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November 2018 Issue 126

TRANSPORTATION • CONSTRUCTION • FORESTRY • MINING • OIL & GAS • AGRICULTURE • MUNICIPAL • UTILITIES

Engine Review See this month’s theme on page 4

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Remembrance Day November 11 In Flanders Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

contents FEATURES: Whalen Report: Diesel Fuel Systems: . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 iMVR IRIS: Virtual Reality Learning Program . . . 22 Empire of Dreams (EOD) Consulting: Changing the Way Innovative Solutions are Delivered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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EOD Consulting: Changing the Way Solutions are Delivered. . . . . . . . . 26

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NOVEMBER THEME: ENGINE REVIEW Robust Sales & Move Toward Electric Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEW PRODUCTS: ESCO: New Tire Inflation Products . . . . . . . 13 Ridewell Suspensions: 233-20K Truck Suspension Family Expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Volvo Trucks: Remote Programming Expanded for Over-the-Air Software & Parameter Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INDUSTRY NEWS: Minimizer-Bandit Big Rig Series: Racing Legend Noble Captures First Feature Win In Bandit Finale . . . . . . 21 CAREERS: Women In Trucking Report: October Member of the Month . . . . . 23 TransCore Link Logistics Report: Load Volumes Shows Signs of Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 COLUMNS: Business Insurance Matters: Education is Your Personal Best . . . . 11 Factoring: Avoid Hauling Loads for Free . . . . . . . 7 Healthy Trucker: Improving Your Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Keeping Your Vehicles Clean: Road Salt or Road Brine . . . . . . . . . . 30 Petro-Canada Lubricants: Engine Oil Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Transport For Christ: Which Road Shall I Take? . . . . . . . . . 29 Women In Trucking: Indians Fan Takes the Mound at WIT Day at Progressive Field . . . . . . . . . . 10 Products & Services Directory . . . . . 14 Traction & TruckPro Directory . . . . . . 18 November 2018 3

November Theme: Engine Review

By Marek Krasuski

Robust Sales & Move Toward Electric Engines Dominate Market

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o far this year the trucking industry has benefitted from a resurgent demand for new big rigs, evidenced by rising sales figures not seen for 20 years. It’s not all good news of course, as the need for new orders outstrips manufacturers’ ability to deliver within normally expected time frames. Kenworth, by way of example, has told customers they have to wait 60 weeks for delivery of their recently introduced W990 models.

Higher shipping rates and surging freight demand are bright lights for the industry, though dimmed somewhat from the driver shortage that continues unabated. Despite the overall buoyant mood, or maybe because of it, manufacturers continue to set their sights on the future – a future that includes the integration of electric heavy duty and regional haul engines.

Most major engine makers in North America are looking toward electric engines for trucks and buses, a move prompted in no small part by tougher environmental standards. And there’s also compelling business reasons for launching into the electrification market. To begin with many municipalities have bylaws restricting the movement of noisier diesels during evening and early morning hours.

Longer working hours would lighten traffic congestion during peak business hours. The much quieter electric engines can move along city streets without hardly being noticed. Electrics are by far much more energy efficient than their combustion engine counterparts, are emissions free, and promote a good corporate image to clients who see their Carrier transitioning to Green alternatives.

For regional applications Volvo introduced, this year, its first allelectric truck for commercial use – the Volvo FL. Volvo has invested considerably in the technology used for propulsion and energy storage. “From experience we know how important it is that cities, energy suppliers and vehicle manufacturers cooperate in order for large-scale electrification to become a reality. With attractive incentives, agreed standards and a long-term strategy for urban planning and expansion of the charging infrastructure, the process can go

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much faster,” explained company spokesperson Jonas Odermalm.

Critics are likely to ask about performance. How does the electric truck measure up to its diesel counterpart?

Quite well by all accounts. The FL, for example, produces up to 248 horsepower and 313 lb. ft. of torque, and has a GVW of over 35,000 pounds.

It takes one and a half hours to fully charge the DC batteries. Volvo says the perception in noise reduction is about half of what diesel engines produce. The FL’s range is up to 300 kms.

Thus far electric powered engines are best suited to medium duty trucks within specific delivery areas that return to the same station each night for recharging. At this point in the evolution cycle they are ill equipped to handle the heavy cargo weights for the Class 8 market with engines that run for one million miles or more.

Navistar hopes to have an electric medium duty truck on the market by 2019. As with other truck makers Navistar will target the medium duty market based on reasons cited above – proximity to recharging stations at end of day, operating in primarily urban areas with higher concentrations of poor air quality, and shorter distances. However, that is not to say that electric engines will not be the order of the day for long haul applications in the future. Thus far Tesla has been the forerunner in this endeavour, hoping to introduce to market the Tesla Electric Semi in 2019. According to the company the new Electric Tesla can accelerate from 0 to 60 seconds in just 5 seconds, compared to an empty diesel that takes 20 seconds to reach the same speed. The truck can travel at 65 mph with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 80,000 pounds on a 5 percent grade; this compared to a diesel that can reach just 45 mph given the same parameters.

The Tesla electric has four motors that independently power each of the four wheels across the rear axles. This facilitates instant traction control which helps the truck to achieve higher perform-

ance metrics. Tesla’s CEO says the truck will have a range of 500 miles before recharge, and that operators can save $200,000 in fuel costs alone over a two year period since there are fewer systems to maintain.

But before electrified trucks become mainstream for long haul applications, and even with a growing preponderance of electric medium duty trucks for regional hauls available today, diesel engines remain the staple product choice.

Earlier this year Kenworth, a PACCAR owned company, launched its new W990. A replacement to the W900, this iteration is designed with the driver in mind and comes with the proprietary Paccar powertrain and the MX-13 engine with ratings up to 510 horsepower and 1,850 lb. ft. torque. Commenting on the attention to driver comfort and need, Kenworth general manager Mike Dozier said, “Anything we can do to help them feel more comfortable, feel a sense of pride… that’s what we’re doing today,” he said, adding “We are passionate about our products,

our customers that depend on them, and the drivers that operate them. We know that there are many customers and drivers out there who share our passion. The Kenworth W990 represents the pride, image and freedom of trucking, and captures the spirit of what trucking is all about.”

Special attention was given to the driver’s view over the hood and the strong visual appeal it provides from behind the wheel. The MX-13 Engine is known for greater tensile strength due to the inclusion of thicker graphite particles compared to standard gray iron.

The engine also boasts a higher combustion rate due to better regulation of fuel in the central manifold.

In early 2018 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the medium duty Detroit DD8 diesel engine. A chief feature of the DD8 is its capacity to reduce DPF (diesel particulate filter) maintenance. The engine’s variable exhaust cam phasing increases exhaust temperatures so that manual DPF regenerations are reduced. Maintenance intervals are extended to about 55,000 miles for typical short haul applications. Power ratings vary from 260 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque to 375 horsepower and 1,050 lb. ft. torque.

The smaller next-generation DD5 by CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 >

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VOLVO TRUCKS

Remote Programming Expanded for Overthe-Air Software & Parameter Updates

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ll Volvo truck owners in the U.S. and Canada with GHG 2017 Volvo engines equipped with Volvo’s factory-installed connectivity hardware are now eligible for software and parameter updates with Volvo’s Remote Programming.

Users can perform updates anywhere in the U.S. and Canada where a cellular connection is available, and at the discretion of the vehicle’s decision maker.

“Working directly with Volvo fleets and owners of all sizes and applications to implement Remote Programming has proven to us that the connectivity service makes a difference to our customers and their operations,” said Ashraf Makki, Volvo Trucks North America product marketing manager. “We’ve received strong acceptance of the technology and update process from professional drivers and fleet managers alike, who have embraced Remote Programming as a faster, more efficient way to help ensure trucks are updated with

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the latest software to support peak performance and maximum uptime.”

Owners of eligible Volvo trucks can register their trucks for Remote Programming through a simple registration portal.

“We’re encouraged by the results and customer feedback from our initial introduction of Remote Programming, so we invested in the resources needed to help ensure the entire population of Volvo trucks with GHG 2017 engines could reap the uptime and efficiency benefits,” said Makki. “Updates are performed during a driver’s lunch break or when the truck is back at a depot, providing significant benefits as opposed to taking far more time for a planned stop at a service center or taking a computer out to the truck.”

Remote programming of software takes less than 20 minutes, providing significant time savings when compared with taking trucks out of service to perform needed updates.

To date, Remote Programming has already added thousands of days

Owners of Volvo trucks in the U.S. and Canada with GHG 2017 engines and Volvo’s factory-installed connectivity hardware are now eligible for “over-the-air” software and parameter updates, marking the latest step in Volvo Trucks’ commitment to providing leading uptime services and vehicle availability for Volvo owners in North America. Updates are performed when and where it is convenient for the truck owner or operator in about the time of a lunch break. of uptime while increasing truck performance. In addition to software updates, Remote Programming can deliver multiple parameter packages

to allow owners to change between operating modes for optimal fuel efficiency and preferred operating configurations.

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Factoring

By Bruce Sayer

Avoid Hauling Loads for Free

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wning and operating a trucking company demands more than just common s e n s e . To s u s t a i n a p r o f i t a b l e enterprise, owners and operators need strong interpersonal skills, b u s i n e s s s a v v y, a n d t o o l s t o assess the credit worthiness of new customers. Unfortunately, some trucking companies suffer financially because they do not spend the needed time nor utilize available tools to make sound financial decisions.

F o r i n s t a n c e, i m a g i n e Tr u c k Company ABC has just secured a new customer. The customer promises ABC to keep 3 trucks busy with a

long haul to San Diego, California every week for the next 6 months.

ABC assigns its best equipment and drivers to the lane and commits all needed resources to ensure the safe delivery of the goods. After 3 months of deliveries, the new customer has yet to pay for any of the deliveries which has left ABC Trucking facing a huge cash shortage.

The situation above illustrates an increasing reality within the trucking industry: slow paying customers.

With this understanding, owners and operators must realize they are extending credit to a customer every time they deliver a load. So the importance of having access

to a credit tool that evaluates a customer’s propensity to pay in a timely manner can mean the difference between your bottom line being in the red or black.

There are a variety of credit tools available, some with larger databases than others. For instance, Accutrac Capital, Canada’s leading freight factoring company, provides an online “Credit Search” tool.

This easy to use database provides thousands of active company profiles and unlimited searches at no cost.

“Providing credit information on each of these companies and permitting free access to this information allows trucking

companies to make informed decisions prior to taking on new customers.” says Charles Sheppard, President of Accutrac Capital.

With a credit tool you can avoid taking on customers with a history of poor credit and begin to financially plan around customers’ payment cycles.

Some owners and operators can handle the financial burden of working with customers who take 60 to 90 days to pay. What has become a safer and more common practice is partnering with a freight factoring company who can provide payment from delivered loads fast.

If factoring sounds right to you then consider a company who has a demonstrated track record of issuing funds quickly, and offers value added services such as a credit tool. Partnering with a factoring company who provides a credit tool can provide you the power to stay financially stable as evaluating a customer’s rating isn’t something that is only done in outset of the business relationship. A factoring company can offer you financial protection in the form of monitoring credit ratings on an ongoing basis.

For more information about assessing credit and invoice factoring, visit us online at www. accutraccapital.com.

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ALBERTA MOTOR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION [AMTA]

Training Mandated For New Commercial Drivers

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ctober 10, 2018 – Alberta is mandating training for new commercial drivers and strengthening safety requirements for commercial carriers to enhance public safety.

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Following consultation with key industry stakeholders and Albertans, the Government of Alberta will implement mandatory entry-level training for new Class 1 and Class 2 commercial drivers in the spring.

Along with the compulsory training, more stringent safety requirements for new commercial truck and bus companies will be in place.

New safety requirements will ensure start-up trucking companies fully meet

compliance and safety standards.

Training and operating requirements will take effect in Alberta on March 1, 2019. Temporary Safety Fitness Certificates will no longer be issued as of January 1, 2019.

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FLO COMPONENTS

New Territory Sales Manager in Southern Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario

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utomatic Lubrication Systems specialist FLO Components Ltd. continues to expand its resources to better serve construction, road building, aggregate, trucking, manufacturing and processing companies in Manitoba and Ontario.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Munroe as Territory Sales Manager – Southern Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario.

A native of Winnipeg, Mike’s previous experience over the last 16 years

includes various managerial and technical sales roles promoting products and services to manufacturing, agriculture, commercial, transportation, utility, forestry, mining and government accounts in Manitoba. Prior to that, his “blue coverall hands-on” experience included a position as a heavy duty mechanic for a major equipment distributor in Manitoba, where he gained an extensive background in repairing and servicing construction, agriculture, and transportation equip-

To support Mike’s efforts one of FLO’s fully equipped Mobile Workshops will be permanently located in Winnipeg.

ment.

Mike’s primary responsibility is to help users of mobile and heavy industrial equipment obtain lower operating costs and increased machine reliability through more effective lubrication solutions. Based in Winnipeg, he will provide local availability of technical support to FLO customers in Manitoba and Northern Ontario regions.

To support Mike’s efforts and further cement its commitment to the region with local installation and service, FLO has stationed one of its Mobile Workshops permanently located in Winnipeg and fully equipped with all the necessary inventory, equipment and tools to be able to create lubrication solutions “on site”.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mr. Mike Deckert, VP of FLO Components said; “Mike will make an excellent addition to our team of lubrication solutions specialists. He brings a whole new level of energy and extensive industry experience that will help to further strengthen the relationships with FLO’s existing clients in

Mike Munroe, new territory sales m a n a g e r, S o u t h e r n M a n i t o b a & Northwestern Ontario. his territory. His technical knowledge and proven work ethic is in sync with FLO’s basic foundation of “Meeting Customers’ Needs Better”, making him well suited for providing our customers with unparalleled technical and sales support.”

For more information visit www. flocomponents.com.

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By Ellen Voie

Indians Fan Takes the Mound at WIT Day at Progressive Field

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ark Harter has always loved trucks. As a teenager, he was intrigued by how trucks move aerodynamically, and he set up a wind tunnel in his parent’s garage. He entered the project in a science fair and won the Central Indiana Regional competition which took him all the way to the International Science and Engineering Fair in 1993.

When Mark turned 21, he earned his commercial driver’s license and began his career at a flatbed carrier. Later he delivered high-end cars for Horseless Carriage for many years. In fact, he has nearly one million accident-free miles behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer.

Tragically, an accident in 2005 left him legally blind and his driving days were over. Mark combined his passion for trucking with his quest to promote eyesight health care and vision safety to professional drivers by creating a

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program called “Eyes On The Road.”

Mark contacted the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston with his idea to reach out to truck drivers to prevent and cure blindness. He wrote a proposal and was later contacted

by Melanie Saunders, Director of Annual Giving, to learn he would receive the funding and “Eyes on the Road” website was created. This non-profit earned the WRTV6 Leadership Award in 2007.

The effort is no longer funded, but Mark’s friendship with Melanie is intact. In fact, Melanie knew that Mark was a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan and wanted Mark to have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial opening pitch at the Women In Trucking event held at Progressive Field in Cleveland each year. The opening pitch is auctioned off a month before the game, and this year Melanie had the

highest bid when it closed.

Mark was thrilled for this opportunity and made plans to travel from his home in Milwaukee to attend the Indians (versus Red Sox) final home game September 23rd. Melanie flew in from Boston with her mother, (a Red Sox fan!) Mark’s dad drove up from his home in Tennessee to be part of the event.

The Women In Trucking event began in 2013 and has become an annual event. This year, nearly 100 Cleveland area fans gathered in the terrace level, which overlooks the ball diamond at Progressive Field. Program Transportation, Inc., Travel Centers of America and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems sponsored the event and invited their employees and customers to attend and to cheer for Mark.

Everyone was excited for Mark. He had spent time practicing his pitch with the help of his cousin, a softball coach. However, once the MLB learned of Mark’s blindness, they were concerned for his safety on the field and almost denied him the opportunity.

When they realized Mark has a limited amount of vision and could get to the pitcher’s mound safely, they gave the go-ahead.

Mark was escorted to the field, and the announcer gave his name and told the audience he was with “the Women In Trucking group.” Mark

executed the pitch across home plate flawlessly. He and Melanie and their parents joined the group in the Terrace and were greeted with applause by the attendees.

“I can honestly say it was one of the greatest moments in my entire life to this point,” Mark said, “Melanie is one of my closest and best friends, so to be able to share this experience with her made it one of the greatest days in my life,” he added.

The next day, when Mark headed home, he arrived at the airport wearing his Indians cap. The reservation agent asked him about his visit to Cleveland, and when Mark told him he had thrown out the opening pitch, the agent said he had been at the game and had recognized Mark as well. He said, “You were wearing the Vaughn jersey and were from the trucking organization!”

Mark then pulled out the baseball he had thrown and let the agent hold it. The agent smiled and gave Mark a drink ticket to use on the flight home!

This was one of the most memorable Indians game thanks to Melanie and Mark and an amazing guy who was able to turn his dream of throwing out the opening pitch at an Indians game, into a reality.

For your chance to bid on the opening pitch next year, watch the Women In Trucking website for information at www.womenintrucking.org.

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Business Insurance Matters

By Linda Colgan

Education Is Your Personal Best

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veryone knows the saying “knowledge is power” but how many actually practice that education is a cornerstone of their foundation as a company? Or as an individual?

Interesting enough I recently enjoyed a drivers meeting where the company was enforcing mandatory training.

Like bells on a Sunday morning (how many of us remember that place in time?) the voices of the gathering were sounding out loud and clear. For the seasoned veterans in the crowd this was just another insurance ploy to control them, few were embracing the idea while the minority of the clan, just out of driving school, had voiced their recent education set them apart from experienced drivers.

It was an interesting gathering and although we didn’t’ have to don boxing gloves and outfit someone with a whistle and black and white striped jersey to referee, it was looking close.

It was mandated by the employer that started that week online courses would be the educator of choice.

Stepping into a millennial world those who were not computer literate could seek help from the Safety Department. Those who were fluent simply come into the office and take the course before departing for the scheduled loads the week ahead. It was mandatory, it was expected that week each and every person from receptionist to warehouse, all must take at least the pre–trip course.

After a week the results were posted in the Safety Department. From the driver’s perspective, bad habits plagued some seasoned veterans and failing grades forced a rewrite of the test. It was interesting how the loudest, boisterous voices became soft and silent when the results were posted. It was interesting how the recently educated did not achieve 100% on the test results. Such an eclectic mix of grades.

The results were a voice of their

own. It’s about education. We can all learn regardless of age, education or experience. We become complacent, i t ’s h u m a n n a t u r e . P r o m o t i n g personal growth provides value to the company but also confidence for

yourself. Taking advantage of what companies are promoting it surely is for the betterment of operations and also for yourself.

Linda Colgan has been an Insurance Broker in the transportation industry

since 1986 and is Senior Account Executive with Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. To contact Linda call at 416.809.3103 or feel free to email Linda at lcolgan@ brysoninsurance.ca.

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Whalen Report:

By Mike Whalen

Diesel Fuel Systems

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n spite of the current use of alternate fuels, it seems to me that the vocational markets, particularly construction, forestry, agriculture, utility, oil & gas and mining exploration, will be using diesel fuel well into the future.

It would not be practical – read cost effective – for a fleet to provide multiple re-fuelling facilities at each of their operating locations to cover the needs of the mixed fleet of vocational trucks and equipment.

This is the time of year diesel fuel is formulated for winter operations. And providing ‘clean’ fuel to your diesel engines is the main objective to keep diesel engines operating at peak efficiency throughout the winter.

It is obvious that particulate (dirt) must be removed from the fuel delivery system. But, in the winter, water in diesel fuel can have a major impact on smooth trouble-free operations for those in the tough vocational markets.

Regarding regular fuel filters, filter manufacturer, Donaldson Company says: ‘The published micron rating, (or particle size that a filter captures), does not provide an understanding of the performance of the filter unless you also know the efficiency at which it is measured. The efficiency of a liquid filter on a given particle size is frequently described as either a Beta ratio (ß), or as a percentage (%). Two filters that both claim to capture the same size particles or have the same micron rating may provide vastly different performance results. For example, when comparing two filters that are both rated at 5 microns, if filter A has an efficiency of 99% it will remove 99% of contaminant 5 micron and larger from the fluid. If filter B has an efficiency of 50% it will only remove 50%, or half, of the same contaminant from your fuel.

Filter B may allow up to 50 times more contamination to pass than filter A, a very different level of performance!’ www.donaldsontoolbox.com It’s important to understand that the most important contaminant in diesel fuel is ‘water’! Water reduces the ability for fuel system components, pumps, injectors, etc., to be lubricated properly and will assist particulate scoring that, in the case of injectors, will cause a disruption of the spray pattern of the fuel. This means fuel will not burn 12 November 2018

efficiently and allow unburned fuel to be returned to the fuel tank. The result is increased fuel consumption and a reduction in power.

Today’s ULSD (ultra-low sulphur diesel) fuels reduce the natural lubricity of diesel fuels that is necessary for the operation of pumps and injectors.

Water in fuel has a major impact on the lubricity of today’s low ULSD fuels.

It therefore becomes increasingly important to remove the water and replace the lost lubricity. This can be accomplished with a combination of filters, with water removal capabilities, and a fuel additive to add lubricity.

Years ago, before ULSD, I was talking to a bulk fuel delivery wholesaler in central Ontario. I suggested they could get a leg up on their competitors by installing a water separator that coales-

accumulated!

On another occasion we were asked by a transit bus authority to check their in-ground tanks for water. Their buses were having trouble with water in the fuel and we were looking for the source. It was suspected that a recent heavy rain storm had caused water to accumulate over the area in the yard that contained the filling points for the underground storage tanks.

To determine if this was the case, we installed a water coalescer on a fuel pump and started refuelling the buses as they returned from a run. We were able to keep the water collection bowel’s drain cock open to drain the water that was being collected while we refilled the buses. Amazing!

Diesel fuel handling, storage and delivery systems, all contribute to water

The SWK-2000 Series fuel filter/water separator from Separ Filter uses five stages of filtration to remove harmful particulates and water from fuel. The majority of contaminants are removed from the fuel before it even reaches the filtration element, which removes any remaining particulates before fuel enters the engine. ces water from the fuel as it is pumped from the tank to the truck or from the fuel truck to the fleet’s storage tanks.

He answered, “But, who will pay me for the water I bought with the fuel?”

As a further test we used a tool that could measure the amount of water in the tank and dipped a tanker that had been parked for awhile. We measured about two inches of water that had

in fuel. Water can enter underground tanks through deteriorated tank walls or down the filler tubes. Changes in atmospheric temperature can cause condensation to form on tank walls and accumulate in the bottom of the tank.

Two classifications of water are present in fuel – Free Water and Emulsified Water. Free Water is visible in large

droplet form or as a layer found in the bottom of the fuel tank. However, once vibration or movement occurs in the fuel system, Free Water is broken down into tiny particles and emulsified, or mixed, with the fuel. Passing fuel through a pump also breaks down – or emulsifies – free water into tiny, almost invisible, particles. The use of a coalescer is the only way to remove emulsified water Both free water and emulsified water should be removed from the fuel supply.

KEEP THE WATER OUT! With the use of ULSD and the loss of its lubricating quality, water contamination is the most important factor to look for in diesel fuel.

The diesel injection system is made up of precision components with extremely close tolerances that rely completely on the diesel fuel for lubrication. Water will hinder diesel fuels’ ability to lubricate the pump and injectors. Injectors that are scored by particulate carried in the fuel or corroded can also degrade the fit and allow fuel to drain along the injector barrel wall into the cylinder.

When selecting components to keep your fuel system running at peak efficiency 1) select a primary filter to take care of the coarse particulate, 2) a secondary filter for fine particulate.

You filter supplier can help you decide between a full-flow or combination full-flow by-pass system.

Also, add a fuel – water coalescer after the secondary filter. There are various combinations of filters and water coalescers on the market. A supplier that specializes in servicing fuel systems can provide excellent advice. www.diesel.org.

‘Sitting’ water in the fuel system can result in biological growth – or ‘gelling’.

To reduce the fuel from ‘gelling’ use a fuel heater and an additive. The fuel heater can be in-line or acquired as part of the filter/coalescer assembly.

An approved additive replaces the much-needed lubricity missing from ULSD in a way that protects all critical fuel system components such as fuel filters, fuel lines, injectors and fuel pumps by not allowing the fuel to change viscosity and deliver the fuel as originally intended by the engine manufacturer.

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ESCO (EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY)

New Line of Tire Inflation Products

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rooksville, FL, USA – ESCO (Equipment Supply Company) is pleased to announce its new line of Tire Inflation Solutions. ESCO has released an entire line of tire inflators, hose reels, and air hoses to add to their already extensive line of professional tire tools & equipment.

In the inflation category, the range in-

cludes wall mounted inflators, dial and digital handheld inflators, as well as a newly designed “automatic handheld inflator”. The Automatic Handheld Tire Inflator (MODEL 10963) is a rechargeable handheld tire inflation solution that allows for complete inflation of up to four tires at the push of a button. Its rugged design and ease of use makes

it ideal for in the shop or on a service truck for any tire inflating situation.

In addition to the inflation tools ESCO announces their new inflation hose reels and unique “Extreme Ultraflex Hose” products are at the top of their class in quality and overall usability across multiple markets. These new hose reels and air hoses are designed

and built to be used in professional environments and for hobbyist and “DIY” applications.

For more information about this product and where to buy ESCO product email sales@esco.net or call 352.754.1117 or visit www.esco.net and search “Tire Inflation” to see all options available.

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RIDEWELL SUSPENSIONS

233-20K Truck Suspension Family Expanded

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pringfield, MO – Ridewell Suspensions has revised and expanded the 233-20K truck and trailer product lines to better serve customer needs. The truck and trailer product lines have expanded availability for galvanized components.

The trailer drum brake models have a new cross-channel and hanger design.

The 233-20K truck suspension family

now has expanded options for a factory integrated, preplumbed air tank kit.

The 233-20K Roll Off product line now includes a narrow option for an easier fit onto the vehicle frame.

The

233T-20K trailer product line has added a bridge between the air springs to simplify installation.

To reduce maintenance, the trailer line has also been updated with Huck® fasteners. A

new cross-channel and hanger design for the drum brake models will highlight new pivot connection hardware, greatly reducing the fasteners needed per suspension. All models requiring air springs to be placed away from the frame will include a bridge.

For more information email info@ ridewellcorp.com of visit www.ridewellcorp.com.

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VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY The Products & Services Directory is your direct route to professional companies serving the Trucking Industry across Canada.

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 877.225.2232 ext 302 or email at Barb@vttmag.ca.

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COMPLIANCE SERVICES / DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

DRIVESHAFTS

PAT’S DRIVELINE “Over 35 years of Driveshaft Manufacturing Expertise” ALBERTA

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

#1, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 877.438.3155 Tel: 905.564.3155 Fax: 905.564.3166 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.patsdriveline.com

DRIVER ENHANCING VR SOFTWARE

IMVR – IRIS “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

50 Admiral Blvd.

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

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ITR CANADA INC. Canadian consulting and training resource company, committed to providing exceptional products and services to the transportation industry, specializing in D.O.T. drug and alcohol compliance.

490 McGeachie Drive Milton, ON L9T 3Y5 Toll Free: 888.812.0099 Tel: 905.693.0660 Fax: 905.693.0332 clientservices@itrcanada.com www.itrcanada.com

4654 Ontario Street Beamsville, ON L04 1B4 Toll Free: 855.224.iMVR (4687) Tel: 289.260.2820 Fax: 905.670.3436 info@imvr.ca www.iMVR.ca

KEE HUMAN RESOURCES

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

5314 Trafalgar Road Milton, ON L9E 0Y8 Tel: 905.878.7161 info@seti-imports.com www.autogreaser.com or www.seti-imports.com

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

AUXILIARY HEATING & A/C SYSTEMS SALES & SERVICE

A & A EXHAUST SYSTEMS A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

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

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

CARMEN TRANSPORTATION

WILSON INSTRUMENTS LTD. The Anti-Idling Experts 43 Crowe Bay Heights, RR 2 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705.653.2403 Fax: 705.653.5560 WilsonInstruments@sympatico.ca www.wilsoninstrumentsltd.com

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1225 Aerowood Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1B9 Tel: 905.282.1255 Fax: 905.282.0034 info@dpfcleaningspecialists.com www.dpfcleaningspecialists.com

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EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION LTD. A trucking company based in Grimsby, Ontario that specializes in the movement of oversize and overweight loads. We have an extensive line of heavy haul equipment including flatbeds, step-decks, double drops, floats, mini-decks, extendable trailers, steering dollies and multiaxle transporters with capacities up to 80 tons.

263 South Service Road Grimsby, ON L3M 1Y6 Toll Free: 800.263.0240 Tel: 905.945.9654 Fax: 905.945.4151 JKingma@empiretrans.com www.empiretrans.com

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INTERNATIONAL TRUCKLOAD SERVICES INC. 107 Bellevue Drive, Box 1450 Belleville, ON K8N 5J1 Toll Free: 800.267.1888 Tel: 613.961.5144 Fax: 613.961.1255 or 888.485.6487 English or Punjabi Call Monty at 800.267.1888 or 613.961.5144 extn 123 recruiting@itsinc.on.ca www.itstruck.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

5325 Outer Drive Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Tel: 519.737.6005 Fax: 519.737.0005

DYNAMIC FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC. Dynamic Freight Solutions Inc. is the asset-based affiliate of North American Logistics providing transportation solutions to Canada and the United States, specializing in daily trips in and out of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Dynamic Freight Solutions features heated and tailgate trailers for temperature control or special moves such as furniture or store fixtures.

49 Simpson Road Bolton, ON L7E 2R6 Tel: 905.951.5487 Contact: Don Branston Cell: 416.528.5849 dbranston@nalsi.com or dynamic@nalsi.com

DRIVER SERVICES, RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT

DPF CLEANING

S.E.T.I. Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are a family-oriented business looking to hire Company Drivers and select O/O for cross-border and Ontario/Quebec runs. We offer competitive compensation, bridge & fuel cards and Pre-pass transponders.

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

KELSEY TRAIL TRUCKING LTD. We are your “one-stop” total logistics solutions provider since 1981. We have been helping companies get maximum results at exceptional value. Our flat deck long haul services are a key link in any efficient supply chain.

LTL, FTL, over dimensional and weight-permitted shipments across Canada. All of our trucks are equipped with a GPS system. We strategically designed our company to be your edge.

Experience it today!

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SIEMENS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC. Siemens Transportation Group Inc. spans across North America. As an international, family-owned operation, it encompasses specialized transportation companies for a total supply chain solution. These companies range from international Truckload, Less Than Truckload service, International Flat Deck service, Ground Courier service and Warehouse Distribution service P.O. Box 7290 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J2 Toll Free: 888.878.9585 Fax: 306.668.5849 driver.recruitment@siemenstransport.com www.siemenstransport.com

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

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

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

LIQUID CAPITAL MIDWEST CORP. “Others Promise… We Deliver” White Glove Service and Industry Expertise. Same-day funding, including weekends. Customized competitive rates.

176 Seacliff Drive West Leamington, ON N8H 3Y5 Toll Free: 877.653.9426 Tel: 519.419.5044 • Fax: 855.295.6605 riacobelli@liquidcapitalcorp.com www.liquidcapitalmidwest.com

FASTENERS, FITTINGS, HOSE & SHOP MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

MULTI-LINE FASTENER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD. “Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.”

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

FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

174 West Street South, 2nd Floor Orillia, ON L3V 6L4 Toll Free: 866.531.2615 Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651 Bruce@accutraccapital.com www.AccutracCapital.com

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BENNETTS POWER SERVICE PRODUCTS P. O. Box 51016, RPO Tyndall Park Winnipeg, MB R2X 3C6 Toll Free: 877.778.4440 Tel: 204.694.1777 • Fax: 204.633.0133 gbennett@powerservice.ca www.powerservice.ca

BEKA-LUBE PRODUCTS INC. “Providing a selection of hand-held grease guns from the world-leading MATO application hardware.

It delivers safe, reliable and environmentally-friendly handling of lubricants. Operators are able to apply grease precisely to the zerks or surfaces, but without the residual mess long associated with the lubricating process.”

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

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

1-141 Commercial Drive Calgary, AB T3Z 2A7 Tel: 587.483.2630 Fax: 800.939.2305 EASTERN CANADA

6600 route Transcanadienne bureau 610 Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4S2 Toll Free: 888.694.8721 Fax: 514.694.4411

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

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

BRYSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. “It’s not what you pay. It’s what you get for what you pay.

Transportation, Logistics, Cargo, Fleet Safety Management Services & Bonds.”

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

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GREASE GUNS

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

CANADIAN INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 415 Toronto, ON M4P 3Z1 Tel: 416.486.0951 • Fax: 416.489.5311 jasonj@cibi.ca www.cibi.ca

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ERB AND ERB INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. What you want to protect the most.

We protect the best!

818 Victoria Street North Kitchener, ON N2B 1C3 Toll Free: 800.265.2634 Tel: 519.579.4270 • Fax: 519.741.1977 cbunn@erb-erb.com or info@erb-erb.com www.erb-erb.com

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JONES DESLAURIERS INSURANCE MANAGEMENT INC. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™ 2375 Skymark Avenue Mississauga, ON L4W 1Y6 Toll Free: 877.232.9996 Tel: 416.240.5695 • Fax: 416.259.7178 donnyc@jdimi.com www.jdimi.com

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ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER CANADA LIMITED Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

Our team of transportation specialists have in-depth industry knowledge and extensive experience designing and implementing programs to fit our clients’ needs.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 • Tel: 905.479.6670 Markham: john_clancy@ajg.com London: cameron_blair@ajg.com ajgcanada.com

PALMER ATLANTIC INSURANCE LTD. One of Canada’s leading Trucking Insurance and Risk Services Brokers, specializing in coverage for local and long haul fleets and owner-operators. Check out our website to learn more about how we can help you today!

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

LEGAL COUNSEL

AIRD & BERLIS LLP Aird & Berlis is a recognized as both a pioneer and a leader in transportation law. We provide strategic legal and business advice to companies operating in or servicing the transportation sector in Canada. Our range of expertise includes border security, customs compliance and enforcement, carrier safety, licensing and suspension, labour and employment, M&A, independent operator and tax matters.

Brookfield Place 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800 Toronto, ON M5J 2T9 Tel: 416.865.4642 • Fax: 416.863.1515 jcoldwell@airdberlis.com www.airdberlis.com

LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS

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

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

LUBRICANTS

QUÉBEC – EAST

CREVIER LUBRICANTS 2320, rue de a Métropole Longueuil, QC J4G 1E6 Toll Free: 800.363.0590 Tel: 450.679.8866 Fax: 450.679.5818 lub@crevier.ca lubricants.crevier.ca ONTARIO – LONDON

CASE ‘N DRUM OIL 3462 White Oak Road London ON N6E 2Z9 Toll Free: 800.265.7642 Tel: 519.681.3772 Fax: 519.681.4680 mailroom@cndoil.ca www.cndoil.ca ONTARIO – WHITBY

RP OIL 1111 Burns Street East, Unit 3 Whitby ON L1N 6A6 Toll Free: 800.335.6623 Tel: 905.666.2313 Fax: 905.666.2761 mailroom@rpoil.com www.rpoil.com WESTERN CANADA

CATALYS LUBRICANTS 7483, Progress Way Delta BC V4G 1E7 Toll Free: 855.946.4226 Tel: 604.946.4226 • Fax: 604.946.1499 sales@catalyslubricants.ca www.catalyslubricants.ca

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ON-BOARD SCALES

RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

KROWN CORPORATE CLERAL SCALES CLERAL is an onboard scale for trucks manufacturer since 1995. Leader in onboard weighing systems for all suspension types. More precision, easier to use, and at a more than affordable price.

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

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

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

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

5785 Place Turcot Montreal, QC H4C 1V9 Tel: 514.937.1670 • Fax: 514.937.2190 administration@bedardtankers.com www.bedardtankers.com

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SHOP LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES Proud distributors of Lode-King, Midland Manufacturing, Landoll and more. trailers@fgiltd.ca www.fgitrailers.com VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES On-board weighing systems for the trucking industry.

1765 Springfield Road, Unit 106 Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5 Toll Free: 800.663.0854 Tel: 604.944.1481 • Fax: 604.944.1482 www.vulcanscales.com

PERMITS, LICENCING & DRUG TESTING

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

BROCKVILLE 1245 California Avenue Brockville, ON K6V 7N5 Toll Free: 800.410.4754 Tel: 613.657.1244 • Fax: 613.657.1453 info@permitservices.com MISSISSAUGA 6885 Davand Drive, Unit #4 Mississauga, ON L5T 1J5 Tel: 905.670.2208 • Fax: 905.670.0208 mdeyo@730permitservices.com WOODSTOCK 535 Mill Street Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9 Tel: 519.537.8658 • Fax: 519.537.7956 jgoff@730permitservices.com www.730permitservices.com

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FLO COMPONENTS LTD. Grease & oil pumps, hose reels, meters, control valves – all the necessary components to safely store, dispense and track your service shop’s bulk fluids.

50 Admiral Blvd.

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

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

PERMITS & SERVICES C.U.T.C. INC. Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

1295 Crois Carol Laval, QC H7W 1G3 Toll Free: 866.927.8294 Tel: 450.687.8294 Fax: 450.687.6963 pvoelker@sympatico.ca www.cutcinc.ca

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TRANSCOURT TANK LEASING Toll Free: 888.407.3830 Contacts: ONTARIO & MANITOBA Mike Trianos mtrianos@transcourt.com EASTERN CANADA (Quebec & Atlantic Provinces) Julie Thibaudeau jthibaudeau@transcourt.com Toll Free: 844.322.8360 WESTERN CANADA Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com

TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

LOAD COVERING SOLUTIONS LTD. “Keeping You Covered” 5499 Harvester Road Burlington, ON L7L 5V4 Toll Free: 800.465.8277 Tel: 905.335.2012 Fax: 905.335.8499 www.loadcoveringsolutions.com

TOWING SERVICES

ABRAMS TOWING FLEET-TAX SERVICES INC. Celebrating 15 Years in Business!

Our team is very well known for their MTO & DOT Audit Support, Authorities, IRP, Fuel & Mileage Taxes, Drug & Alcohol Testing Center 4654 Ontario Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4 Tel: 905.563.1010 www.fleettaxservices.com

TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

“Service Across Ontario”

KEE TRAINING ACADEMY “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

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24 Hour Heavy Towing

BLACK ICE TOWING 24 Hour Heavy, Medium & Light Duty Towing & Recovery. Tilt and Load & Float Services. Licenced Mechanic on Staff.

Serving Parry Sound to Sudbury & Surrounding areas.

423 Hwy 69 Britt, ON P0G 1A0 Tel: 705.774.3224 blackicetowing@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Black-Ice-Towing

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ALBERTA

CALGARY FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 5350-72nd Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 4X5 Toll Free: 800.661.3126 Tel: 403.236.9712 • Fax: 403.236.7249 calgary@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com EDMONTON FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 16230-118th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6 Toll Free: 800.663.9366 Tel: 780.447.4422 • Fax: 780.447.3289 edmonton@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com GRANDE PRAIRIE FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 10610-82nd Avenue Clairmont, AB T8X 5G9 Toll Free: 866.424.5479 Tel: 780.402.9864 • Fax: 780.402.8659 grandeprairie@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com LLOYDMINSTER FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 5701-63rd Avenue Lloydminster, AB T9V 3B8 Toll Free: 800.661.9709 Tel: 780.875.9115 • Fax: 780.875.1403 lloydminster@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com RED DEER FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 170 Queens Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 0R5 Toll Free: 866.297.0022 Tel: 403.343.1383 • Fax: 403.347.8275 reddeer@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com MANITOBA

Toll Free: 888.667.5438 • Tel: 416.398.9474 www.abrams.ca

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M.T.T. REPAIR SERVICES INC. M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has been providing quality repairs and services since 1975.

We operate out of a 14,000 square foot building with eleven bays including a truck and trailer paint bay and two sandblasting bays. M.T.T. Repair Services currently employs trailer mechanics, welders, body men and painters.

We are also an accredited vehicle inspection station that allows us to conduct annual safety inspections to all of your trailers.

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

BRANDON FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES

1440 Highland Avenue

Brandon, MB R7C 1A7 Toll Free: 866.883.6120 Tel: 204.571.5980 • Fax: 204.571.5982 brandon@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com WINNIPEG FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 2525 Inkster Blvd.

Winnipeg, MB R2R 2Y4 Toll Free: 800.282.8044 Tel: 204.632.8261 • Fax: 204.956.1786 winnipeg@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 731 Gana Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1P2 Toll Free: 888.456.6567 Tel: 905.564.5404 • Fax: 905.564.8455 mississauga@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com SUDBURY FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES C-112 Fielding Road Lively, ON P3Y 1L5 Toll Free: 866.328.7725 Tel: 705.222.1042 • sudbury@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com THUNDER BAY FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES 915 Walsh Street West Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X5 Toll Free: 800.465.5044 Tel: 807.577.5724 • Fax: 807.475.9033 thunderbay@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

SASKATCHEWAN

REGINA

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

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

A & A EXHAUST SYSTEMS A one-stop total exhaust and emission solution provider. Our products, services and manufacturing abilities enable us to provide our customers with the highest standards in exhaust parts and services.

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

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

GERRY’S TRUCK CENTRE “Your Complete Transportation Business Partner” 4049 Eastgate Cres.

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

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Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists” 1850 Gage Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1S2 Toll Free: 800.267.4740 Tel: 905.795.2838 • Fax: 905.678.3030 texis@bellnet.ca www.texisexhaust.com

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

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

TRUCK CUSTOMIZING

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

When you bring your vehicle in to Quality Collision Centre, you can be assured of timely turnaround, expert repairs & complete satisfaction.

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

TRUCK DELIVERY

DRIVE STAR SHUTTLE SYSTEM LTD. Providing “drive-away” and “tow-away” services to the class 6, 7 and 8 truck markets in both Canada and the United States.

1625 Stone Church Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 3Y5 Toll Free: 866.378.7827 Tel: 289.285.3000 sales@drivestardelivers.com www.drivestardelivers.com

TRUCK EQUIPMENT

FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more. truckequip@fgiltd.ca www.fortgarryindustries.com

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

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

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

TRUCK LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

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

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

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

Two locations in New Brunswick to serve you.

MONCTON 725 St. George Blvd.

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

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

MONCTON Unit 5, 191 Henri Dunant Street Moncton, NB E1E 1E4 Toll Free: 844.701.GEAR (4327) Tel: 506.855.GEAR (4327) Fax: 506.859.GEAR (4327) sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com ONTARIO

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

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TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

ALLIED TRANSMISSIONS LTD. Allied Transmissions Ltd. is an authorized Allison dealer who is committed to providing the highest standard of service.

235149 Ryan Road S.E. Calgary, AB T1X 0K1 Toll Free: 888.232.2203 Tel: 403.279.9505 • Fax: 403.279.7362 sales@allied-transmission.com service@allied-transmission.com www.allied-transmission.com Authorized Allison Dealer

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

13 Anderson Blvd.

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

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SWS SAFETY WARNING SYSTEMS A quality North American Manufacturer since 1969, SWS Warning Lights Inc. is known for innovation, service and high qulity safety warning lights. We look to constantly progress as a company so we can provide you with the best built lights for your fleet.

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

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NEW BRUNSWICK

Fort Garry Industries 3426 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8H1 Toll Free: 800.772.4599 Tel: 306.242.3465 • Fax: 306.933.4850 saskatoon@fgiltd.ca

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

Servicing Truck, RV, Oilfield, Highway, Bus, Construction Automatic & Powershift Transmissions as well as Chelsea PTO Sales & Service Specializing in parts and service for the Allison Transmission. Over 15+ years of Service Excellence in Western Canada & Abroad.

RR 1, Site 1, Box 9 27312 – 84, Twp 394 Aspelund Industrial Park Blackfalds, AB TOM 0J0 Toll Free: 877.321.7732 (SPEC) Tel: 403.885.5566 • Fax: 403.885.2556 sales@siautomatics.com service@siautomatics.com www.siautomatics.com

TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

AWASH (ECOWASH) SYSTEMS CORP. Portable Automated Truck Wash Systems including Battery & Electric versions, customized to your requirements. We are the OEM. CANADA

19 Community Avenue Hamilton, ON L8E 2X9 U.S.A.

6405 Inducon Drive East Sanborn, NY, USA 14132 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 • Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com

VEHICLE DELIVERY

www.awashsystems.com

COMPASS VEHICLE DELIVERY INC. All types of vehicles delivered across Canada.

We specialize in fleet relocation.

P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main 4-996 County Road 40 Trenton, ON K8V 5R5 Tel: 613.392.9676 • Fax: 613.392.8730 sales@compassvehicledelivery.com www.compassvehicledelivery.com

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BONNYVILLE TRACTION BONNYVILLE Northern Truck & Industrial 6201-C 50th Avenue Bonnyville, AB T9N 2L9 Tel: 780.826.5855 BROOKS TRACTION BROOKS NAPA Auto Parts 99 - 7th Street East Brooks, AB T1R 1C1 Tel: 403.501.5551 CALGARY TRACTION CALGARY Calgary Heavy Truck & Collision 7404 44th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 3G7 Tel: 403.279.2870 DRAYTON VALLEY TRACTION DRAYTON VALLEY Drayton Valley Auto Parts Ltd. 3347 - 50th Street Drayton Valley, AB T7A 0C6 Tel: 780.542.6881 EDMONTON TRACTION HEAD OFFICE 18532 - 116th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2W8 Tel: 780.489.7555

EDMONTON NORTH WEST TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS 18051 - 111th Avenue North West Edmonton NW, AB T5S 2P2 Tel: 780.444.4334 EDMONTON SOUTH TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS 3404 - 78th Avenue Edmonton South, AB T6B 2X9 Tel: 800.252.7992 EDSON TRACTION EDSON NAPA Auto Parts 4833 - 2nd Avenue Edson, AB T7E 1T8 Tel: 780.712.4152 FAIRVIEW TRACTION FAIRVIEW Fairview Automotive & Industrial Supplies 11019 - 101st Avenue Fairview AB T0H 1L0 Tel: 780.835.4971 FORT MCMURRAY TRACTION FORT MCMURRAY Paramount Parts Inc. 10218 King Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1X9 Tel: 780.791.3000

GRANDE PRAIRIE TRACTION GRANDE PRAIRIE Bradvin HD Inc. 16101 - 101st Street, Unit 4 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P2 Tel: 780.538.3038 HIGH PRAIRIE TRACTION HIGH PRAIRIE High Prairie Truck & Trailer Ltd. 5309 - 53rd Avenue, Hwy 2 West High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Tel: 780.523.4777 HINTON TRACTION HINTON NAPA Auto Parts 120 North Street Hinton, AB T7V 1S8 Tel: 780.865.8800 LA CRETE TRACTION LA CRETE Schellenberg Heavy Equipment 10704 99th Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406 LLOYDMINSTER TRACTION LLOYDMINSTER Truck Zone Inc. 5205 - 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712

MEDICINE HAT TRACTION MEDICINE HAT Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 - 9th Avenue South West Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 PEACE RIVER TRACTION PEACE RIVER Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 - 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655 RED DEER TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS 8045 Edgar Industrial Cr. Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.342.7884 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE TRACTION ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE NAPA Auto Parts 4528F - 47th Avenue Rocky Mtn House, AB T4T 0A9 Tel: 403.845.2709 SUNDRE TRACTION SUNDRE Partco Truck Parts & Service 7 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 800.372.7826 WABASCA TRACTION WABASCA Pelican Automotive 2330 Pelican Business Park Wabasca, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780.891.3600 WHITECOURT TRACTION WHITECOURT KW Mechanical Ltd. 4004 - 41st Avenue Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N4 Tel: 780.706.2252

FORT NELSON TRACTION FORT NELSON NAPA Auto Parts 5320 - 49th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.2783 KAMLOOPS TRACTION KAMLOOPS Premium Truck & Trailer 1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100 KELOWNA TRACTION KELOWNA Central Valley Truck Service 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738 PORT MCNEILL TRACTION PORT MCNEILL North Island Pacific Parts 470 Pioneer Hill Drive Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: 250.956.4401 PRINCE GEORGE TRACTION PRINCE GEORGE NAPA Auto Parts 564 - 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2Z9 Tel: 250.563.7778 QUESNEL TRACTION QUESNEL NAPA Auto Parts 1185 Hwy 97 North Quesnel, BC V2J 2Y3 Tel: 250.991.0650 SIDNEY TRACTION SIDNEY PM Industries 1785 Mills Road Sidney, BC V8L 5S9 Tel: 250.656.1689 SMITHERS TRACTION SMITHERS Smithers Parts & Service 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287 SQUAMISH TRACTION SQUAMISH Triton Auto & Industrial Ltd. 1003 Industrial Way Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Tel: 604.892.5951 SURREY TRACTION SURREY Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd. 10304 - 120th Street Surrey, BC V3V 4G1 Tel: 604.582.4888 TERRACE TRACTION TERRACE BOW VALLEY MACHINE 5107 Keith Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1K8 Tel: 250.638.0099 VANDERHOOF TRACTION VANDERHOOF P & H Supplies Ltd. 279 1st Street East Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Tel: 250.567.9266 WILLIAMS LAKE TRACTION WILLIAMS LAKE W.L. Forestry Supplies Ltd. 675 North Mackenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N9 Tel: 250.392.6699

WINNIPEG TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS 200 Oak Point Highway Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V1 Tel: 888.320.5505

BRITISH COLUMBIA 100 MILE HOUSE TRACTION 100 MILE HOUSE Total Parts Express Ltd. 260 Exeter Road 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Tel: 250.395.2277 ABBOTSFORD TRACTION ABBOTSFORD Truckpart Abbotsford 31107 Peardonville Road, Bay 11 Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6T9 Tel: 604.746.9660 BURNS LAKE TRACTION BURNS LAKE Polar Park Automotive 831 Hwy 16 West Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Tel: 250.692.7501 CHETWYND TRACTION CHETWYND Gear-O-Rama Supply 4876 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: 250.788.2255 CHILLIWACK TRACTION CHILLIWACK Lickman Truck & Trailer Parts & Services Ltd. 43915 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A4 Tel: 604.793.9660 COURTENAY TRACTION COURTENAY Taurus Heavy Duty Ventures 2703A Kilpatrick Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4 Tel: 250.871.1191 18 November 2018

MANITOBA BRANDON TRACTION BRANDON NAPA Auto Parts 1940 Queen’s Avenue Brandon, MB R7B 0T1 Tel: 204.727.4850

N. W. TERRITORIES YELLOWKNIFE TRACTION YELLOWKNIFE NAPA Auto Parts 114 - 314 Old Airport Road Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2 Tel: 867.669.6272 SASKATCHEWAN MEADOW LAKE TRACTION MEADOW LAKE Unified Auto Parts Inc. 807 - 1st Avenue West Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y4 Tel: 306.236.4800 MOOSE JAW TRACTION MOOSE JAW Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd. 1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402 NIPAWIN TRACTION NIPAWIN NAPA Auto Parts 811 Nipawin Road East Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: 306.862.9881 PRINCE ALBERT TRACTION PRINCE ALBERT Unified Auto Parts Inc. 3802 4th Avenue East Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A4 Tel: 306.764.4220 REGINA TRACTION HEAVY DUTY PARTS 405 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: 800.667.9856 SASKATOON TRACTION SASKATOON NAPA Auto Parts 2815 Faithfull Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8 Tel: 306.244.9877 SWIFT CURRENT TRACTION SWIFT CURRENT Swift Current Brake & Drive Ltd. 1511 Cheadle Street West Swift Current, SK S9H 5G4 Tel: 306.773.7293 WEYBURN TRACTION WEYBURN Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd. 300 Hwy 13, South Service Road Crossroads Industrial Park Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 YORKTON TRACTION YORKTON 537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2W7 Tel: 306.782.4313 YUKON WHITEHORSE TRACTION WHITEHORSE Pacesetter Trading Company Ltd. 126 Industrial Road Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2T9 Tel: 867.393.3902

TruckPro Locations

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ACHESON TRUCKPRO ACHESON Silver Mechanical Services [2013] Ltd. 26724 Acheson Road Acheson, AB T7X 6B2 Tel: 780.962.8030 BROOKS TRUCKPRO BROOKS Hopf Mechanical & Hydraulics 660 Aquaduct Drive Brooks, AB T1R 1C5 Tel: 403.501.0190 CALGARY TRUCKPRO CALGARY (14A Street) Alberta Auto & Truck Repair Inc. 4150-B 14A Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 3L3 Tel: 403.543.1000 CALGARY TRUCKPRO CALGARY Calgary Heavy Truck & Collision 7404 44th Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 3G7 Tel: 403.287.6888 DRUMHELLER TRUCKPRO DRUMHELLER Drum Diesel 901 South Railway Ave., Bay 13 Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: 403.823.7966 EDMONTON NORTH WEST TRUCKPRO EDMONTON NW Truck Zone Inc. 15816 - 111th Ave. North West Edmonton, AB T5M 2R8 Tel: 780.451.0225

FORT MACLEOD TRUCKPRO FORT MACLEOD MoBoot’s Ag Mechanics Ltd. 112 - 12th Street Fort MacLeod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: 403.795.2645 FORT SASKATCHEWAN TRUCKPRO FORT SASKATCHEWAN Cart Construction Inc. 11401 - 85th Avenue, Unit #11 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A9 Tel: 780.998.5028 GRANDE PRAIRIE TRUCKPRO GRANDE PRAIRIE Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd. 10920 - 87th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K4 Tel: 780.539.6260 LA CRETE TRUCKPRO LA CRETE Schellenberg Heavy Equipment 10704 - 99th Street La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780.928.3406 LLOYDMINSTER TRUCKPRO LLOYDMINSTER TRUCK ZONE INC. 5205 - 65th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2E8 Tel: 780.875.7712 MEDICINE HAT TRUCKPRO MEDICINE HAT Hydraco Industries Ltd. 2111 - 9th Avenue SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403.526.2244 PEACE RIVER TRUCKPRO PEACE RIVER Peace Truck & Trailer Ltd. 9103 - 75th Street Peace River, AB T8S 1T2 Tel: 780.624.8655

RED DEER TRUCKPRO RED DEER Central Alberta Heavy Duty Repair 10 - 7719 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 Tel: 403.358.5335 SUNDRE TRUCKPRO SUNDRE Partco Truck Parts & Service 7 West Road Industrial Park Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Toll Free: 403.638.3414 TABER TRUCKPRO TABER Geeraert Mechanical Service 5911-B 50th Avenue Taber, AB T1G 1W7 Tel: 403.223.8744 TWO HILLS TRUCKPRO TWO HILLS Two Hills Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. 5929 - 47th Avenue Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Tel: 780.657.3304 WHITECOURT TRUCKPRO WHITECOURT KW Mechanical Ltd. 4004 - 41st Avenue Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N4 Tel: 780.706.2252

KAMLOOPS TRUCKPRO KAMLOOPS Premium Truck & Trailer 1875 Kryczka Place Kamloops, BC V1S 1S4 Tel: 250.374.3100 KELOWNA TRUCKPRO KELOWNA Central Valley Truck Services Ltd. 105 Adams Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1 Tel: 250.765.7738 NANAIMO TRUCKPRO NANAIMO P.M. Industries Ltd. 4950 Jordan Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H8 Tel: 250.758.8004 SIDNEY TRUCKPRO SIDNEY P.M. Industries Ltd. 1785 Mills Road Sidney, BC V8L 5S9 Tel: 250.656.1689 SMITHERS TRUCKPRO SMITHERS Smithers Parts & Service (2005) Ltd. 3465 Victoria Drive Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250.847.4287

DAUPHIN TRUCKPRO DAUPHIN A.R.J. Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair 107053, PTH 20 Dauphin, MB R7N 2V3 Tel: 204.638.0711 NEEPAWA TRUCKPRO NEEPAWA T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy 5 North Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204.476.3809 WINKLER TRUCKPRO WINKLER Road Rig Parts & Service Ltd. 530 George Avenue Winkler, MB R6W 0J4 Tel: 204.331.4744 WINNIPEG NORTH WEST TRUCKPRO WINNIPEG NW DAB’s Repair Ltd. 2126 Logan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2R 0J2 Tel: 204.694.2390

REGINA TRUCKPRO REGINA (9TH AVE.) Frame & Wheel Alignment Co. (1988) Ltd. 805 - 9th Avenue Regina, SK S4N 7P4 Tel: 306.569.2350 SASKATOON TRUCKPRO SASKATOON NE A-Line Frame & Alignment Services Ltd. 3246 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y2 Tel: 306.931.6612 SWIFT CURRENT TRUCKPRO SWIFT CURRENT Finning Canada 2635 North Service Road West Swift Current, SK S9H 5L4 Tel: 306.773.3240 WEYBURN TRUCKPRO WEYBURN Southern Industrial & Truck Ltd. 300 Hwy 13, South Service Road Weyburn, SK S4H 2K7 Tel: 306.842.2422 YORKTON TRUCKPRO YORKTON Truck Proz Inc. 537 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: 306.782.4313

BRITISH COLUMBIA CHILLIWACK TRUCKPRO CHILLIWACK Triton Truck & Trailer Repair 44137 Progress Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 0W3 Tel: 604.701.4428 FORT NELSON TRUCKPRO FORT NELSON Gearheads Truck Repair 5204 - 46th Avenue Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250.774.4327

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

ONTARIO DRYDEN TRUCKPRO DRYDEN Webb Truck Repair Inc. 16677 Hwy 17 West Dryden, ON P8N 2Y7 Tel: 807.937.4444 SASKATCHEWAN MOOSE JAW TRUCKPRO MOOSE JAW Golden West Trailer & Equipment Ltd. 1802 Stadacona Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8 Tel: 306.692.7402

YUKON WHITEHORSE TRUCKPRO WHITEHORSE Kulan Mechanical 7 Laberge Road Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5Z3 Tel: 867.393.4581

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TRUCK TRAINING SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO [TTSAO]

TTSAO Instructor of the Year Award

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amilton, Ontario – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is pleased to announce a new award to be presented annually to honor commercial driver instructors.

The first ever TTSAO/Paybright Commercial Driving Instructor of the Year award will be presented to a successful recipient at the 4th Annual TTSAO Conference scheduled for February 27th and 28th 2019. The TTSAO has appointed a committee to review all applications submitted by TTSAO schools and carriers.

The successful candidate will need to meet or exceed the following criteria: Minimum 10 years verifiable experience, clean abstract, must be employed at a TTSAO School or TTSAO Carrier Member, must be a full-time employee of the school or carrier.

The committee will also review the

following to support the candidate’s application: Any volunteerism, community and industry involvement, support letters provided by their employer, customers or industry associates, any certifications achieved.

Charlie Charalambous, Director of Communications & Public Relations for the TTSAO commented, “This award will go a long way to recognize the commercial driving instructors that provide excellent training, coaching and mentoring for our industry”. “ As a pa r t n e r f or t he TTSAO PayBright offers students financial assistance to get certified training with TTSAO accredited schools and we’re proud to sponsor this award,” said Ryan Kellock, Director of Business Development at PayBright.

“We’re honored to co-sponsor this award and I am sure it is going to a well deserving school and partner”

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A Abrams Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

B Bennetts Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10 Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern BTC Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Eastern

C C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

D Dieter’s Metal Fabricationg Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dynamic Freight Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Eastern

E Empire Transportation Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern

F F. G. Lister & Co Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Eastern Fleet-Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern

G Gear Centre Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Western GINCOR Truck & Trailer Werx.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

I International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eastern

J J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3

K Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern

P Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

T TA Truck Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Eastern Texis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern The Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Western The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25 Traction Truck Parts & TruckPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 32 Triangle Freight Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

V Volvo Trucks Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 31

W Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Eastern 20 November 2018

For more information on the award criteria and how to submit an application please email ttsao@ttsao. com or visit ttsao.com.

For more information you can also contact: Charlie Charalambous – Director of Communications

and Public Relations, TTSAO – ccharalambous@isbc.ca or call 905.699.8837 or Kim Richardson – C h a i r m a n , T T S AO – K RT S office – 800.771.8171 x 201 or cell – 905.512.0254 or by email at krichardson@krway.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BTC Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Eastern Dynamic Freight Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Eastern Empire Transportation Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern F. G. Lister & Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Eastern International Truckload Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eastern Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Eastern The Rosedale Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25 Triangle Freight Services Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wilson Truck Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Eastern FACTORING & FINANCE Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 J D Factors Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3 FUEL ADDITIVES Bennetts Power Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10 INSURANCE BROKERS Bryson & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern PERMITS & WAIVERS C.U.T.C. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fleet-Tax Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern TANKER LEASING Transcourt Tank Leasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 32 TOWING Abrams Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS TruckPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TRUCK ACCESSORIES Dieter’s Metal Fabricationg Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Traction Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TRUCK BODIES GINCOR Truck & Trailer Werx.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TRUCK ENGINE HEATERS Polar Mobility Research Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE Texis Truck Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Eastern TRUCK MANUFACTURERS Volvo Trucks Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 31 TRUCK & TRAILER PARTS & ACCESSORIES Traction Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TRUCK SERVICES TA Truck Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Eastern TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS The Gear Centre Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Western

MINIMIZER-BANDIT BIG RIG SERIES

Noble Captures First Win in Bandit Finale

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LKO NEW MARKET, Minn.

(October 2018) – Everyone calls Mark Noble a rookie, but he’s a rookie in name only.

Noble, wrapping up his first year in the Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series, finally captured that elusive feature win at Elko Speedway Saturday night.

“We’ve been trying to get (to Victory Lane) all year, and we finally made it,” Noble said.

Noble has more than 600 career wins on the dirt track, but the 2018 season is his first go-round with the Bandits.

“I have a lot of respect for Mark,” Ricky Rude said. “He races me clean, and he had a great race.”

Rude fell short of the feature win, finishing second, but he picked up his second straight season points championship at the end of the night.

“I’m tickled to death,” Rude said. “I hope I can make it three in a row (in 2019). That’s my goal.”

Elko Speedway, the site of a packed house back in August, witnessed the return of Dave ‘Heavy D’ Sparks.

Sparks piloted the #51 truck for the second time this year, while Diesel Brothers castmate and friend ‘Diesel’ Dave Kiley made his Bandit debut

driving the #98.

“This is one of the wildest forms of racing I’ve ever been a part of,” Sparks said.

The Bandits will take the winter to tune and tinker with their trucks, but next year’s schedule is expected to be released in the coming months.

As for the ‘rookie’ Noble, he expects to be back driving for Kruckeberg Motorsports when the green flag flies for the first time in 2019.

“I have to thank God for this,” Noble said. “I’m just an old guy having fun, and fortunate enough to do it.”

About Bandit Big Rig Series The Bandit Big Rig Series returns big rig tractor truck racing to the short track in the United States. The series was designed to be affordable and accessible for anyone wishing to put together a race team.

For additional information, please contact Jason Johnson at 507.676.1987 or email jason@banditseries.com.

About Minimizer Leveraging more than 30 years of manufacturing expertise at its stateof-the-art facility in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Minimizer is not only the leader in poly semi-truck fenders -

we invented the category. Minimizer poly fenders and integrated bracket kits are nearly indestructible and are guaranteed for life.

Our research and development team constantly “tests and tortures” each of our products to make sure what goes on, in or is used to fix the truck meets the rigors of our tough industry.

We also manufacture industry-leading light kits, mud flaps, tool boxes, tire masking kits, work benches, and

other accessories. Our most recent innovations include the world’s ONLY custom molded floor mats for semitrucks, as well as the revolutionary “whole body health” Minimizer Truck Seat System.

Minimizer has been family owned and operated for three generations.

The company manufactures its products in the USA and makes everything tough enough to please tough people in a tough industry.

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Indomitus - the Minnesota Soybean BioDiesel truck - leads the Bandits around Elko Speedway prior to the start of Saturday’s a-main feature.

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Special Feature

By Marek Krasuski

iMVR Introduces Unique Virtual Reality Learning Program To Trucking Industry

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edia today is filled with accounts exposing the underbelly of our maturing in this technological world. Texting while driving and walking through intersections, social alienation from excessive attachment to our devices, and diminished levels of concentration are some of the claims cautioning us to be mindful of unrestricted use. Yet the benefits are still, by any measure, qualitative and far reaching.

Innovative companies know well the payback of our digital world if they are able to harness these efficiencies and transform them into enhanced learning tools to optimize performance. Vickie Devos, CEO of iMVR and her dedicated team of industry-qualified leaders, have invested their collective expertise in the launch of an optimal learning enhancement program for the commercial transportation industry.

In 2017 Devos envisioned the startup company iMVR and the flagship program, IRIS. The company was established in June of 2018 and IRIS is now being introduced to the industry.

According to Devos, “IRIS is a cutting edge, industry changing product, a new way of learning through Virtual Reality capability.” Measured against conventional learning, VR has proven to be more effective. Studies have shown that learners retain 70 percent of new information through Virtual Reality learning compared to substantially reduced retention rates of just 30 percent through traditional online methods. iMVR envisions a future by introducing a new way of learning to help create a better, more efficient, and safer world. Iris, iMVR’s VR program, replicates behind-the-wheel real life situations through VR technology. It reinforces what it is like to be driving a truck while coming face to face with all over-the-road challenges. The program comprises several learning modules, each with 6 views available which provide a comprehensive assessment of a learner’s reactions from multiple perspectives. Among the IRIS modules, or industry-specific challenges, are well defined learning opportunities. These include Yard & Loading Docks, City Driving,

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Highway Driving, Driving Impaired, and Mountain Driving.

IRIS includes three chief features – Eye Tracking, A-1 Technology and Recording of driver response to simulated challenges. Vickie Devos explains how it works: “Carriers will now be able to have their drivers or potential drivers go through the VR modules with each test unique as the random distractions will always be in different places and at different times.

Furthermore, Carriers can select from different driving events upon signing into a module which places the driver in preferred contexts such as weather conditions, load weight, time of day and specific equipment,” she said.

Simulated environments also include recreations of landscapes, and even near misses. Results of driver testing are then recorded and stored on a web based Canadian secure site for further review.

Abundant learning opportunities are available virtually anywhere and anytime through the IRIS VR program. IRIS tracks and records the observations and performance of the driver, thereby allowing the Carrier to evaluate driver strengths and challenges under their own unique company standards and policies. Once complete, learners along with peer operators, mentors, and safety personnel, can review the results of driver performance in each of the completed modules.

Drivers then can explain and relate their stories, assess near misses for example, and identify what to watch for while on the road – all while in a classroom, office, or even coffee shop.

IRIS is as customizable as it is portable. iMVR stands apart from comparable products in several ways.

It can be used as a Plug & Play, set up on any table, and replayed anytime, anywhere, for authorized personnel.

Modules are excellent renditions of real life situations, and the Virtual Reality program has affordable startup costs and monthly fees with no hidden payment attached.

Each IRIS licence can be tailored to the specific learning objectives of the Carrier. For example, upon entering the Customer or Carrier’s yard the company may encourage their operators to look 5 times from

west to east and take in distant views prior to entering the site. If someone is walking through the yard the module can detect if the learner still looked in each direction the requisite number of times without distraction from a walk by. With every action recorded, down to the identification of where the driver is looking during the exercise, the module lends itself to constructive a s s e s s m e n t o n t h e l e a r n e r ’s behaviour.

As well, IRIS clients have their privacy guaranteed. Each purchaser of their program is issued a unique ID and password in accordance with iMVR’s license. Notes Vickie Devos, “This ID will always be their IRIS ID# which is transferrable from IRIS licence holder to IRIS licence holder once the waivers have been completed. This transfer can only be completed by the staff at iMVR. This will enable learners to transfer their results to future employers should the need arise.”

Innovative products and companies designed to improve the learning process in the transportation industry are built on the resourcefulness of the people behind the scenes. Founder and CEO Vickie Devos is an industry veteran with more than 30 years experience. She continues to execute her responsibilities as President of Fleet Tax Services and is Vice Chair

of the Fleet Safety Council Hamilton/ Niagara Chapter.

Harry Yoo is COO and iMVR partner.

The company relies on his software/ hardware expertise in VR performance enhancement. For 15 years Harry has been owner/operator of Geeko Systems, and for the past four years has researched and developed Virtual Reality programs.

Vice President Randi Devos has been a trucking industry stakeholder for the past five years. Randi is also the Compliance Manager for Fleet Tax Services and is a Certified Member of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Association of Canada.

As Project Manager of iMVR James Wong has proven to be a perfect fit, working with a team of designers and programmers in developing VR software. James has been involved in the advertising and branding sectors of the industry for the past 18 years.

In keeping with their passion to help stakeholders in the industry – drivers, fleet managers, owners – with handson and effective learning tools, Vickie and her team will be introducing this unique Virtual Reality program into secondary schools in the near future in order to promote interest in commercial transportation.

For more information on how iMVR can yield optimal learning results for your organization, contact www. imvr.ca

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October 2018 Member of the Month

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lover, Wisconsin – Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Lana Poveda as its October Member of the Month.

Lana is a CRST Expedited Team Driver with 15 years of service.

All of us in the transportation industry can find inspiration in Lana Poveda’s one-million-miles of accident-free driving.

What’s perhaps even more inspiring is Lana’s fun-loving, gentle and uplifting spirit – and her ability to always look on the bright side of life, even when facing one of life’s greatest challenges. Lana was diagnosed with breast cancer last month.

“I had some unexpected home-time, so I squeezed in an appointment,” said Lana. I’m glad I did, as my type of breast cancer is hard to detect; and it was detected early. I’m optimistic, but I am also leaning a little harder on my partner in love and life these days.”

In Lana’s case, her partner in and outside the cab is her husband, Claude. “After many years together, we’re still very much in love! It’s nice being together on the road because we work better together as a team.”

Now at their home in Palm Spring, California, the two are continuing to work together through Lana’s treatment plan before returning to their favorite part of their careers as drivers – traveling to see the country.

Lana recalls driving through Oregon on I-84 where there was a sight of elk grazing through a valley as far as she

and her husband could see.

“It was the greatest, most beautiful and majestic thing I have ever seen,” said Lana. “Driving is a ‘lifestyle’ job, but I love driving for CRST because I get to see the whole country and I never see the same things twice. And, Lisa, our DM, is a big sweetheart – she makes working for CRST awesome.”

According to Lana, CRST provides great support to women working in a male-dominated industry.

“When I started, there weren’t a lot of women, but now there are so

many,” said Lana. “And, that’s really inspiring to me, especially in my current situation. It’s great to have other women out there to talk with, share tips and offer support and encouragement.”

Through her positive interactions with women out on the road, Lana’s helping to change the landscape for women in the industry. “At the end of the day, you don’t have to fit into a certain persona or gender to be a driver. It’s about loving to drive and being an inspiration for all that want to enter this industry.”

Lana’s words of wisdom for other women are if you really want to do something in your life, you should try. “Go for it, ladies!”

October is National Breast Cancer Aw a r e n e s s M o n t h . C o n s i d e r encouraging your family, friends and co-workers to get their annual mammogram and educate yourself on the risks, signs, symptoms of breast cancer.

Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.womenintrucking.org or call 888.464.9482.

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Lana Poveda is a CRST Expedited Team Driver and the WIT October Member of the Month.

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Private Motor Truck Council of Canada [PMTC]

We Need You, Driver!

Driver Assisted Vehicles are Here But Autonomous Vehicles are a Long Way Off

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t seems it’s almost impossible to pick up a magazine (Trucking Industry Publications included) or tune into the news without reading a story about the next great breakthrough in autonomous technology complete with opinions on when the vehicles will be commonly roaming our highways with no driver in sight.

So many predicted timelines have gone by without a mention prior to the next date being predicted, it’s like an Elon Musk Tesla prediction. No one really expects the predicted date to be delivered on.

Back to my title… I deplore the word Autonomous, hence my term driver assisted vehicles. The mass media’s penchant for using the term autonomous, and too many of us in the Trucking Industry following suit, is not helping us recruit tomorrow’s drivers into today’s trucking industry. In recent years this has been a tough industry to get the youth excited about, however helping portray the belief that we won’t

need you in 5 years as these trucks will be driving themselves by then, isn’t exactly you’re A list recruiting material. We, as an industry, already suffering through a shortage of talent, are helping pull the trigger of the gun that is shooting us in the foot.

For this reason, we need to start, on mass, promoting these vehicles for what they are, highly advanced, finely tuned, highly technological vehicles, that when teamed up with a highly skilled operator, can be the safest and most efficient trucks we have ever seen on the road! When equipped with systems such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warnings, blind spot detection, anti-rollover, amongst others, have been proven to reduce accidents, and reduce the severity of the ones they can’t eliminate.

In North America, with our infrastructure the way it is, “AV’s” must rely on sensors, radars, GPS and lidar to operate their systems. At this point, these devices have proven extremely

unreliable in adverse weather conditions such as snow, ice, fog and rain.

Is this technology improving, yes, but even according to the manufacturers these devices are a ways off from being able to operate in full autonomous mode via sensors and GPS. In order for a vehicle to be truly autonomous, they need to be connected to an advanced infrastructure through sensors and guides. AV infrastructure is being constructed in certain jurisdictions in small areas for testing purposes, such as Calgary and Ottawa, for the purpose of testing on public transit vehicles. If it proves feasible, in time I can see more of these types of autonomous vehicle operation centres, however even then, I still see people being present for the foreseeable future, mainly for reasons of public perception and liability. For longdistance travel, is it realistic at this point to see a coast to coast network constructed for autonomous or connected vehicle operation? I for one, can’t see this any time soon. We can’t

even get a national standard for such things as highway construction or the paint and reflective material that is used for marking signs and roads.

Ever drove on an Ontario highway in the rain and tried to figure out what lane you’re in? The lines literally disappear from view, and I personally have asked the Province to review the paint they use and come up with a more reflective and visible option, and in over three years even that has not been accomplished. Good luck getting a standardised AV network constructed.

I don’t mean to sound negative, or dismissive when it comes to these vehicles, I just think we all need a shot of reality. Do my views mean I think we should forget about this technology?

No, quite the opposite. I believe we will see further adoption in controlled environments such as mining, forestry and oil fields. I believe we need to make systems such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, and others mentioned earlier, mandatory. These driver assist technologies have proven their worth. These tools, coupled with a skilled driver, improve public safety immensely. We should ensure we have regulations that allow further testing of technology devices, but also keep public safety in mind.

Let’s all embrace technology but be realistic at the same time. If we use the current state of advancement in our vehicles properly, we can actually use this as a recruiting device for tomorrows driver. The role of the driver is always going to be needed, the occupation is just going to change going forward. The driver of the future may be more in line with that of an airline pilot today, but still needed. This type of technology is what excites today’s youth. Let’s market this properly and change the narrative!

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24 November 2018

Healthy Trucker

By Andrea Morley

Improving Your Sleep on the Road

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e’re always told that we need 8 hours of sleep, but that’s easier said than done! Plus, if we’re not getting good quality sleep, it doesn’t matter how long we’re down for, we won’t be properly rested for the next day. Think about it – sleep is how your body recovers and heals itself each night, but if sleep is being compromised, how can you expect it to function properly?

Sleep on the road is even more of an issue, as the environment isn’t ideal, but these tips can help you make the most out of your shut eye in the truck so that your health, energy, and safety on the road are at their best.

• Set a strict bed time. It’s easy to push the time back later and later when you’re busy scrolling on your phone, talking to family at home, or watching a movie. Don’t negotiate with yourself, and don’t stay up past your bed time!

• Exercise daily, which has been shown to greatly improve the time it takes to fall asleep as well as sleep quality. For some, exercise too late at night can cause difficulty falling asleep, so if that’s the case for you, be sure to work out earlier in the day!

• Get fresh air throughout the day.

You know how well you sleep after spending a long day outside? That’s what we’re going for here! If you

FASTFRATE GROUP

Announcing Fastfrate Linehaul, A Dedicated Truckload Service

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oodbridge, Ontario, October 15, 2018. – Fastfrate Group announced they have fully merged the BRS Transportation operation into the Consolidated Fastfrate operation effective October 15th, 2018. They have re-allocated these BRS resources throughout the various Fastfrate divisions to maximize utility for current future growth.

Fastfrate Linehaul was directly established from the merger to provide shippers with a contract – based truckload offering. Equipment can be designed to their customers’ exact specifications and the Fastfrate Linehaul division will operate in both Canada and the USA. Fastfrate Linehaul is fully CTPAT ,PIP,FAST and ACE approved with full satellite tracking on all tractors and trailer and is ELD compliant.

President and CEO, Manny Calandrino explains, “We have just come

haven’t made it outside, step out for a few deep breaths before hitting the hay.

• Meditate – hear me out on this one.

We often jump into bed with a mind still racing from the day, expecting to just be able to shut it off instantly and fall asleep. Your brain is too powerful for that, and it could keep you up for hours if you have a lot on your mind, so meditation is a great way to prep the mind for sleep. It can be as short as 5 minutes and as simple as listening to calming music while focusing on your breath. I recommend using an app to guide you, such as Insight Timer or Headspace.

• Stick to a routine. You may not be able to get to bed at the same time each night, but you should follow a ritual of 2-3 steps each night before shutting down. This will help prep your body for sleep, signaling that it is time to wind down. Even

something as simple as brushing your teeth and then reading for 10 minutes can make a difference if you stay consistent. Make a tea, do some stretches, meditate, etc. … just keep it consistent!

• Evaluate your mattress: The mattress that came in your truck likely isn’t the best one for you, so if you don’t love it, fix it! Buying a foam topper is a great way to improve your mattress affordably, and there are endless options to choose from. Gel toppers keep you cool, while memory foam is very comfortable and great for sore joints; both can be purchased in firm or soft varieties.

• Block out Light: Get extra blackout curtains for the windshield/windows, or use a sleep eye mask if you’re sensitive to light.

• Sound: If you are easily woken by sound, consider a white noise machine or app, fan, or earplugs.

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off a banner year and the merger of BRS into our various operations has given us added and immediate capacity where it was needed most.

Fastfrate Linehaul is not an ad hoc truckload service. It is a more strategic highway offering that will foster deeper, long term relationships in new areas, for the Fastfrate Group.

Consolidated Fastfrate is a Canadian owned and operated LTL carrier with diversified offerings that support every aspect of their customers’ supply chain. Fastfrate has their own facilities, adjacent to CP rail yards, in major centres from Vancouver, BC to Halifax, NS. The company has over fifty years of service and offers rail, road, warehousing, pick and pack, distribution, logistics, transload, drayage, and Cross Border LTL service. To find out more about Fastfrate please visit their website at www. fastfrate.com.

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Empire Of Dreams (EOD) Consulting

By Marek Krasuski

Changing the Way Innovative Solutions are Delivered

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ike any enterprise, companies in the commercial transportation industry tend to follow traditional business models. These include targeting clients, providing the best service possible, streamlining operational efficiencies, establishing best practices and solidifying a good corporate image.

Yet truly dynamic companies engage in forward thinking that reaches beyond established parameters. Recognizing the need for creative solutions that lead companies into new growth trajectories, Lorelei Ratushniak established Empire of Dreams (EOD) Consulting. EOD is an ambitious initiative, undertaken by a progressive woman who sees untapped opportunities in transportation and other industries, or “verticals” as described on the company website.

EOD takes a methodical approach to opening opportunities for companies to diversify their customer base. Ratushniak calls attention to the importance of original thinking, an essential requirement for companies dissatisfied with growth levels that have levelled off and show no promise of further expansion. “Typically clients already have a good grasp on the opportunities, people, and resources available to them in their current industry, as that’s where they generate the majority of their revenue. However, outside of their network, and outside of their current industry is where these new opportunities and relationships can be made,” she explained. What’s required, she says, is a more dynamic interface among and between industries.

“Through ‘disruption,’ companies are trying to achieve greater diversification and relevance. In creating cross-industry momentum, untapped industry and market segments can be identified and targeted to best suit a company’s product or service,” she continued.

To this end EOD facilitates product & service adoption into new markets for the commercial transportation and other industries, or verticals. It assists clients in identifying which customer engagements, partners and verticals would yield the highest Return on Investment (ROI).

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transportation business was circuitous.

When taking time off from pursuing a degree in the liberal arts her attention shifted. “I never expected to have a career, or an interest for that matter, in trucking. But during this period I was made aware of the vast opportunities available in the transportation and mining industries, in large part through my father who has worked in this sector for decades. I started working with a California solutions company that provided cutting edge video cloud solutions to the Transportation industry. In addition to identifying opportunities within transportation, my other responsibility was to implement their solutions into an entirely new vertical – mining – where we identified a strong need for such solutions.” Lorelei Ratushniak soon became Business Development Manager for Canada and North Eastern United States.

Since then she has leveraged her work experience and education into EOD Consulting.

Critics may deride a liberal arts education as too general in a changing economy that demands industryspecific skill sets, but its focus on general knowledge and communication fluency is essential for creating new growth models. As Ratushniak confirms, “In all industries success is largely hinged on effective communication and a well defined process. If a company truly wants to go beyond their current level of success and enter into a new vertical, the first step is developing an innovative model that will sustain and grow their product or solution.”

While acknowledging the robust, vital industry that the transportation sector has evolved in to, EOD Consulting sees strong need for improvements in safety, efficiency and technology adoption. Most companies, EOD observes, take care of the symptoms of a problem and not its root cause.

Consequently change is often just temporary as old patterns emerge and well worn behaviours and practices return to their previous, entrenched levels of operation. The introduction, however, of all-encompassing, or as Ratushniak describes, “end to end” technological solutions to transportation, can permanently resolve ongoing challenges, resulting in less harm, greater efficiency,

Lorelei Ratushniak, third from left, with partners and colleagues. and sustainable growth.

EOD’s creation of new communication models to achieve sustainability and continuous growth is achieved through three primary services – Market Intelligence, Solutions Delivery, and New Vertical/Industry Product Implementation.

Market Intelligence – EOD provides insight into targeted markets by supplying a market opportunity, market dynamics and market development metric reports to aid clients in making more confident and accurate decisions on effective market penetration.

Solutions Delivery – Technological advancements are happening at an extraordinarily fast pace. One of the biggest challenges for new and existing technology providers is the rate at which they need to deliver and successfully implement their solution for a customer. Through leveraging its network of partners and existing industry relationships, EOD quickly connects clients with decision makers in need of their client’s specific product or service.

New Vertical Product Implementation – EOD subscribes to the notion that solutions to a company’s challenges already exist, but are likely to be found in different verticals or industries. Drawing on its experience in determining new applications for loT solutions, EOD has created a more efficient process of mitigating industry challenges by delivering comprehensive solutions and providing creative direction, partnership engagements, and B2B expertise. By spearheading these initiatives EOD is uniquely positioned to survey other markets and regions to determine, and deliver, the most cost effective, and market ready solutions with proof of significant re-

turn on investment.

Today, more than ever, a company must continuously evolve and provide superior products and services.

By introducing solutions into new industries, EOD is helping businesses broaden their services in other markets and areas of the world – this, thanks in large part to its in-house expertise and assistance from its primary partner, CEMI (Centre for Excellence In Mining Innovation.) CEMI is a Sudbury-based company which provides advanced commercialization services to a wide array of companies within the mining sector. Indeed, leveraging new and existing relationships in targeted markets to connect clients with key decision makers is critical. In business EOD knows that relationships are everything – and they are well prepared to share theirs in commercial transportation and several key verticals; among them Mining, Technology and Innovation, Oil and Gas, and Construction.

For more information on how to leverage your products and services, visit www.empireofdreamsconsulting. com.

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TRANSCORE LINK LOGISTICS

Load Volumes Shows Signs of Recovery

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ORONTO – TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian load volumes ended the third quarter with an expected dip following an anticipated slower performance during the summer months. However, the Canadian spot market showed resilience as September ended with improved load volumes compared to the start of the month.

At the beginning of September, the truck-to-load ratio hovered around 2.90, but improved to 2.68 by the month’s end, signaling a potential recovery in capacity as the autumn season approaches.

3RD QTR LOAD PERFORMANCE Load volumes in the third quarter declined 29 percent compared to historic and unprecedented load volumes in Q2, but only decreased 11 percent compared to the third quarter of 2017.

Other quarterly highlights

• Load volumes in Q3 2018 were the second highest Q3 ever re-

corded by Loadlink, behind only Q3 2017.

• Truck volumes experienced greater recovery as 2018 progressed, with Q3 truck postings surging over one million trucks postings per month (last seen in Q3 2016).

Compared to last month, the number of loads posted on Loadlink in September was down 15 percent.

Year-over-year, volumes were 22 percent lower than the volumes recorded in September 2017.

These results indicate a particularly quiet season of shipping activity during a year of record-breaking load activity on Loadlink. The effects of

economic trade uncertainties revolving around NAFTA and the unfortunate natural disasters that befell core trade routes may have adversely impacted load activity. These suppositions, however, only represent two of multiple drivers impacting activity.

Intra-Canada loads accounted for 33 percent of the total volumes and represented a seven percent decrease year-over-year.

Cross-border load postings represented 65 percent of the data submitted by Loadlink users: • Loads leaving Canada to the United States decreased 26 percent year-over-year, and

• Loads entering Canada also decreased 26 percent year-over-year.

Equipment Performance September’s equipment postings decreased 11 percent when compared to August 2018 and increased 16 percent when compared to September 2017.

Equipment capacity increased 23 percent in Q3 2018 when compared to Q2 2018.

TRUCK-TO-LOAD RATIO Truck volumes continued to elevate amidst declining load volumes. This significant boost in truck availability coupled with lessened load activity caused the truck-to-load ratio to rise above two trucks available for every load posted on Loadlink. In September, the number of trucks posted on Loadlink was 2.68 for every one load posted on the network, compared to 2.55 in August. Yearover-year, the ratio expanded from 1.80 in September 2017. The average truck-to-load ratio for Q3 2018 was 2.48.

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Petro-Canada Lubricants

By Brian Humphrey, OEM Technical Liaison

Engine Oil Additives: A Careful Balancing Act

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or many fleet owners, they are looking for a heavy-duty engine oil to help lower fuel costs, cut carbon emissions and reduce downtime, while offering superior engine protection to keep their trucks running efficiently and consistently. In late 2016, new specifications were introduced (API CK-4 and FA-4) that brought this to reality. With the latest innovations in additive technology, they helped shape the way for performance improvements.

Special chemical compounds or oil additives improve the performance of a base oil. Typically sold together as a “package”, additives help an oil meet a specific performance target and make up 10-20 per cent of the volume of the oil. It’s this hidden technology and its unique ability to enhance engine oils that we’ll be exploring here.

A CAREFUL BALANCE Additives are one of the many components that work together in an engine oil to ensure hardware protection and longevity of vital components. For example, specific additives include anti-oxidants, anti-wear, anti-foam, detergents and dispersants. This includes zinc dialkyldithiophosphates (often referred to as ZDDP) which is a more commonly used additive that offers both oxidation control and wear protection.

Carefully balanced, the chemicals are used together to form an additive system which is vital for delivering the performance of the oil. For newer, low viscosity oils, sufficient antiwear compounds or other forms of chemical surface protection must be included. These types of oils deliver benefits in terms of fuel economy, but without the correct additives they may not be able to sufficiently lubricate the engine surfaces to keep them from metal to metal contact – increasing the rate of wear.

The balance of the additive formulation is crucial, more is not always better and each individual additive can influence the oils performance. Not always fit for purpose on their own, individual additives present benefits when used in a properly formulated lubricant. It is due to this careful balancing that adding supplementary additives to an engine oil is greatly discouraged as it may result in sig-

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nificant detrimental side effects and potentially void the engine manufacturer’s warranty.

ENGINE OILS WITH THE LATEST ADDITIVE SYSTEMS To meet the requirements of end users, at Petro-Canada Lubricants (PCL) we are committed to producing quality engine oil product lines that have been carefully designed to meet specific requirements.

For example, the DURONTM product line uses synergistic high-performance additives and PCL base stocks, which includes a PCL manufactured viscosity modifier. This helps control the oils viscosity under different operating temperatures to deliver optimal shear stability for the new industry levels. The diverse product line provides tailored heavy-duty engine oils for fleets that operate in extremely hot or cold environments to ensure superior engine protection and that no additional additives are needed.

The additive package is a delicate balancing act, with each chemical compound carefully selected to provide the optimum performance. Providing reassurance that heavy-duty oils will offer the performance and protection needed, the latest additives used in quality engine lubricants keep fleets running smoothly and efficiently.

For more information on DURON

heavy-duty engine oils and how they may benefit your fleet, visit www.

DURONTheTougherTheBetter.com . ™ Owned or used under license.

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Duty X12 Engine. Its status as the lightest heavy duty engine in North America was achieved by eliminating unnecessary mass. “Weight is critical in all applications – vocational and bulk haulers, as well as regional haul and pick-up and delivery. The Cummins X12 will provide customers with the lightest engine in the Class 8 market,” said Amy Boerger, Vice President of Sales at Cummins. The X12 is the perfect example of how customer and market needs drive the innovation of Cummins products, she continued.

As developments forge ahead expect to see lighter engines with leaner power to weight ratios, better mileage, and more electrified commercial trucks on the road.

Daimler also made its debut in 2018.

The DD5 is ideal for short haul pickups and deliveries. Daimler says the deep ribbed block design keeps noise to a minimum. Piston and cylinder design reduce oil consumption and friction for maximum endurance. An advanced high pressure common rail fuel system allows up to 5 injection events providing optimal combustion efficiency. Top load oil and fuel filters make service and maintenance easy.

No survey would be complete without mention of Cummins Engines, found in many commercial trucks. In 2018 Cummins was recipient of the Top 20 Award for the Cummins Heavy

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Transport For Christ

By Chaplain Len Reimer

Which Road Shall I Take?

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id you know that life is like a journey? This journey of life has two roads and two destinations. The choice and decision of which road to take is up to you.

As a child you walk for a while on the road of innocence, and then you come to a crossroads. The road of childhood and innocence ends, and you discover two distinct roads. As you come to this crossroads you must make a decision. Which road shall I take? This decision is very important; the most important decision in life because one road leads to heaven and the other road leads to hell. “Choose you this day whom ye will serve,” (Joshua 24:15).

As you stand at the crossroads, what do you see? Take a good look at the two roads. You will see that one road is wide and apparently smooth and easy to travel. The other road is narrow. It requires saying “no” to sin. The wide road has many people

walking on it, while the narrow road has only a few. Jesus said, “Enter ye at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it,” (Matthew 7:13-14). Are you confused or not sure about which road to take? If you step closer to the wide, well-traveled road, you will hear Satan, the master of this road, asking you to walk with him. Satan’s story sounds very enticing. Along his road he offers many friends, and everyone seems to be quite happy.

People beginning to walk this road may have good intentions. Many are able to refrain from the pitfalls for a while. Did you notice that Satan never mentioned the final result of traveling his road? He wouldn’t dare.

Take a closer look at the narrow road. This road is for everyone – no

one is turned away. Jesus wants to be your Savior and personal guide.

He asks you to repent of your sins, surrender your will, and trust in Him. He says, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is

easy, and my burden is light,” (Matthew 11:29-30). Even if you are now travelling on the wide roads, today is the time to choose the narrow road.

It means either heaven or hell for you throughout eternity. Choose the narrow road, and ask Jesus to help you.

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Keeping Your Vehicles Clean

By Jack Jackson

Winter is here! Road Salt or Road Brine

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o matter the type or method that your local road/highway crew choose to manage ice and snow on the roads, the method will have an impact on the underneath of your vehicles. As I write this article in early October, there are many areas already hit with major snow across the country. Global warming?

According to a study by School Bus Fleet Magazine, a survey across North America had some stunning results. In the survey 81% of the respondents encountered salt on their roads, 19% did not encounter any salt on their roads: • Average bus retirement age: • Large Bus WITH SALT/BRINE 14.1 years • Large Bus WITHOUT SALT/BRINE 18.3 years That is an average of almost 25% longer life for a bus! I am sure this is the same statistics for any truck or commercial vehicle on the road, not washing their vehicles.

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What does that mean? Well, for anyone washing and eliminating salt/ brine from their vehicles, they can extend the life of your fleet by 25%.

We have to believe this would be true.

To truly eliminate the issue is the need for an undercarriage spray system to clean the underneath of your vehicles. There are more and more simpler systems available that can help these situations immensely.

How do you wash and eliminate salt/brine all depends on the methods you are willing to invest in?

• Mobile Spray company in your yard – do they clean underneath your vehicles?

• Public Wash – do they have the option of undercarriage spray?

• Your Own Wash Bay – do you have the time and energy to invest in this cleaning?

How do you wash your trucks today?

Plan a strategy to ensure the life of your trucks will not be adversely af-

fected by taking the time to strategize a method of cleaning. It may take some investment money or time to research that will ensure there is adequate facilities to clean your trucks. I am sure the ROI for this time will pay off immediately and of course over the life time of your trucks.

As with any cleaning, there are professionals available to discuss the options that can help you. It’s a matter of only needing this strategy for a few months a year in the winter.

There are methods that are temporary that can help keep your vehicles clean and safe, so you don’t have to keep apparatus in your shop or yard for a full year.

Jack Jackson is President of Awash Systems Corp. and can be contacted by email at jjackson@awashystems. com or by phone at 800.265.7405.

Visit their website www.awashsystems.com.

North America’s leader in Fleet Washing Solutions.

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