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News & Views: 2018 Crystal Ball................................page 10

ProTec Strategic Friction Brake Talks................. page 11

Niagara Hosts 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo.......... page 15

Stoughton’s New PureBlue Refrigerated Trailer... page 19

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GIN-COR INDUSTRIES

Preparing for Year-End Appreciation Events

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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ndustry stakeholders know well the dominant footprint Gin-Cor Industries has established in the severe service sector with the uplifting of vocational trucks and manufacturing of specialized trailers. Never satisfied to rest on its well deserved successes, the Gin-Cor vision, under the direction of company President Luc Stang, remains firmly focused on the future. To be sure, this progressive corporate ethic is the

Left to right: Bob Chant, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Loblaw Companies Limited; Colin Holloway, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Environment; Isabelle Melançon, Quebec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change; Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver; Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Minister of Environment; Brian Springer, Vice President, Loblaw Companies Limited; Ian Rankin, Nova Scotia Minister of Environment; Ted Dowling, Regional Vice President, BYD, Robert Mitchell, Minister of Communities, Land and Environment. (CNW Group/Loblaw Companies Limited).

foundation of the Gin-Cor story measured by the achievement of numerous milestones; among them the recent strategic partnership with the Canadian icon DEL Equipment, previous acquisitions of Durabody and JC Trailers Design & Fabrication, several business awards, and its ongoing recognition as a major industry contender. Gin-Cor Ranked No. 199 on the 2017 PROFIT 500, up GIN-COR CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 >

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LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED

Loblaw Unveils First Fulley Electric Truck

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ancouver, British Columbia Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, “Loblaw”) was joined on November 3rd by the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and

Climate Change, at the unveiling of a 53foot, fully electric Class 8 truck, capable of making commercial grocery deliveries LOBLAW CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 >

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News & Views

By Mike Whalen

2018 Crystal Ball Part 1

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he December issues of Ontario, Western and Eastern Trucking News are featuring the electric truck. I suspect the medium duty vocational markets – urban logistics, landscaping, bus, etc. – will be the first to take advantage of the lower life-cycle cost of operating these trucks. Units from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA), the front runner in electric trucks, has delivered the first units of its eCanter to the urban logistics market in Japan and UPS in north America.

Tesla has introduced an electric class 8 tractor, but these won’t be available until 2019. The first to place orders will no doubt be vocational operations that can provide home-based recharging. Assuming the truck lives up to the hype it won’t be long until major long-distance carriers jump on-board. Drop-in electric power options for diesel trucks in-service will be next It appears the electric truck will reduce operating costs and, I suspect, will go along way to reduce the driver shortage. New entrée’s will be attracted to the technology and the ease of driving these ‘futuristic’ transports.

The off-road vehicle market will take a little longer to see electric power. A mobile, or on-site charging station, will be needed by heavy construction, logging, and other operations that are continually changing locations and are too remote to return to home-base to be recharged. Also, the power needs of the off-road vocations range from low HP support equipment to high HP machines. Lots of challenges for the offroad equipment OEM. Now the question becomes, how will the traditional diesel truck component manufacturers react to this shift to electric power. Cummins has been developing their own truck and, of course, other components. I’m sure other parts and component manufacturers are looking at products to replace standard items. Diesel engine component and accessory manufacturers will definitely be effected, and without the truck OEM’s economy of scale, aftermarket prices of many parts will rise.

What will this new world hold for the aftermarket. Truck service and maintenance needs will see drastic changes. What will the roll of the Independent Service Provider be when it comes to servicing electric trucks? Probably the truck and bus OE dealer will have an even stronger hold on their aftermarket.

Will the independent aftermarket parts and component distributor’s number one lines, such as lubricants, filters, belts and hoses, be replaced by truck accessories?

The one market segment that won’t be adversely affected is the truck body builder and truck equipment installer. In fact, the urban logistics and municipal services markets – such as refuse and utility – will be quick to replace gas and diesel trucks with new electric trucks.

In the next issue we’ll attempt to provide a look at what each aftermarket segment should do to survive in this quickly changing environment.

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Supply Side News from those serving OE dealers, Independent Service Providers and Distributors Automann, a premier global dis-

World American, a subsidiary of

tributor of aftermarket truck and trailer

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Inc., is

components that include over 20,000

proud to announce that the full line

products ranging from air brake &

of World American air springs is now

wheel components to steering com-

backed by our three year limited war-

ponents. The Canadian distribution

ranty. www.worldamerican.com…

center is in Brampton, Ontario. www.

Mach, from Meritor, provides a broad

automann.com

range of all-makes parts for trucks and

TP Commercial Solutions is partnering with Dynamic Tire to introduce the Pirelli brand of truck tires to the Canadian market. With over 30 years of experience in multi-national import operations, expert engineering capabilities, cutting-edge web based ordering systems, and over 400,000 square feet of Canadian warehouse capacity, it is obvious why Dynamic Tire is the choice of Canadian retailers and wholesalers.

Tires for truck, ag, construction, mining and forestry vehicles are part of the Dynamic Tire market. www.dynamic-

buses. When you open the Mach box, you know that the part will deliver the quality, reliability and performance that you need. www.meritorpartsexpress.com Dorman HD Solutions offers a line of former dealer only products for the medium duty vocational market that includes over 1600 sku’s of lighting, reservoirs, EGR valves and coolers plus cab repair components. www. dormanhdsolutions.com Celebrating the theme “Foundation for the Future,” the 2017 VIPAR Heavy

tire.com TRP’s industry-leading and premium-grade lubricants enable owner/ operators, fleet managers and equipment maintenance managers to further extend the longevity of their vehicles.

Available in the United States, Canada and Latin America, TRP Engine Oil, TRP Synthetic Transmission Oil and TRP Synthetic Gear Oil are among the many products you can find in the TRP global catalog. www.trpparts.com Rick Dauch, president and CEO of Accuride Corporation, was elected as the 38th chairman of the Heavy Duty Business Group (HDBF) for 2018. The

Duty Annual Business Conference was held Oct. 15-20 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes.

“Our 2017 business conference provided the opportunity to highlight a successful year of growth and change as an organization,” explained Chris Baer, president and CEO, VIPAR Heavy Duty. “We have aggressive growth plans based on strategic initiatives that support the core business of our distributors and suppliers, while preparing for what the future of the supply chain and commercial vehicle technology will bring.” www.vipar.com

HDBF is part of the Heavy Duty Manu-

Mike Copeland joins HDA Truck

facturers Association division of the

Pride as Business Development Man-

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers As-

ager.

sociation and serves as a senior execu-

Copeland will focus on organic and

tive discussion group for commercial

inorganic growth with members and

vehicle supplier leadership, focusing on

end users throughout the Western US

trends and developments in the market.

and Canada.

VOCATIONAL TRUCK EVENTS 1/17/2018 – 1/19/2018 TLA Conference & Trade Show Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC, Canada www.tla.ca 04/04/2018 – 04/08/2018 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting San Diego, CA, USA www.hdatruckpride.com 4/5/2018 – 4/6/2018 Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB, Canada www.ahes.com

Thomas Built Buses, the leading manufacturer of school buses, debuted the Saf-T-Liner C2 Electric school bus, referred to as Jouley, at a NAPT press conference on November 4. Jouley is the first generation of Thomas Built’s electric series production school bus.

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4/19/2018 – 4/21/2018 Truck World International Center, Mississauga, ON, Canada www.truckworld.ca

4/20/2018 Alberta Motortruck Association 80th Conference & AGM Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, AB, Canada www.amta.ca 6/20/2018 Ontario Trucking Association 3rd Annual Summit www.ontruck.org 8/7/2018 – 8/10/2018 Association of Diesel Specialists Grand Hyatt, San Diego www.diesel.org 10/22/2018 – 10/24/2018 CTEA Manufacturers’ Conference Westin Prince, Ontario, ON www.ctea.ca

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PROTEC STRATEGIC FRICTION GROUP

EBERSPAECHER

Brake Talk

Robust Water Heaters

BY ROY LANDESBERG, PRESIDENT

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very walk of life has its valuable – and its dreaded lists. For pilots, it’s sky above you, runway behind you and fuel back at the pumps. For those hauling logs, bad brakes must be right up near the top of the list. Hauling a heavy load with a high center of gravity on crowned and/or rutted roads is no treat.

Where the grades are steep, as in many areas, the situation is ev en more critical.

If you are a regular reader you probably know a lot about brakes and how to keep them working well. The object here is go a little deeper into how brakes work and what the friction material is doing when things are going well and when they aren’t going so well.

A popular discussion on brakes, particularly heavy-duty vehicle brakes is the drum vs. disc debate. The drum brake has more friction material, is larger and often has a greater heat sink than the disc that would replace it. So, what gives? There are several things. The first item is how effectively the friction material is used in a drum brake. Backing up a little here, every friction material has a coefficient of friction rating. A piece of cork or sandpaper will have a high coefficient where a wet bar of Camay soap will be very low. For demonstration purposes, if you put a flat panel of friction material with a coefficient of .5 on a flat piece of metal and attached a 100-lb. weight on top of it you could determine the force to slide it across the piece of metal. It is simply the normal force (weight or force) pressing down on the friction times the coefficient. In this example .5 X 100 lb. = 50 lb. of pull to move the friction and weight on the metal.

So, although we still haven’t explained the drum/disc difference we are getting closer. As the drum brake is applied, whether S-cam, wedge or other style the shoes are spread apart at the top of the foundation while fixed at the bottom.

What happens in the middle of the shoe is the force is straight into the drum which is good. The problem is that toward either end of the shoe (heel or toe) the force is applied at an angle which delivers much less load and consequently much less friction force, i.e.; braking torque. Thus,

all shoes aren’t performing like our flat friction on a flat plate in the example. It also explains how the cam and anchor grind came about to put more material in the center. Because that area works harder it naturally wears faster.

With the disc brake system, the pads are quite flat and ride on a flat surface so they nearly approach the capability of the friction against a mating member.

Most larger vehicles have vents through the center of the rotor which, along with most of the rotor being exposed, helps the disc brake expel heat at a faster rate than a drum system. Also, during severe braking the disc brake caliper is squeezing both sides of a sturdy disc while the drum surface is in extreme tension as the shoes are attempting to spread the drum out like a bell. Naturally, this situation is intensified when high heat is present further disturbing the balance of friction on iron.

These conditions are further exacerbated by what is going on with the friction lining itself. You’ve all pressed on the brakes before only to find they weren’t the way they were before (where gray hairs come from, huh?). Lining performance lives on what is going on at the surface.

We’ve all felt the effect of some moisture on the lining. Most brakes, when they start to fade, go through a change at the surface. The primary activity is that the resin (cement) that holds the friction mixture together starts to melt and is thus a different surface than before. Some call this “the material protecting itself”, which keeps it from going into a rapid wear mode. Most linings will, after the heat source subsides, begin to recover as the resin glaze wears off exposing fresh material.

There is so much more to what goes on with friction material than can be shared here. Guess we’ll have to get into that next time.

ProTec Strategic Friction Group is an advanced friction materials company, producing highly differentiated, high performance brake & clutch parts for the most demanding commercial and industrial applications.

For more information, visit their website www.protecfriction.com.

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specially in cold regions, engine pre-heating by means of a water heater is recommended, as the engine is protected and the ability to operate even at extreme temperatures is ensured. With its compact size and flexible installation options, the powerful Hydronic S3 Economy water heating system is ideal for agricultural vehicles with limited space. It heats the engine and cab, and is particularly durable. It is also robustly designed for use in dusty or uneven terrain. Furthermore, due to its high IP Protection rating, the device can withstand the penetration of water during high pressure or steam jet cleaning before

and after operation.

Eberspaecher is a family owned company who is proud of its heritage and proud of the quality products and services they provide globally. The Eberspaecher group specializes in exhaust technology, climate control systems and automotive controls. This year marks the 150 year anniversary for Eberspaecher and Espar is very proud to announce that we will officially assume the Eberspaecher name in the marketplace, while still maintaining “Espar” as a legal business entity.

For information of the S3 and more products from Eberspaecher visit www. eberspaecher.com.

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POWER HEAVY DUTY

Blanchard Machinery Newest Power Heavy Duty Member

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rystal Lake, Illinois - Blanchard Machinery Company is the newest member company to join Power Heavy Duty. Based in West Columbia, South Carolina, Blanchard Machinery Company serves a customer base of medium duty fleets and larger that include school buses, over the road trucks, municipal fleets and construction equipment within the Columbia area.

Blanchard Machinery Company provides equipment solutions for a wide range of industries including: trucking, construction, logging, mining and agriculture. The company offers all-makes solutions for highway truck and trailer components. In addition, Blanchard Machinery Company offers customers parts solutions, drive-in service and a variety of shop services including flywheel resurfacing, driveline and hydraulic hose.

“For 35 years the staff at Blanchard Machinery Company has been committed

to providing South Carolina’s capital city with high quality products and services,” said Mark Iasiello, General Manager, Power Heavy Duty. “We are pleased to welcome them to the growing family of Power Heavy Duty distributors.”

For more information on Blanchard Machinery Company, phone 803.791.7100 or visit www.blanchardmachinery.com. For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net, or visit www.powerheavyduty.net.

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Tuck Routes

By Al Tucker

“Hunger Maintenance”

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f your Truck route takes you along Highway #3 through Elgin County, or south down Elgin County Road #74 from the 401 to Hwy #3, I would like to pass on a personal recommendation for those who might be looking for some “Country Fresh Downright Good Food”!

Elgin County’s Oldest Diner, established in 1943, is a must stop. The ‘NEW SARUM DINER’ is located in the village

of New Sarum, which is about half way between St. Thomas and Aylmer, just off Hwy #3 - behind the Church. Owned and operated by the White Family for over 44 years, it’s open 7 Days a Week from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM and there’s a good size parking area. The Coffee Shop at the front is a walk down memory Lane. I know folks who drive all the way from London and Tillsonburg for the Breakfast specials and

the Diners famed Family Style Chicken.

Another Friend from Thorndale, Ontario, actually flew in one day, landing his private plane at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport just 5 minutes away. In addition, the Diner caters to Banquets and Private Parties and their venue is also available for Workshops and Seminars.

My favorite evening meal is their Liver & Onions accompanied by a Railway City

pint, finished off with Granny’s Rice Pudding! To enquire about your Special Event or a ‘Date Night’ reservation, give proprietor Jim White a call at 519.773.3101. You don’t have to drive hungry any longer and your second ‘cuppa’ is free! Whet your appetite with a visit to their website www. newsarum.com.

Remember too that Mom said Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

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MACK TRUCKS

Mack Donates Mack Anthem™ Model to Share the Road Highway Safety Program

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rlando, Florida – In addition to extending its sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Share the Road highway safety program, Mack Trucks is pleased to announce that it will donate a 2018 Mack Anthem™ 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper

model to the effort. Mack made the announcement during a key handover ceremony at ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

“Safety is a key focus for Mack, something we’ve demonstrated through the design of our new Anthem model and the many safety-focused features it includes,” said Jonathan Randall, Senior Vice President of Sales for Mack Trucks North America. “Mack’s commitment to safety goes beyond our trucks to those who share our nation’s roads. We’re proud to support the Share the Road drivers and their work to reach millions of people across the country with crucial messages about highway safety.”

The Share the Road program relies on professional truck drivers to conduct live safety exhibitions for students, media and policy makers demonstrating how to drive safely alongside semi-trucks. Each Share the Road driver has an outstanding driving record, including many with one million or more accident-free miles.

The drivers will travel the country in their new 2018 Mack Anthem 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper model to teach the driving public about truck stopping distances, demonstrate potential truck blind spots and share other safety considerations that can help ensure safe travel for everyone on the road.

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very fortunate that ATA and Mack Trucks continue to partner together to advance

allows drivers to focus on the road ahead rather than shifting gears. The

should be; providing sleek aerodynamics, all-day comfort and industry-leading

highway safety through ATA’s Share the Road program,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “When teaching the motoring public about highway safety, our best tool is the Share the Road Mack Anthem because it gives people an opportunity to see what professional truck drivers can see during their day-to-day work.”

The 2018 Mack Anthem model donated to the Share the Road program is designed and engineered for performance, efficiency and safety. The truck features a 13-liter Mack MP®8 505C engine with 505 horsepower and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque paired with Mack’s 12-speed mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission, which

Mack mDRIVE is standard on all Mack Anthem models.

The Share the Road Anthem will also be equipped with Mack Road Stability Advantage by Bendix and Bendix Wingman Fusion. Road Stability Advantage is a fully electronic stability control system that helps reduce the risk of rollover and jackknife accidents. Bendix Wingman Fusion, a camera – and radar-based system, provides collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning capabilities. Both systems are standard on all Mack Anthem models.

The Mack Anthem is a re-engineered, redesigned and reimagined interpretation of what today’s highway truck

connectivity, all with a distinctively bold Mack look. The Anthem gives drivers and businesses the tools they need to command the road.

A prominent Mack wordmark on the Anthem’s grille highlights the bold exterior design that features optimized aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency.

The Anthem also features all-new driving and sleeping environments crafted with an emphasis on increasing driver comfort and productivity. The Anthem is available in several configurations, including a Day Cab, a 48-inch Flat Top Sleeper and a 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper.

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

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In addition to continuing its sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road highway safety program in 2018, Mack Trucks will donate a 2018 Mack Anthem™ 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper model to aid in the program’s outreach efforts

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ROUSH CLEANTECH

Propane Autogas Fuel System for the Ford E-350

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OUSH CleanTech has introduced its newest propane autogas vehicle. The Ford E-350 singlerear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel cutaway provides public transit agencies a smaller propane vehicle option for servicing routes with fewer customers.

“We have well over 1,000 Ford E-450 propane autogas cutaways operating in transit fleets across the nation,” said Todd Mouw, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ROUSH CleanTech. “But, for agencies looking for a smaller, lighter vehicle with our innovative propane technology that maintains the original base Ford warranty, they can choose the Ford E-350 beginning with 2018 model year.”

In addition to transit shuttles, the propane-fueled Ford E-350 cutaway is well suited for Type A school buses and delivery trucks in markets such as food and beverage and parcel. The vehicles maintain the same horsepower, torque and

towing capacity as their Ford gasolinefueled counterparts, and are powered by a Ford 6.8L V10 2-valve engine. They will be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board and compliant with heavy-duty onboard diagnostics.

Each of the extended-range shuttles will emit about 90,000 fewer pounds of carbon dioxide over its lifetime compared to gasoline-fueled counterparts. Historically, propane autogas costs up to 40 percent less than gasoline and 50 percent less than diesel, and reduces maintenance costs due to its clean-burning properties.

“As both our technology and propane autogas expand in popularity, we stay committed to developing clean-operating, cost-effective products that serve our customers and meet market demand,” said Mouw.

The propane autogas Ford E-350 cutaway will be available in 2018 model

year. Orders are now being taken with deliveries beginning by late spring 2018.

For more information, visit www.roushcleantech.com.

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

T880 Driver Academy Instructional Video Series

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irkland, Washington - Kenworth has launched the T880 Driver Academy training video series for customers operating Kenworth’s T880 flagship vocational model. The T880 provides a durable, reliable and productive truck for vocational fleets and truck operators in mixer, dump,

heavy haul, bulk haul, oilfield, logging and refuse applications.

The 16 T880 videos focus on such topics as Cab Comfort, Seat Adjustment, Fuse Box and On-Board Diagnostics; Switches, Cab Climate, and Gauges; Kenworth Driver Performance Center; and Kenworth Power Management;

among other pertinent topics. Instructional topics will be added to the series as new options and technologies are introduced.

The video series is currently available on the Kenworth Truck Co. YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/ KenworthTruckCo). The videos will be

coming soon to the popular Kenworth Essentials App, which can be downloaded to smartphones and tablets from the Apple Store or Google Play Store by searching on “Kenworth”.

Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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ing Canada reach its carbon reduction targets,” said Rob Wiebe, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, Loblaw Companies Limited. “We are committed to leading responsibly in this area, working with our partners like BYD for sustainable solutions to help our company, and our country, meet those goals.”

The fully electric Class 8 truck and hybrid refrigerated trailer demonstrated today use technology that will be expanded to Loblaw’s fleet in the coming years. Removing diesel from transport trucks and refrigerated trailers could reduce more than 94,000 tonnes of C02 emissions per

year, the equivalent of removing more than 20,000 cars (1) from the road.

As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 30 percent by 2030, Loblaw has committed to reduce the intensity of transportation emissions to 0.087 gCO2 e/t-km and will continue work to bring technological advances throughout the supply chain.

Since 2011, Loblaw has identified a number of carbon-reduction strategies to help reduce its carbon footprint. Informed by a science-based approach for establishing targets, Loblaw’s strategy focuses on reducing emissions across

four key areas to increase energy and transportation efficiencies, reduce refrigerant emissions, and improve waste diversion efforts.

By 2030, Loblaw will have reduced emissions associated with electricity consumption by 35 per cent, transportation by 25 per cent, and refrigerants by 50 per cent. It will also improve waste diversion to 80 per cent in stores and 95 per cent in distribution centres.

(1) Removal of carbon emissions assumes the electricity used to power the trucks will come from 100% renewable sources.

pany’s growth. In surveying the strides the company has made over the past year, Luc Stang reiterates his personal and corporate commitment to this resource. “Success comes from surrounding yourself with good people. Drawing on the expertise of mentors and employees is crucial for positive reinforcement and people with a proportionate level of passion for their work enjoy reciprocal benefits from a company that aspires to perfection,” he reflected.

Stang is quick to remind that people those integral to the Gin-Cor formula of

success - include all stakeholders from customers, suppliers, shareholders, and community, as well as employees. In a spirit of appreciation that coincides with the upcoming holiday season known for goodwill to all, Gin-Cor too is getting ready to extend its goodwill.

Preparations are underway for the annual family & children’s party and for the gifts they will receive that may spark their young minds and encourage them to pursue a similar career path when their employment years begin. GinCor’s fundraising is soon to begin as

well. This includes a company created calendar with proceeds from sales used to promote youth education and skiing instruction.

In a spirit of gratitude Luc Stang, on behalf of the Gin-Cor Group of Companies, extends best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

For a full view of Gin-Cor’s precisiontough custom equipment installation and truck uplifting, contact the company at: www.gincor.com, call 705.744.5543 or Luc Stang at 705.471.1912, 5151 Hwy 17 West, Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0.

with zero carbon emissions.

The first-of-its-kind truck marks an important step as Loblaw announced its commitment to move its corporatelyowned trucking fleet to electric vehicles.

The truck was manufactured by BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and a global leader in battery electric buses and trucks.

“As one of Canada’s largest energy users, given the size and scope of our retail network and supply chain, we know we have a critical role to play in help-

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an impressive 171 spots over last year as the publication, Canadian Business, unveiled the 29th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

As with any successful individual or company, there is always room for reflection on what works, particularly at this time of the year when 2017 draws to a close. If there is one unwavering principle that Gin-Cor and its founder subscribe to, it is an investment in the people who are the bedrock of the com-

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Fleet Maintenance & Management

By Robert MacKay

Now is the Best Time to Start Planning for Fleet Maintenance Software in 2018

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t’s a catch 22. Companies that often stand to gain the most from fleet maintenance software argue that they are too busy or it’s too slow to put in a system in place. Is there really a good or bad time to implement fleet maintenance software? It comes down to a desire to streamline your operation, get better reporting, save time and money, and a commitment to do so.

Oddly, when times are busy, it is probably the best time to assess your needs. Lessons learned from the busy times can sometimes be lost and forgotten during the slow times.

This initial phase of your planning doesn’t have to be fancy. Just make some rough notes to jog your memory. Later, make a list of the features you need from your notes and reference your fleet maintenance spreadsheet for key tracking information. Some features to look for and consider are: maintenance scheduling, ad-hoc maintenance reminders, parts management, inventory management, flexible drill down reporting, customizable forms and reports, odometer and hours meter tracking, & choosing the right fleet maintenance software.

For small companies who often have limited access to IT resources, cloud- based systems make the most sense as they are more cost effective to use and require virtually no IT administration to maintain.

Choose software that’s easy to use, flexible, and has an abundance of useful reports.

The software vendor should also have a proven track record, with references, a straightforward implementation plan as well as support included in the price, and a willingness to work closely with you to put a maintenance process in place that accommodates your operation, with staff training built in.

The ability to import existing fleet and address book data from your fleet maintenance spreadsheet and/or SAGE Simply Accounting can save hours of data entry and make getting up and running much quicker.

How long it will take to implement will largely depend on the software supplier you choose. Most installations generally take between 6 and 8 weeks. Some, including Fleet Harmony’s Cloud Fleet Management Software, can be implemented in as little

as a week.

Steer clear of any fleet maintenance software provider that claims everything is “easy.”

STAFFING UP The majority of successful software implementations, not just fleet and equipment maintenance software, almost always has a single person delegated as the project’s lead with authorization to make decisions.

Avoid choosing a senior manager unless they are very well organized and delegate

well. Otherwise, you run the risk of the project floundering and not getting completed.

Be sure to involve your staff to make them feel included and part of the process, and make it much easier for them to buy into the system.

Ready to begin and have questions? Feel free to contact me at 844.527.6669 or visit www.fleetharmony.com.

Rob MacKay is President of Fleet Harmony Inc., Canada’s Cloud Fleet management Software Solution.

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VOLVO TRUCKS

Volvo Shares its Vision for a World with Zero Traffic Accidents

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n-road fatalities plague societies around the world, and road safety must improve, Volvo Trucks said during an education session at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando.

Safety is the cornerstone on which Volvo founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson built the company, establishing safety as a core value in 1927. Gabrielsson and Larson are famously quoted as stating, “A vehicle is made by and for people. Thus, the basic principle of all manufacturing is and must remain safety.”

“Each year more than 1.2 million people per year are killed on roads around the world, and we must change the world,” said Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks.

“Often times it’s not until a traffic accident or fatality personally affects our lives that we take note of the problem. We know that about 90 percent of all accidents are a result of human factors, so real progress requires a change in mindset so we don’t tolerate accidents and their contributing

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behaviors.”

Today, Volvo Trucks globally has a Zero Accident Vision.

“We should not accept any fatalities in traffic at all, and our vision means that no Volvo truck is to be involved in a traffic accident,” said Almqvist.

To achieve this vision, Volvo is continuously developing products and systems that help prevent accidents from happening and reduce consequences if an accident does occur. In North America, Volvo made Volvo Active Driver Assist, which includes Bendix Wingman Fusion, standard on the new Volvo VNR regional haul series and Volvo VNL long-haul series tractors. Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST), full stability technology, has been standard on Volvo on-highway models since 2007.

“Technologies can certainly help improve safety and show even greater promise in the future, but we must always recognize the human element in safety,” said Almqvist.

“I commend companies and programs

Still underutilized among heavy-duty truck drivers, use of a safety belt is among the driver behaviors proven to help save lives in the event of a traffic accident. Volvo invented the three-point safety belt in 1959. that invest in identifying the importance of professional drivers and the significant role they play in all our lives. I strongly believe that drivers perform far better

when they feel engaged, appreciated and a valued part of their company.”

Traffic safety is a complex issue that’s further complicated by growing congestion.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Niagara Falls Hosts 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo Canada & Municipal Equipment Expo Canada

BY MAREK KRASUSKI

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n October 25 and 26 Niagara Falls was the galvanizing location for stakeholders involved in the waste recycling and disposal industry.

Some 200 exhibitors from Canada, the US and Europe came together at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in this international tourist centre to participate in the Waste & Recycling Expo Canada/ Municipal Equipment Expo Canada. The Exposition, now in its 20th year, was pleased to partner, for the seventh consecutive year, with the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) which organized and spearheaded the Canadian Waste to Resource Conference, a forum running concurrently with the Trade Show where industry leaders and stakeholders shared their experience and expertise in multiple track sessions.

According to Michele Goulding, OWMA Director of Finance and Member Services, the Conference is an exciting opportunity to share best practices, ideas and innovations that contribute to environmental sustainability through the productive use of waste, so prevalent in developed nations. “We began with general sessions in the morning and then broke into sessions focusing on a range of topics from green energy, waste disposal, recycling, organics and land fill. Highlights included the Environmental Commissioner as keynote speaker and an informative address by noted anthropologist Robin Nagle from New York University,” Goulding said.

The Conference was further highlighted by special events like waste sector facility tours sponsored by the OWMA and an Opening Night Gala Reception that included food and networking opportunities among the many guests and exhibitors.

The Conference was chock full of compelling topics for industry professionals and laypersons eager to learn about the effects of waste on the environment and opportunities for remediation. Subject matter included fundamentals on waste management, carbon pricing, highlighting projects that successfully reduce food waste, recycling and market opportunities, among many others.

Indeed, the Conference opened a plethora of topics which revealed the complexity and multiplicity of issues germane to this unique sector. As an example, one seminar addressed waste management in Northern and remote communities in light of the Waste-Free Ontario Act. The presentation explored the challenges facing northern communities in developing waste management solutions with limited funds available. The town of Smooth Rock Falls was cited as an example of innovative waste management practices. The

host city of Niagara Falls was also showcased for its resourcefulness in waste management, minimization, reuse, and recycling. Many other presentations and discussion groups underlined the importance of this sector which, if not properly managed, will continue to have sweeping ramifications for the well-being of the planet. The OWMA has been operating since the 1970s, long before the perils of excessive waste and environmental threats entered widespread public consciousness. The association works with some 250 companies and organizations to develop detailed research and provide expert advice with the objective of increasing recycling, addressing climate change, and fostering investment and innovation in the waste management sector.

While some wrestled with the challenges and opportunities in discussions at the Conference, others viewed waste recycling in action at the adjoining Trade Show where exhibitors showcased the latest in waste management technology, research, development and resources.

Among those queried by Ontario Trucking News was the Canadian company Shu-Pak Equipment Inc., manufacturer of refuse collection equipment for over four decades. Shu-Pak offers side loading collection vehicles for multiple applications which are outfitted for use by one operator. Custom builds are available to meet the specific needs of each client. The company completes its own cab conversions for individual requirements. Among Shu-Pak’s product line is the longstanding Pac-King, available in two versions - one as a single stream side loader equipped with an 18 inch deep packer; the second with a split stream that shares the same packer. The Pac-King is engineered with two valve banks, one frame mounted behind the cab to control hoist cylinders with manual override, and one body mounted to control all other hydraulic functions.

On display as well were excavators by Takeuchi, the first company to introduce compact excavators to the North American market. Takeuchi builds excavators, track loaders, skid steers and wheel loaders. Their compact design allows for superior maneuverability to work in tight areas. Wheel loaders, for example, are ideal landscaping machines as they work in confined spaces with minimal damage to lawns, pavement and other sensitive areas. Alongside the Wheel Loaders are the Takeuchi Steer Loaders, which the company says feature class leading ground clearance and rear departure angles, high travel speeds, excellent traction and powerful digging capability.

Modification of standard equipment to meet specific industry needs is a testament to industry innovation. This includes companies like Keith Manufacturing, an expert in material handling solutions with loading/unloading products for bulk materials, pallets, bales and rolls. Among its reengineered systems is a walking floor to unload bulk material. “The Walking Floor ® system consists of a series of reciprocating slats which serve as the flooring to the mobile unloader or bin. When activated, the Walking Floor conveyor ‘walks’ the load in or out,” Keith says. Floor slats are available in light, medium and heavy duty applications to meet most material handling needs.

Being a border town it’s no surprise than many of Canada’s American counterparts participated in the Trade Show with their latest wares. The New York-based Buffalo Turbine brought to the attention of participants its selection of efficient and powerful dust suppression tools, ideal for industrial and construction environments.

The Buffalo Turbine Dust Controller is an effective misting system that suppresses dust, odor and smoke in industrial and commercial applications. Dust control misting systems are available in diesel, gas, electric PTO and hydraulic, and are lightweight and compact. A gyrating atomizing nozzle is capable of misting water volumes from less than one gallon per minute up to 25 gallons per minute.

Of interest to visitors unfamiliar with waste recycling technologies was the exotic appearance of some of the machinery on display, so much so that it’s hard to determine what they are and what they do. Machinery from Komtech Americas is a case in point. Komtech, which is headquartered in Austria with a distributorship in Colorado, manufactures equipment for the mechanical and biological treatment of solid waste and for the treat-

ment of biomass as a renewable energy source. They provide over 30 machine types covering the spectrum of modern waste handling, right from the shredding process to separation and biological treatment. Featured among Komtech’s product line is the Topturn X, one of the most widely used compost turners in the world. Now in its third iteration the Topturn offers a sturdier telescopic frame, high performance hydraulics, and a larger turning drum for higher throughput.

At the risk of exaggerating the analogy, it’s hard not to think of today’s recycling equipment as the modern day equivalent of the alchemists of the middle ages.

While they worked on transforming lead into gold, at least symbolically, today’s machines are changing garbage into usable and valuable products. The Ohio-based Ecoverse offers a full line of environmental processing equipment from various providers, including Doppstadt, a manufacturer whose products exemplify the resourcefulness of processing raw materials into usable products.

Their AK Series grinders, for example, offer a wealth of performance enhancing features which process everything from dimensional lumber and green waste to the conversion of land clearing material into final saleable products. Additional processing equipment like the Doppstadt extruders separate liquid and solid fractions from biodegradable waste for biogas production, thermal utilization or composting. Other brands in the Ecoverse product lineup include Backhus, Harvest Quest, Backers and Tiger.

For 20 years the Waste & Recycling Exposition has provided a forum for connecting resources - people, products and services - in this burgeoning and exciting industry. Expect more innovative engineered products in subsequent annual events.

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GPS/Telematics Fleet Management

By Dan Malloy

Taking Stock of 2017

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othing’s really old, and nothing’s really new but we still like to use that old adage to celebrate change at this time of year. Regardless of any differences we may have it is now that we all take a bit of a breather and reflect on the successes and shortcomings of the last twelve months while also attempting to plan for the next twelve.

2017 is rapidly becoming 2018. In the transportation industry many relevant issues follow the calendar year and several statistics are compiled based on the calendar as well. Freight rates, expenses, taxes. Those are some factors that can help us judge ourselves and our performance so we can determine if we had a good year or a not so good year. Many of those issues are beyond our control and we have to simply take it as it comes, but many things we can change.

Decisions based on last year can have a profound effect on such things as safety, efficiency, and driver retention for next year. Learn from the past I guess holds true. But what to learn? Learning about safety. collisions, failed inspections, and tickets are really opportunities, albeit they usually are a tough lesson to learn.

Anyone that operates vehicles on the roadway will sooner or later have negative events occur so being proactive with workplace safety is a priority. Review your events from last year and do all that you can to prevent them from happening again.

Find efficiencies. Every business goes over the numbers with the intent of finding waste and cutting it out. The numbers from the previous year can be a good resource to help you chart a course for the future, but a business needs to decide what is really a necessary expense and what is waste.

We have looked at safety so the next obvious hot button topic when discussing savings is fuel. Cutting fuel consumption is not always easy and not always possible but managing appropriate consumption is necessary to ensure nothing is wasted.

Driver retention. Ouch! Those two words can cause quite a stir in certain circles but seriously, you need good people and you need them to stay. If your company has a high turnover rate you need to look at the reasons why.

Exit interviews can offer some ideas and

yes pay is a factor, but what about other reasons.

Do people feel appreciated? Do you offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace?

What about training and support? Drivers are away from the terminal for quite some time and they need to feel as if they have a family back at the depot to come home to.

So may we look back and remember

our successes of 2017 and enjoy a safer, more efficient, and happier 2018.

Dan Malloy is the Fleet Safety & Compliance Specialist for Mobilizz Inc. Mobilizz Inc. is a leading fleet telematics company based in Toronto. Dan can be reached at dmalloy@mobilizz.com. For more information please visit www.mobilizz. com.

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KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY

Concrete Hauler Prefers New T880’s Mixers

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asco, Washington - American Rock Products is the premier provider of aggregate and redi-mix concrete products in the Columbia Basin region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2001, this subsidiary of Eucon Corp. now operates concrete plants in Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, Walla Walla, and Prosser, Washington and in Hermiston and Boardman, Oregon as well as a portable batch plant.

No job is too big or too small for American Rock - from 50,000 yards of concrete highway jobs, commercial industrial jobs, dam projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to two yards of concrete for sidewalk repairs in someone’s front yard.

Between these extremes, the company pours endless yards of concrete for buildings, schools and home foundations.

With a fleet of 92 trucks, mostly Kenworths, American Rock was an early adopter of the new Kenworth T880S with set-forward forward axle. Now the company operates four T880S mixers with McNeilus drums, and one T880S Super Dump. “Drivers love the T880S,” said Wade Blagg, Fleet Maintenance Manager at American Rock. “The driveability, ride, vision and operator comfort are awesome. I’d have a war on my hands if I

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tried to pull drivers out of those trucks.”

With daily deliveries to a broad customer base, most loads are within 25 miles of an American Rock plant. In more remote regions of its northern Oregon market, trucks might travel as far as 60 or 70 miles. “We run all PACCAR MX-13 engines,” said Blagg. “For the last three years, I have only ordered PACCAR engines because we’ve had really good luck with them. They save us weight and money on both our mixers and super dumps.”

Specialized mixer trucks are intended to run for many years, so there’s a lot to think about before buying new trucks, said Blagg. “Kenworth builds the most

maintenance friendly and durable trucks we can find. The support we get from Kenworth Northwest - Pasco is terrific.

Without good support, I don’t care what kind of equipment we’re talking about, it’s not worth a darn.”

American Rock orders new mixer trucks through McNeilus “because they really know what they’re doing,” said Blagg.

“They work closely with Kenworth to set up the mixer correctly. Because we order so many of them, you of can’t beat the price, quality, durability and support.

That’s why I choose to go with Kenworth.”

The Kenworth T880S with PACCAR MX13 engine delivers 510 horsepower. “With the right horsepower, torque and correct

gearing, the truck doesn’t have to work as hard and that means a little better fuel mileage, too,” said Blagg.

Driver Justin Hardin appreciates the comfortable cab. “There’s more headroom, visibility is better and the T880S rides great,” said Hardin. “I’m not a small guy, so the extra roominess inside the cab makes a big difference for me. Along with the clutch assist on the 9-speed Eaton transmission, it’s easier to push in, so there’s less fatigue at the end of the day.”

With a quality truck like the T880S, drivers tend to appreciate their equipment more and take better care of it, Blagg said. “When employees are happy, they’re successful, and so are we.”

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ROTARY LIFT

Is a Mobile Lift Right for You?

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he versatility of mobile column lifts makes them increasingly popular with a wide range of customers, including fleets, car and truck dealers, and independent shops. But that doesn’t mean they’re the right choice every time.

Rotary Lift, North America’s largest lift manufacturer, offers five tips to determine if mobile column lifts are right for your next lift investment.

1. Look at the vehicles you want to lift. Mobile column lifts are available with capacities from as low as 13,000 lbs. all the way up to nearly 19,000 lbs. per column. They can be used in sets of two, four, six or eight columns, with a total lifting capacity ranging from 26,000 to more than 150,000 lbs. That means you can use a mobile column lift to pick up most trucks, buses, RVs and other heavyduty vehicles. If most of your business is in heavy-duty vehicle service, they can be a great choice. If you are looking to expand from light-duty into medium-duty or heavy-duty work, a mobile column lift is a solid choice, especially with the addition of adapters that make it possible to use a pair of mobile columns to lift trucks by the frame.

2. Assess the services your shop performs. The type of services your facility performs - and will perform in the future - is one of the most important factors in choosing the right lifts. Mobile column lifts are the most versatile of all heavy-duty lifts and can be used for most maintenance

and repair tasks. However, it does take a little time to move and configure the columns vs. other types of lifts. If your shop depends on quick service and turnaround, an in-ground or drive-on lift may be a better choice. Similarly, mobile column lifts can’t be used for certain tasks, like alignments, and are more challenging to use to do wheel and brake work. Another lift style may be preferable for these tasks.

3. Evaluate available space. It’s important to consider your shop’s available space, traffic flow, vehicle lengths and turning radius. If space is limited, mobile column lifts can be a good choice because, unlike fixed lifts, they can be moved as needed throughout the shop or even outside, enabling you to turn empty space into revenue-generating repair, inspection or wash bays.

4. Consider workplace efficiency. Mobile column lifts allow for an open floor plan, meaning less clutter for technicians to navigate and a cleaner-looking shop. Optional features like battery-powered and wireless units remove tripping hazards, and remote-controlled lifts can provide better visibility to the entire vehicle during the lifting process. Techs do have to take time to correctly set up the columns, and wired models will have cables on the floor that stretch between columns.

5. Understand the overall cost of ownership. Mobile column lifts generally have the lowest upfront cost of any heavy-duty lift, plus there are no installation costs.

“For most shops, vehicle lifts are an investment that will affect revenue and uptime for years to come,” says Doug Spiller, Rotary Lift Heavy-Duty Product Manager. “Don’t make your decision lightly. I always encourage shop owners and managers to talk to their colleagues and ask manufacturer reps for references

from businesses similar to theirs. Find out which lift works best for them and what kind of support they are getting from the manufacturer; then consider your space, service needs and overall budget.”

To download the complete guide to mobile column lifts visit www.rotarylift. com/LIFTS/Mobile-Columns.

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DAIMLER TRUCKS

First Fully Electric, 26 Tonnes Truck

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his means that in the future, heavy trucks will take part in urban distribution operations with zero local emissions and hardly a whisper.

The market launch of this technology is conceivable for Daimler Trucks at the beginning of the next decade. In the light distribution sector, Daimler Trucks has already been impressively demonstrating the day-to-day suitability of the fully electric truck in customer trials with the

FUSO Canter E-Cell since 2014. The development of electric trucks and series production maturity are fixed parts of the strategy of Daimler Trucks to build on our technological leadership. For this purpose a considerable part of the future investments by the truck division in the fields of research and development flow in the further development of the full electric drive.

For more information, visit www.daimler.com.

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Petro-Canada Lubricants

By Barnaby Ngai

New Oils Usher in Extra Benefits

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t’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of 2017 and on the cusp of a new year. This is always a good opportunity to look back on the year that’s been and review the changes and developments we have seen in the industry - particularly in the world of lubricants.

NEW GENERATION OF HEAVY DUTY ENGINE OILS 2017 was nothing short of a momentous year for heavy duty engine lubricants. After the long-awaited launch of the new API CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories in December 2016, it was a time of transition for many fleet owners and operators who were eager to upgrade their engine oils and explore the potential operational and cost-saving benefits the oils could deliver.

These benefits include lowering maintenance costs, improvements in fuel economy (with the use of lower viscosity oils), oxidation resistance, shear stability and wear protection - as well as the potential for extended oil drain intervals (with the guidance and recommendations of an expert oil analysis program). Considering the magnitude of the new categories - widely regarded as the biggest specification overhaul in history - some confusion still remained, particularly regarding backwards compatibility, and which oil is best suited for the fleets’ application.

We continued our commitment to educating fleet owners and operators on the new categories through our technical

advisors, alongside our dedicated online resource at www.duronthetougherthebetter.com. From our perspective the feedback from our customers has been overwhelmingly positive as we guided them through the transition to our new API CK-4 and FA-4 products with expert advice and support throughout.

TESTING TIMES Since the new specification launched, the industry has been eager to see tangible proof of how the oils are performing in the real world. Fleets are looking for real world proof as to how the new oils could cut down their maintenance costs and improve the efficiency of their operations.

It has been a busy year of on-going extensive field trial testing, and we’ve been pleased to continually see fantastic results.

Real world field trials of our new

DURON™ HP 15W-40 product with our partner, Jepson Petroleum Alberta Ltd., is just one example. The detailed testing plan and subsequent extensive field performance trial saw DURON HP 15W-40 engine oil tested on engines from top OEMs such as Cummins and Detroit Diesel.

The results spoke for themselves: extended drain intervals of up to 50% from 500 hours to 750 hours, significant improvement in wear protection, shear stability and BN (Base Number) retention, and excellent all-weather performance over the wide temperature range experienced in Calgary, Alberta.

This coming January we are excited to continue to strengthen our commitment to proving the performance of our products with the launch of the DURON Challenge, a customer-facing program designed to demonstrate the perform-

ance and value of the DURON product line to new and potential customers.

Fleets are offered a free and no risk trial of DURON for use in one or more of their vehicles, along with expert support and oil analysis to demonstrate the tangible benefits DURON can deliver to their operations.

LOOKING AHEAD We have no doubt that fleet owners in 2018 will continue investing in their vehicles and making the right choices to keep their fleets running as safely, reliably and efficiently as possible. All along the way, Petro-Canada is there to support fleets with solutions that save money and keep fleets running.

To find out more and to take on the DURON Challenge for your business and fleet, please go to www.DURONchallenge.com. ™ Owned or used under license.

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MARMON-HERRINGTON

Sisu Axles for Western Star

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armon-Herrington is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to supply Sisu axles for Western Star’s 4900, XD-25 model.

The XD-25 is a “Productivity Machine” and Marmon-Herrington’s Sisu planetary axles allow Western Star to achieve maximum durability and reliability without the high-speed limitations of other planetary axles.

The Western Star 4900, XD-25 is an extreme-duty, monster machine that delivers 25 tons of capability and is equipped with a Detroit engine that delivers up to 560 HP and a peak torque of up to 1850 lb ft. The Sisu FR2P32 planetary axles are responsible for delivering the XD-25’s massive engine torque to the ground. This high-speed tandem boasts a 70,000 lb. GAWR (gross axle weight rating) combined with top speeds of approximately 65 miles per hour.

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“Western Star chose Sisu for the XD-25 due to Sisu’s reputation and

dedication to robustness and quality,” said John Tomlinson, XD & Vocational

Sales Manager for Western Star. “This truck represents the durability and ruggedness needed within the construction and off-road hauling markets. We are excited to have Sisu as a part of the XD Series family and know they are the perfect choice for meeting the XD-25’s stringent requirements.”

Sisu axles are engineered using only premium components to provide optimum performance and reduced maintenance for extended product life. The double reduction, high-speed planetary axles come in a variety of ratios ranging from 4.11 to 12.53 and provides up to 600,000 lb. GCWR (gross combination weight rating). MarmonHerrington stocks certain components and assembles the XD-25 axles in its manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky.

For more information, visit www. marmon-herrington.com.

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STOUGHTON TRAILERS

New Stoughton PureBlue™ Refrigerated Trailer

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toughton, Wisconsin - Stoughton® Trailers, a global leader in transportation equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of its refrigerated trailer line - PureBlue™.

Designed with decades of experience in quality and craftsmanship, Stoughton developed PureBlue using proven components, customer input, thorough testing and the same durability and value you have come to expect from Stoughton.

The innovative design of the PureBlue refrigerated trailer, debuting at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show at the Georgia World of Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, provides one of the lightest weight trailers without sacrificing strength. Stoughton PureBlue delivers more thermal efficiency and safety than competitive trailers on the road today.

To reduce maintenance and maintain consistent temperatures, Stoughton focused on the details of the refrigerated trailer, using the most thorough processes and selecting the best components.

To begin with, an aluminum scuff and integral composite scuff liner help prevent damage while loading and unloading the trailer. The sidewall and scuff have no rivets that loads can snag and tear out.

Stoughton is providing a heavy-duty non-skid duct floor as the preferred floor in the new refrigerated trailer. This durable floor provides optimum support to loads even in high use areas. The fully enclosed floor design has a knurled edge top surface for skid Stoughton…The Difference is Quality resistance. There’s no wood in the entire structure, which extends the life of the trailer. Stoughton offers several additional optional floors.

The 5.25-inch extruded aluminum cross members in the bay area provide a strong yet lightweight floor substructure, and steel cross members are an available option.

Thermal Efficient & Prohibits Moisture Stoughton has included several design elements to protect the trailer against air loss and prohibit water intrusion. The refrigerated trailer is built with a triple wiper seal door gasket to prevent water intrusion and minimize air loss to protect the interior of the trailer and cargo from the elements. The platen foamed sides and roof ensure that the trailer is fully insulated in 360 degrees with no voids or uneven areas to further increase its thermal efficiency.

Stoughton’s composite rear door design optimizes thermal efficiency plus it reduces weight, providing a lightweight,

strong, thermally efficient rear door. And, the bonded side posts in the new refrigerated trailer reduce the number of holes in the sidewalls to further aid in preventing moisture intrusion in addition to improving presentation for graphic applications.

Like all Stoughton dry van trailers, the new refrigerated trailer comes standard with the new rear underride guard at no additional cost or weight. It resists com-

partmental intrusion of an automobile when the location of impact is at 30% to 100% overlap of the width of the car to the guard. It complies with all applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations.

The new Stoughton PureBlue refrigerated trailer will be available the beginning of 1st Quarter of 2018.

For more information, visit www.

StoughtonTrailers.com.

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MICHELIN

New Sizes of Michelin Earth Mover XHA2

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reenville, South Carolina – MICHELIN Earthmover® has announced the launch of two new sizes of the MICHELIN®XHATM 2, a loader tire for small – and medium-sized wheel loaders used for material handling in quarries and mines, sand, gravel, logging and waste management. The 17.5R25 size is targeted for small-wheel loaders, while the 775/65R29 size is targeted for medium-wheel loaders.

“Michelin worked with customers to determine the sizes that should expand the XHA2 portfolio,” said Jamey Fish, Director of Marketing for Michelin North American Earthmover. “Michelin then field-tested these new sizes with operators to ensure they will deliver exceptional performance and results.”

The MICHELIN XHA 2 17.5R25 offers a reduced risk of flats and damage due to an increased volume of rubber and a deeper tread depth of 2/32-inch on the crown. The specially-engineered sidewall compound and robust shoulders are resistant to impacts, splits and cuts, and offer more protection with the enhanced

reinforcement. New, non-directional, slightly asymmetrical tread pattern provides gradual contact with the ground, thus reducing vibrations and adding to operator comfort when compared in the field to its predecessor, Michelin XHA. The MICHELIN XHA 2 17.5R25 replaces the 17.5R25 XHA. The MICHELIN XHA 2 775/65R29 is a fitment for the Caterpillar 972M loader.

It offers the advantages of a low-profile design that has the same diameter as a 26.5R25 size, excellent stability and improved flotation due to the wider footprint. This wider footprint also provides better traction on all types of surfaces and offers improved wear and traction. The tire is designed to have increased heat resistance which minimizes internal casing temperatures for extended casing life.

Utilizing MICHELIN® high-quality robust casings, a new belt design facilitates retreadability and repair-ability, adding to the overall lifetime value. Optimized retreading means fewer tires needing to be scrapped and a better solution for the environment.

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Tires & Wheels

By Jeffrey Parks, Managing Director, Retread Tire Association

Rewinding this Past Year

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t’s almost impossible to re-cap (pun intended) a year like this one, considering the changes we all are experiencing in politics, trade, and even shifting realities for men and women. 2017 is one for the history books.

And here at RTA we are moving forward, after the passing of our founder Harvey Brodsky, and we want to remind you of a few things about us.

Truckers and the entire industry are very important to us. Without the trucking industry, you wouldn’t have the retread industry, and that is only one reason why we support you.

RTA calls itself “The Retread Experts,” and while that may seem arrogant, it is true because when we talk about “experts” we are talking about our 350 (plus) members. Each member and associate in this group contributes a piece of expertise

or insight that is valuable and useful to solving someone else’s problem by sharing the info.

Earlier this year we asked truckers and fleet managers to give us a call (at 1.831.620.5345 anytime), or drop me an email (at Jeffrey@retreadtire.org), to connect with RTA about your needs as drivers, fleet managers, retread users or skeptics. I invite you again to do so, and let us see where we can help each other.

We’re wondering if truckers would like to belong to our Association, and could we make it easier by offering those in the industry a low-cost trucking membership, and supply some needed service at the same time? We have a solid network of connections and friends across the globe, and their commitment to trucking is just as strong.

Every mile you drive has some con-

nection to the tire and retread industry, and your perception of retreaded tires, economics, safety and value is as important as someone outside of trucking who needs to see how and why their life is dependent on your transportation skills.

I spoke earlier about “shifting realities,” or perception. Here’s an interesting one.

We know that ELD and electronic technologies are aiming to reshape aspects of the trucking industry. On a related topic, I listened to a speaker at a recent conference; talked for close to an hour on the subject of autonomous (driverless) trucks and cars. He is the president of a major rubber manufacturing company, and his projections and information indicate that this autonomous vehicle industry, and infrastructure, is moving forward in a big way. Not ten years from now, and barely five. He is not alone in this belief,

although I’ll believe it when I see it.

The point is anything that we at RTA know about tires, retreads and driving, is valueless without being able to share it.

We want to share more with our trucking friends. Please contact us at 831.620.5345 or via email at Jeffrey@retreadtire.org.

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CONTINENTAL TIRES

Addressing Agricultural Industry Challenges

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anover, Lower Saxony – The growing world population is presenting enormous challenges for the agricultural industry. The United Nations estimates that by 2030, enough food will have to be supplied to meet the needs of around 8.5 billion people. At the same time, the amount of space available for agricultural land is dwindling all the time, which means that more harvests have to be gathered in ever shorter times. The top priority for farmers, therefore, is to boost the efficiency of operations and, at the same time, ensure the sustainable use of resources. As the physical link between the soil and the agricultural machinery, tires play an important role in increasing the efficiency of agricultural vehicles.

OPTIMUM TRACTION & MINIMAL SLIP Tire pressure plays a crucial role. The higher the pressure, the smaller the tire’s contact patch with the ground.

This leads to high slip – that is, more of a loss in terms of distance covered – which, in turn, makes it harder for the vehicle to move forward in the field. In addition to the lower traction, this increases fuel consumption, tire wear and the pressure on the ground. Reduced economic efficiency and agricultural performance are the result. Example: Maximum power transmission when a vehicle is traveling straight ahead is achieved with tire slip of 10-15%. If the

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slip is 35%, tractor operating costs can increase by up to 23% when the tractor is driven at an average speed of 7 km/h over an area of 300 hectares.

The right degree of slip combined with good tractive power transmission can therefore make the vehicle more efficient and able to operate over longer periods of time. The right height of lugs, good self-cleaning properties of the tire, a large tire diameter and a high air volume for low tire pressures are essential for ensuring optimum tractive power transmission. The right distribution of the ballast is also every bit as important as reserves for additional weights.

ADDRESSEING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES Continental has responded to these challenges with its new tire portfolio for the agricultural industry. “When developing the new tires, we were unwavering in our quest to improve the quality and output of tractors on the field in terms of both vehicle performance and the utilization of resources,” explains Thorsten Bublitz, Product Line Manager for agricultural tires at Continental Commercial Specialty Tires.

“Optimum tractive power transmission out on the field, good traction for faster forward travel, minimal slip of 10-15% and the right tire pressure for protecting the ground help to boost long-term productivity.”

INCREASE EFFICIENCY New innovations such as our N.flex technology (patent pending) and the special bead design with a single wire core make the new radial tires extremely robust, reducing the risk of tire damage and the associated repair and downtime. The flexible nylon material used for the carcass is also much more stretchable than other materials and can mold itself around the lumps and bumps on the ground, which ensures improved damping and greater ride comfort. The dimensional stability of the nylon technology also prevents temporary deformation of the tire – a “flat spot” – at the start of operations.

The tire can be used immediately, and any loss of productivity as well as wear on the tire itself are minimized. Even with high tractive/load forces, both of these new radial tires ensure minimal slip and flatter tracks, which is kinder to the ground beneath the tires.

Compared with Tractor85, Tractor70 is slightly wider and, thanks to the bigger contact patch between the tire and ground, can run with much lower air pressure even when bearing heavy loads. Together with the rounded tread lug edges, this results in less pressure on the ground and, in turn, less ground compaction without any compromise in traction. The vehicle performance on the field is improved and the efficiency

of the fuel increased significantly. At the same time, the soil and crops are protected over the long term – an important factor in helping farmers to achieve higher yields. As a result, both of these radial tires play a key role in boosting the efficiency of agricultural operations.

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

The overwhelming segment of the Canadian truck market is vocational class 3 – 6 purpose-built work trucks and trailers.

• Aggregate • Mining / Mining Exploration • Agriculture Produce / Grain • Municipal • Power Generation • Agriculture, livestock, feed and seed • Auto-hauler • Urban Logistics • Construction • Utilities • Tanker • Container • Waste Management • Heavy Haulers: Flat Deck, Low Bed • Logging

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

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

• Ontario Trucking News • Western Trucking News

• Eastern Trucking News

Is my ad seen by my target demographic?

Answer: Only if your target audience reads the publication, or visits the website.

Readershp vs Receivership… what’s the difference?

Is the publication I advertise in actually read… or does it end up in the waiting room pile?

There are a multitude of trade publications received monthly… and there just isn’t time to read them all, so there are usually one or two that become favorites… and they are the ones that provide the desired editorial.

Answer: The decision makers in all trucking operations prefer editorial covering new techology, parts & components, and truck maintenance.

This has been proven by every survey that asks the question.

The Woodward Publishing Team Barb Woodward, owner, Sales Manager and President of Woodward Publishing Inc. With 16 years experience in publishing, the past 12 in trucking, Barb knows what works. Previously, Barb worked with several construction and automotive publications.

Marek Krasuski, Editor-in-chief, brings to Woodward Publishing a diverse educational and journalism background. Marek has years of experience working on vocational publications and weekly newspapers.

Chris Charles, Art Director and MIS, Responsible for the layout of all three publications, Chris employs his expertise in helping clients design and create contemporary, effective and attractive advertisements and front page features.

Halina Mikicki, Account Executive, fluent in English, French and Polish, – continues to support our efforts to reach out to the nation’s many cultural communities. Halina has market research experience gained through participation in many projects involving national and multi-national clients.

Veronica Way, Account Executive, with a career in sales and customer service as a manager in the hospitality industry. For the past two and a half years with Woodward Publishing Veronica has applied both helping clients reach their advertising objectives.

Mike Whalen, Business Development, following decades long career in hands-on sales and marketing that includes trade magazine publishing, Mike will help customers extend their advertising and promotional reach into the vocational truck market, the dominant market segment in Canada.

Toll Free: 877.225.2232

www.woodwardpublishing.com

VOCATIONAL

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

Include your company in the directory by contacting Barb Woodward by phone at 613.965.6770, fax at 613.965.6737 or email at Barb@woodwardpublishing.com. Visit us online at www.woodwardpublishing.com.

ACCOUNTING, TAX & BOOKKEEPING

AUTOMATED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

COMPLIANCE SERVICES

DRIVESHAFTS

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

Toll Free: 905.767.5458

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Balanced Pennies Bookkeeping

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

50 Admiral Blvd.

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

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

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

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ALBERTA

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

Components by:

For all your bookkeeping needs contact us today

Tel: 613.438.7748

Danatec Educational Services Ltd.

Fax: 613.651.9888 balancedpennies@gmail.com

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

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Ramanjeet Tung Professional Corporation

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

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Ramanjeet Tung Professional Corporation is a Chartered

Kee Human Resources “Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

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

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

Wilson Instruments Ltd. 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

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

CLUTCH PRODUCTS

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

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

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

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

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

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S.E.T.I. Inc.

Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products Ltd. A proud Canadian manufacturer of quality Heavy Duty & automotive clutches since 1980.

Specializing in Heavy Duty & Custom-made clutches including our own Torque Master Clutches.

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

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

DRIVESHAFTS

Pat’s Driveline

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

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

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

Carmen Transportation

ONTARIO

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

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

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

“Over 35 years of Driveline Manufacturing Expertise”

Service, Experience, Technology, Innovation!

Milton, ON L9T 1Y4

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

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FACTORING, FINANCE & FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Bennetts Power Service Products

The Rosedale Group 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

“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 —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.

Multi-Line Fastener Supply Company Ltd.

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

“Serving fastener needs for Industrial, Automotive & Maintenance Trades.”

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

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

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Lubricant Solutions Canada Inc. Lubricant Solutions Canada distributes the Mycroleum brand of lubricants servicing the commercial and industrial sectors within several verticals, with particular experience in the trucking, manufacturing, mining, heavy construction and the utility industries.

Mycroleum has a collective 150 years of experience in the lubrication and additive industry offering solutions to your lubrication needs with standard lubricants as well as industry leading proprietary fuel treatments and patented speciality lubricants.

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

FINANCING/LEASING

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

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

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

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Liquid Capital Midwest Corp.

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FUEL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

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

74 Mississaga Street East Orillia, ON L3V 1V5 Toll Free: 866.531.2615 Toll Free Fax: 866.531.2651 Bruce@accutraccapital.com www.AccutracCapital.com

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

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

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

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

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

Execucor Financial Limited We are one of the oldest lease brokerage firms in Canada.

We have been providing financial solutions that work for businesses, large and small, from Coast to Coast since 1983.

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

Fleet Harmony Inc. PO Box 415 Trenton, NS B0K 1X0 Toll Free: 844.527.6669 Tel: 902.775.0825 Fax: 902.755.0341 sales@fleetharmony.com www.fleetharmony.com

Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited Package policies for both local and long haul fleets.

120 South Town Centre Blvd.

Markham, ON L6G 1C3 Toll Free: 800.267.6670 Tel: 905.479.6670 john_clancy@ajg.com ajgcanada.com December 2017 23

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VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY INSURANCE BROKERS

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

INSURANCE BROKERS

Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc. Transportation Insurance Broker/Advisor™

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

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LUBRICANTS

Total Canada Inc.

730 Permit Services Inc.

Total is the 4 th largest Global Energy Company. We produce and

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

distribute a full range of lubricants specially formulated for the Heavy-Duty industry. Total Rubia’s High Performance lubricants for the Trucking industry offers benefits such as improved Fuel Economy and reduced Fleet Maintenance costs.

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

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ON-BOARD SCALES

Newman Insurance

Bryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It’s not what you pay: it’s what your GET for what you pay.

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

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

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

Licenced in Ontario Only.

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

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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.

Fleet-Tax Services Inc.

90 des Distributeurs

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

Tel: 855.824.1151

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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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!

BRANTFORD

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Transportation Insurance

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

HUB International Ontario Ltd. Captive Employee & Owner-Operator Benefits for Groups

2265 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 700 Oakville, ON L6H 0G5 Toll Free: 800.263.2383 Tel: 905.847.5500 • Fax: 905.847.6613 curtis.mccone@hubinternational.com brennan.gomer@hubinternational.com www.hubinternational.com 24 December 2017

Fax: 819.824.9463 nama@cleral.com www.cleral.com

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

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Salvatore Insurance Brokers Ltd. “It takes knowledge & experience to keep a truck on the road.

Use our experience to help drive your company to success.

Call one of our trucking insurance specialists today.”

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

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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Val d’Or, QC J6P 6Y1

Palmer Atlantic Insurance Ltd.

PERMITS, LICENCING & DRUG TESTING

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

*** NEW MISSISSAUGA OFFICE *** NOW OPEN Truck Parking Available

1115 Midway Blvd.

Mississauga, ON L5T 2C1 Tel: 647.945.1010

Vulcan On-Board Scales

PERMITS & SERVICES

On-Board weighing systems for the trucking industry.

C.U.T.C. Inc.

#11-1642 Langan Avenue

Serving the Transportation industry since 1989.

Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1K5

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

Toll Free: 800.663.0854 Tel: 604.944.1481 Fax: 604.944.1482 www.vulcanscales.com OUTRIGGER PADS

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS

Stability Pads At Stability Pads we are committed to offering quality RV stabilizer jack pads, crane outrigger pads and multi-functional

Left L ane 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 Tel: 888.204.8434 Cell: 647.620.4745 mike@leftlaneassociates.ca or peter@leftlaneassociates.ca www.leftlaneassociates.ca

stability pads while ensuring everyone access to a safe and affordable product.

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

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

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

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

VOCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY RUST PREVENTIVE PRODUCTS

TRAILER MANUFACTURERS [ TANKERS ]

TRUCK BODIES

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

Krown Corporate “Krown offers a superior line of rust inhibiting products and body 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 TRAILER SALES, LEASING, RENTALS & SERVICE

TARPS & TARPING SYSTEMS

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

Fort Garry Industries

“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

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

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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

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

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

Load Covering Solutions Ltd.

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.

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 EQUIPMENT

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

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

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WESTERN CANADA

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

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

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Kevin Quick kquick@transcourt.com TRANSPORTATION TRAINING

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

Kee Training Academy

Abrams Towing “Service Across Ontario” 24 Hour Heavy Towing

TRUCK EXHAUST SALES & SERVICE

“Your Goals Are Our Priority.”

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

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIRS

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

Fort Garry Industries Sales and NSM certified installation of snow plows, sanders, mixers, dump bodies and more.

For TruckPro locations see page 45

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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—

M.T.T. Repair Services Inc. Black Ice Towing 24 Hour Heavy, Medium & Light Duty Towing & Recovery. Tilt and Load & Float Services. Licenced Mechanic on Staff.

Serving Parry Sound to Sudbury & Surrounding areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent prices with the industry’s best warranties.

Texis Truck Exhaust “Diesel Performance Specialists”

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

For Traction locations see page 44

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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.fgiltd.com EDMONTON

Fort Garry Industries

16230-118th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6 Toll Free: 800.663.9366 Tel: 780.447.4422 • Fax: 780.447.3289 edmonton@fgiltd.ca www.fgiltd.com December 2017 25

VOCATIONAL

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

ALBERTA

GRANDE PRAIRIE

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

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

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

TRUCK ACCESSORIES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

SASKATOON

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

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Magnum Trailer & Equipment offers a full line of aluminum aftermarket truck accessories. From moose bumpers to cab guards, tool boxes and more, we can handle all of your truck accessory needs!

Magnum Means More.

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Fort Garry Industries

ONTARIO

MISSISSAUGA

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

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

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 SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

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.fgiltd.com 26 December 2017

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

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

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

ALBERTA

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 NEW BRUNSWICK

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

MISSISSAUGA #3, 7337 Pacific Circle Mississauga, ON L5T 1V1 Toll Free: 844.564.8998 Tel: 905.564.899 Fax: 905.564.6284 sales@gearcentregroup.com www.gearcentre.com TRUCK WASH SYSTEMS

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

Awash Systems Corp.

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

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

19 Community Avenue, Unit 2 Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2X9 Toll Free: 800.265.7405 Tel: 905.662.2662 Fax: 888.407.9498 info@awashsystems.com www.awashsystems.com USED OIL FURNACES & BOILERS [SALES & SERVICE]

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

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

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BRANDON

2525 Inkster Blvd.

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

Lounsbury Heavy-Duty Truck Centre

Magnum Trailer & Equipment

MANITOBA

Fort Garry Industries

TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS & PTO’S

SASKATCHEWAN

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

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

TRUCK SALES, LEASING, PARTS & SERVICE

Maximum Powertrain We specialize in rebuilding ALL makes of High Quality Differentials, Transmissions, Mid-Range and Steering Gears. We offer competitive price on all units sold. We have all ratios and models in stock!

Fast, Honest and Reliable Service!

We pick up and deliver!

116 Orenda Road, Unit 7 Brampton, ON L6W 3W6 Tel: 647.629.8035 Fax: 289.752.4565 maximumpowertrain@gmail.com www.maximumpowertrain.com

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De-On Supply Inc. DSI is the world’s largest distributor and service provider for Clean Burn, the largest seller of used oil furnaces & boilers.

Clean Burn stands head & shoulders above the competition due to its innovative technology and quality manufacturing.

Sale & Service from Coast to Coast.

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

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

ALBERTA

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

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

P.O. Box 265 Stn. Main 16693 Old Hwy 2 Trenton, ON K8V 5R5 Toll Free: 888.992.9676 Tel: 613.392.9676 sales@compassvehicledelivery.com www.compassvehicledelivery