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Alutrec’s New State-of-the-Art Capacity Aluminum Flatbed Trailer

By Peter Dudley

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hanks to Alutrec, the trucking industry is about to get a lot more efficient, productive and environmentally friendly.

The Québec-based, privately owned company is about to launch its new state-of-the-art Capacity aluminum flatbed trailer, which will allow carriers to ship more goods at less cost, thanks to an innovative design that incorporates a monocoque structure instead of beams.

Alutrec has spent five years and $1.3 million Canadian dollars researching and developing their revolutionary new Capacity trailer, in collaboration with Laval University, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, two Québec aluminum research centres – CNRC-NRC, CQRDA and the Alcoa research centre in Pittsburg, Pasadena. Alutrec has built a new production line and the trailer is scheduled to start rolling out in July 2011.

“This is one of the biggest inventions in trucking in the last 10 years,” said Alutrec co-owner Stéphane Labillois, in a telephone interview.

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up to purchase the new trailer. The trailer will be available in both two-axle and three-axle configurations. The two-axle trailer will weigh 6,950 pounds (3,152 kilograms), which is at least 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms) less than other trailers. The threeaxle model will weigh 9,000 pounds (4,082 kilograms).

“For a carrier, this weight savings makes a huge difference,” Sté-

phane said.

The new aerodynamic design delivers 7% better fuel economy and makes these trailers much more torsion resistant, hence more stable on the road, than previous models.

Alutrec is also pleased to announce that it now has a dedicated salesman – Richard Casault

– to serve east coast customers. Later this year, Alutrec plans to either open an office or enter into a partnership with an existing trailer dealership in the Maritimes.

Alutrec is on the move, since its humble beginnings in St. Agathe, Québec, 15 years ago. The company has expanded to include a new office on Highway 20 in SaintNicolas, near Québec City, where Alutrec’s engineering and sales teams are now located. Stéphane Labillois says the location is ideal, as it will give the company greater visibility and allow truckers to drop in to discuss their needs.

Alutrec was the first Canadian company to design and manufacture aluminum trailers and

they remain the industry leader.

Aluminum offers many benefits. It is long lasting, low maintenance and very strong. But perhaps the biggest advantage of aluminum is its weight. An aluminum

Pictured on the left is Richard Casault, new east coast salesman and on the right is Stéphane Labillois, co-owner of Alutrec. trailer weighs thousands of pounds less than a steel trailer, uses less fuel, yet can handle a larger payload. This maximizes profits.

Alutrec continues to make a variety of traditional flatbed trailers and is one of the few manufacturers using full-length extrusions. This means that the beams under the trailer are one piece.

From research and development, to manufacturing, to quality control, the company’s 40 employees do all the work in-house.

Alutrec sources most

of its aluminum supply from Canada, although the company deals with special suppliers in the United States to procure some of the larger extrusions.

The advantage of Alutrec’s aluminum flatbed trailer design is that it can be custom built to meet a client’s specific demands. For example, Alutrec can fit carriers that haul very heavy steel coil with a special reinforcement kit in the centre of the trailer. Each carrier has specific needs and Alutrec can engineer a solution. No job is too small or too difficult.

Innovation is key at Alutrec. One of the company’s most challenging but successful designs

was coming up with a transportation platform that could move both solid and liquid materials at the same time. Alutrec’s engineering team developed the aluminum Hybrid B-Train model. It remains the only one of its kind in North America.

Alutrec has manufactured and sold thousands of flatbed trailers in the last 15 years, from two-axle models to B-Train. The very first trailer Alutrec made is still in service, transporting wood from Québec to Ontario twice per week.

Let Alutrec’s expertise and know-how work for you. Contact them at 418.599.2415 or at their Toll Free number at 877.631.2600.

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Tallman Truck Centre Limited (Formerly Kemptville Truck Centre Limited)

New Name, New Location, Same Great Service Since 1973

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emptville Truck Centre Limited has been selling and servicing the complete International line since 1973. We have trucks ranging from small delivery trucks, like the all new TerraStar to the rugged WorkStar and the flagship of severe service, the PayStar. Highway models feature the aerodynamic TransStar and ProStar models, both of which achieve “the best in class fuel economy”.

It has been an exciting year for Kemptville Truck Centre Limited. Last January, Kemptville Truck Centre Limited was a winner of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program in 2009 and requalified in 2010 to maintain their status as a Best Managed Company.

On January 14,2011

Kemptville Truck Centre Limited was awarded Navistar’s prestigious “Circle of Excellence Award”.

This was the 18th consecutive year KTC has earned this award. KTC was one of only three dealers in Canada, and 33 in the world to receive this award.

Only a few weeks ago Kemptville Truck Centre Limited announced the opening of a new location in western Ottawa, located at 101 Alti Place, Ottawa, Ontario. This site is strategically located off highway 416 and Fallowfield Drive, alongside Moodie Drive. This new location will give KTC a total of seven dealerships in Eastern Ontario which include Ottawa, Kemptville, Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston, and Belleville, along with four associate

dealers in Pembroke, Arnprior, Alfred, and Napanee.

The new west Ottawa location enhances our customer service commitment and the desire to expand our operations and grow our business in the Ottawa region, especially the west end. This growth strengthens our commitment to the Navistar/International family and the local communities we serve. Our “company wide” focus on business excellence, continuous improvement and the desire to be the best in class, will lend well to this growth opportunity.

To top it all off Kemptville Truck Centre Limited is changing its name to “Tallman Truck Centre Limited”. KTC has always been and still is a family owned and operated business originating in Kemptville since 1973. Now with sev-

en locations with its head office in Kingston, Tallman Truck Centre Limited (TTC) decided it would be best to consolidate the name. We want to let our customers know that whether you bring your truck to Ottawa

or Belleville, or anywhere in between you can expect the same great service at all of our locations. If we don’t have the part in stock at your nearest location, it is comforting to know that we can contact any of our

six locations to locate the part have it delivered to the dealership where you are.

To learn more about Tallman Truck Centre Limited and its new West Ottawa location visit www.ttctruck.ca.

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This Month’s Theme: Braking Systems & Products

Industry Prepares for New Brake Rules

By Marek Krasuski

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n 2007 and 2010 the trucking industry had to adapt to stringent reductions in diesel particulate matter and nitrous oxides emissions.

Later this year, new SPIF regulations – Safe, Productive, Infrastructure Friendly – come into effect, requiring new trailers to have all wheels on the road surface in order to distribute cargo evenly on each axle and thereby reduce damage to Ontario’s roadways. But there’s still more! In 2012, new brake stopping regulations for commercial vehicles go into effect. The initiative mandated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be followed

by Canadian transportation authorities.

When the new rules are implemented, a typical tractor and trailer travelling at 100 kph must come to a complete stop within a 250 foot range. Current regulations call for a stopping distance of 355 feet.

The changes represent an approximate 30 percent reduction in stopping distance. The following parameters are included in the new regulations: 1. A tractor and trailer with two or three axles and a maximum allowable weight of 70,000 pounds or less must stop within 250 feet.

2. A tractor and trailer with three axles and a maximum allowable weight of more than 70,000 pounds must stop within 310 feet.

3. A tractor with four or more axles and a maximum weight of 85,000 pounds or less must stop within 250 feet.

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more axles and a maximum weight of 85,000 pounds or more must stop within 310 feet.

The changes are hoped to reduce collisions.

Consider that nearly 30 percent of all accidents involving commercial trucks are attributed to brake failures. Stricter braking laws and proactive law enforcement are anticipated by the American NHTSA to save 227 lives annually, prevent 300 serious injuries, and reduce property damage costs by nearly $170 million dollars.

Brake manufacturers are preparing to meet these updated standards, applicable to new trucks only, with innovations in design and engineering. There are countless numbers of suppliers that come and go with the tides of economic change, but among the dozen or so primary manufacturers, most are prepared to comply with the new rules. It’s not yet known how much the price of new trucks will rise to underwrite the costs of enhanced drum brakes or the installation of additional air disc brakes.

One of the oldest brake manufacturers, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, recently a n nounced its Evers u r e spring b r a k e with No Touch technology, which the company hails as the next generation double diaphragm for drum brakes. The new design is lauded by the company as the lightest weight brake among industry competitors and promises to deliver top durability and performance. Each brake is over two pounds lighter than previous models,

reducing a tractor trailer combination weight to between 16 and 24 pounds. Bendix says the lighter weight translates into the ability to carry increase payload and improve fuel efficiency, as well as improve corrosion resistance, thanks to the application of a protective coating. All of Bendix’s configurations – drum brakes and disc brakes – meet or exceed the imminent 30 percent reduction requirement, the company says.

Among industry innovators is Express Brake International (EBI), a Florida-based company now setting its sights on establishing a Canadian warehouse distribution centre in Ontario. EBI has developed and patented a new air brake shoe and lining system which is viewed as an attractive alternative for the heavy duty truck brake shoe industry. According to the company’s Regional Sales Manager, Scott Deslippe, increased braking surface is achieved through the elimination of rivet holes and tapers, resulting in a 30 to 50 p e r c e n t improvement in l i n i n g w e a r . “ O u r products provide 100 percent in-

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a departure from most competitors whose riveted shoes contribute to corrosion and the cracking of linings,” he says.

The absence of rivet holes across the face of the brake shoe prevents uneven wear and tear on the shoe and drum. EBI’s website claims that the stainless steel material and seam weld brake shoe construct ion provide a stronger and more durable product.

The market has seen a rise in t h e installation of disc brakes - a superior product, most concur, to conventional drum brakes, but more expensive to purchase and maintain. Disc brakes are predicted to gain a larger market share, not only because of their shorter stopping- distance capabilities, but also for their contribution to improved power regeneration for hybrid-drive trucks, and a general trend toward harmonizing global truck platforms.

Preferences for drum or disc brakes notwithstanding, a common refrain among industry specialists is the widespread lack of due diligence governing the care and maintenance of braking systems. Experts claim that at the very least, improper brake maintenance causes uneven wear and tear and accelerates repair costs.

In worst case scenarios, poor braking systems

cause collisions.

Bob Blair of the Washington based firm, LiteCheck Inspection Solutions, draws attention to common industry practices that stress braking systems. Among them is the lack of regulated air applied to brake hoses.

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when two people are checking brakes - one to apply pressure to the brake pedal, another to check each brake the amount of pressure is generally unknown.

A driver may apply 60 pounds of pressure in one application, and 90 pounds in another. Inconsistent pressure leads to uneven wear of brake shoes and tires.

Drawing on his long experience in brake maintenance, Bob Blair notes that shop technicians will “commonly grab an airline which may be rated, for example, for 180 pounds of pressure and apply it to a braking system that normally requires 90-110 psi. The result is excessive stress on every component, connection and valve.” Another practice, he notes, is the tendency to check each brake chamber by trying to listen for air leaks in typically noisy shops and garages. In

the absence of a reliable air leak test tool, this method fails to accurately measure air loss and can lead to brake failure and inconsistent braking.

Blair also warns against compounding air pressure to the spring/emergency brake. Another common practice is to apply service air before releasing the spring brake.

Assuming the spring brake is set at 120 pounds, t h e addition of a n other 8 0 pounds of service air compounds the spring brake with 200 pounds of pressure.

The consequence is excessive strain on all brake system components.

Transportation authorities in Canada and the U.S. will be ramping up their brake inspections in light of the new regulations, and industry representative like Bob Blair urge drivers and fleet operators to take proactive steps to be complaint. The alternative is to suffer punitive financial costs.

“If brake systems have not been corrected, there is not only the high cost of brake repair and poor tire performance to address, but also the added penalties for infractions, the sidelining of a truck, and the cost of a mobile certified technician to get to the truck and repair it.”

Blair encourages maintenance directors to consult guidelines outlined in organizations like the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association in order to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary expenses.

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Spotlight on… Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company

Leader In Converter Dolly Technologies

By Marek Krasuski

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ecent legislation in the province of Ontario will allow more trucking companies to run double and triple trailer configurations across the country, effectively moving more freight with fewer tractors. The new rules promise to reap economic benefits for transportation companies and for the environment. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) predicts that moving goods more efficiently with dual trailers has the potential of saving shippers and consumers up to $320 million per year, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 190,000 tonnes per year.

The United States has been running Long Combination Vehicles for decades and the critical couplings between many of those trailers are converter dollies made by Silver Eagle Manufacturing. Silver Eagle celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2011, and to mark the milestone the company is finishing a complete expansion of its converter dolly line. Converter dollies are equipped with one or two axles and a fifth wheel by which trailers can be attached to a tractor trailer combination to form a double trailer rig. Today the Portland, Oregonbased company offers five completely customizable dolly configurations - the most of any converter dolly manufacturer in the world.

The company’s diversified product line reflects its corporate mission to maintain a leadership role in the industry. “We are the one-stop location for all converter dolly needs and provide features and services that no one else in the industry offers,” said Mark Jurman, Vice

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President of Sales for Silver Eagle. “Whether you need conventional dollies, I-beam dollies, multiplesized tongues, heavy-duty or tandem dollies, Silver Eagle has them all and all models can be designed and constructed according to customer specifications.”

The principals of innovation and craftsmanship, along with a history of client satisfaction, lead to what was to become the first in a series of ‘birds of prey’ dollies – the aptly named Eagle. Its smooth ride, easy handling, and proven durability are among the many advantages that distinguish the Eagle from its competitors, says Jurman.

“The Eagle’s transverse leaf spring suspension

is mounted right up under the fifth wheel and runs perpendicular to the dolly. This design feature raises the center of gravity which results in better protection against rollovers and ensures the smoothest ride on the road, whether loaded or empty.”

A loyal customer base has been secured by public attraction to the Eagle’s additional features and benefits – among them the guarantee of durability, cost savings, and innovative design characteristics that translate into easy handling and maintenance. The Eagle utilizes 1/4 inch steel that

doubles the strength of the drawbar and is protected with electro disposition coating (E-coating).

This application electronically impregnates the steel frame with a primer which inhibits rust. Mark Jurman explains: “If a rock chip or any other damage causes the metal to be exposed, the rust will not migrate any more than 3 millimetres from the exposed surface. The E-coat locks down the spread and keeps it from progressing.” This durable anti-corrosion method resists rust spread and lasts four times longer than competitive coatings.

Common among converter dollies are solid weld construction de-

signs. In contrast, Silver Eagle’s design capabilities are distinguished by the Eagle’s bolt-together frame construction. Damages caused to any part of the frame are easily repaired by simply detaching the compromised piece and replacing it with a new part. Welded frames found in most dolly construction require a skilled, certified and high-priced welder to replace an entire part, a procedure which, if not perfectly executed, can result in improper alignment and squaring of the frame.

Driven by an emphasis on innovation and quality design and manufacturing, Silver Eagle continues to expand its range of dollies, each of which is built according to the exacting standards and cost-saving features of the Eagle. The company later introduced the next generation single-axle converter dolly – the Falcon. Hailed as strong, muscular and lean, this model is the heavy-duty alternative to conventional style competitors, and was intended to fill a market niche, says Mark Jurman, “for people who wanted a heavy duty dolly equipped with all the bells and whistles, including a lightweight, air-ride

system and is easy to move and configure.”

Among the Falcon’s benefits is a lightweight construction, an ergonomic design with easy access to components so as to reduce strain and injury, faster hook-ups, and a reinforced drawbar that’s resistant to abuse.

Following in the tradition of its predecessor, the Falcon’s Huck-bolted frame allows for the easy replacement of the drawbar and other parts without cutting or welding.

In October 2010, the Hawk was added to the

converter dolly family.

Weighing in at only 2,680 pounds, each component is E-coated before assembly in order to maximize protection by minimizing the rate of corrosion on the Huck-bolted frame.

Constructed with 1/4 inch steel, a resilient drawbar and frame, and a Hutch 9700 suspension system, the Hawk delivers increased payload capacity thanks to its light weight, ease of repair, and low maintenance costs.

The latest addition to Silver Eagle’s product line is the Osprey, also popular for its features of flexibility and ease of repair. The Osprey is the only dolly on the market with an Ibeam bolt-together frame - another testament to the company’s leader-

ship i n r e sponding to market demand. The Osprey, like the Eagle, Falcon and Hawk models, is also resistant to corrosion thanks to the application of E-coating technology on all frame parts.

Standing alongside these companion dollies is the Condor tandem. With a gross allowable weight loading capacity of 40,000 pounds, the Condor is an excellent choice for food service distributors, water companies, and other transportation companies that haul dense and heavy loads. In a business climate characterized by cost saving efficiencies es-

sential to sustaining profit margins, the Condor is a proven forerunner in tandem dollies. Double trailer configurations translate into fewer tractors, fewer drivers and lower operating costs.

Indeed, the Condor is becoming increasingly popular. Sales for the dual-axle dolly have risen by 300 percent in the last year alone. A guaranteed smooth ride supported by the Hutch 9700 series suspension, as well as increased corrosion resistance, typical of all Silver Eagle dollies; continue to attract attention in the North American transportation market.

Superior performance, durability, reduction in tire wear, corrosion resistance, and low maintenance costs account for Silver Eagle’s reputation as the largest manufacturer of on-highway converter dollies.

This stellar record, moreover, is reinforced by innovation excellence in the development of all its other truck and trailer product lines. For example, the Silver Eagle AeroSaber skirt fairings are SmartWay verified to save truckers nearly 6 percent on fuel consumption. Meanwhile, the company’s RapidWall mobile barrier offers effective protection and crowd control capabilities, and its light tactical trailers have become preferred products for the U.S. military operating in severe-duty environments.

A leading manufacturer with a history for past innovations that have become standard practice in the industry, the Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company will continue delivering engineering-driven products to its client base in North America and points beyond.

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Ask the Fuel Expert

Year’s End Indicates 2011 Trend… Higher Fuel Prices!

By Jack Lee

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o what do you think you will be doing this time next year? Every January I like to take a minute and put myself ahead 12 months and think what I will be doing and where my business will be in conjunction with my personal life. I don’t write any of these ideas down.

It’s not like planning a budget.

Now that you have spent a second on personal forecasting, let’s get back to business. Where will your business be, this time, next year? For most, 2011 will be a better year than 2010. It seems we are slowing starting to grow out of the recession.

We have shed a lot of unnecessary expenses. We have tightened our belts; shed the fat…enough already! To look forward and try to look at the big picture, doesn’t take a crystal ball. But if you are like me, I choose to focus on the details affecting the bottom line, and the price of fuel hits us all hard.

Fuel is your number one expense, next to the cost of labour. So where will your fuel costs be over the next 12 months? Our Fuel Guy, Bob van der Valk sheds some light.

He writes, “There’s a clue to this year’s gasoline prices in last year’s pricing anomaly. At the end of December 2010 the average price of gasoline in the U.S. was $3 per gallon, forty cents higher than the $2.60 per gallon price posted on the first day of 2010.”

Let’s do some math, calculating price per gallon relative to price per 12 April 2011

barrel…

He adds, “By comparison, crude oil prices were $66 at end of December 2009 versus $92 per barrel on December 31, 2010.

This should have made the price of gasoline $3.25 per gallon, That calculation is based on dividing the difference of $26 in the per barrel price by 42, the number of US gallons in each barrel of crude oil, which equates to 65 cents per gallon. When 65 cents is added to the $2.60, the price of gasoline at beginning of the year 2010 should have been $3.25 per gallon. That is the price gasoline could have been if all the increases in crude oil prices would have been passed along to the consumer.”

As always, pricing south of the border affects us here in Canada. He adds his prediction, saying, “Canada will follow suit and see both gasoline and diesel prices run up. Some oil company executives are suggesting prices of $1.40 to $1.50 per litre this year.”

The Gas Guy says the next 60 days will see increases at the pump, “My forecast is that the additional 25 cents per gallon will not disappear and instead be passed along to the consumer at the pump in the next two months.

This is in view of the oil refineries going into their spring turn-around by March 1, 2011 in order to start producing the lower Reid Vapour Pressure summer type gasoline.

Fuel supplies will tighten up with subsequent price increases to follow.”

You can’t control the price of fuel but you can control your fuel costs.

Even if fuel prices stay the same there is a way to protect yourself against run away fuel costs. It’s called Total Fuel Management and the tool that is available to help you is 4Refuel’s Fuel Management Online (FMO). With FMO you get the information you need quickly at

the click of a mouse. It gathers data from each piece of equipment and fuelling source. It is the best web-based software available today. There are others out there but FMO was the first and it is the leading software tool to help you cut fuel costs, guaranteed. It is being used by more than 6,000 public and private com-

panies in most industries including rail, construction, transport, logistics and marine. FMO manages millions of litres of fuel each week for these companies. FMO delivers reports on Fuel Economy, Fuel Budgeting, Monthly Consumption, by vehicle or piece of equipment, Fuel Reports by location and a whole lot more.

FMO saves you time on preparing IFTA Reports too, which can take up to 15 minutes per unit, per month.

I hope 2011 is a prosperous year for you all. Plan to grow and protect yourself against escalating fuel prices. For more on FMO and how it can help you check it out on line at: www.truecostoffuel.com

Jack Lee is the Executive Chairman and Founder 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 @4Refuel.com.

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Legal Matters

The Technical Defence

By Mark Reynolds

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ften I am contacted by defendants that are unsure of whether or not they should contest their charges because they feel that they are guilty of the offence for which they have been charged. Whether a person is guilty or not guilty is something that is really determined by the evidence the prosecutor intends to use in order to obtain a conviction. This evidence is, for the most part, supplied by the police officer that lays the charge.

When a defendant does not have evidence to contradict the evidence of the officer, all is not necessarily lost. In this case, if the matter proceeds to trial, the defendant, or the defendant’s representative would employ what is referred to as a technical defence. This is a defence that in essence challenges the prosecution’s evidence in a manner that raises a reasonable doubt in the mind of the Justice regarding the guilt of the defendant. This may be as simple as conducting a trial where that officer and prosecutor fail to prove an essential element of an offence.

An example of this would be a trial conducted some time ago by a colleague of mine regarding a charge where a truck had lost a wheel on the highway. The prosecution was not of mind to come to a resolution that was satisfactory to the defendant. There was no evidence that the defendant could provide to prove that the wheel did not become detached, so the trial was based on a technical defence. During this trial the officer giving evidence on the 14 April 2011

stand consistently referred to the wheel as a tire. As the charge section of the Highway Traffic Act in this case specifically speaks to a wheel, and also specifically exempts a tire, my colleague was able to point out that the offence with which the defendant had been charged had not been made out and the Justice dismissed the charge. This was a simple error on the part of both the officer and the prosecutor. Whether the defendant had lost a wheel or not is irrelevant in this case because regardless of whether the Justice believed that a wheel had become detached or not, the decision must be based on the evidence provided

at trial.

You may have heard of someone winning a case on a technicality. The case referred to above is a prime example of this. There are many technicalities that can result in a defendant being found not guilty. Not all are successful, however one never knows until you try.

As always my advice to persons charged with an offence is to always seek legal advice prior to making any decisions as to whether or not to contest the offence. In almost every case there is a free consultation provided prior to hiring a paralegal to represent you. The impacts on your insurance and your

licence are too great to simply plead guilty to an alleged offence.

Mark Reynolds is a li-

censed paralegal, former truck driver, MTO enforcement officer, and provincial trainer and Enforcement

coordinator. He can be reached at 416.221.6888 or by email at MarkReynolds@ OTTLegal.com.

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Announcement

Canada Cartage Appoints New Senior VP

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ississauga, Ontario - March 4, 2011 - Canada Cartage System has hired Lori McCreight as its Senior Vice-President of Solutions. Officials say McCreight’s role will encompass the carrier’s solutions engineering and national account management

functions.

“As one of Canada’s highly recognized and foremost experts in transportation, Lori brings executive level experience in sales, solutions, operations and customer support to CCS,” said Jeff Lindsay, President and CEO of Canada Cartage. “Her well-rounded tal-

ent will make an immediate impact on our business and ensuring we are well positioned for the future.”

McCreight’s most recent position was President of National Fast Freight. She is a Chartered Accountant by trade and has an Honours BA from Brock University.

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Making Your Miles Count

OTA/MTO, FMCSA & Now CBC… Another Example Of Supermarket Tabloid Trash

By Robert D. Scheper

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hen the CBC aired “Canadian truckers violate U.S. safety rules” on February 23rd, 2011 it painted a picture of the trucking industry as if it was a wild mob of rebels tearing up the rules and the roads. However, when CBC was confronted with the ACTUAL data and a request for clarification by Marco Beghetto of Today’s Trucking it arrogantly refused to respond. Nothing like another random drive-by shooting to both the trucking industry and “journalism”.

It seems the fabrication and manipulation of data is the new millennium’s soup de jour. Similar to the FMCSA “reasoning’s” for the proposed new changes to the HOS or the OTA/MTO method of passing the speed limiter law. Choose a direction then fabricate “evidence” to support the proposal.

Then, keep yelling and trumpeting the spin until you drown out the facts!

D i d t h e M T O / O TA’s speed limiter spin and FMCSA data manipulation give media outlets (such as CBC) a blank check to creatively trash the trucking industry? Isn’t it the responsibility of professional journalists to hold bureaucratic freak shows accountable for their statistical data, as opposed to running with the lemmings for the sake of ratings?

CBC placed a baited

hook of imaginary fear in the minds of innocent Canadian citizens. Given CBC’s slant, you’d think the ditches would have been full of fatigue truck wrecks but they actually had to dig up a six year old accident in order to support their fabrications.

In other words CBC embellished a non-news item for the sake of Ratings!

So, when real news ever does come along, who will we be able to trust for accuracy? Certainly not the CBC! Oh what tangled web of Baitings.

When first we practice the Zeal for Ratings. (My apologies to Sir Walter Scott) What kind of twisted logic thinks that the fabrication of statistical data will add to their journalistic integrity as a Canadian icon? It only shows CBC’s desperation to elevate

Our Mistake…

Attribution Regarding “Choosing a Trucking Company” March Article

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n the March issue of this magazine I wrote an article called “Choosing a trucking company that you can trust” in which I wrote “…January 19th…Nolan Transportation was featured in a press release…” (And referred to the release again in a later sentence).

Apparently, this was not a press release (I have been graciously educated on what is and what is NOT a press release… sometimes interchangeable with “news story”).

When I first read the story on January 19th I posted a very appreciative reply on the reporter’s blog and proceeded to interview Israel Ludwig (acting attorney) and communicated with Kelly

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Nolan of Nolan Transportation directly. I then wrote my article. However, I still referred to the initial article without attributing the initial source. This was my oversight based on my ignorance of what is, and what is not a press release.

I apologize. My only defense is I have an MBA in Financial Management not in journalism (which isn’t much of a defense). It won’t happen again.

The article referred to a news story written by James Menzies and was published January 19th on Trucknews.com.

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their perceived status, or maybe they’re just looking for more federal funding?

Which brings me to the next logical thought, why are hard working Canadian taxpayers funding this type of tabloid trash?

The 2010 estimate was $930 million.

P e r s o n a l l y, I ’ m n o w looking forward to the day when Wendy Mesley interviews the scale clad alligator boy growing up in the Toronto Sewer system or that all important world exclusive with the Mars Aliens who are advising the Obama administration

on climate control.

Do these people who have influence actually think we’re all idiots?

Mindless thoughtless blobs of amino acids? Kind of looks like it.

If CBC does not rescind their own refuse maybe Ottawa can rescind a few million of our tax dollars in compensation.

Thanks to: Oh what a tangled web we weave. When first we practice to deceive! Sir Walter Scott, Marmion, Canto vi. Stanza 17. Scottish author & novelist (1771 - 1832).

Right Turn Blog - Marco Beghetto, www.todaystrucking.com/blog/blogpost. cfm? threadid=1303 &catid=29.

Robert D. Scheper operates 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.thrconsulting.ca and thrconsulting.blogspot.com or at 877.987.9787. You can e-mail him at robert@ thrconsulting.ca.

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Health Insurance Matters

Travel Insurance, Don’t Leave Home Without It!

By Lina Demedeiros

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eaving your home whether for work or a vacation without travel insurance can cost you hundreds or several thousand dollars as soon as you cross the border.

Today, many hospitals will not bill you for the treatment you receive while traveling but demand to be paid on the spot. A Mississauga man who needed emergency treatment this year with a purchased individual plan for travel insurance suddenly was told to pay $20,000 as the insurance company denied the claim.

They refused to release him until the bill was paid.

Situations like this arise only when you decide to purchase insurance without fully disclosing your medical health or purchasing insurance coverage without the help of a financial advisor or living benefits specialist.

The importance of dis-

closing your medical health at the time of application could make or break your claim for medical expenses being covered by an insurance company. Over the years, insurance companies have increased their awareness to losses by increasing the cost of travel insurance in order to offset increases they fully underwrite at time of claim if not done prior to departure.

The key to receiving a paid claim is “stability” of your health prior to departure.

Stability as it refers to in an insurance contract means, whether or not your health has changed in the past 6 months and with some insurance companies, in the last 12 months. This means that if you have a current condition where your doctor has not changed medications, there is no threat to your health because of the diagnosis of your condition.

Another key point is that your advisor should ensure

that your policy is medically underwritten prior to departure to avoid any surprises while on vacation. The situation with this Mississauga man on a recovery vacation is that his recent change of medication was NOT reported. The advisor, travel agent or financial institution did not complete a medical questionnaire prior to departure and assumed the man’s health was stable.

When buying travel insurance there are some points to be aware of. First of all, be sure to complete the medical questionnaire with your advisor. Fully disclose any pre-existing medical conditions, changes in medications. Don’t take anything for granted. Be sure to purchase travel insurance from an advisor who specializes in travel insurance or living benefits. Contact your advisor if your claim is denied by the insurer or hospital.

Your advisor will be able to assist you with the claims

process and will assist you to receive payment.

The exception to this rule is an employer sponsored group plan for a large company. The claims being paid are shared by the employer and members of the plan.

Individual plans have rates

that cover the general public protecting the cost of the plan itself.

If you apply for this coverage through an association, financial institution, or by credit card, be sure you read the small print. The large print entices you to

purchase but you should be aware of what is written in small print.

For more information on this article please feel free to visit our website at www.lmdfinancial.com or contact us directly at 1.800.236.5810.

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Announcement

Garry Drouin ERS New National Sales Manager

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ississauga, Ontario - March 2, 2011 - Emergency Road Services (ERS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Garry Drouin as their new National Sales Manager.

Garry brings twenty plus years of automotive, trucking and fleet maintenance experience in a wide variety of roles to the Emergency Road Services’ Team. He has held pos-

itions with Mazda Canada, PHH, Mercedes-Benz and Transport Action Lease Systems among others.

Garry will focus on growing sales throughout Canada and the U.S.A. In addition, his dedication to customer service excellence and call centre experience will be a valuable addition considering our ever increasing business needs.

Please contact Alvis Vi o l o , C E O o f E m e r -

gency Road Services Corporation, directly at 905.277.2377 or toll free at 1.877.377.2262. He can also be reached via email at alvis@emergencyroadservices.com.

Emergency Road Services is Canada’s only 24 hour coast to coast emergency roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry.

Welcome aboard, Dawn and Alvis Violo.

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Business Insurance Matters

Citizen Band Devices

By Linda Colgan

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n 1958 citizen band devices were introduced for the purpose of one’s personal or business needs. As time progressed the appropriate acronym used, or as we commonly refer to it is CB. For decades this device has been used by a large population and if a CB could be symbolized as a “tool of the trade,” it would unanimously be linked to the transportation industry.

As a young girl my father often told me that if trouble looms on the highway, flag down a transport driver because they would be one of the first to help or radio for assistance.

My father lectured us on the perils of driving in the winter. Very clear were his instructions to follow a transport truck on the highway. If the weather changed drastically the

transport drivers would communicate by CB and were well aware of any inclement road conditions and highway closures.

Now with the introduction of cell phones, blackberry’s and other technological advances my father’s advice may be dated but still advice I heed and respect.

With the regular use of cell phones, new laws have had to be introduced to avoid distractions that cause accidents. A high percentage of accidents are directly related to the distraction caused by cell phone use or texting.

Some accidents caused by cell phone use have resulted in fatalities. CB’s also fall within this category of hand held devices and thus have placed the CB within the realms of the “no hands law.” A direct threat looms regarding the use of handheld CB radios.

Announcement

OK Tire, Emergency Road Services Partnership

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rucking Operations Will Keep Rolling With Around The Clock Service Trucking customers can drive easy with OK Tire’s announcement of its partnership with Emergency Road Services Corporation (ERS), providing 24hour emergency roadside assistance for the commercial trucking industry in both Canada and continental USA. The partnership will help alleviate the stress of costly breakdowns, not only making it easier to connect to help faster, but also saving money by reducing administrative and equipment downtime.

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break down. Partnering with ERS is the best way we can get them back on the road as quickly and cost effectively as possible,” says Larry Hardy, National Manager Truck and Specialty Tires, for OK Tire Stores.

ERS is Canada’s leading bilingual emergency roadside assistance provider and will help OK Tire customers locate the nearest dealer wherever they are - saving them time, money and sanity. With over 100 OK Tire commercial locations across Canada, customers will quickly get back on the road, minimizing downtime and increasing productivity.

For more information, visit oktire.com/commercial or emergencyroadservices.com.

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There are always pros and cons to every life scenario but I tend to agree with the “no hands law” when it applies to the cell phones but I rebel against banning CB use when it is used properly.

I personally believe that concessions should be made for the transportation industry to have access to the CB radios for

the purpose of business.

Not for the purpose of vocal abuse or mindless chatter amongst the airwaves but for the purpose of assistance, to avert disaster, alert others of traffic congestion, stranded motorists or assist police with criminal action or lost children. There are countless remarkable events when a transport driver

has assisted the police or community with the use of their CB radio.

I gravitate to thinking of the benefits of a truck driver who has assisted the law in finding a lost person or child, immeasurable. Then I think of another scenario and the lack of humour within the police community when warnings blare over the

airwaves of Smokey’s in Tijuana taxi’s or brown wrappers! One cannot help but just smile.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry since 1986 and currently is a Transportation Insurance Advisor with JDIMI. To contact Linda call 416.809.3103 or email lindac@jdimi.com.

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Cross Border Services

Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)

By Dawn Truell

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SA 2010 Facts On December 13, 2010, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officially launched their CSA 2010 enforcement program. This program is designed to analyze safety violations from roadside inspections and crashes measuring commercial motor carrier’s safety performances.

The FMCSA is working diligently with partners to reduce CMV crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Warning letters are being sent out to Motor Carriers

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whose safety performance data indicates they are not complying with applicable FMCSA safety regulations. These warning letters identify Behaviour Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories that are assigned an “alert” and outline possible consequences of continued safety problems. The warning letter provides instructions for accessing motor carrier safety data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS).

Preliminary reports show

carriers are improving their overall safety performance. If a Motor carrier has received an unsatisfactory safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385 or is ordered to stop operations they will no longer be authorized to operate on U.S.A. national roadways. Safety ratings are available at www. safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and licensing and insurance status at www.li-public. fmcsa.dot.gov. What this means for Canadian Carriers is that in order to

continue conducting shipments in and out of the U.S.A. we must comply with the FMCSA regulations.

Carriers do not inherit any of a newly hired driver’s past violations. Only those inspections that a driver receives while driving under a carrier’s authority can be applied to a carrier’s Safety Measurement System record. All inspections and crashes

that a commercial motor vehicle driver receives while under the authority of a carrier will remain part of the carrier’s SMS data for two years, even if the carrier terminates the driver. Tickets or warnings that CMV drivers receive while operating their personal vehicles do not count in the SMS. While research data indicate that a driver’s body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor

for identifying drivers that may have sleep apnea, neither FMCSA nor the CSA program currently has any rules that restrict who can be a commercial motor vehicle driver based on BMI or weight or neck size.

For further information on any of the above and any government programs contact www.crossborderservices.org, crossborderservices@cogeco.net, or call 905.973.9136.

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New Products & services

Ancra’s Lift-A-Deck II

Load Maximizing System Boosts Load Averages

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ampa, Florida During a recent press conference at the 2011 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting, Ancra International, the leader in load securement innovation, announced that its Lift-A-Deck II Load Maximizing System is generating an estimated 10 to 30 percent increase in load averages while reducing freight damage claim experience as much as 50 percent.

The company developed the estimates from proprietary studies and analysis of companies that have installed the Lift-A-Deck II Load Maximizing System, Ancra’s patented, integrated, adjustable decking system that was developed by the company’s Cargo Systems Division. The advanced system makes any standard trailer more productive by enabling it to carry 10 to 30 percent

more cargo in a safer, more secure and more stable manner.

Ancra provides the LiftA-Deck product both as a new equipment OEM installation and as a trailer up-fit or retrofit installation for existing trailing fleets.

The system is applicable to all manner of trucking industry trailer models, including the typical 28foot “pup” trailers used by national LTL carriers, as well as 45- and 48-foot city vans, and 53-foot trailers typically used in the longhaul truckload market.

As it completes current installation of Lift-A-Deck with several major carriers, Ancra expects to have more than 55,000 Lift-A-Deck systems on the road by 2013, making it North America’s largest adjustable decking system supplier.

The No. 1 customer concern with LTL service is cargo damage. The Lift-A-

Deck II Load Maximizing System features a highstrength design that is easy to configure and delivers exceptional performance, creating multiple decking platforms for palletized freight.

The system starts with a solid foundation of narrow, low-profile, aluminum aircraft-style cargo tracks. The tracks’ sloping shoulders reduce the chance of forklift damage and attach to the trailer’s vertical structural posts every 16 or 24 inches, becoming an integral part of the sidewall structure.

Horizontal shoring beams clamp securely into the vertical tracks and the ends of the metal beams are each independently height-adjustable at one-inch increments. The system provides unparalleled adjustment flexibility, allowing loaders to accommodate freight pallets of varying shapes and

sizes by precisely setting the right second-tier deck height. When not in use, the shoring beams can be retracted to the trailer ceiling, remaining out of the way but ready for rapid deployment during the next loading sequence.

The physical and design advantages of the Lift-ADeck II Load Maximizing System include the stronger head assemblies and redundant safety lugs on its shoring beams. The Ancra system is designed for use with integrated logistics straps that connect directly to the vertical tracks via one- or two-lug connecting options. The system’s standard shoring beams have a working load limit of 2,200 pounds.

Heavy-duty beams are also available and are rated for a working load limit of 3,000 pounds.

Nationwide long-haul and regional full-truckload carrier Con-way Truckload

has installed the Ancra Lift-A-Deck system in 100 of its 53-foot trailers, marketing the system to its customers as an enhanced capacity utilization benefit under the private label brand “DoubleStack.”

“The Lift-A-Deck II Load Maximizing System promotes and enhances the stability of cargo throughout the trailer and ensures optimum use of the trailer’s innate capacity,” Paul Wolford, Ancra’s Director of National Accounts, said.

“The system is adaptable for a wide variety of goods, including fragile products that need to be isolated or stabilized. The system easily accommodates freight items that otherwise cannot have other cargo stacked upon it, or pallets with products of varying dimensions and stability.

“It can help greatly reduce a fleet’s exposure to cargorelated CSA infractions.”

The Lift-A-Deck II Load

Maximizing System can be ordered as an option from all major trailer OEMs, and retrofitting existing trailers is simple and convenient.

Ancra has developed a nationwide network of certified, professional installers, capable of accommodating significant installation volumes.

A training video has also been produced, allowing fleets to bring their staffs up to speed on the new system quickly and effortlessly. One individual can easily operate the equipment and Ancra estimates that initial training can be accomplished in as little as 30 minutes.

View further information and images of The Lift-ADeck II Load Maximizing System at www.ancra-llc. com/lad or view a YouTube demonstration of The Lift-A-Deck II Load Maximizing System at www. youtube.com / watch? v=DobgIDOFGVk.

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New Products & services

Western Star Trucks Inc.

Introducing the All-New Class 8 Western Star 4700

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ndianapolis, IN March, 2011 - Western Star Truck Sales, Inc. introduced its all-new Class 8 vocational truck - the Western Star 4700.

The 4700, combined with the Western Star 4900 and 6900 truck models, provides customers with a full range of premium truck options to suit any need. The new truck is on display for the first time at the 2011 Work Truck Show in booth #933.

Available in a set-forward and set-back configuration, the 4700 features a 110-inch BBC - the shortest BBC in its class - and is the ideal solution to meet the needs of the dump, mixer, crane, rolloff, sewer vac and plow applications.

“The Western Star 4700 broadens our product lineup to meet the growing needs of value-minded vocational customers who still demand the attributes found in a traditional Western Star truck,” said Mike Jackson, general manager, Western Star. “Hand-built with unmatched attention to detail, the 4700 features the same durability, ruggedness and reliability our customers expect from Western Star.

Power & Performance The Western Star 4700 is ready to take on the most demanding of applications, and is available with the broadest range of powertrain options in a single truck model, including the Detroit Diesel DD13® engine and the Cummins ISC and ISL engines.

The DD13 features a sixcylinder, in-line configuration, 350 to 450 hp and 1,250 to 1,650 lb/ft of torque. Combined with Daimler’s proven BlueTec® Selective Catalytic Reduction emissions technology and Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS), the DD13 can save vocational customers up to five percent in fuel economy.

For vocational customers who do not require 13-liter power, the Cummins ISC

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and ISL are ideal for applications that include the light plow and mixer market. Also utilizing proven SCR technology, the ISC features 260 to 350 hp and 1,000 lb/ft of torque, and the ISL features 345 to 380 hp, and 1,100 to 1,300 lb/ ft of torque.

A broad range of transmissions is also available for the 4700, including the latest Eaton Ultrashift PLUS transmission, and Allison 3000 and 4000-series transmissions.

Prioritizing on Operator Safety The Western Star 4700 is equipped with a galvannealed steel cab specially designed to withstand the rigors of vocational applications. The cab is precision welded, then dipped and protected with a proprietary 17-stage e-coat process for long-lasting corrosion resistance and superior paint finish. Its newly designed, sloped hood offers outstanding site lines for optimal visibility. Plus, the short BBC, combined with a 55-degree wheel cut, provides better maneuverability on tight job sites.

Maximum Style & Comfort Driver comfort is still king, and no one knows that better than Western Star. The 4700 features a new interior that will make working on the job site more comfortable than ever.

This includes updated materials that are easier to clean, as well as lighter headliner colors that make the 72-inch wide cab a little brighter. Customizable, marine-grade switches and a hinged dash with exposed fasteners for easy serviceability and accessibility are also included.

And the 4700’s large cab also provides ample storage space. The all-new, redesigned door maximizes storage and improves fit, finish and durability, all while maintaining excellent entry and egress.

Body Builder Friendly Body builder friendly

features are key in the vocational market - not only for ease of upfit, but for reducing body installation time. And while the 4700 features standard specs such as clean back of cab, in-cab batteries for clear frame rails, and front frame extensions, the 4700’s attention to details puts it in a league of its own.

The truck’s body builder interface connectors and transmission control unit is located in-cab, providing greater protection against harsh or corrosive environments, ultimately preventing the possibility of wiring shorts and downtime.

Also included is a bolt-in pass through plate in the cab floor that eliminates unnecessary drilling; and an industry-first, dedicated Body Builder Wiring Raceway. An easily accessible routing path through the cab floor, the Raceway provides plenty of room for body builders to route wiring more efficiently.

The truck also features point-to-point wiring ideal for field serviceability in remote locations. An add-on multiplex option is also available.

Strength & Durability

Vocational applications demand strong, yet lightweight frames, and the 4700 meets this need with a new, half-inch, 3.2 million RBM single channel frame rail option - ideal for customers operating in corrosive environments - that reduces weight and maximizes payload in a single frame. Plus, the single channel rail is custom punched to eliminate unnecessary holes that can reduce frame strength.

In addition to the frame, the 4700 features multiple mid-chassis packaging solutions to help body builders achieve the clean back-of-cab they need for optimal body installation.

For example, in-cab batteries free 17 to 34 inches of rail space for body equipment installation, and the 4700’s DEF and air tanks can be placed under the cab to free up additional rail space.

The routing and clipping of air and electrical lines down the chassis are suspended away from the frame rails to reduce the chance that the lines will rub against the rail - creating issues that can result in downtime. By suspending these away from the rail, road debris can pass behind, rather than build up on the bundle, ultimately decreasing abrasion.

Designed with

Serviceability in Mind The 4700 was built to maximize profitability by keeping customers on the road longer. For example, the standard stationary grille and optional hood engine access, as well as the Rear Engine PTO access panels, all enhance serviceability when bodies are installed.

The Western Star 4700 will be available to order in the third quarter of 2011, with targeted delivery in early 2012.

For more information about Western Star, and to find a local dealer, visit www.WesternStar.com or call 866-850-STAR (7827).

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New Products & services

Navistar

Comprehensive Line-Up of Alternative Energy Vehicles

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ndianapolis, Indiana March, 2011 - At the Green Truck Summit at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show, Navistar showcased a number alternative fueled vehicles for the work truck market.

On display at the event were the Class 2-3c allelectric eStar™ truck, an International® DuraStar®™ Hybrid, and an International® WorkStar® equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) powertrain.

“Work truck customers have diverse business needs and are looking for a wide range of truck features to help perform their jobs,” said Jim Hebe, Senior Vice President, North American sales o p e r a t i o n s , N a v i s t a r.

“We’re proud to offer the broadest, most energy-efficient line of trucks in the industry, helping deliver real-world savings to the bottom line.” eStar All-Electric Commercial Truck The latest in Navistar’s commercial truck line-up is the all-electric eStar truck, the first purposebuilt medium-duty com-

mercial vehicle to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification as a clean fuel fleet vehicle as well as California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification as a zero emissions vehicle.

This Class 2c-3 eStar allelectric truck - the first in its category - has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications. When it returns to its home base at the end of the day, it can be plugged in and fully recharged in approximately 6-8 hours.

Unlike other electric trucks that are reconfigured models of fossil-fuel trucks, the eStar truck has been purpose-built for electric power, allowing for a distinct competitive advantage with a low center of gravity (the battery is between the frame rails, not mounted on top) and a 36-foot turning circle. The eStar is engineered with superior aerodynamics, a walk-through cab and a quick-change cassettetype battery that can be swapped out in 20 minutes, enabling aroundthe-clock operation. It is

capable of carrying payloads up to two tons.

With zero tailpipe emissions, each eStar truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 10 tons annually. Drivers will be able to experience the ultimate in ergonomic design as the windshield provides nearly 180-degree visibility, the lowfloor design provides easy loading/unloading and the noise level is near zero, which makes this nimble vehicle ideal for urban areas facing noise challenges.

The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce $39.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Energy. A year later, Navistar completed testing and validation, developed and delivered prototype vehicles, and received EPA and CARB certifications.

The eStar meets all Fed-

eral Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Navistar is currently taking orders and building these all-electric trucks.

International DuraStar Hybrid While the International DuraStar Hybrid truck looks like an ordinary work truck, it can deliver dramatic fuel savings of up to 60 percent in utilitytype applications, when the MaxxForce® engine often can be turned off and electric power still operates the vehicle.

Beyond the fuel savings potential, the DuraStar Hybrid produces zero emissions when auxiliary equipment (like an overhead utility bucket) operates solely on the truck’s battery power.

The International DuraStar Hybrid diesel-electric hybrid utility truck is powered by the MaxxForce® DT diesel engine in conjunction with a mild parallel-type, diesel-electric hybrid architecture, developed by Eaton Corporation, which leads to less diesel fuel use and fewer emissions.

The hybrid-electric system utilizes a regenerative

braking system to recover energy normally lost during braking, stores the energy in batteries and adds power back into the driveline during starts and acceleration. This capability makes the truck more efficient in standard driving, particularly in city and stop-and-go driving. When the truck reaches a work site, the hybrid system can power booms, aerial devices and other tools needed at the location for up to 90 minutes without the engine running, significantly reducing noise, emissions and fuel costs.

Natural Gas International WorkStar During the Green Truck

Summit, Navistar demonstrated a natural gas powered International WorkStar vehicle. The WorkStar features a DT466 based natural gas engine developed in conjunction with Emissions Solutions Incorporated (ESI) of McKinney, Texas.

ESI offers engine ratings from 175-300 horsepower with 460-860 lb.-ft. torque.

The engines are capable of supporting both liquefied and compressed natural gas. The natural gas powered WorkStar model with either frame mounted or back-of-cab mounted natural gas tanks is available for customer ordering through International truck dealers and will be built at Navistar’s Garland Assembly Plant and Truck Specialty Center in Garland, Texas.

Like the other vehicles in Navistar’s portfolio, the natural gas-powered WorkStar will be fully certified to meet 2010 emissions.

For decades, Navistar has demonstrated a commitment to technologies that benefit the environment and its customers. In 1989, Navistar was the first original equipment manufacturer to release the smokeless diesel engine and, in 2001, Navistar was the first engine manufacturer to gain certification from the EPA for meeting particulate and hydrocarbon emissions standards—six years ahead of schedule. The company was also the first to enter line production of hybrid commercial trucks and hybrid school buses.

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tires & Wheels

fleetHQ Solution Center & Servicing Dealer Network

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kron, Ohio, March 1, 2011 - When it comes to a definition of success in the world of over-the-road support for truck operators, the statistics don’t lie.

“In 2010, the Goodyear fleetHQ Solution Center helped more than 164,000 customers get their trucks back on the road, that’s nearly a 60 percent increase over 2009,” said Tony Starling, General Manager of fleetHQ. Fleets call the Solution Center for tire-related emergency road assistance and receive service through the 1,800 plus locations in the fleetHQ Servicing Dealer Network.

“We get them back on the road fast. We track each and every call in real time, and that information is easily available to fleet managers through fleetHQ.com,” Starling added. “Time is money, and we reduced the average roll time (from initial call to the truck being back on the road) by nearly 30 minutes in 2010.”

The average length of time was just two hours and seven minutes. Getting their equipment back on the road faster offers fleets and owner-oper-

ators real value. (Results may vary, based on reasons for downtime, travel conditions, and nearest location of a participating service facility.)

Starling said fleetHQ emergency road service has no enrollment fees, no incidence fees for calling its toll free number (866-fleetHQ), and the price customers pay for tires on the road is the same as they pay at home.

Other emergency tire service programs have incidence fees that can range from $25 to more than $75.

Because customers can establish complete portfolios listing all tires installed on each of their trucks, a fleet driver or owner-operator can simply tell the fleetHQ agent what vehicle is being driven, and the agent immediately knows what type, brand and size of tire is needed for replacement.

“Truck operators, fleet owners, managers and dispatchers find that fleetHQ can save them the hassle of making several calls to find a location that’s open, or a tire dealer with the right tires in stock,” Starling said.

“With fleetHQ, one call is all it takes.”

Fast response time with

Need fleetHQ information?

Goodyear has an ‘app’ for that Accessing tire services on the road is easier now that fleetHQ offers a new free app for cellular “smart” phones .

The cell phone application or “app” can be downloaded and saved to a smart phone, such as the iPhone, Android, Palm and Blackberry (http://m.fleethq.net). The app shows the user the closest service location, and help is only a phone call away.

“For truck drivers who want to have access to the latest technology to help them improve their efficiency while on the road, the new fleetHQ mobile app offers them a way to do it,” said Tony Starling, General Manager of fleetHQ. Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems offer complete products and services to the trucking and bus industries, including a full range of original equipment and replacement tires. This includes the 24/7 fleetHQ Solution Center, national programs, tire management tools, online information access and business problem-solving for tomorrow’s trucking and bus fleets. For more information on the fleetHQ program, go to www.fleetHQ. com.

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its emergency roadside service, multiple business tools and ease of use are major reasons why the program has more than 20,000 customers enrolled, he added. “fleetHQ is much more than an emergency call center,” Starling said.

“We offer a portfolio of business solutions that

include online information systems providing 24/7 access to services in progress, retread history, repair data and tire purchase histories. That can save fleet managers and truck operators time in reviewing invoices and service reports.”

Since Goodyear unveiled fleetHQ three years ago,

Starling said customer service representatives and participating tire dealers have worked hard in achieving program success. “We’ve worked as if our business depended on a faster roll time, because for our customers it certainly does,” he added.

Because customers pay the same price for replace-

ment tires on the road as they pay at ‘home,’ with the local dealer providing the invoice, there are fewer surprises for fleets,” according to Starling.

“Truck operators and fleets are finding that fleetHQ offers outstanding service, regardless of the number of trucks they operate,” he added.

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Tires & Wheels

Continental Truck Tires Smartphone App

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ort Mill, South Carolina - Whether in their city or over the road, commercial truck operators anywhere in the United States and Canada can now get instant access to emergency road and tire service from Continental, using their Apple iPhone

or Wi-Fi enabled iPad. Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“Continental”) has introduced its first mobile truck tire dealer locator application.

The “Continental Truck Tires Dealer Locator” can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store starting

today, and makes it easy for drivers of commercial vehicles to find the nearest authorized service provider when they need

customers and ContiFleet members can also dial our TrukFix hotline for service, with just a touch on their screen,” said Clif Armstrong, Director of Marketing for commercial vehicle tires – the Americas.

Recognizing that today’s business environment de-

pends on real-time access to information, Continental developed this Smartphone application to ensure that customers can get quick access to service providers and locations when they need it most, Armstrong said.

The application can be

found on the iTunes App Store by searching for “Continental Truck Tires Dealer Locator.” Continental has also published a QR code to instantly download the application from its Web site at www.continental-truck. com.

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Dunlop Truck Tires

New Drive Tire Offers Enhanced Traction tire or emergency road service.

“Using your iPhone, the Conti Truck Tires Dealer Locator lets you find and call the dealers closest to your phone’s current GPS location or based on a location that you specify. National account

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kron, Ohio Dunlop has announced the availability of its new SP 464 long-haul drive tire. Featuring a 28/32inch tread depth in an aggressive tread pattern for optimum traction and mileage, the SP 464 offers three deep “hydro”

grooves, which help evacuate water. Penetration protectors help resist cuts and punctures, while solid shoulder ribs enhance long and even wear.

“The SP 464 is a costconscious tire with excellent performance in its class,” said Larry Tucker, Marketing Manager for

line-haul tires. “With its four-belt construction, the tire can be a proven performer in its original life, as well as in future lives as a retread. It comes with the heritage of Goodyear, which is renowned for its tire engineering and casing quality.”

The new drive tire is available in sizes 11R22.5 LR G, 11R24.5 LR G, 295/75R22.5 LR G and 285/75R24.5 LR G. Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems offer complete products and services to the trucking and bus industries, including a full range of original equipment and replacement tires. This includes the 24/7 fleetHQ Solution Center, national programs, tire management tools, online information access and business problem-solving for tomorrow’s trucking and bus fleets. For more information on Dunlop’s commercial tire capabilities, go to www.dunloptires. com/truck.

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Alberta

Alberta

brooks

lloydminster

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

329 – 72nd Ave. S.E., Unit 82, Calgary, AB, T2C 4X6 Tel: 403.279.2870 Fax: 403.279.4372 Email: pjoseph@uapinc.com Contact: Pat Joseph

edmonton

Traction Head Office

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

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 – 78 Avenue Edmonton South, AB, T6B 2X9 Tel: 780.465.8010 Fax: 780.466.4627 th

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.

36 Riedel Street, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1 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

High Prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd 5309 – 53rd Avenue, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Fax: 780.523.4773 Contact: Crosby Rich

hinton

NAPA Auto Parts 4236A

120 North Street Hinton, AB, T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 Fax: 780.865.7628 Email: gireland@napacanada.com 28 April 2011

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: 780.624.8655 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: rcain@uapinc.com Contact: Ron Cain

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

Wabasca

Pelican Automotive

2330 Pelican Business Park, Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600 Fax: 780.891.3615 Contact: Shawn Molloy 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

Chilliwack

Traction Truck Parts

25 – 43915 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9611 Fax: 604.793.9669 Contact: Dave Easson or Wayne Cromarty

Fort Nelson

Traction CHR-ACK Parts & Repairs

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

Manitoba

kamloops

brandon

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

NAPA Traction 1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC, V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650 Fax: 250.991.0620 Email: nbiller@napacanada.com Contact: Nick Biller

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: 250.638.0099 Email: terracetraction@citywest.ca Contact: Steve Leal

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

RCB Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5600 Richmond Ave. E. Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.4850 Fax: 204.727.2068 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: lross@uapinc.com Contact: Louise Ross N. W. 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

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 Contact: Jason Nelson Email: jnelson@uapinc.com

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 Contact: Jim Curley Email: jcurley@uapinc.com

Ontario

dryden

Ontario

sudbury

D & S Auto

Sudbury Truck & Trailer Inc

495 Government Street P.O. Box 697 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z3 Tel: 807.223.3227 Fax: 807.223.4245 Contact: Dale Green

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

hamilton

Tractor Trailer Service

30 Bancroft Street Hamilton, ON L8E 2W5 Tel: 905.561.0932 Fax: 905.561.3280 Contact: Brian Kinzel Email: bkinzel@uapinc.com

hanover

JD Truck Parts

790 – 10th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 1S2 Tel: 519.364.1848 Fax: 519.364.7738 Contact: Brad Wedow Email: jdtruck@wightman.ca

kenora

D & S Auto

1051 Railway Street, 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 Email: ddutt@uapinc.com

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 Email: dpaddock@uapinc.com

New Liskeard

Traction New Liskeard 437136 Hawn Drive, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707 Fax: 705.647.9362

north bay

Service 1 Mufflers & More 2621 Trout Lake Road 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 Email: msaindon@uapinc.com

st. catharines

Nick’s Truck Parts

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

thunder bay

64 Water Street South, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T3 Tel: 807.345.5882 Fax: 807.345.1559 Contact: Felice Meo

whitby 1751 Wentworth St. W., Units 3-6, Whitby, ON L1N 8R9 Tel: 905.432.2785 Fax: 905.571.5436 Contact: Paul MacLean Email: pmaclean@uapinc.om 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 Street 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 Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293 Fax: 306.773.5511 Email: brakeanddrive@sasktel.net Contact: Bruce Borden

Alberta

Alberta

edmonton

PEACE RIVER

McCoy Service Centre West

Peace Truck & Trailer

17303 – 114th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9 Tel: 780.453.8706 Fax: 780.453.8758 Email: djabs@mccoycorporation.ca Contact: Darnell Jabs

9103 – 75th Street, Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 Fax: 780.624.8592 Email: pttrh@telus.net Contact: Rene Houle

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

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

red deer

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

sundre

Partco Truck Parts & Service Box 1187, West Road Industrial Park, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: 403.638.3414 Fax: 403.638.4232 Email: s.lausen@airenet.com Contact: Daryl Peters or Scott Lausen

high prairie

High Prairie Truck & Trailer Box 1388, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 Fax: 780.523.4773 Contact: Crosby Rich

British Columbia

chilliwack

Lickman Truck & Trailer

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

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

medicine hat

fort nelson

Truck Zone th

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

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

British Columbia

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

smithers

Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 Fax: 250.847.5048 Email: dansps@telus.net Contact: Dan Groot Manitoba

brandon

RCB Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5600 Richmond Ave. E., Brandon, MB, R7A 7L5 Tel: 204.727.9172 Fax: 204.725.4702 Email: rcbt2@mts.net Contact: Rick Blaine

winnipeg

Zirino’s Auto Truck & Trailer Service Ltd. 3165 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg MB, R3Y 1G5 Tel: 204.275.8038 Fax: 204.275.7759 Email: joez@zirinos.com Contact: Joe Zirino Ontario

barrie

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

Ontario

Ontario

Ontario

new liskeard

caistor center

hamilton

Pyett Spring & Alignment

Barton Truck Centre Ltd.

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

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

260 Hawn Road., Box 1088, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 Tel: 705.647.8707 Fax: 705.647.9362

Caledonia

hanover

K.I.D. Truck & Trailer Service

Oneida Truck & Trailer

Hwy #4 Truck Service

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

R R #1, Hanover, ON N4N 3B8 Tel: 519.369.5052 Fax: 519.369.5961

downsview

hearst

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

eden

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

essex

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

Etobicoke

OK Tire Truck Repair 39 Shorncliffe Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5K2 Tel: 416.236.1277 Contact: Darryl Croft

goulais river

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

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 Toll Free Tel: 866.353.3009 Fax: 705.789.9584

kapuskasing

Parent Mechanical Services 53 Brunelle Road North, Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2M1 Tel: 705.335.3617 Fax: 705.337.6880

longlac

Ray & Doris Truck Parts 106 Hamel Avenue, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0 Tel: 807.876.2687 Fax: 807.876.2570

mississauga

B. Andrews Truck Service Centre Ltd. 6755 Columbus Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, ON L5T 2G9 Tel: 905.670.3384 Fax: 905.670.5794 Contact: Boyd Andrews Email: bjandrews60@hotmail.com

Pioneer Spring & Alignment

oakville

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

simcoe

Wilson Truck & Trailer

401 Queensway West, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 5B3 Tel: 519.428.0501 Fax: 519.428.4631 Contact: Duane or Lisa Wilson

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, Box 309, Verner, ON P0H 2M0 Tel: 705.594.1319 Fax: 705.594.1548 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

Healthy Living

Short History of Salt

By Brenda Ricker

S

alt has influenced human existence virtually from the beginning. Settlements

were at salt springs. Caravans trekked deserts trading salt ounce-for-ounce for gold.

Most cultures have folklore and art forms based on salt. Many cultures share traditions such as

Like true lovers, the relationship between salt and your health is so intricately involved as to make them impossible to be disentangled or untied. Without salt, you could not exist for a moment.

the brain cells, balances the sugar levels in the blood, and many other benefits?

It is water and salt that regulates all meta-

offering bread and salt to welcome visitors.

Health Benefits Salt is not only critical to your life, but it is one of the basic elements of which your body is made.

Did you know that salt stabilizes irregular heartbeats, regulates your blood pressure in conjunction with water, extracts excess acidity from your body’s cells, particularly

bolic functions of the body, including functions of the solid matter itself.

Without water and salt, this

solid matter of our body is absolutely useless.

It is water and salt that energizes and activates our bodies, period!

substances were left in as they occur, table salt would again be a whole health food and would fulfill its vital role, which is to enhance life and to maintain optimum health.

The daily use of these

There are 82 trace minerals in real unprocessed salt and if these 82 nutritive

natural salts along with a whole-grain-based diet could greatly reduce toxins and prevent ill health.

For the rest of the story email me at health_you_ deserve@yahoo.ca.

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Air Brake Training for Mechanics

automated Lubrication systems

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cargo control products

26 Napier Court, Tel: 705.797.0041

Southwest Tax Consulting Inc.

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Manwin Enterprises Inc. 15 Wanless Court, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Toll Free: 888-823-7611 Tel: 519-624.4003

Flo Components Ltd. 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

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 clutch products

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The Trucker’s Voice 2 Cripple Creek Crescent, Stittsville, ON K2S 1T3 Tel: 613.831.1332 Email: Peter_Turner@ thetruckersvoice.ca Web: www.thetruckersvoice.ca 30 April 2011

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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

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

Fax: 519.624.5501

S.E.T.I. Imports Inc.

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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

Wilson Instruments Ltd.

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

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. 81 Northline Road, Toronto, ON M4B 3E9 Tel: 416.759.2245 Fax: 416.759-5890 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.677.9038 A proud Canadian remanufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980.

Specializing in heavy duty & custom made clutches including our own.

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Fax: 705.653-5560 Toll Free: 877.467.4440

Trucktax™

Drakkar Human Resources

201-11450 29th Street SE, 1131 Derry Road East, Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5 Mississauga, ON L5T 1P3 Toll Free: 800.465.3366 Tel: 905.795.1397 Tel: 403.232.6950 Toll Free Tel: 877.372.5527 Email: info@danatec.com Fax: 905.795.1391 Web: www.danatec.com MississaugaResumes@drakkar.ca Changing the way you train since Web: www.drakkar.ca 1985. Canada’s leading TDG Training Driver Training & Services.

E&B Safety Consulting Mover’s Equipment & Supplies

Email: manwin@bellnet.ca

Transport Financial Services

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299 Mill Road, 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

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

driver services, recruitment & employment

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Utopia, ON L0M 1T0

AardenIndustries@hotmail.com

Specializing in the trucking industry since 1974 Toll Free: 800.461.5970 Email: info@tfsgroup.com Web: www.tfsgroup.com “We Make Trucking Less Taxing”

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

A-Z Technical Building Systems Inc

compliance services

Aarden Industries Inc.

Fax: 705.797.2469

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CPL Systems Canada Inc.

buildings - all steel pre-engineered

WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca

Lubecore International Inc.

www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com

7065 Twiss Road Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Tel: (905) 864-3110 Fax: (905) 878-6935 Email: info@lubecore.com Website: www.lubecore.com

automated Lubrication systems

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

Beka Lube Products Inc.

SKF Lubrication Solutions

2830 Argentia Road, Unit 9

(A Division of SKF Canada Ltd.) 5777 Coopers Avenue Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9 Tel: 905.631.1821 Fax; 905.631.1787 Toll Free: 800.207. 5823 (LUBE) Email: marketing@skf.ca Web: www.skf.ca “Greasing on the Go!”

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.”

Cross Border Services 4130 Foxwood Drive Burlington, ON L7M 4L3 Tel: 905.973.9136 Fax: 905.315.7427 crossborderservices@cogeco.net www.crossborderservices.org C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, CSA, SCAC, Bonded Carrier, NAFTA, Customs Brokerage and SAPP.

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

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Integrated Training Resources P.O. Box 402, 140 Market Drive, Milton, ON L9T 4Y9 Tel: 905.693.0660 Fax: 905.693.0332 Toll Free Tel: 888.812.0099 info@integratedtrainingresources.ca www.integratedtrainingresources.ca

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

DriverCheck Inc. 4888,72nd Avenue SE, 2nd Floor, Calgary, AB T2C 3Z2 Tel: 403.720.5848 Toll Free: 800.463.4310 Email: rossmullen@drivercheck.ca Web: www.drivercheck.ca Worried about substance misuse & abuse in your workplace?

Emergency Road Services

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Maggie’s Essential Services Cell: 416.994.3588 Fax: 905.846.1625 Email: Maggie@TruckAdmin.com Web: www.TruckAdmin.com IFTA, Road Taxes, Administration, Permits/Renewals

Emergency Road Services of Canada Inc. 3413 Wolfedale Road, Suite 5, Mississauga, ON L5C 1Z8 Tel: 905.277.2377 Fax: 905.277.2378 Email: info@ersofcanada.com Web: www.ersofcanada.com

factoring, finance & foreign exchange

fuel additives & lubricants

insurance brokers

Bennetts Power Service Products J D Factors 315 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8 Tel: 905.501.5000 Toll Free Tel: 800.263.0664 Fax: 905.501.0395 Email: canadasales@jdfactors.com

P.O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park 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 insurance brokers

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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

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insurance brokers

lubricants

Rainbow Insurance Brokers Inc

NOCO Lubricants Company

958 Road 2 East Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E4 Tel: 519.733.3268 Fax: 519.733.3282 Email: trishd@xplornet.com www.rainbowinsurancebrokers.

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

In Business since 1995 lifting equipment & jacks

Best Service, Best Value, Best Quality

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group

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

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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Fasteners

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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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 lubricants

Dalton Timmis Insurance Group 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 Filters

Donaldson Company 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@ donaldson.com Web: www.donaldson-filters.com

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 lgarofalo@bairdmacgregor.com www.bairdmacgregor.com

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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

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fleet management & litigation support

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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Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. 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!

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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.

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”

Can-Clean Pressure Washers 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 Rust Control Products

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 oil furnace sales & Service

Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd 106 Colborne Street, P.O. Box 1088 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Toll Free Tel: 800.934.7771 Toll Free Fax: 800.563.8078 Email: dwells@cc-coatings.com Web: www.cc-coatings.com

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Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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

Wakefield Canada Inc.

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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 Pressure Washers

lubricants (synthetic)

3620 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M8W 1P2 Tel: 416.252.5511 ext 4449 Toll Free Tel: 800.268.5339 Fax: 416 252.7315 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.

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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Liquid Capital Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

Permits & services

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

Krown Corporate 35 Magnum Drive, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Tel: 905.939.8750 Fax: 905.939.8710 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.267.5744 Email: info@krown.com Web: www.krown.com Satellite Tracking

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

Lucas Oil Products 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

Petro-Viron Inc. 2 Taggart St., Unit 10 Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 Tel: (519) 837-2281 Fax: (519) 763-9371 Email: mgorman@petroviron.ca www.petroviron.ca/pivot/ April 2011 31

tarps & tarping systems

tire & wheel service & equipmenT

towing services

Duret et Landry Inc.

Action Automotive, Towing & Recovery

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

Aero-Kit Industries 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 “Keeping You Covered”

Ontario Office

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Cramaro Tarpaulin Systems 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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Trison Tarps 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

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

••• Hofmann Balancing Techniques Ltd 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

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test equipmentbrakes, abs, lights

Lite-Check, LLC

112 York Street, Eden Mills, ON N0B 1P0 Tel: (905) 699-7991 Email: d.martin@xplornet.ca Website: www.hunter.com towing services

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

P O Box 126, Trenton ON K8V 5R2 Tel: 613.394.4924 Toll Free Tel: 800.551.6151 Fax: 613.394.2428 Email: action@reach.net Web: www.actiontowing.com “Meeting Your Service Needs in Eastern Ontario”

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C.A. Towing R.R. #2, 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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towing services

trailer Sales, leasing, rentals & service

Transport Companies

J P Towing Service & Storage Ltd

Fort Garry Industries

International Truckload Services Inc.

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

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GTA Trailer Rentals Inc. Pat Rogers Towing Kingston, Ontario 24 Hour Emergency Service Toll Free Tel: 888.221.3672 Tel: 613.384.2572 Web: www.truckdown.com

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

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Gobbo Towing & Recovery Ltd. 85 Pondhollow Drive, Sudbury, ON P3E 6C1

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

Storstac 90 North Queen Street, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2C9 Tel: 416.231.9100 Fax: 416.231.7517 Email:sales@storstac.com Web: www.storstac.com trailer manufacturers

Titan Trailers 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 trailer manufacturers [ tankers ]

13029 8 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 th

A company you can count on!

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2801 2 Avenue North, Unit 2 Lethbridge, AB T1H 6S2 Toll Free: 888.553.3005 Fax: 403.394.9911 Email: joel@taabs-int.com Website: www.taabs-int.com 32 April 2011

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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

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

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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 Transportation Training

Transport Companies

Brian Kurtz Trucking Ltd.

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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Carmen Transportation Group 3700 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9L 2Z4 Tel: 416.667.9700 Fax: 416.667.8272 Email: vince@ carmentransportationgroup.com Web: www. carmentransportationgroup.com

Centennial College P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, ON M1K 5E9 Tel: 416.289.5000 Ext 7606 Email: dormiston@ centennialcollege.ca Web: www.centennialcollege.ca Looking for a career?

Apprenticeship Training: Truck,Coach & Heavy Equipment Technicians.

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K.B.W. Towing

TAABS Inc. nd

236 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 3J6 Tel: 905.453.7319 Fax: 905.451.1534 Toll Free Tel: 800.876.7097 Email: hhansen@hansenautow.com Web: www.hansentowing.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

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Hansen Towing & Recovery

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R R #2 , Breslau, ON N0B 1M0 Tel: 519.836.5821 Fax: 519.836.9396

A Towing Service Ltd.

107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Tel: 613.961.5144 Toll Free Tel: 800.267.1888 Fax: 613.961.1255 Toll Free Fax: 888.485.6487 Email: ChrisMcMillan@itsinc.on.ca Web: www.itstruck.ca

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

trailer & Container Sales & service

tire balancing

Counteract Balancing Beads

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Smartway Trailer Rentals

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185 Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 Service 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

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

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

Tremcar Inc. 790 Montrichard Ave. St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 5G4 Tel: 450.347.7822 Fax: 450.347.8372 Toll Free Tel: 800.363.2158 Email: tremcar@tremcar.com

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

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

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

Transportation Training

truck CUSTOMIZING

Quality Custom

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

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

Crossroads Training Academy

888 Walbridge Loyalist Road, C.R.S. Bldg, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Tel: 613.389.6000 Toll Free Tel: 888.282.6605 Contact: Robert Barclay

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

Crossroads Training Academy

2020 Bantree Street, Ottawa, ON K1B 5A4 Tel: 613.742.7499 Toll Free Tel: 866.529.1113 Contact: Brian Adams or Erica Kelly 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 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

Equitrain Systems Ltd.

7384 Beards Lane, P.O. Box 1741, Woodstock, ON N4S 0B1 Tel: 519.537.7722 Toll Free Tel: 866.718.3993 Fax: 519.537.3672 Contact: Melissa Email: melissa@equitrain.ca Web: www.equitrain.ca

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

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. 23 Industrial Drive, Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1H8 Tel: 905.765.3445 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 905.765.1444 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. 634 Ireland Road, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K8 Tel: 519.426.8260 ext. 232 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 519.428.3112 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists Inc. 120 Bill Martyn Parkway Street, Thomas, Ontario N5R 6A7 Tel: 905.765.3445 Toll Free Tel: 800.771.8171 Fax: 905.765.1444 Contact: Roxanne Wilkieson Email: rwilkieson@krway.com Website: www.krway.com Heavy equipment & forklift also available.

Ontario Truck Driving School (Chatham)

Robar Training Specialists

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

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

Ontario Truck Driving School (London)

Safety Truck Training School Ltd

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

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

Ontario Truck Driving School (Windsor)

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

Shaun-David Truck Training School 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

Tri-County Truck Driver Training 480 Waydom Drive, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 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 Toll Free: 866.475.9436 Fax: 905.704.1329 Web: www.ttsao.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

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

Ontario Truck Training Academy (Oshawa)

Truck & Trailer Repairs

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

Fort Garry Industries

Modern Training Ontario

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 Web: www.northernacademy.ca

Greater Ottawa Truck Training Northstar Truck Driving School

Ontario Truck Training Academy (Peterborough)

1540 Matthew Brady Blvd., 5 Caesar Avenue, 365 Lansdowne Street East, Unit 3, Windsor ON N8S 3K6 Ottawa, ON K2G 0A8 Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3 Contact: Robert Labute Tel: 613.727.4688 Tel: 705.743.1888 Tel: 519.967.0444 Fax: 613.727.5997 Toll Free Tel: 800.939.1463 Fax: 519.967.0445 Contact: Shahram Dowlatshahi Fax: 705.743.1875 gott@greaterottawatrucktraining.com Email: northstartruck@bellnet.ca Email: admin@otta.ca Website: www.otta.ca www.greaterottawatrucktraining.com www.northstartruckdrivingschool.com

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

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

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

Discount Truck Parts Ltd. 11633-156 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 3T8 Tel: 780.454.5050 Toll Free: 800.661.5051 Email: sales@gearcentregroup.com Web: www.discountruckparts.com Quality truck parts at discount prices.

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Acadian Driveaway 11 Dansk Court, Toronto, ON M9W 5N6 Tel: 905.709.8131 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.1879 Fax: 905.709.2527 Email: info@adctoronto.com Web: www.adctoronto.com truck equipment

Manitoba

brandon

Fort Garry Industries 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

winnipeg

Fort Garry Industries 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. truck lighting & accessories

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 Aldo’s Driveline 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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Valley Driver Training 99 Cote Blvd.

Hammer, ON P3P 1L9 Contact: Jamie Fitchett Tel: 705.897.8849 Fax: 705.524.7067 valleydrivertraining@hotmail.com

truck parts & supplies

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

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

saskatoon

Fort Garry Industries 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 Alberta

calgary

Fort Garry Industries

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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

Techspan

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.ca Web: www.techspan.ca

edmonton

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 April 2011 33

truck parts & supplies

truck parts & supplies

truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Alberta

Alberta ontario

Gerry’s Truck Centre

Mississauga

London, ON N6L 1B7

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

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

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 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

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

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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

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

truck transmissions, differentials & pto’s

Canada Powertrain

475 Admiral Blvd., Unit #1 Mississauga, ON L5T 2N1 Tel: 905.670.9100 Fax: 905.670.0618 Toll Free Tel: 800.668.5560

Mascot Truck Parts

4049 Eastgate Cres., 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”

Surgenor Truck Centre 261 Binnington Court, Kingston, ON K7M 9H2 Tel: 613.548.1100 Toll Free Tel: 877.548.1101 Fax: 613.548.4990 Email:mgallant@surgenortruck.com Web: www.surgenortruck.com

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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

truck Wash

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truck sales, leasing, parts & service

Trans Canada Automatic Truck Wash Ontario Regional Office 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

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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

Canada-Wide Parts Distributors Ltd 1261A Shawson Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4 Tel: 905.564.3116 Toll Free: 877.564.3116 Fax: 905.564.3119 Email: customerservice@ canadawideparts.com Web: www.canadawideparts.com Canada’s leading supplier of Powertrain Components.

Yellowhead Highway 16 West South at Range Road 14 Lloydminster, AB T9V 3C2 Tel: 780.874.9274 Fax: 780.874.9275 Email: terry@tctw.ca Web: www.tctw.ca Home of the 8 Minute Semi Wash and the Clean Ride Car Wash Truck Wire, Cable & Electrical Accessories

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Diesel Truck Parts Inc.

red deer

Fort Garry Industries

Truck tire sales & service

Shield Truck Accessories P.O. Box 281, Aylmer, ON N5H 2R9 Tel: 519.765.2828 Toll Free Tel: 866.617.0201 Fax: 519.765.2821 hans@shieldtruckaccessories.com www.shieldtruckaccessories.com

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

Techspan 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 manager@crtransmission.com We service clutchs also.

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

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

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Infrastructure Health and Safety Association [IHSA]

Drivers Drive Your Business

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he Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Fleet Safety Council’s Annual Educational Conference will be held at the Four Points Sheraton in London, Ontario, October 21 st to 23rd, 2011.

This event brings together fleet safety professionals from the truck, bus and courier industries as well as insurance and many other related businesses to discuss the latest in driver training, staff development and risk management techniques. Our Theme this year is “Drivers 34 April 2011

Drive Your Business”.

Supporting our theme this year, we have a powerful group of people hosting a series of seminars and workshops that address recruiting strategies to attract, evaluate, select and hire qualified drivers; retention strategies to keep experienced drivers longer; and the employee turnover issues that can mean the difference between a profit and loss. Each delegate will receive the complete CTHRC Human Resource Manual as part of their full registration. In addition, we will have a timely ses-

sion on Sleep Apnea and to close our conference, we are hosting a panel discussion on Social Media, with industry leading experts.

Our action packed agenda includes an influential group of individuals that will leave our delegates full of ideas to take home and implement within their own organizations.

We are happy to present PC Mike Akpata from Windsor Police who served in the Canadian Military in Afghanistan, speaking on Personal Responsibility, Elaine Charal with a session on Handwriting Analysis,

Dr. Barry Kurtzer from Driver Check on Sleep Apnea, Linda Gaultier from the CTHRC on the state of Human Resources in the Transportation Industry, a 3 hour Human Resource Management Workshop presented by the staff of the CTHRC and finally, an intriguing Panel discussion on Social Media, Moderated by Lou Smyrlis of Truck News with Diana Degan, Social Media Expert and Consultant to the Transportation Industry, Al Goodhall, 2010 Winner of Driver of the Year for the Central Chapter and Social

Media Junkie with a regular column in Truck News, and Lorne Honickman, Partner in the firm McCague Borlack and a specialist in the area of the legal implications of social media use in the Transportation workplace. Lorne is the popular host of CourtTV and the weekly talk show Legal Briefs.

Our delegates will leave this year’s conference with a comprehensive set of skills and material that they can immediately use.

Our information packed agenda and growing list of major sponsors including

Dalton Timmis, Markel and Marsh Insurance, will provide our delegates with an exceptional opportunity to build contacts, gain knowledge and have fun! That is why the delegate list continues to grow every year.

The Council’s goal is to achieve knowledge through training.

For more information on attending or sponsoring this event, please contact Betty Taylor at 800.263.5024 ext. 7936 or Lori Van Opstal at 1.888.213.3375 ext. 206 or visit our website at www. ihsa.ca.

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Alphabetical List Of Advertisers Advertiser

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A & A Truck Exahust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Airtabs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alutrec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Arrow Truck Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Atlantic Trucking Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . 7,48 Brighton Speedway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ontario Trucking News Britannia Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Canada Wide Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking News Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar. . . . . . . . . 12 Castrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,22 Ontario & Eastern Trucking News Challenger Motor Freight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,47 Checker Flag Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Danatec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ontario Trucking News Discount Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Domar Transmission Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,22

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Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern & Western Trucking News Expocam.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20

G

Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches. . . . . . . . . . 10

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Hunter Engineering Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ontario Trucking News HWT Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking News

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International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 43 Ontario Trucking News

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J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Jonjo Transport Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

K

Kindersley Transport Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario Trucking News Kingston Truck Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ontario Trucking News Kleysen Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Western Trucking News

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Laidlaw Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ontario Trucking News Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,7, 17 Lucas Oil Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Mackie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario Trucking News

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New Millenium Tire Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

P

Performance Diesel (Bully Dog). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Petro-Viron Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ontario Trucking News

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Road Today Truck Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rosedale Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking News

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Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Silver Eagle Mfg. Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario Trucking News Spring Creek Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ontario & Western Trucking News Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario Trucking News

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TAABS International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tiger Tool International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ontario & Western Trucking News TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,48 Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Trucking News Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14 TVM Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ontario Trucking News

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ontario Trucking News

ADVERTISERS BY PRODUCT or SERVICE Product/service

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Automated Greasing Systems Lubecore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,7,17 SKF Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Converter Dollies for Trailers Silver Eagle Mfg. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Diesel Performance Products Performance Products (Bully Dog) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Emergency Road Services Emergency Road Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Employment Opportunities Challenger Motor Freight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,47 Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches. . . . . . . . . . 10 HWT Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 International Truckload Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 43 Kindersley Transport Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Kleysen Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Laidlaw Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Mackie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rosedale Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Spring Creek Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Star Van Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 TransX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,48 TVM Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Your Advantage Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Exhaust Sales & Service A & A Truck Exahust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Factoring & Finance J.D. Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fuel Economy Products Airtabs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fuel Additives Bennett’s Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . 7,48 Heating Sales & Service Wilson Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lubricants Castrol/Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,22 Lucas Oil Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shell Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Permits & Waivers C.U.T.C. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Satellite Tracking Petro-Viron Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Steering & Clutch Products Levy Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tarps Sales & Service Trison Tarps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,14 Theft Prevention Products The Fuel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tools Tiger Tool International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Trailer Leasing Checker Flag Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Trailer Repairs Britannia Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Trailer Sales Alutrec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tremcar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Training Danatec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transport Refrigeration Sales, Service & Parts Jonjo Transport Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Truck Parts & Accessories Discount Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Sales Arrow Truck Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kingston Truck Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Truck Transmissions Canada Wide Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Domar Transmission Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,22 Truck Repairs TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Truck Tires & Repairs New Millenium Tire Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Video Surveillance Products Windshield Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Weigh Scales (On Board) Vulcan On-Board Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wheel Balancing Products Hunter Engineering Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TAABS International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Welcome to our complimentary Truck Stop Directory. We want to help truckers and travellers find the nearest truck stop on route to their destination.

For details on how you can list your truck stop, call Barb Woodward at 877.225.2232 or email Barb at barb@woodwardpublishing.com.

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

arborg

regina

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

Highway #7 & #68, Arborg, MB Tel: 204.376.5593 Fax: 204.376.5587 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store & parking

BEAUSEJOUR

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

400 Park Avenue, Beausejour, MB Tel: 204.268.2223 Fax: 204.268.4749 Open 24-7, convenience store & parking

Husky Bulk Sales

210 North McDonald Street, Regina, SK S4Z 1A5 Tel: 306.721.6880 www.myhusky.ca 1755 Prince of Wales Drive Regina, SK S4Z 1A5 Tel: 306.789.3477 www.myhusky.ca

saskatoon

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

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, showers, scale & parking

MORRIS

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

217 Main Street, Morris, MB Tel: 204.746.8967 Fax: 204.746.6008 Open 24-7, full service islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, ATM & parking

pINE FALLS

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

TEULON

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

Highway #7 & 5th Street, Teulon, MB Tel: 204.886.2732 Fax: 204.886.3612 Open 24-7, convenience store & parking

winnipeg

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

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

Petro Canada-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 facilities, showers & parking

estevan

Estevan Husky Travel Centre 201- 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0T5 Tel: 306.634.3109 www.myhusky.ca

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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

British Columbia

lloydminister

cRAIGELLACHIE

Hancock Petroleum

Skyline Truck Stop

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

5507 Trans Canada Hwy, Craigellachie, BC Tel: 250.836.4949 Fax: 250.836.4950 Email: skyline@jetstream.net Open 24-7, full service islands, driver’s lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

Husky Travel Centre

delta

Regina Husky Travel Centre

Petro Canada-Petro Pass

brandon

Alberta

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

MEDICINE HAT

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

Petro Canada Card Lock AgCom Petroleum Fuel Sales 1802-10 Avenue, S.W. Medicine Hat, AB Tel: 403.527.6411 Fax: 403.529.1660 Showers.

British Columbia

Chilliwack

bonnyville

5602-54th Avenue

Bonnyville, AB Tel: 780.826.3043 Fax: 780.826.6353 Email: brentm@cougarfuelsltd. ca www.cougarfuelsltd.ca Convenience store, cardlock and showers.

calgary

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

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

Chilliwack Petro-Pass 45461 Yale Road West Chilliwack, BC Tel: 604.795.9421 Fax: 604.792.8931 chilliwack@southcoastpetro.ca Commercial Cardlock Open 24 hrs, 7 days, Convenience Store open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (washrooms).

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

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

delta

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

golden

Edmonton

RoadKing Travel Centre Strathcona Inc.

26 Strathmoor Drive Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2B6 Tel 780-417-9400 Fax 780-417-9449

Jepson Petroleum Ltd. 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 & diesel mark.

hope

Dogwood Valley Husky Travel Centre 27052 Baker Road, Hope, BC V0X 1L3 Tel: 604.869.9443 www.myhusky.ca

Flood Hope Husky Travel Centre 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 & CAT scale

Western Ontario

SICAMOUS

fort erie

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

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

Western Ontario

grimsby

Husky Travel Centre

Ultramar

beamsville

Alberta

Cougar Fuels Ltd.

British Columbia

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

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 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

bowmanville

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

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

2475 South Service Road, hamilton (Exit 431, Hwy 401, Waverly Road) Bowmanville, ON L1C 3L1 Tel: 905.623.3604 Fax: 905.623.7109 Marshall Truck & Trailer Open 24 hrs., Diesel fuel, Repair & Truck Stop convenience store, CAT scale, 336 Kenora Avenue, gasoline (self service), ATM, propane, Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 convenience store at fuel bar, Sunoco Tel: 905.561.4712 fleetfuel Cardlock ,full service fuel islands, restaurant, private showers, Fax: 905.561.7757 laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & Email: wayne@marshalltruck.com arcade room, 100+ truck parking Web: www.marshalltruck.com capacity, motel (smoking & nonOpen 24-7 for Cardlock fuelling, smoking),Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, open 7am-12am mon-fri, 7am-5pm Irving Cardlock.

Sat, closed Sunday, full service dorchester islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, showers & parking

kitchener

Fifth Wheel Truck Stop

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-smoking), arcade room, convenience store.

drumbo

Trucker’s Haven

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

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, London, ON Tel: 519.652.2728 Fax: 519.652.6554 Email: flyingmtruckstop.com Open 24 hrs, 6 days, full service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, ATM, internet services, showers, garage on premises & parking

Western Ontario

Western Ontario

London

DESERONTO

windsor

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

milton

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

pickering

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

port Hope

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

woodstock

Ultramar

535 Mill Street, (Hwy 401 Exit 230 on TA site) Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6 Tel: 519.421.3144 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, toilet, showers, truckers’ lounge & overnight parking Eastern Ontario

arnprior

Antrim Truck Stop

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

bELLEVILLE

ULTRAMAR

Ultramar 2211 County Road 28, (Hwy 401 Exit 464) Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4 Tel: 905.885.4600 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store,toilet, showers, truckers’ lounge & short-time parking

stoney creek

Stop 50 Truck Stop 1310 South Service Road, (Exit QEW at Fifty Road) Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5C5 Tel: 905.643.1151 Fax: 905.643.8068 Open 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, showers & parking

Tilbury

Pilot Travel Centre 19325 County Road 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 24-7, 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, six showers & 70+ parking available.

Eastern Ontario

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, convenience store, toilets, showers, short-time parking & truckers’ lounge

cARDINAL 2085 Shanly Road, Exit 730 off Hwy 401 Cardinal, ON K0C 1E0 Tel: 613.657.3019 Open 24 hrs, restaurant, convenience store, toilet, showers, overnight parking & truckers’ lounge

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 hrs, diesel fuel, full-service fuel islands, convenience store at fuel bar, take-out food, CAT scale, Blue Beacon Truck Wash, propane, Sunoco Cardlock, restaurant, 200+ truck parking capacity, private showers, laundry facilities, drivers’ lounge & arcade room, Bell Canada Internet Kiosk, barber shop, ATM, drug testing centre, chapel, motel (smoking & non-smoking), tire shop, lube shop, mechanic shop, Irving Cardlock.

Quick Stop 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 & coffee drive-thru. #

DUNVEGAN

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

Eastern Ontario

Northern Ontario

New Brunswick

sPENCERVILLE

timmins

perth-andover

Angelo’s Truck Stop

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

vankleek hill

Herb’s Travel Plaza

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

KINGSTON

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

Ultramar

Waubaushene

sALISBURY

Northern Ontario

Montreal

bradford

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

hWY 144 @ 560a

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

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.

BayTruck Stop

OTTAWA

Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience store, ATM & showers.

21 Quarry Road, Box 419, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2L0 Tel: 705.538.2900 Fax: 705.538.0452 Email: bramji@sympatico.ca

north bay

1993 Hwy 15, Exit 623 Kingston, ON K7L 4V3 Tel & Fax: 613.542.7971 Email: AkashIndia@hotmail.com Open 24/7, Fast-Food, Convenience Store, ATM, Overnight Parking.

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

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 24-7 drivers’ lounge, restaurant, convenience store, laundry facilities, ATM, internet services, showers & parking.

Bradford Husky Travel Centre JOYCEVILLE

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

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 24-7, full service islands, restaurant, convenience store, showers, parking & truck repairs within 2 km.

sudbury

Waubaushene Truck Stop

Québec

Irving 24 5918, Rue Notre Dame Est, Montreal, QC H1N 2C5 Tel: 514.257.8626 Fax: 514.259.0910

Ultramar

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

grand falls

Petro Pass 315 Ouellette Street, Grand Falls, NB Tel: 506.473.5575 Fax: 506.475.9816 Toll Free: 800.361.8322 guypass@nb.sympatico.ca Drivers’ lounge & game room, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, internet services, showers, parking & CAT scale.

woodstock

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

Nova Scotia

ENFIELD

Enfield Big Stop (Circle K) 6757 Hwy #2, Enfield, NS S2T 1C8 Tel: 902.882.2522 Fax: 902.883.1769 Open 24-7, full-service islands, drivers’ lounge, restaurant (6 am11pm), convenience store, showers & parking.

truro heights

Sudbury Petro Pass

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

waasis

Lincoln Big Stop (Irving)

415 Nevers Rd., Waasis, NB E3B 9E1 Tel: 506.446.4444 Fax: 506.446.4440 Open 24-7, restaurant, convenience bluecanoe@nb.aibn.com store & laundry facilities. www.Irvingoil.com Open 24-7, full service & self service New Brunswick islands, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, aulac showers, laundry facilities, parking

mONCTON 3199 Hawthorne Road, (Exit 110 off Hwy 417) Behind Ultramar Service Station Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 Tel: 613.248.9319 Open 24 hrs, lunch counter, convenience store, toilet, Truckers’ lounge, showers & short- ime parking

Salisbury Big Stop 2986 Fredericton Road, Salisbury, NB E4J 2G1 Tel: 506.372.3333 Fax: 506.372.0083 Open 24-7, drivers’ lounge & game room, restaurant, convenience store, showers, laundry facilities, parking & CAT scale

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

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

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Section Française

EGR contre SCR:

Le Choix d’OEM Pour les Moteurs Conformes aux Règlements De 2010 Par Marek Krasuski

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es manufacturiers majeurs ont maintenant fabriqué des moteurs qui conformes aux normes strictes de réduction de pollution imposées par EPA (the Environmental Protection Agency). La dernière décennie a été marquée par un immense progrès dans l’évolution des spécifications de l’industrie pour produire des camions respectueux de l’environnement. D’abord on avait les réductions d’échappements de 2002 suivies des contrôles de suie en 2007. Maintenant l’industrie respecte les normes exigantes des specifications d’oxyde d’azote (NOx) de 2010.

Les émissions NOx ont subi une réduction continue depuis des années.

Aujourd’hui les poids lourds émettent une fraction des niveaux antérieurs. Les règlements de l’EPA étaient le catalyseur derrière la réduction de 83 pourcent des émissions de NOx de 2007 à 2010.

Les manufacturiers de camions ont adopté une de deux technologies pour arriver à ces réductions - SCR ( Selective Catalytic Reductions) ou EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). Navistar est la seule compagnie qui ait adopté la solution EGR pour les émissions. La technologie Maxxforce Advanced EGR refroidit les échappements diesels qui recirculent encore à l’intérieur du moteur où les émissions sont éliminées à l’intérieur du cylindre. Navistar prétend que les avantages du Advanced EGR sont le fait qu’il n’y a pas de coûts supplémentaires pour l’achat de l’Urée liquide que la méthode SCR exige, une capacité de charge augmentée, une efficacité améliorée associée à une approche de chassis et moteur integrés.

Les moteurs avec une capacité EGR diminuent

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la quantité d’oxygène dans le gaz d’échappement, ce qui donne une combustion à une température moins élevée qui, selon les experts, résulte en une réduction de 50% en NOx. Les échappements recyclés sont refroidis, ce qui cause de plus grandes réductions d’échappements, en baissant la température de la combustion. Quand on utilise un DPF (diesel particulate filter), on peut réduire les émissions jusqu’à 90%.

D’autres avantages de l’application sont censés être le manque de risque d’une baisse de puissance résultant du contrôle de l’oxyde d’azote, l’élimination de risques technologiques associés au catalyseur exigé par le système SCR, des exigences de carburant plus simples et une augmentation potentielle en réfrigeration. Pourtant ce qui a empèché la plupart des manufacturiers d’adopter ce système est plutôt le besoin de plus grands radiateurs et ventilateurs pour le maniement des augmentations pour le rejet de chaleur aussi bien que les coûts du carburant qui peuvent être plus élevés que le coût de carburant plus l’Urée exigé par le système SCR. Plus côté par la majorité des manufacturiers est le système SCR (Selective Catalytic Système) qui est caractérisé par le traitement de NOx à l’extérieur du moteur au contraire du traitement à l’intérieur du moteur utilisé dans le système EGR. SCR requiert un équipement supplémentaire. Quatre composants majeurs constituent le système SCR : un réservoir de DEF(diesel exhaust fluide), un doseur de DEF, un catalyseur de SCR et un catalyseur d’ammoniac ou d’oxydation qui sont tous intégrés au système d’échappement. SCR fonctionne par l’injection d’une

petite quantité d’urée ou de DEF dans le système d’échappement d’un moteur diesel. La solution d’urée combine avec l’oxyde d’azote pour produire des sous-

sa technologie Blue Tec permet aux camions de faire 7.000 milles entre les pleins. La durée de conservation de DEF est environ un an dépendant de la température, et les conduc-

produits respectueux de l’environnement, qui sont déchargés par le pot d’échappement.

Comme le modèle EGR, SCR réduit les émissions NOx jusqu’à 90% et caractérisé par des avantages et des désavantages. Du coté avantages, SCR augmente efficacité thermale et l’économie du carburant. Des moteurs plus petits et plus légers que le système SCR permet, augmentent la charge utile et la réduction du rejet de chaleur et des problèmes de système de réfrigeration permettent l’utilisation des radiateurs plus petits et périodes prolongées entre les changements d’huile.

En tout cas, certains spécialistes dans l’industrie avertissent contre des problèmes qui puissent arriver avec l’Urée. Des réservoirs de DEF ou d’Urée sont en général placés à coté du réservoir du carburant, ont une capacité de 3 à 30 gallons et promettent un long kilométrage avant le besoin de faire le plein. « Un camion peut faire jusqu’à 2000 kilomè tres avec un réservoir d’Urée de 30 gallons » a dit un représentant.

D’autres promettent encore plus de performance.

Detroit Diesel réclame que

teurs n ’ o n t pas besoin de s’inquiéter d’être en panne de DEF. Les indicateurs qui avertissent d’une panne imminente sont multiples.

Encore d’autres ont des soucis concernant la disponibilié limitée de l’urée qui peut éloigner des conducteurs de leur route principale à la recherche d’un fournisseur. La consommation de l’urée est imprévisible aussi puisque le mélange correct peut varier selon les conditions de la route. Par exemple certains posent des questions selon la réaction de l’urée dans des conditions de froid extrème. En plus, quand le reservoir de l’urée n’est pas entretenu comme il faut la performance du moteur est réduit de 40%. D’autres variables qui ternissent la réputation du SCR incluent les coûts inconnus de l’urée à l’avenir et le souci que le SCR est moins efficace dans des conditions d’arrets fréquents quand les accélerations creént une quantité excessive de NOx. Volvo Mack a pris le devant dans l’adoption de la technologie SCR, étant le premier d’avoir ses moteurs 2010 certifiés par l’ Environmental Protection Agency et par un programme de grande en-

vergure de validation qui a inclu plus de deux millions de milles d’épreuves. La technologie du moteur se distingue par un turbocompresseur qui fournit les taux de découlement plus élevés nécéssaires.

Comme un représentant a noté « Quand le conducteur met le pied au plancher, ça roule.

Ni décalage, ni hésitation. » La compagnie a un programme pour appuyer sa technologie SCR, il s’appelle Fuelwatch et il incorpore des stratégies pour la conservation du carburant. Ces stratégies récommandent aux conducteurs des conseils aérodynamiques qui aident le déroulement de l’air, l’optimisation de l’espace entre la remorque et le camion et la hauteur de la remorque, pour réduire la consommation du carburant, des mesures contre le gaspillage du carburant au ralenti et le bon choix de moteurs pour les applications courantes en matières de transmission et des pneus pour assurer de la conservation de carburant.

Cummins, qui avait produit et expédié plus de 20.000 moteurs lourds et moyens depuis le mois d’août 2011 dit que ses moteurs équipés de SCR livrent une conservation jusqu’à 6 % meilleure en conservation de carburant et produisent le niveau de près de zero exigé par les normes de l’EPA. La technologie SCR n’est pas nouveau chez Cummins.

En 2006, la compagnie a lancé ses moteurs Midrange, certifiés aux normes de l’Euro 4, utilisant pour les applications de véhicules commerciaux en Europe. La compagnie est la seule qui fait tout chez elle, la conception et la construction et fournit des systèmes d’échappement et des turbo-compresseurs à certains de ses concurrents.

Le manufacturier est

connu pour des améliorations du ‘sweet spot’, une ligne qui permet aux camions d’opérer aux niveaux optimaux. Cet espace typique des modèles antérieurs donnait moins de place aux rapports de changements de vitesse, ce qui donnait une période restreinte de répit des rpm.

Un changement de vitesse fautif pourrait compromettre la manoevrabilite et la conservation de carburant. La compagnie a maintenant élargi le ‘sweet spot’ d’à peu près 250 rpm, ce qui a fourni plus de place aux rapports de changements de vitesse ainsi élarigissant la zone de confort.

Finalement, PACCAR qui vend partout dans le monde sous les marques de Kenworth, Peterbilt, et DAF a reçu des commendations de l’EPA pour des applications dans de la conception aérodynamque de ses produits. Plus de 100.000 de moteurs PACCAR utilisent avec succès la technologie SCR qui, selon la compagnie, apporte une amélioration de cinq pourcent en comparaison aux moteurs d’avant 2010. Les moteurs qui se chauffent moins promettent un fiabilité meilleure et la chaleur ainsi générée assure une conformité opérationelle dans des conditions de froid sévere. PACCAR collabore avec les distributeurs de DEF pour assurer une large disponibilité à des stations de service et aux concessionaires d’OEM. Les prévisions du marché indiquent de bonnes ventes pour la production de la classe 8 en 2011. Au moment que les nouvelles unités sont presentées pour combler aux demandes de l’augmentation prévue, beaucoup regarderont avec intêret pour voir si les technologies EGR et SCR seront au niveau de leurs performances anticipées.

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Section Française

Le Gouvernement Du Canada

Le Gouvernement du Canada Investit Dans les Ponts de Montréal

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rossard, Québec - le 18 mars 2011 - Le sénateur Larry Smith, au nom de l’honorable Chuck Strahl, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, a annoncé aujourd’hui un financement de 228 millions de dollars accordé à la société Les ponts Jacques Cartier et Champlain Incorporée (PJCCI), afin qu’elle garde ses ponts et autres ressources de Montréal sécuritaires.

Au cours des trois prochaines années, le gouvernement du Canada versera 158 millions de dollars pour le corridor

du pont Champlain et 70 millions de dollars pour d’autres ouvrages de la société PJCCI, tels que le pont Jacques-Cartier, le pont Honoré-Mercier, le tunnel de Melocheville et l’estacade du pont Champlain. Le financement sera utilisé pour effectuer les réparations requises afin d’assurer la sécurité et la préservation des ressources. « La sécurité et la sûreté du pont Champlain et des personnes qui le traversent chaque jour sont hautement prioritaires pour notre gouvernement », a déclaré le sénateur Smith. « Nous

investissons dans le corridor du pont Champlain afin qu’il demeure sécuritaire pour les 60 millions de déplacements et les 20 milliards de dollars estimés en commerce international, pour lesquels le pont est utilisé annuellement. » En 2009, la société PJCCI et le ministère des Transports du Québec ont mené une étude de préfaisabilité afin d’évaluer l’avenir du pont Champlain. Lorsque le gouvernement du Canada recevra le rapport final, il examinera les résultats et tiendra compte de toutes les options, y compris le remplacement du pont Cham-

plain. D’ici là, des travaux de réparation additionnels seront requis afin de s’assurer que le pont actuel peut continuer d’absorber le débit de circulation prévu au cours des prochaines années. « L’économie demeure une priorité pour notre gouvernement. Le pont Champlain fait partie intégrante de la Porte continentale et du Corridor de commerce Ontario-Québec, un partenariat fédéral-provincial qui a pour objectif de maintenir et de renforcer le réseau de transport de renommée mondiale, afin qu’il demeure un moteur clé du

commerce international et de la croissance économique », a mentionné le sénateur Smith.

Le gouvernement du Canada est déterminé à assurer la sécurité et l’efficacité des activités liées à la Porte continentale et au Corridor de commerce OntarioQuébec, étant donné que le pont Champlain est l’un des ponts les plus achalandés au Canada et une route importante pour les camionneurs qui voyagent à destination ou en provenance des États-Unis.

Cet investissement majeur contribuera à accroître la compétitivité économique

à long terme du Québec.

La société Les Ponts Jacques Cartier et Champlain Incorporée est une filiale en propriété exclusive de La Société des ponts fédéraux Limitée, société d’État relevant du ministère des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités. Elle possède, exploite et entretient le pont Jacques-Cartier, le pont Champlain, les parties du pont Honoré-Mercier, de l’autoroute Bonaventure et de l’autoroute 15 qui appartiennent au fédéral, ainsi que le tunnel de Melocheville et l’estacade du pont Champlain.

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Le ministère des Transports

Programme d’Aide Visant la Réduction ou l’Évitement des Émissions de Gaz

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uébec, Québec Le ministère des Transports lance un appel de propositions pour la réalisation de projets dans le cadre du volet B du Programme d’aide visant la réduction ou l’évitement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre par l’implantation de projets intermodaux dans le transport des marchandises (PAREGES). Les demandes d’aide financière pour cet appel de propositions doivent être déposées au plus tard le 31

mars 2011.

Le volet B du programme permet aux demandeurs, généralement des expéditeurs qui recourent à une solution de transport permettant de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES), d’obtenir une aide maximale de 250 $ par tonne d’émissions de GES réduites ou évitées. Le montant s’applique à l’ensemble du projet, et la contribution financière ne peut pas dépasser 3 millions de dollars.

Pour l’exercice financier

2011-2012, les demandes de subventions pour les projets du volet B, soit les projets ne nécessitant pas de dépenses d’infrastructures, doivent être déposées au plus tard le 31 mars 2011 et le 30 septembre 2011. Cependant, les projets du volet A, soit les projets avec dépenses d’infrastructures, sont recevables en tout temps.

Rappelons que le ministère des Transports a annoncé le 27 mai 2008 la mise en place du Programme d’aide visant la

réduction ou l’évitement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre par l’implantation de projets intermodaux dans le transport des marchandises. Ce programme découle de l’action 8 du Plan d’action 2006-2012 sur les changements climatiques du gouvernement du Québec, Le Québec et les changements climatiques, un défi pour l’avenir, et il est doté d’un budget de 60 millions de dollars d’ici le 31 mars 2013.

Les entreprises, les or-

ganismes municipaux et les organismes légalement constitués ayant un établissement au Québec sont admissibles à ce programme.

La demande d’aide financière doit être présentée en fonction des paramètres établis dans le Programme d’aide visant la réduction ou l’évitement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dans le transport des marchandises et le Guide de demande d’aide financière. On peut se procurer ces docu-

ments dans le site Internet du ministère des Transports du Québec au www.mtq. gouv.qc.ca, à la Direction du transport maritime, aérien et ferroviaire, ainsi que dans tous les bureaux régionaux du Ministère.

Le nombre de projets accepté dépendra des budgets disponibles. Le ministère des Transports se réserve le droit d’accorder une attention particulière aux projets ayant le plus d’impact sur les réductions des émissions de GES.

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Transports Canada

Le Gouvernement du Canada Dévoile la Stratégie Sur la Porte et le Corridor du Commerce de l’Atlantique

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ttawa, Ontario le 23 mars 2011 - L’ h o n o r a b l e Keith Ashfield, ministre d’État de la porte d’entrée de l’Atlantique, et l’honorable Chuck Strahl, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, ont dévoilé aujourd’hui la Stratégie sur la Porte et le Corridor de commerce de

l’Atlantique. La Stratégie, de même que des investissements dans des projets précis au Canada atlantique, contribuera à libérer le potentiel de la région. À la suite des récentes annonces sur un financement relative ment au transport en Nouvelle-Écosse, au Nouveau-Brunswick, à

l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, le gouvernement du Canada annonce un financement supplémentaire de 2,5 millions de dollars pour la commercialisation de la Porte de l’Atlantique, une priorité clé destinée à accroître le commerce international dans la région. Avec le nouvel investissement

annoncé aujourd’hui, c’est plus de 200 millions de dollars provenant du Fonds pour les portes d’entrée et les passages frontaliers qui ont été prévus pour appuyer le réseau de transport stratégique de la région lié au commerce.

Une infrastructure ferroviaire de classe 1 qui s’étend jusqu’au

cœur de l’Amérique du Nord, 64 000 kilomètres de routes et trois grands corridors pour le camionnage, un qui fait la liaison avec les principaux marchés de l’Ontario et du Québec, et deux qui vont vers le nord-est des ÉtatsUnis.

La Porte de l’Atlantique est reliée et intégrée harmonieusement aux au-

tres portes d’entrée du Canada et aux réseaux de transport qui traversent l’Amérique du Nord.

Pour en savoir plus au sujet de la Stratégie sur la Porte et le Corridor de commerce de l’Atlantique et le financement des projets qui y sont associés, visitez le www.portedelatlantique. gc.ca.

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Le gouvernement du Manitoba

Le Gouvernement du Canada et la Province du Manitoba Vont de l’Avant Avec le Projet d’Amélioration de la Route 10

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randon, Manitoba – le 16 mars 2011 - L’honorable Greg Selinger, premier ministre du Manitoba, et M. Merv Tweed, député de Brandon-Souris, ont annoncé aujourd’hui les améliorations qu’on propose d’apporter à la route 10, entre la route transcanadienne (route 1) et la route 25, près de Brandon. Le projet vise à améliorer un tronçon de 15 kilomètres afin de rendre la chaussée conforme aux normes actuelles de l’industrie, à accroître la sécurité et à réduire la congestion grâce à la construction de voies de dépassement.

« L’ a m é l i o r a t i o n e t l’entretien de nos importantes routes de commerce international sont essentiels afin que les exportateurs du Manitoba puissent bénéficier d’occasions d’affaires aux États-Unis et ailleurs. Les producteurs et les fabricants du Manitoba comptent sur de telles occasions », a déclaré le premier ministre Selinger. « L’économie demeure une priorité de notre gouvernement. C’est pour cela qu’il est fier d’appuyer des projets d’infrastructure qui stimuleront l’économie et créeront des emplois pour les Canadiens », a mentionné M. Tweed,

au nom de l’honorable Chuck Strahl, ministre des Transports, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités. « Nous sommes heureux de collaborer avec la province du Manitoba en vue de réaliser ce projet d’amélioration et d’offrir aux gens de cette province des occasions qui contribueront à favoriser la croissance économique à long terme. » Le projet proposé comprend la reconstruction de la chaussée vieillie pour améliorer la capacité de chargement de la route et la sécurité. De plus, les accotements de la route seront élargis. Leur

surface en gravier sera remplacée par une surface pavée avec des bandes rugueuses. Des voies de dépassement en direction du nord et du sud seront construites sur une distance de 1,5 kilomètre.

Les travaux de construction devraient être terminés à l’automne 2012.

Le gouvernement du Canada prend d’importantes mesures pour favoriser la croissance économique. Dans le cadre du Fonds pour les portes d’entrée et les passages frontaliers, ainsi que d’autres fonds, le gouvernement du Canada s’est déjà engagé à verser plus de 165 millions de

dollars pour financer différents projets le long d’importants corridors de commerce nord-sud et est-ouest du Manitoba. Le projet d’amélioration de la route 10 complétera ces projets d’infrastructure.

Par ailleurs, le Plan d’action économique du Canada prévoit de nouveaux fonds, soit près de 12 milliards de dollars, pour favoriser des projets d’infrastructure sur deux ans. De plus, la progression accélérée du Plan Chantiers Canada de 33 milliards de dollars permet de satisfaire aux besoins des collectivités du pays et contribue à la croissance économique

à long terme au moyen d’investissements dans l’infrastructure publique, comme les routes, les usines de traitement des eaux, l’énergie verte et le transport en commun.

Le gouvernement du Manitoba s’est engagé à investir dans l’infrastructure de sa province. Grâce à divers programmes de financement, la province s’est engagée à investir plus de 353 millions de dollars dans l’amélioration des routes du Manitoba.

Pour en apprendre davantage au sujet du Plan d’action économique du Canada, visitez le www. actionplan.gc.ca.

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l’Autoroute 407

Prolongement de l’Autoroute 407 en Direction est, de Brock Road (à Pickering) à l’Autoroute 35/115

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’autoroute 407 sera prolongée de 45 km en direction est, à partir de Brock Road, à Pickering, jusqu’à l’autoroute 35/115. En outre, deux tronçons nord-sud relieront l’autoroute 401 à ce qui

sera l’autoroute 407 Est (tronçon de 10 km pour la voie de raccordement Durham Ouest et tronçon de 10 km pour la voie de raccordement Durham Est).

Avantages pour la collectivité Le prolongement de

l’autoroute 407 en direction est, jusqu’à l’autoroute 35/115, va aider à relier les collectivités, les résidants et les entreprises. Des milliers d’emplois seront créés localement dans le secteur de la construction et les avantages économ-

iques vont aider les régions à prospérer et à donner une meilleure qualité de vie à leur population.

L’ a u t o r o u t e 4 0 7 E s t va desservir les populations établies le long de l’autoroute, désengorger des tronçons

L’Announcement

OK Pneus Annonce un Partenariat avec ERS

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es clients camionneurs peuvent conduire en toute tranquillité grâce à l’annonce du partenariat d’OK Pneus avec Emergency Road Services (ERS), qui fournit un service routier d’urgence 24 heures sur 24 pour l’industrie du camionnage commercial au Canada et aux ÉtatsUnis continentaux.

Le partenariat aide à réduire le stress causé par les pannes dispendieuses,

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non seulement en fournissant de l’aide plus rapidement, mais aussi en économisant de l’argent par la réduction des frais administratifs et du temps d’immobilisation. « Nos clients camionneurs nous sont précieux et nous voulons qu’ils se sentent protégés en cas de panne. La création d’un partenariat avec ERS représente la meilleure façon de leur permettre d’être de retour sur la

route le plus rapidement et le plus efficacement possible au niveau des coûts », a souligné Larry Hardy, Directeur National, Pneus de camion et spécialisés chez OK Tire Stores Inc. ERS est le chef de file parmi les fournisseurs bilingues de services routiers d’urgence au Canada et aidera les clients OK Pneus à trouver le détaillant le plus près, peu importe où ils se trouvent

- en leur économisant temps et argent sans perdre la tête. Grâce à plus de 100 emplacements commerciaux OK Pneus d’un océan à l’autre, les clients sont de retour sur la route rapidement, réduisant le temps perdu et améliorant la productivité.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez visiter okpneus. com/commercial ou emergencyroadservices. com.

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de l’autoroute 401 l’autoroute la plus fréquentée du Canada - et améliorer le mouvement de biens et de services en Ontario. La construction de la 407 Est se traduira par de nombreux emplois - environ 13 000 durant la première tranche des travaux à elle seule - et aura d’importantes retombées économiques pour les entreprises locales.

Une fois les travaux terminés, l’autoroute 407 Est maximisera aussi les possibilités d’aménagement de terrains pour Durham, assurera la continuité du réseau autoroutier à l’est de l’agglomération torontoise et rendra possibles deux routes de déviation en cas d’urgence pour deux centrales nucléaires dans la région de Durham.

Le prolongement vers l’est de l’autoroute 407 est important pour la région de Durham et les collectivités de Peterborough et de Kawartha. Une fois les travaux terminés, l’autoroute 407 va créer

des possibilités pour les entreprises et la population, en plus de favoriser la croissance de l’emploi.

Tout cela s’inscrit dans le plan Ontario ouvert sur le monde que le gouvernement provincial met en œuvre pour créer des emplois et bâtir une meilleure infrastructure.

Calendrier des travaux D’ici la fin de 2015 - Nouveau tronçon est-ouest d’environ 22 km, de Brock Road à Harmony Road, et nouveau tronçon nord-sud de 10 km (la voie de raccordement Durham Ouest) qui reliera l’autoroute 407 Est à l’autoroute 401.

D’ici 2017 - Tronçon temporaire de Harmony Road à la voie de raccordement Taunton/Durham Est. En 2020 - Nouveau tronçon est-ouest d’environ 23 km, de Harmony Road à l’autoroute 35/115, et nouveau tronçon nord-sud de 10 km (la voie de raccordement Durham Est) qui reliera l’autoroute 407 Est à l’autoroute 401.

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Volvo Trucks

World’s Largest Test Rig

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he profit margin for many haulage firms is just two percent.

This means that every extra kilogram that a truck rig can carry may make a big difference. That is why Volvo’s engineers are investing heavily in weightoptimising their truck from the wheels up. They are helped in this process by the world’s largest test rig.

Efforts to optimise the t r u c k ’s w e i g h t f o c u s largely on testing new, lighter materials and designs without compromising on quality. This is where Volvo Trucks’ test rig comes into the picture. In it, all new axles and suspension systems undergo rigorous tests to analyse their strength and durability.

Volvo has the world’s largest test rig for axles and suspension systems.

No other rig can deal with much massive forces as our rig can,” reveals Göran Johansson.

Cutting weight from the chassis itself is a challenging task for Volvo’s engineers. The fact is that the proportion of a truck rig’s weight represented by the actual cargo has dropped over the past few decades.

There are several reasons for this: drivers opt for accessories that increase the vehicle’s weight, high fuel prices mean that customers want larger fuel tanks so they can fill up where it is cheap, and finally there is emissions legislation – Euro 3, 4, 5 and the forthcoming Euro 6 – whose flip side is heavier exhaust clean-up technology.

Carrying a higher proportion of cargo has the greatest impact on long-haul routes, where maximising the truck’s cargo-carrying capacity is immensely important.

Volvo Trucks’ calculations reveal that if the cargo weight of a typical European long-haul rig* is increased by one kilogram, this raises the truck’s annual income by SEK 2030 per year (EUR 2-3 per year). In an industry where

the average profit margin is about 2 percent, this additional revenue makes a difference. Increasing cargo capacity by 200 kg for a haulage firm with 50 trucks in longhaul operations means that revenue increases by SEK 200,000-300,000 a year (EUR 20,000-30,000 a year). For a transport firm in weight-sensitive operations such as tanker or bulk-goods haulage, the corresponding figure is 10 to 15 times higher.

When Volvo tests new weight-optimised materials and designs, it is vital that they are subjected to the stresses encountered during real-life operation.

This process starts on Volvo Trucks’ proving ground in Hällered. “ We p u t t h e t r u c k s through as many different operating environments as possible on our proving ground to replicate our customers’ everyday operations around the world,” explains test engineer Magnus Larsson.

“There are potholes, hills, washboard surfaces, sharp bends, acceleration and braking sequences – in fact, everything that a truck might encounter in operation. While all this is going on, we record the vehicle’s progress in the form of digital signals, which we later copy and convert into a program that we replicate in the test rig.”

The engineers cut out all non-essential informa-

tion such as all stretches on smooth straight roads with low loads and longdistance cruising, retaining all situations that put the truck under considerable stress.

The rig is operated from a control room with a signal amplifier and control electronics where programming of the various driving environment profiles is dialled in. Once all the installations and control programs are ready, what remains is monitoring and adjustments during the course of the test.

The time savings compared with the lengthy testing of axles and suspension systems out on the test track are invaluable. The shorter test duration in the rig also makes it possible to release new features and products much sooner, and to meet customer needs or new legislative requirements The rig also gives Volvo’s engineers greater freedom: an idea can be rejected or prioritised much sooner, which prevents time being wasted on ideas that do not work.

Without test rigs and test tracks, it might take five to ten years to test a new lighter axle design in a customer’s fleet. On the proving ground, the test process would take between six and twelve months, whereas the test rig can complete the same test in two months. Moreover, the rig offers greater precision.

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The rig has been dimensioned to handle full-scale tests with axle installations up to a 32-tonne bogie. Volvo is the only truck manufacturer in the world to have such a highcapacity facility.

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Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA)

HOS Changes Would Have Negative Impact On Canada-US Supply Chain

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ttawa, Ontario In its official submission to the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM) on changes to that country’s hours of service regulations, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) said the proposed changes will have a significant negative impact on the efficiency and productivity of the North American supply chain and would be particularly disruptive to the shipment of US exports with no appreciable benefit to driver safety.

“The systems, routes and schedules carriers deploy in shipping US exports to Canada have been designed around the current hours of service rules,” said CTA CEO David Bradley. “Any reduction in the current rules will have detrimental effect on the ability of trucking to service the delivery of US exports which will have a negative impact on the US manufacturing sector at a time when the economy is still very fragile” A reduction of driving and on-duty time, as proposed in the NPRM, would add complexities and costs to the supply chain and could add from one to three days to the transit time for US goods destined for Canada.

“Canada is the number one export destination

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for the United States as a whole and for about 70 per cent of the individual US states,” explained Bradley. “President Obama has set a goal to increase US exports and Canada is the United States’ major customer. During the recession, exports to Canada were a key to survival for many US businesses. The proposed changes to the hours of service rules will negatively impact that trade.”

Bradley says that CTA agrees with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) position that truck safety is improving and the current rules are working. “The same is true in Canada,” he says.” Our rules are somewhat more flexible than the current US rules.”

In its submission, CTA says the Canadian experience (where allowable on-duty and driving times are longer and where flexibility is provided through more flexible sleeper berth and re-start provisions) indicates that there has been no safety downside to more flexible hours of service regulation. Says Bradley: “We don’t need new rules; we need better enforcement. We support an EOBR mandate for drivers currently required to use logbooks.”

For more information on CTA’s submission, please contact publicaffairs@ cantruck.ca.

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Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar

CFMS Set for May 9th to 11th

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rimsby, Ontario With renewed interest from Manufacturers, Sponsors and Delegates the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) is hoping to build on their conference success of May 2010. Set for May 9-10-11, 2011, this year’s conference will again be held at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham and features an array of panels, events and displays designed to inform, involve, and educate.

New for 2011 is a hands on training session consisting of 4 sessions that will be focusing on Wheel Ends, Disc Brakes, Hydraulics, and DPF/SCR Maintenance. Designed for managers and technicians alike, it is hoped that fleets will consider them as an optional event for their technicians, lead-hands and other shop personnel. While this is included in everyone’s registration a special event rate has

From the

Driver’s Seat By: Carl McBride

Brake Systems

been established to allow the participation of these non-Seminar registrants.

Rounding out the 2011 panel selections will be sessions on New Products, Tire Maintenance, Smart way Technology, Hybrid/ Electrical vehicles, Brakes, Computer Technology, and a Medical panel on Prostrate Cancer. The seminar will once again close out with its Open Forum panel moderated

by Jim Riddle, 2010 Canadian Fleet Manager of the Year.

Other highlights for 2011

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he three most important parts of any truck and trailer are the tires, the steering and the brakes.

This issue of our magazine is devoted to braking systems on trucks and trailers. These systems are subject to a lot of wear and tear and must put up with Canada’s four different weather seasons. A trip to the 10 Acres Truck Stop was in order to answer our question of the month.

“Should improvements be made to brake equipment on trucks and trailers or should they be left as is?”

include an expanded Trade Show, Outside Truck Display and the Volvo Canadian Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Planned evening events include dinner speakers for both Tuesday (Allison Graham - “Build Your Ultimate Network”) and Wednesday (Terry Evanshen - “The Man Who Lost Himself”) as well as supplier information suites.

For more information and details on the CFMS and registration go to www.cfmsonline.com or call 905.957.7265.

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Jim Meade drives for Liquid Cargo Lines out of Mississauga, Ontario. “Improve the brake lights and wiring harnesses on truck and trailers. The lights burn out too quickly and the light covers crack and break too fast. They must last longer and should be easier to change on the road by the driver when necessary. The wire harness becomes brittle in bad weather and breaks too easily. That whole part of the system should be more driver friendly.”

Steve James drives for TKTL Transport out of Stittsville, Ontario. “As far as the braking equipment is concerned, I feel you should leave everything as is. Nothing really needs to be improved. On the other hand drivers need better training on how to brake correctly. Training schools and fleet safety trainers do not spend enough time on brake training. The load size and weight must be considered at all times.

Better training means fewer accidents.”

Serge Rheault drives for Couture Transport out of St. Ephrem, Quebec.

“There are two things that must be improved on our braking systems. The air lines in bad weather become weak and brittle.

They leak and break too easily. Going down a large hill with no trailer brakes is not fun and you better hope no one gets in your way. Gauges are made of poor quality material.

They give incorrect readings and must be checked and replaced too often.

These two improvements will make for a safer truck to drive.”

P e t e M a c G r at h drives for Laidlaw Transport out of Woodstock, Ontario. “Right now the braking systems on trucks and trailers are fine, if they can be improved all the better for the industry.

The biggest problem out on the highways is the lack of training drivers are getting. Fleet managers need to do more brake training with all of their drivers. Load training must increase and learning to brake a trailer that is empty on an icy road is a must. Better training results in fewer accidents on the highway.”

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Transport For Christ

Your Spiritual Brakes

By Chaplain Len Reimer

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art of a circle check or inspection is to make sure the brakes are in good working condition. Not only because we might be instructed to pull around back for an inspection at the first check point. We want to make sure we have lots of lining and drums left that we can count on.

In some ways our lives are like that, our health is important, so we need to eat right and exercise.

Right! We also need to be alert and sharp, to avoid trouble when we see it coming. We need to stay away from places where trouble awaits us.

We find some very good advice in the Bible, I Timothy 6:11,12a says, But you, O man of God flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life. Scripture in I Corinthians 6:18a goes on to say, “Flee sexual immorality,” and in Ephesians 6:10, 11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

None of us, at the first thought of a drink or going to a “see but don’t touch show” would get us into trouble. You see sin has a price. That is why scripture warns us to flee places where that kind of entertainment is offered.

Scripture instructs us to spend time thinking about matters that will enrich our lives and keep us in touch with God. We

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are to chase after positive things like godliness, faith, patience and gentleness.

We are to be clothed with the whole armour of God. It will protect us from the evil that Satan would have us get involved in.

We need to be sure our spiritual brakes are in top working order. Never let them get out of adjustment

and apply them at the first thought of trouble.

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Employment

The Safety Tip Adviser

Troubleshooting Brake Problems

By Alvis Violo

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ver time, we have all experienced problems with

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our brakes. Like most people, we begin to panic because the brakes are the most important part of our vehicle. Although some problems are more serious than others, we should all know the basics when it comes to troubleshooting problems with our braking systems.

Below you will find some of the most common

questions and answers regarding brake problems.

As you read through them, make a mental note of how many you have personally experienced.

Why does the brake pedal feel softer or harder than normal?

A softer or harder pedal may be caused by a faulty master cylinder or power booster. It could also be

a system leak or wrong adjustments.

Why am I losing brake fluid?

Since the hydraulic system should be sealed, a loss of fluid indicates a leak or wear of the brake pads and/or shoes.

Why is there a pulsation or vibration when I apply my brakes?

The rotors or drums may

be cracked or distorted, as well as, the discs are out of true.

Why do my brakes pull to one side?

It can be caused by uneven tire pressures, defects in the steering or suspension systems, the front end may be out of alignment, brake fluid leak on one of the linings, the linings may be excessively worn or unmatched, the brakes are not adjusted properly or unevenly on one or more of the drums, discs or shoes are warped, the brake hose or line is either clogged or kinked, or it could be a broken rear spring.

Why does my brake pedal feel spongy?

There could be air bubbles in the hydraulic system, the brake shoes could be defective or not worn in (if brand new), drums may have excessively wear, the brake fluid is either contaminated or incorrect, or the master cylinder may be loose on the mounting.

Why do my brakes squeal or chirp?

Possible causes may be worn-out brake pads or linings, a warped rotor or the drum brake linings are glazed, brake shoe retaining/return spring may be defective, or it could be deformed brake shoes.

Why does my brake pedal drop to the floor?

There may be air in the hydraulic system, a fluid leak in the master cylinder (past primary cup), hose or a line leak in the system or the rear brakes are misadjusted.

Why are my brakes “pulsating”?

If the pedal pulsates under your foot as you come to a normal stop, such as at a traffic light, you’ve probably got warped front rotors and need to have them repaired. On vehicles equipped with ABS, you may notice a rapidly pulsating pedal under hard braking. This is normal and is the vehicles way of telling you that the ABS

system is activated. But if you feel the pulsating during normal slow speed stops, get the brake system checked by a professional as soon as possible.

Why is my vehicle pulling to one side when I press the brake?

If the vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied, you may have a sticking front caliper.

This can be extremely dangerous driving during inclement weather conditions and should be fixed immediately. Sometimes, though, the pulling is caused by uneven tire pressure, so check the air pressure before deciding the brakes are bad.

W h y a r e m y b ra k e s squealing and grinding?

Brakes aren’t supposed to make noise as they operate. If you hear a grinding or squealing sound when the pedal is applied, it is time for new brake shoes or pads. Get it done right away. Postponing service is not only unsafe but it could raise the cost of repairs.

How many of these problems have you experienced? My guess would be at least five out of ten.

By understanding the probable causes of the brake problem, the goal of this article is to hopefully reduce the panic you may encounter while driving.

Just to be on the safe side however, you should always have a professional inspect your brakes as soon as the problem occurs.

Drive safe, think positive and be prosperous.

Alvis Violo is the C.E.O. of Emergency Road Services Corporation., a coast to coast bilingual roadside assistance company dedicated to the trucking industry in Canada and the United States. For more information visit www. emergencyroadservices. com or call 877.377.2262.

Please send your questions, feedback or comments about this column to alvis@emergencyroadservices.com.

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