#172 November by Woodward Publishing Group

November 2017 ISSUE 172

—SERVING ALL OF ONTARIO—

Tighter Standards & Today’s Engines BY MAREK KRASUSKI

ighter emissions regulations spearheaded by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) continue to force engine builders to design new builds that meet, and even exceed EPA requirements while maintaining power output. Better fuel economy and raw power set the parameters for new builds, and 2017 is another watershed year marking the introduction of continuous engine improvements. Last January for example PACCAR, a leading engine manufacturer of HD trucks under the nameplates of Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, met these fuel efficiency and power benchmarks through enhancements to its MX-13 and MX-11 engines. Company Vice President Landon Sproull said the modified engines deliver best performance & fuel economy as well as durability and low cost of ownership. Both engines have been ramped up with power and torque. The MX-13 engine output has increased to 510 hp and 1850 lb.-ft. of torque. The MX11 now stands at 430 hp and 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque. MX engines have a rating of B10, meaning that 90 percent of these builds are expected to reach one million miles without requiring any major overhauls. EMGINES > PAGE 4

PUBLICATION AGREEMENT #40806005

our team

Barb Woodward President & Account Executive

Halina Mikicki Account Executive (Bilingual)

Veronica Way Account Executive

Marek Krasuski Editor in Chief

Chris Charles Art Director & MIS

Mike Whalen Business Development Manager

contents 4 9 20 22 34 36 39 44

THIS MONTH’S THEME Engines Overview

VOCATIONAL TRUCK & TRAILER The vehicles, issues, challenges, and opportunities in Vocational Trucking.

TIRES & WHEELS

Industry Has Lost a Very Good Friend

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY Locations Throughout Canada.

SECTION FRANÇAISE

TRUCK STOP DIRECTORY

Locations and services offered by truck stops on highways across the country.

CAREERS

Locations and services offered by truck stops on highways across the country.

TRACTION & TRUCKPRO

Locations Throughout Canada.

November 2017 Western Trucking News, O ntario Trucking News & E astern Trucking News are published monthly by Woodward Publishing G roup Head Office: Belleville, Ontario, Canada, 877.225.2232 Head Office: (Sales) Barb Woodward, barb@woodwardpublishing.com Barb’s New Direct Line: 613.969.0799 Sales: Halina Mikicki, halina@woodwardpublishing.com (Bilingual), Veronica Way, veronica@woodwardpublishing.com Business Development Mgr: Mike Whalen, mike@woodwardpublishing.com Editor-in-Chief: Marek Krasuski, marek@woodwardpublishing.com Art Director/MIS: Chris Charles, chris@woodwardpublishing.com Writers: Marek Krasuski, Mike Whalen French Translation: Nicolas Côté www.woodwardpublishing.com Copyright © 2017 Woodward Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Publication Agreement: No. #40806005

November 2017 3

VOCATIONAL

THEME: Engines Overview

By Marek Krasuski

Tighter Emission Standards Prompt Improvements to 2017 Engines > CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Among the advantages of these redesigns are better fuel economy due to a single cylinder air compressor, variable displacement oil pump, and variable speed coolant pump. Extended oil and filter changes now range in intervals of between 60,000 and 75,000 miles, culminating in significant savings over the life of the vehicle. Improvements to the after treatment system reduce overall weight by 100 pounds. By year end Paccar will have produced 135,000 MX engines for the North

American market. PACCAR claims the industry has embraced the MX engine, evidenced by the fact that 50 percent of Kenworth trucks will be powered by Paccar engines. 2017 is the year in which new green house gas regulations have come into effect, building on the 2014 regulations from the EPA in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2014 regs

4 November 2017

looked to reduce the entire carbon footprint in the whole vehicle through a combination of low rolling resistance tires and aerodynamic changes. This year’s rules focus on CO2 reduction from engines. M a c k Tr u c ks ha s m e t t hi s m os t recent standard through upgrades to the MP engine for vocational trucks. Enhancements include better fuel economy ranging from 2 to 8.8 percent. Additional power has been configured into the 11-liter MP7 with 425 horsepower, 1560 lb.-ft. of torque, and a reduction of 25 pounds on the MP7 and 44 pounds shaved off the MP8. Mack says a critical improvement has been to the fuel injection which has been replaced with a high pressure common rail system that more efficiently delivers fuel to the cylinders, providing better fuel economy and cleaner combustion. A cleaner burn, in line with the 2017 GHG regs, also comes from a newly designed piston that produces less soot. Other updates include a double wall venturi tube attached to the EGR system for better cold starts and shut off, a new camshaft and a two speed coolant pump, all of which add to better fuel mileage, more power, quieter running and lighter weight in the MP engines. Joining the lineup of cleaner engines is the Cummins X15 turbodiesel engine which has exceeded the EPA’s 2017 GHG requirements thanks to a number of innovations. Cummins built on the best features of the ISX15 with additional refinements culminating in an engine with better fuel economy, more power and durability. These features include a new cam profile that minimizes loss during combustion and provides a cleaner burn. Heat transfer, too, is reduced to the engine oil thanks to new piston design. Lower heat to the engine translates into less oil breakdown and extended service

intervals. Cummins uses a common rail fuelling system that provides for a smoother, quieter and more durable engine. Fuel mileage is also enhanced by integration with the Eaton SmartAdvantage Powertrain that aligns the engine with vehicle weight and road grade that helps reduce fuel consumption. The ADEPT system, a handful of high tech features, helps drivers by making minor adjustments to speed, power and gear selection. Cummins also redesigned gear trains, pistons, and water pumps to decrease drag and maximize power. A discussion of engines wouldn’t be complete without commentary on the push toward electric trucks. For about 10 years Tesla Trucks has been promising a fully electric heavy duty truck. And now, according to its Master Plan, the Tesla semi is expected to go into production within the next two years. The Tesla Semi will have a range of 200 to 300 miles. Its limited range takes it out of the long haul market for the time being since i t c a n ’t k e e p pace with diesel alternatives that run about 1000 miles between fuel ups. Predictions are that the electric truck will bite into the regional sector, taking up as much as 30 percent of that market in the US. Still, company CEO Elon Musk remains confident that their truck is, or soon will be, suitable for long haul applications. “It is a heavyduty; long range semi-truck, so it has the highest weight capability for the range. Essentially it’s meant to alleviate the heavy-duty trucking loads. This is something which people do not, today, think is possible. They think the truck doesn’t have enough power, or it doesn’t have enough range. With the Tesla semi, we want to show that no, an electric truck actually can out-torque any diesel semi, and if you had a tug-of-war competition, our truck will tug the diesel semi uphill,” he said. Analysts predict that an autonomous electric truck can

reduce operational costs by 70 percent over diesels, a massive saving that could change the face of the industry. This year the commercial truck builder Nikola Motor Company introduced the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck, along with its plans to establish a network of 1000 fueling stations to support its hybrid electric truck. The Nikola One is a hydrogen-powered electric vehicle with a range for 800 to 1,200 miles. The company believes that hydrogen powered generation is preferable to a plug-in for electrical charging coming in at around $3.50 per kilogram which is half the current market price. By comparison, Tesla plans to charge vehicles with batteries by adopting a battery leasing model which means drivers could exchange batteries at designated stations which will get drivers back on the road quicker. Swapping batteries would take about 5 minutes. Tesla estimates fuel costs would drop by 50 percent. The new technology is not without its problems, which is why electric and hybrid trucks are used mainly in the regional pickup and delivery markets. There is also the age-old resistance to change, and until electric trucks, particularly long hauls, have proved their mettle in real life applications, wholesale acceptance is likely to come later than sooner. Yet from a global perspective the trend toward electrically driven and hybrid vehicles is unmistakable. For example China, never known in the popular imagination as a leader in green technologies, surprises as the leading market for electric commercial vehicles. Fully 95 percent of its buses - 100,000 in all - are electrically driven. In Europe, truck suppliers are coming under increasing pressure to fill the market with low emission commercial trucks. And even though purchase costs for such vehicles remain high in North America, operational costs are low, making electric vehicles a feasible alternative in the near future.

Business Insurance Matters

By Linda Colgan

Gearing up for the Season

ith the Christmas season (yes I said that word!) just around the corner it not only is a time that we start to gear up to get all the Christmas cheer stocked up and gifts for under the tree, but also a time for criminal minds to be at their peak! What a season to shop for loaded trailers full of goodies that make thieves pockets jingle and hard working innocent people suffer. The last consideration a thief will have is how the company responsible for the freight (or the individual) will suffer by way of insurance deductible or the impact the loss will create with

TRUCKING HR CANADA

Roadmap for Trucking Employers

ttawa, Ontario – Trucking HR Canada has launched its new Millennials Have Drive – A Roadmap for Canada’s Trucking Employers to Recruit and Retain Millennials, to support the industry in its efforts to better attract and retain Millennial employees. Through extensive research and surveys focused on Millennials currently in the industry as well as employees from other generations and employers, Trucking HR Canada identified some of the main challenges and opportunities that the industry faces in recruiting and retaining Millennials. The Roadmap provides employers with practical insights on how to address those in an age where competition is high for qualified talent. While Millennials are the largest cohort in Canada’s workforce (37%), they are largely underrepresented in the trucking industry. In fact, less than 15% of today’s truck drivers are under the age of 35. A commitment to professional development and training, flexible work opportunities and career advancement are only some of the recommendations that employers will find in the Roadmap. No matter their skill set, the industry offers Millennials the opportunity for satisfying and rewarding careers in a wide range of occupations. To download your free copy of the Millennials Have Drive Roadmap, visit Trucking HR Canada’s website at: TruckingHR.com or type in the following link: truckinghr.com/content/millennialshave-drive.

6 November 2017

their insurance rates. Every day is a good day to practice risk management, however theft losses tend to rise a couple months before Christmas as stores start to stock their shelves. The message is simply to be aware. Have discussions with drivers and employees to take extra precautions to

ensure the safety of the load. As a final comment, with the season just around the corner many transportation firms are generous and loan equipment for local organizations for Christmas parades. If so, this would also be the time to start discussion with your Insurance Broker on procedures and how this re-

lates to your insurance program. Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and currently is a Transportation Insurance Advisor with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers. To contact Linda, call 416.809.3103 or email lcolgan@brysoninsurance.ca.

Factoring

By Bruce Sayer

Profit Better with Accurate Fixed Tractor Costs BY BRUCE SAYER

s the owner of a trucking company there’s a lot to consider in any given day. Often operational issues supersede the task of managing the business. This can lead to a busy company that at year’s end fails to profit well. The solution is to work on your business while you work in your business. To help carriers operate profitably Accutrac Capital continues to present information articles on best practises in the trucking industry. The information is prepared and written by Dave Boyd, an independent business consultant who specializes in helping trucking companies achieve financial success. In previous articles we discussed revenue, running costs and the concept of contribution. In order to put a tractor on line you have to earn enough contribution to cover Fixed Tractor Costs. Accurate bookkeeping will help improve cost management decisions and year end accounting. Licenses are a function of government regulation. My only comment is to make sure your accounting allocates the prepaid expense of licenses correctly. Insurance is market driven so make sure your broker knows the market. There are a number of companies that specialize in trucking as well as captive trucking insurance arrangements where you can own a piece of the insurer. A good safety program with driver training can help minimize accidents and drive down insurance costs.

The capital cost of a piece of equipment is what you pay to use it, be it leased owned or rented. Your actual average capital cost per tractor will be some mix of new, used, leased, owned and rented costs divided by the number of tractors. You need to decide what that mix will be. Formal accounting statements use the concept of depreciation, which is an estimate of the reduction in value of an asset. Depending on the depreciation policy, it may or may not be meaningful. For that reason, I use the actual cash cost associated with a piece of equipment. In deciding on an acquisition strategy, you must trade off the higher costs of new

fully financed equipment against the increased fuel and maintenance costs and dependability of used equipment. The use of rental equipment is appropriate for short term needs because it can be returned when not needed, but the cost will be equivalent to a leased tractor and you will not build any equity over the term of the rental. The capital cost of trailers, be they new, used, purchased, financed or rented, should be expressed based on the number of tractors so that you know how much it costs per tractor to have a trailer available to it. The average capital cost of putting a

tractor and trailer on-line is a significant cost in your business model. The lower the cost the better. The capital cost is the result of your decisions on new or used, down payment, amortization and interest rate. By themselves these are just business decisions but taken together they give you a better feel for this significant component of fixed cost. For more information about best practises in the trucking industry, contact Dave Boyd at dmboyd@bell.net. To learn more about freight factoring to access immediate working capital, visit www.AccutracCapital.com or call 855.838.7575.

November 2017 7

VOCATIONAL

FLO COMPONENTS LTD.

FLO Components Announces First Winner in 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest!

utomatic Greasing Systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. is pleased to announce the winner of the first draw in its 40th Anniversary Giveaway Contest. FLO’s Marketing Specialist Gabriel Lopez announced; “Anisa Copeland of Cambridge, Ontario is the lucky winner of the first of three Lubrication Product Packages. Anisa’s name was drawn randomly from all eligible entries and she successfully answered a skill testing question. Anisa received a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack.” According to Lopez, the Lincoln PowerLuber is the most advanced grease gun in its class, featuring a multi-function LCD that displays: quantity of grease dispensed, quantity of grease remaining in the cartridge, battery charge level, operation signal and stall indicator. Its 20-volt, high-amperage, lithium-ion battery provides superior run time, and its two-speed design delivers outstanding flow and pressure. The grease gun comes in a heavy-duty carrying case and includes two rechargeable batteries, a 110v one-hour charger and the new and easy-to-use Lincoln 5900 PowerLock grease coupler. “This was only the first of three Lubrication Product Packages we’re giving away to lucky LinkedIn users over 3 Draw Periods. The next two draws will take place on November 1 and December 1. Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods are automatically entered in the following Draw Periods. To enter, people simply have to fill out the Contest Entry Form on our website and follow FLO’s LinkedIn page using a valid LinkedIn account. No purchase is required.” The second giveaway prize is identical to Anisa Copeland’s, a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber & Lincoln 5900 PowerLock Coupler Pack. The third prize is a choice of either the same PowerLuber & PowerLock Pack from the first two giveaways or a FLO Components “18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box”. This FLO Components “System in a box” is packaged as a complete kit capable of servicing up to 18 points and includes a 24VDC electric QLS301 Lincoln pump, 200 feet of ¼ OD nylon tubing, progressive blocktype metering valves (18 valve outlets) and 18 ninety degree bearing inlet fittings. Lopez says; “The QLS System is a relatively simple method of centralizing or automating the lubrication process in many applications, from highway trailers to any variety of industrial machinery. It can help reduce downtime for machinery large and small and improve safety for those responsible for maintaining it.” For more details or to enter the contest visit: www.flocomponents.com/40th/. 8 November 2017

GIVEAWAY CONTEST SHORT RULES No purchase required. Entries must be received by contest end: November 30, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST. There are a total of 3 prizes available to be won over 3 Draw Periods: (Prize 1) one Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate retail value $1,100, Oct. 1, 2017 draw date); (Prize 2) one Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate retail value $1,100, Nov. 1, 2017 draw date; and (Prize 3) a choice of one of either: i) a Lincoln 1884 PowerLuber and a Lincoln 5900 PowerLock coupler pack (approximate value CDN $1,100); or ii) a FLO Components “18-point Automatic Lubrication System in a box” (includes: 24VDC QLS301 pump, 200 feet ¼ OD tubing, 18 valve outlet and 18 qty. 90degree bearing inlet fittings, approximate retail value $3,025 – *System Installation is not included, Dec. 1, 2017 draw date). Participants who enter in the earlier Draw Periods automatically entered in the following Draw Periods. Skill testing question required. Open to Canadian residents who are the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry excluding Quebec. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limit one entry per person. For full rules and entry details visit: https://www. flocomponents.com/40th/. ABOUT FLO COMPONENTS FLO Components Ltd. is a lubrication systems specialist and a leading supplier of “Total Lube Solutions” to major industrial manufacturers, food and beverage, trucking, mining, construction and road building companies and other heavy

equipment users in Ontario. Established in ON in 1977, FLO uses application expertise and qualified service technicians to provide cost effective Solutions for all types of lubrication and fluid handling applications and help clients reduce

unscheduled downtime and improve productivity. For more information, call us at: 800.668.5458, e-mail us: sales@flocomponents.com, visit our web site: www. flocomponents.com.

VOCATIONAL

News & Views: Specialized Components................page 10

Tuck Routes: Visco Industrial Sales............................ page 12

Mack Anthem™ is Right for Bulk-Haul.................... page 16

Scania’s Special-Purpose Vehicles....................... page 19

T ruck & Trailer VOCATIONAL

November 2017

T R A NSP O R TAT I O N • C O NS T RU C T I O N • U T I L I T I E S • G RO U NDS M A I N T E N A N CE • F O RE S T RY • M I N I NG • O I L & G A S • AG RI CU LT U RE

GIN-COR INDUSTRIES

Gin-Cor Progresses Toward Fulfillment of 2020 Master Plan BY MAREK KRASUSKI

F INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & UTILITY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (ICUEE)

Innovative Industry Trends at ICUEE 2017

his year’s International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition exceeded expectations with specialized exhibits, hands-on test drives, interactive product demonstrations and lots of activity and leads in the booths. The 2017 installment of the Demo Expo was the largest in the show’s history with 28-plus acres of exhibits (nearly 1.24 million net square feet) of the latest utility and construction equipment, products and technologies and more than 1,000 exhibitors, of which 25 percent were new to the show. Tracking close to the 2015 record-break-

or those in the industry it comes as no surprise that Gin-Cor Industries has earned a reputation for product excellence in truck uplifting and the supply and installation of custom equipment for specialized vocational applications. From the mud flaps seen at the back of many vocational vehicles, to the multiple awards acknowledging the company’s

growing footprint in the severe service vehicle market, Gin-Cor keeps growing. Gin-Cor’s future goals are encapsulated in its 2020 Master Plan. According to company president Luc Stang, the Gin-Cor vision “will be achieved by doing things the Gin-Cor way which is a continued dedication to continuous improvement, to detail and commitment GIN-COR CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 >

www.rangitangs.com GIN-COR CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

ing attendance, nearly 18,000 registered attendees from all 50 states and more than 50 other countries worldwide perused the exhibits, raised money for the Red Cross Disaster Relief and the Call of Duty Endowment, and took advantage of all that the show had to offer. Attendee demographics in the utilities category was up 6 percent over 2015 and the utility construction category was up 3 percent over 2015 totals. “We had a great turnout and participation at ICUEE 2017,” said Rick Rodier, Vice President, Sitework Systems Division of ICUEE CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 >

November 2017 9

VOCATIONAL

News & Views By Mike Whalen

Drivetrain offerings are constantly changing. It seems that we’ve graduated to the point tvhat most truck OEM’s offer integrated drive train components developed in-house, while others use application-specific engines and transmissions available from well-known brands such as Cummins, Detroit, Eaton and Allison. Scania, part of the Volkswagen Truck Group in Europe, have applicationspecific trucks built at a separate facility that specializes in custom trucks. See separate article in this issue of Vocational Truck & Trailer. The vocational / work truck user leans toward the components specifically designed for an application. Low-beds, for example, need a different drive train than a dump truck delivering asphalt to a paving machine. We are not in a ‘one-size fits all’ business. In fact, some OEM’s use independent truck body builders and up-fitters to complete the order

for a purpose-built truck. In Canada, these specialists are members of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association. On October 23 CTEA celebrates their 54th year at the Annual Manufacturers’ Conference. This will be the first conference for the newly appointed General Manager, Suzy Léveillé. Suzy is well known to the members having served on the board of directors while with Garage Francois Thouin Inc. a CTEA member located in Saint-Annedes Plaines, Quebec. Current CTEA membership numbers over 500. The Association helps these members understand and comply with legislated requirements including the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as well as the many other national and provincial compliance issues facing the Canadian truck upfitter. Cheers, Mike.

PACCAR transmissions for Peterbilt 579 @ 567 The advanced PACCAR Automated Transmission is available for order immediately on Peterbilt Models 579 and 567, the company is pleased to announce. The 12-speed automated transmission is the latest addition to the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain and introduces game-changing gains in efficiency, driveability and durability for the successful Peterbilt on-highway models. “The PACCAR Transmission offers best-in-class performance, reliability and low cost of operation,” said Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Senior Vice President. “With the availability of this innovative PACCAR Transmission, the proven PACCAR MX-13 engine and the efficient PACCAR Axle, the Peterbilt Models 579 and 567 can now be spec’d with the industry’s most advanced proprietary drivetrain. Peterbilt trucks equipped with the PACCAR Powertrain deliver an unparalleled driver experience while positively impacting the bottom line of our fleet and owner operator customers.” The PACCAR Transmission was purpose developed as an automated transmission for heavy-duty linehaul applications. The seamless integration with the PACCAR MX-13 allows the Peterbilt Models 579 and 567 to offer a new level of driver friendly performance, with class-leading low speed maneuverability and smooth, intuitive shifting. The PACCAR Transmission is able to select the starting gear and make shift decisions based on grade, vehicle weight, engine torque and throttle position. The PACCAR Transmission was designed to maximize uptime and reduce the overall cost of ownership: an industry-exclusive fluid pressure sensor provides advance warning of low oil situations while an oil-coalescing air filter protects the transmission from contamination. The PACCAR Transmission boasts a cooler-less design and extended maintenance interval and is backed by a comprehensive five-year / 750,000 mile warranty. The PACCAR Transmission is available for order immediately on MX-13 equipped Models 579 and 567 scheduled for production after October 16. Availability of the PACCAR Transmission with the 10.9-liter PACCAR MX-11 Engine is scheduled for early 2018. For more information visit www.peterbilt.com.

Endurant Transmission from Eaton for Peterbilt Eaton Endurant Transmission Now Available in Peterbilt 579 and 567 (photo to come) Peterbilt recently announced the availability of the new 12-speed Eaton Endurant™ transmission in Models 579 and 567. Available exclusively with the Cummins X15 Efficiency series engine in ratings up to 510-hp and 1,850 lbft of torque, the Endurant will service vehicles in regional and linehual applications up to 110,000 lbs. GVW. The Endurant transmission comes standard with the PACCAR column mounted shifter allowing drivers ultimate control of the transmis-

Keep Your Fuel Warm TITAN TFH-50 (50 W) or TITAN TFH100 (100 W) are flexible heating pads designed to be installed on fuel, lube oil and hydraulic filters. It is easy to install and remove as it is held in place with Velcro straps. Available and operates either on 12 volts or 24 volts and designed for filters with a diameter of 3.5” to 5.0”. For more information, visit www. dieselproducts.com.

10 November 2017

sion’s engine brake and gear selection in a new convenient and ergonomic location. A cooler-free precision lubrication system, encapsulated sensors and wiring, and standard 8-bolt PTO opening location, and a 750,000-mile lube change interval are among

some of the key features. The Endurant also offers a 5-year / 750,000 mile warranty, and a 3-year/350,000-mile clutch warranty. “The Endurant transmission was optimized for the Cummins X15 engine and gives our customers another powertrain option,” said Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “Endurant has a wide range of benefits including its light weight design and longer service intervals. Its integration with the column mounted shifter will make it a top choice for both fleet and owner operator customers.” Peterbilt Motors Company, located in Denton, Texas, has a global reputation for superior quality, industry leading design, innovative engineering

and fuel efficient solutions, and is recognized as the “Class” of the industry. Peterbilt provides a comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs through its 350-plus North American dealer locations that complement its full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Peterbilt offers industry leading service and support, including SmartLINQ connected truck technologies, expedited Rapid Check diagnostic services, the Red Oval certified used truck program, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt. For more information visit www. peterbilt.com and www.eaton.com.

NEWS FEED www.ezoil.com, a Vipar member, has appointed Paul Conibear regional sales manager....Detroit Diesel has acquired Mascot Truck Parts, a leading provider of remanufactured driveline components for the heavy and medium duty truck aftermarket…. WABCO completes buyout of Meritor WABCO

joint venture…www.VIPAR. com has established a disaster relief fund…Harman Heavy Vehicle Specialists is Truck Parts and Service magazine’s 2017 Distributor of the Year… Phillips&Temro Industries acquires Wolverine Engine Heaters…

VOCATIONAL

Shop Management System

Allison Nine Speed Transmision Allison Transmission introduced its first nine-speed model at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The innovative, fully automatic transmission, for medium- and heavyduty vehicles, will be available globally and is targeted for release in 2020. “With this new transmission, Allison continues to demonstrate its commitment to help achieve standards regarding fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,” said Randy Kirk, senior vice president of product engineering and product teams with Allison Transmission. “This release coincides with the timing of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 2 GHG and Fuel Efficiency Standards.” With its deep first gear ratio and industry-leading ratio coverage, the Allison nine-speed transmission provides significant fuel savings as the highlyefficient gear train allows the torque converter to lock up early in first gear.

Additionally, the nine-speed includes an integral engine stop-start system that provides immediate transmission engagement and vehicle hold while the

engine is restarted. Providing value for a variety of applications, the nine-speed model is ideal for urban distribution trucks, rental and lease trucks, and school buses. “When combined with FuelSense , our software and electronic controls packages, and our other fuel-saving tech-

nologies, the nine-speed will set a new benchmark in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, achieving Greenhouse Gas Emissions Model (GEM) benefits,” said Kirk. “Many OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia have expressed interest and excitement, with prototype evaluations beginning for them yet this year.” The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series™ six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. It’s been designed to utilize the same OEM interfaces as its six speed predecessor, providing ease of integration into vehicles currently released with the Allison 2000 Series. Drivers will experience even better comfort due to smaller steps, allowing for a smoother start. They’ll also enjoy improved acceleration, which can lead to more productivity. For more information visit www.allisontransmission.com

V Volvo at NACVS Fuel Systems Care

This year has been a transformative time for us with the introduction of the new VNR and VNL series,” said Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “We’re eager to publicly share with many for the first time our unparalleled truck and powertrain innovations that will serve as our platform for the future.” Most of the trucks on display at the Volvo booth featured an integrated powertrain with Volvo engines, including the new Volvo D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine, and a Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. Engineered for a wide range of vocational applications, the Volvo VHD 300 daycab and VHD 400 regional sleeper models offer an easily customizable chassis, up to five power take-off options and Volvo’s electronic bodybuilder module, which simplifies electric and hydraulic connections. Both VHD models are available in either axle forward or axle back configurations. All trucks on display equipped with Volvo engines feature Volvo Remote Diagnostics, which monitors critical fault codes, enabling proactive diagnostics and repair planning to maximize uptime. Volvo made Remote Diagnostics standard on all Volvopowered trucks in 2013. Remote Diagnostics is a central component of Volvo Trucks Uptime Services, which also includes 24/7 live support from Volvo Action Service agents at Volvo’s Uptime Center, and ASIST, Volvo’s service management platform. Volvo’s factory-installed Remote Diagnostics hardware supports Remote Programming, allowing Volvo customers to perform over-the-air powertrain software and parameter updates to increase truck uptime and reduce downtime costs. Visit www.volvotrucks.com.co .

Fuel Systems Care Small to medium sized contractors operating a mix of truck and diesel equipment – construction, logging, etc. – usually handle the storage and refueling of their equipment on-site. This can leave fuel open to contamination from dirt, water and microorganisms. Contaminated fuel has negative effects on combustion, power and fuel consumption and can be catastrophic. It’s also critical to know what your fuel supplier delivers and the ever-present dirt and water is removed as it is delivered. Diesel Fuel Storage and Transfer The process of storing fuel and transferring fuel from the storage tanks to the fuel tank of a piece of equipment is a major source of fuel contamination. Connections, hoses, pumps, filters and the delivery system all have effects on the fuel. Between the storage tank and the fuel tank of a piece of equipment, there will be any number of hoses and piping. Damage to and poor maintenance of these hoses and pipes leave opportunities for foreign material to enter the fuel. Here are some tips from Cummins to help you maintain your fuel’s cleanliness and quality while being stored and transferred: • Use only hoses and piping that are specifically designed to be used with diesel fuel • Check the fuel pumps that enable the movement of the fuel for damage, as they are an easy gateway for particles to enter the fuel • Routinely ensure that the nozzle that enters the fuel tank of the equipment seals and is properly maintained and cleaned

• Perform preventative maintenance on all transfer equipment • Routinely inspect and replace all worn or aged parts including caps, seals, gaskets and filters • Purchase the correct fuel for the environment that it will be stored in and store according to the environment • Completely empty and clean the tanks periodically (Your fuel supplier could help to determine the right schedule) • On your equipment, follow OEM guidelines for service and maintenance intervals on the fuel tank and filter. Diesel Fuel Contaminants The internal components of modern injectors are often extremely small and very susceptible to wear or sticking due to particles and other kinds of contamination. Wear of internal parts of the fuel system will decrease the life of the components and may even cause malfunctions that could result in severe damage to the other engine components. Diesel Fuel Contaminants The internal components of modern injectors are often extremely small and very susceptible to wear or sticking due to particles and other kinds of contamination. Wear of internal parts of the fuel system will decrease the life of the components and may even cause malfunctions that could result in severe damage to the other engine components. Some common contaminants found in today’s fuels include water, microorganisms, wax, hard particles, debris and other sediments. For mor info visit www.cummins.com

With the recent launch of Manager™SE Truck Edition, Mitchell 1’s truck repair shop management system, independent shops that service all makes of Class 4-8 trucks have access for the first time to a system to help them manage every aspect of their operation.The Mitchell 1 software innovation delivers a complete system to help shop owners streamline all the shop functions required to run a successful business. Mitchell 1 has been a leader in delivering software to enhance shop productivity for over 20 years. “We are really pleased with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received about the system as it reinforceswhat we believed - that Mitchell 1 is well positioned to deliver a product that can help the truck repair aftermarket get to the next level of sophistication in managing for success,” said Kristy LaPage, Business Manager for Mitchell 1’s commercial vehicle group. “Small and medium repair shops certainly operate differently from a truck fleet or a large dealer, so wespecifically designed Manager SE Truck Edition to meet their distinct challenges and needs. When Manager SE Truck Edition became available from Mitchell 1 earlierthis year, we jumped at the chance to incorporate that with TruckSeries, commented Adam Burgess, Manager at Joe’s Auto RV & Truck in Kingman, Arizona.“As our customers bring vehicles in for service, the programs manage the whole process from diagnostics to final invoicing and everything in between. The best thing is this is all done with one login. It’s made a huge difference to the truck repair side of our business, maximizing our resources to their full potential. Manager SE Truck Edition integratesseamlessly with Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries,giving independent truck repair shops immediate access to repair information, trouble code diagnostic procedures, labor estimating and management tools on one platform. The detailed overview of business activities and performance offered by Manager SE Truck Edition provides shops greater control and visibility to track vehicle repairs through every step of the process to be sure they are on schedule and contributing to the bottom line. Additionally, when combined with the optional ProPack customer communication toolbox, truckrepair shops can quickly and easily buildcustom inspection worksheets specific totheir needs. TruckSeries is the only comprehensive repair information software suite ofits kind available for Class 4-8 trucks,delivering a one-stop, single login, all-makes data resource with scalable wiring diagrams, digital pictures, DTC to-diagnostics, and more, all delivered in seconds.

November 2017 11

VOCATIONAL

Tuck Routes

By Al Tucker

Visco Industrial Sales Co., Motto: I’ll Stock it For You!

y most recent travels have taken me 50 kilometers northwest of Toronto, to the former 1822 mill town of Bolton, Ontario, now within the boundaries of Caledon, in the region of Peel. Horse drawn Stage Coaches once provided transportation from the GTA. In the Bolton area, good farmland once sold for $50 an acre. Today, this area is described as a ‘Rural Service Centre’ and farmland is upwards of $20,000 per acre! My meeting that day was with CEO Angelo Visco who started the business in 1996 with his brother Fred, with a focus on Industrial Sales & Service. In 2007, Angelo and Fred decided to expand into the heavy-duty truck aftermarket parts industry. These days, Fred runs their repair shop - Bolton Truck & Trailer Repairs - (TRUCK PRO) a banner program of UAP. A second Traction banner store was purchased from UAP in Barrie in 2013. By 2015, VISCO had decided to join the full NAPA network by adding a NAPA store in their Bolton location. Over the next couple of years, Angelo successfully grew the HD & Auto parts business and was running out of space. As luck would have it, in 2016, the ideal building came on the market - just across the street at 195 Healy Road. By April 2017, with the necessary renovations completed, VISCO Industrial expanded across the street to their newly renovated

24,000 square foot building. Besides the NAPA retail component of the business, their wholesale business has grown beyond expectations. For the convenience of their ‘Regulars’, as well as the ‘Walk-in’ Customers and in order to encourage Point of Sale Specials, Angelo added shopping carts at the door. Two large digital TV screens greet customers upon arrival that run Ads about what’s currently ‘On Special’. The Bolton store hours are 7 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Barrie store hours are 7 am to 6 pm Monday to

Thursday (5 pm Fridays) and 8 am to 2 pm Saturdays. Additionally, shop services include Flywheel Machining, Custom Exhaust, Driveline, Hydraulic Hose/Cylinders along with PTO and Wetline Kit systems. These days there are 40 employees on the VISCO Team and counting. Their sales and service territory now covers as far North as Parry Sound, bordered by Hwy 7 to the south, Hwy 24 to the West and Hwy 400 to the East. Of course, ‘Free’ delivery is scheduled with every order. For the Visco family, ‘Community really does matter’! Angelo points to their be-

ing voted #1 Auto Parts store in Readers’ Choice Awards for the Caledon region for 2 consecutive years. The Santa Clause parade and the Bolton Business Scavenger hunt combined with sponsorships of Youth hockey teams demonstrates their continuing commitment. To learn more about this service oriented VISCO Team, I recommend setting up an appointment with Angelo, call 905.857.2071, ext.221 or Fred at 905.951.9111. Check out their website at www.viscoindustrial.com.

PETERBILT

PACCAR Transmission Available for Order on Peterbilt Models 579 and 567

he advanced PACCAR Automated Transmission is available for order immediately on Peterbilt Models 579 and 567, the company is pleased to announce. The 12-speed automated transmission is the latest addition to the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain and introduces game-changing gains in efficiency, drive-ability and durability for the successful Peterbilt on-highway models. “The PACCAR Transmission offers best-in-class performance, reliability and low cost of operation,” said Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Senior Vice President. “With the availability of this innovative PACCAR Transmission, the proven PACCAR MX-13 engine and the efficient PACCAR Axle, the Peterbilt Models 579 and 567 can now be

12 November 2017

spec’d with the industry’s most advanced proprietary drivetrain. Peterbilt trucks equipped with the PACCAR Powertrain deliver an unparalleled driver experience while positively impacting the bottom line of our fleet and owner operator

customers.” The PACCAR Transmission was purpose developed as an automated transmission for heavy-duty linehaul applications. The seamless integration with the PACCAR MX-13 allows the Peterbilt Models 579 and 567 to offer a new level of driver friendly performance, with class-leading low speed maneuverability and smooth, intuitive shifting. The PACCAR Transmission is able to select the starting gear and make shift decisions based on grade, vehicle weight, engine torque and throttle position. The PACCAR Transmission was designed to maximize uptime and re-

duce the overall cost of ownership: an industry-exclusive fluid pressure sensor provides advance warning of low oil situations while an oil-coalescing air filter protects the transmission from contamination. The PACCAR Transmission boasts a cooler-less design and extended maintenance interval and is backed by a comprehensive five-year / 750,000 mile warranty. The PACCAR Transmission is available for order immediately on MX-13 equipped Models 579 and 567 scheduled for production after October 16. Availability of the PACCAR Transmission with the 10.9-liter PACCAR MX-11 Engine is scheduled for early 2018. For more information about Peterbilt, visit www.peterbilt.com.

VOCATIONAL

PETERBILT

Peterbilt Ergonomic Column-Mounted Shifter

eterbilt is pleased to introduce a new, ergonomic column-mounted shifter on the Models 579 and 567. The column-mounted shifter will be standard on trucks equipped with the automated PACCAR Transmission as well as those equipped with Eaton Advantage and Ultra Shift AMTs. The new shifter, located on the righthand side of the steering column, features a multi-mode design and allows control of all transmission and engine

brake functions, including gear selection, engine brake mode and manual shifting. The column-mounted shifter places controls at the driver’s finger tips, minimizing distractions and allowing an increased focus on road conditions and surrounding traffic. “The column-mounted shifter takes the ergonomics of the Models 579 and 567 to a new level,” said Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “The columnmounted shifter was designed based

on in-depth studies of driver behavior and ergonomics. This new design also allowed us to improve on the usability of our dash by eliminating engine brake control switches.” With the implementation of the columnmounted lever, a new-design pinch valve located on the dash replaced the traditional lever for trailer brake activation, greatly enhancing control during coupling and uncoupling maneuvers. The column-mounted shifter will be

available on Models 579 and 567 ordered with automated transmissions beginning in October 2017.

> ICUEE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

to be here at ICUEE,” said Dotson. “We’ve been coming to the show since its inception and 2017 has proven to be another great show for Ditch Witch. It’s been steady in the booth and it’s a great opportunity for us to meet with customers and prospects and show our equipment in one location.” Liz Kendrick, Project Sales Manager for Man Lift, a new exhibitor to ICUEE, echoed Dotson’s comments. “We are looking to make our mark in the industry and shows like ICUEE help us do that,” said Kendrick. “We couldn’t be happier with the experience. Our President came down in 2015 to walk the show and at that point we knew this was the way to

lighted industry best practices first hand with equipment on the show floor, and the indoor ICUEE Demo Stage expanded the show’s outdoor equipment demo component with more product innovations in action. Another new feature, ‘Tomorrow’s Topics Today’ sessions from show owner and producer Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), explored industry trends and emerging technologies. Rounding out ICUEE 2017 education were popular returning programs: the iP Utility Safety Conference and Utility Fleet Conference plus industry certifications.

The biennial ICUEE is also known as The Demo Expo and is the leading event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations and trends, owned and produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 950 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related sectors worldwide.

position them to become the recognized leader in the manufacturing of vocational trucks across multiple truck segments. DEL’s Chairman of the Board, Paul Martin, underscored Gin-Cor’s reputation for product excellence in his remarks about the partnership. “The decision to partner with Gin-Cor Industries is a key step in my succession plan. We want to give the business and all of our employees the best opportunity to carry on the legacy my family has created. I am excited about partnering with Luc Stang, CEO, Gin-Cor Industries and his team, who bring strong operational expertise to DEL Equipment’s national capabilities.” As well, Gin-Cor CEO Luc Stang reiterated the importance of the partnership in the fulfillment of the Master Plan continuous improvement, commitment to excellence in quality, service and on time delivery at fair prices. “The strategic partnership increases both companies’ service reach and capabilities to better serve our customers and partners, and positions us well to meet the needs of customers across all jurisdictions at a

time when legislation is increasingly complex. Knowing that both companies are driven by customer satisfaction, dedicated to innovation and high-quality products, and share a similar strategic vision and business values gives me confidence that this strategic partnership will enable us to significantly increase our footprint in the industry,” he concluded. The most recent acknowledgement of Gin-Cor success is in its standing as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies for the third straight year. Gin-Cor Ranked No. 199 on the 2017 PROFIT 500, up an impressive 171 spots over last year as the publication, Canadian Business, unveiled the 29th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. With the completion of Gin-Cor’s 2020 Master Plan on the horizon, expect to see further acquisitions and testaments to its ongoing successes. For more information on this Northern Ontario success story contact the company at: www.gincor.com. Tel: 705-7445543, or Luc Stang at 705-471-1912. 5151 Hwy 17 West, Mattawa, ON, P0H 1V0.

The Toro Company and 2017 ICUEE chair. “It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm of so many utility and construction professionals networking and sharing ideas, and finding the product innovations and solutions that will help them grow their businesses.” Exhibits and Equipment “Test Runs” ICUEE 2017 featured specialized exhibit pavilions for fleet management, safety and green utilities, China and Korean exhibit pavilions, and the Lift Safety Zone from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). Hands-on equipment test drives and interactive product demonstrations included a 2-mile Test Drive Zone for onroad equipment and technologies. Over the roar of the Super Witch, a demo vehicle with an 850 horse power 502 Chevy Engine, Tucker Dotson, Ditch Witch regional sales manager for the Eastern United States, shared that the show has been going great for the enduring ICUEE exhibitor. “Telecom is hot and it’s a big deal for us > GIN-COR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

to excellence in quality, service and on time delivery at fair prices....” Indeed, continuous improvement is a central principle by which the company measures product quality in the custom manufacturing of vocational severeservice vehicles. Such is the case in all Gin-Cor’s Group of Companies. Gin-Cor’s products range from truck upfitting to the supply and installation of custom equipment for specialized applications. Dump bodies, snow and ice equipment, cranes flat & tilting decks and pre-built vehicles are Gin-Cor’s targeted products. To be sure, insistence on quality permeates through all acquisitions. Several years ago the company acquired Durabody, partly as a step toward the fulfillment of its Master Plan, and to extend its product range. From small utility trailers to oversized off-road equipment, Durabody builds unique solutions to challenging applications in the trailer industry. Durabody products include, but are not limited to, flat deck trailers, curtainside

go to get out to market. We’re busy and we’re very happy with the results.” Representatives from Ditch Witch and Man Lift said they plan to return to the next ICUEE, in 2019. Education on Industry Best Practices ICUEE 2017 education focused on utility and construction “hot topics” presented by industry experts to help attendees enhance their safety knowledge, increase efficiencies and reduce downtime on the job. New Field Classroom sessions hightrailers, specialty trailers, and insulated truck bodies. Another acquisition with products commensurate with Gin-Cor’s insistence on product excellence is JC Trailers Design & Fabrication. Ever mindful to solidify its footprint in the entire vocational sector, the purchase of JC Trailers was consistent with its objectives. JC Trailers produces a full range of product choice from tagalong trailers to 100 ton and 13 axle units with all sizes between. Among those products is the JC Goosenecks which are non-ground bearing for quick and easy hookup. These include the use of 80,000 lb. and 100,000 lb. yield T-1 steel for added strength and weight in all JC’s low bed floats and flat decks. Other features include sealed beam, lights, outriggers, and 10 stud hub pilot wheels. Most recently Gin-Cor Industries entered into a strategic partnership that will further its range of products and services. Gin-Cor and DEL Equipment’s combined teams and portfolio, and their commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in service and quality,

November 2017 13

VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Kenworth T680 with PACCAR MX Engine to Participate in DOE SuperTruck II Project

irkland, Washington - Kenworth is pleased to announce that it will collaborate closely with the PACCAR Technical Center and DAF Trucks NV, a subsidiary of PACCAR, to develop important advancements in Class 8 truck aerodynamics, engine and powertrain efficiencies with $8 million in year-one funding provided by the Vehicle Technologies Office of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Other partners include Eaton, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Mississippi State University, and AVL. The project will utilize the company’s on-highway flagship Kenworth T680 with the 76-inch sleeper and the fuel-efficient PACCAR MX engine. The project’s target goals include the demonstration of greater than 100 percent improvement in freight efficiency over 2009 equivalent product and achieving 55 percent in engine brake thermal efficiency. “The U.S. DOE SuperTruck II project is an excellent opportunity for Kenworth, the PACCAR Technical Center and DAF engineers, along with our partners, to explore significant modifications to aerodynamic design, while also devel-

oping key ways to further enhance the efficiency of the PACCAR MX engine and PACCAR powertrain,” said Mike Dozier, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “This is an important program that can produce real-world results to benefit fleets and truck operators with even greater reductions in fuel usage and emissions in the future.” PACCAR joins four other SuperTruck II teams working to develop such innovative technologies designed to more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. Up to $12 million in additional funding could be awarded for the Kenworth T680 and PACCAR MX engine project over the next three years, subject to annual appropriations by Congress, which has been very supportive of the SuperTruck II initiative. According to the DOE, trucks haul 80 percent of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year. This accounts for approximately 22 percent of total transportation energy usage and presents a significant opportunity to increase efficiency and reduce cost for a key segment of the nation’s transportation sector.

The Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy supports early-stage research and development of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies that enhance energy affordability, reliability, and resilience, and strengthen U.S. energy security, economic growth, and environmental quality. For more details about SuperTruck II and the Vehicle Technolo-

gies Office, visit www.energy.gov/eere/ vehicles/vehicle-technologies-office. 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.

KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Kenworth T370 Now Available with FactoryInstalled Heavy Front Drive Axles

irkland, Washington - The Kenworth T370 is now available with factory-installed 18,000-pound and 20,000-pound front drive axles. The new offering is targeted for heavy utility services, construction, municipalities, fire and rescue, and other specialty applications. The Kenworth T370 offers the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A front drive axles paired with an all-new Fabco TC-548 transfer case for exceptional durability. The two front drive axles are available with the PACCAR PX-9 engine rated up to 350 hp and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. Both models require taperleaf front springs, and are available with air or mechanical rear suspensions. Kenworth has designed the front drive axle configurations with the lowest possible cab and frame heights. This allows easier body access and permits body builder boom installations to remain under most height requirements in U.S. states and Canadian provinces. In addition, the transfer case occupies frame space inside the rails from 36 to 52 inches behind back of cab, which 14 November 2017

provides clear space behind cab for body builder outrigger equipment. The transfer case includes an air activated front axle engagement switch and dash mounted indicator light, as well as a switch to control the high and low ranges in the transfer case. The T370 is available with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 66,000 pounds, and can be specified with manual, automated or automatic transmissions. The Kenworth T370 is already available in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations with axle ratings from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. “The addition of the heavier 18,000-pound and 20,000-pound front drive axles expands the T370’s already excellent reputation for being a vocational workhorse,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. “The PACCAR PX-9 offers excellent power in a smaller package to move more weight. When combined with the higher-capacity front axles, customers can benefit from more of the payload’s weight shifted to the front axle, while still taking advantage of the T370’s short,

109-inch BBC (bumper-to-back-of-cab) measurement.” Kenworth is The Driver’s Truck(TM). 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.

VOCATIONAL

TEREX UTILITIES

Terex® Optima™ Series Debut at ICUEE

erex Utilities introduced the Optima Series of enhanced aerial devices used for construction and maintenance of distribution lines at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) in Louisville, Kentucky. The new Optima™ TC, TCX, HR, and HRX Series feature product enhancements in the heart of the HiRanger™ aerial device product line. “Performance, productivity, and safety are among the top concerns of electric utility customers,” said Joe Caywood, Director of Marketing. “Terex Utilities has responded to customer requests time and again, in an effort to provide continuous improvement of our products that are rooted in these three areas of focus.” “Optima is built on the strong foundation of Hi-Ranger, designed to provide greater reliability, efficiency and simplified operation and maintenance,” added Caywood. Product improvements include greater payload capacity, better boom speeds, enhanced side reach and ground access, as well as features that improve maintenance access and reliability on the Optima Hi-Ranger aerials. OPERATION “When it comes to payload capacity, operators always want more. Crews want to carry as much gear and equip-

ment on their trucks as possible,” said Ted Barron, Vertical Market Product Manager. By using higher strength steel to reduce overall vehicle weight, Optima TCX and HRX now offer up to 1,000 pounds more vehicle payload capacity, depending on specific configuration and stability requirements. Improved boom speeds and responsiveness have been accomplished by redesigning the hydraulic circuit and optimizing the hydraulic cylinders. An expanded working range optimizes capacity and supports improved ground access. “The lower ground access makes it easier for operators to hand off tools to ground personnel, clean out debris in the bucket and is useful in operator recovery situations,” said Caywood. Optima TC and HR models boast three feet more side reach. A visual indicator light shows the operator when the boom moves into the extended reach area of the working range. The addition of the optional Load Alert system further enhances safe work practices by monitoring the truck’s jib and basket capacity. In addition, all Optima aerial devices now have 700-pound platform capacity as standard. Optional 800-pound capacity platforms are available on the Optima TCX and HRX models. An optional two single man 24 x 30-inch platform is

available with capacity of 700 pounds (350 lbs. for each bucket). MAINTENANCE Over the life of the aerial device, simplified maintenance increases uptime for fleet managers and improves operation. The leveling chain now has extended life of 10 years before replacement (based on typical utility usage). At five years, the inspection does not require the chain to be removed. A new pedestal design on all Optima models provides technicians easier access to torque lower rotation bearing bolts,

which are now accessible on the outside of the pedestal. Plus, all hydraulic fittings located above the boom rotation are sealed with O-rings, reducing leaks. Finally, all Optima aerial devices feature powder-coated finishes for longer life. “All of this adds up to less downtime and less cost for servicing the aerial device, which lowers the total cost of ownership,” said Caywood. For further information visit www. terex.com or, for Western Canada www. comtruck.ca and for Eastern Canada www.wajax.com

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

ROLLiant™ Hub System from KIC

ccuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries has introduced its ROLLiant ™ hub system from KIC, the first long-life, low maintenance hub system to come with a 10-year warranty. The technology has been designed for North American commercial vehicle fleets seeking long-life hub performance, and truck and trailer OEMs who want to simplify wheel end installation and boost throughput during assembly. Accuride introduced the technology during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia that was held September 25-28. KIC President John Schneider said, “KIC’s engineers developed ROLLiant™ in response to industry demand for a more affordable hub system that was easy to install and maintain, and could last the life of both trucks and trailers. Its patent-pending technology maintains tight wheel-bearing tolerances for safe, reliable performance and enables us to offer industry-leading warranties

for truck and trailer applications.” Unique Design Delivers Long-Life Performance Proper wheel bearing adjustment is critical to achieving safe, reliable performance that enables long-life truck and trailer operation. A deviation in adjustment – even the width of a human hair – can mean the difference between safe, reliable hub system performance and premature tire wear, wheel seal failure and premature bearing failure. The ROLLiant™ system’s patent-pending extended bearing cone technology improves on existing precision bearing systems to keep wheel bearings in tight, consistent alignment year after year. ROLLiant™ works with both straight-spindle and tapered-spindle hub designs and does not need specialized spindle nuts or extra parts. Each ROLLiant™ hub is assembled with 100% endplay inspection and serialization for complete traceability and optimal bearing life. This and its unique design features enable ROLLiant ™ to deliver safe, consistent, low-maintenance hub performance for the life of the vehicle. For more information, visit www.accuridecorp.com.

November 2017 15

VOCATIONAL

GPS/Telematics Fleet Management

By Dan Malloy

GPS/TELEMATICS FLEET MANAGEMENT

Carriers Try for Delay of Mandated ELD BY DAN MALLOY

K... so... yes! All we have heard about lately is the ELD mandate in the United States. This major game-changing initiative by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) has created quite a stir to say the least. Now as the deadline approaches the problem becomes that a large percentage of carriers that have to comply have held off with implementation of an ELD, hoping for some delay. There is no delay and the deadline stands at December 18, 2017. I am providing a link to the source, so you can get accurate information which will hopefully provide some relief from the uncertainty: www. fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/faqs. If you operate trucks in the US, this is big news. And if you operate trucks in Canada

this is big news. Why? Well Canada may decide to follow suit and all of the angst being felt in the States today will probably be felt here someday soon so we should focus our energy on the ELD mandate now to prevent anxiety later. I might suggest the first thing you could do to ease the transition to ELD’s would be to educate yourself as to how your business fits within the ELD mandate. Do you need an ELD? I’ll stop here for a minute to throw an idea out to those of you that don’t operate in the US and don’t really care about this: have you ever looked into ELD’s and a proper telematics platform for your business? I might be so bold as to suggest that everyone needs an ELD as the benefits of such a system far outweigh the costs. Some need an ELD by regulation and

the rest just for good business sense. Just because a portion of the trucking industry is being forced into using electronic logs shouldn’t stop others from investigating how an ELD can improve efficiencies for everyone. Why would a carrier implement an ELD when it isn’t required? Well the biggest reason is that ELD usage will keep people alive. Statistically of course! A person can always find an argument for or against the numbers, but the FMCSA suggests that each year deaths associated with commercial vehicle crashes will be reduced by 26 when ELD’s come into effect. So if that number is attached to vehicles that will require an ELD then how about vehicles that won’t require an ELD? Would that number double? Would 52 families be spared ‘that knock on the door’?

Unfortunately, people also die in crashes that don’t involve commercial vehicles, so would the death rate not drop further if all fleets adopted ELD’s? Safety is the main reason to include an ELD/Telematics platform in your operational plan, but a proper system can also greatly improve efficiencies in such things as fuel consumption, dispatching, and maintenance. Many add-ins are available to allow carriers to monitor everything from hours-of-service to sending the nearest vehicle to a customer’s location quickly. Don’t see the US ELD mandate as an obstacle, see it as an opportunity. Dan Malloy is the Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist for Mobilizz Inc. Mobilizz Inc. is a leading fleet telematics company based in Toronto. For more information, please visit www.mobilizz.com.

MACK TRUCKS

Mack Anthem™ is Right for Bulk-Haul Applications

ombining efficiency – and productivity-boosting enhancements with weight-conscious options, the newly introduced Mack Anthem features an all-new exterior design with optimized aerodynamics to help improve fuel efficiency and new driving and sleeping environments to increase driver comfort and productivity. The Mack Anthem is available in several configurations, including a Day Cab, an all-new 48-inch Flat Top Sleeper, and an all-new 70-inch Stand-Up Sleeper. “Bulk-haul customers require a unique set of specs for their applications,” said Stu Russoli, Mack Highway Product Manager. “They need performance and efficiency to deliver their loads, plus all-day comfort to keep their drivers fresh. The Anthem delivers on all of these, while also offering options to further improve productivity.” The Mack 6x2 Liftable Pusher Axle is available on Mack Anthem models, which monitors trailer weight and adjusts the truck’s driveline configuration to boost fuel efficiency without impacting performance. The system utilizes sensors in the rear suspension to determine payload and either lift or lower the foremost rear axle. When an empty load is detected, the axle lifts, allowing the tractor to operate as a 4x2 for less drag, increasing fuel efficiency from 3 to 5 percent. Another benefit is increased tire life by up to 20 percent, which helps lower maintenance costs. For full loads, the same axle is lowered to provide additional stability

16 November 2017

and distribution of the trailer’s weight. The 6x2 Liftable Pusher Axle saves up to 400 pounds of weight compared to a typical 6x4 configuration. Mack’s 6x2 Liftable Pusher Axle also includes an Automatic Standby Mode that eliminates the need for the driver to manually push buttons to initiate standby mode. Mack added rear air disc brakes as an option to its 6X2 Liftable Pusher offer. Mack Anthem models are available with Mack’s 13-liter MP®8 engine, which provides up to 505 horsepower and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque. Weight-conscious customers can spec the 11-liter Mack MP7 engine to save approximately 400 pounds without compromising on power. “The GHG2017 Mack MP7 engine is rated up to 425 horsepower and 1,560 lb.-ft. of torque,” said Russoli. “That’s 13-liter power with the fuel efficiency and weight benefits of an 11-liter engine, a perfect combination for bulk-haul applications.” The 12-speed Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission is standard on Anthem models. The mDRIVE, which is fully integrated with Mack MP engines, uses a number of sensors to measure grade, load, speed and other variables to maximize performance and fuel efficiency by automatically selecting the best gear for conditions. The 13-speed Mack mDRIVE HD is also available as an option and provides and additional creeper gear for improved startability while maintaining highway fuel efficiency. All Mack mDRIVE AMTs are available

with Easy Shift, a shift program that revises the mDRIVE’s shift strategy to reduce load shifting through smoother launches and less aggressive shifting. Mack Load Logic is also available for mDRIVE-equipped diminishing-load applications to help improve performance and efficiency. Load Logic integrates an advanced sensor in the rear suspension with the Mack mDRIVE AMT. The mDRIVE operates as a direct drive transmission whenever a full payload is detected, locking out 12th gear for in-

creased performance and pulling power. When an empty trailer is detected, the transmission switches to overdrive, enabling 12th gear to lower cruise RPMs and maximize fuel efficiency. Load Logic must be spec’d in conjunction with Mack’s efficiency-focused Super Econodyne® package and provides up to an additional 1 percent improvement in fuel efficiency on top of Super Econodyne’s up to 4 percent improvement. For more information, visit www.mack. com.

The all-new Mack Anthem™ combines efficiency- and productivity-boosting enhancements with weight-conscious options to deliver the right combination for tanker and bulk-haul customers.

VOCATIONAL

PACCAR LEASING COMPANY

PacLease Truck Rental Market Showing 20 Percent Growth

ellevue, Washington – The heavy and medium-duty truck rental market is running on all cylinders with rental utilization in the PacLease system increasing markedly over the past four months. That’s the word from Chachi Hernandez, PacLease’s National Director of Rental Operations. “In Class 8 rentals, we’ve seen a 20 percent jump across the country, with the West Coast being the hottest market – with a 25 percent increase over the past four months,” said Hernandez. “Prior to the spike, there were a lot of unknowns with where the economy was headed. But confidence has strengthened and the economy is growing. Increased rental activity signals an increase in leasing and sales of trucks. PacLease is well positioned with our customers – over the past five years our franchise rental fleet has been growing at an annual 8 percent clip.” According to Hernandez, growth in the Class 6/7 medium duty segment is also heating up, “being driven in part by the seasonal need of the agricultural business,” he said. “Overall it’s strong too.” Hernandez said rental customers have unique needs and reasons to rent. “Traditionally, customers might have a truck in the shop and need a short-term replacement; or they get a new customer who needs immediate servicing now, and secure a rental unit to handle the business while they shop for a new truck. We’re also finding some customers who have ordered new trucks and use rental trucks as a bridge. Older trucks will have maintenance needs – many fleets trade them in when they order, or put them up for sale themselves. Those customers want the fuel efficiency and driver comforts a new truck offers. PacLease Kenworth or Peterbilt rentals provide these benefits since we only carry new and late model units.”

Canada Cartage, the largest contract carrier in Canada with more than 3,400 power units, is a prime example. “We typically rent 150 trucks at a time, and that’s just in the Ontario region,” said Don Smith, who serves as the Ontario Operations Fleet Manager for Canada Cartage. “As we see spikes in business, we’ll rent trucks. And we use rentals as a bridge when we have trucks on order. We’ve been renting from PacLease for quite some time – we feel they’re second to none. They have new equipment, plus offer day cabs, straight trucks, and tandem axle units we like for our heavier loads. PacLease trucks are always very reliable, which is key for us since we have dedicated customers, and our drivers love the comfort Peterbilts and Kenworths offer.” Hernandez offered these considerations to help customers find the right rental: AGE OF THE RENTAL TRUCKS “Even if you plan to rent on the shortterm, you should get a rental unit that will perform best in your operation – you don’t need to compromise,” said Hernandez. “Look for late model trucks to help ensure the truck is reliable and features the latest technology to improve fuel economy, and driver comfort. Most national rental companies, like PacLease, buy new trucks for their rental fleets, but others take trucks coming off a full-service lease, and put those in the rental fleet.” BEST SPECS FOR LOCAL TERRAIN “Look for rental trucks that were spec’d by your local lease/rental company for their own market, and for ‘you,’” advised Hernandez. “Some rental companies offer the same rental trucks throughout the country, with the same specs. But, a truck driver in Florida has a different terrain to navigate than one in Colorado. As an example, if you live in areas with hills and mountains, make sure you have the horsepower and torque to make driving more efficient and productive. What’s more if you have a specialized operation and need to rent trucks, your local rental company might not have the perfect truck – but someone in their network, might. It’s not uncommon for a franchise to bring in a special rental truck that works better for their customer.” RELIABILITY & PEACE OF MIND Is your rental truck going to be reliable and what happens if there is a problem on the road? “That’s an important question,” stressed Hernandez. “A well-maintained truck is a must and that’s the most important component in renting a reliable truck. That being said, trucks are mechanical and they can break down. If that happens, how will your rental company respond? You need to count on your rental company to provide immediate assistance – finding another truck and resolving any issues so you can complete your delivery.”

According to Hernandez, PacLease is also seeing a steady climb in customers who rent before they lease. “It makes great sense and we encourage it for those who are considering leasing for the first time,” he said. “You test drive a car before you buy it. The same approach works well for leasing. You should rent the truck you’re interested in leasing; see how well the lease/rental company takes care of that equipment and you; and how well your drivers like the truck. It takes the risk out of the commitment and helps a fleet make a smart business decision.” Still other renters see an uptick in business that may or may not turn into steady business. “In those cases a rental makes great sense. Rentals provide flexibility since you get a late model truck, and shorterterm options,” said Hernandez. “We also have customers who just like to rent – they want no risk at all in terms of truck ownership, or in having a multi-year commitment with leasing.” For Allen Heath, Owner of Hotline Delivery, renting takes away all uncertainty. His company runs ‘hot shot’ local and regional deliveries within a 300-mile radius of Dallas. “I’ll rent anywhere from 10 to 15 trucks

from PacLease at a time,” he explained. “This gives me more flexibility and I have the exact amount of trucks that I need. I know my costs, I know my margins, and I get the latest in technology with the new Kenworths and Peterbilts. And, I don’t have to worry about any of the maintenance. These trucks are reliable and they have me covered if there is ever an issue. I tried other rental companies in the past, but PacLease was the only one that really understood my business and partnered with us.” “There are a multitude of reasons why companies rent,” concluded Hernandez. “One key to success with rentals is getting a truck that matches your operation and picking a rental company that forms a partnership with you. When it comes to running your business, quality shouldn’t be something you have to compromise on. Forming a true business partnership will allow the rental company to focus on taking care of your fleet and give you more time to focus on taking care of your customers.” PACCAR shares are traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, symbol PCAR, and its homepage can be found at www. paccar.com.

November 2017 17

VOCATIONAL

Fleet Maintenance & Management

By Robert MacKay

Four Tips to Help You Decide if You Are Ready for Cloud Fleet Management

ithout argument, there are many benefits to using fleet management software as a tool to better manage your fleet and equipment. With the use of software and computers, your business can easily record, track, analyze, review, and manage fleet maintenance and repairs, fuel consumption, odometer readings, accidents, tires, and more. But how do you know when you are ready for fleet maintenance software? Generally speaking, if it takes you longer than 30 seconds to recall every piece of equipment in your fleet, you are probably ready for fleet management software. 1) How much are your current fleet maintenance procedures costing you? Time is money, and the time you and your staff spend handwriting work orders, updating spreadsheets, and entering purchases and invoices into your accounting software costs money. Not to mention the cost of multi-part forms if in use. Depending on the amount of information that is captured, using hand-written forms, spreadsheets, and your accounting software to manage your fleet in accordance with department of transportation and your insurance company guidelines will take between

8 and 9 minutes per service. Considering most organizations service their equipment on average, twice per month, the cost of administration and shop time can add up. 2) How much are missed part warranty claims costing you? It is estimated that approximately.5% of all new part purchases under $100 have a warranty that is never claimed. Most parts have at least a 30, 60, or 90-day warranty. And depending on your parts supplier, even

electronics that have no warranty will often be warranted for 30 days by your supplier. But tracking part purchases by individual equipment is so labour intensive and time-consuming using a manual fleet maintenance s y s t e m , i t ’s n o t practical. 3)How much are missed scheduled services costing you? While the cost of missed scheduled

maintenance is difficult to determine and requires more in-depth research, it is easy to identify those pieces of equipment on the auction block that have not been maintained regularly. Safe to say that there is a definite cost associated with chronic missed scheduled maintenance. 4) How much money is tied up in parts? The cost of parts, especially for heavy equipment, can tie up your cash and prevent you from staying competitive. It’s also worth noting that parts management is often wrongfully confused as parts inventory management. Parts inventory management is just an optional piece of a parts management strategy and allows the tracking of quantity, which can save time and money in some organizations. These are only a few important considerations that you should keep in mind while making a decision to invest in fleet management software for your business or organization. Each company and organization is unique. Partner with a vendor that will take the time to understand your needs, and implement a system based around them. Robert MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc., Canada’s Cloud Fleet Management Software. For more information, visit www.fleetharmony.com.

RAM TRUCKS

Agricultural Dedicated Ram Harvest Edition

am is celebrating its agricultural bonds with a new model designed specifically for America’s farm families. The Ram Harvest Edition is the industry’s first agricultural market-specific truck and is visually distinguished by two new colors: Case IH Red and New Holland Blue. “The Ram Harvest Edition marks the first time that Ram dealers will be able to stock trucks that exactly match the colors of two of the most popular lines of farm equipment in the nation,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep & Ram Brands FCA Global. “Farmers have been asking for these colors, and Ram is proud to be the first in the industry to be able to offer them. The Ram Harvest Edition truck will allow farm families to get their work done while proudly showing their agricultural brand loyalty.” Case IH and New Holland farm tractors and other agricultural equipment are manufactured by subsidiaries of CNH Industrial. CNH Industrial N.V. shares a common ancestry with Fiat Chrysler

18 November 2017

Automobiles N.V. The Harvest Edition will be available across the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 lineup, in all four-door Quad, Crew and Mega Cab configurations, all box lengths and all powertrains, including 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8, 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. Harvest Edition trucks are loaded with features that are designed to work. Among them, a ride-height increase of one inch and aggressive on/off-road tires on Ram 1500 Harvest Edition trucks are designed to help owners comfortably and confidently navigate rough farm roads and pastures. Also included in the farm-life essentials are black tubular side steps, a durable spray-in bedliner, fold-out bumper step and mud flaps, rubber floor mats, skid plates and tow hooks (4x4) and heated seats. Ram Heavy Duty models also come with on/off-road tires and add a cargoview camera. Because Ram knows farmers are tech savvy, the Harvest Edition comes stan-

dard with an 8.4-inch Uconnect 4C touchscreen radio with navigation, 4G Wi-Fi, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, which gives buyers seamless connectivity, fingertip access to smartphone map mirroring, and up-to-the minute weather maps and forecasts customizable to any location in the nation. The Harvest Edition features a premium exterior appearance packed with bright highlights, including a chrome “Wave Mesh” luxury cross-hair grille, bright front and rear bumpers, 17-inch chrome wheels (1500 models, 18-inch polished aluminum

on Heavy Duty models), chrome mirrors, chrome door handles and chrome-tipped dual exhausts (V-8 1500 models). The Harvest package also includes body-color (or Bright Silver) wheel flares and upper facia (1500). In addition to Case Red and New Holland Blue, Harvest Edition Ram trucks are also available in Bright White and Brilliant Black. Monotone and two-tone with Bright Silver color schemes are available. For more information, visit www. ramtrucks.com/limited-editions/harvest. html.

Ram launches new 2018 Harvest Edition and celebrates agricultural bonds with a new model designed specifically for America’s farm.

VOCATIONAL

WORLD NEWS

Scania’s Special-Purpose Vehicles

“S

cania can do everything we can, but it takes a long time for them to put it into production. If a customer wants a sixth axle fitted, we fit it. Essentially, we never need to turn down a customer who wants their vehicle converted,” says Håkan Larsson, the departing Managing Director. The strength of the organization is its ability to cope with complex orders. Whether this is because the employees have almost 1,200 years’ combined experience of special-purpose vehicles or because the longer “take-time” means that there is more scope for devoting extra attention to the vehicles or a combination of the two - the job gets done. Laxå was established in 1999 when Larsson and his colleagues, Lasse Forsberg and Anders Gruffman, bought out Scania. There was a decline in the num-

ber of projects and they were concerned about the business. “We thought we could do it better ourselves locally, and what was needed was entrepreneurship,” says Larsson. The company, which was founded back in the 1960s under the name of “Fordonsskräddarna i Laxå”, has grown from 40 employees when Larsson, Forsberg and Gruffman took over to the current 150. “In the first year, we built three vehicles in our chassis workshop. This year, it will be 500,” says Larsson. Laxå is like a miniature version of Scania, but more specialized. Whether they’re building a 7-axle truck for China that has to accommodate the largest concrete pump in the world, or working on one of Svempa’s customized vehicles, it’s all in a day’s work for Laxå SV. “This is Scania’s strength and ours too:

people who like their company help each another to progress. We’re like a family company and everyone is close by,” says

Larsson. For more information, visit www.scania.com.

VIPAR HEAVY DUTY

Mexico-Based RGDAYA Newest Stockholder

rystal Lake, Illinois - Refacciones Generales Diésel Agrícola y Automotriz, S.A. de C.V. (RGDAYA) is the newest company to join the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of distributors as a stockholder. Established in 1947, RGDAYA is currently among the top distributors in the heavy duty aftermarket segment in Mexico. The company started out distributing replacement parts for agricultural equipment. Over time, RGDAYA broadened its offering to include light and heavy duty products. RGDAYA continues to sell into the light duty and agricultural markets, but now is focused on offering on-road heavy duty engines, engine parts and aftermarket components. While engines and engine parts have

grown in importance, RGDAYA offers a much broader selection that includes medium duty engine and heavy duty driveline parts, including clutches, transmissions, differentials, suspension, steering, brakes and wheel end products. “With its full coverage across Mexico, RGDAYA is a strategic addition to enhance VIPAR Heavy Duty’s footprint across the country,” said Jim Pennig, Vice President of Business Development, VIPAR Heavy Duty. “We are grateful to welcome RGDAYA to the VIPAR Heavy Duty family and look forward to working with its management team to help expand their business.” For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or email: info@ vipar.com.

Special-purpose trucks are complex, but Scania can always provide a solution that covers the cab, engine, gearbox, chassis and all the services needed. Vehicles that run on renewable fuels are another Scania specialty. Scania can supply trucks with engines adapted for ethanol with the same efficiency as a modern diesel engine, as well as trucks that are compatible with up to 100% biodiesel.

A job that would take ages at the Scania production facility in Södertälje is completed at Laxå Special Vehicles located in just two weeks. All work on special versions of cabs and chassis is carried out in a red brick building in the former railway hub with its 3,000 inhabitants in Närke County. November 2017 19

VOCATIONAL

Tires & Wheels

By Jeffrey Parks, Managing Director, Retread Tire Association

The Trucking Industry Has Lost a Very Good Friend: Harvey Brodsky Has Died

e have some very sad news to report to our trucker friends, owner operators, fleet managers and industry associates. On September 17 th, Harvey Brodsky, former Managing Director of the Retread Tire Association passed away of complications from lung cancer. For those of you who knew Harvey, or who read his articles, here in Ontario, Western & Eastern Trucking News and in various trucking and trade magazines, you know that he loved the trucking industry and its partners. He believed wholeheartedly that trucking is the lifeline that keeps our society intact and thriving, from carrying goods and materials to the farthest reaches, to delivering on its promise of keeping countries moving through adverse times and conditions. Harvey loved talking to truckers, and he did so regularly on various trucking radio programs including the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, and the Landline Now radio show. You may have also met him at the Mid-America and Great America Trucking Shows in past years, and he was always available for a conversation about trucking, tires, retreads, repairs, family and pets, all part of a trucker’s daily life. Harvey ran a life-long campaign in praise of the retread tire industry, first during his many years with the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau,

and then from 2011 to the present with RTA. You may think that there is no way a person could put his passion and expertise behind such a mundane subject on a daily basis, but in Harvey’s case you would be wrong. The reason that Harvey made such an impact was that when he talked tires, trucks, treads, industry standards and practices, etc., he was talking about people, not tires. He was detailing the facts and benefits, joys and daily experiences of those who are on the road and striving to take care of themselves, their families, making a living, creating jobs, developing new ideas, training young people to new careers, supporting women, youth and minorities, and giving a leg up on the task of creating a life worth living. It is no hyperbole to say that he was an ambassador to these industries that sometimes had no voice on the large stage. Any trucker could call or email him at any time, and he responded with encouragement, information, honesty and an enthusiasm that was infectious. If you ever needed a few encouraging words in discouraging times, Harvey was the man to supply that support. He walked it, talked it and lived it, and luckily for us at RTA he wrote it all down, chronicling his interactions and thoughts on how a person could make a good life in the trucking and transport industry with the support of our retread

industry. He loved animals as much as he loved living. In our newsletters and online, he did segments on truckers’ pets. He knew that many truckers have their four legged co-drivers with them daily and that they loved to talk about them. He got many calls and emails from truckers who just heard him on the air, and he said, “I love when they call, because we not only can provide answers to their questions, but also get to know their problems and successes, and get to share that feedback with the retreaders who make their tires.” Harvey was a champion of life itself, and of the world of business. He was a scholar on all topics regarding the tire, retread and rubber industries. He was a man who did business with good spirit, on a handshake, without remorse or greed. He was always a reliable ally, with a commitment to the causes that would help us all thrive. He looked for the best in people and himself. His energy, enthusiasm and integrity were unquestionable, and his accumulated knowledge of the industry was gleaned from the thousands of friends and associates he made during his life and career. One of Harvey’s many sayings has become a guidepost for RTA – “Always be better than you need to be”, he would say, and “There’s never a wrong time to do the right thing, and there’s never

a right time to do the wrong thing.” All words to live by, every day. To say that Harvey will be missed is an understatement, and we will miss him, but we’ll never forget him. He once said, “If I can come back in another life, I would love to come back as a trucker. These are some of the finest people I have ever met in my life.” Who knows, you may see him again on the road someday.

VIPAL RUBBER

VRT3 & VL150A Show Best Results

ipal Rubber, a leading Latin American company and one of the most important tyre retreading manufacturers in the world, has just released the results of two tests carried out on two European highways, which demonstrate the superiority of the VRT3 and VL150 treads within the tyre segment for highway freight transportation. “We have been doing tests with retreading customers for years, but, in the last three years, we have also intensified testing on fleets and the results of that work are showing up. We can demonstrate and prove not only the quality of our product, but also the retreading benefits for the fleets that previously did not retread tyres in the proportion that is observed today. This is very important for Vipal Rubber and for the industry”, 20 November 2017

emphasizes Vipal’s Commercial Coordinator in Europe, Fabrício Nedeff. Vipal’s performance evaluations seek to compare similar products, applied in their intended segments and submitted to use in equal conditions, ensuring impartiality in the results obtained. For this to be possible, the tests follow strict standards stipulated by Vipal’s Methodology on Performance Evaluation. Subjected to extreme operation condi-

tions in the Pyrenees Mountains, a route between France and Spain, the VRT3 tread earned another victory in Europe. In an area of high demand, especially for the drive axle tyres, the vehicle used for testing - a Scania R440 - 6x2 truck - presented better results with VRT3, when compared to Tier 1 new. The yield was 52% higher with the Vipal tread, covering 112.710 kilometers with the VRT3, while the new tyre registered 74.300 kilometers. In the same comparison, the tyre retreaded with the Vipal product covered 5.525 kilometers per millimeter of tread, while the new tyre traveled 3.555 kilometers per millimeter, a difference 55% higher that also reinforces the VRT3 application advantages. On the other hand, the VL150A tread, in the comparative test performed in

Germany, obtained a superior performance than the competitor’s tread. The Vipal tread, which is also suitable for the highway freight transportation sector and is designed for trailer axles, was applied on the tyres of a Kogel 3-axle single-axle semi-trailer and traveled on German highways with high maneuverability requirements, facing a cold climate classified as a very high severity level. In the test, the VL150A covered 187.178 kilometers, being used in the trailing axle. The competitor’s tread recorded 139.339 kilometers, a 34% higher advantage for Vipal. In terms of wear, the VL150A ran 15.095 kilometers per millimeter, against 11.237 kilometers per millimeter, compared to the competitor’s tread, a difference of 34% in favor of Vipal.

VOCATIONAL

November 2017 21

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY The Products & Services Directory is your direct route to professional companies serving the Vocational & Trucking Market across Canada. Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 613.969.0799, fax at 613.969.2872 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com. ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

DRIVESHAFTS

Cross Border Services Account & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances

Toll Free: 905.767.5458

—

Balanced Pennies Bookkeeping For all your bookkeeping needs contact us today

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

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

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

Dawn Truell, B.B.A., B.A. Psy 1450 Headon Road, PO Box 93005 Burlington, ON L7M 4A3 Toll Free: 888.838.9136 Tel: 905.973.9136 crossborderservices@cogeco.net dawntruell@gmail.com www.crossborderservices.ca www.c-tpat-certified.com

—

ALBERTA

14715-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3E8 Toll Free: 800.661.8826 Tel: 780.453.5105 Fax: 780.452.3555 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Components by:

Tel: 613.438.7748

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

Fax: 613.651.9888 balancedpennies@gmail.com

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

— AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

Ramanjeet Tung Professional Corporation

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

—

Ramanjeet Tung Professional Corporation is a Chartered

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 877.670.3426 Tel: 905.670.3426 Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources.com ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES (ELD)

Accountant firm that provides full accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, Notice to Reader (NTR), Review Engagements, personal and corporate tax preparation & planning and business advisory services to private enterprises, owner managed business and self employed individuals.

8 Brewster Road, Suite 212 Brampton, ON L6T 5B7 Tel: 647.261.6981 ramanjeet@accountingbyca.com www.accountingbyca.com AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

ITR Canada Inc.

The Anti-Idling Experts

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

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

DPF CLEANING

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

Switchboard Switchboard provides Electronic Logging Devices to get carriers compliant with the FMCSA ELD Regulation. Inc.uded is Satellite GPS, North American Data Connectivity, and more. Email Switchboard at contact@onswitchboard for more details.

1632 4th Avenue East Vancouver, BC V5N 1J8 Toll Free Tel: 844.5-FLEETS (844.535.3387) michael@onswitchboard.com sagar@onswitchboard.com www.onswitchboard.com ELD ADMINISTRATION

DPF Cleaning Specialists The Cleaning and Maintenance of your DPF and DOC is our only Business.

Beka-Lube Products Inc. “Technology you can rely on.”

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

—

S.E.T.I. Inc.

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. A proud Canadian manufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980. Specializing in Heavy Duty & Custom-made clutches including our own Torque Master Clutches.

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

386 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 2 Tel: 905.878.7161 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com 22 November 2017

DRIVESHAFTS

Pat’s Driveline

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

CompliancyPlus When you outsource your administrative responsibilities to COMPLIANCYPLUS +, we can effectively reduce your cost for E.L.D. Maintenance and Administration, increase Driver H.O.S. compliance, and save you money.

198 College Street East Belleville, ON K8N 2V7 Toll Free Tel: 844.635.7587 Tel: 613.779.0393 gconrad@compliancyplus.ca www.compliancyplus.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Carmen Transportation

ONTARIO

We are a great, family-oriented business looking to hire Company Drivers and select 0/0 for cross-border runs. We offer competitive compensation, border crossing bridge cards, fuel cards and E-PASS transponders.

#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

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

“Over 35 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

Milton, ON L9T 1Y4

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Tel: 519.737.6005 • Fax: 519.737.0005 — 1225 Aerowood Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1B9 Tel: 905.282.1255 Fax: 905.282.0034 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123

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

—

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. X an Systems Inc. We are a family owned transportation business specializing in temperature controlled and dry freight loads established in and successfully growing since 2003.

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

“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

Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd. We are your “one-stop” total logistics solutions provider since 1981. We have been helping companies get maximum results at exceptional value. Our flat deck long haul services are a key link in any efficient supply chain. LTL, FTL, over dimensional and weight-permitted shipments across Canada. All of our trucks are equipped with a GPS system. We strategically designed our company to be your edge. Experience it today!

2246 Bowman Street Innisfil, ON L9S 3V5 Toll Free: 888.564.8161 Tel: 705.436.6713 Fax: 705.436.9705 tyler@kelseytrail.com www.kelseytrail.com

—

Siemens Transportation Group Inc. Siemens Transportation Group Inc. spans across North America. As an international, family-owned operation, it encompasses specialized transportation companies for a total supply chain solution. These companies range from international Truckload, Less Than Truckload service, International Flat Deck service, Ground Courier service and Warehouse Distribution service

P.O. Box 7290 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J2 Toll Free: 888.878.9585 Fax: 306.668.5849 driver.recruitment@siemenstransport.com www.siemenstransport.com —

FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. Empire Hydrogen’s Fuel Enhancement System splits distilled water into Hydrogen and Oxygen. A small amount of these accelerant gases flow into the air intake of any diesel engine, reducing fuel consumption and GHG’s by 10% to 20% and diesel particulates, DPF regen cycles and cleaning by 67%.

7-10189 McDonald Park Road Sydney, BC V8L 5X5 Tel: 778.426.0911 Andrew@EmpireHydrogen.com www.empirehydrogen.com

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Company 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 FINANCING/LEASING

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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.”

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

—

Lubricant Solutions Canada Inc. Lubricant Solutions Canada distributes the Mycroleum brand of lubricants servicing the commercial and industrial sectors within several verticals, with particular experience in the trucking, manufacturing, mining, heavy construction and the utility industries. Mycroleum has a collective 150 years of experience in the lubrication and additive industry offering solutions to your lubrication needs with standard lubricants as well as industry leading proprietary fuel treatments and patented speciality lubricants.

6368 Concession 6 South, Amherstburg ON N9V 0C8 Toll Free: 855.99.LUBES Tel: 519.796.5919 Toll Free Fax: 855.99.LUBES sdeslippe@mycroleum.com www.mycroleum.com HEATING SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE – FUEL FIRED

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.

Connect Lease Corporation Connect Lease works hard and fast to find you the most competitive lease rates and to obtain the financing you need to buy your vehicle and equipment.

1462 Street Paul Street, Suite A Kelowna, BC. V1Y 2E6 Toll Free: 877.860.4140 Cell: 250.317.5888 Toll Free Fax: 877.860.4741 larry@connectlease.com www.connectlease.com FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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 Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

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

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

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

—

Fleet Harmony Inc. PO Box 3375 Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0 Toll Free: 844.527.6669 Tel: 902.775.0825 Fax: 902.755.0341 sales@fleetharmony.com www.fleetharmony.com FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

—

J D Factors Walmart Fleet Get on the road to success with the world’s largest retailer.

6800 Maritz Drive Mississauga, ON L5W 1W2 Tel: 905.670.9966 Ext. 60401 Fax: 905.795.4186 careers@walmartfleet.ca

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

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

120 South Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 john_clancy@ajg.com ajgcanada.com

—

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

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

825 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 1H8 Toll Free: 800.263.3030 Tel: 416.778.8000 Fax: 416.778.4492 lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com www.bairdmacgregor.com November 2017 23

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY INSURANCE BROKERS

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET for what you pay. Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

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

—

INSURANCE BROKERS

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. 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

—

LUBRICANTS

Total Canada Inc. Total is the 4 th largest Global Energy Company. We produce and distribute a full range of lubricants specially formulated for the Heavy-Duty industry. Total Rubia’s High Performance lubricants for the Trucking industry offers benefits such as improved Fuel Economy and reduced Fleet Maintenance costs.

220, Lafleur Avenue Lasalle, QC H8R 4C7 Toll Free: 800.463.3955 Tel: 514.595.7579 Fax: 514.367.5767 www.total-canada.ca ON-BOARD SCALES

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

—

Newman Insurance

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

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

—

Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd. 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!

1995. Leader in onboard weighing systems for all suspension types. More precision, easier to use, and at a more than affordable price.

Fleet-Tax Services Inc.

90 des Distributeurs Val d’Or, QC J6P 6Y1 Tel: 855.824.1151 Fax: 819.824.9463 nama@cleral.com www.cleral.com

Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Our team is very well known for their MTO & DOT Audit Support, Authorities, IRP, Fuel & Mileage Taxes, Drug & Alcohol Testing Center

—

Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Transportation Insurance

330 West Street, Unit #7 Brantford, ON N3R 7V5 Toll Free: 800.651.5953 Tel: 519.759.0033 • Fax: 519.759.3312 paul.petrella@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com LEAMINGTON

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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 OAKVILLE

1 Pinehill Drive, Suite 2 Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1N4 Toll Free: 866.865.0025 Tel: 902.865.4297 • Fax: 902.865.5343 christinas@salvatoreinsurance.ca www.salvatoreinsurance.ca

Truck Parking Available

1115 Midway Blvd. Mississauga, ON L5T 2C1 Tel: 647.945.1010

C.U.T.C. 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

Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

OUTRIGGER PADS

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 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS

Stability Pads At 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 We offer solutions for avid RV’ers and campers, heavy

Captive Employee & Owner-Operator Benefits for Groups

Left Lane Associates is a logistics only advisory firm that specializes in growth strategies, both organic and through mergers & acquisitions (buying & selling) of other logistics companies. Monetize your business today!

2265 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 700 Oakville, ON L6H 0G5 Toll Free: 800.263.2383 Tel: 905.847.5500 • Fax: 905.847.6613 curtis.mccone@hubinternational.com brennan.gomer@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com

174 Brown’s Line, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M8W 3T3 Toll Free Tel: 888.204.8434 Cell: 647.620.4745 mike@leftlaneassociates.ca or peter@leftlaneassociates.ca www.leftlaneassociates.ca

24 November 2017

PERMITS & SERVICES

On-Board weighing systems for the trucking industry.

Left L ane Associates

HUB International Ontario Ltd.

4654 Ontario Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.1010 fleet-tax@nwic.ca www.fleettaxservices.com

*** NEW MISSISSAUGA OFFICE *** NOW OPEN

Vulcan On-Board Scales

“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.”

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

Cleral Scales

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

BRANTFORD

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

CLERAL is an onboard scale for trucks manufacturer since

—

HUB International Ontario Ltd.

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

—

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

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

PERMITS, LICENCING & DRUG TESTING

affordable product. equipment owners and operators looking to improve the safety and stability of any project or endeavor.

3110-80 th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 1J3 Tel: 403.919.3950 quinnc@stabilitypads.com www.stabilitypads.com

Polar Mobility (Kingtec) Affordable refrigeration alternative for the Small to Medium Business. Proven Grade Materials and Technology with Nation Wide Coverage.

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

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

TRUCK BODIES

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

Krown Corporate “Krown offers a superior line of rust inhibiting products and body

Bedard Tankers Inc.

maintenance programs to help keep your trucks on the road.”

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

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

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

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

Gin-Cor Industries 5151 Hwy 17 West Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0 Toll Free 866.628.8292 Tel: 705.744.5543 • Fax: 705.744.2943 lucstang@gincor.com www.gincor.com TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

Fort Garry Industries Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Landoll and more.

Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

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

—

“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 TOWING SERVICES

Quality Collision Centre Quality Collision Centre has been providing superior collision & body work for heavy trucks, trailers & cars since 1979.

Toll Free: 888.407.3830 Contacts:

ONTARIO

Robert Pahanich rpahanich@transcourt.com

EASTERN CANADA

(Quebec & Atlantic Provinces) Julie Thibaudeau jthibaudeau@transcourt.com Toll Free: 844.322.8360

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

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality Collision Centre, you

Transcourt Tank Leasing

The Truck Exhaust Place Since 1982 we have been a one stop exhaust shop for the trucking industry as well as the heavy duty exhaust needs of industrial, farming, manufacturers and mining industry. We have been helping fleets, owner-operators, brokers, truck repair facilities, municipalities and manufactures get their equipment up and running and their trucks back on the road with minimal down time.

can be assured of timely turnaround, expert repairs & complete satisfaction.

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

Grote Industries, Co. 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.

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

—

WESTERN CANADA

A Towing Service Ltd. Servicing GTA, Ontario and USA.

Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

A company you can count on!

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

—

Fort Garry Industries Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders,

SWS Safety Warning Systems

mixers, dump bodies and more.

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.

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

Kee Training Academy “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

6950 Kenderry Gate Mississauga, ON L5T 2S7 Toll Free: 877.670.3426 Tel: 905.670.3426 • Fax: 905.670.3436 recruit@keehumanresources.com www.keehumanresources. TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

A & A Exhaust Systems A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to

Abrams Towing

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

“Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

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

For TruckPro locations see page 45 TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

TOWING SERVICES

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

— M.T.T. Repair Services Inc.

Black Ice Towing 24 Hour Heavy, Medium & Light Duty Towing & Recovery. Tilt and Load & Float Services. Licenced Mechanic on Staff. Serving Parry Sound to Sudbury & Surrounding areas.

423 Hwy 69 Britt, ON P0G 1A0 Tel: 705.774.3224 blackicetowing@gmail.com www.blackicetowing.com

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 of a 14,000 square foot building with eleven bays including a truck and trailer paint bay and two sandblasting bays. M.T.T. Repair Services currently employs trailer mechanics, welders, body men and painters. We are also an accredited vehicle inspection station that allows us to conduct annual safety inspections to all of your trailers.

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

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

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

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

For Traction locations see page 44

—

ALBERTA

CALGARY

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

Fort Garry Industries

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 November 2017 25

VOCATIONAL

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

ALBERTA

Magnum Trailer & Equipment

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Magnum Trailer & Equipment offers a full line of aluminum

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

aftermarket truck accessories. From moose bumpers to cab guards, tool boxes and more, we can handle all of your truck accessory needs! Magnum Means More.

31632 Marshall Road, Unit 1 Abbotsford, BC V2T 6B1 Toll Free: 800.661.3406 Tel: 604.855.3866 • Fax: 604.855.3866 sales@magnumtrailer.com www.magnumtrailer.com

—

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

Minimizer

500 Minimizer Way S.E.

ONTARIO

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 C-112 Fielding Road Lively, ON P3Y 1L5 Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 sudbury@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com THUNDER BAY

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

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 TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

trucks & trailers.

Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Toll Free: 800.248.3855 Tel: 507.583.2112 • Fax: 507.583.7540 info@minimizer.com www.minimizer.com TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

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

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

—

“Your Complete Transportation Business Partner.”

4049 Eastgate Cres. London, ON N6L 1B7 Toll Free: 800.363.4380

Maximum Powertrain Mid-Range and Steering Gears. We offer competitive price on all units sold. We have all ratios and models in stock!

info@gerrystrucks.com

Fast, Honest and Reliable Service!

www.gerrystrucks.com

We pick up and deliver!

—

116 Orenda Road, Unit 7 Brampton, ON L6W 3W6 Tel: 647.629.8035 Fax: 289.752.4565 maximumpowertrain@gmail.com www.maximumpowertrain.com TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Truck Sales, Parts, Service, Body Shop Repairs, Radiator Sales & Recore along with the latest in Hunter Alignment Technology for all makes and models.

MONCTON

ALBERTA

725 St. George Blvd.

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

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 26 November 2017

Moncton, NB E1E 2C2 Toll Free: 800.561.7782 Tel: 506.857.4345 Fax: 506.857.4346 FREDERICTON 14 Millennium Drive Fredericton NB E3C 2N8 Toll Free: 888.339.7344 Tel: 506.459.1204 Fax: 506.454.1376 lounsbury.truck@lounsburys.com www.lounsburytruck.com

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

We specialize in rebuilding ALL makes of High Quality Differentials, Transmissions,

Tel: 519.652.2100 • Fax: 519.652.6593

Lounsbury Heavy-Duty Truck Centre

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

USED OIL FURNACES & BOILERS [SALES & SERVICE]

Gerry’s Truck Centre

REGINA

Fort Garry Industries

MISSISSAUGA #3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.8998 •Fax: 905.564.6284 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com

C & R Transmission Service Ltd.

Two locations in New Brunswick to serve you.

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

ONTARIO

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

SASKATCHEWAN

Fort Garry Industries

MONCTON 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

the brand most trusted.We have the only lifetime guarantee in

1440 Highland Avenue Brandon, MB R7C 1A7 Toll Free: 866.883.6120 Tel: 204.571.5980 • Fax: 204.571.5982 brandon@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com WINNIPEG 2525 Inkster Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R2R 2Y4 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 • Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com

The Surgenor Truck Group includes two Truck Centres, one in Ottawa, & one in Kingston, as well as 4 service affiliates (Belleville, Gatineau & 2 in Cornwall) providing regularly scheduled maintenance as well as on-call 24/7 for roadside assistance, & parts delivery.

Minimizer has been in business for over 30 years. If it’s on/in

the industry with products proven where it matters most – on

Fort Garry Industries

Surgenor Truck Group Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec’s largest group of independent truck dealerships has built a reputation as durable as the brands that we sell and lease.

a heavy duty truck and can be made of polymers, Minimizer is

BRANDON

Fort Garry Industries

NEW BRUNSWICK

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

De-On Supply Inc. DSI is the world’s largest distributor and service provider for Clean Burn, the largest seller of used oil furnaces & boilers. Clean Burn stands head & shoulders above the competition due to its innovative technology and quality manufacturing. Sale & Service from Coast to Coast.

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

Compass Vehicle Delivery Inc. All types of vehicles delivered across North America, which includes specializing in fleet relocation.

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

Construction • Forestry • Petro Chemical • Utility • Mining • Agriculture • Municipal • Highway • Urban Delivery • Construction

VOCATIONAL

? S K C U R T E H T E R WHERE A

The overwhelming segment of the Canadian truck market is vocational class 3 – 6 purpose-built work trucks and trailers. • Aggregate • Mining / Mining Exploration • Agriculture Produce / Grain • Municipal • Agriculture, livestock, feed and seed • Power Generation • Auto-hauler • Urban Logistics • Construction • Utilities • Tanker • Container • Heavy Haulers: Flat Deck, Low Bed • Waste Management • Logging

REACH THE TOTAL CANADIAN TRUCK, TRAILER AND EQUIPMENT MARKET with a focus on truck service

VOCATIONAL TRUCK & TRAILER Published monthly as an insert in the WP Publications

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

Is my ad seen by my target demographic? Answer: Only if your target audience reads the publication, or visits the website. Readershp vs Receivership… what’s the difference? Is the publication I advertise in actually read… or does it end up in the waiting room pile? There are a multitude of trade publications received monthly… and there just isn’t time to read them all, so there are usually one or two that become favorites… and they are the ones that provide the desired editorial. Answer: The decision makers in all trucking operations prefer editorial covering new techology, parts & components, and truck maintenance. This has been proven by every survey that asks the question. The Woodward Publishing Team Barb Woodward, owner, Sales Manager and President of Woodward Publishing Inc. With 16 years experience in publishing, the past 12 in trucking, Barb knows what works. Previously, Barb worked with several construction and automotive publications. Marek Krasuski, Editor-in-chief, brings to Woodward Publishing a diverse educational and journalism background. Marek has years of experience working on vocational publications and weekly newspapers. Chris Charles, Art Director and MIS, Responsible for the layout of all three publications, Chris employs his expertise in helping clients design and create contemporary, effective and attractive advertisements and front page features. Halina Mikicki, Account Executive, fluent in English, French and Polish, – continues to support our efforts to reach out to the nation’s many cultural communities. Halina has market research experience gained through participation in many projects involving national and multi-national clients. Veronica Way, Account Executive, with a career in sales and customer service as a manager in the hospitality industry. For the past two and a half years with Woodward Publishing Veronica has applied both helping clients reach their advertising objectives. Mike Whalen, Business Development, following decades long career in hands-on sales and marketing that includes trade magazine publishing, Mike will help customers extend their advertising and promotional reach into the vocational truck market, the dominant market segment in Canada.

Toll Free: 877.225.2232

www.woodwardpublishing.com November 2017 27

Cross Border Services

By Dawn Truell

New Bully Drug in Town “Carfentanil”

sed to tranquilize elephants and to immobilize certain large sized animals, this veterinary drug, Carfentanil, is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 4,000 times more potent than heroin and 10,000 times more potent than morphine. And it has made it to our streets in Canada! To get a feel for the potency strength, when examining Carfentanil, investigators must wear gloves and masks to protect themselves from accidentally breathing in or ingesting even a small amount of this dangerous drug. A dose smaller than the size of a single grain of salt, equal to 20 micrograms of Carfentanil, can kill a person. This past summer in Lethbridge, Alberta, a 29 year old woman was arrested for drug trafficking; her list was rather large consisting of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and this unknown at the time powder that has been identified as Carfentanil. A Calgary man also was arrested recently carrying a one-kilogram package

28 November 2017

of Carfentanil which would produce 50 million fatal doses, those which were destined for the streets in Alberta. Over the past 12 months in Canada there have been over 70 deaths directly related to the consumption of Carfentanil. In the U.S.A. there have been hundreds of deaths reported from this drug. Opioids overdoses tally over 35,000 deaths over the past few years; those are only the ones that are actually reported. Carfentanil is a synthetically produced drug that if consumed by a human is lethal. Heroin addicts are attracted to this new drug because it’s cheaper and the supply is much quicker to attain. CBSA, RCMP, DEA & the US CBP are working cooperatively to combat this crisis within our borders. Health Canada is very concerned about the increasing death tolls directly related to opioid overdoses with street drugs. The main supplying country from which Carfentanil originates is China and comes in via the U.S.A. and Mexico. The main destination

provinces in Canada for distribution are British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. For more information about anything in this article or aiding in the fight against drug smuggling & terrorism and safety

& compliance programs such as C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, TTP, CSA, please contact Cross Border Services at www.crossborderservices.ca or email dawntruell@gmail. com.

Women In Trucking

By Ellen Voie

Are You a Thought Leader?

o your peers often seek out your insight or advice on subjects they might be pondering? Can you point out individuals whose opinions you trust and who you might turn to for advice? A “thought leader” by definition is someone whose views on a subject are taken to be authoritative and influential. At a recent Transportation Marketing and Sales Association conference I had the opportunity to participate in a Thought Leadership Workshop where we discussed case studies and determined the proper outcomes by influencing the other participants to support our conclusions. During the workshop, participants were asked to name thought leaders in the area of transportation and logistics. I was honored to be identified as one of these role models, which led me to wonder how someone becomes a thought leader, and why others perceive him or her to be influential. How do you become a thought leader? You must first identify your passion, Denise Brousseau, of the Thought Leader-

ship Lab, suggests you define a future you are committed to transform, test your ideas on others and look for people who can help you promote this change. Be the leader, but teach others how to expand on

media.” She adds, “A thought leader had earned his or her title because the person’s ideas have gone viral.” In 2007, if you told me the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association would have

your mission, then connect with as wide an audience as possible and move the momentum forward. According to Lauren Hockenson, in an article on Mashable.com, a thought leader differs from a leader by “pushing the boundaries of a particular method or industry, and then using those ideas to leverage ubiquity on social or broadcast

4,000 members in seven countries and would include carriers, drivers, suppliers, manufacturers, and training facilities, I would have been in disbelief. How did we gain this influence? We have a passion to increase the percentage of women employed in the transportation industry and we have built momentum with our partners and our members.

A primary goal identified by the WIT Board of Directors is to be a resource. We want the association to be the first stop for any information carriers, legislators, regulators, and media are seeking. In order to be recognized as an authority, we need good, unbiased information including facts, quotes and relevant data. This is why we reach out to our members for feedback and insight, as you are the people we represent. Integrity of information is increased when there is a larger group to provide the data. The information is more relevant and timely when the focus of the research is also interested in the collective outcomes. A thought leader in the spotlight is taking a risk. In other words, there is an element of risk in promoting change and then identifying it as a solution, as not all ideas result in positive consequences. If you are passionate about making a difference and leaving the world a better place than when you arrived, keep pushing and expanding your influence. Contact Ellen at: ellen@womenintrucking.org.

November 2017 29

MINIMIZER BANDIT BIG RIG SERIES

Crazy Bandit Finish Leads to Rude Win at Florence

looming Prairie, Minnesota – The Bandit Big Rig Series has had some amazing finishes this season, but Saturday’s at Florence Motor Speedway might just be the craziest yet. Points leader Ricky Rude (#14) extended his series lead by outlasting every other Bandit, including a resurgent Mike Morgan (#88), who finished second and crossed the line sideways. “I can’t believe it,” Rude said. “If you want to see one heck of a race, watch the finish at Florence!”, Bandit Director of Operations Brian Madsen said.

Rude started towards the back of the pack due to the inverted field, and had to make his way from 12th all the way to first. “The whole time - up to five, four, three, two - I just thought, ‘There is no way! No way!’ Rude said. “I just battled it out and earned this one.” Amazingly enough, Morgan and Allen Boles (#3) were doubtful for the event, due to their huge wreck at Highland Rim Speedway just two weeks ago. Both Bandits succeeded in getting their trucks ready in time, only to see Rude pull out the win by the skin of his teeth.

“Got me by a hair,” Morgan said. Boles had a sizeable lead when the caution flag came out with just five laps to go, causing the trucks to bunch back up and re-start the race. “You can’t tell me there wasn’t enough action here tonight for these fans,” Morgan said. “This race had everything - photo finishes, side-by-side racing, and a crazy finish!” Madsen said. Just two races remain, with the inaugural Bandit championship up for grabs. Up next is a return trip to Hickory Motor Speedway, where Rude won the season’s

first event back in March. For additional information, please contact Brian Madsen at 507.676.6627, or email brian@banditseries.com.

Rude’s Last Second Charge Pays Off at Hickory

looming Prairie, Minnesota Ricky Rude (#14) and Darren Proffitt (#27) may be brothers, but when they’re squaring off on the track, brotherly love goes out the window. Rude, the Bandit Big Rig Series points leader, had what some might consider his signature win of the season in front of a sold-out crowd at Hickory Motor Speedway Saturday. Leading by several truck lengths late in the race, Proffitt was in the driver’s seat until his brother flew by on lap 24

30 November 2017

of 25 to steal the checkered flag and the $10,000 victory check. “My brother hasn’t won a race yet this year,” Rude said. “He’s good with second.” “I don’t think anyone thought on lap 20 that Ricky would end up with the check,” Bandit Director of Operations Brian Madsen said. Lap traffic certainly helped Rude, as Proffitt encountered several different trucks on the last few laps of the race. The win is Rude’s fifth feature victory

of the season. He also put some breathing room between himself and Tommy Boileau (#16), who now trails Rude by 172 points heading into the season’s last race at Crisp Motorsports Park. “It’s going to be one heck of a finale,” Madsen said. “Can Ricky close the deal or will someone else steal the championship? A $50,000 purse is up for grabs, so who knows what’s going to happen!” The event at Crisp Motorsports Park begins at 5 p.m. on October 28th.

Chris Kikelhan (#01) races down the front stretch in front of a sold-out crowd at Hickory Motor Speedway on October 14th, 2017.

MINIMIZER

Louisiana Trucker Wins Minimizer Contest

looming Prairie, Minnesota Mike Atwell wasn’t sure what to make of the situation. “I never win anything,” Atwell said, laughing. But the owner-operator from Iowa, Louisiana wasn’t dreaming. He really did win Minimizer’s Comfort Package giveaway on the company’s Facebook page. “I still can’t believe it,” Atwell said. As part of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Minimizer gave away a Long Haul Series Seat, Long Haul Series Mat-

tress, and set of Custom Molded Floor Mats, a package valued at over $3,000. “I just put an $800 seat in my Peterbilt about three months ago, and I just noticed I got some foam falling out the bottom of it, so I’m really excited about the Long Haul Series Seat,” Atwell said. This isn’t the first time Minimizer has rewarded its customers. The company held the 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes in 2014, giving away $15,000 to a fleet and $15,000 to an owner-operator. “Without customers, we don’t have

a company,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg said. “Truck drivers are the backbone of this industry, so we just wanted to do something special for them during Truck Driver Appreciation Week.” It’s safe to say that the company has made a lifelong fan out of Atwell. “I will definitely buy Minimizer, for sure,” Atwell said. For more information or to contact a Minimizer distributor, call us at 800.248.3855 or visit our website or email us at info@minimizer.com.

MINIMIZER

Minimizer Announces Major Promotion

looming Prairie, Minnesota - Minimizer’s #RespectTheDriver Promotion is the company’s biggest giveaway ever, with prizes totaling more than $80,000. Up for grabs are a 2017 Limited Edition Jack Daniels Indian Chieftain Motorcycle and a Bandit Big Rig Series race-ready truck. “I think I may have lost my mind,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg said, laughing. “It’s a big in-

vestment, but we need to give back to the drivers and owner operators who represent our true customers. They’re the ones who built the Minimizer brand.” To qualify to win the Jack Daniels Indian Motorcycle, customers can order the Minimizer Comfort Package from any authorized Minimizer distributor. The Comfort Package includes a Long Haul Series Mattress, a Long Haul Series Seat, and a set of Custom Molded Floor Mats. “Indian only made 100 of these 2017 Lim-

ited Edition Jack Daniels bikes,” Kruckeberg said. “This is an incredibly rare opportunity to own an amazing collector’s item! It’s a must-have for any Jack or Indian fan!” To enter to win the Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series race-ready truck, customers can order the Bandit Package, which consists of a set of Fenders, three Work Benches (one of each size), and a Tool Box. “I’m a Bandit myself and I wouldn’t trade the experience for ANYTHING!” Kruckeberg said. “To get a race-ready truck

for FREE? You can’t beat that deal!” The #RespectTheDriver Promotion begins October 9th, 2017, and ends March 31st, 2018. Winners will be drawn April 26th, 2018, and announced May 10th, 2018. For full details, go to www.minimizer. com/respectthedriverpromotion. For more information or to contact a Minimizer distributor, call us at 800.248.3855 or visit our website or email us at info@ minimizer.com.

November 2017 31

Left Lane Associates

By Mike McCarron

Success Comes in Your Secret Sauce

wo trucking company owners had a few too many pops late one night at the trade show. Stumbling back to their hotel rooms they both tripped and fell into a swimming pool full of Baileys Irish Cream. The ﬁrst trucker quickly gave up and drowned a happy death. The second trucker kept kicking. She thrashed around so hard that she came up with a plan to churn the cream into butter and eventually crawled out of the pool. The image of these two truckers came to mind when, during the recent Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario convention, I was asked about the longterm survival of carriers with fewer than a couple hundred trucks. Can small and mid-sized carriers come up with ingenious ways to compete, or will they just give up and go under like the ﬁrst trucker? My response: There will always be a market for a trucking company - regardless of size - that does something better than everyone else. Every successful

trucker has a “secret sauce”, and two of the best forms involve geography and industry verticals. GEOGRAPHICAL SAUCE One way to compete with the big guys’ scale is to swim in your own small pool. Focus on a speciﬁc city, province, or region, and even the smallest player can be a big ﬁsh. Think of it this way: Many small carriers go wherever their customers send them. Customer says, “Go” and trucker says, “When?” When your trucks are in different cities week after week, often the only way home is to move cheap broker freight. But when your trucks are always in the same zip code, you’re in a position to haul better- paying freight direct from regular customers. Scale in a region can also attract drivers who love routine schedules. In recruiting, a geographic niche is a big advantage over Joe Competitor whose trucks are scattered all over hell’s half acre. Something to be said about having breakfast at the same

TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING

NTTC’s 2017 Driver of the Year

akville, Ontario - Among those who stopped by the Transcourt booth at the Tank Truck Week show in New Orleans, Louisiana, was Todd Stine, the 2017 winner of the NTTC (National Tank Truck Carriers) Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award. This award honors professional tank truck drivers and independent contractors who serve the industry with the safest, most reliable transportation of liquid and dry bulk commodities. This first-class recognition program furthers

Todd Stine (3rd from left) was welcomed at the Transcourt booth by Julie Thibaudeau, Bruce Daccord and Kevin Quick. 32 November 2017

the NTTC’s mission to champion safety and success in both the tank truck community and the people it serves. This was the fourth consecutive year the NTTC has been running this nationwide program. The 2017 Grand Champion, Todd Stine, is a 17 year veteran tank truck driver. As a regional driver, Todd has driven 1.7 million miles (2,720,000 kilometres) accident free. Todd Stine is also an active participant in the “Share the Road” program that teaches young drivers at the high school level how to drive safely. NTTC President Dan Furt pointed out that “Todd’s recognition secured his place in trucking history as one of the industry’s most decorated professional drivers.” He is also a part of the American Trucking Association’s Americas Road Team Captains. Todd Stine is a Special Olympics coach, a volunteer for the Project Winter Warmth and an active member of the Healthy Fleet Challenge. “It was a real pleasure to convey our congratulations to Todd Stine in person for this tremendous achievement”, says Bruce Daccord, President of Transcourt Tank Leasing.

diner every week. Regional scale is effective if your game is Less-than-Truckload. When I owned MSM, our niche was the Toronto-Los Angeles lane where we’d regularly pack 53-foot trailers with 100 feet of customer freight. That volume meant lower costs, the fastest service (freight moves freight), and a 28% gross margin. VERTICAL SAUCE Everyone knows about the flatbed, reefer, and oversized hauler in their ’hood. But what about the fleets that specialize in blanket-wrapped freight, flowers, or dry food? A vertical or niche can be the life preserver that helps you stay afloat. These days I’m bullish on the growing final-mile and dedicated sectors. In fact, I saw on Twitter that Indianapolis-based Celadon Group plans to increase the dedicated portion of their business from 37% to 50%. Even the big guys are getting into the act. Being known as a specialist becomes the foundation of your brand. If all you move is hazardous material, you’re also in the chemical business. You can speak the industry’s lingo, and shippers will value your expertise in moving their scary stuff. It’s profitable being the only transportation expert in a room full of scientists. If your plan is to grow organically, it’s much easier when your sales efforts focus entirely on a vertical market. Your Customer Relationship Management software will drool as you load in prospects from the trade association list that came with your $800 Associate Membership.

Vertical and geographic specialization can go hand in hand. One of the poster boys for this strategy is Rosedale Group in Mississauga, Ontario, which has become a juggernaut hauling flooring (yes, flooring) between Canada and the southeastern U.S. Not sure why company President Rolly Uloth chose to focus on either niche, but I’m guessing he’s not drowning in the Baileys! TT Mike McCarron is the President of Left Lane Associates, a firm that specializes in growth strategies, both organic and through mergers and acquisitions. A 33-year industry veteran, Mike founded MSM Transportation, which he sold in 2012. He can be reached at mmccarron@ leftlaneassociates.ca, call 888.204.8434, or @AceMcC on Twitter.

Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

t’s happening more and more often, companies have been banned from washing vehicles on their property. A while back I was in

By Jack Jackson

When Will You Be Banned From Cleaning Vehicles In Your Facility? Montreal with a customer who had their drains sealed by the city. Not only could they not wash their vehicles, they could not even use water in their

mechanics garage. This is becoming more prevalent across North America as we are being called to solve these issues. First issue is allowing

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

Water is becoming the next carbon footprint measurement in the industry as it is becoming more expensive for cities to process and clean. According to statistics, household usage is dropping constantly as shower heads, toilets and water taps are much more efficient to allow pressurized water to wash with less water and more pressure. N o w i t i s i n d u s t r y ’s turn to begin to look at ways water is being unnecessarily wasted. All levels of government are under pressure for cost containment. For any city to have to build water treatment facilities, the cost is in the millions if not a billion dollars.

lot and discharges the processed water into a storm drain. Car Wash that allows wash water to flow into a storm drain. As many know, it is illegal to wash your car in your driveway or city street in many cities, states and provinces. Check out the city of Toronto, Ottawa or Calgary for their bylaws on their websites. It is not a matter of if, but when you will be asked to control the water use in your building, shop or property. Old technology of oil separators are not enough to clean water. The 3 step separator is a smelly, messy and costly system that requires contaminated materials to be

Inspectors are on high alert to prevent any industry or business from not conforming to wasting water or having the city process dirty water. Their mandate is to find the offenders. The other issue is allowing the wash water directly flowing into storm sewers. This is not only a moral issue of sending chemicals directly into the fragile eco-system, it is illegal. The EPA in the USA enacted laws on discharge and sewage decades ago. The following are a few examples of discharges that are prohibited without a permit: Power (Pressure) Washer that cleans such things as equipment or a parking

hauled o u t of your facility and disposed at costly sites to render the contaminants neutral. Today there is technology available to reduce the amount of water to wash your vehicles and complete water treatment systems that can result in zero discharge, recycling and reusing all the water in your facility. Cleaning methods with proper chemicals can make you clean, green and compliant. Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. Email: jjackson@ awashystems.com or call 1.800.265.7405. Visit our w e b s i t e w w w. aw a s h systems.com. North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

November 2017 33

SECTION FRANÇAISE VOCATIONAL

MOTEURS ET PRÉPARATION HIVERNALE

Soyez prévoyant pour éviter les accidents d’hiver PAR MAREK KRASUSKI

’édition du mois dernier de Ontario, Western, and Eastern Trucking News était centrée sur un sujet à point nommé pour la saison - la conduite en hiver. Mais étant donnée notre marche forcée vers l’inéluctable - qui arrivera sans doute plus tôt que plus tard - le sujet mérite un traitement approfondi. Il y a beaucoup de préparatifs à faire, surtout pour les conducteurs canadiens, dont la plupart devront affronter un hiver dur et imprévisible: froid extrême, verglas, neige, et gadoue. En plus des questions de suppléments pour diésel, d’huiles moins visqueuses, de chauffage, de gel, et de corrosion dont il a été question le mois dernier, les conducteurs doivent prendre des mesures additionnelles pour se préparer adéquatement. Pour commencer, il est bon d’inspecter les systèmes de circulation d’air et d’en éliminer les contaminants. Par temps froid, l’air qui entre dans les compresseurs amène avec lui du froid, de la condensation, et de la crasse qui doit être nettoyée pour éviter tout blocage pour cause de circulation d’air impur. De plus, il faut songer à l’accumulation à la longue de dépôts de matière. Le diésel est un carburant moins raffiné que le gasoil, ce qui rend les moteurs à diésel plus vulnérables aux contaminants. Ceci peut réduire le rendement énergétique, or c’est précisément pour son meilleur rendement énergétique que le diésel est utilisé. Le nettoyage régulier de la chambre de combustion est donc essentiel pour une bonne conduite. Et quand les températures se refroidissent, il faut que les piles soient en bon état. Il est donc indiqué d’effectuer des essais de chargement, vérifier les systèmes de chargement des piles, et en nettoyer les connections électriques. Le froid réduit la capacité d’une pile à se recharger, réduisant le niveau de charge des piles au point où cela peut en écourter le cycle de vie. Un testeur de pile mesure précisément le niveau de décharge. Avec tous les problèmes que le froid cause pour les piles, plusieurs conducteurs préféreraient laisser le moteur tourner toute la nuit pour éviter que le moteur ne puisse pas démarrer le lendemain. Evidemment, ceci pèse sur gestionnaires de flotte qui tentent de minimiser les coûts et de prévenir l’usure des moteurs, ce qui est souvent l’effet de laisser le moteur tourner au ralenti pour de longues périodes de temps (J’y reviendrai à un autre moment). Mais tout n’est pas perdu. Il y a des systèmes de démarrage qui permettent l’allumage d’un moteur même lorsqu’il fait très froid. Ces dernières années un choix de préférence pour le stockage d’énergie dans les camions est le condensateur à haute capacité. Ceci est un complément 34 November 2017

aux solutions alimentées par pile, et il permet de réduire le risque de défaillance de pile lors de conditions de froid extrême. Les condensateurs à haute capacité sont des outils de stockage d’énergie qui permettent aux conducteurs de couper le moteur même par des nuits de grand froid et d’être tout de même sûrs de redémarrer le lendemain. Contrairement aux piles, les condensateurs à haute capacité ont une plus grande densité de puissance. Les piles exigent plus d’entretien et de remplacements et sont capables d’effectuer des milliers de cycles de charge et de décharge; les condensateurs à haute capacité, par contre, résistent mieux au froid extrême, et effectuent beaucoup plus de cycles de charge et de décharge - des centaines de milliers, en fait! Les condensateurs à haute capacité ont essentiellement pris en charge la tâche d’allumer le moteur, car les piles, toutes seules, sont incapables de fournir un courant aussi élevé par temps froid que les condensateurs à haute capacité. Les piles, n’ayant plus à prendre en charge l’allumage du moteur, sont libres d’alimenter les cargaisons et les dispositifs électroniques tout en étant rechargées par le moteur une fois que celui-ci est allumé par le module de démarrage du condensateur à haute capacité. La clé du succès des condensateurs à haute capacité par rapport aux piles est la façon dont ils stockent l’énergie. Les piles stockent leur énergie au moyen d’une réaction chimique, mais les condensateurs à haute capacité stockent leur énergie sous forme de champ électrique. Ceci leur permet de fournir un courrant plus élevé pour de courtes périodes de temps. Les moteurs au diésel aiment démarrer à chaud, de sorte que des chaufferettes sont requises pour démarrer quand il fait froid. Les chaufferettes gardent les moteurs au chaud pour les protéger contre les dégâts que causerait un

démarrage à froid, tout en économisant le carburant qui serait normalement consommé en allumant le moteur. Il faut se souvenir que les moteurs à diésel sans chaufferette exigent 30 à 60 minutes de marche au ralenti pour se réchauffer. Les chaufferettes éliminent tout ce temps mort car elles permettent au moteur de se réchauffer avant de devoir démarrer, ce qui réduit aussi l’usure du moteur. (Une inspection totale d’avantsaison des chaufferettes se doit d’inclure le radiateur, les courroies et les tuyaux en vue de détecter tout signe d’usure ou autre défaut qui pourrait mener à une panne. Aussi, le réfrigérant devrait être à un point de fusion optimal.) Étant donné les prix de carburant actuels, l’achat d’une chaufferette pour réduire le temps passé en marche au ralenti devrait être amorti en 12 semaines pour le camion moyen. De plus, passer trop de temps à rouler au ralenti affecte la qualité de l’air de façon très négative. Une étude menée par la University of California, Davix campus, intitulée « Heavy Duty Truck Idling Characteristics, » indique que la durée de temps moyenne passé en marche au ralenti était de 6 heures par jour par camion dans les États-Unis - ce qui implique un bilan très négatif sur les émissions de gaz à effets de serre et la consommation d’essence: 1,600 gallons par an par camion sont perdus en marche au ralenti. Cette étude a aussi trouvé que les conducteurs tournent à un régime de ralenti plus élevé que ne le supposent les agences de régulation, afin de supporter une plus haute charge accessoire, et donc leur niveau d’émission est beaucoup plus élevé qu’on ne le pense. Un mot sur la condensation: avec l’hiver vient de la condensation excessive qui peut se former sur l’intérieur des réservoirs d’essence et ainsi appauvrir la performance du moteur. Une façon de minimiser la condensation est de remplir le réservoir à la fin de la journée. Ceci

laisse peu de place où des gouttelettes d’eau peuvent se former. Le degré de contamination en eau des réservoirs et systèmes de carburant varie selon les régions et niveaux d’humidité. Et bien que la condensation ne puisse jamais être entièrement évitée, il y a des séparateurs d’eau qui récoltent et empêchent toute condensation de contaminer le carburant. Le vidage quotidien de l’eau récoltée par le séparateur est vivement recommandé. L’exposition du moteur au froid menace la viscosité des lubrifiants, qui s’épaississent au fur et à mesure que les températures chutent. Ceci peut mener à des pannes mécaniques. Brian Humphrey, contact technique pour Petro-Canada, explique qu’un lubrifiant à plus faible viscosité est mieux capable de circuler dans la machinerie, et plus rapidement, maintenant ainsi les pièces d’équipement bien au frais et en bon état de marche. « Un climat plus froid nécessite une huile de moteur moins visqueuse afin d’assurer un flux adéquat d’huile pour protéger les pièces essentielles du moteur. De plus, tout le groupe motopropulseur du véhicule et le système hydraulique peut gagner en efficacité quand une huile moins visqueuse est utilisée, du moment que celle-ci satisfasse aux exigences en limite de température ambiante fixées par le fabricant d’équipement d’origine, » a-t-il affirmé. Il y a beaucoup de sources où chercher des informations supplémentaires sur les sujets dont il a été question dans cet article, notamment les experts comme Brian Humphrey, les fabricants d’équipement d’origine (qui peuvent offrir des suggestions pour optimiser la conduite), les concessionnaires, et certains sites web. Il vaut bien la peine de consulter ces multiples sources pour s’assurer que l’on prend toutes les mesures nécessaires pour garder ses camions en bon état de marche, et les préparer pour l’hiver prochain.

SECTIONVOCATIONAL FRANÇAISE

LOCATION DE CITERNES TRANSCOURT

Un Chauffeur de l’année 2017 du NTTC sécuritaire

akville, Ontario - Parmi les visiteurs qui ont circulé devant le stand de Location de citernes Transcourt au Tank Truck Week de Nouvelle Orléans en Louisiane la semaine dernière, il y avait Todd Stine, le gagnant de Chauffeur de camions citernes de l’année 2017 (Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award) du NTTC (National Tank Truck Carriers). Ce prix reconnait les chauffeurs professionnels de camionsciternes et les opérateurs indépendants qui fournissent à l’industrie un service de transport de vrac solide et liquide des plus fiables et sécuritaires. Ce programme de reconnaissance de premier ordre accentue la mission de la NTTC de défendre la sécurité et le succès de la communauté des camions-citernes ainsi que des individus qu’elle dessert. Il s’agissait de la quatrième édition annuelle consécutive de ce programme national du NTTC. Le grand champion 2017,

Todd Stine, possède 17 ans d’expérience derrière le volant d’un camion-citerne. Conducteur réalisant des transports régionaux, Todd a parcouru 1 700 000 milles (2 720 000 km) sans accident. Il est également un participant actif du programme « Partageons la route » (Share the Road) qui enseigne aux jeunes chauffeurs des écoles secondaires la conduite sécuritaire. Comme le soulignait le président de la NTTC, Dan Furt : « Avec cette reconnaissance, Todd vient de faire sa place comme un des chauffeurs professionnels les plus décorés de l’histoire du camionnage. » Todd Stine est membre de l’équipe des capitaines des Amériques (Americas Road Team Captains) de l’American Trucking Association, entraîneur des Olympiques spéciaux, bénévole auprès du projet chaleur d’hiver (Project Winter Warmth) ainsi que membre du Défi Flotte en santé (Healthy Fleet Challenge). « C’était pour moi un réel plaisir de transmettre en per-

Todd Stine (3e de la gauche) a été acueilli au stand de Transcourt par Julie Thibaudeau, Bruce Daccord et Kevin Quick. sonne nos félicitations à Todd Stine, pour cet accomplissement remarquable », de

dire Bruce Daccord, président de Location de citernes Transcourt.

J.G. DRAPEAU

J.G. Drapeau désigné « meilleur employeur de flotte de transport »

oronto, Ontario - J.G. Drapeau a annoncé le 18 octobre qu’elle avait reçu le prix du Meilleur employeur de flotte de transport pour 2017. Il s’agit de la troisième année consécutive pour ce spécialiste du transport de matières dangereuses fondé sur l’actif établi à Toronto, en Ontario, récemment ajouté au portefeuille de Polaris Transportation Group. Selon Trucking RH Canada, « les meilleurs employeurs de flotte de transport sont des entreprises de l’industrie du

transport qui font plus que le nécessaire pour devenir de meilleurs lieux de travail pour leurs employés. » Les gagnants de cette année ont reçu leur prix à l’occasion d’un gala qui a eu lieu le 12 octobre dernier à Toronto. Assistant à la cérémonie pour accepter le prix au nom de J.G. Drapeau, Margaret Hogg, directrice générale, a affirmé : « L’industrie était fort bien représentée, et 48 entreprises ont obtenu un prix. J’étais pour ma part véritablement honorée de recevoir un prix dans cette

catégorie et de me trouver en si bonne compagnie. La création d’un milieu de travail qui fait vraiment le bonheur de nos employés est essentielle à notre objectif permanent qui consiste à offrir un excellent service à nos clients. » L’entreprise J.G. Drapeau a été fondée par les parents de Margaret en 1970 et est aujourd’hui devenue une entreprise fort bien développée d’entreposage et de distribution dont fait aussi partie une flotte de camions réservés au transport de matières dangereuses et

de remorques à température contrôlée. J.G. Drapeau propose aussi un service de factage local qui répond encore davantage aux besoins de clients variés qui vont de la petite entreprise jusqu’à la grande société inscrite au palmarès Fortune 500. Pour obtenir un complément d’information sur Trucking HR Canada, consultez www.truckinghr.com. Pour en savoir plus sur J.G. Drapeau et CWL, visitez leur site Web à www. jgdrapeau.com.

CONSOLIDATED FASTFRATE INC.

Nouveau une entreprise entièrement détenue et exploitée par des Canadiens

oronto, Ontario – Ron Tepper, fondateur et PDG de Tepper Holdings Inc. (THI) et président du Conseil et PDG de Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. a annoncé que THI a fait l’acquisition des actions en circulation de Fastfrate détenues par la société de capitaux privés Fenway Partners de New York. Les sociétés Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI), Fastfrate Integrated Logistics et Consolidated Fastfrate font partie des actions acquises. Selon M. Tepper : «?La boucle est bouclée. Nous avions vendu 75 % de la société à Fenway en décembre 2007 et nous avons maintenant racheté ces ac-

tions en deux versements en mars 2013 et en septembre 2017.?» Tepper ajoute : «?Je suis fier de voir la société à nouveau entre des mains canadiennes. J’exprime toute ma reconnaissance aux 1500 personnes au service de Fastfrate qui ont travaillé extrêmement fort et traversé des périodes très difficiles pour rendre cet achat possible.?» CDI est la seule entreprise nationale de factage au Canada et dessert tous les ports de Vancouver à Halifax. Elle emploie 400 conducteurs de factage au total et connaît actuellement une croissance rapide d’environ 100 conducteurs par année.

Fastfrate Integrated Logistics est une société de services logistiques de tierce partie qui a des bureaux à Montréal, à Toronto, à Calgary et à Vancouver et qui offre une couverture et une capacité étendues grâce à son important réseau de transporteurs routiers et intermodaux. Consolidated Fastfrate est l’un des plus grands transporteurs de chargements partiels au Canada. Elle possède des installations adjacentes aux gares de triage dans toutes les villes, de Montréal à Vancouver. L’entreprise est le plus important repositionneur de conteneurs maritimes au Canada vers le réseau ferroviaire du

CP. Fastfrate offre également des services accélérés de transport par camion à destination et en provenance de toutes les villes du Canada. Plus d’un million de livres de marchandises en chargements partiels transitent par ses camions par année. TEPPER HOLDINGS INC. Tepper Holdings Inc. (THI) est une société de capitaux privés détenus par Ron et Audrey Tepper. THI possède des entreprises de fabrication, de camionnage, des sociétés immobilières et technologiques et des services d’investissements. Pour obtenir plus d’information sur Tepper Holdings Inc., consultez www:tepperholdings.com.

November 2017 35

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 613.969.0799 or email barb@woodwardpublishing.com. ALBERTA

BONNYVILLE

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

5602-54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2N3 Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 brentm@cougarfuelsltd.ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock & showers.

CALGARY

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

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

NEW BRUNSWICK

LETHBRIDGE

SUNDRE

GOLDEN

BRANDON

EDMUNDSTON

Jepson Petroleum Ltd.

Brandon Husky Travel Centre

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.

AgCom Petroleum Sale Ltd (Petro-Pass) 3240 – 2nd Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C6 Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.380.4267 brian@agcompetroleum.com www.agcompetroleum.com

LLOYDMINSTER

Husky Travel Centre 5721-44th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B3 Tel: 780.872.7089 www.myhusky.ca

MEDICINE HAT

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

CARSTAIRS

Husky Travel Centre 561-15th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2 Tel: 403.527.5561

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 732 Highfield Drive, Box 417 Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0 Tel: 403.337.0009 Fax: 403.337.33422 telly@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

DRUMHELLER

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 4703-45th Avenue Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B1 Tel: 403.845.3369 Fax: 403.845.7838 tom@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

SHERWOOD PARK

541 Premier Road, Box 69 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Toll Free: 888.571.5991 Tel: 403.823.3427 Fax: 403.823.4867 sales@adamsind.ca www.adamsind.ca

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

Serving your transportation & inductrial needs.

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

STRATHMORE

LEDUC

Nisku Truck Stop

Suite 201-8020 Sparrow Drive Leduc, AB T9E 7G3 Tel: 780.986.7867 Fax: 780.986.7898 www.myhusky.ca Open 6:00 am to midnight, 7 days, restaurant, cardlock, ATM, convenience store, scale, VLT and lounge. 36 November 2017

Hwy 27 West & 22 North, RR 3, Site 122, Box 52 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: 403.638.4930 Fax: 403.638.4383 paul@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7.

THREE HILL

Box 1408

Fax: 250.344.2232

1990-18th Street North Brandon, MB R7C 1B3 Tel: 204.728.7387 www.myhusky.ca

ladine@jepsonpetro.com

MORRIS

Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161

Open 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri, lubes & propane, 24hr cardlock, regular, diesel & diesel mark.

HOPE

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass) 221-2nd Street North, Box 820 Three Hill, AB T0M 2A0 Tel: 403.443.5770 john.fraser@kochfuel.ca www.kochfuel.ca Open 24/7 & Full Service Islands.

VULCAN

Vulcan Auto Truck Stop (Petro-Pass) 108 Service Road, Box 1230 Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 Tel: 403.485.6905 vulcanpetro@gmail.com Open 7 days a week.

Adams Industrial Supplies Inc.

Hours of operation: 6:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, 24 hrs on our local business number.

Koch Fuel Products Inc. (Petro Pass)

Tel: 604.869.9443

Hwy 75 South Morris, MB R0G 1K0 Tel: 204.746.8999 Fax: 204.746.2611 morrismohawk@yahoo.ca 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.

www.myhusky.ca

WINNIPEG

Dogwood Valley Husky Services 27051 Baker Road Hope, BC V0X 1L3

—

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre

BRITISH COLUMBIA

61850 Flood-Hope Road

CHILLIWACK

R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.869.9214 www.myhusky.ca

OSOYOOS

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

Petro Canada-Petro Pass 500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V2 Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking.

WINNIPEG

Husky Travel Centre

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

R.R. #2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

928 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB R2J 0K8 Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & parking.

www.myhusky.ca

45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J3 Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial cardlock open 24hrs, 7 days, convenience store open MonFri, 8 am-5 pm, washrooms.

Husky Travel Centre

DELTA

1340 Trans Canada Hwy

SICAMOUS

NEW BRUNSWICK

AULAC

Sicamous, BC V0G 2V0 Tel: 250.836.4675

Aulac Big Stop

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

Fax: 280.836.2230

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

10178 Nordel Court Delta, BC V4G 1J7 Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, fax, photocopier, nearby gov’t scale, restaurant & ATM.

Contact: Shelley Arvandel www.myhusky.ca Open 24-7, restaurant (6 am-10pm), convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking, photocopier, oil products, ATM & fax machine.

Petro Pass

315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1A6 Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

MONCTON

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.

Tobique One Stop

Exit 115, Perth-Andover, NB E7H 0A1 Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24-7, full-service islands, driver's lounge with large screen, restaurant, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking & free high-speed internet.

SALISBURY

Strathmore Husky Travel Centre Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd.

GRAND FALLS

PERTH-ANDOVER

9206-97th Street Tel: 250.495.6443

Chilliwack Petro-Pass

Morris Husky

Edmundston Truck Stop

Salisbury Big Stop

2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, driver's lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale.

NEW BRUNSWICK

ONTARIO, EASTERN

WAASIS

Lincoln Big Stop

WOODSTOCK

DESERONTO

Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB E7M 3Z7 Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving.murraystruckstop@gmail Quick Stop .com 215 Hwy #49 www.murraystruckstop.ca Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Open 24-7, full-service islands, Tel: 613.396.3043 driver's lounge & game room, Fax: 613.396.1449 restaurant, convenience store, Open 6 am-10pm, 7 days, Subway, showers, laundry facilities, parking convenience store & parking. & CAT scale & tire sales & service. NOVA SCOTIA

DUNVEGAN

TRURO HEIGHTS

Esso-Dunvegan Truro Heights Big Stop

Hwy 102, Exit 13, 86 Connector Road Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499 Open 24-7, self service islands, driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers & parking.

Hwy 417, Exit 5, 1515 County Road #20 Dunvegan, ON K0C 1J0 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

ONTARIO, EASTERN

ARNPRIOR

Kingston Husky Truck Stop 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, driver's lounge, CAT scale, garage service facilities, tire service, Western Star truck dealer.

BELLEVILLE

Hwy 401, Exit 632, 2054 Joyceville Road Joyceville, ON K0H 1Y0 Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

Hwy 401, Exit 611, Kingston, ON K7L 4V2 Tel: 613.384.8888 Fax: 613.634.3162 Open 24-7

OTTAWA

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 am11 pm, Sat 7-8 pm, Sun 7-10 pm, convenience store, hair salon, drug testing, showers, parking, Esso Card Lock & Retail Diesel, Wi-Fi & Fax, laundry facilities & CAT Scale.

LEAMINGTON

Sudbury Petro Pass

2025 County Road 44 Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 Tel: 613.925.5158 Fax: 613.925.5158 Open 7 days, game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & CAT scale.

3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON P3E 5H7 Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280 Open Mon-Fri. 6 am-11pm, Sat. 8 am-8 pm & sun. 10 am-9 pm, driver's lounge & game room, convenience store (hot food, pizza, chili & soup), laundry facilities, showers & parking.

VANKLEEK HILL

WAUBAUSHENE

Angelo’s Truck Stop

Herb’s Travel Plaza Hwy 417, Exit 27, 21160 Service Road 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 driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking. ONTARIO, NORTHERN

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

Hwy 417, Exit 110, 3199 Hawthorne Road Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, washrooms, driver's lounge, showers & shorttime parking.

448 Talbot Street West Leamington, ON N8H 4H6 Tel: 519.326.5231 Fax: 519.322.0189 inbox@johnnysgasbar.com www.johnnysgasbar.ca Card lock open 24 hours, 7 days, convenience store, cash discount, diesel exhaust fluid and coloured fuel.

QUEBEC

MONTREAL

Flying M Truck Stop

BELMONT

The Sarjeant Co. Ltd. 15 Sarjeant Drive Barrie, ON L4N 4V9 Toll Free Tel: 800.461.8475 Tel 705.728.2460 Fax: 705.728.8643 info@sarjeants.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, DEF at pumps, restaurant, parking.

BRADFORD

Windsor Husky Travel Centre

DRUMBO

Hwy 401, Exit 14, 4040 Essex County Road 46 Tecumseh, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

Trucker’s Haven

WOODSTOCK

HAMILTON

Hwy 401, Exit 230 (on TA site), 535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, washrooms, showers, driver's lounge & overnight parking.

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

Bradford Husky Travel Centre Hwy 400 & 88, 3479 Simcoe County Road 88 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Tel: 905.775.5794 www.myhusky.ca

NORTH BAY 3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON P1B 8K2 Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 baytruckstop@bellnet.ca www.transportmall.com Open 24-7, full-service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop

336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 wayne@marshalltruck.com 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, driver's lounge, restaurant, showers & parking.

KITCHENER

Petro-Pass Kitchener

120 Conestoga College Blvd. Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Driver's lounge & game room, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers & CAT scale.

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

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 —

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

London Husky Travel Centre Hwy 401 & 74 (Exit 195 off 401), 3391 Westchester Bourne Belmont, ON N0L 1B0 Tel: 519.644.0200 www.myhusky.ca

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

LONDON

BARRIE

North Bay Truck Stop Ultramar

Johnny’s Gas Bar

7340 Colonel Talbot Road London, ON N6L 1H8 BEAMSVILLE Tel: 519.652.2728 Shell Travel Centre Fax: 519.652.6554 QEW, Exit 64, flyingmtruckstop.com 4673 Ontario Street Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full-service Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 islands, driver's lounge, restaurant, Fax: 905.563.4770 convenience store, ATM, internet relaystation@bellnet.ca services, showers, garage on Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience premises & parking. store, weigh scale, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking. WINDSOR

KINGSTON

Esso-Kingston

ONTARIO, WESTERN

SUDBURY

Ultramar

Open 24-7, Irving FP Solution I-24, driver's lounge, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, free overnight parking.

Murray’s Truck Stop

ONTARIO, NORTHERN

SPENCERVILLE

Hwy 401, Exit 538, 25 Bellevue Drive (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 & driver's lounge.

415 Nevers Road Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Driver Fax: 506.446.4455 bigstop_bluecanoe@yahoo.ca

ONTARIO, EASTERN

Ultramar

QUEBEC

KAHNAWAKE

Petro-T / Host Depanneur

SASKATOON

Petro Canada-Petro Pass 402-51st Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 7L1 Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 rainbow@sasktel.net Driver's lounge, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers, scale & parking.

SWIFT CURRENT

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

Transport City Service Ltd

2615 North Service Road West Hwy 132 Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0 Tel: 306.773.2063 Tel: 450.635.7638 Fax: 306.773.6604 Fax: 450.635.0178 transportcity@sasktel.net gestionbg@hotmail.com Open 24/7, ATM, Full Service www.petro-t-Kahnawake.com Islands (retail), Esso “Key to the Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience Highway” Card Lock DSL, Internet, store, accommodations, showers, Restaurant (6:00 am-10:00 pm), parking, ATM, Internet Services and Showers, Convenience Store, APP Rewards Program. Laundry Facilities, Parking. November 2017 37

ALPHABETICAL LI ST OF ADV ERTI S ER S ADVERTISER

PAGE(S) PUBLICATION(S)

A Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

B Bennetts Power Service Products . . . . . . . . 17 Bezco Trucking Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News BTC Express Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Continental Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contract Express Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ontario Trucking News

D Dan’s Truckers Blend Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

E Eassons Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Ont. Trans. Career & Job Expo. . . . . 42 Edge Transportation Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . 48 Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.. . . . . . 8 Empire Transportation Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

F Fleet-Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News FLO-Components Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ontario Trucking News

G Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Eastern Trucking News Gin-Cor Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

I International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News Ippolito Transportation Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Eastern & Ontario Trucking News

J J D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3 J.W. Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

K Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Western Trucking News

L Laidlaw Carriers Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News

M Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

N Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ontario Trucking News

P Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

S Seafood Express (P.E.I.) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Eastern Trucking News Shell Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

T TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 28 Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tiger Tool International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tirecraft Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Total Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 TransX Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

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

V Volume Tank Transport Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ontario Trucking News

W Walmart Fleet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ontario Trucking News Wilson Truck Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ontario Trucking News

X Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ontario Trucking News 38 November 2017

ADV E RTI S E R S BY PRODUCT OR S ERV ICE ADVERTISER

PAGE(S) PUBLICATION(S)

Automated Lubrication Systems FLO-Components Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Career & Job Expos Eastern Ont. Trans. Career & Job Expo. . . . . 42 Coffee Products Dan’s Truckers Blend Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Diesel Performance Products Diesel Spec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Employment Opportunities Bezco Trucking Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 BTC Express Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Contract Express Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Eassons Transportation Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Edge Transportation Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . 48 Empire Transportation Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . 46 Ippolito Transportation Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Kindersley Transport Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Laidlaw Carriers Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Seafood Express (P.E.I.) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 TransX Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Volume Tank Transport Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Walmart Fleet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Wilson Truck Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Xan Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Engine Performance Systems Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.. . . . . . 8 Factoring & Finance Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 J D Factors Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3 Fuel Additives Bennetts Power Service Products . . . . . . . . 17 Fuel-Fired Heating Systems Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Insurance Brokers Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd.. . . . . 1 Newman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lighting J.W. Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lubricants Shell Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Total Canada Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fleet-Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Refrigeration Systems Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Roadside Assistance TA Travel Centres Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tanker Leasing Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tire Manufacturers Continental Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tire Sales & Service Tirecraft Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tools Tiger Tool International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Truck & Trailer Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Bodies Gin-Cor Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Truck Exhaust Sales & Service Texis Truck Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 42 Truck Parts & Accessories Minimizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Traction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Transmissions Domar Transmission Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ontario Trucking News

Eastern Trucking News

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

Ontario Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Eastern & Western Trucking News

Ontario Trucking News Western Trucking News Ontario Trucking News

Ontario Trucking News

Ontario & Western Trucking News

Ontario Trucking News

Ontario & Western Trucking News

Eastern Trucking News

CAREERS

Petro-Canada Lubricants

By Brian Humphrey

How Hot Temperatures Can Affect Performance of Lubricants

igh ambient temperatures can wreak havoc on the performance of heavy duty engine oil, altering its chemical composition and preventing it from lubricating, cooling and protecting a machine’s engine in the way it was designed. It’s therefore vital that fleet owners are aware of the performance issues that their lubricants can encounter when working under such challenging conditions. NEED FOR HEAVIER ENGINE OILS For fleets - whether operating at the height of summer or in warm-weather states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona - high temperatures often dictate heavier engine oil. It’s important to select a product that is able to resist breaking down under these conditions, such as an SAE 30- or 40- grade. In extreme heat, oils lose viscosity. This can result in deposits forming on the valves, poor airflow to the engine and can lead to poor sealing of the combustion chamber. When this happens, engines can operate at reduced efficiency, suffering reduced power and fuel economy losses. Heavier engine oil will ensure proper and adequate flow with adequate oil film thickness, protecting critical engine components. A FOCUS ON OXIDATION The most common problem that fleet owners will experience with their oils in soaring temperatures is oxidation, as the process can quicken. This can cause a whole host of problems, such as viscosity increase, loss in foam control, sludge deposits and corrosion from acids. Oil volatilization can lead to the machinery’s hardware suffering significant stress. As the lighter

molecules dissipate, the heavier components get left behind and the oil’s viscosity increases. This results in slower movement as the oil struggles to circulate throughout the engine. For fleet owners, this can mean reduced fuel efficiency and increased likelihood of metal-to-metal contact, as parts become improperly and insufficiently lubricated and the oil fails to reach the more complex engine parts. If this happens, components can seize up or fail, and fleet owners can find themselves with grounded vehicles and spiralling repair and maintenance costs. In an industry where time is money, a grounded fleet can put a severe dent in a business’ bottom line. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE With a business to manage and vehicles to keep running, it’s important that fleet owners are choosing the most appropriate product to meet the demands of the seasons, and their operating conditions. This choice should always be based on the particular OEM ambient temperature range lubricant recommendations as provided in the owner’s manual. Our DURON™ Next Generation products are designed to protect the engine no matter how tough the conditions are. Due to the quality blend

of base oil and additives, the oil dissipates the heat within the engine, offering superior performance and enhanced protection. Our heavy duty diesel engine oils offer a comprehensive

line of products to meet any climate and operating condition, whether hot or cold. All oils, and for that matter, engine components, have their limitations. It’s

vital that a fleet manager and owner-operator select the most appropriate lubricant for their equipment and application. By doing so they can ensure that their machinery is afforded

the utmost protection, no matter the terrain or temperature. For more information, please visit www.duronthetougherthebetter. com.

November 2017 39

CAREERS VOCATIONAL

SPECIAL REPORT

Sudbury Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Facility BY MAREK KRASUSKI

he Northern Academy of Transportation Training (NATT) has been providing commercial driver training for many years, earning a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in the truck training industry. NATT has been a Registered Private Career College for over 25 years and in 2011 was added to the TPS (Total Personnel Solutions) Group of Companies. This Sudbury based firm, under the stewardship of company President and Owner Kevin Pattison, has expanded the range of services NATT provides. On October 13th NATT celebrated the grand opening of its new training facility at 98 Fielding Road in Lively, Ontario near Sudbury. The grand opening is emblematic of NATT’s diversification from AZ and DZ licensing into many courses in the industrial and commercial sectors. The grand opening featured lunch and beverages and was attended by many regional stakeholders representing all relevant sectors. Among the highlights was a diverse display of retrieval equipment, particular to this site which is the foundation for industrial training. NATT provides a breadth of industrial training for customers ranging from municipalities, mining companies, and virtually any environment where emergency situations can occur. Training is offered to health and safety officers, supervisors, coordinators, attendants and rescuers. This, in addition to truck training delivered through the parent company TPS. Courses include, but by no means are limited to, Electrical Safety Awareness, Confined Space Training, Load Security, Pre Trip Inspections, WHMIS, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Indeed, NATT in conjunction with TPS, provide over 300 courses. Jennifer Roy is NATT’s Divisional Manager and Safety Trainer who guided observers through the various stages being undertaken in an outdoor retrieval simulation. Onsite is a re-engineered storage container modified for retrieval exercises. Atop the container is an anchor point attached to a retrieval winch that lowers first responders through a hole into a created confined space where they must find the casualty and perform a vertical extraction. Rescuers have to identify the dangers and communicate as a team. “They have to work out simulations which mirror real life scenarios in industrial settings,” she explained. Roy also listed requirements for earning certification for confined space rescue. “Trainees must pass a standard level of safety training. They also must pass mock rescues, testing, and an expectation timeline. As well, they must be in good physical shape and mentally sound.

40 November 2017

For this training we simulate panic situations, claustrophobic environments and entanglement scenarios to ensure they keep a good frame of mind when an emergency actually happens,” she said. Next to the storage container is another training environment in the form of a recently purchased pipe spanning some 18 feet with a 24-inch entry point into a cavernous space with a 3 foot diameter. “This pipe,” said company spokesman Mark Arnold, “really takes rescue trainees to the next level. This is where we really measure the capabilities of our rescue staff.” Parent company Total Personnel Solutions(TPS) opened their doors in 2001, beginning with a focus on providing the most qualified employees to their trucking clients. TPS has over 30 years’ combined experience in servicing all sectors - transportation, commercial and industrial. The company, in conjunction with NATT, offers full service recruitment

and personnel solutions, and workforce management specialists. For more information on NATT, a

registered private career college, and Total Personnel Solutions, contact both companies at info@tpsgroup.ca.

CAREERS

November 2017 41

CAREERS

Healthy Trucker

by Andrea Morley

Diets or “Programs” Don’t change Your Health, You Do

e all know someone who is always talking about getting healthy. They tell us all of their big plans, how they are going to start their new “diet” or “lifestyle” on a specific date, and how this time it is “for real”. They may jump from program to program, ones that promise quick results

and minimal commitment, but when it comes down to it, the programs don’t deliver like they expect and they don’t get the results. They think that a program is what is going to change their health, when in reality they are responsible for their own health, and their own choices. Unfortunately many of these people are

our own loved ones, and we see them struggle with their health and their weight for years, never fully able to commit and change their lifestyle. They may be fellow drivers or people in the industry, people we want to see succeed and thrive. You may even be reading this thinking, ‘Oh no, is this article about me?’ If it is, don’t

feel ashamed. I’m only trying to help readers take an honest look at their lifestyle and their actions, and what could be keeping them from their best health. So what is it that is holding these people back from getting the results they want and deserve? Are they just lazy, and unwilling to put in the work? No, that’s not it at all. Typically, these people make a bigger deal out of the entire process of getting healthy. They build it up in their heads, assuming it will require an entire lifestyle overhaul and will strip them of their favourite foods and hobbies. What they tend to forget is that getting healthy is anything but that. It’s surprisingly simple, requires minimal time and effort, and can be easily built right into their lifestyle. All it comes down to is a choice; a small, immediate choice, to be exact. A simple choice to eat a grilled chicken burger instead of a fried one, or to go for a walk at the end of the day instead of going straight to watching TV. By making these small choices consistently, day after day, a healthy lifestyle starts to emerge. It’s not from talking about it, planning it out, or thinking about it. As you read this, you may be thinking, ‘No, there’s more to it than that. There’s no time, it’s not that easy,’ but is that really true? Or, are you allowing a story you’re telling yourself to keep you from living your best, healthiest life? Stop over thinking it; stop making excuses and start making healthy choices. The next time you have an opportunity to make a choice, make the healthier one and take action on it. For example, what will you do immediately after reading this article? Since you’re not driving, I challenge you to get up and move, even if for only 10 minutes. What you do for an activity is your choice (that’s the beauty of it), but you have to choose to take action, now.

42 November 2017

CAREERS

November 2017 43

Traction Locations

ALBERTA

BONNYVILLE

Traction Bonnyville Northern Truck & Industrial 6201-C 50 th Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2L9 Tel: 780.826.5855

BROOKS

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

DRAYTON VALLEY

Traction Drayton Valley Drayton Valley Auto Parts Ltd. 3347 – 50 th Street Drayton Valley, AB T7A 0C6 Tel: 780.542.6881

EDMONTON

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

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

Traction Heavy Duty Parts 18051 – 111th Avenue North West Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334

EDMONTON SOUTH

Traction Heavy Duty Parts 3404 – 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 800.252.7992

EDSON

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

FORT MCMURRAY

ALBERTA

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

Traction Medicine Hat Hydraco Industries Ltd 2111 – 9 th Avenue South West Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244

PEACE RIVER

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

RED DEER

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Traction Rocky Mountain House NAPA Auto Parts 4528F – 47th Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709

SUNDRE

Traction Sundre Partco Truck Parts & Service 7 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826

WABASCA

Traction Wabasca Pelican Automotive 2330 Pelican Business Park Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600 BRITISH COLUMBIA

BURNS LAKE

Traction Fort McMurray Paramount Parts Inc

Traction Burns L ake Polar Park Automotive

10218 King Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1X9 Tel: 780.791.3000

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

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Traction Grande Prairie Bradvin HD Inc 16101 – 101st Street, Unit 4 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038

HIGH PRAIRIE

CHETWYND

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

CHILLIWACK

Traction Chilliwack Traction High Prairie Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd & Services Ltd rd 5309 – 53 Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777

HINTON

Traction Hinton NAPA Auto Parts 120 North Street Hinton, AB T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 44 November 2017

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

ONTARIO

SASKATCHEWAN

FORT NELSON

BRANDON

MARKHAM

Traction Fort Nelson NAPA Auto Parts

Traction Brandon NAPA Auto Parts

MEADOW LAKE

Traction Markham

Traction Meadow L ake Unified Auto Parts Inc

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

KAMLOOPS

Traction K amloops Premium Truck & Trailer 1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100

KELOWNA

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

PORT MCNEILL

Traction Port McNeill North Island Pacific Parts 470 Pioneer Hill Drive Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 250.956.4401

PRINCE GEORGE

Traction Prince George NAPA Auto Parts 564 – 2 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778 nd

QUESNEL

Traction Quesnel NAPA Auto Parts 1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650

SMITHERS

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

SQUAMISH

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

1940 Queen’s Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.727.4850

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

MISSISSAUGA

Traction Mississauga

Traction Heavy Duty Parts

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

Traction Moose Jaw Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd

MITCHELL

Burchill Truck & Trailer Equipment

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

Hwy 8 East Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: 519.348.4774

Traction Nipawin NAPA Auto Parts

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 888.320.5505 N. W. TERRITORIES

YELLOWKNIFE

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

BANCROFT

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

BARRIE

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

BOLTON

Visco Industrial 195 Healey Road Bolton, ON L7E 5B2 Tel: 905.857.2071

CAMBRIDGE

Traction Cambridge 1090 Fountain Street North, Units 12 & 13 Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.623.1413

DRYDEN

Traction Dryden D&S Auto Parts

NEW LISKEARD

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd. 437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

NORTH BAY

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

OTTAWA

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

SAULT STE. MARIE

Traction Sault Ste. Marie 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 Centre Inc.

SURREY

Traction Surrey Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd.

Traction Hamilton

THUNDER BAY

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

Tractor Trailer Service

TERRACE

Traction Terrace Bow Valley Machine

43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9660

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

COURTENAY

WILLIAMS LAKE

Traction Courtenay Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures

Traction Williams L ake W.L. Forestry Supplies Ltd

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

675 North Mackenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

MOOSE JAW

WINNIPEG

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

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

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

HAMILTON

945 Cambrian Heights Drive Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613

NIPAWIN

811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: 306.862.9881

PRINCE ALBERT

Traction Prince Albert Unified Auto Parts Inc 3802 4th Avenue East Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A4 Tel: 306.764.4220

REGINA

Traction Heavy Duty Parts 405 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 800.667.9856

SASKATOON

Traction Saskatoon NAPA Auto Parts 2815 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877

SWIFT CURRENT

Traction Swift Current Brake & Drive Ltd 1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293

WEYBURN

Traction Weyburn Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd 300 Hwy 13, South Service Road Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

KENORA

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

Traction K enora D&S Auto Parts

WHITBY

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

Traction Whitby

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

2075 Forbes Street, Unit 5-7 Whitby, ON L1N 9X1 Tel: 905.432.2785

YUKON

LONDON

WINDSOR

Traction Yorkton

WHITEHORSE

Traction London

Traction Windsor

Traction Whitehorse Pacesetter Trading Company Ltd.

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

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

126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2T9 Tel: 867.393.3902

TruckPro Locations

ALBERTA

ACHESON

PEACE RIVER

TruckPro Acheson Silver Mechanical Services [2013] Ltd.

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

26724 Acheson Road Acheson, AB T7X 6B2 Tel: 780.962.8030

RED DEER

BROOKS

TruckPro Red Deer Central Alberta Heavy Duty Repair

TruckPro Brooks Hopf Mechanical & Hydraulics 660 Aquaduct Drive Brooks, AB T1R 1C5 Tel: 403.501.0190

CALGARY SOUTH EAST

Truckpro Calgary South East RPM Trailer Repair Service Ltd. 285151 Kleysen Way Calgary, AB T1X 0K1 Tel: 403.279.8487

10 – 7719 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.358.5335

15816 – 111 Avenue North West Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

FORT MACLEOD

TruckPro Fort Macleod MoBoot’s Ag Mechanics Ltd. 112 – 12 th Street Fort MacLeod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: 403.795.2645

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

TruckPro Fort Saskatchewan Cart Construction Inc. 11401 – 85th Avenue, Unit #11 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5028

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

LA CRETE

TruckPro L a Crete Schellenberg Heavy Equipment 10704 – 99 th Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406

LLOYDMINSTER

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

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

BRANDON

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

TABER

SMITHERS

SUNDRE

TruckPro Taber Geeraert Mechanical Service

TruckPro Edmonton NW Truck Zone Inc.

1785 Mills Road Sidney, BC V8L 5S9 Tel: 250.412.5533

TruckPro Sundre Partco Truck Parts & Service

DRUMHELLER

EDMONTON NORTH WEST

SIDNEY

TruckPro Sidney P.M. Industries Ltd.

MANITOBA

TruckPro Drumheller J D Heavy Repair Ltd. Bay 13, 901 South Railway Avenue Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: 403.823.7966

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

TWO HILLS

TruckPro Two Hills Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. 5929 – 47 Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304 th

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

DAUPHIN

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

NEEPAWA

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

WINNIPEG NORTH WEST

FORT NELSON

TruckPro Winnipeg NW DAB’s Repair Ltd.

TruckPro Fort Nelson Gearheads Truck Repair 5204 46th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.4327

FORT ST. JOHN

TruckPro Fort St. John Gearheads Truck Repair 10862 Clairmont Frontage Road Fort St. John, BC V1J 4X7 Tel: 250.262.4327

2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390 ONTARIO

BOLTON

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

BOURGET

KELOWNA

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc

TruckPro K elowna Central Valley Truck Services Ltd

1891 Russell Road Bourget, ON K0A 1E0 Tel: 613.487.4171

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

Smartway

NANAIMO

TruckPro Nanaimo P.M. Industries Ltd. 4950 Jordan Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H8 Tel: 250.758.8004

PRINCE GEORGE

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

BRADFORD 3475 Hwy 88, R.R. 1 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Tel: 905.775.6700

BRAMPTON

PGL Truck Centre Ltd. 118 Rutherford Road South Brampton, ON L6W 3J5 Tel: 905.451.8115

ONTARIO

CAMBRIDGE

Combined Auto & Truck Repair 201 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H8 Tel: 519.623.1413

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 K eele 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

ESSEX

K en L apain & Sons Ltd. 2119 County Road 15, R.R. #2 Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473

ETOBICOKE

OK Tire Truck Repair 39 Shorncliffe Road Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Toll Free: 800.661.6681 Tel: 416.236.1277

GOULAIS RIVER

Goulais River Truck & Tractor Ltd. 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, R.R. 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

ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA

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

NEW LISKEARD

Pioneer Diesel 2008 Ltd. 437136 Hawn Drive New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707

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

PRESCOTT

Brockville Tractor Trailer Maintenance (2001) Ltd. 3524 County Road 26, R.R. 2 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Tel: 613.925.2889

SUDBURY

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Centre Inc. 945 Cambrian Heights Drive Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Toll Free: 800.461.4023 Tel: 705.673.3613

TORONTO

Popular Tire Sales & Service 225 Claireport Crescent Toronto, ON M9W 6P7 Tel: 416.679.1765

TRENTON

Greig Truck & Trailer 2 Foster Stearns Road Trenton, ON K8V 5R8 Tel: 613.394.5005

VERNER

Mobile Mechanical Services

SASKATCHEWAN

BATTLEFORD

TruckPro North Battleford Finning Canada 391 Yellowhead Alley Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: 306.445.6151

CALEDONIA

Oneida Truck & Trailer

LONDON

TruckPro Estevan Finning Canada

2405 Scanlan Street London ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440

Highway 39 East Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 Tel: 306.634.3311

TruckPro London

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

REGINA

TruckPro Regina Finning Canada

2360 Pasqua Street Regina, SK S4P 3A8 Tel: 306.545.3311

SASKATOON

TruckPro Saskatoon NE A-Line Frame & Alignment Services Ltd. 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612

SASKATOON

TruckPro Saskatoon AG-Line International Ltd.

103-3240 Idylwyld Drive North Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Y7 Tel: 306.933.1115

SASKATOON

TruckPro Saskatoon NE Finning Canada

TruckPro Swift Current Finning Canada

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

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

MOOSE JAW

TruckPro Moose Jaw Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd.

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

KAPUSKASING

K eene Truck Inc.

210 – 8th Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Tel: 306.682.2900

Tractor Trailer Service

Parent Mechanical

KEENE

HUMBOLDT

TruckPro Humboldt Prairie Diesel Inc.

3502 11th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 1K7 Tel: 306.382.3550

THUNDER BAY ≈

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

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

SASKATCHEWAN

ESTEVAN

SWIFT CURRENT

2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Tel: 306.773.3240

TISDALE

TruckPro Tisdale Finning Canada

Highway 3 West Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Tel: 306.545.3311

WEYBURN

TruckPro Weyburn Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd.

300 Hwy 13, South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422

YORKTON

TruckPro Yorkton Truck Proz Inc

537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: 306.782.4313 YUKON

WHITEHORSE

TruckPro Whitehorse Kulan Mechanical

7 Laberge Road Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5Z3 Tel: 867.393.4581 November 2017 45

CAREERS VOCATIONAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wajax Celebrates 50 Years as Hyster® Distributor

ississauga, Ontario – 2017 marks the 50th year of the business relationship between Wajax and Hyster Company, who celebrated the occasion with a series of events across Canada as well as with the introduction of new warehouse products and the latest Class V internal combustion pneumatic forklifts. Wajax is the sole Canadian distributor of Hyster® products. Throughout the year, Hyster and Wajax have been celebrating their half-century long association with special events, such as a golf tournament in Toronto, attended by Hyster-Yale Group Americas President Chuck Pascarelli, Wajax President and CEO Mark Foote and other senior executives of both companies; a day at the races at Northlands Park in Edmonton; a Toronto

Blue Jays game for Wajax’s Mississauga, Hamilton and Kitchener branches; and a food truck lunch by “Le Smoking BBQ” at Wajax’s Laval facility. “Hyster Company is proud of the strong, long-lasting relationship we have with Wajax and the way both companies have grown and prospered through working together for the past 50 years,” said David Furman, President of Sales and Marketing at Hyster Company. Hyster Company is a leading manufacturer of forklift trucks in Canada and one of the best-known names in the material handling industry. Wajax offers an extensive selection of new and used Hyster forklifts for sale across Canada, as well as expert local service. With a fleet of more than 2,500 Hyster forklifts in Canada, Wajax

can also meet virtually any short or longterm rental requirements of its customers. “We’ve been a leading supplier of highquality products to the Canadian market, including best-in-class Hyster forklifts, for half a century,” said Sajith Manikath, Director, Material Handling at Wajax. “The introduction of the new version of Class V forklifts this year gives us an even wider array of solutions to meet the needs of our customers.” Hyster forklifts have a world class reputation for strength and durability in the toughest of industrial applications. Rugged Hyster internal combustion pneumatic forklifts – designed for outdoor surfaces – offer the flexibility of diesel, propane and gasoline engines to suit a variety of demanding applications including lum-

ber, heavy steel, pre-cast concrete and shipping. The class-leading Fortis® series with the unique Hyster® DuraMatch™ transmission helps improve operator productivity and reduce lifetime maintenance costs. In addition, with Hyster Variable Power Technology™, forklifts can be customized to specific applications and tasks, switching from fuel-efficient mode when production is less demanding, to higher performance mode when deadlines are approaching. For more information on Hyster products available through Wajax, contact Sajith Manikath, Director, Material Handling at Wajax, at smanikath@wajax.com, or 905.212.3602. For more information, visit www.wajax. com.

TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Winners of 2017 Scholarship Announced

oronto, Ontario - TransCore Link Logistics is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for its LinkScholar program. Jessica Walton of Somerville, New Brunswick, and Maya Chwilkowski of Surrey, British Columbia, were each awarded $2,500 towards postsecondary tuition this fall. “Both recipients demonstrated active engagement in their academics and within their communities, and it is clear they have every intention of making the world a better place,” said Claudia Milicevic, Senior Director & General Manager of TransCore Link Logistics. “We have high hopes for these LinkScholars, and we commend all of the high-achieving students who applied.”

bring this scholarship to my attention. It has always been one of my goals to be able to support myself throughout my university career, and I could not have done it without the financial aid from the LinkScholar program.”

MAYA CHWILKOWSKI, ASPIRING LAWYER, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: TWIN POL EXPRESS INC.

JESSICA WALTON, ASPIRING NURSE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: DAY & ROSS FREIGHT “Growing up in a small town with less than a 1,000 people has not diminished the opportunities available to me. I would not have been able to reach my goals without the love and support of my immediate family, especially my mother, who has worked for Day and Ross for the past 22 years. She was the first person to 46 November 2017

“I remember staying up late waiting for my parents to come back from those trips [on the road], being upset and wishing that they could just stay home. It wasn’t until I was much older that I realized that when my mother would stay home with me, it meant that my father would have to drive longer shifts, with no one to switch off with. I have a lot of respect and gratitude for the Canadian transportation industry for the support it has given my family. And I am forever grateful for my parents’ hard work over the years, which only fuels me to work hard every day.” TransCore Link Logistics launched the LinkScholar program in 2014 to assist those families with ties to the trucking industry with tuition assistance. In its fourth year, the LinkScholar program

received a record number of applications, pointing toward the need for financial aid among young people in the community and industry. For more about the LinkScholar Program and to view videos of each of the

2017 winners, visit www.transcore.ca/ giving-back-community. More information on TransCore Link Logistics can be found at www.transcore. ca, @loadlink on Twitter, on YouTube, on Facebook and on LinkedIn.

CAREERS

Transport For Christ

By Chaplain Len Reimer

We Daily Wake With New Hope

ccording to the ABC evening news someone commits suicide every 17 minutes. A staggering 500,000 additional people are treated in emergency rooms each year for attempted suicide. Why do people take their own lives? They think it will make them happy. Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy put it this way; “I believe the motive power of all actions is personal happiness”. Much of what we do is in search of happiness. This world is not helpful, now, not ever. There is no lasting happiness outside of Jesus Christ. Apart from Jesus, life has no meaning. Because God desires men to be part of “His forever family,” He makes

every worldly pursuit lead ultimately to futility and frustration. Why? Because God knows if you and I could find purpose, and meaning in any worldly pursuit apart from Him, we would surely pursue it. God makes every avenue that leads away from Him into a dead end. Apart from Jesus, life has no meaning. Futility is the chief tool God uses to sovereignly draw men/women to Himself of their own free will. God turns the heart until we freely choose to leave the devil’s kitchen. God is far more interested in what kind of people we become than what we have when we get there. Most people only know enough about God to be disappointed

with Him. To experience the deep joy of your faith and the abundant life offered through Jesus, “you must accept Jesus Christ as personal Saviour.”

The na rr ow roa d of obedience leads to the broad road of joy, peace and happiness. Everyone wants to be happy. Yet we often fail to discover the

one sure path to happiness. Happiness does not consist in getting what you want. Even Solomon discovered that. Rather, happiness is built on the

foundation of acknowledging that Jesus Christ is the Lord of our lives. The path of happiness is the one that leads back to the Master. How are you doing?

CONSOLIDATED FASTFRATE INC.

Consolidated 100% Canadian

oronto, Ontario – Ron Tepper, Founder and CEO of Tepper Holdings Inc. (THI) and Chairman and CEO of Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. has announced that THI has acquired the outstanding Fastfrate shares held by the New York based private equity firm, Fenway Partners. Included in the shares acquired are companies Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI), Fastfrate Integrated Logistics and Consolidated Fastfrate. According to Mr. Tepper, “We have come full circle. We sold 75% of the company to Fenway in December 2007 and have now bought back those shares in two installments in March 2013 and September 2017.” Tepper adds, “I am very proud it is back in Canadian hands. I am grateful to the 1,500

people employed by Fastfrate and the extreme hard work, through some very trying times to make this purchase possible.” CDI is the only national drayage company in Canada and serves all ports from Vancouver to Halifax. It employs a total of 400 drayage drivers and is currently experiencing fast paced growth at approximately 100 drivers per year. Fastfrate Integrated Logistics is a 3rd party logistic operation, with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver and has expanded coverage and capacity through an extensive highway and intermodal partner carrier network. For further information about Tepper Holdings Inc., please visit www.tepperholdings.com.

November 2017 47

CAREERS

GIGG EXPRESS INC.

One of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies

ississauga, Ontario - Canadian Business Week named Gigg Express Inc. (Gigg) in their Profit 500 list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2017. The findings were officially announced September 14, 2017 and will be published in the October issue of Maclean’s magazine. Gigg ranked at number 44 overall and an impressive number 2, within the transportation sector. In a very short time Gigg has gone from a 2010 start-up carrier to a 500 truck, asset-based operation. Offering both LTL and Truckload, Gigg specializes in North American cross border markets, featuring a Mexico single and team driver, truckload specialty. Wayne VanderKlei, General Manager for Gigg explains, “These last few years has seen us paying attention to and constantly improving the finer details of our operations. That has translated to more efficiencies, better service, more sales and substantial growth.” He adds, “We continue to focus on three things; we do what we say, keep our equipment in top shape and continue to build a team that is customer service driven. It’s a simple

48 November 2017

formula that has allowed us to successfully grow our business year after year.” According to Deborah Aarts, PROFIT 500 Prog r a m M a n a g e r. “ T h i s year’s winners demonstrate the resilience, innovation and sheer management smarts it takes to build a thriving business today. Canada and the world - need more entrepreneurial success stories like these.” ABOUT THE PROFIT 500 For 29 years, the PROFIT 500 has been Canada’s most respectable and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Developed by PROFIT and now published in Maclean’s magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian companies on fiveyear revenue growth. For more information on the ranking visit PROFIT500. com or CanadianBusiness. com. ABOUT GIGG EXPRESS Gigg Express is an assetbased company providing cross border truckload and LTL service with single and team drivers. They pride themselves on excellent customer service, adaptability and quality transportation. They are a young company equipped with fresh thinking and

great energy to go above and beyond for their valued customers in Canada, the USA and Mexico. For more information visit their website at www. giggexpress.com.

CAREERS

COMPLIANCYPLUS+

Cost of Electronic Log Devices & Your Safety Management Control BY GRANT CONRAD, OPERATIONS MANAGER AT COMPLIANCYPLUS+

“T

he benefits of E . L D. ’s c e r tainly outweigh the initial cost of purchasing them if you know how to manage them.” Where Are The Hidden Costs Of Electronic Log Devices? When I think of the cost of anything, I automatically think of the value that I will receive should I purchase it. I’m the same way when I consult a Carrier about what ELD provider they should go with. I look at their actual needs, what they will use and then I think of the benefits they may experience using an ELD. I think of more than just using the ELD data for Hours of Service compliance. I think of the Carrier’s Fleet size and how a certain ELD platform may outperform another. I think of how the Carrier will use the ELD data for accident investigations, Driver scorecards, Fuel consumption reports, tracking, and even cross referencing for paper log auditing. It is my humble opinion that the first thing associated to purchasing an Electronic Log Device platform for your Fleet that should be considered is not the initial cost of the ELD platform, but what savings you may incur with that ELD solution. Researching for ELD providers that have a platform that really fit your

company’s needs isn’t just a click away on an internet browser, especially when you haven’t fully realized your own needs yourself yet. So, like anything else that I purchase, I look at the benefits, I look at my needs, and I think about how much I’m going to really use it. But I also realise that even when I know what I need and how much I’m going to use it the question always pops up in my mind, “do I know how to use it?” I believe that a Carrier should ask themselves the same question, “Do we have a policy in place, and people that can manage or take control of our ELD platform?” “Monitoring Your Drivers Daily Hours of Service Is Part of Safety Management!” So, what is Safety Management Control? Safety Management is doing your Due Diligence when it comes to onboarding Electronic Log Devices and monitoring your drivers H.O.S. compliance. A Carrier is responsible for ensuring that the purchase of an ELD platform meets the certification requirements and is registered with FMCSA. A Carrier is responsible for Training his/ her drivers to properly use the device, monitoring and managing their H.O.S. compliance, and taking corrective action when needed. Safety Management Control is the level of performance of your

Due Diligence and is the result of how you manage your ELD platform on a day to day basis. Safety Management is part of a system that is commonly known in the Safety and Compliance industry as a Safety Management Cycle (SMC). JJ. Keller

There’s a huge hype in the Transportation Industry about how much the Transportation Industry is going to lose implementing ELD’s, but I often question how much attention was even given to the benefits they could provide, let alone the fact

that proper management, not software applications, really determines the value and the cost of Electronic Log Devices. Grant Conrad, Operations Manager at CompliancyPlus+ “For me, I always judge prices based on value, I never judge the value of

something based on its price.” “We offer a low cost and effective solution for training your staff and monitoring your drivers.” For more information, please call 844.635.PLUS (7587) or visit www.compliancyplus.ca.

November 2017 49

CAREERS

From the

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

Electric Trucks

50 November 2017

ith a gaze fixed into the future, the trucking industry always seems ready to embrace new developments. A big forward thrust these days is the introduction of electric trucks. Tesla and Nikola are two North American builders working on bringing them into mainstream use. A growing number of regional haulers use them for local deliveries. Their low operational costs make them an attractive alternative to diesels. But will they make the grade when it comes to long haul applications? This is what some drivers had to say about that.

ROMEL THOMAS is skeptical. “I don’t think they can hold the charge for long haul applications. They would have to be constantly charging. Tesla has electric cars that can run about 300 miles on a full charge. But that’s a car. If you compare the size of that battery to the size of ones you need in a truck pulling 80,000 pounds of cargo on an 11 hour run, I just can’t see it. Driving 600 miles with that kind of cargo is a lot different than driving a 3,000 pound car. An enormous amount of power is required to carry that cargo over such a distance. I can’t see it happening in my lifetime.”

JOHNNY SANDERS, owner of a Sudbury Trucking company, doesn’t think electric long hauls could handle the rough and tumble demands of some of his contracts serving the mining industry deep in the bush. “Our trucks travel 300 kilometers on a bush road with five Bailey bridges to get to the site. In that rough terrain I don’t see how electric trucks could handle the rigours of that kind of driving. The environment is just too punishing. They might work on the 401 where conditions are controlled, but up here I really don’t see it. I don’t know what type of technology they have, but if they’re having problems with electrifying cars how are they going to move on to these big trucks? I think they should perfect the cars first, and then move on to the big trucks.”

NORM THERIAULT is a supplier of fuel at the PetroCanada Truck Stop in Sudbury. “In Northern Ontario it’s very cold. The batteries will just freeze up in minus 45 degrees. The distance for driving with a heavy load would be difficult for electric trucks to cope with, especially over a 5 hour drive. They may be good for local driving, but once they start driving up on these northern roads and they break down, you’re in trouble. There’s no way to get it fixed because you’re too far from home. The batteries will crack on trucks bouncing around on the surface of logging roads. Extra batteries will also increase the weight of the truck. They may be good for around the GTA but I can’t see them making it up here anytime soon.”

ADAM SMALL shares the skepticism of his fellow drivers. “I don’t see them coming up North anytime soon. The batteries will get too corroded with all the salt splashing up from the roads, and the cold weather conditions won’t help either. I think refuelling will be a problem too. There could be lineups while trucks are waiting to be refuelled. Diesels by contrast only take 10 minutes to fill and the driver is back on the road. I also wonder how the performance of electric trucks will be affected by the buildup of ice and snow. They may be more fuel efficient, but a lot less practical.” ••• If you want your voice h e a rd , c o n t a c t m e a t : marek@woodwardpublishing.com.