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What Customers Are Saying About E.R.S. Canada

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mergency Road Services Of Canada Inc.(E.R.S. Canada) opened it’s doors in November 2006 with the goal of becoming Canada’s leading provider of emergency breakdown services to the trucking industry.

Dawn and Alvis Violo, the owners of E.R.S. Canada, determined through market research that Canada did not have a bilingual 24 hour breakdown service that trucking companies could call to help them get their equipment back on the road quickly and cost effectively any where in Canada. Dawn Violo, the president of E.R.S. Canada, began to put together a database of service providers that now totals over 8000 service providers across all ten Canadian provinces. Due to demand from its customers, E.R.S. Canada has also had to expand into the U.S.A. Over the last few years, E.R.S. Canada has carried out thousands and thousands of service calls for some of the biggest companies in Canada. They have also provided their services to every other sized company from every industry right down to the important owner operators. E.R.S. Canada has prided itself in being able to help every customer, regardless of their size, with the same high level of bilingual service and cost effectiveness.

The customers of E.R.S. Canada were recently asked to share their opinions on what they think about the company after having used the service for a length of time. Almost ninety percent of the customers that were asked to submit a testimonial did so without any hesitation. As you will see in the testimonials you read below, the owners of E.R.S. Canada could not be happier with what their customers are saying about their company.

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created was to help relieve the stress that some companies receive when a breakdown happens.

In most cases, the person who receives the breakdown call has to drop what ever they are doing and begin to concentrate on getting their equipment back on the road quickly. Many companies are realizing that instead of wasting a great deal of their time carrying out service calls, it is much faster and cost effective to have E.R.S. Canada do it.

Steve Dobosz, the Shop Foreman for Laidlaw Carriers Van says “We here at Laidlaw have been engaged in the use of ERS since December of 2008.

It’s a company that releaves a lot of stress in the work place. It gives you time to be able to go on and work on other things knowing that your break down or problem is being handled. It’s a pleasure having such a reliable service on your side. Time is money and this company saves you valuable time.”

Another customer that E.R.S. Canada has helped is Lloyd Rawlings, the Fleet Maintenance Manager for Vitran Express Canada. Lloyd says “Vitran has been using E.R.S. since June of 2007. We make one call for any type of breakdown 24 hours a day and E.R.S. takes care of everything including paying the vendor. It could not be any easier for me or the drivers. Thank you E.R.S. for taking a load off my shoulders.”

Many customers use E.R.S. Canada when they know that they cannot afford to be late for a delivery. Eldon Gerber, the Truck Trailer Maintenance Supervisor for Home Hardware says “Home Hardware Stores Ltd. began using ERS in June of 2008 and has found it to be an excellent way of handling break downs on the road. Most of our loads are time sensitive,

Some of ERS’s valued clients include (left to right) Boysie Dindyal, FedEx Freight Canada; Ron Moore, Moore Brothers Transport Ltd.; Stephen Nash, Provincial Trailer Rentals; John Wheeler, MSM Transportation Inc.; Michael MacDonald, M-O COLDChain: Ron Jansen, TST Truckload Express; Dawn Violo, ERS of Canada Inc.; Ron Martin, Bridgeland Terminals Ltd.; Jim Ardito, Harmony Express; Tim Duffy, MSM Transportation Inc.; Lloyd Rawlings, Vitran Express Canada Inc.; Julio Pereira, Provincial Trailer Rentals; Steve Dobosz, Laidlaw Carriers and Ryan Blackwood, Discount Car & Truck Rental. therefore when dealing with breakdowns it is important that downtime is minimal. This is where ERS has been an excellent service to be just a phone call away when we need them.” Glen Cross, the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator for Clarke Road Transport also says “We have been using ERS for the past year and their service has been exceptional.

Their staff is very knowledgeable and professional. Most importantly they keep our downtime to a minimal which is of the utmost importance. I look forward to continuing our business relationship in the future.”

FedEx Freight Canada is also another customer who can not afford downtime. Boysie Dindyal, who is the Manager of Contractor Relations says “We have been using ERS since March 2008 and have been very pleased with the level of service provided.

ERS allows us to minimize our downtime and maintain the high level of service our customers expect. Keep up the great work.”

One area that E.R.S. Canada prides its self on is having the fastest response

time in the breakdown industry. John Wheeler, the Manager of USA & Canadian Operations for MSM Transportation Inc. says “Just a quick note to say thanks for providing MSM Transportation Inc. with great service. We realize that with truck breakdowns, we can not be late with deliveries for multiple customers, therefore it is critical to have the truck repaired and rolling as soon as possible. Emergency Road Services Of Canada has proven to MSM that you are reliable and capable of providing us with the fastest response in the industry.” James Scott, the Maintenance Foreman for Liquid Cargo Lines shares the same opinion by saying “Liquid Cargo Lines has been using ERS since January 2007. ERS does what they do best, with quick response time, knowledgeable technicians and excellent customer service. They keep our trucks and tankers on the road doing what they do best, servicing our customers.”

Dan Blakely, the Maintenance Manager for Access Trailer Leasing in Moncton, N.B. actually

puts E.R.S. Canada’s rapid response time into numbers by saying “We here at Access Leasing have been using ERS for just over a year. ERS is now handling up to 90% of our Canadian breakdowns. Normal wait time to have a vendor in place is 15 minutes. I can not recollect a driver ever waiting for more than an hour to have a vendor on location. We wish continued success to Dawn and her staff.”

From day one, one of E.R.S. Canada’s main goals has been to get their customers the best possible price for each service call. Judging from the response from some of their customers, they are achieving their goal.

Susan and Ron Moore, owners of Moore Brothers Transport say “We have been customers of ERS since we met Dawn and her team at the Toronto Truck Show in 2007. Ron and I thought what a great idea! The rates are good or better than trying to find them yourself and shop around. We are mostly working in South Western Ontario and Quebec and we have no complaints about any of the service or the rates that ERS is giving

us only PRAISE! Great job guys, you make our jobs a lot easier! We highly recommend ERS to any fleet to save time and steps and even money on repairs on the road.” Philip Heard, the President of PHTS Logistics is also very happy and says “As the owner of a 15 truck fleet it is hard to be jack of all trades let alone master of one. So when it comes to breakdowns on the road that are too far to send our own mechanics, we depend on the masters of road side service arrangements ERS to get the repair done fast and as cost effective as possible. They make all the arrangements from start to finish with just one call saving us time and money.

We have used ERS for over 2 years now and are very happy with the level of service they provide to help keep our equipment moving.”

Another customer who is very happy with E.R.S. Canada’s service and the money they are saving is Provincial Trailer Rentals. Julio Pereira, who is the Service Manager says “Since becoming a customer of ERS in May of 2008, we at PTR have been very pleased with

Total Lubricants Canada

Total Announces Partnership with Ultramar Lubricants

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ontreal, December 7th, 2009 Total Lubricants Canada (Total) and Ultramar Ltd. (Ultramar) announced today that Total has acquired Ultramar’s lubricants business and that the two companies have signed a partnership under which Total branded lubricants will be sold throughout the Ultramar Network.

This alliance will allow Ultramar customers to benefit from Total’s full line of technologically advanced automotive and industrial products, which include synthetic, fuel efficient and biodegradable lubricants.

Total will be Ultramar’s lubricants partner and, consequently, Ultramar’s company-operated stations will be offering Total lubricants to their customers. Ultramar will also recommend Total lubricants to its business partners.

“With this new partnership, Total continues its development plan in Canada and North America.

We are convinced that our technology will provide real added value to our mutual customers in the automotive and industrial sectors and we are looking forward to pursuing our development together in Canada”, Olivier Goutal, President of Total Lubri-

cants Canada, said of the partnership.

Total operates a blending plant in Montreal with a capacity of 35,000 tons, which was built in 2000 and is certified ISO 9001.

The company employs 54 persons in its offices and plants in Montreal, Quebec, Toronto and Calgary.

Jean Bernier, President of Ultramar Ltd. said: “We are pleased with this new partnership with Total which gives our customers access to an internationally recognized brand in this highly specialized lubricants business, while assuring very competitive services”.

Ultramar Ltd., a sub-

sidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO on the New York Stock Exchange) owns and operates the J e a n - G a u l i n R e f i n e r y, whose current production capacity is 265,000 barrels of oil per day, at Lévis, near Quebec City. It markets gasoline and diesel fuel via a network of some 830 retail sales outlets and 85 card locks for the trucking industry, in addition to selling home heating oil to about 137,000 customers.

Headquartered in Montreal, Ultramar employs over 3,700 persons and its refining, distribution and retail sales networks contribute to supporting more than 10,000 jobs,

making it one of the largest employers in Eastern Canada. For more information on Ultramar, visit the Company’s website at www.ultramar.ca.

Total is a world class integrated oil and gas company operating in more than 130 countries on five continents with approximately 97,000 employees.

Total is engaged in all aspects of the petroleum industry, including upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and downstream operations (refining, marketing, trading, and future energies).

Total also produces base chemicals and specialty

chemicals for the industrial and consumer markets. To meet growing energy needs on a longterm basis, Total’s strategy involves deploying a sustainable growth model combining the acceptability of its activities with a sustained program of profitable investments.

In Canada, Total is engaged in various sectors of activity: exploration and production (heavy oils since 1999), transformation of bitumen, petrochemicals (adhesives, resins and electroplating) and lubricants.

For more information visit the company website at: www.total.com

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Total Acquiert Les Activités Lubrifiants D’ultramar

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ontréal, le 7 décembre 2009 To t a l L u b r i fiants Canada (Total) et Ultramar Ltée (Ultramar) ont annoncé aujourd’hui l’acquisition par Total des activités lubrifiants d’Ultramar et la signature d’un partenariat pour la vente de lubrifiants à la marque Total.

Cette alliance entre les

deux groupes permettra aux clients d’Ultramar de bénéficier de la vaste gamme de lubrifiants automobiles et industriels Total à la pointe de la technologie et notamment des produits synthétiques, économiseurs d’énergie ou biodégradables.

Total sera désormais le partenaire privilégié

d’Ultramar pour les lubrifiants et, à ce titre, les stations-service exploitées par Ultramar proposeront les lubrifiants Total à leur clientèle.

Ultramar recommandera également les lubrifiants Total à ses partenaires d’affaires.

Av e c c e n o u v e a u partenariat, Total Lu brifiants poursuit son

développement au Canada et plus généralement en Amérique du Nord.

Nous sommes convaincus que notre technologie apportera une réelle valeur ajoutée à nos clients communs, tant dans l’automobile que dans l’industrie, et souhaitons poursuivre ensemble notre développement au Canada » a souligné

Olivier Goutal, Président de Total Lubrifiants Canada.

Total Lubrifiants dispose à Montréal d’une unité de production de lubrifiants d’une capacité de 35 000 tonnes, construite en 2000 et certifiée ISO9001.

La société emploie 54 personnes et dispose de bureaux à Montréal, Québec, Toronto et Calgary.

Jean Bernier, Président d’Ultramar Ltée a mentionné : « Nous sommes heureux que ce nouveau partenariat avec Total donne à nos clients un accès à des produits de marque reconnue dans le segment très spécialisé des lubrifiants, tout en leur assurant des services des plus concurrentiels.

for TST Truckload Express offered this opinion of E.R.S. Canada, “TST Truckload Express has been using the services of ERS for over 2 years. The entire staff and management team have always been professional and efficient in handling break downs across Canada and the USA. At times I feel they have gone beyond what is expected by calling me direct and advising me of situations that I was not aware of. The staff at ERS surpasses all expectations that I have.”

Dawn and Alvis Violo would like to thank all of their customers for their kind words and their

continued support. They would also like to thank all of the customers who took the time out of their busy days to come to their office for the group photo seen on this page. The support shown by their customers was overwhelming and they will never forget it.

E.R.S.Canada would like to invite all potential customers and service providers to call (866) 693-7724 or visit www.ersofcanada. com in order to obtain more information. Use the online forms to instantly relay your information to them and remember, becoming a customer or vendor is absolutely FREE.

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E.R.S.Canada …cont’d from previous page the timely manner that our requirements for service have been met. To know that with a simple telephone call our “emergency” instantly becomes your emergency, allows us to deal worry free with the other needs of our customers. We have been more than satisfied with the $$$ saved by your speedy response time, your excellent communication and your friendly, well informed staff. Keep up the good work.”

Just like PTR, Discount Car & Truck Rentals utilizes the services of E.R.S. Canada to help their rental customers get back on the road quickly. Ryan

Blackwood, who is their Medium Duty Truck Maintenance Coordinator & Fleet Administrator says “ERS provides roadside assistance for our medium duty truck fleet across Canada and they have lived up to our high standards of excellent customer service. Wherever a breakdown occurs, we are confident that ERS of Canada will provide us with timely assistance, from initial breakdown to getting our customers back on the road.”

Every customer uses E.R.S. Canada for a different reason but two of the most talked about reasons include being

able to make one call for all breakdowns and the ability of E.R.S. Canada to find help in remote areas. Ian Duffy, the Fleet Coordinator for Wesbell Technologies says “I have 140 vehicles all over Canada in my fleet. I only need 1 number for towing service, ERS. We have been using ERS for about a year now. I have never had to make a second call to see where my tow truck is, their dispatch is the best.

ERS is fast, reliable and always gets the job done.

I recommend ERS to all fleet managers across the board, they make my job easy.” Mike MacDonald, the Business Unit Man-

ager for M-O COLDChain says “We began using ERS in early 2008. Their assistance in locating road services in remote areas of the country is where we find ERS service most beneficial to us and our customers. They are always quick to assist us in finding a solution to any and all issues we may encounter.”

E.R.S. Canada also provides their services to many of the Transforce group of companies including Kingsway Cabano, Select Daily, Highland Transport, TST Overland Express and TST Truckload Express. Ron Jansen, the Maintenance Manager

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KTC Ltd & the 2010 Emissions Solution

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emptville Truck Centre Limited is a full service International Canada Dealer with six locations across Eastern Ontario to serve all of the trucking industry.

We are the largest International dealer in Canada and our customers range from the owner operator with one truck to some of the largest fleets in the country. We believe we in conjunction with International have the best solution to meet the 2010 Emission requirements – the Maxxforce engine. No matter what your requirement we have the engine to suit you, from the 7-litre engine to the Big Bore 11 and 13 litre engines. (We also have planned to have a 15 litre engine available in 2010. With the addition of the MaxxForce 15, the Navistar heavy-duty engine family will range from 11 to 15 liters with power ratings from 300

to 550 hp.)

To help our customers understand what is happening in 2010 the Kemptville group has held numerous seminars in the last year to various groups and associations and we plan on continuing this in 2010.

Along with International we have also sponsored several webinars on the subject – many of which discuss not only our solution but also that of our competitors – We want you to make a decision based on all the facts. Our sales and support staff have received extensive training in the changes so that they may answer any of your questions. Don’t hesitate to ask them about any questions or concerns you may have concerning 2010.

Another source of information concerning 2010 Emissions is our web site, www.ktctruck.ca. Here you will find links to num-

erous sites to help you understand all the facts including first hand testimonials from customers why MaxxForce engines were the right choice for their fleets.

At the Kemptville group we understand that you have a big decision to make in 2010 and beyond.

There’s no question that the 2010 emissions standards will be beneficial for the world. When you know the facts about the best way to achieve compliance there’s simply no debate. Whether you focus on lower operating costs, less hassle for you or your employees or impact on vehicle resale, the answer is clearly Maxxforce Advanced EGR. Facts About MaxxForce™ Advanced EGR Why did International choose Advanced EGR? We created a solution based on the belief that

compliance should completely be the OEM’s responsibility and not the customer’s.

EGR Technology reduces operational expenses and provides a no hassles with added equipment and urea. You can expect long-Term viability.

Our European counterparts are turning to EGR after years of experience with SCR, citing simplicity for its customers. SCR’s added equipment raises questions about the resale value with evidence that Advanced EGR could become the solution of choice in the future.

The Green Factor Both Advanced EGR and SCR comply with emissions standards, but the carbon footprint should be considered as well.

Consider the energy required for the production, distribution, infrastructure and manufacturing for a solution that requires an

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additional fluid (urea).

We’ve been rewarded by the EPA for achieving lower emissions before they were required, which resulted in credits to apply toward developing a 2010-compliant, superior technology for reducing emissions. So not only have we had lower emissions for years, but we’ve also been able to use them for your advantage.

EGR is compliant from the moment you turn the key. Compare this to SCR, where there are gaps in NOX control: when the urea tank is frozen, empty, filled with the wrong fluid or tampered with.

How Advanced EGR Works MaxxForce Advanced EGR exclusively delivers by handling it all inside the engine. The same technology is used industry-wide today to reduce emissions, and we’ve produced over 200,000 EGR

engines that have been proven over 9 million miles. It works by recirculating cooled diesel exhaust back into the engine, reducing emissions before they come back out. This is made possible through our exclusive technology of Advanced Fuel Injection Technology to break fuel into a finer mist that burns more completely.

The Proprietary Combustion Bowl Design leads to more complete combustion. The Advanced Air Management featuring dual turbochargers and an increased EGR rate reduces Nox generation through slower, cooler combustion.

Once again we know it seems like there are a lot of changes coming in 2010. That’s why we at International and the Kemptville Group will be with you every step of the way.

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Trucking Industry Drives Into New Era of Emissions Controls

By Marek Krasuski

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irst there were exhaust gas recirculation reductions in 2002. Then there were limits on diesel particulate emissions in 2007, and now in 2010, the trucking industry has survived the most influential factor affecting the commercial vehicle market by meeting dramatic reductions of nitrous oxides (NOx) set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Most manufacturers have risen to the monumental challenge of compliance, the standards of which called for a 99 per cent decrease

in the generation both of soot – diesel particulate – and NOx. In a proclamation of corporate confidence, Volvo claims that “in 2007 we cleaned the air .... in 2010 we’re going to polish it.”

That statement is supported by a reputation as the first truck manufacturer to have its heavy-duty diesel engines certified for 2010 by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, the state environmental protection agency with a reputation for strong regulatory policies.

Volvo, like most of its competitors, adopted the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) method in response to the 2010 regulations. The 2010

brake horse power to 0.2 grams per brake horse power, while maintaining a particulate output of 0.1 grams per brake horse power. SCR has already been a proven technology in Europe which accounts for its popularity in North America. The SCR process makes the engine perform at optimal temperature and provides better power, fuel efficiency and lower particulate matter (PM) generation, which according to Volvo is the preferred choice for meeting emission reductions.

“Volvo Truck’s emissions technology for EPA2010 does more than cut emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter to near-zero levels.

Using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce

house gas C02,” says Media Relations Manager, Jim McNamara, adding that the adoption of this technology helps eliminate global warming and reduces dependence on imported petroleum.

PACCAR, which sells Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF, has joined the majority in favour of the SCR technology and has been acknowledged for superior aerodynamic product designs. Confidence in technology choice stems from previous experience. Over 100,000 PACCAR engines equipped with SCR have already been in service worldwide. Cummins, similarly, has seen fit to adopt the Selective Catalytic Reduction chamber, claiming a five percent savings on fuel consumption over its

EPA standards require a reduction of nitrous oxides from 1.5 grams per

NOx, Volvo improved fuel economy and reduced emissions of the green-

2007 products.

Bucking the trend to adopt SCR is the lone dissenter, Navistar, which has chosen to embrace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology in order to comply with the new emissions standards. The company claims that the EGR solution is free from add-on after treatment equipment, higher operating costs and new maintenance and servicing requirements for technicians associated with the SCR technology. The advanced combustion methods, such as low temperature combustion, are believed to result in less fuel efficiency compared to the competing SCR engines. But according to the Navistar website, “EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) is an emissions reduction technique used in most gasoline and diesel engines.

EGR works by re-circulating a portion of an engine’s exhaust back to the engine cylinders and burning off excess pollutants.”

The result is a slower and cooler combustion process which reduces rates of NOx generation. Navistar,

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moreover, sees the SCR solution as a temporary approach that places the burden of emissions compliance on the customer and not the manufacturer.

Drivers must ensure that vehicles always maintain an adequate level of urea in order to keep engines running without interruptions. According to the company, leading manufacturers in Europe that have incorporated SCR solutions are predicting that advanced EGR will provide the emissions solutions for the future.

There are also fears that the cost of SCR-urea will outpace the price of diesel once demand for the fuel spikes.

Despite the inconvenience, customer cost, and operational complexity, which the EGR camp says are associated with SCR, Navistar’s competitors are opting for the SCR solution.

The service and maintenance of SCR-equipped trucks calls for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to be injected into the exhaust stream where it reacts with NOx to produce nitrogen gas and water vapour, both of which are harmlessly released into the atmosphere. Moreover, SCR trucks need frequent cleaning of diesel particulate filters and will feature turbochargers, catalysts, storage and dispensing systems, all of which require additional service and maintenance.

The after-treatment infrastructure needed to service SCR technology opens up lucrative opportunities. A comprehensive urea infrastructure will provide revenue streams for suppliers, distributors and retailers of diesel exhaust fluid, according to a study by research analyst, David Zhao of Frost & Sullivan Automotive Practice.

The study goes on to say that trucks will require frequent cleaning of the

diesel particulate filters as well as the servicing and maintenance of many other filters and sensors.

Most of these new devices will not span the lifetime of the tucks which means after-market opportunities will grow for manufacturers and suppliers of these essential add-ons.

According to Mr. Zhao, there is a lot of money to be made, at least in the first few years before the aftermarket industry matures. “Commercial vehicle aftermarket revenues, resulting from various aspects of servicing and maintaining EPA 2010 compliant trucks, will be approximately $1,252 million in 2015, from USD 2.64 million in late 2009.”

Rising above the row over competing technologies and market opportunities are the benefits we are told will result from the wholesale reduction of diesel particulates and nitrous oxides. These measures will reduce particulate matter – soot – by 110,000 tons per year, along with the reduction of 2.6 million tons of smog-causing nitrogen oxide emissions from the atmosphere. Over 20,000 children will be saved from the onset of acute bronchitis each year, and an estimated 8,300 premature deaths will be prevented. Projections also reveal a precipitous reduction in asthma and respiratory problems as well as lost work days and fewer hospital visits owing to these anti-pollution measures.

Great strides in freeing the planet from toxins that threaten our very survival have to be made in order to limit global warming. Emissions controls adopted for the trucking industry may seem miniscule in comparison to the breadth of the problem, but as with everything, progress begins with the first step.

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Freightliner Compares SCR & EGR Technology

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he following information was supplied by Freightliner, Belleville as a means to educate the industry on SCR Technology vs. EGR Technology.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a simple, cost-effective NOx reduction technology that delivers reduced maintenance, increased fuel economy and requires fewer regenerations. The SCR process represents proven, road-tested technology with significant advantages for the environment and your business.

Meeting the Challenge of EPA 2010 EPA 2010 is the deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to assure that mediumduty and heavy-duty

trucks run clean by the year 2010. In fact EPA 2010 standards require that NOx levels from new trucks be reduced to almost zero.

Faced with strict and well-defined engine regulations, most of the trucking industry has worked hard to meet these important environmental mandates, while maintaining maximum fuel efficiency and engine performance.

Today there are two technologies the trucking industry is considering to meet EPA 2010 emissions standards. In-Cylinder Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) AND SCR. But which is the best technology for the environment and your business? Let’s explore the pros and cons

of both processes.

First of all, what is NOx? Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) is an exhaust element that contributes to acid rain, smog and greenhouse gas levels. This environmental pollutant is a by-product of the high-temperature diesel combustion process. The hotter the combustion temperature, the more NOx is created.

The SCR process uses a catalytic reaction to convert diesel NOx emissions into benign nitrogen gas and water which are present in the air we breathe. In-Cylinder EGR lowers N0x production by recycling higher levels of exhaust back through the engine to reduce the combustion temperature.

How does SCR work?

SCR is an exhaust after treatment that controls emissions downstream from the engine. SCR takes place after the combustion process, and utilizes diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to reduce NOx levels.

With SCR, DEF is injected into the exhaust stream which reacts with the NOx in the SCR catalyst, forming harmless nitrogen and water.

SCR allows the engine to function at higher and more optional combustion temperatures, providing increased fuel efficiency and power.

To achieve the extremely low NOx levels required

by EPA 2010, most major engine manufacturers use an SCR process that also employs minimized EGR.

This proven method of combining EGR and SCR technologies applies the best of both technologies to efficiently reduce harmful emissions and provide better engine performance.

How does In-Cylinder EGR work?

With In-Cylinder EGR, exhaust gas is cooled and recycled back through the engine. This reduces the amount of oxygen available for combustion, which in turn reduces the combustion temperature in the cylinder. A cooler combustion lowers NOx production. However, the lower temperature diesel combustion is less efficient, so it creates more particulate matter and burns more fuel.

Pros & Cons of Each

Technology The advantages of SCR technology are that it offers more optimized combustion with minimized EGR, better fuel efficiency, less wear on the engine, reduced maintenance requiring fewer regenerations, and it is highly reliable. The down side of this technology is that it adds weight, DEF is an additional cost and minor changes in chassis packaging are required.

The advantages of InCylinder EGR Technology are that it does not require DEF or other additional fluids, there is no additional driver action required. The negative side of this technology is that it adds weight, it has cooler and therefore less optimized combustion, requires greater cooling capacity, it has decreased fuel efficiency, engine power and engine life.

Also the lower combustion efficiency creates more particulate matter.

It is important to understand both technologies before making a decision on which is the best for your fleet. The staff at Freightliner, Belleville invite you to contact them at (866) 717-0677 or send them an email at info@ jaintc.ca.

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Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Commitment to Environment with Hybrid- Electric Fleet

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ontréal, QC, December 8, 2009 – Coca-Cola Bottling Company is expanding its fleet of hybridelectric delivery trucks across Canada as part of its ongoing commitment to Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS).

The company is adding 15 hybrid single-axle tractors to its existing hybrid fleet of 20 side-bay trucks and 2 straight trucks in Canada.

Of these 15, five have been deployed in Montreal.

The largest hybrid

vehicles in North America, these trucks use about 30 percent less fuel and produce about 30 percent fewer emissions than standard tractors. These first-of-their-kind vehicles are servicing markets in Vancouver, London, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has deployed a total of 327 hybrid delivery vehicles across North America. These vehicles were manufactured in Sainte-Therese, QC. The

investment in hybrid technology is a critical component of CCE’s commitment to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 15 percent by the year 2020.

“We are proud to expand Canada’s largest fleet of heavy-duty hybrid dieselelectric delivery vehicles,” said Alain Robichaud, Vice President, Supply Chain Customer Service. “This is one of several ways we are investing to reduce energy consumption across our business.”

The technology in these

hybrid vehicles will also support Coca-Cola’s sustainability efforts around the Olympic Torch Relay.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a whollyowned operating division of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., operates in all 10 provinces and employs 5,500 people across Canada and 900 in Quebec.

The company produces, sells and/or distributes a full range of sparkling and still beverages, including, Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, diet Coke, caffeine

free diet Coca-Cola, Sprite, diet Sprite Zero, Five Alive, Fruitopia, Fresca, Barq’s root beer, Cplus beverages, Fanta, Nestea ice teas, AriZona iced teas, Orangina, Powerade sports drinks,

Monster, Full Throttle, glacéau vitamin water, Evian, DASANI re-mineralized water, FUZE, V8 vegetable and fruit juices, and Minute Maid 100% juices.

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January 2010 9

Health Insurance Matters

Reflecting on 2009

By Lina Demedeiros

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n 2009 we took some aggressive steps with politicians, safety groups, insurance companies and associations to provide you with tools to help increase your profitability and understand the value of your insurance contracts.

My goal to is to help companies understand the importance of assisting each and every Owner Operator to understand his potential financial losses in the event of an accident, sickness, death or critical illness related expenses. Our goal is to ensure that you as an independent Owner Operator maintain your freedom of choice. You can choose the level of coverage you need as well as understand what is available to you in the marketplace under one roof.

The larger the carrier, the more resistant they are to helping you make choices that serve your needs. This is a passive aggressive management style or if you will a dictatorship. The mandate is clear. They want WSIB Clearance certificates with the option of group insurance or association plans which is contrary to your actual requirements as “small business owners”.

This disciplinary measure is intended primarily to protect a partnership with The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Canada Reve n u e A g e n c y. We a r e pleased to say that this did not impact our customers in any way. The frustration of some cli-

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ents quickly subsided as we educated these companies that they are unable to allow you to cancel a contract for insurance whereby proper risk management has been exercised and a pre-existing condition existed. In the absence of an Owner Operator taking the time to assess what his or her needs are would be fine if their minimum contractual requirements would be satisfied. They would also have to consider the many years of investing in the insurance plan and compliance with WSIB, Revenue Canada and the Employment Standards Act.

Asking you to cancel it would result in litigation against the transport company. In the event you became sick and had a claim you would not be covered.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is part of employment law.

This applies to employees of a company and not independent Owner Operators.

The value of a good safety and compliance manager or department is because of the time that is taken to ensure that you would protect your interests from illness, critical illness and the expenses associated with these illnesses.

Helping them conserve the value of a transport company is much of the time, unappreciated.

We at LMD Insurance

wish you a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year and we would like to thank you for your readership, and for shar-

ing our articles with your colleagues. Remember our success is founded on your success and profitability.

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New Products & Services

Thermo King of Eastern Canada

Temperature Management Solutions

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n today’s competitive market you need to make the best choice for your business, that’s why fleets and owner operators turn to Thermo King of Eastern Canada for Temperature Management Solutions. We offer customers choices for any budget, any application in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces and back it with a solid dealer network of service and support.

THERMO KING Temperature Solutions: While traditionally known for keeping it cool, we sure know how to provide the heat with our large selection of heating options, either off the shelf or custom tailored solutions to meet a specific requirement.

Trailer or Truck heat: Thermo King’s Heat King is a powerful forced air heating unit that provides high velocity air flow to keep your product from freezing no matter how cold it gets. This unit has no open flame or catalytic pads making it safe. If you’re thinking that you might not require the King of heaters, we offer smaller heaters, our E- Series of cargo heaters. The E-Series maintains temperature in trailers and van bodies in a powerful but compact package, while offering the ability to be run on 110V plug in connection to give you the flexibility of high volume heat while minimizing noise pollution in those sensitive neighbor-

hoods.

Espar heating solutions: Whether it’s reducing your tractor idling, heating the bunk for comfort, an engine for easy starts or providing heat to sensitive truck cargo, we have another reliable and easy to live with option at affordable prices. As a fully authorized dealer and

mobile service provider, we will install service and support you anywhere in Eastern Canada. And if your cargo is passengers, we also carry the complete line of E-Guardian school bus heaters so that your children ride in warmth.

Kysor glycol heating: If you prefer tapping into your vehicle coolant system for

auxiliary heat, then look to our full line of KYSOR Glycol Heaters and components. From the KH100 all the way up to the KH900, we have you covered and will work with you to find the correct solution for your tractor, van, bus or off road vehicle.

THERMO KING Service Solutions: Thermo King of Eastern Canada is able to provide a 24 hour service network that’s monitored

by GPS so that the closest service technician can be dispatched to your location to reduce unit down time. Our technicians are trained on all makes of heating systems. We also have service facilities throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces

where your repairs can be completed if you prefer.

THERMO KING Service parts: Our parts department carries a full line of replacement parts for our supported brands of heaters. And in these tough times we also carry a selection of used components to help soften the cost of maintenance- give our parts departments a call to find out if we have what you require.

We are not only about cold but are about heatcome in from the cold give us a call. Let our professionals provide you with the heating option that works for you, one that will help your bottom line and ensure the best possible temperature management available. www. thermoking.ca.

A. Yes, we do custom fleet installations at a discounted rate for volume purchases. An installer can be available upon request for an additional fee.

Contact JP @ 416-417-9117 or jackus@rogers.com Q. Can BackGuard be

described in one word?

A. Yes. Protection!

For more infomation contact J. P. Rozand at Jackus International Corporation by email at Jackus@rogers.com or by phone at 416-417-9115.

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Jackus International Corporation

Q & A with BackGuard Q. What is BackGuard?

A. BackGuard is a remotely activated reverse alert system for trailers that is activated automatically when a driver places the transmission in reverse.

Q. How does BackGuard work?

A. BackGuard conists of two modules that cooperate wirelessly to activate lights and beepers installed on trailers when reversing.

Q. Why choose BackGuard as an additional safety device?

A. BackGuard provides an audible and visual alert that is hard to ignore. Because lights and beepers on the pulling unit do not provide adequate warning where the danger is...

Behind the trailer.

Q. Who should use BackGuard?

A. Of course BackGuard is not for every truck and trailer combination.

Most of our current customers are in the construction, LTL, and food service delivery industry.

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backing up frequently in high traffic areas we highly recommend using this product.

Q. What are the advantages of choosing BackGuard.

A. Some advantages are providing the added protection to your CVOR, insurance rates, paying deductables, and the safety of the general public through clear and unmistakable warning of a reversing trailer.

Q. Is BackGuard difficult to install?

A. No. BackGuard is simple to install in about 30 minutes with simple hand tools and a basic knowledge of electrical systems.

Q. How does BackGuard compare to other similar products?

A. BackGuard is much simpler to install, costs hundreds of dollars less, and is Canadian weatherproof.

Q. Where can BackGuard be purchased?

A. BackGuard is available at Traction stores nationwide. Our Back-

Guard kit includes: light, beeper, light bracket and grommet, and BackGuard modules A/B. Q. Can BackGuard save money?

A. Absoulutly yes! Not only save you the money from a possible collision

but some insurance companies may offer a rebate.

Up to 30% of commercial collisions are caused by motorists that are unaware a truck and trailer are backing up.

Q. What about fleet installations?

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Ask the Fuel Expert

Get Fuel-Smart Now, Even While Prices are Low!

By Jack Lee

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ow’s business?

Most of us have seen cut backs in the last few months but today I have some good news for you. A fuel smart strategy will actually make you money. And it’s not hard to do. Extra cash is sitting right there on your company’s spreadsheet masquerading as an expense or hidden inside other costs.

When fuel prices were high, everyone wanted to know how to cut them.

Now while fuel prices are lower (a temporary thing, I assure you), fuel is still the highest operating cost for businesses in construction, earthmoving, transport and logistics right after labour.

Up to 20% of your fuel costs are buried in labour, administration and overhead. And there’s even more in waste, inefficiency, lost productivity and misappropriation. So, how do you reduce some of these hidden expenses?

Unlike other variable costs, your cost of refuelling is relatively easy to manage. There are a number of things you can do today which will eliminate unnecessary waste, and tomorrow, when fuel prices start to creep up again, those savings will be even bigger.

You don’t have to be a mathematician to understand how this can put more operating cash into your company. By employing even a couple of these strategies you can measurably – and permanently – reduce your refuelling expenses. It’s a 14 January 2010

lot of money and when fuel prices go up, it’s even more.

To start make a resolution to be more “fuel responsible” in the New Year. You have heard this before: fuel is a non-renewable resource, so plan to be more responsible.

Make this a companywide initiative. Decide who will become your company’s Fuel Manager then empower them to work with you to cut your fuel consumption. Here are a few tips.

How are you getting the fuel you need today? Does it make sense for you to send your fleet to cardlocks and pay the overtime, maintenance and administration? Do site tanks make sense or are there hidden expenses in that fuel related to ins u r a n c e, environment

or theft?

Have you looked into having fuel delivered directly to your vehicles? Onsite cuts the cost of labour, reduce environmental risk, eliminates theft and converts time waiting to fuel into time getting more work done – roughly 20 minutes per vehicle per day.

This one strategy alone can save you thousands of dollars each year.

Check with an onsite delivery company and have a fuel needs analysis done and compare it with your current method of refuelling. For the best efficiency, refuelling is done when your equipment is idle, so productivity is not interrupted. Another benefit of having your fuel delivered to each truck or piece of equipment is time saved. On average each refuelling you do can take at least 20 minutes.

You’ll save the fuel used traveling to and from the card lock too. Add this all up and each month you can save a lot of fuel

and hundreds of hours in labour costs. This saved time is instantly converted to productivity, rather than refuelling.

Another fuel smart initiative is to plan to measure and manage your fuel.

Technology exists that can help you and it is not expensive. Here’s what I mean. You can record every drop of fuel consumed by each piece of equipment and have that data delivered via email.

Now you can check your fuel consumption and make qualified operating decisions. With this information in hand you can talk to your operators and show them where fuel is being wasted and make suggestions on how to work smarter. Data is captured showing total operating time, time spent idling, engine revving, speeding etc. This allows you to train your operators and monitor their performance against realistic operating thresholds you set. When you have ac- curate information you become a better manager.

Your equipment will last longer too. When your operators are reminded regularly about your new fuel smart initiatives and adjust their habits less fuel will be consumed.

With that, operating time is cut. The result is you will add months to the life of your equipment and cut maintenance costs along the way. And that delays making major capital expenses.

Now lets think about the environment. It is foolish to waste fuel because it is a non-renewable resource.

Besides that the more fuel you use the more pollutants you spew into the environment. A new fuel strategy can easily save you 10% to 20% in fuel costs and a corresponding amount of toxic emissions will also be cut. With a new fuel management strategy you will become part of a worldwide move-

ment to help cut pollution.

As the champion of good fuel management in your industry you can take on a leadership role. Tell your customers what you are doing. It will attract attention and its good for business too.

This year has given us fuel pricing on a roller coaster. As much as we enjoy low prices now, we

also know that they will go up. No one can predict if they will reach the extremes we saw a few months ago, but you can save cash with a better fuel smart strategy. Look at it another way. With a slower economy you are not as busy. Why not invest this time and make some fuel smart changes that can pay you divi-

dends for years to come?

It makes sense.

Jack Lee is CEO of 4Refuel – the largest onsite fuel management company in Canada and a global leader in technology designed to help businesses reduce their fuel expenses.

Got a question about fuel? Ask the fuel expert by emailing Jack at AskTheFuelExpert.com.

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Wilson Instruments (Webasto)

Invest In an Anti-Idling Device for Your Truck

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n today’s economy if a Canadian got it, a truck likely brought it, but what we don’t realize are the costs associated with bringing us those much needed goods. What we need to have though are common goals that make it more affordable to continue to meet the higher demands of today.

Sometimes spending now can have serious saving consequences down the road quite similar to saving for your retirement as you would an RRSP. Why not invest in an anti-idling device for your truck in a similar investment plan?

No more needless idling and wasting precious fuel means

more money in your pocket as well as keeping up with the latest environmental regulations.

Federal and provincial regulations are sweeping North America. Diesel fuel prices continue to increase, therefore the need to reduce idling is more important than ever.

Maintenance costs keep increasing.

Driving a truck isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a rolling business. Whether you have one truck or a large fleet, the most important components to keeping your business healthy are minimizing fuel costs, maintenance costs, and avoiding fines.

Webasto and Indel B, both provide the perfect solution in helping to achieve your

mediate heat making cold nights more comfortable for drivers while saving fuel from engine-off operations.

Indel-B, Sleeping Well - is

truck’s fuel savings goal in that they will both save you the much needed money you need in today’s harsh economy.

Did you know the average return on your investment for a Webasto bunk heater is less than three months?

Our most popular TSL17 uses as little as one gallon of fuel in a 20 hour period and provides im-

the first true auxiliary 12v air conditioning noidle system that exchanges the hottest air in the upper sleeper to cold air, effectively cooling the sleeper.

Advances in compact/ light weight 12Vdc air conditioning systems like Indel B has made battery powered solutions a very cost effective and efficient

alternative to APU’s.

When you combine an Indel B with a Webasto bunk heater you’d have a year round anti-idling cost effective program

with the saving going directly into your pocket.

All Webasto and Indel B products qualify for the Ontario rebate program!

For more information call Gary at (705) 653-2403 or visit his website at www. wilsoninstrumentsltd. com.

Stop idling - start saving

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Wheels & tires

Continental Adds Ultra Low Profile Truck Tires

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ort Mill, South Carolina, November 17, 2009.

Meeting the challenges of large capacity and carcarrier trucks, Continental Tire North America, Inc. (“Continental”) today announces the addition of new drive and steer tires in ultra low profile sizes to its line-up.

Continental will begin sales of its new HSL2® Eco Plus (Heavy Steer Long-Haul) and HDL2® Eco Plus (Heavy Drive Long-Haul) truck tire sizes in the 295/60R22.5 size this month. These truck tires are a full three inches shorter than the 275/80R22.5 sizes, but each has 1,215 more lbs. of additional carrying capacity in a single fitment for load range G. The versatile HSL2® Eco Plus and HDL2® Eco Plus truck tires allow drivers

of large capacity and car carrier trucks to handle highway travel safely, while reducing their overall operating costs. The HDL2® Eco Plus features a tread design with an arrowshaped directional pattern, w h i c h minimizes typical drive tire wear eff e c t s s een i n this application and results in longer wear.

Numerous tread blocks with several gripping edges provide excellent

traction and durability throughout the entire tread life.

The HSL2® Eco Plus tire features a specialized tread de-

Researcher Receives DuPont Award

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kron, Ohio, November 11, 2009 – DuPont has announced that Kevin Westgate of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio, is a recipient of a DuPont award that recognizes the commercialization of an impactful new technology.

Westgate, lead engineer in the Global Material Science Group, along with three DuPont colleagues, is being recognized with DuPont’s 2009 Bolton/ Carothers Innovative Science Award for advancing hybrid cord technology, featuring DuPont Kevlar® followed by successful commercialization in multiple tire designs.

Other recipients of this prestigious DuPont award are Florencio Gopez of DuPont Protection Technologies R&D, and Mark Lamontia and Ted Diehl

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of DuPont Engineering Technologies. This highly effective team worked collaboratively over a period of five years to develop and bring to market a new technology creating substantial commercial success for both Goodyear and DuPont.

The Bolton/Carothers Innovative Science Award recognizes creative scientific invention or discovery that results in the creation of recently commercialized new products, technology, or business that is generating significant revenue with the potential for continued earnings.

The award takes its title from DuPont’s remarkable discovery of nylon in the 1930’s, led by Wallace Carothers, as well as its commercialization which was led by Elmer Bolton. In bestowing this award 17 times in the

past, this 2009 recognition marks the first time anyone outside of DuPont has received it.

The award presentations will take place on January 19, 2010, at The DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs nearly 70,000 people and manufactures its products in 59 facilities in 24 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and ColmarBerg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Kevlar® is a registered trademark of The DuPont Company.

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sign with wide shoulder ribs and narrow tread grooves, engineered for low noise and optimal weight distribution across the tire’s foot-

print. Both the HSL2® Eco Plus and HDL2® Eco Plus use tread compounds optimized for low rolling resistance, which provides fuel savings. Yet both tires provide long original mileage and excellent wear characteristics.

“Continental is meeti n g the increased demand for truck tires that can handle higher load capacities, while also satisfying drivers’ needs

for both long mileage and fuel savings. The HSL2® Eco Plus and HDL2® Eco Plus tires offer large capacity and car-carrier trucks the ability to carry more weight without sacrificing the vehicle’s height,” said Cliff Armstrong, Continental’s director of marketing for commercial vehicle tires in The Americas.

“The HSL2® Eco Plus and HDL2® Eco Plus will also reduce the costs to operate these types of vehicles, with lowered rolling resistance and long tire life. Add it all together, and these tires are the solution that meets all of the needs of this specialized segment,” Armstrong said.

To locate a dealer for the new Continental HSL2® Eco Plus or HDL2® Eco Plus tires, visit www.continental-truck.com.

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Section Française

Theme du mois: Le Vol de Cargaison

Les Transporteurs Doivent Continuer une Bataille toujours plus Acharnée Contre le Vol de Cargaison Par Marek Krasuski Traduit Par Kay Redhead

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l est possible qu’il y ait des différences entre les coûts estimés des vols de cargaison mais même les évaluations les plus conservatrices sont troublantes. Selon beaucoup de sources dans l’industrie de transport, le vol de cargaison coûte $10 milliards aux États Unis par an. Les chiffres mondiaux sont estimés entre $15 et $30 milliard.

Même ces chiffres- là sont considerés modestes chez certaines personnes. Il est possible que le vrai chiffre soit beaucoup plus élevé puisque les compagnies sont dissuadées de présenter ou de publier leurs pertes pour peur de nuire à leur propre réputation et de crainte de faire remonter leurs primes d’assurance. Le vol de cargaison au Canada s’élèvent à $1 milliard par an et on estime que pour chaque incidence rapportée, il y en a quatre autres qu’on ne signale jamais ni à la police ni aux compagnies d’assurance. Mais la vraie explicaton de cette situation est beaucoup plus sérieuse et beaucoup plus nuisible à la réputation d’une flotte. Autant que 80% du vol de cargaison est probablement le résultat d’un coup monté de l’intérieur.

Les courtiers et les transporteurs doivent vérifier l’historique des conducteurs parce qu’il y a souvent un élément d’information d’intérieur qui joue un rôle dans le vol de cargaison » a déclaré

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Constable Steve Arney, Chef d’Investigation du vol de cargaison chez la police régionale de Peel. Des conseillers de l’industrie encouragent les propriétaires de flotte et les opérateurs à prendre des précautions dans la vérification de l’historique des conducteurs. Chaque compagnie devrait avoir une politique qui exige la vérification de l’historique non seulement des conducteurs mais de tous les employés. On devrait imposer des directives à tous les employés en leur défendant de discuter la destination et la nature des cargaisons avec qui que ce soit. En même temps, ils devraient éviter d’accepter des documents délicats concernant des informations pertinentes sur les cargaisons potentiellement accessibles à une tierce personne. On encourage les compagnies de tenir leurs employés résponsables pour le contrôle de documents pertinents.

Le vol de cargaison qui monte à $1 milliard au Canada rend notre pays un terrain fertile pour les voleurs. Mississauga est classé actuellement une des trois premières régions pour le vol de cargaison en Amérique du Nord, à coté du Texas et de la Floride.

Une partie de la faute, disent les critiques, reste avec l’industrie de transport elle-même parce que ses mesures de sécurité ne sont pas à la hauteur du niveau de la menace.

L’ A s s o c i a t i o n d e Camionnage de l’Ontario

et d’autres compagnies aussi offrent des conseils de prévention. Les compagnies, disent-ils, devraient établir une politique qui restreint l’accès des inconnus aux terminaux et aux chantiers. On devrait également autoriser les employés à interroger tous les inconnus qui se trouvent sur la propriété, et on devrait mettre en place des procédures qui permettraient l’inspection automatique des véhicules qui n’appartiennt pas à la compagnie, tels les véhicules de location ou de liaison. Constable Arney suggère que la plupart des chantiers dans la région de Brampton ont une sécurité insuffisante, ce qui donne l’opportunité aux voleurs de se servir librement. Puisque la plupart des vols de cargaison ont lieu sur la propriété elle-même, des perimètres bien sécurises munis de systêmes de surveillance efficaces ont un effet dissuasif. Un bon systême d’illumination qui ne laisse pas de place aux ombres et le garage des remorques à coté des baies de chargement ou dos-à-dos aident à minimiser les risques.

D’autres conditions de haut risque sont liées aux activités de charge et de décharge, selon le Australian Institute of Criminology. On peut facilement distraire l’attention du conducteur pendant que les voleurs cachent les denrées pour les récupérer plus tard.

Ce n’est pas seulement dans le chantier pourtant qu’il existe des risques au cargaison et à la sécurité du conducteur.

Il y a quelques années, Donny Woods, en route à Toronto avec un cargaison de poulets, s’est arreté à une épicerie à Brockville pour un rendez-vous avec sa femme. Après le rendezvous, il est remonté dans son véhicule et a continué son voyage. Sa femme ne l’a jamais vu depuis.

Quelques jours plus tard son corps gisait dans la cabine de son camion à Pickering. Selon la police, il avait été victime d’un détournement et tué pour les denrées qu’il transportait.

La valeur? Quarante mille dollars en poulets.

De tels incidents sont toujours assez rares au Canada, mais le vol de cargaison devient de plus en plus violent avec la hausse en activités. Un assortiment divers de gangs ethniques en est la cause, qui donne preuve d’un désir insatiable de voler n’importe quoi. Autrefois les objets visés étaient l’alcool, les cigarettes et les électroniques. Ce n’est plus le cas aujourd’hui.

Les couches de bébé, les étagères en acier, les meubles et méme les articles d’alimentation sont volés et vendus aux marchés aux puces et les soi-disants « marchés gris » ou les gens prefèrent trouver une aubaine au lieu de s’intérroger sur la légitimité de la provenance d’un produit. Même les objets les moins chers peuvent entrainer un rendement lourd. Dans un exemple, le vol d’un remorque de gomme volé à l’est de Toronto a valu plusieurs cents mille dollars.

L’ o b s t i n a t i o n d a n s l’activité criminelle en ce qui concerne le cargaison est due aussi aux peines relativement légères même quand les contrevenants son pris. Selon les rapports, le délit moyen dans le vol de cargaison

aux États Unis n’est que rarement puni. Le coupable est rarement pris ni même identifié, n’est pas toujours poursuivi, et les peines sont souvent conditionnelles.

En même temps, les compagnies sont réticentes de conduire leurs propres enquêtes sur les activités illégales de leurs employés à cause des coûts très élevés du lancement d’une enquète. Ce coût peut facilement dépasser la valeur de la marchandise volée. Étant donné que les ressources de la police sont actuellement utilisées au maximum, les agences chargées de faire respecter la loi commencent à chercher un sens de responsabilité plus évolué chez les compagnies. « C’est à l’industrie de transport de faire preuve d’initiative pour résoudre ces problèmes et d’être proactif en ce qui concerne leur sécurité.

Certaines organisations ont déjà pris ces initiatives. Dans l’Ontario, l’Association de Camionnage de l’Ontario a fait équipe avec plusieurs compagnies de transport, des expéditeurs, des compagnies d’assurance et des courtiers et avec la police pour établir une force unie.

Cette collaboration permet aux compagnies d’accéder à des informations sur les vols en-ligne ou elles sont capables de surveiller le type de cargaison, la position géographique et la valeur estimée des marchandises volées. Cette

coopération a déjà joué un rôle dans la récupération de marchandises de plusieurs vols.

Plus loin l’International Organization for Standardization (ISO) et le National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), basé aux États Unis,sont en train de créer un système de coopération pour combattre le crime de vol de cargaison. Ce nouveau base de données, appelé CargoNetTM va inclure la « formation et le soutien pour le respect de la loi, aussi bien que les services et analyses pour la prevention du vol ». Selon le website de la compagnie, Vincent Cialdella, vice-président de ISO, déclare, « L’historique de ISO dans la construction et la gestion de systèmes sophistiqués et sécures pour partager les données délicates de perte et de vol convient parfaitement au développement de CargoNetTM. » Le base de données sera lancé au début de 2010.

Il est fort possible qu’il n’y ait aucune mesure aussi efficace pour éliminer entièrement le vol de cargaison. La cupidité est une force motivante pour les criminels de rester au courant des avances dans la réduction du crime.

Mais une combinaison de tactiques, d’équipement de surveillance, de la conscience des faits et de la coopération avec les autres peut réduire considérablement, sinon éliminer, l’incidence du vol de cargaison.

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Manitoba

brandon

RCB Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5600 Richmond Ave. E. Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.4850 Fax: 204.254.4702 Email: rcbt2@mts.net Contact: Rick Blaine

winnipeg Traction

200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB, R2R 1V1 Tel: 204.956.9490 Fax: 204.949.9493 Email: mroseneder@uapinc.com Contact: Mark Roseneder Saskatchewan

meadow lake

Unified Auto Parts Inc. 807-1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK, S9X 1N2 Tel: 306.764.4220 Fax: 306.236.3200 Email: mark.napa@sasktel.net Contact: Mark Krasicki

moose jaw

Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd. 1802 Stadacona West Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402 Fax: 306.694.0607 Email: timgoldenwesttrailer@ sasktel.net Contact: Tim Trafford

prince albert

Unified Auto Parts Inc. 365-36th Street West Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L4 Tel: 306.764.4220 Fax: 306.763.7988 Email: mark.napa@sasktel.net Contact: Mark Krasicki

regina Traction

405 Park St. Regina, SK, S4N 5B2 Tel: 306.721.8333 Fax: 306.721.4446 Email: mdevers@uapinc.com Contact: Max Devers

saskatoon Traction

#2, 2915 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK, S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877 Fax: 306.244.9878 Email: jstinson@uapinc.com Contact: Jeff Stinson

swift current Brake & Drive Ltd.

1511 Cheadle St. W. Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293 Fax: 306.773.5511 Email: brakeanddrive@sasktel.net Contact: Bruce Borden 20 January 2010

Alberta

brooks NAPA Auto Parts Box 1276 Brooks, AB T1R 1C1 Tel: 403.501.5551 Fax: 403.501.5665 Email: bnapa@telus.net Contact: Brian Sieble

calgary Traction Unit #82-5329-72nd Ave. S.E. Calgary, AB, T2C 4X6 Tel: 403.279.2870 Fax: 403.279.4372 Email: pjoseph@uapinc.com Contact: Pat Joseph

edmonton Traction Head Office 18532-116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8 Tel: 780.489.7555 Fax: 780.481.0148 Email: robrien@uapinc.com Contact: Richard O’Brien

edmonton north west Traction 18051-111th Avenue Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334 Fax: 780.444.7204 Email: rdodds@uapinc.com Contact: Rob Dodds

edmonton south Traction 3404-78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB, T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010 Fax: 780.466.4627 Email: kjohnson@uapinc.com Contact: Kevin Johnson

edson NAPA Auto Parts 4657A 4833-2nd Avenue Edson, AB, T7E 1T8 Tel: 780.712.4152 Fax: 780.712.4212 Email: kpero@napacanada.com Contact: Kris Pero

fort mcmurray Paramount Parts Inc. 10012 Centennial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4A2 Tel: 780.791.3000 Fax: 780.790.0365 Email: busick@napacanada.com Contact: Brent Usick

grande prairie Traction #4 16101-101 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038 Fax: 780.538.3398 Email: hharmsen@uapinc.com Contact: Harold Harmsen

Alberta

hinton

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A 120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 Fax: 780.865.7628 Email: gireland@napacanada.com Contact: Gord Ireland

lloydminster Truck Zone

5205-65th Street Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712 Fax: 780.875.4039 Email: peter@truck-zone.com Contact: Peter Parkinson

medicine hat

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2110-9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 Fax: 403.526.1074 Email: jkaramanos@hydraco.com Contact: John Karamanos

peace river

Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103-75th Street Peace River, AB, T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8566 Fax: 780.624.8592 Email: pttrh@telus.net Contact: Rene Houle

red deer Traction

8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB, T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884 Fax: 403.342.7377 Email: gmoon@uapinc.com Contact: Gary Moon

rocky mountain house NAPA #6260

4528F-47th Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB, T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709 Fax: 403.845.2786 Email: dauld@napacanada.com Contact: Dave Auld British Columbia

burns lake

Polar Park Automotive 831 Hwy 16 West Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 Tel: 250.692.7501 Fax: 250.692.7985 Email: kebrown@napacanada.com Contact: Keith Brown

Fort Nelson Traction

CHR-ACK Ventures 4704-48th Avenue, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273 Fax: 250.774.3274 Email: colleen@chr-ack.com Contact: John & Colleen Reynolds

British Columbia

kamloops

Pineridge Trailer & Equipment Ltd. 1875 Kryczka Place, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100 Fax: 250.374.0631 Contact: Fred Daku

kelowna

Central Valley Truck Service Ltd 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738 Fax: 250.765.7705 Email: kelownatraction@shawbiz.ca Contact: Rick Viens

prince george NAPA – PG

564-2nd Avenue Prince George, BC, V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778 Fax: 250.563.4994 Email: kcarter@napacanada.com Contact: Kevin Carter

quesnel

G & N Holdings Ltd. 1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC, V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650 Fax: 250.991.0620 Email: nbiller@napacanada.com Contact: Nick Biller

rosedale

Ridgeline HD Parts Ltd. 9880 McGrath Road Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Tel: 604.794.7078 Fax: 604.794.0099 Email: jfast@tycrop.ca Contact: Joel Fast

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5038 Email: dansps@telus.net Contact: Dan Groot

squamish

Triton Auto & Ind. Ltd. 1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC, V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951 Fax: 604.892.3986 Email: info@tritonindustries.ca Contact: Mike Bothroyd

Surrey

Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd. 10304A - 120th Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888 Fax: 604.582.4880 Email: trailine@telus.net Contact: Steve Knowlan

terrace

Bow Valley Machine 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC, V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.641.8885 Email: terracetraction@citywest.ca Contact: Steve Leal

British Columbia

williams lake

WL Forestry Supplies Ltd. 675 McKenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699 Fax: 250.392.6644 Email: tgood@napacanada.com Contact: Tom Good NW territories

yellowknife

Delta Mike Holdings Ltd. 114-314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 Fax: 867.669.6282 Email: yknapa@ssimicro.com Contact: Doug Moodie Ontario

Mississauga

Traction Ontario Head Office 6895 Menway Court, Mississauga, ON L5S 1W2 Tel: 905.612.0032 or 905.672.3288 Fax: 905.612.8572 Email: robrien@uapinc.com Web: www.uapinc.com

bancroft

M&M Gas Diesel & Truck Parts 27523 Highway 62 South, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Tel: 613.332.5474 Fax: 613.332.5998

barrie 255 Saunders Road, Barrie, ON L4N 9A3 Tel: 705.792.1371 Fax: 705.792.1591

Belleville

Quinte Truck & Trailer Parts 280 Jamison Bone Road, Belleville ON K8N 5B5 Tel: 613.966.6070 Fax: 613.966.0720

bolton

Visco Industrial 1 Simpson Road, Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.857.2071 Fax: 905.857.2070

cambridge 1090 Fountain Street North, Units 12 & 13, Cambridge, ON N3E 1A3 Tel: 519.653.3427 Fax: 519.653.0608

dryden D & S Auto 495 Government St. P.O. Box 697 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227 Fax: 807.223.4245 Contact: Dale Green Email: dgreen@napacanada.com

Ontario

hamilton 30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932 Fax: 905.561.3280 Contact: Brian Kinzel

hanover

JD Truck Parts 790 - 10th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1S2 Tel: 519.364.1848 Fax: 519.364.7738 Contact: Brad Wedow

kenora D & S Auto 1051 Railway St. Kenora, ON P9N 3W8 Tel: 807.468.9894 Fax: 807.468.8436 Contact: Dale Green Email: dgreen@napacanada.com

london 2405 Scanlan Street, London, ON N5W 6G9 Tel: 519.455.3440 Fax: 519.455.2812 Contact: Derek Dutt

maidstone 3725 Webster Dr. RR #3 Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Tel: 519.737.7995 Fax: 519.737.7741

mississauga 5915 Atlantic Drive, Units 6 & 7 Mississauga, ON L4W 1S4 Tel: 905.670.2868 Fax: 905.670.9757 Contact: Doug Paddock

north bay

Service 1 Mufflers & More 2621 Trout Lake Rd North Bay, ON P1B 7S8 Tel : (705) 497-0404 Fax: (705) 497-9543

sault ste. marie 380 Industrial Park Crescent, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Y8 Tel: 705.759.8042 Fax: 705.759.2962 Contact: Maurice Saindon

st. catharines Nick’s Truck Parts

244 Dunkirk Road, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Tel: 905.687.7031 Fax: 905.687.7129

sudbury

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc 510 Whissell Avenue, Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613 Fax: 705.673.4411 Contact: Cheryl Schroeder

whitby 1751 Wentworth Street West, Units 3-6, Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785 Fax: 905.571.5436 Contact: Paul MacLean

Manitoba

brandon RCB Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5600 Richmond Ave. E. Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.4850 Fax: 204.254.4702 Email: rcbt2@mts.net Contact: Rick Blaine Saskatchewan

Saskatoon A-Line Frame & Alignment 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612 Fax: 306.931.6615 Email: stan.aline@sasktel.net Contact: Stan & Fred Neudorf Alberta

Calgary South Side Frame & Alignment Company Ltd. 433 – 58 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0P5 Tel: 403.253.2337 th

edmonton McCoy Service Centre West 17303-114th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9 Tel: 780.453.8706 Fax: 780.453.8758 Email: djabs@mccoycorporation.ca Contact: Darnell Jabs

McCoy Service Centre South 3904-78th Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 2W4 Tel: 780.468.1471 Fax: 780-780.440.1394 kmitchell@mccoycorporation.ca Contact: Ken Mitchell

Alberta

Alberta

grande prairie

Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920-87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Tel: 780.539.6260 Fax: 780.539.4247 Email: bwillsey@bradvin.com Contact: Brad Willsey

high prairie

sundre

lloydminster Truck Zone

5205-65th Street Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712 Fax: 780.875.4039 Email: peter@truck-zone.com Contact: Peter Parkinson

medicine hat

Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2110-9th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 Fax: 403.526.1074 Email: jkaramanos@hydraco.com Contact: John Karamanos

PEACE RIVER

Peace Truck & Trailer

surrey

eden

Ontario

kapuskasing

A-1 Paul’s Trailer Repair

Voth Sales & Service

Parent Mechanical Services

Box 1187 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: 403.638.3414 Fax: 403.638.4232 Email: slaussen@airnet.com Contact: Andy Peters or Scott Lauson

19415-94th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 4E6 Tel: 604.882.8627 Email: a1parts@telus.net Contact: Brent Cross

10816 Plank Road 19, Eden, ON N0J 1H0 Tel: 519.866.3459 Fax: 519.866.3572 Contact: Frank Voth

53 Brunell Road North, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1 Tel: 705.335.3617 Fax: 705.337.6880

Ontario

essex

Ray & Doris Truck Parts

British Columbia

barrie

chilliwack Lickman Truck & Trailer 25, 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A9 Tel: 604.793.9660 Fax: 604.793.9620 lickmantruckandtrailer@shaw.ca Contact: Dave Easson or Wayne Cromarty

fort nelson CHR-ACK Ventures Ltd. 4704-49th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.3273 Fax: 250.774.3274 Email: colleen@chr-ack.com Contact:John & Colleen Reynolds

Prince George Total Truck & Equipment Ltd. 9122 Rock Island Road, Prince George, BC V2N 5T4 Tel: 250.564.6763 Email: totaltruck@telus.net Contact: Mark Forbes

9103-75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8566 Fax: 780.624.8592 Email: pttrh@telus.net Contact: Rene Houle

Simcoe Truck & Trailer Ltd 630 Welham Road, Barrie, ON L4N 8Z8 Tel: 705.728.8222 Fax: 705.728.9855

bolton

Bolton Truck & Trailer 1 Simpson Road , Bolton, ON L7E 1E4 Tel: 905.951.9111 Fax: 905.951.9113

Ken Lapain & Son Ltd 2119 County Road 15, Essex, ON N8M 2X6 Tel: 519.776.6473 Fax: 519.776.6475

goulais river Goulais River Truck & Tractor 90 Highway 552 East, Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: 705.649.4788 Fax: 705.649.4754

hamilton

Breslau

Barton Truck Centre Ltd.

232 Woolwich Street, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Tel: 519.648.2119

483-487 Rennie Street, Hamilton, ON L8H 3P6 Tel: 905.544.2626 Fax: 905.544.0747

Delta Spring & Chassis

caistor center

Pyett Spring & Alignment 9381 Silver Street, R.R. 2, Caistor Center, ON L0R 1E0 Tel: 905.957.7033 Fax: 905.957.0808

Caledonia

Oneida Truck & Trailer

red deer

smithers

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

Smithers Parts & Service

downsview

4841-78th Street Red Deer, AB, T4P 1N5 Tel: 403.343.8771 Fax: 403.340.0888 lackerman@mccoycorporation.ca Contact: Larry Ackerman

3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5038 Email: dansps@telus.net Contact: Dan Groot

McCoy Service Centre

Ontario

Partco Truck Parts & Service

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Box 1388, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Fax: 780.523.4773 Email: jchptt@telus.net Contact: Crosby Rich

British Columbia

North Keele Auto, Truck & Trailer Repair 3915 Keele Street, Downsview, ON M3J 1N6 Tel: 416.638.5963 Fax: 416.638.5964

hanover Hwy #4 Truck Service R R #1, Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052 Fax: 519.369.5961

hearst Serge G & D Repair Inc. P O Box 1706, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel: 705.362.5633 Fax: 705.362.7960

huntsville Muskoka Truck Centre 88 Madill Church Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 2J2 Tel: 705.789.8600 Fax: 705.789.9584 Toll: 866.353.3009

longlac 106 Hamel Avenue, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0 Tel: 807.876.2687 Fax: 807.876.2570

new liskeard Pioneer Spring & Alignment 260 Hawn Rd., P O Box 1088, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707 Fax: 705.647.9362

oakville K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service 1090 South Service Rd., Unit A, Oakville, ON L6J 2X8 Tel: 905.842.2942 Fax: 905.338.5600

ottawa Ottawa Trailer Repair Inc. 2020 Bantree Street, Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Tel: 613.741.0878 Fax: 613.741.0245

sudbury Sudbury Truck & Trailer 510 Whissell Avenue Sudbury, ON P3B 2Z3 Tel: 705.673.3613 Fax: 705.673.4411 Contact: Dennis Monticelli

verner

Mobile Mechanical Services 11769 Hwy 364, P O Box 309, Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 Fax: 705.594.1548

Avaal Technology Solutions

Customer Appreciation Day Celebrates Milestones

T

oronto, December 15, 2009 – The event held on December 12th at Avaal’s facility in Brampton was attended by over 700 customers and well wishers througho u t t h e d a y. M i n i s t e r of Government Services, Harinder Takhar, as well as Member of Parliament for Brampton

Springdale Ruby Dhalla separately presented Avaal’s CEO Dara Nagra with a commendation for his contribution to the community. Other prominent luminaries such as Brampton Councillor Mr. Vicky Dhillon and Conservative Party nominated candidate for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Mr. Parvinder Singh

also addressed the audience and acknowledged the significant impact m a d e b y Av a a l Te c h nology.

Registered since January 2006 as a private career college by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities; Avaal Technology, based in Brampton, ON has achieved several

important markers in its short history. The company created a Dispatch Specialist course based on the Loadlink freight matching technology platform operated by TransCore Link Logistics. This successful collaboration between Av a a l a n d Tr a n s C o r e has enabled 500 students to achieve the ac-

creditation in the short span of four years. Avaal presented a commemorative plaque to TransCore’s Claudia Milicevic in appreciation of this relationship.

Avaal announced that they have recently set up a Department of Transportation compliant 24 hour Drug Testing Centre fitted with the latest

technology. This lab will enable Canadian transportation companies to send their employees to get pre-employment, accident and random drug and alcohol testing at any time of the day or night, throughout the year.

For more information visit www.avaal. com.

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

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232, fax at 613.476.5959, email at barb.otn@xplornet.com or mail at 259 Salmon Point Road, R.R. #1, Cherry Valley ON K0K 1P0. Visit us online at www.ontariotruckingnews.com. accounting, tax & bookkeeping

Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

automated Lubrication systems

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc. Accounts & Records Management Bookkeeping For Your Business & Personal Finances Toll Free Tel: 888.644.2333

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It’s All About Numbers 1017 Jordan Road, Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0 Diagonally across from the 730 Truck Stop Tel: 613.340.8409 Fax: 888.818.4964 admin@itsallaboutnumbers.com www.itsallaboutnumbers.com Summer hours by appointment only

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Wilson Instruments Ltd. 43 Crowe Bay Heights, R.R. 32, Box 9, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403 Fax: 705.653-5560 Email: wilsoninstruments@sympatico.ca

Air Brake Training for Mechanics

California Sunshine Aluminium Polishing

Beka Lube Products Inc. 2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9, Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4 Toll Free Tel: 888.862.7461 Tel: 905.821.1050 Fax: 905.858.0597 Email: info@beka-lube.com Web: www.beka-lube.com “Technology you can rely on.”

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CPL Systems Canada Inc. Freinmeister Group Inc. 6 Farnham Crescent, London, ON N6K 1K1 Tel: 519.641.6770 Fax: 519.641.6046 Email: ron@freinmeister.com Web: www.freinmeister.com Air Conditioning & Heating: Sales & Service

Corporate Office 8450 Lawson Road, Unit #5, Milton, ON L9T 0J8 Tel: 905.875.1017 Fax: 905.875.2125 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.1760 Email: sales@cplsystems.com Web: www.cplsystems.com or www.groeneveld-group.com

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Flo Components Ltd. Hammond Air Conditioning Ltd. 125 Samnah Crescent Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7 Tel: 519.485.5961 Email: sales@hammondac.com Web: www.hammondac.com 22 January 2010

Driver Training

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.

Transportation Safety & Compliance Solutions

E & B Safety Consulting Inc.

120 Vintage Crescent Kitchener, ON N2P 1L2 Tel: 519.748.4420 mike@transportationsafetycs.ca www.transportationsafetycs.ca Safety Training Offers Profits

535 Mill Street, Unit 104,

collection agencies

Consultants: Transportation

SKF Canada Limited

Advocates & lobbyists

The Trucker’s Voice

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compliance services

Aluminium Polishing

888B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.336.1496 or 613.967.6211 Transport Financial Services Web: Specializing in the trucking industry www.CaliforniaSunshine01.webs.com “Get the Shine you Deserve” since 1974 Toll Free: 800.461.5970 automated Email: info@tfsgroup.com Lubrication systems Web: www.tfsgroup.com “We Make Trucking Less Taxing”

2 Cripple Creek Crescent, Stittsville, ON K2S 1T3 Tel: 613.831.1332 Email: Peter_Turner@ thetruckersvoice.ca Web: www.thetruckersvoice.ca

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

clutch products

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

SKF Lubrication Solutions 4380 South Service Road, #17 Burlington, ON L7L 5Y6 Toll Free: 800.207. (LUBE) 5823 Email: lubrication@skf.ca Web: www.skf.ca “Greasing on the Go!” buildings - all steel pre-engineered

compliance services

299 Mill Rd. Unit 1510 Etobicoke, ON M9C 4V9 Tel: 416.626.1794 Toll Free Tel: 877.743.5888 Fax: 416.626.5512 Email: a-ztech@sympatico.ca Web: www.a-ztech.on.ca cargo control products

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd.

Web: www.ebsafetyconsulting.com

Stateside Transportation Consultants Inc. 6705 Tomken Road, Suite 219, Mississauga, ON L5T 2J6 Toll Free Tel: 800.401.9138 Ext. 1 Toll Free Fax: 888.795.2258 WNoftle@statesideconsulting.com www.statesideconsulting.com With over 30 years experience in the Transportation & Insurance Industry!

DriverCheck Inc. 1 Manley Street, Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0 Tel: 519.632.9371 Toll Free Tel: 800.463.4310 Fax: 519.632.9534 Web: www.drivercheck.ca

E&B Safety Consulting Travel Centre of America, 535 Mill Street, Unit 104, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.537.2002 Fax: 519.537.7499 Email: sandy@ebsafetyconsulting.com Web: www.ebsafetyconsulting.com Taking the guesswork out of compliance

Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

clutch products

Email: sandy@ebsafetyconsulting.com

Email: drivercheck@drivercheck.ca

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6176 Atlantic Drive Mississauga, ON L4C 1W2 Tel: 905.670.4488 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.3773 Fax: 905.670.2748 Email: info@movers3.com www.movers3.com

Tel: 519.537.2002 Fax: 519.537.7499

Truck Drug &&Alcohol tRAILER rEPAIRS Testing

driver leasing

A-Z Technical Building Systems Inc

Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6

Taking the guesswork out of compliance

Credimax Associates Inc. 824 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON N2B 3C1 Call: Vielka Young Tel: 519.578.8800 Ext: 229 Toll Free: 800.579.0220 Ext: 229 Fax: 519.578.8131 Email: vyoung@credimax.ca Web: www.credimax.ca Overdue Accounts Collected throughout Canada & USA since 1980

Travel Centre of America,

United Driver Services Inc. 170 Brockport Drive, Suite 203A Etobicoke, ON M9W 5C8 Tel: 416.675.2141 Fax: 416.675.9643 Toll Free Tel: 800.682.7024 Email: admin@uds.ca Web: www.uds.ca driver services, recruitment & employment

Worried about substance misuse & abuse in your workplace?

Emergency Road Services

Emergency Road Services of Canada Inc. 3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5, Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8

ICC The Compliance Center Inc. 205 Matheson Blvd. E., Unit 7, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Tel: 905.890.7228 Fax: 905.890.7070 Toll Free: 888.977.4834 Email: sales@thecompliancecenter.com Web: www.thecompliancecenter.com Dangerous Goods Supplies & Services

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81 Northline Road, Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759-5890 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.677.9038 Integrated Training Resources P O Box 402, 8230 Lawson Road, Fil-Mor Automotive is a proud Milton, ON L9T 4Y9 Canadian remanufacturer of quality Tel: 905.693.0660 Heavy Duty & automotive clutches Fax: 905.693.0332 since 1980.

Toll Free Tel: 888.812.0099 Fil-Mor Automotive specialize in heavy duty & custom made clutches info@integratedtrainingresources.ca including our own www.integratedtrainingresources.ca

Tel: 905.277.2377

Drakkar Human Resources

Fax: 905.277.2378 Email: info@ersofcanada.com

1131 Derry Road East, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P3 Tel: 905.795.1397 Toll Free Tel: 877.372.5527 Fax: 905.795.1391 Email: mississaugaresumes@drakkar.ca Web: www.drakkar.ca

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

TPI Driver Services

5975 Whittle Road, #110

1090 Dundas St. E., Suite 203, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B8 Tel: 905.566.0922 Toll Free Tel: 888.650.4874 Fax: 905.566.0925 Web: www.tpipersonnel.com

Mississauga, ON L4Z 3N1

Web: www.ersofcanada.com

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J D Factors

Tel: 905.501.5000 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.0664 Fax: 905.501.0395 Email: canadasales@jdfactors.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

fuel additives & lubricants

insurance brokers

insurance brokers

kingsway general insurance authorized brokers

lubricants

Bennetts Power Service Products P.O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park

Liquid Capital Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

176 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, ON N8H3Y5 Tel: 519. 419.5044 Toll Free Tel: 877.653.9426 Fax: 519.326.4047 Email: riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp. com Web: www.liquidcapitalmidwest. com “Large Account Service” to small fleet & start-up companies.

Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Tel: 204.694.1777 Toll Free Tel: 877.778.4440 Fax: 204.633.0133 Email: gbennett@powerservice.ca Web: www.powerservice.ca fuel solutions provider

Fasteners

4Refuel Canada Ltd. 231 Oak Park Blvd.,

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Co. Ltd. 1100 Courtneypark Drive East, Unit 5, Mississauga, ON L5T 1L7 Tel: 905.677.5088 Fax: 905.677.4917 Web: www.multilinefasteners.com Serving Fastener Needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades

Oakville, ON L6H 7S8 Tel: 905.501.0922

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bryson Insurance & Financial Services Ltd. Tol Free: 800.661.5196 Fax: 905.426.4959 Email: jscheetz@bryson-insurance.com www.bryson-insurance.com “For All Your Trucking Insurance Needs” Transportation Insurance, Fleet Safety Management Services, Bonds, Health, Drug, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance.

“Same Day Quotes up to 10 units”

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Toll Free Tel: 888.473.3835 Fax: 905.257.2580 Web: www.4refuel.com insurance brokers

Filters

Cowan Insurance Group 705 Fountain St. N., P.O. Box 1510 Cambridge, ON N1R 5T2 Tel: 519.578.6030 Toll Free Tel: 877.578.6030 Ext. 41378 Email: joe.pollard@cowangroup.ca www.cowangroup.ca/transport

The Hallmark Group 4 Lansing Square, Suite 100, Toronto, ON M2J 5A2 Tel: 416.492.4070 Toll Free Tel: 800.492.4070 Fax: 416.492.4321 Email: shughes@hallmarkins.com Web: www.hallmarkins.com

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

P O Box 1299 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1299 USA Tel: 952.887.3699 Fax: 952.887.3716 Toll Free Tel: 800.374.1374 Email: engineserviceparts@ mail.donaldson.com Web: www.donaldson.com

Allen Insurance Group P O Box 189, 45 Dominion Street, Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0 Toll Free Tel: 877.924.2632 Fax: 705.924.3385 Email: info@alleninsurance.ca Web: www.alleninsurance.ca

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Financial adviser

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group 35 Stone Church Road, Ancaster, ON L9K 1S5 Tel: 905.648.3922 Tol Free Tel: 888.385.8466 Fax: 905.648.2640 Email info@daltontimmis.com Web: www.daltontimmis.com The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

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Bakkar Financial Limited 132 Franciscus Street R.R.#1 Waterloo,ON N2J 4G8 Tel: 519.885.1449 Cell: 519.497.8073 Email: dennisbakker@sympatico.ca “The Financial Help for Truckers” fleet management & litigation support

Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP 825 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1H8 Tel: 416.778.8000 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.3030 Fax: 416.778.4492 Email: lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com Web: www. bairdmacgregor.com

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group 14-600 Crowfoot Cres., NW Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 Tel: 403.241.2288 Tol Free Tel: 866.472.0721 Fax: 866.399.3177 Email info@daltontimmis.com Web: www.daltontimmis.com The Perfect Fit for your trucking insurance needs.

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••• DWS Fleet Management Services 21 Lake Street, Ste. 2101 Wrentham, MA 02093-1214 Tel: 508.384.9021 Cell: 508.397.7169 Fax: 508.384.9010 Email: dws@darrystuart.com Web: www.darrystuart.com Web: www.ecmteam.com Fleet Management & Litigation Support for the Trucking Industry.

Erb & Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. Baizana Insurance Brokers 806 Greenbank Road Ottawa, ON K2J 1A2 Tel: 613.825.5575 Fax: 613.825.5624 Toll Free: 877.791.1682 Email: info@baizanainsurance.com Web: www.baizanainsurance.com

30 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 6N2 Tel: 519.579.4270 Fax: 519.741.1977 Toll Free: 800.265.2634 Email: cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.com Website: www.erb-erb.com What you want to protect the most..

We protect the best!

lubricants (synthetic)

Flyin’ Fisch Synthetic Lubes HUB International Ontario Ltd 33 Princess Street, Suite 501 Leamington, ON N8H 5C5 Tel: 519.326.9339 Fax: 519.326.0128 Toll Free Tel: 800.463.4700 Email: dan.mcguire@ hubinternational.com Web: www.hubinternational.com Transportation Insurance

3833 Nashua Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3 Tel: 905.677.3522 Toll Free Tel: 800.268.4809 Fax: 905.677.4618 Email: parts@cptparts.com Web: www.cptparts.com

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lubricants

Canada Powertrain

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Donaldson Company

RP Oil Limited 1111 Burns Street East, Unit 3, Whitby, ON L1N 6A6 Tel: 905.666.2313 Toll Free Tel: 800.335.6623 Fax: 905.666.2761 Email: larryharris@rpoil.com

Hubbard Insurance Brokers

Wakefield Canada Inc.

Transportation Insurance Specialists 135 Matheson Blvd. W., Suite 202, Mississauga, ON L5R 3L1 Tel: 905.712.4668 Toll Free Tel: 800.900.2009 Fax: 905.712.3586 Email: john@hubbardinsurance.com www.hubbardinsurance.com or www.hubbardinsurance.com/ transport.html Service with a “Passion for Excellence”. No Excuses. Just Superior Performance.

3620 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M8W 1P2 Tel: 416.252.5511 ext 4449 Toll Free Tel: 800.268.5339 Fax: 416 252.7315 Email: mpagnanelli@wakefieldcanada.ca Web: www.castrol.ca Castrol HD creates products that deliver superior performance and greater reliability with the goal of reducing customer operating costs.

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200 Matheson Blvd., Ste 100 Mississauga, ON L5R 3L7 Tel: 416.748.9992 Toll Free Tel: 800.236.5810 Fax: 416.748.9994 Email: lina.d@lmdfinancial.com www.lmd4livingbenefits.com “Your Transportation Specialists”

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

The Mortgage Centre 9 Holland Street West, Bradford, ON L3Z 2B9 Tel: 905.669.9864 Fax: 905.669.0054 strazzari.g@themortgagecentre.com IDirect Mortgages Inc. Lic.#10584 An Agent for The Mortgage Centre “The mortgage agency to the transportation industry.” oil furnace sales & Service

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LMD Insurance & Wealth Management

244 Margaret Avenue Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 4J5 Tel: 519.571.9640 Email:amsoil@flyinfisch.ca Web:www.flyinfisch.ca Holger Fischer B.A., Bus. Dip. Independent AMSOIL Dealer #1157508 The First in Synthetics

Hutchinson Fuels 8 Loyalist Drive, Unit #2, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Tel: 613 475 3334 Tol Free Tel: 800.465.0449 Fax: 613.475.4480

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De-On Supply Inc. R.R. #1, 1595 Lobsinger Road St. Jacobs, ON N2J 4G8 Toll Free Tel: 800.824.4115 Toll Free Fax: 888.626.7843 Email:info@deonsupply.com Web:www.deonsupply.com ON-Board truck Scales

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Lucas Oil Products Rainbow Insurance Brokers Inc 958 Road 2 East Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 Tel: 519.733.3268 Fax: 519.733.3282 Email: trishd@xplornet.com www.rainbowinsurancebrokers.com

4060B Sladeview Crescent Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y5 Toll Free Tel: 888.878.6973 Fax: 905.814.9836 Email: info@lucasoil.ca Web: www.lucasoil.ca “Keep that Engine Alive!”

Vulcan On-Board Scales #11-1642 Langan Ave. Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1K5 Ph: 604.944.1481 Fax: 604.944.1482 Toll Free Tel: 800.663.0854 Web: www.vulcanscales.com January 2010 23

Permits & services

STAFFING

tire balancing

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

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C.U.T.C. Inc. 1295 Carol Crescent, Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Tel: 450.687.8294 Toll Free Tel: 866.927.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 Email: pvoelker@sympatico.ca

Maizis & Miller 109-5405 Eglinton Ave. W. Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K6 Tel: 416.620.5111 Toll Free Tel: 888.620.5111 Fax: 416.620.5216 inquire@maizisandmiller.com www.maizisandmiller.com or www.mechanicshub.com “North America’s largest recruiter for the Heavy Truck & Equipment Industries”. tarps & tarping systems

Preventative Maintenance Products 1

Aero-Kit Industries Pro-Ma Performance Products 6370 Concession 6 South Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y8 Tel: 519.796.5919 Toll Free Tel: 866.284.7851 Fax: 519.736.9436 Email: scottatproma@yahoo.ca www.promaperformanceproducts.com #

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

••• Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems

6790 Davand Drive, Units 13 & 14 Mississauga, ON L5T 2G5 Tel: 905.568.4868 Fax: 905.565.8821 Toll free: 888.568.8001 Email: info@can-clean.com Website: www.can-clean.com

206 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L8 Tel: 905.662.2757 Toll Free Tel: 800.565.8277 Fax: 905.662.4811 Email: mail@cramarotarps.com Web: www.cramarotarps.com “Cramaro, for all your tarping needs.

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ABC Towing & Storage

Hansen Towing & Recovery

4421 Harvester Road 236 Rutherford Road South, Burlington, ON L7L 4X1 Brampton, ON L6W 3J6 Tel: 905.631.8248 Tel: 905.459.1011 Fax: 905.631.8175 Fax: 905.451.1534 Toll Free: 866.337-0688 customerservice@abctowing.ca Toll Free Tel: 800.876.7097 Web: www.abctowing.ca Email: hhansen@hansenautow.com Heavy Towing, Recovery & Spill Web: www.hansentowing.com Clean-ups.

Your Absolute Best Choice!

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K.B.W. Towing

tire Safety: Indicators

Abram’s Towing SKIDDD Wheel Indicator P.O. Box 129, Starbuck, MB R0G 2P0 Tel: 204.735.3029 Fax: 204.735.2206 Email: skiddd@mts.net Web: www.glowskiddd.com A Safety Feature That Saves You Time & Money! tire & wheel service & equipmenT

Duret et Landry Inc. 2250 boul, Industriel, Laval, QC H7S 1P9 Tel: 514.337.7777 Toll Free Tel: 800.663.0814 Fax: 450.663.2688 Email: elandry@duretetlandry.com

Ontario Office Corghi, ON Tel: 416.902.4663 Contact: Thierry Lefebvre Web: www.duretlandry.com

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

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130 Copernicus Blvd., Brantford, ON N3P 1L9 Tel: 519.720.9464 Toll Free Tel: 866.948.2777 Fax: 519.720.9468 Email: paul@trisontarps.ca Web: www.trisontarps.ca

6500 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 2W6 Tel: 905.821.0799 Fax: 905.821.2073 Toll Free Tel: 800.267.2185 Email: info@hofmann.ca or johnvl@hofmann.ca Web: www.hofmann.ca towing services

test equipmentbrakes, abs, lights

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1 Towns Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1A1 Tel: 416.255.4443 Toll Free Tel: 866.616.6379 Fax: 416.252.2558 Email: edkbw@hotmail.com

P O Box 126, J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Tel: 613.394.4924 11 Glen Scarlett Road, Toll Free Tel: 800.551.6151 Toronto, ON M6N 1P5 Fax: 613.394.2428 Tel: 416.203.9300 Email: action@reach.net Toll Free Tel: 866.527.8225 Web: www.actiontowing.com Fax: 416.203.9303 Terminals in Bowmanville & Belleville Email: sales@jptowing.com ••• Active Heavy Towing & Recovery Web: www.jptowing.com 1764 Victoria Street North, ••• Kitchener, ON N2B 3E5 Tel: 519.742.8080 Toll Free Tel: 800.433.3858 Fax: 519.745.5512 Email: linda@activetowing.ca Web: www.activetowing.ca Pat Rogers Towing Since 1967 24 Hour Service Kingston, Ontario Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph 24 Hour Emergency Service

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R.R. 4, 2485 Campbellville Road, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Tel: 905.854.0169 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2209 Fax: 905.854.1282 Email: catowing@bellnet.ca

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Gervais Towing & Recovery 1485 Startop Road, Ottawa, ON K1B 3W5 Tel: 613.747.4666 Toll Free Tel: 888.689.2170 Fax: 613.747.8323 Email: info@gervaistowing.com Web: www.gervaistowing.com

trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

Bedard Tankers Inc. 5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 Fax: 514.937.2190 Email: btinc@aei.ca Web: www.bedardtankers.com Leader in Dry Bulk, Liquid, Liquified Compressed Gas & Cryogenic Road Tanker Trailers

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Tremcar Inc.

790 Montrichard Ave. St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Flatbed Specialists, Heavy & Medium Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 Towing Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2158 ••• Email: tremcar@tremcar.com

Action Towing & Recovery

C.A. Towing Hofmann Balancing Techniques Ltd

Trison Tarps

106 Colborne Street, P.O. Box 1088, Waterloo, ON N0G 2V0 Toll Free Tel: 800.937.7771 Toll Free Fax: 800.563.8078 Email: dwells@cc-coatings.com Web: www.cc-coatings.com

towing services

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Rust Control Products

Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd

13029 8th Line Georgetown, ON L7G 4S4 Tel: 905.873.3339 Fax: 905.873.3088 Toll Free Tel: 800.572.8952 Email: info@counteractbalancing.com www.counteractbalancing.com

“Keeping You Covered”

Pressure Washers

Can-Clean Pressure Washers

Counteract Balancing Beads

towing services

Toll Free Tel: 888.221.7988 Tel: 613.384.2572 Web: www.truckdown.com

••• R. Gowan Towing 3188 Swansea Crescent Ottawa, ON K1G 3W4 Tel: 613.738.0342 Fax: 613.738.0342 Toll Free: 877.844.1521 r.gowan@bellnet.ca Serving the commerical trucking needs in Ottawa and Gatineau. trailer manufacturers

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

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

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GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. Head Office – 36 Cardico Drive, Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Toll Free Tel; 866.482.5311 Fax: 905.888.6061 Email: j.ciciretto@gtatrailer.com Web: www.gtatrailer.com

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Provincial Trailer Rentals 1611 Britannia Road East Mississauga, ON L4W 1S5 Tel: 905.670.7077 Toll Free Tel: 800.563.4182 Fax: 905.670.7312 Email: info@provincialtrailers.com Web: www.provincialtrailers.com

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Krown Corporate 245 Creditstone Road Concord, ON L4K 1N6 Tel: 905.738.6191 Fax: 905.738.6190 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.267.5744 Email: info@krown.com Web: www.krown.com 24 January 2010

Lite-Check, LLC

A Towing Service Ltd.

3102 East Trent Avenue Spokane, WA, 92202 Tel: 509.535.7512 Toll Free Tel: 800.343.8579 Fax: 509.535.7680 Email: info@lite-check.com www.lite-check.com

89 Sunrise Avenue, GTA, Ontario and USA Tel: 416.656.4000 Fax: 416.656.3065 Toll Free Tel: 800.773.7952 Email: carol@atowing.ca Web: www.atowing.ca Your Complete Towing Service!

Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. 85 Pondhollow Drive, Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1 Tel: 705.523.2341 Fax: 705.523.2817 Toll Free: 800.261.4252 Email: gobbotowing@bellnet.ca

Titan Trailers

Smartway Trailer Rentals

1129 Hwy #3, R R #3, Delhi, ON N4B 2W6 Tel: 519.688.4826 Fax: 519.688.6453 Email: info@titantrailers.com Web: www.titantrailers.com

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

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Truck & Trailer Repairs

o/a

492 Mountainash Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0K9 Tel: 416.454.5592 Fax: 905.216.1636

Transit Trailer Ltd. 22217 Bloomfield Rd., R R #6, Chatham, ON N7M 5J6 Tel: 519.354.9944 Toll Free Tel: 877.995.5999 Fax: 519.354.9782 Email: info@transittrailer.com Web: www.transittrailer.com

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Wabash Canada 1715 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON L4W 2A3 Tel: 905.795.1133 Toll Free Tel: 888.275.2691 Fax: 905.795.1510 Email: markd@wabashcanada.ca Web: www.wabashcanada.ca transport companies

Adanac Truck Driver Training 595 Middlefield Road, Unit 10, Scarborough, ON M1V 3S2 Tel: 416.754.2222 Toll Free Tel: 877.317.4222 Contact: Rob Campbell Email: adanactruck@primas.ca www.adanactrucktraining.com

Commercial Heavy Equipment Training 2421 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, ON L5A 2W7 Tel: 416.456.2438 Toll Free Tel: 800.297.4322 Fax: 905.281.9637 Contact: Gordon Brown Email: training@chet.ca Web: www.chet.ca

Crossroads Training Academy

Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd. R R #2 , Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Tel: 519.836.5821 Fax: 519.836.9396

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Carmen Cartage

49 Truman Road Barrie, ON L4N 8Y7 Tel: 705.719.2419 Toll Free Tel: 866.446.0057 Fax: 705.719.2438 Contact: Read Conley or Diane Austin read@crossroadstrainingacademy. com or diane@ crossroadstrainingacademy.com or crossroadstruc1@bellnet.ca www.crossroadstrainingacademy. com

3700 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Tel: 416.667.9700 Crossroads Training Academy Fax: 416.667.8272 888 Walbridge Loyalist Rd., Email: vince@carmencartage.com C.R.S. Bldg, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Web: www.carmencartage.com Tel: 613.389.6000 ••• Toll Free Tel: 888.282.6605 Contact: Robert Barclay

Crossroads Training Academy Erb Group of Companies 290 Hamilton Road, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1A2 Tel: 519.662.2710 Fax: 519.662.3316 Toll Free Tel: 800.665.2653 Email: info@erbgroup.com Web: www.erbgroup.com

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The Camlane Group Inc. Transportation & Logistics 10 Patterson Road, Barrie, ON L4N 5P4 Tel: 705.792.0236 Toll Free Tel: 888.246.1523 Fax: 705.792.0787 Email: dave@camlane.ca

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Web: www.camlane.ca

Yanke Group Of Companies 27 Automatic Road, Brampton, ON L6S 5N8 Tel: 905.791.1369 ext 3747 Toll Free Tel: 800.373.6678 Fax: 905.791.1278 Email: donnah@yanke.ca Web: www.yanke.ca

2130062 Ontario Inc. G9 Truck & Trailer Repair

1525 Centennial Drive, Kingston, ON K7P 2Y7 Tel: 613.389.6000 Toll Free Tel: 888.282.6605 Contact: Robert Barclay

Crossroads Training Academy 1402-C Star Top Road, Ottawa, ON K1B 4V7 Tel: 613.742.7499 Toll Free Tel: 866.529.1113 Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly Email: Brian@ crossroadstrainingacademy.com www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Crossroads Truck Training Academy 10 Maple Street Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z5 Tel: 613.742.7499 Fax: 613.742.7899 Toll Free Tel: 866-529-1113 Email: erica@bellnet.ca Web: www. crossroadstrainingacademy.com

Danbro Truck Training 505 Kenora Ave., Bldg. 1, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8E 3P2 Contact: Brent Nantais Tel: 905.575.7606 Toll Free Tel: 800.273.5867 Fax: 905.388.6699 brent@danbro-training.com #

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Equitrain Systems Ltd. 714976 Oxford Road 4 Box 22082 Woodstock, ON N4S 8Y4 Contact: Dave Williams Tel: 519.537.3300 Toll Free Tel: 866.718.3993 Fax: 519.421.7135 Email: dave@equitrain.ca Web: www.equitrain.ca

Greater Ottawa Truck Training 5 Caesar Avenue Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8 Tel: 613.727.4688 Fax: 613.727.5997 Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahi Email: gott@ greaterottawatrucktraining.com Website: www. greaterottawatrucktraining.com

Jay’s Professional Truck Training Centre 589 Middlefield Road, Unit 11, Scarborough, ON M1V 4Y6 Contact: Jay or Chandrika Tel: 416.299.9638 Fax: 416.609.9814 Email: jaystruck@bellnet.ca Web: www.jaystrucktraining.ca

Modern Training Ontario

Ontario Truck Driving School (London) 427 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 2Z3 Contact: Bill Kent Tel: 519.858.9338 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777 Fax: 519.858.0920 Email: training@otds.com Web: www.otds.com Forklift & Heavy Equipment Training Available

4 Wilkinson Road, 2nd Floor Brampton, ON L6T 4M3 Contact: Yogan Sockalingam Tel: 905.793.9546 Fax: 905.793.6426 Email: yogan@safetytruck.com Web: www.safetytruck.com

Ontario Truck Driving School (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

111 Sherwood Drive, Unit 14, Brantford, ON N3S 6J9 Contact: David Nicholas Tel: 519.720.9349 Toll Free Tel: 866.550.5589 Fax: 519.720.9351 Email: shaundavid@bellnet.ca Web: www.shaundavidtts.com

281 Queenston Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Contact: Bill Kent (Truck and Bus Course Info) Contact: Wayne Saunders (Heavy Equipment Info) Tel: 905.685.1117 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777 Fax: 905.641.0533 Email: training@otds.com Web: www.otds.com

Ontario Truck Driving School (Sarnia) 141 Mitton Street South, Sarnia, ON N7T 3C5 Contact: Bill Kent Tel: 519.332.8778 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777 Toll Free Fax: 866.800.6837 Email: training@otds.com Web: www.otds.com

308 Kenora Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Contact: Nick Korakas Tel: 905.573.9675 Toll Free Tel: 866.443.7483 Fax: 905.573.6425 Email: info@moderntraining.com Web: www.moderntraining.com

Ontario Truck Driving School (Windsor)

25 Vagnini Court, Lively, ON P3Y 1K8 Contact: Kevin Pattison Tel: 705.692.9222 Toll Free Tel: 800.719.9334 Fax: 705.692.9256 Email: info@northernacademy.ca Website: www.northernacademy.ca

1333 College Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 1M8 Contact: Bill Kent Tel: 519.258.0333 Toll Free Tel: 866.410.0333 Fax: 519.258.9056 Email: training@otds.com Web: www.otds.com Forklift & Heavy Equipment Training Available

Northern Academy of Transportation Training

Northstar Truck Driving School 1540 Matthew Brady Blvd., Windsor ON N8S 3K6 Contact: Robert Labute Tel: 519.967.0444 Fax: 519.967.0445 Email: northstartruck@bellnet.ca Web: www. northstartruckdrivingschool.com

NorthWestern Transport Training

195 East Gore Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3R2 Contact: Terry Burke Tel: 807.622.1152 Fax: 807.622.1255 Web: www.northwesternworldwide.com

Ontario Truck Driving School (Chatham) 1005 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON N7M 5J5 Contact: Bill Kent Tel: 519.355.0077 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.4777 Toll Free Fax: 866.800.6837 Email: training@otds.com Web: www.otds.com

Safety Truck Training School Ltd.

Ontario Truck Training Academy 365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3, Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3 Tel: 705.743.1888 Toll Free Tel: 800.939.1463 Fax: 705.743.1875 Email: admin@otta.ca Website: www.otta.ca

Robar Training Specialists 701 Powerline Road, Brantford, ON N3R 7X3 Contact: Don Ross Tel: 519.770.3576 Toll Free Tel: 866.231.5885 Fax: 519.770 4559 Email: info@robartraining.com Website: www.robartraining.com

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

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Shaun-David Truck Training School

Tri-County Truck Driver Training 2411 Eagle Street North, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 Contact: Richard Wynia Tel: 519.653.1700 Toll Free Tel: 800.265.0400 Fax: 519.653.2442 Email: info@tricountytruck.com Web: www.tricountytruck.com

Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario 27 William Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 5H9 Tel: 905.704.1105 Fax: 905.704.1329 Web: www.ttsao.com

Orillia Premier Truck & Trailer Repair Inc. 300 Matchedash St. S. Orillia,ON L4V 4X3 Tel:705.327.9998 Fax: 705.327.9709 Email: orilliatrucktrailer@bellnet.ca “We specialize in all makes & models of trucks & trailers.”

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Supply Line Trailer Service Ltd. 1257 Eglinton Avenue East, Mississauga, ON L4W 1K7 Tel: 905.624.3100 Fax: 905.624.3199 Email: info@supplylinetrailer.ca Web: www.supplylinetrailer.com Tailgate, Pintle Hook, Roller Floor Installations & Trailer Modifications truck CUSTOMIZING

Valley Driver Training 3140 Hwy 69 North, Unit 12, Val-Caron ON P3N 1G3 Contact: Jamie Fitchett Tel: 705.897.8849 Fax: 705.524.7067 valleydrivertraining@hotmail.com Truck & Trailer Repairs

Quality Custom 12 Clarke Blvd.

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

Ontario Truck Training Academy (Oshawa) 199 Wentworth Street East, Oshawa ON L1H 3V6 Contact: Dennis Lagrois Tel: 905.723.1237 Toll Free Tel: 800.753.2284 Fax: 905.723.1245 Email: admin@otta.ca Website: www.otta.ca

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MTT Repair Services Inc.

Fort Garry Industries Email: info@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com/parts/ Brake specialists, installations, safeties and a whole lot more.

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G.Z.Easy Mobile Service Truck & Trailer Repairs 3170 Kirwin Avenue, Suite 1210, Mississauga ON L5A 3R1 Tel: 647-201-1526 Email: greg.zal@hotmail.com 24 hour Mobile Repair Service, Monday to Thursday, 5 ton full shop mobile unit, on-site all general repairs, battery chargers/boosts, mobile welding, service on scales, serving GTA area, fully licensed, professional mechanic.

Acadian Driveaway 8131 Yonge Street, Ste 207, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6 Tel: 905.709.8131 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.1879 Fax: 905.709.2527 Email: info@adctoronto.com Web: www.adctoronto.com truck equipment

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

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truck lighting & accessories

truck parts & supplies

truck parts & supplies

Aldo’s Driveline

Western Canada

Western Canada

475 Admiral Blvd., Unit #1 Mississauga, ON L5T 2N1 Tel: 905.670.9105 Fax: 905.670.0618 Toll Free Tel: 800.899.0427 Email: driveline@mtpi.com

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

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winnipeg Fort Garry Industries 2525 Inskster Blvd.

R.R. #2 Stn Main Winnipeg MB R3C 2E6 Tel: 204.632.8261 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Fax: 204.956.1786 Email: winnipeg@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

SASKATCHEWAN regina Fort Garry Industries 1523 Ross Avenue East Regina, SK S4N 7E5 Tel: 306.757.5606 Toll Free: 800.552.8044 Fax: 306.781.7926 Email: regina@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

alberta Techspan

saskatoon Fort Garry Industries

3131Pepper Mill Court, Mississauga, ON L5L 4X6 Tel: 905.820.6150 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.1588 Fax: 905.820.6142 Email: sales@techspan.on.ca or service@techspan.biz Web: www.techspan.biz/ta

3455 Miners Avenue P.O. Box 1848 Saskatoon, SK S7K 7K9 Tel: 306.242.3465 Toll Free: 800.772.4599 Fax: 306.933.4850 Email:saskatoon@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

truck parts & supplies

calgary Fort Garry Industries

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

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

red deer Fort Garry Industries 7947 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.343.1383 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Fax: 403.347.8275 Email: reddeer@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

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

thunder bay Fort Garry Industries

manitoba brandon Fort Garry Industries

edmonton Fort Garry Industries

Levy Steering Centre Ltd.

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

1409 Shawson Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4 Tel: 905.564.1899 Fax: 905.564.1911 Toll Free: 800.565.5389 Email: orderdesk@levysteering.com Web: www.levysteering.com

1440 Highland Avenue Brandon MB R7C 1A7 Tel: 204.571.5980 Toll Free: 866.883.6120 Fax: 204.571.5982 Email: brandon@fgiltd.ca Web: www.fgiltd.com

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

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truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Shield Truck Accessories

Surgenor Truck Centre P.O. Box 281, 261 Binnington Court, Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9 Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Tel: 519.765.2828 Tel: 613.548.1100 Toll Free Tel: 866.617.0201 Toll Free Tel: 877.548.1101 Fax: 519.765.2821 Fax: 613.548.4990 hans@shieldtruckaccessories.com Email:mgallant@surgenortruck.com Web: www.surgenortruck.com www.shieldtruckaccessories.com Truck Route & IFTA Software

Truck tire sales & service

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Domar Transmission Ltd. 130 Skyway Avenue, Toronto, ON M9W 4Y9 Tel: 416.675.2268 Toll Free Tel: 800.387.4883 Email: domar@fcibroadband.com When it comes to transmissions… think DOMAR

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Mascot Truck Parts ProMiles Canada Inc. 18 Hunt Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0A4 Tel: 905.697.4111 Toll: 888.736.4537 (888 Rd Miles) Email: info@promilescanada.com Web: www.promilescanada.com “More Miles for your Money!”

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ontario

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

Western Canada

truck parts & supplies

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

Ontario Regional Office 520 Abilene Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 Toll Free Tel: 800.465.0618 Tel: 905.564.5171 Fax: 905.564.5175 Email: LHardy@oktire.com Web: www.oktire.com Over 100 Truck Tire Service Centres Across Canada truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

C&R Transmission Service Ltd. 13 Anderson Blvd.

Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 Tel: 905.642.4556 Fax: 905.642.2293 Toll Free: 888.297.0682 Email: manager@crtransmission.com We service clutches also.

475 Admiral Blvd., Unit #1 Mississauga, ON L5T 2N1 Tel: 905.670.9100 Fax: 905.670.0618 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.5560 Truck Wire, Cable & Electrical Accessories

Techspan 3131Pepper Mill Court, Mississauga, ON L5L 4X6 Tel: 905.820.6150 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.1588 Fax: 905.820.6142 Email: sales@techspan.on.ca or service@techspan.biz Web: www.techspan.biz/ta Waiver & Pardon Services

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Irvine Truck Centre 7537 Woodbine Avenue Markham, ON L3R 2W1 Tel: 905.513.1500 Toll Free Tel: 877.468.7897 Fax: 905.752.0967 Email: sales@irvinechev.com Web: www.irvinetrucks.ca

Canada Powertrain 3833 Nashua Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3 Tel: 905.677.3522 Toll Free Tel: 800.268.4809 Fax: 905.677.4618 Email: parts@cptparts.com Web: www.cptparts.com

123 Pardon Me P.O. Box 30216, 123 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 0B1 Tel: 647.895.3322 Email: info@123pardonme.com Web: www.123pardonme.com Stay on the move… apply for your waiver or pardon TODAY!

National Truck League

National Truck League Announces Name Change

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ondon, ON December 2009) -- Rod Stiller, President of National Truck League announces the reposition of the National Truck League brand. “National Truck League is known across Canada, as a leading trucking industry in26 January 2010

surance specialist. We want our brand synonymous with our reputation and will now be known as National Truck League Insurance Solutions”, says Stiller.

The new brand will reinforce the Company’s focus on providing carri-

ers and Owner/Operators with personal protection, group benefits and truck insurance for individuals and fleets.

Stiller comments, “We find there are some in the trucking industry who are not aware of the range of risk management solu-

tions we provide with our insurance products and services. In response to this we are repositioning our sales team efforts, marketing, and customer service to ensure our clients receive the full benefit of our expertise and access to some of

the best products in the industry to keep their businesses stable and competitive”.

More changes are in the works for 2010 with additional products and services to assist carriers and Owner/Operators in increasing their business

operating efficiencies and to cost effectively manage insurance needs.

For more information please call National Truck League’s Head Office at 519.434.4944 or 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 6 5 . 6 5 0 9 w w w. nationaltruckleague. com.

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ATSSA Toronto

Another Successful Year for Food & Toy Drive

By Barb Woodward

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he December 10th meeting was all about giving. Peel Regional Police and the local Fire Department were on hand to collect the food and toys that our generous members brought to the meeting.

There were approximately 306 toys donated to help unfortunate children in the area to have a nice Christmas. A total of $1,495 was raised by the A.T.S.S.A. and given to the Salvation Army in addition to the food donations. Thanks to everyone involved who gave their time, support and donations for this annual charity drive.

After dinner, the crowd

enjoyed the comedy routine of Donnie Coy. The 50/50 draw tickers were sold out and each half was in excess of $400.

S i n c e t h e r e w a s n ’t a table from a question and answer period to choose the charity, the A.T.S.S.A. Executive decided to make a decision on who the recipient will be at their next Executive meeting.

Tickets for the Ladies Night Dance to be held on February 27th, 2010 will be on sale during the 2nd week of January. The cost remains at $130 per couple and the rooms at the Mariott will be around if not the same rate as last year of $99.00 per room.

The Executive was sworn in with Steve Plaskos as the new President who took over from Ed Roeder.

Dawn Violo, President of Emergency Road Services was sworn in as Publicity Chairman and will also assist Peter Devenish with the Tale Lite, A . T. S . S . A . ‘ s m o n t h l y Newsletter. Dawn is the first woman to be sworn in as an A.T.S.S.A. executive committee member.

To b e c o m e a n AT S member, contact Guido Groppini, Membership Chairman at 905-5645404.

Sponsors for monthly meetings are always welcome. This is your company’s opportunity

Alphabetical List Of Advertisers Advertiser

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4 Refuel Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Allen Insurance Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News

B

Bennett’s Power Service Products. . . . . . . . . 11,19

C

Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar . . . . . . . . 34 Ontario Trucking News Castrol/Wakefield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,34 Ontario Trucking News

D

DMR Trucking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ontario Trucking News

E

Emergency Road Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 36 Western & Eastern Trucking News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ontario Trucking News

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Innovative Products of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Western & Eastern Trucking News

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J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Jackus International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ontario Trucking News

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Kemptville Truck Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ontario Trucking News

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Levy Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,10 Ontario Trucking News Lucas Oil Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

O

Ontario Truck Training Academy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ontario Trucking News

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Stateside Transportation Consultants Inc.. . . . . . 32

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Thermo King Maritime Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ontario Trucking News The Wheel Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ontario Trucking News Tiger Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,10

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

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Wilson Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ontario Trucking News Windshield Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pictured above are (left to right) Steve Plaskos, current President, Dawn Violo, newly elected Publicity Chairperson and Ed Roeder, previous President. for a captive audience to present your products! If you would like

to sponsor a meeting or if you have any suggestions for the Enter-

t a i n m e n t C o m m i t t e e, contact Brian Sibbald at 905-564-7278.

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ADVERTISERS BY PRODUCT or SERVICE Product/service

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Brakes Testing Equipment Innovative Products of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Diesel Additives & Enhancement Products Bennett’s Power Service Products. . . . . . . . . 11,19 Driver Training Ontario Truck Training Academy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Emergency Road Services Emergency Road Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Employment Opportunities DMR Trucking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Your Advantage Staffing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Factoring & Finance J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,10 Fuel Solutions Provider 4 Refuel Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Heating Sales & Service Thermo King Maritime Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Insurance Allen Insurance Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lubricants Castrol/Wakefield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,34 Lucas Oil Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Steering & Clutch Products Levy Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tarp Sales & Service Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,10 Tools Tiger Tool International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Trade Shows Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar . . . . . . . . 34 Transportation Consultants Stateside Transportation Consultants Inc.. . . . . . 32 Truck Parts Traction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Repairs TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Video Recording Equipment Windshield Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wheel Maintenance The Wheel Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Your Advantage Staffing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ontario Trucking News January 2010 27

Welcome to our NEW 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 1-877-225-2232 or email Barb at barb.otn@xplornet.com.

Western Canada

Manitoba

Facilities, Showers & Parking Western Canada

SASKATCHEWAN

arborg Petro Canada-Petro Pass Highway #7 & #68 Arborg, MB Tel: 204.376.5593 Fax: 204.376.5587 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store & Parking

brandon Brandon Husky Travel Centre

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 St. Regina, SK S4N 5W3 Tel: 306.721.6880 www.myhusky.ca

Regina Husky Travel Centre

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

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

BEAUSEJOUR Petro Canada-Petro Pass

saskatoon Petro Canada-Petro Pass

400 Park Avenue Beausejour, MB Tel: 204.268.2223 Fax: 204.268.4749 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Convenience Store & Parking

MORRIS Petro Canada-Petro Pass 217 Main Street Morris, MB Tel: 204.746.8967 Fax: 204.746.6008 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, ATM Machine & Parking

PINE FALLS Petro Canada-Petro Pass Highway #11 & #304 Pine Falls, MB Tel: 204.367.8800 Fax: 204.367.4037 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Parking

TEULON Petro Canada-Petro Pass Highway #7 & 5th Street Teulon, MB Tel: 204.886.2732 Fax: 204.886.3612 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Convenience Store & Parking

winnipeg Petro Canada-Petro Pass 500 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7292 Fax: 204.949.7295 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers & Parking

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

928 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204.949.7280 Fax: 204.949.7288 Open 24-7, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, Laundry 28 January 2010

402-51st Street East Saskatoon, SK Tel: 306.934.6766 Fax: 306.668.6110 Email: rainbow@sasktel.net Drivers’ Lounge, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers, Scale and Parking

Western Canada

Western Canada

Ontario

Ontario

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

western ontario

western ontario

dorchester Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

kitchener

Petro Canada Card Lock AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales

golden Jepson Petroleum Ltd.

1802-10 Avenue, S.W. Medicine Hat,AB Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.529.1660 Showers.

Box 1408 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Tel: 250.344.6161 Fax: 250.344.2232 Email: ladine@jepsonpetro.com Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, Lubes & Propane, 24hr Cardlock, Regular, Diesel and Diesel Mark.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

Cool Creek Agencies 7985 Lickman Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z9 Tel: 604.795-5335 Fax: 604-794-5080 sdufault@coolcreek.ca Full Service Islands, Driver’s Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Parking and CAT Scale

CRAIGELLACHIE Skyline Truck Stop 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

ALBERTA calgary Calgary Husky Travel Centre

5507 Trans Canada Hwy Craigellachie, BC Tel: 250.836.4949 Fax: 250.836.4950 Email: skyline@jetstream.net Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Driver’s Lounge & Game Room, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers & Parking

2525-32nd Ave. N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 6B7 Tel: 403.291.1233 www.myhusky.ca

lloydminister Hancock Petroleum 5904-44th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 1V6 Tel: 888.875.2495 Fax: 780.875.2095 Convenience Store, Showers, and Laundry Facilities

delta Husky Travel Centre 10128 Nordel Court Delta, BC V4G 1J7 Tel: 604.582.1433 www.myhusky.ca

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

MEDICINE HAT Husky Travel Centre 561-15th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W2 Tel: 403.527.5561 www.myhusky.ca

Petro Canada Southcoast Petroleum Ltd. 10178 Nordel Court Delta, BC Tel: 604.581.3835 Fax: 604.581.3850 nordel@southcoastpetro.ca Canopy, Fax, Photocopier, Nearby Gov’t Scale, Restaurants & ATM

3305 Dorchester Road (Exit 199, Hwy 401, East of London) Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 Tel: 519.268.7319 Fax: 519.268.2967 Open 24 Hrs, Diesel Fuel, Convenience Store, CAT Scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, Drug Testing Centre, Gasoline (Self Serve), ATM, Take-out food, Open Roads Chapel, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, Full Service Fuel Islands, Restaurant, Private Showers, Laundry Facilities, Drivers’ Lounge, 150+ Parking Capacity, Motel (smoking & non), Arcade Room, Convenience Store.

Petro-Pass Kitchener 120 Conestoga College Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6 Tel: 519.748.5550 Fax: 519.748.9656 Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, Showers & CAT Scale.

london Flying M Truck Stop

7340 Colonel Talbot Road Drumbo London, ON hope Trucker’s Haven Tel: 519.652.2728 Dogwood Valley Hwy 401, Exit 250, Fax: 519.652.6554 Husky Travel Centre 806607 Oxford Road, Email: flyingmtruckstop.com 27052 Baker Road Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0 Open 24 hours, 6 days, Full Service Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 519.463.5088 Islands, Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant, Tel: 604.869.9443 Fax: 519.463.5628 Convenience Store, ATM Machine, www.myhusky.ca Email: amdroit1990@hotmail.com Internet Services, Showers, Garage Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre fort erie on premises & Parking 61850 Flood-Hope Road R.R. #2, Hope, BC V0X 1L2 Tel: 604.869.9214 www.myhusky.ca

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

Ultramar 1637 Pettit Road (Exit 5 off QEW) Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Tel: 905.994.8293 Open 24 Hrs, Restaurant, Toilet, Showers, Overnight Parking & Truckers’ Lounge

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

grimsby

western ontario beamsville Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

Beamsville Relay Station 4673 Ontario Street (Exit 64 off QEW) Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.8816 Fax: 905.563.4770 Email: relaystation@bellnet.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM, Showers & Parking

bowmanville Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 2475 South Service Road (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109 Open 24 Hrs, Diesel Fuel, Convenience Store, CAT Scale, Gasoline (Self Service), ATM, Propane, Convenience Store at Fuel Bar, Sunoco Fleetfuel Cardlock ,Full Service Fuel Islands, Restaurant, Private Showers, Laundry Facilities, Drivers’ Lounge & Arcade Room, 100+ Truck Parking Capacity, Motel (smoking & non),Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, Irving Cardlock.

milton Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

40 Chisolm Drive 398 North Service Road (Exit 320 off Hwy 401) (Exit 74, off QEW, E. of Hamilton) Milton, ON L9T 3G9 (Casablanca Blvd. Exit) Tel: 905.878.8441 Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8 Tel: 905.945.0300 Fax: 905.878.9376 Fax: 905.945.1115 Open 24 Hrs, Diesel Fuel, Open 24 Hrs, Diesel Fuel, Convenience Store, CAT Scale, Blue Convenience Store, CAT Scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, ATM, Lube Beacon Truck Wash, ATM, Drug Shop, Sunoco & Irving Cardlock, Full Testing Centre, Gasoline, Sunoco Service Fuel Islands, Restaurant, Cardlock, Full Service Fuel Islands, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Drivers’ Restaurant, Private Showers, Laundry Lounge & Arcade Room, 100+ Facilities, Drivers’ Lounge & Arcade Parking Capacity, Chapel, Motel Room,100+ Parking Capacity, (smoking & non), and Lottery Tickets.

Chapel, Motel (smoking & nonsmoking) & Irving Cardlock.

hamilton

Marshall Truck & Trailer Repair & Truck Stop 336 Kenora Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Tel: 905.561.4712 Fax: 905.561.7757 Email: wayne@marshalltruck.com Web: www.marshalltruck.com Open 24 Hrs 7 Days for cardlock fuelling, Open 7am-12am Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat, closed Sunday, Full Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant, Showers and Parking

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Husky Travel Centre 615 York Road (off QEW at Exit 38) Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Tel: 905.684.1128 www.myhusky.ca

pickering Husky Travel Centre 200 Clements Road Pickering, ON Tel: 905.428.9700 www.myhusky.ca

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Ontario

Ontario

western ontario

eastern ontario arnprior

port Hope Ultramar 2211 County Road 28 (Exit 464 off Hwy 401 Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4 Tel: 905.885.4600 Open 24 hours, Lunch Counter, Convenience Store,Toilet, Showers, Truckers’ Lounge & Short Time Parking

Antrim Truck Stop

5906 Oil Heritage Road Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0 Tel: 519.845.3249 Fax: 519.845.0687

stoney creek Stop 50 Truck Stop

BELLEVILLE ULTRAMAR

25 Bellevue Drive (Hwy 401 Exit 538, rear of Ultramar Service Station) Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.771.1755 Open 24 hrs, Lunch Counter, Open 24 hours, 7 days, Full Convenience Store, Toilets, Showers, Service Islands, Restaurant, Short Time Parking & Truckers’ Convenience Store, Laundry Lounge Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers 1310 South Service Road (Exit QEW at Fifty Road) Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5C5 Tel: 905.643.1151 Fax: 905.643.8068

& Parking

TILBURY 18 Wheeler Truck Stop Exits 56 or 63 off Hwy 401 Tilbury, Ontario Tel: 519.682.3235 Fax: 519.682.1736 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers & Parking

Pilot Travel Centre

19325 County Rd. 42 Exit 56 off Hwy 401 Tilbury, Ontario Tel: 519.682.1140 Fax: 519.682.9221 Email:TravelCenter.461@ pilottravelcentres.com www.pilottravelcenters.com Open 24 hours, 7 days Six Pilot Diesel Lanes, Six Gasoline Lanes & Six Esso Cardlock Lanes, Subway Restaurant, Large Convenience Store, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, CAT Scale, Coin Laundry, ATM Machine, Six Showers & 70+ Parking available.

woodstock Ultramar 535 Mill Street, (Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site) Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144 Open 24 hours, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Toilet, Showers, Truckers’ Lounge & Overnight Parking

CARDINAL

730 Truck Stop 2085 Shanly Road Exit 730 off Hwy 401 Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657-3019 Open 24 hours, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Toilet, Showers, Overnight Parking & Truckers’ Lounge

Tecumseh, ON (off Hwy 401 at Exit 14) Tel: 519.737.6401 www.myhusky.ca

Ontario

Ontario

eastern ontario

northern ontario

Cornwall Fifth Wheel Truck Stop 1901 McConnell Avenue (Exit 792 off Hwy 401) Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6 Tel: 613.933.8363 Fax: 613.932.3952 Open 24 hours, Diesel Fuel, Convenience Store, CAT Scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, Barber Shop, ATM, Drug Testing Centre, Gasoline (Full Service), Mechanic Shop, Propane, Take-out food, Sunoco Cardlock, Full Service Fuel Islands, Restaurant, Private Showers, Laundry Facilities, Drivers’ Lounge & Arcade Room, 200+ Truck Parking Capacity, Chapel, Motel (smoking & non), Tire Shop, Lube Shop, Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, Convenience Store at Fuel Bar, Irving Cardlock.

1515 County Road #20 (Exit 51 at Hwy 417) Dunvegan, ON Tel: 613-527-1026 or 613-627-2100 Fax: 613-527-2726 Open 24 hours, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Restaurant (Tim Horton’s), Convenience Store, Showers, Parking & ATM.

JOYCEVILLE Kingston Husky Truck Stop Joyceville Rd. & 401 (Exit 632 off 401) Joyceville, ON Tel: 613.542.3468 www.myhusky.ca

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

driftwood Driftwood Truck Stop Corner of Hwy 11 & Hwy 655

Timmins, ON Tel: 705.272.6161 Fax: 705.272.6111 Email: driftwood_truck_stop @msn.com Restaurant, Convenience Store, Petro Pass Card Lock, ATM Internet Services & Parking

HWY 144 @ 560a Watershed Car & Truck Stop Hwy 144 & 560a Tel: 705.655.4911 or 705.523.4917 Fax: 705.523.4160 Email: jim_blackbearhunting@live.com

KINGSTON Esso - Kingston Exit 611 off Hwy 401 Kingston, ON Tel: 613.384.8888 Fax: 613.634.3162 Open 24 hrs, 7 days,

3199 Hawthorne Road (Exit 110 off Hwy 417) Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319 Open 24 hours, Lunch Counter, Convenience Store, Toilet, Truckers’ Lounge, Showers

& Short Time Parking

SPENCERVILLE Angelo’s Truck Stop 2025 County Road 44 Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0 Tel: 613.925.5158 Fax: 613.925.5158 Open 7 days, Game Room, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Parking & CAT Scale.

new liskeard Gilli’s Truck Stop Hwy #11 North New Liskeard, ON Tel: 705.647.1919 Fax: 705.647.5610 Full Service Islands, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers & Parking.

New Liskeard Husky Travel Centre Hwy 11 North New Liskeard, ON Tel: 705.647.6300 www.myhusky.ca

north bay BayTruck Stop 3060 Hwy 11 North North Bay, ON Tel: 705.474.8410 Fax: 705.495.4076 Toll Free: 888.474.8410 Email: baytruckstop@bellnet.ca Web: www.transportmall.com Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Parking & Truck Rairs within 2 km.

vankleek hill Herb’s Travel Plaza

215 Hwy #49 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 Tel: 613.396.3043 Fax: 613.396.1449 Open 6am-10pm, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Subway, Convenience Store, Parking and

Chilli & Soup), Laundry Facilities, Showers & Parking.

eastern Canada

Ontario

new brunswick

northern ontario

OTTAWA Ultramar

DESERONTO Quick Stop windsor Windsor Husky Travel Centre

& Parking available.

DUNVEGAN Esso-Dunvegan 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 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Overnight Parking, Truckers’ Lounge, CAT Scale, Garage Service Facilities, Tire Service, Western Star Truck Dealer.

SARNIA Sarnia Service Centre (Esso)

Coffee Drive-thru.

21160 Service Road Exit 27 off Hwy 417 Vankleek Hill, Ontario Toll Free: 800-593-4372 Tel: 613.525.2120 Fax: 613.525.1595 Email: suzie_vink@yahoo.ca Open 24 hours, 7 days Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Internet Services, Showers

timmins Esso Truck Stop 2154 Riverside Drive Timmins, ON Tel: 705.268.3400 Fax: 705.267.7231 bgagnon@krebenterprises.ca Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Restaurant, Convenience Store, ATM Machine & Showers.

3070 Regent Street Sudbury, ON Tel: 705.522.8701 Fax: 705.522.4280 Open Mon-Fri. 6am-11pm, Sat. 8am-8pm and Sun. 10am-9pm, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store (Hot Food - Pizza,

Tobique One Stop Exit 115, Perth-Anover, NB Tel: 506.273.9682 Fax: 506.273.9682 Open 24 hours, 7 days, full service islands, drivers’ lounge with large screen, satellite TV, convenience store, showers, laundry, parking & FREE high-speed internet.

SALISBURY

WAUBASHENE Waubashene Truck Stop 21 Quarry Road, Box 419 Waubashene, ON L0K 2L0 Tel: 705.538.2400 Fax: 705.538.0452 Email: braji@sympatico.ca eastern Canada

QUEBEC Montreal Irving 24 5918, Rue Notre Dame Est, Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Restaurant, Convenience Store and Laundry Facilities.

new brunswick aulac Aulac Big Stop Circle K 170 Aulac Road, Aulac, NB E4L 2X2 Tel: 506.536.1339 Fax: 506.536.0579 Email: aulac@eastlink.ca Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Parking & CAT Scale.

four falls Springwater Truck Stop 2539 Route 130 Four Falls, NB E3Z 2H3 Tel: 506.273.3682 Open 12 hrs, 6 days, Full Service Islands, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Laundry Facilities, ATM Machine, Showers & Parking.

grand falls

Petro Pass sudbury Sudbury Petro Pass

perth-andover

315 Ouellette Street Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Internet Services, Showers,Parking and CAT Scale.

Salisbury Big Stop 2986 Fredericton Road Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Parking & CAT Scale

waasis Lincoln Big Stop (Irving) 415 Nevers Road Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506-446-4444 Fax: 506-446-4440 bluecanoe@nb.aibn.com www.irvingoil.com Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service & Self Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Parking

woodstock Murray’s Truck Stop Exit 191, 198 Beardsley Road Woodstock, NB Tel: 506.328.2994 Driver’s Fax: 506.325.2148 calving@murraystruckstop.ca www.murraystruckstop.ca Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge & Game Room, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Parking & CAT Scale & Tire Sales & Service.

nova scotia ENFIELD Enfield Big Stop (Circle K) 6757 Hwy #2, Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882-2522 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Full Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant (6am-11pm), Convenience Store, Showers and Parking.

truro heights Truro Heights Circle K 86 Connector Road Exit 13 off Hwy 102 Truro Heights, NS B2N 5B6 Tel: 902.897.0333 Fax: 902.897.0499 Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Self Service Islands, Drivers’ Lounge, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Showers and Parking.

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Ontario Truck Training Academy

Professional Truck Driving Attractive in Downturn Economy

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hrough out 2009, O n t a r i o Tr u c k Training Academy continued to attract new talent to the trucking industry. Interestingly, we saw a fair representation of all age groups and not focused strictly on the older male driver.

For the first time MTCU, (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities), took a look at tractor trailer truck driving course

standards. Those standards mimic established industry standards, highlighting a minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel, 40 hours in yard training, 62 hours instructor led classroom and 48 hours other training. Ontario Truck Training Academy adopted these standards in 2006 and have been monitoring the success of our students over the last 3 years.

We h a v e b e e n l o n g standing members of TTSAO (Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario) and in 2009, we successful obtained PTDI (Professional Truck Driver Institute-USA). Both these accreditations are recognized by Markel Insurance Company of Canada for a two-three year insurance credit thus making graduates premiere hiring candidates. This year

we took the time to hone our pre-screening skills.

Ontario Truck Training Academy established our own standards for student acceptance, based on the Markel Insurance (Driver Eligibility Guidelines).

We review a candidates driving record, criminal record, medical, lifestyle and previous related job qualities. FAST information and applications are available at the school so

the process is started as soon as possible. To say the least, we have learnt a lot about FAST through the application process.

Training and funding simultaneously came to a crushing halt in August in part due to the Drive Test Strike and also due to the MTCU restructure of funding. The new funding formula pays for about one third of the course. Candidates unemployed for over

one year are preferred.

This is crushing for those that are unemployed over a year, particularly those waiting from August.

In 2010, faced with perhaps some new challenges, Ontario Truck Training Academy will continue to pre-screen, encourage suitable candidates to enter the trucking industry and work even closer with trucking companies.

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Business Insurance Matters

Review Your Cargo Insurance Coverage Regularly

By Linda Colgan

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nevitably a carrier can be guaranteed one thing – freight hauled will not window the exact same freight from year to year. Other issues may remain a constant but the freight fluctuates with the times – whether imposed by competition through rates, increased manufacturing, and success in securing a “contract” or yes, even through tragedies i.e. shipment of specialized equipment, water, emergency supplies.

With these changes it poses a question – how many times will a carrier review their cargo exposures and limits compared to the scope of coverage offered by their policy? The answer should be regularly, however in many circumstances this is not the case.

Some carriers will purchase exaggerated limits for the comfort of eliminating all possibilities of breaching their policy limits. A premium is charged for this luxury and is thus not an option for many.

Some may purchase higher limits for a specific load in which case the premium charged is not as significant, but still provides the security that the limits are sufficient for a potential exposure.

But a carrier’s focus should not be isolated to the policy limits. Dispatch and management should

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expand their awareness of the cargo coverage ranging from the policy limits, to warranties of the policy i.e. restrictions imposed by application of specific endorsements i.e. reefer breakdown, tarpaulin warranty, unattended vehicle, theft endorsements, and last but not least the scope of policy coverage i.e. Is loading and unloading covered, employee dishonesty, etc.?

I have seen wording from non traditional Insurers that exclude theft after a specific time, wordings that exclude coverage for freight at the terminals or while loaded on trailers located at the terminal.

In the cases I have been introduced to, these Insured’s were not informed by their Broker of wordings and the perils they were assuming. Review exclusions of the policy and the details of how the policy will respond.

Another pitfall can be a change in the commodities being hauled. Perhaps the policy doesn’t respond properly.i.e. heated or refrigerated freight, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and copper. Also, material changes in the risk may also be excluded from the realm of policy consideration for example, hazardous freight. If not included, these changes should be discussed with your Broker and coverage be extended to accommo-

date coverage. Of course, depending on the amendments, premium charges could apply.

One may think that entering into a freight contract with a shipper brings jubilation to the income of the carrier. However, entering into a contract between a carrier and a shipper does not instantaneously extend to the consideration of your Insurer.

Contractual obligations could extend your portion of self insuring a risk beyond your self insured deductible. Some contracts stipulate that the carrier will accept responsibility

for loss of use – which a cargo policy will not cover.

It is highly recommended that you have legal counsel review any and all contracts and secure written acceptance of your Insurer

before entering into a contractual obligation– unless of course you are confident of solely accepting responsibility for the conditions agreed to in the contract.

In summary, review

policy conditions, endorsements, exclusions and review your limits regularly. Ask questions and more importantly keep your Broker aware of necessary changes.

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The Safety Tip Adviser

Help! I’m Stuck & I Can’t Get Out!

By Alvis Violo

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here are few things more nerve-wracking for a driver than to get stuck in snow or ice.

The feeling can be even more helpless if you are stuck at night and the road you are on isn’t a welltraveled one. However, if you stay calm and don’t give in to the fear and frus-

tration, many times you can work yourself free.

Let’s start with something you shouldn’t do.

Applying too much power to the drive wheels can cause the wheels to do nothing but spin, which can make matters worse.

Instead, apply steady light power.

If you are at a complete stop, having your front wheels turned isn’t a good idea, even for a front wheel drive. This increases the amount of power needed to get going again, since the vehicle is forced to move at an angle. Once the vehicle starts moving,

gently turning the wheel can get you going the way you want to go with a lot less effort and sliding.

Rocking the vehicle back and forth, forward and reverse, can help if the reason for being stuck is piled snow or ice is in front of and behind the tires. Patience is the key here. It can take quite a bit of rocking before the vehicle is free.

Letting a little air out of the tires can also greatly increase your traction and get you out of a stuck situation. Do keep in mind however that under inflated tires cause the vehicle

to burn more gas. They also wear out faster, so you will want to air them back up when you are able to.

If you have someone with you and the vehicle is sliding, try having him or her put weight over the drive wheels. This increases traction and can get you out of a frustrating predicament.

Carry some form of snow shovel when traveling in snow and ice. A collapsible shovel takes up little space and doesn’t weigh much, but it can be a blessing if you find yourself stuck in a snow-

storm.

Having material you can put under the tires to increase traction can also be very helpful. Many people carry sand, which also helps by increasing the weight in the vehicle. Clay style dry cat litter is even better. A few handfuls in front of and behind all four tires can often get you right out of being stuck.

Not giving in to fear when you get stuck in the snow and ice is also a huge help as is having some notion of how to get unstuck. Some preparation is helpful as well. If you follow the above tips,

you need never wonder what to do when you get stuck. You will be well on your way to getting free.

Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous.

Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Of Canada Inc., a coast to coast national roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada. For more information visit www.ersofcanada.com or call 1-877-377-2262.

Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvisviolo@ersofcanada.com.

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Making Your Miles Count

Speed Limiters & EOBR’s

By Robert Scheper

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oo many people in the industry think that opposition to speed limiters is only about speed! That those opposed to limiters are reckless speed mongers. Apparently 80% of operators are against speed limiters yet very few would remotely be classified as speeders.

Those who have survived the recession so far have done so because they conserved fuel through personal speed management. They slowed down because it’s financial suicide not to. Speed limiters have nothing to do with safety or GHG, they are a means of controlling the human resource pool. You, as a driver or operator, now do not have the option to drive for a company that doesn’t electronically restrict trucks. The OTA members wanted access to the professional drivers who have chosen not to work for them. This is what is referred to as “leveling

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the playing field”.

Now, think about the affect EOBR’s (Electronic On Board Recorders) will have on your future financial and career options.

Let’s conservatively say 25-50% of all loads are “freeboard”, defined as dispatching a load without having a trailer waiting at the other end. Now consider all the various potential delay/waiting issues (shipper/receiver/ dispatcher/customs). Who will absorb the cost? You will! EOBR’s will record hourly behavior not necessarily productivity (a huge difference in meaning). Drivers who are on a scheduled run, going “pin to pin”, will not notice any considerable change in their performance rated pay. However, the rest will have to financially absorb the industries customer, customs and/or dispatch inefficiencies.

EOBR’s protect companies from operational industry risks by transferring them to drivers. The benefits of EOBR’s are almost exclusively retained by the companies.

My second book is coming out in spring 2011 (Making Your Miles Count: Choosing a trucking company). One of the major

points in choosing a company is “trust”. It really doesn’t matter what is written in the contract you signed, trusting the company you drive for is the most critical of all factors.

The real question is: do you trust the shareholders and management of the company you driver for?

Are they honorable, or are they more focused on the company’s financial assets than intangible assets (customer service record, employee moral, loyalty, fairness, longevity)?

Pushing for EOBR’s, exposes a particular mindset in company owners.

It expresses a desire for control or manipulation over a perceived disloyal or uncooperative group.

You cannot foster growth, synergy and maturity in an atmosphere of distrust and exploitation. Legislating EOBR’s without consideration of the industries human resources is short sighted, arrogant and greedy. It will further drive a wedge between drivers and the trucking company they work for.

If the company you work for is an OTA member supporting speed limiters or pushing for EOBR’s consider your future!

Robert D Scheper oper-

ates an accounting and consulting firm in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and

is the author of the Book “Making Your Miles Count: taxes, taxes, taxes” (now available on CD). You can find him at www.thrcon-

sulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 1-877-987-9787. You can e-mail him at robert@ thrconsulting.ca

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Legal Matters

Giving Clients the Straight Goods

By Mark Reynolds

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raffic ticket agencies are in the business of making a profit the same as any other business. The difference however is that in this business, the person selling the service is not in a position to make unrealistic promises. I often have potential clients asking me to tell them exactly how their matter will turn out or to give a guarantee regarding the outcome of their case. I don’t give guarantees when it comes to the result of a matter before the court. I usually have a pretty good idea how a matter will turn out, and most of the time I’m right. That being said, I have been in this business long enough to know that prosecutors are all different, with different approaches to different matters, and just because I can get a certain resolution in one court is no

guarantee that I will get the same resolution in another. When it comes to matters proceeding to trial, one Justice of the Peace, or Judge, may rule in one way, and one in another. Although I usually have a good idea what the chances of success are at trial, I have lost trials that I should have won, and won trials that I should have lost. The thing to remember is that we are dealing with human beings and each one thinks differently and takes a unique approach to each case.

The problem here is that in an effort to be competitive, and make the “sale”, some traffic ticket agencies will make predictions and give guarantees.

There was once a very well known traffic ticket agency that used to advertise “We Win or It’s Free”. This was of course a marketing ploy, and the “free” part of this guarantee was of course

subject to a number of conditions, and seldom did anyone have their matter represented for no cost.

When you have been charged with an offence, especially in the case of a truck driver who may have their livelihood on the line, it’s easy for a paralegal to paint a rosy picture of the outcome in order to make the sale.

Beware of unrealistic predictions when retaining a paralegal or lawyer to represent you in court. If you have doubts about the guarantee or prediction being offered by someone that you are considering hiring to represent you, get a second opinion. The person you hire should be able to describe the approach they will be taking to address your matter, and may offer some degree of the prospects of success, without guaranteeing the outcome.

I guess the thing to remember is the old saying “if it sounds too good to be true it likely is”.

Mark Reynolds is a former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, provincial trainer and Enforce-

ment coordinator and can be reached at (416) 221 6888 or MarkReynolds@ OTTLegal.com.

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Healthy Living

Enzymes the Spark of Life (cont’d)

By Brenda Ricker

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s mentioned last month there are lots of foods full of enzymes to help support your digestive system, but there are also lots of Natural Remedies as well.

Enzymes all foods must be digested by enzymes, therefore supplementation is sometimes necessary. A multi enzyme supplement is a good choice. Choose one, which contains pancreatic enzymes, Betaine hydrochloride or glutamic acid and bile. Take enzymes during the meal or after. The following help support the digestive system.

Aloe Vera helps as an

anti-inflammatory, which help ulcers, and reduces bleeding.

Apple Cider Vinegar in the digestive tract, acid discourages the growth of bacteria.

Betaine HCL people who are deficient in stomach acid often complain they feel bloated in the stomach or the food feels like a rock and is not being digested. Sometimes there is burping or hiccups.

Chlorophyll called “the blood of plants”. Chlorophyll helps the body to obtain more oxygen and acts as a “magnet” in drawing out toxins from the body.

Fiber has been called “the essential non-di-

gestible”. Fiber exercises the colon by stimulating muscular contractions of the intestine. Fiber works like a broom for the intestine sweeping it clean.

The best sources of fiber include fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grain.

Ginger is of great benefit to the stomach and intestines and can be taken for indigestion, nausea and cramps.

These are just a few of the natural remedied that maintain a healthy digestive system and a healthy YOU. If you have any questions please email Brenda at health_you_deserve@ yahoo.ca.

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It’s All About Numbers

Your Rights as a Taxpayer

By Kelly Liese Potvin

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his month lets take a quick look at your rights as a taxpayer.

Disagree with an income tax assessment? You have 90 days to file a Notice of Objection. Miss the deadline? You have one year to apply for an extension of time. Miss this dead-

line and the assessment stands as corrected.

Owe money? If you are unable to pay the full amount owing to CRA, it is possible to negotiate a reasonable payment arrangements based on your financial status. Ignoring letters and calls from CRA will only get your assets seized. Talk to them. They can help given the right attitude.

If you are unable to pay [not unwilling] you can submit a formal proposal under the Bankruptcy Act without going bankrupt.

The only other option may be to go bankrupt.

Talk to a Bankruptcy firm for information. There

is usually no fee for the initial consultation. Another choice may be to speak with a Lawyer who specializes in the Income Tax Act. Taxpayer Relief provisions [formerly known as ‘Fairness’] provide the following relief when warranted by the taxpayer’s circumstances: Cancel/waive penalties and interest Accept late-filed, amended or revoked income tax elections Issue income tax refunds beyond the normal 3 year period Voluntary Disclosure allows a taxpayer to file past due returns and/or

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correct false information filed on a return[s] without the fear of penalties or prosecution - IF you have not received a request from CRA for past due returns. ALWAYS apply for

Voluntary Disclosure prior to filing any outstanding returns.

CRA is legally entitled to request {demand} records and information from you.

Not only will you be denied

any deductions/expenses you have claimed, you can be prosecuted by law.

Are you considering hiring a driver service?

Read February’s article first!

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