and the safety of construction crews.

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EASTERN BUSINESS REPORT

Eassons Transport Grows BY GEORGE FULLERTON

t the end of March 2015, Eassons Tr a n s p o r t a n nounced the completion of an agreement to purchase Ciloe Holdings Inc. which operated Choice Reefer Systems located in Belleville, Ontario and David Brown United located in Waterville, Nova Scotia. This acquisition boosts Eassons fleet to 330 tractors and 480 trailers and adds to their terminal inventory which includes St. John’s, Newfoundland; Kentville, Nova Scotia; Moncton, New Brunswick; Albany, Prince Edward

Island; Belleville, Ontario and Mississauga, Ontario. The CRS and DBU management team including Stan Morrow, Dianne Wilson, Martin Settle and Darlo Eclarin will continue to operate Ciloe Holdings Inc. in conjunction with the Eassons Transport Management Team. CRS was founded by Stan Morrow in 1985 and has provided LTL and Truck load temperature controlled service across Canada from their headquarters in Belleville, Ontario. CRS was one of the first dedicated temperature control LTL carriers to be

certified to the ISO standard in Canada. David Brown United was founded in 1949 by father and son team David W. Brown and David A. Brown in the community of Waterville, Nova Scotia. David Allan Brown took charge of the operation in 1968. David Brown United provided LTL and TL, temperature controlled service between Atlantic Canada and Ontario and Quebec and operated an extensive local distribution system within Atlantic Canada. David Brown United was one of the first in the group of Canadian carriers to be

HACCP certified in 2013. Eassons Transport had its beginnings in 1945 when William Eassons began hauling apples from the Annapolis Valley to markets in Nova Scotia. William’s brother, Phillip, joined the Company as a partner in the 1950’s and managed the equipment and maintenance department. Through the next decades Eassons Transport continued to expand, adding committed runs in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as well as CP Inter-Modal in Nova Scotia. Their long haul business

continued to grow serving produce and temperature controlled loads in all four Atlantic Provinces. In the 1980’s Eassons expanded service to eastern United Sates destinations and developed triangle routes serving customers in central Canada as well. In 1995, Eassons Transport launched a dry freight division, Elite Fleet, in partnership with Debra Gioia, which is based in Moncton, New Brunswick. In the 1990’s, Eassons Transport purchased Sarsfield Transport and McNeil’s Transport which expanded their refriger-

ated service and brought a significant increase in business to their Toronto to Newfoundland lane. In 2006 Eassons Transport Limited entered into a partnership with W.R. Bolivar Transport, located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, which again expanded services to Eastern North America. Eassons corporate headquarters are in Kentville, Nova Scotia, and they operate offices and facilities in Berwick Nova Scotia; Moncton, New Brunswick; St. John’s, Newfoundland and Mississauga, Ontario.

KENWORTH TRUCKS

Bayview Kenworth Parts & Service Location Opens in Bathurst, New Brunswick

athurst, New Brunswick - Bayv i e w Ke n w o r t h has purchased an existing independent parts and service dealership in Bathurst, New Brunswick, and converted it into a new 13,000-square-foot Kenworth parts and service dealership. The facility features six truck service bays and a 1,500-square-foot parts warehouse and sits on about 6 acres at 2015 Industrial Drive, accessible from New Brunswick Routes 8 and 11. “When this dealership became available, I knew it was a great opportunity to open a new Kenworth location and take advantage of the talents and knowledge of employees who have built a trusted local business,” said Mike Nagle, Dealer Principal of Bayview Kenworth. “We’ve recently completed some renova-

tions and also added parts and service technicians.” Nagle is experienced in drawing on the talents and knowledge of an existing business. In 2007, Nagle transitioned his long-time New Brunswick truck sales and service dealerships to the Kenworth dealer network. “By acquiring this (Bathurst) dealership, Bayview Kenworth can quickly establish a Kenworth presence in a part of the province where there has been that need for many years,” he added. “I’m also pleased to be able to keep good people working in the place they call home.” The facility’s parts and service departments will be overseen and managed by Randy Couture and Kevin Ferron, respectively. Bayview Kenworth - Bathurst is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Satur-

day. The phone number is 506-548-9980. The dealership offers full warranty support for the PACCAR MX-13 engine. “By providing staff at the Bathurst store new equipment and a renovated facility, they can offer a higher level of service to local mining and logging companies, plus commercial fishing operators, peat moss manufacturers, contractors, pick-up and delivery couriers and food haulers,” Nagle said. Bayview Kenworth Bathurst is located in northeastern New Brunswick, about 375 kilometers north of the company’s flagship store in Saint John. It joins four more Bayview Kenworth locations in New Brunswick: Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John; and one in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Bayview Kenworth is part of the Kenworth dealer network of

more than 360 locations in the United States and

Canada. Ke n w o r t h ’s I n t e r n e t

home page is at www. kenworth.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

PACLEASE

PacLease Celebrates 35th Anniversary

ellevue, Washington - June marks the 35th anniversary of PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease). The Bellevue, Washingtonheadquartered company has grown to become the fourth largest rental and leasing company with nearly 40,000 trucks in its fleet and over 550 locations. It’s also continued to grow internationally with PacLease entering the Australian market last month. “We launched PacLease in 1980 as an extension of the Kenworth and Peterbilt dealership retail arms,” said Neil Vonnahme, President of PacLease. “We wanted to assist PACCAR dealerships with rental and leasing opportunities in the United States and Canada, so they could offer their customers a full suite of equipment and services. And, we felt we could offer a competitive advantage by leasing custom-spec’d mediumand heavy-duty Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.” After its first year, the PacLease network consisted of 17 franchises with 100 trucks on full-service leases. One of the first dealerships to embrace PacLease was the Palmer Leasing Group, headquartered in Indianapolis. “We wanted to augment truck sales with leasing to provide a turnkey solution to any customer coming into our truck dealership,” recalled Frank Walter, who served as General Manager of the start-up PacLease franchise (today, he is President of Palmer Leasing Group).

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“I remember we started slowly - having three or four rental trucks and only a couple units in a fullservice lease after our first year. But we saw the future as being very bright. What we offered customers then, and still offer today, is rapid decision-making and local ownership, backed by the presence of PACCAR - one of the strongest companies in the world.” According to Walter, making decisions on the spot with customers, coupled with the ability to custom-spec the trucks to a customer’s exact requirements started setting PacLease apart from other leasing companies. “It’s what ultimately allowed our franchise to grow and expand into other locations,” he said. “Today, we’re the largest customer for our dealership and have more than 800 Kenworths in our lease and rental fleet, plus a few hundred more trucks in contract maintenance agreements. We take pride in our PacLease locations and work with our customers to become an integral part of their business.” According to Vonnahme, the breadth of national services and programs offered by PACCAR Leasing has provided its franchises with growth opportunities. “Our dedicated emergency call center (PacCentral) was established to support our customers when PacLease was relatively young,” he said. “And our national accounts program, which began in 1987, has been instrumental in helping our

customers who have multiple locations. We were one of the first leasing companies that offered telematics solutions through our PacTrac system, and in 2011, we were one of the first leasing companies to offer natural gas vehicles.” Vonnahme said this has allowed PacLease to work with smaller companies on the local level, and large Fortune 500 companies on the national level. “Maximum uptime is critical to both small and large companies that work with us,” he said. “We have proven and reliable Kenworth and Peterbilt products. And we have the direct connection with Kenworth and Peterbilt, which allows our technicians to take advantage of factory training so they know the trucks better than anyone in the industry to ensure they’re running optimally. In addition, we know fleets are concerned with driver retention, and our two brands are at the top of drivers’ lists.” Other PacLease milestones that have fostered growth include entering the Mexican market in 1996, Europe in 2007, and most recently, Australia, Vonnahme noted. “The flexibility of the PacLease model has proved successful,” he said. “We’re very customer focused and aggressively provide premium service to match premium PACCAR products.” The growth of PacLease, and its national services, has led to new franchises joining the system every year. “Becoming part of PacLease in 2007 was a

smart business decision,” said Glenn Larson, Dealer Principle of The Larson Group, which has locations throughout the Midwest. “Leasing has become a vital part of our business,” he said. “A large percent of the Peterbilt trucks coming out of our dealership go into a full-service lease. By offering a superior product, and backing it with great service and maintenance programs, we’ve seen nothing but growth within our PacLease business. Couple that service with the resources of PACCAR and we feel we’re unmatched when it comes to leasing.” Through leasing and servicing vehicles, PacLease franchises have formed partnerships with its customers. “We’ve been a PacLease customer since 1997,” said Kathy Lehne, President and Founder of Houstonbased Sun Coast Resour-

ces, which distributes fuel, oil and lubricants, and biodiesel throughout 40 states. “Like PacLease, we started small with a promise of exceptional customer service. When we started leasing from PacLease, we had only a few Peterbilt trucks.” Today, they operate close to 400 Peterbilts on fullservice lease programs. “As we near 20 years in our relationship with PacLease we feel a very close connection - Rush Truck Leasing is truly a partner in our operation. They’re there 24/7 for us, just as we’re there 24/7 for our customers. We have the same customer service mentality and they’ve separated themselves from other leasing companies - it’s why we’ve worked with them for so long. They know us and they know our needs - it’s this type of relationship that has allowed us both to grow and succeed.”

According to Vonnahme, keeping a finger on the pulse of customers, like Sun Coast Resources, is ultimately what leads to success. “We have an even brighter future ahead of us,” he said. “We have an exceptional dealer and franchise organization focused on delivering premium customer service, the resources and quality of PACCAR and a committed, talented PacLease Division team around the world. Our fleet size and customer base continues to grow, as do our product offerings and services; and our global footprint. I believe in the statement that excellence must be constantly pursued, but never attained, and our entire team expects to improve every day and be the ultimate transportation partner for our customers. In doing so, we should never lose focus on the customer.”

EMPLOYMENT

TORONTO REGIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP (TRTDC)

Winners From TRTDC Held in Brampton, Ontario on May 30

lease find the following TRTDC results from the May 30th skills competition that was held at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, Ontario. GRAND CHAMPION – ( Tr o p h y S p o n s o r e d by FEDEX Freight)

Preetpal Nijjar of Flyers Trucking ROOKIE OF THE YEAR – (Trophy Sponsored by ITR Canada Inc.) Daniel Wink of Speedy Transport TEAM TROPHY – (Trophy Sponsored by TRTDC)

Con-Way Freight STRAIGHT TRUCK – (Class Sponsor – Fleet Safety Council – Toronto Chapter) Kevin Bradshaw – Canada Cartage Daryl Poole – YRC Reimer Anges MacCormac –

Bison Transport Gerry Morgan – Morgan Firewood SINGLE-SINGLE (Class Sponsor – Canada Cartage Systems) S h aw n P i e t r a c u p a – Con-Way Freight Blair Gerelus – YRC Reimer

Guy Woolcott – Con-Way Freight Abraham Percham – Con-Way Freight S I N G L E - TA N D E M (Class Sponsor – Northbridge Insurance) Sebastian Tatar – ConWay Freight Jason Wigle – Con-Way Freight Daniel Wink – Speedy Transport Peter Walton – JD Smith & Sons TANDEM (Class Sponsor – Fortigo Freight Services Inc.)

Preetpal Nijjar – Flyers Trucking Craig Babin – Speedy Transport Gregory Flear – Speedy Transport Glen Goodbody – FedEx Freight B-TRAIN (Class Sponsor – TRTDC) Dam Congdon – YRC Reimer Stephan Hughs – Canada Cartage STEP-VAN (Class Sponsor – OTDC) Sergio Hirsch Stephen How.

TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Freight Index Edges Up in May

oronto, Ontario – TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index demonstrated a slender gain in volumes in May. Month-overmonth load volumes edged up four percent from April. Despite this gain, yearover-year volumes were down for the fifth consecutive month, decreasing 22 percent over May 2014. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: www. businesswire.com/news/ home/20150616005584/ en/ Cross-border loads leaving Canada fell 23 percent, and inbound loads coming into Canada fell 21 percent year-over-year. These volumes averaged 70 percent of the total data submitted by Loadlink’s Canadianbased customers. Intra-Canada load volumes represented 25 percent of the total volumes and were down 25 percent year-over-year. A notable shift in the distribution of loads was observed entering western Canada and into Ontario. Month-overmonth, western Canada saw a decrease in loads destined for the region by

15 percent; in contrast, Ontario saw an increase in loads destined for the province by 24 percent compared to April 2015. Equipment capacity was relatively flat month-overmonth, declining one percent from April 2015. In contrast, truck postings increased 25 percent yearover-year. The equipmentto-load ratio shifted down to 2.39 from 2.50 in April and from 1.49 compared to May 2014, a 61 percent improvement year-overyear. TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index accurately measures trends from roughly 5,000 of Canada’s trucking companies and freight brokers, and includes all domestic, crossborder and interstate data submitted by Loadlink’s customers. Real-time and historical data on total truck and load volumes, as well as ratios in specific areas can be accessed from TransCore’s Posting Index. More information on TransCore Link Logistics can be found at www. transcore.ca, @loadlink on Twitter, on YouTube and on LinkedIn.

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EMPLOYMENT

THE COMPLACENCY COACH

Are You the Weakest Link?

BY BRUCE OUTRIDGE

ow much of a team player are you? What is the strength of the team you are on? What is the weakest link in your chain? These are all questions you may or may not be asking yourself, but you can bet your team leader or manager is asking those same questions all the time. Although you should be asking such questions too, I am sure there are many of you who are not thinking about those things. That’s because most people don’t see themselves as part of a team. As professional drivers we often think that we are alone in our own world. That is very natural given the amount of time a driver spends on their own, but really you are one

spoke in a much larger wheel. Where this becomes a problem is when one person is not pulling their weight on the team and is causing problems for other members. Drivers often think they are the team by themselves, but in fact they may be team members from different

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teams, and therefore making up a fleet. In most fleets people see the teams as different departments. Each department feels as though they are team members on their own. So the dispatchers will stick together, the planners will stick together, the drivers will stick together and so forth. This is how most companies are laid out. So when other departments fail, they will stick together to protect themselves and they start blaming other departments for the problems down the line. So when planning sends the load down late to dispatch, then dispatch asks you to get it there as soon as possible, and now you have to tell the customer there was a breakdown and that’s why you are late, it is a breakdown in the chain. This happens all the time for many reasons. It is hard to pin it down as a team breakdown because each department has laid the blame on the other. If you are a team leader or manager and want to find out where the problems are in your team, all you have to do is create a test by realigning your team. Take one person from each department and assign them to a different team. For instance, you will have one planner, one dis-

patcher, one driver, and so on. Then have them do their thing and get the load down the road. Now of course you can’t do this with the

whole fleet, but once in a while it is a good test to check individuals, or just the process of your team, to find loopholes. Many companies have processes that fall down all the time but assume it is just the way things are set up, when in reality there is a piece of the supply chain falling short and throwing the team off track. As drivers, many times we have to take up the slack for a break in the chain as we are the ones that see the customer face to face. If you have ever been asked by dispatch to tell the customer you had a breakdown because they were late giving you the load, you will know what I mean. So realize that you are part of a team and some of those team members are behind the scenes. As a driver you are on the front line and possibly may be the best person to see where the team is breaking down. If you are continually being given your loads late, then there may be a bigger problem. We all blame dispatch, but other departments may be to blame. Do your part and you won’t be the weak link in your chain.

Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant with over 30 years of experience and host of The Lead Pedal Podcast. He is also the author of the books,

Driven to Drive and Running by the Mile. To learn more about Bruce and his work visit his websites www. outridgeenteprises.ca and www.theleadpedalpodcast.

com. His podcast is for new and existing drivers and is broadcast five days a week and available on iTunes and other popular podcast platforms.

EMPLOYMENT

ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION [OTA]

Trucker Survey Shows Near-Unanimous Concern Over Pan Am Games Congestion

oronto, Ontario – Ontario motor carriers are considering some vigorous and inventive approaches to manage the traffic congestion expected from the upcoming Pan Am Games, according to a survey released by the Ontario Trucking Association. While there is significant concern among respondents that traffic delays will affect their ability to service customers, it’s clear from the survey that trucking companies who have been able to engage more proactive customers have had better success planning a cooperative transportation strategy and putting contingencies in place. Nearly 90% of respondents said they are anticipating increased congestion and lengthy delays

during the Games. Despite the widespread concern, only 52% of respondents were able to develop some sort of alternative strategy in advance of the Games. A majority of the other half of respondents who were less successful in working out a plan cited the “lack of customer engagement or willingness to admit the Games may have a meaningful impact on the carrier’s ability to service them” as the main reason. Those who have managed to work more proactively with their customers indicated a variety of approaches, including cancelling normal "guaranteed" levels of service during the Games; working with customers to add flexibility for appointment times; or switching delivery schedules to offpeak times. However, re-

spondents pointed out that schedules and delivery times are completely controlled by the customer and adjustments can only be made if the customer is willing to accommodate the changes. More creative solutions cited include reaching temporary arrangements with customers to share the cost of using Hwy 407 ETR during the Games period. Other carriers (nearly 43%) indicated they have either implemented or discussed applying a ‘surcharge’ during the Games as a means to recoup the anticipated cost increases resulting from congestion. How "surcharge" was defined or how it could be applied varied among respondents, with some carriers suggesting a geographical flat rate and others considering a surcharge based

on the proximity to busy Games venues. For the most part, carriers are looking to customers to share some of the costs, with several respondents suggesting they would not deliver to customers who refuse to bear at least part

of the burden. While time will tell how much of an impact the Games will actually have on traffic and operations, it’s apparent the Pan Am Games is amplifying carriers and their customers’ long-held concerns as-

sociated with GTA traffic, congestion and goods movement, says OTA. For a more detailed summary of the survey, go to ontruck.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/06/OTAPan-Am-Games-SurveyReport_public.pdf.

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From the

Driver’s Seat BY: CARL MCBRIDE carl@woodwardpublishing.com

One Day Safety Courses

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BY CARL MCBRIDE

inally a new, oneday safety course has come to life for all drivers to take advantage of. Older drivers should been keen to take these types of courses to brush up on old skills, to reduce any bad habits and to keep up-to-date on the new regulations. I took a road trip to Ten Acres Truck Stop in Belleville, Ontario, to ask drivers their opinion of this new course.

DIMITRY ERMONAFE drives for HRG Transport in Beaconsfield, Quebec, “Yes, this course is a great idea. This helps older drivers bring themselves up to date. Younger drivers get to learn safety information they did not learn in school.”

TODD SHIPCLANT drives for Laidlaw Tank Division in Woodstock, Ontario, “All-round this is a great idea, even for drivers who have 20 years or more experience. They will remember rules that have been forgotten and be brought up to date on new ways of doing things.”

JIM PATRY is a broker who drives for RIMS Transport in Hamilton, Ontario, “This is good for large fleets with lots of young drivers and trainers who will improve their training knowledge. Small brokers cannot afford the time or money to be off the road one day.”

JEFF MCGEE drives for TKTL based in Stittsville, Ontario, “I have heard nothing about this course so far. This course will be good for all drivers, new and old.” ••• If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact me at carl@woodwardpublishing.com or call 877.225.2232 ext. 304. Remember, keep the rubber on the road and stay safe out there.