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August 2016 ISSUE 157

—SERVING ALL OF ONTARIO—

NTN Presents Smooth Truck Fest

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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TN Bearing Corporation of Canada proudly stands as a national and international manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of ball and roller bearings that meet the demands of the automotive, industrial and recreational markets. Established in 1968, the Mississauga-based NTN Bearing Corporation has enjoyed continuous growth and expansion over the past 45 years. Such growth is evidenced, firstly, by this premier company’s extensive network of hundreds of authorized distribution outlets throughout Canada.

In addition, NTN supplies bearing products to original equipment manufacturers in a number of market sectors. Ease of access to its many products is the first measure of growth.

The second is product quality. With over 90 years’ experience in precision and anti-friction bearing design, application, engineering and manufacturing processes, NTN has become a world-leading provider of rolling bearing solutions for the equipment used in mining, construction, food processing, for automobiles and other NTN >> PAGE 4

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FRONT PAGE FEATURE

Smooth Truck Fest Sponsored by NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada.

THIS MONTH’S THEME Driver Recruitment.

VOCATIONAL TRUCKING

The vehicles, issues, challenges, and opportunities in Vocational Trucking.

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Kenworth's Pre-Wire Option for EpicVue Satellite TV Package for Fleets.

TIRES & WHEELS

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

Stress du Conducteur - Principaux facteurs contributifs & solutions

CAREERS

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NTN BEARING CORPORATION OF CANADA

Leading Manufacturer, NTN Bearing, Shares In Success of Annual Truck Event NTN >> transportation equipment, among others. Peruse the website, www.ntnamericas.com and discover a wide range of product offerings from ball, tapered roller, cylindrical roller, spherical roller and needle roller bearings; this, in addition to mounted units & pillow blocks, constant velocity joints, wheel hubs, differential kits, and more.

One of several turning points that mark NTN’s evolution as a leading industry supplier is the company’s acquisition of the long-established Bower product line which today establishes the NTNBower Corporation as one of the largest manufacturers of precision roller bearings in North America. Joe Kosichek, NTN Canada’s Director of Marketing & Corporate Development, explains why Bower bearings stand apart from other brands.

“Most NTN and all Bower® tapered roller bearings feature casecarburized components.

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Cups, cones, and rollers are made from case-hardened alloy steel of ‘Bearing Quality’ to provide superior fatigue life and reliability. Precise control of heat treatment, dimensions, and surface finish of the components further contribute to reliable bearing performance. So whether you’re looking for an American-made, case-carburized inch series taper, or a metric series through-hardened variety, we can supply our customers with proper a fit for their specific application,” he said, adding that premium steels and heat treatments are also available for additional applications that require extended life and high reliability. Though the Bower brand is best known in the transportation, construction, and agricultural implement markets, it’s a natural choice wherever premium-quality heavy duty tapered roller bearings are used.

Good corporate citizens have reputations for giving back to their customers, and the communities

they serve. And here, NTN again distinguishes itself as a stalwart community member. This year, NTN is proud to be the principal corporate sponsor for the annual Smooth Truck Fest in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario. Paul Meo, who is President of NTN Corporation of Canada, draws attention to the relationship with the company’s clients, both current and former, and the NTN ethic to respond to their needs. “NTN Canada and the community of Smooth Rock Falls have a longstanding relationship that began with our business partnership 20 years ago with the local paper mill which chose NTN as their preferred bearing brand and opened the North for NTN to build our brand.

The mill is no longer in operation, however the Smooth Truck Fest has afforded NTN the opportunity to say thank you to the community and reacquaint, once again, local northern businesses with NTN and to continue to promote our bearings and bearing solution services,

both in the Industrial and Auto & Truck markets,” he said.

This year, NTN stands as “The Official Bearing of Smooth Truck Fest 2016.”

This 11th Annual Smooth Truck Fest builds on the success of its Quebec counterpart, the Truck Rodeo of Notre Dame du Nord. The 11th annual show promises to be bigger and better than previous years with an extensive line up of activities for the whole family. The event’s Pride & Booster Organizing Committee says events throughout the extended weekend August 19, 20 and 21 - will highlight local interest and provide engaging opportunities to make new friends.

Diana Brunet, Project Implementation Administrative Assistant for the Smooth Rock Falls Economic Development Corporation (SRFCDC), explains the truck fest’s rising success over the years.

“The Truck Fest has been very successful over time.

It began as a local event in 2006 as a means to boost

morale for the community after the announcement of the local mill closure.

Most of the racers were local participants who displayed their driving capabilities, mostly in stock pickup trucks at that time.

The event attracted a few hundred spectators and has gained popularity with spectators as well as racers.” Brunet continued: “With the introduction of the ‘Big Rig’ racing in 2013, Truck Fest has seen an increase in attendance of 30 percent per year and now has a total attendance of approximately 10,000 people,” she said.

The event has expanded its reach, attracting racers from near and far, including other provinces. Brunet says the quality of racing action is second to none thanks to the heightened level of competition. Its success has attracted the attention of renowned bands such as Default, Theory of a Deadman, and Hedley who have provided quality entertainment over the last few years. All of this has made Smooth Rock Falls “The Place to

Be” on the third weekend of August.

The significance of NTN Bearing’s corporate sponsorship, and that of a bevy of other sponsors and contributors, is underscored by its economic impact on the community. Smooth Truck Fest is an opportunity for local non-profit organizations and service clubs to generate revenues by providing goods and services to the thousands of visitors and participants. Local businesses, too, benefit from the influx of potential consumers the event draws to the community each year.

But it is the contributions of supporters like NTN and other sponsors which ensure Smooth Truck Fest’s continuity. Over the years the event has secured between $35,000 and $43,000 annually from sponsors to underwrite operating expenses. These ongoing contributions ensure the continuance of Truck Fest, and by extension, revenue generating opportunities for vital local service organizations and businesses.

Concludes Diana Brunet on NTN Bearing’s longstanding influence on the community: “This year, 2016, is the first where we have a title sponsor for the event, and NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada is a natural fit. It has always been an important company to Smooth Rock Falls as it has provided most, if not all of the bearings for the former mill. We look forward to continuing our long term relationship with NTN and to continue to grow the Truck Fest with NTN as the Official Bearing of the Smooth Truck Fest.”

To learn more about Smooth Truck Fest and the schedule of events, visit www.smoothtruckfest.com.

For a full measure of NTN Bearing Corporation’s industry solutions, contact www.ntnamericas.com

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Key Performance Indicators for Trucking Companies

BY BRUCE SAYER

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oo often, truck company owners mistakenly believe that they will be successful in business simply by virtue of having years of experience in trucking.

The fact is it takes much more than being a road warrior to be successful. Good business skills, understanding the trucking industry, keeping an eye on industry trends and building solid relationships are all important requirements for achieving success. Most importantly, it is essential to have a solid business plan and a set of strategic goals to support expansion.

A well thought out business plan is a roadmap for your organization that outlines goals and details how to achieve those goals. Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards your strategic goals. For the most part, trucking companies rely on a common set of business metrics to evaluate performance.

Identifying and tracking the unique KPIs that are appropriate to your com-

pany’s performance is the first step in aligning business metrics with your trucking company’s strategic goals.

The best way to determine the KPIs relevance to your organization is to research and understand some of the most important metrics. To be effective, a KPI must: Be well defined and quantifiable, Be crucial to achieving your strategic goals, and Be thoroughly engrained throughout your organization.

The relevant KPIs commonly associated with trucking companies are grouped under four metric categories: financial, process, customer and people.

The following examples are a few of the most important KPIs commonly used: Finance: If you are not making money, then it’s not good business. No doubt, the most important indicator to measure the success of your company is “Profit”. Analyze both gross and net profit to determine how successful your business is at generating a desired return. Basically, revenue

per mile minus cost per mile equals gross revenue.

To determine gross profit, subtract taxes from gross revenue. Net profit is the total earnings of a company minus all incurred business costs. “Revenue vs. Target” is a comparison between projected revenue and actual revenue generated. Monitoring the discrepancies between these two numbers will help identify how well your fleet is performing.

“Day Sales Outstanding (DSO)” is the measure of the average payment days of your customers. This important metric is vital in determining the state of your company’s cash flow and to help prevent unnecessary credit risk.

“Cost-per-Mile” is the most accurate calculation to determine the operational costs of your fleet. Keeping a vigilant eye on this metric each and every week will be your best approach to track costs, control expenses and determine an appropriate freight rate to ensure profitability.

Process: How efficiently your company performs is significantly impacted

by the organization’s processes and work practices.

Controlling these factors can make the difference between success and failure. “Freight Claim” reports will highlight service issues that need to be resolved.

Analysis of the number of claims filed, claims resolved and resolution time will enable you to monitor and improve customer service. Performing well in this manner will build customer loyalty and allow you to command the best price for your services. Maximizing “Equipment Utilization” is the key to increased profitability.

Measure your equipment’s usage verses idle time to determine productivity levels.

Customer: Your most valued assets are customers; without them your company can not possibly succeed. “Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)” is a prediction of the net profit attributed to the entire future relationship with a customer. Use this performance indicator when searching which channel helps acquire the best customers for the best price.

“Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)” is determined by dividing your total acquisition costs in a given time frame by the number of new customers acquired during the same period.

This will help identify the best channels for securing new business.

People: Human resources are essential. Keeping employees and drivers focused on performing their jobs well is vitally important to sustaining operations. “Driver Turnover Rate (DTR)” is determined by dividing the number of drivers who have departed the company by the average number of drivers in your pool.

Spend time examining your workplace culture, compensation packages and benefits if you are experiencing a high DTR. “Employee Satisfaction”

can be measured through various means such as surveys, interviews and reviews. Happy employees work more productively and remain on staff longer.

KPIs should align with your company’s goals and strategies. Examine as many performance indicators as possible to determine the best KPIs to monitor and control your organization’s productivity levels. Once selected, incorporate them throughout your organization and focus employee attention on the importance of maximizing efficiency.

For more information about maximizing profitability or to learn about cash flow solutions designed specifically for the trucking industry, call 855.838.7575 or visit online at www.accutraccapital.com.

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THEME: DRIVER RECRUITMENT

Casting the Recruitment Net Farther Afield is Essential for Attracting Drivers

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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he driver shortage is nothing new.

Some date it back to the 1980’s when it was thought that throwing money at the problem would alleviate the shortage. Recent updates confirm that the shortage is not only continuing but getting worst. The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s most recent study, Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap, says a scarcity of some 34,000 drivers is expected by 2024 based on current trends, with a possible increased shortage of 48,000 by the same year depending on how these trends change between now and then.

Over the years I’ve spoken with various experts and stakeholders in the industry, each with their own views on the ever widening supplydemand gap. Some say there is no shortage of licensed drivers. Rather, it is a shortage of qualified drivers that keeps trucks empty. As an example, they draw attention to schools that receive calls each year from licensed commercial drivers looking to improve specific skills such as backing into loading docks or learning to drive manual transmissions – skills which should already have been acquired.

Complicating the matter is the lack of consistency in training. Some registered schools provide top notch training while

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others, registered or not, deliver mediocre instruction. Efforts are underway to even out these training discrepancies with a mandatory, industry-wide standard of truck driver training. A new initiative, Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for Class A drivers will require basic competencies in key areas while improving skills development for new drivers. The Ontario Trucking Association says it supports a proposal to require a minimum of 103.5 hours of instruction before learners are permitted to take a road test. It is hoped the initiative will weed out driving schools who graduate student drivers with substandard training and arm new drivers with the requisite skills capable of handling the rigours of the job.

But that may not be enough. The MELT Study says the industry has not successfully attracted new drivers. The percentage of younger drivers entering the industry has fallen over the past few years, and older drivers are poised for retirement.

Mike Hamel, who has been in commercial transportation for decades, notes key problems which must be identified before solutions can be created. The first is money. “The average truck driver makes between $60,000 and $65000/year, however that is earned through many hours of stressful driving conditions. Most drivers work at least 12 hrs per day and work 6 days/ week with only a day and a half off at the end of that particular cycle. Depending on the company they work for, they may have to work rotating shifts. This is extremely difficult and compromises heath. Rotating shift work also contributes to driver fatigue,” he said.

Hamel adds that isolation while on the road, prolonged periods away

from home, and lack of respect and sufficient training from many employers contribute to the growing demise of the personnel shortage. The result? “I find many parents discourage their kids from becoming professional drivers because it is still considered a low-on-thetotem-pole career. This negatively impacts the younger generation and increases their reluctance to get into truck driving,” Hamel continued.

If lack of respect is one deterrent to successful recruitment then it stands to reason that the opposite approach would reverse the trend. Adds Hamel “As a driver trainer, I’ve learned in order to retain drivers, we must treat these folks like Gold! A good commercial driver with a clean driving record and who drives with courtesy while demonstrating a good attitude is indeed just as valuable as gold in my opinion. Treating drivers well and offering good training will decrease the turnover rate substantially,” he concluded.

Carriers concur with this sentiment. Dmitry Usyatynsky, CEO of XAN Systems Inc. based in

Newmarket, ON had this to day: “Years of experience have taught us that the very best hiring practice is to retain current drivers and maintain healthy, professional and caring relations in the company. Therefore. word of mouth and our referral program give the best results.”

A proactive and creative approach is of equal importance. Dave Trenholm, Recruitment Manager for Rosenau Transport Ltd., explains how the company incorporates a variety of strategies to attract drivers. “We generally use advertising sites like Kijiji and Indeed.com.

These are inexpensive and effective. We also use pin-up, tear tab style ads that I post monthly at the various truck stops around Edmonton that have public bulletin boards. I have also used trucking forums on the internet such as Truck Stop Canada and The Truckers Report Canadian forum.

Our advertisements are usually specific to the position, clearly outlining job duties and requirements.

They must include what we offer as well as our company profile.”

Adding to the chorus of the recruitment call is RTL-Western Group of Companies. Stephanie Rudderham, Vice President for Human Resources, says the provision of proper tools and world class training have been successful recruitment strategies. The company also scouts drivers for the right attitude and follows up with the right training for maximum skill development. Employee perks and programs are additional incentives. Says Rudderham, “ Professional Truck Drivers receive a 5% increase in pay after 1 year of employment, RRSP matching that increases with seniority, company paid health and dental benefits, annual bonus opportunities, plus up to 4 quarterly good operations bonuses paid based on incident-free service. Slowly and steadily we have seen our turnover decrease and we continue to strive to lower it by utilizing the tools we have put in place which focus on engagement and retention.

Our goal is to continue reducing turnover each year through a concerted focus on everyone,” she concludes

Indeed, a robust recruitment approach is essential in the face of today’s demographic reality. Only 6 percent of drivers are under 35 years of age, and this demographic group, commonly known as Millennials or Gen Ys, “undertake an intentional avoidance of technical careers,” says Ellen Voie, President of Women In Trucking and a stakeholder who knows well the challenges of recruiting a specific demographic cohort to the industry – namely women.

Voie points out that mechanically-averse prospects are missing out on opportunities. “From electrician to welder to mechanic, the need for qualified technicians is increasing, but more young people are heading to college (University) instead. The benefit of technical careers is that most of these jobs cannot be outsourced or sent overseas. We’ll always need men and women who can fix the trucks and keep them moving,” she said.

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WOMEN IN TRUCKING

A Female Driver’s Experience

BY ELLEN VOIE

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he mission of Women In Trucking Association is to increase the percentage of women employed in the trucking industry. While we represent all careers in transportation, much of our work focuses on the professional driver’s challenges. Specifically, we look at obstacles that might keep women from considering a career in transportation.

Many carriers’ representatives have bluntly stated that they don’t “care about the gender of their drivers. They remark that they hire men and women and treat them equally. If that is true, then why are there twenty men to every woman behind the wheel?

Instead of ignoring the

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“Trucking isn’t viewed as a professional career.

Instead, it’s often been considered a career that allows the unemployed to get a job as a last resort. This is unfortunate as the role of a professional driver is an extremely skilled one.”

To those in the know drivers do more than drive, though just the act of driving itself and negotiating a 53-foot trailer on highways and in cities is a skill many would never achieve. Drivers also plan trips, organize reams of paperwork, manage the operating characteristics of their vehicles and execute professionalism in all aspects of the job; this, in addition to attaining a skill

fact that men and women are physically and emotionally different, let’s embrace the differences and work on making the environment better for all drivers. This means we need to look at our hiring and training practices more closely.

One carrier felt that a same gender training policy would address harassment issues by allowing women to be trained by a female trainer. Unfortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determined that the longer waiting period for women to be assigned to a female trainer constituted discrimination. Now, women are assigned to the next available trainer regardless of gender.

This means that men and women must share bunk space while out on the road. Private activities such as changing clothes, personal hygiene and other intimate routines are no longer secretive. This could create a very uncomfortable environment for a woman who is struggling to learn how to drive a tractor-trailer in heavy traffic, shift gears and back

into tiny loading docks.

If the woman is married or has a close relationship with someone who might not understand the situation, this could create even more stress during her training.

Recently, a new female recruit contacted me about her training experience at a school. She was expected to sleep in a bunk house type environment with the male students at the training facility. She was not told about this in advance. Instead, the school recruiter told her she would have lodging during her stay.

When she arrived at the school, she was shown her bunk in the sleeping quarters occupied by all men. She offered to stay in a hotel at her own cost, but was told this was not an option. She left the school and found another place that didn’t expect her to sleep in a room with men. “The importance of allowing female trainees to obtain a private hotel room for themselves, even if it means paying out of pocket without reimbursement (is important),” she said. “If I was given this op-

tion before arriving or once I arrived I would very likely have stayed for training and be currently employed there despite the vague description of boarding I was given,” she added.

While I was familiar with opposite gender training while on the road, I was surprised to hear that some schools treat all of their students the same, to the extent they have to sleep in the same room.

Are we really attracting women into the trucking industry with policies like these?

The Women In Trucking Association Facebook page has nearly 10,000 folks who share their expertise when asked. I created a poll and asked the female drivers to respond to the following question. “Did any of you have to share sleeping space with males during training (not in the truck, but at the school or carrier’s facility)?”

I was surprised to learn that ten percent of the respondents were provided a shared sleeping facility with men. Some of the drivers stated the names of their training

provider. Many of these are members of Women In Trucking Association.

This is truly unacceptable and could be a reason some women won’t succeed as professional drivers if they are concerned about their safety, or their personal items in a nonprivate area.

Even the men agreed. A male driver commented about sharing a space with anyone because he would “be nervous (about) them stealing his belongings.” Another male driver said his wife would not have accepted the arrangement.

We have a long way to go before we’ve addressed the challenges women face as they consider a

career as a professional driver. However, personal safety and privacy while in training should be the standard for all drivers.

Men and women are not the same and carriers that ignore gender differences are not creating a positive environment for the demographic we are trying to attract. If you are a training facility that expects all of your students to share sleeping quarters, we ask you to consider whether this would be acceptable if that woman was your own daughter, wife, mother or sister. If not, then change it.

Ellen Voie is president of Women In Trucking and can be reached at ellen@ womenintrucking.org.

level sufficient to operate onboard technologies.

As capacity tightens Voie anticipated further measures to attract new recruits such as better pay, and the promise of work-life balance. Her organization is already reaching deep into the creative well of recruitment possibilities.

Women In Trucking created a “Transportation Patch” for Girl Scouts (Girl Guides) so that young girls are exposed to jobs in the supply chain. Voie adds, “We are also pushing for a ‘Professional Driver Barbie’ so girls (and boys) can play with trucks and dolls at a very early age. I would like to see a movie or television show about a female driver who is successful and enjoys her job. Perhaps a comic book action hero figure who is a

female professional driver would draw teens into the industry. One more idea I would like to see accomplished is a “Supply Chain game” where the player chooses the mode of transportation, the route and the type of equipment to deliver a shipment across the nation or across the globe. At Women In Trucking, we feel these are great ways to expose children to transportation careers.”

Both men and women are invited to explore and join Women In Trucking by contacting www.womenintrucking.org.

To be sure, an industry problem which ultimately affects everyone, including the consumer in the long run, calls for a united ap p roach. The afore mentioned MELT initiative will help by standardizing

professional qualifications, but industry and governments need a collaborative approach. Notes Ellen Voie: “All sectors of the industry will need to increase recruitment efforts. The government can help with training costs and by working more closely with the industry to understand the needs better; for example, by ensuring the necessary skills are offered in middle or high school before the student graduates.” Carriers, too, would benefit by developing relationships with training schools so that their expectations of new graduates are made clear to the schools, and that they, the carriers, have the ability to influence the curriculum to better reflect industry demands.

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ing, but saying it again never hurts. The better the benefits, the better the chances of recruiting more candidates. Predictable pay increases, ongoing training, chance for advancement in other areas of the company, healthcare benefits and defined pension plans are strong recruitment incentives. But even before the promise of better working conditions and incentives, carriers would do well to take their cue from people like Ellen Voie who are attracting people earlier in the life and work cycle and casting the recruitment net further afield. Outreach efforts can include not only driver training schools, but also high school level students, volunteer organizations, churches, community colleges and the unemploy-

ment office. Military veterans, many with well developed relatable skills already, immigrants, and displaced workers all are potential recruits for the transportation sector.

Finally, the quality of relationship between employer and employee significantly impacts driver recruitment and retention. According to poll results conducted by the consulting firm, Trincon Group, the majority of drivers, 65%, do not feel any loyalty to their employer, citing a lack of valuation as the principal reason.

Demonstrating goodwill toward drivers, and others in the corporate structure, could go a long way in keeping this valuable resource happy and fulfilled while keeping trucks on the road.

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SHELL LUBRICANTS

New Shell Rotella Engine Oils Offer Improved Technology for Hard Working Vehicles Advanced Shell Rotella Engine Oils Meet New API CK-4 Specifications

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ouston – New Shell ROTELLA ® T4 Triple Protection and Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend have been developed to meet the new API CK-4 service category for diesel engine oil. Nearly a decade has passed since the last diesel engine oil category, CJ-4, was developed and the standard has lasted well beyond the life of the typical engine oil category.

The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, has completely redesigned heavy-duty engine oil specifications to meet the needs of current and nextgeneration engines. This has resulted in two new categories – API CK-4 and API FA-4.

“Shell Lubricants has been a leader in the development and testing of next generation engine oils that will meet the new API specifications without compromising oil life or wear protection,” said Dan Arcy, Global OEM technical manager for Shell Lubricants. “We have conducted more than 40 million miles of real-world testing to demonstrate the performance of our next-generation Shell ROTELLA ® engine oils to meet the CK-4 and FA-4 specifications.”

CK-4 oils will replace current CJ-4 oils and will be completely backwards compatible with all current engines. They will be designed with improved oxidation resistance, shear stability and aeration control. FA-4 oils include lower viscosity grades designed for nextgeneration diesel engines to help maximize fuel economy without sacrificing engine protection.

Some older engines were not designed to operate

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with lower viscosity oils, so backwards compatibility is limited.

ENGINE OIL FOR EVERY HARD WORKING NEED Shell ROTELLA ®®® T4 Triple Protection and Shell ROTELLA ® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend meet numerous specifications and with approvals from many of the world’s leading engine makers, both are an excellent choice for on-highway fleets, general haul, construction, agriculture, public-transport operators, diesel pickup trucks, including highpower vehicles where resistance to increased heat and stress is required.

SHELL ROTELLA® T4 TRIPLE PROTECTION Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection, which will be available in SAE 15W-40 and SAE 10W-30 viscosities, builds upon the heritage of Triple Protection technology and is now more advanced than ever. It is designed to provide hard working protection that adapts to driving conditions by providing enhanced protection against oxidation and better wear protection along with improved deposit control/cleanliness.i The oil also sustains emission control system durability in diesel particulate filters and aftertreatment systems.ii TRIPLE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY Shell ROTELLA ® T4 Triple Protection uses a proprietary formula exclusive to Shell that is designed to protect under the most severe engine conditions found in modern low-emission

engines and older hard working diesel engines.

Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection has demonstrated the following: • Significantly improved resistance to oil breakdown under high temperatures.

• Resistance to oxidation up to 50 percent longer than the previous generation of Shell ROTELLA® T Triple Protection.

• Engine protection that helps keep engines running long, clean and operating efficiently The most technically advanced Shell ROTELLA® formulation ever Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection is designed to effectively sustain emissions control system durability where diesel particulate filters and aftertreatment systems are used. It provides enhanced protection against viscosity loss due to shear and improved oil aeration. The exclusive low-ash formulation helps protect the exhaust catalysts and diesel particulate filters found on the latest low-emission vehicles. The oil is suitable for virtually all modern low-emission heavy duty enginesiii and older hard working diesel en-

gines. A fuel economy benefit may be realized from Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection 10W30.

WEAR PROTECTION BEYOND CK-4 STANDARDS In API industry wear tests, Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection 15W40 didn’t just meet CK-4 specifications; it delivered an average 50 percent more wear protection than required. It also provided strong wear protection in CK-4 engine tests including the Cummins ISM and ISB. That’s protection where it matters most – on the road.

IMPROVED PROTECTION AGAINST DEPOSITS Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 defends against deposits and helps keep engines cleaner over the entire oil drain interval. It delivers reduced deposits in engine tests including Caterpillar 1N and OM 501 industry standard tests.

PROTECTION AGAINST EMISSIONS Shell ROTELLA® T Triple Protection 15W-40 helps control vehicle emissions by reducing the rate of lubricant-related DPF blockage compared to API CI-4 PLUS oils and by virtue of the improved wear and exceptional cleanliness, helping engines maintain efficient combustion. Minimizing DPF blockage also helps maintain fuel economy, thus further helping control exhaustgas emissions.

SHELL ROTELLA® T5 10W-30 SYNTHETIC BLEND New Shell ROTELLA ® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend will deliver all

the benefits of a low-viscosity synthetic blend oil including improved fuel economy and low temperature flowiv. The new oil has been enhanced with synthetic base oils, plus advanced additive technology to provide Triple Protection Plus technology that adapts to driving conditions. Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend delivers excellent wear protection and deposit control/cleanliness.

It also provides protection against oil breakdown and sustains emission control system durability in particulate filters and after-treatment systems.

GOING BEYOND CK-4 WEAR LIMITS Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W30 Synthetic Blend works even harder than new CK-4 specifications require and is proven to provide excellent performance across API CK-4 wear tests, delivering an average of 56 percent above minimum wear requirements.

STRONG CLEANLINESS AND ENGINE PROTECTION Multiple tests demonstrate that Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend provides excellent piston cleanliness, exceeding Mercedes-Benz and Volvo limits for piston cleanliness. The oil also demonstrates excellent wear protection in the field, and comparable wear protection to Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W40 and improved wear protection verses CJ-4 Shell Rotella® T5 10W-30.

Improved oil breakdown resistance for long oil life Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W30 Synthetic Blend has improved its oxidation protection compared to CJ-4 Shell Rotella® T5 10W-30, far exceeding the API CK-4 limits in the Volvo T-13

oxidation test.

FUEL ECONOMY BENEFIT Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W30 Synthetic Blend has been shown to provide a 1.6 percent fuel economy improvement compared to 15W-40 oil in an independent third party test site.

BRING ON THE COLD Shell ROTELLA® T5 10W30 Synthetic Blend excels at low temperature oil flow when compared to Shell Rotella® Triple Protection 15W-40. Tests prove that the new oil has better cold cranking properties and low temperature pumpability at -25˚C and -30˚C respectively.

SHELL ROTELLA MEETS NUMEROUS SPECIFICATIONS - New Shell ROTELLA® T4 Triple Protection 15W40 meets the API CK-4 (as of Dec 2016) specifications as well as all the specifications met by the current Shell ROTELLA® T Triple Protection15W-40.

- Shell ROTELLA ® T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend meets the API CK-4 (as of Dec 2016) specifications as well as all the current specifications met by the current Shell Rotella T5 10W -30.

- Both oils will meet the Cummins CES 20086, Detroit Diesel 93K222 and Volvo VDS-4.5 specifications.

- New ROTELLA ® T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 also meets Allison TES 439 specification (for offhighway).

For more information about the new Shell ROTELLA ® engine oils visit Rotella.com. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from Shell ROTELLA, ‘Like’ Shell ROTELLA on Facebook (Facebook. com/ShellRotella) and follow Shell ROTELLA on Twitter (Twitter.com/ ShellRotella).

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CROSS BORDER SERVICES

Delivery Truck Driver Turned Deadly

BY DAWN TRUELL

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nother deadly terrorist attack took place at a seaside promenade in beautiful Nice, France, July 15, 2016 when a large 28-ton refrigerated delivery truck drove straight through a group of people who were gathered there for the celebrations of Bastille Day. As the fireworks roared and blew wondrous colour bursts across the sky and dazzled onlookers, 84 people, 10 of which were children, were killed

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without warning. This was just 8 months after the deadly attack in Paris. The driver was a Tunisian who had been living in Nice for many years. What lead this truck driver to just barbarically drive into a bunch of people and mowing them down like a lawn mower for more than a mile?

Mohamed Laouaij Bouhlel, 31, divorced father of 3, was linked to a radical group of Islam. Bouhlel was known to police as he had a criminal record of threats, violence, theft and damages, which he had committed between 2010 and 2016. He had been convicted and sentenced to a six-month jail time on March 24, later suspended.

Bouhlel was finally shot by police and killed in order to stop this violent attack.

Unfortunately he had not been put on the “watch list”.

Terrorism comes in many forms, and attacks like this

all over the world are happening more frequently every day - suicide bombers, barbaric incidents such as this with a driver running over a crowd of innocent people, people being shot, decapitated, kidnapped, drug smuggling, human trafficking.

These terrible attacks have prompted me to address some safety concerns. While we all go about our normal day here in Canada, we have the comfort of knowing that we are safe, but every once in a while this terrorism creeps in. For our part here, we need to be diligent about verifying the records of all drivers whom we hire. We must go through a strong vetting process, verify previous employment, and checking references.

Confirm the information given on a resume or application such as family, ID, driver’s licence, passport or residency card,

telephone numbers, email addresses, address for past five years and work record for past five years. Have the driver get a criminal record check done at the police station. I stand behind the FAST Card as well; this is a great form of vetting as it provides a detailed criminal record check on both sides of the border.

I say these things for the

protection of our drivers, citizens and companies.

There are thousands of drivers out there who are great upstanding law abiding people, we just need to weed out the bad ones so as to protect us all.

For the past 15+ years I have been directly involved in helping persons and companies join all of the Safety & Compliance programs

such as FAST, C-TPAT, PIP, TTP CSA, to aid in the fight against terrorism and to facilitate our international trade. CBS provides a full Training program for all mentioned. For more information about these programs please contact Cross Border Services at www.crossborderservices. ca, email dawntruell@gmail. com.

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THEME SECTION

CATERPILLAR

Group President: Why Focus Only on Women?

BY DENISE JOHNSON

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e c e n t l y, we launched an enterprise-wide initiative – Women in Leadership (WIL) – to address gender balance at Caterpillar. I am often asked, “Why focus only on women?” Well, it’s not just about women. Addressing gender is our first step in a broader, more intentional diversity and inclusion journey. We know we have room to improve the diversity of our full employee landscape.

So why is this an issue

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now? If you look at our overall numbers, about 20 percent of our workforce is women. From a leadership perspective, only 18 percent of leaders are women, and only 9 percent run departments or hold key job roles. As for the types of jobs, most women – and women leaders – are concentrated in support roles.

We know that diversity and gender equality drive global economic benefits and that closing the gap supports not just men, but a true culture of inclusion.

The benefits of an initiative like Women in Leadership are a boon to the business as a whole. For years, Caterpillar has publicly declared its commitment to its shareholders, to safety, and to the quality of our products. Now, we are declaring our commitment to building the best team – a team that represents the customers we serve around the world. We want

to achieve the industry benchmark of 30 percent females in our workforce – and leadership roles – by 2022. Fortunately, we have a lot of support. WIL is driven from the top-down, but there is a huge grassroots effort at the foundation of

all that we’re doing.

That broad support has afforded us some quick wins as we launched WIL. Many divisions within Caterpillar are experimenting and acting fast to see what works – everything from improving our talent pipe-

line to re-entry programs for those who took a break from the workplace. As for changing culture, an innovative pilot program aims to expand the perception of managers through a “reverse mentoring” program where younger

women provide perspective to senior male managers about what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

This is hard work. It won’t happen overnight. Nonetheless, these are exciting times to be a woman at Caterpillar.

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TRUCKING HR CANADA

New Resources Focus on Women in the Canadian Trucking Industry

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ttawa, Ontario – Trucking HR Canada has unveiled three new resources as part of its Women with Drive initiative – a national initiative focused on supporting and increasing women’s participation in the trucking workforce.

My Toolbox for Mentoring Women will help trucking employers, association groups, female drivers and others learn effective

and practical approaches to mentorship. The accompanying Inventory of Resources includes information on organizations, programs and networks dedicated to supporting women.

The mentorship toolbox offers three different models that can accommodate various occupations from drivers to office workers.

These include Online Peer Networks, One-on-One

Mentoring Partnerships and Local Women’s Events.

Accompanying the mentorship toolbox is an Inventory of Resources. The inventory includes links to various programs focused on training, leadership development, more mentorship information, on-line forums and lots more.

In addition to these resources, a women in trucking video was produced to reach beyond the industry

– showcasing a vibrant industry that welcomes women in its workforce.

While women comprise 48% of the Canadian labour force, they represent just 3% of drivers, mechanics, transport trailer technicians, and cargo workers; 11% of managerial staff; 13% of parts technicians; and, 18% of dispatchers.

All materials are available as free downloads at www.

TruckingHR.com.

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SECURITY - “A BIRD’S EYE” VIEW

Beginner’s Guide to Security Cameras, Part II

BY MIKE GRABOVICA

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usiness owners want to defend their business, assets and deter crime to keep their business and employees safe. However, if there are minimal or absolutely no business security structures in place, it may be challenging for those to determine which type of camera system is best suited for their facility.

Here is Part II of things to consider when choosing a video surveillance

system: 5. Weather Rating If you’re looking to install outdoor security cameras, make sure you invest some time understanding the different ratings for weather resistant cameras. They are defined as IP66, IP67 and etc. and they are not to be confused with IP (Internet Protocol) cameras. The first digit is a number from 0-6 and it refers to ingress by solid objects such as dust, the second digit is a number from 0-8 and it refers to ingress by liquids such as water. For a security camera to endure a Canadian winter, find a rating with IP68.

6. Service and Maintenance Security cameras (especially outdoor cameras) require regular maintenance and upkeep to ensure that the system is functioning for an extended period of time.

7. Video Recorders An essential component to security cameras is their surveillance recording method. With the use of video recorders, you can easily access your recorded footage at any given moment. Storage capacity for recorded video is very important.

We recommend purchasing a hard drive that will provide you with at least 15 days of recording archived footage before footage on the recorder is overwritten.

8. Video Analytics Video analytics is far more superior to video motion detection. Its general functionality is based on rules, filters and algorithms and it can identify items of interest, eliminates the cause of false alarms and it can provide more useful information.

9. Remote Viewing Remote video surveillance allows users to view their live video at any given moment as long as they have internet access. However, if more

than one remote device and user logs in to the network are required to review the footage, users may see lagging/delay in streaming the footage.

10. Voice-Down Installing speakers with 300W of sound is the best way to acknowledge that a trespasser is on site.

If someone is watching your facility in real time, have them describe the individual’s appearance, mention their vehicle’s license plates and inform them that they are being

monitored in real time and say goodbye to unwanted trespassers!

To conclude, CCTV cameras have their advantages; they are essential in protecting your business, assets and help deter crime. With my helpful tips, I hope that you are able to find a security system that best suits your business. If you have any additional questions about security cameras, Birdseye Solutions will be happy to help: email info@ birdseye.ca.

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KEEPING YOUR VEHICLES CLEAN

Clean Trucks & Recruiting – How?

BY JACK JACKSON

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hat impact does a clean vehicle have on your customers and employees? Do you have a clean and green strategy reflected in your image? If your answer is no, keep reading to understand the impact that neglect in this area may have on retention and recruitment of employees.

How will the impact of a reduced labour pool affect your business? Drivers are becoming scarce and

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good drivers/employees are almost becoming extinct. Some small initiatives can go a long way.

A clean vehicle may be one of your strategies in the future to recruit and retain the best drivers.

When your drivers come to work, are their trucks clean? Imagine showing up to your work office and having to see a filthy, dirty and neglected desk or office every morning while trying to maintain a positive attitude.

Today’s employees will be proud of the thought of a clean workspace, and tomorrow’s recruits can think of a positive industry. Positive employee perception will go a long way when their employer shows they take care of their vehicles by having a safe, clean truck to drive every day. Which company in the future do you believe will attract and retain the best drivers?

Companies that allow their employees to wash their vehicles and show their pride will thrive in the future with better employees. Notes one Beer Company Executive, “Some of our drivers are very passionate about our company vehicles, and by having the ability to wash every day, we believe this helps in having a lower driver turnover than the average company.”

The biggest issue for those that do wash regularly is the frustration of oxidation on the paint and decals. By never brushing while you wash, your paint and decals will build up with soap film that eventually obscures your graphics and actually hinders your image.

A dirty image is one thing, but a worn out graphic can be even worse. This happens by continually spraying soap and chemicals while never remov-

ing that film. Touchless spray can remove dirt and grit, but not that fine dirt film, and just like in your shower at home, soap scum eventually builds up over the paint and oxidizes any metal. High pressure spray over time will hinder your image by

possibly lifting graphics and even paint. Brush that paint and watch it shine!

Remember, a little thought for your driver can go a long way for your employees, customers and your bottom line when you invest in a

clean image.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@ awashsystems.com or call 800.265.7405. Visit our website www.awashsystems.com. North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Arthur J. Gallagher Rebrands Its Network

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rthur J. Gallagher has announced the rebrand of the Noraxis group of Canadian insurance brokers* to "Arthur J. Gallagher".

The move to unify the businesses behind a single brand marks another major milestone in Gallagher’s quest to become the

leading insurance brokerage in Canada. It will make it easier for customers to access and understand Gallagher’s full range of enhanced capabilities, expertise and client services.

According to Arthur J. Gallagher Canada CEO, Ken Keenan, the upcoming Canada Day presented

the perfect opportunity for the rebrand: “In less than a decade, Gallagher’s Canadian business has undergone transformational change and unprecedented growth. We have expanded from a niche broker with eight offices into an organization that has 25 offices

coast-to-coast, as part of a global company with client capabilities in 150 countries”.

The firm’s unified brand identity and Canadian tagline of "Globally Known, Locally Grown", is part of its strategic transformation and growth program, which includes

ongoing investment in the breadth and depth of product offering, client service capabilities and underlying technology. It celebrates the company’s Canadian heritage while at the same communicating the strength of the Arthur J. Gallagher global brand. * Former Noraxis group

brokers included in the June 27th rebrand include: Amherst Commercial Insurance, Bell & Grant Insurance, The CG&B Group, Crain & Schooley Commercial Insurance, Fraser & Hoyt, Ranger Insurance, Renfrew Insurance and Stevenson & Hunt Insurance Brokers.

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MINIMIZER

New Minimizer Mini Catalog Now Available

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looming Prairie, MN – Minimizer's new mini catalogs are all you need to get the scoop on all things Tested & Tortured!

The mini catalogs have been updated with Minimizer's newest product – Heavy Duty Truck Seats.

"The seats spent years in development, partially due to the fact we were very specific with the features.

We wanted our seats to

stand out from the rest. The result is a standard that no other aftermarket seat can match," Kruckeberg said.

The Long Haul Series joins Custom Molded Floor Mats as part of Minimizer's In the Truck product collection.

"The reason we divided our products into On the Truck, In the Truck and Fix the Truck is simple – we have so many new products that we want our custom-

ers to find them as easily and quickly as possible," Kruckeberg said.

Feel like a full-size catalog is too much to carry around? Minimizer's mini catalog measures just 4'' by 5'' inches and fits easily into any pocket.

"Mini catalogs are great because it's all about convenience. You get the same info from our standard catalog but in a much smaller space," Kruckeberg said.

To request a mini catalog, head to www.minimizer. com.

ABOUT MINIMIZER Minimizer is your aftermarket solution for quality and dependable Truck Parts.

Minimizer uses durable materials and robotic production technology to create an industry standard that allows us to offer the longest guarantee in the industry.

Minimizer manufactures its products in the heart of the USA, and has been an American family owned and operated company for

three generations.

Check out all their products at Minimizer.com or email info@minimizer. com.

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IMPERIAL OIL

The New PC-11 Specifications May Affect Your Fleet Less Than You Think

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ver the past few months, the American Petroleum Institute's (API's) upcoming PC-11 lubricant specification change has been a hot topic.

While most fleet managers and owners have heard about it, many are not sure of is how PC-11 changes will – or WILL NOT – impact their fleets.

The new specifications, set to go into effect on December 1st, will not affect every business in the same way, according to Stephanie Jaworski, field technical advisor, Imperial Oil. Below, Jaworski discusses some of the most frequent questions she gets asked about PC-11 and how the specifications may impact fleets.

Q1: Why do we need a new category like PC-11?

Overall, these two new oil categories are designed to deliver to the marketplace a series of commercial vehicle lubricants that can help ensure that engine durability is maintained with improvements in oxidation stability, aeration control, and shear stability.

The two PC-11 categories are CK-4 and FA-4. ➤ CK-4 Oils: are designed to be direct replacements and enhancements to today's CJ-4 engine oils. CK-4 oils will be available in XXW-40 and XXW-30 viscosity grades and will be suitable for new and older onhighway engines. While CK-4 oils will be backwards compatible for older engines, it's important to know that the exact details on backwards compatibility will vary by engine manufacturer/OEM. ➤ FA-4 Oils: The performance goal for these oils is to help enhance fuel economy. In addition to meeting the new category performance requirements – including improved oxidation, aeration control, and shear stability – FA-4 oils will be designed to provide enhanced fuel economy.

Compared to their CK-4 counterparts, they will likely have more limited backwards compatibility. ÊConsequently, fleets with engines that fall within the "backwards" compatibility set by the OEM may be able to use the FA-4 oil across their entire fleet.

Q2: How will PC-11 affect fleets?

It's important to know that PC-11 will not affect every business in the same way.

An example of a fleet that may see a small impact from PC-11 is one that is operating older equipment and mixed engine types. In this scenario, the fleet will likely only need to transition from its current CJ-4 engine oil to the newer CK-4 formulation. This also applies to off-highway equipment used in operations such as mining and construction, which are expected to use only the CK-4 formulation for the time being.

In comparison, a fleet with a mix of older and newer equipment may choose to stock both CK-4 and FA-4 formulations.

Fleets operating newer trucks with advanced engines should consult their OEM for recommendations on using both CK-4 and FA-4 formulations. While some OEMs may factory-fill newer engines with FA-4 oils, they may not require fleet managers to fill with FA-4 oils.

Q3: What impact on day-to-day operations do you think PC-11 might have for fleets?

Obviously, choosing the right oil or oils for your fleet is an important first step and is something each fleet needs to carefully address with their lubricant supplier.

But beyond that, it's important to know that PC-11

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will NOT change many of the best practices that help drive the success of fleets. In fact, a number of those success factors will remain the same after PC-11 implementation. These include: ➤ Recruiting the right drivers; ➤ Embracing strict safety protocols for drivers on the road and within a maintenance shop; ➤ A proactive maintenance approach, whether inhouse or outsourced; and ➤ Using a data-driven approach to optimizing drain intervals and vehicle performance.

Q4: How is Imperial preparing for the new oil

Stephanie Jaworski, Field Technical Advisor, Imperial Oil

specifications and how is it helping companies prepare for the upcoming changes?

We have been working closely with major commercial vehicle manufacturers and engine builders on PC-11 for a number of years, conducting extensive laboratory testing and field trials.

We're also working with fleet managers and owners of various sized fleets. Our field experts are helping them determine things like what will be the right oil choice/s for their business, or which of their trucks can be moved to a lower viscosity grade, without compromising the longevity of their equipment.

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BUSINESS INSURANCE MATTERS

Embracing Change

BY LINDA COLGAN

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s human beings we have a natural tendency to reject change in our lives

rather than embrace it.

We opt to embellish in life as we know it and remain quite comfortable with the confines of the lifestyle “box” we create. We do not recognize that life on a daily basis imposes change.

Changes can be that of the cherished ransacked body forming couch that we finally have to concede has seen better days and must be released to breed new life at the garbage dump, or as simple as painting

a room a different colour.

Changes come in many forms and from many directions - by governments, our jobs, or even death of which we have no control.

The transportation sector is not a stranger to change.

It’s wonderful to reminisce about the “good old days” but 10 years from now we will be saying the same thing about our time and space right now. We are in the present thinking of the past and yet see the future

with skepticism on various topics. One topic that can spark an interesting conversation in the here and now is elogs. Want to break that awkward silence in a room full of truck drivers, just mention the word elogs!

Safe to say, elogs will create an equal playing field for carriers. So far, with all the resistance it is appearing that the majority of drivers introduced to elogs are or have fully adapted.

More than once I have been within earshot of a driver coming in and asking when they can stop the paper trail and just forge ahead with the elogs.

Maybe the future for many will not be as intimidating and fearful. It’s about life. Life is about change.

Change is about gravitating outside our comfort zone.

Drivers who were once pulled kicking and screaming into the truck that once held the elog as an enemy

are now accepting of this new technology. It makes me smile to see the same driver relieved that the change has made his/her life just that much simpler now and for the future.

Linda has been a transportation insurance Broker since 1986 and is currently Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Contact Linda at 416.809.3103 or email lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.

was new you will have no regrets. At Ingersoll Axles, we offer a service where I will personally come to you to teach you the proper maintenance of your axles.

The last thing that you can do which is probably the most significant, is

drive your truck responsibly, accelerate smoothly and when you can try to reduce the distance you travel, at the end of the day it is all in the details.

If you have any questions contact Rudy at 519.485.2210, est. 1217.

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ASK THE AXLE EXPERT

Fuel Saving Tips for Trucks

BY RUDY ROSING

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he lighter the better. More weight means more power, which means more fuel. The lighter your truck is the better gas mileage it will get. It sounds simple and it is, but most of the time these small tips get forgotten. One way to reduce weight is to clean out all the items that you don’t need in your truck.

Maybe leave that third, just in case, toolbox at home.

Liquids are better than gasses. When you fill up your tank you are adding liquid fuel and vapors at the same time. This means that some of the tank will

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be not be filled with liquid fuel. In order to get as much fuel into the tank as possible, consider filling up in the morning when you can. The lower morning temperatures will produce fewer vapors, allowing the tank to get more liquid. Another thing to consider is the speed in which the fuel exits the pump, the quicker it comes out the more vapor it produces. Think of pouring a pint straight down into the glass instead of along the side of the glass, same idea. Lastly, be mindful of when the fuel tanks have been topped off at the station. The process agitates contaminants like

dirt from the bottom of the tanks and it takes a few hours to settle. If you pump fuel during this time you might be getting some of those contaminants with it which will lead to worse mileage and more wear on your truck’s fuel system.

Know what you drive and how to drive it. As important as it is to fill up at certain times and maintain your truck properly, it is even more important to understand what you are driving. Blow the dust off that owner’s manual and give it a read, make sure you understand exactly what type of fluids your truck needs to operate as

intended from the factory.

The best way to ensure your truck will get the best mileage is use exactly what the manufacturer says to use, even if it may sound unnecessary. In a few years when your rig is running like it did when it

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FLEET MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT

Good Fleet Management Can Help Attract & Retain Good Drivers

BY ROBERT MACKAY

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ears ago I worked in the IT department for a large transport company and found myself in a rare meeting with the President of the company. What the meeting was about, I cannot recall, nor does it matter. But at one point he said that his company was like a triangle, only upside down.

He was at the bottom and the drivers were at the top.

He then went on to add that the IT guy is somewhere near the bottom because

it’s easier to find a good IT guy than it is a good driver.

I believe that a great deal of the reason for his company’s success has been because of this methodology. Drivers simply didn’t want to leave.

As a trucking company, your drivers and operators are the reason you are able to exist as a transport company. They are on the front lines representing your company and deal directly with your customers.

Therefore, happy and more contented drivers lead to better customer relations and fewer headaches involving customer relations.

Plus, your drivers will stay on longer which will lower the cost of driver turnover.

Pay them fairly. Treat them well. And be reasonable. Driving a truck is a lonesome job. With hours of cab time, mountains are often easily made out of mole hills, and can be hard on families, especially those with young children.

Keep your equipment cur-

rent and up to date with scheduled maintenance.

Your truck is their office and often a source of pride for your drivers. Keep it well maintained and clean.

Plus, newer equipment will save you money on fuel and maintenance.

Maintain your fleet. Fix

the little things that annoy your drivers that keep getting overlooked when it’s in the shop. Make it easier for your drivers to communicate issues, track them, and promptly deal with them the first time. Fleet Management Software can help with this.

Keep current with technology, but remember to keep it simple. Involve your drivers, or a committee of drivers on new technology or procedures that will affect the way they do their job. Consider their input and concerns. Look for ways to make it easier.

And if you have to choose between the IT guy and the driver, pick the driver every time!

Rob MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc. - Canada’s Cloud Fleet Management Software Service. He can be reached at robertm@ fleetharmony.com.

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TREMCAR INC.

Jacques Tremblay Philantropist of the Year

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he Chairman of the board, Mr. Jacques Tremblay received the honor of philanthropist of the year in Tremcarís hometown of Saint-Jeansur-Richelieu, Quebec, during the Canada Day festivities for promoting Canadian values.

Dedicated to his community and to his country, Mr. Tremblay continually involves himself for different causes to help out the community and sensitize the population to the importance of our history and cultural legacy.

Mr. Tremblay continually promotes the benefits of being Canadian and tries

to instill Canadian values across the country.

Having different plants and service centres across Canada, the Tank Trailer Manufacturer believes that the best interest of all Canadians is working together to create and maintain a strong economy from East to West.

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NEWS & VIEWS

Benefits of Supply Consolidation

BY MIKE WHALEN

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t is said that in the heavy-duty parts business the toughest product segment to compete in is Filters. There are numerous manufacturers of filters for most applications on newer trucks and machines, plus those specializing in specific applications such as the removal of water from fuel. If you are going to compete it’s necessary to have access to more than one brand.

Most ‘full-line’ brands cannot be cost effective manufacturing every SKU in the book. This fact has resulted in most manufacturers private labeling low volume SKU’s for each other. In other words it makes more sense for one manufacturer to supply a low volume part number for all the competitors. This, then, makes it a high volume item for the manufacturer making that particular filter and keeps costs down for all.

Some filter manufacturers have been doing this for years through their Private Brand or National Account divisions.

Usually one general supplier and a couple of specialists provide 100% application coverage. This was particularly good for a work truck fleet made up of different makes and models, as it means not having to work with numerous brands or distributors to cover all truck and equipment applications.

Until the early eighties the independent distributor was the only ‘allmakes’ parts supplier to the mixed fleet. The OE dealer only carried parts and components for the truck or equipment brand they sold and relied on the Independent Distributor for parts and components for any off-make service work.

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that could mean the sale of a new truck to replace the off-brand units they had been servicing.

As more OE dealers began to focus on allmakes service and parts sales the need to compete for fleet business with their traditional all-makes parts supplier, the Independent Parts Distributor became more apparent. But the OE Dealer needed access to the brands not available through their parent manufacturer.

The truck manufacturers recognized the opportunity and, beginning with Navistar, they entered the all-makes parts business with dealer-direct programs or an expanded offering through their parts distribution centers (PDC), or both. The OE Dealer now became an all makes Parts Distributor that also sold trucks.

The customer group that was the Independent Distributor’s main customer had become their main competitor.

This change was difficult for the branded parts manufacturer as their two distribution channels competed directly with each other. Some manufacturers used a two-brand approach to reduce the conflict, but it was hard to serve two masters. In some cases the OEM put pressure on the parts and component manufacturer to make the decision to either support the OE side or the independent side - but not both.

At around the same time independent marketing groups like VIPAR and HDA came into being and consolidated the independent’s purchasing power to help the independent distributor compete with the OE truck dealer groups.

To help the OE dealer compete as an ‘all-makes’ supplier, the OEM introduced their own Private Brand parts program.

Freightliner’s Alliance Truck Parts and PACCAR’s

Dynacraft and TRP allmakes parts brands are good examples. This allowed the parts and component manufacturer to service both the OEM and Independent Aftermarket distribution channels with minimal conflict.

To add to the mix, several independent aftermarket parts distributors have consolidated service parts offerings under their own brand, TechTran and Automann are examples.

A Private Brand program allows for sourcing from the lowest cost supplier, on a per part number basis, keeping line costs down. And it gives the main-line parts manufacturers a ‘hidden’ channel of distribution.

Today, we not only see the independent marketing groups, like Vipar and HDATruckPride, developing self-branded parts programs, but major distributors like Acklands-Grainger are using their buying power to create house brands for specific commodities. To remain competitive, the Independent Distributor is forced to become part of a marketing group such as HDA/ TruckPride and Vipar.

Private Brands have become a major part of OEM parts marketing programs. This, along with a strong PDC offering, has resulted in a market share estimated at 60% and growing. This growth of OEM PDC programs is illustrated by PACCAR’s major PDC expansions in Eastern Canada and Washington State to serve western Canada. To survive, an Independent Distributor must belong to

a marketing group - or provide a specialized service to all.

It should be pointed out that the Independent Service Provider (ISP) is now the fastest growing enduse market segment. The growth of TruckPro (UAP/ Traction) and TruckForce (Vipar) are evidence of this, as well as the number of fleets that have downloaded some, or all, of their service needs to an ISP.

The consolidation of the aftermarket parts and component business, beginning in the early ‘80’s, has emerged as a two-channel market that seems to serve the Independent and OEM sides, as well as the parts manufacturer. The only drawback for the parts manufacturer is that brand loyalty is being eroded.

Now the support is for the Private Brand and not the brand of the part itself.

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TIRES & WHEELS

Can You Afford to be a Trucker?

BY HARVEY BRODSKY

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aking a daily living can be a challenge in any profession. But we know that being a trucker has more than a few road bumps in the way and potholes that need to be avoided. From my perspective, if you want to bring more people into the great (and essential) profession known as the trucking industry, you need to talk about the bottom line.

I’m writing this of course, from the perspective of

a man who has been promoting the use of retreaded and repaired tires for around 40 years. The reason for using retreads is simple: money, and environmental conservation. By using retreads you will save a lot of money because retreading your worn tires costs far less than buying new, more expensive tires. And if you think that you need to sacrifice tire quality and safety to achieve that goal; well I’m sorry to tell you, but you are dead wrong.

On a fleet basis, whether you are an owner operator with just one truck or a fleet with one thousand or more trucks, the use of retreads can substantially reduce your overall tire costs, and that can translate into a big positive difference in your bottom line. That’s the reason that almost all major commercial fleets in Canada use retreads, including DHL,

FED EX, UPS and Canada Post, and why there is approximately one retread on Canadian highways for every new truck tire.

Just how much money can you save by specifying retreads with your tire program? That depends - are you an over the road fleet, an off road fleet, or both?

But one thing is certain: if you are not specifying retreads for your fleet, you are throwing away most of our new tire investment. Because when you discard a worn truck tire before its full life cycle is realized, it’s like throwing away two, three or even more tires.

When you think about it, it doesn’t make much sense to spend up to $400+ for a truck tire, then wear off about 15% to 18% of it and throw the rest away.

Especially when more than 80% of your investment is still intact and is as good as new, and maybe

even better, as we shall see. Please keep reading.

Some say that retreads aren’t as safe as new tires.

We have all heard that along the way. This old wives tale got its start before the Second World War. Back then, when modern retreads were first being developed, some inferior quality retreads gave poor performance.

Not anymore.

Retreads being produced today in modern top quality retread plants tell a different story. Top quality retread dependability has been on par with compar-

able new tires for many years. In fact, today’s top quality retreads often have a better safety record than comparable new tires.

Retreads are so dependable, all major commercial and military airlines use them, and you can imagine the stress airplane tires receive during takeoff and landing. Many aircraft tires are retreaded 8 to 15 times! Even high-tech, sophisticated jet fighters like the F-16 fly on retreads.

If there is a weakness in a new tire, it will show up early in the tire’s first life.

By the time it has run its

original tread life, it has been proven to be a good casing - one that can be retreaded once, twice, or even many more times.

For more information about how to find a top quality retreader in Canada, please call me, 831.646.5269 or send an email to info@retreadtire. org. I’m Harvey Brodsky, the Managing Director of the Retread Tire Association and I love to hear from truckers. I also drive the talk and have been happily using retreads on my family cars for nearly 40 years.

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Tribe Transportation Praises TruckTech+

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ainesville, Georgia – “Now that we have it, we couldn’t be without it.”

That’s high praise from Kevin Henggeler, Director of Maintenance for Tribe Transportation, for the new Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system. “TruckTech+ takes the blinders off when it comes to issues with trucks on the road,” he said. “It gives us a tool so we can make informed decisions on what to do should a fault code go off.

We could never go back to trucks that don’t have the system – the information is that important to us.”

Tribe Transportation, based in Gainesville, Georgia, runs 195 Kenworth T680s with 76-inch sleepers, with an additional 73 scheduled to be delivered by the end of the year. The trucks are spec’d with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 455 horsepower, and feature the Eaton Fuller Advantage® 10-speed automated transmission.

Purchased through MHC Kenworth – Gainesville, each new truck comes equipped with Kenworth TruckTech+, which processes fault codes and

provides vital information on vehicle status so fleet managers can make informed decisions.

“We will be a 100 percent T680 fleet by yearend,” said Todd Gooch, Vice President of Tribe.

“We’ve had great success with the truck in reducing costs, improving fuel economy, and it’s helped keep our driver turnover rate among the lowest in the industry. We’re also seeing the future with TruckTech+ and are big believers in how remote diagnostics will improve our uptime. It’s doing it already.”

Tribe was one of Kenworth’s first customers to use Kenworth TruckTech+ when they agreed to participate in a pilot program in 2015. “This allowed us to see how the system worked, and it didn’t take long before we saw its value,” said Gooch. “Email alerts come to Kevin’s team in our maintenance department and they’re quick to make decisions based on the information they receive. They know immediately what’s wrong with the truck so there is no time lost trying to figure out what’s happening. The

tools and web portal also give us so much visibility.

We can see each of our trucks on a map and the closest Kenworth dealer for service. And if service is needed immediately, we can call that dealer to let them now when we’ll arrive. If parts are required, they have them ready, so they can be installed immediately. This saves us a lot of time and gets us back on the road faster.

And, that’s the name of the game in our business,” he said.

“All of this is good for business,” added Gooch.

“We feel our service separates us from other companies – we’re very customer centric and have an industry-leading on-time delivery rate percentage.

TruckTech+ is adding to our uptime, and thus our on-time delivery rate.”

Kenworth is the driver’s truck. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth. com/drivers.

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

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SPEC & TECH

The Future of Bio Fuel

BY MIKE WHALEN

A monthly look at products and maintenance procedures for improved performance, reduced operating costs and safe operations. here is the biofuel industry headed? This is a question on the minds of bio-fuel producers. Initially the bio-fuel industry was spurred on by high oil prices and environmental concerns. There were also financial incentives to use bio-fuels. Most of these no longer exist.

But, the environmental benefits are still a factor supporting the use of biodiesel.

“Using biodiesel blended fuel is environmentally responsible: it reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared with petroleum diesel, reduces emissions of particulate matter by 50%, reduces emissions of unburned hydrocarbons by 67%, reduces carbon monoxide emissions by 48% and it is sulfur and benzene free.

Each of these emission reductions reduces harms to

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human health, especially local carcinogens created through the combustion of diesel fuel,” according to a report released by the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association back in 2010.

• Biodiesel keeps your engine cleaner and performing better. Biodiesel has extremely high lubricity which protects the fuel systems and extends its life, an important factor with the new ULSD diesel specs which have reduced lubricity compared with the previously used higher sulphur diesel.

• It burns clean. Biodiesel itself is composed of 11 percent oxygen by mass and is almost sulphur-free, thus even low concentrations added to petroleum diesel make it burn better and may improve the performance of catalytic converters. More on BioFuels in the September issue.

Inverter Racks from Lincoln Lincoln Electric offers custom inverter racks that are compact, efficient and weather resistant, making them suitable for a broad variety of welding environments. The racks are available with many options, so they can be easily customized to suit each user’s needs.

The wide range of available options includes: • Four-point lifting for added stability during crane operation; • A custom manifold using Harris inert gas

guard flow meter 447 to eliminate starting surges and reduce shielding gas consumption; • A CSA-certified power drop with individual machine fusing; • A rigid frame construction for added durability; • A c o m m o n g r o u n d point for all power sources, which can be used by up to four welders; • Safe storage for ground cables; • A single inlet gas hose in a length specified by the customer; • Built-in forklift pockets for easy movement from one location to another; • An input power cable with plug; and • Customer-specified welding power and gas hose with quick connect for Lincoln LN-25 Pro wire feeder.

All ground cables included in the inverter racks are 4/0 and terminated to the customer’s requirements.

In addition, the rack’s cable hangers have been designed with practicality in mind. They are inset to eliminate any snagging cables during transport and lifting, visit their website at www.lincolnelectric. com.

EXPAND YOUR SHOP SPACE For those companies that require a modular space solution immediately, Provincial Partitions can help; either by raising your office space to a mezzanine level, thereby freeing

up floor space for parts and tool storage, or by adding an instant office beside an existing structure. Provincial Partitions’ Quick-Ship program features a growing inventory of in-stock modular space solutions that are available to ship right away – at a pace the company says is “unheard of in the industry”.

The selection includes a variety of Provincial Partitions’ patented System 40 in-plant offices. www.propart.com.

ELIMINATE DOWNTIME DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE The failure of lead-acid batteries cost is more than just the purchase price of the battery. Lead-acid batteries have limitations and are being pushed to the limits with today’s electrical demands. The situation gets worse as the electrical demands increase and will make the dependence on the lead-acid battery for starting your engine a risky scenario.

KAPower may look like another battery, but it is NOT a battery. It is a Nickel Carbon Supercapacitor (aka Ultracapacitor) and when wired in parallel with batteries, down time from a “DEAD” battery is eliminated. KAPower is designed as an auxiliary power source to be installed in a simple circuit in parallel with batteries. Even with “run down” batteries, KAPower gives an engine the power it needs to start. KAPower is initially energized

from the vehicle’s electrical system and then stores energy until it is needed.

It is virtually unaffected by temperatures and is completely maintenance free. KAPower has a long service life upwards of 1,000,000 cycles without loss of cranking power compared to an average battery’s life of 300 – 500 cycles. KAPower may even outlast the equipment it is installed on. In addition, KAPower also achieves weight reduction while increasing cranking power.

Thousands of units are in service and have been operating effectively for many years. Visit their website at www.koldban. com.

LOW COST ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CLEANER Today’s motor oils and automatic transmission fluids are better than ever before, but even with improvements they still can’t prevent oxidation which causes buildup in an engine. However, with Auto-Rx Plus, users can gently and safely remove harmful oxidized containment build-up to help their engines and transmissions perform better and last longer.

In an engine, Auto-Rx Plus maintains oil passages free from oxidized containment restrictions.

It allows for proper lubrication of lifters and reduces wear on critical components by restoring proper oil flow.

“There is only so much ‘room’ in oil,” says founder Frank Miller. “Oil companies have experimented with various detergent/ cleaner combinations in oil and have been able to take the cleaning only so far.

For long-term equipment operation, they cannot take it far enough. That is where Auto-Rx has its important role.”

“Auto-Rx is not applied to ‘cure’ some deficiency in the oil, however, because we have to stay within the laws of physics and chemistry, oil cannot do much more than marginal cleaning if it is to do its primary duty, which is to lubricate.”

A car needs oil permanently, but only needs Auto-Rx temporarily. When Auto-Rx is poured into your oil reservoir, it mixes with the host oil and is carried through the lubrication system. As Auto-Rx encounters abrasives, dirt, and grime, it dissolves that harmful stuff and it causes the junk to coagulate into clumps too small to clog any passageways, but large enough to filter out.

Auto-Rx is not a solvent, friction reducer, oil enhancer, or another magic potion, although these may be side benefits. You add Auto-Rx separately. It does not change the properties of your host oil. It is safe, green chemistry applied on a periodic basis as part of a common-sense extended protection program. www. auto-rx.com.

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Latest Medium Duty Cabover Manual & Video

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irkland, Washington - The latest Kenworth Medium Duty Cabover Body Builder Manual and new Kenworth cabover video are now available.

The comprehensive 84page Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual offers detailed sections on safety and compliance, dimensions, exhaust and after treatment, frame lay26 August 2016

outs and body mounting, frame modifications, and electrical. The manual contains information and guidelines useful in the truck body planning and installation processes. Early in the vehicle definition and ordering process, body builders can often contribute valuable information that reduces the ultimate cost of the body installation.

The K270 and K370 are powered by the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, which is rated up to 260 hp and 660 lb-ft. of torque and delivers an exceptional powerto-weight ratio for the medium-duty market.

Both models are standard with the 2100 HS Allison 5-speed transmission.

A key advantage of the Kenworth cabovers

over medium duty conventional trucks is its 55-degree wheel cut for a tighter turning radius and greater maneuverability for operating in crowded urban environments. The cabovers also offer a large windshield for enhanced visibility, and room to carry a three-person crew with an air-suspended driver seat and two-person bench seat.

To obtain a copy of the Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual, contact your Kenworth dealer or visit kenworth.com.

Kenworth has also released an informative, fastpaced 90-second video on the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers. The video is available on the Kenworth YouTube site (www. youtube.com/watch?v= G9jAYZVqD4M).

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TUCK ROUTES

A & M Truck Parts Has Got You Covered

BY AL TUCKER

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& M’s Heavy Duty roots go back to the early 70’s when Mike Croft Sr. began h is p a rts career wi t h Middlesex Motors in London under the Louisville Truck banner. In 1982, Mike teamed up with Dana

Canada after their acquisition of Mascot Truck Parts – renamed TruckLine Parts.

In 1988, when Dana decided to exit the HD parts distribution business, it gave Mike and his wife Anne the opportunity to acquire the London store.

A & M Truck Parts was the result.

These days, Mike Sr. enjoys a well deserved semi-retirement, leaving the day to day running of the company to his son Mike Jr. This service dedicated company is one of the most motivated and competitive players in the big leagues of Southern Ontario’s Heavy Duty Truck/Trailer parts & service business. Their

continuous growth and expansion over the past 25 years is the living proof.

A recent visit and chat with President Mike Croft Jr. and Business Development Manager Greg Box at A & M’s convenient 401/Pond Mills Road location, demonstrated convincingly for me that the business foundation built by Mike’s father has evolved into a knowledgeable, experienced winning team! Backed by a $3 million dollar inventory – representing around 300 product lines – their enthusiastic counter staff and sales team is well equipped to identify and deliver the right parts – and on time too! Travis Regier, a 17 + year A &

M veteran, manages their Walkerton branch in the north/central region.

When it comes to those hard-to-find parts, Mike explained that he makes a special effort to stock the ‘slow-moving’ parts.

A & M finds it a definite advantage to have factory direct contact with their major HD parts and systems manufacturers. This relationship is considerably enhanced through their membership in VIPAR, North America’s premier independent HD buying group. Mike enjoys a respectful relationship with other HD Distributors across Canada through his association with, and as a Past Director of, “Heavy Duty Aftermarket Can-

ada”. To be in a position to pick up his phone or send an email right to the factory source or representative means that questions get answers and the customer gets looked after – end of story! Subsequently, A & M has earned the reputation as the ‘firstcall-choice’ by the regions HD Garage Mechanics.

In terms of commitment to their loyal customer base, A & M’s 14 delivery trucks and service oriented drivers operating out of London and Walkerton, cover a territory bounded by Lake Erie to the South, Grand Bend/ Lake Huron to the West, North to Hwy 9 at Arthur and East to the Woodstock area. Most deliveries are

‘Same Day’!

And there’s more! A & M’s 28-year partnership with LRC Rebuilders, managed by partner Chris Lafave, highlights their popular transmission and drive systems rebuilding service in London. Add to that an extensive Air Filter Cleaning service supported by Baldwin Filters, and one can begin to understand what attracts the region’s HD Construction Industry Mechanics to A & M. Want to speak to Mike?

You’re welcome to call his cell: 519.859.3449. For the rest of the A & M saga, please visit their website at: www.AandMTruckParts. com.

Until next time, take good care, Tuck.

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Kenworth T880 Short Hood Now Available with Allison 4700 RDS Fully Automatic Transmission

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i r k l a n d , Wa s h ington - Further enhancing Kenworth’s support of customers operating in demanding vocational applications, Kenworth has announced the availability of the 7-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series(TM) fully automatic transmission with the 116.5-inch BBC Kenworth T880 short hood.

The Allison 4700 RDS is available with the PACCAR MX-13 engine as well as the PACCAR MX-11, which provides a 400-pound weight savings over 13-liter engines. The transmission improves drivability, allowing truck operators to creep slowly and perform other lowspeed maneuvers. This level of control makes the Allison 4700 RDS ideal for ready-mix applications where drivers require a truck with maximum speed control for job site maneuverability in steep and difficult terrain, or with mixer trucks that move slowly

while pouring concrete for street curbs, driveways or other projects in confined spaces.

short hood, truck operators get a truck with a lighter gross combination weight and an additional 6 inches of body space on the chassis for more payload. It’s a great

choice for other customers who need trucks with increased overall transmission ratios, such as those equipped with dump and refuse bodies as well as cranes.”

A lower first gear ratio and an optional second ‘deep reverse’ make the truck even more maneuverable particularly on steep grades and in tight settings.

The rugged and dur-

able Allison transmission also features no-power interrupts, providing full power shifts and allowing full use of the engine’s horsepower.

“Spec’ing an automatic transmission for tough vocational applications can also help make a Kenworth truck even more driver friendly and comfortable to operate. The Allison 4700 RDS is an important option to con-

sider for retaining and recruiting drivers,” said Swihart.

Kenworth is the driver’s truck. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth. com/drivers.

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

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“With the Allison 4700 RDS, customers can spec a highly maneuverable mixer of any type and benefit from greater precision of concrete delivery with no shifting required, enabling ready-mix drivers to focus on the road ahead and the jobsite around them,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Hydraulically Powered, Articulated, Truck Mounted Cranes

BY MIKE WHALEN

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he concept of using a truck-mounted lifting device goes back to the horse and buggy days when simple lever systems were used to raise and lower material from wagons. Once the motorized vehicle came into being a hydraulic cylinder was developed to raise and lower a boom, dump box, etc. It was not long before a purpose-built crane was mounted on a truck frame, The general purpose knuckle-boom crane is a hydraulically powered articulated arm mounted on a truck frame behind the cab. Virtually all contractors and service organizations have at least one truck fitted with a truck mounted crane. They are used for every lifting function, from servicing heavy

equipment to loading and unloading material from a flat deck truck or trailer.

Remote controls, in addition to the fixed lever controls, allow the operator to move around the crane for a better view of the job it’s performing. Today’s models usually have a degree of automation that allows for ‘hands-off’ stowing of the unit when the job is finished.

Service trucks fitted with a knuckle-boom crane are a must for all those servicing HD trucks and off road-equipment.

Kleenex, Xerox, Ski-doo HIAB…names of the first product into a market often became the generic name.

‘Here, let me Xerox that for you.” “What brand is your ski-doo?” “Pass the noseblowing tissues?” no..”Pass the kleenex”.

In 1947, when Eric Sun-

din, a Swedish ski manufacturer, joined forces with builder Einar Frisk to pioneer the first hydraulic articulating crane, it’s doubtful he could have imagined the impact their invention would have on the global cargo handling industry.

But the HIAB knuckle boom crane was destined to change the transport, construction, manufacturing, mining, waste recycling, agricultural and arborist industries forever.

It would make their jobs safer and more productive, helping those economic sectors to grow and flourish. (photo) Since then, the name HIAB has become synonymous with state-ofthe-art loader cranes. In 1953, Atlas-Polar became the very first HIAB dealer in Canada. In fact, they are the oldest HIAB dealer in

Work Truck West specializes in designing and building medium-duty work truck packages, including extensive custom built units for customers in construction, road building, forestry, utility, and municipal industries. Their truck-mounted crane lines include electric, telescopic, and articulating knuckleboom cranes. Western Mule light-duty electric cranes are a simple option for light materials handling with manual rotation and extension and power lift.

IMT and Autocrane electric-over-hydraulic and fully-hydraulic telescopic cranes offer exceptional lifting power and rotation speed. Ferrari and BIGMAX hydraulic articulating knuckleboom cranes are versatile options when you need to access hard-toreach areas or elevated work sites.

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the world.

Articulated cranes have changed a lot since then, and HIAB’s innovative technologies have been instrumental in driving those changes, keeping them at the forefront of the articulating truck crane technology. Today, the remote controlled articulated, or knuckle boom, truck crane provides the safest way to handle loading and unloading trucks and trailers.

For many years applications for truck crane technology have included the use of a purpose built crane for loading and unloading logs from 8 feet to tree length. The HIAB LogLift series (picture) is most popular with BC interior and eastern Canadian logging operations where tree diameters and weights are within the crane’s capability.

Many small wood lot operators can cut and deliver logs to the mill with only a chainsaw, a skidder or tractor, and a truck fitted with a crane.

A Canadian company, Weldco-Beales of Edmonton, has developed truckmounted cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 8 to 50 ton capabilities at a 10ft loaded operating radius. Models of the Weldco Hydra-Lift have boom lengths from 38 to 100 feet. An additional jib can extend the reach to 161 ft tip height.

FROM TRUCK CRANE TO BOOM TRUCK The Terex® Crossover 8000 (picture) is a 72.5 ton boom truck?that blends truck crane and boom truck designs and offers a 360-degree load radius that out-lifts any?other boom truck in North America.

Featuring the same upper structure as the field-proven Terex T 780 telescopic truck crane, the Crossover 8000 boom truck offers lift performance that surpasses any other?truck-mounted crane in this class. And with the ability to drive on roads at highway speeds, it gets you from?job to job so you can do more.

Truck Cranes sold in Canada include: Altec www.altec.com, Amco Veba www. amcoveba.com, Copma www.copma-cranes.com, Iowa Mold Tooling www.

imt.com, Liebherr www. liebherr.com, Palfinger www.palfinger.com, Steller www.stellarindustries. com, Terex / Cropac www. cropac.com, Venco Ventura www.ventura.com.

FINANCING CRANES For 26 years Beacon Funding Corporation has been providing equipment financing solutions to all types of organizations and businesses throughout a variety of industries in the United States and Canada.

Beacon Funding focuses on being a specialist in the select markets it serves.

As a result, Beacon differentiates itself by offering start-up and existing business clients a wider range of equipment leasing and financing options. For more information, please visit www.beaconfunding. com.

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EDITORIAL

Fredericton Paving Company Continues Acquisition of Peterbilt Trucks

BY GEORGE FULLERTON

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think the MX 13 engine in this new truck is going to work out real well for us,” commented Dave Arbeau, Truck and Float Supervisor for Hogan Paving. Hogan took delivery of a 2016 Peterbilt 365 in the spring and has seen it go to work and generate positive results for this Fredericton, New Brunswick - based paving company.

Dave handles the truck fleet consisting of eleven Peterbilt trucks, the majority of which are tandem dumps, but has a couple tractors included to handle dump trailers and heavy floats. “I sat down with the Atlantic Peterbilt sales team to spec out this new truck and we discussed this new engine extensively before we decided to go with it.” Dave pointed out that the MX13 spec’d to 455 horsepower and 1650 ft. pounds of torque, impressive technical specifications which have been generating good reviews from highway applications. Hogan originally considered the new MX11 engine but it was not available for frame and cab setup they were looking for.

“Our business is residential and commercial paving, primarily in the greater Fredericton area.

So we have to have trucks that fit those demands.

We need compact trucks for jobs like residential driveways. On the other hand we also require a good deal of horsepower

in those compact trucks to handle floating demands, Dave continued.

The truck is equipped with a HTN Beau Roc 15.5 foot long, dump box. Rear ends are 40,000 pounds with three way differential locks and suspension is Peterbilt’s Air Trac system.

Hauling in and out of Ho g a n ’s pl a n t o n th e Kilarney Road on Fredericton’s north side, the 2016 Peterbilt looks like all the other Hogan Tandem dumps. Bright red cabs, showy with chrome bumper and mirrors and cab details and gray dump box. It’s obvious that appearance is important in this market and drivers take good deal of pride in operating a handsome truck.

Hogan’s eleven truck fleet appears uniform, but does have some diversity in power and drivelines among the units. “Our business requires a lot of diverse equipment including spreaders and rollers, as well as graders and hoes, and we have a lot of different sized jobs all over the city, so we have to be versatile and mobile.

Every tandem has a float hitch so we can assign float work quickly, but for some equipment we need more power. A spreader will weigh in at about twenty tons while a small roller is a lot lighter. So we need some strong trucks for the heavier loads and not so much power will do fine for light float loads.

The MX packs a good deal of power and it seems to handle the heavier loads pretty well,” Dave explained.

Dave’s truck runs with a 15 litre Cummins which can fit in with the fleet on asphalt haul or hook on to a pup trailer and scale as much as a tandem dump trailer when hauling sand from distant pits to the asphalt plant. “We have a thirteen speed in this new

truck. The thirteen speed fits well for our type of work. We have a variety of transmissions in the fleet, some LL8’s, some thirteen’s and a few eighteen speeds. The thirteen is an excellent transmission as long as it is fitted to the correct (rear end) ratio.”

“The only snag we had with starting up this new truck was an issue with the pollution equipment, and Atlantic Peterbilt soon had that ironed out and got us to work,” offered Dave, adding that pollution equipment problems are one of their most common mechanical issues.

While the assigned driver, Garth Herbert, feels the fuel economy of the new truck is substantially better than his previous truck, Dave Arbeau cautioned that it’s too early to make verifiable comparisons. “We work in urban traffic most of the time, and work in different routes almost daily, and that means a lot of stop and go travel, so it is difficult to compare mileage. Certainly we burn a

lot more fuel compared to a highway truck application. But we have a pretty good idea that we will be happy with the fuel consumption level. When I am working alongside Garth, his fuel consumption level compares very good.”

Good looking trucks act as a business card in an urban environment.

People recognize clean and good looking trucks and the name on the door resonates with consumers and business owners.

When it comes time for a business owner or homeowner to require a paving job or repairs, they can reflect on those good looking red trucks when they pick up the phone.

“Our drivers take good care of the trucks and take pride in operating good looking trucks,” said Dave Arbeau. “Washing trucks is part of their job description and we have a pressure wash system. That is not to say that after a few days of wet weather, the trucks will not be as

good looking as they are on Monday morning.”

Drivers are responsible for daily truck inspection and minor maintenance and repair issues on the trucks and floats.

Garth Herbert was assigned to drive the new Peterbilt. “I like the new truck very much.

It has a good deal more power and operates very smoothly. On big hills I figure I am running about two gears higher than in the old truck. It has great bottom end power and likes to lug around 1100 RPM,” he said.

Garth lauded the truck for cab size and dash layout, saying he was especially fond of the toggle switch layout. The cab provides a fairly large window, low in the passenger side door which adds critical visibility in certain traffic and construction zones.

Hogan Paving employs forty to forty-five people through the construction season which extends from spring green up (spring weight restric-

tions lifted) through to the beginning of winter.

Operation shutdown is of course weather dependent. With a wet autumn operations wrap up in November, but with good weather in 2015, operations extended well into December.

Dennis Hogan, Owner and Manager of Hogan Paving, summarized the company’s ongoing relationship with Peterbilt.

“We have a great relationship with Atlantic Peterbilt. We like the quality of their product and we get prompt and reliable service. We buy new trucks and keep them about ten years. Atlantic Peterbilt handles all our major service requirements.”

Peterbilt Atlantic operates from nine locations across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, offering sales and service, and new and used Peterbilt trucks to fleet owners, truckers, transportation companies as well as a wide variety of businesses with vocational truck applications.

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VOLVO TRUCKS

D13 Engine with Turbo Compounding Offers Increased Power & Fuel Efficiency

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olvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine, bringing even more power and fuel efficiency to one of the industry’s most fuel-efficient engines. By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 percent, while also delivering up to 100 extra lb.-ft. of torque for improved performance.

“The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding offers real-world benefits to owners and drivers,” said G?ran Nyberg, President of Volvo Trucks North America. “Thanks to improved fuel efficiency and additional torque, customers spec’ing this new engine will not only enhance driveability, but positively

impact their bottom line.”

Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine.

This additional torque allows the Vo l v o D 1 3 with turbo compounding to improve performance and efficiency at the same time.

“The D13 with turbo compounding is a perfect partner for our popular XE – eXceptional Efficiency – downspeeding package,” said John Moore, Volvo Product Marketing Manager – Powertrain. “It’s a win-win for fuel efficiency and performance, as downspeeding increases the energy

in the exhaust, which in turn boosts the efficiency of the turbo compounding unit and reduces engine friction at lower cruise

rpm’s. This engine will allow all downspeeding driveline packages to now cruise at engine speeds that are 100

Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 percent, while also delivering up to 100 extra lb.-ft. of torque for improved performance.

rpm lower than before while at the same time offering more torque to maintain performance.”

The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding will be available in two HP ratings – 425 and 455 – in combination with three torque management packages – XE – Economy, XE-High-Torque and XE-Adaptive Gearing – giving customers flexibility to achieve improved fuel efficiency.

The D13 with turbo compounding optimizes fuel efficiency for steady state, long-haul applications where downspeeding drivelines thrive.

In addition to turbo compounding, several other improvements were made to the D13 engine

to boost efficiency, improve serviceability, reduce noise, and vibration.

New shimless rockers reduce maintenance time for valve adjustments, while a proven common rail fuel system helps cut noise and vibration in the cab.

The engine also features a new wave piston design to help improve combustion efficiency through a higher compression ratio and improved flame propagation resulting in lower soot output.

The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding will be available in mid-2017 as an option on Volvo sleeper models spec’d for long haul applications.

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

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TRP Introduces All-Makes Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors

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enton, Washington – TRP is expanding its line of allmakes truck, trailer and bus parts with TRP Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors.

“The depth of our product line emphasizes the ease of doing business when buying TRP,” said Bart Lore, General Marketing Manager for PACCAR Parts. “This addition to our product offerings reinforces our brand

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and exceptional customer service.”

Created for the most demanding applications, TRP Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressors feature more than twice the clutch life of industry heavy-duty A/C compressors, and are rated at 2 million cycles.

Advanced oil circulation for the shaft bearing and seal ensures smooth, consistent operation.

“The compressor is the heart of the HVAC system and is even more crucial for heavyduty vehicles during the warm s u m m e r months,” said Mark Santschi, Product Marketing Manager for PACCAR Parts. “Built with

the exact specifications of industry compressors, the Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressor incorporates a corrosion-resistant stainless steel reed valve

to ensure longer life.”

TRP stands behind the longevity and durability of this compressor with a nohassle over-the-counter warranty designed to pro-

vide our end-users superior customer service.

Like the rest of the TRP all-makes product line, the Super Heavy Duty A/C Compressor repre-

sents great value in a performance-tested, quality product.

For more information visit TRPParts.com, or an authorized TRP retailer.

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MACK TRUCKS

Cross-Reference Tool Added to SELECT Part Store™

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reensboro, North Carolina – Customers who purchase heavy-duty parts online now have the power to find more parts in less time, as Mack Trucks recently rolled out an integrated parts cross-reference feature of the Mack® SELECT Part Store™ e-commerce platform. The new cross-ref-

erence tool uses a proprietary database that analyzes the part numbers customers search for and provides them with the equivalent Mack Trucks parts, giving customers more robust results and real-time inventory availability.

The new cross-reference feature is directly integrated into participat-

ing Mack Trucks dealers’ parts inventories via the Mack SELECT Part Store.

The web-based tool automatically updates part numbers that have been replaced or superseded and instantly notifies customers if the number of a part they’re searching for has changed, taking the work of searching for alternate parts off their

hands.

The cross-reference tool is now available through participating Mack SELECT Part Store dealerships. For more information or to register, visit w w w. s e l e c t p a r t s t o r e . com.

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

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Pre-Wire Option for EpicVue Satellite TV Package for Fleets Promoting Driver Retention & Recruitment

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irkland, Washington – New Kenworth T680 76inch sleepers are now available with a Kenworth factory-installed, in-cab satellite TV pre-wire option to support EpicVue satellite television subscription service.

EpicVue is a provider of premium in-cab satellite TV packaged exclusively for the trucking industry and available for fleets with 20 or more vehicles. The service provides over-the road and regional fleets a special benefit to offer their drivers, and may help pro-

mote driver retention and recruitment. " We ' r e m a k i n g t h e Kenworth T680 – 'The Driver's Truck' – even better by providing the options that drivers really want, while also helping fleets offer amenities to attract and retain top drivers. EpicVue is an example of a Kenworth option that enhances the daily experience of drivers by bringing all the comfort of home to them in their Kenworth T680 76-inch sleeper," said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director.

EpicVue's package of-

fers more than 100 channels of DIRECTV programming, including premium channels such as HBO/ C i n e m a x , S H OW T I M E and the NFL Sunday Ticket. The in-cab satellite TV systems are offered to qualifying fleets for a monthly subscription fee under either a three-year and or five-year contract.

Kenworth customers ordering the new EpicVue option must specify Kenworth's wall-mounted TV installation package for the T680 76-inch sleeper. Separately, EpicVue's equipment package includes a satellite dome,

DIRECTV receiver, 24inch flat screen television, mounting and cabling equipment, and local area antenna.

For more information, contact your Kenworth dealer or visit www.epicvue.com.

Kenworth is the driver's truck. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth.com/drivers.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best ® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www. kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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PACCAR Parts Celebrates Grand Opening of $32 Million Renton Distribution Center

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enton, Washington – PACCAR Parts recently celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution center in Renton, Washington.

The grand opening celebration brought together over 500 people including PACCAR dealers and customers, parts suppliers and transit carriers, project vendors, city of Renton officials, representatives of Washington state officials, and PACCAR employees. Guests were provided guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and interactive displays on

key products and services following the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included Renton City Mayor Denis Law, PACCAR Chief Executive Officer Ron Armstrong, PACCAR Vice President and PACCAR Parts General Manager David Danforth, and PACCAR Parts General Operations Manager Tom Floyd.

“The historic event was a success and would not have been possible without the hard work and passion of those involved with the planning and execution,” said PACCAR Vice

President and PACCAR Parts General Manager David Danforth. “Being able to share such a monumental achievement as a division is what made the occasion so special.”

The 160,000 squarefoot parts distribution center (PDC) became operational in April of 2016. It serves 91 prime dealerships throughout the Northwestern United States and Western Canada, and is one of 17 PDCs worldwide with capacity to store 38,000 different aftermarket parts for all makes of trucks, trailers and buses.

The Renton PDC incorporates productivity-inspired design; distribution technology such as hydraulic lift tables, custom parcel conveyor and spiral conveyance; and environmental sustainability with LED lighting and an advanced energymanagement system.

“With a shipping accuracy of 99.98 percent and a

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included (from left to right) PACCAR Chief Executive Officer Ron Armstrong, Renton City Mayor Denis Law, PACCAR Vice President and PACCAR Parts General Manager David Danforth, and PACCAR Parts General Operations Manager Tom Floyd. regional order fulfillment rate for stocking items of 96 percent the Renton PDC will continue to provide quality parts and service that is unmatched in the industry” said PACCAR Parts Assistant General

Manager – Operations Laura Bloch.

Key partners involved in the construction of the facility included general contractor Howard S. Wright, Freiheit & Ho Architects, and Engineered Products

for their contribution to the facility’s structural racking.

“The grand opening is not just about the PDC itself, but the people behind it” said PACCAR Parts General Operations Manager Tom Floyd.

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TIRES & WHEELS

GOODYEAR

Goodyear & Walmart Support Troops

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kron, Ohio – Support of the U.S. Armed Forces has been part of the fabric of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for more than a century. Goodyear is pleased to announce a new extension to that support pledging a $100,000 donation to Support Our Troops¨, a non-profit nationwide organization that works to bolster the morale and well-being of America's troops and their families.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, b e g i n ning today and extending through August 26, Good-

year and Walmart, another significant military supporter, will ask consumers to nominate a deserving military member or their family members for a chance to win a new set of Goodyear tires and a coveted NASCAR¨ experience, which includes a trip for four to a NASCAR race.

Nominations and donations can be made at www.goodyeartiresfortroops.com. Additionally, consumers can enter to win other NASCARthemed prizes, Support Our Troops race-used Goodyear tires and more.

"Goodyear has a rich history with the U.S. Armed Forces and our unwavering support is reflected in this program," said Steve McClellan, President, Goodyear Americas. "We are pleased to join forces with Walmart to show our appreciation for the military."

Goodyear has more than 100 years of history building innovative tires and equipment to help support and protect U.S. troops and is the largest producer of military tires in the country. The tire manufacturer has helped build

more than 150 blimps for the U.S. Navy and customizes its iconic Goodyear Eagle race tires annually to display a Support Our Troops message during two May NASCAR races in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The company was recently recognized as a Military Friendly Employer

by G.I. Jobs magazine for its leadership in hiring and supporting veterans. In 2014, Goodyear surpassed a three-year goal of hiring 1,000 veterans and since then, has renewed its commitment to hiring another 1,000 veterans

over three years.

Goodyear has implemented annual programs to raise funds for Support Our Troops since 2010 and to date has raised more than $1 million for the organization.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www. goodyear.com/.

ABOUT SUPPORT OUR TROOPS S u p p o r t O u r Tr o o p s . org provides simple constructive ways for citizens and community minded businesses to show their patriotism and

appreciation for those who sacrifice so much to protect our country, our homes, our families, and our American way of life.

Support Our Troops is a registered trademark licensed through SupportOurTroops.org. The official SupportOurTroops.org website is a nationwide platform for individuals, organizations, businesses and non-profits to bolster America's troops and their families in a multitude of ways. It is a moral covenant with those who serve to protect us and our families.

taken place between November 16, 2015, and November 16, 2016 For contest rules, terms and conditions go to w w w. g o o d y e a r t r u c k -

tires.com/pdf/highwayheroes/2016-goodyearhighway-hero-programrules.pdf.

To learn more, visit www. goodyeartrucktires.com.

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Do You Know a Highway Hero?

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kron, Ohio - Do you know a truck driving hero? The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wants to hear the story!

Goodyear is accepting nominations for its 34th Highway Hero Award at the following website, www.goodyeartrucktires. com/, through November 29, 2016.

To nominate a truck driver for Goodyear's 34th Highway Hero Award, go to https://corporate.goodyear.com/en-US/media/ news/do-you-know-ahighway-hero.html and fill out the nomination form, and hit the "submit" button, which will send your

nomination directly to Goodyear.

The Goodyear Highway Hero Award was established in 1983 to honour professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm's way to help others.

Goodyear will announce the 34th Highway Hero Award winner next March during the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky.

This year's Goodyear Highway Hero Award winner, Julian Kaczor, a truck driver from Utica, New York, pulled a severely injured motorist from a flame-engulfed car. (To read more about Julian's story, go to www.goodyeartrucktires.

com/newsroom/highwayheroes/2016.html.)

For a list of past Goodyear Highway Hero Award winners go to www.goodyeartrucktires.com/newsroom/highway-heroes/ past.html.

To be considered, Goodyear Highway Hero Award candidates must meet the following criteria: • Must be a full-time truck driver • Must reside in the U.S. or Canada • The heroic incident must have happened in the U.S. or Canada • Nominee's truck must have had 12 wheels or more at the time of the incident

MICHELIN

New Pre-Mold Retread

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reenville, South Carolina – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced the MICHELINR MD XDNR 2 Pre-MoldTM retread – a drive-position retread optimized for long wear life, lasting durability and outstanding traction – for regional, mediumduty vehicles with 19.5 inch tires. It has attributes consistent with food and

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beverage, parcel package, and pick-up and delivery applications.

“Delivery fleets are faced with tough start-stop, turning and curbing conditions as they get their products to market each day,” said Adam Murphy, Vice President of Marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “They demand a retread option that is as tough as the roads they drive on.”

The MICHELIN MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold retread features an 18/32 inch tread depth for 190/200 tread sizes and a 20/32 inch tread depth for 210/220/230 tread sizes. The tread design minimizes the internal casing temperature to contribute to a longer casing and tread life. Wide, open-shoulder grooves provide outstanding wear and full-depth sipes deliver excellent traction.

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• Nominee must have been on the job - or on the way to or from work, in his or her truck - at the time of the incident • Incident must have

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ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

Account & Records Management

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch

Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Products Ltd.

Toll Free: 888.644.2333

A proud Canadian remanufacturer

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

of quality Heavy Duty & automotive

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

clutches since 1980. Specializing in

The Anti-Idling Experts

heavy duty & custom made clutches

43 Crowe Bay Heights, RR 2 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403

Beka Lube Products Inc.

Fax: 705.653.5560

“Technology you can rely on.”

WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca

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

www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com AXLES

including our own Torque Master Clutches.

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

ITR Canada Inc.

Kee Human Resources

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

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81 Northline Road Toll Free: 800.677.9038 Tel: 416.759.2245

VerX Direct Corp.

Fax: 416.759.5890

Driver license status and class verification. 24/7 access to all provinces.

Saving Money | Saving Vehicles | Saving Lives.

www.filmorautomotive.com

Through Ingersoll Axles, we design,

S.E.T.I. Inc.

repairing lugs. A good line of clutch

engineer and manufacture a complete

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

related components including clutch

49 High Street, Ste 205 A Barrie, ON L4N 5J4 Toll Free Tel: 866.713.2001 Tel: 705.733.2001 Fax: 705.733.1004 sales@verxdirect.ca www.verxdirect.ca

line of versatile, lightweight and superior

brakes, clutch forks, drive lugs, release

DPF CLEANING

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386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2 Milton, ON L9T 1Y4 Tel: 905.878.7161 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com

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IMT Corporation

Resurfacing all types of flywheels and

performing axle and braking systems as

bearings, pilot bushings/bearings,

well as suspensions and specialty tools

master/slave cylinders, flywheels and

for a one stop shop for our customers in

alignment tools.

the global transportation industry.

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And we pioneered Smart Steer™ Axle that combines unmatched stability, customization, braking and load-carrying

Cross Border Services

capabilities.

C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, MC,

FLO Components Ltd.

5 Cherry Blossom Road, Suite 1

DOT, CVOR, NEXUS, Bonding, Training

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

Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

Programs & Seminars.

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

Tel: 519.650.0303

Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy

Fax: 519.485.2163

1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005

cwanklin@imtcorporation.com

Burlington, ON L7M 4A3

www.imtcorporation.com

Tel: 905.973.9136

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

Components by:

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

technology – the only self-steering axle

1225 Aerowood Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1B9 Toll Free: 877.373.2580 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com DRIVESHAFTS

crossborderservices@cogeco.net www.crossborderservices.org www.c-tpat-certified.com

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

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

Clutch Distribution Centre Inc. Specializing in all types of new and reman clutches, clutch components,

Niagara Service & Supply Ltd. 150 South Service Road Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3H6 Toll Free: 800.268.5076 Tel: 905.573.3101 sales@niagaraservice.com 34 August 2016

ONTARIO

Danatec

new and used flywheel exchanges, and

Educational Services Ltd.

flywheel grinding. Pick up and delivery

“Changing the way you train since

within the GTA available upon request.

1985. Canada’s leading provider of TDG

Fast and friendly service since 1986.

Training & Services”

81 Northline Road

201-11450 29th Street SE

Toronto, ON M4B 3E9

Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5

Tel: 416.745.9220

Toll Free: 800.465.3366

Alt. Tel: 416.742.0003

Tel: 403.232.6950

Fax: 416.759.5890

Fax: 403.232.6952

Carlo@cdcparts.com

info@danatec.com

www.cdcparts.com

www.danatec.com

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Toronto, ON M4B 3E9

info@filmorautomotive.com

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

#1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.438.3155 Tel: 905.564.3155 Fax: 905.564.3166 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com ALBERTA 14715-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8826 Tel: 780.453.5105 Fax: 780.452.3555 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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

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

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

F.B. Feeney Hardware “Serving the industrial and trucking

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

Mississauga, ON L5S 1A7

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Other Tel: 905.405.1275

aftermarket since 1952.”

7515 Kimbel Street Toll Free: 800.363.0639 Tel: 416.750.4610 Fax: 905.405.0616 tfeeney@feeneyhardware.com www.feeneyhardware.com

••• Execucor Financial Limited We are one of the oldest lease brokerage firms in Canada. We have been providing financial solutions that work for businesses, large and small, from Coast to Coast since 1983.

2 Director Court, Unit 102 Woodbridge, ON L4L 3Z5 Toll Free: 888.393.2826 Tel: 416.498.5017 ext 213 Toll Free Fax: 877.498.6165 eric.knight@execucor.com www.execucor.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

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd. “Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades."

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

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 & LUBRICANTS DIRECT

INSURANCE BROKERS

INSURANCE BROKERS

LUBRICANTS

PERMITS & SERVICES

STARTERS & ALTERNATORS SALES & SERVICE

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

Blue Water West Ltd. Blue Water Group is Canada’s largest Independent Distributor of Mobil Lubricants.

Providing quality Mobil products to all businesses large or small, stationary or on the go, on land or at sea.

“Commitment to Service – Privileged to Serve.”

3162 Thunderbird Cres.

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

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Newman Insurance

Providing innovative insurance solutions & unparalleled risk management “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET support. for what you pay.

Talk to one of Newman’s dedicated Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Transportation Insurance Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

Specialists to get the right coverage at a Toll Free: 800.661.5196 competitive price.

Tel: 905.426.8787 Fax: 905.426.4959 dbundock@brysoninsurance.ca www.brysoninsurance.ca

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

Total Canada Inc. 220, av Lafleur Lasalle, QC H8R 4C7 Toll Free: 800.463.3955 Tel: 514.595.7579 Fax: 514.367.5767 www.total-canada.ca

Polar Mobility (Climate Control Systems) Fuel Fired Heaters for pick-up trucks to Class 8 Trucks.

We can help with your Environmental Responsibility, increase your profits by decreasing your Carbon Footprint and reduce Fuel & Maintenance Costs.

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com INSURANCE BROKERS

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

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Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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

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

One of Canada’s leading Trucking Insurance and Risk Services Brokers, specializing in coverage for local and long haul fleets and owner-operators.

Check out our website to learn more about how we can help you today!

538 Main Street, Unit 1 Hartland, NB E7P 2N5 Toll Free: 800.267.8006 Tel: 506.375.7500 Fax: 506.375.4232 jpalmer@palmeratlantic.ca www.palmeratlantic.ca

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

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

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Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

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

Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd.

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It takes knowledge & experience to keep a truck on the road. Use our experience to help drive your company to success.

Call one of our trucking insurance specialists today.”

1 Pinehill Drive, Suite 2 Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1N4 Toll Free: 866.865.0025 Tel: 902.865.0025 Fax: 902.865.5343 christinas@salvatoreinsurance.ca www.salvatoreinsurance.ca

Polar Mobility (Kingtec)

Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™

2375 Skymark Avenue Mississauga, ON L4W 1Y6 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.240.5695 Fax: 416.259.7178 donnyc@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

OUTRIGGER PADS

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

Stability Pads We are committed to offering quality RV stabilizer jack pads, crane outrigger pads and multi-functional stability pads while ensuring everyone access to a safe and affordable product.

We offer solutions for avid RV’ers and campers, heavy equipment owners and operators looking to improve the safety and stability of any project or endeavor.

B105, 2634 – 45th Avenue Calgary, AB T2B 3M1 Tel: 403.720.6229 Fax: 403. 720.6226 quinnc@stabilitypads.com www.stabilitypads.com

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

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 SATELLITE RADIO

Sirius XM Canada Inc.

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems “Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems are a premium quality rolling tarp system for flatbed trucks & trailers, serving the trucking industry for over 20 years.“

4975 8th Concession Road, RR 3 Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Toll Free: 800.266.8277 Tel: 519.737.6169 Fax: 519.737.6205 sales-qd@quickdrawtarps.com www.quickdrawtarps.com TIRE MANUFACTURERS

Continental Tire Americas, LLC

the

1830 MacMillan Park Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 Tel: 704.583.8682 Fax: 704.583.8947 kenneth.james@cont-na.com www.continental-truck.com TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS

Double the Savings with 3 Months Free + $100.00 Mail-in Rebate.

CARDINAL

RP Oil Limited is a distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants. As an independently owned and operated company we’ve been aggressively servicing southern and central Ontario for over 40 years giving us the experience and know-how to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

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

PERMITS & LICENCING DRUG COLLECTION

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

RP Oil Limited Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc.

#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

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com

Vulcan On-Board Scales

730 Permit Services Inc.

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“Keeping You Covered”

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

Affordable refrigeration alternative for the Small to Medium Business. Proven Grade Materials and Technology with Nation Wide Coverage.

LUBRICANTS

24 Seacliff Drive East Leamington, ON N8H 0C2 Toll Free: 800.463.4700 Tel: 519.326.9339 Fax: 519.326.0128 dan.mcguire@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com

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Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

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

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

ON-BOARD TRUCK SCALES

•••

FUEL FIRED HEATERS

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

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

400-135 Liberty Street Toronto, ON M6K 1A7 Toll Free: 888.539.7474 truckingchannel@siriusxm.ca www.siriusxm.ca/rebate100 STARTERS & ALTERNATORS SALES & SERVICE

System continuously monitors tire pressure and temperature data with simple installation, programming and operation. It has a multiple built-in alert setting which provides warnings against

MISSISSAUGA

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

WOODSTOCK

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

Polar Mobility (Doran) The Doran Tire Pressure Monitoring

Newton’s Electric Inc Newton’s Electric Inc. has been supplying material handling, industrial & commerical starters & alternators and AC & DC motors since 1979.

85 Steelwell Road Brampton, ON L6T 5N5 Tel: 905.791.2485 ext. 112 Fax: 905.791.6304 sales@newtonselectric.com www.newtonselectric.com

FastLeak™ events, driving on low tire pressures and high temperatures.

7860-62 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 5K2 Toll Free: 800.309.8155 Tel Calgary: 403.279.3633 Tel Edmonton: 780.465.5068 Tel Red Deer: 403.340.3166 info@polarmobility.com www.polarmobility.com August 2016 35

TOWING SERVICES

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

A Towing Service Ltd.

Bedard Tankers Inc.

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

Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquefied

185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Toll Free: 800.773.7952 Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 carole@atowing.ca www.atowing.ca

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Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers.

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

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

International Truckload Services Inc.

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

TRUCK DELIVERY

Kee Training Academy 6950 Kenderry Gate, Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 800.661.0377 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www. keehumanresources.com TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

The Truck Exhaust Place Acadian Driveaway 185 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5N5 Toll Free: 800.668.1879 Tel: 416.679.1977 Fax: 416.679.1988

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

info@AcadianDriveaway.ca

•••

www.AcadianDriveaway.ca

Greig Truck & Trailer

•••

Let US see to your Repair Needs!

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

•••

Just minutes off Hwy 401 @ Exit 526.

Fort Garry Industries

The Rosedale Group

Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland

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

Manufacturing, Arctic Manufacturing, Landoll, Float King and more.

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

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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.actiontowingtrenton.ca

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Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd.

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

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Transcourt Tank Leasing

85 Pondhollow Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

Toll Free: 866.934.5744 Contacts:

Shop

ONTARIO & EASTERN CANADA

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

Tony Jelicic tjelicic@transcourt.com

•••

WESTERN CANADA Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com

6845 Invader Crescent Mississauga, ON L5T 2B7 Toll Free: 855.721.3962 Tel: 905.670.0057 ext 4612 Fax: 844.314.5953 recruiting@rosedale.ca www.rosedalegroup.ca

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KBW Truck Transfer Service. Heavy & Medium Towing. Flatbed Specialists.

1 Towns Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Toll Free: 866.616.6379 Tel: 416.255.4443 Fax: 416.252.2558 dankbw@hotmail.com 36 August 2016

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

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has been providing quality repairs and services since 1975. We operate out

Systems Ltd. 1625 Stone Church Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5 Tel: 289.285.3022

Grote Industries, Co.

Fax: 289.285.3026

Known for innovation, ethical business practices, and a strong commitment to providing quality products and service, Grote Industries is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of vehicle lighting and safety systems.

Toll Free Fax: 866.425.4440 sales@drive-star.com www.drive-star.com TRUCK EQUIPMENT

of a 14,000 square foot building with eleven bays including a truck and trailer

“The strength & commitment of our people provides TransX with the ability to respond effectively & creatively to the needs of our customers & an everchanging economy, & is the primary reason why, year after year, TransX has one of the best performance records in the industry.”

7459 McLean Road Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Toll Free: 877.787.2679 careers@drivetransx.ca www.drivetransx.ca

and painters. We are also an accredited vehicle inspection station that allows us

Fort Garry Industries

to conduct annual safety inspections to

Sales and NSM certified installation of

all of your trailers.

snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump

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

bodies and more.

truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com/equipment TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

••• Quality Collision Centre Quality Collision Centre has been

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

16700 Bayview Avenue, Unit 214 Newmarket, ON L3X 1W1 Tel: 647.933.2765 Fax: 647.933.2764 www.xansystems.com

A & A Exhaust Systems solution provider. Our products, services

for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since

and manufacturing abilities enable us to

1979.

Collision Centre, you can be assured

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

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SWS Safety Warning Systems Canada’s Go-To Manufacturer, for Amber Beacons, Minibars, Traffic Directors and Backup Alarms for the past 45+ years.

Excellent prices with the industry’s best warranties.

7695 Blackburn Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0A6 Toll Free: 877.357.0222 Tel: 905.357.0222 Fax: 905.357.9122 sales@swscanada.com www.swscanada.com TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

A one-stop total exhaust and emission

providing superior collision & body work

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality

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

Drive Star Shuttle

trailer mechanics, welders, body men

TRANSPORT COMPANIES

Carmen Transportation Group

•••

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

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

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

paint bay and two sandblasting bays.

Xan Systems Inc. K.B.W. Towing

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

M.T.T. Repair Services currently employs

TransX Limited

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

ALBERTA

of timely turnaround, expert repairs &

480 Grays Road

CALGARY

complete satisfaction.

Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z4

Fort Garry Industries

12 Clarke Blvd.

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

Toll Free: 800.461.2495

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

Tel: 905.578.4303 Fax: 905.578.4381 terrya@aaexhaust.com www.aaexhaust.com

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

TRUCK PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

ONTARIO

EDMONTON

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

RED DEER

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

BRANDON

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

SUDBURY

Fort Garry Industries Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 sudbury@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

Partner.”

REGINA

4049 Eastgate Cres.

London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380 Tel: 519.652.2100 Fax: 519.652.6593 info@gerrystrucks.com ww.gerrystrucks.com

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LHardy@oktire.com

Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175

WINNIPEG

Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inkster Blvd.

Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

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

time and money spent on going over paperwork, or wish to find a more efficient way of managing your ever

durable as the brands that we sell and

C & R Transmission

lease.

Service Ltd.

MISSISSAUGA

The Surgenor Truck Group includes two

Your Complete Driveline Service

largest group of independent truck dealerships, has built a reputation as

Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in

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

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

Center. Authorized Allison Overhaul & Maintenance Dealer. Large Inventory of the Most Popular Clutches, Transmissions & Differentials. FactoryTrained Rebuilders & 9 Service Bays.

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

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

USED OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE

De-On Supply Inc. DSI is the world’s largest distributor and service provider for Clean Burn, the

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4

NEW BRUNSWICK

largest selling used oil furnace / boiler

Toll Free: 888.297.0682

MONCTON

Clean Burn stands head and shoulders

Tel: 905.642.4556

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

Fax: 905.642.2293 manager@crtransmission.com www.crtransmission.com

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TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

Benson Tire

for you!

V

Maximum Powertrain

500 Minimizer Way S.E. Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Toll Free: 800.248.3855 Tel: 507.583.2112 Fax: 507.583.7540 info@minimizer.com www.minimizer.com

optimizing their operations.

Whether you wish to reduce your

ONTARIO

Surgenor Truck Group Eastern Ontario / Western Quebec’s

manufacturer. above the competition, due to its innovative technology and quality manufacturing.

R.R.#1, 1595 Lobsinger Line Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free: 800.824.4115 Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843 info@deonsupply.com www.deonsupply.com VEHICLE DELIVERY

We specialize in rebuilding ALL makes of

Minimizer

jobs, and dispatching. We want to help unlock the potential for fleets by

777 Burrard Street, Suite 41 Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X7 Tel: 778.960.2399 michael@onswitchboard.com www.onswitchboard.com

•••

Minimizer has been in business for over 30 years. If it’s on/in a heavy duty truck and can be made of polymers, Minimizer is the brand most trusted.We have the only lifetime guarantee in the industry with products proven where it matters most – on trucks & trailers.

companies to organize their paperwork,

growing fleet, we have the solution

(Brockville, Belleville, Gatineau, & 2 in

V

Switchboard Switchboard is an online tool for truck

EDMONTON

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

ALBERTA

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

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

3455 Miners Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9 Toll Free: 800.772.4599 Tel: 306.242.3465 Fax: 306.933.4850 saskatoon@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

TRUCKING SOFTWARE

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Kingston, as well as five service affiliates

Fort Garry Industries

Across Canada.

520 Abilene Drive

www.oktire.com

Fort Garry Industries

SASKATOON

Ontario Regional Office Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres

THUNDER BAY

SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Gerry’s Truck Centre “Your Complete Transportation Business

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

TRUCK TIRE SALES & SERVICE

High Quality Differentials, Transmissions, Mid-Range and Steering Gears. We offer competitive price on all units sold. We have all ratios and models in stock!

Fast, Honest and Reliable Service!

We pick up and deliver!

575 Keele Street Toronto, ON M6N 3E4 Tel: 647.629.8035 Fax: 289.752.4565 maximumpowertrain@gmail.com www.maximumpowertrain.com

Awash Systems Corp.

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

19 Community Avenue, Unit 2 Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2X9 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com

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

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Air Conditioning Sales & Service

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Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7

Compliance Services

B Bee Line Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bennetts Power Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . 1

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C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Continental Tire the Americas, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cross Border Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 54

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

D Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Domar Transmissions Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

E Execucor Financial Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ontario Trucking News

F First Class Fleet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ontario Trucking News

G GFL Environmental Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ontario Trucking News

I Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 52 Irving Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ontario Trucking News Eastern Trucking News

Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Les Enterprises NAMA Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Eastern Trucking News

Satellite Radio

Sirius XM Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Security Services

VCMS Security Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Newton’s Electric Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Tanker Leasing Ontario Trucking News

Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tanker Manufacturing & Sales Western Trucking News Ontario Trucking News Western Trucking News

Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tarps & Tarping Systems

Quick Draw Tarps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ontario Trucking News

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Polar Mobility Research Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tire Sales & Service Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Eastern Trucking News

Tire Manufacturers

Tire Pressure Monitoring

T

Benson Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Truck Exhaust Sales & Service

Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Truck Parts & Accessories Ontario & Western Trucking News Eastern Trucking News

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Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 49 NTN Bearings Corporation of Canada Ltd . . . . 1, 4-5 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ontario & Western Trucking News

Truck Shows

Smooth Truck Fest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ontario Trucking News Western Trucking News Eastern & Western Trucking News

W Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Truck & Trailer Repairs

First Class Fleet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ontario Trucking News

Ontario Trucking News Ontario & Western Trucking News

Truck Transmissions

Domar Transmissions Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Video Recording Equipmet

Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Weigh Scales (On Board)

X 38 August 2016

Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Irving Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lucas Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Starters & Alternators

S

Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . 1 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Western Trucking News

Polar Mobility Research Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

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Wal-Mart Fleets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bennetts Power Service Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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VCMS Security Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ver-X Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ontario Trucking News

Refrigeration Systems

Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . 15, 24, 45

TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 32 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ontario Trucking News

Permits & Waivers

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Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7 Execucor Financial Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3

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Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 49

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Repstar Agencies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

M Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Newton’s Electric Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 NTN Bearings Corporation of Canada Ltd . . . . 1, 4-5

Bee Line Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Carmen Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cross Border Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 GFL Environmental Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 52 J-Line Transport Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Laidlaw Carriers Van GP Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Service Star Freightways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Siemens Transportation Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 TransX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Wal-Mart Fleets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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ALBERTA

BROOKS

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

CALGARY

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

EDMONTON

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

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

ONTARIO

PEACE RIVER

KAMLOOPS

WINNIPEG

MISSISSAUGA

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

RED DEER

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

NAPA #6260

Premium Truck & Trailer 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

PORT MCNEILL

North Island Pacific Parts & Sales Ltd.

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

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

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

Safari Manufacturing Inc. (Partco Truck Parts)

EDMONTON SOUTH

7 West Road Industrial Park, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 Tel : 403.638.3414

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

WABASCA

NAPA Traction

Pelican Automotive

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

Traction

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

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SUNDRE

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

FORT MCMURRAY

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

BURNS LAKE

Paramount Parts Inc.

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 Toll Free: 877.523.4754 Tel: 780.523.4777

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

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

470 Pioneer Hill Drive Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 888.956.4401

PRINCE GEORGE

NAPA – PG

QUESNEL

SMITHERS

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

SQUAMISH

Triton Auto & Ind. Ltd.

CHETWYND

1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951

Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd.

SURREY

4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd.

CHILLIWACK

10304A – 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd.

Bow Valley Machine

Bay 31B – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9611

COURTENAY

Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures Ltd 2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191

FORT NELSON

TERRACE 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 MANITOBA

BRANDON

Napa Auto Parts

Traction Brandon

5320 – 49 th Avenue Ft Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.2783

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

Traction 200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490 N. W. TERRITORIES

YELLOWKNIFE

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

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

MITCHELL

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

NEW LISKEARD

BANCROFT

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd.

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts

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

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

KENORA

D & S Auto 1051 Railway Street Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894

LONDON

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

NORTH BAY

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

OTTAWA

SASKATCHEWAN

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, SK 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 Ottawa (605)

Traction Regina

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

405 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 306.721.8333

SAULT STE. MARIE

Traction Saskatoon

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

THUNDER BAY

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

WHITBY

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

MARKHAM

WINDSOR

Traction

Traction

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

3725 Webster Crescent, RR #3 Windsor, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.7995

SASKATOON 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 Hwy13 South Service Rd. Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

Traction Yorkton 537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Tel: 306.782.4313 YUKON

WHITEHORSE

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

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ALBERTA

ALBERTA

DRUMHELLER

TWO HILLS

Drum Diesel

Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd.

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

EDMONTON

4909 55th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304

Truck Zone Inc.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

15816 – 111th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

FORT MACLEOD

MoBoots Ag Mechanics Ltd. 112-12 th Street Fort MacLeod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: 403.915.3499

FORT MCMURRAY

Mobster Mechanical Inc. 306 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4E4 Tel: 780.743.5566

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

Fort Truck Service Centre (Applecart Logistics Inc.) 11401-85 Avenue, Unit #11 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

LA CRETE

Schellenberg Heavy Equipment 10704-99 Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406

LETHBRIDGE

True Diesel Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. 2250 39th Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J2 Tel: 403.394.2253

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 – 9 Avenue SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M9 Tel: 403.526.2244 th

PEACE RIVER

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

SUNDRE

Partco Truck Parts & Service

CHILLIWACK

Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Service Ltd. Bay 31 – 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Toll Free: 877.772.6255 Tel: 604.793.9660

SUSSEX

McGibbon Diesel Ltd. 11 Jones Court Sussex, NB E4E 2S2 Tel: 506.433.4814

TRACADIE-SHEILA

Boudreau Développement 2000 Ltée

Gearheads Truck Repair

NOVA SCOTIA

5204 46th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.4327

Fleetline Parts & Service Ltd.

KELOWNA

Central Valley Truck Services 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738

PRINCE GEORGE

Total Truck Ltd. 9122 Rock Island Road Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763

SMITHERS

Smithers Parts & Service (2005) Ltd. 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 MANITOBA

BRANDON

Total Works Truck Equipment 501 Middleton Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A8 Tel: 204.728.3821

DAUPHIN

A.R.J. Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 107053 PTH 20 Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 Tel: 204.638.0711

NEEPAWA

T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809

WINNIPEG

DAB’s Repair Ltd. 2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390 NEW BRUNSWICK

FREDERICTON

Trius Inc.

TABER

NAUWIGEWAUK

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460 Chemin Mont Farlagne Saint-Jacques, NB E7B 2X1 Tel: 506.736.6310

FORT NELSON

70 Trius Drive Fredericton, NB E3B 5E3 Tel: 506.459.2046

5911 B – 50th Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1W7 Tel: 403.223.8744

SAINT-JACQUES

L.C.D. Entreprise Ltée

2778 Rue Principale Tracadie-Sheila, NB E1X 1G5 506.394.2000

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

Geeraert Mechanical Service

NEW BRUNSWICK

Smith’s Diesel 7 Birmingham Drive Nauwigewauk, NB E5N 6Z8 Tel: 506.832.3249

DIGBY 211 Conway Road, Hwy 303 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 902.245.5833

HEBBVILLE

Mailmans’ Truck-Pro Centre Ltd. 15321 Highway 3 Hebbville, NS B4V 6X4 902.530.3580

NEW GLASGOW

Robby’s Tractor Trailer Services Ltd. 4852 Plymouth Road New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C5 902.396.5585

TRURO

T&R Truck Repair Limited 102 Blakeney Drive Truro, NS B2N 6Z1 Tel: 902.895.0857 ONTARIO

BOLTON

Bolton Truck & Trailer 1 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111

BOURGET

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc 1891 Chemin Russell Road Bourget, ON K0A 1E0 Tel: 613.487.4171

BRADFORD

Smartway

3475 Hwy 88, RR 1 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Tel: 905.775.6700

BRAMPTON

PGL Truck Centre Ltd. 110 Rutherford Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3J5 905.451.8115

CALEDONIA

Oneida Truck & Trailer 634 Fourth Line Caledonia, ON N3W 2B3 Toll Free: 800.654.6454 Tel: 905.765.5011

CAMBRIDGE

Combined Auto & Truck Repair 201 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H8 Tel: 519.523.1413

ONTARIO

COURTLAND

Herc’s Truck Service & Repair Ltd. 50 County Road 13 Courtland, ON N0J 1E0 Tel: 519.544.5766 or 519.842.3321

DOWNSVIEW

North Keele Auto Truck & Car Repair Centre Ltd. 3915 Keele Street Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963

ELMIRA

Thur Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 270 Arthur Street North Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5 Tel: 519.669.8420

ONTARIO

OAKVILLE

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service 1090 South Service Road East, Unit A Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Toll Free: 800.265.6291 Tel: 905.842.2942

OSHAWA

Quality Truck Repair Inc. 840 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, ON L1H 8A9 Tel: 905.721.2788

SUDBURY

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc.

QUÉBEC

BOUCHERVILLE

Ressorts Rive-Sud Ltée 1570C Boulevard Montarville Boucherville, QC J4B 5Y3 450.641.1304

CHAMBLY

Atelier Spécialisé GES Inc. 3000 Boulevard Industriel Chambly, QC J3L 4X3 514.815.3114

CHICOUTIMI

Centre du Camion Pro-Cam Saguenay Inc. 160 Rue des Routiers Chicoutimi, QC G7H 5B1 418.693.0123

ESSEX

510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd

THUNDER BAY ≈

1436 Route 116 Danville, QC J0A 1A0 819.839.2444

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

Centre de Pièces Industrielles Mistassini

2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473

ETOBICOKE

OK Tire Truck Repair

Tractor Trailer Service

TORONTO

39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277

Popular Tire Sales & Service

GOULAIS RIVER

VERNER

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd.

Mobile Mechanical Services

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

HAMILTON

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

HANOVER

Hwy #4 Truck Service Ltd. 402143 Grey Road 4, RR 1 Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052

HEARST

Serge G & D Repair Inc. 214 Highway 11 East Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633

KAPUSKASING

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

KEENE

Keene Truck Inc. 15 McCallum Place Keene, ON K0L 2G0 Tel: 705.295.4444

MISSISSAUGA

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

NEW LISKEARD

255 Claireport Crescent Toronto, ON M9W 6P7 416.679.1765

11769 Hwy 64 Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 P.E.I.

SUMMERSIDE

Palmer Automotive & Truck Centre 3979, Read Drive, Route 1A Summerside, PE C1N 4J8 Richard Palmer 902.436.6838 QUÉBEC

ALMA

Suspension Turcotte Alma Inc. 970 Avenue Bombardier Alma, QC G8B 2V8 418.668.4501

AMOS

Atelier KGM Inc. 671 Avenue du Parc Amos, QC J9T 4M1 819.732.8105

ANJOU

Les Pros du Camion 7887 Rue Grenache, Porte 39 Anjou, QC H1J 1C4 514.643.3037

BAIE-COMEAU

Équipements Industriels BDL (Baie-Comeau) Inc. 27 Rue William Dobell Baie-Comeau, QC G4Z 1T6 418.296.3334

BERTHIERVILLE

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd.

Suspension J.C. Beauregard

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

21 Rue Notre-Dame Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: 450.836.1500

DANVILLE

Services Mécaniques R.S.C.

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

280 Rue de Quen Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC G8L 5N1 418.276.1212

DORVAL

Camion & Remorque H.K. Inc. 11255 A Côte de Liesse Dorval, QC H3P 1B1 514.633.0909

GRANBY

Les Camions Granby (1995) Inc. 11 rue Rainville Granby, QC J2J 0B5 Tel: 450.375.2059

LASALLE

Ressorts LaSalle Inc. 2051 Rue Lapierre LaSalle, QC H8N 1B1 514.365.8176

LAURIER-STATION

Atelier Génytech Inc. 125 Rue Olivier Laurier-Station, QC G0S 1N0 418.728.4242

LAVAL

Ressorts Industriels Inc./ Centre de Camion C.T. CAM Inc. 3850 Boulevard Leman Laval, QC H7E 1A1 450.661.5157

LES COTEAUX

Potvin Mécanik Inc. 329 Montée du Comté Les Coteaux, QC J7X 1A8 450.267.0166

LÉVIS

Rock Division Mécanique 90 rue Jacques-Nau Lévis, QC G6V 9J4 418.833.9494

MANIWAKI

Ressorts Gendron 259 Boulevard Desjardins Maniwaki, QC J9E 2E4 819.449.1611

MATAGAMI

Services R.M. 2000 Inc. 3125-A Boul. Industriel, C.P 1000 Matagami, QC J0Y 2A0 819.739.2000

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QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

QUÉBEC

MONT JOLI

QUÉBEC

SAINT-GEORGES

Edgar Blondeau Inc.

Kevin Busque Inc.

Garage TGB/CF 1000 Rue Piché, C.P. 742 Mont Joli, QC G5H 3Z2 418.775.9484

2490 Avenue Dalton Québec, QC G1P 3X1 800.463.4762 418.651.6880

MONT-LAURIER

Les Ateliers de Réparation B & R Ltée

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354 Boulevard des Ruisseaux Mont-Laurier, QC J9L 0H6 819.623.2457

Suspension Illimitée Inc. 1000 Avenue Galibois Québec, QC G1M 3M7 418.681.2226

MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE

Marick Diesel Inc.

NOTRE-DAME-DU-BONCONSEIL

QUÉBEC

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU

BATTLEFORD

Finning

112 Route 113 Nord Senneterre, QC J0Y 2M0 819.737.4275

391 Yellowhead Alley Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: 306.445.6151

SEPT-ÎLES

ESTEVAN

Centre du Camion Pelletier (Sept-Îles) Inc. 374 Avenue Jolliet Sept-Îles, QC G4R 2B2 418.962.5225

SOREL-TRACY

640 Boulevard Armand Thériault Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 1V2 418.868.0320

300 Monseigneur Desranleau Sorel-Tracy, QC J3P 7Y6 450.742.2764

ROUYN-NORANDA

SAINT-LAURENT

Mécanique et Soudure MF Inc.

600 Boulevard Teminscamingue, C.P. 1082 Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9Y 0G4 819.764.ROCK (3271) 819.762.NAPA (0955)

1142 Rue St-Amour St-Laurent, QC H4S 1J2 514.336.1910

Centre du ressort Lamarche Inc Saint-Laurent Suspensions Inc.

SAINT-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN

REMBEC

1500 Chemin Quatre-Saisons Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC J0C 1A0 819.336.5285

14210 Boulevard Curé Labelle Saint-Janvier, QC J7J 1B1 450.434.4111

SASKATOON

SENNETERRE

Garage Alain Bernier

795 Ch. du Grand-Bernier Nord Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 8H7 450.349.5893

Garage TGB/CF

Ressorts Montréal-Nord Ltée

11500 55ème Avenue Montréal, QC H1E 2K1 514.648.0820

Ressorts Mirabel Inc.

SASKATCHEWAN

Mécanique Générale MPC Rive-Sud Inc.

MONTRÉAL

Ressorts Universel Inc.

SAINT-JANVIER

SASKATCHEWAN

Atelier de Soudure et Suspension St-Jean Inc.

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP

849 Chemin Benoît Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC J3G 4S6 Tel : 450.714.0633

8065 Henri-Bourassa Est Montréal, QC H1E 2Z3 514.643.1121 —

3200 95ième Rue Saint-Georges, QC G5Y 8J3 418.226.0721

QUÉBEC

Garage Benoit Trudeau Inc. 157 Route 321 Sud Saint-André-Avellin, QC J0V 1W0 819.983.1260

SAINT-EUSTACHE

Drolet Ressorts Inc.

Ressorts Juteau Inc

1275 Rue de l’Ancienne Cartoucherie Québec, QC G1N 1X8 418.687.5222

216 Rue Poirier #6 Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 6B1 450.472.2340

SAINT-ROMUALD

Ressorts d’Auto et Camion Rock Inc. 2090 5ième Rue Centre Industriel St-Romuald, QC G6W 5M6 418.834.1010

SALLABERRY-DEVALLEYFIELD

Mécamobile Inc. 623 Rue Gaétan Sallaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC J6S 0A7 450.371.5921

STANSTEAD-EST 270 Chemin McIntyre Stanstead-Est, QC J0B 3E0 819.876.7997

TROIS-RIVIÈRES

Garage M. St-Yves 8560 Boulevard Parent Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5E1 819.374.1122

VAUDREUIL-DORION

Mécamobile Inc.

Finning Hwy 39 East Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 Tel: 306.634.3311

Finning 3502 11th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 1K7 Tel: 306.382.3550

SWIFT CURRENT

Finning

HUMBOLDT

2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 306.773.3240

Prairie Diesel Inc.

TISDALE

210 8th Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Tel: 306.682.2900

MOOSE JAW

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

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

REGINA

Finning 2360 Pasqua Street Regina, SK S4P 3A8 Tel: 306.545.3311

SASKATOON

A-Line Frame & Alignment Services Ltd.

950 Rue Valois, Suite 160, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P2 450.218.0790

3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

YAMACHICHE

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Garage M. St-Yves

AG-Line International Limited

211 Rue St-Anne Yamachiche, QC G0X 3L0 819.296.2122

103-3240 Idylwyld Drive North Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Y7 Tel: 306.933.1115

Finning Highway 3 West Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Tel: 306.873.2613

WEYBURN

Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd. 300 Hwy 13 South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

TruckPro Yorkton 537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Tel: 306.782.4313 YUKON

WHITEHORSE

Kulan Mechanical 7 Laberge Road Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5Z3 Tel: 867.393.4581

CONTINENTAL TIRE

BestDrive, LLC Hosted Open House at New Salt Lake City Location

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alt Lake City, Utah – BestDrive, LLC, a commercial tire dealer and retreader, hosted an open house at its newest location in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 23, 2016. The new Salt Lake City shop and service center continues the increasing expansion of the Continental tire and ContiLifeCycle retread service network throughout the United States and North

America.

The shop was selected for its prime geographical location to service fleets with new and retreaded tires as Continental further defines the BestDrive growth strategy in the Western United States. Customers have been requesting ContiTread retread products and ContiLifeCycle services specifically in this Salt Lake City area. Located just west of downtown and

east of the airport, a prime operating spot with ease of access from the highway, BestDrive is now able to offer premium products and services to the existing customer base in Salt Lake City while simultaneously earning new business in the commercial truck tire, off the road tire and industrial tire business.

“This is a great opportunity to expand the BestDrive commitment to product

and service excellence,” said Glen Carson, BestDrive Director of Retail for the Americas. “We look forward to increasing our footprint throughout the Salt Lake City market as we continue to provide outstanding service to our fleet customers,” he added.

“Finding the right people is always a top priority for Bestdrive shops, and Salt Lake City was no exception. We have started with

a very experienced staff in this location, and we expect this to only improve over time as we attract highly skilled people in the industry.”

In addition to the prime location and highly trained and experienced staff, the Salt Lake City shop also boasts a spacious floor plan configured to maximize retread capacity. The new location hosted an open house on Thursday,

June 23 from 11am-5pm.

During the open house attendees learned about featured products and tools designed to deliver the lowest overall driving costs. There were also open house specials such as discounts on Continental tires and ContiTread retreads, as well as lunch, prizes and drawings. The Continental Display Truck was also on site during the open house.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

STRESS DU CONDUCTEUR - PRINCIPAUX FACTEURS CONTRIBUTIFS & SOLUTIONS

Les habitudes proactives permettent de gérer le stress au travail

PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

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es conducteurs sont la pierre angulaire de la communauté du camionnage. Les entreprises comptent sur eux pour transporter du fret à travers tout le pays, s’attendant à ce qu’ils effectuent leurs livraisons à temps, et de manière sécuritaire et efficace. La satisfaction du client est essentielle. Si les clients perdent confiance en une entreprise, ils iront voir leurs concurrents. Assez souvent, le conducteur est le seul contact humain entre le client et l’entreprise. Un conducteur amical, poli, et serviable projette une bonne image de marque.

Un conducteur revêche et insatisfait, par contre, impacte de manière négative l’image de l’entreprise qu’il représente et met en danger la relation commerciale. En effet, des études ont montré que les conducteurs qui souffrent de stress affecteront finalement le bien-être de leur entreprise, non seulement par leurs piètres relations avec les clients, mais aussi par leurs demandes d’indemnités, leur l’absentéisme, leur taux de rétention amoindri, et, dit-on, leur espérance de vie réduite.

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niques, les mauvais conducteurs, et ces longues périodes de temps passées loin de chez eux. Le stress engendre aussi la tristesse, la détérioration des relations personnelles, et l’acquisition de mauvaises habitudes comme la consommation de fastfood, la négligence de l’exercice, et la prise de poids. En effet, si, comme le dit le dicton, qui se ressemble s’assemble, il n’est pas surprenant que les habitudes malsaines engendrent d’autres comportements nocifs. Selon Andrea Morley, coach de santé pour Healthy Trucker et chroniqueur pour cette revue, les conséquences pour la santé sont graves. « Pour les conducteurs, le stress est multiplié car ils doivent l’affronter tout seuls lorsqu’ils sont sur la route, parfois pour des semaines à la fois. Les conséquences pour la santé du stress sont massives: pression artérielle élevée, maladies vasculaires, niveaux de cortisol élevés, et obésité, » affirme-t-elle.

Le stress diminue aussi la concentration, ce qui peut être fatal pour un conducteur de camion.

En effet, le stress est amplifié par d’autres aléas du travail. Les longues heures rendent plus difficile de se présenter à temps à ses rendez-vous médicaux, ce qui peut mener les conducteurs à ignorer leurs symptômes, ou à en reporter indéfiniment le diagnostic. La dépression se joint à la liste des difficultés auxquelles font face les conducteurs, et ce à cause des longues heures passées loin de chez soi, du manque de relations personnelles au travail, et de la solitude. Ensuite, il y a la difficulté pratique de trouver où dormir. Il n’est plus possible aujourd’hui pour un conducteur de se ranger dans un coin inoccupé pour y dormir.

Selon la National Trans-

portation Safety Board, plus de 90 pourcent des relais routiers sont complets chaque nuit, ce qui laisse peu d’arrêts disponibles à proximité des routes sur lesquelles les conducteurs roulent. Ceci oblige souvent les conducteurs de rouler plusieurs kilomètres hors route pour trouver un emplacement vide où ils peuvent se ranger et dormir.

Penser qu’on puisse éliminer le stress n’est pas réaliste selon Morley.

Très peu sont capables de faire comme si leur stress n’existait pas. Mais il y a des façons de le minimiser et même le contrôler de telle sorte qu’il ne ravage pas notre corps et notre esprit et ne fasse pas souffrir notre performance professionnelle. Une façon de faire est de gérer son temps de manière plus efficace.

Nous connaissons tous le stress qui accompagnent la procrastination. Repousser ses responsabilités à la dernière minute ou les reporter indéfiniment pèse sur les nerfs, et plus on attend, plus le stress est important. Mais mettre fin à la procrastination est plus facile à dire qu’à faire, comme on le sait bien, mais résoudre les problèmes qu’on encontre et compléter ses tâches rapidement a tendance à améliorer la confiance en soi et le bien-être. Pour les camionneurs, gérer son temps signifie s’octroyer plus de temps pour effectuer ses livraisons afin de prévenir contre les délais.

Il va sans dire que la technologie a résolu certains problèmes, notamment la solitude totale sur la route. Les conducteurs ont accès à des fonctions de messagerie, SMS, Facebook, et Skype pour rester en contact avec leurs êtres aimés, et la communication avec les expéditeurs et les clients est plus facile qu’auparavant. Discuter de ses problèmes avec

ses proches avant qu’ils se s’exacerbent permet de soulager sa tension nerveuse et son anxiété.

La technologie rend aussi possible une autre stratégie de gestion du stress: la planification des itinéraires. Un bon GPS ou Smartphone peut obtenir des directions exactes rapidement et nous évite la frustration de nous perdre en cours de route.

Certains préfèrent planifier leurs itinéraires en ne se servant que de cartes imprimées, mais d’une façon ou d’une autre, il est important de planifier son itinéraire et de s’octroyer une plage de 15 minutes supplémentaire au cas où il y aurait des délais inattendus.

Il va sans dire que le repos et l’alimentation sont nécessaires à la gestion du stress. Il est plus sage de choisir un repas de poulet et salade que des hamburgers et frites, et manger de plus petites portions améliorent dans le long cours la santé. Il est plus facile de changer ses habitudes en faisant attention à ce que l’on fait. Une sieste de qualité maintient l’attention du conducteur à travers la journée et améliore la réponse immunitaire. Un manque de sommeil peut augmenter le risque de tomber malade.

Les discours et enregistrements de motivation peuvent aussi être très utiles. Il est facile de ne songer qu’à ce qui va mal, alors qu’il y a tellement de choses pour lesquelles nous avons lieu d’être reconnaissants. Des discours de motivation vous encouragent à penser au monde et à vous-même d’une façon différente.

Av e c d u t e m p s e t d e l’effort, notre manière de penser, comme notre manière de manger, peut changer de façon positive.

Malheureusement, les femmes souffrent plus du stress que leurs collègues

masculins en raison de la discrimination sur le lieu de travail contre les femmes, le harcèlement sexuel, les opportunités limitées de promotion, et de la difficulté de trouver un juste équilibre entre les demandes du travail et les demandes de la vie familiale. Des études ont montré que les femmes travaillant dans des professions dominées par les hommes se perçoivent elles-mêmes comme des intruses, ce qui mène à un sentiment d’aliénation et un manque de confiance en soi parce qu’on se dit - à tort - qu’on a été embauchée uniquement pour satisfaire des quotas d’égale embauche plutôt que pour sa compétence.

Les bénéfices de la méditation sont connus depuis des années. Il a été démontré que cette ancienne technique aide à réduire les niveaux de stress, la pression artérielle, et même le risque de crise cardiaque. Quiconque qui a médité en connaît les bénéfices de santé. Andrea Morley de HealthyTrucker affirme la chose suivante au sujet de ses effets immédiats: « La méditation est un outil de réduction de stress très excellent, et ça peut être aussi simple que de prendre trois longues et profondes inspirations quand on est stressé.»

Respirer profondément est efficace, simple, gratuit, et rapide, et cela peut se faire n’importe où.

Aussi, l’importance de l’exercice ne peut pas être exagérée. « C’est un incroyable outil de réduction de stress, » affirme Andrea

Morley, qui conseille aux conducteurs de profiter de leur vie sur la route en utilisant les outils à leur disposition. « Si votre idée d’une séance d’exercice implique nécessairement d’aller à la gym et d’en utiliser l’équipement, il est temps de vous raviser.

On peut faire de l’exercice n’importe où, n’importe quand. Le pare-choc d’un camion est un excellent endroit pour faire des appuis faciaux, et les marches sont excellentes pour faire des appuis sur vos triceps. Avec presque aucun équipement, les conducteurs peuvent exercer tous leurs muscles sans même quitter leur camion dans le stationnement. » Et n’oubliez pas qu’il y a toujours le temps de faire une marche rapide à la fin de son quart.

Enfin, les employés peuvent améliorer la santé des conducteurs en mettant en œuvre des programmes d’assistance aux employés, qui offrent des entretiens consultatifs à court terme pour répondre aux problèmes personnels. Ces sessions peuvent consister en des séances d’éducation sur la santé mentale, le stress et les dépendances aux drogues, la violence sur le lieu du travail, la préparation aux urgences, ou des séances de conseil sur comment gérer les situations difficiles.

La conduite est une profession pleine de dangers pour la santé, mais prendre des bonnes et saines habitudes permet de contrer de manière efficace les effets négatifs liés au stress.

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SECTION FRANÇAISE

TREMCAR INC.

Avis a Nos Transporteurs de Lait

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aint-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec - La MAPAQ incite les transporteurs de lait à prendre les mesures nécessaires afin de s’assurer que les nouvelles citernes fabriquées, achetées et livrées à partir de 1er octobre 2016 satisferont la norme 3-A et seront conformes à la règlementation.

Le Ministère de l’agriculture, des pêcheries et de l’alimentation

du Québec a récemment effectuée un bilan des résultats d’inspection des citernes de transport de lait. La loi P-29 sur les produits alimentaires à l’annexe 11.4.10, règlement sur les aliments, prévoit que les citernes transportant tous produits laitiers doivent répondre au standard 3-A. L’application de la norme 3-A correspond à des exigences plus élevées des normes internationales et

des accords commerciaux éventuellement impliqués pour le transport de ses produits. L’article 44.1 du code laitier (section production, transport) précise également la norme 3-A dans sa directive d’interprétation.

Suite à cette sortie, Tremcar souhaite rassurer les transporteurs de lait. L’entreprise possède l’expertise et la certification pour construire des citernes 3-A. Depuis

plus de 25 ans, pour nos voisins des États-Unis, le manufacturier a fabriqué plus d’une centaine de citernes 3-A annuellement. Si vous avez besoin d’information ou de conseil en regard aux produits 3-A, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec notre représentant des ventes, Éric Tremblay au 450.347.7822 poste 601 ou par courriel à tremblaye@ tremcar.com ou Louis Hébert at 514.209.1048.

Av a n t d e f a i r e u n e nouvelle acquisition, informez-vous!

p.j. Annexe 11.4.10 : Code national sur les produits laitiers.

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HINO MOTORS CANADA, LTD.

Tri-Truck Centre remporte le Prix du concessionnaire Hino de l’année

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ississauga, Ontario - Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (HMC) a le plaisir d’annoncer que Tri-Truck Centre, Inc., de Barrie en Ontario, a remporté le Prix du concessionnaire Hino de l’année 2015. Après avoir remporté ce prestigieux honneur en 2014, Tri-Truck Centre récidive en 2015. La concession a reçu la plus haute évaluation de HMC, celle-ci étant basée sur l’ensemble des activités d’un concessionnaire : la gestion

des ventes, le soutien au service, la performance en matière de pièces et la performance globale de la concession. « Tri-Truck Centre est depuis plus de 30 ans un concessionnaire de confiance Hino, récoltant de multiples honneurs au cours de cette période.

Cette concession n’est peut-être pas la plus imposante de par sa taille, mais pour 2015 elle est la meilleure. L’équipe de TriTruck Centre a démontré un niveau supérieur de

dévouement et de soutien à la clientèle qui la place dans une classe à part », déclare Eric Smith, viceprésident senior, ventes et soutien à la clientèle chez HMC. Hino Canada a récemment décerné les grands honneurs au concessionnaire en titre John Esplen, ainsi qu’au directeur général de Tri-Truck Centre, Rick Howitt. À PROPOS DE HINO : Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., une compagnie du Groupe Toyota, produit et distribue

des camions commerciaux de poids léger et moyen au Canada et a son siège social à Mississauga, en Ontario, ses opérations de fabrication étant concentrées à Woodstock, aussi en Ontario. Le service est offert par le biais de son réseau de concessionnaires, établis d’un océan à l’autre, et est appuyé par son programme de soutien à la clientèle qui domine l’industrie. Pour plus d’informatin, veuillez nous visiter au www. hinocanada.com.

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De gauche à droite : Jennifer Fitzsimmons, Director of People and Culture (Humberview Group), Eric Smith, Senior Vice President, Sales and Customer Support (HMC), John Esplen, Dealer Principal (Tri-Truck Centre), Rick Howitt, General Manager (Tri-Truck Centre), Kevin James Reason, Central Region Sales Manager (HMC).

GOUVERNEMENT DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK

Roadcheck 2016: le N.-B. arrive premier au Canada en matière de sécurité des camions

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redericton, NouveauBrunswick – Les inspections menées lors de l’opération internationale Roadcheck 2016 suggèrent que le NouveauBrunswick vise haut en matière de sécurité et de conformité des véhicules utilitaires.

Le ministère a effectué l’inspection de 241 véhicules utilitaires pendant la campagne éclair de sécurité annuelle, qui s’est tenue sur une période de trois jours, soit du 7 au

9 juin, au poste de pesée de Saint-Jacques, près d’Edmundston. Des inspecteurs ont ouvert l’œil afin de déceler diverses infractions qui pourraient entraîner la mise hors service de certains véhicules utilitaires ou la suspension des droits de certains conducteurs de véhicules utilitaires.

Dans le cadre des inspections menées par des agents de l’Unité d’application des lois sur les véhicules utilitaires de la province et des vérificateurs du Code

national de sécurité, on a enregistré un taux de mise hors service de 11,6 pour cent, soit le taux le plus bas au Canada. La moyenne nationale était de 18,8 pour cent. Le NouveauBrunswick a vu ses taux de sécurité et de conformité s’améliorer pour une troisième année consécutive.

Le Nouveau-Brunswick s’est également classé légèrement au-dessus de la moyenne nationale de 10,4 pour cent en ce qui concerne la sécurité et

la conformité des autocars, alors que seuls 2 des 22 autocars qui ont fait l’objet d’une inspection ont été mis hors service.

Seules quatre administrations canadiennes, dont le Nouveau-Brunswick, ont recueilli des données relativement aux autocars cette année.

«L’importance qu’accorde l’industrie du camionnage à la sécurité et le travail acharné des employés du ministère continuent d’avoir des effets positifs

sur la sécurité routière au Nouveau-Brunswick », a déclaré M. Landry.

La Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance tient tous les ans l’opération internationale Roadcheck avec la participation d’organismes d’application de la loi de l’ensemble de l’Amérique du Nord. De nombreux partenaires ont participé à l’opération qui s’est déroulée au Nouveau-Brunswick, y compris les agents d’application de la loi sur la conservation, les unités

d’inspection, d’enquête et d’application de la loi sur la contrebande, Transport Canada, l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments et la Force policière d’Edmundston.

L’ i n i t i a t i v e s o u l i g n e l’importance de la sécurité des véhicules utilitaires et la conformité dans l’industrie du camionnage, en mettant l’accent sur le chargement sécuritaire de véhicules, leur état mécanique et la compétence des conducteurs.

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CAREERS

HINO MOTORS CANADA, LTD.

Tri-Truck Centre Hino Dealer of the Year

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ississauga, Ontario - Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (HMC) is pleased to announce Tri-Truck Centre Inc. of Barrie, Ontario as the 2015 Hino Dealer of the Year. Tri-Truck Centre won this prestigious award in 2014 and again in 2015. They received the

highest ranking in HMC’s annual Dealer Evaluation, a comprehensive measure of the dealer’s total business; Sales Management, Service Support, Parts Performance and Overall Facility.

“Tri-Truck Centre has been a long standing Hino Dealership for more than

30 years, they have won multiple Hino awards during that time. This dealership is not the biggest but for 2015 it is the best. The team at TriTruck Centre has shown significant dedication and commitment by offering

superior levels of customer support and this is what sets them apart,” according to Eric Smith, Senior Vice President, Sales and Customer Support for HMC. Hino Canada recently announced the top hon-

our award to John Esplen, Dealer Principal and Rick Howitt, General Manager at the Tri-Truck Centre dealership.

Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., a Toyota Group Company, produces and distributes light and medium

duty commercial trucks in Canada and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with manufacturing operations in Woodstock, Ontario.

For more information, please visit www. hinocanada.com.

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TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

Good Times at Stampede 2016

T Caption: From left to right: Jennifer Fitzsimmons, Director of People and Culture (Humberview Group), Eric Smith, Senior Vice President, Sales and Customer Support (HMC), John Esplen, Dealer Principal (Tri-Truck Centre), Rick Howitt, General Manager (Tri-Truck Centre), Kevin James Reason, Central Region Sales Manager (HMC).

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oronto, Ontario On Monday, July 11 2016, Transcourt Tank Leasing was at the world famous Calgary Stampede in Alberta. The North American leader in tank trailer solutions invited their customers from Western Canada and the USA to join its management team to watch the Chuckwagon races, as well as the outdoor live show.

These events help build solid relationships with clients through discussions

and friendly exchanges and this was very evident this year in Calgary.

Though it rained and poured throughout the evening, so much so that Transcourt had to supply its guests with ponchos.

Customers still had a great time and most stayed until the end of the night. This year’s mostly wet Calgary event was still a success Transcourt-wise. It’s no wonder the company’s list of loyal customers just keeps on growing!

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Bruce Daccord of Transcourt and Allison and Ben Rouillard, of Bess Tank Lines with Miranda.

CAREERS

HEALTHY LIVING

Get Away From Processed Food, They Make You Sick & Fat

BY BRENDA RICKER

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ere are some innovative ways to bring quality eating habits to all drivers and their families.

I have long stated that if you want to be optimally healthy, you should spend 90 percent of your food budget on whole foods, and only 10 percent on processed foods. Such processed foods are the bane of Western civilizations’ diets.

Consider these 9 reasons processed foods make you sick and fat.

It’s not a stretch to blame processed foods for the rising rates of chronic disease and weight gain around the developed world. Why? 1. P r o c e s s e d f o o d s are high in sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup.

This isn’t only a matter of “empty calories” causing you to gain weight without getting proper nutrition. Excess sugar consumption is linked to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

2. Processed foods are designed to make you overeat. Your body is designed to naturally regulate how much you eat and the energy you burn.

But food manufacturers have figured out how to over-ride these intrinsic regulators. In all, potato chips are among the most addictive junk foods on the market, containing all three bliss-inducing ingredients: sugar (from the potato), salt, and fat.

3. Processed foods contain artificial ingredients.

Processed foods may contain dozens of artificial chemicals that are in no way real “food.” These include: preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and texturants (chemicals that add a texture to food).

4. You can become addicted to processed foods.

Addicted to junk food?

Yes, this is a real phenomenon that’s backed up by science. Processing modifies or removes important components of food like fiber, water, and nutrients, changing the way they are digested and assimilated in your body.

These are unlike whole foods, which contain a mix of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fiber, and water to help you feel satisfied.

5. Processed foods are typically high in refined carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates like breakfast cereals, bagels, waffles, pretzels, and most other processed foods quickly break down to sugar in your body. This increases your insulin and leptin levels, and contributes to insulin resistance, which is the primary underlying factor of nearly every chronic disease and condition known to man, including weight gain.

6. M o s t p r o c e s s e d foods are low in nutrients.

Processed foods often have the real nutrition processed right out, then sometimes added back in in the form of synthetic vitamins and minerals.

These synthetics do not fool your body, however, and will not provide the whole, synergistic nutrition that eating whole food will.

7. P r o c e s s e d f o o d s are typically low in fiber.

Public health guidelines advise people to eat between 20 and 30 grams of fiber a day, but most adults don’t even eat half that much. This isn’t surprising, since fiber refers to the indigestible portion of plant foods, and in the largely refined standard diet, healthful fibers are often processed right out.

Unless you regularly eat whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds, you may be missing out on the healthiest forms of fiber available.

8. I t r e q u i r e s l e s s energy and time to digest processed foods. “Vanishing calorie density” is a term used to describe processed foods that melt in your mouth, which has the effect of making your brain think it doesn’t contain any calories. End

result - you keep eating.

Cheetos is one such example.

9. Processed foods are often high in Trans fats and processed vegetable oils. Synthetic Trans fats are common in foods, such as crackers, chips, most store-bought baked

goods, and any fried foods, just to name a few examples. Synthetic Trans fats are known to promote inflammation, which is a hallmark of most chronic and/or serious diseases.

If you’re looking for motivation to stop eating processed foods, remem-

ber that this is about more than eating empty calories or even too much sugar, it is about YOUR health.

The Secret to Better Health? Eat Real Food!

This is a long paper, so if you would like the full story email me at health_ you_deserve@yahoo.ca.

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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 613.476.2247 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

ALBERTA

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

NEW BRUNSWICK

BONNYVILLE

SHERWOOD PARK

GOLDEN

MORRIS

GRAND FALLS

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

CALGARY

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

LEDUC

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre Dogwood Valley Husky Services

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre

CHILLIWACK

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

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

OSOYOOS

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

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

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

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

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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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.

Hwy 75 South, Box 989 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca Web: www.myhusky.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, restaurant Mon. – Fri. 6am – 1pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am – 11pm, cardlock, ATM, convenience store with lottery, showers.

WINNIPEG

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

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

Morris Husky

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

Petro Pass 315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

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

Tobique One Stop

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

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

NEW BRUNSWICK

Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking & free high-speed internet.

AULAC

SICAMOUS

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

NOVA SCOTIA

TRURO HEIGHTS

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

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

Petro Canada – Petro Pass 928 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288

WOODSTOCK

Murray’s Truck Stop

MONCTON

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

NEW BRUNSWICK

SALISBURY

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

Aulac Big Stop

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

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

EDMUNDSTON

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

Salisbury Big Stop 2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

WAASIS

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

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

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

Ultramar 25 Bellevue Dr., Hwy 401 Exit 538 (rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, showers,short–time parking & drivers’ lounge.

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ONTARIO, EASTERN

CARDINAL

OTTAWA

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

DESERONTO

ONTARIO, WESTERN

ONTARIO, WESTERN

QUEBEC

NORTH BAY

BELMONT

LEAMINGTON

MONTREAL

London Husky Travel Centre

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca

Bay Truck Stop

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

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

Ultramar 3199 Hawthorne Road, (Exit 110 off Hwy 417) Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319

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

3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 baytruckstop@bellnet.ca Web: www.transportmall.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

SUDBURY

SPENCERVILLE

Sudbury Petro Pass

Quick Stop 215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6 am – 10pm, 7 days, Subway, convenience store & parking.

DUNVEGAN

Angelo’s Truck Stop 2025 County Road 44 Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 Tel: 613.925.5158 Fax: 613.925.5158

3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280

Open 7 days, game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & CAT scale.

Open Mon – Fri. 6 am – 11pm, Sat. 8 am – 8 pm & sun. 10 am – 9 pm, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chilli & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

VANKLEEK HILL

TIMMINS

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

JOYCEVILLE

Herb’s Travel Plaza 21160 Service Road, Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 Toll Free: 800.593.4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 suzie_vink@yahoo.ca

Open 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

BRADFORD

Kingston Husky Truck Stop 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

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

WAUBAUSHENE

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

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

NAIRN CENTRE

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

BEAMSVILLE

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

DRUMBO

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

FORT ERIE

Ultramar 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.

HAMILTON

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop 336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com Open 24-7 for cardlock, open 7 am – 12 am Mon – Fri, 7 am – 5 pm Sat, closed Sunday, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

KITCHENER

Johnny’s Gas Bar

Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

LONDON

Irving Oil 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

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

PORT HOPE

Estevan Husky Travel Centre 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

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.

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

SASKATOON

WINDSOR

Petro Canada – Petro Pass

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

WOODSTOCK

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

Beamsville Relay Station 4673 Ontario Street, (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 relaystation@bellnet.ca Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

Petro – Pass Kitchener 120 Conestoga College Blvd.

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

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.

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

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From the

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

Praising Truck Stops

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ruck stops continue to rank high in the order of importance with many decrying their shortcomings. Reports cite that there are not enough of them, that the level of service falls short, and that safety and security are concerns for drivers and carriers. A shortage of trucks stops can affect driver well-being as they go from one site to another in search of available parking, contributing not only to driver fatigue, but the risk of exceeding available driving hour limits.

Ontario Trucking News took to the streets to get driver views on truck stops, their stops of choice, and any other concerns they have about the fate of these essential services.

N O R M T H E R I A U LT brings a different perspective to the topic. He is owner of the popular Petro-Pass site on Highway 69 in Sudbury, just off the by-pass. Most stops, he says, provide free overnight parking to drivers, and at his site “drivers can park wherever there’s pavement, even in front of the store if necessary.” He adds, “most provide sufficient services or cleanliness, but not always both. Here, we have clean showers, and organized store and homemade food.” Each day drivers can choose from shepherd’s pie, meat pies, meatloaf, cabbage rolls, sandwiches, muffins, cookies and more. The food is always fresh, never frozen, as it is made daily.”

As for the number of truck stops, Theriault believes there are enough, at least in Northern Ontario. “We have enough in the North with one about every hour, on average. You can’t have one every 15 minutes because they wouldn’t last long with the current volume of business.

Also an Owner Operator, RICK CAYER from Sudbury foresees challenges ahead for the troubled truck stop in the wake of ongoing infrastructure development. “With the new bypasses going in across the country truck stops are being bled because of the necessity to relocate.

At the moment many of them are losing business because of highway expansion. A prime example is the truck stop at French River which has been feeding truckers for the longest time. Once the highway expands to 4 lanes in that section they will lose the northbound traffic which will have to double back on a secondary road if they still want to use it.”

Cayer gives good marks overall for the condition of truck stops. “Most are good, competitive, and the prices aren’t too bad.

There’s enough variety on the menu and adequate parking.”

SHAWN PATRICK is currently a tow truck driver in Calgary, but has held a number of driving jobs over the years. Truck stops in the area get high marks, he says. “I think we’re doing OK with truck stops, at least in the Calgary region. Flying J stops are especially good as they provide everything from dump stations for trailers to food to overnight stays for zero dollars. In fact many area stops provide free overnight parking for truckers. Outfits like the Flying J are essentially one-stop shops that offer healthy foods and even ethnic food groups that appeal to the variety of ethnic drivers who use the facilities. There’s lots of room and they are safe. Some sites even have a cargo style chapel. But as far as the number of truck stops in the Calgary area and along the Deerfoot (Calgary’s version of the 401) is concerned, I’d say there is enough. But once you get out into the smaller towns there aren’t very many.”

ADAM GREENE is an Independent Owner Operator based in Western Canada who is largely satisfied with the current state of affairs. “It’s good to see clean bathrooms, showers, friendly staff and great food. A nice relaxing atmosphere is always pleasant. The only change I would like to see is healthier food choices, and lower prices on healthy food products.”

Adam’s favourite site?

“The Flying J in Saskatoon is my personal favourite,” he said ••• Contact me to share your views at marek@woodwardpublishing.com.

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TREMCAR INC.

Milk Hauler Notification

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aint-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec - The Quebec government encourages milk haulers to take the necessary measures to ensure that the new tanks manufactured, purchased and delivered from October 1, 2016 detain the 3-A food compliance standard stipulated in its regulations with regards to the milk industry.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

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of Quebec recently conducted an inspection review with the following results: 86% of milk hauler fleets complied with the conventional sanitary standards. The government is moving forward to have all milk haulers comply with the international food standard. The P-29 law on food products, annex 11.4.10 stipulates that all tankers (trailers or tank trucks) carrying milk products must meet

the standard 3-A. The application of the standard 3-A corresponds to the highest requirements of international standards and trade agreements involved in the transportation of food products.

Section 44.1 of the dairy code (section production & transport) also specifies standard 3-A in its directive of interpretation.

Following this release, Tremcar wishes to reassure milk haulers. Our

company has the expertise and certification to build 3-A certified milk tanks. We have manufactured hundreds of 3-A tanks every year for over 25 years for the United States market. If you need information or advice in regards to 3-A certification, please contact our sales representatives, Eric Tremblay at 450.347.7822, Ext. 601, by email at tremblaye@tremcar.com or Louis Hťbert at

514.209.1048.

Before making a new acquisition, inform yourself!

Enc.: Annex 11.4.10: National Code on dairy products.

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MINIMIZER

Minimizer Unveils Heavy Duty Truck Seats

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looming Prairie, Minnesota - Minimizer, one of the leaders in heavy duty innovation, manufactures some of the most unique products available in the aftermarket, including Poly Fenders, Custom Molded Floor Mats and Fast Flaps.

Now, the company is adding to its ever-growing product line with its most talked-about item in years - Heavy Duty (HD) Truck Seats.

And trust us. These aren’t your father’s seats.

“This isn’t our core area, so we partnered with a global leader - Isringhausen - to produce a truck seat drivers will love,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg said. “Nobody manufactures better truck seats than ISRI, and these stand up to the Minimizer Tested & Tortured reputation.”

“ISRI’s manufacturing prowess combined with

M i n i m i z e r ’s p o w e r f u l brand creates a HD truck seat completely unique to the aftermarket,” ISRI USA General Manager Gary Slater said. “This is a standard that no other aftermarket seat can match.”

The Minimizer Long Haul Series consists of six different seats, all of which are equipped with 14 standard features, including several unique to the HD trucking industry.

“The seats spent years in development, partially due to the fact we were very specific with the features.

We wanted our seats to stand out from the rest,” Kruckeberg said.

Included in the 14 standard features are upper and lower lumbar support; a 135-degree swivel base that allows the driver to spin the seat inboard if they want access to the cab; both air height adjustment with memory as well as a physical shock

absorber; and numerous adjustments built into the seat to ensure ultimate comfort for each body type, whether a driver is six-four, 280 pounds or five-five, 110 pounds.

“One of the keys in proper ergonomic design is adjustability,” Doctor of Chiropractic and tenured

professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University Joseph Sweere said. “It’s such a critical component, which is one of the reasons I have great admiration for the work that’s been done in the design of the Minimizer truck seat.”

Sweere has spent much of his 55-year career focus-

ing on occupational health.

“With its many unique features, I think the Minimizer truck seat is the best I’ve seen on the market today,” Sweere said.

In addition to the 14 standard features, drivers have the option of choosing a heated backrest and seat cushion, along with either

Minimizer Ultra Leather Seat (left) and Minimizer Cloth Seat (right).

a cooled backrest and seat cushion or a revitalizing massager.

“The Revitalizer is awesome. We’ve already had several drivers say they love it,” Kruckeberg said.

“You turn it on when you’re 20 minutes from your destination to promote blood flow. It improves your circulation so that when you get out of the cab, you’re not stiff and sore. It creates fewer work compensation injuries.”

Minimizer also subjected its seats to rigorous testing, allowing them to be issued with the company’s standard Lifetime Warranty.

To see the seats being Tested and Tortured, as well as learn more about the Long Haul Series, visit w w w.m in im iz e r.co m/ product/long-haul-series.

To find a Minimizer distributor near you, call 800.248.3855 or go to w w w.m in im iz e r.co m/ find.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

BBQ the Safer Way

BY DR. GEORGE I. TRAITSES

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ere are some of the best ways to ensure you enjoy the summer BBQ season without risking consumption of cancer-causing heterocyclic amines, formed when meat is cooked at high temperature: Go meatless: Heating any animal’s flesh forms HCAs, but evidence suggests grilled vegetables do not make HCAs. Add vegetables to the menu so you eat less meat. Think of grilled corn, grilled asparagus, grilled mushrooms, etc. You’ll be adding vegetables to your meal while reducing consumption of HCAs at the same time.

Turn down the heat: Temperature is the most significant determinant of HCA formation; the higher the temperature, the more HCAs. A hot barbecue makes more HCAs than

any other cooking method.

Turn the meat often: Flip those burgers, chicken breasts and other meats.

Frequent flipping prevents the meat from reaching as high a temperature and lowers the amount of HCAs formed. Lowering cooking temperature by 100 degrees cuts HCA formation by two-thirds.

Try new ingredients: Cherries, prunes, apples, elderberries, pineapple, garlic, vitamin E and rosemary are some of the ingredients that significantly reduce HCAs in meat while cooking.

Marinade any meat before grilling: Marinating beef steaks overnight with a teriyaki or turmericgarlic sauce cut HCA by 60 percent in one study. Avoid high sugar and especially fructose-sweetened marinades, as they may triple HCA production. The simplest marinade: red wine;

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Jeff Lester Named Senior Vice President of Sales

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olvo Trucks North America appointed Jeff Lester Senior Vice President of Sales effective August 1, 2016.

Lester will lead the North American regional sales organization, working closely with the regional vice presidents to drive growth.

“Jeff has successfully served in various management roles at Volvo and has a longstanding career in the trucking industry,” said G?ran Nyberg, President, Volvo Trucks North America. “I’m pleased to welcome him to this new role.”

Lester joined Volvo Trucks North America in 1999 and has more than 30 years of experience in the trucking industry. Most recently he was regional vice president - Southeast. He has also had regional fleet man50 August 2016

ager, district sales manager and regional powertrain manager positions in the Southeast region.

Lester has been active with the Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association and is a member of several industry states trucking associations. Lester will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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

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a red wine marinade for chicken breasts reduced HCA formation by 88 percent.

Go skinless: Removing poultry skin cuts risk of prostate recurrence by half, so it’s probably a good idea for the rest of us.

Choose the right side dishes: It’s not just beer that prevents HCAs from

causing genetic damage.

Choose side dishes that include any of these foods: green tea, black, and rooibos (red) tea; red wine, blueberries, blackberries, red grapes, kiwi, watermelon, parsley, and spinach greens.

Eat cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and other

members of the cruciferous family contain a chemical called sulforaphane that appears to neutralize HCAs’ cancer-causing action.

For more information on health and safety please visit www.toyourhealth. com and the Ontario Chiropractic Association web site at www.chiropractic.

on.ca or call 877.327.2273.

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

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TRANSPORT FOR CHRIST

I Do Not Understand

BY CHAPLAIN LEN REIMER

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omeone who had been a Christian almost his whole life said, “I’m constantly disappointed in myself.

Why is it that I always seem to keep doing the things I wish I didn’t do, and never seem to do the things I know I should!

Isn’t God getting tired of me?”

That is a common struggle that even the apostle Paul experienced. “I do not understand what I do,” he said, “for what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate to do” (Romans 7:15).

But here’s some good

news, we don’t have to stay in that trap of discouragement. To paraphrase Paul as he writes in Romans 8, the key is to stop focusing on the law and start focusing on Jesus. We can’t do anything about our sinfulness by our own strength. The answer is not “try harder to be good at keeping the rules.” Instead, we must focus on the One who shows us mercy and cooperate with the Spirit who changes us.

When we focus on the law, we are constantly reminded that we’ll never be good enough to deserve God’s grace. But

when we focus on Jesus, we become more like Him. Sometimes I get caught

in a cycle of trying harder to be good - failing, getting discouraged, and giving

up. This prayer may work for you: Help me Lord to depend on Your grace and

to draw near to You so that You can change my heart.

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ONTARIO TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS [OTDC]

OTDC Competition Winners for 2016 This year's Ontario Truck Driving Championships competition was more exciting than ever. Here is a list of the winners for the various classes: GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP RING Shawn Matheson – Home Hardware STRAIGHT TRUCK CLASS 1st – Stewart Jutzi – Erb Transport 2nd – Daryl Poole – YRC Reimer 3rd – Rory Holland – Waste Management SINGLE SINGLE CLASS 1st – Clary Ward – XPO Logistics 2nd – Martin Jacobs – YRC Reimer 3rd – Gerry Morgan – Morgan Firewood SINGLE TANDEM CLASS 1st – Bryon Winfield – Home Hardware

Team Ontario 2016 (from left to right) Clary Ward, XPO Logistics; Bryon Winfield, Home Hardware; Shawn Matheson, Home Hardware; Rob Jackson, OTDC President; Dan Congdon, YRC Reimer, and Stewart Jutzi, Erb Transport.

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2nd – William Wolfe – Home Hardware 3rd – Danny Wink – Speedy Transport TANDEM TANDEM CLASS 1st – Shawn Matheson – Home Hardware 2nd – Tom Griffiths – Home Hardware 3rd – Louis Carette – Kriska Holdings B TRAINS CLASS 1st – Dan Congdon – YRC Reimer 2nd – Wayne Burnett – Home Hardware 3rd – Dylan Burnett – Home Hardware ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD Harpreet Singh – Speedy Transport HIGHEST POINTS AWARD Shawn Matheson – Home Hardware

Winners are (left to right) Harpreet Singh (Rookie of the Year), Clary Ward (Single Single Class), Bryon Winfield (back row, Single Tandem Class), Shawn Matheson (Grand Champion), Rob Jackson (back row), Kelly Ward (Powder Puff Winner), Dan Congdon and Stewart Jutzi.

SAFETY AWARD Tom Griffiths – Home Hardware PERFECT PRE-TRIP AWARD, 5–way tie!

Rory Holland, Waste Management; Satnam Singh, FedEx Freight; Clary Ward, XPO Logistics; Martin Jacobs, YRC Reimer and Tom Griffiths, Home Hardware POWDER PUFF AWARD 1st – Kelly Ward 2nd – Veronica Mallozzi 3rd – Keri – MTO officer Many thanks to all of the competitors, their families and friends, OTDC volunteers and all of the sponsors.

See you next year.

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Shawn Matheson, winner of the Grand Championship Ring, with his wife Sarah Matheson (right) and Barb Woodward (far right) presented ring & prize cheque.

CAREERS

HEALTHY TRUCKER

Staying on Track in the Summer

BY ANDREA MORLEY

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don’t know about you, but I am thrilled that Summer is here! The food, the long days and warm nights, BBQ’s with family and friends, and maybe some vacation time - it’s such a fun season. With that being said, it’s easy to fall off the health train during this time, as we often like to throw our schedules aside and let fun takeover. How do you want to feel by the time fall rolls around? Fit and healthy, or sluggish and full of regret from too many roasted marshmallows? With a little discipline, you can make summer your healthiest season of the year!

One of the biggest excuses I hear in the summer is that it’s too hot to workout. Indoor workouts are perfect in the summer, because you won’t run the risk of heat stroke and can

use a fan to keep you cool.

If indoor workouts aren’t possible for you, keep in mind that while the temperatures may be soaring, the day is also a lot longer, with much more sunlight in the morning and evening. Try to squeeze in a quick workout before you start your day and before the heat kicks in, or wait until the evening when things cool down a little. Always remember to drink plenty of water, wear loose, lightweight clothing, and take breaks when needed.

If your truck has a bunk, you can stay cool and workout in there. You have plenty of space to complete a full upperbody workout with just a pair of dumbbells, as well as an ab workout lying in your bunk. Finish off the workout beside your truck with a 10 minute circuit of different squat and lunge

variations.

Another common excuse is that everyone is busier, with kids out of school and events to attend every weekend. With plenty of outdoor jobs to be done at home, workouts can be built right into your day. If done manually, washing the car, raking the lawn, and evening gardening can

be considered exercise, as your body is working hard to complete a task, exhausting various muscle groups. Heading to the beach? Bring a Frisbee or volleyball and work up a sweat, and then cool down with swimming!

When it comes to indulging in cocktails, hamburgers, and French fries while attending events,

the same guidelines apply as you hear around the holidays. This includes eating a healthy snack or meal before heading out, and planning what it is that you really want to indulge in, rather than just losing complete control.

Finally, try and remember that while the summer is a great time to unwind, take some vacation time,

and relax at the cottage, our health is still a priority that needs to be taken care of. A 30 minute workout takes only a fraction of your day, and can be considered an investment into your future health.

Have fun, enjoy your summer, but keep your goals in mind and stay healthy!

Andrea can be reached at healthytrucker.com.

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OTA NEWSFLASH

Climate Change Survey

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hen the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan was announced in June 2016, up to $270 million in funding has been earmarked to expedite the adoption of progressive Green-House-Gas (GHG) reducing trucking technologies.

The bulk of the Plan centers on the Ontario Governments new Green Commercial Vehicle Program which provides up to $170 million for electric and natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, temperature controlled trailer technology, tractor-trailer aerodynamic devices and anti-idling equipment. There is an additional $100 million set aside as part of this program for natural gas infrastructure, such as the design and build of filling stations.

The program is expected to launch in 2017-2018, however full details are still not available regard-

ing specific funding levels per vehicle, trailer and technology.

To help shape the programs design, OTA will be bringing forward suggested funding levels and qualifying technologies based on member input to ensure that this opportunity is maximized.

O TA m e m b e r s w h o would like to contribute to this process are encouraged to complete OTA’s survey before Friday August 19, 2016.

Go to ontruck.org/otanewsflash-ota-survey-ontario-climate-change-action-plan-what-technologies-should-be-exploredfor-the-trucking-industry/ and in the article second to last line where it says by "clicking here", click on the two words and it will bring you directly to the survey online.

All results will be kept confidential with only aggregate results shared with the Government of Ontario.

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CAREERS

JBT TRANSPORT INC.

"Stuff-A-JBT-Truck: Support Fort Mac" a Success!

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yr, Ontario - In response to the over 80,000 people affected by the wildfires in northern Alberta and Fort McMurray, trucking company JBT Transport sought the help of local businesses and the public to raise urgently needed items for donation to the relief effort.

As part of their contribution, JBT donated the transportation to haul the goods to the Alberta Wildfire Donation Centre, which is managed by ADRA Canada in partnership with the government of Alberta and Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

A truckload of donations were raised over the course of the campaign. “We are so thankful to everyone for their generosity,” says campaign coordinator Natalie Martin. “Not only did we receive enough donations to fill up a transport trailer, but we were able to send a large volume

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of items that are urgently required like hygiene and baby care products, new clothing and linens.”

In addition to personal care and household items, a large quantity of nonperishable food and water was made available to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Food Bank, which is located directly in the city of Fort McMurray. “The truckload of goods donated through the "Stuff-A-JBT-Truck" program will primarily go to assist residents in the Fort Mac area, but the relief will also help people who are still displaced and living in other communities like Edmonton,” confirms Natalie. “Anyone with a Canadian Red Cross registration number can access assistance.”

The truckload of goods left JBT’s yard in Ayr, Ontario on July 2 and was delivered to the Alberta Wildfire Donation Centre

in Edmonton on July 5 by veteran JBT driver Marilyn Robinson. “We couldn’t have asked for a better person to represent the campaign out on the road and in Edmonton,” says Natalie. “Marilyn was on board from the get-go, even providing a generous donation of her own.”

On route to Edmonton, the JBT truck stopped in the community of Ignace in north-western Ontario to pick up a couple more skids of items. “Most of the donations came from businesses and the public in Waterloo Region,” affirms Natalie.

In addition to the truckload of donated items, over $2,000 in monetary contributions was raised through the campaign and made available to the Canadian Red Cross.

JBT would like to thank the following partners for their assistance throughout the campaign: Edmon-

ton Emergency Relief Services Society, Edmonton’s Food Bank, ADRA Canada, Municipality of Wood Buffalo Food Bank, Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Alberta.

JBT would also like to thank the public in the Waterloo Region for their generosity. “We had people stopping by our warehouse in Ayr regularly with donations, as well as other drop sites in the area,” says Natalie. “Our thanks go out to the Hiway Centre Zehrs and Ayr Foodland for hosting our public donation events!”

“We could not have accomplished our goal without the support and contributions made available by the business community,” states Natalie. In particular: Apollo Health and Beauty Care, Ayr Fire Hall and Township of North Dumfries, Bolton Smith, Breadner Trailers, Community Physiotherapy &

On the left is JBT Transport driver Marilyn Robinson and on the right is Kryzia Abacan, Communications and Office Manager for ADRA Canada at the Alberta Wildfire Donation Centre standing amongst items donated through JBT Transport’s "Stuff-A-JBT-Truck: Support Fort Mac" charitable campaign.

Taken July 5, 2016 at the Alberta Wildfire Donation Centre in Edmonton Alberta.

Photo Credit: ADRA Canada.

Rehabilitation, CPI Automation, Dr. Andrew Tsandelis Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Expressway Volvo, Foodland, Goliger’s Travel Plus, Grand Porter Logistics, Ingenia Polymers, Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc., Marsh Canada, Moore, McDermott and Partners LLP, Nick’s No Frills, NTD

Apparel, RBC Royal Bank, Trillium Metal Stampings, Twin City Graphics and Zehrs.

As the community of Fort McMurray rebuilds, residents are still in need.

People looking to coordinate a donation or charitable campaign can contact ADRA Canada or the Canadian Red Cross.

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