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October 2015 ISSUE 89

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THIS MONTH’S THEME:

Brake Technology BY MAREK KRASUSKI

his year Brake Safety Week was held from September 6 to 12 throughout North America. Inspectors from far and wide undertook brake system inspections on commercial trucks and buses throughout the continent in order to identify improperly adjusted brakes and related violations. Enforcing compliance with brake standards is serious business as the consequences of poor brake performance can be fatal. As a consequence, inspectors are diligent in their inspections and, not surprisingly, brake related infractions comprise the largest percentage of out-of-service violations - more than 46 percent in 2014. The safety program, sponsored by the CVSA and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), looked for “loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake-system components.” Antilock braking systems (ABS) malfunction indicator BRAKES 4 >>

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Theme: Brake Technology

New Products & Services

Barb Woodward President & Account Executive

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Veronica Way Account Executive

Chris Charles Art Director & MIS

Marek Krasuski Editor in Chief

Tires & Wheels

Section Française

Products & Services Directory

Truck Stop Directory

Employment

Traction-TruckPro Directory

Learning From the Mistakes

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THEME: BRAKE TECHNOLOGY FOR TRUCKS & TRAILERS

Have Brakes Reached the Pinnacle of Technological Perfection?

BRAKES > lamps were also checked and inspections included brake components and pushrod stroke measurements where appropriate. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes resulted in vehicles being placed out of service. In addition to this annual inspection, random brake inspections occur throughout the year. Advancements in technology have improved brakes; in short they are better today than they ever have been. Companies like Meritor WABCO, for example, have recently introduced Collision Mitigation Systems in medium duty trucks, transferring the technology from heavy duty builds when they were first introduced back in 2007. The OnGuard system is radar based and offers collision warnings and collision mitigation with active braking, as well as adaptive cruise control. According to the company, “The OnGuard collision mitigation system detects objects ahead and measures the vehicle’s position in relation to others on the road to warn the driver of a possible rear-end collision by providing audible, visual and haptic warnings. The OnGuard system is ‘always on,’ monitoring the road and providing warnings and active braking, even when the cruise control is not set. When a potentially dangerous driving

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scenario is detected, the collision mitigation system responds by sending warnings, automatically reducing engine torque and applying the foundation brakes,” Meritor WABCO explained. The incentive to improve brake performance and quality came in the wake of new regulations several years back calling for a 30 percent reduction in stopping distances. Many thought then that disc brakes would be the preferred method of achieving the new standards, but manufacturers stepped up to the plate by improving drum brakes that met and exceeded the requirements by providing larger drums and better friction materials. According to Bendix, another leader in braking technology, drum brakes have reached higher levels of performance. “Enhancements have included wider brakes, more wearable lining, precision camshaft journals and larger chambers with longer brake strokes,” the company said. Such improvements rekindle the debate over the preferred choice of drum brakes or discs. Disc brakes have long been popular in Europe where most manufacturers fit discs on all axles. The North American trucking industry, in contrast, has been slow to embrace them, partly due to higher prices. Further, the gap in performance between drums and discs has narrowed in the wake of drum brake improvements. Still, discs do offer incentives to offset the additional upfront costs. It’s easier and a lot faster to replace pads on disc brakes than to exchange shoes on drums. Reports also indicate higher driver satisfaction with discs. Yet while the vast majority of factory trucks are rolled out

with drum brakes, despite discs taking the lead on maintenance and driver preference, discs do retain their prominence in more severe applications where they are capable of performing better over longer periods of time in extreme conditions. Further, air disc brakes are being adopted by more carriers. Bendix reported that, “Approximately 13 percent of North American Class 6-8 air-braked wheel-ends are now equipped with air disc brakes, a 52 percent increase in overall market share from 2013.” Discs brakes have not always enjoyed an unsullied reputation. Back in the 80’s disc brakes were met with dissatisfaction as they were manufactured with undersized rotors that compromised their ability to absorb energy generated by heavy vehicles, and overheating resulted in cracked rotors and unhappy users. In addition, disc brakes were slower to perform. But those difficulties have long since been addressed and today disc brakes, particularly on steer axles and on trailers, are more popular than ever. Truck builders such as Kenworth, for example, have made air disc brakes standard on steer axles for Class 8 trucks, a departure from installing them previously as an option-only feature. According to the manufacturer, Bendix, the “air disc brakes provide surer, safer stops. They require less maintenance, and last longer - twice the lining life, four times the rotor life, and they cut service time in half - all of which adds up to less truck downtime and a healthy return on investment.” Adding to the clarion call for discs, another observer noted that, “Disc brakes are gaining popularity, especially on new trucks. Customers who drive on

highways all the time prefer them. Some trouble arises, however, when vehicles with discs are taken off road or when they sit for any length of time, a situation most commonly found on trailers. They get expensive and time consuming to fix, yet fleets which have adopted disc brakes remain committed converts, convinced that payback over the life of the equipment outweighs the initial upfront cost.” Another advantage to air disc brakes is their ability to retain heat in the system. “The hotter a drum brakes gets,” Bendix says by way of comparison to discs, “the less efficient it is, and the more it can exhibit brake fade. Air disc brakes, on the other hand, are internally vented, and much less prone to brake fade.” Improvements in brakes have focused around issues of compatibility with drum brakes which in previous times were more problematic. Most have since been resolved. Compatibility also brings to mind aftermarket parts and their ability to align with original equipment (OE) brakes. Aftermarket products perform potentially as well as any OEM brand, but again caution is advised by researching product history and performance. Some smaller companies boast products with quality standards that meet or exceed industry standards, but run into problems from longstanding established players with a strong presence in the OEM market. Smaller companies often remain relegated to the aftermarket segment despite product quality and best efforts. At the other end of the quality spectrum domestic and offshore aftermarket products can flood distribution channels while remaining virtually immune

from regulatory controls. Aftermarket products are not required to stand up to the more rigorous standards that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are compelled to meet. Such problems come to light particularly with non OE linings. Tests have shown that when matched with OE brakes, stopping distances are compromised. Add to the mix offshore parts and the compatibility equation gets even murkier. There are many looka-like offshore products on the market today. So fleets need to ask themselves if these parts will stand up to the quality they require for optimal performance and safety. Unfortunately, only time can tell whether a generic product will measure up to expected quality standards. But many carriers do invest heavily in selecting braking systems with a proven track record in both safety and performance. Aside from preference, maintenance is critical for both drum and disc brakes, a fact of transportation life reinforced by the annual brake safety inspections. Irregular and improper procedures cause uneven wear and accelerate repair costs; in worst-case scenarios poor braking systems cause collisions. A common complaint of brake specialists is the lack of consistent air applied to brake hoses resulting in uneven wear of brakes and tires. Another complaint is the tendency to check each brake chamber by trying to listen for leaks in noisy environments. In the absence of reliable air test tools, the accurate measuring of air loss is difficult and potentially leads to brake failure. “The best practice,” said one observer, “is regular greasing of the brake components and regular checks on wear to make sure you do not over

wear your components. If you replace your brake linings when they are at the wear mark, oftentimes you can reuse a drum. If you let those shoes wear past the limit you are guaranteed to be replacing the drum as well.” One misnomer that experts try to dispel is the mistaken belief that disc brakes are maintenance free. Like their drum counterparts, discs also require regular inspection and maintenance, bearing in mind that they are subject to the same stressed conditions as drum brakes. Popularity of disc brakes is noticeable in the trailer segment as well, again due to claims of superior performance, reduced maintenance, and ease of replacing brake pads which can be completed in half an hour or less. Another advantage of discs is there are fewer moving parts, thereby reducing the number of required adjustments and the risk of violation during roadside inspections. The decision to use disc brakes over drums in trailers is governed, too, by cost and application. On multiaxle configurations the cost can seem excessive compared to installation on tandem trailers, for example. Longer life and better performance are strong incentives for the installation of disc brakes on higher end trailers. Despite advantages of disc brakes, the longstanding drum brake is unlikely to go the way of the dinosaur anytime soon, especially with redesigned models that came in the wake of shorter stopping distance regulations. Larger drums, longer lasting linings, and a more cost effective alternative to the disc brake are compelling reasons for drum brakes to stay in the running for a long time to come.

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MERITOR WABCO

OnGuard™ Collision Mitigation System

r o y, M i c h i g a n M e r i t o r WA B C O is pleased to announce that the OnGuard™ Collision Mitigation System is now available for use in mediumduty trucks, another first in the industry. Used extensively in heavy-duty trucks since 2007, OnGuard is North America’s leading collision mitigation system, with more than 90,000 systems and over 32 billion miles now on the road. More than 200 fleets are using the system to help keep their truck drivers and fellow motorists safe, according to Stephen Hampson, President and General Manager, Meritor WABCO. OnGuard is a radarbased active safety system for commercial vehicles that offers collision warnings and collision mitigation with active braking, as well as adapt-

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ive cruise control. The OnGuard collision mitigation system detects objects ahead and measures the vehicle’s position in relation to others on the road to warn the driver of a possible rear-end collision by providing audible, visual and haptic warnings. The OnGuard system is “always on,” monitoring the road and providing warnings and active braking, even when the cruise control is not set. When a potentially dangerous driving scenario is detected, the collision mitigation system responds by sending warnings, automatically reducing engine torque and applying the foundation brakes. A distinguishing feature of OnGuard is the ability to “see” in limited-visibility conditions, thanks to its superior high-resolution, long-range radar.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, nearly 12 percent of heavy-truck accidents occur in limited visibility and represent 20 percent of heavy-truck crash fatalities (FMCSA L a r g e Tr u c k a n d B u s Crash Facts, 2013-2015). “Meritor WABCO is very pleased that mediumduty trucks will now be able to realize the same benefit that fleets with heavy-duty trucks have gained by using OnGuard to reduce frequency of rear-end truck collisions, damage and costs as well as reduce injuries and save lives,” said Hampson. Medium-duty trucks represent about 40 percent of the annual sales of heavy trucks. He notes that heavy-duty truck fleets have reported a 65-87 percent reduction in accidents and up to an 89 percent reduction in accident costs since

employing the OnGuard system. A new member of the OnGuard family to be made available to medium- and heavy-duty trucks in 2016 is OnGuardACTIVE, which warns and brakes when detecting stationary objects, to mitigate or possibly avoid a potential accident, Hampson added. In addition, OnGuard is designed to work in tandem with ProView, Meritor WABCO’s Fleet Performance Management System. ProView receives input from the OnGuard system as a trigger to capture video, which can then be used for driver coaching or industry-leading accident reconstruction video. Meritor WABCO is a North American joint venture focused on the development and delivery of proven, integrated safety technology and

efficiency components. These include braking systems and controls, active safety systems, and suspension and control systems for commercial vehicles in North America. Two leading parent companies back Meritor WABCO, each with more than 100-year legacies. Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR), a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, provides Meritor WABCO the industry’s

most extensive service and support network; while WABCO Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:WBC), is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, pioneering breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, collision mitigation, stability control and transmission automation systems. For more information, visit www.meritorwabco. com.

Key to Sustainability: Good Service Plus Access to Working Capital BY BRUCE SAYER

t’s a “be prepared for anything” scenario as both the Canadian and US economies continue to underperform. To survive and prosper today, trucking companies should focus on two things: giving great service and a solid plan to maintain working capital. First and second quarter results: Setbacks to both economies in the first quarter of the year resulted in a downward revision to growth projections for 2015. The economic revisions reflect an unexpected reduction of output in the US, with spillover effects to Canada. Major contributors include last winter’s notably harsh weather conditions, port closures, a surging US dollar and weakened Canadian dollar, as well as a strong downsizing of capital expenditure in the oil sector. On a positive note, the unexpected weakness in North America’s economic scene is likely to prove a temporary setback. The underlying drivers for a gradual improvement in

economic activity remain intact. Accelerated consumption and investment fueled by wage growth, improving labor market conditions, low interest rates, lower fuel prices, and a strengthening housing market are expected to drive momentum upward. A recent US Commerce Department report stated that gross domestic product for the second quarter expanded at a 3.7% annual pace, outperforming their 2.3% projection. Despite suffering a technical recession during the first half of the year, Canada entered the third quarter on a stronger economic pace. Statistics Canada reports a surprising recovery in GDP for the month of June, up 0.5%. This suggests the Canadian economy has entered the third quarter on a much stronger footing. Downward volumes offset by upward revenues: No matter the economic forecasts and performances, the reality is; volumes are down. In the US, the index for shipping volume for the month of

March dropped 5% from previous years and fell 2.5% in April. First quarter volumes in Canada were down 23% over the same period in 2014. However, this is the trucking industry and not all things are as expected. Despite lower volumes, trucking companies are reporting higher revenues. According to a new report from the American Trucking Association, the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was up 3.7% compared to July 2014. Further, the Association predicts that freight volumes will increase nearly 29% over the next 11 years. In Canada, volumes slowed during the second quarter of the year, but rates and margins continue to grow. This trend in rising rates is expected to continue according to transportation industry analysts. Predictions for the fall peak season: Transportation experts looking ahead at the upcoming fall peak season, predict that it will most likely not be as strong this year. However, as the economy

continues to chug along, the contract rates are still expected to grow versus last year. Despite the drop in fuel costs, labour costs have shown substantial increases, which is keeping up the pressure for rising rates. The market remains quite profitable for trucking companies that know how to work current conditions. Superior service is essential to survive and prosper: To survive and prosper in this slow growth market, trucking companies need to adapt to the evolving needs of their customers. Shippers are becoming wary of low cost transportation services that often lead to service failures. These failures often result in costly delays and damages that erode their bottom line. By delivering consistent and reliable service in specifically chosen lanes, successful freight carriers build customer loyalty and command the best price for their service. Sustainability is key: The most successful freight carriers are getting back to basics by focusing

on maximizing equipment utilization. They concentrate operations on lanes where they have the optimal balance of outbound and inbound freight with shipments that provide the highest yield. Looking at the slow growth f or ecasts, it’s no wonder that many trucking companies face difficulty. Ever growing competition, increasing government regulations, costly emission standards and rising driver wages are the common enemies of a growing trucking business. However, armed with good business sense and a viable financial strategy, the future is full of potential. The key is sustainability; being able to ride through the difficult lows and capitalize on opportunities as they arise. Positive cash flow is essential to survival: Without the needed cash on hand, you won’t be able to grow operations to meet demand. Or worse, your trucks will grind to a halt eliminating your source of revenue. Exe-

cute an ongoing financial strategy that ensures access to working capital as you need it. If your company does not qualify for a banking line of credit, consider Invoice Factoring. Accutrac Capital specializes in the Transportation Industry, providing low cost invoice factoring to improve your company’s cash flow. Our cost effective services are convenient to use, simple to understand and easy to manage. A dedicated Accounts Manager ensures you receive superior customer service and trusted advice to aid with credit decisions, expedite funding and answer all queries. To further improve profitability, Accutrac Capital provides Fuel Discount pricing with convenient terms at high quality truck stops across North America. Qualification is quick and easy. For more information about cash flow management and the benefits of invoice factoring, contact Accutrac Capital online or call: 866.531.2615.

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EASTERN REPORT

Private Motor Truck Council Comes East BY GEORGE FULLERTON

he Private Motor Truck Council of Canada co-hosted an educational seminar with the Trucking Human Resource Council-Atlantic. Medical Marijuana and the Workplace was the lead subject for an educational seminar for the trucking industry held in Truro mid-September. The marijuana seminar subject was supported by a second presentation on employer responsibility for employees with mental health needs. Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Executive Director, Mike Millian, explained that co-hosting the seminar had a double goal, first to provide an education opportunity for the trucking industry, and second, to increase reach and recognition for his organization in the eastern end of the country. The PMTC represents private fleet operators in Canada, which are owned or leased by manufacturers or service suppliers whose main business is not trucking or transport. Home Hardware and Labatt’s Brewing are a couple of high profile members of the PMTC. Mike Millian opened the seminar introducing himself and reviewing his career path which began on a beef farm in southern Ontario, later working as a truck driver and then moving into administration positions including safety and compliance. Mike served several years as a volunteer director of PMTC and moved into the executive director position in early 2015.

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Mike pointed out that while PMTC members are primarily in the manufacturing or service industries, their fleets deal with the same issues as over the road trucking operations, including safety, compliance and regulation issues, driver recruitment and retention and education. PMTC became established in 1977 when six private fleet managers decided that many of their common challenges and goals could be better dealt with as a collaborative effort. While not a lobby group as such, PMTC does consult with government on trucking related issues. Mike explained that PMTC is headquartered in southern Ontario and counts in its membership both Ontario based and national fleets. He went on to say that while the organization has good relations with the headquarters of national fleets, there is less contact and interaction with regional representatives of those national fleets. As a consequence the PMTC executive has decided to extend their reach to the regions and will conduct two education seminars annually, one in the east and one in western Canada. He extended his appreciation and invited the THRSC to co-host the first seminar. Mike explained the top benefits of membership in the PMTC are access to up to date information on issues impacting private fleets in addition to education events and resources. “Our office often fields calls from members looking for information on a

specific issue. Quite often our staff will be aware of another member that has dealt with the same issue and we will endeavour to put the two in contact to share information to resolve the issue. Because our members are independent businesses and do not compete in the sector, they are generally more than willing to share information, advice and solutions they implemented”, explained Mike. In addition to network building among members, PMTC also manages a number of communication tools to disseminate information; eNews is an up to the minute electronic bulletin that informs members of important breaking news. The eNews subjects are followed up and detailed to a greater degree in the monthly News Briefs enewsletter. On a quarterly basis, PMTC produces the Private Motor Carrier magazine which covers PMTC activities around important issues affecting the PMTC membership. Additionally PMTC maintains a comprehensive member directory to enhance membership networking. Finally their website, www.pmtc.ca, provides general information and resource tools. PMTC hosts an annual conference in the greater Toronto area and it provides expert speakers covering significant topics impacting the trucking sector. Truro was the first education seminar that PMTC has supported outside the greater Toronto area, and in addition to hosting a medical marijuana seminar in Toronto in October, PMTC will host a Medical Marijuana seminar in a western province in the autumn. PMTC has announced that, in general, they are in favour of the Mandatory Entry Level Training initiative that is gaining support from provincial and federal governments

Former PMTC Director, Mike Millian joins former THRSC Director, Kelly Henderson at the Educational Seminar and the trucking industry. Mike explained that the organization is holding off on completely embracing the initiative because complete details have not been released. Mike shared that he hopes that MELT will be a major step toward recognition of truck driving occupation as a skilled trade. In addition to Mandatory Entry Level Training, PMTC is also studying and sharing information to members on Electronic Logging Devices, Electronic Vehicle Stability Technology and Hours of Service. On the education front, PMTC offers the PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program. This education program is available to membership’s staff. In 2016 PMTC will award two education Bursaries to young leaders. The bursaries will cover tuition cost for two of the four courses of the PMTC Logistics Management Graduate Program. The graduate program is designed to equip graduates with leadership skills to advance in their employers ranks.

The PMTC Young Leaders was established in 2012. This sub set of the greater PMTC membership works on events and services that will be of interest to younger people in the organization, including career paths and mentoring. PMTC is also in the process of launching a bursary program open to its membership for a Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Scholarship which will cover tuition costs of the recipient to attend a certified commercial driver training course. PMTC is also looking to offer a similar bursary for truck and trailer technical training. Members can also access some driver education resources including some fifty on line short courses developed by Carriers Edge. Mike said courses are a good tool to advance driver competence on all sorts of knowledge and skills they require in their day to day work. PMTC also negotiated a group rate that allows member drivers to take the National Research Council’s Smart

Driver Program. PMTC also makes a point to celebrate excellence with their membership. The Annual conference provides the venue to award the 3M PMTC Vehicle Graphics Design Award, recognizing fleet operators and graphic design work which enhances truck esthetics and promotes a positive public image. The PMTC - Huron Driver Hall of Fame is perhaps the highlight of their recognition efforts. Annually it recognizes drivers who have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism. The driver award may be unique in that it also extends the recognition to driver families and communities. The PMTC also promotes the MEE-Private Fleet Safety Award recognizing fleets that have a high degree of safety improvement. Millian said he was pleased with the hospitality and reception he received with the first cohosted education seminar and looked forward to increased interest with future events.

TREMCAR INDUSTRIES INC.

Tremcar Expands & Moves to New Location

remcar Inc. has moved its Sherwood Park activities to Aurum Energy Park, at 1750 Aurum Rd.,

Edmonton to help keep road-going tankers on the move. The facility also expanded twice the size to keep a bigger inventory of

parts. The 12-million dollar investment offers forty new positions including welders, office staff, salespeople and warehousing

TREMCAR INDUSTRIES INC.

New Sales Manager

he management administration of Tr e m c a r I n c . i s proud to nominate Mr. Gilles Rondeau, Sales Manager for the regions of Manitoba and Northern Ontario. Mr. Rondeau has a solid experience in the trucking industry where he has worked for over 33 years. He started off as a

mechanic and worked his way to service managing and finally to sales. We are certain that Mr. Rondeau is a great addition to our sales team and wish him the warmest welcome. Mr. Rondeau can be reached at 204.270.0140 or by email at rondeaug@ tremcar.com.

specialists and managers. We want service facilities in Edmonton to service what we sell. We want to be closer to our clients and optimize service repair, parts sales and certifications of our tanks. Tremcar is approved to safety-certify everything it builds and repairs. The downturn in the oil patch means sales of new tank trucks and trailers to that market have slowed for the moment but tanks already in service need to be maintained and repaired. Tremcar owners are confident that the oil and gas industry will remain key players for Alberta’s economic de-

velopment. Our clients depend on us for service and we want to be there for them. We want our clients to know we’re serious about our products and we’re here to stay. We also want to facilitate tank leasing. Tremcar started out in the milk tank manufacturing in the 1980’s after acquiring a 30 year old company, A&L Tougas Ltée. By branching out into stainless steel, chemical and food-grade tanks and trailers, aluminum dry bulk trailers, aluminum petroleum trailers, stainless and aluminum crude oil and ethanol tank trailers, aluminum vac-

uum trailers, hot-product tank trailers and aircraft refueling trucks, Tremcar has grown to be the largest family owned tank manufacturer in North America. The company now has two manufacturing plants in Québec, two in Ontario, and two in the United States. While Tremcar’s manufacturing locations are chosen based on total operating costs, it’s seven repair facilities throughout North America of which two are located in Saskatchewan (Weyburn and Saskatoon) and one in Edmonton, are located closer to customers to reduce distance.

TREMCAR INDUSTRIES INC.

New General Manager

ffective since Tuesday September 8, 2015, it is with great pleasure that the management of Tremcar Inc. is proud to announce the

appointment of Mr. Kevin Poulin, General Manager of Tremcar Industries Inc., a Tremcar division based in Toronto, Ontario. With several years of experience at Tremcar as a Design Engineer, Kevin now has under his supervision all production as well as purchasing departments, technical department, quality control and inspection. Please join us in wishing Kevin the very best in his new responsibilities within the Tremcar team!

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MERITOR, INC.

Meritor Chosen as Standard Equipment by Applied Cryogenic Technologies

r o y, M i c h i g a n Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) is pleased to announce that Applied Cryogenic Technologies has selected Meritor components as standard equipment on all of its cryogenic trailers. Standard Meritor components now available on the Houston-based trailer manufacturer’s products include MTA™ top- and low-mount suspensions, lift kits, Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI™,

automatic slack adjusters and wheel-ends. “Meritor’s long history of innovation in suspension and brake technology gives our customers the assurance that they are relying on worldclass solutions to everyday problems of safety, performance and running cost,” said Abraham Reyna, Purchasing Manager for Applied Cryogenic Technologies. “We have always sought to partner with leading com-

ponent suppliers, and we consider Meritor to be the leader in the commercial vehicle segment.” Meritor’s leadership in the design and manufacture of trailer components began in 1948. Today, Meritor continues to set the pace for the industry with important new product innovations, according to Bill Wakefield, Director of Sales, Trailer Products for Meritor. “Meritor is pleased to be chosen as a standard

TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

Transcourt Strengthens Team in Western Canada

akville, Ontario Transcourt Tank Leasing is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Quick, to the role of Vice-President of Business Development for Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan). Mr. Quick is based in Edmonton and has spent his entire career in the transportation industry. Prior to joining Transcourt he held the position of National

Account Director with a major North American bulk carrier. “Kevin’s experience and industry knowledge, as well as his proximity to our client base will definitely enable us to provide a higher level of service to our customers in the west” says Transcourt’s President, Bruce Daccord. ABOUT TRANSCOURT Transcourt Tank Leasing was founded in 1997, 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 and USA, with a wide selection of tank trailer configurations available to a variety of unique industry segments. Transcourt is committed to providing customers with the best equipment, and with leasing solutions to help them meet their business objectives.

FTR

Class 8 Orders Lowest in 2 Years

loomington, Indiana (Sept 3, 2015) FTR has released preliminary data showing August 2015 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 19,550 units, the lowest level since September 2013. Orders for August were down 18% versus July and 22% year-over-year. With the exception of July, which was positively impacted by a new large fleet order, the pace of recent

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Class 8 orders has been consistent, within 2,000 units each month since May. With the heavy ordering that proceeded this period, Class 8 orders over the past twelve months have annualized to a solid 350,000 units. Don Ake, FTR Vice President of Commercial Vehicles, commented, “Historically August is one of the lowest ordering months, so if we have bottomed out at

20,000 units, that’s positive. It shows the market is stabilizing at a fairly high rate resulting in a reasonably soft landing as production begins to moderate. We expect orders to remain at this level in September before steadily rising beginning in October. Final data for August will be available from FTR later in the month as part of its North American Commercial Truck & Trailer Outlook service.

supplier to Applied Cryogenic Technologies, a company with a welldeserved reputation for building quality and longlasting trailers,” Wakefield said. “We believe the addition of Meritor’s value-added components will strengthen that reputation.” Meritor has produced more than 10 million trailer axles in North America, offering more than 50 dif-

ferent axle models for use in a broad range of trailer applications. The company’s comprehensive lineup of sliding tandem and fixed single-axle air suspensions for trailers targets a wide range of customer requirements, such as weight reduction, load protection, added safety and bottom-line improvement during the life of the vehicle. Other trailer product solutions

include the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™) by P.S.I. with more than 3 million in service today and engineered drum and disc brakes that exceed federal regulations. Meritor trailer systems and components are backed by comprehensive warranty coverage and service and support from a nationwide network of DriveForce™ professionals.

CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Road Safety: Your Inspections Are Mandatory

BY DAWN TRUELL

ot only in our own Province of Ontario but also across Canada we all take road safety very seriously. Just a few days ago in Mississauga, Ontario, another person was killed by a tire that flew off of a moving truck. Questions obviously arose as to whether the driver had done a proper vehicle safety inspection prior to departing for delivery with his load. Nothing will bring back the life of Diane Tsialtas, an accompl i shed Boston Marathoner. The tire that hit her weighing 200 pounds and flying through the air at her left no chance to get out of the way. Police officer Const. Rachel Gibbs said while investigating this case “It’s the duty of the owner operators to maintain the condition of the vehicles’ From looking at this vehicle it clearly wasn’t well maintained.” The trucking company, One Touch Haulage Inc., had a “satisfactory” safety rating if you can believe that one! The driver is facing charges under the highway traffic act for a detached wheel offence, a maximum fine of $50,000 and other criminal charges. All Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles must be in compliance with commercial vehicle regulations that are enforced on the road by the Ministry of Transportation and police officers. The MTO officers and Police officers conduct inspections on all commercial vehicles to ensure safety of operation

by qualified drivers. If a commercial motor vehicle or trailer is found to be in any sort of unsafe condition that could endanger other people on roads and highways, the vehicle will be prohibited from operating until required repairs are made. Commercial vehicle drivers and companies that fail to comply with many of these requirements will face a fine of up to $20,000. Commercial motor vehicle is a truck or highway tractor with a gross weight or registered gross weight of more than 4,500 kilograms (kg) or a bus with a seating capacity for ten or more passengers. Under Ontario’s commercial motor vehicle impoundment program, critically defective commercial vehicles are impounded for a minimum of 15 days. If one or more critical defects are found on a bus, truck or trailer, an officer will remove the plates and inspection stickers from the vehicle and impound it. The following critical measures are in place to reduce wheel separation on commercial vehicles: Daily inspection requirements for drivers and operators, An absolute liability law for wheel separations, Specialized training for technicians involved with wheel installations, Increased on-road inspections from ministry enforcement officers and specially trained police officers, and Fines for wheel separations ranging from $2,000-$50,000. Under the NSC Standard 7, all commercial vehicles must maintain regular preventative inspections and maintenance of all commercial trucks, trailers and buses. These inspections must be performed as per the PMVI Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection Program. All carriers, drivers and owner operators should have a system of policies and or procedures for regular inspection and mainten-

ance. Carriers must do daily safety inspections, pre trip security inspections and a monthly maintenance inspection. Brakes must be checked for adjustment, measured for wear and tested for reliability. Other mandatory regular parts inspections of trucks include hoses, brackets, filters, engine, fittings, lights, tires, body

paneling, and apparent leaks, fluid levels. The PMVI standard demands internal brake components must be inspected and measurements taken and this might need the removal of the wheels. Records must be maintained for evidence of compliance and must include: year, make, model and VIN, name of

owner and or lessor, date and nature of every repair and maintenance done on the equipment, odometer reading at time of servicing, and every axle or suspension modification. Failure to conduct regular daily inspections, repairs and regular maintenance is a violation and is recorded on the carrier’s safety profile. This will

directly impact the safety rating of that vehicle, operator and company. For further information regarding all Compliancy programs, Safety & Security, Transportation, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at: www.ctpat-certified.com www. crossborderservices.org dawntruell@gmail.com.

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BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

Insurance Fraud BY LINDA COLGAN

here is never a better way to have people leave a crowded room than to say you are an insurance underwriter or broker – unless of course it’s an insurance convention. The façade of being the “necessary evil” never gets old. Our industry, like many others, faces various challenges but in the time of

need we truly hope that a reasonable and satisfying resolution befalls our Insureds. At times this takes perseverance and in some cases that may involve litigation if a plaintiff presents a legal case against an insured. There is no crystal ball that can dictate the outcome of a court case. North America permits the opportunity to sue for negligence and in some

cases even when the foundation of the accusation is noticeably fabricated. The bloated accusations on fraudulent litigation issues are a catalyst creating exhausting expenses to the Insurer while the plaintiff anticipates deep pockets will provide a more financially appealing avenue than working hard for personal financial gain. There should be a responsibility

of financial restitution to the Insurers by the individual in these extreme cases, however more often than not an Insurer is left vulnerable to these expenses. In Ontario alone, an estimated 1.6 billion is paid out for insurance fraud. The unfathomable cost to the insurers cannot be absorbed by insurance premiums alone. Elevation of insurance premiums is in-

evitable to help reduce the impact of the expenses incurred for fraud alone. It is not unreasonable to expect the public to assist to mitigate the losses of crime by alerting police or insurers. Reducing the cost of insurance fraud will ultimately affect rate considerations for all policyholders and furthermore permit good businesses to protect their assets and forge ahead

without the unnecessary distraction of crime interrupting their business. Linda Colgan has been an insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and is a Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

VOLVO TRUCKS

Latest Video in “Welcome to My Cab” Series

olvo Trucks recently debuted the third North American episode in its popular “Welcome to My Cab” video series featuring Kenn and Beth Zelten, a husband-and-wife owner-operator team, and “Kermit,” their customdecorated green Volvo VNL 730.

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The Zeltens have been driving together for more than 25 years, having bought their first Volvo model in 1989. They took delivery of Kermit in early 2015 and added custom graphics that feature water, butterflies and birds. While they are veteran drivers, the Zeltens

still embrace the latest technology. For example, their Volvo VNL 730 features Adaptive Loading, Volvo’s new fully integrated 6x2 liftable forward axle. Adaptive Loading improves fuel efficiency and lowers maintenance costs by automatically converting from a 6x2 configuration to 4x2 when

lightly loaded. “We got all the bells and whistles we could get on it because it is my last truck,” Kenn Zelten said, who mentioned he is nearing retirement. The “Welcome to My Cab” series offers professional truck drivers a way to show their appreciation of large trucks and inspire

others. Volvo drivers can visit http://bit.ly/VT-WTMC to enter for a chance to be featured. “We are proud to spotlight professional truck drivers and their passion for their equipment and their profession with the ‘Welcome to My Cab’ series,” said Magnus Koeck, Volvo Trucks Vice Presi-

dent, Marketing and Brand Management. Visit http://bit.ly/VTWTMC to view the “Welcome to My Cab” episode featuring the Zeltens and Kermit. For more information, visit www.volvogroup. com or www.volvogroup. mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

FBC

Tax Planning is Part of Your Complete Financial Plan

or many, tax planning means the once-a-year mad scramble to organize all the necessary paperwork right before the tax filing deadline. In reality, this is not tax planning. Real tax planning requires a comprehensive approach to your finances and should be tackled year-round. To reduce the anxiety, careful planning for your tax obligations should be an integral element of a well-crafted financial planning strategy. Essentially, tax planning involves trying to accomplish all of the other elements of your financial plan in the most taxefficient manner possible. All financial transactions have some tax consequences. Although the tax consequences of some financial actions

might not always take precedence, knowing the options you have will lead to better decision making. Some decisions that tax planning can help with include: TIMING OF INCOME & EXPENSES Selection of which investments are in registered versus unregistered plans FILING OF COMMON AVAILABLE DEDUCTIONS Your tax plan should focus on four specific elements: tax deferral, income splitting, income conversion, and optimization of tax credits, incentives and deductions. TAX DEFERRAL The basic concept in tax deferral is the idea that it is better to pay tax later than sooner. This is related to the time value of money and also may

result in you being taxed at a lower marginal income tax rate at the time the amounts are brought into income in the future. This may involve the delayed recognition of income or the accelerated recognition of expenses. An example of delayed recognition of income can be an RRSP. INCOME SPLITTING Canadian federal income tax legislation is based on the application of progressive tax rates. Essentially, this means that taxes payable on a given amount of taxable income will be greater for a single taxpayer than if the amount is split between two or more family members. INCOME CONVERSION You can receive taxadvantaged rates in your non-registered portfolio.

Because different types of income are taxed at different rates you want to ensure that your investments are getting the best returns and cash flow on an after-tax basis. It’s important to be aware of how the government treats the taxation of different investment vehicles. Interest income is fully taxable in your nonregistered accounts, just like any salary, net business income and other regular income. However, Canadian dividends and capital gains receive preferential tax treatment. OPTIMIZING TAX CREDITS, INCENTIVES & DEDUCTIONS Placing yourself in situations to take advantage of existing tax laws requires a certain amount of knowledge of tax laws. It’s not always

easy to stay on top of such things and that is why we recommend that you involve the help of a tax specialist. To make the contribution of your tax specialist more effective, keep all your tax-related documents in one easily ac-

cessible location. Also, be sure to keep on top of your bookkeeping and keep your records up to date throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding this article, email fbc@ fbc.ca or call toll-free 800.265.1002.

October 2015 13

HEALTH & FITNESS

Electromagnetic Radiation BY DR. GEORGE TRAITSES

e know the many advantages of wireless technology but what do we need to do to use it more safely? Especially our children. Excerpt from The Telegraph: by Florence Waters, 09 May 2015 “Six years ago, Dr Erica Mallery-Blythe moved to the country, stopped carrying a mobile phone and sacrificed a successful career in emergency medicine to focus on a new medical interest – radiation emitted by Wi-Fi, mobiles and other wireless devices. She is now one of the country’s few professional advisers on medical conditions related to radiofrequency (RF) radiation and other electromagnetic fields (EMFs). ‘.. as soon as I started digesting the literature on EMFs it was a no-brainer,’

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she says of her decision to relinquish wireless gadgets. ‘I wasn’t willing to take that kind of risk for something that was purely convenient.’ Wi-Fi fears: three-year study into health risks of mobiles to children’s brains. Her interest in EMFs started in 2009 after she began noticing increasing trends in certain symptoms – headaches, insomnia, fatigue and palpitations, but also more serious conditions including brain tumours in young people, fertility problems and accelerating neurological diseases such as early onset Alzheimer’s and autism. As yet there is still no scientific proof that relates these diseases to radiation, but MalleryBlythe is among a not insignificant number of scientists and practitioners concerned by those studies

that do highlight cause for more precaution. Over the past few years, as Wi-Fi, laptops and iPads have become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, Mallery-Blythe says ‘hundreds’ of families have sought her help with what they believe to be EMF-related diseases and health issues. One such case is that of nine-year-old Jessica Lewis’s family. In the autumn term of 2011, Jessica started to complain that she was getting bad headaches at school. She was also feeling overly tired, developed rashes on her legs and her parents said she looked “completely washed out” after school, particularly on Mondays. A quick internet search threw up a forum where parents had written that their children complained of similar symptoms after installing Wi-Fi. Later that term, at a par-

ents’ evening, (her father) noticed a Wi-Fi router near Jessica’s desk in her new form classroom. As it turned out, Monday was the day of the week the whole class worked on laptops. When a local GP backed up Lewis’s suspicions about Wi-Fi being the probable cause of Jessica’s headaches, he went to some lengths to try to convince Spotbrough Copley Junior School in Doncaster to use wires instead of Wi-Fi, even offering to pay for the school building to be wired with cables. In February, insurance market Lloyd’s of London informed schools that it was excluding liability coverage for injuries “resulting from or contributed to by electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, radio waves or noise”, which means that school officials could be person-

ally liable for exposing children and staff to microwave radiation. ‘The Government is expecting head teachers to decide whether risk versus benefit is worthwhile. This seems unfair to me,’ says Mallery-Blythe. ‘Most teachers don’t even know that RF is currently classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Group 2B carcinogen, which means it is a possible cause of cancer in humans. There is a vast amount of published literature documenting the harmful effects on every biological system. Most people understandably don’t have time to read and digest it all.’ Ban mobile phones and wireless networks in schools, say European leaders. As well as founding the Physicians’ Health Initiative for Radiation and En-

vironment (PHIRE) to inform doctors of the issues and advise on best health practice, Mallery-Blythe gives talks to teachers around the country, in which she presents scientific studies that reveal both short and long-term effects of EMF exposure. Associate Professor Olle Johansson, a neuroscientist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, compares putting an iPhone near a baby’s head to ‘putting it next to several electric train engines’, pointing out that working with train engines is Sweden’s highest occupational exposure allowance. Johansson has been researching the biological effects of radiofrequency (RF) wireless radiation for more than 30 years, but says it has become “extremely hard to get funding” in this area. ‘Given the EM, NEXT PAGE >

KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Truck Wash Inquiries on the Rise

BY JACK JACKSON

here has been a resurgence of truck wash inquiries these days. We have had a major surge of calls asking to discuss a truck wash solution for many businesses. Primarily it seems there are a lot of companies looking to clean up their image by purchasing an in-house wash system. I would have to say the recession from 2008 – 2011 sure did kick the maintenance budgets in the teeth. Capital budgets were slashed and business in the washing world became almost non-existent. We remember those

EM > importance of the subject I’d say that’s more than enigmatic.’ He predicts a ‘paradigm shift’ in attitudes towards EMF. We are currently living in an environment estimated to contain more than 10 billion times more RF radiation than it did in the Sixties. ‘If this environment is safe we’re talking about in the order of 15,000 to 25,000 papers – in peer-reviewed scientific journals – all being wrong. That has never happened before. We just want to see some precautionary action put in place, and we’re not seeing it.’ Wi-Fi at home: Dr Erica Mallery-Blythe’s advice: Try to keep your mobile switched off and don’t use it unless you need to. Keep it in flight mode when it is on and never carry your mobile close to your body,

days just as much as all those transportation companies looking to haul any product(s) to survive. One of the largest feedbacks I am getting is that the industry is busy again. The good survived and many customers are willing to pay a little more to keep the integrity of their supply solid. Thus, it is simple, there is more money in profits available to keep a thought on the image of their fleets intact. It’s the easiest way to increase your image by driving a sparkling clean fleet through the highways of North America. I may be biased, but looking at a clean truck th a t h a s s h i n e o n i ts aluminum, sparkle on the chrome and glean on the paint is a nice image to behold. It is a piece of art and a recognizable sense of pride. I do believe it is a small thing to do for the pride and adoration that a clean vehicle engenders. I challenge anyone that drives a car to not say they don’t notice a fan-

tastic, clean, billboard on a vehicle driving on the streets or highways. It may not be a conscious overt discussion, but you must admit to doing a double take or staring just a second longer at anything of beauty on the road. The sight of a shiny, gleaming vehicle, especially in a sea of dirty or mundane vehicles,

stands out like a beacon of light from a lighthouse to the sea. Stand out and make this choice before your competitor does a “one up” on you. Take pride in your fleet and your employees will take pride in their job. Do you remember that feeling of your new vehicle being delivered with a shine and sheen

that made you smile? That memory can be a daily smile for your staff and customers if you just took a little time to invest in your own destiny and keep the responsibility of your image in-house. Don’t tell everyone that Mother Nature does your washing. That doesn’t demonstrate any pride of ownership in your com-

pany or image. Invest in washing and be sure a clean image returns dividends tenfold. 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.

even on standby. Don’t use Wi-Fi for internet. Instead use an Ethernet cable and buy a router with no wireless capacity or disable it. Disable Wi-Fi on your computer or tablet by disabling the wireless card via the control panel or putting it into flight mode. Replace cordless landlines with corded ones. Most cordless telephones give off radiation whether they’re in use or not.’ This might also be one of the reasons why our kids can’t sleep at night? And maybe it’s not just your busy mind and busy life keeping you awake at night? 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. infinite-health.com.

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

NZ Trucking Industry Shares Recruiting Challenges

he headline reads, “Transport firms hit by driver shortage.” This article could be from almost any country since drivers are currently in demand around the globe. However, this particular column was from a New Zealand magazine, which quoted one carrier executive as saying, “It’s just really hard to get quality drivers … we can’t even get any non-quality drivers.” There are numerous differences between the United States and New Zealand other than the size of the countries. They drive on the opposite side of the road, live in the southern hemisphere, and celebrate Christmas in the summer. One thing is similar for both countries; we are all looking for drivers from non-traditional groups, such as women. I was recently invited to speak by the New Zealand Road Transport Forum to share best practices with about 400 trucking industry representatives at their conference in Christchurch. I had the opportunity to meet Simon Bridges, their Minister of Transport. Women make up only three percent of the driver population in New Zealand, which is about half of the percentage of female drivers in the United

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States. The country is also experiencing an aging driver population, as the average age of a driver is fifty-three years. New Zealand is a small country, about the size of Japan, and has about four million residents separated into two main islands called the North Island and South Island. You can drive from Auckland in the North Island to Invercargill in the South Island in less than a day, and that includes a three-hour ferry ride between the islands. There are about 22,500 trucks in New Zealand, but these include straight trucks in addition to semitrailer combination units and B trains, or tractor units with two semi-trailers attached. Sixty percent of their trucks operate without a trailer and most are day cabs. Sleeper berths are rare in New Zealand, as most drivers are on the road for a day or less. There are about 4,500 trucking companies in New Zealand. They are typically small, family owned businesses, with over eighty percent of carriers having five or fewer trucks. Since drivers are home more often and the sizes of the trucks are smaller, it would seem to be less of a lifestyle than a career

when compared to the United States. Drivers are typically paid by the hour, as opposed to the mile or the load. Female drivers face challenges such as lack of rest room facilities, fellow drivers who harass women on the road, and equipment designed with men in mind. Sleeping in a moving truck is not legal, so team operations are rare if nonexistent. New Zealand has not adopted electronic logbooks, so drivers still complete paper logs. However, the only two options are either on duty or off duty. Drivers can operate for five and a half hours before taking a thirty minute break, and can work for a maximum of thirteen hours before taking a ten hour break. After seventy cumulative hours a 24hour restart is required. When a carrier wants to employ a new driver, they typically train them on site and start them in a straight truck for a class two license (class one is an automobile license). This is similar to a graduated license system, as most drivers will start their driving career in straight trucks, which are the majority of trucks on the road. Every trucking company I visited had their own

training instructors, who are also employed as drivers. Trucking schools are very rare in New Zealand. Bay of Plenty, Polytechnic School in Tauranga offers class five driver license training in a two-day course that offers 16 hours of practical driver training for $1,250 New Zealand dollars ($782.68 U.S. dollars). There is no minimum driver training standards established in New Zealand. If a driver wants to move into a higher weight vehicle, he or she must obtain a class three license to operate a lighter combination unit under 25,000 kilograms (55,115 pounds). A class four license allows the operator to drive a rigid vehicle over 18,000 kilograms (about 40,000 pounds) and the top license, class five, allows the driver to operate any combination vehicle over

25,000 kilograms (55,115 pounds). Drivers must have a class two to proceed to a class four license, but must hold each preceding license for a minimum of six months. However, drivers over 25 years old can move on to the next license after three months or completion of an approved instruction course. Additional endorsements can be obtained for forklift operation (class F), driving instructor (class I), or dangerous goods or hazardous materials (class D). Drivers’ licenses are good for five years, and their medical certificates expire at the same time. This has actually been an area of concern for some employers who have aging drivers whose physical health might change in less than the five-year period. A shortage of drivers, aging driver population, and a growing need for

E l l e n Vo i e a n d S i m o n Bridges, New Zealand Minister of Transport capacity isn’t just an issue we face here in the United States and Canada. Countries around the globe are struggling with many of the same issues, and for this reason, are looking for more women to fill empty seats. Women In Trucking Association is fast becoming the global leader in offering resources and best practices in attracting and retaining female drivers.

TMTA SUDBURY

Sole Regional Industry Organization Bids Farewell BY MAREK KRASUSKI

he Sudbury Chapter of the Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) held its September meeting at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel on September 10. Association President, Stewart McBain, opened the meeting in regular fashion followed by dinner and later by proceedings for the evening. This occasion differed from previous times, both from the sombre tone and the delivery of the main message: The TMTA will be closing its doors temporarily, with the distinct possibility of a permanent closure in the New Year. In a recent newsletter Stewart McBain encapsulated the crux of the problem. “Our executive is still in need of help and to this date there has been very little assistance. We will need numerous people

who are willing to work for the next two years if you wish to see the association continue in Sudbury.” To date, one person has agreed to fill an executive position from the eight openings, most of which have been repeatedly filled by the same people who have gone far beyond the call of duty in maintaining the executive just to ensure the survival of the organization. Regular attendance at monthly meetings has steadily dwindled. The last meeting had only 14 in attendance. There are 138 card carrying members who regularly pay their annual fees. On good days previous meetings would garner 40 or more - not a great percentage, but enough to maintain interest levels and attract sponsors with a wide enough audience to whom to direct their company message. But as attendance figures

slide, so too does the interest of sponsors to commit manpower and financial resources to an evening of presentations and meal expenses for members. On several occasions the TMTA executive has reached out to members with newsletters, phone calls and events of various kinds to rekindle interest. Indeed, the organization has been rather robust with annual golf tournaments, dances, and trade shows to maintain a social network and disseminate industry information among members, in addition to monthly meetings. But in the face of these efforts bleak attendance records persist. Some members I spoke to from the few in attendance at the last meeting point the finger at technology. Why bother spending an evening away from home when most information at any seminar is likely available online? It’s a valid

point, but one this writer fails to appreciate - regardless of its truth content. The Sudbury TMTA is hardly alone in languishing without fresh blood and ideas to keep it on course. Volunteer organizations whether associations for industry or service groups across the social service spectrum - are losing members en masse. Usually those who are stalwart in their allegiance are elderly and tired from too much service without the support of others to pick up at least some of the slack. True, technology can provide a lot of data with the click of a few keys. True, information can be acquired in the fraction of the time it takes to learn the same thing from an evening’s seminar, even if it means missing out on a great meal. But my guess is there is something the old timers know that keeps them forging ahead as long as they can. They know the value of pressing flesh, meeting face to face, and getting to know someone on a personal level. Having 200 “friends” on Facebook, for example, hardly yields the same satisfaction or value that exchange with another human being can. And especially in trade groups, my guess is that deals are made because

of the trust that grows between contracting parties. The attributes of a salesman or company are more readily identified during personal negotiations, I would wager, than behind the slick images of a Facebook profile or company website. As an aside, were it not for the friendliness I received from TMTA meetings, I would never have been able to put a human face to the trucking industry in Sudbury. Nor as an “outsider” would I have gained knowledge and insights from the experience and education shared by these same members so much more schooled in these matters than myself. Without personal contact through the TMTA, commercial transportation would remain just another conglomeration of websites from which I would source information. But it would have no context, no meaning, and lack the value it so easily imparts when coming from another human being. To be sure, the demise of the TMTA is a victim, at least in part, of our computer era and follows the decline of many organizations in the wake of digital progress. But personally, I’d rather talk to a human being any day than communi-

cate with 200 Facebook “friends.” Bottom line is - good old fashioned oneon-one communication simply is more worthwhile. The organization has notified members that if more recruits from the Sudbury chapter do not volunteer for two-year term executive positions, and if more members continue to demonstrate lack of interest by failing to attend future meetings, the Sudbury TMTA will close permanently in January 2016, leaving local companies and individuals with no collective voice through which to share concerns, articulate grievances, acquire information, develop ideas, and engage in social events with their professional counterparts. T h e S u d b u r y T M TA has been 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. To date, monthly meetings were held on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at the award winning Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Sponsors and members, now more than ever, are encouraged to support the organization to ensure its future.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

New 76” T680 & T880 Mid-Roof Sleeper

irkland, Washington - Kenworth Truck Company is pleased to announce that its new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for the Kenworth T680 and T880 is in production. The 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for bulk tank, flatbed and other truck operators who prefer a lower roof, aerodynamic, light weight truck that has the comforts of Kenworth’s 76-inch high-roof sleeper for driver retention and recruitment. The new sleeper offers a 100-pound weight savings for additional payload capacity and profit opportunity, and less aerodynamic

drag for low load height operations with up to a 5 percent fuel economy savings*. The new mid-roof sleeper has 6-1/2 feet of headroom to give tall drivers ease of movement, a roomy work environment, liftable lower bunk, and side storage towers with ample space to hang clothes. The back wall can be configured with an optional upper bunk for team drivers or an excellent back wall sleeper storage unit. A premium sound system and a mount for the customer to install a flat screen TV for even more driver enjoyment are among the other options

available. “Our new, sleeper configuration for the T680 and T880 provides customers with an excellent opportunity for enhanced fuel efficiency and driver comfort in their efforts for cost-effective operations and successful driver retention and recruitment,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. With the new sleeper, both the Kenworth T680 and T880 can be configured with the 76-inch mid-roof sleeper, 52-inch regional sleeper, and day cab. The T680 also is available with the 76-inch highroof sleeper. The Kenworth T680 and T880 with

the PACCAR MX-13 engine have both been awarded the ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year awards. Kenworth Truck Com-

pany is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www. kenworth.com. Kenworth

is a PACCAR company. *Individual fuel economy improvement will vary depending on use, road conditions and other factors.

ROBOCOM SYSTEMS

Robocom Systems Launches Android-based Mobile Dispatch App

armingdale, New Yo r k a n d a n d Markham, Ontario - Robocom Systems announced on August 17 the release of the latest version of Mobile Dispatch, now available to run from Android-based devices such as Smartphones, Tablets, and PC’s. Mobile Dispatch provides Automated Driver Location tracking, allowing Dispatchers to track the progress of deliveries and assign pickups to drivers throughout the

day. Android functions empower drivers enabling them to open and close orders, scan barcodes, take pictures for OS&D claims, send messages to Dispatch, capture signatures and much more. “This new application takes full advantage of the latest in cellular, GPS and Android technologies,” said Fred Radcliffe, President of Robocom Systems. “Mobile Dispatch is commonly used as a bolton module to Robocom’s

Centerline TMS, designed for LTL and TL trucking companies. However, the first major customer to launch Mobile Dispatch with Android devices is a non-asset-based shipper, using Mobile Dispatch connected to Android devices used by two contract carrier’s drivers. The in-house Dispatchers route loads to the carriers’ drivers, tracks the delivery of those loads to the company’s operations, then dynamically routes drivers to pick up

loads from suppliers on their return trip to the Distribution Center. The result is a significant savings in transportation costs.” “Centerline Mobile Dispatch now offers an inexpensive and powerful alternative to the old satellite-based communications and fixed-truck mounted devices. Most drivers carry a smartphone which can now be used with our TMS application,” said Bryan Wright, Robocom’s Vice President

and the driving force behind the Android application. “Our next step will be to configure the Mobile Application to run on iOS devices.” ABOUT ROBOCOM Robocom Systems develops, licenses and supports Supply Chain Execution software solutions, i n c l u d i n g Wa r e h o u s e Management, 3PL Billing, Transportation Management, Voice Technology and Labor Management. An Enterprise Transporta-

tion System and Enterprise Resource Planning System round out the Supply Chain Execution offering. Robocom’s investment in research and development is keenly focused on the needs of the business leaders responsible for the day-to-day results in warehousing, distribution, third party logistics, transportation and trucking operations. For more information v i s i t w w w. r o b o c o m . com.

WHITZ MARKETING GROUP

4 Piece Bed-in-a-Bag for Truck Sleepers

hitz Marketing Group introduces to the trucking market a new 18 October 2015

universal fit TruckersOnly brand Bed-in-a-Bag that will enhance the look of any size sleeper. Made of durable 100% polyester, they are offering 2 attractive designs at present to choose from. Included is a pillow case, 2 flat sheets 60” x 84”

and a colourful comforter also 60” x 84” all together in a convenient carrying case. Custom branding is available on larger quantities and more designs added in 2016. The product is available online and will be distributed at

various truck stops and truck parts showroom locations. For more information about this exciting new way to spruce up sleeper berths, contact 905.321.2066. You can also order online at www.whitz.ca.

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

BEKA-LUBE PRODUCTS INC.

Beka-Lube Introduces Precise, Single-Point Auto Lubricator

ississauga, Ontario – BekaLube Products Inc., the world leader in aftermarket automated lubrication systems, is pleased to introduce a single-point lubricator, BEKAONE, this year. The new BEKAONE single-point lubricator reliably and precisely supplies grease to any existing lube point. It makes sense for hard-to-access and hard-to-service lube points in almost any application including: motors, drives, bearings, conveyors, compressors, and chains. “It’s easy to forget to check the lubrication every day,” says Dave McDougall, Product Manager, Beka-Lube Products. “BEKAONE takes care of servicing hard-to-reach

lubrication points on a regular basis, so you can forget.” BEKAONE will operate independently and automatically for up to two years. It’s easy to install and refill. Set-up for lube cycle and dose is right on the pump itself. The pump displays how many cycles are remaining. BEKAONE’s compact size – only 76 mm (2.99”) in diameter, holding 120 mls (4 oz.) of lubricant – means it can fit into tight spaces. It also has classleading, 10 bar pressure. Each unit can be refilled up to six times manually with just a grease gun. Manufactured in Germany, the BEKAONE is tough enough for the Canadian climate. The sealed electro-mechanical pump and lithium ion battery

1. Refill up to 6 times with just a grease gun 2. Compact size, under 3” (76 mm) dia, fits into tight spaces 3. Sealed electro-mechanical pump for harsh environments 4. Select lube cycle and dose right on the pump 5. Battery power for up to 24 months operation 6. Class-leading 10 bar max. pressure allows remote mount 7. Attach directly to any standard grease zerk

are designed to operate efficiently in temperatures between -20°C and +60°C with a suitable lubricant. Compared to manual greasing, BEKAONE automatic lubrication: • Saves time servicing hard-to-access and remote lube points • Improves coverage as lubricant is applied while equipment is operating Improves safety and is more environmentally friendly because it eliminates leaks and spills • Increases component life • Decreases repair costs ABOUT BEKA-LUBE PRODUCTS INC. BEKA is today’s leading global brand of automatic lubrication systems for industrial, over-the-road and off-road applications. Since 1927, BEKA has

been trusted by equipment manufacturers and owners for high quality, innovative central lubrication systems. Across Canada, Beka-Lube Products Inc. and its dealer network delivers on the BE KA pr o m ise o f e n vironmentally friendly, trouble-free products that increase component life, reduce repair costs and increase the value of your equipment. We measure our success by your uptime. For more information about Beka-Lube Products Inc., please contact: Jacquie McDougall, President, Beka-Lube Products Inc., 2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8G4, call 888.862.7461 and visit our website at www.bekalube.com.

PHILLIPS INDUSTRIES

Phillips New Air Combination Assemblies

anta Fe Springs, California - Phillips Industries’ new 2-IN-1 Air Combination Assemblies spiral wrap the emergency and service air lines together into a clean and organized pack-

age. The assemblies, in 12”, 15” and 20” lengths, include a hanging clamp and stainless steel clip for easy installation. The Phillips blue and red rubber air lines are outfitted with tractor end swivel

fittings for easy installation, spring guards for strain relief, and large color-coded handle grips for easy coupling and uncoupling. All Phillips air lines provide excellent abrasion resistance, resist cracking, kinking and

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weathering and are SAE J1402 compliant. Red and blue rubber air lines are also available in our combination 3-IN-1 and 4-IN-1 electrical and air assemblies, which are also spiral wrapped for a clean

organized look and come in a variety of configurations to meet user requirements. Please visit us at www. phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.

Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA Phillips Industries is a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake interface equipment for the commercial vehicle industry.

TRACERLINE

New Extended Warranty Dye Injector Kit

aval, Quebec - BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after September 1, 2015. Reflecting the brand’s proven performance, the warranty coverage against defects in workmanship and materials for all BFGoodrich commercial truck tires will now extend to the life of the original tread or

five years from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. For tires used in long-haul service, the new extended warranty will cover workmanship and materials for up to two retreads or five years from date of manufacture. “BFGoodrich is known in the trucking industry for durability and longevity,” said Donna Murphy, Business Segment Manager for BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires. “ Date of manufacture

is based on the original DOT number molded on the tire sidewall. Tires covered by this extended warranty must have been inspected by an authorized BFGoodrich commercial truck tire dealer and retreaded by an authorized Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) dealer or an authorized Oliver Retread dealer. To learn more about BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires, visit www.bfgoodrichtrucktires.com.

estbury, New York - Tracerline® TP-9742 BigEZ™ Universal Dye Injection Kit is an efficient way to add fluorescent leak detection dye to AC&R systems in heavy duty vehicles. It’s ideal for both cab air conditioning systems and refrigerated trailers, and finds leaks fast in condensers, compressors, hoses, fittings, evaporator sections and seals. The injection kit is easy

to use. Just connect the hose to the low-side service port of the system, turn the handle and add the exact amount of dye necessary into the operating system. The dye circulates with the refrigerant. Wherever the refrigerant escapes, so does the dye, ensuring it remains at all leak sites and glows brilliantly when scanned with a high-intensity Tracerline® leak detection lamp. The BigEZ 4 oz (118 ml) universal/ester dye car-

tridge is prefilled and disposable. OEM approved, the co-solvent free FluoroLite® A/C dye is calibrated for exact dosing and meets the SAE J2297 standard. In addition to the dye cartridge, the kit contains an R-134a hose/coupler and a purge fitting. For additional information, call toll-free 800.641.1133. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 516.333.1254. Visit our website at www.tracerline.com.

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TIRES & WHEELS

MICHELIN

Michelin Launches Regional SmartWay Verified Drive Retread

reenville, South Carolina – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the MICHELIN® X ® MultiTM Energy D Pre-MoldTM retread for regional and emerging super-regional applications. Complementing the previously launched MICHELIN ® X ® MultiTM Energy D drive tire, the SmartWay ® -verified retread is guaranteed to deliver 25 percent longer tread life than competitive retreads, while providing exceptional fuel

efficiency and scrub resistance in regional applications. The MICHELIN X Multi Energy D retread is also guaranteed for a second retread when retreaded on a MICHELIN® casing (MICHELIN on MICHELIN) by Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) dealers. “With shorter routes trending in the trucking industry, customers are looking for tires and retreads that can handle mixed highway and regional use,” said Bianca Hogan, U.S. Marketing Director for Michelin

Americas Truck Tires. “The new MICHELIN X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread complements our new tire offering in meeting those needs and performs especially well in 4x2 applications.” The MICHELIN X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread features a dual energy compound. The top layer provides exceptional removal mileage. The bottom layer allows the tread to run cool, minimizing internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing

life. It also comes with Michelin’s inter-locking Matrix ™ Siping, which

offers excellent traction and even wear. The retread is available in three

tread widths: 220, 230 and 240 – all with 21/32” tread depth.

COOPER TIRE

New Roadmaster RM230 WH Waste-Haul Tire

indlay, Ohio - Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is adding to its Roadmaster line of commercial tires with a new entry that is designed specifically to withstand the demands of sanitation trucks. The new RM230 WH is an all-position waste-haul tire available in size 315/80R22.5 with load range L. “We designed this tire specifically with the steer position in mind, since the life expectancy for many steer tires on sanitation

trucks is often gauged in months, not miles,” said Gary Schroeder, Cooper’s Director of Commercial Vehicle and OEM Sales. “For sanitation operators, tires are often the biggest expense, surpassing even fuel in some severe applications. We are confident that customers will see the RM230 WH as an industry leader for this application when the big picture of life expectancy, affordable price and retreadability is considered.” The Roadmaster RM230

WH is an inch wider than its predecessor, with a 20 percent larger footprint than any previous Roadmaster waste-haul tire. “The wider footprint helps evenly distribute the weight on this tire to enhance tread life,” said Schroeder. “When you have up to 10,000 pounds per tire riding on that footprint, and constant scrubbing and curbing, bigger is better. Years of development went into this tire, and we anticipate that it will serve our customers’

needs extremely well moving forward.” The RM230 WH also features a stone protector ledge in the center groove of the tire to help guard against stone penetration, preserving casing retreadability. The tire’s

four-rib design gives it excellent traction, and the RM230 WH is made of a new wear-resistant tread compound designed especially for waste hauling fleets. The new tire also has a hefty 24/32nds of tread depth to provide more miles - and months - on the job. Cooper provides a warranty on the RM230 WH that offers two retreads within six years, and the tire features a high-tensile strength four-belt package to aid in retread-

ability. “For waste fleets, steer tire casings provide the life for the drive tires, and trailer tires too if the fleet also runs transfer dump operations,” said Schroeder. “The casing we’ve developed for this tire, along with the warranty, provide life and cost efficiency beyond the original tread,” he concluded. For more information on Cooper, visit www. coopertire.com, www.facebook.com/coopertire o r w w w. t w i t t e r. c o m / coopertire.

BRIDGESTONE TIRE AMERICA

Bridgestone Launches New Consumer Tire Website

ridgestone Americas is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website for Bridgestone-brand passenger and light truck tires, BridgestoneTire. com. The site features enhanced and easy-to-use tire search capabilities to simplify the tire buying experience. Built with a mobile-first approach and responsive design,

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the new website allows consumers to shop for tires seamlessly online and on-the-go regardless of device. “Digital plays an important role in the path to purchase for today’s consumers. It’s critical that we meet consumers’ needs by creating an online tire shopping experience that’s straightforward and easy-touse,” said Philip Dobbs,

Chief Marketing Officer, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “The new BridgestoneTire.com makes it easier for consumers to access product information relevant to their vehicle fitment and ultimately creates a more informed tire purchase. We want consumers to feel confident in their tire purchase decision.” Site features include a contextual search func-

tion, which creates a simplified and more customizable search experience similar to leading internet retailers. Visitors to the site also will discover product information is easier to find and more prominently displayed. All six Bridgestone passenger and light truck tire lines are featured on the site in a way that showcases each tire line’s key benefits, including ride

comfort, fuel economy and performance. The newly redesigned website also offers improved navigation, in addition to links and search functions to find consumer product reviews and Bridgestone tire retailers more easily. Additional enhancements to the new BridgestoneTire.com site include access to valuable consumer education re-

sources like tire maintenance and driving safety tips. Tire warranty information and the Bridgestone Buy and Try 30Day guarantee appear prominently on the site to equip consumers with the information needed to choose the right tire for their vehicle. To experience the new Bridgestone consumer tire website, visit BridgestoneTire.com.

TIRES & WHEELS

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

LES SYSTÈMES GPS ET DES PRODUITS DE SUIVI

Les systèmes de positionnement GPS s’annoncent plus rentables pour les utilisateurs PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

omme c’est le cas avec de nombreuses technologies qui se sont intégrées dans la vie quotidienne ces dernières années, les systèmes de positionnement GPS sont une autre innovation conçue à l’origine à des fins militaires. Le système de positionnement global (GPS) fut développé par l’armée américaine dans les années 1970 et consiste aujourd’hui en un réseau de 24 satellites (plus 3 de rechange) sur six orbites différents qui font le tour de la planète deux fois par jour. C’est la communication avec ces satellites qui rend possible la récupération et l’analyse des signaux GPS et quantité d’autres données pertinentes. Les GPS fournissent des signaux satellites spéciaux qui sont traités par un récepteur. Les récepteurs calculent exactement la localisation des camions, remorqueurs et autres actifs, ils en mesurent la vitesse et l’heure. Les GPS sont aussi intéressants d’un point de vue commercial, car ils peuvent sauvegarder en mémoire la position des véhicules en déplacement sur n’importe quelle période de temps. Deux systèmes de localisation sont disponibles. D’abord, un système de localisation GPS passif qui prend note des données de déplacement tels les routes utilisées et les points d’arrêt. Ces données sont ensuite téléchargées sur un ordinateur pour être analysées. Ensuite, il y a un modèle plus répandu parmi les flottes : un système de localisation actif qui observe les déplacements des véhicules en temps réel. Ici, le système de localisation envoie les informations du GPS à un portail de suivi qui permet aux transporteurs d’observer les déplace-

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ments des véhicules au moment même où ils ont lieu grâce au portail central de suivi. La localisation par GPS, cependant, a d’autres usages que de simplement localiser les véhicules. « Il y a une foule d’autres données qui peuvent être collectées et analysées par le système » a affirmé Steven Stollery, spécialiste de marketing pour Certified Tracking Solutions, une entreprise basée en Alberta. « Tout ce qui peut être mesuré sur un camion peut être pris en note, » a-t-il ajouté. En effet, les systèmes GPS peuvent informer les gérants de flotte de la vitesse de croisière des camions, les routes qu’ils empruntent entre lieux de chargement et de livraison, le nombre d’arrêts qu’ils font par jour. Mais encore, tout aussi important, les GPS prennent en note le comportement de conduite des conducteurs : la fréquence et la soudaineté de leurs freinages, la vitesse de leurs accélérations, leur tendance à conduire trop vite, à effectuer des virages trop serrés ou rapides et à utiliser les véhicules de l’entreprise sans autorisation (par exemple pour faire du travail au noir durant les heures de repos). Selon le logiciel et ses capacités de reportage, les informations qu’on peut en tirer sont riches. Steve Stollery a noté que le secteur du long courrier a promptement adopté les systèmes de localisation quand ils ont bénéficié d’une croissance au début du siècle. Par contre, « secteur des trajets « court courrier » ne s’est pas montré aussi rapide, mais la tendance de ces flottes de taille et forme variable augmente de manière dramatique, » a-t-il observé. Cette réticence est due en partie à la peur d’endosser des coûts excessifs, quoique

cette crainte s’amenuise grâce aux plans de disponibilité des certains fournisseurs, ainsi qu’à des études indépendantes (habituellement financées par les grands transporteurs) qui confirment que les économies réalisées par l’acquisition de dispositifs de surveillance peuvent plusieurs fois en amortir l’achat. En effet, à l’heure actuelle, certains fournisseurs de GPS facturent selon l’usage. Les clients ont l’option de choisir le nombre et le type de dispositifs de surveillance, ainsi que la fréquence des prises de mesure. Tous ces paramètres affectent le montant de la facture. Shaun Ashman, le viceprésident de l’entreprise basée en ColombieBritannique, AC Global Systems (voyez le profil de l’entreprise dans l’édition du mois dernier de Western Trucking News), à noté qu’un grand transporteur a épargné un million de dollars grâce au système de positionnement. En prenant note du

nombre de remorques qui demeuraient inutilisées sur de longues périodes de temps, ils ont pu prendre la décision fiscale prudente de vendre ces remorques dont ils n’auraient pas remarqué l’inutilité s’ils n’avaient pas ces capacités de de localisation et de surveillance. Les utilisateurs de GPS bénéficient toujours de capacités de surveillance qui ne sont jamais compromises même si les camions à localiser se trouvent dans des lieux très éloignés ou hostiles. Steven Stollery explique que « le dispositif GPS n’est jamais hors de portée des satellites GPS. La couverture satellite s’étend à toute la planète. Les récepteurs GPS peuvent devenir hors de portée des signaux, cependant, lorsqu’un obstacle est présent (par exemple un tunnel, un garage souterrain, etc.). La manière dont le dispositif communique les informations de localisation GPS au serveur (soit

par satellite ou cellulaire) va varier en fonction de si le véhicule ou l’actif est hors de portée de ce réseau particulier. Typiquement, les dispositifs auront un système auxiliaire qui accumulera des données quand le véhicule est hors de portée. Une fois à nouveau à portée des satellites ils vont transférer toutes les données accumulées. » Mais les GPS sont non seulement fiables, ils sont aussi précis. Le flux de données téléchargées des systèmes de localisation peut aider les entreprises dans tous les aspects de leur organisation. En suivant le parcours de livraison d’un véhicule, les routes inefficaces peuvent être identifiées et changées, tout comme peuvent l’être les conducteurs qui qui s’écartent trop de leur itinéraire durant les heures de lunch ou qui abusent des véhicules de l’entreprise à des fins personnelles non autorisées. De plus, les entreprises peuvent éviter des frais de détention si elles

sont accusées d’avoir des véhicules qui ne se pas se présentés aux installations d’accostage. Si elles sont ainsi accusées d’avoir échoué à se présenter à des dates et endroits spécifiques pour leurs chargements ou livraisons, les données accumulées par le GPS montreront l’emplacement exact d’un véhicule à n’importe quel moment. Si le camion était au rendez-vous désigné, l’affaire sera résolue et un paiement pour présentation de preuves d’arrivée sera rendu à l’entreprise plutôt qu’une amande pour absentéisme. Le GPS permet aussi de repérer et de mesurer avec précision le temps que passe un moteur à tourner au ralenti, ce qui est essentiel à prendre en note si l’on veut modifier le comportement de conduite des conducteurs. Evidemment, tout le monde ne sera pas à l’aise avec un œil omniscient qui surveille GPS >>

SECTION FRANÇAISE

TREMCAR INC.

Nouveau Directeur Général de Toronto

Nouveau Directeur des Ventes du Manitoba

ffectif depuis le 8 septembre dern i e r, c ’ e s t a v e c plaisir que la direction générale de Tremcar Inc. est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination de Monsieur Kevin Poulin à titre de Directeur générale de Tremcar Industries Inc., division de Toronto. Fort d’une expérience de plusieurs années chez

Tremcar, Kevin a sous sa supervision la production ainsi que les départements des achats, l’ingénierie, le contrôle de la qualité et de l’inspection. Joignez-vous à nous afin de souhaiter à Kevin la meilleure des chances dans ses nouvelles fonctions au seins de l’équipe Tremcar!

a direction de Tremcar Inc. est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination de Monsieur Gilles Rondeau à titre de représentant de ventes pour le territoire du Manitoba ainsi que du Nord de l’Ontario. Monsieur Rondeau compte plus de 33 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie du camionnage. Il a débuté mécanicien,

ensuite directeur de service et finalement, aux ventes. Nous sommes persuadé que Monsieur Rondeau sera un bel ajout à notre équipe de vente et nous lui souhaitons la plus cordiale des bienvenues. Vous pouvez rejoindre M. Gilles Rondeau au 204.270.0140 ou par courriel à rondeaug@tremcar.com.

BFGOODRICH

Une Nouvelle Garantie Prolongée

aval, Quebec BFGoodrichMD Commercial Truck Tires propose une garantie prolongée pour ses pneus et ses carcasses de camions commerciaux, qui s’appliquera aux réclamations faites à partir du 1er septembre 2015. Reflétant la performance éprouvée de la marque, la couverture de la garantie contre les défauts de fabrication et les

matériaux pour tous les pneus de camions commerciaux BFGoodrich s’étendra désormais à la durée de vie de la bande de roulement originale, ou à cinq ans à compter de la date de fabrication, selon la première éventualité. Dans le cas des pneus utilisés pour le transport de grande distance, la nouvelle garantie prolongée couvrira la fabrication et les matéri-

aux pour un maximum de deux rechapages, ou cinq ans à compter de la date de fabrication. « BFGoodrich est connue dans l’industrie du camionnage pour l’endurance et la durabilité de ses pneus », précise Donna Murphy, directrice du segment d’activité de BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires. « Cette garantie prolongée reflète la performance élevée des

produits de la marque et témoigne de notre engagement à l’égard des vaillants camionneurs qui utilisent nos pneus tous les jours. » La date de fabrication est basée sur le numéro DOT original moulé sur le flanc du pneu. Les pneus visés par cette garantie prolongée doivent avoir été inspectés par un revendeur autorisé de pneus de camions com-

merciaux BFGoodrich, et rechapés par un revendeur autorisé de Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) ou un revendeur autorisé d’Oliver Retread. À propos des pneus de marque BFGoodrich BFGoodrich est une marque nord-américaine de pneus dont la performance fait ses preuves depuis plus de 115 ans. La Société a produit les premiers pneu-

matiques d’automobile aux États-Unis en 1896, et ses premiers pneus de camions commerciaux en 1996. BFGoodrich conçoit, fabrique et vend des pneus pour les automobiles, les camionnettes et les camions lourds. Pour en savoir plus sur les pneus de camions commerciaux BFGoodrich, visitez www. bfgoodrichtrucktires. com.

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specte serait reconnaissant envers tout conseil pour améliorer ses habitudes de conduite et tenterait de se corriger soimême, réduisant ainsi les risques d’infraction des lois de l’IUVU, des plus haut frais d’assurance et de franchises, et d’autres pénalités. Steven Stollery de Certified Tracking Solutions confirme que les bénéfices globaux sont importants : « Les bénéfices comprendraient tout d’abord des économies d’essence à la fois en réduction de kilomètre parcourus, la gestion des ralentis et des vitesses de croisières, un meilleur état de marche des véhicules, » a-t-il dit, ajoutant que les GPS permettent aussi de choisir des itinéraires plus efficaces, de dépêcher les véhicules de manière plus efficace et de responsabiliser les employés,

et ce sont là aussi des bénéfices importants. On peut aussi ajouter à cette liste de bénéfices le fait que les GPS réduisent le risque de vols, les frais d’assurance et de litige, permettent des temps de réponse plus brefs ainsi que des prises de données et des facturations plus précises. Alors, comment décider quel fournisseur choisir pour répondre à ses besoins de localisation de véhicules? Stollery affirme qu’il est important de trouver la meilleure adéquation possible entre les objectifs de l’entreprise et sa capacité à les remplir. Ensuite il y a l’expérience du fournisseur et sa capacité à fournir les services requis. Il y a peut-être des centaines de fabricants de GPS sur le marché, mais c’est le logiciel et son fournisseur qui sont la clé du succès. La localisa-

tion par GPS, après tout, c’est avant tout un service et non un produit. Evidemment, modifier son appareil est essentiel et les entreprises avec des concessionnaires locaux prêts à fournir des services sur place sont préférables à celles qui vendent à distance dans d’autres régions du pays. En effet, comme le dit Shaun Ashman de AC Global : « Beaucoup d’entreprises ont une approche uniformisée. Nous savons que les propriétaires d’entreprises ont des besoins différents, alors nous allons installer différents dispositifs sur les remorqueurs, camions et actifs selon l’application. » Un dispositif de localisation conçu pour un camion et installé sur une remorque a plus de chance de se détraquer s’il est mouillé. De même, certains four-

nisseurs obligent leurs clients à installer des serveurs, clés USB et autres produits semblables sur chaque ordinateur connecté aux dispositifs de localisation, alors que d’autres fournissent une alternative internet qui permet de détecter la localisation de n’importe quel ordinateur ou Smartphone. D’autres encore permettent à leurs clients de choisir la fréquence des intervalles de surveillance. Il ne faut pas non plus oublier l’impact environnemental du localisation par GPS. La réduction de consommation d’essence à travers l’optimisation des itinéraires, la réduction de temps passé à tourner au ralenti et la diminution de l’agressivité au volant due à l’observation de comportement de conduite se concluent par

une moindre empreinte carbone. En effet, les études ont montré que jusqu’à 30 pourcent d’économies en essence et en dépenses sont possibles, ainsi que des gains de productivité - environ 25 pourcent - et des réductions appréciables de coûts de maintenance. Des itinéraires plus courts, des freinages plus doux et des périodes plus courtes de temps passé au ralenti se soldent à la longue par des épargnes importantes. Comme toutes les technologies, le la localisation par GPS a augmenté en popularité, surtout avec les plus grandes flottes, est devenu moins cher et ses capacités se sont décuplées. Au fur et à mesure que cette technologie se peaufinera, attendez-vous à ce qu’elle se popularise et se rentabilise encore plus.

les moindres déplacements des conducteurs. Ceux-ci en particulier sont inconfortables avec ces systèmes qui inspectent tout : le nombre de fois qu’ils freinent, leurs habitudes d’accélération, leur vitesse de croisière, leur rayon de braquage et leur choix de route. Mais même ici il y a des avantages, malgré cette surveillance minutieuse de leurs activités de travail quotidiennes. Puisque les GPS peuvent localiser les camions errants, par exemple, les conducteurs ne doivent plus s’adonner à la tâche longue et frustrante de trouver et prendre le volant d’un remorqueur dont l’emplacement est incertain. De plus, les promoteurs des GPS estiment que n’importe quel conducteur qui se re-

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AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

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

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COMPLIANCE SERVICES

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Wilson Instruments Ltd.

4949 Barlow Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB T2B 3B5 Tel: 403.276.7555 www.roadkingchrome.com CLEANING & DETAILING

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Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 855.295.6605 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

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: 905.405.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com

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

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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

J D Factors 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

leasing.”

176 Seacliff Drive West

www.feeneyhardware.com

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

customized personal service, equipment

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

ONTARIO

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

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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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.

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43 Crowe Bay Heights, R. R. 2 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403 Fax: 705.653.5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: SALES & SERVICE

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

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.

FUEL & LUBRICANTS DIRECT

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

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

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

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FUEL UPGRADERS & ENHANCERS

Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd.

INSURANCE BROKERS

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.

Xp3 Canada (d.b.a. Repstar Agencies Inc.) Xp3 is an all-in-one, multi-functional fuel upgrader with a 25 year proven track record, upgrading over 4 billion litres of fuel globally every year.

363-63 Goulet Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G1 Toll Free: 800.507.4107 Tel: 204.800.1313 Toll Free Fax: 800.905.6942 Sales@Xp3Canada.com info.Xp3Canada.com INSURANCE BROKERS

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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

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP At Baird MacGregor you are under our shield of protection. We are known throughout the business community for our commitment to acountabilty, consistency, innovation and excellence in all that we do. We have specialized in providing cost-effective insurance and unique risk management solutions since 1979.

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

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

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PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

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

CARDINAL

an independently owned and operated

Box 755, 2085 Shanly Road Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Toll Free: 800.410.4754 Tel: 613.657.1244 Fax: 613.657.1453 info@730permitservices.

company we’ve been aggressively

MISSISSAUGA

servicing southern and central Ontario for

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

RP Oil Limited RP Oil Limited is a distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. As

smoothly.

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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“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

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Shell Lubricants

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

910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 Toll Free: 800.237.8645 www.rotella.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

LUBRICANTS (SYNTHETIC)

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

The engine oil that works as hard as you.

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

TOWING SERVICES

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

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

62 Dundas Street West Belleville, ON K8P 1A3 Toll Free: 800.653.1924 Tel: 613.968.6705 Fax: 613.968.9437 info@newmaninsurance.ca www.newmaninsurance.ca

“AMSOIL, the Premium Choice Diesel Oil”

5656 Bell Harbour Drive Mississauga, ON L5M 5J3 Toll Free: 866.326.7645 Tel: 416.520.5527 Fax: 905.814.1802 lubedealer@rogers.com www.sinwal.com

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

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

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

35 Magnum Drive Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Toll Free: 800.267.5744 Tel: 905.939.8750 Fax: 905.939.8710 info@krown.com www.krown.com

K.B.W. Towing KBW Truck Transfer Service Heavy & Medium Towing, Flatbed Specialists. 1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

Krown Corporate Sinwal Enterprises Inc.

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

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

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Providing innovative insurance solutions & unparalleled risk management support. Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated Transportation Insurance Specialists to get the right coverage at a competitive price.

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

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

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. 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

“Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile Mechanic on staff to assist you while on the road.”

PERMITS & SERVICES

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery

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730 Permit Services Inc.

know-how to keep your vehicle running

“The Transit Authority”

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

TOWING SERVICES

Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

over 40 years giving us the experience and

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

LUBRICANTS

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

ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing Toll Free: 888.667.5438 Tel: 416.398.2500 www.abrams.ca

Bedard Tankers Inc. Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers. 5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 administration@bedardtankers.com www.bedardtankers.com TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

Fort Garry Industries Proud distributors for Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, CMIC Container Chassis and more. trailers@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/trailers October 2015 25

TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

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

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TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

The Rosdale Group

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

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

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing Toll Free: 866.934.5744 Contacts: Ontario & Eastern Canada

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

recruiting@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca 26 October 2015

TransX Limited “The strength & commitment of our people provides TransX with the ability to respond effectively & creatively to the needs of our customers & an everchanging economy, & is the primary reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance records in the industry.” 7459 McLean Road Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Toll Free: 877.787.2679 careers@drivetransx.ca www.drivetransx.ca

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

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M.T.T. Repair Services Inc.

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.

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

A & A Exhaust Systems A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

480 Grays Road Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z4 Toll Free: 800.461.2495 Tel: 905.578.4303 Fax: 905.578.4381 terrya@aaexhaust.com www.aaexhaust.com

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

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,

Acadian Driveaway

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

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Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd.

We have been helping fleets, owneroperators, brokers, truck repair facilities,

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

EDMONTON

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

LLOYDMINSTER

Fort Garry Industries

back on the road with minimal down time.

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

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

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

Grote Industries Co.

Fort Garry Industries Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more. truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment

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

municipalities and manufactures get their

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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

Fort Garry Industries

equipment up and running and their trucks

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

Greig Truck & Trailer

2 Foster Stearns Road Trenton, ON K8V 5R8 Tel: 613.394.5005 Fax: 613.394.2736 Brian.Greig@bellnet.ca or Derrick.Greig@bellnet.ca

farming, manufacturers and mining industry.

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

MANITOBA

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

MISSISSAUGA

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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.

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ONTARIO

CALGARY “Diesel Performance Specialists”

TRUCK DELIVERY

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

ALBERTA

Texis Truck Exhaust

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

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.

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TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

Quality Custom

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

RED DEER

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

BRANDON

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

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

THUNDER BAY

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

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 TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

Gerry’s Truck Centre “Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.” 4049 Eastgate Cres. London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com www.gerrystrucks.com

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

Surgenor Truck Group 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

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

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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service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke,

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

Your Complete Driveline Service Center. Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials. Factory-Trained Rebuilders & 9 Service Bays.

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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Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

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

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

ALBERTA

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 ONTARIO

VEHICLE DELIVERY

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

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc.

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 USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

MISSISSAUGA

#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

ALBERTA

NEW BRUNSWICK

CALGARY

MONCTON

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

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

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

P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main 16693 Old Hwy 2 Trenton, ON K8V 5R5 Toll Free: 888.992.9676 Tel: 613.392.9676 sales@compassvehicledelivery.com www.compassvehicledelivery.com VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT

De-On Supply Inc. DSI is the world’s largest distributor and service provider for CLEAN BURN, the largest selling used oil furnace / boiler manufacturer. CLEAN BURN stands head and shoulders above the competition, due to its innovative technology and quality manufacturing. R.R.#1, 1595 Lobsinger Line Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com

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

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

SCHNEIDER

Schneider Adds New Border-Cross Intermodal Service via Montreal

r e e n B a y, Wi s consin - There’s no question that the quickest way from point A to point B is a straight line. For shippers, when that straight line doesn’t exist, it can often lead to less efficient lead times and wasted dollars. To cost effectively meet this challenge for shippers in Canada and the Southeastern U.S., Schneider recently added a new intermodal lane via Montreal. After offering freight solutions in Montreal for nearly five years, Schneider has expanded its intermodal service offering to customers in the area who often struggle to find enough capacity, especially to the southern

states. With a solid Montreal dray driver base and established ramp operations through the CSX rail network, Schneider is now offering service to markets in Florida and Georgia - eliminating the Great Lakes reroute. “We saw a desire for capacity, especially for our customers in Montreal who would ship containers northeast via intermodal to fill in tough service lanes,” said Jim Filter, Schneider Senior Vice President of Intermodal. “This additional lane opens up possibilities for current and new customers to ship product quickly and more efficiently to the Southeast instead of by truck and trailer.”

To successfully launch the new lane, Schneider planned and prepared for months to ensure service would not be interrupted with the transition to the Montreal direct service lane. The new lane runs along the East Coast to Florida. It also opened service lanes from Montreal to Ohio and St. Louis. Customers seeking to get product to Montreal from the U.S. can also take comfort in Schneider’s Canadian Standards Association (CSA) registration, meaning the transportation provider is fully vetted by Canadian Customs. Advance completion of paperwork means no customs broker or wasted time in delivering product to Canada.

Learn more about Montreal Direct and other Schneider cross-border services by visiting Schneider.com. ABOUT SCHNEIDER Schneider is the premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Offering

the broadest portfolio in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional, Long-Haul, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, CrossDock Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Port Logistics. A $3.9 billion company,

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

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Flying J Fuel Stop

4216 – 72nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C1 Tel: 403.236.2404 5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 15, Showers (2), TripPak. Hot food avalable.

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Flying J Cardlock

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

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Flying J Dealer

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

DRAYTON VALLEY

Flying J Cardlock

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

EDMONTON

Flying J Cardlock

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

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Flying J Dealer

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

EDSON

Flying J Cardlock

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

FORT MCMURRAY

Flying J Cardlock

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Flying J Cardlock

9212 – 108th Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C9 Tel: 780.532.2378 28 October 2015

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

GRASSLAND

SHERWOOD PARK

NEW WESTMINSTER

KAPUSKASING

Flying J

Flying J Cardlock

Flying J Fuel Stop

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).

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

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

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

Flying J Fuel Stop

HANNA

WHITECOURT

Flying J Dealer

Flying J Cardlock

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

LETHBRIDGE

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

NANTON

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

NISKU

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

RED DEER X

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.

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

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

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

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

CHILLIWACK

Parking for 20, Showers (4) and hot food available.

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

HEADINGLEY

Flying J

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

CARDINAL

Flying J Dealer

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

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

MISSISSAUGA

Flying J Fuel Stop

HOPE

LANCASTER

Flying J

PICKERING

RYCROFT

Flying J Fuel Stop

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).

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

NAPANEE

Flying J 628 County Road #41, RR 6, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Tel: 613.354.7044 Fax: 613.354.3796 12 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 165, Showers (15), Denny’s/Pizza, CAT Scales, TripPak, Bulk Diesel.

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

370 North Service Rd. Hwy #1, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9 Tel: 306.693.5858

Flying J Dealer

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

5 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10, Showers (1) & hot food available.

Flying J

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

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

REDCLIFF

1 Rang St. Andre, Napierville, QC J0J 1L0 Tel: 450.245.3539

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

Flying J Cardlock

NAPIERVILLE

Flying J Dealer

LONDON

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

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

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

2 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 10.

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

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

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.

Flying J Dealer

Flying J Fuel Stop

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

WYOMING

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

MANITOBA

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

ONTARIO, WESTERN

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

Flying J Dealer

7970 Lickman Road., Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A9 Tel: 604.795.7265

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

MOOSE JAW

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 20, Showers (4), Bulk Diesel & hot food available.

REGINA

Flying Fuel Stop 1511 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4R 1J2 Tel: 306.721.0070 Parking for 12, Showers (3).

SASKATOON

Flying J

Flying J Dealer

3850 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A1 Tel: 306.955.6840 Fax: 306.955.6846

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

6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 85, Showers (4), Denny’s, other hot food available & bulk food.

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

TILBURY

Flying J

19325 Essex County Road 42, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0 Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221 6 Diesel Lanes, Parking for 150, Showers (6), Subway, CAT Scales, Bulk Diesel.

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

WOODSTOCK

Cougar Fuels Ltd. 5602 – 54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

CALGARY

Murray’s Truck Stop 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

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

HOPE

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

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

LEDUC

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre 436 Ridge Road Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Tel: 403.934.3522 Fax: 403.934.3555 Email: hk7969@popmail. huskyenergy.com Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, showers.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CHILLIWACK

Woodstock, NB

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

WINNIPEG

Petro Pass 315 Ouellette Street

Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148

Grand Falls, NB

calving.murraystruckstop@

Tel: 506.473.5575

gmail.com

Fax: 506.475.9816

www.murraystruckstop.ca

Toll Free: 800.361.8322

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

guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet

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

& service.

MONCTON

NOVA SCOTIA

Truro Heights Circle K

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Petro Canada

500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295

Exit 450, 2600 Mountain Road

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

Fax: 506.859.6005

Moncton, NB E1G 3T6 Tel: 506.859.6000 Open 24-7, convenience store, fast food, ATM & washrooms.

PERTH – ANDOVER

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

7620A Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8 Tel: 604.858.5113 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 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

SICAMOUS

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

MANITOBA

BRANDON

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

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

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

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre

facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales

TRURO HEIGHTS

OSOYOOS

Nisku Truck Stop

lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry

services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

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

Tel: 506.328.2994

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

Tobique One Stop

Antrim Truck Stop

Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB

580 White Lake Road,

Tel: 506.273.9682

Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9

NEW BRUNSWICK

Fax: 506.273.9682

Tel: 613.623.3003

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

Fax: 613.623.1003

AULAC

lounge with large screen, restaurant,

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

Toll Free: 866.334.4775

satellite TV, convenience store, showers,

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

jack@antrimwesternstar.com

laundry, parking & free high-speed internet.

Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant,

SALISBURY

convenience store, showers, overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

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

2986 Fredericton Road

EDMUNDSTON X

Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1

Salisbury Big Stop

BELLEVILLE

Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers,

Edmundston Truck Stop

laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

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

WAASIS

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.

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at

415 Nevers Rd.

613.966.4740

Waasis, NB E3B 9E1

jtombs@gmail.com

Tel: 506.446.4444

www.10acre.com

Driver Fax: 506.446.4455

Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am –

bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca

11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm,

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, lounge, restaurant, convenience store,

showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail

showers, laundry facilities, free overnight

Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities &

parking.

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

730 Truck Stop

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

30 October 2015

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

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293

lounge.

GRIMSBY

WAUBAUSHENE

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

BEAMSVILLE

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 store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck

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

Bradford Husky Travel Centre

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.

exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline,

7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 flyingmtruckstop.com drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience

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

BOWMANVILLE

am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed restaurant, showers & parking

KITCHENER

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.

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

Estevan Husky Travel Centre Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, fullservice fuel islands, restaurant, showers,

Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge,

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store & laundry facilities.

MILTON

laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade

Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12

5918, Rue Notre Dame Est Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910

garage on premises & parking

Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store,

336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com

MONTREAL

store, ATM, internet services, showers,

(smoking & non-smoking).

HAMILTON

QUEBEC

Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service islands,

room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel

fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade

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

Irving 24 Flying M Truck Stop

40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320) Milton, ON L9T 3G9 Tel: 905.878.8441 Fax: 905.878.9376

Sunoco & Irving cardlock, full-service

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

LONDON

Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience

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

convenience store, cash discount, diesel

Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’

BELMONT

NAIRN CENTRE

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days,

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

Johnny’s Gas Bar

room, 100+ parking, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), & lottery tickets.

PORT HOPE

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

REGINA

Husky Bulk Sales 210 North McDonald Street Regina, SK S4N 5W3 Tel: 306.721.6880 www.myhusky.ca

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

SASKATOON

Ultramar

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

2211 County Road 28 (Hwy 401 Exit 464) Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4 Tel: 905.885.4600

402 – 51st Street East Saskatoon, SK Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge

Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

& short-time parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

WINDSOR

Petro – Pass Kitchener 120 Conestoga College Blvd. Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

SLEEP ISSUES

WBV... the NBT ? BY ROBERT MACMILLAN

river fatigue and its management and prevention is currently a matter of considerable industry attention. And, a significant antidote for driver fatigue is sleep. While the lack of quality sleep not only affects a driver’s ‘next day’ performance and decision making, it also affects the body’s ability to repair it-

self. Thus safety and long term wellness are matters of concern. But what about when a driver is actually driving? What are the additional safety and wellness issues that arise? It has been shown that exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) causes motions and forces within the human body which create discomfort, adversely

affect performance, aggravate pre-existing injuries and present a health and safety risk. As vibration is transmitted to your body, the effect can be amplified by a number of factors such as body posture, type of seating and frequency of the vibration. Human body parts have their own resonant frequencies. This explains why after a long drive we

continue to feel as if we are still moving - even after the vehicle has stopped. It also causes increased muscle tension from voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction. They become tense in order to dampen the vibration. Examples of this type of tension include having your foot fall asleep while pressing the accelerator pedal or experiencing a tingling

sensation in your hands from gripping a steering wheel too tightly. Vibration can impair the collection of information (e.g., by the eyes), the output of information (e.g., by hand or foot movements) or the complex central processes that relate input to output (e.g., learning, memory, decision-making). Drivers should be taking action that will eliminate

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

help prevent cancer. Avocados are low in sugar. And they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. In one study, people who added a fresh avocado half to their lunch were less interested in eating during the next three hours. Avocados are high in fat.

But it’s monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation. So with all the health benefits it is worth the effort to get this “berry” into your diet. As always I can be reached at: health_you_ deserve @yahoo.ca

HEALTHY LIVING

Avocado – The Superfood BY BRENDA RICKER

ots of people turn up their noses when the subject of avocados is brought up. Personally it took me a while to get to like them because of the texture. That has changed because of all the health benefits offered, so I now use them almost every day

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in one way or another. Avocados are the darling of the produce section. They’re the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips at parties. And they’re also turning up in everything from salads and wraps to smoothies and even brownies. So what, exactly, makes

this pear-shaped berry (yes, that’s right!) such a super food? Avocados are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Avocados offer nearly 20 vitamins and minerals in every serving, including potassium (which helps control blood pressure), lutein (which is

good for your eyes), and folate (which is crucial for cell repair and during pregnancy). Avocados are a good source of B vitamins, which help you fight off disease and infection. They also give you vitamins C and E, plus natural plant chemicals that may

EMPLOYMENT

HEALTHY TRUCKER

Are All Calories the Same?

BY MELODIE CHAMPION

utrition advice changes so often that it’s no wonder we get confused. Eat less fat. Eat more fat. Carbs are bad. Carbs are good. When it comes to calories, the advice to consume fewer of them seems set in stone. After all, “a calorie is a calorie.” Right? Wrong! For years, we’ve been told that if we “eat less and exercise more,” we’ll lose weight. That recommendation is based on the belief that we need burn more calories than we take in. But this doesn’t tell the whole story. As it turns out, it isn’t the amount of calories you consume that really affects your weight and your health. It’s the type of calorie. It’s true - the calories you eat are actually absorbed at different rates. And the different amounts of fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and nutrients in these calories can have very different effects on your metabolism. There’s no difference between a thousand calories of almonds and a thousand calories of a chocolate donut - until they’re metabolized. As you can see, food isn ’t just a source o f energy. It’s a source of operating instructions for your body. CALORIES 101 So what is a calorie anyway? Simply put, a calorie

is just a unit of energy. When we eat food chemical processes that make up our metabolism break this food down and turn it into energy. Burning this energy lets us do what we need and want to do, from breathing to running a marathon. It’s like your car: You have to put fuel in it to make it run. For people, food is our fuel. Calories are what help us “run.” THE DIETING MYTH Just like high quality fuel is better for your car than the cheap stuff, some calories are better for our metabolism than others. That idea flies in the face of conventional diet wisdom, but it is sci-

ence that backs it up. For example, recent studies show that high-carb diets can boost insulin and blood sugar levels. The result? Weight gain (not to mention other health concerns). On the other hand, people who eat a healthy low-carb diet that’s rich in vegetables, whole grains, beans, and lean animal protein, yet

consume more calories than low-fat dieters, actually lose more weight! As you can see, the kinds of calories you consume can have a big impact on weight gain because different foods are metabolized in different ways. Food gives your metabolism specific instructions, whether to lose weight or gain weight, speed up or

slow down the aging process, increase or decrease your cholesterol level, and produce molecules that increase or decrease your appetite. No wonder you can feel like you’re doing everything right and still not lose weight! THE WHOLE TRUTH If you want to lose weight and be healthy,

you have to send your body the right messages. That means living in harmony with your genes. This means different things for different people. Depending on our genes, some of us may need more carbs, protein, or fat than others. At Healthy Trucker we follow one basic principle that works for everyone: Base your diet on whole, unprocessed foods. Foods that are in their natural state and were designed by nature. Melodie Champion, CHC, AADP, PTS is Nutritionist and Health Coach for Healthy Trucker and can be reached at www. healthytrucker.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

LEGAL MATTERS

Disclosures & Informed Decisions

BY JAYCEN OLAVARIO

e often hear or read the phrase “the right to a full disclosure” when we are talking about real estate transactions. We also hear it in business transactions and even sometimes in prenuptial agreements. Let’s focus on real estate transactions. When you are buying a real estate property, it is only wise to invest in having the house inspected by a professional home inspector. After all, a house is said to be the biggest investment most of us will ever make. Owning a property is on top of a lot of people’s wish list. It is therefore very important that the property we are putting our life savings into is free of major defects; defects that could turn our dream into a long and terrifying financial nightmare. This is where the right to a full disclosure comes in. In real estate, there is a thing called “latent defects.” These are defects not discoverable by reasonable inspection; a hidden flaw known only

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to the sellers. A hidden flaw that buyers have a right to know in order to make an informed decision; a decision that can save them from financial disaster. A full disclosure is also of great significance in traffic ticket matters, believe it or not. Clients come to us with their traffic tickets and their stories of what happened. We listen to them, take notes and even sometimes write short narratives of what they just told us. We give them our preliminary assessment; possible resolutions and possible ways to proceed with their matters, then we thank them for their explanation of what happened, but we always tell them that there are always two sides to every story and it is very important that we get the disclosure, including but not limited to the notes of the officer in charge. Only until after we have read the disclosure can we discuss a more definitive best possible way to proceed with their matter. Most of our clients understand this and they themselves would love nothing more than to know what they did wrong because a good number of them genuinely believe that they absolutely did nothing wrong regardless of their reasons for believing so. We are successful in discounting some of our clients’ beliefs after some explanations, but they still have the right to know through official disclosures what happened

and how it happened. Disobeying a stop sign charge is one of the most common traffic tickets that would elicit an “I did not commit the offence” reaction from our clients. This is a charge also commonly known to us as “a rolling stop”. Drivers are required by law to come to a complete stop. Sometimes, drivers feel

that they have done that but the wheels never come to a complete stop and in most cases, it takes the video from the officer’s on dash camera to prove the offence or to disprove the defendant’s belief that he or she did not commit the offence. However, that same video can validate the defendant’s claim and prove that he or she did

not commit the offence. Even inconclusive videos are important because they almost always work in favor of the defendant. Disclosures, including videos are very important in balancing the justice scale in traffic tickets. How many defendants will readily admit their mistakes? Officers cannot be right all the time, they too

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

EMPLOYMENT

EASTERN REPORT

The Business Cost of Stress BY GEORGE FULLERTON

he results of over 1,000 returned health and wellness surveys citing stress as one of the major health issues affecting trucking industry employees gave rise to a seminar presented by the Trucking Human Resources Sector Council earlier in 2015. Kelly Henderson, Executive Director THRSCAtlantic, said the overwhelming responses pointing to stress as a major health concern led her organization to organize the seminar in Truro and invite Beverly Beuermann-King as the key note speaker. Promoted as a Wellness Workshop, the program was designed to provide industry team leaders with resources to allow them to evaluate and enhance their own workplace health and wellness programs. Beverly BeuermannKing is a recognized wellness authority. Using the most up to date research, she formulates practical and achievable wellness practices. For 20 years Beverly has worked with people and organizations, helping them control their reactions to stress, and live healthy successful lives. Beverly’s presentation was based on her ‘Work Smart Live Smart’ strategy which “presents the tools you need to achieve wellness.” She defines wellness as wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed. Beverly began her presentation pointing out that helping employees deal with stress is a smart business decision. Healthy employees, she underlined, have a positive impact on the business bottom line. “Healthy employees”, she stressed, “are the most resilient, productive and creative resource in

any business”. Healthy people are the most resilient, and they bounce back from challenges including stress. Taking care of employees includes health and wellness, along with safety and remuneration. Beverly called on her audience to compile a list of issues in their lives that cause stress. Change in duties at work, finances, balancing family and work, elder care, new technologies and personal health were common stress causing issues. Indeed, studies indicate that as a group, drivers feel guilty for being absent from family responsibilities and that manifests as stress. Drivers, she added, live with the added stressor of loneliness because of the long stretches away from family and friends. Industry statistics readily cite professional truck drivers as a group have poor health, including a propensity to develop diabetes. An estimated 87% of professional drivers have some degree of hypertension. Sleep apnea is another common health issue and about seven in every ten drivers is obese. Professional drivers also suffer a high degree of musculoskeletal problems brought on by lack of physical activity. Depression is another issue which impacts professional drivers to a greater degree than the general population. While about 10% of the general population suffer depression, 26-27% of professional drivers deal with depression issues. Professional drivers as a demographic group die on average ten years earlier than their peers in most other occupations. Healthy living programs should inspire an employee to have the sense that they can influence the course of events in their daily life, deal with their normal consequences and feel confident and

sure of themselves. Healthy eating and exercise, disease prevention information and relaxation training and sleep quality are some of the basic elements of wellness. While wellness is relevant to all workers, truck drivers, Beverly pointed out, deal with exceptional circumstances. Though they may be offered good health and wellness programs, they are challenged with the reality of irregular work schedules and the essential need to get all their work done under challenging conditions. WELLNESS PROGRAM STRATEGIES People are an organization’s most important resource. Concern and care for the health of employees is central to business success. Healthy employees enhance a company’s competitive position. Optimal health of employees is compatible with and supportive of excellence in business activity. Health like other aspects of business can be managed and self managed. Every employee at every level in the organization has a responsibility for creating a healthy work environment and promoting healthy lifestyles. When reviewing or establishing Wellness Programs managers should consider five basic questions: What will happen and how much will it cost business if there is not an investment in a wellness program? What wellness programs are currently offered and how are they working? What additions to wellness programs would better meet the needs of employees? What outcomes are desired and why is business willing to invest? What is a business’s investment threshold in a wellness program? Beverly promotes seven spokes of wellness as key elements that should be

considered: living healthy, environmental strategies, attaining balance programs, dynamics and culture, employee services, remuneration/benefits and support building. Living healthy programs can include stress management strategies and training, in addition to mental health services. Additionally, training and education efforts should be focused toward encouraging employees to adopt better dietary choices and physical activity habits. In house, companies can promote healthy eating choices by stocking vending machines with healthy eating choices in high traffic areas and placing vending machines with less healthy eating choices further from high traffic areas. Posting nutritional information on both types of vending machines builds awareness and understanding of healthy eating. Activity challenges directed at in house teams or for individuals helps develop the mindset that daily activity is a crucial part of healthy living. Environment strategies

may include health and safety policies, ergonomic and repetitive strain reduction training and air quality testing. Attaining life balance initiatives should consider family issues including child and elder care information and training, retirement planning and financial and money management skills planning. Such training initiatives can dramatically enhance employees’ quality of life. Dynamics and culture strategies include clearly communicating the business’ vision and mission, promoting creative idea programs, time and interruption management, handling negative attitude workshops, incentive and recognition programs. Support Building should focus on employment relationship factors of trust, commitment, influence and communication. These elements are enhanced by the degree of support offered to employees. Fitness breaks during the workday and encouraging face to face communications are a couple of strategies that

enhance the employment relationship. In order to measure the effectiveness of a Wellness program a business must establish current benchmarks to measure against, over time. Some benchmark measures can include absenteeism stats, WCB claims, medical benefit claims, medicine prescription claims, use of Employee Assistance Programs and medical referrals. Managers need to understand the cost of stress and illness to the business and the employee team. They have to see how a comprehensive plan will decrease costs and support the business mission. Managers also have to relate the wellness program to their own health issues and link the plan to their leadership strategies. Employees need to understand the cost of stress and illness to their own life and to their careers and employer. They need to understand how a comprehensive wellness plan will support their choices for a healthy lifestyle.

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EMPLOYMENT

TALLMAN GROUP

Tallman Acquires Assets of Peel Truck & Trailer

ississauga, Ontario - Tallman Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Peel Truck & Trailer, effective September 1st, 2015. Peel Truck & Trailer has been servicing the transportation industry since 1971 and offers complete truck and trailer repairs and a full Collision Center with onsite sandblasting, frame straightening capability, and two 65’ downdraft paint booths, at their 50,000 sq. ft. facility located on Britannia Road East in Mississauga. “This acquisition gives us the people and infrastructure we require to rapidly expand our Trailer Division, and to provide full Collision Centre services to our customers, throughout the GTA. This deal is consistent with our strategy of becoming a one-stop shop for our customers.

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I would like to welcome all the employees of Peel Truck & Trailer to the Tallman Family, and we look forward to continuing to provide great service to the many customers of Peel Truck & Trailer,” says Kevin G. Tallman, President of Tallman Group. “I would like to extend my gratitude toward the employees, customers, and suppliers of Peel Truck & Trailer over the last 44 years and look forward to assisting in the transition and to what the future holds with Tallman Group” adds Benny DiFranco, President of Peel Truck & Trailer. Tallman Group is also pleased to announce the promotion of Ray Veeneman to Vice President, Trailer Division. Ray will be responsible for leading the team at Peel Truck & Trailer. In addition to Peel Truck & Trailer’s current service

offerings, Tallman Group will also sell new and used trailers and shunt trucks. Trailer lines being offered include Trout River Live Bottom Trailers, Fontaine Platform Trailers, Fontaine Heavy Haul Trailers, Cobra Aluminum Dump Trailers, and Kalmar Ottawa Shunt

Tractors. ABOUT TALLMAN GROUP Founded in 1973, Tallman Group sells and services the complete line of International trucks, Isuzu trucks, Autocar refuse trucks, Kalmar Ottawa Shunt tractors, Cobra Dump Trailers, Fon-

taine Flatbed and Heavy Haul Float Trailers, Trout River Live Bottom trailers, Bobcat construction equipment, and emergency power generation systems. Tallman Group offers a wide range of rental and leasing options through its Tallman Idea-

lease Division. Tallman Group has 10 full service dealerships and 7 associate locations throughout Ontario, making it one of the largest commercial truck dealers in Canada. For more information, visit www.tallmangroup. ca.

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EDITORIAL

Learning From the Mistakes of Others BY MAREK KRASUSKI

n March 7th of this year residents of the hamlet of Gogama in northeastern Ontario awoke to plumes of black smoke and flames towering into the night sky. A train had derailed just two kilometers outside of town on a bridge across the Makami River whose waters flow into the Mattagami water system which directly impacts the waters in Minisinakwa Lake at Gogama, and the Mattagami First Nations community about 30 kilometers further north. Thirty cars carrying crude oil derailed, their contents pouring into the Makami River and surrounding lands. With a tragic twist this was the second derailment carrying crude in the Gogama area within a month; the first spilling its liquid contents from 20 cars that went off the tracks further afield. These two are the latest in

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a spate of train derailments occurring with alarming frequency across North America. (In 2013 in the US there was more oil spilled from rail accidents than in the previous 37 years. And in Canada derailments were up almost 20 percent in 2014.) The rash of accidents is interconnected, at least in part, to pipelines. There are not enough pipelines to ship our crude oil and other by products to refineries across the land, so rail companies are picking up a lot of the oil due to limited pipeline capacity. The trains are getting bigger and heavier and running on insufficient infrastructure, and some retired CN employees in the Gogama region at least accuse the company of inadequate maintenance practices in order to reduce operational costs. The controversy over pipeline expansion rages on in many quarters, but

experts confirm that there is no better or cheaper way of moving oil. Estimates put pipeline transport of oil at $5 per barrel compared to rail at $10 to $15 per barrel. And unfortunately trucking doesn’t enter the race as competitor since rail transport is four times more efficient than transporting by truck and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent. But all this is small comfort for the residents of Gogama. Yes, CN has been doing a marvelous job of remediation and public information updates, some community leaders say. And Lake Minisinakwa, the system into which the waters from the oil stained currents of the Makami River flow, seems to be as clear as in pre-derailment years. Other residents are more sceptical, though, claiming the real measure of contamination will happen in two or three years’

time when the full impact on fish spawning grounds and ecosystems is fully realized - and when CN, they say, is long gone. This is not to say, however, that trucking does not have its place amid the challenges of transporting crude oil and related dangerous goods. Indeed, it behooves the industry to pay attention to crude oil transport even if it can’t compete with rail or pipeline. (Trucking after all is considered the riskiest mode of crude oil transport and the most expensive of the three.) But

trucking can learn from the mistakes made by derailments, continuing its well founded vigilance for even more safety measures as, for example, the initiative proposed by the Canadian Trucking Alliance to have electronic recording devices and roll stability systems on new heavy builds. F u r t h e r, m o s t o i l i s eventually transported by truck for shorter distances, feeding the industry with additional revenue streams. Supporting new transportation developments, even in compet-

ing sectors, makes good business sense. In Milton, Ontario, for example, CN plans to develop a longshelved project to build a 160-hectare intermodal facility. The controversial initiative has residents and local politicians reeling from the industrial intrusion into a feel-good suburban community, but the development will see as many as 1,600 trucks a day coming through town for pickups and drop offs, an economic boost to the trucking sector that can hardly be ignored.

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TTSAO

TTSAO Sets Conference Agenda

amilton, Ontario - The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has set the agenda for their first annual conference, the TTSAO “Striving for Excellence in Training” Conference, scheduled for February 23rd and 24th, 2016 at the Sandman Hotel in Mississauga. Yvette Lagrois, President of the TTSAO commented recently, “The conference committee has done an outstanding job of developing an agenda that will benefit all who attend. The TTSAO 2016 conference will be affordable, educational and most importantly, fun to be at.” The conference is laid out in a two day format; day one will be the TT-

SAO Board of Directors’ Meeting (Directors only), followed by the Association’s General Meeting which is open to all members and those who are thinking of joining. After the General Meeting, there will be a cocktail party and registrants will be able to visit companies and sponsors who are participating in the trade show. Day two will feature presentations from some of the industry’s best and include: “The Future of Recruitment in the Private Fleet Industry” “Recruiting Strategies from Trade Publication Experts” “How to Attract and Retain Professional Drivers:

Advice from Award-Winning Carriers” The afternoon session will be “The Stan and Dan Show”, featuring a candid conversation about trucking with one of the industry’s best. Dan Einwechter, Chairman and CEO of Challenger, is without a doubt one of the most successful

and respected trucking professionals in North America. Stan Campbell, the host of Trucker Radio will chat with Dan to find out how he and his team have triumphed over trials and tribulations within our industry. John G. Smith, publisher and editor of Private Motor Magazine will be the

event’s Master of Ceremonies. Don’t miss out on this great event for only $199.00 plus HST per registrant. The conference registration form is now available at TTSAO.com. For more information, please contact: Yvette Lagrois - President, TTSAO - TTSAO

office - 1-866-475-9436 or OTTA office - 1-800753-2284 or via email at Yvette.lagrois@otta.ca. Charlie Charalambous - Director of Public Relations, TTSAO - Northbridge Office - 1-800-2657173 or cell 416-473-3986 or by email at charlie. charalambous@nbfc. com.

TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

To Be Thankful BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

any folks seem to spend much time thinking about negative experiences of the past. Some time ago I heard a politician say let us not look back because we are not going that way. Canadians have been celebrating Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a good time to think about good things. One such reason for gratitude is our peaceful country when compared to many others around the world. Webster’s describes it as a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness, an expression of gratitude. Indeed, thanks is a time of gratitude to God whose guidance and care go before us and whose love is with us forever. It is a time to reflect and to remember that we too grow and change. From one season of life to another, things seem to change. So let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving as we witness the beauty of autumn

and let us acknowledge our many blessings. Let us think about our families and friends and allow our hearts to be thankful. Yes, we do well to give thanks to God and what He has done for us. Please consider just a few elements of Jesus’ loving relationship with you. Jesus committed Himself to you as a friend for life. In fact, this commitment lasts for more than our earthly lifetime, it is eternal. He will never leave you, no matter what you do. You may suffer some dashed expectations in your lifetime, but the Lord Himself will never disappoint you. He renews His love to you every day. Jesus is a comforting listener who hears exactly what we say. Jesus is the kind of friend who willingly lay down His life as payment for you, your sins past, present and future. Because Jesus gave Himself for all people, and we should give ourselves completely to Him. “What a friend we have in Jesus.”

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THE COMPLACENCY COACH

Who Said We Can’t Make Money?

BY BRUCE OUTRIDGE

t’s almost a full time job for some but October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and a time when many truckers step up to show support for the cause. Cancer affects many of us either directly or through someone we know. To me it doesn’t matter whether it is breast cancer, lung cancer, or some other form of the deadly disease, cancer is cancer and has taken too many loved ones from our lives over the years.

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Truck drivers have felt the loss that cancer can bring and have stepped up year after year to help support the fight against breast cancer and this year it is expected to be no different. Often the trucking industry is shadowed by its past with negative connotations. Popular sayings such as ‘there is no money in trucking’ is one of them. The truth is that truck drivers continue to step up and help many causes and the convoy by Trucking for a Cure is no different. Last year the convoy raised over $75,000 in support of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and is expanding every year. By the time this comes out in print the Eastern convoy will have already passed. Last year the organization expanded to two convoys with a convoy in Prescott Ontario. That convoy has been

gaining steam over the years and is now becoming a large event on its own. The Woodstock convoy is the mainstay of the organization and is in its sixth year with a large following. That convoy will happen on October 3rd this year and is sure to bring large crowds and more success from a support level. What can you expect from the convoy? The day of the convoys is a lot of fun with music, presentations, contests, and the convoy itself. Many people attending dress up in their favourite pink outfits for the best dressedin-pink contest. Truck drivers decorate their trucks for the best pinked out truck award, and of course the driver with the most money raised gets to lead the convoy which is a big thrill. Barbecues, items for sale, and entertainment for the kids together round out the

day. The event is a real family affair and everyone is encouraged to come out and support the event. If you can’t make it out, there are still ways for you to support the event. Raising funds and awareness is the main f o c u s o f t h e c o n v o y. Breast cancer has touched organizer Joanne Millen Mackenzie in a big way and she is the person leading the against this deadly disease. In order to support the fight against breast cancer there are many ways to show your support. The easiest way to support the cause is from the comfort of your own home by donating online through the Trucking for a Cure website. If you are a driver and want to be part of the actual day then registering for the convoy online is the first step, and second is collecting donations for your spot in the convoy.

If you are a company you can sponsor the convoy and have some name recognition based on the amount of your sponsorship. Saturday October 3, 2015 is the date for the Western convoy leaving and returning from the T/A truck stop at exit 230 on Highway 401 in Woodstock, Ontario. Woodstock is about one hour west of Toronto. If you would like to view the full details of the day and schedule of events then visit the Trucking for a Cure website at www. truckingforacure.com.

Come on out and enjoy the day, we need your support. Bruce Outridge is a transportation consultant and author of the books Driven to Drive and Running By the Mile. He is also the host of The Lead Pedal Podcast helping truck drivers have successful careers. Bruce has been working with Trucking for a Cure since they started years ago. To learn more about the convoy visit www.truckingforacure.com. To learn more about Bruce and his podcast visit www.theleadpedalpodcast.com or www. outridgeenterprises.ca.

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FORTIS CANADA SECURITY SERVICE INC.

Fortis Canada Marks 26 Years as Premier Provider of Tailored Safety Practices BY MAREK KRASUSKI

n an age of heightened security concerns Fortis Canada Security Services Inc. has risen to the challenge by protecting the well-being of Canadians and their property. This includes securing the whole suite of resources for the commercial transportation industry. From assets in truck yards to building facilities and their contents, Fortis is committed to shielding customers from the growing threat of theft in its many forms. This premier company’s success is matched in equal measure by quality staff and best practices as it is by committed customer service. Security guards are well trained and experienced, not only to provide security services, but to work with clients and adjust practices as needed by changing customer

priorities. Supervisors, too, are always on hand to address any challenge or additional concern. As Fortis Security explains: The actual service rendered to customers by our guards differs and changes from customer to customer. Our main focus however is to keep facilities safe and secure and we pride ourselves in offering custom solutions for each project. Excellent customer service and beating expectations is our ultimate goal. Customer solutions also take into account several related functions. Chief among them is the monitoring of individual loads to ensure that drivers are kept safe and cargo is protected against potential threats. Accompanying loads also includes sealing trailers with important data during corporate re-

locations. Again, guards provide continuous service from point of loading to destination where the trailer is unsealed.

an important function. Another is storing critical information away from corporate headquarters. To this end Fortis

T h e s e services, tendered under a special operating branch, are available by request. Protecting company data during office relocation is

Canada offers safe data storage at fire-proofed individual safes designated for each customer. The location perimeter where safes are housed is monitored

24/7 by cameras, motion sensors, and random guard checks after business hours. The facility is fully staffed during normal business hours and safes are accessed only by the highest officials at Fortis Canada and a maximum of two officials from the customer’s organization. These protection plans for the transportation industry are reinforced by companion programs which include security camera installations and document shredding. Fortis works with customers to design security grids either inside or outside facilities. The customer actively participates in all stages of execution from equipment selection to user training. IP camera software development is also available for customer - specific needs, and guards are also on hand to

staff security monitoring rooms as required. Standing alongside extensive monitoring is document shredding. Security guards undertake scheduled pickups of all discarded paperwork which is destroyed using an Industrial Master Shredding Machine. All documents are locked and protected by security guards while en route to destination point. With over 26 years’ experience in the provision of security services for the trucking industry and other business sectors, Fortis Canada Security Service Inc. is an established service provider chosen by many for first rate security protection tailored to the specific needs of each customer. To learn more about how Fortis Canada can help you, contact www. security-company.ca.

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From the Driver’s Seat: BY GEORGE FULLERTON

Manual or Automatic Brake Adjusters?

raking quality is a fundamental element required for safe truck operation. Continuous advancements in technology have added complexity to brake systems and the need for education to properly understand those systems. Ultimately, driver knowledge and competency are required to ensure that brakes are in fact properly adjusted and operating effectively. Good training and experience are two elements that give drivers the competence to understand that their braking system is adjusted and functioning for optimum performance. Slack adjusters are key links in the (air) braking system. While automatic slack adjusters have dominated the heavy truck sector in recent years, manual slack adjusters are still working on a good proportion of the industry’s trucking capacity. While automatic slack adjusters are nearly hassle free, their operation can be compromised by wear, cor-

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rosion, impact damage and other factors. Equally, manual slack adjusters are subject to the same damaging elements, and of course, from improper adjustment due to neglect, poor training or combination of both. Poorly functioning auto slack adjusters or poorly adjusted manual adjusters compromise braking capacity and result in safety hazards, in addition to potentially causing uneven wear and damage to other components. Manual slack adjusters created the necessity to scramble under truck and trailer, but put the driver in a closer relationship with the brake system, not to mention other mechanical systems which could be viewed, literally, from the ground up. The brake-related question for drivers this month is: “Do you prefer manual or automatic brake adjusters?”

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HAROLD JONES has been driving for 52 years and had this to say. “I guess I might be old school, but I like manual slack adjusters best. I like to get under the truck or trailer with a wrench and adjust the brakes up. Then I know exactly what I have. If I get in a safety check on the road I am confident that my brakes are adjusted correctly.”

S T E V E N A RT H U R S drives for Fundy Concrete in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. “Our business peaks in the frost free building season, and we bring on a number of new drivers, each with their individual level of experience and competency in regards to brake adjustment. Because we have a fair bit of driver turnover with each bringing different experience levels, our fleet has become entirely automatic slack adjuster equipped. The automatic adjustment allows all drivers, regardless of experience level, the capacity to keep their brakes adjusted from the cab.”

KEVIN ROBERTS operates a Western Star tractor from Long Reach, New Brunswick. “I belong to that old school when it comes to slack adjusters, I like to get under with a nine sixteenth wrench and make the adjustment, then I know that I have good brakes. I had automatic slack adjusters on my dump trailer and manual on the tractor, and I found the trailer would not adjust evenly. I eventually converted the trailer to manual adjusters and now I set the brakes up myself and I have a lot more confidence that all the brakes apply evenly and I get even wear on the brake shoes.”

JOHN POMEROY drives for Black’s Transfer in Saint John, New Brunswick. “My tractor and pretty well all of Black’s equipment run automatic slack adjusters and I have found them to work very well. I had not made a manual adjustment on my brakes in probably two years, until just a week ago. I was headed over Kelly’s Mountain (Cape Breton) with a load of rebar. It occurred to me I should get under and just make sure everything was adjusted up. I manually checked all the slack adjusters and they were all up on adjustment. That assured me that the automatic adjusters work well and have very good reliability.”