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September 2014 Issue 134

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Truck Bodies & Chassis

Walmart’s Advanced Vehicle Experience W

almart showcased its futuristic truck this year at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky. The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics, an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain, electrified auxiliary components, and sophisticated control systems all in one package, developed in support of the company’s industry-leading sustainability program.

In 2005, Walmart, one of the nation’s largest private fleet operators, announced its goal to double fleet efficiency by 2015. Walmart trucks log millions of miles every year, so when it comes to sustainability and fleet efficiency, the goal is simple: deliver more merchandise while driving fewer miles on the most efficient equipment. As of last year, the company had achieved an 84 percent improvement in fleet efficiency over its 2005 baseline.

“Walmart is continually looking for innovative ways to increase our efficiencies and reduce our fleet’s emissions,” said Tracy Rosser, senior vice president of

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Products & Services Directory

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Truck Bodies & Chassis

Truck & Trailer Body Design Must Change with the Times

By Marek Krasuski

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earch the internet and a multitude of providers appears for those in the market for truck and trailer bodies.

The search, though, can be narrowed by first asking yourself a few questions about what you’re looking for. Topping the list is application. What will the vehicle be used for - hauling debris, construction materials, perishable goods? Is it for short or long haul use?

What is the expected size and weight of cargo as these considerations affect both body type and chassis? What about life cycle? Is it feasible to purchase a body for the long term and pay more at the outset or purchase a lower-priced alternative that won’t last as long?

The drive for enhanced fuel economy and green technologies influences the evolution of bodies as much as engines and other technologies. While design and materials are critical, aerodynamic add-ons have played a significant role in achieving greater efficiencies.

Aerodynamic add-ons have become important features in the attempt to achieve better yields.

UnderTray systems, for e x a m p l e, i n c o r p o r a t e several components and configurations that serve to redirect air flow more efficiently, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag and improving fuel savings.

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Air Tabs are another device attached to truck and trailer bodies which reduce resistance by disrupting air flow and dispersing energy more even l y. Tu r bu l en c e i s reduced by changing the direction of the dominant flow pattern. Some aerodynamic analysts claim that “a 20 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag generates a 6 percent fuel economy improvement at 30 mph, a 10 percent fuel economy improvement at 50 mph, and a 14 percent fuel economy improvement at 80 mph.”

Surprising to many is that the majority of wind resistance - 70 percent - is attributed to the trailer.

That aside, truck and trailer bodies come in a variety of materials but the vast majority of truck bodies - about 75 percent - are made of aluminum.

Aluminum is favoured because it’s lightweight and easy to repair - two good reasons why it is edging out the more traditional steel products.

Manufacturers have seen up to a 50 percent increase in aluminum truck body production. Moreover, aluminum typically lasts longer than steel products - almost twice as long - which means

fewer vehicles need to be produced over the long run, thereby leaving a lighter environmental footprint.

But like everything in life, nothing is perfect.

Aluminum does not normally rust, but it does corrode, particularly at the point where the aluminum meets steel. Dave Torrance, a 30 plus year veteran in body manufacturing and Sales Manager for the Bond Head, Ontario truck builder, Durabody, explained the reason for this deterioration, a process referred to as galvanic corrosion.

“Corrosion typically takes place along the bottom rail where the body is bolted to a steel undercarriage. The merging of two dissimilar metals results in deterioration.”

The NTEA’s Technical Services Department provides tips for preventing galvanic corrosion. It recommends a barrier or isolator such as tape, plastics and aluminum washers between the steel and aluminum.

Further, “It is important to maintain an air gap between the aluminum part or body and a steel fastener. Also, using an aluminum washer between the steel nut and

aluminum body or equipment is good practice.

Zinc-coated steel fasteners are preferred,” it says.

The NTEA also promotes a proper fastening strategy to inhibit corrosion between these dissimilar materials.

The trailer industry particularly has been proactive in developing alternatives to steel and aluminum. Composite products are used for both truck and trailer bodies and are considered a “green” initiative due to the reusable materials. The thin walls are up to a quarter inch thick with galvanized steel on the outside and recycled plastic as the core interior property.

At the end of their life cycle the panels are recycled again. Most big trailer manufacturers offer some type of composite trailer, and thanks to their use by some national carriers, composite truck bodies are now becoming more widespread.

Standing alongside the composites are Fiberglass Reinforced Plywood (FRP) bodies, known for their absence of exterior seams and rivets which makes for smooth services for custom decals

and painting. Though heavier than aluminum, FRP, composed of four layers of material fused und e r h e at an d pr e ssure, is longer lasting than aluminum and less vulnerable to damage caused by the movement of cargo. However, moisture can cause damage to the wood core if a break on the sealed coating occurs. Moreover, minor sidewall damage to FRP bodies is easier and cheaper to repair than aluminum which, when damaged, requires the replacement of the entire panel. FRP also offers more interior space as aluminum panels generally, but not always, require interior posts and lining. Some aluminum body builders do offer seamless trailer bodies without rivets.

Industry analysts, again predominantly from the trailer segment, are casting their gaze farther afield in search of even better materials. Carbon fiber, currently gaining prevalence on production vehicles, is being developed for the commercial transportation industry. With a fifth of the weight of steel and just as strong, fleets are paying attention to this

development which, if implemented, could yield fuel savings of 20 percent or more. A lighter, more durable and aerodynamically designed body could be the answer to ongoing demands by regulators not only for better fuel efficiency, but for lower emissions as well. Indeed, some predict that service bodies could weigh as little as a few hundred pounds.

Others, however, predict that full implementation may not be so easy. How these bodies hold up to crash tests remains to be seen, as does their ability to withstand large load capacity and extreme weather conditions such as torrential winds.

Ontario consumers have a variety of truck and trailer body producers to choose from. In addition to Durabody previously mentioned and featured in this edition, manufacturers offer a variety of services and specialty applications. The Guelph-based Wallinga, for example, produces bulk feed bodies, dump trailers, waste management trucks and aluminum and steel d u m p b o d i e s . Wi l c o x Bodies Ltd., since 1962, specializes in custom service, utility, rescue vehicles, crane bodies and steel and aluminum diesel tanks. The Toronto based Del Equipment manufactures vehicles for a wide range of applications, including chipper bodies, bump, crane and van bodies among others.

A full range of manufacturers’ choice is available online.

The push for continuous improvement in energy conservation and waste reduction will likely give rise to lighter, studier, and more aerodynamically streamlined truck and trailer bodies.

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Durabody Industries Ltd.

Excellence Earmarks Durabody Industries as the Innovative Solutions Provider for Challenging Applications

By Marek Krasuski

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f excellence is an art won by training, then the Bond Head, Ontario firm, Durabody Industries, has by far achieved this noteworthy measure of success. Indeed, this provider, complete with an in-house team of specialists, has gained a reputation for producing truck bodies and trailers of superior overall quality, demonstrated by warranty issues significantly lower than typical industry standards.

Established in 1981 as a regional supplier of truck bodies, Durabody soon sculpted a reputation for building bodies for a wide range of applications that industry competitors were

unable to provide. Thus began Durabody’s trajectory of success, anchored in the company philosophy to create unique and innovative solutions to challenging applications.

To be sure, innovation is evident in all segments of this company’s operations. For example, unlike assembly line production methods employed elsewhere, the various manufacturing processes are completed in work cells by specialists with the appropriate skill sets.

Standing alongside a cadre of professionals is a full metal fabrication shop which produces all formed components required for the construction of complex truck bodies and

trailers that meet customer commitments. In addition, a fully equipped painting facility, complete with sandblasting equipment, means that everything from minor collision work to major overhauls of heavy equipment is undertaken on site.

Durabody’s mark of excellence is reinforced by its refusal to adopt prevailing trends of “minimization” in the production process. Dave Torrance, Durabody’s Sales Manager, draws attention to the company’s unyielding insistence on adhering to proven production practices. “Durabody has avoided current trends to minimize materials and under-design units which

Sales and engineering working together to meet customers’ needs. create cheaper products that lower the initial cost but result in a shorter overall life span,” he said.

Its refusal to compromise presents two distinct advantages to customers: Durabody products outlast many competitor brands, and the real cost of ownership is significantly reduced given that Durabody products outlive up to three chassis before replacement is required.

Other distinguishing marks of this premier builder are found in the production process and, notably, in the flat-deck market. Dave Torrance explains: “All steel decks are 100% sandblasted before the application of urethane coatings to provide a tough finish that minimizes corrosion from harsh chemicals currently being used on our roads and highways during the winter season.”

Durabody has added an all-aluminum version to its flat deck line, utilizing custom extrusions and a unique floor design. Given the lighter material, aluminum flat decks weigh less, resulting in greater fuel

efficiency and increased payload. They are also more resistant to corrosion than their steel deck counterparts. In addition to steel and aluminum iterations, Durabody also builds FRP - Fibreglass Reinforced Plywood - bodies, noted for strength, durability and smooth exterior surfaces ideal for mounting graphics. Composite bodies, relatively new to the market, provide greater interior width for bulk freight.

Durabody’s range of applications is as wide as its production process is thorough. This custom builder constructs specialty designs for mobile service trucks, mining equipment vehicles, oil field support vehicles, mobile showrooms, movie

industry support vehicles, landscape equipment and materials and mobile shredders.

With thirty years’ experience in the custom building of highway trailers and truck bodies, Durabody has grown into a substantial provider with 50 skilled specialists and a 100,000 square foot facility in Bond Head, north of Toronto.

A successful historical record marked by rigorous manufacturing standards, skilled employees, and a proven willingness to provide solutions to the most challenging applications, Durabody Industries is poised for yet another 30 years of ongoing success.

For more information contact www.durabody. com.

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Specialty flat deck with rear mounted forklift.

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Truck Bodies & Chassis

Walmart’s Advanced Vehicle Experience walmart >> transportation at Walmart.

“The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a bold step in transportation technologies that, although not on the road in its current form, will serve as a learning platform for the future that will accelerate our progress toward our goals.”

Innovation is key to improvement, and the project aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting edge technologies and designs Walmart is considering in an effort to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its fleet and lower the company’s carbon footprint. Although the prototype currently runs on diesel, its turbine is fuel neutral and can run on compressed or liquid natural gas, biofuels or other fuels.

The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Almost every component on this vehicle is cutting edge and showcases innovations of the future that will drive increased efficiencies.

About the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience Tractor: Walmart and Peterbilt have collaborated on aerodynamic, hybrid, electrification and alternative fuel projects in the past, each with incremental gains in fuel efficiency and emission reductions. The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience tractor combines many of these projects in a single vehicle.

“Peterbilt’s goals of producing the most fuel-efficient, aerodynamic, and lightweight trucks in the industry mirror those of Walmart,” said Landon Sproull, chief engineer at Peterbilt. “Our combined efforts help build a business case for these technologies in the future, as

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well as support one of our best customers.”

Aerodynamics: Designers used extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimize the truck’s styling. The truck’s shape represents a 20 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag over Walmart’s current Peterbilt Model 386. By placing the cab over the engine, the truck’s wheelbase is greatly shortened, resulting in reduced weight and better maneuverability. Walmart relied on product development supplier Roush Engineering to carry out the vehicle’s construction with these detailed design specifications.

“We work every day with customers from the automotive and aerospace industries, all of whom have a laser focus on maximizing efficiencies through improved aerodynamics,” said Tom Topper, Roush’s executive director of prototype services. “This design is revolutionary and truly world class.”

Range Extending Series Hybrid: Range extending hybrids are a synergy between electric trucks and series hybrids, and their design reduces the energy storage size required for trucks to run on batteries alone. With

Walmart Distribution Centers now located closer to metropolitan areas, transport vehicles have shorter transit times to their delivery destinations.

These shorter trips reduce the vehicles’ average trip speed and create more opportunities to recover energy through regenerative braking. The generator and energy storage on the truck are scalable based on the range desired.

Turbine Power: The truck features a microturbine Range Extender generator developed by Capstone Turbine Corporation. The company also engineered the truck’s integrated hybrid drivetrain solution. The use of a hybrid powertrain allows the turbine to remain at optimum operating revolutions per minute (RPM), while the electric motor/ energy storage handles acceleration and deceleration. A longer-range version of this powertrain would feature a larger turbine and smaller energy storage system. “ We d e v e l o p e d t h i s microturbine hybrid electric drive system by assembling the best team of technology leaders in the industry,” said Steve Gillette, director of business development for Cap-

stone. “We look forward to the day when these energy-saving features are standard offers for the market.”

Fuel Neutral Capability: Turbines by their nature are fuel neutral and produce very low emissions without the need for aftertreatment. Turbines are also appealing because of their few moving parts, low maintenance requirements and lighter weight.

Component Electrification: With automobiles moving to electrified accessories such as power steering and air conditioning, this truck scales those systems up for use on a larger vehicle. These electrified components are used only when needed and at peak efficiency.

Charge Mode: When keyed on, the truck automatically detects the state of charge of the batteries and starts charging them, if needed, using the turbine engine. Charge mode can be manually selected if an operator wishes to “top off” the batteries prior to shutting down.

Electric Vehicle Mode: For use in urban areas, the truck will run on electric power alone until the battery state of charge hits 50 percent. At that time the turbine will automatically start and begin charging

the batteries.

Hybrid Electric Mode: For maximum range, this mode runs the turbine continuously, only shutting down if the batteries run out.

Trailer: The vehicle’s trailer, manufactured by Great Dane Trailers, offers a host of fuel-saving features. The trailer body is built almost exclusively with carbon fiber, including one-piece carbon fiber panels for the roof and sidewalls, saving nearly 4,000 pounds when compared to traditional designs. The trailer’s convex nose also enhances aerodynamics while maintaining storage space inside the trailer. Other special features of the trailer include special lowamperage LED lighting strips, composite trailer skirts, aerodynamic disc wheel coverings, a Posi-lift suspension, and a one-piece, fiberglassreinforced floor panel with a 16,000 pound forklift rating.

“This road-ready prototype trailer is a bold step in transportation technologies,” said Adam Hill, vice president of product and sales engineering at Great Dane. “We look forward to further collaboration with Walmart to create more fuel-efficient vehicles of

this type in the future.”

A number of vendor partners were involved in the design and creation of the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience. Key partners – in addition to Peterbilt Motors Company, Roush Engineering, Capstone Turbine Corporation and Great Dane Trailers – include Qualnetics Corporation, Allison Transmission, Transpower, New Eagle, Fiber-Tech Industries, Grote Industries, Inc., Laydon Composites Ltd., Isringhauser Seats, Graykon, LLC, Dometic Corp, RealWheels Corp, Corvus Energy, Parker Hannifin, Accuride, Milliken Chemical, SAFHOLLAND USA, Inc. and Whiting.

“The creation of this showcase vehicle was only made possible through strong collaboration with our partners, and we thank each of them for their valuable contribution,” said Rosser. “It’s important that we continue to work collectively on future innovations and challenge ourselves to look boldly at fleet efficiency in new and different ways.”

For more information and to access related photos and videos, please visit http://corporate.walmart.com/truck.

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Does Your Business Need a Lender Who Understands Trucking?

By Bruce Sayer

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our trucking company has a bright and promising future. You’ve worked hard, made good decisions and survived some difficult times by tightening operating budgets and accepting thin profits. As the economy continues to stabilize, the opportunity for growth improves, but only for those companies that have control of their finances.

Managing your money efficiently is imperative to the ongoing success of your trucking company. Canadian trucking companies often regard their company’s financing status with a certain amount of dread and anxiety as the need for operating capital is often hampered by poor cash flow. Finding the right corporate finance solution is imperative to sustaining your company’s ongoing growth.

Many carriers look to their primary bank as a source for funding the day to day costs of operating a working fleet. Unfortunately, many bankers are indifferent to the issues

faced by today’s trucking companies or worse, don’t seem to know or care. In this economic environment, banks look for companies with strong balance sheets and a solid credit history to approve an operating loan. For many carriers, this is a difficult challenge to overcome as the dense competition in today’s trucking industry has wreaked havoc with companies’ financial statements. If a trucking company manages to qualify for a bank loan they often struggle to uphold the restrictive covenants that govern the terms of the loan. These restrictions limit the amount of debt a company can take on to buy essentials such as equipment. This often curbs the growth of a company and ties the hands of the owners. Fortunately, there are alternative lenders who specialize in the trucking industry and offer high value services to solve the many financial challenges specific to trucking.

Partnering with a lender that specializes in trans-

portation and has the ability to tailor financing terms to meet the operational needs of a freight carrier can save the company owner time and money.

Accutrac Capital is a prime example of such a transportation specific financing institution. Services provided are innovative funding solutions and cost saving options to maximize your company’s bottom line. Imagine the benefits of having a cash advance of 50% of the value of your load seamlessly deposited directly into your account before the freight is even delivered. Now imagine having the balance (up to 95% of the freight’s value) deposited the same day once your load has been delivered. Then, stretch your imagination even further and imagine saving money on currency exchange when your cross border customers pay you in US dollars. And to complete the good news scenario, imagine receiving significant discounts at the fuel pump. The best news of all is that these services are convenient, simple

and cost effective. All this and more is possible by utilizing the services of an industry-dedicated financial provider such as Accutrac Capital.

Of course, a trucking business must qualify in order to receive the benefits of these innovative services. Here’s where there is more good news; qualification for cash advance on loads in transit, invoice factoring and fuel discounts are easier to obtain than a bank loan. A bank will base its decision on the financial performance of your company and on your personal credit history. A factoring company like Accutrac Capital will base its decision on the credit strength of your customers, not your credit rating or financial history.

Further, no other assets are required as security; your company’s receivables become the collateral to secure your funding. For many businesses, account receivable represents one of the largest assets on the balance sheet. However, these assets lie dormant until the time of collec-

tion, when it is converted to cash. Accutrac Capital turns those dormant assets into cash.

Most trucking company executives have come to understand the benefits that a good lender can provide. Today’s financing companies can often be true business partners who help reduce costs and save time. Utilized properly, invoice factoring can not only be a powerful financial tool, it can also increase efficiencies.

Accutrac Capital performs credit checks of customers to reduce the occurrence of bad debt, issues invoices and collects payment. A dedicated team of professional Account Managers work on your

behalf to reduce your company’s administrative time and costs when managing account receivables.

Further, trucking companies have learned to trust the integrity, experience and industry knowledge of financial providers like Accutrac Capital and often turn to them for cash flow management advice.

Trucking companies that are fortunate enough to find a reliable and industry experienced lending partner reap ongoing benefits, making their lives easier and more profitable.

For more information on invoice factoring and cost saving options to maximize your bottom line, visit us online at www.accutraccapital.com.

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Business Insurance Matters

Importance of Driver’s Documentation

By Linda Colgan

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hen an accident occurs, everything then relies on documentation. The adjuster is check-

ing policy documents to ensure coverage, requiring copies of ownerships, logs, bills of lading and securing driver statements along with any photographs of the scene. That is the foundation for a basic claim.

If a claim intensifies, so does the documentation required. When litigation is triggered, driver files become the scrutiny of all involved, particularly the third parties’ lawyer.

The hiring process should take time. The investment of hiring a driver

is evident in the details of a driver’s file. Minimal time spent in the hiring process could subject the carrier to unpleasant examination, and in the accusation of punitive damages, the results could be critical.

Having fully completed and documented driver files can surely add some comfort and speaks volumes about the carrier from the outset. In many cases a driver may be with a carrier for several years, in which case the driver’s files should reflect the re-

views, accreditations and achievements made during the course of employment. The driver hiring process is as important as documenting subsequent reviews and in education from inception. Documenting driver files is an ongoing process.

If outsourcing the hiring process and maintenance

of driver files, there should be a contract in place between the carrier and the consultant. This is only prudent to outline the expectation of both parties.

Make sure that driver files are kept on premises and not at an outside facility.

Driver files are so much more than mere references; they are the first

coat of armor in defense arenas.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and is Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. To contact Linda, call 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

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Announcement

Phillips Announces Retirement of Steve Davis

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anta Fe Springs, California - Phillips Industries has announced the retirement of Steve Davis, National OEM/OES Truck Sales Manager effective July, 2014.

Davis retires after more than fifteen years with Phillips Industries and a

long history of successful management in the heavy duty industry. During his tenure with Phillips, Davis has played an integral role in developing the OEM truck manufacturers business. Steve is respected and admired throughout the industry by customers and peers alike. Rob Phil-

lips, President, commented on Davis’ departure, “Steve has had a strong influence in our success in the truck segment. We wish him well in retirement.”

Please visit us at www. phillipsind.com to learn how Phillips products can make a difference in your operation.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

Cleaning Trucks in Your Own Facility

By Jack Jackson

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hen will you be prevented from cleaning vehicles in your own facility? Bans on cleaning onsite are happening more and more often.

I was in Montreal with a customer who had their drains sealed by the city.

Not only could they not wash their vehicles, they could not even use water in their mechanics garage.

This is becoming more prevalent across North America, and we are being called upon to solve these issues.

The first bone of conten-

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tion is allowing dirty water from vehicles to drain into the sewer system. The second is the amount of water used to wash, usually measured by gallons/ litres per minute.

Water is becoming the next carbon footprint measurement in industry as it is more expensive for cities to process and clean. According to statistics, household usage is dropping steadily as shower heads, toilets and water taps are more efficient, providing more pressure and less water.

Now it is industry’s turn to begin to look at ways water is unnecessarily wasted. All levels of government are under pressure for cost containment. Municipalities have to pay millions, and sometimes billions, of dollars

to build water treatment facilities, so inspectors are on high alert to ensure that industry conforms to

thorities is allowing wash water to directly flow into storm sewers. This is not only a moral issue of

water saving measures partly by imposing fines on offenders.

Another concern for au-

d i s patching chemicals directly into our fragile eco-systems, it is also illegal. The EPA

in the US enacted laws on discharge and sewage decades ago.

The following are examples of discharges that are prohibited without a permit: Power (Pressure) Washer that cleans such things as equipment or a parking lot and discharges the water into a storm drain and Car Washes that allow wash water to flow into a storm drain.

As many know, it is illegal to wash your car on your driveway or city street in many cities, states and provinces.

Check out the city of Toronto or Calgary for their bylaws on their websites.

It is not a matter of if, but when will you be asked to control the water use in your building, shop or property. Old technology of oil separators is not

enough to clean water.

This three-step separator is smelly, messy and costly, a system that requires contaminated materials to be hauled out of your facility and disposed of at costly sites in order to render the contaminants neutral.

Today there is technology available to reduce the amount of water to wash your vehicles and complete water treatment systems that can result in “zero discharge”, recycling and reusing of all the water in your facility. Cleaning methods with proper chemicals can make you clean, green and compliant.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp.

“We solve vehicle washing issues where no one else can.” Email jjackson@ awashsystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com.

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Peterbilt Motors Company

Peterbilt 75th Anniversary Celebration

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e n t o n , Te x a s Thousands of Peterbilt owners, enthusiasts and current and former employees are expected to gather October 25th at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California, for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Company.

The 75th Anniversary Peterbilt Truck Show is anticipated to feature up to 400 show trucks representing milestone models from throughout the company’s history, a reunion luncheon of current and former employees, supplier and vendor exhibits, music, guest speakers, a charity raffle for a Model 359 and Peterbilt’s interactive anniversary tour trailer, hauled by a Model 579 Anniversary Edition truck.

“This will be a very special event that will bring together everything that is essential to our 75 years of industry leadership - our customers, our employees and dealers, and our vehicles,” said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President.

“It will be a celebration of Peterbilt’s past, present and future.”

The show is the creation of long-time Peterbilt enthusiast and truck restorer Rick McClerkin, a former employee of Coast Counties Peterbilt in San Jose, California and owner of Roadway Antique Trucks.

“The enthusiasm and excitement surrounding this event continues to grow and we’re expecting a large turnout,” McClerkin said. “For anyone who loves the Peterbilt brand, this will be a once in a lifetime event to see some of the greatest trucks in history - including one of the first chassis ever produced, a 1939 model owned by the Fremont

(Calif.) Fire Department and celebrate with fellow Peterbilt owners, drivers and fans.”

McClerkin said show truck registrations are already near 150 and he expects the capacity limit of 400 trucks will be reached well in advance of the start of the show.

The peoples’ choice truck beauty contest will have five categories antique conventional, working conventional, antique cabover, working cabover and best of show. Winners will be determined by votes from event attendees.

Attendees even have a chance to take home a classic truck of their own if they win the grand prize 1976 Model 359 being raffled to raise money for breast cancer research.

One of the highlights of the event will be the Peterbilt anniversary tour trailer that is travelling throughout North America visiting Peterbilt dealerships and other industry events. The trailer is a custom-built, doubleexpandable 53-foot trailer with Peterbilt memorabilia, interactive displays, a history wall display, a PACCAR MX-13 Engine and cab and sleeper cutaways Of Peterbilt’s new Models 579 and 567.

The event is being sponsored by Peterbilt, t h e A m e r i c a n Tr u c k Historical Society, 10-4 Magazine, Chrome and Elegance, Courtland Truck Works, Dynaflex Products, Hogebuilt, Pana-Pacific, Redi-Gro, Roadway Antique Trucks and Rockwood. The employee reunion luncheon is sponsored by Coast Counties Peterbilt in San Jose and Valley Peterbilt in Stockton.

McClerkin said registrations are still being accepted for the truck beauty show, vendor exhibits and event sponsors.

The October 25th event is being held at the San

Joaquin Fairgrounds a t 1 6 5 8 A i r p o r t Wa y, Stockton, CA 95206.

For more information, visit www.75thanniversary. org. For information on show truck, vendor or sponsor participation, contact McClerkin at 408.268.3870 or via email at roadwaytrucks@ gmail.com.

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Stretching Your Miles

Keys to Fuel Consumption

By Peter Fitzgerald

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sually summer isn’t the time to focus on fuel costs since it’s the time of the year where consumption is the best. But I was talking to my accountant about possibly trading in my truck and his response got me thinking.

When it comes to trading or upgrading a truck the issues are, and will always be: fuel and maintenance (in that order). Taxes have nothing to do with the choice to upgrade equipment.

As an operator, fuel costs are the key to survival.

Consumption is the first line of defense for keeping fuel costs down. There are four features to managing consumption: stops, cruising speed, routing and type of fuel.

During the time a truck has to accelerate back up to cruising speed it consumes the most amount

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of fuel. How aggressive an operator accelerates determines a significant amount of fuel costs (actually maintenance as well). But it’s not just the quality of acceleration but the quantity. I was once told that it costs over $5 to bring a fully loaded truck trailer to cruising speed (as opposed to remaining at cruising speed). How many times a day does the operator stop?

Can the quantity of stops be reduced by better trip planning? If an operator reduces the amount of stops by one per day it transposes into $100 plus per month.

Setting the cruise is another method of reducing consumption. Everyone talks about 55,58 or 60 mph, all good numbers but they are not universal numbers. Too much depends on tranny, rear end ratios, wind speed (rear, side or head wind), temperature, and your engine rpm. Good operators get to know their

engine’s sweet spot, then depending on wind and terrain set their speed to keep the engine purring at that spot.

Routing the destination is controversial at best.

Too many operators just assume the shortest route is obviously the cheapest.

The arguments rage on because in order to “prove” savings the identical truck has to go down different routes under identical circumstances. Last I checked I can’t be two places at the same time. Some routes can be “proven” easier than others, especially when they are hundreds of miles out of the shortest route.

The primary features in choosing a route usually focuses on time management and the amount of stops the operator can avoid. However, after talking to many operators the choice usually revolves around a comfortable truck stop rather than time man-

agement. Personally, I lean towards that perspective myself. I would much rather be at a familiar comfortable location (especially for night) than a dark dreary location and save five dollars, but that’s just me.

Finally, there are types of fuel. In the summer, the differing fuel types make minimal difference, however, when winter comes along certain fuels compound problems and costs. Winter fuel causes consumption to drop about half to one mile per gallon. This causes a huge spike in fuel costs that are actually out of the operator’s control.

However, I believe I have an advantage. I have a heated shop to put my truck in when I get home so I can mix my fuel and usually survive. It doesn’t protect me from driving and gelling up in 40 below, but thinking and planning ahead can save serious money. I have a friend who

has never run anything but #2 diesel all year round. He is very careful and knows the temperature he drives in and will drive in. He is able to choose his lanes and loops more than most and he physically protects his equipment from too much cold. His winter fuel consumption is much better than most. He figures he more than pays for his shop storage every year (but this is a calculation from someone whose mind is already made up).

The biggest thing to avoid (if it’s even possible) is exposure to bio-diesel. It’s the top most useless counterproductive implementation in trucking history. Its impact on Canadian trucking is obscene. Bio-diesel should never have been mandated for Canadian climates. It makes as much sense as demanding all Canadian geese walk south for the winter. It’s a prime example of what damages

uninformed legislators can do. It’s the first thing to correct in the industry.

Avoiding bio-diesel should always be high on the list of operators. Avoiding it, saves on consumption, maintenance and risk.

All these factors don’t even touch on fuel costs, a different issue for a different issue.

Peter Fitzgerald lives in Steinbach, Manitoba, an Owner Operator hauling specialty flat deck. He contributes on behalf of Making Your Miles Count productions. You can view his articles and other free visual and POD cast resources at thrconsulting. ca. Peter’s e-mail address is peter@thrconsulting.ca.

THR Consulting Group Inc. is an accounting and consulting firm specializing in Lease/Owner Operators.

You can further research related topics at thrconsulting.blogspot.com or call at 877.987.9787.

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Master Promotions Ltd.

Western Canada’s Largest Trucking & Logistics Show Featuring Michael “Pinball” Clemons as Keynote Speaker

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bbotsford, British Columbia – TRUXPO, Western Canada’s largest trucking and logistics show, is presented in partnership with the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) and takes place September 19-20, 2014 at TRADEX in Abbotsford.

Show organizers are thrilled to announce the addition of Michael “Pinball” Clemons as the keynote speaker for the industry luncheon, a new component of the conference program for the 2014 edition. Clemons joins the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, who will give opening remarks and officially open the show.

To d d S t o n e , M i n i s t e r o f Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d Infrastructure As a former all-star running back, Grey Cup winning coach, President and CEO, and now the Vice-Chair for the Toronto Argonauts, Michael “Pinball” Clemons is a man of unquestionable character and spirit. He is equally renowned for his achievements on the football field as he is for his impact as a motivational speaker. He inspires audiences by demonstrating what it means to beat the odds and encourages listeners to use teamwork to achieve their goals.

TRUXPO attracts local, national and international exhibitors and visitors and showcases new products

and the latest in commercial trucking, logistics and transportation equipment.

This year, it will take over the entire TRADEX complex, plus 80,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit space. To date, the show is 95% sold out.

In addition to the industry luncheon, the 2014 TRUXPO conference program features seminars that offer a look ahead at British Columbia’s economy, as well as information on how industry members can support growth and take advantage of upcoming opportunities in key resource sectors.

Presented by the BCTA, it will include updates from key personnel in sectors such as mining, construction, intermodal shipping, forestry, and oil and gas.

Visit www.bctrucking.com for more details.

Additional features for the 2014 edition of TRUXPO include: BIG RIG SHOW & SHINE Hosted by ProTrucker Magazine An impressive grouping of both show and working trucks, all vying for honors in the Truck Beauty Pageant, which will be professionally judged. Pick up your People’s Choice ballot

at Pro-Trucker Magazine’s booth and vote for your favourite rig!

RIDE & DRIVE Attendees will have the opportunity to test-drive brand new OEM trucks and experience the latest in comfort, efficiency, and performance. Get up close and personal to this machinery to make an informed, hands-on decision.

FREE INDUSTRY SEMINARS Sessions are designed to educate and inform – including Natural Gas sessions and “Driving for Dollars” seminars.

As well, the Pacific Heavy Equipment Show will be taking place concurrently and co-located at TRADEX. It welcomes equipment owners, operators and purchasers representing general construction, trucking, public works, utilities, aggregate production, road building and maintenance from across western Canada to see, demo and purchase the equipment and services they will need to sustain their operations into the future. Visit www. pacificequipmentshow.ca for details.

For complete details and event updates visit www. truxpo.com.

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September 2014 13

Health & Fitness

Secretropin®, the Logical First Step in Growth Hormone Therapy

By Dr. George Traitses

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uman Growth Hormone (hGH), is secreted by the pituitary gland which is located in the center of the brain, peaks during adolescence when growth is most rapid.

It is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining mental and physical health through tissue repair, healing, cell replacement, bone strength, brain function, enzyme production, integrity of the skin, hair, and nails. By the age of 60 it is not uncommon to see levels 75% lower of growth hormone than more youthful levels. This can also decrease due to concussion and traumatic brain injury.

As we age or by injury, hGH output begins to fall off, whether by sluggishness of pituitary secretion or because of true hGH decline. The outcome is the same: declining levels of hGH give rise to a plethora of symptoms which we know as the telltale signs of aging: • Loss of elasticity –

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thinning, sagging and wrinkled skin • Loss of bone strength – osteoporosis • Loss of Muscle strength – frailty and weakness • Increased adipose tissue – accumulation of fat • Loss of heart muscle contractility – heart failure • Less favorable lipid profile – increased cholesterol and decreased HDL • Loss of vigor and stamina • Loss of sexual powers and libido Secretropin is the first clinically proven natural stimulator of growth hormone production, and is gaining the medical community’s acceptance as a more desirable “first step” approach to pursuing hormonal balance, naturally, with minimal risk. This is a 100% natural product that has been shown over 13 years to increase the production and release of growth factors and is approved by Health Canada to be sold in Canada.

Secretropin is believed to directly stimulate the pituitary, thereby increasing the production and release of GH. Secretropin is classified as a natural food (dietary) supplement and not a drug. Secretropin does not contain any (prescription) drugs and has a Lite Wild Berry flavour.

Secretropin’s oral delivery system owes its effectiveness to the latest nanoliposomal technology, which wraps the active agents in a protective envelope. Until this delivery technology was available, stomach acid would inactivate and destroy the active agents responsible for the increase in growth hormone production.

Even though it is a natural product, we recommend that the patient use this product under the supervision of a doctor, and can be found in many doctor’s offices specializing in anti-aging, hormone imbalances, meno-

pause, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and from your favourite pharmacist (thus may be covered by third party payers) or directly from us with a prescription.

Benefits of stimulating your growth hormone: • Increases immune system function • Reduces fat accumulation and builds lean muscle mass • Increases bone density, reduces osteoporosis and blood pressure • Improves libido and sexual performance • Shortens recovery time and strengthens joints and ligaments while healing damaged tissue • Increases energy and e n d u r a n c e, i m p r o v e s sports performance and recovery protection from fractures • Improves cardiac function and cholesterol profiles • Reverses aging changes in the skin and promotes thicker hair growth • Improves mental health • Improves mood and sleep patterns

• I m p r ov e d e x e r c i s e capacity and energy • Reduces the risk of developing type II adultonset diabetes • May be helpful in treating Crohn’s Disease Secretropin, stimulating the natural production of human growth hormone is one of the most powerful tools we now have to prevent and repair the effects of aging. But it is never the total answer. It is always part of a comprehensive and integrated approach. See your doctor or pharmacist now. For

more information please go to www.secretropin.

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ca or call Dr. Traitses at 416.499.5656.

FLO Components Ltd.

FLO Launches “Lube Basics” Seminars

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utomatic Greasing Systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. has announced the schedule for its 2014-2015 Lube Basics Seminars.

Scheduled cities will include Kitchener, Mississauga, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant unnecessary maintenance costs. According to FLO’s Marketing Specialist, Gabriel Lopez; “FLO Lube Basics Seminars are designed to help you avoid common lubrication failures by turning your personnel into “Lubrication Specialists”.

“Each 1-day Seminar will have a balance of theory and practical – 50% of the time will be your traditional in-class training,

50% will be more ‘hands on’ training. These seminars are designed and presented as an unbiased, 3rd party, vendor neutral lubri-

cation training program – we don’t bring people there to sell them on our products, we teach them what they need to know about dealing with everyday lubrication issues, so when they apply what they learn, their payoff is immediate and permanent.”

Some of the Topics to be Covered in the Seminars Include: • Basic principles of friction/wear, lubricants and lubricant types • Grease properties/ compatibility/applications Introduction to manual

lubrication (fittings, calibrating grease guns, etc.)

• Lubricant handling/ transfer and storage procedures • General Automatic Lube System operation, inspection and troubleshooting procedures More information on the seminars can be found on FLO’s website: www. flocomponents.com.

Established in 1977 and based in Mississauga, Ontario, FLO Components Ltd. is a lubrication systems specialist and a leading supplier of Total Lube

Solutions and supplies to major construction, road building, aggregate, trucking, mining companies and manufacturers in Ontario. FLO has been a LINCOLN Industrial Master Distributor for over 36 years and is the largest SKF Lubrication Business Unit System House for both LINCOLN and SKF brands in Canada.

For more information, call us: 800.668.5458, email us: sales@flocomponents.com, visit our web site: www.flocomponents. com.

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FortisBC

Contractor Selected for LNG Facility Expansion

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urrey, British Columbia – FortisBC Energy Inc. (“FortisBC”) is pleased to announce that it has selected Bechtel Canada Co. (“Bechtel”) as the contractor for its Tilbury LNG Facility Expansion Project in Delta, B.C. (the “Project”).

The selection of Bechtel took place after a competitive procurement process.

Bechtel brings global experience in the development of LNG facilities to

the Project. Project construction is expected to employ 150 skilled workers over two years and provide an estimated $4 million per year in taxes to various levels of government over time.

To meet increased market demand for LNG, FortisBC is currently undertaking a $400-million expansion of its Tilbury LNG facility, in operation since 1971, which will add approximately 1.1 million

gigajoules of LNG storage as well as approximately 34,000 gigajoules of liquefaction capacity per day.

It is the operator of the only two LNG facilities on the west coast – the Mt. Hayes facility near Ladysmith since 2011 and the Tilbury Island LNG facility in Delta since 1971.

Project construction is scheduled to begin in September, 2014 and is estimated to be completed in 2016.

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September 2014 15

Legal Matters

Should the Safety Supervisor be Representing You in Court?

By Mark Reynolds

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hen a driver is charged with an offense, most trucking companies contact a paralegal to deal with any charges against the company and/or drivers. Licensed paralegals are bound by specific rules in regard to how the charges are to be dealt with. I am speaking specifically about charges against the driver. When a driver is charged, the paralegal handling the case is required to act in the best interests of the driver, even though the company

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may have CVOR points assigned to their record as a result. Often the company is not happy about this because in many cases the company is paying for the defence of the ticket. Even so, the paralegal cannot “sacrifice” the driver’s interests in favour of the company.

A paralegal that is familiar with the system will usually attempt to come to a resolution that will also benefit the company but this is not always possible.

When a Safety Supervisor decides to attend court on behalf of a driver there are many problems that can arise. The Safety supervisor can act in favour of the company’s interest instead of the driver, because they are not bound by the same rules as a paralegal.

Also, there may be

undue pressure on the driver to allow the Safety Supervisor to represent them because it may impact their employment with the company. This in itself would be unethical.

In either case the driver is at risk of a conviction

that may be worse than is necessary. Also the Safety Supervisor may not be as well qualified to deal with the charge.

When you are charged with an offence, speak to your legal representative whether the com-

pany is paying for the defence or not. If your employer insists that you be represented by the Safety Supervisor, call a legal representative before you agree to this. It could have a serious impact on your driving record.

Mark Reynolds is a licensed paralegal, a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforcement coordinator and can be reached at 416.221.6888 or MarkReynolds@OTTLegal. com.

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CK Commercial Vehicle Research

Survey Reports Tightening Capacity

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olumbus, Ohio – The Q3 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey conducted in July

by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) confirms the tightening shipping capacity at truck fleets. Reported vehicle utilization rates along with responses to questions regarding a fleet’s capacity vs. demand ratio,

indicate that there is little available capacity for new freight among the survey participants. Capacity is primarily constrained by the inability of fleets to grow their driver pool and many reported they would add equipment if they could hire qualified drivers.

CKCVR’s Q3 2014 FSR Buying Index fell to a

reading of 83.3, primarily impacted by a smaller percentage of fleets planning to purchase equipment in the next three months.

However, the unit volume measure of the planned orders was positive in quarter over quarter and year over year comparisons. The FSR Buying Index measures the number of fleets planning to

buy trucks and trailers as well as the expected volume of those orders.

Survey respondents reported good business conditions overall. For more information about the Fleet Sentiment Report and other CK Commercial Vehicle reporting visit www.ckcvr.com or call Chris Kemmer at 614.459.9369.

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American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

ATRI Study of CMV Enforcement Disparities

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rlington, Virginia - The American Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its newest study, Evaluating the Impact of Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Disparities on Carrier Safety Performance. According to Steve Niswander, Vice President, Safety Policy & Regulatory Relations of Groendyke Transportation and ATRI Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Chairman, “This assessment was ranked as the number one research issue for the industry during our annual RAC meeting in 2013 and its impact on the industry should be significant.”

This landmark analysis documents the necessity for some flexibility in developing enforcement strategies specific

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to a state’s needs, but also confirms that state enforcement disparities create uneven safety playing fields for carriers that have different operating patterns and mileage exposure in the lower 48 states.

Furthermore, the different priorities and violation issuance rates across states dramatically undermine the uniformity of CSA - a supposedly standardized safety assessment program. By simply crossing into an adjoining state, carrier BASIC scores can change markedly. For example, ATRI’s model calculated one carrier’s Hours-of-Service percentile decreasing by 4.2 points, but their Vehicle Maintenance percentile increasing by 12.2 points if state violation rates were normalized. Finally, based on two nationally recognized violation lists most closely associated

with future crash risk, ATRI’s research documents considerable variability in state emphasis

on those violations that generate the greatest safety benefit.

ATRI’s Research Findings Generate From Four Specific Tasks: State Data Metrics Compendium which compares

and contrasts several dozen safety and oper-

ational metrics for the lower 48 states.

Relating Violations to Crash Risk Analysis reveals that while certain violations have a stronger relationship to crash risk, these violations may not be equitably emphasized across states.

State Enforcement Objective Case Studies evaluate the impact of six specific state enforcement priorities on actual safety outcomes.

Carrier Case Studies quantify the impact of state enforcement disparities on specific motor carrier safety measures within the Safety Measurement System (SMS), based on an ATRI-developed model that assesses the impact that standardizing state enforcement activities would have on SMS scores across seven carriers.

“ATRI’s study unequivo-

cally quantifies what we know is a serious defect in the CSA scoring system - that carrier safety performance as represented

by BASIC scores can be dramatically impacted by the states in which a carrier operates based on nothing more than the states’ varying enforcement priorities. Until these disparities are rectified, peer-based comparisons within CSA’s scoring system will continue to be flawed and of little value as a tool for monitoring carrier and driver safety performance unless accounted for properly,” commented Brett Sant, Knight Transportation’s Vice President of Safety and Risk Management and a member of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee.

A copy of the study results is available from ATRI at www.atri-online. org.

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Editorial

Delays at Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Crossing

By Marek Krasuski

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ruckers and automobiles can expect delays at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge border crossing between Sault Michigan and its Ontario counterpart due to a construction slowdown. Broken equipment such as pile drivers has resulted in a two-week delay which construction crews are trying to make

up for with an accelerated work schedule.

Earlier this year, Transportation Minister Lisa Rait announced an additional funding package of $7.5 million, over and above the original $44 million pledged by the Harper government back in 2009.

The redevelopment of the Canadian Plaza border crossing is expected to remove trucks from city

streets and reduce wait times, confirmed earlier this year by the Minister in a public statement. “Our government is working to enhance the safety and security of Canada’s border crossings, as well as investing in infrastructure improvements that will relieve traffic congestion and improve the flow of goods and passengers,” she said, adding that Northern On-

tario’s economy will also benefit from the upgrades.

The improvement will come as a relief for the transportation industry which is estimated to transport over $3.5 billion worth of goods annually across this port of entry.

Officials from the International Bridge Authority estimated that new toll booths will be completed by early October of this

year and will reduce wait times. The new booths will be positioned at an angle to the highway, thereby allowing more line-up distance between US Customs and the booths.

Transports, too, will have more space to move from inspection stations to toll booths. It is also anticipated that shorter wait times will leave a lighter environmental footprint.

When completed, the customs plaza will include new CBSA border security facilities and a duty free shop.

The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge is the 10th busiest passenger crossing between Canada and the United States.

Completion date for the entire Plaza project is expected to be in October 2015.

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Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket

VDO RoadLog ELD Expands HOS Coverage

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llentown, Pennsylvania – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a leading global supplier of systems and components to automobile and truck manufacturers, and the world leader in Electronic Data Recording technology, has expanded its VDO RoadLog™ software

with the addition of Hours Of Service compliance for Canada, Alaska and oilfield service. The updates allow drivers and fleet managers to stay in compliance with Hours Of Service regulations during all portions of a trip, including those

The expanded Canadian HOS regulations addresses the individual sets of compliance rules that apply to the North and South of the 60N latitude. Also included in the free software is compliance with the special HOS regulations for vehicles

VDO RoadLog is a breakthrough in log automation and one of the first stand-alone ELDs offered in North America, providing an affordable, easy to use, plug and play solution for compliance reporting. RoadLog combines GPS data with

that the driver can either download or print out as needed.

VDO RoadLog features a flexible software design that can be continuously updated as HOS and electronic log regulations evolve, ensuring that the customer is always in

The VDO RoadLog brings innovation to logbook automation and fleet management with an expanded range of new products and services.

For more information on VDO RoadLog and VDO RoadLog Software, visit: www.vdoroadlog.com, or

that cross international borders.

servicing the oilfield industry.

input from the vehicle to create a digital log

compliance with the most recent regulations.

contact: roadlog-sales@ vdo.com.

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Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels

Interested in Reducing Tire Costs? Then Read This!

By Harvey Brodsky

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he main maintenance cost for your truck is usually your tires, and only you can have the most impact on reducing this cost for your fleet of one vehicle or a thousand. The cost for your truck tires continues to rise because of the escalating cost of raw materials which have increased significantly over the past few years, and with no downturn in sight.

Natural rubber, oil and steel all contribute to the rising cost of truck tires.

Most of the chemicals in tires are derived from oil

and if you read the newspapers or watch the news on television you know there is not much we can do about the rising costs of these raw materials that go into the manufacture of truck tires. New tire manufacturers have no choice but to raise their prices just to keep up with their rising material costs.

A typical tractor-trailer has 18 tires and each tire can cost approximately from $400 to $600 Canadian dollars and sometimes even more, depending on the brand and specific tire design you specify for your needs.

Multiply that by 18 tires and we are talking about serious money.

This is where retreads can really help to keep your tire costs manageable. By running retreads you can probably cut your tire costs by as much as 50% without sacrificing safety, performance or handling. Today most top quality retreaders can

offer you low rolling resistance retread tread designs and Smartway approved retreads as well.

Whether you are a company driver or an owner-operator there are a number of things you can do to maximize your fleet’s investment in tires, whether they are new tires or retreads. Here are a few for you to consider.

A walk-around your vehicle before starting your day is critical and this involves more than just kicking the outside tires on dual wheel positions. You need to check the air pressure in your tires with a calibrated tire gauge to be certain your tires are maintaining the proper amount of air for your load.

Tires are designed to run at a given load and inflation pressure and if your tires are underinflated bad things are going to happen. Irregular wear will result, your fuel economy will decrease, additional retreadability will be re-

duced and your tires will not reach their maximum miles before needing to be removed.

You need to look for any signs of irregular wear that can be an early warning sign for underinflation and/or vehicle alignment issues. It is a good idea to apply the “dirty hand” test to all the tires you can reach during your walk around. By running your hands over the tread area and sidewall you will be able to spot signs of damage or punctures. If your hands tell you of a problem before you begin your day, it is a good idea to have a tire technician check out your vehicle before leaving the premises. It is much better to find out about a problem while you are at home base rather than deal with a tire failure hundreds of miles away in the middle of nowhere.

Drivers can have an enormous impact on maximizing tire mileage.

Studies have revealed that

there is a direct correlation between tire health and driver behavior. Drivers who drive too fast, are hard on brakes, make sharp turns, and not careful when hitting curbs are responsible for premature wear and tear. Drivers who are more careful and do not drive at excessive speeds have a much better record in having their tires last longer with fewer tire failures while on the road. The lesson here is to treat your tires with the respect they deserve.

There is an old saying, “Take care of your tools and your tools will take care of you.” Well, tires are tools and the better you care for them, the better they will care for you.

In summary, it is a good idea to implement a Tires 101 class on a regular basis. Whether you are the only student, by focusing on how to properly care for your tires you will not only save money on the amount you spend for maintenance, repair

and replacement, you will probably reduce the number of roadside calls which leads to very expensive downtime and may even save lives since improperly maintained tires are responsible for more than their share of avoidable accidents.

Remember, tires are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road. You need to take the time to give them the respect they deserve. The time you spend to keep your tires properly maintained can be one of the best investments you can make to keep your truck running trouble free.

For more information about the importance of proper tire care, including a free packet of materials about retreads and new tires, contact us by email to info@retreadtire. org or by telephone to 831-646-5269. The materials we will send you will be worthwhile and i n t e r e s t i n g . T h a t ’s a promise!

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Vipal Rubber

Main Causes of Tread Loss on Roadways

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i e c e s o f r u b b e r, known as “road alligators”, are lost on the road due to a lack of maintenance for new and retreaded tires. Inappropriate use is the main cause of “road alligators” for new and retreaded tires.

Vipal Rubber, the leading tire retreading company in Latin America and one of the largest global manufacturers of tire retreading products, is working with the Brazilian Association for the Tire Retreading Industry (ABR) and the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) to provide more information about this type of rubber loss. The two organizations emphasize that these pieces of rubber are the results of inadequate maintenance and carelessness in the use of the tires.

The detachment of the

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tread or belt package generally occurs because of low tire pressures (below under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation) and careless maintenance. TRIB highlights this issue through a study done by the Virginia State Police Department in the United States. The results proved that 86% of “road alligators” are caused by tires with pressure levels below the recommended amount.

According to TRIB, other relevant factors include overloading and surpassing the speed limit specified for the tire. The study done by the American bureau proves that most “road alligators” issues are caused by a lack of maintenance and care, factors that cannot be controlled by tire manufacturers or retreaders.

This is why the appropriate tire maintenance is so crucial, and why Vipal emphasizes that transporters must work with qualified retreaders.

In addition to counting on an Authorized Dealer Network (310 retreaders in Latin America), Vipal has permanent regional teams and distribution centers in strategic locations that provide broad technical support in Brazil and worldwide.

In terms of performance, it is important to reinforce that retreaded tires offer their users the same security that new products do.

There are currently various certifications around the world that can attest to the quality of these products.

The United States Department of Transportation, for example, validates retreaded tires for passenger

vehicles, 4x4s and trucks.

In Brazil, tire retreading units must have an INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology – entity which regulates the country’s technical norms) registration to operate.

Below is a list of Vipal tips for keeping truck tires in good condition and ready for retreading when needed: • Periodically calibrate tires when they are cold and use the recommended pressures.

• Use nitrogen to calibrate tires.

• Periodically rotate the tires.

• Always keep the wheels clean, free of rust and in good condition.

• Perform periodical inspections to control tread wear.

• Periodically balance

and align the tires.

• Mount and dismount the tires with the adequate tools.

• Remove the tire to be retreaded at the right time.

• Apply tire and inner tube repairs with the adequate products and skilled labor.

• Go to authorized retreaders who offer quality products and a service guarantee for the retreading process.

• Do not overload the vehicle.

• Use the brakes appropriately.

• Choose the type of tread design that is appropriate for the vehicle in question. Each type of land Requires a Specific Type of Tread.

A Message From Harvey Brodsky – Managing Director of The Retread Tire Association:

The following news release was received from Vipal Rubber. You will notice that TRIB is mentioned a number of times throughout the release and we have no problem with that, especially since much was written while I was the Managing Director of TRIB. Because we had nothing to do with the writing of the release, we cannot be held responsible for any statements in the article that you might not agree with. However, we are always happy to hear from any readers of this message who wish to learn more about our position regarding the main causes of tire debris on our highways. I can be reached by telephone at 831.646.5269 or by email to info@retreadtire. org.

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New Products & Services

Windshield Cam

Windshield Cam’s 4 Camera Professional Truck Video Surveillance

By Ron Hoefsloot

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algary, Alberta – Windshield Cam is the original, and continuing, leader in Multi Camera Truck Video Security for commercial trucks.

The 4 Camera Windshield Cam System video records all 4 sides of the truck & trailer, including the front, left and right sides and behind the trailer, thereby protecting you 24/7 against theft, vandalism, hit & runs, traffic accidents and road rage incidents.

The 2 side cameras are also very important in providing proof of who sideswiped who, merging accidents, and fuel theft. Our side cameras have caught many thieves with pumps and hoses emptying fellow trucker’s tanks.

The rear camera also records any tampering or theft from the rear of vans or reefer units, even alerting the driver if he is inside the bunk. It can also be mounted on a headache rack to record loading/ unloading and to view the load, chains, straps and tarps on a flat deck while driving.

The Windshield Cam System records video from all 4 cameras for about 14 days (2 weeks) continuously before automatically starting over. Not only does the Windshield Cam System continuously protect your equipment while driving and parked, but it

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also provides safety for the driver. There have been numerous drivers that were robbed, assaulted, or have had road rage incidents turning into physical confrontations captured on the side cameras. For anyone considering one of those “cheap” car “dash cams” that are being sold as video cameras for commercial trucks, beware. Windshield Cam has tested most models currently on the market and not one “dash cam” works well at night.

In contrast, the Windshield Cam actually sees further down the road at night than you can see out the windshield with your own eyes! This can be a big bonus for truck drivers driving at night. The short video loop of only a few hours on dash cams is also insufficient for overnight surveillance or to check on a previous incident.

Reliability is also a big issue with cheap dash cams. Many truckers have said they are useless at night, suction cups break off or complete failure occurs just after just a few days. And, only one forward looking camera does not offer any protection for side or rear accidents/theft.

Protecting the driver, and expensive truck & trailers should not be trusted to just 1 cheap car dash cam.

With FMCSA regulations, fighting unfair traffic tickets and other violations is

more important than ever to protect the driver and company’s CVOR. With thousands of Windshield Cam units in trucks all over North America, it

has proven itself over 10 years that it can easily withstand all types of weather and different types of trucking operations. Before you pur-

chase any camera system marketed for commercial trucks, insist on seeing actual video footage from a truck driving perspective, especially at night

on the highway. To view Windshield Cam’s actual truck video footage please visit www.WindshieldCam.com or call Ron at 403.616.6610.

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Volvo Trucks

First Driver Handbook App

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olvo Trucks’ driver handbooks are now available in a new version on the Internet and for smartphones and tablets. The idea is to always give customers, drivers and mechanics access to upto-date, chassis-unique information irrespective of time and place.

Today Volvo Trucks customers receive a chassisunique printed driver’s handbook when they purchase a new truck. Now the manual will also be available in digital form with extended functionality.

“With our digital driver’s handbook the user always has access to complete, up-to-date and specific vehicle information that is even available offline. The digital manual features tools that make it far simpler to find what you are looking for. It includes instructive films and images to show how the truck’s various functions can be handled in the best pos-

sible way,” explains Malin Ersman, project manager at Volvo Trucks.

The new driver’s handbook can also contribute to increased vehicle uptime. Since the workshop engineers can immediately see exactly how the truck is configured, it is possible for them to respond more quickly to customer ques-

tions about various functions and how they should be handled.

Volvo Trucks’ new digital driver handbooks are

free of charge and are available for the Volvo FH, Volvo FH16, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX models, with the exception of trucks built in South America.

The new digital driver handbooks are available both on the Internet and as apps for downloading to smartphones and tablets from AppStore and Google Play.

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New Products & Services

Hi-Tech Original

Canadian-Made Products Designed to Reduce Cleaning Costs, Enhance Comfort & Extend Durability teria and allergens by blocking oxygen-transporting enzymes.

The adoption of this technology has enabled this innovative leader to manufacture 100 percent polyester breathable and hygienic seat covers free from humidity and unpleasant odour.

By Denis St-Pierre

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very day, and in all seasons, seat cover fabrics are exposed to a multitude of environmental properties that accelerate the deterioration of fabrics and result in the presence of unpleasant odours.

Chief among these assaults are microorganisms such as bacteria and allergens which, over the long term, can compromise overall health and well-being of users. Humidity, sweat, moisture and variable temperatures together undermine the integrity of fabrics.

Through extensive research, Hi-Tech Original seat covers determined that the use of metallised silver coatings used in space suits effectively eliminated harmful bac-

microbial materials are ideal solutions for the d e m a nd i ng s t a nd ar d s in the oil, mining and hydro-electric industries.

These products are equally suited to the heavy equipment and transportation sectors, demonstrated by testimonials from carriers

and brokers who appreciate the comfort and humidity-free driving experience these fabrics provide.

The Hi-Tech Original full pick-up seat cover wraps around both the seat and backrest. The sides are left uncovered for airbag deployment, and the seat

covers include rubber anti-slip strips for perfect adhesion to any cloth or leather seat.

Hi-Tech seat covers, proudly made in Canada for over five years, fit any type of truck, including pick-ups and SUVs. For more information about HI-TECH’s anti-

microbial Seat Covers, visit them online at www.hitechoriginal. ca or by email at info@ hitechoriginal.ca. Call them at 418.845.0737 or fax 418.845.1453.

Denis St-Pierre is the designer of the Anitmicrobial Seat Covers and company owner.

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Heavy Equipment Seat Cover

This technology has been adopted in the manufacture of a large Low-Back Seat Cover

variety of Hi-Tech seat covers for multiple uses.

Fire retardant and oil resistant, these anti-

NEW Hi-Tech Antimicrobial Seat Cover for pick-up trucks.

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Gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique

Projet d’amélioration de la route 1 visant le remplacement du pont Malakwa

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es gouvernements du Canada et de la Colombie-Britannique ont annoncé un engagement financier visant la construction d’un nouveau pont Malakwa à quatre voies pour remplacer l’actuel pont à deux voies, sur la route transcanadienne (route 1). Le nouveau pont correspondra mieux aux besoins liés à la circulation accrue et aux volumes plus importants des camions sur cette route importante.

Le pont moderne de quatre voies permettra d’accueillir des camions plus larges et plus hauts, d’améliorer la sécurité et de soutenir la porte d’entrée canadienne du Pacifique, qui favorise la circulation efficace et sécuritaire des biens dans les principaux corridors commerciaux. Entre 6 000 et 11 000 véhicules traversent chaque jour la structure actuelle, âgée

de 60 ans. Ce projet permettra donc de rendre cet important corridor économique plus sécuritaire et plus efficace.

Le soumissionnaire choisi, Tybo Contracting Ltd, de Langley (Colombie-Britannique), a obtenu le contrat avec une offre de 16,4 millions de dollars pour la construction du nouveau pont et l’élargissement à quatre voies. La construction devrait commencer en août et prendre fin à l’été 2016.

Le projet comprend également l’élargissement à quatre voies d’un tronçon jusque-là à deux voies de 2,7 kilomètres de la route 1, ainsi que l’ajout de barrières centrales. Des accotements pavés d’une largeur de 2,5 mètres et des bandes rugueuses seront également aménagés afin d’améliorer la sécurité de tous les usagers de la route, y

compris les cyclistes et les piétons.

De plus, la collectivité de Malakwa profitera de 1,8 kilomètre de nouvelles routes locales qui permettront l’accès à la route 1 et de deux nouvelles intersections protégées en « T », qui offriront aux automobilistes une voie protégée pour attendre de pouvoir tourner sur la route ou de pouvoir en sortir de façon sécuritaire. L’intersection avec la route Hickson sera améliorée grâce à un nouveau concept protégé en « T », et les accès à partir des routes Ackerman et Delaney seront regroupés en une nouvelle intersection protégée en « T » près du circuit Shuswap Speedway.

Faits en bref Le gouvernement du Canada réserve un maximum de 13 millions de dollars au titre du volet Grandes infrastructures

du Fonds Chantiers Canada pour ce projet. Ce f i na nc e m e nt e s t c onditionnel au respect de toutes les exigences fédérales applicables en matière d’admissibilité aux termes du Fonds Chantiers Canada et de la signature d’une entente de contribution.

La province de la Co-

lombie-Britannique apporte un maximum de 22 millions de dollars, pour un total des coûts du projet s’élevant à 35 millions de dollars.

Le projet de la route 1 concernant le pont Malakwa et d’élargissement à quatre voies est compris dans l’engagement du gouvernement de la

Colombie-Britannique d’investir 650 millions de dollars sur 10 ans pour améliorer la route 1 entre Kamloops et la frontière de l’Alberta.

Les camions commerciaux comptent pour près de 30% de l’ensemble des véhicules qui empruntent cette partie de la route 1.

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Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

Inauguration du nouveau pont international de Clair et Fort Kent

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lair, NouveauBrunswick - Des représentants des deux côtés de la frontière du Nouveau-Brunswick et du Maine ont procédé à l’inauguration du pont international de Clair et Fort Kent, un projet de 13,9 millions de dollars.

Cet événement visait également à souligner le partenariat entre le ministère des Transports et de l’Infrastructure du Nouveau-Brunswick et le ministère des Transports du Maine dans la construction et le financement du pont. « Investir dans les liens de transport importants qui stimulent la création d’emplois et permet la

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conduite sécuritaire fait partie du plan de notre gouvernement pour améliorer la vie dans les collectivités du NouveauBrunswick », a déclaré le premier ministre, David Alward. « Nous inaugurons un nouveau pont qui constitue un lien crucial entre deux collectivités et deux pays.

En plus de desservir ceux qui viennent rendre visite à leurs parents et amis des deux côtés de la frontière, ce nouvel ouvrage contribuera au commerce, au tourisme et aux affaires dans la région. » Le pont a été ouvert avant la date prévue en prévision du Congrès mondial acadien qui aura

lieu en août. Ce grand événement culturel de deux semaines qui se déroulera au Maine, au Nouveau-Brunswick et au Québec devrait entraîner une circulation transfrontalière plus dense. « Je tiens à féliciter tous ceux et celles qui ont travaillé avec ardeur à la construction de ce pont », a indiqué le gouverneur de l’État du Maine, Paul R. LePage. « La semaine dernière, M. Alward et moi avons signé un protocole d’entente en vue de resserrer les liens entre le Maine et le Nouveau-Brunswick et de collaborer à la création d’emplois et à des dossiers comme la promotion du

commerce, le tourisme, le transport, l’énergie, la culture et la préparation aux situations d’urgence. Ce pont constitue un lien essentiel pour la réalisation des possibilités économiques de nos deux régions, pour les générations d’aujourd’hui et de demain. » Le pont a été achevé deux mois avant la date prévue. « Ce projet est un autre exemple de la transformation du ministère en une organisation axée sur le rendement », a fait valoir pour sa part le ministre des Transports et de l’Infrastructure, Claude Williams. « Nous avons collaboré avec les

entrepreneurs et les soustraitants afin d’offrir un produit de qualité supérieure, et ce, plus tôt que prévu. C’est une bonne nouvelle pour le public et l’industrie du camionnage. Pour de nombreuses années à venir, les automobilistes des deux pays pourront traverser ce pont plus grand, fiable et ultramoderne. » Caldwell and Ross Ltd. de Fredericton a agi comme maître d’œuvre du projet. Les éléments d’acier ont été fabriqués par Modular Fabrication Ltd. de Miramichi, et un sous-traitant du Maine, Reed & Reed, a construit la culée du côté américain.

Le nouveau pont qui enjambe le fleuve SaintJean relie la route 1 aux États-Unis à la route 161 au Canada. Les deux pays sont copropriétaires du pont. Les coûts liés à la construction et à l’entretien sont répartis également entre le Maine et le NouveauBrunswick. En moyenne, plus de 1 000 voitures et de 45 camions emprunteront le pont chaque jour.

La démolition de l’ancien pont est en cours et devrait être achevée d’ici le 30 juin 2015. La structure en acier et deux piles seront enlevées en mars en prévision de la crue printanière.

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Assurance et richesse des produits de gestion

La consultation: un bon point de départ pour négocier les contrats d’assurance et s’approvisionner des outils de gestion financière Par Marek Krasuski

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e camionnage est une affaire compliquée, et hormis toutes les régulations et les standards de conformité exigeants dont il faut se soucier, les entreprises, les conducteurs et les propriétaires-opérateurs ont besoin de se protéger, d’abord sur la route avec des polices d’assurances convenables, et ensuite dans leurs intérêts privés en maximisant la valeur de leur argent durement gagné et en se préparant une retraite convenable.

Le nombre d’outils de gestion financière est sans doute aussi diversifié que le nombre étourdissant de polices d’assurances qui sont soumises à une large gamme de facteurs tels que la destination de livraison, les taux de pertes et la performance de conduite, pour n’en citer que trois. Trouver des planificateurs financiers en ligne pour créer des portefeuilles de gestion financière est un bon début, mais ces sites web ne donnent que des descriptions vagues des services qu’ils fournissent, préférant inviter leurs clients potentiels à prendre rendez-vous avant de leur donner des conseils.

Néanmoins ils donnent de quoi penser à leurs lecteurs au préalable. Certains conseillers attirent l’attention aux suppositions fautives que font de nombreux non-initiés à la planification financière. L’une de ces erreurs est un manque de compréhension vis-à-vis des différents outils financiers disponibles et des résultats auxquels chacun est censé aboutir. D’autres consistent en la croyance qu’un outil passepartout peut suffire à tout, ce qui trahit un manque de compréhension du fonctionnement des flux de revenus de retraite, et qui ignore

le risque de perdre de potentiel de maturité sur les investissements à cause de dépenses massives non planifiées.

Les affaires de gestion financière ont autant rapport avec une bonne planification financière qu’avec les revenus futurs. La gestion du flux financier peut accroitre les profits d’une entreprise ou condamner celles qui gèrent mal leurs finances. L’affacturage est un outil populaire qui aide les transporteurs à gérer leurs dépenses en leur fournissant un temps d’exécution rapide sur les créances et moins de frais pour couvrir les dépenses d’opération. De manière semblable, un niveau gérable de dettes et une bonne cote de crédit sont des indicateurs d’une bonne santé financière.

Mais dans le monde compliqué d’aujourd’hui, les consommateurs recherchent autant de protection que possible. Le besoin pour une bonne gestion des investissements, par exemple, est dû aux désirs de plus de sécurité contre les accidents, d’une bonne éducation pour les enfants, de laisser un héritage pour ses êtres aimés.

Une telle demande pour de la protection exige de l’aide de la part d’experts dans le domaines de la planification financière.

Sélectionner la bonne combinaison de produits de gestion financière est aussi difficile que de se décider sur la bonne police d’assurance, qui est tout aussi sujette à d’innombrables influences. Cela mis à part, il y a, par exemple, des alternatives d’assurances privées à la CSAAT pour les contractuels qui sont considérés comme des propriétaires de petites entreprises. Les candidats qualifiés sont éligibles pour des polices contre accidents ou contre ac-

cidents et maladies. Certains fournisseurs suggèrent qu’une couverture d’assurance générale offerte par une compagnie d’assurance privée inclue : une indemnité de 24 heures pour toute perte de revenus en cas d’accident qui protège les revenus moyens, un minimum de 24 mois pour un handicap à cours terme, mort accidentelle et démembrement de 300 000 dollars, couverture de handicap à long terme jusqu’à 65 ou 70 ans, une assurance de santé et médicaments à long terme, ainsi qu’une couverture hors-province pour camionneurs de longue distance qui vont aux États-Unis. D’autres conseillent les propriétaires d’acheter une protection sous forme de prêts bancaire plutôt que des remboursements de frais généraux d’affaires pour protéger leurs atouts.

Les propriétaires qui financent leurs camions grâce à des lignes de crédit ont l’avantage de payer toutes les sommes dues grâce à la protection sous forme de prête bancaire en cas d’accident.

Ce à quoi les transporteurs et les propriétaires-opérateurs peuvent s’attendre dans le futur proche est une augmentation du nombre de polices d’assurance fixées en fonction de l’usage, dont les frais sont fixés largement par l’information tirée des dispositifs télématiques. Ces outils sont capables de mesurer et d’enregistrer toutes sortes d’informations telle la fréquence de l’accélération et du freinage du conducteur, la vitesse, l’angle des virages au coin, les changements de voies, etc. Par le passé, les frais étaient fixés par l’historique des accidents.

L’assurance fixée en fonction de l’usage s’intéresse au comportement des

conducteurs pour prédire les risques d’accidents futurs et régleront les frais en conséquences.

Le modèle basé sur les télématiques se justifie aussi par le fait que les conducteurs, sachant que leur comportement est observé, conduiront avec plus de prudence, ce qui contribue a des moindres frais d’assurance. Cela dit, l’information tirée des télématiques n’est pas le seul facteur qui influence les frais. Les flottes ont beaucoup à gagner s’il elles travaillent de près avec leurs courtiers et fournissent des preuves de mesures de sécurité additionnelles.

Les différences entre polices sont grandes. Un petit transporteur s’intéressera à une couverture de perte d’usage en cas de panne mécanique ou d’accident qui neutralise le camion.

Une telle couverture fournirait un nouveau véhicule pour que les affaires puissent se dérouler normalement. Les plus grandes flottes, par comparaison, trouveraient une telle compensation inutile car un autre véhicule serait disponible pour poursuivre les opérations. De la même façon, une entreprise de transport local ne verra pas l’utilité d’acheter une police de responsabilité étendue, au contraire d’un transporteur qui effectue des voyages fréquents aux États-Unis, particulièrement dans les États très procéduriers.

Bien que les polices puissent différer sur des points tels que le rayon de livraison, marchandises, historique de conducteur, pistage par satellite et autres facteurs, certains aspects des polices d’assurances sont traités à part. Linda Colgan fait partie de l’industrie du transport depuis près de 30 ans et est un cadre supérieur de comptabi-

lité avec la compagnie d’assurance Bryson and Associates. Colgan attire de l’attention aux assurances de cargaison car il s’agit d’une des parties de l’industrie les plus complexes et les plus mal comprises et qui peut rendre le transporteur responsable pour la perte ou l’endommagement de la cargaison. « Tant de transporteurs ne comprennent pas qu’en signant le contrat de l’expéditeur ils s’exposent à pleins de risques, » avertit-elle.

Un contrat de livraison peut inclure une clause « d’amande par délai » qui transfère le risque de retard de cargaison sur le transporteur. Un délai de même deux heures à une chaine de production chez GM, par exemple, peut résulter en d’immenses pertes pour le transporteur. Le conseil de Colgan est d’encourager les transporteurs à consulter les quelques assureurs spécialisés dans le marché du transport commercial.

Dans de tels exemples, le transporteur pourrait négocier avec l’expéditeur pour éliminer les pièges ou demander à l’assureur d’inclure la condition nécessaire dans le contrat d’assurance, sans doute pour des frais additionnels.

Hormis les contrats de livraison, les transporteurs doivent faire attention aux termes de leurs propres polices d’assurances. Chaque contrat d’assurance contient des exclusions, certaines desquelles peuvent êtres nuisibles au transporteur. Un contrat peut inclure une exclusion aube-crépuscule qui rend le transporteur responsable de tout vol ou dommage se produisant durant cette période. D’autres exclusions affectent les marchandises à haut risque comme l’alcool

ou l’électronique qui ne peuvent pas être assuré s’ils sont volés ou endommagés. Colgan avise aussi les transporteurs de faire attention aux contrats d’affrètement qui ont une valeur déclarée inscrite sur eux. Si la valeur déclarée est inférieure à la valeur réelle, le transporteur est responsable pour la différence. Pour en rajouter à la complexité, le code de la route fait en sorte que le fret sortant est habituellement accompagné de deux évaluations.

Mais tout n’est pas perdu dans le monde labyrinthique des assurances.

Même si le fret est décrit comme le rubics cube de l’assurance - pour utiliser le terme employé par Linda Colgan pour en décrire la complexité - des solutions existent. La meilleure est de consulter un assureur de transport commercial et de faire agréer les exclusions importantes, ou au contraire de les faire enlever de la liste des exclusions existantes et des inclure dans le contrat d’assurance. Adopter les exclusions accroîtra les frais d’assurance, mais les dépenses additionnelles valent bien l’effort.

En effet, Colgan incite les transporteurs à regarder au delà de l’immédiat et de s’approprier la police qui minimise les risques. « Signez-vous des documents sans en connaître les répercussions légales?

Vo u s a v e z p e u t - ê t r e économisé 300 dollars en frais d’assurance, mais vous courrez le risque de débourser 100 000 dollars pour du fret non assuré. » Dans le monde compliqué des produits de gestion financière et des polices d’assurance, le premier réflexe devrait être de contacter des experts qui peuvent vous aider à protéger vos intérêts.

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The Products & Services Directory is your direct route to professional companies serving your local trucking market across Canada.

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.9248 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com. accounting, tax & bookkeeping

automated Lubrication systems

Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

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FBC

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

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

50 Admiral Blvd.

Mississauga, ON L5T 2W1 Tel: 905.671.2355 Toll Free: 800.668.5458 Fax: 905.671.2358 sales@flocomponents.com www.flocomponents.com Components by:

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

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81 Tremaine Road Milton, ON L9T 2W8 Tel: 905.878.7161 Fax: 905.878.7730 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com cargo control products

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

6176 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1W2 Toll Free: 800.668.3773 Tel: 905.670.4488 Fax: 905.670.2748 info@movers3.com www.movers3.com clutch products

automated Lubrication systems

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc.

Beka Lube Products Inc.

“Technology you can rely on.”

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

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

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.

compliance services

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

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

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

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

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

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Specializing in all types of new and reman clutches, clutch components, new and used flywheel exchanges, and flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery within the GTA available upon request.

Fast and friendly service since 1986.

Mention this ad for a discount.

ICC The Compliance Center Inc.

81 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.745.9220 Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003 Fax: 416.759.5890 Charlie@cdcparts.com www.cdcparts.com

205 Matheson Blvd. East, Unit 7 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Toll Free: 888.977.4834 Tel: 905.890.7228 Fax: 905.890.7070 sales@thecompliancecenter.com www.thecompliancecenter.com

Pat’s Driveline “Over 30 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

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

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

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.

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

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

affordable with one low cost, all in.

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

Qualification is easy and funding is

financing Companies

“Accutrac provides cash flow solutions structured specifically for the freight and trucking industry. We’ve made factoring easy to understand and

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

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Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

“Large Account Service” to small fleet Dangerous Goods Supplies & Services.

F.B. Feeney Hardware “Serving the industrial and trucking aftermarket since 1952.”

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd.

Ontario #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

Fasteners, Fittings, Hose & Shop Maintenance supplies

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

Driveshafts

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

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

driver services, recruitment & employment

DPF Cleaning Specialists

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc.

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd.

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

compliance services

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Toll Free: 800.265.1002 fbc@fbc.ca www.fbc.ca

Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

clutch products

Merrit Capital Corp.

“New & Used Truck & Trailer Financing.

Contact us today to get started & call toll free 866.964.6932, email at solutions@merritcapital.ca, or visit www.merritcapital.ca.”

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

Bennetts Power Service Products

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

& start-up companies.”

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

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 Fax: 519.326.4047 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

Diesel Spec Inc.

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

Fuel & Lubricants Direct

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

Mattresses (Cab & Domestic)

Pressure Washers

towing services

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group “The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.”

Blue Water West Ltd.

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

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

6715-8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Toll Free: 866.472.0721 Tel: 403.241.2288 Fax: 866.399.3177 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

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TruChoice Div. of LMD Insurance

Alternative Coverage to WSIB, Group Benefits Consultants, Life, Investments, Travel.

2550 Matheson Blvd. East Suite #130 Mississauga, ON L4W 4C1 Tel: 416.748.9992 Fax: 416.748.9994 lina@lmdinsurance.ca www.lmdinsurance.ca

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insurance brokers

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

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

Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. What you want to protect the most.We protect the best!

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

825 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 1H8 Toll Free: 800.263.3030 Tel: 416.778.8000 Fax: 416.778.4492 lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com www.bairdmacgregor.com

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

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Hotsy Pressure Washers Pressure Washers, Parts Washers, Parts, Accessories and Biodegradable Detergents.

16712-118th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1P7 Toll Free: 800.328.1555 Tel: 780.451.4521 Fax: 780.455.3920 sales@hotsyab.com www.HotsyAB.com

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Stellar Roadside Assistance Ltd.

Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

lubricants

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

Rust Preventive Products

The CG & B Group Inc.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 Fax: 905.479.9164 cgb@cgbgroup.com www.cgbgroup.com

A Towing Service Ltd. Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA A company you can count on!

Krown Corporate De-On Supply Inc. 1595 Lobsinger Line, R. R. #1 Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com

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

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 We offer service to your light & medium duty vehicles in most areas of Ontario, 24/7.

Simply dial...

Toll Free: 855.424.2300 Tel: 416.424.2300 Fax: 416.424.2303 john.mackenzie@stellarroadside.com www.stellarroadside.com

tarps & tarping systems

ON-Board truck Scales

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Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

“For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs. Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance. Same Day Quotes up to 10 units.”

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

Hallmark Insurance Brokers Ltd. “The Transit Authority”

10 Konrad Crescent Markham, ON, L3R 8T7 Toll Free: 800.492.4070 Tel: 905.475.4070 Fax: 905.944.0273 trucking@hallmarkins.com www.hallmarkins.com

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Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.

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

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

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

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

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Permits & services

Load Covering Solutions Ltd. “Keeping You Covered”

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

24 Seacliff Drive East Leamington, ON N8H 0C2 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. Tel: 519.326.9339 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com Tel: 416.486.0951 www.hubinternational.com Fax: 416.489.5311 jasonj@cibi.ca ••• www.cibi.ca

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Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

35 Stone Church Road Ancaster, ON L9K 1S5 Toll Free: 888.385.8466 Tel: 905.648.3922 Fax: 905.648.2640 info@daltontimmis.com www.daltontimmis.com

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

The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor

RP Oil Limited

1111 Burns Street E. Unit 3 Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Toll Free: 800.335.6623 Tel: 905.666.2313 Fax: 905.666.2761 larryharris@rpoil.com www.rpoil.com lubricants (synthetic)

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

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

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

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Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery “Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario with a Mobile Mechanic on staff to assist you while on the road.”

P. O. Box 126 Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Toll Free: 800.551.6151 Tel: 613.394.4924 Fax: 613.394.2428 action@reach.net www.action-towing.com

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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

Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

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

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

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 September 2014 27

towing services

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

Transport Companies

Truck & Trailer Parts & Service

Truck & Trailer Repairs

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J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd Cambridge Truck & Trailer Ltd. We are a family run business offering services such as Battery Boost, Fuel Delivery and Winching including Heavy, Flatbed, Float Towing and Light Duty.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

11 Glen Scarlett Road Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 Toll Free: 866.527.8225 Tel: 416.203.9300 Fax: 416.203.9303 dispatch@jptowing.com www.jptowing.com

690 Fountain Street North Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Toll Free: 800.267.7371 Tel: 519.653.7371 Fax: 519.653.4037 dispatch@cambridgetruck.com www.cambridgetruck.com

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Fort Garry Industries

KBW Truck Transfer Service

3700 Weston Road

Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Cambridge Truck and Trailer has been Toll Free: 866.857.5166 a family-owned and operated business Tel: 416.667.9700 for more than 40 years.

Serving clients throughout Ontario we Fax: 416.667.8272 have built our loyal customer base on info@carmentransportationgroup. value, reliability and commitment to get com the job done. www.carmentransportationgroup.

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K.B.W. Towing

Carmen Transportation Group

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

Heavy & Medium Towing,

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

Flatbed Specialists.

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Erb Group of Companies

Refrigerated Transportation Specialists.

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

Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

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

GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. Head Office 36 Cardico Drive Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Milton Branch 8155 Lawson Road, Milton, ON Cambridge Branch 1295 Dickie Settlement Road, Cambridge, ON Toll Free: 866.482.5311 Tel: 905.888.6363 Fax: 905.888.6061 info@gtatrailer.com www.gtatrailer.com

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

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

Modern equipment for your refrigerated transportation needs.

3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 322 North York, ON M3J 2P6 Toll Free: 888.473.5557 Tel: 416.787.3213 Fax: 416.787.6819 kevin@hanmtransportation.com www.hanmtransportation.com

790 Montrichard Avenue St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Toll Free: 800.363.2158 Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 tremcar@tremcar.com www.tremcar.com 28 September 2014

P.O. Box 6001, 6500 Silver Dart Drive, Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2 Toll Free: 800.387.7717 Tel: 905.672.5171 Fax: 905.672.7652 Debby@atlantis-airlink.com www.atlantis-airlink.com

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

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

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

Edmonton

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

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

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

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

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

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Winnipeg

Truck Automotive Trailer Parts Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Ltd. “A great service company knows & Service how to keep YOU rolling.” Immediate

Regina

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 705 Henderson Drive Regina, SK S4N 6A8 Tel: 306.347.3470 www.fleetbrake.com British Columbia

Kamloops

Truck Trailer Transit Logger Parts

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service-Custom Re-Line

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

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

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

Canada’s largest cargo tank and

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

Kee Training Academy

Trailer Parts & Service

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

Transportation Training

107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487

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

Lethbridge

Truck Trailer Transit Parts & Service

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

Calgary

tank-trailer manufacturer for the and liquid products.

Transportation Training

Alberta

Tremcar Inc.

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc.

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 877.588.0057 Tel: 905.670.0057 Fax: 905.696.4630 steveh@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

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International Truckload Services Inc.

Alberta

Red Deer

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

Transport Companies

transportation of a large variety of dry

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HanM Transportation Management Services Ltd.

Toll Free: 866.616.6379

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

The Rosdale Group

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1

Star Van Systems

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

emergency “callout “service. Ready to help 24 hours, 365 days a year. Fixed price, no hidden costs, 25 years in business – all work guaranteed and excellent customer service.

1900 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S1 Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 905.677.9861 Fax: 905.677.6919 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com Now Open

Sousa Truck Trailer Cambridge 1075 Industrial Road Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 800.560.1050 Tel: 519.624.8090 chris@sousatrucktrailer.com www.sousatrucktrailer.com truck CUSTOMIZING

Alberta Ontario

Mississauga

Truck Trailer Transit PartsCustom Re-Line 2200 Drew Road Mississauga, ON L5S 1B1 Tel: 905.670.2784 www.fleetbrake.com

Quality Custom

QuÉbec

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

St. Laurent

truck delivery

Truck Trailer Transit Parts 1223 Montee de Liesse St-Laurent, QC H4S 1J7 Tel: 514.331.6662 www.fleetbrake.com Truck & Trailer Repairs

Truck Trailer Parts & Service LandStar Systems Inc.

Landstar – The Freedom to Run your Business Your Way.

13410 Sutton Park Drive South Jacksonville, FL 32224 Toll Free 800.435.4010 Tel: 855.549.0707 Fax: 800.774.2347 recruiter@landstar.com www.lease2landstar.com

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

Grande Prairie

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

Greig Truck & Trailer

Let US see to your Repair Needs!

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

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

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

truck delivery

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

truck lighting & accessories

truck parts & supplies

230 Travail Road Markham, ON L3S 3J1 Toll Free: 800.268.5612 Tel: 905.209.9744 Fax: 905.209.9757 Toll Free Fax: 800.267.9024 mark.paul@grote.com www.grote.com

truck equipment

truck parts & supplies

Alberta

calgary

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

edmonton

Fort Garry Industries

Fort Garry Industries

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

truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALes & Service

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

grande prairie

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

lloydminster

Fort Garry Industries

Texis Truck Exhaust

“Diesel Performance Specialists”

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

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

Mississauga

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

The Truck Exhaust Place

1365 Bonhill Road Mississauga, ON L6T 1M1 Toll Free: 800.385.8801 Tel: 905.670.0100 Fax: 905.670.8128 james@totalexhaust.com www.totalexhaust.com

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

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

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

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

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

Ontario Regional Office

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

721 Mud Street East

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

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.

Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada.

“Canada’s Leading Supplier of Drivertrain Components.”

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

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

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

regina 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

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Truck Storage Rentals

Fort Garry Industries

red deer

7947 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Tel: 403.343.1383 Fax: 403.347.8275 reddeer@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

Surgenor Truck Centre

Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease. The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as five service affiliates (Belleville, Pembroke, Gatineau, & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

Saskatchewan

Fort Garry Industries

Manitoba Since 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining industry.

We have been helping fleets, owner-operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time.

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Ontario

thunder bay

23 Industrial Drive Caledonia, ON N3W 1H8 Toll Free: 866.425.4440 Tel: 289.285.3021 Fax: 289.285.3026 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com

Truck tire sales & service

Grote Industries Co.

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Drive Star Shuttle Systems Ltd.

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

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

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

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Ontario #

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

Awash Systems Corp.

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

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

Benson Tire

The largest Goodyear dealer in Ontario, offering over 15 locations equipped with 24 hour emergency service vehicles to handle all of your tire needs.

700 Education Road Cornwall, ON K6H 2W8 Toll Free: 866.623.6766 Tel: 613.933.1700 Fax: 905.689.3381 info@bensontire.com www.bensontire.com

Domar Transmission Ltd. “When it comes to transmissions... think DOMAR.”

130 Skyway Avenue Rexdale, ON M9W 4Y9 Toll Free: 800.837.4883 Tel: 416.675.2268 Fax: 416.675.2435 rickscarpone@hotmail.com www.domar.ca

BD Diesel Performance “Consistent, Quick, Quality”

33541 MacLure Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2 Toll Free: 800.887.5030 Tel: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 sales@bd-power.com www.dieselperformance.com

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Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

Morgan’s Diesel Truck Parts & Service Inc. 1248 McAdoo’s Lane, R.R. # 1 Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0 Toll Free: 800.267.0633 Tel: 613.546.0431 Fax: 613.546.4206 www.morgan-diesel.com September 2014 29

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A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Aird & Berlis LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 44 Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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

B BD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Brian Pite Freight Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd. . . . . . 15 Western Trucking News Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News

D Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ontario & Western Trucking News Day & Ross Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 45 Durabody Industries Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

F Flo Components Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News

G Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News

H HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Hi-Tech Original Seat Covers. . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News

I International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47 Jimexs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News

K Kärcher Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Western Trucking News

L Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Eastern Trucking News Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lou’s 222 Premium Truck Polish Products. 18

M MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 16 Maitland Transportation Systems Ltd. . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News

S Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Siemens Transportation Group. . . . . . . 46, 47 Ontario & Western Trucking News Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

T Teamsters Local 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . 1 Trafalgar Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 48 Tremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Trimac Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TruckWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TRUXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

W Webasto-Wajax Power Systems . . . . . . . . . 2 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News

Y YOW Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario & Western Trucking News 30 September 2014

Adv e rti s e r s by Product or S erv ice Advertiser page publications Automated Greasing Systems Flo Components Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11 Drivetrains Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News Employment Opportunities Anvil Ring Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Western Trucking News Atlantis Transportation Services . . . . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking News Ayr Motor Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Eastern Trucking News Brian Pite Freight Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News Carmen Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News Day & Ross Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 HanM Transportation Management Ser. . . 39 Ontario Trucking News International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Eastern Trucking News Landstar System Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ontario Trucking News Maitland Transportation Systems Ltd. . . . . 35 Ontario Trucking News Siemens Transportation Group. . . . . . . 46, 47 Ontario & Western Trucking News Star Van Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Trafalgar Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 48 Trimac Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario & Western Trucking News Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 7 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 47 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Fuel Additives Bennetts Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heating & A/C Sales & Service Webasto-Wajax Power Systems . . . . . . . . . 2 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ontario Trucking News Legal Services Aird & Berlis LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ontario Trucking News Lubricants Shell Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mattresses For Bunks MacDavid Wellness Solutions Inc . . . . . . . 16 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Polishing & Cleaning Products Lou’s 222 Premium Truck Polish Products. 18 Pressure Washers Hotsy Pressure Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Western Trucking News Kärcher Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Western Trucking News Satellite Radio Sirius XM Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Seat Covers Hi-Tech Original Seat Covers. . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tanker Manufacturing, Sales & Service Tremcar Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ontario Trucking News Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tire Sales & Service Benson Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ontario Trucking News Tool Boxes & Hardware Jimexs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Trade Shows TRUXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Training YOW Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario & Western Trucking News Transmission Sales & Service Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 45 Truck & Trailer Bodies (Custom) Durabody Industries Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Truck Exhaust Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Truck Parts & Accessories Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd.. . . . . 15 Western Trucking News Dawson Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ontario & Western Trucking News Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Turbochargers BD Diesel Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Unions Teamsters Local 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Western Trucking News Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Weigh Scales (On Board) TruckWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Western Trucking News Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Western & Eastern Trucking News

Hidden Victim Finds New Life in Canada!

By Wendy Morgan-McBride

W

ow, it’s September and time to get back to routines and early nights marked with coolness in the air and early mornings with children returning to school. I can say with all honesty that even today the horrors of returning back to school still get me a bit anxious, but not for the reason you might think. I loved school and I still feel that it is the most important part of our lives

and that we need to continue learning every day or we are missing out on enriching experiences. No, I hated school, and dare I even approach this subject here, because I was bullied in school. I knew there would be many of those kids returning with me and they, for whatever reason, felt I was worthy of their nasty tricks and words.

Stealing my confidence, I would hide in the washroom, get to class early or make sure I was the last one in - anything to avoid being n o ticed. I still see some of them as adults a n d hear of them via friends and many are still the same. They are now not only bullying those innocent outside

their family, but also their spouses and children. Sad, really!

So you are probably wondering why I would start my article this month with something that shouldn’t have anything to do with cars. But the car featured here is a victim of bullying. It was shunned and picked on.

In the 1970s it had eggs thrown at it during the gas crisis. Its owner at the time felt it was necessary to hide it in a garage to protect this beautiful car, and themselves from further abuse.

For those that are not familiar with the fuel crisis, the price of oil rose four times in a very short period, sparking government control and enforced rationing. Many drivers found themselves in long line ups waiting for fuel, and a car like the one featured here was considered a gas hog. When pulling up to the pumps sometimes drivers found there was no fuel available and they had to carry on to the next station, even pushing or abandoning their vehicles after running out of fuel.

Ken Perry’s wife inherited this 1960 Blue metallic Cadillac from her uncle. The uncle who was living in Colorado at the time traded his Volvo in 1974 for this muchloved, dreamed-of luxury car, only to hide it away for years till the Perrys brought it to the great North - Napanee, Ontario to be specific, where it now is part of cruise events and summer driving.

The four door luxury car features all original parts including, but not limited to, the 390 engine with just over 61,000 miles which sits perfectly in with the body and

chassis. The autohydromatic transmission helps to give the smooth ride you would expect from such prestige, success and good taste.

The interior has been re-upholstered in the same two tone blues of the bye-gone years. Although the car has been retro fitted with electronic components you can’t hold that against it. To get it on the road Ken and his family have worked over the last six years to bring it to this present state with new wheel cylinders, a complete dual exhaust system and of course a tune up. After sitting for so long it’s a miracle that is all it needed.

Ken says the car is neat to drive and it is cool to take a look back at the original owner’s manual, but if he ever sells it, with an appraised value of $25,000.00, he would replace it with a muscle car.

“The best thing about cruising down the road is getting the thumbs up”, he says, “but most likely this will stay in the family and be passed on to our son in Newfoundland.”

I find it hard to believe that people would blame an object for anything that happens in the world, and I am thinking that if they did, they did not realize the harm they were putting on others.

Now if this was a puppy and it was victimized like this we would bring it to a safe hiding place away from its assaulters. That is what normal people do when faced with bullying tactics. So why is it okay to victimize an object and think kids are not going to think it is okay to do the same to their peers?

I know a stand is being taken against bullying,

examples of which are on facebook and in the news with reports on parents taking their kids out of school to protect them against this type of assault.

Society really needs to change and, in my opinion, finding the good in everything is paramount so our youth can see and witness the good examples we set. I know I am probably going to hear about this, but this car made this issue even more real for me as it draws parallels between

bullying an object and bullying people. Bullying, if not checked, devolves into an endless cycle.

With that being said be careful out there, watch for the school buses and keep your load between the lines. I wanted to also pass on that I am still in recovery mode but doing much better. Thank you for all the messages of encouragement you passed on to me.

Find all our A Drive Back in Time past articles with additional photos on our fan page on Facebook. Till next month… Enjoy!

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

Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

New Brunswick

Bonnyville

Sherwood Park

Golden

Morris

Grand Falls

Woodstock

Petro Pass

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@ gmail.com www.murraystruckstop.ca

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

Calgary

Murray’s Truck Stop RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

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

Strathmore

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

Hope

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

RoadKing Travel Centre

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

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

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

Leduc

Chilliwack

British Columbia

Morris Husky Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca

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

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

convenience store, showers, laundry

Winnipeg

parking & CAT scale.

Drivers’ lounge & game room, facilities, internet services, showers,

Moncton

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

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

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

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

Perth – Andover

Osoyoos

Petro Canada – Petro Pass Nisku Truck Stop Suite 201 – 8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 Web: 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.

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Chilliwack Husky Travel Centre 7620A Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E8 Tel: 604.858.5113 www.myhusky.ca

Chilliwack Petro – Pass

45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm (washrooms).

Cool Creek Agencies

7985 Lickman Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Tel: 604.795.5335 Fax: 604.794.5080 sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full-service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Delta

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.

Husky Travel Centre 9206 – 97th Street R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2 Tel: 250.495.6443 www.myhusky.ca

Sicamous

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

Manitoba

Brandon

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

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

New Brunswick

Aulac

Tobique One Stop 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,

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

showers, laundry, parking & free high-

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Nova Scotia

Enfield

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K) 6757 Hwy #2 Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am – 11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.

Truro Heights

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

Aulac Big Stop Circle K

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

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

speed internet.

Salisbury

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

Ontario, Eastern

Arnprior

Antrim Truck Stop 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

Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game

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

room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

Waasis

Lincoln Big Stop Circle K 415 Nevers Rd. Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca

10 Acre Truck Stop 902 Wallbridge Loyalist Road Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613.966.7017 Fax: 613.962.4495 or Office at 613.966.4740 jtombs@gmail.com www.10acre.com

Open 24/7 365 days, full service islands, diesel, cardlock, propane, lubricants, driver’s lounge and business Restaurant & Store: Mon-Fri 6 am – centre, seafood & burger restaurant 11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, (Le Pirate de la Mer), convenience Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I – 24, convenience store, hair salon, drug store, washrooms, showers (4), laundry testing, showers, parking, Esso Card facilities, parking for 75 trucks, double drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience car wash & 2 bay pet wash, Wi-Fi, ATM, store, showers, laundry facilities, free Lock & Retail Diesel, Wifi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale. overnight parking. fax & photocopier.

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Eastern

Ontario, Northern

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Ontario, Western

Belleville

Ottawa

Sudbury

Drumbo

LEAMINGTON

Woodstock

Trucker’s Haven

Ultramar

Ultramar

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

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, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

Cardinal

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

Deseronto

Spencerville

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.

Quick Stop

Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, full-service islands, Subway, convenience store, parking & coffee drive-thru.

Dunvegan

Esso – Dunvegan 1515 County Road #20, (Hwy 417 Exit 51) Dunvegan, ON Tel: 613.527.1026 or 613.627.2100 Fax: 613.527.2726 Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant (Tim Horton’s), convenience store, parking & ATM.

Joyceville

Herb’s Travel Plaza 21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 Toll Free: 800.593.4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 suzie_vink@yahoo.ca Open 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

Ontario, Northern

Bradford

Joyceville Road, (Hwy 401 Exit 632) Joyceville, ON Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

Kingston

Esso – Kingston Hwy 401 Exit 611 Kingston, ON Tel: 613.384.8888 Fax: 613.634.3162 Open 24-7

Ultramar

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

1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, washrooms, showers, overnight parking & drivers’ lounge.

Grimsby

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

Beamsville

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

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 398 North Service Road, (Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton) (Casablanca Blvd. Exit) Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 Tel: 905.945.0300 Fax: 905.945.1115 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, drug testing centre, gasoline, Sunoco & Irving cardlock, fullservice fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room,100+ parking capacity, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking).

Hamilton

Belmont

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

Nairn Centre

Kingston Husky Truck Stop

Fort Erie

Timmins

Esso Truck Stop

Vankleek Hill

215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449

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, Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli convenience store, washrooms, drivers’ & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking. lounge, showers & short-time parking

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

Sudbury Petro Pass

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

Jeremy’s Truck Stop & Country Restaurant 220 Highway 17 West Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 Tel: 705.869.4100 Fax: 705.869.6796

North Bay

Bay Truck Stop 3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 baytruckstop@bellnet.ca Web: www.transportmall.com

London Husky Travel Centre

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

Bowmanville

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

2475 South Service Road, (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109

Open 24 hrs., diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, gasoline (self service), ATM, propane, convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco fleet fuel cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ Open 24-7, full-service islands, truck parking capacity, motel (smoking restaurant, convenience store, showers, & non-smoking), Bell Canada internet kiosk, Irving cardlock. parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

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

Johnny’s Gas Bar 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.

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.

Quebec

Montreal

London

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

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.

Saskatchewan

Estevan

Milton

Estevan Husky Travel Centre Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 40 Chisolm Dr. (Hwy 401 Exit 320) Milton, ON L9T 3G9 Tel: 905.878.8441 Fax: 905.878.9376 Open 24 hrs, diesel fuel, convenience store, CAT scale, Blue Beacon truck wash, ATM, lube shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, full-service fuel islands, restaurant, showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, 100+ parking, chapel, motel (smoking & nonsmoking), & lottery tickets.

Port Hope

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.

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

Regina

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

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

Saskatoon

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 402 – 51st Street East Saskatoon, SK Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

Swift Current

Windsor

Petro – Pass Kitchener 120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

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

1510 South Service Road West (Trans Canada Hwy 1 West) Swift Current, SK S9H 3T1 Tel: 306.773.6444 www.myhusky.ca September 2014 33

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Special Report

Alcohol & Drugs Among Truck Drivers

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oronto, Ontario - On August 1st there was an accident and closure of the Toronto-bound Burlington Skyway. Ontario Tr u c k i n g A s s o c i a t i o n (OTA) is providing the public the latest information and safety data regarding the use of drugs and alcohol among commercial drivers.

It has become an industry standard over the last 20 years for companies to take proactive steps to ensure drivers are fit for duty, and not operating under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Operators of large commercial vehicles are much less likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs than all other motorists and alcohol is very rarely a factor in North American driver out-of-service rates.

Regardless, OTA says the event on the Burlington Skyway was an unfortu-

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nate occurrence and the trucking community is thankful the outcome was not worse.

“We want to ensure the motoring public that the actions this individual is accused of in no way reflect the professionalism of the hundreds of thousands men and women who operate their trucks in a safe and courteous manner every day,” says Stephen Laskowski, Senior VP, Ontario Trucking Association. “The fact that truck drivers are involved in zero per cent of fatal collisions where alcohol or drugs is a factor speaks volumes to the professionalism of Ontario’s truck drivers and the companies that employ them.”

FACTS & STATISTICS Ontario Road Safety Annual Report, 2011 Data Regarding Drug and Al-

cohol Use Involving Commercial Drivers: Alcohol was involved in zero percent of all fatal collisions involving heavy trucks.

According to the most recent Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR 2011), Ontario’s drinking and driving rate was 0.12 per 10,000 licensed drivers (all classes of licences), the lowest fatality rate compared to, for example, every US State.

According to ORSAR, large truck drivers are also

Recent US Data Confirms Low Alcohol and Drug Use Among Commercial Drivers: In only 0.23 percent of unannounced inspections in 2013, a commercial driver licence holder (CDL) was immediately placed out-of-service and cited for violating federal regulations governing alcohol consumption.

In only 0.13 percent of unannounced inspections, a CDL holder was placed immediately outof-service and cited for

less likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs than all other drivers.

violating federal regulations governing controlled substances.

In addition to random testing, truck and bus companies are further required to perform drug and alcohol testing on new hires, drivers involved in significant crashes, and whenever a supervisor suspects a driver of using drugs or alcohol while at work.

Canadian Commercial Drivers: Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements for Drivers Operating into the United States: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), along with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requires that all persons, regardless of nationality, subject to the commercial driver’s licence (CDL) requirements and their employers follow alcohol and drug testing rules. These rules include procedures for

testing, frequency of tests, and substances tested for.

These rules have been in place since 1995.

Canadian Commercial Drivers: Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements if Operating Exclusively Within Canada: If a commercial driver never operates in the United States, Canadian employers of commercial drivers are legally permitted to develop a policy that would allow for pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing for commercial bus operators and truck drivers, provided employees who are drug dependent are accommodated. In Canada, a 2004 court decision and 2009 Human Rights Tribunal guidance document have provided employers with the guidelines to put these programs in place.

Article Courtesy o f O n t a r i o Tr u c k i n g Association.

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Announcement

FTR to Present Educational Sessions at IANA Intermodal EXPO

F

TR, a recognized thought leader in North American freight transportation intelligence, is the organizer of program sessions for the “Intermodal Economic Environment,” one of four tracks in this year’s expanded Intermodal EXPO education program. Presentations

by FTR’s Larry Gross and Noël Perry, along with other key industry lead-

ers, including Bill Strauss, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will focus on industry specific trends and forecasts useful to all intermodal supply chain stakeholders.

“We are pleased to be a part of the educational offerings at this year’s Intermodal EXPO,” said Larry Gross, Senior Consultant of FTR. “The importance of intermodal continues

to grow, and the sophistication of businesses to understand and forecast freight and equipment demand needs to continue to improve as well.

The Intermodal EXPO has been the cornerstone event on the intermodal calendar for over 20 years, and, with the expansion of the educational opportunities, this year’s attendees will benefit greatly from the

increased content.”

Intermodal Economic Environment sessions include: • INTERMODAL FREIGHTCAST: Supply, Demand, and the Prospects for Higher Rates An in-depth review of intermodal’s recent performance and future prospects. Intermodal volume has been growing, but rates have been depressed. Will growth

continue, and will it be enough to allow providers to increase rates? This session will help participants gain insight into the intermodal environment, including trends in the overall economy and freight demand, along with intermodal prospects, including rate projections and potential risks and opportunities.

• The End of the Line for IPI? Trade, Transloading, and the Prospects for IPI Growth Wi t h t r a d e p a t t e r n s changing, ocean carriers’ strategies uncertain, and investment pouring into both inland logistics parks and coastal transloading facilities, what does the future hold for the torrent of import goods that move on our intermodal system in ISO boxes? This session will help participants understand the forces promoting changes, the tradeoffs between IPI and

transloading, and opportunities for growth in the years to come.

• Where’s My Driver?

The Driver Shortage and What It Will Mean for Intermodal Regulatory activity by state and federal governments and the improving economy are combining to create tight supplies of truck drivers for over-theroad and drayage carriers alike. This session will help participants understand the causes of the driver shortage, the ramifications for intermodal, and recommendations for dealing with the issue.

• THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: New Markets for Intermodal One way to keep intermodal growth on track is to tap into new markets.

New technologies and fresh approaches are allowing intermodal to do just that, but creativity and persistence are requirements for success.

This session presents two real-world examples of non-traditional approaches to expanding the intermodal frontier.

Registration is now open for Intermodal EXPO 2014 to be held Sept. 21-23, 2014, in Long Beach, California.

Visit IntermodalEXPO. com for the latest information.

For more information about the work of FTR, visit FTRintel.com, follow on Twitter @ftrintel, or call Ryan Beall at 888.988.1699 Ext. 46.

To learn more about IANA visit Intermodal. org.

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Employment

Healthy Living

Getting Your Weight Back on Track is the Right Way for Success

By Brenda Ricker

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have had several requests for an article on weight loss. During my practice I have had good success with a proper diet plan for loss, but I am always hesitant to make recommendations as I never want to offend anyone. But here it goes.

When a person goes on a diet, other than what they are eating every day, they are setting themselves up for failure. First of all the word diet puts your body on alert and it says “I am going to get

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less food and I am going to starve.” So the body sets itself up for starvation mode.

There are different reasons for being overweight such as poor diet and or eating habits, glandular malfunctions, diabetes, hypoglycemia, emotional tension, boredom, and love of food to name a few. Carrying some extra weight puts undue stress on the back, legs and internal organs which can eventually add to many physical problems and compromise health.

With the diets I see today I am sure no one can stay on them any longer than a couple of days.

They are lacking in substance and the size and choices offered makes it hard to be motivated.

There are factors you must take into considera-

tion when you decide to lose weight. There are important vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids that you need every day regardless if you are on a diet or not.

If you notice, weight loss is big business and has been going on for years.

There is always a new twist, a new book, new advice on how to combine foods or on blood type. People fall for these

formulas every time.

I hope you want to take this journey with a series of articles I will write over the next few issues of Ontario Trucking News.

In exchange I promise you good food, good rec-

ommendations and an assurance that you will never be hungry.

In the meantime take a look on YouTube “Hungry for Change.” I can be reached at health_you_ deserve@yahoo.ca.

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Announcement

Pilot Flying J Opens 4 New Stores

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ilot Flying J opened four new travel centers and travel plazas across America in the month of July.

The New Stores Include: Pilot Travel Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, located off Interstate 70 at exit 26 and featuring McDonald’s; PJ Fresh fast, casual food offerings; eight diesel fuel lanes and two RV lanes; five showers; and 69 parking

spaces for trucks.

Pilot Travel Center in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, located off Interstate 35 at exit 214 and featuring Taco Bell; PJ Fresh fast, casual food offerings; eight diesel fuel lanes; seven showers; and 76 parking spaces for trucks.

Pilot Travel Center in Tilden, Texas, located at 3096 State Highway 16 and featuring Subway; Cinnabon; PJ Fresh fast,

casual food offerings; six diesel fuel lanes; three showers; and 40 parking spaces for trucks.

Flying J Travel Plaza in Fernley, Nevada, located off Interstate 80 at exit 48 and featuring Denny’s; Cinnabon; eight diesel fuel lanes and two RV lanes; and seven showers.

The new locations will feature gas and diesel fuel; DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) at the pump; food and bev-

erage options, including Pilot Flying J’s premium coffee and tea selections; restrooms; showers; and other merchandise and services for professional drivers and the motoring public. Pilot Flying J continues to lead the industry with DEF at the pump at more than 4,300 diesel lanes.

Vi s i t w w w. p i l o t f l y ingj.com for more information.

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Transport for Christ

The Road of Life

By Chaplain Len Reimer

T

he following article describes some of my life. At 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. But later on when I met Christ, it seemed as though my life was rather like a bike ride. But it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that Christ was in the back helping me pedal.

I don’t know just when it

was that He suggested we change places, but life has not been the same since.

When I had the 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, and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure.

When I would say “I’m scared” he would lean back and touch my hand.

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, to the people we met, 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, with my companion, Jesus Christ. And when I am sure I just can’t go anymore, He just smiles and says, “Pedal!”

Jesus wants to be more than just your co-pilot.

He would like to be your Pilot.

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Volvo Trucks

Volvo ‘16 Models Offer Significant Fuel Savings

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o l v o Tr u c k s ’ model year 2016 VN series highway tractors will deliver even greater fuel savings compared with previous generation models through an assortment of aerodynamic and powertrain enhancements. Further sculpting of airflow around the exterior and underneath the hood improves fuel efficiency by up to 3.5 percent. Volvo’s new XE-Adaptive Gearing and Torque Management options can provide fuel efficiency improvements of more than 2.5 percent.

“With Volvo’s model year 2016 vehicles comes an even greater value of ownership as we continue to refine the aerodynamic profile of our VN series tractors and redefine traditional expectations of powertrain performance through our integrated Volvo engines and I-Shift transmission,” said Göran Nyberg, President, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “Our latest enhancements pro-

vide a strong complement to the fuel efficiency improvements of up to three percent provided through last year’s introduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 2014-certified engines.”

Aerodynamic Enhancements Enhancements to the bumper, chassis and roof fairings of model year 2016 VN series highway tractors reduce air turbulence around the vehicle e x t e r i o r a n d i m p r ov e airflow under the truck, around tires and the trailer gap. Reducing turbulence and disruptions in airflow from the tractor to the trailer helps improve fuel efficiency.

“In real-world operations, an aerodynamic tractor doesn’t guarantee optimal aerodynamics for the tractor-trailer combination,” said Jason Spence, Volvo Trucks Product Marketing Manager. “Through our holistic design approach, we’ve made further enhancements at key exterior and interior locations of our model year

2016 vehicles to greatly improve the transfer of air from the tractor to the trailer, ultimately improving the total aerodynamic performance of the complete vehicle.”

Powertrain Enhancements Building on the success of its XE - eXceptional Efficiency - powertrain packages, Volvo will offer an XE-Adaptive Gearing package to further boost fuel efficiency for operations that go out loaded and return empty or lightly loaded, like bulk haulers, liquid tankers and flatbed carriers. XE-Adaptive Gearing provides the same benefits for dry van trailers operating under the same conditions.

The system is both a direct and overdrive driveline depending on rear axle load, which the system senses in real-time.

When loaded, the transmission locks out the 12th gear and provides the performance and fuel efficiency benefits of direct drive. During unloaded or lightly loaded trips, the

Volvo’s model year 2016 vehicles deliver greater fuel efficiency through enhanced aerodynamics and the introduction of new powertrain options tailored specifically for a customer’s operations.

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driveline operates in overdrive, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and even greater driver comfort.

Customers can select road speed limits for loaded and unloaded portions of the trip, customizing their vehicle speeds to fit operating needs. XE-Adaptive Gearing engine ratings will initially be available for Volvo’s D11 and D13 engines paired with an I-Shift automated manual transmission.

Volvo Trucks is also offering three new torque

control features designed to increase fuel efficiency, tire life and decrease driveline stress. The expanded offerings utilize Volvo’s numerous multi-torque engine profiles to provide ideal torque management in multiple operating environments.

“XE-Adaptive Gearing and Torque Management powertrain options provide unprecedented customization for customers looking for an optimized solution to fit their specific needs,” said John Moore,

Volvo Trucks Product Marketing Manager - Powertrain. “Our wide selection of torque management software allows motor carriers to break free from traditional driveline options and choose a spec that’s been tailored to terrain, load type, delivery and performance requirements.”

For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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Tallman Truck Centre Ltd.

Bruce R. Smith Signs Deal for 42 ProStars®

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ississauga, Ontario – Bruce R. Smith (BRS) has a significant presence on the highways connecting Ontario, Quebec and the Northeast USA with over 250 power units and 700 trailers. Founded in 1947, the trucking company is well known for their heavy haul, refrigerated, van and flatbed services. BRS has a

well-established niche in the shipment of consumer, food, and steel products within the 500 mile radius of the Greater Toronto Area. The 42 International ProStar day cabs from Tallman Truck Centre will be placed throughout the BRS truckload network.

The 2015 International ProStar units feature automatic transmissions

and the Cummins ISX15 engine. Both features promote better fuel economy, lower emissions and are aligned with the company’s ongoing green initiatives program. Bruce R. Smith, President, Sandro Caccaro states, “Our customers rely on us for premium service and we are committed to providing them just that. We saw

the need to invest in a new fleet of fuel efficient trucks that would better meet customers’ demands and environmental concerns.

We chose Tallman for their ability to enhance our fleet maintenance requirements on a 24/7 basis across their extensive dealer network in Ontario.”

Kevin Ta l l m a n , President, Tallman Truck

Centre adds, “This deal is a win-win for both Bruce R. Smith and Tallman Truck Centre. Bruce R. Smith gets the fuel efficient equipment they need to service the growing needs of their customers and we get the opportunity to cre-

ate a long-term partnership. This deal is a testament to the quality of the International ProStar with Cummins ISX15, the 2014 ATD Heavy Duty Truck of the Year. We look forward to being a part of Bruce R. Smith’s future.”

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New Construction Completed

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ingston, Ontario On Friday, August 1st, 2014 Tallman Truck Centre’s employees in Oshawa moved into their new state of the art 20,000 sq. ft. dealership off of highway 401 at 787 Bloor Street West.

The full-service dealership sits on less than 4 acres of land and is equipped with 15 service bays, drivers lounge with amenities, expanded parts department and warehouse as well as new and used truck and trailer sales and Idealease, lease and rental. The construction took over 1 year, completely demolishing the old Sterling Crane building in two phases, while staying open for business during it all.

Phase 1 started in June 2013 with the demolition of the existing 3 bay shop and transforming it into a state of the art 15 bay service shop with in floor radiant heat. Phase 2 began in November of 2013 adding 8 offices, a large boardroom, drivers lounge, and a ser-

vice and parts department with warehouse as well as amenities for employees. Tallman Truck Centre invested $4.5 million into the new construction and purchase of the land.

Kevin Tallman, President, Tallman Truck Centre is proud of the completed dealership and stated that, “Our goal is to provide the industry’s best customer service and I believe that this can be done by investing in the growth and development of our dealerships as well as our employees. I also want to thank our customers and employees for their patience throughout the construction”.

Come and see the new dealership for yourself at our Grand Opening on September 10th, 2014 from 11am-3pm. Free Lunch, Ribbon Cutting, and Vendor Fair sponsored by Cummins Eastern Canada, GE Capital, Fontaine Trailer Company and Navistar Canada. Mark your calendar.

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Alberta

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Ontario

Ontario

whitby

brooks

medicine hat

fort nelson

winnipeg

maidstone

NAPA Auto Parts

Hydraco Industries Ltd.

CHR-ACK Parts & Repairs

Traction

Traction

99 – 7th Street East Brooks, AB T1R 1C1 Tel: 403.501.5551

2111 – 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

4704 – 48th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490

3725 Webster Dr., R.R. #3 Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.7995

N. W. territories

Markham

calgary

peace river

kamloops

Traction

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd.

Pineridge Trailer & equipment ltd.

5329 – 72 Ave. S.E., Unit 82 Calgary, AB T2C 4X6 Tel: 403.279.2870 nd

9103 – 75 Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 th

edmonton

red deer

Traction Head Office

Traction

18532 – 116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8 Tel: 780.489.7555

8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884

edmonton north west

rocky mountain house

Traction

18051 – 111th Avenue Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334

edmonton south

Traction

3404 – 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010

edson

NAPA Auto Parts 4657A 4833 – 2nd Avenue Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Tel: 780.712.4152

fort mcmurray

Paramount Parts Inc.

36 Riedel Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1 Tel: 780.791.3000

grande prairie

Traction

#4 16101 – 101st Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038

High Prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Toll Free: 877.523.4754

hinton

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A 120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc.

5205 – 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712

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NAPA 6260 #

4528F – 47th Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709

Sundre

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts)

1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100

kelowna

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd. 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

prince george

NAPA – PG

564 – 2 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778 nd

quesnel

NAPA Traction

20 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, Alberta T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel : 403.638.3414

1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650

Wabasca

Smithers Parts & Service

Pelican Automotive

2330 Pelican Business Park Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600 British Columbia

burns lake

Polar Park Automotive 831 Hwy 16 West Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Tel: 250.692.7501

Chetwynd

Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd. 4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

Courtenay

Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd

2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191

smithers 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

squamish

Triton Auto & Ind. Ltd. 1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951

Surrey

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd. 10304A – 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888

terrace

Bow Valley Machine 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.638.0099

williams lake

WL Forestry Supplies Ltd. 675 McKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

yellowknife

Traction Yellowknife

114 – 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 Ontario

bancroft

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts 27523 Highway 62 South Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474

barrie

Visco Industrial (Barrie Inc.) 255 Saunders Road Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371

bolton

Visco Industrial

1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.857.2071

Cambridge

Traction Cambridge

1090 Fountain St. N., Units 12 & 13 Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.653.3427

dryden

D & S Auto

459 Government Street Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227

hamilton

Traction

30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932

hanover

JD Truck Parts

790 – 10 Street Hanover, ON N4N 1S2 Tel: 519.364.1848 th

kenora

D & S Auto

Saskatchewan

Traction

45 Mural Street, Unit 4 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J4 Tel: 905.771.7331 #

mississauga

Traction

5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7 Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4 Tel: 905.670.2868

Mitchell

Traction Mitchell

Burchill Truck & Trailer Equipment (571344 Ontario Inc.), Hwy 8 East Mitchell, Ontario N0K 1N0 Tel: 519.348.4774

New Liskeard

Traction

437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

north bay

Service 1 Mufflers & More 400 D Kirkpatrick Street North Bay, ON P1B 8G5 Tel: 705.497.0404

OTTAWA

Traction Ottawa (605)

3020 Hawthorne Road, Unit 200E Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6 Toll Free: 800.396.2664 Tel: 613.742.1209

sault ste. marie

Traction

380 Industrial Park Crescent Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8 Tel: 705.759.8042

st. catharines

Nick’s Truck Parts

244 Dunkirk Road St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Tel: 905.687.7031

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

Manitoba

1051 Railway Street Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894

brandon

london

thunder bay

Traction

Tractor Trailer Service

Traction

1940 Queen Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.728.9573

2405 Scanlan Street London, ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440

Traction

1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6 Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785

64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

meadow lake

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

807 – 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4 Tel: 306.236.4800

moose jaw

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

Nipawin

Paramount Parts (Nipawin) Inc. 811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, Saskatchewan S0E 1E0 Tel : 306.862.9881

prince albert

Unified Auto Parts Inc.

365 – 36th Street West, Unit 7 Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4 Tel: 306.764.4220

regina

Traction

405 Park St., Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 306.721.8333

saskatoon

Traction

2815 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877

swift current

Brake & Drive Ltd.

1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293

Weyburn

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd

300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 Yukon

Whitehorse

Pacesetter Trading Co. Ltd. 126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T9 Tel: 867.393.3902

Employment

Alberta

British Columbia

Ontario

Drumheller

chilliwack

Caledonia

Drum Diesel

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Oneida Truck & Trailer

Bay 13, 901 South Railway Avenue Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: 403.823.7966

edmonton

Truck Zone Inc. 15816 – 111th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

Fort Saskatchewan

TruckPro Fort Saskatchewan (Applecart Logistics) 11401-85 Avenue Unit #13 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5030

grande prairie

Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920 – 87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Toll Free: 800.665.0509 Tel: 780.539.6260

high prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd.

5309 – 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Tel: 780.523.4777

lloydminster

Truck Zone Inc.

5205 – 65 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Toll Free: 800.707.9209 Tel: 780.875.7712 th

25 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

Delta

Walker Heavy Duty Ltd. 101 – 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8 Tel: 604.940.9545

634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011

Courtland

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd. 50 County Road 3, Courtland, ON N0J 1E0 Tel: 519.424.3402

Kelowna

downsview

Central Valley Truck Services

North Keele Auto, Truck & Trailer Repair Centre Ltd.

105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

Prince George

3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963

Total Truck & Equipment Ltd.

eden

9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763

Voth Sales & Service Inc.

smithers

10816 Plank Road 19 Eden, ON N0J 1H0 Tel: 519.866.3459

Smithers Parts & Service

Elmira

3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Manitoba

Brandon

essex

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd

Neepawa

Etobicoke

T.I.C. Parts & Service

OK Tire Truck Repair

Alberta x

PEACE RIVER

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 – 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655

sundre

Partco Truck Parts & Service 20 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel: 403.638.3414

winnipeg

Dab’s Repair Ltd. 2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390 Ontario

kapuskasing

Parent Mechanical Services 53 Brunelle Road North Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1 Tel: 705.335.3617

Mississauga

Quickfix Truck Trailer Repairs 6191 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 1N7 Tel: 905.696.6888

new liskeard

840 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9 Tel: 905.721.2788

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

thunder bay

A-Line Frame & Alignment 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

Weyburn

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd. 300 Hwy 13 South Service Road

Tractor Trailer Service

Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7

64 Water Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882

Tel: 306.842.2422

oakville

verner

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service

Truck Proz Inc.

Mobile Mechanical Services

Hwy 10 East

Pioneer Spring & Alignment 437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

1090 South Service Rd. E., Unit A Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Toll Free: 800.265.6291 Tel: 905.842.2942

11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319

Yorkton

Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: 306.782.4313

goulais river

90 Highway 552 East Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788

bolton

hamilton

Barton Truck Centre Ltd. 483-487 Rennie Street Hamilton, ON L8H 3P6 Tel: 905.544.2626

Taber

Brampton

hanover

Westmark Truck Centre Inc.

Hwy #4 Truck Service Ltd.

85 Devon Road Brampton, ON L6T 5A4 Tel: 905.791.7655

214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

Saskatoon

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd.

Geeraert Mechanical Service 5911 B – 50th Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1W7 Tel: 403.223.8744

Quality Truck Repair Inc.

39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277

Bolton Truck & Trailer 1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111

Oshawa

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473

medicine hat

220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809

hanover

Serge G & D Repair Inc.

Saskatchewan

270 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5 Tel: 519.669.8420

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 – 9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

Ontario

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair

RCB Truck & Trailer Repair 5600 Richmond Ave East Brandon MB R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.729.9172

Ontario

402143 Grey Road 4, R.R. #1 Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052

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New Columnist – Healthy Trucker

I Certainly Don’t Have Enough Spare Time to Exercise, or Do I?

By Melodie Champion

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n a daily basis I hear our Healthy Trucker members say it is easy enough to follow a healthy eating program, limit fast food and drink more water, but they struggle with finding time for physical activity. We all know by now that exercise is crucial to maintain general health and mobility for years to come; what we didn’t know until recently

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is that we don’t need to put aside a large amount of time to fit activity into our day anymore. Numerous studies are comparing the health benefits of working out once a day versus breaking it up in to two to three more manageable sessions. When it comes to weight loss and increasing your physical fitness levels it’s actually more beneficial to engage in three 10-minute sweat sessions instead of one single 30 minute workout!

Current guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine suggests adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise each week.

Some simple math tells us we require 30 minutes, five times a week to meet that minimum requirement.

Can’t spare 30 minutes?

Break it up in to smaller, more manageable sessions. How should this be done? Start with a close look at your schedule. Look for opportunities to fit small bouts of exercise in. It may work best for you to start with a 10 minute brisk walk in the morning, another at

lunch then complete a 10 minute strength training workout in the evening.

The key is to ensure you aren’t just going through the motions but rather working at a moderate intensity for the entire 10 minutes.

The benefits of exercising

sporadically throughout the day go far beyond maintaining a healthy weight; it is proven to enhance your mood, reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, boost brain power and improve self-confidence. The icing on the cake is daily physical activity helps keep us

more alert. This is critical to keeping office workers more productive, happy and illness free and our drivers safer on the roads!

For more information visit www.mayoclinic.org/ healthy-living/fitness/indepth/exercise-intensity/ art-20046887.

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Blu

LNG Truck Deployment Gets a Boost

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lu. announced it has signed an agreement with Tacomabased Interstate Distributor to supply 10 LNG-powered Kenworth trucks after a demo program, which has been already conducted and successfully completed. This is the first LNG deployment by a national freight carrier within the

Pacific Northwest.

“We continue to grow our presence in the Northwest, with more and more fleets taking advantage of the cost savings and fuel efficiency of LNG,” said Blu. CEO Merritt Norton. “This new agreement with Interstate comes as a result of their real-world experience with the benefits of LNG-

fueled trucks.”

Blu. has a fleet of LNG test trucks to offer logistics companies a first-hand opportunity to measure the results and savings that come from adopting a less expensive fuel before committing to a long-term agreement. “LNG is lowcost, efficient and provides trucks the range they need

to get the job done,” Norton added.

After their initial test period, Interstate Distributor decided to purchase 10 new Kenworth trucks equipped to run on LNG. They plan to refuel the fleet in a network that includes two Blu. stations in Sumner, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.

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Employment

Cummins Inc.

Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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olumbus, Indiana - On August 8th, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, N.Y. Typically, more than 400 engines are built per day at JEP, and the plant produced its 1.5 millionth heavy-duty engine in the summer of 2013. Each of

the plant’s engines meets the emissions regulations in every part of the world to which they are shipped.

“The Jamestown Engine Plant plays a critical role in our company’s ability to produce a broad range of diesel and natural gas engines for different customers around the world,” said Dave Crompton, President - Cummins

Engine Business. “This anniversary is a testament to our more than 1,500 employees at JEP who produce reliable, clean and fuel-efficient engines that enable our customers to be successful in all of the markets they operate.”

Cummins acquired the more than 1-millionsquare-foot facility in 1974, using it initially

to manufacture engine components. The plant produced its first engine in 1979. Today, it builds onhighway engines, including the ISX15 - the topselling heavy-duty truck engine in North America - as well as the ISX12 and ISM diesel engines.

The ISX15 and ISX12 engines both serve the U.S. and Canadian markets,

while the ISM is currently exported to Mexico. JEP also produces the Cummins Westport ISX12 G spark-ignited natural gas engine.

Engines produced at JEP power numerous types of applications, from linehaul trucks to RVs and even fire trucks. In addition to these on-highway applications, JEP also produces the QSM and QSX engines that serve off-highway customers in construction, agriculture and marine applications.

The plant also plays an important role in improving life in western New

York. It’s the largest private employer in Chautauqua County and the largest contributor to the local United Way. JEP is also an active participant in Cummins Every Employee Every Community program, which allows employees to work at least four hours per year on a public-service project on company time.

“JEP was founded on a unique team-based system, which continues to be a competitive advantage for us, and it’s a quality our employees embrace,” said Crompton.

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Vanguard Truck Centers

New Mack Dealerships

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tlanta, Georgia Vanguard Truck Centers announced on August 12th, the opening of its newest Mack dealerships in Victoria, TX and El Campo, TX. The Victoria and El Campo dealerships will now carry the Vanguard Truck Center name.

Vanguard Truck Center of Victoria is located at 9305 US Hwy 59 North, Victoria, TX 77905. Its sister store is located at 710 N. Mechanic Street, El Campo, TX 77437.

In addition to ten Vanguard dealerships, its sister company Norwood Equipment, has locations in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, and Houston and Austin, Texas. Norwood Equipment is a truck-body equipment supplier and installer, representing several dump, refuse, street sweeper and pipeline cleaning truck bodies, serving all truck chassis nameplates. Additionally, Norwood Equipment specializes in oil field related rigging and fabrication.

Vanguard continues to be committed to delivering the highest level of service to all its customers. As its dealership network continues to grow, the Vanguard team will execute

the mission of leading the industry in consistently meeting and exceeding the customers’ expectations. Vanguard takes pride in offering a unique customer experience in all of its dealerships by providing professional service and continued strength in its resources and inventory.

“We are excited to welcome Victoria and El Campo to our family of dealerships,” says Tom Ewing, President of Vanguard Truck Centers. “We look forward to providing trucking solutions to this area and to bring our expanded knowledge and resources to our new customers. Stop in for a visit and see firsthand how we can earn your trust as your one-stop shop.”

About Vanguard Truck Centers Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates fullservice commercial truck dealerships in Adairsville and Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Houston, El Campo, and Victoria, Texas; Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona; and, St. Louis, Missouri.

For more information, please visit us at www.

VanguardTrucks.com and w w w. N o r w o o d E q u i p ment.com.

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The Complacency Coach

The Kids are Back to School, Are You?

By Bruce Outridge

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his year sure has gone fast. One minute we are just getting into show season and the next thing the kids are going back to school and it is September. Of course we want you to be safe during the year and watch for the kids but the point of this article is not safety, but you! When was the last time that you learned something new either as a personal hobby or to help your business or career? As adults life can get very hectic, and balancing family, work, and relaxation while continuing to grow a rewarding lifestyle can be daunting.

One thing I have been noticing lately is that I am watching as people get older and trying to figure out where I might fit in as a senior. Maybe it is because I am now in my fifties and am getting up in years myself.

I like to have it all figured out, not that it will happen, but t h a t ’s t h e type of person I am. I also li ke to learn and no-

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tice people that are continually learning to keep their minds longer and in better shape. I have also learned the same thing about the body, that if you keep using it then it will last longer. This observation has been from watching my parents as they get older. So I ask you, when was the last time you learned something new?

I am constantly learning and am always amazed when I see people that are just bouncing along in life and don’t seem to care how they arrive at the other end. Some of those people are in registered classes where they have paid big money. So possibly the real reason for success in learning is having a goal for success. What is it that you want to learn and what would you want to know about a subject? When is the last time you took a course or figured out how to improve your future? As an entrepreneur I am constantly learning just to stay alive. I learn about technology, marketing, and other aspects of business to keep us ahead of the competition.

There is a point when you need to learn for yourself to round out your lifestyle. If you are in business maybe you are like me and just look-

ing to make your operation more efficient.

Maybe you want to improve your personal wealth or learn a new hobby. The point is that it can be anything as long as it is making your mind work.

As someone that follows technology and

uses it in my daily life I find it very helpful and also very scary. Look at the young people these days, they are constantly with technology, but their memory is very short term and much of that is due to technology use.

I myself plan on bringing on another language

to my learning focus, hoping I will be bilingual down the road. So I challenge you to improve your mind and your body for that matter. Don’t be the complacent people we see that just whither away. Keep learning and improving and hopefully you will have a long and

happy future.

Bruce Outridge is business and leadership consultant and author of the books Running by the Mile and Driven to Drive.

To purchase books or learn more about Bruce please visit his website at www.outridgeenterprises.ca.

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Employment

Volvo Trucks

North American debut of Volvo Trucks' "Welcome to My Cab" Series

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o l v o Tr u c k s ’ p o p u l a r “ We l come to My Cab” series makes its North American debut with an episode featuring Jon and Miriam Brown, owners of a custom-chassis Volvo VNL daycab. Volvo drivers can now enter for a chance to be featured in a future episode.

“We got into trucking on accident,” said Jon Brown, a Landstar-leased owner operator. “We wanted to travel. We wanted to spend all of our time together, and trucking def-

initely fits the bill for both of those. We planned to do it for a year, and here we are 14 years later.”

“We both like driving, so that helps,” said Miriam Brown.

The “Welcome to My Cab” series gives professional truck drivers a forum to show their appreciation of the trucking lifestyle and inspire others in the industry.

Volvo drivers can visit http://ow.ly/zVgoX to enter for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode.

“Welcome to My Cab” is all about professional truck drivers and t he i r p as s i on f or trucks, trucking and life on the road,” said Magnus Koeck, Volvo Trucks Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management.

“This series lets us celebrate the lives of drivers and provides a platform for them to share their stories and amplify their voice through social media.”

Together, the Browns drive an average of 110,000 annually while

hauling specialized freight. Their custom hauler, equipped with a washer/dryer combo, big-screen TV, double sinks and electric cooktop in the kitchen, allows them to enjoy the comforts of home while on the road.

V i s i t h t t p : / / o w. l y / zVgoX to view the “Welcome to My Cab” episode featuring Jon and Miriam.

The “Welcome to My Cab” series began in Europe in 2009 and has brought memorable episodes featuring Andrew Guy a.k.a Elvis, a rolling

tribute to the RMS Titanic and driver Dagmar Klink and her love for the color pink.

For more information, please visit www. volvogroup.com or www. volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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Announcement

Panel Picked to Oversee New Can-Am Bridge

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anada and the U.S. have named the members of the international authority that will oversee the construction of the new publicly owned bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit.

C a n a d i a n Tr a n s p o r t Minister Lisa Raitt and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder made the announcement in Windsor.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) will consist of: Kristine Burr (Chair) and Geneviève Gagnon of Can-

ada and Michael D. Hayes, Birgit M. Klohs, and Matt Rizik of the US. A third Canadian member will be named later.

The group of six will oversee and approve key steps in the procurement process for the new crossing. It will also monitor compliance of the Windsor-Detroit Authority with the crossing agreement, signed by Canada and Michigan in 2012.

Raitt also announced appointments to the board of the authority: Michele (Michael) Cautillo, President and CEO. Cautillo is a civil engineer who has worked as a transportation specialist and partner in Deloitte’s Ontario Infrastructure Advisory and Project Finance group; Mark McQueen, chair of the board of directors; William Graham, and Caroline Mulroney Lapham, daughter of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, as directors.

The Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority will be the manager of “all parts of the project” in Canada and the U.S. once it’s built, Raitt said. It will also set and collect tolls.

Canada has agreed to pay for construction of the

bridge and will recoup its costs through tolls.

Last month, the longawaited binational border crossing obtained its final approval via permit from the U.S. Coast Guard after a U.S. court rejected a request for an injunction filed by the owners of the existing private Ambassador Bridge.

The next step involves securing funding for a U.S. customs facility, along with acquiring land on the American side.

A proposal to transfer 301 Detroit-owned properties to the Michigan Land Bank in exchange for $1.4 million from the Canadian government as part of plans for the crossing was delayed Monday, CBC reports.

Sources tell The Canadian Press the panel is expected to try to move the project forward, but the proposed New International Trade Crossing will still need $250 million in U.S. funding to build a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection plaza in Detroit.

If everything goes s m o o t h l y, t h e b r i d g e is expected to open in 2020.

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From the

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

Basic Training

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here are a lot of discussions these days about the basic training drivers are getting. Should driver training schools do all the basic training or should safety and compliance trainers be doing more work on simple things such as a proper lane change? More and more drivers, new and old alike, are forgetting the common sense basics of how to drive. So the question is on basics.

“Should all drivers be trained on how to chain up their trucks in the winter months?”

Tracy Smith drives for Titanium Transport based in Woodbridge, Ontario: “Yes, we should all learn how to chain our trucks up. Not just OTR drivers but all truck drivers. With the winters we are getting, one day we may have to chain up on the 401.”

James Patry drives for RIMS Transportation based in Hamilton, Ontario: “Yes! All drivers should learn to chain up their truck. This is just basic training, like simple lane changes and emergency braking. More training is needed as well as refresher training.”

Joe Cuba drives for RIMS Transportation, also in Hamilton, Ontario: “Yes, more training is needed. I would like to learn how to chain my truck up. I am a new Canadian, so the more training I get, the safer I am.”

C hanta l M as sey drives for National Cargo Transportation based in Dorval, Quebec: “Yes! Learning how to put chains on your truck should be part of basic training. The more safety training we have the better. The winters we are having in Canada may someday call for chains on all highways.”

If you have any ideas or questions you would like to see discussed, please feel free to contact me, carl@woodwardpublishing.com or phone Carl McBride @ 877.225.2232, ext. 304.

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