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WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS

Proud Past, Powerful Future

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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ajax Power Systems is one of Canada’s leading providers of diesel engines and transmissions serving the commercial transportation industry with premier brands like Detroit Engines, Merecedes Benz, and Allison Transmissions. With a longstanding history in the North American marketplace, this company’s durability is matched by the resilience of its product package and the excellence of customer service. Talk to Michael Gross, Senior Vice President of Wajax Power Systems, and you’ll notice that the depth of corporate commitment to the various industries that underscore this country’s well-being is unmistakable.

“Wajax is more than 150 years old, and with such a long history behind us we are always broadening our product and service offering by meeting the needs of our industrial partners,” Gross said of the company’s extensive service and product reach.

To this end Wajax Power Systems has recently introduced its Quality Truck and Coach Care Services.

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Products & Services Directory

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Truck Stop Directory

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Employment

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WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS

Wajax Power Systems Achieves Milestone With Expanded Truck Service Program WAJAX > transmission repairs. “Our focus is on comprehensive customer service. Though we are principally a provider of diesel engines and transmissions, our aim is to ensure that when our customers leave our service centres all parts and systems are functioning optimally. We have our entire team working on what we call an ‘all links bumper to bumper service’ so that everything from electrical systems, lighting and emissions are checked before any truck leaves our care,” Michael Gross explained.

With a focus on keeping trucks on the road with minimal downtime, the company offers a wide range of services for trucks, encompassing vehicle and driveline inspections, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, air conditioning, cooling and exhaust systems, emissions, and lighting. Wajax Power Systems customers are assured that with every repair they receive an accurate diagnosis by qualified technicians, a quick turnaround time, and quality service thanks to a large inventory and comprehensive inspection. Customers also benefit from Wajax’s membership in the WheelTime network which provides even more customer support with easy access to quality parts and services across the US and Canada.

Anywhere across the continent WheelTime technicians can access each customer’s unique truck service and maintenance profile through an exclusive Customer Management Platform. At every location WheelTime service providers will know the customer’s pricing terms, maintenance preferences and service history, thereby saving time and hassles.

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While competitors have their version of service options, Michael Gross attributes the uniqueness of the WheelTime network, which expands across the continent, to its synergistic design. “Our advantage is that each of our service locations work together.

Other dealerships tend to be individually owned so a service center in one location may not communicate, or even cooperate, with another. We are not faced with that kind of internal competition, so it’s our customers who really benefit from an efficient and mutually supporting network. It’s all about getting the customer back on the road,” Gross explained.

The depth of commitment to customer service is evident by the full measure of Wajax’s investment that stands, to the same degree, alongside new service initiatives unique to the industry.

Thanks to a comprehensive inspection program, large inventory, multiple locations and access to a continent wide service distributorship, customers have grown to appreciate the quality of technical expertise.

WheelTime, for example, is the only independent truck repair network that promotes objective quality measures. The network is comprised of technically proficient truck parts and service providers with nearly 200 locations spanning all 50 states and Canada. Since each provider is a shareholder, each has a vested interest in achieving optimal service standards. In addition, every provider, like Wajax Power Systems, began as an authorized Detroit Engine – Allison dealer, thereby having already established a solid track record of trust by delivering quality service on the most complex repairs.

Moreover, Wajax customers can also expect factory trained technicians prepared to go the distance and undertake repairs in fleet yards or breakdown locations.

To be sure, the values of customer service, evidenced most recently with the introduction of the Quality Truck and Coach Care Services is matched with quality products that have contributed to Wajax Power Systems’ reputation. This company is Canada’s largest factory authorized parts and service network for Detroit Engines and Allison Transmissions, each with stellar reputations in the onhighway market and other applications. Like Wajax, Allison Transmission has a longstanding business history distinguished as

the undisputed provider of automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles.

Noted for reliability and durability, users benefit from less downtime and higher productivity while reducing operating costs. Similarly, Detroit Engines continues to address the demands of the on highway market with reliable, robust products that are silent, powerful, and designed to optimize each liter of fuel, as well as maintain the highest emission standards.

Wajax Power Systems, in addition to proudly standing as a full service provider to the trucking industry, is the leading distributor of heavy duty engines, transmissions and power generation systems for buses, drilling rigs, ships, hospitals, data

centres, and a wide range of additional applications that move the Canadian economy. Indeed, Wajax Power Systems stands alone as the largest industrial distributor in Canada, serving the oil and gas, marine, rental, construction and industrial, mining and power generation industries.

As well, the company’s economic footprint is substantial. Nationwide, the three Wajax divisions can count on more than 2,700 specialists in their respective fields, servicing customers both in the heavy equipment and industrial components sector. Fully 900 workers are employed in the Power Systems divisions of the company alone.

Building on a long trajectory of success in the trans-

portation industry and other sectors, Wajax Power Systems stands poised to address the present and future needs of its customers.

Standing on the shoulders of a coast to coast network of full service locations reinforced by the WheelTime Network, the largest inventory of component parts, and leading transmission and engine products for the on highway market, the introduction of the Quality Truck and Coach Care Service is testament to this company’s mission to excel as a leading provider for the transportation industry.

For more information on how Wajax Power Systems can minimize downtime and maximize savings, contact 888.717.7131 or visit www.wajaxpower. com.

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Kenworth to Deliver the 51st U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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irkland, Washington – A specially decaled Kenworth T680 undertakes an important mission this fall – transporting this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree some 3,000 miles to 10 community celebrations en route to the treelighting event in Washington, D.C. The Kenworth T680’s distinctive decal design was unveiled in advance of the October 27 treecutting of the 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree near Seward, Alaska. The design features the Chugach Mountains and the U.S. Capitol beneath a northern starry sky with the words “From the Northern Lights to Capitol Lights.”

It also includes the 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree official seal, a map of the tour route across the

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United States, and the Alaska state logo of Lynden Transport, a long-time Kenworth customer based in Anchorage. The T680 was made available for the tour by PacLease, which provides customized full-service lease, rental and contract maintenance programs featuring Kenworth trucks.

The 2015 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 74foot Lutz spruce, which will be shipped from Anchorage by Totem Ocean Express to the Port of Tacoma. Lynden Transport driver John Schank, who has logged more than 5 million miles on the treacherous Dalton Highway between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, will then pilot the T680 from Seattle on its 3,000-mile journey to the nation’s Capitol. The T680

will pull a trailer specially designed for the Capitol Christmas Tree.

The T680 76-inch midroof sleeper is equipped with a fuel-efficient 485hp PACCAR MX-13 engine with 1,650 lb-ft of torque.

The truck also features a reliable Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated manual transmission and Kenworth TruckTech+. Kenworth’s 76-inch mid-roof sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and other truck operators that prefer a lighter weight, more aerodynamic truck combined with all the comforts of a highroof sleeper for driver retention and recruitment.

Compared to Kenworth’s 76-inch high-roof sleeper, the sleeper offers a 100-pound weight savings for additional payload

capacity and less aerodynamic drag with up to a 5 percent fuel economy savings* for flatbed applications, depending on load conditions.

“The tour of ‘The People’s Tree’ offers millions of Americans an opportunity to see our nation’s symbol of celebration,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. “The Kenworth T680 mid-roof 76-inch sleeper offers the perfect spec’d truck to complete this

important tour. It provides a comfortable work environment and the truck’s inspiring graphics offer visitors at each stop a nice reminder of the tree’s origin and destination.”

The tour will also include a stop at Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant, where the truck was built, plus a community event in Chillicothe on Tuesday, November 17. For more information, visit the 2015 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree website (www.cap-

itolchristmastree.com).

The public can track the truck’s progress at Trackthetree.com.

Kenworth Truck Company 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.

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Financial Strategies When Your Trucking Business Needs to Grow

BY BRUCE SAYER

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he challenges of growing your trucking company can be a good news/bad news scenario. The good news is when orders keep coming in, prospects are expanding and new business opportunities are on the horizon. The bad news is you’ll need to add more trucks and drivers to meet demand. To reap the rewards of new business, you’ll need to find additional funding or you won’t have the resources to grow.

There are a number of different types of funding options to consider.

Your current financial position, credit rating and how much control you want to retain in your company needs to be thought through. Your ability to qualify and your personal preferences for managing risk will determine which is best for you. Here are examples of funding options to consider: Personal Equity: This involves using the equity you’ve built in your home, other properties or assets to secure bank loans to fund growth.

Private Lending: Sometimes called “love money”, this funding comes from family members or friends who are willing to invest in your growth. Caution: these arrangements can sour quickly if business doesn’t take off as well as planned. Another type of private lending comes from private investors who’ll often ask for a share in your business in exchange for their investment.

Conventional Banking Line of Credit: The trick to using a banking line of credit is to apply for one before you need it, when business is good and your financial statements are strong. Once you’ve started into your growth mode, cash flow becomes stressed and your financial statements are weakened.

At this point it is much more difficult to qualify for conventional lending as most bank financing decisions are based on your business’s current performance; not its future potential.

Alternative Financing: Alternative financing companies, like Accutrac Cap-

ital, offer a variety of financing options that are quick and easy for trucking businesses to qualify for. Invoice factoring is the long standing practice of selling your accounts receivable invoices at a discount in exchange for immediate cash. This popular form of financing does not create debt; instead it generates instant and ongoing positive cash flow without the severe restrictions of a conventional bank loan. Also, since factoring converts your invoices into immediate cash, your ability to obtain working capital grows at the same rate as your business. The more you grow, the more cash becomes immediately available to you.

Cash Advances on Loads in transit is another option from alternative financing companies. In this type of financing you receive 50% of the value of your load the same day that you pick it up. Now you have the funds to cover fuel costs and over the road expenses needed to deliver the freight. When combined with invoice factoring, you receive additional funds

when the load is delivered, totaling up to 95% of the value of the load. A reputable factoring company, such as Accutrac Capital, makes funding quick and simple with dedicated customer support to make transactions easy to manage and transparent.

Your third alternative financing option that Accutrac offers is Equipment Financing. Turn the equity of your used equipment, even your older trucks and trailers, into immediate cash.

Managing Your Credit Score: Part of your financial strategy should always include building a strong credit rating, and then keeping it that way.

A strong credit rating is one of the key factors to qualify for traditional financing, and for keeping your financing costs low.

Factoring is a popular option for trucking businesses that are building their credit rating. That’s because it allows access to your cash flow without creating debt. Qualifying for factoring is significantly different from traditional financing and much

easier. Qualifying for a bank loan is based on you having a solid credit score.

Qualifying for factoring is not based on the financial strength of your company; rather, it is based on the creditworthiness of your customers.

Controlling Costs: One of the big challenges of growth is keeping a tight control on expenses so that a good percentage of those new revenues actually make it to the bottom line. When controlling costs you need to consider impact and control. In other words, which expenses have the biggest impact on your bottom line and how much control you have on them?

If an expense item scores high in both categories,

you want to focus on it in your cost control plans.

For example, for trucking companies, fuel costs are the largest operational expense and make a huge impact on the bottom line.

Accutrac’s Fuel Discount Card gives you control over the price at the pump by offering significant fuel savings at major full service truck stops across North America. The extensive reporting tools help you to track usage and control costs.

For more information about invoice factoring, cash advances on loads, equipment financing and discount fuel cards to grow your trucking business, visit Accutrac Capital at www.AccutracCapital. com.

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EASTERN REPORT

Marijuana in the Workplace

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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n April 1, 2014 Health Canada implemented Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Under this regulation Health Canada licensed patients allowing them to purchase medical marijuana from Health Canada, to grow their own, or to have someone else grow it for them.

The medical use of marijuana raises a lot of serious questions for employers, especially in businesses that have safety sensitive workplaces. The trucking and transportation industries, no doubt, will be impacted by this regulation change.

The new regulations will necessitate review and most likely changes to current workplace health and safety policy. The Trucking Human Resource Council Atlantic (THRC-A) joined with the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada in September to host a work-

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shop at Truro, Nova Scotia, focusing on the impact of medical marijuana in the workplace, and highlighting its significance for the trucking industry. Dr. Barry Kurtzer presented the keynote address.

Dr. Kurtzer is Medical Director and Chief Medical Review Officer for DriverCheck Inc. headquartered in Ayr, Ontario. DriverCheck provides comprehensive workplace drug and alcohol testing programs and occupational health services for some 6,000 Canadian corporate clients.

Dr. Kurtzer graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and has practised occupational medicine since 1977. He has served as medical director for numerous corporations in addition to serving on a number of medical and workplace health organizations.

He based his presentation on the best available current information, but cautioned that information may be updated and changed at any time. He advised employers to keep aware of emerging information about medical marijuana.

Early in his presentation Dr. Kurtzer quoted Health Canada, which estimates that there are 40,000 medical marijuana users currently in Canada, and they expect the number of users to be around 450,000 by 2024. Medical marijuana will continue to be an issue for employers to deal with.

Medical marijuana is perceived to be effective for a number of medical conditions including chemotherapy-caused nausea, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy and neuropathic pain.

Covering a number of legal issues for employers, Dr. Kurtzer advised that an automatic job termination of an employee for using medical marijuana without a proper review process would leave the employer

open to Human Rights complaints and other legal proceedings.

Currently, several medical marijuana related cases are currently before the courts, and judgements coming from these cases will establish precedence and clear up many questions regarding medical marijuana.

Medical marijuana poses real problems for truck drivers entering the United States. While more than twenty states have medical marijuana legislation and four states have legalized recreational use, the federal government views any marijuana as an illegal substance.

Marijuana, whether for medical or recreational use, continues to be a federal offence in the United States, and further, the Federal Department of Transportation prohibits the use of medical marijuana in safety sensitive positions. Bottom line is that employees in the US must know and comply with United States laws.

In Canada, both the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators National Safety Code and the Canadian Medical Association Driver’s Guide have no specific bans relating to use of medical marijuana. Fitness to drive is determined by the physician authorizing use or the medical examiner.

Dr. Kurtzer outlined that the College of Family Physicians of Canada issued a preliminary guidance

document in September 2014 dealing with authorized use of dried cannabis for chronic pain and anxiety.

Adverse side effects of medical marijuana include euphoria (high), anxiety, changes in alertness, short term memory and sensory perception. Additionally, they noted it also has a negative impact on coordination and movement changes as well as having a carcinogenic risk.

Marijuana can also have cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and psychiatric effects. Users should take note of possible impaired motor function, coordination, judgement, central nervous system affects, along with potential for abuse and dangers associated with other prescribed medications.

Recommendations from the College of Family Physicians of Canada dealing with medical marijuana advise members to start low (dosage) and go slow, closely monitoring patient use and therapy results.

They also recommend that medical marijuana should be administered only after other therapies have not been successful in controlling pain. The College cautions that medical marijuana should not be recommended for use by people less than twentyfive years of age.

The College advises that patients should not drive for at least four hours after inhaling medical marijuana and not to drive

for at least six hours after oral ingestion. Further, the college recommends not driving at least eight hours after inhalation or ingestion if the user experiences euphoria, adding that impairment effects can last up to twenty four hours after use.

College physicians or nurse practitioners are responsible for knowing the patient’s job description before prescribing.

The College advises close monitoring of medical marijuana users and to conduct periodic urine drug testing as part of the monitoring program.

Major changes in medicine and in the workplace, especially safety sensitive areas, are a major consideration for the trucking industry.

Dr. Kurtzer outlined a ‘Game Plan’ for employers to consider for managing medical marijuana in their workplace safety programs. He underlined that core components should include a medical marijuana policy. Employee training, as well as supervisor training should be a critical starting point, and the policy should consider both smoking and orally ingested applications.

Workers authorized by a medical professional to use medical marijuana should have an assessment for safety sensitive work conducted by an Independent Medical Examiner. The policy should require periodic drug testing and ongoing monitoring

with physician follow-up assessments.

The policy should require self declaration by the medical marijuana user, as well as reporting any change of dose, change of strength and frequency of use, as well as side effects.

The policy should outline that the Employer would act to make employment accommodations (other work assignments) for any medical marijuana user if it is determined they are not fit for safety sensitive jobs. Some businesses make accommodations by moving workers to nonsafety sensitive work, but Dr. Kurtzer admitted that may be difficult to do in small businesses with few employees.

The policy should identify means and methods to verify authenticity of medical marijuana use by confirming physician or nurse practitioner authorization and registration with a licensed provider.

A policy should also consider if the condition being treated is under control and if the worker can perform safety sensitive work. Another consideration is whether medical marijuana will be used at work, and if so where in the workplace.

Dr. Kurtzer underlined that policies relating to medical marijuana must adhere to human rights and privacy laws, and cautions administrators to obtain expert and legal advice when creating medical marijuana policy.

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THEME - TRANSMISSIONS: AUTOMATIC VS MANUAL

Transmission Choice Determined by Application, Cost, & Driver Skill

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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ransmission technology has kept abreast of other industry developments, many of which have arisen in response to cost considerations. To be sure, transmissions are no exception, though innovation here has also been driven by the longstanding driver shortage and the need to design them so as to attract drivers from a wider pool of talent.

The vast majority of heavy duty trucks still have traditional manual transmissions and with good reason. They cost considerably less than automatic or automated alternatives, are noted for durability if driven correctly, and have served the industry well for nearly 100 years. Eaton Corp. is the leading provider of manual transmissions in the North American market with these conventional models ranging from 9 to 18 speeds that handle loads up to 70 T GCW and more. Eaton credits its Fuller constant mesh, twin countershaft manual transmission as the preferred choice of North American fleets.

The downside of manuals, though, is that durability depends on driver skill for optimal shifting. Improper driving can damage U joints and drive shafts which lead to expensive repairs, thereby offsetting the gains in lower purchase price over alternative types.

While manual transmissions have withstood the test of time, they are giving way to automated manual transmissions (AMT) and automatic alternatives. Times change, and so does the need for choices. Only the best drivers can achieve optimal fuel performance in manual transmissions, especially today with electronics and the interplay between engines and transmissions. An overall driver shortage in the industry, coupled with the diminishing number of top drivers able to expertly shift gears in manuals, has made AMTs and fully automatics more appealing for fleets who must face the realities of attracting fewer drivers; drivers who may lack the skill level for multi shifting and whose priorities, today more than ever, include comfort and easier ride which non manuals provide.

Of equal importance from an investment perspective is lower training costs for employers.

Automatics and AMTs reduce training time for new drivers who conveniently bypass the cumbersome clutching and multi gear selection required on manuals. Less training means lower costs.

For operators with an eye constantly fixed on narrow profit margins, reducing expenses is critical for survival, both in training costs and in other key areas of operations, among them fuel, which accounts for about 40 percent of operating expenses.

According to the Truck Efficiency Confidence Report, a joint initiative from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and the Carbon War Room, adoption of AMTs yields between 1 and 3 percent fuel economy improvement. (Some

estimates put fuel savings as high as 10 percent.)

This is what the Report had to say about savings and environmental benefits: “The report finds that fleets should expect to see an average 1–3% improvement in fuel economy when using automated manuals, and potentially higher gains from automatics in certain highshifting duty cycles. With fuel costs of $0.65/mile, and an average 120,000 miles driven per year, a 3% increase in efficiency represents savings of $2,300/ year per

truck. Considering that about 22.38 pounds of CO2 are released for every gallon of diesel burned, at $4.00/gallon this represents nearly 13,000 pounds (5.8 metric tons) of greenhouse gas emissions per truck per year that could be profitably avoided through the adoption of electronically controlled transmissions.”

The Report goes on to say that adoption of fuel efficiency technologies capable of racking up savings is hindered by lack of confidence in information transmitted about efficiency technologies. More information is available at www.nacfe.org.

To be sure, AMTS are not automatic as the moniker, automated manual transmissions, implies to the uninformed. Rather, AMTs are manuals which still require the changing of gears. The difference is that power is transferred through metal gears vis a vie an onboard com-

puter that activates the clutch and shifter instead of the driver shifting gears manually. The result is a smoother, more efficient gear shift sequence than many drivers can’t achieve on their own.

Optimal shifting also extends clutch life and brakes. Other benefits to AMTs include safety as drivers, especially in intense traffic environments; can concentrate more fully on driving without the distraction of shifting gears.

Eaton’s Ultra Shift Plus transmissions, for example, serve various applications, including line haul, vocational and off highway. In line haul use the UltraShift Plus utilizes an electronic actuator which the company says, “provides faster shifting and smoother engagement. At idle, it fully engages the clutch giving the driver ultimate control in parking lots, loading docks and other tight spaces. The UltraShift PLUS provides a new level of integration with engine, truck and drivetrain components to give the optimal mix of performance and economy. Each unit can be customized for its unique operational needs,” Eaton confirms.

Standing alongside Eaton is Mack, Volvo and Daimler, particularly in medium and light duty applications.

Mack’s mDrive offers a 12 speed transmission offered with Direct Drive or Overdrive.

The mDrive, while taking

into account changes in grade, speed, throttle, acceleration, weight and torque, automatically selects the best gear for optimized fuel economy at the desired road speed, Mack says. The result is less stress on the driveline, longer life and less wear.

Indeed, while clearly dominating the medium and light duty market, AMTs are making inroads into the Class 8 classification as well, thanks to extended component life cycles. Graeme Weston, Engineering Manager for Eaton Vehicle Group explains: “Modern AMT systems have grade sensing and can accurately calculate the vehicle weight to select the most appropriate start gear for any given situation. This reduces clutch slip, heat generated and clutch wear.

The AMT system works with the engine to carefully control engine torque during vehicle launch.

This ensures a smooth launch and also protects the clutch.” Weston adds that life cycles of bearings, gears, and shafts go beyond the life of components in manuals. “With a manual transmission, if the gearshifts aren’t right, a missed shift or pulling the transmission into neutral while there is residual torque in the transmission contributes to gear, sliding clutch and selector wear.”

Fully automatic transmissions yield their own suite of benefits too. They require minimal servicing, mainly because there is no clutch to repair or replace.

Only regular oil and filter changes are required.

Even then the drain intervals can be extended with the right oil that also may enhance performance.

Allison is the largest supplier to the commercial market, offering automatics with a high efficiency torque converter, a twin countershaft design

and advanced controls to provide Continuous Power Technology, the company says, adding that the net benefits are improved fuel economy, reliability, durability. That said, only a small percentage of on road tractors are equipped with automatics, the majority used in vocational applications on medium duty trucks. In intense high traffic areas with frequent stops and starts, automated manuals and automatics are the preferred choice.

Ultimately the best decision in choosing the right transmission should be done in consultation with a dealer to determine the best product for the specific application. All transmission types come with benefits and concerns.

Manuals transmissions, most of which are produced by Eaton, can cost considerably less than their AMT and automatic counterparts and are known for their longevity and most favourable price point. But optimal performance and fuel economy depends on whose driving them. Top notch drivers who possess optimal gear shifting skills can add to a company’s savings, but the wrong driver can cause fuel costs to skyrocket and accelerate risk of damage. Conversely, AMT purchase costs are higher than manuals, but are likely to improve fuel economy even if driven by mediocre operators.

AMTS are less expensive and lighter than fully automatics, but heavier than manuals, which can translate into substantial savings with increased payloads. Automatics by comparison are packaged with their own unique attributes. Among them fuel economy and no shifting, making the automatic a good choice for companies with less than perfect drivers.

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DOMAR TRANSMISSION LTD.

Domar Offers Full Remanufacturing Services For Transmissions & Differentials

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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omar Transmission is a leading and long time provider, specializing in the remanufacturing of Heavy Duty truck transmissions for on and off highway applications.

Domar’s personal commitment to deliver the best customer service through the use of its longstanding expertise and consistency in daily work is reinforced by the customer’s themselves.

“The people were great to deal with. They made a quick turnaround rebuilding and replacing my transmission. I would definitely recommend them to others,” noted one satisfied patron.

With 40 years in the industry, Domar skillfully repairs a wide range of

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transmissions, including Fuller, Fuller Mid Range, Spicer, Navistar, Rockwell, Mack, New Process, Warner, GMC, Allison, Dana Clark off road, Z-F Standard or Automatic.

Transmission repairs also include Eaton fully synchronized and non-synchronized manual transmissions and automated manual transmissions across the full spectrum of applications. Every rebuilt Eaton transmission at Domar is dyno tested in order to enhance vehicle efficiency, reliability, safety and driveability. Domar is also fully equipped to disassemble and rebuild all Allison Transmissions, a leader in the provision of automatic transmissions.

As a full service rebuild facility Domar also repairs clutches and addresses

electrical problems. For example, Domar offers free clutch checks to detect any damage before vehicle repairs begin.

Technicians undertake each examination with efficiency and speed so customers can drop by during business hours for a quick inspection. No appointment is necessary, and there is no obligation to repair with Domar.

Additionally, thanks to the state of the art software and diagnostic tools, Domar can detect most electrical problems on Allison Transmissions in the 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series. These include everything from a defective speed sensor to a faulty wire leading into the TCM. Standing alongside Allison software is ServiceRanger, the next

generation of computer diagnostics to support the servicing of all Eaton automated transmissions and hybrid powertrains.

Consequently, Domar is able to provide comprehensive customer offerings for manufacturers, fleets, dealers, owner operators, drivers, and parts and service providers.

Beyond the repair and

rebuilding of transmissions and clutches for all vehicles, Domar Transmission also remanufactures power steering boxes, pumps, and related components. New parts are also available.

Fully aware of the time sensitive nature of the trucking industry, Domar offers a pickup and delivery service, thereby saving customers time and has-

sles involved in transferring their defective equipment to the Domar facility.

For more information about the full suite of services available, or for answers to any technical questions, contact Domar Tr a n s m i s s i o n L t d . a t www.domartransmission. com, or call 800.387.4883.

They are located at 130 Skyway Avenue, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 4Y9.

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C & R TRANSMISSION SERVICE LTD.

Full Service Transmission Company Celebrates Milestone

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stablished in 1968, C & R Transmission Service Ltd. is proud to celebrate 47 years in business. Located on the border of Stouffville and Uxbridge, just 14km east from Highway 404 on Bloomington Road, the 20,600 square foot building is easily accessible.

Our professionally trained technicians have attended and earned certificates from Centennial

College, Funk/John Deere University, Allison and Eaton Training schools as well as on-line training and in house schooling.

We stock a large inventory of remanufactured units. We provide a full line of Funk Pump Drives and Power Shift Transmissions for loaders, skidders, railroad, mining and aviation equipment. C & R Transmission Service Ltd. has been an authorized

Service Centre for Funk Manufacturing, a John Deere Company, since 1976.

The Rebuilding Department repairs, remanufactures or supplies exchange units for transmissions and differentials. For transmissions, the exchange procedure takes approximately 2 hours to remove, wash and reinstall the accessory parts such as bell housing, yoke etc. from your core

EATON TRANSMISSIONS

Low-Speed Enhancements to Automated Transmissions

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leveland, Ohio – Power management company Eaton has added two new optional features to the company’s UltraShift® PLUS and Fuller Advantage® automated manual transmissions. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to enhance low-speed maneuverability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site.

Both options are available at no charge and easily configurable with ServiceRanger® 4, Eaton’s proprietary PC-based diagnostic and service tool, and will be available in the Standard and Professional packages by year-end.

Urge to Move allows the vehicle to automatically start moving when the transmission is in gear and the operator releases the service brakes. After the vehicle has launched, it will creep at a constant speed at engine idle without the need to apply the accelerator – similar to what you experience in a passenger vehicle. Blended Pedal allows the driver to directly control clutch engagement at engine idle

through accelerator positioning and enables movement at varying speeds.

“Both Urge to Move and Blended Pedal allow for controlled motion, controlled discharge of payloads, and more controlled operation when launching the vehicle,” said Evan Vijithakumara, Product Strategy Manager for Eaton. “Blended Pedal delivers a level of fine control that, until now, has been exclusive to manual transmissions. The end result blends three-pedal operating performance at low speeds with all the benefits of our latest driver-friendly two-pedal automated technologies.”

The enhanced functionality of the automated transmissions is enabled by an electronic clutch actuator, which allows for smoother, more precise shifting at low speeds. The electronic actuator quickly pulls back the clutch bearings, disengages and reengages the clutch, to perform shifts regardless of engine rpm.

All of Eaton’s automated transmissions, in vocational and on-highway applications, allow drivers to better focus on the surrounding environments

rather than having to watch the tachometer or focus on shifting to be in the most appropriate gear.

That translates to safer, more comfortable, and more fuel efficient vehicle operation.

Urge to Move and Blended Pedal are available on all models of UltraShift PLUS transmissions and Fuller Advantage automated transmissions, including the SmartAdvantage™ powertrain and the integrated powertrains from International and PACCAR. Eaton Commercial Vehicle components are s u p p o r t e d b y E a t o n ’s Roadranger network that includes more than 200 drivetrain professionals throughout North America who provide solutions, support and expertise to fleets and dealers.

For more information visit www.eaton.com/ roadranger, where the latest product information is available, as well a s s e r v i c e, p ar t s and training assistance. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing 800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800.826.4357.

to the exchange unit. For differential exchanges it takes approximately 15 minutes to change over parts. In some cases it’s in the customer’s best interest or preferred by the customer to repair their own unit. In most cases the replacement parts will be in our inventory or easily accessible for a quick turn around on the repair.

March 2015 marked our 12th year as an Authorized Allison Transmission maintenance and overhaul dealer. The Allison Department is fully equipped with Diagnostic equipment and our own Transmission Dynamometer. Our Allison Trained Technicians are able to cover diagnostics, troubleshoot problems, repair wiring and electrical issues, Transmission failures and much more. We

keep our tools up to date to repair the oldest to the newest units that come our way. Once transmissions are rebuilt with OEM Allison parts and specifications they are then tested on the dynamometer for quality assurance before shipping or reinstalling.

Our inventory includes popular remanufactured Allison units for quick turn around and less down time.

C & R Transmission has 9 service bays where our technicians will trouble shoot, perform Clutch adjustments, Clutch replacements, U-joints, Hanger Bearings, Motor and/or Transmission Mounts, Oil changes for transmissions and/or differentials and in many cases we offer same day service.

The Parts department

carries a large inventory of components including clutches, transmissions, front and rear differentials and parts for Allison, Eaton, Fuller, Funk, GM, IHC, Mack, Meritor, Spicer and Twin Disc. We take pride in using Original Equipment Material for your repair needs.

We have worked hard over the past 47 years and continue to work hard to build strong relationships with our clientele. We are proud of what we do and we are committed to excellence. We are located at 13 Anderson Boulevard, that’s Uxbridge on the GPS. For further information or to see how you can get free clutch adjustments and mud flaps, visit our web site at www.crtransmission.com or call us Toll Free 888.297.0682.

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ALLISON TRANSMISSION INC.

Allison Expands Torqmatic® Transmission Range

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ndianapolis, Indiana – In response to increased global demand for automatic transmission solutions for bus and coach applications, Allison Transmission has realigned its Torqmatic® product portfolio to include three new transmission models, each reflecting the hardware and software developments that offer fleets increased fuel efficiency.

Allison’s new T1000, T2100 and T2200 fully automatic transmission models replace existing 1000, 2100 and 2200 models available for mini bus, midi bus and coach applications across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Latin America.

The expansion of the Torqmatic product family provides customers with a complete range of Allison transmissions featuring the latest product enhancements, 5th Generation Electronic Controls and FuelSense® fuel-efficiency software.

“Allison engineers its products to deliver tailored vocational solutions to OEMs and end-customers around the world. The new T1000, T2100 and T2200 transmissions feature advanced technologies to de-

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liver reliability and optimal fuel economy in bus and coach applications with engine ratings up to 201 kW (270 hp) and 780 N•m,” said Lawrence Love, Executive Director of Global Marketing at Allison Transmission.

HARDWARE ENHANCEMENTS The new T1000 and T2000 models feature a main transmission body designed for enhanced reliability and efficiency.

Improved cooling flow has been achieved through a series of upgrades of internal components including the valve body. These changes enable the control system to continuously adjust transmission pressure for maximum fuel savings.

5TH GENERATION ELECTRONIC CONTROLS Allison 5th Generation Electronic controls are engineered to match the new generation of global vehicle electricalelectronic architectures and for easy integration during the vehicle assembly process. This control system delivers optimal shift strategies for superior productivity and efficiency, in combination with software features that mitigate fuel consumption.

Containing enhanced End-of-Line programming

and higher speed CAN bus compatibility, Allison engineers also focused on upgrading TCM hardware and software for faster, more precise processing capabilities. This generation of electronic controls provides two additional levels of acceleration management.

Embedded in the control module is a precise and responsive inclinometer, which provides accurate input for further refinement of shift schedules and fuel economy features.

In addition, the system automatically selects between Economy and Performance shift schedules for further reductions in fuel consumption.

FUELSENSE The FuelSense fuel-efficiency package, which incorporates 5th Generation controls, can deliver up to 20 percent fuel savings depending on duty cycle. Fleets opting for this solution can take advantage of EcoCal shift technology to keep engine speed at its most efficient level, Dynamic Shift Sensing to identify when low-engine speed shifts can be made based on vehicle load and road conditions, Neutral at Stop to save fuel, reduce emissions, and enhance cooling when the vehicle is stationary, and Acceleration Rate Management, w h i c h controls engine f u e l ing and moderates aggressive d r i v i n g practices.

For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

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MACK TRUCKS

Mack’s Game-Changing mDRIVE® AMT Achieves Record Penetration

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hiladelphia, Pennsylvania - The Mack® mDRIVE® automated manual transmission (AMT) continues to take the industry by storm, recently exceeding 70 percent penetration in Mack Pinnacle™ axle back models and is also now the dominant transmission choice in Pinnacle axle forward models for the first time. The milestones come just one year after Mack announced the mDRIVE as standard equipment on all Pinnacle models.

“The incredible growth for mDRIVE is a testament not only to the tremendous performance benefits it brings, but validation for Mack’s commitment to powertrain integration,” said Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks North America. “Our 115 years of

integration experience tell us components designed together simply work better, giving our customers the productivity and efficiency benefits they need to be successful.”

Through its sophisticated software, the mDRIVE continuously monitors several driving variables and automatically selects the best gear for conditions to maximize driver productivity, vehicle performance and fuel efficiency.

The mDRIVE is designed and built with Mack’s legendary durability and requires minimal service, which can significantly reduce maintenance downtime.

Drivers control the transmission through a dash-mounted shift pad that includes a display to

indicate the current gear.

Mack’s Co-Pilot™ driver display, located in the center of the gauge cluster, is also integrated with the trans-

mission and displays its status, including the number of upshifts or downshifts available, the current gear and the current

CAPTION: One year after being made standard in Mack® Pinnacle™ models, the Mack mDRIVE® automated manual transmission has surpassed 70 percent penetration in Pinnacle axle back models, and is also now the dominant transmission choice in Pinnacle axle forward models for the first time ever.

operating mode.

In February 2015, Mack introduced the mDRIVE HD, a heavy-duty version of the mDRIVE for heavy haul and vocational applications. Featuring reinforced internal components and revised software, mDRIVE HD is built to handle tough loads and rough terrain.

The mDRIVE HD is standard on Mack Granite® and Titan

by Mack models.

“Our customers wanted the same benefits of the mDRIVE in vocational applications, so we engineered the tougher mDRIVE HD to meet their needs,” said Stu Russoli, Mack Highway and Powertrain Products Marketing Manager. “Full production of the mDRIVE HD began in May, and

we’re already seeing tremendous customer response.”

With their simplified shifting, the mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD not only improve driver comfort, but help attract and retain drivers because it helps reduce fatigue. Safety also benefits, as drivers can focus on the road ahead and not on switching gears.

Both the mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD are monitored by Mack’s GuardDog® Connect telematics solution. GuardDog Connect proactively monitors critical fault codes that could result in a truck being shut down, helping maximize customer uptime.

For more information about Mack, visit our website at www.macktrucks. com.

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

Question: What Does a Mars Engineer, a Dating Doctor, a Satellite Radio Host, a NASCAR Driver & a Safety Administrator Have in Common?

BY ELLEN VOIE

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hey were all speakers at the recent Women In Trucking Association’s Accelerate! Conference and Expo.

The 350 attendees learned about self defense and self-esteem, how success depends on relationship building, being a female racer in a male dominated environment and much more. Although the topics were diverse, they were all focused on creating a positive environment for women employed in the transportation industry.

The conference wasn’t for women only, as both women and men appreciated the insight shared by the diverse speakers. The goal of the event was to learn best practices to increase the employment and advancement of women who work in transportation careers. Currently, while strides are being made, women employed in management positions in transportation, storage, and distribution is slightly over fourteen percent with only eleven percent of transportation degrees earned by women.

The conference started with a Sunday night welcoming reception and ended two days later. The Monday night event was a line dancing party hosted by the Women In Trucking Scholarship Foundation where attendees wore

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red to support the charitable organization. Over $2,000 was raised at the conference to support scholarships for students pursuing transportation related careers.

The conference kicked off with an inspirational message by Jennifer Jo Cobb, (compliments of Arrow Truck Sales) who is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series racer and the only female to both own and drive her vehicle.

A panel discussion hosted by TA/Petro included Robert Rothstein, a transportation attorney who holds a commercial driver’s license, Dr. Jeanette Kersten, a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Stout who has conducted extensive research for Women In Trucking Association regarding recruiting strategies for drivers, and Michael Colonnese, President and Co-Founder of Work America (workamerica.co), a social impact business focusing on helping unemployed and under-qualified Americans start a new technical career. The topic was driver recruiting issues from three very diverse perspectives sharing a common goal to attract and retain professional drivers.

The breakout sessions Monday afternoon included a presentation

by Nagin Cox, a space operations engineer who shared her experiences working on the Mars Curiosity Mission at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab. Cox showed examples of the technology used by the Mars rover and how some of the advanced engineering can be used on earth.

Debbie Gardner, a former deputy Sheriff and founder of the Survive Institute, taught attendees how to avoid and deflect an assault through a com-

bination of self-esteem and self defense.

Lee Klaskow, a Senior Analyst at Bloomberg Research, shared his insight regarding the economy and how transportation has and will be affected by fuel prices, capacity issues and other external

fellow drivers.

The morning continued with a panel discussion featuring four of the five “Influential Women In Trucking” candidates talking about “How to Influence Your Company to Become a Market Leader.” The panel discussion, led by Women In Trucking President/CEO Ellen Voie, included Rochelle Bar-

and internal factors.

Meredith Ochs, talk show host on the Sirius/ XM’s Freewheelin’ show started the day off Tuesday morning with her insights on what drivers share with her on the air. She shared what her listeners are thinking about in their carriers, their industry and their

tholomew, President and CEO of CalArk Incorporated, Joyce Brenny, founder and CEO of Brenny Transportation, Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute, and Kari Rihm, owner of Rihm Kenworth headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. These four ac-

complished women talked about the challenges they faced in their careers, as well as the reasons for their accomplishments and successes.

Tuesday afternoon’s session began with David Coleman, also known as “The Dating Doctor.” He received a standing ovation after his presentation about why relationships, both in business and in interpersonal situations, is important for success. He spoke about challenges and opportunities in creating a network for support and encouragement at work and at home.

Tu e s d a y a f t e r n o o n ’s breakout sessions included a presentation called “Performance on Steroids: How to Maximize your Organization’s Performance,” by Joel McGinley of TranStrategy Partners and “Driver Compensation: Solving the Puzzle of Attracting and Retaining Female Drivers,” by Beth Carroll, Prosperio Group.

The conference ended with final keynote speak-

er, Daphne Jefferson, who currently serves as the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Jefferson talked about her experience riding with female drivers in a two-day ride-along arranged by the Women In Trucking Association. She responded to questions from the audience on current regulatory compliance initiatives of the department.

Throughout the conference the energy level was consistently high and the attendees remarked on the positive focus regarding the future of the transportation industry. Next year’s event is already in the planning stages and feedback from attendees will determine the time and location for the 2016 Accelerate! Conference and Expo.

If you missed it this year, be ready to learn, network and be energized at next year ’s event. We look forward to seeing you there.

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ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION [OTA]

Registration Open for “Women With Drive” Summit

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egistration for Trucking HR Canada’s 2016 Women with Drive Summit has officially opened; promising new insights into strategies that can help attract, recruit and retain more women in the trucking industry.

The second annual event will be held March 3, 2016 and hosted at the

Crowne Plaza - Toronto Airport Hotel.

“This summit offers all delegates the chance to explore one of the trucking industry’s biggest Human Resources challenges,” says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “Women account for 48% of the workers in Canada’s labour force, but just 3% of drivers,

mechanics, technicians and cargo workers. Fleets can’t afford to overlook such an underrepresented group if they hope to address future personnel needs.”

The summit has emerged as part of the b r o a d e r Wo m e n w i t h Drive initiative, which has developed a series of strategies to equip em-

ployers with tools that will enhance the effectiveness of employment practices and ultimately support more women in the trucking industry.

The day’s agenda kicks off with a high-profile panel of senior managers discussing the rising focus of diversity and workplace inclusion. Panelists will include Kelley Platt, West-

ern Star Trucks President and Daimler Trucks North America Chief Diversity Officer; Jennifer Laidlaw, CIBC Gender Diversity & Inclusion; and Shannon MacDonald, Deloitte’s Chief Inclusion Officer.

The panel will be followed by a presentation from Steve Osiel of Accompass, a leading expert in compensation practices, offering insights on compensation strategies.

“We’re also building on feedback from last year’s event, adding a new panel of women drivers who will discuss what attracted them to the industry, and the challenges they’ve faced on the road,” says Splinter, referring to one of the

afternoon sessions.

Another new feature this year is “speed learning”. In this session, participants will move through a series of 15-minute presentations offering practical advice on key human resources topics such as personal branding, networking, gender communications, and more. The summit will conclude with a panel of women who have been recognized as emerging leaders in the trucking industry.

Space is limited.

To r e s e r v e a s e a t a t Wo m e n w i t h D r i v e , visit www.truckinghr. com/content/womendrive-2016-leadershipsummit.

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Driver Arrested For Cocaine

BY DAWN TRUELL

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t the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario on September 16, 2015, Ashvinder Singh Kundi, 45, from Guelph, Ontario was arrested for possession of 24.3 kilograms of cocaine. Kundi, a commercial truck driver, had 20 bricks of cocaine in his truck when stopped for secondary screening. The CBSA and RCMP officers seized the cocaine and arrested Kundi, he is now in custody charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking and importation of cocaine as a controlled substance.

In another incident, at the Peace Bridge Fort Erie border point a woman, Kayon Joan Beckford, was arrested by the RCMP on September 12, 2015, for possession of 1.4 kilograms of cocaine that she had hidden in hot chocolate mix.

The drug smuggling of cocaine, just in Ontario’s border points that has been

discovered in the past year, has totaled over 328 kilograms; that’s not including of course the vast amount that was not found.

CBSA and RCMP have beefed up their security procedures for secondary screening at all border points across Canada. Ontario is one of the largest provinces in Canada for drug smuggling at its borders. Unfortunately, if we look at the sizes of the border crossing points in Ontario as well as the large quantity of businesses and trucks that ship goods across these borders, we can see why Ontario’s crossings are being hit by these drug traffickers so heavily.

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 or email dawntruell@gmail. com.

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IN THE NEWS

Proprietary Diagnostic Software

BY MIKE WHELAN

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ttawa, Ontario, Canada - Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC), the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), together with the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) and the Auto Care Association (AutoCare) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the access to heavy-duty vehicle service and repair information. The MOU addresses the availability of service and repair information for Model Year 2010 and later trucks and buses over five tonnes sold in Canada and the United States.

Two important developments in the news recently will have a major impact on the Canadian and U.S. trucking industry.

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One is the recent announcement that a coalition of independent aftermarket associations, including the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC), have signed a Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. The MOU includes agreement by the Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETT).

This opens the door for an independent service provider (ISP) to access the tools and diagnostic information necessary to perform maintenance functions on the newer trucks and buses including of over five tons sold in Canada and the U.S. beginning with the 2010 model year. By January 1, 2018, OEM proprietary PC compatible diagnostic

software will also be available to the independent service provider (ISP). This means the Independent Service Provider will be able to compete with the Original Equipment Dealer for the repair of new vehicles.

To date the Independent Service Provider, a rapidly growing segment of the truck and bus parts and service aftermarket, has had to enter into a parts supply agreement with the OE Dealer of the truck in for repair to access the necessary technical information necessary to perform that repair. This effectively has frozen out the independent aftermarket parts supplier of drivetrain and electrical system components.

However, with this MOU the ISP will now have supply choices that will tend to reduce the cost of repair for the fleet and owner operator. Now, to retain

the ISP’s business, the OE truck dealer will need to make sure the selling prices of their parts are in line with those of the Independent Parts Distributor. And, those fleets and owner operators with inhouse service capabilities will now have a choice as to where to buy parts and components.

The other topic receiving news coverage is the growing shortage of technicians qualified to work with the latest truck technology. This shortage is fuelled by four current forces. The growth of the truck population, the retirement of older trained technicians, completion from the off-highway equipment segment - a segment that usually offers a higher rate of pay - and, the drop in the number of students making this a career choice.

Over the past few years many fleets that main-

tained an in-house maintenance department have downloaded maintenance to a qualified ISP that had access to the information, tools and components necessary to service their make of truck. But, access to repair information was a must to be considered as a service provider. Up until now this was limited to those operating older vehicles.

The Right to Repair MOU provides fleets and owner-operators, looking

to move away from inhouse maintenance, the opportunity to download maintenance to a qualified Independent Service Provider now able to service all makes of trucks at a competitive price, particularly those operators with a mixed make fleet.

This is all good news for the independent parts distributor who will now have the opportunity to provide parts and components to fleets that they were unable to in the past.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Washing Trucks, Recycling Water & Chemicals

BY JACK JACKSON

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his month there were two industry tradeshows in the USA I attended. There was much discussion about washing and the environment. Conversation, time and time again, was about washing vehicles and recycling water. Not only is it becoming mandatory across many Provinces and States, but most feel it is the right thing to do. In some States it has become the number one topic as water shortages are hitting everyone, including vehicle washing.

If you are on the city water grid there are issues to consider. The cost of water is continually increasing beyond the inflation rate. Politicians have easily figured out that a user fee system on water in and water out to be charged to the customer is an easy process with little resistance. You may not be forced to recycle, but you are sending dirty water to be cleaned in abundance, thus burdening the local water plant with more work to do. This cleaning of water adds to the cost to the city, and so charges increase.

There is grandfathered technology in most areas which is characterized by a 2 or 3 step separator.

This is all that is required to meet the municipal requirements. This however does not really do much more than separate the organic dirt and solids from the oil, grease and

chemicals, producing an unsightly sludge to be skimmed out and a pile of organic material to be scraped from the bottom of the collection tank.

Then there are disposal costs to deal with. It is a necessary step, but not a complete solution.

It is amazing the number of businesses that are on a well system. The ability to recycle wash water will lengthen the life of the well. What is difficult is deciding where to allow the gray water to drain. Many companies in rural areas are now getting creative and collecting rain water to wash their vehicles.

We hear customers say, “I don’t pay for water, so not to worry.” We all know that eventually there will be an issue regarding costs, even if for the time being you are an employee and not responsible for the expense.

There are many implica-

tions and complications with wash water. Some customers would like the water to be recycled.

Others would prefer the water meet the local requirements of cleanliness so as to release it into sewer systems or storm drains. Others are mandated with a “zero discharge” rule and must keep the gray water to be trucked out and disposed as hazardous waste.

To complicate matters even more, there are so many technologies available to address water problems, however each one, totalling some 12

methods in all, adds to the cost of doing business and comes with their unique advantages and disadvantages. The best method is to contact a professional for the advice on what system best suits your business and local environmental laws.

The first recommendation I propose is to reduce water intake. Reduction of intake, after all, equals reduction in water outtake. It’s simple, less water in means less issues to deal with. Using a 3/4” water hose for an hour of hand washing a truck will use over 1,000 gallons of

water. How do you stop that? The simple answer is to use less water and take less time to wash. There are machines that actually use 1/40th of the water and 1/10th of the time to wash a tractor trailer.

Just ask a local vehicle wash expert to help you understand how this can help your business and municipality.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

Email: jjackson@awashystems.com or call 1-800265-7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com.

North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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CANADA CARTAGE

Canada Cartage Driver Helps Crash Victim

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oronto, Ontario – A Canada Cartage driver witnessed the unthinkable and stepped up to help a crash victim in need.

On September 23rd, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., on a remote section of Hwy 32 in Eastern Ontario, Paul Peiris was traveling along the highway when he witnessed a car hit the shoulder and flip twice before landing on its roof. Without

a second thought, Paul stopped and positioned his tractor trailer across both lanes to block traffic in the hopes that someone else would stop and provide additional support.

Paul immediately called 911 and rushed over to the occupant to see if he could help. Realizing the woman was bleeding and trapped in her car that was now starting to smoke; Paul knew he had to find

a way to get her out of the car – and fast. Because the doors were jammed and the car was upside down, he broke the window, carefully pulled her out, and carried her to safety. Soon after, other people showed up, and within 10 minutes, an ambulance arrived.

After the woman was taken care of, he left the scene and went back to work – just like any other day.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Fight Every Traffic Ticket

BY JAYCEN OLAVARIO

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here are some people who are lucky enough to have never gotten a traffic violation ticket. Whether it

is due to the fact that they have never violated any traffic rules and regulations, or that they are just fortunate enough to have never been caught while in violation of one, is another matter.

But not all of us can be that lucky. A good number of us are likely to get a ticket or two or more in our lifetime. That is why I want to talk about fighting each and every traffic violation ticket. The need to fight every ticket is even more pressing for all commercial vehicle drivers for companies that have Commercial Vehicle

Operator’s Registration (CVOR). The drivers of these companies do not just get Demerit points; they and their respective companies or carriers also incur CVOR points. Points that can accumulate and if not managed properly can ultimately lead to the company’s demise.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

Danatec’s NEW Ground Disturbance

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anatec Educational Services Ltd. and Global Training Centre have been granted full endorsement of their joint online supervisory level ground disturbance training program as meeting the requirements of the ABCGA Standard 201, Ground Disturbance Supervisory. We are now one of the only three endorsed online courses in Alberta. Danatec’s online

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Ground Disturbance Supervisory course and Global Training classroom course have been endorsed to the ABCGA 201 Standard.

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means 0 demerit points, but for someone driving a commercial vehicle for a CVOR holding company, this means 0 demerit points with 3 CVOR points for the company/carrier. A prudent carrier will do the right thing and fight this ticket. A non-prudent one will take the points and pay the fine. The former is most likely to get the speed reduced to 10 over and get a 1-point reduction in his CVOR, so the CVOR points will be reduced from 3 to 2 or it could even be withdrawn depending on the evidence; the latter on the other hand, gets his full 3 points. By the way, the latter also misses its chance at having someone like OTT Legal Services defend its driver and/or the company itself in court, which increases their chance for a favorable resolution and that carrier also misses its chance at a very rare ‘no show’ by the officer.

Let’s talk about the noncommercial drivers this time, particularly those with G1, G2, M1 and M2 licences or more commonly known as “Novice drivers”. Did you know that convictions on charges such as Speeding 30 km/ hour over the limit result in 4 demerit points? Following too closely, 4 demerit points; failing to stop for school bus, 6 demerit points; careless driving, 6 demerit points; and failing to remain, 7 demerit points, will result in licence suspension under the escalating sanctions being imposed by the Ministry of Transportation? That is a fact and that is why we always encourage prospective clients to fight their tickets, most especially if they fall under the “novice driver” category. Saving 1 point could mean the difference between getting suspended and being able to continue to drive.

Receiving multiple related tickets is another great reason to fight tickets. There are times when companies and even individuals come to us with multiple traffic tickets, and the question they always have is, “How can we get rid of these charges”? The chances of getting them all withdrawn or getting 0 points from those tickets is slim, but the chances of saving some points is very good.

We don’t have a magic wand to make the charges disappear, what we have is a team of paralegals who will do their due diligence to make sure that we represent you in court to the best of our abilities.

Your chances go up and down based on the facts of the matter; the merits of the case, and our due diligence. The end result you want is also the end result we want, Let’s Fight Those Tickets.

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

New 40” Vocational Sleeper T880

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hiladelphia, Pennsylvania - Kenworth announced the introduction of a new 40inch sleeper for the Kenworth T880 at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition.

K e n w o r t h ’s 4 0 - i n c h sleeper is designed for vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors hauling flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight may come into play.

“The Kenworth T880 is all about providing vocational fleets and truck operators with the right truck for the right job. The 40-inch sleeper is a perfect match for vocational applications where drivers need a small sleeper with a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment

and optimal storage,” said Jason Skoog, Kenworth Assistant General Manager for Sales and Marketing.

The 40-inch sleeper, which saves 260 pounds over Kenworth’s 52-inch sleeper, features a 24-inch liftable bunk that tilts 90 degrees for easy access to under bunk storage. There is more than 22 cubic feet of storage space to handle gear for occasional stays in the sleeper, plus storage shelves and a cell phone cubby. The interior also includes coat hooks specifically designed to hold hardhats as well as coats.

There are three optional windows available on the back of the sleeper to help provide maximum visibility for drivers operating in tight locations, plus two standard toolbox doors.

Customers can also mount a variety of com-

ponents on the roof, including a sunvisor, LED marker lights, spot and strobe lights, air horns, plus Qualcomm, PeopleNet, and Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostic antennas.

To help cover body builder equipment for all vocational applications, the T880 40-inch sleeper was designed with a height - from the bottom of the frame rails to the sleeper rooftop - that is nearly 17 inches shorter than the T880’s 52-inch and 76inch mid-roof sleepers.

The T880 now offers vocational customers three excellent sleepers to best meet their needs and applications. In 2016, the T880 is available with the recently announced PACCAR MX-11 engine rated from 355 to 430-hp and from 1,250 to 1,550 lb-ft of torque.

The flagship Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was selected as the 2015 ATD Truck of the Year by a panel of commercial trucking journalists and a

professional driver. The T880 was ranked high for exceptional handling, power, torque and outstanding visibility from the driver’s seat.

Kenworth Truck Com-

pany is the manufacturer of The World’s Best(R) heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www. kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo Launches Certified Uptime Centers

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olvo Trucks will begin introducing Vol vo Certi fi e d Uptime Centers within its dealer network in 2016 as part of its ongoing commitment to maximizing customer uptime. Dealer locations will receive the certification after adopting a standardized process designed to provide more transparent information to the customer and complete repairs more quickly.

Customers arriving at a Volvo Certified Uptime Center will experience more than just a quick diagnosis of a truck’s service issue. The centers will enhance the service experience for any repair, and will utilize improved service workflows supported by Remote Diagnostics, Volvo’s telematics-based proactive diagnostic and repair planning system. In addition, Certified Uptime Centers will be supported by the recently announced

integration between Truck Diagnostics System (TDS) and Volvo ASIST; Volvo’s service management platform.

Volvo Certified Uptime Centers feature dedicated uptime bays, where trucks requiring repair time of four hours or less are serviced immediately, eliminating the “first come, first served” practice that is common in vehicle repair today.

“Volvo Certified Uptime Centers will enable us to better identify and address customers’ needs through prompt, efficient service,” said Göran Nyberg, President of Volvo Trucks North America. “We’re taking our already superior service to the next level to make sure customers’ trucks are earning them money and not waiting to be serviced.”

Currently, Volvo is piloting the certification at 13 dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada. Pilot

locations have seen an immediate increase in the number of trucks being fully repaired during a 24-hour period, as well as an increase in positive customer feedback.

“Our customers are ab-

solutely noticing a difference through the Certified Uptime Center pilot program,” said Chad Clancy, Service Manager at Kansas City, Missouri-based Westfall O’Dell Truck Sales, one of the pilot lo-

cations. “Not only has our diagnostic time been significantly reduced, we’re also getting trucks through the repair process more quickly.”

The Volvo Certified Uptime Centers pilot will

continue through 2015, with the start of the rollout of the certification to the Volvo Trucks dealer network targeted for 2016.

For more information, visit www.volvogroup. com.

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MAXON LIFT CORP.

Next Generation BMR Unveiled at IFDA Show

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anta Fe Springs, California – MAXON Lift Corp. is pleased to announce that the unveiling of our Next Generation BMR Columnlift® liftgate was held at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on October 27th at 2pm.

After more than 3 years of development work, the most stringent testing possible, and over 100 beta gates in field operation,

Maxon was ready to demonstrate why the BMR is the leading column lift in the industry.

With up to 6,600 pounds of lifting capacity, the Next Generation BMR will feature a new bolt-on design concept, a new platform opening/closing design with a single-piece mechanism, interchangeable rollers and slide pad tandem assemblies; Polyethylene lower column protec-

tion pads; easier access to the main control switch and power down on demand feature; mechanical platform adjustments for all platform versions; new chain anchor position; new retention ramp locking mechanism; standard flashing lights; redesigned pump box; and much, much more!

“Meeting our customer’s needs is our first priority”, says Brent Stratton, Co-

President of Maxon. “We are confident that our Next Generation BMR encompasses what our customers have been asking for in a Columnlift.”

Additional product information on the Next Generation BMRA can be obtained by speaking to one of our Customer Service Representatives at 800.227.4116 or online at www.maxonlift.com/products/columnlift/bmr.

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TIRES & WHEELS

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

Registration Opens for Annual Tire Art Contest

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reenville, South Carolina - Michelin North America is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the return of the InTIREnational Art Contest that the Company will host as part of Upstate International 2016, a month-long series of community events that celebrate the cultural diversity of South Carolina’s Upstate.

In its third year, Michelin’s InTIREnational Art Contest challenges participants to create a work of art with an international theme using four tires donated

by Michelin. The contest is open to individuals or teams from schools, universities, businesses and

non-profit organizations interested in creating a piece of art that celebrates the international fabric of the Upstate.

Michelin will accept registrations on its website www.inspiredtires.com - through November 30.

Once entered into the contest, participants will have three to four weeks, January 11 through February 12, 2016, to complete their artwork. The winners will be announced during an event on Thursday, March 31, 2016. The contest is limited to the first 50 registrants.

Two winners will be selected this year. “The People’s Choice” will be awarded to the entry that receives the most votes

during Upstate International month in March 2016.

Voting is open to all members of the public. The second winner will be selected by a panel of judges consisting of leaders in the Upstate art community.

Each winning entry will receive a $5,000 donation to a charity, school or nonprofit of its choice.

“Each year we are so impressed with the artistic quality of the entries we receive,” said Leesa Owens, Director of Community Relations for Michelin North America in Greenville. “The diversity and imagination here in our community is inspiring. It’s exciting to celebrate the cultural qualities that make our region

so great.”

In its initial year, the Michelin InTIREnational Art contest welcomed more than 35 entries from groups, schools and individuals across the Upstate’s 10 counties. During last year’s contest, local artist Patricia Thomas was selected by a team of judges to win the “Judge’s Choice Award,” and a team of elementary students from Ellen Woodside Elementary school earned the fan favorite, People’s Choice award.

Entries will be on display during Upstate International Month in March 2016.

Michelin is a presenting sponsor of Upstate International along with Clem-

YOKOHAMA

Official Opening of New Tire Plant

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est Point, Mississippi - Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) is pleased to announce the opening of its new $300 million commercial truck tire facility in West Point, Mississippi.

Just a little over 24 months after breaking ground on the site, YTMM commemorated the occasion with more than three hundred

dignitaries and guests at the modern, one-millionsquare-foot facility.

“The grand opening of our first U.S.-built plant is truly a historic day for Yokohama,” said Tadaharu Yamamoto, President of YTMM. “Thanks to Governor Bryant, the great state of Mississippi, the entire community of West Point, the Golden Triangle Region and the incredible

R-L: Hikomitsu Noji, President and Representative Director of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.; Tadaharu Yamamoto, President of YTMM; Takaharu Fushimi, CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America & Yokohama Tire Corporation; and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant are standing by the first tire produced at YTMM. 20 November 2015

Mississippi workforce, the plant site was developed to a fully operational stateof-the-art facility in record time.”

As of now, YTMM has hired more than 260 employees and plans to eventually reach 500. Constructed on more than 500 acres of land, the YTMM plant houses manufacturing, warehousing and operations facilities, and will produce up to one million tires annually when running at full capacity.

Among the speakers at the festive ceremony were Hikomitsu Noji, President and Representative Director of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., (YTMM’s parent company in Tokyo, Japan) and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant.

“The opening of Yokohama’s manufacturing facility in West Point brings full circle a project that broke ground just two short years ago. I appreciate the Yokohama team, the Mississippi Legislature and state and local officials who have worked hard from day one to expedite this project and create so many jobs for the residents,” said

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Governor Bryant.

son University and the International Center of the Upstate. Returning for its fourth year, Upstate International will be held throughout the month of March.

Michelin’s InTIREnational Art Contest is open to all legal residents of South Carolina. Contestants can participate as individuals or as teams from schools, universities, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Registered participants will receive four scrapped tires donated by Michelin. Participants will have three to four weeks to craft works of art that incorporate an international theme. Submissions will be judged on overall design and execution, global theme and tire usage.

For more information about the contest, please visit www.inspiredtires. com.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

TECHNOLOGIE DE FREIN

Les freins ont-ils atteint la perfection?

PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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a semaine pour la sécurité des freins a eu lieu cette année entre les 6 et 12 Septembre à travers l’Amérique du Nord. Des inspecteurs de partout ont entrepris des inspections de freins sur les camions commerciaux et bus partout dans le continent afin de repérer les freins mal ajustés ou d’autres infractions similaires. S’assurer de la conformité aux règlementations sur les freins est important car des freins défectueux peuvent mener à des accidents fatals. En conséquence, les inspecteurs sont très assidus dans leur travail car les infractions liés aux freins représentent la plus grosse part des infractions hors-service - plus de 46 pourcent en 2014.

Le programme de sécurité, sponsorisé par la CVSA et la Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) cherchait « des parties manquantes ou mal ajustées, des fuites pneumatiques ou hydrauliques, des garnitures, plaquettes, tambours et des rotors usés, et toute autre composante de systèmes de freins défectueuse. » Les indicateurs de pannes sur les systèmes de freinage antiblocage (ABS) furent aussi vérifiés et les inspections comprenaient aussi des mesures sur les composantes des freins, ainsi que, le cas échéant, des mesures de course de tige de poussée. Tout camion avec des freins défectueux ou mal ajustés fut mis hors service. En plus de cette inspection annuelle, il y a des inspections aléatoires au travers de l’année.

Les développements de la technologie ont amélioré les freins; en bref, ils sont meilleurs aujourd’hui que jamais auparavant.

Des entreprises comme M e r i t o r WA B C O, p a r exemple, ont récemment introduit des systèmes d’atténuation de collision dans des camions moyens, technologie initialement introduite en 2007 pour

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les camions poids lourd.

Le système OnGuard fonctionne à base de radar et fournit des avertissements de collision, il atténue les collisions en freinant automatiquement en cas de danger, et comprend un régulateur de vitesse adaptif.

Selon Meritor WABCO, « le système d’atténuation de collision OnGuard détecte les objets situés à l’avant du camion, mesure la position relative du véhicule par rapport aux autres sur la route et prévient le conducteur de toute collision par l’arrière avec des signaux visuels, auditifs et haptiques. Le système OnGuard est ‘toujours allumé,’ il surveille la route et fournit des avertissements et des freinages automatiques, même quand le régulateur n’est pas allumé. Quand un scénario de conduite potentiellement dangereux est détecté, le système d’atténuation de collision réagit en lançant des avertissements, en réduisant automatiquement le couple moteur et en mettant les blocs de freinage, » explique Meritor WABCO. L’incitatif à améliorer la performance et la qualité des freins est venu à la suite de nouvelles règlementations il y a plusieurs années exigeant une réduction de 30 pourcent des distances d’arrêt. Plusieurs s’imaginaient alors que les freins à disques seraient la méthode favorite pour atteindre ces nouveaux objectifs, mais les fabricants se sont acquittés de leur tâche en améliorant les freins à tambour, qui ont atteint et dépassé les exigences en fournissant des plus gros tambours et des meilleurs matériaux de friction.

Selon Bendix, une autre grosse pointure en matière de technologie de freinage, les freins à tambour ont atteint des nouveaux niveaux de performance. « Les freins sont désormais plus larges, leurs garnitures plus durables, nous avons des paliers d’arbres

à cames de précision, et des plus grandes chambres avec des plus grandes courses de frein, » a affirmé l’entreprise.

Ces percées ont relancées le débat entre freins à disque et freins à tambour. Les freins à disques ont longtemps été populaires en Europe où la plupart des fabricants construisent des disques pour tous les essieux.

L’industrie du camionnage nord-américaine, par contre, s’est montrée plus lente à les adopter, notamment parce qu’ils coûtent plus cher. De plus, la différence en performance entre les freins à tambour et à disques a beaucoup diminuée suite aux améliorations qu’ont connues les freins à tambour. Reste que les disques ont des avantages qui peuvent justifier leur plus gros prix. Il est plus simple de remplacer les plaquettes sur les disques que les sabots des tambours. Les études rapportent aussi que les conducteurs sont plus satisfaits des freins à disques. Cela dit, tandis que la grande majorité des camions faits en usine en sortent équipés de freins à tambour, en dépit du fait que les disques sont préférables du point de vue de l’entretien et de la conduite, les disques demeurent le premier choix pour toute application intensive car ils affichent une meilleure performance sous des conditions de voyage extrêmes et de longue durée. Aussi, les transporteurs adoptent de plus en plus les freins à disques à air comprimé. Bendix affirme que “environ 13 pourcent des moyeux nord-américains de classe 6-8 équipés d’actionneurs pneumatiques sont désormais dotés de freins à air comprimé, ce qui représente une augmentation de 52 pourcent dans la part du marché par rapport à 2013.”

Les freins à disques n’ont pas toujours joui d’une réputation irréprochable.

Dans les années 80, les freins à disques avaient été accueillis avec beaucoup de insatisfaction, car ils étaient fabriqués avec des rotors trop petits qui nuisaient à leur capacité à absorber l’énergie générée par les véhicules lourds, et la surchauffe des rotors les menai à se fendre et les utilisateurs en furent mécontents. De plus, les freins à disques avaient une performance plus lente. Mais ces difficultés ont été résolues il y a longtemps et aujourd’hui les disques sont plus populaires que jamais, notamment sur les essieux directeurs et sur les remorques.

Les fabricants de camion comme Kenworth, par exemple, ont fait des freins à disques à air comprimé la norme pour les essieux directeurs de camions classe 8, plutôt que de ne les installer que sur demande comme auparavant. Selon le fabricant Bendix, les “freins à disque à air comprimé permettent de mieux freiner et de manière plus sécuritaire. Ils exigent moins d’entretien, et durent plus longtemps - les garnitures ont deux fois l’espérance de vie de celles des freins à tambour, les rotors quatre fois, et ils n’exigent que la moitié du temps de service - ce qui aboutit à nettement moins de temps d’arrêt et à un amortissement facile de l’investissement.”

Ajoutant sa voix au concert d’appels en faveur des freins à disque, un autre observateur rajouté: “les freins à disques gagnent en popularité, surtout sur les camions.

Les clients qui conduisent sur les autoroutes tout le temps les préfèrent.

Cela dit, des difficultés se présentent, quand les véhicules équipés de freins à disques sont mis hors services ou quand ils restent inactifs pendant de longues durées de temps, une situation courante pour les remorques. Les disques commencent à coûter beaucoup de temps et d’argent à réparer, mais

tout de même les flottes ayant adopté les freins à disques restent converties, car elles sont convaincues que les bénéfices de cet équipement valent plus que le prix d’achat.”

Un autre avantage des disques à air comprimé est qu’ils parviennent mieux à contenir la chaleur dans le système. “Plus un frein à tambour se chauffe,” explique Bendix en guise de comparaison aux freins à disques, “ moins il est efficace et plus il a tendance à s’évanouir. Les freins à disques à air comprimé, par contre, ont un système de ventilation intégré et résistent bien mieux à l’évanouissement.”

Les améliorations en matière de frein ont porté sur les problèmes de compatibilité avec les freins à tambour qui, autrefois, étaient assez importants.

La plupart ont depuis été résolus. La compatibilité soulève aussi la question des pièces d’aprèsmarché et leur capacité à s’aligner avec les freins d’équipement d’origine (OE). Les produits d’après marché affichent une performance potentiellement aussi bonne que n’importe quelle marque OEM, mais la prudence est de mise lorsqu’il s’agit de rechercher l’histoire et la performance du produit. Certaines petites entreprises se vantent de fournir des produits dont les standards de qualité sont égaux ou même supérieurs à ceux de l’industrie, mais ils font face à des défis de la part des entreprises qui ont déjà une présence sur le marché des OEM forte et bien établie. Les petites entreprises se retrouvent souvent reléguées aux segments d’après marché malgré leurs efforts et la qualité de leurs produits.

A l’autre extrême en terme de qualité, les produits d’après marché locaux et en provenance de l’étranger peuvent inonder les circuits de distribution tout en demeurant à peine touchés par les contrôles de régulation.

Les produits d’après marché ne sont pas obligés de se conformer aux exigences plus rigoureuses auxquelles les fabricants d’équipement d’origine (OEM) sont soumis. Ces difficultés sont très apparentes avec les garnitures de freins non OE. Les tests ont démontrés que quand elles sont équipées de freins OE, les distances d’arrêt sont compromises.

Quand on rajoute à cette équation les produits étrangers, la situation se complique encore.

Il y beaucoup de produits étrangers qui se ressemblent sur le marché aujourd’hui. Les flottes doivent alors se demander si ces pièces sont de la qualité nécessaire pour leurs besoins de sécurité et une performance optimale.

Malheureusement, seul le temps dira si un produit en apparence banal sera à la hauteur des exigences de qualité. Mais beaucoup de transporteurs investissent massivement dans des freins qui ont déjà fait leurs preuves en matière de performance et de sécurité.

Mis à part la performance, l’entretien est critique pour les freins à disques et à tambour, un fait de la vie du transport qui est renforcé par les inspections annuelles de sécurité des freins. Les procédures irrégulières ou mal appliquées se soldent par une usure inégale et des coûts d’entretiens accélérés; dans les pires cas, les freins défectueux causent des collisions.

Les spécialistes de freins se plaignent souvent du manque d’unité dans l’application de l’air aux conduites de freins, ce qui cause l’usure inégale des freins et des pneus. Les experts se plaignent aussi de la tendance qu’ont certains à chercher à détecter à l’oreille des fuites de cylindres de freins, et ce dans des environnements bruyants. Sans outils fiables de détection de pression pneumatique, il est FREINS >>

SECTION FRANÇAISE

TRAIN TRAILER

Train Trailer verse 10 000 $ à une bonne cause

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l’occasion d’un cocktail dans le cadre d’un gala organisé par le club de golf Nobleton Lakes le 15 octobre 2015, Richard Gladden (fondateur de Train Trailer) a présenté un chèque au montant de 10 000 $ à la banque alimentaire du canton de King (King Township Food Bank). M. Gladden appuie de nombreux organismes de bienfaisance par l’entremise de son entreprise de location et location à bail de semi-remorques établie à Mississauga.

La banque alimentaire du canton de King souligne ses dix années de service auprès de la collectivité, dont les cinq dernières à titre d’organisme de bienfaisance enregistré.

La co-fondatrice et présidente Carol Ann Trabert déclare : «Nous avions comme objectif de recueillir 30 000 $ au cours de cet événement. Grâce à nos commanditaires et aux profits de l’encan qui a eu lieu sur place, nous avons dépassé cet objectif.

Lorsqu’on ajoute à cela le plus gros montant offert à cette occasion par Train Trailer, nous avons récolté dans les faits 45 000 $. Il s’agit d’un énorme coup de main pour notre organisme, qui a besoin tous les ans de 80 000 $ pour que nous puissions tenir notre promesse et remettre un panier d’aliments toutes les semaines à un peu moins de 200 personnes. Notre mandat officiel consiste à fournir des

produits non périssables, mais depuis janvier 2015, nous avons commencé à ajouter des fruits et légumes pour répondre à la volonté de nos bénévoles qui souhaitaient nous voir proposer les aliments les plus sains possible. Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui ont soutenu les efforts de la banque alimentaire, et nous offrons nos plus sincères remerciements à M. Gladden en particulier pour le très important don versé.»

La deuxième collecte de fonds annuelle, qui s’est déroulée sous le thème «Hooray for Hollywood», a attiré plus de 200 personnes, dont de nombreuses personnalités de la communauté, y compris le maire du canton

de King, son excellence Steve Pellegrini. Ce dernier affirme : «C’est une très bonne cause, particulièrement pour la jeunesse et les aînés de la région qui peinent à garder la tête hors de l’eau. Richard Gladden est un ami personnel, et son généreux don fait maintenant de lui un excellent ami de la communauté.»

Train Trailer donne satisfaction à ses clients depuis 1971. L’entreprise a la réputation d’offrir à ses clients un plus grand choix de types d’équipement et de programme de location, de location à bail et de maintenance. Stratégiquement située à Mississauga, à Calgary, à Cornwall et à Montréal, elle a étendu sa couverture pour servir

Steve Pellegrini, maire du canton de King, Sandra Gladden, Carol Ann Trabert, présidente de la banque alimentaire du canton de King, Richard Gladden, Art Hindle, maître de cérémonie. sa clientèle partout au Canada.

Pour plus de renseignements, consultez son site Web à www.traintrailer. com.

Pour en savoir davantage sur la banque alimentaire du canton de King, consultez son site Web à www.kingtownshipfoodbank.ca.

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POLARIS TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Polaris Global Logistics nomme un nouveau PDG

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olaris Transportation Group annonce avec plaisir la nomination de John Saunders, actuellement vice-président des Finances pour le groupe, au double poste de PDG de Polaris Global Logistics (PGL).

M. Saunders est entré au service de Polaris plus tôt cette année après avoir cumulé six années d’expérience des services bancaires internationaux et du financement à effet de levier. La communauté internationale des services 3PL l’a rapidement accueilli en tant que dirigeant influent, et les clients ont

progressivement appris à faire confiance à son approche multientreprise de l’optimisation de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

M. Saunders commencera immédiatement à représenter la Société dans le cadre de conférences et de tables rondes à l’occasion de colloques mondiaux sur la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

Son premier engagement l’amènera à s’adresser au Cold Chain Global Forum de Boston www.coldchainglobalforum.com/ où il parlera de la « Création d’une synergie nordaméricaine - Comment

miser sur le Canada en tant que passerelle vers le marché nord-américain », et sur la « Collaboration entre partenaires en approvisionnement - Amélioration de la visibilité au dernier mille et livraison dans les délais impartis dans les régions du monde qui représentent des défis ». Son deuxième engagement l’amènera à participer à une table ronde au 3PL Summit d’Europe qui aura lieu à Venlo, aux Pays-Bas http://events.eft.com/eu3pl/ où il traitera cette fois d’occasions de croissance mondiales et du portrait financier pour 2015-2016.

Le président du Polaris Transportation Group, Larry Cox explique : « J’ai consacré ma vie à cette industrie, et je peux vous affirmer que l’expertise financière de John représente l’assise parfaite pour mener la charge chez PGL, qui en est désormais à sa 12e année d’exploitation.

La capacité de raffiner la dynamique de la chaîne d’approvisionnement d’un client ou de représenter un partenaire mondial ici en Amérique du Nord suppose dans les deux cas des discussions d’ordre financier. Nous continuerons de fonctionner avec

les éléments de logistique qui ne reposent pas sur l’actif et qui sont le fondement de la division, mais nous avons également fait des investissements dans l’entreprise afin de mieux servir les besoins dynamiques de nos clients issus des multinationales. » M. Saunders est titulaire d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires de la Richard Ivey School of Business. Pour plus de renseignements sur Polaris Global Logistics, nous vous invitons à consulter son nouveau site Web à www. thinkPGL.com.

Fondée en 1994, la société Polaris Transportation est surtout connue pour son service de transport planifié de chargements partiels entre le Canada et les États-Unis et elle se spécialise en transport de marchandises sèches.

L’une des principales valeurs de l’entreprise consiste à faciliter la vie des membres de la collectivité du transport de marchandises en ajoutant des services et en tirant profit des avancées technologiques.

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

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quand ils sont à la ligne d’usure, vous pourrez souvent réutiliser le tambour.

Si vous attendez que vos sabots de freins complètement usés vous pouvez être sûr de devoir remplacer le tambour avec.”

Un mythe que les experts tentent de casser est que les freins à disques ne requièrent aucun entretien. Tout comme les freins à tambour, les disques exigent des inspections et

de l’entretien de manière régulière, car ils sont soumis aux mêmes conditions exigeantes que les freins à tambour.

La popularité des freins à disques est remarquable dans le monde des remorques aussi, encore une fois en raison de leur meilleure performance, du fait qu’ils requièrent moins d’entretien, et parce qu’il est facile de remplacer les plaquettes de

freins: cela prend moins d’une demi-heure. Un autre avantage est qu’il y a moins de pièces en mouvement, ce qui réduit le nombre d’ajustements nécessaires et le risque de commettre des infractions lors d’inspections.

La décision d’utiliser des freins à disques plutôt que des freins à tambour est aussi influencée par des questions de coût et d’application. Sur des con-

figurations à essieux multiples, le coût peut paraître excessif comparé aux remorques à configuration tandem, par exemple. La plus longue espérance de vie et meilleure performance des freins à disques constituent de puissants incitatifs à les installer sur les remorques de bonne qualité.

Malgré les avantages des freins à disques, les freins à tambour sont loin

d’être en danger de disparition surtout depuis l’avènement des nouveaux modèles conçus suite aux nouvelles régulations sur les distances d’arrêt. Leurs plus grands tambours, leurs garnitures plus durables, et leur moindre prix d’achat comparé aux freins à disques, laissent penser que les freins à tambour seront encore de la partie pour plusieurs années à venir.

difficile de mesurer la perte d’air et cela peut mener à des accidents pour cause de freins défectueux. “La meilleure chose à faire,” a affirmé un observateur, “est de graisser les pièces des freins et d’en vérifier l’état d’usure régulièrement pour s’assurer que vous ne surmenez pas vos freins. Si vous remplacez vos garnitures de freins

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Road King Chrome & Detailing

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2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9 Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4 Toll Free: 888.862.7461 Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 info@beka-lube.com www.beka-lube.com 24 November 2015

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

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

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Roadking Chrome & Detailing Beka Lube Products Inc.

E-CIGARETTES

ITR Canada Inc. P. O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive Milton, ON L9T 4Y9 Toll Free: 888.812.0099 Tel: 905.693.0660 Fax: 905.693.0332 clientservices@itrcanada.com www.itrcanada.com DPF CLEANING

“Same-day and weekend funding,

King’s Vape Shop Starter Kits • E-Juice • Supplies • “Kick Your Ash” Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary VAPE SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Interior Cab/Sleeper Cleaning On-Site • Mobile • Polishes & Supplies Located in the Roadking Truck Stop Calgary OPEN 7 DAYS

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

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

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com DRIVESHAFTS

Pat’s Driveline “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise” #1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.438.3155 Tel: 905.564.3155 Fax: 905.564.3166 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com ALBERTA 14715-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8826 Tel: 780.453.5105 Fax: 780.452.3555 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com

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

“Accutrac provides cash flow solutions structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and affordable with one low cost, all in. Qualification is easy and funding is available same day.”

74 Mississaga Street East Orillia, ON L3V 1V5 Toll Free: 866.531.2615 Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651 Bruce@accutraccapital.com www.AccutracCapital.com

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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

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INSURANCE BROKERS

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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.”

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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

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

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

TOWING SERVICES

Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

over 40 years giving us the experience and

“The Transit Authority”

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 November 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 November 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

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Kenworth Aerodynamic Advances

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hiladelphia, Pennsylvania - Engineers at Kenworth are never at rest, and continuous fuel economy improvement is always front and center. Thanks to Kenworth aerodynamic advances coming for 2016, customers purchasing the Kenworth T680 Advantage with 76-inch sleeper, T680 52-inch sleeper and T680 Day Cab will benefit from enhanced fuel economy.

To start, all three T680 configurations now offer fuel-efficient wheel closeouts. Furthermore, each will benefit from additional

unique enhancements.

On the 76-inch sleeper, Kenworth has further refined fairings on the T680 Advantage Package.

To better direct airflow around the trailer, Kenworth has developed a “kick-out” partial fairing.

“The contour of the lower fairing improves airflow around the trailer for enhanced fuel economy,” said Kevin Baney, Kenworth Chief Engineer. “The new design also provides for an optional undersleeper fuel fill. This allows fuel tanks to be moved forward and reduces trailer

gap and wheelbase. Plus, with that added room, customers wanting to install their own APUs can do so behind the sleeper and kick-out fairing.”

For the Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper and Day Cab, Kenworth engineers

have brought the T680 Advantage aerodynamics package to those configurations. “That includes refined aerodynamic components on the front of the tractor to further enhance airflow. Our new Advantage air dam directs air out

and around the vehicle, instead of under the bumper, to improve airflow,” Baney said. “An extension to the lower fairing shortens the gap to the ground to minimize air turbulence.” The T680 52-inch sleeper also will utilize new sleeper

corner caps to extend the side extenders all the way through the corners of the sleeper, minimizing drag, Baney said.

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

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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 November 2015

ALBERTA

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

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

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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

NOVA SCOTIA

BONNYVILLE

SHERWOOD PARK

GOLDEN

MORRIS

GRAND FALLS

TRURO HEIGHTS

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

Truro Heights Circle K RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc. 26 Strathmoor Drive Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6 Tel: 780.417.9400 Fax: 780.417.9449

STRATHMORE

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

Petro Pass

Jepson Petroleum Ltd. Box 1408, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 ladine@jepsonpetro.com

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.

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

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

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295

Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre 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

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

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

Antrim Truck Stop

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

PERTH – ANDOVER

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

580 White Lake Road, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Tel: 613.623.3003 Fax: 613.623.1003 Toll Free: 866.334.4775 jack@antrimwesternstar.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, overnight parking, drivers’ lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

BELLEVILLE

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

Exit 115, Perth – Andover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking & free high-speed internet.

SALISBURY

NEW BRUNSWICK

SICAMOUS

Husky Travel Centre

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

MONCTON

Petro Canada

Dogwood Valley Husky Services

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

Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

WINNIPEG

OSOYOOS

Nisku Truck Stop

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

86 Connector Rd., Hwy 102 Exit 13, Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499

AULAC

Salisbury Big Stop

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

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

170 Aulac Road Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 aulac@eastlink.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

EDMUNDSTON

X

Edmundston Truck Stop Exit 19, 100 Grey Rock Road Edmundston, NB E7C 0B6 Tel: 506.737.2010 Fax: 506.737.2015 georges@etruckstop.ca www.edmundstontruckstop.com Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business centre, seafood & burger restaurant (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, fax & photocopier.

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

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

BELLEVILLE

WAASIS

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

Ultramar 25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538 (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755

WOODSTOCK

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

Murray’s Truck Stop

CARDINAL

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale & tire sales & service.

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

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ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

DESERONTO

SPENCERVILLE

SUDBURY

Sudbury Petro Pass

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

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

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.

TIMMINS

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

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

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

OTTAWA

Esso Truck Stop 2154 Riverside Drive Timmins, ON Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, ATM & showers.

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

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

NAIRN 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

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

DRUMBO

LONDON

Trucker’s Haven

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

FORT ERIE

PORT HOPE

Ultramar

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

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

Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12 am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

KITCHENER

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

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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.

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

Husky Bulk Sales Ultramar

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

Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers, drivers’ lounge & short-time parking.

WINDSOR

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

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

WOODSTOCK

BEAMSVILLE

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 402 – 51st Street East Saskatoon, SK

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

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.

LEAMINGTON

Tel: 306.934.6766

Ultramar

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

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

Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

QUEBEC

BELMONT

MONTREAL

Bay Truck Stop

Ultramar

Estevan Husky Travel Centre

REGINA

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

HAMILTON

ESTEVAN

Flying M Truck Stop

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

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

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

SASKATCHEWAN

Johnny’s Gas Bar

London Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401) Belmont, ON Tel: 519.644.0200 www.myhusky.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, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

Husky Travel Centre Irving 24

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

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

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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A/C Sales & Service Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ontario Trucking News

B Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bestway Cartage Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . 1

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X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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W Wajax Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4-5 Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rust Preventative Products Krown Rust Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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V Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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T TA Travel Centres Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Texis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 16 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 44 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tremcar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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S Shell Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Speedy Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Insurance Brokers Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . 1 Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . .16

L Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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K Krown Rust Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Employment Opportunities Bestway Cartage Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Caron Transportation Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Zavitz Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel Upgraders & Enhancers Repstar Agencies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 43 J-Line Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Drivetrains Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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EMPLOYMENT

HEALTH & FITNESS

Keep Your Spine in Shape

BY DR. GEORGE I. TRAITSES

Y

our spine is the backbone of your entire body – literally and figuratively.

That means poor spine health can negatively impact you from head to toe. How can you keep your spine in shape? Let’s learn more about this critical anatomical structure and take a look at some of the simple strategies you can employ to ensure a healthy spine and a healthy body.

Exercises (to Do and Not to Do): Since we’re talking shape here, let’s start with a few exercises that help promote spinal health in the form of proper posture – along with a few that promote poor posture and put the spine at risk. First, a strong core supports the spine, whereas a weak core can lead to pain and injury. To build the core, think planks, bent-leg knee raises, stability ball

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exercises, ab curls, medicine ball slams and other exercises that strengthen the core muscles (remembering to keep your spine protected at all times by avoiding rounding the back / neck). On the other hand, avoid exercises / movements that unduly stress the spine: slumping while sitting and bending forward immediately after sitting come to mind, as do exercises that make you prone to rounding your back (traditional sit-ups, toe-touches, etc.).

S l e e p M a t t e r s : Yo u r sleep position and the overall quality of your sleep play a big role in spinal health. The ideal position for the spine during sleep places you on your back with a pillow between your legs.

As you might imagine, lying on your stomach is the worst position. Your pillow and mattress also matter, so make sure you

choose the right ones for you, or your spine will let you know with neck and/or back pain. (Talk to your chiropractor for suggestions.)

Nutrition Essentials: Believe it or not, certain foods promote a healthy spine (and vice versa).

For example, adequate water intake is necessary to nourish not only the body’s cells, but also the spinal intervertebral discs, which consist primarily of water at birth.

As you might imagine, water helps keep the discs (and thus the spine) from getting stiff and

subject to injury. In addition, an anti-inflammatory diet is key to preventing back pain and other spine problems due to inflammation. Think foods such as omega-3 fish and lean proteins, fresh produce, avocado, olive oil, and various spices while reducing intake of pro-inflammatory foods (most fast foods and processed foods, sugar-laden sweets, etc.).

Chiropractic Care: No conversation about spine health would be complete without mentioning chiropractic, an entire health care profession

founded on the principle that a healthy, properly aligned spine has farreaching effects on the entire body. Research asserts chiropractic’s effectiveness in treating back pain, neck pain and various other musculoskeletal conditions, and the goal of periodic chiropractic care is to maintain spinal health, optimize the body’s selfhealing capacities, and thus prevent pain from returning. If you haven’t been to a chiropractor yet, what are you waiting for? If you’ve visited one, but haven’t returned in

a while, remember: your spine – and your entire body – deserve it.

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 I. Traitses of Infinite Health practices traditional chiropractic, advanced nutrition and anti-aging therapy and has been serving the Toronto and Markham communities since 1981. You can reach him at 416.499.5656 or visit www.infinite-health. com.

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EMPLOYMENT

HEALTHY TRUCKER

Demystifying Nutrition Labels to balance out eating high-calorie foods with some low-calorie foods earlier or later in the day.

The next step to using nutrition labels to help control your weight is to get the most nutrition out of the calories you take in.

Use the Percentage Daily Value to tell you how rich in each of the required nutrients the food really is. Daily values are based on a 2000-calorie diet, 5% or less of a nutrient’s DV is low, 20% or more of a nutrient’s DV is high. Limit your amount

of total fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Make sure to get plenty of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.

Once you have gathered all the information you need, you simply ask yourself if a food choice is a wise choice for you

in terms of both calories and nutrients, and whether it makes more sense for you as part of a meal or as a snack.

If the answers to these questions don’t satisfy you for a particular food, then the next question to ask yourself is whether

you can find a suitable alternative. The answer to that question is almost always, Yes! Melodie Champion, CHC, AADP, PTS, is a Nutritionist & Certified Health Coach and can be reached at www.healthytrucker.com.

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POLARIS TRANSPORTATION GROUP

BY MELODIE CHAMPION

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here are so many nutrients in food, so many ingredients, and so many facts to know about what’s actually good for you and what’s really not. Fortunately for all of us, there is a standardized format for the nutrition label that all processed and/ or packaged foods must have on the outside of their product. No matter what the food, you can easily compare its value for you with that of any other food.

There are 3 fundamental areas to look for first on a nutrition label, and they’re all conveniently grouped together near the top, just under the title “Nutrition Facts”.

What is the Serving Size: standardized amount (like cups or tablespoons or pieces) followed by the equivalent amount such as grams.

How Many Servings Per Container: Most packaged foods contain multiple servings in a single package, making it easy to double, triple, quadruple, etc. the caloric intake from that of a single serving.

What is the Amount of Calories Per Serving: Typically, a single serving of around 40 calories is considered low-calorie, around 100 is considered moderate, and 400 is considered high-calorie.

Keeping tabs on the amount of servings you take in, based on the caloric intake per serving, is one great way to manage your weight. Another is

Polaris Announces New CEO

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o l a r i s Tr a n s p o r tation Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Saunders, currently Vice President of Finance of the Group to

a dual role as CEO of Polaris Global Logistics (PGL).

Mr. Saunders joined Polaris earlier this year following six years in international banking

and leverage finance.

The international 3PL community has quickly welcomed him as an influential leader and customers have increasingly grown to rely on

his cross enterprise approach to supply chain optimization.

Mr. Saunders will be immediately representing the company through speaking engagements

and panel discussions at global supply chain conferences. .

For more information on Polaris visit their website at www.polaristransport.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

HEALTHY LIVING

The Valuable Properties of Beets

BY BRENDA RICKER

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eets are vegetables that can be boiled, roasted, shredded, juiced, on the grill and fried. They can be added to pancakes and waffles, desserts, frostings, and the greens can be sautéed for a side dish. Wow! Beets have been known for amazing health benefits for almost every part of the

body. Beets are loaded with numerous vitamins and especially C, which is an immune booster, required especially at this time of year when colds and flus are at their highest.

The greens are higher in iron than spinach. Beets are also an excellent source of minerals. Both beets and beet greens are very powerful cleansers

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Train Trailer $10k Contribution

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t a gala cocktail party held at Nobleton Lakes Golf Course October 15, 2015, Richard Gladden (founder of Train Trailer) presented a cheque for $10,000 to the King Township Food Bank. Mr. Gladden supports many charitable foundations through his semi-trailer rental and leasing company, based in Mississauga.

The King Township Food Bank is marking 10 years of service to the community, the last 5 years as a registered charity. CoFounder and President, Carol Ann Trabert comments, “We had targeted to raise $30,000 at this event and thanks to the sponsorship response and on site auction proceeds, we exceeded our target.

Adding the Train Trailer cheque, the largest single cheque ever received, we actually raised, $45,000.

This is a huge boost to our organization, which needs

$80,000 every year to meet our promise of a week of groceries every month to just under 200 people. Our formal mandate is to supply non-perishable products but starting in January 2015 we have added fresh produce in response to our volunteers’ passion to offer the healthiest foods possible. We thank all those who support the Food Bank’s efforts and extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Gladden, in particular, for his very significant donation.”

The second annual fund raising event titled “Hooray for Hollywood” was attended by over 200 people, with many of the who’s who of the community including the Mayor of King Township, His Worship Steve Pellegrini.

For more information, visit www.traintrailer.com.

To discover more about the King Township Foodbank www.kingtownshipfoodbank.ca.

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Steve Pellegrini, Mayor of King Township, Sandra Gladden, Carol Ann Trabert President of King Township Food Bank, Richard Gladden, Art Hindle, Master of Ceremonies.

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and builders of the blood.

Beets contain betaine, the same substance that is used in certain treatments of depression. It also contains tryptophan, which relaxes the mind and creates a sense of well-being, similar to chocolate.

Beets can also lower your blood pressure. Beets are a high energy source which is low in calories and high

in sugar that is released into your system gradually, as opposed to chocolate.

Beets are a wonderful addition to any dietary need.

With their high volume of nutrients, delicious taste, and multitude of uses, anyone can jump right into beets without missing a

beat.

Bet you didn’t know: Beets were served in space when the astronauts of Apollo 18 met up with their brethren in Soyuz 19. They served borscht.

Get beets into your diet and benefit from their wide nutritional value.

I can be reached at: health_you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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EMPLOYMENT

FLEET HARMONY

Using Fleet Harmony to Setup a Fleet Maintenance Service Schedule

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ne of the biggest features of Fleet Harmony is the ability to easily set up service schedules for your fleet by way of a service trigger; often referred to as cmms software.

A service trigger is single fleet maintenance activity. Service triggers have an identifying name (i.e.: P M I n specti on). The y also have a reminder threshold and a service due threshold. (i.e.: Due every 90 days, remind at 60 days). Service triggers are grouped by fleet service type (i.e.: tractors). This allows for multiple service triggers to exist for each unit in the fleet; essentially a package of fleet mainten-

ance services. These can be as simple or as complex as your needs dictate because of Fleet Harmony’s flexible design. Fleet Harmony can accommodate maintenance schedules for literally ALL types of equipment.

When a service trigger is applied to a fleet unit, the system will automatically alert you when that fleet unit has scheduled service coming due or when it is past due. This, along with the last service information, is displayed on the main dashboard / home screen when you first sign on to the system.

Service triggers allow you to be proactive in the maintenance of your fleet. They

give you advance notice and provide management options in terms of when a scheduled maintenance service is performed – at a time that is most convenient for your shop or fleet maintenance service provider. Fleet managers are able to maximize their fleet’s productivity without compromising maintenance and compliance.

As a compliment to the service trigger feature, the fleet maintenance status report can be generated to show any scheduled maintenance that is upcoming and/or past due. It can be run to show all units in your fleet or only those that are past due or falling within the reminder range

of the service trigger. This is an especially beneficial feature for those companies where heavy equipment repair is a major concern. And because the report is in PDF format, it can be easily printed, saved, shared and/or emailed to your dispatch and operations personnel, or other administration and management staff. It is a very handy report for fleet managers – especially for meetings and quick reference.

The fleet maintenance status report shows the scheduled service triggers that have been assigned to the fleet unit, along with when the service is past due or coming due for

service. It shows the current odometer and hours meter readings, as well as the dates these readings were last captured. It also displays basic unit information.

Fleet Harmony is a worldwide pioneer of Cloud Fleet Management Software applications. As part of our commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support (rare it seems these days), Fleet Harmony will work dir-

ectly with you to help you understand, establish, and set up service triggers for your fleet.

To learn more about all the features, including our IFTA software, and reports to compliment your payroll software for small business, click the contact us button, or give us a call toll free at 844.527.6669. We are not a high pressure sales orientated company.

We are here to help our customers.

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GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA

Breaking Down Borders for Truckers

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ew commercial regulations will make it easier and more efficient for truckers to deliver their goods to Nova Scotia from other parts of Canada.

Government is amending weight and dimension regulations for commercial vehicles and is signing a memorandum of understanding that will bring Nova Scotia regulations in line with those of most other Canadian jurisdictions.

“We want Nova Scotia to have the most competitive and business-friendly environment, and the last thing we need is a wall of red tape greeting truckers when they hit our border,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Geoff MacLellan. “We’ve committed to getting rid of unnecessary red tape both within our province and between provinces. This is one example of how we’re doing that. These changes will make it easier for

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trucking businesses to be successful.”

Revisions include the following: - allowance of truck modifications that improve aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption - allowance of longer double tractor-trailer configurations, giving more options and opportunities for the movement of goods - changes to allow more trucks to go on more provincial roads - technical changes to axle and drive configurations so trucking companies can stay current with existing industry practices “We applaud the province for making these changes to the regulations; they bring us closer to harmonization on vehicle weights and dimensions with other provinces across Canada,” said Jean-Marc Picard, executive director, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. “Trucking is an important part

of the economy in Nova Scotia and an essential service to deliver all goods. Aligning ourselves with other provinces on weights and dimensions brings much needed efficiencies and smoother

flow of goods.”

The changes are in response to industry’s requests and are endorsed b y t h e N a t i o n a l Ta s k Force on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions which monitors, evaluates, and

recommends necessary changes.

Earlier this year, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick created the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness.

The Office’s mandate is

to identify and eliminate barriers to growth within the province and region and, by doing so, contribute to a stronger economy. To learn more, visit www.novascotia.ca/ regulatoryopportunity.

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GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Officials Joined Police to Promote Road Safety

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ighway safety enforcement officers joined police officers across Prince Edward Island October 19 to 23 and conducted check points aimed at encouraging safety and preventing accidents on Island highways, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar.

“The safety of Prince Edward Island’s travelling public is vitally important, and is a top priority of my department,” said

Minister Biggar. “We take matters of highway safety very seriously, especially in light of the higher number of tragic highway accidents this year.”

Highway safety officers carried out checks in cooperation with the RCMP and municipal police forces. The checks were to ensure vehicles are properly maintained and operated and that drivers are following all safety rules.

The road check blitz was carried out in con-

junction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver www.cvsa.org/ osd Operation Safe Driver activities that were held across the United States, Canada and Mexico with the objective of improving both commercial vehicle and non-commercial vehicle traffic safety. This initiative puts emphasis on safe driving habits as well as promoting the use of seat belts as a measure in preventing injury and death. Check stops

serve to improve compliance with the rules of the road as well as driver and vehicle compliance with licensing and inspection requirements.

“We’re very pleased to have had the cooperation of police in promoting highway safety through these spot checks,” said Minister Biggar. “This and other safety awareness initiatives are helping to reduce driving accidents and protect the travelling public on Prince Edward Island.”

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EMPLOYMENT

ATRI

HOS Back For 3rd Year in a Row as Top Concern In Annual Trucking Industry Survey

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hiladelphia, Pennsylvania - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.

For the third year in a row the industry ranked the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules as its top industry concern. For the past two years, major HOS impacts on supply chains were the impetus

behind the first place ranking. In this year’s survey, carriers and drivers voiced their concern over the uncertain future of the current suspension of the rules.

The complete results of the annual survey of over 4,000 industry stakeholders were released at the 2015 Management Conference and Exhibition of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) meeting in Philadelphia, PA, the nation’s largest gathering of motor carrier executives. The ATRI Top

Industry Issues report also solicited and tabulated specific strategies for addressing each issue.

Moving up a position from last year, FMCSA’s continued challenges with its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program resulted in a second place ranking. CSA was closely followed in the ranking by the growing shortage of truck drivers. Related to the driver shortage, driver retention retained its fourth place ranking this year as trucking fleets work to retain

their most experienced and qualified drivers.

The lack of available safe truck parking rounded out the 2015 list as the number five issue. Since first appearing as an issue in the annual survey, truck parking has been on the rise as an industry concern. It initially ranked 8th in the 2012 survey and has steadily climbed to the top five issues.

The ATA-commissioned survey results and proposed strategies will be utilized by the ATA Federation to better focus its

advocacy role on behalf of the U.S. trucking industry and ATA Federation stakeholders.

“There is perhaps no better benchmark for the challenges we face as motor carriers and drivers than ATRI’s annual survey of top industry issues. As issues climb in ranking each year, so does our collective need to aggressively identify solutions to address those issues,” said ATA Chairman Duane Long, Chairman, Longistics in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“As we all know, the trucking industry operates in a complex and evolving environment and we must constantly work to understand how regulatory actions and operational challenges impact the industry,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. “By improving our understanding of the issues, we can be better stewards of the important job our industry is tasked with.”

A copy of this report is available from ATRI at www.atri-online.org.

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TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

Where Are We Going?

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

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t first, I saw God as my observer, my judge keeping track of the things I did wrong so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was there sort of like a president. I recognized His picture when I saw it, but I really did not know Him. Later on when I met Christ it seemed as though my life was a bike ride. But it was a

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tandem bike, and I noticed

back and touch my hand.

with my companion, Jesus

He just smiles and says,

than just your co-pilot;

that Christ was in the back helping me pedal.

I don’t know just when it was that He suggested we change places, life has not been the same since.

When I had control I knew the way. It was rather boring, but predictable, as the shortest distance between two points. But when He took the lead He knew delightful long cuts, up mountains and through rocky places at break neck speeds. It was all I could do to hang on!

Even though it looked like madness, He said, “Pedal”. I worried and was anxious and asked, “Where are you taking me?” He laughed and didn’t answer, but I started to learn to trust, I forgot my boring life, and entered into the adventure. And when I’d say, “I’m scared,” He’d lean

He took me to people with gifts that I needed, gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy. They gave me gifts to take on my journey, my Lord’s and mine. And we were off again.

He said, “Give the gifts away; they are extra baggage, too much weight”.

So I did, and found that in giving I received, and still our burden was light. I did not trust Him, at first, to be in control of my life. I thought He would wreck it; but He knows bike secrets, He knows how to make a bend to take sharp corners, knows how to jump to clear high rocks and how to fly to shorten scary passages.

I am learning to shut up and pedal in the strangest places, and I am beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face,

Christ. And when I am sure I just can’t go anymore,

“Pedal.”

Jesus wants to be more

He would like to be your Pilot.

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EMPLOYMENT

ALL POINTS FREIGHT INC.

Premier Flatbed Hauler Calls for Better Training to Alleviate Driver Shortage

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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ll Points Freight Inc. is an Ontariobased full service flatbed/step-deck carrier specializing in long haul deliveries to the US. Since its inception in 1987 it has steadily expanded to meet the needs of its customers by providing safe and reliable transportation services, principally for southern Ontario’s manufacturing base.

All Points’ President, Peter Beintema, says the company offers above average benefits for prospective, qualified drivers.

These include Christmas bonuses, a good pay-permile rate, layover fees, additional pay for extra picks and drops, and a partially funded drug and dental plan. Additional benefits include a $500 signing bonus, paid tarping and untarping, safety bonuses, monthly payments for cell phone use, and modern and well maintained equipment.

The difficulty in filling positions, Beintema says, is sourcing qualified drivers. Prospective employees require one year flatbed driving experience which reduces the employment pool to be sure. But the overriding concern for Beintema and the industry at large is lack of sufficient training. “Newly minted drivers coming out of training schools don’t have the skills to successfully meet the demands of the job,” he says. As a general rule driving schools do not teach drivers about proper loading and tarping procedures or how to back up a trailer properly. In many cases drivers are unable to shift gears in manual transmissions. Recently, Beintema had to discharge one novice driver who, despite his eagerness for the position, was involved in too many minor accidents and unable to successfully handle a big rig.

Not all schools are equal,

a fact that Peter Beintema freely acknowledges. But even the more respected driver training outfits fall short of adequate training to meet all the tasks required as a long haul trucker.

It’s no surprise that Beintema’s misgivings echo calls for better training from other industry stakeholders as well.

They too admit that many schools fall short of industry expectations. “We don’t have a driver shortage, we have a skilled driver shortage,” said Yvette Lagrois in a previous interview.

Lagrois, who is President of the Ontario Truck Training Academy, describes the problem as systemic whereby some registered schools provide top notch training while others, registered or not, deliver mediocre instruction at best.

To help counter the lack of proper training industry watchers suggest that prospective drivers get proactive by approaching the top 100 fleets to identify what they, as prospective employers, expect from start-ups. Foreknowledge of industry expectations can help guide new drivers into the appropriate training path that will enhance their employment opportunities after graduation.

But even this presupposes that there are schools out there that will train drivers to meet the expectations of future employers, like All Points Freight, which is willing to hire, but expects a minimal level of competence when bringing on new recruits.

Part of the problem too lies with the changing nature of the industry.

Unlike yesteryear, young people today have little exposure to the industry, so that those who do pursue a driver career path have had little opportunity to gain even the most basic skills. In previous times newly minted driv-

ers would first work their way up by driving straight truck single axle vehicles and progress to big rigs.

Today the expectation is that novice drivers will get behind the wheel of a tractor trailer, still lacking the skill level to properly

manage all aspects of its operation.

The solution? “Change has to start with the driving schools. They have to teach students how to load trucks, tie and tarp cargo, and properly manage a truck and trailer.

Training is not extensive enough, especially for flat-

beds,” concludes Peter Beintema.

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EMPLOYMENT

THE COMPLACENCY COACH

Can Your Brand Be Putting You In Danger?

BY BRUCE OUTRIDGE

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t’s five o’clock in the morning and I am doing my best to make it across the city before the traffic starts bogging everything down. With no one else on the road, lane management shouldn’t be an issue, but this is Toronto. From what seemed like out of nowhere a pickup truck came up fast behind me almost pushing me out of the way. As I moved over to another lane I caught a glimpse of the name on the door of the truck. I recognized the name as being a large corporation and wondered if they knew how this person was driving their work vehicle. This particular driver didn’t seem to care about the name on the door or the fact he was driving poorly with other users on the road. I bet his insurance company would be interested in the way he was driving.

The point is that many of us forget that the companies we drive for are trying to brand themselves and remain different from their competition. There is a reason

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that logos are on the door and trucks have numbers associated with them. If you remember back in the eighties when those “tell all” telephone lines were installed and stickers were made for every trailer that said, “If this driver is driving improperly please call this number.” Of course right after that, the joke with the same line with some variation that I won’t repeat here became popular.

There was a big uproar within the industry from drivers to management because the drivers thought their driving methods were now going to be scrutinized even further. Management thought it was another way of promoting safety. To be honest I don’t think either side won. Like everything else drivers got used to them and began to drive with some of their old habits and carriers stopped answering the phone because people were calling for the silliest things.

Now you barely see the numbers at all for safety, but have they gone completely?

Companies found out that people will use the numbers on the truck to call the company. With the recruiting shortage carriers have started to use recruiting information on the trucks and trailers instead of safety information. They are now attracting drivers through the use of recruiting numbers on equipment and that has

made everyone a little less tense about driving.

What we need to remember as drivers is that no matter what number is on the equipment it can still get back to your safety department. It is also important to note that as an employee of that company it is your job to drive the company vehicles with safety and respect.

As professional drivers you are expected to know how to drive in a professional manner.

That’s why you got hired at the company in the first place and now it is time to show the public that you have what it takes to be a professional driver.

We all forget that we have advertising on our equipment after a while. It’s like the paint on the wall.

What we need to remember is that advertising is there for a reason. It was designed to be seen by the public and the public is very good at noticing big trucks.

With the invention of the vehicle wrap, trucks are even more noticeable and in some cases have combined various companies onto one piece of equipment advertising. The driving habits of that driver can now have negative effects on all the advertisers shown on that equipment. Companies protect their brands fiercely, especially in this day of social media.

Add social media to the motoring public and a reckless driver can accumulate a lot of legal expenses in a hurry. Just take a look at the Walmart incident that was on the news a year or so ago.

So be careful how you drive on the roadways, not just because safety is a good thing, but because you are representing all the brands on your equipment whether you know it or not.

Bruce Outridge is a Driver Success Coach for the transportation industry helping truck drivers have successful careers.

He is the author of the books Running By The Mile, Driven to Drive, and host / creator of the The Lead Pedal Podcast. To learn more about Bruce and his work visit www. outridgeenterprises.ca and www.theleadpedalpodcast.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

MACK TRUCKS

Mack Continues Sponsorship of Share the Road Highway Safety Program

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hiladelphia, Pennsylvania - Mack Trucks is pleased to announce it would renew its sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road highway safety program for 2016, continuing a 14-year tradition of supporting the public outreach initiative. The announcement was made at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“Our customers depend on us to deliver tough, reliable, efficient trucks that keep drivers safe, but Mack’s commitment to safety doesn’t stop there,” said Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks North America. “We’re proud to continue our Share the Road sponsorship because the program reaches millions of people across the

country with critical messages about highway safety.”

Professional truck drivers selected to be part of Share the Road conduct safety demonstrations for students, policy makers, the media and other groups showing how to drive safely alongside heavy trucks.

All of the drivers have exemplary safety records, and many have logged a million or more miles without an accident. They travel the country in a Mack Pinnacle™ 70-inch highrise sleeper model to teach motorists about truck stopping distances, potential blind spots and other safety considerations that can help ensure safe travel for everyone.

“We are extremely pleased that Mack Trucks will once again sponsor the popular Share the Road highway safety program,” said ATA

President and CEO Bill Graves. “It is considered a model education program for teaching people how to share the road safely with large trucks.”

The Mack Pinnacle model used for the Share the Road program is a testament to vehicle safety and efficiency.

It features a Mack MP®8 505C engine with 505 horsepower and 1,760 lb.-ft. of torque, along with the Mack mDRIVE® automated manual transmission allowing drivers to focus completely on the road ahead rather than shifting gears. The Pinnacle model also includes Mack Roll Stability Advantage

by Bendix® and Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ adaptive cruise control, which helps drivers avoid potential collisions by integrating throttle, engine brake and foundation

Mack Trucks is pleased to announce it would renew sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road highway safety program for 2016, continuing a 14-year tradition of educating motorists on how to safely drive around large trucks. The Share the Road program will continue to use a Mack Pinnacle 70-inch high-rise sleeper model that was presented last year to Gov. Bill Graves (left), President and CEO of ATA by Stephen Roy (right), President of Mack Trucks North America. brakes into the cruise control function.

For more information about Mack, visit our web-

site at www.macktrucks. com.

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EMPLOYMENT

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From the

Driver’s Seat BY: MAREK KRASUSKI marek@woodwardpublishing.com

Transmission Preference

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echnology advancements have provided wider choice in virtually all truck and trailer operations, and transmissions are no exception. Standard manual transmissions have withstood the test of time over the decades. They are still popular, but have given way to more refined iterations like the Automated M a n u a l Tr a n s m i s s i o n (AMT) and the fully automatic.Today, transmission choice is governed by a number of factors; among them purchase price, fuel economy, and driver skill and expectations. Moreover, amid cries that many drivers lack the requisite skills to master shifting, operators are turning to automatic alternatives.

Ontario Trucking News took to the streets of Sudbury to gauge transmission preference from front line drivers.

OSCAR ST. ONGE drives for Grant Trucking and works from Sudbury, Ontario. “If you’re in town an automatic is way better.

There’s less shifting and you won’t burn the clutch.

I used to have an automatic with 15 speed and I loved it for in-town driving, but on the highway it was a little sluggish. I now drive a standard and as far as I’m concerned I have more control on hills. My preference is a standard.”

RALPH WARFORD from Locomote Systems in Milton, Ontario expressed his preference for standards.

“I have heard a lot about automatics but I’ve always driven a standard.

It gives me better control and handles well in winter driving. Automatics are good for city driving but on the road we pull heavy loads and need to be in control of the vehicle.”

DENIS JONCAS drives for Laidlaw and is based at the company site in Lively, Ontario. “I’ve been driving for 28 years and have done a lot of shifting over that time. But today I prefer an a u t o m a t i c, e s p e c i a l l y when in congested traffic.

There are no clutch-in clutch-out steps to deal with. Now, I put the truck on cruise and it will shift going uphill and downhill.

It’s like driving a motor home. Even in the snow I don’t mind it at all. I’ve driven an automatic for eight years now and I got stuck maybe once. I prefer the automatic transmission.”

NEIL LEELAND works for Jenton Trucking in Langley, British Columbia, and had this to say: “I have driven both automatic and standard transmissions, but prefer the standard.

Many say that automatics will save fuel, and they are probably right. I would vote for automatics if driving through Ontario and the Prairie Provinces, but getting into the mountains is a whole different ball game. In such environments I like to choose what gear to use and how high the rpms are running and how much back pressure is on my engine.

When I’m going down a hill in snow I want to choose the right gear."

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ANNOUNCEMENT

TTSAO Announces Platinum/Gold Sponsors for 2016 Conference

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amilton, Ontario – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario is pleased to announce Northbridge Insurance as their platinum sponsor for their 2016 conference – Striving for Excellence in Training. The conference is to be held at the Sandman hotel on February 23 & 24, 2016 in Mississauga, Ontario.

N o r a H i l l y e r, S e n i o r Vice President, Customer Excellence from Northbridge Insurance says, “Northbridge Insurance 42 November 2015

has always been a strong supporter of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario and we are very excited and honoured for the privilege to be the Platinum Sponsor for their first ever conference in 2016.”

T h e Tr u c k Tr a i n i n g Schools Association of Ontario is also pleased to announce that TruckRight has been named as the gold sponsor of the event.

TruckRight is a data management company offering a number of

services to the transportation industry and Dirk Kupar, President of TruckRight says “TruckRight is proud to be a gold sponsor for the TTSAO’s First-Ever Conference. The TTSAO’s slogan “Striving for excellence in training”, parall e l s Tr u c k R i g h t ’s platform. Our cloud based employee portal combines applicant tracking, paperless workflow, HR, on-line training with automated driver file compliance.

Its D.A.D services offer background screening and a single source

document procurement.”

Yvette Lagrois, President of the TTSAO commented recently, “Key industry stakeholders and sponsors are very important to the success of this conference.

Northbridge Insurance and TruckRight have been very supportive of our conference and their commitment to this event is greatly appreciated.”

The conference registration form is now available at TTSAO.com.

For more information on the conference or for sponsorship opportunities please contact: Sara Fitches at 416.623.5461, Yvette Lagrois – President, TTSAO – TTSAO office – 866.475.9436 or OTTA office – 800.753.2284 or via email at Yvette. lagrois@otta.ca, Charlie Charalambous – Director of Public Relations, TTSAO – Northbridge Office – 800.265.7173 or cell 416.473.3986 or by email at charlie.charalambous@nbfc.com.

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